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| October | 1830 |
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Saturday 16th |
Strong gales from the West South West at 8 AM got under way from Tarpaulin Cove beating up the Sound So Ends |
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Sunday 17th |
Fore part the same at Sun sett passed Nomans Land under whole topsails Latter part more moderate Long 70:12 Lat 39:12 |
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Monday 18th |
Fore part strong gales and squally brought the Ship too under close reefed Main Topsail and Fore Topmast Staysail Latter part the same Long 67:50 West Lat 38:41 North |
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Tuesday 19th |
Fore part more moderate sett double reefed topsails and Courses wind West Course South by East at day light sook out the reefs and sett Main Top Gallant Sail the Balena of Bedford half A mile astern at 10 AM passed signalls with an American Ship standing to the South West Long 65:20 West Lat 38:35 North |
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| October | 1830 |
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Wednesday 20th |
Fore part light wind from the West South West course East by South at 5 PM Capt Chase went on board to tea and returned at 7 PM Middle part light winds from the Northward course East by South Latter part strong breezes from the Eastward heading South South East Long 65:01 West Lat 38:00 North |
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Thursday 21st Long 62:54 West Lat 38:36 |
Fore part wind East South East tacked Ship heading North East Capt Fosdick onboard to tea Middle part wind South West course East By South Latter part cloudy and rainy wind North West saw a Ship standing to the North |
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Friday 22nd |
Fore part drizly and rainy wind North course East at 6 PM took in Main Top Gallant Sail Middle part sett it and the Spanker Latter part fine weather wind North East steering East South East employed fitting the Cutting Tackles Long 60:39 West Lat 38:21 North |
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Saturday 23th |
Fore part wind East South East steering South at 3 PM picked up a Bale of Cotton at 1/2 past 6 PM tacked Ship Middle part wind from the West Latter part strong wind frm the South South West at 9 AM took in the Main Top Gallant Sail and carried away the Main Topsail Yard in th Slings sent it down squally of rain took in the Fore topsails and close reefed the Mizen A ship off the lee beam Longitude 58:30 Lat 38:17 North |
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| October | 1830 |
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Sunday 24th Long 55:05 West |
Fore part strong winds with squalls of rain from the South West at 2 PM got up the new Main Topsail Yard bent the sail and single reefed it at 5 PM saw A large Spar at 7 PM wind West took in the Main sail and squared the Yards Middle and Latter part the same saw A Brig standing to the Southward Lat 38:17 North |
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Monday 25th |
Fore part wind West By North course East By South sett up Fore and Mizen riggin Middle part under double reefed topsails Latter part sett fore topsail and broke out all the reefs Long 51:39 West Lat 38:03 North |
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Tuesday 26th |
Fore part strong gales from the South South West course East By South at 6 PM took in the Mainsail Middle and Latter part sually of wind and rain with lightning sett up Main riggin Long 48:06 Lat 38:05 |
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Wednesday 27th Long 45:33 West |
Fore part squally wind South at 1/2 past 10 AM passed A Ship bound to the West Latter part squally of wind and rain under double reefed topsails Lat 38:10 North |
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Thursday 28th |
Fore part strong gales from the South East heading East North East at 6 PM close reefed the Fore and Main topsail and furled the Foresail Latter part more moderate sett it and reefs out of the Main topsail and Mainsail Longitude 44:00 Lat 39:06 North |
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| October | 1830 |
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Friday 29th |
Fore part double reefed Main topsail wind South South East heading East Middle part the same Latter part more moderate all hands Long 42:09 West Lat 40:31 North |
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Saturday 30th Longitude 41:19 West |
Fore part strong winds from the South East By South heading East By North rove new Main topsail sheets and Main tacks Middle part took in the Mainsail and Fore topsail watch below Lat 40:22 North |
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Sunday 31st |
Fore part strong gales from the South South East heading East parted the weather cleu of the Foresail and the lee Mizen topsail sheet block strap Latter part heavy squalls of rain Long 38:46 West Lat 41:19 North |
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Monday 1st Nov | Longitude 37:09 West |
Fore part the same and calm at 5 PM A shift of wind to the North blowing very heavy in squalls took in Foresail and Mizen topsail and close reefed the Main course South By East Latter part more moderate Lat 40:09 |
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Tuesday 2nd |
Fore part saw A school of Black Fish Middle part shook out the reefs sett Main Top Gallant Sail Latter part saw A Finback Whale Longitude 35:13 West Lat 38:25 |
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Wednesday 3th |
Fore part fine weather wind North course South South East Fore topmast Studding Sail sett Middle and Latter part the same fitting the Mizen Stay Longitude 33:32 Lat 36:42 North |
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| November | 1830 |
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Thursday 4th |
Fore part light winds from the South SouthEast heading South West Latter part tacked Ship heading East South East Long 32:57 Lat 35:55 |
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Friday 5th |
Fore part squally tacked heading West South West at 5 PM double reefed the topsails and took in the Mainsail & Jib Middle part took in the fore topsail Latter part heavy squalls of wind and rain from the South South West took in the Foresail at 11 AM sett fore topsail took in the Waist Boat and wore Ship Long 34:31 West Lat 35:19 North |
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Saturday 6th |
Fore part more moderate sett the foresail and mainsail wind West course South Middle part strong gales took in the Jib and Mainsail Latter part cloudy strong gales sett Mainsail So Ends Latt'd 34:05 North Long 33:30 West |
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Sunday 7th |
Fore part strong winds from the West course South By East watch below Middle part the same A Ship passed to leeward 1 mile distance Latter part A Brig crossed our stern at 12 PM So Ends Latt 31:46 Long 30:46 West |
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Monday 8th |
Fore part shook the reefs out of the topsails and sett forre topmast Studding Sail at 1 PM saw A Ship and brig all steering to the Eastward Middle part light wind from the North Latter part sent up new Mizen Stay Lat 30:02 Long 30:09 |
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| November | 1830 |
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Tuesday 9th |
Fore part light winds from the Eastward course South By East fitted new clues to the Foresail and knotting yarns Latter part sett up the Bak Stays and Fore riggin Long 30:31 Lat 29:15 |
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Wednesday 10th |
Fore part sett up the Main and Mizen riggin Main topmast and Main top gallant riggin light squalls of rain tacked Ship heading South South East Latter part fine weather making Matts for topmast back Stays hanging grindstone knotting yarns making Spunyarn & dead eyes for Main Top Gallant riggin Long 28:41 Lat 29:03 |
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Thursday 11th |
Fore part fine weather wind South West heading South South East making Matts and Spunyarn Latter part making Larboard Boat sail A Brig passed us steering North East Longitude 27:00 West Lat 28:04 North |
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Friday 12th |
Fore part fine weather wind East South East heading South making Matts boats sail fitted the Binacle Latter part the same heading South South West Long 26:07 Lat 26:36 |
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Saturday 13th Longitude 26:17 West |
Fore part light winds from the West North West course South West By South fitting Main Top Gallant futtock shrouds Latter part sent out Flying Jib boom and fitting Forer and Mizen topgallant Yards two sail off Larboard quarter Lat 25:35 |
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Sunday 14th |
Fore part calm sent up Fore and Mizen topgallant Yards and sails and ben the Flying Jib Latter part sett all sail wind East course South By West So Ends Latt'd 24:09 Long 24:27:45 West |
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| November | 1830 |
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Monday 15th |
Fore part fine wind East course South By West All sail out Middle part the same Latter part broke out the ???? So Ends On Board Latt 21:20 North Long 25:50 West |
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Tuesday 16th |
Fore part A fine whole sail breeze from the East North East course South Latter part the same sent up the Main Royal Mast So Ends Latt'd 18:18 North Long 25:08 |
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Wednesday 17th Long 26:00 West Lat 17:04 North |
Fore part fine wind sent up Main Royal Yard and Sail at 5 PM saw the Cape de Verd Islands wore Ship and laid by for the night under three topsails heading North By East wind East By North Middle part lying of and on at sun rise sett Main Royal Latter part under the lee of St Antonys |
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Thursday 18th Longitude 25:05 West |
Fore part fine fresh North East trade wind course South South West took in Main Royal Middle part sett it Latter part broke out for water all hand employed making Spunyarn and Matts and fitting Leading blocks Lat 14:15 North |
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Friday 19th Long 23:31 West Lat 12:54 North |
Fore part fine breeses from the East North East course South at 6 PM took in Flying Jib saw two sail ahead Latter part saw Fin Backs |
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Saturday 20th |
Fore part fine wind from the East North East and pleasant weather course South East saw A Brig steering South West with Skysails and Royal Studding Sails sett Latter part saw another Sail to windward all hands employed taking in the anchors Long 21:20 West Lat 11:35 |
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| November | 1830 |
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Sunday 21st |
Fore part fitting leading blocks and clearing up the decks Middle part saw A Sail off the weather beam steering South East Latter part course South By East Long 19:00 West Lat 10:20 North |
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Monday 22nd |
Fore part light winds from the North East course South By East Middle part the same Latter part breaking out Fore hold and getting out new Sails Long 18:24 Lat 9:16 North |
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Tuesday 23th Long 18:15 West |
Fore part cloudy fine breeze from the Eastward course South By East saw A Sail on the weather quarter Latter part breaking out the After hold and coopering Meat Lat 8:22 |
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Wednesday 24th |
Fore part fine weather with A light Easterly breeze steering South all hands employed breaking out, coopering Beef and Pork pumping out salt water and stowing down Long 18:30 West Lat 7:48 North |
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Thursday 25th |
Fore part pleasant weather with A fine light breeze from the North East course South Latter part light winds from the South South East heading South West ly Latt'd 7:45 North Lat 18:10 West |
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Friday 26th |
Fore part light winds from the East South East course South finished coopering Beef & Pork Latter part the watch employed on the riggin saw two Water Spouts Latt 6:00 North Long 18:00 |
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Saturday 27th Latt'd 4:45 |
Fore part A squall of rain accompanied with thunder took in Flying Jib Main Royal & Fore and Mizen Topgallant Sail Middle part squally split Main Top Gallant sail Latter the same Long 17:40 |
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| November | 1830 |
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Sunday 28th |
Fore part heavy squalls of wind from the East North East accompanied with rain Thunder and Lightning put down the Main Top Gallant sail the watch employed fitting A new one Latter part light winds drizily and rainy sett all sail Latt 3:18 North Long 17:50 |
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Monday 29th |
Fore part sent up the new Main Top Gallant Sail light wind from the East South East course South Latter part wind South South East heading South West So Ends On Board Latt 02:18 North Long 18:45 West |
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Tuesday 30th Dec |
Fore part light winds from the South South East and pleasant heading South West fitting Runner? Hooks at 5 PM lowered away the Boats and exercised the crews Middle part squalls from the Northward course South Latter part light wind from the South East grinding irons So Ends Latt 1:44 North Long 18:44 West |
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Wednesday 1st Long 19:40 West |
Fore part light winds from the East North East steering South East spoke the Balena Capt Fosdick on board to dinner and tea at 8 PM hove aboout on the other tack Middle part tacked Ship heading South West Latter part lost sight of our consort fitted Fore Tucks? Latt 1:04 North |
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Thursday 2nd |
Fore part fine fresh winds from the South South East heading South West grinding irons Latter part the same So Ends Latt 1:04 N Long 20:30 |
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| December | 1830 |
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Friday 3th Long 21:40 West |
Fore part fresh South East trade winds course South West By South Latter part the same Latt 00:20 South |
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Saturday 4th |
Fore part wind South South East steering South West fitting Fore tacks and sett up the Larboard lower riggin topmast riggin and Back stays grinding irons Latt 2:17 South Long 23:10 West |
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Sunday 5th |
Fore part wind South East course South West By South grinding irons Middle part took in the fore and Mizen Top Gallant Sails Latt 4:20 South Long 25:29 |
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Monday 6th |
Fore part strong trades sett the Fore Top Gallant Sail heading South West Latter part all sail out wind South East So Ends Latt 7:04 South Long 26:42 West |
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Tuesday 7th |
Fore part fitting craft wind South East course South South West Middle and Latter part the same S Ends Latt 9:09 South Long 27:22 West |
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Wednesday 8th |
Fore part fine frresh trades 7 knot and A 1/2 fitting the quarter railing and whaling geer So Ends Latt 11:58 South Long 27:57 |
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Thursday 9th |
Fore part fine weather wind East By South making Scrap Tubbs sett Fore Top Studding Sail Latter part the same Latt 15:08 Long 27:30 |
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Friday 10th |
Fore part wind East course South By West making Main Swifter Matts Middle part the same Latter part making bulwarks forward So Ends Latt 18:07 S Long 28:32 West |
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| December | 1830 |
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Saturday 11th |
Fore part moderate winds Fore Top Studding Sail sett grinding irons Latter Part at 6 AM raised Trinadad and Marten Vas ahead at 10 AM lowered two boats to go onshore standing off and on with the Ship So Ends Latt 20:40 South Long 29 West |
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Sunday 12th |
Fore part at 6 PM the boats came onboard with Fish & Fowl took our departure steering South West By South wind North East Latter part light squalls of rain course South West wind North North East shifted Fore Top Studding Sail on the Larboard side Latter part {all hands employed setting up the Bowsprit riggin} Lat 22:07 South Long 30:06 |
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Monday 13th |
Fore part fine weather Middle and Latter part setting up Bowsprit riggin and head Stays So Ends Lat 24:04 South Long 32:14 |
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Tuesday 14th |
Fore part sett up the Fore Foretopmast and Fore Topgallant riggin squally wind North North West course South West Middle part squally of rain took in Top Gallant Sails and Studding Sail Latter part more moderate sett them again So Ends Long 34:16 West Lat 25:18 |
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Wednesday 15th Latt 27:20 {29:25} |
Fore part heavy rains wind North North West course South West at 4 PM took in Top Gallant Sails and Studding sail and double reefed Fore and Mizen Topsails Latter part pointed the new Main Topsail So Ends |
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| Plough Boy Nantucket 1830 | |
| December | 1830 |
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Thursday 16th |
Fore part strong winds and squally took in Main Top Gallant sail Middle part heavy gales from the North with rain run all night under close reefed Main Topsail and Double reefed Fore Latter part more moderate shook the reefs out of the Fore & Main Topsail Latt 29:25 Long 36:38 |
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Friday 17th |
Fore part making matts at 3 PM bent the new Main Topsail & sett Main Top Gallant sail hauled in the Studding Sail Middle part strong squalls of wind from the West South West took in the Mizen topsail Mainsail Jib and double reefed the Fore & Main Topsails Latter part more moderate sett the Jib Mainsail and Mizen Topsail light squalls of rain 31:20 Long 39:00 |
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Saturday 18th |
Fore part wind West South West heading South at 5 PM carried away the Main Stay bolt fitted it down to the hawse hole at 6 PM Latter part shifted Fore Topsail & Foresail light wind So Ends Latt 32:20 South Long 38:40 West |
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Sunday 19th |
Fore part light wind from South West heading South South East shifted Main Topsail & Mainsail carried away the Mizen Topsail Yard in the quarter unbent the sail and sent it down at 7 PM Middle part calm Latter part the same Fished the Mizen Topsail Yard So Ends Latt 33:50 Long 36:42 West |
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| Plough Boy Nantucket 1830 | |
| December | 1830 |
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Monday 20th |
Fore part calm sent up the Mizen Topsail Yard and bent the Sail Middle part light winds from the North East course South West By West sett Main Top Gallant Sail and Fore Top Studding Sail Latter part employed rieving new Topsails buntlines clewlines and reef tackles Latt 33:40 South Long 37:55 West |
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Tuesday 21st |
Fore part pleasant breezes from the North East course South West By West reeving new Braces buntlines leachlines and clew garnetts Latter part strong winds from the West South West took in the Topgallant Sails Shifted the Starboard Boats forward davit Latt 35:00 South Long 39:25 West |
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Wednesday 22nd |
Fore part strong winds from the West North West heading South West under double reefed topsails Middle part more moderate lett A reef out of the Main Topsails Latter part the same all hands employed repairing Mainsail at 10 AM tacked Ship heading North West So Ends On Board Latt 36:26 South Long 38:42:05 West |
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Thursday 23th |
Fore part strong wind from the West South West heading North West all hands employed repairing Mainsail at 8 PM tacked Ship heading South West Latter part mending Sails took in Main Top Gallant Sail Lat 36:50 South Long 38:42 West |
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Friday 24th |
Fore part strong winds from the North West course West South West mending Sails Middle part light squall of rain Latter part mending Sails saw Hump Back Whales Porpoises and Black Fish lowered Larboard Boat killed one struck another lost both So Ends Long 43:55 Lat 37:39 |
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| Plough Boy South Atlantic | |
| December | 1830 |
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Saturday 25th |
Fore part light winds from the South heading West South West mending Sails Middle part the same Latter part mending sails strong wind took in Mizen Top Gallant Sail and Fore topgallant Sail So Ends Long 36:25 West Lat 37:38 |
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Sunday 26th |
Fore part strong winds from the South By East course West South West broke out the Fore hatchway for water plenty of Fin Backs Hump Back and Porpoises water green plenty of Right Whales Latter part course South West By West light winds from the East North East Latt 37:37 South Long 48:16 West |
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Monday 27th |
Fore part fresh winds from the North North West course South West By West saw Grampuses and Porpoises Middle part took in Top Gallant Sails Latter part sett Fore and Main Top Gallant Sails So Ends Latt 39:09 S Long 51:42 West |
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Tuesday 28th |
Fore part strong winds from the North West By North course South West By West mending Sails and altering Mizen Staysail Middle part water green sounded no bottom with blank space for word fathoms of line Latter part heavy fog with thunder and rain double reefed the Topsails at 11 AM clear made all Sail steering West South West light winds fromm the North North West sett Fore Top Studding Sail Longitude 55:19 West Lat 40:26 |
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| Plough Boy South Atlantic | |
| December | 1830 |
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Wednesday 29th |
Fore part light winds from the North West course West South West at 5 PM Sounded no bottom water green hauled in the Fore Topmast Studding Sail bent the Mizen Staysail Latter part strong wind 65 fathoms Lat 41:21 Long 57:40 |
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Thursday 30th |
Fore part light winds Middle part strong gales from the westward Latter part breaking out the Main Hatchway for Bread and water for dobling Cape Horn 45 fathoms Long 58:30 Lat 42:00 |
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Friday 31st |
Fore part strong winds stowing off the Main Hatchway took in the Topgallant Sails wind from the South heading East South East at 6 PM sounded 48 fathoms of water caught A Fish plenty of Mackerel round the Ship Middle part at 8 PM lowered the Starboard Boat and caught plenty of Whiting and Fire Eaters Latter part fine weather mending Main Topsails Longitude by Chronometer 57:45 West Latitude 42:43 South |
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| Plough Boy Off Cape Horn | |
| January | 1831 |
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Saturday 1st 1831 |
Fore part light wind from the West mending MainTopsail Latter part sent in the Flying Jib and boom finished the Main Topsail Long 58:13 West Lat 43:46 South |
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Sunday 2nd |
Fore part fresh winds from the South South West tacked Ship heading West sent down the Mizen Topgallant Yard and Mast Middle and Latter part fine weather 45 fathoms of water wind North North West course South By West Long 58:33 West Lat 43:28 S |
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Monday 3th |
Fore part pleasant winds from the West North West course South By West sett Top Studding Sail Middle part the same Latter part sett up the Starboard Main Shrouds and Topmast Backstays Long 59:58 Lat 64:06 |
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Tuesday 4th |
Fore part A light drift of fog pleasant light winds and variable from the Southward and Eastward Middle part pleasant breezes from the Northward course South Latter part the same Latt 46:07 South Long 61:01 |
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Wednesday 5th |
Fore part fine weather and pleasant breeses from the North North West course South 1/2 West 63 fathoms of water Latter part foggy wind North course South By West Long 62:41 Lat 48:36 |
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| Plough Boy Off Cape Horn | |
| January | 1831 |
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Thursday 6th |
Fore part clear watch employed altering the Spanker Latter part wind North North West course South By West sent down the Fore Topgallant Yard and Mast unbent the Sail and mended it Latt 50:58 Long 64:15 |
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Friday 7th |
Fore part pleasant weather with a fine breese from the North course South 1/2 West bent the Fore Top Gallant Sail at 4 PM sounded 75 fathoms of water course South By East 1/2 East shifted Fore Top Studding Sail over on the Larboard side took in the quarter boats Latter part course South East By South mending Old Jib So Ends Latt'd 53:36 South Long 63:37 West |
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Saturday 8th Terra del fuego in sight at 4 AM |
Fore part strong winds from the Northward course East By South cleared the decks and stowed the things in the Fore hold at 6 PM course East South East furled the Jib Middle part wind South South West headingSouth East Latter part strong winds from the West South West course South West By South took in the Main Top Gallant Sail at 1/2 past 11 AM double reefed the Fore Topsail and single reefed the Main sett Main Top Gallant Sail Latt 55:35 Long 63:32 |
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Sunday 9th |
Fore part strong winds from the West South West course South West By South at 1 PM took in Main Top Gallant Sail and double reefed the Mizen Topsail Middle part made all sail at 4 AM A Ship off the Starboard beam with Main Royall[word unclear]ing Jib and Topgallant Studding Sails sett Latter part lost sight of her astern wind South East sett Top Studding Sail Latt 56:01 South Long 64:35 West |
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| Off Cape Horn | |
| January | 1831 |
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Monday 10th Long 68:01 |
Fore part thick and hazy wind South South East course South West at 6 PM took in Fore Top Studding Sail Main Top Gallant Sail and double reefed the Mizen Topsail Latter part more moderate Lat 57:57 |
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Tuesday 11th |
Fore part wind North North East course South West saw A Hermaphrodite Brig off the lee Latter part wind South West heading South South East So Ends Long 69:40 Lat 58:34 |
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Wednesday 12th |
Fore part wind West South West heading South making A Boat davit Middle part strong winds double reefed Fore & Mizen topsails and reefed the Mainsail Latter part at 10 AM tacked Ship heading our course West By South A Brig passed us and when in our wake tacked saw Fin Backs So Ends On Board Long 70:50 West Lat 58:48 |
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Thursday 13th |
Fore part wind South course West By South lett the reef out of the Mainsail at 5PM wind West South West heading South West By South Latter part the same squally Latt 58:50 Long 71:40 |
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Friday 14th Latt 58:40 Long 73:30 West |
Fore part strong gales from the West North West tacked Ship heading North Middle part wore Ship heading South West By South at 4 AM A Hermaphrodite Brig came up acros our bow standing to the Southward and Westword heading North West By North when nearly astern wore lett the reefs out of his Mainsails and sett his Foretopsail lett the reef out of the Mainsail |
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| Cape Horn | |
| January | 1831 |
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Saturday 15th |
Fore part more moderate wind West heading North North West lost sight of the Brig astern at 8 PM Wore Ship heading West South West Latter part lett A reef out of the Main and Mizen topsails and Main Top Gallant Sail at 11 AM took it in again So Ends Latt 58:30 South Long 74:40 West |
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Sunday 16th |
Fore part strong winds at 2 PM took in Main Top Gallant Sail heading South West By West wind North West By West Middle part the same Latter part tacked to the Northward at 10 AM tacked to the Southward shook the reefs out of the Main & fore topsail Main Top Gallant Sail Latt 59:05 Long 75:00 |
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Monday 17th |
Fore part light wind from the North headingWest By North 1/2 North coarse fog and drizily Middle part heading South By West at 11 PM the wind shifted to the Southward course North West Latter part at 10 AM sett the Fore Top Studding Sail Main Top Gallant Sail reefs out of the Main & Fore topsail Latt 58:28 South Long 74:40 West |
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Tuesday 18th Long 77:59 West |
Fore part light winds from the North North West heading North East took in Top Studding Sail Middle part heading West By North Latter part tacked Ship at 7 AM heading West wind North North West under double reefed Topsails Lat 57:27 South |
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Wednesday 19th |
Fore part wind North heading West North West at 4 PM heading South West By West Latter part reefs out of the Fore & Main topsail So End Latt 57:86 S Long 79:26 West by the Chronometer |
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| Coast of Chili | |
| January | 1831 |
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Thursday 20th |
Fore part wind West By North at 5 PM tacked Ship heading North By West at 7 PM single reefed Fore & Main topsail and reefed Mainsail Middle part lett the reef out of the Main topsail Latter part at 10 AM squally wind West South West course North West Latt 57:12 Long 79:19 |
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Friday 21st |
Fore part A squall of hail wind West South West course North West at 1 PM sett the Jib at 1/2 past 5 PM sett Main Top Gallant Sail Middle part took in the Jib squalls of wind and rain Latter part strong wind from the South West course North West Long 78:58 West Latt 54:40 |
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Saturday 22nd |
Fore part A light squall of hail more moderate sett Main Top Gallant Sail at 7 PM wind West North West tacked Ship heading South West at 1 AM squalls of wind & rain took in Main Top Gallant sail and single reefed fore topsail A heavy squall from the South West A suddent shif of wind from the West which caught the Ship aback wore round heading West Latter part heading North West more moderate at 7 AM sett Fore Top Studding Sail and Main Top Gallant Sail and reefs out of the topsails at 12 Merridian took in Top Studding Sail Main Top Gallant Sail and double reefed the Fore and Main topsails blowing strong from the South East heading North West Latt 53:23 Long 79:20 |
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| Chili | |
| January | 1831 |
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Sunday 23th Long 80:02 West |
Fore part at 1 PM took in the Mizen topsail and Mainsail at wind at South West course North West By North blowing heavy in squalls Middle part more moderate at 5 AM began to make sail at 7 AM all sail out excepting the reefs in the Mizen Topsail sett Top Studding carried away the yard Latter part rigged and sett it again wind hauled to the West South West hauled it in and braced up course North West By North broke out for water Latt 50:02 South |
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Monday 24th Long 77:40 West |
Fore part fresh gales from West South West courese North West By North at 2 PM took in Main Top Gallant Sail broke out for Bread at 4 PM double reefed Fore & Main topsail at 45 Minutes past 4 saw Whales off the weather beam Middle part raining at 1 AM took in Mizen topsail Latter part more moderate sett Jib Mainsail Mizen topsail at 10 AM shook A reef out of the fore & Main topsails and sett the Spanker foggy and rainy Lat 48:25 South |
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Tuesday 25th |
Fore part clear wind West South West course North West at 3 PM sett Main Top Gallant Sail Middle part calm at 4 AM wind from the Southward with rain lett the reefs out of the fore & Main topsail and sett Fore Top Studding Sail Whales in sight Latt 46:28 Long 80.16 West |
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Wednesday 26th |
Fore part strong winds from the South course North West By North at 1/2 past 1 PM hauled in the Fore Top Studding Sail Latter part sett it again put out three boats Latt 43:42 Long 80:30 West |
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| Coast of Chili | |
| January | 1831 |
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Thursday 27th Long 80:25 West |
Fore part light wind from the West South West course North North West hauled in Top Studding Sail Latter part fitting the boats Lat 41:54 South |
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Friday 28th |
Fore part shooting Albatrosses at 4 PM Samuel Smith raised Sperm Whales lowered but could not get on Latter part at 6 AM saw A sail off the weather beam Latt 40:26 South Long 79:33 |
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Saturday 29th Long 80:00 West |
Fore part sent up the Fore topgallant Mast & Yard got up the Mizen Top Mast and Yard Latter part sent up Main Royall Mast fitting Boat Davits So Ends Latt 38:20 |
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Sunday 30th |
Fore part lost sight of the sail aft the Lee quarter rigged the Larboard boats Davit and floated her aft Shifted Top Studding on the Starboard side wind South East course North North West Latter part the same So Ends Latt 35:25 South Long 79:31 West Chro |
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Monday 31st |
Fore part fine breese from the South East course North By West topgallant Sails and Fore Top Studding Sail sett Middle part took in Studding Sail and Topgallant Sails and laid by for the night Latter part saw nothing steering West at 12 saw Massafeuro bearing West North West Lat 35:50 Long 79:20 West |
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| Juan Fernandez | |
| February | 1831 |
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Tuesday 1st |
Fore part strong winds from the blank space wore Ship heading East North East wind strong at 4 PM sending up the Fore royal Mast sprung the Fore Topgallant Mast sent it down again broke out for water took in fore and Mizen Topgallant Sail at 7 PM Middle part at blank space AM raised Juan Fernandez bearing East By South Latter part at 7 AM Capt went on shore with the Waist Boat employed making A hopper |
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Wednesday 2nd |
Fore part standing off and on wind from the Southward fitting Boarding Knifes |
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| Plough Boy | |
| February | 1831 |
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Thursday 3th |
Fore part standing off and on at 10 PM the boat came on board accompanied by the Capt of the Brig Crusader of Boston left us at 12 PM wind South East course North East By East 1/2 East Latter part watch below fitting Mizen Royal Mast So Ends |
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Friday 4th |
Fore part wind South course Northg North East fitting Main Fore Top Gallant and Royal riggin floated the Starboard Boat aft sent up the Main Royal and sett it and Top Studding Sail at 9 PM course North By East wind South By West Latter part fitting Waist Boat davits plenty Hump Backs and Fin Backs So End Latt |
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Saturday 5th |
Fore part floated the Waist Boat Aft took in the Studding Sail and hauled up East By North wind South thick and drizly at 7 PM took in Main Royal Main & Mizen Topgallant Sail & Mainsail Latter part fitting the ForeTop Riggin |
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| Coast of Chili | |
| February | 1831 |
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Sunday 6th |
Fore part fitting the Fore Topgallant riggin and the Bow boats davit at blank space PM saw the land Middle part lying off and on Latter part at 6 AM sett all sail A fine breese from the East South East Tonguy point in sight Put out the Larboard Anchor and bent the Chain So Ends Latt 30:07 South Long 71:33 West Chro |
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Monday 7th Coquimbo |
Fore part light wind from the South plenty of Black Fish around the Ship struck one with the iron bent on to the Davit full parted & lost him lowered the Larboard Boat and caught one put out the Starboard Anchor & bent the Chain off Tanguy Bay and 1/2 past 7 PM came to anchor in Coquimbo in 7 fathoms of water Latter part fitting the Bow Sprit riggin and blacking the bends and painting Starboard side So Ends |
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Tuesday 8th |
Fore part fine weather wind South fitting bowsprit riggin and painting Larboard side Latter part the same put out the Bow boat |
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Wednesday 9th |
Fore part fine weather painting Starboard side and fitting bow Boat at 4 PM the Kent of London Capt Loton came to Anchor Latter part painting boats crew on shore So Ends |
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| Coquimbo | |
| February | 1831 |
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Thursday 10th |
Fore part painting Larboard side Latter part the same part of the crew on liberty |
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Friday 11th |
Fore part ratling the Fore riggin and painting Latter part lashed the spare Spars forward and the planks over the stern all hands tarring down the topgallant riggin |
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Saturday 12th |
Fore part ratling Main riggin and fore topmast riggin tarring the fore and Aft stays and backstays took up the Fore Yard fitted the Main trusses and Main Topsail ?Carrell ?>rope and put them on Latter part tarring 1/2 the crew on liberty put the galley forward |
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Sunday 13th |
Fore part the same Latter part part of the crew on liberty fine weather Mr. Jay & Briggs on shore |
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Monday 14th |
Fore part fine weather part of the crew on liberty Latter part all hands at work on the riggin the Mates came from the City at 1/2 past 11 AM |
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Tuesday 15th |
Fore part ratling Main & Main Top mast riggin and tarring at 4 PM Capt Chase went up to the City Latter part painting Ship & boats ratling the Mizen riggin and tarring So Ends |
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| Chili | |
| February | 1831 |
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Wednesday 16th |
Fore part mending the Flying Jib at 1 PM the Brig blank space came to Anchor at 4 PM ?The B M Sloop of War Eden blank space came to anchor at 6 PM bent the Mainsail Latter part breaking out in the Main hatchway for Fish & Water and Bread |
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Thursday 17th |
Fore part finished bending Flying Jib and fitting Spritsail Yard ratling & tarring down at 2 PM the Kent and the Brig got under way and went out Latter part the same |
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Friday 18th |
Fore part painted Flying Jib boom fitting bowsprit riggin Latter part the same So Ends |
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Saturday 19th |
Fore part cleaning up painting boat davits Latter part got our potatoes & onions & cabages onboard at 11 AM |
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Sunday 20th |
Fore part got under way and came out with Topgallant Sail sett Latter part course North West By West slight wind from the Northward unbent the Chains and stowed them took in the Starboard and lashed the Larboard Anchor and blacked them Latt 29:15 South Long 72:00 West |
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| Chili | |
| February | 1831 |
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Monday 21st |
Fore part fine weather A light wind from the South East course West South West a Schooner off the Larboard quarter running down the Coast Latter part lowered and killed four Black Fish Latt 29:10 |
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Tuesday 22nd |
Fore part hoisted in our Fish at 5 PM lowered away and washed off Latter part shifted Fore Topsail standing Boat watches |
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Wednesday 23th |
Fore part shifted Main Topsail and Foresail saw Jumpers at 6 PM saw Fin backs Latter part cleaning up the Fore hold |
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| Chili | |
| February | 1831 |
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Thursday 24th Stamped 0 |
Fore part fine weather wind South South East course North North West sent up the Cutting Pendants and Blocks boiled out the Black Fish 4 bbl Latter part at 10 AM saw A Fin Back at 1/2 past 11 Silas Fairweather raised A Sperm Whale off the weather quarter lowered three boats chased him untill 4 PM and then came onboard course North North West wind South By East Latter part fitting Flook Rope and Guys to the tackles Latt 24:25 |
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Friday 25th |
Note: The margin date for this day is record along with that of Thursday 24th |
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Saturday 26th |
Fore part fine weather wind South East course North West By North painting Chain Boat saw Porpoises Long 74:54 Latt 21:47 South |
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Sunday 27th |
Fore part fine weather wind South East course North West By North making A davit for the Bow Boat Latter part rove the ?Wind Tackles Fully aloft plenty Albacore round the Ship Long 77:55 Latt 19:13 |
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Monday 28th Long 79:42 | March |
Fore part wind South East course West North West making A head and Shave horse painting the bulwarks Latter part at day light saw A sail 4 poiints on the Starboard bow which proved to be the Comadore Rogers of New Bedford Capt Grinnell 128 days out 50 bbl sent home one hundred bbl Latt 17:42 |
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Tuesday 1st |
Fore part Capt Chase on board the other Ship and their Mate on board here painting bulworks wind South East and the breezes freshing course North West By North Middle part left them course North West By North Wind South East By South Latter part painted Starboard Boat breaking out the fore hold for water |
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Wednesday 2nd |
Fore part the same painted the Bow Boat stowed off the fore hold Latter part making A davit for Bow boat So Ends |
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| Chili | |
| March | 1831 |
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Thursday 3th |
Fore part light squalls of rain wind from the East South East course North West By West Latter part breaking out the Fore hold for Water Long 82:15 Lat 14:76 South |
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Friday 4th |
Fore part the same stowed off the Fore Hold broke out the After hold for ?Tam Line and coiled it So Ends On Board Long 83:42 Latt 13:13 South |
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Saturday 5th |
Fore part wind from the East with light squalls of rain sett Main Top gallant Studding Sail Latter part fitting the Bow Boat So Ends Long 84:10 West Latt 11:02 South |
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Sunday 6th |
Fore part fine weather wind East South East course West North West Middle and Latter part the same saw A school of Black Fish Latt 9:20 South |
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Monday 7th |
Fore part fine weather wind from the South East course West North West with Fore Topmast and Main Topgallant Studding Sail sett Latter part all hands employed getting the hoops out of the After hold Oiled them and put them down in the Fore hold Latt 9:20 South Long 90:30 West |
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Tuesday 8th |
Fore part fresh trades running at the rate of 9 knots with the Main Royal Main Topgallant and Fore Topmast Studding Sails sett rigged the other Main Topgallant Studding Sail and sent it up in the ?Tap wind South South East course West 1/2 North stowed off the fore hold and cleared up the decks Latter part squalls took in the Main Top Gallant Studding Sails and Royal So Ends Long 93:20 West Latt 6:20 South |
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| Chili | |
| March | 1831 |
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Wednesday 9th Chro |
Fore part strong winds from the South South West course West knotting Yarns and making grindstone Tub Latter part squally So Ends On Board Long 98:32 West Latt 5:38 South |
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Thursday 10th Chro |
Fore part squally wind South course West knotting yarns sundry jobs Latter part making A Mincing Horse Lang 101:54 West Latt 5:21 South |
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Friday 11th |
Fore part fine weather wind South East course West Latter part grinding and fitting the Spades So Ends Latt 4:27 South |
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Saturday 12th |
Fore part wind South East hauled up North at 6 PM took in Topgallant Sails hauled up the courses and luffed to the wind heading East North East Latter part squally steering by the wind South West |
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| Chili | |
| March | 1831 |
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Sunday 13th No 1 | 40 |
Fore part light squalls of wind and rain Topgallant Sails furled knotting yarns and making Spunyarn fitting Pikes & Gaffs Latter part at 1/2 past ten AM raised A school of Sperm Whales lowered away and got one took him alongside at 12 M So Ends Long 102:30 West Latt 5:07 South |
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Monday 14th |
Fore part began to cut finished at 6 PM Middle part cleared away the head Latter part boiling at day light saw A ship off the lee Bow So Ends Latt 5:12 South |
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Tuesday 15th |
Fore part A Sail Aft the weather beam at 4 PM spoke them the Foster Capt Clark 15 Months out 950 bbl and the William & Eliza 22 Months out 2200 bbl squalls of rain So Ends Long 103:39 Latt 5:5 South |
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Wednesday 16th |
Fore part in company at 4 PM finished boiling Latter part left them astern one in sight |
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Thursday 17th |
Fore part tacked to the South & East at 5 PM saw A large school of Whales Latter part the same |
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| Chili | |
| March | 1831 |
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Friday 18th |
Fore part at 5 PM saw A large school of Sperm Whales bound to the Eastward could not get near them at 10 AM tacked & at merridian Wore Ship |
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Saturday 19th No 3 | 100 |
Fore part wind South East course North By East at 6 PM took in the light sails & hauled up the Courses and hauled down the Jibs Latter part made all sail course West breaking out the runn for bricks raised two Whales lowered and got them Latt 3:39 South |
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Sunday 20th |
Fore part fresh breezes at 4 PM took both of them alongside Starboar & Waist boats cracked Middle part laying by the Whales Latter part at day light began to cut squalls of wind and rain So Ends |
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Monday 21st |
Fore part cutting Middle part one head laying alongside began to boil Latter part cutting in the head and boiling Lang 103:17 West Latt 3:24 South |
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Tuesday 22nd |
Fore part sett Mizen topsail Foresail Jib and Spanker standing to the southward boiling pleasant weather saw nothing Latt 3:59 South |
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| Chili | |
| March | 1831 |
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Wednesday 23th |
Fore part fine weather boiling boddy Middle began the head at 11 PM finished boiling and put aft the ?finc Latter part heavy squalls of rain So Ends Latt 5:25 South |
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Thursday 24th |
Fore part light winds and pleasant steeriing South West at 6 PM tacked heading East By North Latter part single reefed the topsails Long 104:04 West Latt 4:72 South |
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Friday 25th |
Strong winds from East North East heading North East by East under single reefed topsails and Courses Latter part breaking out the Main hatchway and stowing down on Starboard side forward Long 105:34 West Latt 5:5 South |
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Saturday 26th |
Stowing down fresh winds from the South East heading South South West raised two Ships off the bow Latter part finished stowing down one hundred & fifty barrells So Ends Latt 5:76 South |
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Sunday 27th Stamp 0 |
Spoke the Uncas Capt Bunker of Falmouth 28 Months out 3300 bbl and the Susan & Sarah Capt Coffin of Halifax 6 Months out 350 bbl S P O at 6 PM saw Whales lowered butt could not get on Latter part all hands setting up the Main & Fore riggin in company with the Susan & Sarah So Ends Latt 5:80 South |
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Monday 28th Long 105:50 West |
Wind South East heading East North East in company at day light tacked to the South & East saw two sail off the lee quarter mending old Larboard Boat Latter part the Susan & Sarah aft the lee beam running free Latt 5:18 South |
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| Off Shore | |
| March | 1831 |
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Tuesday 29th |
Three Ships in sight mending Boat Middle part plying to windward Main Topgallant Sail sett Latter part heading East South East knotting yarns saw A Jumper |
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Wednesday 30th |
Fresh trades standing to the East North East saw nothing Middle part at 11 PM tacked to the South West plenty of birds and smells strong of Whales at 9 AM saw A ship ahead at 10 AM came abrest of her and tacked at 11 AM she sett her signal at the Fore Topgallant head she proved to be the Swift of New Bedford we sett our signal at the Mizen peak and she tacked to the Southward light squalls of wind and rain Latt 5:00 South |
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Thursday 31st |
Fore part cloudy standing to the North & East at 1 PM wore Ship course West South West squalls of wind and rain at 4 PM saw A Ship off the lee bow at 5 PM spoke her she proved to be the Susan & Sarah standing to the Southward took in Mainsail and Main Top Gallant Sail and hauled up the Foresail A heavy squall of wind and rain Latter part at 4 AM saw A Ship boiling off the Starboard beam luffed too to the South at 1/2 past 11 lost sight of her astern So Ends Long 107:8 West Latt 4:18 South |
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| Chili | |
| April | 1831 |
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Friday 1st April |
Strong winds course North North West saw the same Ship at 2 PM off the weather beam Latter part course North at 4 PM hauled up on the wind to the North & East at 7 single reefed the fore and Main topsail at 9 AM saw A Whale off the lee beam hauled up the courses and backed the Main Topsail it proved to be A Fin Back which made An April fool of us braced forward and hauled onboard the ?tacks So Ends Long 106:13 West Latt 2:38 South |
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Saturday 2nd |
Fresh winds sett the Main Topgallant Sail finished mending the Starboard boat Middle part took in the Main Top Gallant Sail Latter part saw A Fin Back Breach and blow off the weather bow overhauling the Sail rooms sett Main Top Gallant Sail Latt 1:43 |
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Sunday 3th No 4 | 12 |
Fine pleasant weather saw Porpoises and Black Fish course North at 6 PM took in Main Top Gallant Sail and hauled up the courses Latter part saw A school of Sperm Whales lowered all three boats got one So Ends Latt 50 miles North Long 105:34 West Chro |
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| Off Shore | |
| April | 1831 |
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Monday 4th |
Fore part began to boil Middle part finished boiling Latter part saw Black Fish put out the Starboard Boat sett up the Fore & Mizen riggin Latt 2:05 North |
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Tuesday 5th |
Light winds from the West South West steering North saw Fin Backs Black Fish & Diamond Fish sett up Top Gallant riggin Middle part 10 PM wore Shipand sett the Mainsail Latter part at work on the Try Camboose plenty of Porpoises and Black Fish So Ends On Board |
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Wednesday 6th |
Light winds and pleasant weather building up the Try Camboose and breaking out for water wind South South East heading South West Middle part took in Main Top Gallant Sail and Flying Jib Latter part sett them and Mizen Top Gallant Sail making an Awning for the Try works saw porpoises Black Fish and Diamond Fish Latt 1:58 North |
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Thursday 7th |
Pleasant winds from the Southward standing to the Westward Porpoise and Black Fish Latter part fresh winds from the South South East headingWest South West saw Black Fish caught A porpoise So Ends Long 108:59 West Latt 1:96 North |
| Page 38 | |
| Passage To The Sandwich Islands | |
| April | 1831 |
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Friday 8th |
Fresh wind from the South South East course West South West at 7 PM standing whale watches sett Fore and Mizen Top gallant Sails Latter part the same So Ends Latt 00:50 North |
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Saturday 9th |
Light winds from the South course West South West Middle part the same Latter part pricking up Spunyarn & other small jobs about the Ship and boats Latt 00:10 |
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Sunday 10th |
Light winds from the South with pleasant weather at 5 PM saw A Fin Back off the weather bow at 7 PM sett the Flying Jib course West South West Latter part light squalls of wind and rain saw nothing |
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Monday 11th |
Fresh breezes from the South East at 5 PM shifted the Main Braces aft course West light squalls rain Latter part saw A Fin Back making A Cooler for Junk So Ends Long 119:70 West Latt 0:37 South |
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Tuesday 12th |
Wind from the Eastward course West light squalls of rain Middle part put off West by North wind East took in Fore Top Gallant sail Latter part making A Cooler So Ends On Board |
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Wednesday 13th |
Fine weather wind from the East course West By North to work on the Cooler Latter part squally |
| Page 39 | |
| Passage To The Sandwich Islands | |
| April | 1831 |
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Thursday 14th Long 125:70 | Stamp 0 |
Fore part wind from the East course West North West strong squalls of wind and rain at 4 PM sett Fore & Mizen Top Gallant Sail and Fore topmast Studding Sail Latter part at 6 AM raised A shoal of Whales lowered all three boats chased them but could not get on to them So Ends |
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Friday 15th |
More Whales off the lee quarter at 1 PM lowered again chased them out of sight to windward came on board breaking out between decks Latter part course North & West to work between decks So Ends Long 128:20 West Latt blank |
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Saturday 16th |
Stowing aft between decks wind East South East course West By North finished between decks Middle part course West wind East South East Latter part saw porpoises clearing up the Fore hold |
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Sunday 17th |
Fresh winds from the East South East course West mending the Fore hold lower hatches and putting Shook Heads in the Fore hold between decks Latter part light squalls of rain wind from the South East course North West sett Fore Top Studding Sail So Ends |
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Monday 18th |
Moderate breezes from the South East with squalls of rain course North West By West sett Main Top Gallant Studding Sail saw porpoises at 4 PM took in Main Top Gallant Studding Sail and shifted Top Studding Sail Latter the same sett both Top Gallant Studding Sail & Main Royal |
| Page 40 | |
| Passage to Hawii one Of the Sandwich Islands | |
| April | 1831 |
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Tuesday 19th |
Fore part A squall of rain wind hauled to the Eastward course North West By West Fore Top Gallant Saill at 4 PM Middle part took in Main Royal and Top Gallant Studding Sail at 10 PM took in Topmast Studding Sail at 3 AM took all three Top Gallant sails and single reefed the Mizen topsail squalls of wind and rain from the North East Latter part sett Main Top Gallant Sail So Ends |
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Wednesday 20th |
Strong winds and squally from the North East course North West By West Middle part strong squalls took in Main Top Gallant Sail Latter part more moderate sett it again porpoises round the Ship So Ends |
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Thursday 21st |
Fore part sett Fore Top Gallant Sail wind from the North East course North West By West Latter part sett Mizen Top Gallant Sail So Ends |
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Friday 22nd |
Strong trades squally sett Fore Top Studding Sail Middle and Latter part the same So Ends |
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Saturday 23th |
Fresh trades with light squalls saw nothing Latter part watch employed making Scinnett So Ends On Board |
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Sunday 24th |
Fresh trades and squally Middle more moderate Latter part sett Main Top Gallant Studding Sail and Main Royal pleasant trades course West North West |
| Page 41 | |
| Passage to Hawii one Of the Sandwich Islands | |
| April | 1831 |
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Monday 25th |
Moderate trades and pleasant weather course West North West Latter part the same So Ends |
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Tuesday 26th |
Fore part course West wind East By South shifted Fore Top Studding Sail and sett the Larboard Main Top Gallant Studding Sail stowed the Flook Ropes in the Fore hold and blacked the spare Anchor Latter part mending the Jib course West 1/2 South |
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Wednesday 27th |
Wind breezes and thick and cloudy wind East course West 1/2 South bent the Jib at 4 PM saw Hawii right ahead at 6 PM hauled in the Studding Sails Main Royal Fore and Mizen Topgallant Sails double reefed the Fore topsail hauled up South South West at day light kept off for the South Point put up the Chains and bent the Larboard one |
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Thursday 28th Karakakoa Bay |
Light winds and variable put out the ?Sheet Anchor and bent the best Bower at 6 PM A Breeze from the Southward at 7 PM took in Fore and Mizen Top Gallant Sail and Main Royal standing off shore Middle part strong gales took in Flying Jib Main Top Gallant Sail and double reefed the topsails furled the Mainsail and Jib and hauled up the Foresail and hoisted up the boats Latter part more moderate at 6 AM the Pilot came on board at 8 AM came to Anchor blank space washed off the decks and the bends So Ends |
| Page 42 | |
| Karakakoa Bay | |
| April | 1831 |
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Friday 29th |
Finished washing the bends all hands employed making nettings for potatoes Latter part trading for Potatoes So Ends |
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Saturday 30th May |
Trading for vegatables Starboard Watch on Shore got through with trading Latter part Larboard watch on shore Starboard Watch blacked the Bends Larboard side and broke out for water |
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Sunday 1st |
Trading for Fruit and vegatables Latter part Starboard watch on shore So Ends |
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Monday 2nd |
Fore part strong squalls of wind and rain Latter part Starboard Watch on shore |
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Tuesday 3th |
Larboard Watch on shore came off at Sun down and got under way for Oahu Latter part calm and rainy Watch below South point of Owyhee bearing North East By East distance 15 leagues wind South West course West North West |
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Wednesday 4th |
Heavy squalls of rain and Thunder took in the Top Gallant Sails and double reefed the Fore and Mizen Topsails wind South course West North West at 7 PM furled the Mainsail Hawaii in sight Middle part calm Latter part A light breeze from the Northward plying to windward all sail sett |
| Page 43 | |
| Oahu | |
| May | 1831 |
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Thursday 5th |
Fore part A fine breeze from the East North East heading North West Middle part saw land off the weather beam at day light Mowhee off the Starboard beam wind South East course NorthNorth West for Oahu |
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Friday 6th |
Cahu Rani off the Starboard beam Diamond Hill ahead bearing North North West distance 15 leagues at 7 PM A light wind from the North East Latter part drizly & rainey saw A Schooner bouind to Owhyhee and A Ship bound to Oahu |
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Saturday 7th |
Light wind and drizly at 2PM came to Anchor at Oahu Bar in company with the Zone of Nantucket Capt Russell the Rodman Capt Joy and the William Thompson blank space outside the Rose of Halifax Capt blank space the Wilmington & Liverpool Packet Capt Russell and the Fortune of Plymouth inside employed word Cask for water Latter filled A raft of water |
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Sunday 8th |
Got off A raft of water employed fitting Cask for water Waist Boats crew on liberty the Zone & Rodman left in company the Foster lying off and on left in company with the William Thompson Capt Gardner |
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Monday 9th |
Fine weather and Southerly winds Latter part filling water at 12 PM took it alongside |
| Page 44 | |
| Oahu | |
| May | 1831 |
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Tuesday 10th |
Southerly winds and pleasant stowing water in the Main hatchway one boats crew onshore filling water Latter part took off A cask of water So Ends |
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Wednesday 11th |
Fresh trades two boats watering Latter part took off A raft of water the Wilmington & Liverpool Packet left and the Kent Capt Laton came to anchor |
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Thursday 12th |
Fore part fresh trades one boat on shore the rest employed stowing down water Latter part Larboard Boats crew on shore |
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Friday 13th |
Fresh trades at East North East Latter part the same standing off and on |
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Saturday 14th |
Fore part standing off and on at 8 PM Capt Chase came on board laid with the head yards aback Latter part stowing the Anchors and Chains |
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Sunday 15th |
Light winds working to the Northward Latter part the same |
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Monday 16th |
Pleasant breezes from the West heading South South West all sail sett West Point of Oahu bearing blank space distance blank space leagues Latter part the same So Ends |
| Page 45 | |
| Passage | |
| May | 1831 |
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Tuesday 17th |
Fore part Atooi off the lee bow Latter part mending Waist Boat lost sight of the Islands shifting the topsail and Foresail |
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Wednesday 18th |
Fore part rain wind North North East course North West Latter part mending topsails and Foresail saw plenty of Porpoises and Black Fish |
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Thursday 19th |
Mending Sails wind at East course North West By North fine pleasant weather plenty porpoises Latter the same |
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Friday 20th |
Fore part breaking out the after hold and varnished the Waist Latter part the same |
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Saturday 21st |
Fore part light winds from the North West standing the North & East Latter part brisk wind from North East course North West took in Fore and Mizen Top Gallant Sail |
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Sunday 22nd |
Fore part strong winds took in Main Top Gallant Sail sent down Fore Top Gallant Sail mended it and bent it again hoisted up the Bow boat Latter part the same So Ends |
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Monday 23th |
Fore part more moderate wind from the North East course North West at 7 PM single reefed the topsails and sent down the Main Royal Yard Middle part more moderate Latter part employed setting up the Riggin fore and Aft |
| Page 46 | |
| Towards Japan | |
| May | 1831 |
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Tuesday 24th |
Fore part setting up riggin steering West at 6 PM finished hauled up North West wind North East Latter part steering West So Ends Latt 31:11 North |
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Wednesday 25th |
Fore part fine pleasant weather wind from the South West steering to the westward Latter part squally single reefed the topsails took in MainTop Gallant Sail |
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Thursday 26th |
Fore part strong gales from the North North West heading West By South Latter part double reefed the topsails steering off South West |
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Friday 27th |
Fore part more moderate course West By South 1/2 South Latter part sett Main Top Gallant Sail squally of rain |
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Saturday 28th |
Fore part heavy squalls of wind & rain took in Main Top Gallant sail and double reefed at 2 PM fine weather at 4 PM shook out the reefs and sett the Top Gallant sails wind shifted to the South Latter part strong wind |
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Sunday 29th |
Strong winds from the South course West South West Middle part saw A Barque off the lee ?bow Latter part at 10 AM saw A Ship off the weather beam which proved to be the Friends Capt Bladenburg 8 Months out 200 bbl |
| Page 47 | |
| Coast of Japan | |
| May | 1831 |
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Monday 30th No 5 | 20 Long 177:42 West |
Fore part hauled up the Courses and backed the Main Topsail the weather Ship down raised A school of Whales off the weather bow lowered all four boats and got one came onboard at 4 PM and cut him in Middle part foggy clearing up the decks Latter part the same began to boil Latt 31:27 North |
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Tuesday 31st June |
Fresh winds and foggy boiling boddy one watch below wind South East heading South South West Middle part course West By South wind South By East foggy and squally of rain latter part the same |
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Wednesday 1st |
Fore part squalls of rain wind from the South South East course West By South shook the reefs out of the Main topsail and sett the Main Top Gallant Sail at 7 PM took in Main Top Gallant sail Latter part the same |
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Thursday 2nd Stamp 0 | Long 180:44 W |
Fore part all sail sett at 3 PM saw A Whale off the lee bow bound to windward lowered the two quarter boats but he went off to windward Middle part double reefed the topsails Latter part shook out the reefs wind South South West heading South East saw Killers Latt 22:10 North |
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Friday 3th |
Fore part light wind at 3 PM took in Main Top Gallant sail and double reefed the topsails saw porpoises Latter part more moderate |
| Page 48 | |
| On Japan | |
| June | 1831 |
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Saturday 4th Stamp 0 |
Fore part saw Whales lowered but got none Middle part squally took in the Main Top Gallant Sail Latter part saw Whales got none |
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Sunday 5th No 7 | 85 | Long 182:00 West |
Fore part Whales in sight lowered and got two got them alongside at 10 PM at day light began to cut in Latter part finished the small one & and large ones boddys Latt 29:95 North |
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Monday 6th |
Fore part at 4 PM finished cutting in the Junk and bailed the Case began to boil head Latter part finished and began on the boddy sett fore topsail |
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Tuesday 7th |
Fore part boiling light breeze from the North East heading North North West and fine pleasant weather Latter part still boiling A Ship off the weather beam and one on the lee beam standing to the westward |
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Wednesday 8th |
Fore part finished boiling at 1 PM washed off the decks wind South East By South heading East By North at 6 PM tacked to the westward Latter part heading South West plenty of Albacors and Skipjacks round the Ship So Ends |
| Page 49 | |
| Japan | |
| June | 1831 |
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Thursday 9th 70 | 9 Whales |
Fore part wind South South East tacked to the Eastward at 1/2 past 7 PM double reefed the topsails standing boats crews Latter part began to break out raised A school of Whales lowered away and got 2 of them |
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Friday 10th |
Fore part cut in the boddys Latter part squally of rain wore Ship parted one of the head ropes lowered away two boats and got it alongside still boiling |
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Saturday 11th |
Fore part cut in one of them boiling boddy Latter part finished the boddy cut in the other head and began to boil head |
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Sunday 12th |
Fore part thick squalls of rain calm at 8 PM finished boiling head boat watches at day light began to breakout Wore Ship heading to the Westward |
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Monday 13th |
Fore part stowing down in the Main hatchway Larboard side forward laying under double reefed Main & Mizen topsails and Foresail Latter part the same saw A school of Killers thick hazy |
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Tuesday 14th |
Fore part stowing down squally of rain knocked off at 7 PM and wore Ship heading South West By West Latter part finished stowing down Main hatchway and Bread in the after hold |
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Wednesday 15th Stamp 0 |
Fore part foggy at 1/2 past 6 PM saw A large Whale off the lee beam bound away saw nothing more of him came on board at dark Latter part thick fog Long 182:47 West Latt 31:42 |
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Thursday 16th |
Fore part fitting the Boats and Lines at 7 PM hauled up the Foresail hauled down the Jib and Spanker Latter part heavy squalls of rain at 10 AM cleared up sett Foresail Jib and Spanker |
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Friday 17th |
Fore part fitting the Windlass ?bells light squalls of rain Middle part heavy squalls of rain Latter part cleaned up made Sail saw Fin Backs |
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Saturday 18th Stamp 0 |
Fore part fine weather saw A large Whale off the weather beam lowered away but could not get on came on board at dark brought too under double reefed topsails Latter part light winds and cloundy Long 180:30 West Latt 30:1 North |
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Sunday 19th |
Fore part light wind and overcast saw Black Skin off the weather beam at 7 PM hauled up the Courses took in the Jibs Spanker and Main Top Gallant Sail Middle part calm at 10 AM A light breezes from the South heading West South West Latter part cloudy |
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Monday 20th Stamp 0 |
Fore part at 2 PM raised several large Whales lowered two boats but it came on heavy squalls of rain and thick came onboard at 6 PM and put the Ship under double reefed topsails squalls of wind & rain Latter part more moderate Long 181:10 West Latt 29:30 North |
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Tuesday 21st |
Fore part fine weather Middle part the same double reefed the topsails Latter part fresh winds from the West South West tacked heading South saw Fin Backs |
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Wednesday 22nd |
Fore part fine weather at 7 PM wore Ship heading North West hauled up the Courses and laid with the Main topsail aback for the night at day light made Sail at 7 AM it came on thick and rainy Latter part at 10 AM squalls of wind and rain took in the Courses Main Top Gallant Sail and reefed the topsails saw A Ship standing Eastward |
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Thursday 23th |
Fore part heavy squalls of wind and rain Split the Jib furled it and took in the Fore and Mizen topsails wind South West standing to the West North West at 8 PM light wind thick and rainy Latter part thick fog unbent the Jib and bent another and sett fore and Mizen topsail |
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Friday 24th |
Fore part clear passed A Ship on our lee beam standing to the Eastward at 4 PM shifted the Foresail at Sun down shortened Sail at day light made Sail foggy Latter part the same at work on the riggin |
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Saturday 25th |
Fore part wind North North West heading West fog cleared up occasionally plenty of Fin Backs round the Ship all the afternoon standing whale Watches Latter part the same Long 182:29 West |
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Sunday 26th {Stamp 0 |
Fore part standing to the Westward at 4 PM raised A large Whale lowered and chased him untill Sun down laid with the Main Yard to the Mast Latter part saw A Sail off the weather beam Latt 20:08 North |
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Monday 27th |
Fore part A light wind from the South West steering West North West Latter part the same So Ends |
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Tuesday 28th |
Fore part plenty of Fin Backs round the Ship Latter part the same So Ends |
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Wednesday 29th 10 bbl | No. 10 |
Fore part at 1/2 past 1 PM raised A School of Whales lowered and got one Waist Boat stove took him alongside and cut him in Latt 30:58 North Latter part began to boil saw A Fin Back finished boiling mending the Waist Boat |
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Thursday 30th July |
Fore part cleaned up the decks mending Waist Boat Fin Backs in sight Latter part A Sail on the weather bow wind from the Southward standing South West saw porpoises and Black Fish |
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Friday 1st |
Fore part wind South South East course West By South the weather Ship steering the same course finished and painted Waist Boat Latter part fresh wind from the South South West heading West |
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Saturday 2nd |
Fore part fresh winds from the South South West heading West saw nothing at all to day Latter part A Ship ahead the Balance of Bristol Rhode H Iisland 18 Mounths out 1000 bbl clear fine weather |
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Sunday 3th Stamp 0 |
Fore part saw A Whale off the weather beam lost sight of him plenty Porpoises wind from the West South West heading South Latter part the same So Ends |
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Monday 4th |
Fore part bound to the westward Middle part the same Latter part plenty of Fin Backs |
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Tuesday 5th |
Fore part cloudy and hazy Fin Backs and porpoises saw A breach off the weather bow Latter part the same |
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Wednesday 6th |
Fore part fresh winds from the South course West South West sent down the Fore Top Gallant Yard Middle part took in Flying Jib and Mizen Top Gallant Latter part saw A Ship on our weather beam running down kept on our course and left her astern and she kept aft hers |
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Thursday 7th |
Fore part strong breezes from the South steering West South West at 7 PM took in the Main Top Gallant sail and single reefed the Main and Mizen Topsails and double reefed the Fore Latter part run down and spoke her it proved to be the Young Phenix Capt Cathcart of New London 18 Months out 1200 bbl another sail off the lee quarter |
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Friday 8th |
Fore part wind from the Southward and West and flying to the Southward Middle part thick squalls of wind and rain |
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Saturday 9th |
Fore part fresh winds from the South West Middle part squalls of wind and rain and wind double reefed the Main and Mizen Topsail and furled the fore Latter part A sail off the weather bow & right ahead |
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Sunday 10th Stamp 0 |
Fore part foggy at 3 PM spoke the Young Phenix of New London Middle part cleard light wind from the South South West heading South East Latter part at 8 AM raised A Whale 4 ?points off the lee bow lowered away the three Larboard boats and chased him Latt 29:37 North |
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Monday 11th |
Fore part the same at 2 PM boats came onboard got dinner at 4 PM lowered two boats chased him untill Sun down Middle part tacked Ship to the westward Latter part saw A Fin Back and A Sail off the lee beam chasing So Ends Long 195:35 West |
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Tuesday 12th |
Light wind fromn the South heading West By South making paddles saw two sail So Ends On Board |
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Wednesday 13th 65 bbl | No 11 |
Fine weather saw Whales got one Latter chasing again Latt 29:07 North |
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Thursday 14th |
Fore part cutting the boddy lowered and chased got nothing |
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Friday 15th |
Saw Whales still boiling Latter part the same So Ends |
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Saturday 16th 65 bbl | No 12 |
Saw Whales and got one Latter part the same So Ends |
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Sunday 17th |
Cutting the boddy Latter part cut the head began to boil |
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Monday 18th Stamp 0 |
Saw Whales lowered and chased Latter the same Long 162:40 East Latt 29:20 |
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Tuesday 19th Stamp 0 |
Got fast Waist boat parted line Larboar boat fast and drawed Latter breaking out to stow down |
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Wednesday 20th |
Saw A sail stowing down Latter another sail off the lee |
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Thursday 21st |
Stowing down in the Main hatchway Latter part A sail on the weather bow finished stowing down saw Jumpers Latt 29:20 North Long 161:50 East |
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Friday 22nd Stamp 0 |
Saw A large Whales chased in company with the Superiors boats 800 bbl Latter part saw more Whales chased but could not get on bound to ?leeward Latt 28:51 North Long 161:30 East |
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Saturday 23th Stamp 0 |
Chasing Whales bow boat struck and drawed again Superior in chase boiling Latter part at day light saw the same Whale lowered Larboar boat struck sounded out the line Waist Boat bent on got afoul in the line obliged to cut still chasing him A Ship to the windward boiling |
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Sunday 24th No 13 |
At 2 PM struck him again killed him took him alongside saw more Whales chased but got none cut in the boddy Latter part took in the head began to boil Latt 28:35 North |
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Monday 25th |
Boiling standing to the West saw A Sail Latter part the same Latt 28:32 North |
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Tuesday 26th |
Saw A dead Whale took him alongside cut in the boddy Latter part cut away the head it having spoiled Latt 28:45 North |
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Wednesday 27th |
boiling course North squally Latter calm saw A Sail Latt 29:05 North |
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Thursday 28th |
Calm cleaned up the decks Middle part furled fore topsail double reefed Main and Mizen strong gales |
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Friday 29th |
Strong gales steering North West Latter more moderate stowing down Larboard side Main hold Latt 29:42 North |
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Saturday 30th Stamp 0 |
Stowing down saw two Sails saw A large Whale lowered two boats but could not get on boats spoke the George & Susan took in sail foggy and squally Long 161:30 East Latt 29:57 North |
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Sunday 31st Stamp 0 |
Stowing down squally at 4 PM finished the George & Susan off our lee beam saw Whales could not get near them took in Top Gallant Sails Long by Chro 161:04 East Latt 29:52 North |
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Monday 1st |
Saw Whales but got none double reefed the topsails saw A Sail to leeward Long by d? is 150:50 East Long by Chro 151:08 East Latt 29:32 North |
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Tuesday 2nd |
Wind South South East course West South West saw two Ships and A Barque off our lee and one Ship to windward Long 160:01:30 East Latt 29:32 North |
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Wednesday 3th No 15 |
Light winds 4 Sail in sight saw Whales lowered in A squall of rain and struck one took him alongside put off and got another bow boat cracked Waist boat stove A ship running down |
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Thursday 4th Phenix |
lowered their boats came on board got 300 bbl since we saw them last began to cut at midnight got in the boddys Latter part took in one head boiling body Long 159:45 East Latt 29:12 North |
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Friday 5th |
boiling two sail in sight cut in the other head squally double reefed Main and Mizen Top and furled the fore Long 159:30 East Latt 29:04 North |
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Saturday 6th |
Boiling at 7 PM finished Latter rain with strong winds heading South West saw A sail to weather Long 159:30 East Latt 28:50 North |
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Sunday 7th |
Strong winds & fog South heading South West A sail off the weather beam Latter saw A Sail off our weather bow boiling Long by Chro 158:45 East Latt 29:17 North |
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Monday 8th |
Clear & pleasant Latter stowing down stowing down fore hold Starboard side Aft Long 158:30 East Latt 29:20 North |
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Tuesday 9th |
the same saw A sail on the lee bow Latter finished stowing down washed off Long 158:29 East Latt 30:20 North |
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Wednesday 10th |
Pleasant shifted fore and Main Topsails Latter mending Waist and Larboard boats Long 158:11 East Latt 31:27 North |
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Thursday 11th |
All sail out heading North & West mending boats saw Jumpers Long 158:00 East Latt 31:59 North |
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Friday 12th |
At 4 PM saw A large breache one point on the Weather bow strong gales took in Fore & Mizen Topsails double reefed the Main Latter part under double reefed topsails Long 158:30 East Latt 30:13 North |
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Saturday 13th |
Took in fore and Mizen topsails sent down fore and Mizen Top Gallant Yards and Mast Latter more moderate heading South East |
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Sunday 14th |
Strong gales rigged in the Flying jibboom Long 159:28 East Latt 29:32 North |
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Monday 15th |
More moderate steering to the South & East Long by Chro 159:28 East Long by ??? 158:50 East Latt 29:35 North |
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Tuesday 16th |
Wind East heading South at 5 PM course West North West Latter luffed up North rigged Long Chro 158:28 East Latt 30:29 North |
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Wednesday 17th |
Light winds and pleasant weather wind East course South By West Long 158:00 Chro Latt 31:54 North |
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Thursday 18th |
Light winds East course North West By North find A strong current setting East Long 157:40 Chro East Latt 32:14 North |
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Friday 19th |
Fine weather saw Fin backs Long 157:30 East Latt 32:00 North |
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Saturday 20th |
Squally with rain took in fore and Mizen Top ?sails & close reefed the Main Latter sett all sail East By North Long 158:38 East Latt 32:41 North |
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Sunday 21st |
Pleasant whole watches ?varying sail wind South South West course West Long 157: Latt 33:30 North |
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Monday 22nd |
the same unbent the Mainsail and mending it Long 156:52 Latt 33:30 North |
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Tuesday 23th |
All hands mending Mainsail bent it all sail out Long 156:30 East |
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Wednesday 24th |
Showers of rain heading to the South Mending ?Main Top ?sail ?on A sail ahead Long 156:45 Chro Latt 31:00 North |
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Thursday 25th No 16 |
Spoke the Arrabella Capt Mason 11 Months out 1200 bbl picked up A part of a canoe with A basket attached to it with A large flat file in it and A circular piece of tortoise skull attached to it Latter saw Whals got ?two began to cut Long 156:30 Latt 30:48 North |
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Friday 26th |
Finished cutting began to boil Latter spoke the Barque Alliance NewPort 2100 bbl Long 150:50 East Latt 30:57 |
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Saturday 27th Stamp 0 |
Finished boiling two sail in sight saw Whales lowered Latt 31:28 North |
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Sunday 28th No 17 |
Waist boat fast took him alongside A Ship to weather cutting in one Whales got none Latter cutting Long 156:01 Latt 31:44 |
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Monday 29th Stamp 0 |
pleasant boiling saw A Whale lowered two boats struck him iron broke Long 156:15 East Latt 31:31 North |
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Tuesday 30th |
boiling head at Sun sett finished cleaned up the decks Long Chro 156:43 Long Lunar 156:17 Latt 31:07 North |
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Wednesday 31st Sept |
Fine weather breaking out Latter stowing down Fore hold Larboard side Long 156:40 East Latt 30:50 North |
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Thursday 1st |
fine weather stowing down fore hold Larboard side saw A large Whale lowered and chased |
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Friday 2nd No 18 |
At 2 PM struck and killed took him alongside finished stowing down Latter cut him in Long 156:12 Latt dashed line |
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Saturday 3th |
Standing to the East boiling fine weather Long 156:30 East Latt 31:02 North |
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| Bound In Eastward | |
| September | 1831 |
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Sunday 4th |
Fore part boiling Latter part finished Long 157:06 Latt |
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Monday 5th |
Fore part double reefed topsails Latter part breaking out Fore Peak A sail off the weather bow Long 156:15 Latt 33:30 |
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Tuesday 6th |
Stowed off the fore peak Latter part stowing down fore hold Larboard side A sail off the weather quarter Long 155:36 East Latt 31:09 North |
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Wednesday 7th |
Finished stowing down washed off Latter heading East By North Long 155:03 Latt 31:10 North |
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Thursday 8th |
All sail out fine weather Latter A sail off the weather beam Long 156:41 E Chro |
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Friday 9th |
Calm Middle and Latter light winds A sail off our lee Long 157:11 East Latt 31:04 North |
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Saturday 10th {Stamp 0 |
At 5 PM spoke the Barque name unclear Capt blank space 11 1/2 Months out 800 bbl saw Whale the other Ship got one Long 157:17 East Latt 30:30 North |
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Sunday 11th {Stamp 0 |
Saw Whale lowered chased did not strike Latter lowered and chased Latt 30:40 |
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Monday 12th No 20 |
Took two Whale alongside A Ship ahead boiling lowered again got nothing Long 156:27 Latt 30:40 North |
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| September | 1831 |
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Tuesday 13th Stamp 0 |
Cutting took in the boddy and one head Latter took in the other head saw Whales lowered got none Latt 30:35 North |
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Wednesday 14th No 24 |
Saw Whales got 4 spoke the Sarah 13 Months out 1200 bbl boiling head |
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Thursday 15th |
Boiling head cut in two Latter cut in the other two Latt 30:15 North |
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Friday 16th |
the same finished boiling Latter breaking out A sail off the lee bow Latt 29:42 North |
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Saturday 17th Stamp 0 |
Chased Whales in company with the Clarkstone of Sidney ?Cpt ?Jacksan 6 Months 700 Sprm Oil Latter Clarkstone picked up A dead Whale Long 156:39 East Latt 29:24 North |
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Sunday 18th |
Light winds Latter stowing down fore hold Starboard side Latt 29:39 North |
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Monday 19th |
Stowing down Latter part finished stowing 150 bbl Oil Long 156:37 East Latt 30:30 North |
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Tuesday 20th |
Saw two Sails ahead Latter three sail mending Larboard boat Long 157:26 East Latt 30:50 North |
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Wednesday 21st Stamp 0 |
light wind lowered the boat went on board the Ship proved to be the Sarah and Ann 15 months 1500 bbl Latter lowered and chased Whales got none Long 157: Latt 30:52 North |
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| Bound Eastward | |
| September | 1831 |
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Thursday 22nd No 25 | 1000 |
Got one Whale cut him in began boiling two Ships in sight Long 158:09 Latt 31:04 North |
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Friday 23th Stamp 0 |
Spoke the Sarah no Oil since we first saw them Latter saw A school of Whales chased got none Long 159:03 East Latt 30:45 North |
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Saturday 24th |
Spoke the Ann no Oil since we saw him Long 160:19 East Latt 29:44 North |
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Sunday 25th |
In company with the Ann Latter off the lee Long 160:58 Latt 29:25 |
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Monday 26th |
Calm The others boats aft lowered away and went to them they were Mack fishing saw two Ships steering South East Long Lunar 160:12:30 East Chro 160:50 East Latt 29:33 North |
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Tuesday 27th |
Fine winds tacking round Latter calm Lont 160:03 East Latt 30:35 North |
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Wednesday 28th |
Steering to the Eastward spoke the Phenix New London 750 bbl foggy Long Latt 29:58 |
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Thursday 29th |
Squally A Barque to leeward and A Ship to windward Latter A Ship to leeward and steering East Long 163:12 East Latt 29:16 North |
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Friday 30th Main Yard |
Spoke the Atlantic Nantucket Capt Fisher 21 Months out 1950 wind West South West course East North East sent down the old Main Yard several words scratched out it being sprung Long 163:37 East Latt 29:07 North |
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| Bound Eastward | |
| October | 1831 |
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Saturday 1st |
Wind West South West course East North East sent up the new Main yard at Sun down two Sail ahead parted from the Atlantic squally at 9 AM A sail ahead So Ends |
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Sunday 2nd Stamp 0 |
Fore part light winds & squally shifted Main Top Gallant Sail wind South West course East By North at Sun rise saw a large school of Whales lowered away chased but could not get on chased them with the Ship untill 10 AM saw A Sail 4 points off the weather bow running free unbent the old Jib and bent the new one Latter saw nothing of the Whales and kept off the sail astern |
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Monday 3th Stamp 0 |
Fore part 8 knot breeze from the South West course East By North Latter part raised a large school of Whales but they got to windward of us tacked after them lost the run of them raised A sail off the lee bow supposed to be the same we saw yesterday standing East North East at 11 AM kept off East North East wind South |
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| Bound Towards The Sandwich Islands | |
| October | 1831 |
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Tuesday 4th |
Fore part fine wind from the South course East North East and pleasant the Sail in chase working up with us at Sun down she took in Top Gallant Sails Latter part saw Fin Backs squally of rain Sett Fore Topmast Studding sail So Ends |
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Wednesday 5th |
Fore part light wind from the North East heading East South East Middle part thick with thunder and Lightning Latter part strong winds So Ends |
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Thursday 6th Stamp 0 | Latt 29:42 |
Fore part A Sail off the weather bow at 1 PM saw Whales lowered three boats Larboard & Waist struck and got loose again at 4 PM Waist boat struck the Whale hove his ?jaw all into the boat stove the boat and broke Mr Briggs Legg left the Whale spouting blood lost him & the boat sett the legg made the signal fore the other Ship which came down she proved to be the Pusy Hall of London Doctor blank space came onboard and dressed it Latter saw Whales lowered two boats and could not get on So Ends |
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| Bound Towards The Sandwich Islands | |
| October | 1831 |
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Friday 7th |
Fore part more moderate at 4 PM Doctor blank space came onboard Middle part sett him onboard his Ship Latter part Mr Jay went on board and got the Doctor who having examined the Leg pronounced it to be in A state of mortification it being the request of Mr Briggs to have it taken off which we all acquiesed in we got ready |
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Saturday 8th |
Fore part fine weather wind East heading North North East took off his right Legg above the knee between the hours of 12 and 1 AM Latter part fine weather |
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Sunday 9th |
Fore part fine weather wind East heading South South East Middle part wind South East steering East North East at 6 AM went onbard and got the Doctor Latter part dressed the Stump |
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Monday 10th |
Fore part wind East South East heading North East Capt Newbury on board to Tea Latter part the same mending Main topsail |
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| Towards the Sandwich Islands | |
| October | 1831 |
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Tuesday 11th |
Fore part fresh winds from the Eat By South heading North East By East under single reefed topsails Mending Sails Pusy Hall in company Latter part the Doctor came onboard and dressed Mr. Briggs Leg |
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Wednesday 12th |
Fore part mending sail strong wind from the South heading East By South at 5 PM left the Pusy Hall squalls aft ?rain double reefed Main topsail Middle part close reefed all three topsails at day light more moderate at 9 AM tacked to the Westward saw nothing of her |
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Thursday 13th |
Fore part wore Ship course East North East wind North West at 6 AM A sail on our weather bow at 9 AM another on the beam strong wind single reefs in fore & Mizentopsails |
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Friday 14th |
Fore part boarded the John Palmer Capt Clark of London 2600 Months out 1800 bbl Latter part thick and hazy |
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| October | 1831 |
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Saturday 15th |
Fore part wind North East heading East South East the John Palmer and the other Ship off the lee quarter Middle part wind North North East heading East drizily and foggy Latter part clear Mr Jay went onboard the Atlantic and Capt Fisher came on board and Capt Clark of the John Palmer |
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Sunday 16th |
Fore part calm in company with the John Palmer & Atlantic Latter part the same |
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Monday 17th |
Fore part light wind from the westward in company with the John Palmer and Atlantic Latter part left them mending sails |
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Tuesday 18th |
Fore part wind West North West course East By North mending Sails Latter part John Palmer in sight light wind |
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Wednesday 19th |
Fore part calm mending Sails at 8 PM A light breeze from the South East heading East North East Latter part the same calm A Sail off the weather quarter |
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| Passage Towards The Sandwich Islands | |
| October | 1831 |
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Thursday 20th |
Fore part calm mending Sail and breaking out for water Latter part sett up the Main riggin and the Topmast Back Stays |
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Friday 21st |
Fore part sett up the Larboard fore riggin and Top Back Stays Latter squally wind South course East By North |
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Saturday 22nd carried away the Main Stay Bolt |
Fore part took in Main Top Gallant Sail and fore Top Studding Sail close reefed Main and Mizen topsails and double reefed the fore at 7 PM wind West South West course East By North at 8 AM took in the Fore and Mizen topsails at 9 AM wind from the West heading South South West we were struck with A verry heavy squall with close reefed Main topsail out reefed Foresail and fore Topmast Staysail tryed to wore Ship but she would wore put down the helm blowed the Fore Top Staysail away split the Foresail the Ship gave A heavy lurch and sprung the Mainmast in two places cut away the weather Main Topsail Sheet and left the Sail stove the Larboard boat and carried away the Davit at 10 AM furled the Foresail got the Ship on the Larboard tack sprung the tiller |
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| Passage Towards The Sandwich Islands | |
| October | 1831 |
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Sunday 23th |
Fore part more moderate sent down the Main Royal Mast Main Top Gallant Yard & Mast wind West kept off East North East under A close reefed Fore topsail Middle part sent down the cutting Pendants Latter part all hand employed fishing the Mainmast setting up the Main Stay bending Foresail and unbending Main topsail and Fished the tiller |
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Monday 24th |
Fore part wind South South East heading East squalls of rain sett close reefed Mizen Topsail Fishing the Main Mast |
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Tuesday 25th |
Fore part finished the Main Mast Middle part calm and rainy Latter part fine weather bent A Main Topsail and mending sail between the squalls |
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Wednesday 26th |
Fore part mending Foresail Middle part light winds from the East North East heading South East Latter part the same |
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| Ship Plough Boys Passage Towards The Sandwich Islands | |
| October | 1831 |
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Thursday 27th |
Fore part bent the Fore topmast Staysail light wind East North East heading South East all sail out Latter part finished the Foresail and bent it shifted Mizen topsail |
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Friday 28th |
Fore part light wind from the East North East heading South East all hands employed mending Spanker and Main Top Gallant Sail at 7 PM brisk wind Latter part light wind took in Larboard boat and mending Main Top Gallant sail |
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Saturday 29th |
Fore part light wind from the North East heading East South East fitting the riggin and put out A new Larboard Boat at 6 PM fresh breeze 6 knots Middle part at 3 AM light winds at 4 A fresh breeze from the North North East course East broke out for Flour Latter part at 7 AM sent up the ForeTop Gallant Mast Yard & Sail & sent out the Flying Jib boom & Sail & sett them |
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Sunday 30th |
Fore part sent up the Mizen Top Gallant Mast Yard & Sail and sett it Fitted the Larboard Boats forward Davit A light breeze from the North North East course East Middle part calm & flattering Latter part A wind from the North East steering East South East at 1/2 past 8 AM saw A Barque Ship off the lee beam |
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| Ship Plough Boys Passage Towards The Sandwich Islands | |
| October | 1831 |
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Monday 31st |
Fore part A fine breeze from the East North East heading South East at 2 PM lost sight of the Barque standing on the other tack Latter part shifted the Fore Topsail light wind from the Eastward heading South South East |
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Tuesday 1st Nov |
Fore part fine breeze from the East North East heading South East Middle part squally with rain and calm Latter part light wind from the East By North heading South By East |
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Wednesday 2nd |
Fore part A fine breeze from the East North East heading South East and squally at 6 PM rain wind North East heading East South East took in Fore & Mizen Top Gallant Sail and Flying Jib at 7 PM sett them again Middle part took in Flying Jib heading South East Latter part course South East By South sett Flying Jib put the spare anchor out |
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Thursday 3th |
Fore part strong trades from the North East course South East By South sett Fore Top Studding Sail at 5 PM took in Flying Jib Fore & Mizen Top Gallant Sails double reefed the topsails took in the Fore Top Studding Sail and kept off South South East at 7 PM hauled up the Courses laid bye for the night at Sunrise saw two Sails astern wind East heading South thick foggy & squally of wind and rain at 11 AM raised Mowhee Bearing South South West and Rani blank space Bearing South West |
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| Oahu One of The Sandwich Islands | |
| November | 1831 |
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Friday 4th |
Fore part put out the Larboard Anchor and bent the Chain Cables at 4 PM Rani bearing South South East wind East course West By South at 5 PM saw Oahu bearing South West ByWest at 6 PM took in Top Gallant Sails and double reefed the topsails & hauled up the Courses lost sight of our two consorts steering in for Mowhee laying off and on all night at 12 got down to Oahu Bar the Capt went on shore |
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Saturday 5th |
Fore part the Capt? returned with the Doctor & Pilot at 4 PM came to anchor at the Bar in company with the Cyrus Capt Hussey of Nantucket all full 2200 bbl outside the James Calvin of London & the Sarah & Elizabeth Do [of London] inside the America of Hudson Capt Cottle 1700 bbl the Fortune of Plymouth blank space the Rose of Halifax lost their Capt the Sarah and Elizabeth outside the Fawn of London in side the Hermaphrodite Brigg Dolly came out Latter partr took Mr. Briggs on shore in the afternoon Altmira left |
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Sunday 6th |
Fore part fresh trades Middle and Latter part the same the Fawn of London came out bound home |
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Monday 7th |
Fore part fresh trades Fawn lying off and on calm began to get under way but the breeze coming out we gave it up the Fawn left A Sail to leeward beating up with her signal Blue White and Blue lengthwise |
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| Oahu One of The Sandwich Islands | |
| November | 1831 |
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Tuesday 8th |
Fore part the wind blowing in gusts sent A raft of 7 Casks on shore broke out fore water the blank space of Oahu left for Mowhee Latter part the blank space of London came to anchor at 6 PM at 6 AM the Arrabella of Sag Harbour 1600 washing the Bulwarks |
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Wednesday 9th |
Fore part scraping the Waist the Barque Derby of Salem and the Harriette of London came to anchor |
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Thursday 10th |
Fore part fitting the riggin Middle and Latter part painting the Larboard side and blacking the chains |
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Friday 11th |
Fore part light winds fitted the Main Top Gallant Yard painting and blacking Starboard side at day light towed in the James Calvin Plough Boy and Cyrus |
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Saturday 12th |
Fore part fresh trade took the fishes off of the Main Mast towed in the Barque Derby of Salem Matilda of London left Fore sic? part blacked the bends Starboard side Latter part towed in the Alliance of Newport the Phenix of Bedford came to anchor Fore sic? part filling water and getting Casks on shore Latter part towed in the Harriet of London began to break out the Main hatchway Starboard side Forward to cooper the Oil finished at 7 PM |
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| Honaroora Bau Island of Oahu | |
| November | 1831 |
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Sunday 13th |
Fore part coopering Latter part on shore towed in the Arrbella |
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Monday 14th |
Fore part rainy Phenix came inside and the James Cockburn |
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Tuesday 15th |
Fore part coopering Latter Japan standing off and on and Sarah & Elizabeth |
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Wednesday 16th |
Fore part rainy and squally doing nothing Sarah & Elizabeth and the Japan left |
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Thursday 17th |
Fore part George & Susan Montano Rodmand came down from Mowhe |
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Friday 18th |
Fore part they left coopering Oil Latter the same |
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Saturday 19th |
Fore part coopering Oil |
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Sunday 20th |
Fore part the same Latter part one boats crew on liberty Ann? John Palmer and the Hawand? Came to anchor outside |
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Monday 21st |
Fore part fresh trades Mr. Baxter came onboard and began to do duty as 2nd Mate coopering and stowing down Latter part the same |
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Tuesday 22nd |
Fore part began to fish the Main Mast coopering and stowing down Latter part the same |
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Wednesday 23th |
Fore part finished coopering Howard got under way Latter part filling water sent down the Larboard Main Topmast Back stays and spliced them light squalls of rain wind from the Westword |
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| Honaroora Bau Island of Oahu | |
| November | 1831 |
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Thursday 24th |
Fore part filling water sent down the Mizen Top Gallant Mast and Yard and Mizen topmast riggin and began to fitt it took A ?raft of water the Howard and the Ann left light winds from the North East Latter part filling water sent up Mizen Top mast riggin took a raft of water alongside light winds from the Westward with squalls of rain |
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Friday 25th |
Fore part sent up the Main Top Gallant Mast and Yard stowed water in between decks Larboard side William Tell lying off and on Latter part Southerly winds painting Ship Larboard side and fitting the riggin |
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Saturday 26th |
Fore part the Fabius lying off and on Southerly winds Latter part the same |
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Sunday 27th |
Fore part calm Latter part trade wind Cyrus left |
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Monday 28th |
Fore part fine weather Latter part got off three cask water setting up the Main riggin |
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Tuesday 29th |
Fore part the Rose of Halifax Capt Randal and the Fortune Capt Brack left Latter part painting the stern and stowing water the Barque Denmark Hill of London went outside and came to anchor |
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| Left Oahu December the 4th 1831 | |
| November | 1831 |
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Wednesday 30th |
Fore part fine trades painting the stern lashing up water the James Cockburn left in company with the Denmark Hill washed off the decks sent Mr Briggs chest and clothing onshore Latter part Hastings C Smith Cook and S Smith left the ship 1/2 of the remainder on liberty employed ?drawing yarn |
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Thursday 1st |
Fore part painting the stern and knotting yarns Half the crew on liberty making Spunyarn and served the Foretopmast Stay |
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Friday 2nd |
Fore part wind from the South West getting off Goats and Potatoes Latter part the same |
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Saturday 3th |
Fore part the same trading for vegatables Latter part part on shore |
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Sunday 4th |
Fore part trading Latter part on liberty the John Palmer went out |
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Monday 5th |
Fore part the same Latter at 8 AM hove short and came out at 12 Meridian double reefed the Topsails |
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| Left Oahu December the 4th 1831 | |
| December | 1831 |
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Tuesday 6th |
Fore part lying off and on in company with the John Palmer at 4 PM the Boat came on board left the Capt on shore Latter part the same |
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Wednesday 7th |
Fore part standing off and on A Schooner came out bound up to one of the weather Islands wind North West at 5 PM Capt Chase came onbard with A complement of the number '26' erased hands fired our Swivel and kept off West By South all sails out double reefed the topsails Latter part made all sail unbent the Cables and stowed them away 4 hands aloft |
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Thursday 8th |
Fore part fine weather tacked to the Southward shifted and served the Cutting Pendants and sent them aloft Oahu off the weather beam at 7 PM course South East Latter part cleaned up the Fore hold fitting the boats and riggin mended try Camboose |
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Friday 9th |
Fore part light wind from the East North East course South South East fitting the boats and riggin put out A new Chain boat fitting her making ruffs fitting the riggin and fitting Craft mended the old boat Latter part painted Starboard Boat |
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| Passag Towards The Kiingsmills Group | |
| December | 1831 |
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Saturday 10th |
Fore part cloudy and hazy wind from the South South East heading South West took in the Starboard boat and put out the old boat Latter mending her |
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Sunday 11th |
Fore part painted the old Starboard Boat Middle part squalls of wind and rain double reefed the topsails Latter part at 11 AM lett out the reefs sett Jib and Spanker and wore Ship heading East South East |
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Monday 12th |
Fore part single reefed the topsails and at 7 PM double reefed them at 9 PM took in the Jib and Spanker wind South By West heading South East By East Latter part tacked to the Westward under double reefed topsails |
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Tuesday 13th |
Fore part wore heading South East wind South South West heavy squalls of wind and rain close reefed Fore topsail in hoisting up the Chain boat stove her took her in and began to mend her at 6 PM close reefed the Main topsail Latter part lett out the reefs set Main Top Gallant Sail Jib & Spanker finished mending Chain boat and put her on the cranes |
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| Passag Towards The Kiingsmills Group | |
| December | 1831 |
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Wednesday 14th |
Fore part fine weather with a heavy swell from the North West course South West By South wind North West mending Larboard boat drawing and knoting yarns fitting the riggin at 6 PM parted foot rope to the Mainsail stopped it at 10 PM parted again hauled it up & furled it wind North North East course South West mending old Larboard Boat drawing & knotting yarns |
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Thursday 15th |
Fore part wind North East course South West By South mending boat & knotting yarns fine weather and A heavy swell Latter part mending Boat making Spunyarn |
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Friday 16th |
Fore part fine weather course South West By South making Spunyarn and mending Larboard Boat drawing and knotting yarns making Scinnett and coiling one new Line for Chain Boat Latter part mending Larboard boat making Spunyarn fitting whaling craft making Scinnett saw porpoises |
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Saturday 17th |
Fore part fine trade course South West By South making Spunyarn fitting craft cleaned the Musketts finished the Larboard Boat and put her overhead making Scinnett Latter part shifted the Fore Topsail |
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| Kiingsmills Groupes December | |
| December | 1831 |
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Sunday 18th |
Fore part fresh trades course South West By South painted Larboard Boat and shifted the Mizen Topsail & unbent the Main Staysail began to point New Main Topsail started a cask of water Middle part fine pleasant Moon light night Latter part cloudy |
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Monday 19th |
Fore part wind & course the same with light showers of rain and mist double reefed the topsails Latter part single reefed the topsails Latter part single reefed Fore & Mizen topsail reefs out of the Main Topsail & Main Top Gallant Sail sett squally of rain So Ends |
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Tuesday 20th No 27 |
Fore part wind from the East North East Course South West By South thick squally rainy weather light winds at 7 PM double reefed Fore & Main Topsail and took in Main Top Gallant Sail Middle part wind North East fine breeze Latter part at 8 AM raised Whales breaching lowered took two alongside |
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Wednesday 21st |
Fore part standing fore the Chain boat at 10 PM took the Whale alongside and in the squall lost one of the others from alongside Middle part squalls of wind and rain Latter part cut them in |
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| Kiingsmills Groupes December | |
| December | 1831 |
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Thursday 22nd |
Fore part squalls of wind & rain from the South East By South course South South West under double reefed Topsails and Foresail watch below Latter part boiling out our Whales |
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Friday 23th |
Fore part fine weather wind East North East course South West at 4 PM finished boiling Latter part mended the Bow Boat and pointing New Main Topsail |
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Saturday 24th |
Fore part fine weather wind North East course South West finished pointing Main Topsail mended Mizen Topsails and began to middle stich the Fore Topsail Latter part making Lance warps and looming drawing yarns |
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Sunday 25th |
Fore part pleasant weather with light winds from East North East course South West By South making worming and fitting Craft at 5 PM saw A Fin Back Latter part the same |
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Monday 26th |
Fore part wind East course South West By South Middle part light squalls of rain Latter part employed turning up the Main riggin Starboard side Latt 01:15 North |
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| Kiingsmills Groupes | |
| December | 1831 |
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Tuesday 27th |
Fore part fine weather wind from the Eastward course South West employed turning up the Main riggin Starboard side and making Lance ?warp Latter part the same |
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Wednesday 28th No 29 |
Fore part wind & course South West turning up the Larboard Main riggin at 4 PM saw A jumper Latter part the same saw Whales got two cut them in Long 177:30 {word unclear} Latt 00:10 North |
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Thursday 29th |
Fore part boiling Latter part finished Latt 1:6 South Long Chro 178:40 West |
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Friday 30th |
Fore part turning up the Fore riggin Latter part saw Whales lowered and killed 6 Whales Long 180:00 West Latt 1:9 South |
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Saturday 31st No 35 |
Fore part got them alongside at 4 PM and got ready to cut Latter part at day light began to cut finished at 1/2 past 12 cleared away the heads |
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| Kiingsmills Groupes | |
| January | 1832 |
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Sunday 1st January 1832 |
Fore part wind North East heading North North West braced full the head yards and wore Ship cut up the Junks and began to boil at 5 PM wore back again finished head and began boddy Middle part the same Latter part single reefed the Main & Mizen Topsails Long 180:15 West Latt 1:49 South |
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Monday 2nd |
Fore part sind from the East North East heading South East boiling at 5 PM saw A school of Whales lowered and chased them untill Sun down at 7 PM finished boiling Middle part getting out Shooks saw A dead Whale |
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Tuesday 3th |
Fore part fresh winds and hazy from the saw several Breaches Jumpers setting up Shooks Middle part got ready for stowing down fore hatchway Larboard side standing 3 Watches Latter part stowing down |
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Wednesday 4th No 37 |
Fore part moderate winds from the North East By East heading North By West under single reefed topsail finished stowing down and washed off at 6 PM Latter part saw Whales lowered and got two alongside |
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| Hope Island | |
| January | 1832 |
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Thursday 5th |
Fore part cut in our two Whales at 6 PM braced forward hauled down the Jib & Spanker Latter part began to boil |
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Friday 6th |
Fore part boiling at 7 PM finished Latter part washed off A Ship off the weather beam |
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Saturday 7th |
Fore part turning up the fore and Mizen riggin Latter part the same |
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Sunday 8th |
Fore part finished fore & Mizen riggin sett up Fore & Main topmast riggin and Top Gallant riggin Latter part course North North West |
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Monday 9th |
Fore part standing to the South & West Middle part stood to the North one half of the night and to the South the other Latter part course South West fitting the riggin |
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Tuesday 10th |
Fore part under single reefed topsails Middle part hauled upon the wind Latter standing along West |
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| Hope Island | |
| January | 1832 |
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Wednesday 11th No 38 |
Fore part brisk wind at 5 PM raised Hope Island at 6 PM saw A school of Whales lowered and got one Latter part cut him in OC 181:18 West Chro 181:53 West Latt 2:24 South |
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Thursday 12th |
Fore part boiling spoke the Friends Capt Bladenburgh 1000 bbl at 5 PM A canoe came off with four natives stopped all night beat up by day light plenty of canoes coming off wore and stood off Latt 2:03 South |
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Friday 13th |
Fore part saw two ships off the weather beam running for Hope Island Latter part under double reefed topsails |
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Saturday 14th |
Fore part strong winds took in Jib Spanker and Mainsail Latter part the same fitting the riggin |
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Sunday 15th |
Fore part more moderate sett Jib Spanker Mainsail Latter part standing off and on at 11 AM raised Hope Island 2 points on the lee plenty of canoes came off trading for cocoan Nuts |
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| Hope Island | |
| January | 1832 |
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Monday 16th |
Fore part more moderate standing off and on trading at 6 PM stood off shore with several Natives on board at 9 AM Capt Chase went on shore returned at 11 AM loaded with Cocoa Nutts the Island producing little else |
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Tuesday 17th |
Fore part wind East North East went on shore gave the Natives some Whales teeth scraps of iron hoops and Whale scraps they gave us A Boat load of cocoa Nuts at 4 PM loaded the canoes that came off with scraps and stood off Latter part fitting the riggin |
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Wednesday 18th |
Fore part fine weather standing to the South East under single reefed topsails Middle part the same Latter part mending Sails watch below at 10 AM kept off South West |
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Thursday 19th Stamp 0 |
Fore part mending topsail at 5 PM finished it and hauled upon the wind took in the Flying Jib and Mainsail Latter part saw A school of Sperm Whales got fast one boat iron drawed Long 176:40 East Latt 5:22 South |
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| Shersons Island | |
| January | 1832 |
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Friday 20th |
Fore part fine trades running off South West saw A Breach off the weather beam Latter part course North By West 1/2 North made the Islands of St Augustine and Shersons bearing West South West at 1/2 past 2 PM run to leeward of them stood in and discovered two Vilages one on the ?lie end of the weather Island and the other on the weather end of the lee Island saw the Natives on the weather Island |
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Saturday 21st |
included with entry for Friday January 20th |
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Sunday 22nd |
Fore part sent two boats on shore one of them arrived at the lee Island at 4 PM discovered A squadron of Canoes leaving the weather Island hoisted the signals at the Fore & Main Top Gallant heads and fired the Swivel for the boats they got alongside at 5 PM with some Cocoa Nuts taro A piece of Cocoa Nut rope about 6 inches in girth and A Cross with the arms curiously woven with Scinnett made of the Cocoa Nut husk Latter part stood to the Southward at 3 AM tacked and stood in fresh winds at 1/2 past 11 saw A braches off the weather bow Latter part fine weather mending Main Sail standing to the Northward OC 183:47 West CH 183:41 West Latt 5:45 South |
| Page 90 | |
| Toward Hope Island | |
| January | 1832 |
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Monday 23th |
Fore part standing to the Northward Middle part wore to the South and back again at 1 AM Latter part standing to the North West whole topsails & Main Top Gallant Sail sett mending Main Sail So Ends |
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Tuesday 24th |
Fore part fine weather mending Main Sail and fitting the riggin Latter the same |
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Wednesday 25th |
Fore part standing to the Northward fine weather sent up the Fore Top Gallant Yard Latter part sent up the Mizen light winds and verry smooth from the North steering to the Eastward painted Fore & Mizen Top Gallant Yards |
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Thursday 26th |
Fore part light winds from the North steering East North East & with light squalls of rain saw plenty Porpoises Latter part fine weather mending Sails and painting |
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Friday 27th |
Fore part wind North North East heading East all sail sett mending Sails painting Spars Latter part the same painting Fore yard |
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| Toward Hope Island | |
| January | 1832 |
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Saturday 28th |
Fore part light wind from North North East heading East mending sails Latter part the same |
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Sunday 29th |
Fore part fresh winds and squally plying to windward Latter part squalls of rain double reefed the Fore and Main Topsails more moderate under single reefs |
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Monday 30th |
Fore part high winds and squally weather at 1/2 past 6 PM double reefed again heading North East By East wind North By West raining Latter part strong winds and cloudy |
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Tuesday 31st February |
Fore part strong wind heading West at 2 PM saw A Breach off the weather bow several times supposed to be Whales Latter part standing to the North East By North wind North North West |
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Wednesday 1st |
Fore part strong gales from the North West heading North North East at 5 PM close reefed the Fore topsail and double reefed the Main Latter part took in Jib and Mainsail |
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Thursday 2nd |
Fore part strong gales from the North West heading North North East hoisted up the boats Latter part the same |
| Page 92 | |
| Hope and Roach Islands | |
| February | 1832 |
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Friday 3th |
Fore part the same making A Fore Topmast Staysail Latter part bent it |
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Saturday 4th |
Fore part the same at 3 AM wore Ship to the Westward at day light kept off West South West sett foresail and Mainsail mended the Larboard Boat |
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Sunday 5th |
Fore part strong gales from the North course West South West at 1/2 past 6 PM took in the Courses Middle part tacking back and forward all night Latter steered off West South West |
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Monday 6th No 41 |
Fore part saw A large school of Whales lowered and got three alongside at 6 PM Latter part cut them in and began to boil Long 183:00 West Latt 3:00 South |
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Tuesday 7th No 42 |
Fore part boiling saw Whales lowered three Boats got one laid alongside Middle part Latter cut him in |
| Page 93 | |
| Hope and Roach Islands | |
| February | 1832 |
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Wednesday 8th |
Fore part boiling double reefed topsails breeze from the North East Latter part plying to windward |
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Thursday 9th |
Fore part standing to the Eastward more moderate Latter part at 11 AM saw Hope Island and kept off for it |
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Friday 10th |
Fore part at 1 PM canoes came alongside at 5 PM they left for shore leaving 18 or 20 of the Natives on board lowered away two boats and sett them onshore Latter part 45 Canoes alongside having about 200 Natives in them trading for Cocoa Nuts at 10 AM left standing to the westward |
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Saturday 11th |
Fore part at 3 PM raised Roach Island saw two Ships spoke them the Sarah and Elizebeth Capt Swain of London 1400 bbl and the Walmar of Do I.e. of London also 400 bbl Latter part in company with the Sarah and Elizebeth |
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Sunday 12th |
Fore part light winds in company with the Sarah & Elizabeth Middle part left them Latter part stood by Roaches Island Main Top Gallant sett saw porpoises |
| Page 94 | |
| Roaches Island | |
| February | 1832 |
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Monday 13th |
Fore part tacked to the Eastward parted Fore Topmast Backstay wore round and spliced it tacked back again saw A Ship to windward at 6 PM spoke her the John Palmer Latter part standing to the WestSouth West in company Long 174:30 East Latt 3:13 South |
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Tuesday 14th |
Fore part fresh winds under single reef Fore and Main Topsails and Mizen Mainsail furled broke out the Blubber Room for water and Wet the Main & Fore hatchway at 6 PM tacked Ship the John Palmer wore ahead of us Middle part at 11 PM wore Ship and at 4 AM wore back heading North East By North Latter light squalls of rain fitting ForeTopBackstay and Main Topsail Tye nothing in sight |
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Wednesday 15th |
Fore part standing to the North East By North under double reefed topsails Jib and Spanker Middle part parted the two Foretopmast head Stays called all hands spliced and sett them up at 10 PM Latter part squalls of rain wind from the North standing to the East North East |
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Thursday 16th |
Fore part strong winds from the North with squalls of rain heading East North East close reefed the ?Mizen topsail and furled the Mainsail at 1 AM wore Ship & furled Fore topsail heading West North West Latter part sett again and Mainsail and Jib |
| Page 95 | |
| Roaches Island | |
| February | 1832 |
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Friday 17th |
Fore part standing to the Eastward Middle part at 11 PM tacked to the North West sett the Spanker Latter part sett Main Top Gallant Sail saw A Fin Back at 1/2 past 10 AM saw White water off the lee bow 4 miles off Latter part drawing and knotting yarns and making rounding |
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Saturday 18th |
Fore part put A gamoning on the Bow Sprit and sett up the Bobstays and shrouds fine pleasant weather and light wind from the North North East heading North West Latter part at 10 AM raised A school of Whales lowered and them untill Merridian |
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Sunday 19th No 43 |
Fore part still chaseing at 4 PM struck and lost the line fastened again killed and took him alongside at 1/2 past 5 PM put on the Flook Chain Middle part fitting the boats and getting ready to cut standing 4 watches finished cutting at 8 PM Latter part boiling Long CH 172:17 East Latt 1:26 South |
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Monday 20th |
Fore part boiling finished at 7 PM light wind from the North and pleasant Latter part the same tacked to the North West mending boat sails |
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| Journal | |
| February | 1832 |
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Tuesday 21st Stamp 0 |
Fore part verry light winds from the North North East heading North West moved the Cooks Camboose Aft repairing Riers etc. Latter part at 9 AM saw A school of Whales 4 points on the weather bow lowered at 11 AM nad chased to windward |
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Wednesday 22nd Stamp 0 |
Fore part all three boats chasing to windward came up with them Bow Boat struck and ?deanied gave up the chase at 4 PM got alongside at 6 PM Latter part fitting the Bowsprit riggin Long 167:5 West Latt 00:47 South |
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Thursday 23th |
Fore part saw A Fin Back and Killer at 4 PM saw porpoises all sail out Middle part wore Ship and hauled up the Courses at 11 AM wore again steered South South East untill 3 AM and then luffed too Latter part standing to the Eastward |
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Friday 24th |
Fore part wore Ship steering North West squalls of rain hands employed making Scinnett and picking Oakum Middle part steering West North West double reefed the topsails and hauled up the Courses Latter part began to stow down in the After hold Aft Starboard side |
| Page 97 | |
| blank space Island | |
| February | 1832 |
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Saturday 25th |
Fore part moderate winds from the North East standing to the North North West stowing down saw A Ship off the weather beam running down for us at 1 PM wore Ship and spoke her which proved to be the Sarah and Elizabeth Capt Swain got 50 bbl since we spoke them last Capt Swain on board with the Doctor to tea Latter part heading West By North |
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Sunday 26th |
Fore part pleasant finished stowing down Charles Smith had his great toe taken off on board of the Sarah & Elizabeth by the Doctr Latter part course West By North Long 170:45 East Latt 0:54 South |
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Monday 27th |
Fore part moderate breeze from the East course West By North saw A Whale lowered but he went off to windward Latter part saw Ocean Island running for it |
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Tuesday 28th |
Fore part standing off and on in company with the Sarah & Elizabeth Latter part steering to the Westward |
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Wednesday 29th |
Fore part the Sarah & Elizabeth saw Whales we lowered and got nothing Long 168:20 East Lat :31 South |
| Page 98 | |
| Pleasant Island | |
| March | 1832 |
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Thursday 1st Stamp 0 |
Fore part lowered but got none Sarah & Elizabeth got 2 cutting in 'Latter part' is scratched through boiling stood to the Northward shifted Main Topsail Latter part heavy squalls of wind and rain double reefed the topsails |
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Friday 2nd |
Fore part heavy squalls of wind and rain close reefed the Mizen topsail and furled it standing to the South South East at 4 PM stopped raining Sarah & Elizabeth boiling at 5 PM she raised the land off the lee bow wore Ship and stood off from the land Sarah & Elizabeth boiling at day light wre back made all sail fine weather swind East South East heading South making A wind Sail making Cordage fitting the riggin Long 107:00 East Latt 00:18 South |
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Saturday 3th at 2 PM CH 166:32 East Latt 00:03 South |
Fore part fine weather wind from the East South East heading South by East Pleasant Island n the weather bow at 4 PM two Canoes came off to the Sarah & Elizabeth Capt Chase went on board to tea one canoe came alongside with 8 persons in it at sundown they started for shore distance 10 Miles stood to the Northward Latter part heading North West setting up the riggin fore & Aft |
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Sunday 4th |
Fore part fine weather standing to the North and Westward setting up the lower riggin saw Breaches off the weather beam at 6 PM finished the riggin Latter part light wind Long 166:15 East Latt 00:25 North |
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| Journal | |
| March | 1832 |
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Monday 5th |
Fore part squalls of wind and rain Latter part in company with the Sarah & Elizabeth saw Breaches off the lee shifted Mizen topsail |
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Tuesday 6th |
Fore part strong winds course North By West mending Main topsail and fitting Fore topmast Stay Latter part sent it up and got down the old one |
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Wednesday 7th |
Fore part strong wind raised Breaches ahead saw nothing more Latter part fitting Main topsail |
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Thursday 8th |
Fore part mending Main and Mizen topsails between the squalls standing to the Northward Latter part heavy squalls of wind and rain |
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Friday 9th |
Fore part caught A porpoise with A young one in her alive mending Main & Mizen topsails Latter part heavy squalls of wind and rain |
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Saturday 10th |
Fore part rain squalls and drizly standing to the North North West wind from North East Middle part double reefed the topsail and furled the Courses stood to the South By East at 1 AM wore to the North & West made sail at 10 AM raised |
| Page 100 | |
| Strongs Island | |
| March | 1832 |
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Sunday 11th |
Fore part running for Strongs Islands sett up the Fore topmast Stay cleaned the Musketts Latter part sent one boat on shore and brought off some Bread Fruit heavy squalls of wind & rain single reefed topsails this Island is high and having Bread Fruit & Cocoa Nuts & ?Foyees |
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Monday 12th |
Fore part heavy squalls of wind and rain standing off and on both Capts on shore came off at 5 PM with some Bread Fruit and Cocoanuts there is three White Men here but they did not come down kept off North North West winds North East Latter part course North West Strong Island off the Starboard quarter making point patches Long 102:28 East Latt 6:09 North |
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Tuesday 13th |
Fore part fine weather mending Mizen Topsails at 2 PM A squall of rain stowed away the Mizen topsail wind North East ?coming North West Middle part under double reefed Fore & Main and Mizen topsails Latter part mending main topsail close reefed Fore topsail |
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Wednesday 14th |
Fore part shook one reef out of the Main topsail and sett Main Top Gallant Sail mending Mizen topsail at 2 PM heavy squalls of rain at 5 PM luffed too at 7 PM kept off West Latter part squally of rain |
| Page 101 | |
| Ascension Island | |
| March | 1832 |
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Thursday 15th |
Fore part squalls of rain with light winds from the North East course West South West sett Main Top Gallant Sail at 2 PM saw the land head luffed too Latter part running down down for the land 158:10 East Latt 6:55 North |
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Friday 16th |
Fore part running for the land Latter part two boats on shore trading for Yams plenty of Canoes alongside with Yams Cocoa Nuts Bread Fruit Fayee Banannas Plantains Taro etc. etc. Ginger root Sponge Long 158:15 East Latt 7:02 North |
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Saturday 17th |
Fore part boats came off loaded with Yams Latter part Mr Jay & Baxter on shore trading light winds |
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Sunday 18th |
Fore part boats came off loaded again Latter part on shore again light winds and pleasant scratched out: 'Middle part boats came off again Latter part' |
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Monday 19th |
Fore part boats came off again stood in and took the boats on board Capt Chase on board the Sarah & Elizabeth Middle part standing off shore Latter part kept off North by the wind wind East North East |
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Tuesday 20th |
Fore part light wind and pleasant at 1 PM wore Ship heading South East Middle part backed the Main Topsail untill day light Latter part running down the South side of the Island trading for Yams |
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| Ascension Island | |
| March | 1832 |
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Wednesday 21st |
Fore part light wind from the North running down the South side of the Island trading at 2 PM fired the Swivel and split it all to pieces at 5 PM Capt Swain and the Doct came onboard to tea heading South & West saw an Island ahead high Land Middle part heading blank space Latter part course North West all sail sett all hands employed making Netts for Yams OC 157:42 East CH 156:52 East Latt 7:55 North |
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Thursday 22nd |
Fore part making A Nett overhead and stowing away Yams Capt Swain and the Doct onboard to tea Latter part got boats loads more of yams from the Sarah & Elizabeth Latter part stowing them away Long OC 154:56 East CH 154:11 Latt 9:10 North |
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Friday 23th |
Fore part fresh trades course North West By West all sail sett stowing away yams and wet the hold Latter part wind North East course North West By West all sail sett |
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Saturday 24th |
Fore part fine trades North East course West North West Sarah & Elizabeth off the lee bow Latter part mending the Mizen topsail Sarah & Elizabeth off the lee ?beam |
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Sunday 25th |
Fore part light wind and fine weather from the North East course West By North mending Mizen topsail Latter part Capt Swain onboard employed taking working Lunars Latt 12:05 North |
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| March | 1832 |
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Monday 26th |
Fore part light wind from the East North East course West By North Latter pasrt bent the New Spanker unbent the Foresail and middle stiching it and working on the Main topsail Latt 12:13 North Long 146:49 East |
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Tuesday 27th |
Fore part light wind at 4 PM finished the Foresail and bent it again Latter part shifted the Fore topsails to work on the Main topsail shifted the Jib Latt 12:53 North Long 146:24:30 East |
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Wednesday 28th |
Fore part light winds course West North West to work on the Main topsail and Fore Capt Chase on board of the Sarah & Elizabeth to tea at day light raised Guam right ahead steering West North West hauled up on the wind the wind from the North East heading North North West Latt 13:24 North |
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Thursday 29th |
Fore part squally took in Fly Jib and the Top Gallant Sails at 1 PM tacked not being able to weather it at 2 PM tacked in again made all sail at 3 PM tacked off again 1/2 past 3 PM fetched bye at 6 course South West By South at 7 PM luffed too with the Main yard aback Latter part Capt Chase went on shore to see the Governor at 12 ran down Abreast of the harbors West end |
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| Ladrone Islands | |
| March | 1832 |
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Friday 30th 20 fathoms |
Fore part the Capt of the Henrietta came off with the pilot at 2 PM Capt Chase came off and we went in following the Sarah & Elizabeth here we fouind the Provost of Sydnia the Henrietta and Cadmus washed and scraped the Larboard side and broke out for Water Canoes alongside with Oaranges potatoes Taro pumpkins and Water Millons we lay with the West end bearing West South West and the North West and bearing North East ?her compas the joint of the reef that makes the entrance of the harbour bearing West North West Latter part two boats on shore wooding Capt gone up to town painting Larboard boat overhead |
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Saturday 31st Provost left of Sydnia |
Fore part got off two boats loads of wood at 6 PM Latter part two boats wooding at 12 came off loaded to work fitting the Main Top Gallant riggin |
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Sunday 1st April |
Fore part two boats crew on shore cutting wood fitting Main Top Gallant riggin took Charles Smith on shore at 2 PM Latter part Starboard watch on liberty the Kent came down to the harbour and Capt Laton came alongside to the Sarah & Elizabeth |
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| Ladrone Islands | |
| April | 1832 |
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Monday 2nd |
Fore part fine weather wind at East Larboard watch on liberty Canoes alongside trading Latter part Capt Chase went to town employed getting out Shooks & Shook heads pipes |
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Tuesday 3th |
Fore part squalls of rain clear again employed setting up shooks at blank space PM the boat came from town with the liberty people Latter part took off 4 boats load of wood the Caps came from town the Pussy Hall outside |
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Wednesday 4th |
Fore part fine weather two boats on shore cutting wood came off at Sun down employed hooping off Pipe Shooks Latter part wooding and hooping off Pipes and caulking |
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Thursday 5th |
Fore part fine weather wooding 2 boats came off loaded setting up Shooks took the Bread Casks out of the steerage and headed them up put them back again the Kent lying off and on at the town Latter part at 10 AM she left finished wooding |
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Friday 6th |
Fore part put on the Back Stays and sett up the head Stays and finished setting up Shooks A boat from the John Palmer A Barque beating up Latter part A Ship coming down and came in the Lady Amherst of London |
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| Ladrone Islands | |
| April | 1832 |
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Saturday 7th |
Fore part 4 or 5 large Canoes arived from the Caroline Islands fitting the head stays and tarring the guys etc. Latter part Larboard watch on shore blacked the bends Larboard side |
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Sunday 8th |
Fore part fine weather Latter part righted the Ship and cleaned up the decks |
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Monday 9th |
Fore part cleaning up the decks Latter part the same |
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Tuesday 10th |
Fore part at 6 PM the Larboard watch returned from the town and the Starboard watch went on liberty Latter part raining wind from the North West |
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Wednesday 11th |
Fore part drizley and rainy wind from the North West Latter part at Sun down the Starboard watch came from town one boat crew gone to town and another cutting Iron Poles two Ships standing off and on at the town loosed all the Sails to dry |
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Thursday 12th Umatii Bay |
Fore part light rains wind at North East furled the Sails boats returned from town boarded with Oranges Latter part at 8 AM got under way with the Sarah and Elizabeth and Herietta the Herietta went to sea at 10 AM came to Anchor |
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| April | 1832 |
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Friday 13th |
Fore part watering in company with the Sarah & Elizabeth at Sun down took off 6 Cask at 8 AM too off 3 more Latter part took off another raft cleaned out the steerage Larboard side stowing bread and Water there the Lady Amherst came to Anchor for Water |
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Saturday 14th |
Fore part fresh wind stowing water between Decks got off another raft of 6 Casks at day light the Sarah & Elizabeth got under way and went off to windward getting off wather took off the last raft of water |
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Sunday 15th Stamp 0 |
Fore part stowing water in the Blubberroom at blank space PM got underway at 3 PM raised A large School of Sperm Whales lowered three boats Larboard Boat struck parted the Short ?warp Chain boat struck at dark cut Middle part standing up Latter part A boat on shore at the town varnished the Waist |
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Monday 16th |
Fore part standing off and on at the town boat came off Latter part went on shore again |
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Tuesday 17th |
Fore part at 4 PM the boat came off with A Native boy standing for Tinian Latter part strong winds & squally broke off one of the Bob Stay sails sett up Bow Sprit Shrouds |
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| Ladrone Islands | |
| April | 1832 |
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Wednesday 18th |
Fore part squalls of wind and rain saw land off the weather beam supposed to be Tinian Middle part heavy squalls of wind & rain took in Main Top Gallant Sails and single reefed Fore & Mizen topsails Latter part tacked to the South East at 10 AM tacked to the North the Sarah & Elizabeth ahead unbent the Starboard Chain |
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Thursday 19th |
Fore part light winds from the North East tacked heading East South East Tinian 2 points off the weather bow sett all sail took in the Larboard boats and put out the other Latter part beating up to Tinian |
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Friday 20th |
Fore part the same Middle part Capt Swain and Capt Chase left the Ship at 4 PM and reached the shore at 1/2 past 10 Latter part lying off and on at Tinian |
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Saturday 21st |
Fore part the same fine weather wind East North East got some potatoes Latter part the Governor came from Cipan shifted Fore & Mizen Top Gallant Sails |
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Sunday 22nd |
Fore part light wind at 6 PM the boats came off with 4 hogs and some ?Corn left for Cipan Middle part beat up at 6 AM saw A Ship coming down and came to anchor at 10 AM two boats onshore from both Ships |
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| Ladrone Islands | |
| April | 1832 |
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Monday 23th |
Fore part two boats on shore fresh trade wind Middle part the boats came off the Sarah & Elizabeth left we thought Capt Chase onboard we followed them about 9 in the PM they hauled up and spoke us told us that Capt Chase was not on board of them so we hauled our wind and stood back again & got back at 1/2 past 10 PM Capt Chase came on board in company with Capt Brown of the Anne Robinson 23 Months out 900 bbl having lost A boats crew at Sumatra Coast Mr. Baxter came in with A Boat load of Limes Latter part one boat on shore the Anne Robinson lost her men on the Coast of Sumatra at the Island of 'Angana' scratched through Engeno or Deceit Island Latt 5:15 South Long 102:25 East |
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Tuesday 24th |
Fore part fresh wind took in Main Top Gallant Sail got some Limes at 6 the boat came off and A boat from the Anne Robinson at 8 PM put away course North By West Latter part course North West fitting the boats and unbent the Larboard Chain and stowed the anchor took in the Starboard Anchor |
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| Ladrone Islands | |
| April | 1832 |
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Wednesday 25th Stamp 0 |
Fore part at work on the Main Topsail painting Starboard boat at 4 PM raised A scool off Whales lowered three boats got none kept off North West Middle part course North North West Latter part at work on the Main topsail took in the Bow boat Long 144:42 East Latt 17:32 North |
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Thursday 26th |
Fore part light winds mended the foot rope of the Main topsail aloft unbent the Flying Jib and rigged in the boom Middle part course North By West wind South South East Latter part shifted Fore & Mizen topsails and Jib sett up Main Top Back Stays |
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Friday 27th |
Fore part light wind from South South East course North By West painted bow boat at 6 PM wind East Latter part took in the Chain boat and mending her |
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Saturday 28th |
Fore part light wind and calm standing to the North put out the Chain boat and painted her Middle part sharp lightning Latter part squalls of wind and rain took inTop Gallant Sails Jib and close reefed the Topsails furled Mainsail course North West By West wind from the South West and hauled up the foresail |
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Sunday 29th |
Fore part more moderate sett foresail shook 2 reefs out of the Main topsail wind East South East course North North West Latter part sett all sail |
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Monday 30th |
Fore part fine weather wind South East course North North West sett Fore Top Gallant Sail Latter part fitting boats unbent Main Top Gallant sail bent the other bending Main Top Gallant sail |
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| May | 1832 |
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Tuesday 1st Stamp 0 |
Fore part light winds from the South East course North mending Main Top Gallant sail and fitting the boats at Sun rise saw A Ship astern at 6 AM raised A large school of Whales ahead at 8 AM lowered three boats Bow boat struck & drawed Capt Chase went on board of the Henrietta at 11 AM and the Mates came here kept off West in company Long 143:09 East Latt 24:20 North |
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Wednesday 2nd |
Fore part course West light winds frm the East Middle part luffed too and shortened sail Latter part running off for the Sulpher Islands squally luffed too and shortened Sail watch below standing to the Westward |
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Thursday 3th |
Fore part course blank space shook reefs out of the Main topsail sett Main Top Gallant Sail at 2 PM reefs out of the Fore topsail at 6 PM double reefed the topsails and luffed too heading East South East wind South Henrietta in company Latter part at 8 AM raised South Island running West South West Long 141:51 East Latt 24:26 North |
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Friday 4th |
Fore part mending Larboard boat at 4 PM squalls of rain wind from the South South West double reefed the topsails Middle and Latter part calm and light wind from South East course North West |
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| Sulpher Islands | |
| May | 1832 |
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Saturday 5th |
Fore part light wind from South East course North West South Island bearing South West and Middle Island ahead bearing North West Latter part North Island in sight bearing North North West fitting Main Top Gallant Sail OC 141:42 CH 141:50 East Latt 24:44 North |
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Sunday 6th |
Fore part light wind from the South East heading North West shifted Main Top Gallant Sail at 6 PM wind from the South West Middle part squally with thunder & lightning double reefed the topsails Latter part more moderate sett Main Top Gallant Sail Middle Island off the larboard beam distance 12 or 15 miles |
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Monday 7th |
Fore part strong winds from North East heading North West By North North Island bearing North East distance 8 or 10 leagues at 6 PM sent down Fore Top Gallant Yard & Mast and Mizen Top Gallant Yard Middle part at 1 AM tacked heading South East at 3 AM wore ship Latter part heading North unbent the Mainsail unbent the Foresail and bent it for A Mainsail and bent the old Foresail all hands mending Mainsail CH 141:32 East Latt 26:06 North |
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| Sulpher Islands | |
| May | 1832 |
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Tuesday 8th |
Fore part mending Mainsail saw A school of Porpoises and a piece of ?Joist strong winds from the East North East heading North under single reefed Fore and Main Topsails Middle part rain with light winds Latter part mending Mainsail fine weather course East By North |
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Wednesday 9th Stamp 0 |
Fore part mending Mainsail at 3 PM raised one of the blank space Islands bearing North East saw A large Sperm Whale lowered three boats saw no more of him came on board at Sun down took in Top Gallant Sails and hauled up the Courses calm the Island bearing North North East Middle part steered North North East by mistake untill 3 AM hauled up to the South West at day light kept off East By North the Land close too on the lee quarter Latter part at 8 AM raised A school of Whales Long 140:51 East Latt 27:18 |
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Thursday 10th Stamp No 44 |
Fore part lowered three boats at 3 PM Capt Chase struck and killed him at 4 PM took him alongside and cut him in at 7 PM Middle part cleared away the head squalls of rain wind from the North North East Latter part began to boil |
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| Boning Islands | |
| May | 1832 |
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Friday 11th |
Fore part boiling wind East wore Ship at 2 PM heading North North East sent down Main & Mizen Top Gallant Yards close reefed Main topsail at 7 PM and finished boiling Latter watch below sett Mizen topsail wind South South East sett Jib Latt 27:30 N Long blank |
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Saturday 12th |
Fore part more moderate sett Fore top sail course East By North 1/2 North shook out the reefs of the topsails at 1/2 past 5 PM raised the Boning Islands ahead at 7 PM wore Ship and stood off heading West South West off and on all night in the morning stood in coming on squally wore and stood off began to fit A New Fore topmast Starboard Stay squall of rain and wind watch below clear again stood in |
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Sunday 13th |
Fore part sent up the Main Top Gallant Yard & Sail & sett it at 3 PM running along by the Islands South East shifted Fore Topsail at 4 PM hauled upon the wind heading ?North West off the land one Island off the lee beam Bearing South East and the one on the weather quarter Bearing North North East sett the Mainsail Latter part running down to this Island on the lee beam saw A Ship on the weather beam saw Hump Back Whales |
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| Boning Islands | |
| May | 1832 |
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Monday 14th |
Fore part Capt Chase went on shore at 8 PM came off with 6 large Sea Turtle light wind from the North East Latter part one boat on shore again the Henrietta came down and sent two boats on shore a canoe came off with one Turtle at work on the Fore topmast Stay began to rain gusts |
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Tuesday 15th |
Fore part the Boat came off with one Turtle and two sticks of Timber went on shore again lowered away the bow boat and caught two Turtle by the Ship light wind from the South caught A Shark Latter part one boat on shore raised A School of large Whales the Henrietta got one lowered and chased two boats |
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Wednesday 16th No 45 |
Fore part bow boat struck killed and took him alongside at 4 PM began to cut at 1/2/ past 6 PM the boat came alongside finished cutting at 12 PM Latter part boiling head and began boddy Latt 27:20 North |
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Thursday 17th |
Fore part wind from the South and beating up Middle part at 4 AM finished boiling and wahed off Latter part running in for the land Larboard boat on shore standing off and on plenty of Hump Backs |
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| Boning Islands | |
| May | 1832 |
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Friday 18th No 47 |
Fore part strong wind from the North at 4 PM the boat came off and run round the Starboard end of the Island Latter part at 6 AM raised Whales lowered away three boats and struck and killed two Long 142:50 East Latt 26:48 North |
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Saturday 19th Stamp 0 |
Fore part at 2 PM took them alongside and finished cutting at 6 PM and cleared away the heads and began to boil Latter part the same |
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Sunday 20th Stamp 0 |
Fore part boiling raised A Whale lowered three boats but he went off to windward raised A Ship off the weather bow chasing Whales before the wind at 3 PM they lowered and killed one ran close along by their Whales but did not speak them Middle part at 10 PM finished boiling Latter part foggy standing to the South By West |
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Monday 21st |
Fore part light winds from the East with fog standing to the North North East under single reefed topsails Latter part double reefed the topsails foggy and rainy |
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Tuesday 22nd |
Fore part clear light winds Middle part rain Latter part began to stow down in the Fore Peak |
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Wednesday 23th |
Fore part the same Middle and latter strong winds took in Fore and Mizen topsails Jib and Foresail and Mainsail |
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| Boning Islands | |
| May | 1832 |
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Thursday 24th |
Fore part A strong gale from the South South East heading South West at 4 PM finished stowing down and sent down Main and Mizen Top Gallant Yards parted Mizen topmast back stay spliced it and sett it up at 6 PM Fore topmast head stay parted at 6 AM spliced it Latter part sent down Mizen Top Gallant mast |
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Friday 25th |
Fore part strong gales from blank space heading at 2 PM raised A Barque off the weather bow running down the Henrietta bound to the Eastward she did not come within but Capt Anderson Wafed us to follow him but we judged best to stay A little longer at 4 PM wore Ship and sett Foresail Latter more moderate sett topsails and stood to the South West |
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Saturday 26th |
Fore part the same hazy wind West North West heading South West Middle and Latter part the same setting up Shooks and sent up the Main Top Gallant Yard Latt 26:56 North |
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Sunday 27th |
Fore part light wind from the North North West heading West setting up Shooks and fitting the runner hooks Latter part running for South Island saw A Ship to the Westward beating up Long 142:59 East |
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| Boning Islands | |
| May | 1832 |
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Monday 28th |
Fore part went on shore with two boats after turtle upsett one boat and got ten turtle Latter part saw another ship coming down running to the 3rd Island |
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Tuesday 29th |
Fore part two boats on shore for turtle got 3 and some fish standing up to North Island Latter part one boat on shore John Palmer Capt Clark lying off and on the Albion of Sidney lying off and on wooding 11 Months out 900 bbl |
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Wednesday 30th |
Fore part the Walmer of London came down from South Island at 3 PM the boat came off hoisted her up lowered the Chain boat and went back at 4 PM stood off untill 11 PM tacked in shore got in at 9 AM the boat came off with 6 large turtle and went on shore again |
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Thursday 31st |
Fore part light winds from the South South East one of the Albion boats came alongside stopped about an hour loaded with turtle at 4 PM the boat came off with potatoes & Radishes all the Capts onboard of the John Palmer Middle part course West and at 2 AM course North Latter part the same fitted Fore Top Stay put it overhead |
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| Boning Islands | |
| June | 1832 |
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Friday 1st No 48 |
Fore part light winds from the Southward standing to the Northward sett up the Fore Top Back and head Stays at day light saw Whales close too lowered and got 1 large Whale Long 142:48 East |
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Saturday 2nd No 49 |
Fore part cut him in and began to boil Latter part saw Whales got two cut one Latt 26:56 North |
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Sunday 3th |
Fore part wearing Ship lost the other broke the Chain Latter part standing to the Southward boiling blowing heavy more moderate wore Ship to the Northward |
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Monday 4th |
Fore part saw A Ship off the lee at 6 PM saw A Jumper Latter part standing to the North East at 12 spoke the Walmer setting up Shooks |
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Tuesday 5th |
Fore part hazy in company the Black Smith onboard fitting the Flook Chain Capt Chase on board the Walmer Middle part course East North East in company Latter part thick fog setting up Shooks |
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Wednesday 6th |
Fore part moderate breezes from the South course East North East at 1/2 past 3 PM saw the Walmer ahead setting up Shooks Latter part stowing down in the Aftrer hold Starboard side forward two ships in sight |
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| Bound to the Eastward | |
| June | 1832 |
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Thursday 7th |
Fore part light winds from the South course East North East at 3 PM stowing down in the After hold Latter part stowing Beef & Pork in the Runn at 10 AM saw A large Whale and lowered away three boats Long 147:00 East Latt 27:52 North |
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Friday 8th No 50 |
Fore part at 1 PM struck and killed him took him alongside at 3 PM cut him in at 7 PM lost sight of the two Ships Latter part boiling head |
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Saturday 9th |
Light winds from the South course East By North saw A Ship to windward boiling finished boiling at 6 AM Latter part washed off the decks |
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Sunday 10th |
Fore part saw A Fin Back Whale shifted Fore and Main Topsail and Mainsail Latter part at 11 AM saw a Breach off the weather bow |
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Monday 11th |
Fore part light wind from the South standing to the Eastward Latter part breaking out in the After hold Larboard side foreward |
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Tuesday 12th |
Fore part stowing down Oil in the After hold Larboard side forward and stowing Beef & Pork in the Runn finished at 5 PM washed off Latter part calm |
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| Bound to the Eastward | |
| June | 1832 |
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Wednesday 13th |
Calm making over water cask and caulking the ship Latter part the same |
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Thursday 14th |
Fore part light winds from the South steering to the Eastward Latter part Caulking Ship Starboard side |
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Friday 15th |
Fore part mending Fore topsail and Jib at 7 PM double reefed Main topsail and hauled down the Jib Caught A Turtle standing 4 Watches Latter part fresh wind and hazy mending Fore topsail |
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Saturday 16th |
Fore part more moderate sett Mainsail and reefs out of Main topsail saw A Fin Back & Porpoises finished mending Fore & Main topsail at 7 PM shortened Sail Latter part the same Latt 28:08 North |
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Sunday 17th {Stamp 0 |
Fore part saw Whales lowered but got none going to the West quick Latter part saw A Whale at 8 AM but lost sight of him at 10 AM raised A school lowered and chased but could not get on |
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Monday 18th {Stamp 0 |
Fore part chasing Whales at 3 PM gave up & came on board light wind from heading North North East Larboard tacks onboard Latter part caulking Larboard side Long 157:00 East Latt 28:31 North |
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| June | 1832 |
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Tuesday 19th |
Fore part calm caulking Larboard side at 6 PM light wind from the Northward standing to the West Latter part standing to the East saw a Jumper and porpoises |
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Wednesday 20th |
Fore part light wind from the Southward heading East saw a Grampus and Fin Back & porpoises at 7 PM took in light sails and laid with the head Yards aback for the night Latter part course North By West saw plenty of porpoises finished caulking repairing Cask fitted Waist pump |
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Thursday 21st |
Fore part fresh breeze from the South course West saw Fin Backs at 7 PM luffed too and shortened Sail Latter part rain clear again steering to the West at 10 AM wore and stood to the East saw A Ship off the lee bow picked up the bottom of A Japan Vessell about 50 feet in length saved two thirds of it saw A Breach to windward and A school of Black Fish the Barque steering West standing whole watches Latter part the same Long 156:20 Latt 28:11 North |
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Friday 22nd |
Note: entry included in entry for June 21, 1832 |
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| Eastward June | |
| June | 1832 |
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Saturday 23th |
Fore part saw A Sail off the lee bow at 4 PM saw two Latter part running for them saw A Barque |
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Sunday 24th |
Fore part spoke the New England 18 Months out 1500 bbl Minerva Smith 1600 and the Anne Robinson having encountered A heavy gale the first of this Month lost all three topmast and topsails and Top Gallant Sails and four boats and Jib boom another Ship coming down let them have An old boat Anne Robinson 1000 bbl |
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Monday 25th |
Fore part spoke the Willminton and Liverpool Packet 2200 bbls Latter part in company with the Anne Robinson saw another Ship off the weather quarter standing to the North East |
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Tuesday 26th |
Fore part pleasant winds form the East South East heading North East all sail sett Middle and Latter part light winds from the East South East with squalls of rain saw Porpoises |
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Wednesday 27th |
Fore part light Airs and pleasant steering to the North East wind from the East South East att hands employed Sawing Timber Latter part the same in company with the Anne Robertson Capt Brown 24 Months out 1000 bbl |
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| Japan June | |
| June | 1832 |
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Thursday 28th |
Fore part fine wind from the East South East steering North North East saw porpoises and A Carcase Middle part parted from the Anne Robertson Latter part course East South East saw A Jumper Long 158:50 East Latt 30:01 North |
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Friday 29th |
Fore part light breeze from the Southward steering East North East the Anne Robertson off the lee beam all hands employed sraping Ship outside at daylight saw A Ship coming down it proved to be the Merriddian of Edgartown Capt Fisher 11 Months out 1000 bbl Latter part employed painting Ship |
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Saturday 30th |
Light winds from the Southward steering South East saw A Ship off the lee standing to the North West painted Ship and varnished the Waist Middle and Latter part broke out fore Water saw A large school of Porpoises |
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| Japan July 1832 | |
| July | 1832 |
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Sunday 1st |
Light wind from the Southward steering South East Latter part the same two Ships to windward |
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Monday 2nd |
Light winds from the Eastward steering to the South By East saw two Ships off the weather bow steering to the Westward at 6 saw another ahead Middle part steering to the Southward Latter part the same OC Long 160:13 CH Long 160:12 East Latt 28:08 North |
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Tuesday 3th |
Fore part fresh breezes from the Eastward tacked to the Northward saw A Spout off the weather bow Latter part the same |
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Wednesday 4th |
Fore part wind from the East standing to the South East took in Main Top Gallant Sail and single reefed Fore and Mizen topsail Latter part sett all sail squalls of wind & rain took in Main Sail & Main Top Gallant Sail saw Fin Backs |
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Thursday 5th No 52 |
Fore part wind from the South West heading South South East and squally hove too under double reefed topsail standing Boat Watches at day light saw A large Whale off the lee quarter lowered away three boats and chased fastened and killed him at 8 AM |
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Friday 6th |
took him alongside at 1/2 past 11 AM and began to cut finished at Sun down Latter part boiling head and began boddy Long 161:58 Latt 27:76 North |
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| July | 1832 |
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Saturday 7th |
Fore part boiling and fitting cutting Block Straps wind from the East heading to the Northward Middle part finished boiling Latter part standing to the South |
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Sunday 8th |
Fore part course North North West all sail sett Light winds from South East fitted Cutting Block Straps at 7 PM under double reefed Main 'and Mizen' scratched out topsails at daylight made sail Latter part kkept off West wind East birds round the Ship and plenty Fish |
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Monday 9th |
Fore part light winds from the East and pleasant weather course West Latter part stowing down in the Fore hold Starboard side forward |
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Tuesday 10th |
Fore part finished stowing down and took in fore & Mizen topsails double reefed the Main at day light washed off the decks and made sail to the Northward wind East North East Latter part saw A Ship 4 points off the lee bow |
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Wednesday 11th |
Fore part ran down and spoke her the Levant of Plymouth Capt Russell 11 Months out 400 bbl Middle part wore roiund heading to the Northward and they stood to the Southward Latter part fine weather saw nothing Long 162:00 East Latt 28:25 North |
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| July | 1832 |
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Thursday 12th |
Fore part fine breeze from the Eastward standing North West By North Latter part the same saw nothing |
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Friday 13th |
Fore part light wind in company with Levant at 7 PM double reefed the topsails at day light made sail to the Northward parted A Brigg stood to the Southward dod not speak her Middle part calm Latter part light wind |
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Saturday 14th |
Fore part light winds from the Westward saw A Ship coming down spoke her the Loan of Edgartown Capt Luce 14 Months out 900 bbl saw A Ship off the weather bow |
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Sunday 15th |
Fore part the Levant off the lee fine wind from the West steering East in company with the Loan she finished boiling A large Whale to night Middle part course South East By South Latter part A Sail off the weather beam and one off the lee |
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Monday 16th |
Fore part fresh breezes from the South South West course South East By East no Sail in sight Middle part the same Latter part the same at 8 AM kept off North North West Long 164:42 CH Long 164:14 East Latt 30:25 North |
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| Japan July | |
| July | 1832 |
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Tuesday 17th |
Fore part cloudy with light winds from the South West course North North West at 2 PM saw A Carcase off the lee beam and Porpoises at 5 PM saw Jumpers off the weather quarter making Spanker ?Stupes Middle part at 7 PM hove the Ship too under double reefed Main & single reefed Mizen topsails to the Northward squalls of wind and rain at 7 AM cleared away wind from the Westward A Sail off the lee one off the weathere quarter 'spoke' crossed out running down saw porpoises |
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Wednesday 18th |
Fore part spoke the Rodman Capt Joy 2550 bbl saw 2 other Sails off the lee in company spoke the Grattitude of New Bedford 400 bbl 11 Months out at 3 PM saw one Sail off the lee beam and one off the Weather beam run down to the two Ships in company which proved to be the Minerva Smith of New Bedford got nothing since we saw them last but lost two lines and the Kitty of London Capt Barney 20 Months out 400 bbl |
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| Japan July | |
| July | 1832 |
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Thursday 19th |
Fore part fine weather Middle part parted company with all except the Kitty Latter part spoke the Wm Roach 350 bbl blank space Months out |
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Friday 20th |
Fore part fine weather wind from the East standing to the Northward in company with the Kitty saw porpoises parted from her Latter part standing to the North |
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Saturday 21st |
Fore part light winds standing to the North saw Grampuses and Porpoises Latter part the same |
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Sunday 22nd No 53 |
Fore part wind from the South Spouth West course North saw porpoises and Grampuses at day light saw Whales lowered away three boats Latter part got one took him alongside at 12 Long 165:00 East Latt 31:24 North |
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Monday 23th Stamp 0 |
Fore part cut him in at 7 PM began to boil head Latter part boiling boddy at 10 AM saw Whales lowered but got nothing |
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Tuesday 24th Stamp 0 |
Fore part still chasing at 2 PM came on board Middle part at 5 AM finished boiling Latter part employed setting up Shooks Long 165:10 East Latt 30:50 North |
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| Japan July | |
| July | 1832 |
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Wednesday 25th |
Fore part setting up Shooks at 2 PM saw A Breach right ahead at 4 PM saw it again light wind from South East course North North East Latter part steering to the South & West Long 165:25 Latt 31:29 North |
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Thursday 26th |
Fore part A strong squalls of wind and rain Middle and Latter part the same laid bye with head yards aback braced forward heading South West wind [directions scratched out East South East] rainy Latt 30:57 North |
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Friday 27th Long 163:50 East Latt 30:28 North |
Fore part strong wind from the East South East heading South By West at 7 PM took in fore and Mizen topsails and double reefed the Main Middle part rainy Latter part clear at 8 AM broke out the fore hold and began to stow down saw A Sail to windward |
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Saturday 28th bbl 1700 53 Whales |
Fore part stowing down at 5 PM finished the Fore hold and sett four cask in the Blubber room Latter part strong winds from the Eastward standing to the South |
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Sunday 29th |
Fore part strong winds from the East North East heading South East heavy squalls of wind and rain at 4 PM took in Fore & Mizen topsails and Foresail and Jib and Mainsail Latter part sett the Foresail Long 163:00 East Latt 28:56 North |
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| Japan July | |
| July | 1832 |
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Monday 30th |
Fore part sett the Fore topsail and kept off South more moderate at 4 PM luffed too at 7 PM squalls of rain furled the Foresail Latter part heavy squalls of wind and rain at 10 AM wore Ship and kept off North West |
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Tuesday 31st |
Fore part strong winds and squalls from the Eastward at blank space PM saw two Ships one to windward and one to leeward the weather Ship came down which proved to be the Franklin of Nantucket Capt Prince 13 Months out 600 bbl Latter part wore Ship heading North wind East North East in company wet hold |
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| Japan August 1832 | |
| August | 1832 |
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Wednesday 1st August |
Fore part in compan;y got two Cask of Water from them heading North wind East North East saw A Sail one point on the weather bow Latter part course North in company verry rough under single reefed Main and double reefed Fore topsails Fore toopmast Stay Sail and Foresail hoisted up the Larboard boats |
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Thursday 2nd |
Fore part strong winds from East North East course North North East at 3 PM saw A Sail off the lee beam standing to the Southward at 6 PM double reefed Main Topsails and furled the Foresail Latter part more moderate sett sett Foresail and Mizen topsail |
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Friday 3th Stamp 0 |
Fore part brisk winds from East North East course North North East at 3 PM boarded the Franklin Latter part running off to the Westward raised a school of large Whales going to windward quick could not fetch them sent down Main Top Gallant Sail and mending it |
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Saturday 4th Stamp 0 |
Fore part strong wind course North West saw two more ?Podds but could not fetch them Latter part standing on the wind to the North Long blank space Latt 32:17 North |
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| Japan August 1832 | |
| August | 1832 |
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Sunday 5th |
Fore part wore Ship heading South West wind South South East under single reefed topsails saw Jumpers and Porpoises at 7 PM took in Fore and ?Main Topsails and hauled up the Foresail Latter part ?wind West South West at 10 AM kekpt off West North West saw A Fin Back |
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Monday 6th |
Fore part fine weather fresh winds from the South South East course West North West Middle part the same Latter part Wet hold strong breezes from the South course West By North |
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Tuesday 7th |
Fore part strong gales from the Southward course West By North at 2 PM double reefed Fore and Main Topsails at 7 PM took them in close reefed Main topsail furled the Foresail and Mainsail Latter part wind West wore round heading South South West bent Main Top Gallant Sail saw A Jumper the Chain broke to the Starboard ?aft Main Topmast Back Stay fitted it and sett up the ?Stay Latt 33:24 North |
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Wednesday 8th |
Fore part light wind from the Westward and pleasant standing to the Southward Middle part standing whole watches Latter part sw Jumpers making Cordage at Meriddion tacked to the North West |
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| Japan | |
| August | 1832 |
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Thursday 9th |
Fore part fine breeze and pleasant from the West South West heading North West Middle part light squalls of rand wind shifted to the North North West kept off West South West Latter part at 6 PM raised A Ship on the Starboard beam it proved to be the Partridge of London Capt Shivers 22 Months out 800 bbl got three boat loads of water from them |
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Friday 10th No 54 |
Fore part standing to the South East in company saw Porpoises light wind and pleasant from North East raised a school of Whales lowered and got one small one cut him in Latter part squalls of rain |
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Saturday 11th |
Fore part squalls of rain parted from the Partridge wind North West course South West Latter part took in the Starboard boat repairing her |
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Sunday 12th |
Fore part light airs from the Eastward steering to the South West in company Latter part parted from the Partridge saw Grampuses porpoises |
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| August 13 | |
| August | 1832 |
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Monday 13th |
Fore part saw grampuses and A fin Back light airs from the Eastward standing to the Westward Latter part the same |
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Tuesday 14th |
Fore part light wind from the South West heading South South East Latter part the same Latt 31:48 North |
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Wednesday 15th 'No 54' crossed out |
Fore part the same Jumpers & Grampuses the last 5 days Latter part at 10 AM raised several large Whales bound to the Westward lowered three boats at 15 Minutes past 11 AM bow boat struck iron broke Latt 31:04 North |
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Thursday 16th |
Fore part boats chasing to windward came onboard at 1/2 past 1 PM Middle part clewed down all three topsails for the night Latter part mending Larboard standing to the South |
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Friday 17th |
calm fitting new Main Tacks mending boat Middle part light breeze from the North took in Sail and wore Ship to the North West Latter part painting boat saw breaches on the weather beam sett up the Fore riggin tacked to the Southward rove new Tiller ropes Latt 30:26 North |
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| Japan August | |
| August | 1832 |
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Saturday 18th |
Fore part fine breeze from the West North West heading South West sett up the Mizen riggin and head Stays saw White Water ahead finished painting boat inside Latter part painted her outside saw A ?Ship it proved to be the Enterprise of New Bedford Capt Tilton 12 Months out 600 bbl |
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Sunday 19th |
Fore part Capt Chase on board of the Enterprise to diinner & Tea plenty of Porpoises in sight Latter part left them put out the Chain boat lowered and chased A school of Black Fish two boats got nothing Enterprise off the Starboard beam |
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Monday 20th |
Fore part lightr wind and calm Latter part repairing the old chain boat |
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Tuesday 21st |
Fore part the same painted Chain boat inside mended the Main topsail aloft at 7 PM hove too 4 watches Middle part at 12 A breeze from the South heading North Latter part took n bow boat rapairing and painting her and old Chain boat saw Grampuses fitting the foretop Mast Buttock Shrouds |
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| Japan August | |
| August | 1832 |
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Wednesday 22nd |
Fore part light wind from the South West course North fitting boats and riggin saw porpoises Latter part A fresh wind from the southward course North East wind hauled round to the West South West heading North East saw Grampuses tacked to the North West |
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Thursday 23th |
Fore part strong winds from the East North East at 2 PM took in the MainTop Gallant Sail at 7 PM hove too under double reefed Main Topsails Foresail and Foretopmast Staysail Latter part rainy and foggy wore round and tood to the Northward |
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Friday 24th |
Fore part rainy and foggy wind from the South West heading North East at 3 PM it cleared off fitted bow boats slide board Middle part laid bye for the Night Latter part all sail out A light air from the South East saw A dead Whale at 6 AM at 8 AM lowered away the Larboard boat and went to him boat got back at 12 M Eridian reported the Whale good for nothing |
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Saturday 25th |
Fore part A fine breeze of wind from the North West curse North East at 2 PM saw A school of Jumpers at 6 PM saw another school spoke the Lyra of London 1200 bbl |
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| Japan August 1832 | |
| August | 1832 |
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Sunday 26th |
Fore part squally spoke the Nelson of London 4 Months from Sydney 500 bbl Latter part fine weather course East wind West |
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Monday 27th |
Fore part fine weather wind West course East in company with the Nelson Latter part the same |
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Tuesday 28th |
Fore part left them course East By South wind West unbent and mended the Fore topsail saw nothing |
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Wednesday 29th |
Fore part fine weather wind from the Westward course East By South mended the Mizen topsail aloft Latter part the same |
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Thursday 30th |
Fore part fine weather wind from the Westward course East North East the Lyra ?Ligea in sight all hands employed in sundry jobs |
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Friday 31st |
Fore part fine weather saw a Carcase Middle part calm Latter part fine breeze from the Eastward standing to the North East the Lyra off the lee quarter at 11 AM saw A Carcase on the weather beam |
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| Japan September 1832 | |
| September | 1832 |
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Saturday 1st |
Fore part saw three Carcases at blank space PM raised A school of Whales lowered and chased in company with the Lyra saw another large school to leewards but could not get on to them bound westward Middle another Carcase Latter part another |
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Sunday 2nd |
Fore part made A new Mizen Topsail Tye at 4 PM saw two sails 4 points off the lee calm Middle part heavy thunder & sharp lightning with rain furled the Mainsail Jib and Foretopsail and clewed up the Mizen topsail Latter part clear fine breeze from the East standing to the Northward saw two Ships ahead Lyra tacked to the Westward & Southward |
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Monday 3th |
Fore part brisk wind from the East standing to the Northward at 4 PM saw A Ship off the lee wind from the North course East North East 4 Ships in sight |
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Tuesday 4th |
Fore part strong wind from the East heading North North East at 5 PM spoke the Franklin of Nantucket 650 bbl saw Jumpers Middle part they tacked to the Southward Latter part wind East South East heading North East saw Fin Backs & porpoises |
| Page 140 | |
| Japan September 1832 | |
| September | 1832 |
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Wednesday 5th No 55 |
Fore part wind East South East heading North East at 4 PM raised Whales breaching 4 or 5 schools lowered three boats got one bow boat cut him in at 10 PM laid aback all night at day light wore ship and began to boil Latter part at AM tacked to the Eastward |
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Thursday 6th |
Fore part fine pleasant weather wind South South East heading East at 8 PM finished boiling Latter part at 6 AM raised Whales lowered at 1/2 past 6 AM three boats and chased untill merriddion Latt 31:34 North |
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Friday 7th |
Fore part boats still chasing at 3 PM Larboard boat came onboarad kept off for the other boats came up with them at 1/2 past 4 PM Middle part stood to the Westward Latter tacked to the Eastward Latter part breaking out water between decks and coopering Oil |
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Saturday 8th |
Fore part stowing down Water and Oil between decks 50 bbl of each Middle part thunder and Lightning and rain squally took in Courses Jib Spanker and Main topsail Latter part more moderate made sail again saw A Carcase |
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| Japan September 1832 | |
| September | 1832 |
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Sunday 9th |
Fore part fine weather wind from the East South East heading North East saw Jumpers at 4 PM shifted Main Topsail and Foresail at 6 PM squally with A heavy swell double reefed Fore and Mizen Topsails wind South East By East course North East By East Latter part wore to the Southward |
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Monday 10th |
Fore part strong gales from the East double reefed the topsails Middle part furled the Jib and Spanker Latter part parted the Main sail and Mizen topsails wore Ship to the Northward sett the Spanker |
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Tuesday 11th |
Fore part unbent the Miiz En topsail and mended it bent it again and sett it double reefed hoisted up the bow boat sett the Jib Latter part squalls of rain unbent the Mainsail & bent Main Staysail |
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Wednesday 12th |
Fore part heading North North East Middle part fine weather Latter part under single reefed Topsails all hands employed mending old Mainsail and fitting Mizen Stay Sail Latt 33:17 North |
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Thursday 13th |
Fore part wind East By South heading North East By North finished Mizen Staysail and bent it saw A Ship 4 points off the lee bow standing to the South at 7 PM wore round spoke the Marcus of Fairhaven 24 Months out 1250 bbl finished & bent the Mainsail unbent Main Staysail |
| Page 142 | |
| Japan September | |
| September | 1832 |
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Friday 14th |
Fore part fitting the Main Staysail wind East by South steering West by North in company Latter part mending Main Topsail |
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Saturday 15th |
Fore part brisk gales from the North West course East by South mending Main Topsail Latter part wind from the Northward |
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Sunday 16th |
Fore part light winds from the West South West course East by South finished the Main Topsail and at 5 PM bent it Latter part wind West course East by North |
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Monday 17th |
Fore part fine weather and pleasant weather fresh breezes from the West South West Middle part wind West by South course East by North the Marcus ahead saw A Ship off the Starboard quarter steering North East Latter part left her astern |
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Tuesday 18th |
Fore part pleasant breezes from the South West course East by North 1/2 North at 4 PM the Marcus hauled up and Capt Chase went onboard Middle and Latter part the same |
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Wednesday 19th |
Fore part light winds from the Southward course East by North saw A Carcase off the lee bow Latter part at 11 aM saw A Breach off the weather bow |
| Page 143 | |
| Japan September | |
| September | 1832 |
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Thursday 20th |
Fore part fresh gales from the South East heading East North East the Marcus ahead 5 miles Latter part saw another Ship ahead standing towards us spoke her at 6 AM it proved to be the Lancaster Capt Swain blank space Months out 1450 bbl left them and kept on our course |
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Friday 21st |
Fore part moderate winds from the South East heading East North East saw Porpoises the Marcus in sight ahead Middle part light airs and calm Latter part fine breeze from East South East heading North East |
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Saturday 22nd |
Fore part fine wind at 1 PM saw two Ships off the weather beam at 2 PM tacked with the Marcus Middle part all standing to the Southward and Eastward Latter part lost sight of them ahead |
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Sunday 23th |
Fore part strong winds from the North East heading East South East Middle part took in Main Top Gallant Sail Latter part more moderate all sail sett saw Jumpers |
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Monday 24th |
Fore part squally heading North East wind East South East Middle part light winds and calm Latter part strong winds and squally standing whole watches standing to the South East by South took in Main Top Gallant Sail |
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Tuesday 25th |
Fore part fine weather and fresh winds from East by North heading South East by South sett Main Top Gallant Sail saw Jumpers Latter part light winds put the spare booms across the Forecastle sett up Main Top riggin |
| Page 144 | |
| Merriddian Sept 1832 | |
| September | 1832 |
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Wednesday 26th |
Fore part light winds from East South East heading North East sett up Fore Top riggin and fitting Buttock shrouds Latter part the same |
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Thursday 27th |
Fore part light wind and calm plenty of Porpoises in sight fitting the riggin Latter part altered the Spanker light wind from the West North West course East North East |
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Friday 28th |
Fore part the same Middle part wind East steering South Latter part fitting Main Top Gallant braces pendants and Main Topsail Tye clue line blocks etc. |
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Saturday 29th |
Fore part light winds from the West course East North East unbent the Main Top Gallant Sail repaired it and bent it again Middle part squalls of rain wind from the South East Latter part light wind from the West saw Porpoises & Grampus Latt 31:07 North |
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Sunday 30th |
Fore part light winds from the West course North East by East saw porpoises Latter part fresh wind at 10 AM wind West Latt 31:30 North Long 173: West |
| Page 145 | |
| Journal Oct 1832 | |
| October | 1832 |
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Monday 1st |
Fore part fine breeze and variable from West to South West course North East by East broke out the after hold for Molasses saw two Ships astern one with no Main Topmast up supposed to be the Cortes of New Bedford Latt 31:42 North Long 171: West |
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Tuesday 2nd |
Fore part saw A Ship off the Starboard beam steering East at 7 AM wind South West course East by North saw Jumpers Latt 32:00 North Long 169:33:45 West |
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Wednesday 3th |
Fore part strong wind from South West course East by South saw Jumpers Middle and Latter part the same Latt 31:21 North Long 166:45 West |
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Thursday 4th |
Light winds from the West courese East by North Middle part wind South West Latt 31:12 North Long 163:45 |
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Friday 5th |
Fore part strong winds from the South West course East by North Middle part furled the Mainsail and single reefed the Fore and Mizen topsails Latter part more moderate made all sail Latt 30:57 North Dist Moon and {word unclear} Long 160:08:15 West |
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Saturday 6th |
Fore part strong winds from the South South West course East by North Middle part course East South East Latter part wind South heading East squalls of rain and wind So Ends Latt 30:20 North Long 157:01:45 West |
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Sunday 7th |
Fore part strong winds from the Southward heading East North East Middle part squally took in Main Top Gallant Sail Mainsail Jib double reefed the Fore and Mizen topsails and single reefed the Main Latter part double reefed it |
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| Journal Oct 1832 | |
| October | 1832 |
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Monday 8th |
Fore part strong winds from the South South East heading East North East wore to the South West squally Middle part more moderate at 5 PM made all sail heading South West by South Latter part strong squalls of wind and rain at 10 AM clear shifted the Jib |
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Tuesday 9th |
Fore part wind from the South South East heading South West all sail sett pleasant light wind Latter part the same shifted the Mainsail So Ends Latt 19:35 North |
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Wednesday 10th |
Fore part light winds from the Eastward course South by East Middle part fresh wind at 6 AM light squall of rain and calm Latter part fresh breezes from the East course South by East Latt 28:26 North |
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Thursday 11th |
Fore part fresh wind from the North East course South South East sent up the Fore and Mizen top gallant Yards Mast and Sails Flying Jib boom and Flying Jib and sett them Middle part took them in Latter part sett them sett up the Fore & Miizen topmast and top gallant riggin strong wind Latt 25:55 North Long Chro 158: West |
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Friday 12th |
Fore part strong wind at North East course South South East at 4 PM took in Flying Jib Middle part squally wind at North North West Latter part wind East North East sett Top Gallant Sails and Flying Jib Latt 23:23 |
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Saturday 13th |
Fore part strong East North East wind course South South East at 4 PM shifted the Fore topsails at 7 PM took in Top Gallant Sails and Flying Jib at 11 PM wore Ship heading to the Northward at 1 AM wore again to the East South East Oahu off the lee running for it |
| Page 147 | |
| Sandwich Islands | |
| October | 1832 |
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Sunday 14th |
Fore part runing down the West side of Oahu sent one boat on shore at 2 PM they returned with some goats and taro and potatoes Anchors out and Chains bent standing off at Sun down Atooi bearing South West By West and Bird Island West by South wind North East by East heading North by West beating up to the Island of Mowee Middle part at 3AM tacked to the South Latter part at 7 AM tacked to the Northward parted the Flying Jib guys spliced them Latt 22:16 North Long 158:10:30 West |
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Monday 15th |
Fore part fresh trades carrying Main Top Gallant Sail at 6 PM tacked to the South East by East at 7 PM took in Main Top Gallant Sail squally Latter part heavy squalls of wind and rain carried away the Flying Jib boom Latter part beating to windward |
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Tuesday 16th |
Fore part strong trades parted Fore topsail tye and the Larboard Fore topmast Back Stay spliced them Latter part heavy squalls of wind and rain with Lightning furled the Mainsail Jiib and Spanker single reefed fore topsails double reefed Main at 7 PM shifted Main Top Gallant Sail Latter 7 AM put off to go round the lee end of Oahu |
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Wednesday 17th |
Fore part on the South West side of Oahu went on shore with the boat with fish got potatoes Piggs and A Goat Middle part at 7 PM boat on shore again light rain from the North West Middle part North East heading South East at 4 AM took in Main Top Gallant Sail and single reefed Fore topsail |
| Page 148 | |
| Sandwich Islands | |
| October | 1832 |
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Thursday 18th |
Fore part strong trades crossing the Channell of Oahu shook out the reefs and set Main Top Gallant Sail heading from South East to East South East at 4 PM tacked heading North East the weather end of Oahu bearing North by East Middle part tacked to the ?South South East Latter part wett hold heading South South East wind from North East and light at 10 AM calm |
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Friday 19th |
Fore part light winds from the East North East steering South East Oahu bearing North at 5 PM tacked to the Northward at 6 tacked to the South East at 2 PM tacked to the North calm and light wind 3 PM light winds from North North East steering to East wet hold and washed off == 2nd entry for Oct 19, 1832 == Fore part light wind from the North North East steering to East at 2 PM tacked to the North wind East at 4 PM calm shifted Main and Mizen topsails Rani bearing East Middle part strong wind at 2 AM tacked to the South East carried away the Mizen toopsail Yard called all hands and got down the yard & Sail at 4 AM sent down the Fore Top Gallant Yard and Sail and sent it up Aft Latter part strong squalls at 9 AM sent down the Main Top Gallant Sail and mended it |
| Page 149 | |
| Oahu October 20th 1832 | |
| October | 1832 |
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Saturday 20th |
Fore part strong wind from the East steering North North East sent up the Main Top ?{unclear} Sail at 1 PM sent in the Spritsail Yard and fitted it for A Mizen top yard Middle part a6 10 sent up the Mizen topsail yard and Sail moderate wind working to windward at day light Oahu off the lee set Fore & Mizen Top Gallant Sails at blank space AM put away and came to anchor at Oahu Bar at blank space in 9 fathoms of water Latt 21:17 North |
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Sunday 21st |
Fore part ?becketed the cask on deck at 5 PM the Averic of New Bedford left blank space Months out blank space at 8 AM the Friends of New London blank space and the Rosialia of blank space |
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Monday 22nd |
Fore part strong winds from East North East sent A raft of cask on shore at 10 AM began to sett up Pipes Shooks sent another raft on shore the Brigg Diana of Boston came to anchor Latter part they warped her inside |
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Tuesday 23th |
Fore part light squalls of rain took A raft on shore setting up Shooks the Diana went inside took off A raft of water the Herald of blank space came to anchor |
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Wednesday 24th |
Fore part wet hold took off A raft of water sent down Fore Top Gallant Yard stowed water Starboard side between decks Aft cleaned out the Larboard side three schooners left today for Mowhe A Ship coming down Latter part the Rosalia left |
| Page 150 | |
| Oahu Oct 1832 | |
| October | 1832 |
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Thursday 25th |
Fore part calm towed inside the Cortes and the Friends at 10 AM the Corsair came to anchor all full lifted the Barrell Rope to the Mizen Topsail Yard loosed the topsails to dry and furled them |
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Friday 26th |
Fore part light winds from the Southward got underway to go inside the trade winds springing up we were obliged to come too again A Sandwich Island Brigg came down & went inside scraped and washed the Larboard side |
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Saturday 27th |
Fore part the Pacific of Halifax came too washed and scraped the Starboard side at 12 AM blank space Barque came out at 2 PM the Ann came to anchor all full at 10 PM A verry destructive fire borke out in the town which destroyed 20 or 30 Huts no lives lost the Tuscan came too at 7 PM |
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Sunday 28th |
Fore part fresh trades Middle part the same Latter part the same the Herald left and A Barque from inside |
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Monday 29th |
Fore part more moderate one boats crew on liberty fitted the Fore Trusses A Brigg left at 5 PM |
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Tuesday 30th |
Fore part the George Champlin and the Lancaster laying off and on A Schooner came out A Hermophrodite Brigg went in at 11 AM the Japan of London came to anchor the George Champlin & Lancaster and Com Rodgers left |
| Page 151 | |
| Oahu Bar October 1832 | |
| October | 1832 |
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Wednesday 31st |
Boats crew on liberty A schooner came to anchor at day light went in boats crew on liberty the Brunett Hero and Denmark Hill came to anchor 1400 bbl Sperm Oil 12 Months out |
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Thursday 1st |
Forpt calm towed in the Corsair Ann and Denmark Hill trade wind springing up anchored her in the Channell the Mary Mary Mitchel and the John Palmer of London came too at 12 the Mary left discharged part of our kanakas and got Men in their stead the Triton of New. Bedford. Came too the Mary left Rodman came too full |
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Friday 2nd |
Fore part calm towed in the Tuscan and Japan of London the Brunett Hero and Rodman got underway and went inside wind East South East sett up the head and Fore Top Mast Backstays got off A raft of water Triton and Mary Mitchel left discharged our kanakas |
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Saturday 3th |
Fore part calm stowing down Water between decks coopered the Oil between decks stowed off and washed off the decks Latter part calm |
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Sunday 4th |
Fore part calm Middle part just A light breeze from the South West Latter part the same |
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Monday 5th |
Fore part calm two ships in sight Middle part boarded the Swift of Nantucket and got our letters she having 900 and the John Adams off & on the Brig Minerva of Boston came to anchor |
| Page 152 | |
| Oahu Bar November | |
| November | 1832 |
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Tuesday 6th |
Fore part calm towed in the Smyrna ?Brig A Ship running down at 2 PM the John Adams of Bedford came too 15 Months out 500 bbl loosed all the Sails and furled them fresh breeze from the Northward |
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Wednesday 7th |
Fore part light wind the Royal Sovreign and Recovery of London came down standing off and on Marcus left |
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Thursday 8th |
The Royal Sovreign & Recovery standing off and on the John Adams left at 4 PM Mary Mitchel Royal Sovreign & Recovery left |
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Friday 9th |
Fore part the George & Susan standing off and on 2000 bbl 32 Months out Latter part A Brig came too from Atooi at 4 PM the Arbella came out and left for Atooi the Brig from Atooi went inside Latter part got under way standing off and on the India of New Bedford came to 1900 bbl |
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Saturday 10th |
Fore part the same Middle part at 6 PM left for Atooi the Wm Roach of New Bedford laying off and on |
| Page 153 | |
| Atooi | |
| November | 1832 |
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Sunday 11th Latt 21:28 |
Fore part calm off the lee end of Oahu Middle part light trades course West North West Latter part fresh trades course West by North the lee end of Attooi ahead and the weather end North West by North standing off and on |
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Monday 12th |
Fore part running down to the Bay at 1 PM came to anchor in Wimaah Bay in company with Arbella at 2 PM light squalls of rain the Schooner Unity loaded with Sandal Wood trading for vegatables 15 fathoms of water |
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Tuesday 13th |
Fore part fine weather employed heeling the ship sett up Starboard Main riggin and turned up the Backstays sett up the Mizen riging both sides blacked the bends Starboard side |
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Wednesday 14th |
Fore part finished blacking the bends Starboard side heeled the Larboard side out and blacked it righted the Ship and washed the decks trading for potatoes knocked down our Junk Cooler fresh wind from the Westward |
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Thursday 15th |
Fore part strong winds from the North West at 5 AM blowing heavy let go the Larboard anchor sent down the Main Top Gallant Yard and housed the Mast sent down the Fore & Mizen Top Gallants the Arbella housed her Top Gallants at 10 AM more moderate she got under way and went out wind at North West Latter part got A boat load of Hogs calm again Unity left for Oahu |
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| Atooi | |
| November | 1832 |
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Friday 16th |
Fore part hove up the Larboard anchor trading for vegatables light wind from North West trading for goats & Fowls ?hove ahead and got ready to go out at 10 PM came out course South by West at blank space |
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Saturday 17th |
Fore part at 11 AM hove the head yards aback Middle part running down to Onehow made the Latt of the North East Head 21:48 North sent up Main Top Gallant Yard & sail and sett it |
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Sunday 18th |
Fore part heading West wind from the North North West stowed away the Chains at 6 PM Oreehoua bearing South South West Onehow bearing North East Middle part heading North North West Latter part unbent the Chains and took in the anchors saw Hump Backs & Fin Backs |
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Monday 19th |
Fore part fitted the Jib Guys fitted A ?nun strap to the tower ?Bob Stays light wind from the North East heading North North West saw Hump Backs & Fin Backs Latter part put out the Starboard Boat |
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Tuesday 20th |
Fitting the boats rove New Main Top Gallant Sheets Middle part took it in and double reefed the Topsails hoisted up the bow & Chain boats Latter part the same |
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| Bound in to | |
| November | 1832 |
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Wednesday 21st |
Fore part strong gales from the North North East heading North West under double reefed topsails took in the bow and Chain boat Latter part the same |
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Thursday 22nd |
Fore part wind from the North East heading North North West more moderate Middle part let A reef out of the Main topsail Latter part shook out all the reefs and set Main Top Gallant Sail |
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Friday 23th |
Fore part Wind hauled to the East South East heading North East rove new Fore topsail braces Middle part took in Main Top Gallant Sail and set it again Latter part light wind |
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Saturday 24th |
Fore part light wind from the South East heading East North East Middle part single reefed the topsails and took in Main Top Gallant Sail Latter part double reefed the topsails sent down the Cutting Pendants |
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Sunday 25th |
Fore part put the Cutting Pendants in the Fore Hold turned up the Larboard boat sent down the Main Top Gallant Yard Latter part more moderate under single reefed topsails heading North wind East North East Latt 31:05 North |
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Monday 26th |
Fore part strong wind from the East North East heading North Middle part wind East South East heading North East Latter part under single reefed topsails |
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| Cape St Lucas | |
| November | 1832 |
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Tuesday 27th |
Fore part brisk wind from East South East and cloudy heading North East Latter part wind South East by South course East by North shook the reefs out of the Fore & Main topsails |
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Wednesday 28th |
Fore part fine weather wind South South East course East sent up Main Top Gallant Yards & Sail set it Latter part the same reef out of Mizen topsail |
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Thursday 29th |
Fore part light wind from the South East by South course East by North Latter part mending boat Long 156:11 West |
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Friday 30th Dec |
Fore part light wind from the South West course East by North caulking and making Scinnett Middle part calm Latter part light wind from the South West Long 154:51 West |
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Saturday 1st |
Fore part fine pleasant weather with a fine 4 knot breeze from the South West course East by North set the Fore topmast Studding Sail Latter part wind from the West South West 6 knot breeze cut off the Fore Top Studding Sail set it again |
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Sunday 2nd |
Fore part fresh wind from West by South with light squalls of rain at 5 PM turned up the Larboard boat Middle part took in Studding Sail Main Top Gallant Sail and reefed Mizen topsails Latter part wind North West sett Studding Sail on the Larboard side |
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| Journal | |
| December | 1832 |
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Monday 3th |
Fore part wind from the North West course North East by East at 4 PM took in Studding Sail at 8 PM wind West sett Studding Sail Latter part wind North West course East North East unbent the Jib and mending it finished mending Main topsail Latt 33:05 Long 145:00 West |
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Tuesday 4th |
Fore part fresh wind from North West course East North East finished mending Jib & bent it mended Top Gallant Sail and Flying Jib Latter part ?mending Mizen topsail wind West South West |
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Wednesday 5th |
Fore part light wind from the West South West course East North East Middle part fresh squalls took in Studding Sail and Main Top Gallant Sail wind South South East Latter part double reefed the topsails and furled the Fore topsails Latt 33:47 North Long 141 West |
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Thursday 6th |
Fore part strong gales from the South South East course East North East at 3 PM took in Mizen topsail and sent down Main Top Gallant Yard at 5 PM reefed the Foresail set Main & Mizen Stay sails blowing in qualls with rain Middle part at 10 PM A heavy squall of wind with hail and rain thunder and lightning took in the Staysails and Foresail at 11 PM sett them again at 2 AM sett fore and Mizen topsails at 5 AM took in Mizen topsail at 6 sett it again at 7 AM clewed up the Fore topsail and mended it Latter part shook the reefs out of the topsails wind from the West North West course East by North |
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| Journal | |
| December | 1832 |
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Friday 7th |
Fore part wind at South course East by North at 4 PM took in Studding Sail and braced up the yards wind 'N' scratched out East South East heading North East at 5 PM close reefed Main and Mizen Topsail and double reefed the Fore took in Jib and Mainsail set Mizen Staysail Latter part under close reefed topsail heading East North East wind South East Latt 34:30 North Long 137 |
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Saturday 8th |
Fore part under close reefed topsails and took in the Mainsail reefed Foresail heading North East wind from the East South East Latter part strong squalls of wind & rain from West to North course East by North Long 136 West |
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Sunday 9th |
Fore part reef all out sett Main Top Gallant Sail and Top Studding Sail at 1/2 past 2 PM A heavy squall from the Westward took in Top Gallant Sail Studding Sail and double reefed Fore topsail at 7 PM sett them again Middle part at 1 AM A squall at 4 AM another Latter part strong Westerly winds with squalls Latt 34:41 Long 133:West |
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Monday 10th |
Fore part strong wind from West South West course East by North Studding sail on the Starboard side Main Top Gallant Sail out 8 knots Middle part two heavy squalls of wind & rain Latter part clear strong wind from West South West course East by North 1/2 North |
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| Journal | |
| December | 1832 |
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Tuesday 11th |
Fore part strong winds from West South West course East North East caulking ?deck Starboard side aft at 2 PM hauled in Fore Top Studding Sail at 4 PM strong squalls of wind and rain close reefed Fore & Mizen topsails and Mainsail Main Top Gallant Sail 1/2 past 5 PM sett Main Top Gallant Sail Middle part took it in and double reefed Main topsail at {word unclear} PM close reefed Fore Main topsails and furled the Mizen Latter part strong winds from West and clear sent down Main Top Gallant Sail parted Staysail pendants fitting them again Latt 34:37 North Long 128 West |
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Wednesday 12th |
Fore part strong winds from West and clear course East North East fitted Fore Top Staysail Sheets Middle the same Latter part bent the Fore Top Gallant Sail for the Main mending Main Top Gallant Sail shook out all the reefs Long 124:58 West Lunar |
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Thursday 13th |
Fore part fresh winds from the South course East shifted Fore Top Studding Sail at 1/2 past 12 hauled it down and braced up wind South South East Latter part the same single reefed the topsails |
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Friday 14th |
Fore part wind at South heading East South East at 7 PM finished mending the Top Gallant Sail Middle part wind hauled to the South West heading South South East Latter part wind North West course South East sett Studding Sail at 10 AM wind East North East hauled {word unclear} Studding Sail broke out for bread water and meat Latt blank space Long blank space |
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Saturday 15th |
Fore part fitted the Spanker calm Latter sent up Fore & Mizen top Gallallant & Yards and sails and a fine wind frm North West course South East |
| Page 160 | |
| Passage in to Cape St Lucas | |
| December | 1832 |
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Sunday 16th |
Fore part sett Fore & Mizen Top Gallant Sails sent up the Royal Mast Yard and Sail and set it sent up Main Top Gallant Studding Sail {word unclear} fine 5 knot breeze from the North West course South East at 6 AM sett Main Top Gallant Studding Sail at 7 AM raised blank space Island bearing South East Latter part the same Latt 29:47 Long 119:40 West |
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Monday 17th |
Fore part fine 5 1/2 not breeze from West North West course South East saw A turtle Middle part ran down abrest of the Island and luft too Latter part went on shore with two boats |
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Tuesday 18th |
Fore part landedd on the South West end got ?nothing but Beach shells got back to the Ship at 3 PM kept off South East {word unclear} East andd North East Latter part ?bearing North shifts Foresail & Fore topsail |
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Wednesday 19th |
Fore part course East South East shifted all topsails at 5 PM sett Main Top Gallant Studding Sail & Top Gallant Studding Sail wind North North West Latter part all hands employed ratling down Fore & Main riggin |
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Thursday 20th |
Fore part ?ratling down saw Black Fish XXXXX Steering South East Latter part course East by South ?ratlin down |
| Page 161 | |
| Passage in to Cape St Lucas | |
| December | 1832 |
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Friday 21st |
Fore part ratlin and fitting ?Futtock Shrouds wind North West course East by South at 7 PM hauled in the Studding Sails and furled the Main Royal Middle part luffed too at day light ?calm fitting riggin Latter part A light breeze of ?wind from the North West course East by South |
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Saturday 22nd |
Fore part sett Studding Sails fitting the ?Futtock Shrouds Larboard and ratlng Topmast riggin at 5 PM raised the blank space Islands off the lee beam hauled the Studding Sails and Royal and luffed too to the ['Southward' crossed out] North East Latter part shift of wind from the Southward |
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Sunday 23th |
Fore part ratlin and tarring Top riggin at 1 PM raised an Island ahead bearing South South East wind North West at 6 PM hauled up the Courses steering South by East wind North North West Middle part steering South East by South Latter part three or four Islands in sight course South East |
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Monday 24th |
Fore part wind at North West course South East shifted Top Studding Sail running down along the Islands ditance about 12 leagues at 6 PM hauled in the Studding Sails Middle part course South East by South Latter part at day light raised A Ship ahead with A large Whale alongside it proved to be the Independence of New Bedford Capt Chase 15 Months out 400 bbl |
| Page 162 | |
| Coast of California 1832 | |
| December | 1832 |
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Tuesday 25th |
Fore part steering North East wind North West cloudy and fresh breezes at 2 PM saw the Land 2 points off the lee bow at 4 PM saw A Ship ahead standing off shore at 6 PM furled Top Gallant Sails Mainsail hauled up the Foresail and backed the {word unclear} yards 3 watches at 7 AM spoke the ?Offley ?Stives of London blank space Months out blank space bbl Latter at 11 AM spoke the Enterprise of New Bedford |
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Wednesday 26th |
Fore part standing in ?shore saw A Ship cutting on the weather bow A Ship off the lee standing off shore tarring and ratlin down etc. etc. At 7 PM heading off shore under three topsails at 11 PM single reefed them 3 watches Latter part standing in shore all sail out fine weather |
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Thursday 27th |
Fore part light wind from the blank space tacked off shore saw Hump Backs fitting the riggin at 2 PM saw A ship boiling off the lee bow at 4 PM saw another on the weather bow standing in shore at 6 PM shortened Sail standing off Latter 3 Ships in sight one of them with A Whale |
| Page 163 | |
| Coast of California 1832 | |
| December | 1832 |
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Friday 28th |
Fore part calm fitting the riggin at 4 PM A light wind from the Southward standing off shore at 7 PM shortened Sail Latter part standing in shore all sail out broke out for Water Flour and Molasses A Ship off the Lee bow standing in shore and the {two words unclear} we saw yesterday get A Whale ?cutting Ship off the lee bow lowered for Hump Backs |
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Saturday 29th |
Fore part light winds from North West at 6 PM whortened sail and wore Ship heading West South West Latter part spoke the Hesper of New Bedford blank space Months out blank space bbl saw Hump backs |
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Sunday 30th |
Fore part fine wind at North West standing in shore at 2 PM spoke the Offley ?& boiling in company at 6 PM wore off shore and shortened Sail Latter part running down to the Harbour put out Larboard Anchor and bent the Chains |
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Monday 31st |
Fore part the same the Offley went in to the Harbour at 2 PM raised A school of Whales lowered and chased them 6 miles to windward boats came on board at dark Latter part off the pitch of Cape St Lucas |
| Page 164 | |
| Cape St Lucas January 1833 | |
| January | 1833 |
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Tuesday 1st No 56 |
Fore part off Cape St Lucas Harour at 1 PM raised A school of Sperm Whales lowered and fastened all three boats Starboard boat lost A Line Chain boat got cracked but saved their Whale Larboard boat parted their ?Short Warps at 5 PM took the Whale alongside and cut him in at 9 PM Latter part began to boil |
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Wednesday 2nd |
Fore part boiling Middle part at 4 PM finished boiling and washed off Latter Hump Backs and Black Fish in sight |
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Thursday 3th |
Fore part Hump Backs in sight raised two Ships off the weather beam ?stood out to the Westward strong gales double reefed the Main & Mizen topsails and furled the Fore hoisted up the lee boats Middle part calm Latter part squalls of wind and rain 4 Ships in sight |
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Friday 4th |
Fore part the same the Cape off the lee beam at 6 PM wore Ship heading off shore Latter part running in for the land saw two Hump Back surrounded by Killers lowered and killed both saved one and sunk the other two Ship in sight |
| Page 165 | |
| Cape St Lucas January 1833 | |
| January | 1833 |
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Saturday 5th |
Fore part cut in our Whale and began to boil spoke the Brunette blank space Middle part finished boiling 20 bbl besides the Bone running down to blank space in company |
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Sunday 6th |
Fore part calm at 4 PM wind at North West running down saw Hump Backs and A Ship astern running down Latter part bent the Starboard Chain and at blank space brought up in 19 fathom of water |
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Monday 7th |
Fore part wind at East North East got A Bullock from the shore and dressed him Latter part broke out the Oil between decks and gegan to cooper and stow down in the after hold the ?Stayira Statira? of New Bedford came down blank space Months out blank space bbl |
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Tuesday 8th |
Fore part stowing down in the after hold the Hesper came down Latter part the Kittys Shallop came in the Capt of the Sarah finished stowing down the James Cockburn left |
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Wednesday 9th |
Fore part all hands moved forward out of the Steerage and employed stowing water aft Latter part the same |
| Page 166 | |
| St Lucas | |
| January | 1833 |
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Thursday 10th |
Fore part getting water Latter part the same setting up Shooks |
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Friday 11th |
Fore part the same calm finished Shooks and filling Water cleaned up the Fore hold to rough to get water dropped the Larboard anchor under foot wind East North East sent down Top Gallant Yards |
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Saturday 12th |
Fore part the same Latter part the same took in the spare boat the Shallop left |
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Sunday 13th |
Fore part boats crew on shore saw the Shallop standing off for the {word unclear} Middle part A sudden Shift of wind from the North West paid out 20 fathoms of the Larboard Chain Latter part wind from the North East Strong |
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Monday 14th |
Fore part strong North East trades at 2 PM wind shifted from the North West strong at 4 PM {word unclear} the Top Gallant Mast Middle part thunder Lightning and rain Latter part fine weathere getting off water |
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Tuesday 15th |
Fore part fine weather getting off Water at 6 PM {word unclear} made A dead lift at A Cheese and stowed it in {word unclear} Nett !!! Latter part A Ship to the South beating up finished getting Water |
| Page 167 | |
| St Lucas | |
| January | 1833 |
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Wednesday 16th |
Fore part fresh wind from the North West at 4 PM the Kitty came down at 6 PM they the Shallop in and came down and spoke the Ship to leeward supposed to be the Sarah Latter part employed clearing hawse and heaving up the Larboard anchor with the Wind tackles Falls |
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Thursday 17th |
Fore part wind North East at blank space PM {word unclear} the Larboard anchor found broke off one third of the length from the Crown took it in and unstocked it Latter part at 8 AM got under way and came out two boats on shore finished getting up Top Gallant Mast and Yards |
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Friday 18th |
Fore part stowed away the Larboard Chain at 4 PM the boats came off with 3 bullocks put off East South East A Sail off the weather quarter Middle and Latter part course East by South wind North East |
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Saturday 19th |
Fore part strong winds North East course East South East saw Hump Backs and porpoises at 6 PM hove too under double reefed topsails wore Ship heading West North West at 1 AM wore again Latter part wet word unclear course East by South wind North East |
| Page 168 | |
| Bound to the Marias And Gallipagos Islands 1833 | |
| January | 1833 |
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Sunday 20th |
Fore part fresh trades North East course blank space at 12 Meridian raised the Tres Marias ahead\ at 6 PM the Rock bearing North running down by the second Island shortened Sail heading South East ran down to the 3 Island Latter part two boats on shore for Lignumvitae A visit from the boat of the ?Sarah Latt 21:19 North |
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Monday 21st |
Fore part standing off and on Hump Backs in sight at 5 PM the boats came off at 7 PM kept off South by East wind North Middle part course South South East Latter part running down along the land two Ships in sight Latt 20:24 |
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Tuesday 22nd |
Fore part wind from North North West course South South East 3 Watches Middle part backed and filled all night wind baffling Latter part saw Hump Backs mending sails |
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Wednesday 23th |
Fore part fine breeze from North West picked up A Tree at 4 PM spoke the Sarah Latter part in company shifted Mizen top sail A Ship astern |
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Thursday 24th |
Fore part mending Mainsail running down along shore High land Latter part ?hauled in East North East A Sail in shore steering South East mending sails Middle part spoke her the Hesper Franklin in company |
| Page 169 | |
| Bound to the Marias And Gallipagos Islands 1833 | |
| January | 1833 |
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Friday 25th |
Fore part A Ship to the Northward boiling Latter part shifted the Mainsail |
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Saturday 26th |
Fore part light wind and pleasant mending the Foresail Latter part the same |
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Sunday 27th |
Fore part the same Latter part the Franklin tacked off shore |
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Monday 28th |
Fore part light wind from the South standing in shore in company with the Hesper Middle part squally wind North course South East Latter part lost sight of the Hesper saw A Hump Back Latt 18:18 North |
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Tuesday 29th |
Fore part fresh wind from North East by North course full and bye East by South Franklin off the lee quarter Latter part mending Sails raised Whales |
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Wednesday 30th No 57 |
Chasing Whales got nothing Franklin in company Latter part got one small Whale |
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Thursday 31st |
['Saw Whales got none Latter part Raised Whales got one' crossed out] Cut him in Franklin in company got two Middle part Boiled him out Latter part mending Boat |
| Page 170 | |
| Bound to the Gallipagos Islands 1833 | |
| February | 1833 |
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Friday 1st |
Fore part mending Sails A Brigg in shore standing to the North West A Ship to the Northward boiling Franklin spoke ?them Middle part stood close in shore Wore Ship and stood off and on three topsails Latter part all sail sett mending Fore topsail A Barque off the lee steering South East Latter part Wet hold wore Ship headed in shore mending Fore topsail |
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Saturday 2nd |
Fore part fine weather mending Sails and boat at 6 PM wore Ship took in the light Sail Latter part saw A Carcase |
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Sunday 3th |
Fore part calm Latter part steering to the Southward mending Sails |
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Monday 4th |
Fore part fine wind from the Westword course South East at 4 PM saw A Sail ahead at 6 PM furled the Mainsail and reefed Fore & Mizen topsails Latter part while lying aback for the Franklin A squall struck and parted the Larboard fore brace and carried away the Fore {word unclear} Yard ?just without the ?shrouds ?furled fore and Mizen topsails and bent the Foresail and got the Yard down |
| Page 171 | |
| Bound to the Gallipagos Islands 1833 | |
| February | 1833 |
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Tuesday 5th |
Fore part squalls of rain and wind fished the Old Main Yard sent it up and bent the Foresail at 4 PM Franklin ran down Capt Chase went onboard to see the Man that fell from Mast head |
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Wednesday 6th |
Fore part strong wind from East heading South South East Franklin ran down buried their Man this Morning Middle part heavy squalls of wind and rain thunder and Lightning from the North West put the Ship under ?clue reefed Main topsail and kept off South East by South Latter part fine weather wore Ship heading South East making gaskets |
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Thursday 7th |
Fore part fine weather making gaskets and Matts fore the Fore Yard wind East South East heading North East saw A Ship standing to the southward at 4 PM she tacked and stood stood along in company Latter part another Sail off the Larboard beacm standing North mending Sails |
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Friday 8th |
Fore part light wind from the East shifted the Jib making gasketts at 7 PM wore Ship heading North East Middle part at 2 AM wind from the North course East by South Latter part mending Sails |
| Page 172 | |
| Bound to the Gallipagos Islands 1833 | |
| February | 1833 |
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Saturday 9th |
Fore part fine weather course East by South wind West North West mending Sails shifted Fore Topsail Latter part the same |
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Sunday 10th |
Fore part wind West South West course East by South plenty Porpoises and Grampuses round the Ship put the quarter Matts on the Fore Yard and finished mending Sails Latter part the same sent up Main Royal and sett it |
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Monday 11th |
Fore part pleasant weather and A fine breeze from North North West course East South East saw Porpoises and A Hump Back Latter part scrubbing the Ships |
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Tuesday 12th |
Fore part the same at 5 PM saw A large school of Whales got none Latter part began to pain Starboard side saw Hump Backs |
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Wednesday 13th |
Fore part wind West North West course East South East plenty Hump Backs and Fin Back round the Ship finished painting Starboard side Latter part fitted the Bob Stays and Bowsprit Shrouds |
| Page 173 | |
| Bound to the Gallipagos Islands 1833 | |
| February | 1833 |
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Thursday 14th |
Fore part calm painting Ship Latter part setting up the riggin fore & Aft caught two turtle Grampuses and Porpoises |
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Friday 15th |
Fore part light airs and calms Middle part the same standing Watch and Watch Latter part Wind from the North East course South East by South |
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Saturday 16th |
Fore part fresh breeze from North East course South East by South Latter part broke out fore Bread and Water Latt 10:30 North |
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Sunday 17th |
Fore part strong winds took in the Royal Latter part single reefed Main and Mizen topsails and took in all Top Gallant Sail wind East South East heading South South East Latt 8:42 North |
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Monday 18th |
Fore part strong winds from East South East heading South South East Middle part heading South East Latter part light winds all sail sett sent up Fore and Mizen Royal Masts |
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Tuesday 19th |
Fore part light wind from the East North East heading South East fitting the riggin and making Fishes for the Fore & Main Yards Latter part squalls of wind and rain took in the Top Gallant Sails Latt 5:48 North Long 4:00 West |
| Page 174 | |
| Passage towards the Gallipagos Islands 1833 | |
| February | 1833 |
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Wednesday 20th |
Fore part wind South South West wore Ship heading to the Eastward sett Main Top Gallant Sails Latter part Watch employed weting hold fore and aft |
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Thursday 21st |
Fore part light wind and cloudy wind East steering South South East Middle part fine wind from the North East by North course South East by East Latter part wind variable from North East to South East with squalls of rain |
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Friday 22nd |
Fore part light winds and squalls of rain heading to the North East ?sawing Fishes for the Fore and Main Yards Middle part wind variable from North East to South East |
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Saturday 23th |
Fore part light airs from the North West course South East Latter part the same |
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Sunday 24th |
Fore part wind at East South East Middle and Latter part the same wet hold A school of Black Fish round |
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Monday 25th |
Light winds and squally of rain from South East by East heading South by West Latter part employed breaking out the Oil in the Fore hold Larboard aft |
| Page 175 | |
| Passage towards the Gallipagos Islands 1833 | |
| February | 1833 |
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Tuesday 26th |
Fore part finished breaking out aft Latter part stowed the Ground |
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Wednesday 27th |
Fore part stowing down wind from South South East reefed the Mizen topsail and took in the Main Top Gallant Sail at 5 PM squalls of rain washed off the decks Latter part stowing down |
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Thursday 28th |
Fore part broke out the Larboard side forward and stowed down the ground and washed off the decks Latter part finished Larboard side |
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Friday 1st March |
Fore part broke out Starboard side aft Latter part stowing down |
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Saturday 2nd |
Fore part stowing down squalls of rain Latter part the same wind variable from East to South |
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Sunday 3th |
Fore part finished the Fore hatchway Latter part squalls of rain |
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Monday 4th |
Fore part the same at 5 PM A heavy thunder squall took in the Top Gallant Sails and Jib and clewed down the topsails at 7 PM hoisted the topsails and sett the Main Top Gallant sail Middle and Latter part wind at East South East heading North East |
| Page 176 | |
| March 5th 1833 Ship Plough Boy | |
| March | 1833 |
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Tuesday 5th |
Thick and cloudy repairing Ground Tier Cask and clearing up round the Try Camboose sett the Deck Pot forward of the Cooler at 2 PM tacked Ship to the Southward and Eastward Latter part heading East by North wind West North West |
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Wednesday 6th |
Fore part wind from the West course East by South Middle and Latter part the same So Ends |
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Thursday 7th |
Fore part bent the New Mainsail put the Royal and Main Top Gallant Sail in {word unclear} Latter part unbent the Main Top Gallant Sail and sent down the Royal |
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Friday 8th |
Fore part bent the New Top Gallant Sail and Royal and rove New single Main Top Gallant braces squalls of thunder with rain Latter part saw Black Fish |
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Saturday 9th |
Fore part wind from the Northward course South East at 4 PM winds squally took in Top Gallant and Royal clear again sett Mizen Top Gallant Sail broke out fore water |
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Sunday 10th |
Fore part wind North course South East by East light squalls of rain at Sun rise raised A school of Whales lowered and got one |
| Page 177 | |
| March 5th 1833 Ship Plough Boy | |
| March | 1833 |
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Monday 11th |
Fore part lowered and chased untill 4 PM came on board and cut in our Whale Latter part Coiled New Lines fitting the boats and boiling |
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Tuesday 12th |
Fore part finished boiling two boats onshore for Terapin Got none at 7 PM boats got back Latter part ran down to the Island under our lee and went onshore two boats |
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Wednesday 13th |
Fore part caught 11 Turtle and 7 Seals and one Small Terapin found them so far back and which are impenetrable thicket that we could not get them down Latter part ran down on the West side of Charles Island and sent two boats onshore |
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Thursday 14th |
Fore part boats on shore at 5 PM Mr Johnson came onbard from the settlement containing about 150 persons at 6 PM the boats came off with 5 small terapin left one man on shore Latter part standing in landed and took him off with 2 terapins |
| Page 178 | |
| Charles Island Harbour March 22 1833 | |
| March | 1833 |
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Friday 15th |
Fore part beating up fore the Harbour Latter part the same shifted Main Topsail |
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Saturday 16th |
Fore part bent the Starboard Chain Latter part at 11 AM raised A School of Whales lowered and got one |
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Sunday 17th |
Fore part cut him in Latter part boiling |
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Monday 18th |
Fore part finished boiling Latter part standing to the Southward lost sight of the land |
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Tuesday 19th |
Fore part calm Middle and Latter part A light breeze from the West North West course East North East ?stoweded down filled the Fore hold and put the rest in the between decks and wet hold Charles Island bearing North North East Latter part A fine wind at West |
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Wednesday 20th |
Entry included in entry for March 19, 1833 |
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Thursday 21st |
Fore part running in fore the land and at blank space came to anchor at Charles Island in 7 fathoms of Water at day light fouind we were too neare the rocks to be save hauled off into 9 fathoms |
| Page 179 | |
| Charles Island Harbour March 22 1833 | |
| March | 1833 |
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Friday 22nd |
Fore part washed off the decks Latter part sent two boats after terapin and over to black beach to see about getting Water Latter part got 30 terapin took A raft of 10 Pipes to black beach fore Water |
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Saturday 23th |
Fore part light wind from the North West Latter part two boats after terapin Capt Chase to black beach for Water blacked the bends and bob Stays |
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Sunday 24th |
Fore part Wet hold fore and aft Latter part two boats crews on shore on liberty |
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Monday 25th |
Fore part two boats crew on liberty Latter part ?2 boats terapining |
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Tuesday 26th |
Fore part two Ships coming down at 6 PM the Bowditch of Bristol Rhode Island 8 Months out 200 bbl the ?Captain went off to the Young Eagle of Nantucket Capt Colman 9 Months out 700 bbl boats came off with 55 terapins the Bowditch came to anchor |
| Page 180 | |
| Charles Island | |
| March | 1833 |
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Wednesday 27th |
Fore part two boats teraping and two from the Bowditch Latter part the Erie of Bristol beating up boats camee off with 40 terapin Latter part the same one boat wooding ?Lewis ?Scury cut his foot |
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Thursday 28th |
Fore part the same one boat wooding Capt Chase on board the Bowditch Latter part two boats terapining at 10 AM the Erie of Briston came to anchor 8 Months out 50 bbl |
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Friday 29th |
Fore part A squall of rain Latter part boats stopped on shore {word unclear} Capt Chase went to black beach employed wetting hold fore & aft squared the yards |
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Saturday 30th |
Fore part loosed the Foresail Main Top Gallant Sails Main Royal and head Sails to dry at 4 PM furled them Latter part boats from terapining got 70 two boats crew on liberty |
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Sunday 31st |
Fore part the same Latter part two more boats crews on shore loosed the Sails to dry fore and aft |
| Page 181 | |
| Charles Island April | |
| April | 1833 |
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Monday 1st |
Fore part two boats crews terapining returned with 25 Latter part the Bowditch left for Jarvis Island Latt 1:31 South |
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Tuesday 2nd |
Fore part two boats wooding at 4 PM returned with two boat loads |
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Wednesday 3th |
Fore part two boats wooding and one to black beach showers of rain calm |
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Thursday 4th |
Fore part fine weather sent three boats to black beach at 3 AM fore our Water got back at 10 AM hoisted it in Latter part heeled the Ship and scraped the Starboard bends Capt Chase gone to black beach |
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Friday 5th |
Fore part boat came from black beach with Pumpkins stowed away the Water the Maria of Nantucket came too 6 Months out 60 bbl |
| Page 182 | |
| Left Charles Island For the Off Shore April | |
| April | 1833 |
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Saturday 6th |
Fore part loosed the Sails to dry wet hold Latter paprt furled them got 90 Pumpkins |
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Sunday 7th |
Fore part the Govenor visited the Maria & Erie loosed the Sails on the Main Mast and furled them went onboard the Erie and lent them ahand to furl sails |
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Monday 8th |
Fore part two boats to black beach after our Riers and Pumpkins |
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Tuesday 9th |
Fore part discharged Mr Jay took his things up to black beach and left him at the Govenors |
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Wednesday 10th |
Fore part hove up and came out in company with the Logan light winds from the South East course North West |
| Page 183 | |
| Left Charles Island For the Off Shore April | |
| April | 1833 |
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Thursday 11th |
Fore part Capt Chase onboard the Logan laid back for the night Latter part Capt Fisher onboard course North West Latt 0:54 South |
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Friday 12th |
Fore part course North West by West Middle part the same light wind Latter part between ?Porters & Albemarl Islands Latter part course North West wind South East |
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Saturday 13th |
Fore part the same at 4 PM Capt Chase went onboard of the Logan running down fore James Island Harbour North West Latter part saw A Sail in the Harbour the Logan went in Latt 0:22 |
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Sunday 14th |
Fore part running down the North East side of Albemarle laid aback for the night Latter part standing in shore plenty Porpoises |
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Monday 15th |
Fore part wind North West standing off shore at 3 PM wind shifted to the South East course North West with squalls of rain Middle part course North West 1/2 North Latter part steering West South West mending Starboard boat |
| Page 184 | |
| Bound Off Shore | |
| April | 1833 |
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Tuesday 16th |
Fore part took in the bow boat and repairing her painted the Starboard boat at 5 PM put them both out ?aboutg off Lee ?bay fin backs and black Fish Middle part off lee hazy Latter part the same painted Larboard & Bow boats |
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Wednesday 17th |
Fore part tacked Ship bound off shore wind South South East heading South West hoisted Chain boat unbent the Chains Latter part mending Main Topsail |
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Thursday 18th |
Fore part fresh wind from South South East heading South West mended Main topsail and bent it at 5 PM Latter part strong wind parted Main Top Gallant ?Parcel rope furled the Sail Latt 2:15 South |
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Friday 19th |
Fore part more moderate wind South East course South South West making boat Sail and (shifted quarters) Latter part the same saw Fin Backs Latt 3:40 South |
| Page 185 | |
| Bound Off Shore | |
| April | 1833 |
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Saturday 20th |
Fore part strong trades from South East course South West watch making scinnett Middle part wet hold Latter part mending Fore Top Gallant Sail Latt 5:15 South |
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Sunday 21st |
Fore part bent the Fore Top Gallant Sail course West wind East South East Latter part the same Latt 4:58 South |
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Monday 22nd |
Fore part wind East course West Middle part laid aback for the night Latter part spoke the Francess of New Bedford 5 Months out 40 bbl Long 101:00 West Latt 5:06 South |
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Tuesday 23th |
Fore part in company standing to the Southward Middle part parted from them Latter part standing to the Northward and Westward |
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Wednesday 24th |
Fore part steering North West strong wind at 5 PM furled the Mainsail and double reefed Main Topsail at 6 PM hauled up the Foresail and down Jib laid with the head Yards aback Latter part steering to the South West mending Sails |
| Page 186 | |
| April Off Shore | |
| April | 1833 |
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Thursday 25th |
Fore part strong wind heading South at day light wore Ship to the North East ['spoke the Mary of London blank space Months out 900 bbl' crossed out] Latter part breaking out between decks |
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Friday 26th |
Fore part heading North East spoke the Mary of London 11 Months out 900 bbl Latter part in company two Ships off the lee bow |
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Saturday 27th |
Fore part spoke the Ann Alexander of New Bedford blank space Months out 300 bbl and the Swift of Nantucket 1050 bbl Latter part standing to the South saw 5 Sail tacked to the North |
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Sunday 28th |
Fore part the same at 5 PM spoke the George Washington of Wareham Gibbs 70 bbl Orbit of Nantucket 500 bbl Frances of New Bedford 40 bbl ?Mories blank space 20 Months out 700 bbl Swift of Nantucket Latter part all standing to the Northward Long 106:48 West Latt 4:27 South |
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Monday 29th |
Fore part kept off West South West with the Orbit passed A Ship steering to the North painted {word unclear} shifted Main Topsail Tye Middle part by the Wind South passed two Ships Latter part course North Latt 5:04 South |
| Page 187 | |
| Off Shore Ground May | |
| April | 1833 |
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Tuesday 30th |
Fore part standing to the Southward at 5 PM wore Ship to the Northward A Sail off the weather beam took in the Courses and Main Top Gallant Sail Latter part blank space |
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Wednesday 1st |
Fore part steering West North West spoke the William Thompson 2500 bbl Latter part standing to the North East Latt 4:10 South |
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Thursday 2nd |
Fore part fine weather standing to the North East in company with the William Thompson Latter part the same tacked to the Southward William Thompson in company Latt 3:59 South |
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Friday 3th |
Fore part at 1 PM the William Thompson tacked to the North East at 5 PM wind breezes and looks squally tacked Ship heading North East by East Main Top Gallant Sail out Latter part the same Latt 3:10 South |
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Saturday 4th |
Fore part tacked Ship heading South by West Main Top Gallant Sail sett Middle part passed two Ships standing to the Northward Latter part passed signalls with the Orbit the Ship astern spoke them Latt 4:35 |
| Page 188 | |
| Off Shore May | |
| May | 1833 |
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Sunday 5th |
Fore part wore Ship in company with the Orbit & Lima Capt Winslow 1300 bbl standing to the North Latter part standing to the North saw A Sail Latt 4:15 |
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Monday 6th |
Fore part running off to the Northward at 4 PM luffed upon the wind heading North East Latter part wore Ship heading South West Latt 3:52 South |
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Tuesday 7th |
Fore part the same fine weather cleaning up the Fore hold course South West Latter part standing to the South West Latt 4:34 South |
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Wednesday 8th |
Fore part the same knotting and and making Spunyarn at 6 PM took in Main Top Gallant Sail and Mainsail luffed too to the South Latter part standing to the South saw A Ship off the lee Latt 4:50 South |
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Thursday 9th |
Fore part sett Main Top Gallant Sail wore Ship to the North North East the Ship passed to windward and tacked at 6 PM took in Mainsail & Main Top Gallant Sail Latter part standing to the North East the Ship on the weather beam |
| Page 189 | |
| Off Shore May | |
| May | 1833 |
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Friday 10th |
Fore part strong trades Mainsail sett at 6 PM the Ship out of sight to windward parted the foot rope of the Main topsail ?stopped it and sett the Spanker heading North East by North Latter part the same making Lance Waifs and ?Wormming |
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Saturday 11th |
Fore part fresh trades heading North East by North making Lance Waifs and Spunyarn at 6 PM sett Main Top Gallant Sail Latter part two light squalls of wind and rain fine weather again 12 {word unclear} Long 106:23:15 West Latt 0:31 South |
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Sunday 12th |
Fore part fine weather heading North East by East Latter part the same sett the Fore topgallant Sail shifted Foretopsail and Foresail |
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Monday 13th |
Fore part fine weather heading North East by East Latter part the same sett Main Royal Latt 0:16 North |
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Tuesday 14th |
Fore part heading East North East sett Fore and Mizen Top Gallant Sails at 4 PM took them in heading North East light winds at East South East Latter part raised Whales lowered and got two\ Latt 0:55 North |
| Page 190 | |
| Off Shore May | |
| May | 1833 |
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Wednesday 15th |
Fore part took them alongside and cut them in at 9 PM laid with the head Yards aback for the night Latter part saw Whales Latt 1:27 North |
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Thursday 16th |
Fore part lowered away and killed one cut him in at 6 PM Latter part boiling Latt 1:34 North |
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Friday 17th |
Fore part saw Porpoises boiling Latter part finished and washed off Latt 2:06 North |
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Saturday 18th |
Fore part fine weather standing to the Northward at 4 PM wore Ship heading South by West under single reefed topsails Main Top Gallant Sail sett Latter part standing to the Southward sett up the Fore and Main topmast backstay shrouds Latt 1:13 North |
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Sunday 19th |
Fore part the same heading South by West 'sett up the Fore' crossed out at 6 PM ?Pushed Ship to the Northward Latter part the same Latt 1:40 North |
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Monday 20th |
Fore part fine weather heading East by North at 6 PM squalls of wind took in Mizen Top Gallant Sail Latter part mending the turning of the try works Latt 2:06 |
| Page 191 | |
| Off Shore May | |
| May | 1833 |
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Tuesday 21st |
Fore part heading East repairing A Sail sett Fore & Mizen Top Gallant Sails Latter part tacked to the South West at 10 AM saw A Sail off the weather bow |
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Wednesday 22nd |
Fore part tacked to the Eastward mended Fore Topsail at 4 PM started Water and fitted the Slings of the Fore Yard heading East North East Middle part tacked to the South West Latter part tacked to the East North East Latt 3:12 North |
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Thursday 23th |
Fore part fresh trades heading East North East all sail sett Latter part tacked to the South Latt 3:42 North |
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Friday 24th |
Fore part fine weather heading South by North Latter part the same fitted A New Main Top Tye & liffts Long 106:46 Latt 3:00 North |
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Saturday 25th |
Fore part standing to the Southward Latter part heading South West saw a Breach and A Diamond Fish Long 108:25:15 West Latt 2:09 North |
| Page 192 | |
| Off Shore May | |
| May | 1833 |
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Sunday 26th |
Fore part fine weather heading South West by South Middle part heading South by West Latter part South West by South Long 110:4 West Latt 1:26 North |
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Monday 27th |
Fore part strong wind took in Mizen Top Gallant Sail heading South West by South at 6 PM parted Main Topsail Sheet Latter part heading South by East all sail sett Long 111:24:45 West Latt :20 {two letter abbreviation unclear} |
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Tuesday 28th |
Fore part fine pleasant weather heading South by East saw Porpoises Latter part the same Latt 0:28 South |
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Wednesday 29th |
Fore part fine weather heading South by West Latter part shifted Main Top Gallant Sail Latt 1:52 South |
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Thursday 30th |
Fore part fine weather heading South South West fitted Main Top Gallant Sail Latter part fitting the Main Topsail and coopering Oil Long 111:40 West Latt 3:22 |
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Friday 31st |
Fore part finished Main Tops and coopering Oil at 5 PM saw A school of Whales on the weather bow tacked Ship but they went to windward Latter part spoke the Orbit the Washington of Hudson, New York to windward |
| Page 193 | |
| Off Shore June | |
| June | 1833 |
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Saturday 1st |
Fore part in company raised whales got one took him alongside Middle part parted the flook Chain 3 times and then put on the Hawser Latter part began to cut took in the boddy Orbit got A blank space large whale |
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Sunday 2nd |
Fore part cut in the Head Middle part began to boil Latter part began on the boddy chasing whales the Orbit struck and drawed |
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Monday 3th |
Fore part boiling Middle part both Ships finished boiling Latter part the same saw nothing fitting A sett of Flook ropes |
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Tuesday 4th |
Fore part the same in company at 1/2 past 6 AM raised Whales set signal for the Orbit lowered and chased untill 10 AM Whales all went to windward the Orbit chasing Latt 4:09 South |
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Wednesday 5th |
Fore part still chasing got nothing standing to the North East by North mended the Flook Chain Latter part standing to the South East lost sight of the Orbit |
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Thursday 6th |
Fore part fine weather heading South East shifted the Jib plenty Porpoises Middle part passed the Orbit standing to the Northward Latter part at 7 AM tacked to the North Latt 4:18 South |
| Page 194 | |
| Off Shore June | |
| June | 1833 |
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Friday 7th |
Fore part heading North East making breast Matts at 4 PM shifted Fore topsail Latter part standing to the Southward two Ships ahead one cutting Whale in sight |
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Saturday 8th |
Fore part fine weather at 5 PM the Barque lowered but the Whales went to windward spoke her it proved to be the Washington of Hudson New York Capt Barrett 1600 bbl ran down and spoke the Orbit got nothing since we saw them the Washington boiling out A 6 bbl Whale Middle part left left them standing to the South East at 4 AM wore to the North at Sun rise saw Whales off the weather beam Latter part chasing with the Ship and boats got nothing |
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Sunday 9th |
Fore part standing to the South East saw nothing at 4 PM tacked to the North North East Latter part the same the Orbit and the Washington astern |
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Monday 10th |
Fore part the same Latter part at 6 AM tacked to the Southward stowing down in the After hold Latter part 2 PM raised the Washington boiling spoke her at 7 Latter part stowing down |
| Page 195 | |
| Off Shore June | |
| June | 1833 |
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Tuesday 11th |
Fore part stowing down the Orbit and Washington in sight finished stowing down and spoke the Orbit & Washington Latter part standing to the North Latt 4:42 |
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Wednesday 12th |
Fore part passed the Washington standing to the South at 5 PM tacked to the South at 7 PM parted the 'foot rope' crossed out sheet of the Main Top Gallant Sail and shifted the sail Latter part sent it down and mended and bent it again shifted Mizen topsail hauled up the Chains tacked to the North |
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Thursday 13th |
Fore part hoisted out the Pumps cleared out the Pump well and Chain Rooms and put them back at 5 PM Sail ahead it proved to be the Washington ['Middle part in company Latter part blank space' is crossed out] |
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Friday 14th |
Fore part A Sail off the lee bow it proved to be the Washington Middle part in company Latter part standing to the North East |
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Saturday 15th |
Fore part fine weather saw nothing Latter part standing to the North East another Ship off the lee and one off the Weather beam standing to the North Latt 4:12 South |
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Sunday 16th |
Fore part the same at Sun down Wore in company with the Washington heading South by East at 11 PM wore Ship Latter part wore to the Suthward no Ships in sight Latt 4:18 South |
| Page 196 | |
| Off Shore June | |
| June | 1833 |
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Monday 17th |
Fore part fine weather at 2 PM saw the Barque Washington off the lee beam saw A piece of Squid Latter part the same Latt 4:18 South |
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Tuesday 18th |
Fore part standing to the South East Middle part wore to the Northward Latter part the same Barque off the lee Latt 5:06 South |
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Wednesday 19th |
Fore part saw Whales got one Latter part finished 'boiling' crossed out Cutting |
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Thursday 20th |
Fore part finished boiling the Washington came down at 4 PM Latter part standing to the Northward A strange Sail off the weather beam wore to the Southward |
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Friday 21st |
Fore part the same at 6 PM wore to the North East by North parted Main Top Gallant Tye at 7 AM the Barque off the lee standing to the Southward Latter part lost sight of them sett up the Mizen Stay Long 114:34 Lunar Long 114:23 Chro Latt 4:20 South |
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Saturday 22nd |
Fore part strong wind took in the Main Top Gallant Sail fitting Pump ?Spears and making Boxex at 5 PM A Sail on the weather bow standing to the South heading East North East Latter part A Sail off the weather quarter coopering Oil |
| Page 197 | |
| Off Shore June | |
| June | 1833 |
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Sunday 23th |
Fore part sett the Oil in the Steerage at 2 PM sore Ship to the South South East Long at 3:50:3 PM 114:43:15 West Middle part at 2 AM passed A Ship close on board standing to the North at 7 AM tacked to the North Latter part at 10 AM raised her standing to the South at Meriddian tacked to the South Latt 4:02 |
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Monday 24th |
Fore part fresh trades Long at 1:57:40 PM 114:59:30 West at 6 PM tacked to the Northward the Orbit one point on the weather bow at 4 AM tacked to the southward Latter part took in Main Top Gallant Sail Latt 4:23 South |
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Tuesday 25th |
Fore part moderate at 45 minutes past 3 PM raised A School of Whales lowered and chased untill Sun down struck and killed one and took him alongside at 7 PM braced forward the Barque in company at day light cut in Latter part boiling Latt blank space |
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Wednesday 26th |
Fore part standing to the Southward at 5 PM wore to the Northward at 8 PM finished boiling Middle part squally took in the Main Top Gallant at 7 PM wore to the South saw the Barque Latter part saw our Carcase |
| Page 198 | |
| Off Shore June | |
| June | 1833 |
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Thursday 27th |
Fore part strong trades setting up Pipes Shooks spoke the Barque Middle part strong trades Latter part moderate Long 115:50 West Latt 4:54 South |
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Friday 28th |
Fore part fine weather two Sail in sight wore to the Southward broke the Bob Stay bolt again and parted ?Larboard Main topmast Back Stay spliced it and wore Ship t the Northward light squalls of rain and strong trades A Sail on the weather bow Latt 4:16 South |
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Saturday 29th |
Fore part standing to the Northward rove the inner Bob Stay through the Stern A Sail off the lee quarter Latter part standing to the Southward setting up Pipes Shooks Long 116:49 West Latt 4:15 South |
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Sunday 30th |
Fore part standing to the Southward hooping off Shooks cleaned up the Fore hold and stowed them away there wore to the Northward at 4 PM passed the Barque Latter part wore to the South Washington off the lee parted the Larboard Fore Main topmast Backstay took in the Main Top Gallant {abbreviation unclear} Sail Long 116:58 West Latt 4:22 South |
| Page 199 | |
| Off Shore July | |
| July | 1833 |
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Monday 1st |
Fore part wore to the North East by East fine weather Latter part fitting Bow Sprit Shrouds and Bob Stays wore to the Southward Long 116:24 West Latt 4:01 South |
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Tuesday 2nd |
Fore part breaking out Bread and Water and stowing down Oil at 6 PM finished the Barque off the lee squally Latter part wore to the North East by East took in the Larboard boat ?mended him Long 116:50 Latt 4:26 |
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Wednesday 3th |
Fore part strong trades mending boat single reefed topsails the Barque passed to leeward Middle part took in the Mainsail Latter part steering to the Southward mending Larboard boat Long 117:10 Latt 4:07 South |
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Thursday 4th |
Fore part strong winds standing to the Southward Middle part at 3 AM wore to the North North East |
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Friday 5th |
Fore part more moderate at work on the Larboard boat Latter part the same took in the Chain boat Long 118:10 West |
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Saturday 6th |
Fore part saw A Ship ahead Latter part standing to the Southward Long 118:13 West Latt 3:50 South |
| Page 200 | |
| Off Shore July | |
| July | 1833 |
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Sunday 7th |
Fore part put out the Larboard boat saw A Sail on the weather bow shifted the Mainsail Middle part standing to the Southward Latter wore to the Northward the Ship off the weather beam Long by Chro 118:28:45 Long by L 117:50 Latt 4:00 |
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Monday 8th |
Fore part fine weather standing to the north North East came down the Erie 200 bbl Middle part saw A large Whale lowered and chased but he went to windward Latter part standing to the North at 9 AM saw another large Whale ahead lost the run of him Latt blank space |
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Tuesday 9th |
Fore part in company with the Erie Middle part the same Latter part standing to the South raised A school of Whales struck one at Merriddian Latt blank space |
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Wednesday 10th |
Fore part at 2 PM took himalongside and cut him in at 4 PM cleared away the head and washed off Latter part began to boil under single reefed topsails Latt blank space |
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Thursday 11th |
Fore part boiling Middle part at 5 PM finished and washed off Latter part strong winds at 7 AM wore to the North |
| Page 201 | |
| Off Shore July | |
| July | 1833 |
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Friday 12th |
Fore part boiling Middle part finished wore to the North at 7 AM under single reefed topsails and Mainsail furled Latter part sett Mainsail Chro Long 120:22:30 West Latt 5:23 South |
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Saturday 13th |
Fore part standing to the Northward under single reefed topsails saw nothing Latter part the same coopering Oil more moderate |
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Sunday 14th |
Fore part the same reefs out of the topsails at 4 PM broke out for Water stowed down the Oil standing to the Northward Middle part at 2 AM wore to the Southward Latter part made all sail Latt 4:21 South |
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Monday 15th |
Fore part fine weather standing to the Southward at 4 PM raised the Erie off the lee bow at 6 PM boarded them Middle part standing to the North Latter part wore to the Southward mending Mainsail Chro Long 120:49:30 Latt 4:24 South |
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Tuesday 16th |
Fore part standing to the Southward mending Mainsail strong winds single reefed the topsails & hauled down the Spanker and at 6 AM parted Main Top Mast Backstay Latter part heavy squall split Fore Topsail Latt blank space |
| Page 202 | |
| Standing to the Southward | |
| July | 1833 |
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Wednesday 17th |
Fore part shifted Fore and Main Topsails standing to the Southward under single reefed Main and Mizen and double reefed Fore topsails finished mending the Mainsail Latter part mending Main toopsail and making boat gripes Long 122:13:30 West Latt 7:05 South |
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Thursday 18th |
Fore part finished Main topsail making Gripes and setting up Shooks Latter part shifted Main Top Gallant Sail and unbent the Fore Long 122:49 West Latt 8:59 South |
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Friday 19th |
Fore part under single reefed topsails mended Main Top Gallant Sail Latter part wind increasing double reefed the topsails Long 123:8 Latt 10:39 South |
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Saturday 20th |
Fore part strong gales from the East South East under double reefed topsails Middle part parted the weather clew of the Foresail and furled it Latter part at 7 AM unbent it and bent the new one sett the Jib Latt 12:14 S |
| Page 203 | |
| Standing to the Southward | |
| July | 1833 |
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Sunday 21st |
Fore part overhauling the Sail rooms and making boat gripes heading South more moderate Latter part lett one reef out of the Fore & Main topsails Lunar Long 124:31:55 West Chro Long 124:13:45 West Latt 14:14 South |
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Monday 22nd |
Fore part wind increases double reefed the fore and Main topsails heavy squalls of wind and rain Latter part more moderate putting up ?berths in the steerage Sail Room Latt 16:28 South |
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Tuesday 23th |
Fore part fine weather lett one reef out of the Fore topsail and reefs out of the Main & sett Main top Gallant Sail course South by West Middle part light squalls of rain Latter part fitted new strap fore brace blocks and ?rove new Main topsail braces Latt 18:36 South |
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Wednesday 24th |
Fore part wind East course South by West at 4 PM mended the ?leach of Main topsail and lett one reef out of the Mizen topsail Middle part all reefs out Spanker sett Latter part sett Mizen Top Gallant Sail and bent the Fore sett up the Main riggin both sides Long Chro 125:26 West Latt 21:07 South |
| Page 204 | |
| Bound to Pitcairns Island | |
| July | 1833 |
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Thursday 25th |
Fore part sett up Mizen riggin both sides fore riggin Larboard side sett Fore Top Gallant Sail wind North East course South 1/2 West fine pleasant weather saw Fin backs and Cow Fish Latter part making boat Gripes ripping old Fore topsail course South by West 1/2 West Chro Long 127:00 West Latt 22:44 South |
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Friday 26th |
Fore part the same fine pleasant weather wind North by East course South by West 1/2 West finished boat grips put the ?boom Irons on the Fore Yard Middle part course South South West wind North North East Latter part the same cloudy with light squalls of rain Long 127:35 West Latt 24:10 South |
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Saturday 27th |
Fore part wind hauled West at 7 PM shifted to the North by East course South South West with light showers of rain Latter part rainy luffed up West Long Chro 128:2 West Latt 25:00 South |
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Sunday 28th |
Fore part wind West heading South South West at 6 PM clear wore Ship Latter part wore back again heading up West Long Chro 128:17 West Latt 25:05 South |
| Page 205 | |
| Bound to Pitcairns Island | |
| July | 1833 |
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Monday 29th |
Fore part wind South course West by South 1/2 South saw A Fin back at 4 PM and ?speckled ?hagletts Middle part calm at daylight saw Pitcairns Island bearing West South West distance 8 leagues Latter part saw A fin back shifted the Fore Top Gallant Sail Latt 24:51 South |
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Tuesday 30th |
Fore part A light breeze from the South West by South heading West by North Island bearing West South West Latter part bearing South South West running ?for it wind North Long by Chro 129:40 West Latt 24:47 South |
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Wednesday 31st August |
Fore part wind North steering South South West ?shifted the Fore & Main buntlines at 4 PM ran down within 8 miles and 3 Canoes came off at 6 PM the Capt went onshore wore Ship standing off Latter part the same got one boat load of Yams Long 129:50 Latt 24:59 South |
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Thursday 1st |
Fore part sent the boat onshore had A verry heavy squall under double reefed topsails at 6 PM Capt Chase came on board Latter part two boats on shore |
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Friday 2nd |
Fore part A strong squall of wind and rain from the West North West at 4 PM the boats came off loaded with potatoes and Cocoa Nutts at 6 PM launched the Canoes and sent the natives on shore Middle part took our departure from Pitcairns Island bearing West distance 10 miles at 7 PM light wind from the Westward course East by South 1/2 South Latter part fitting the boats and stowing away the Potatoes and Yams Chro Long 128:10 West Latt 25:40 South |
| Page 206 | |
| Passage towards Talcahuano 1833 | |
| August | 1833 |
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Saturday 3th |
Fore part wind West course East by South sett Fore topmast and Main Top Gallant Studding Sail Latter part the same light wind from the Westward Long 126:41 West Latt 25:46 South |
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Sunday 4th |
Fore part fitting New Fore tacks at 6 PM took in the Studding Sails Latter part studding Sail sett heavy squalls took in Main Top Gallant Studding Sail Long 124:31 Latt 26:35 South |
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Monday 5th |
Fore part heavy squalls of wind and rain course East by South wind West by South shifted Studding Sail on the ?Larboard ?tack ?and side single reefed Main topsail Latter part watch employed picking Oakum and making Swabbs hoisted up the Larboard boats Chro Long 121:44 West Latt 27:04 South |
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Tuesday 6th |
Fore part strong gales from West course East South East watch picking Oakum at 5 PM hauled in Fore Top Studding Sail thick with sharp lightning took in Fore & Main Top Gallant Sail and double reefed the topsails at 7 PM Middle and Latter part heavy squalls of wind rain and hail from the West course East lett one reef out Main topsail rove {word unclear} fore fore sici brace Latt 27:33 South |
| Page 207 | |
| Passage towards Talcahuano 1833 | |
| August | 1833 |
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Wednesday 7th |
Fore part sett Main Top Gallant Sail watch picking Oakum at 2 PM took in Main Top Gallant Sail at 4 PM hoisted up Starboard boat at 6 PM close reefed Main topsail sent down Fore & Mizen Top Gallant Yards and took in the bow boat Latter part more moderate lett two reefs out Main topsail and sett Main Top Gallant Sail close reefed Mizen topsail and sett it Long by Chro 116:03 West Latt 27:37 South |
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Thursday 8th |
Fore part strong squalls of wind and rain bent the Fore topmast Staysail rove the New Fore tacks watch picking Oakum Middle part more moderate sett Jib and Mainsail Latter part wind hauled to the South light pleasant breeze course East Long by Lunar 16 3 AM 114:43 Long by Chro at 4 PM 113:44 Latt 27:41 South |
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Friday 9th |
Fore part light wind from the Southward course East sent up fore and Mizen top gallant Yards and sett all Sail watch picking Oakum Middle part calm Latter part light winds from the North East course East South East Latt 27:45 South |
| Page 208 | |
| Towards the Coast of Chili | |
| August | 1833 |
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Saturday 10th |
Fore part wind fromm the North North West course East South East squalls of rain double reefed the Fore topsail Middle part took in the Top Gallant Sail and double reefed the Main topsail wind hauled round to the South West and ?blowed ?on double reefed the Main topsail Latter part more moderate lett the reefs out Main topsail sett Mainsail Jib and Fore Topmast Staysail shifted Fore topsail and sett it whole Long by Lunar 9 AM 111:53 West Long by Chro 111.24 Latt 28:40 South |
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Sunday 11th |
Fore part sett Fore topmast Studding sail light squalls of rain bent the Mizen Staysail wind South West course East South East Middle part wind North West Latter part squally double reefed Fore topsail single reefed the Main took in Main Top Gallant sail Chro Long 109:13 Latt 29: |
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Monday 12th |
Fore part more moderate reefs out Fore topsail sett Fore Top Gallant Sail and Fore topmat Studding Sail and Main Top Gallant Sail wind West course East South East Middle part took in Fore Top Studding Sail and Fore & Main topgallant Sail Latter part sett them again |
| Page 209 | |
| Towards the Coast of Chili | |
| August | 1833 |
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Tuesday 13th |
Fore part cloudy moderate breezes from the West North West course East South East took in the Fore topgallant Sail and Studding Sail Latter part sett them again watch employed drawing and Knotting yarns Long by Chro 104:03 Latt 31:40 |
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Wednesday 14th |
Fore part moderate wind from the West course East South East watch employed knotting yarns fitting Fore ?truss and Rope Walk machinery Middle part light squall of rain hauled in Studding Sails sett them again wind from the North East shifted ?them on the Larboard side sett the Jib Latter part drawing and picking yarns took in Studding Sails |
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Thursday 15th |
Fore part strong winds hauled in the top Gallant Sails and double reefed the Fore and Main topsails broke out for Bread one reef out of the Main topsail wind from North course East at 7 all hands ?furled the Mainsail at 8 PM ?parted the Jib halyards while in the act of furling the Sail lost Alexander Whippey overboard Latter part took in Fore topsail more moderate sett it again Long 99:14 Latt 33:00 South |
| Page 210 | |
| Towards Chile August | |
| August | 1833 |
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Friday 16th |
Fore part sett Main topsail squally took it in again course East wind West North West Latter part more moderate {single letter unclear} reefs out fore and Main toposails sett Top Gallant Sails and Top Studding Sail ?tailed A new piece on the Starboard ?Main topsail Sheet put A new Tye too the Jib wind Hauled out North East heading East South East |
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Saturday 17th unbent Jib parted Larboard Main Swifters |
Fore part wind increasing hauled in Studding Sail took in top Gallant sail double reefed the topsails at 4 PM sent down Fore & Mizen Top Gallant Yards furled Fore topsail took in the Mainsail bent Main Staysail and sett it blowing A gale from the North East by North heading East by South Middle part more moderate sett Main topsail & Foresail at 11 PM wind NorthWest at 3 AM wind West course East Latter part at 7 AM wind West South West increasing to A Gale kept off before it NorthEast under close reefed Main topsail and Foresail at 10 AM it blowed so heavy we ?Just ?start ?nothing fore fear of loosing it kept her before it 6 hands at the helm |
| Page 211 | |
| Towards Chile August | |
| August | 1833 |
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Sunday 18th |
Fore part wind and weather the same the Sea broke in to the quarter boats and stove them and carried away Larboard forward davit got A tackle and hoisted him up and lashed both of them at 4 PM wind halted took in the Foresail and Foretopmast Staysail at Sun down luffed too clewed up the Main topsail and furled it sett the Main Staysail Latter part at day light more moderate at 8 AM sett Fore & Mizen toopsails mended Main topsail and set that all close reefed kept off East wind West South West Long by Chro 93:14 W Latt 32:33 South |
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Monday 19th |
Fore part the same wind West South West course East at 4 PM sett the Foresail and the Main Staysail Middle part the same Latter part more moderate lett the reefs out of the Fore & Main topsails bent and sett the Jib hauled down the Main topsail and sett the Main Sail lashed up the Starboard Swifter and set it up Long 90:40 West Latt 33:00 South |
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Tuesday 20th |
Fore part wind South West course East watch employed splicing ropes and bending the Sails over lett one reef out of the Mizen topail Middle part light wind and calm Latter part the same mending the Foresail all hands |
| Page 212 | |
| Journal August | |
| August | 1833 |
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Wednesday 21st |
Fore part wind from the North East heading East South East finished mending Foresail at 5 PM began to rain sent down the Main Top Gallant Yard close reefed the Main and Mizen topsails and double reefed the Fore sett Main Staysail reefed Foresail Thunder and Lightning furled Fore and Mizen topsails and Foresail heading East North East wind North at 9 PM cleared off wind West kept off East by North sett Foresail and Fore topsail at 2 AM sett Mizen topsail Latter part reef out of the fore and Main topsails wind South sett Mainsail Jib and Spanker mending Fore topmast Staysail and making Scinnett Latt 33:06 South |
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Thursday 22nd |
Fore part wind dromn the Southward at 4 PM finished Fore tomast Staysail and bent it Middle part light wind heading North East Latter part wind at East North East tacked to the South East watch employed fitting A new back rope to the Spanker Latt 33:07 South |
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Friday 23th |
Fore part the same at 6 PM double reefed the Fore and Mizen topsails wind East North East heading South East ?Main and {word unclear} ?double squally double reefed the Main Middle part took in the Jib Latter part clear mending Spanker below heading South South East sett the Jib Latt 31:05 South |
| Page 213 | |
| Journal August | |
| August | 1833 |
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Saturday 24th |
Fore part clear and ?cold watch employed mending and bending the Spanker heading South East by South at 7 PM heading South by East wore Ship heading North North East lett reef out of the Main topsail Latter part all reef out of the Main topsail and reef out of the Foresail heading North East A school of Black Fish lowered and got one Latt 34:08 South |
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Sunday 25th |
Fore part light wind from the East South East heading North East sent up Main Top Gallant Yard and Sail and sett it light squalls of wind and rain Middle part took in Main Top Gallant Sail and single reefed Fore & Mizen topsails Latter part single reefed Main Long by Chro 84:10 Latt 33:28 South |
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Monday 26th |
Fore part more moderate shook the reef out Main topsail at 6 PM broke the ?Strap to the Heart of the Main ?Stays toggled it down to the Hawse hole wind South East heading East North East Middle part heading East by North Latter part Main Top Gallant Sail sett all ?day Long 81:57 West Latt 33:14 South |
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Tuesday 27th |
Fore part wind South East by South heading East by North watch employed making Scinnett Middle part took in Main Top Gallant Sail Latter part mended Main Top Gallant aloft Long by Chro 79:44 West Latt 32:40 South |
| Page 214 | |
| Journal For Chile | |
| August | 1833 |
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Wednesday 28th |
Fore part strong winds from the South East by South and cloudy heading East by North Fore & Mizen topsails single reefed Latter part sett the Main Top Gallant Sail Long 77:08 West Latt 32:27 South |
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Thursday 29th |
Fore part heading East by North wind South East by South watch makding Scinnett at 4 PM caught a Porpoise Latter part making A Fore Castle ladder at 8 AM wore to the South West A Ship off the lee |
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Friday 30th |
Fore part making A Fore Castle ladder wind South heading West South West at 4 PM tacked to the East South East sett Main Top Gallant Sail Middle part the same calm Latter part heading South East reef out Fore topsail |
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Saturday 31st |
Fore part calm at 2 PM A light air from the Westward course South South East Middle part 3 knot breeze from the South West by West course South by East Latt by the {word unclear} aft of the Moon at 1 AM 33:00 South Latter part sent up the Fore Top Gallant Yard and sett the sail Latt 33:32 South |
| Page 215 | |
| Journal For Chile | |
| September | 1833 |
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Sunday 1st |
Fore part light wind from the West South West course South by East at 5 PM the wind shifted to the South East by South {word unclear} round heading South West by South foggy and drizly Middle part heading West South West Latter part tacked to the East South East Latt 34:00 South |
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Monday 2nd |
Fore part wind from the South West by South heading South East by South fine breeze Middle part heading East by South at 11 PM tacked heading South West Latter part the same wind South South East watch making ribbons for the Boat Latt 34:52 South |
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Tuesday 3th |
Fore part wind South South East heading South West making ribbons and fitting ?gunnales for the boats Latter part tacked to the Eastward and took in the Larboard boat mending her heading East South East took in Main Top Gallant sail Long 71:10 West Latt 34:54 South |
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Wednesday 4th |
Fore part strong winds from the South heading East South East finished mending Larboard boat at 1/2 past 5 PM heading South East squally Middle and Latter part heading East South East sett Main Top Gallant Sail Long 75:30 Latt 35:42 South |
| Page 216 | |
| Ship Plough Boys Journal at Talcahuano September 1833 | |
| September | 1833 |
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Thursday 5th |
Fore part strog winds from the South heading East South East large school of Black Fish and Right Whale Porpoises caught one Middle part double reefed Mizen topsail and parted Fore topsail haul-Yards & single reefed it Latter part single reefed the Main topsail parted Jib sheet rove A new one Larboard side saw Land Lunar Long 73:42 Chro Long 73:52 West Latt 36:05 South |
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Friday 6th |
Fore part sett the Main Top Gallant Sail wind South heading East South East at 4 PM more moderate heading South East by East at 7 PM tacked off heading West South West Middle part at 11 PM tacked in heading East South East wind light at 5 AM Latt by the {word unclear} aft of the Moon 36:17 South at day light sett all sail Quiriquina bearing South East the ?Paps Sout by East clear light winds from the South South West beating up put out Larboard boat bent the Chains {word unclear} Latt 36:21 South |
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Saturday 7th |
Fore part light wind from South South West heading South East clearing up the decks at Sun sett got within 'got within' scratched out about 10 miles of the North end of Quiriquina and tacked off heading West at 6 PM saw A Brigg coming down from the South at 7 PM tacked in heading East South East Latter part wind from the Southward beating up to blank space soundings from 22 to 14 fathoms Latt entrance by {word unclear} 36:32 South |
| Page 217 | |
| Ship Plough Boys Journal at Talcahuano September 1833 | |
| September | 1833 |
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Sunday 8th |
Fore part beating up light Southerly wind at 2 PM fresh breeze Partridge of London lying under Qqauiriquina at 7 PM came to Anchor in 5 fathoms of water sandy bottom Balena Capt Fosdick 2000 bbl Latter part strong Southerly winds paid out more Chain tailed into 4 fathoms inshore about 3 Cables length from the shore |
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Monday 9th |
Fore part sent A raft of 30 word scratched out Pipes & 3 Cask on shore scraping the bends Larboard side Latter part the same boiling pitch |
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Tuesday 10th |
Fore part boiling Pitch fitting caulking stages sentdown the Main Lifts and Trusses fitting them wind breezes and began to sprinkle knocked off work at 1 PM sent down Fore and Main Top Gallant Yards at 3 AM let go the Starboard {word unclear} anchor |
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Wednesday 11th |
Fore part at 6 AM housed the Top Gallant Masts at 2 PM bent the kedge and ?slung it squalls of wind and rain from the North |
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Thursday 12th |
Fore part more moderate wind at North the Partridge came up from Quiriquina at 8 AM strong winds from the North |
| Page 218 | |
| Journal At Talcahuano | |
| September | 1833 |
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Friday 13th |
Fore part wind breezes up from the North gave her more Chains |
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Saturday 14th |
Fore part calm finished scraping the bends hove up the Larboard anchor and Wet hold |
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Sunday 15th |
Fore part fine weather wind from the Southward Larboard watch on Liberty the Partridge got under way and at Sun down came to under Quiriquina |
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Monday 16th |
Fore part wind South and began to Caulk Starboard sides and fitting the riggin got two Cask of Bread out of the Balena the French Barque left |
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Tuesday 17th |
Fore part fine weather caulking and fitting the riggin sent down Fore Top Gallant Mast and riggin and Main Top Gallant riggin A Brigg runnind down by the Western Passage |
| Page 219 | |
| Journal At Talcahuano | |
| September | 1833 |
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Wednesday 18th |
Fore part Southerly wind caulking and fitting the riggin the Achilles Chilian man of War Brigg came too the Balena left and the Enterprise of Nantucket came to Anchor at 7 PM |
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Thursday 19th |
Fore part fine weather began to caulk the Larboard side fitting the riggin |
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Friday 20th |
Fore part wind South caulking and fitting the riggin Latter part calm at blank space |
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Saturday 21st |
Fore part wind from the North hove in the Larboard Chain to 20 fathoms and let go the Starboard Anchor at 10 AM began to rain at 4 PM wind hauled to the West hove up the Starboard anchor |
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Sunday 22nd |
Fore part wind from the Westward Watch on shore light squalls of wind and rain the Brigg blank space sent down to Quiriquina at 8 PM hove in slack Chain raining |
| Page 220 | |
| Journal Talcahuano Sept Oct | |
| September | 1833 |
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Monday 23th |
Fore part coopering and stowing Oil between decks aft cleared up the Fore hold and stowed the Shooks the Brigg blank space put to Sea |
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Tuesday 24th |
Fore part fine weather finished clearing up between decks fitting the riggin the Achilles left for Juan Fernandez with troops ?dryed the Top Sail |
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Wednesday 25th |
Fore part fine weather caulking fitting the riggin and filling Water took off one raft A Barque beating up |
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Thursday 26th |
Fore part fine weather the Minerva of New Bedford came too sett up the Fore riggin filled and got off 180 bbl Water and heeled the Ship {word unclear} Starboard |
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Friday 27th |
Fore part painting and blacking the bends Larboard side Latter heeled the Ship to Port Starboard ?bends |
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Saturday 28th |
Fore part South wind pleasant painting and Blacking Starboard side at 4 PM righted the Ship and pumped Ship |
| Page 221 | |
| Journal Talcahuano Sept Oct | |
| September | 1833 |
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Sunday 29th |
Fore part fine weather Larboard watch on shore |
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Monday 30th |
Fore part Starboard watch on shore stowing Water between decks 176 bbl |
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Tuesday 1st October |
Fore part wind at North blowing up dropped the Starboard anchor Larboard watch on shore the Jean Jaques of blank space came too 12 Months out 1400 bbl Right Whale Oil wind and rain all night from the North at day light wind shifted to the South |
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Wednesday 2nd |
Fore part hove up the Starboard anchor Starboard watch on shore stowing ?bounds and Flour between decks and fishing the Main mast between decks stowed down 24 bbl water the Liberty left for leeward and Brigg blank space |
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Thursday 3th |
Fore part fitting the Bob Stays and painting the stern set up Starboard fore riggin the Achilles came to anchor loosed the topsails to dry Ship struck adrift dropped the Starboard anchor the Enterprise left |
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Friday 4th |
Setting up main riggin and sent down the Fore Yard |
| Page 222 | |
| Journal Talcahuano Oct | |
| October | 1833 |
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Saturday 5th |
Fitting the Fore and Main Yards sent up the Main finished painting the stern A Brigg came too another beating up |
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Sunday 6th |
Fore part came too from ?Jopiofuifo A Brigg one boats crew on shore the Achilles man of war Brigg left for Valpariaso A boat came in frm the Enterprise got a boat load of wood |
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Monday 7th |
Got up the Fore yard and bent the Fore sail and Mainsail sent up Main Top Gallant Mast Yard and Sail got 2 boat loads of wood |
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Tuesday 8th |
Fore part filled and got off 50 bbl water and stowed it away washed off the decks wind from the North with rain the Brigg Bailey came up from ?Tammay |
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Wednesday 9th |
Fore part blowing heavy from the North with rain |
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Thursday 10th |
Fore part wind and weather the same at 2 PM more moderate |
| Page 223 | |
| Journal Talcahuano Oct | |
| October | 1833 |
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Friday 11th |
Fore part the Enterprise laying off & on the Orbit came too 14 Months out 700 bbl the Samuel Wright of Salem blank space and the blank space of Chili |
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Saturday 12th |
Fore part looped the Sails to dry coppyed Nautical Almanac |
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Sunday 13th |
Fore part calm at 10 AM Southerly wind got under way running down the Bay spoke the Roscoe Capt Chase 120 days out 100 bbl |
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Monday 14th |
Fore part at 4 PM passed blank space took the anchors on the bows wind from the South South West heading West Main Top Gallant sett sett up Bow sprit shrouds Latter part calm |
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Tuesday 15th |
Fore part light wind from the North standing in shore land in sight off the lee bow at 4 PM wore Ship steering South West reefed the topsails and furled the Spanker Jib and Mainsail at 7 PM took in Fore & Mizen topsail and Foresail Latter part the same |
| Page 224 | |
| Journal From Talcahuano Oct | |
| October | 1833 |
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Wednesday 16th |
Foire part lying too under close reefed Main topsail and Mizen Staysail wind at North North East Latter part wore Ship heading North East sett topsails {word unclear} and Coures standing in for the land Latt 36:51 South |
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Thursday 17th |
Fore part light wind from the North West course North East thick and rainy made A New Pump drain at 1/2 past 5 PM hauled up East wind at South West Middle part standing off and on Latter part land in sight running down along shore light South West wind |
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Friday 18th |
Fore part light wind South West steering North East at 5 PM abrest of the ?Paps of Concepsion the entrance of St Vincents Bay course North along shore Middle part standing off nd on Latter part light wind from South West heading North East current setting to the Southward the Paps bearing East by South distance about 10 miles Latt 36:39 South Long 73:24 West |
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Saturday 19th |
Fore part the same at 7 PM luffed round Quiriquina at 9 came to anchor in 15 fathoms of water Latter part got A Caulker to work on the stern wind from the North with light squalls of rain |
| Page 225 | |
| Journal From Talcahuano Oct | |
| October | 1833 |
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Sunday 20th |
Fore part wind from the Southward finished caulking the stern fitted the Fore topsail and Forsail and Main ?Spring Stay caught two of our runaways Peter and Jack Kanaka Middle part they left again at day light got under way and came out two Ships came down and went in Americans |
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Monday 21st |
Fore part fine breeze from the South South West heading West Main Top Gallant Sail sett Middle part light wind and calm Latter part wind from the North West course South took in Anchors stowed off the Hatchways and hoisted up the boats stowed the Chains |
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Tuesday 22nd |
Fore part strong winds from the Westward course South stowing up and lashing up tarpaulined the Hatches furled the Mainsail double reefed Fore & Mizen topsails took in the Main Top Gallant Sail and sett the Main and Mizen Staysails Middle part more moderate Latter part wind from the Southward heading West let the reef out of Fore & Main topsail saw A school of Wright Whales lowered and one proved to be not worth cutting in cut out the irons and let him go |
| Page 226 | |
| Passage towards Cape Horn Oct | |
| October | 1833 |
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Wednesday 23th |
Fore part light wind from the South standing to the Eastward reefs out of the Mizen topsail at 4 PM wore Ship heading West sett Main Top Gallant Sail Middle part calm Latter part light air from the Northward shifted Main topsail and Foresail lowered for Right Whales got none Latt 36:51 South |
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Thursday 24th |
Fore part fresh wind from the North course South West mended Main topsail at 5 PM rainy furled Jib & Mainsail & Spanker and double reefed Mizen topsail hoisted up the quarer boats Middle part double reefed Fore & Main topsails furled the Fore & Mizen topsails Latter part sent down Main Top Gallant Backstays at Meridian topmast head sett Fore topsail Main & Mizen Staysail Long 77: West Latt blank space |
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Friday 25th |
Fore part strong gales from West course South by West sent down the Cutting pendants Latter part sett Main topsail watch employed mending Foresail shook the reefs out of the topsails sett Jib Spanker and Mainsail Latt 41: South |
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Saturday 26th |
Fore part fine weather wind West South West heading South finished the Forsail Latter part shifted Main topsail unbent Mizen topsail mending it shifted Foresail calm Latt 41:43 South |
| Page 227 | |
| Passage towards Cape Horn Oct | |
| October | 1833 |
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Sunday 27th |
Fore part light airs from the Westward mended A Main topsail and shifted it forward finished Mizen topsail and bent it fresh breeze from the Westward course South South West Middle part double reefed the topsails Latter part the same heading South by West Latt 43:00 South |
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Monday 28th |
Fore part strong gales from the West South West heading South took in the Jib and Spanker at 4 PM took in the Fore topsail at 7 PM furled the Main sail Middle part more moderate sett Mainsail Latter part standing to the Westward wind South South West all sail sett got up the {word unclear} and rigged it hail squalls |
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Tuesday 29th |
Fore part light wind from South South West heading West took up part of the Sheathing off the decks and washed off caulked the water ways Middle part calm Latter part light air from the Westward |
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Wednesday 30th |
Fore part wind breezes up from the West North West course South West at 5 PM furled the Spanker wind North North West Middle part furled the Mainsail course South South West wind North West Latter part calm mending Old Jib Latt 44:00 South |
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Thursday 31st |
Fore part wind from the South heading West South West under double reefed Fore & Mizen topsail at 4 PM double reefed the Main Latter part wore Ship heading South South East mending Old Jib sett Jib Spanker Mainsail and reef ou5 of the Main topsail [note:The following entry from an undated section at the top of page 228 essentially duplicates the preceding entry.] Fore part wind from the South heading West South West at 4 PM double reefed topsails Latter part wore Ship heading South South East finished mending Old Jib set Jib Spanker and Mainsail reef out Main topsail |
| Page 228 | |
| Journal towards Cape Horn Nov | |
| November | 1833 |
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Friday 1st |
Fore part wind at South South West heading South East one reef out Fore and Main topsail Middle part double reefed the topsails and took in Jib and Spanker Long 78:48 West |
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Saturday 2nd |
Fore part wind at South heading East South East at 2 PM saw A Barque steering North West Studding Sail sett Middle part wore Ship heading West South West Latter part under single reefed Fore & Mizen topsails Long 79:20 West Latt 45:24 South |
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Sunday 3th |
Fore part wind at South South West at 2 PM passed signals with an English Barque steering North by West at 4 PM wore Ship heading South West by South Latter part foggy Long 78:18 Latt 46:06 |
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Monday 4th |
Fore part light wind from South South West heading South East foggy Middle part wore to the West North West Latter part wore Ship heading South caulked the Water ways Starboard side Long 78:51 West Latt 46:30 South |
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Tuesday 5th |
Fore part wind West course South by West sent up Fore Top Studding Sail boom at 5 PM double reefed Fore topsail and Mizen topsail at 1/2 past 6 PM took in the Jib Latter part light winds from the Southward sett Jib Spanker and Main sail reef out fore topsail Long 79:33 West Latt 48:30 South |
| Page 229 | |
| Journal towards Cape Horn Nov | |
| November | 1833 |
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Wednesday 6th |
Fore part wind increases from the South tacked to the West South West took in Jib Spanker and Mainsail double reefed the topsails at 3 PM furled Foresail Fore Topsail Mizen topsail and close reefed the Main Latter part more moderate sett Foresail Foretopsail Mizen topsail Mainsail Jib and Spanker Long Lunar 80:08 West Long Chro 80:12 West Latt 47:54 South |
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Thursday 7th |
Fore part moderate wind from the South South West wore Ship heading South East under whole Main topsail single reefed Fore & Mizen at 7 PM wind South West by West heading South by East Middle part double reefed Mizen topsail wind West course South Latter part furled the Spanker wind at West North West course South by East Long Chr 81:15 West Latt 50:15 South |
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Friday 8th |
Fore part strong breezes from the West by North course South by East 1/2 East Latter part course South East wind South West Long 80:25 West Latt 52:28 South |
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Saturday 9th |
Fore part hail and snow in squalls at 4 PM double reefed Main topsails heavy squalls of hail Snow and wind Middle part reefed Foresail & Mainsail furled Mainsail Jib and Spanker Latter part reef out Foresail sett Jib and Spanker Long 78:00 Latt 54:00 |
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Sunday 10th |
Fore part wind at South West with squalls of snow heading South East by South Middle part course East South East wind at West Latter part reefs off Main topsail single reefed Fore sett Fore Top Studding Sail Long 76:50 Latt 55:45 South |
| Page 230 | |
| Doubled Cape Horn Journal 1833 | |
| November | 1833 |
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Monday 11th |
Fore part light wind from the West North West course East by South at 6 PM shifted the Studding Sail Larboard side wind breezes at North West with light squalls of rain Latter part fresh winds at 10 AM spoke the Ship Ann Capt Brock Nantucket 3 Months out boarded them for about 2 hours Long 73:00 Latt 56:58 |
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Tuesday 12th |
Fore part left them wind and course the same Middle part wind North North West heading North East Latter part wind at West course North East by East sett Studding Sail Long 72:00 |
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Wednesday 13th |
Fore part light winds from the South West course North East by East drizly and rainy Latter part at 9 AM saw the Island Diego Ramirez bearing North North East 20 miles distance South part Long blank space Latt 56:48 South |
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Thursday 14th |
Fore part fresh wind from South West course North East by East Middle part double reefed Fore topsail carried away the Studding Sail yard mended the Sail and bent A new Yard Latter part at 3 AM made all sail wind South East calm at 9 AM Latt 56:06 South |
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Friday 15th |
Fore part wind at South West course North East 1/2 East at 2 PM raised an Island of Lee two points on the Starboard bow distance 20 miles at 5 PM raised A Ship 3 points on the Larboard bow standing to the Westward at 7 PM saw ['another Island of Lee on the Larboard bow' is crossed out] Latter part passed two large Islands Saten Land in sight bearing South West at 7 AM saw two Ships standing to the South Long 63:10 West Latt 55:28 South |
| Page 231 | |
| Doubled Cape Horn Journal 1833 | |
| November | 1833 |
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Saturday 16th |
Fore part rigged and sett lower Studding Sail Larboard side sent up Main Top Gallant Mast and Yard at 4 PM spoke the Daniel Webster of Sagharbour Capt Pierson sent the boat onboard and got some Onions sett Main Top Gallant Sail wind North North West course North East 1/2 East Middle part strong wind double reefed the topsails at 5 AM A Ship passed us steering South West 2 miles off our lee Latter part more moderate under single reefed topsails sett Main Top Gallant Sail Long Chro 58:18 Long Lunar 58:00 West Latt 55:12 South |
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Sunday 17th |
Fore part shook out the reefs and sett Top Studding Sail wind at North West course North North East 1/2 East Middle part wind at North West course North North East 'Latter part' scratched out at 7 PM saw an Island of lee bearing East distance 15 miles Latter part wind at South West sett Fore & Fore Top Studding Sail course North by East Long 55:55 West Latt 54:05 South |
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Monday 18th |
Fore part fresh wind at South South West course North by East took in lower Studding Sail at 6 PM wind at South at 7 PM took in Top Studding Sail at 3 AM wind South South West sett Studding Sails Latter part unbent Mainsail mending it Chro Long 54:16 West Latt 52:08 South |
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Tuesday 19th |
Fore part wind at West finished mending Mainsail and bent it hauled in the Studding Sails at 6 PM squally took in the Main Top Gallant Sail at 7 PM wind at South West sett Top Gallant Sail course North by East 8 knotts Middle part heavy squall of show and wind from South South East took in the Jib and Spanker Latter part purled the Mainsail Main Top Gallant Sail sett Long 52:06 West Latt 49:43 South |
| Page 232 | |
| Journal towards Brazill Banks | |
| November | 1833 |
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Wednesday 20th |
Fore part strong squalls of wind from South course North by East 1/2 East with hail Middle part wind moderate Latter part all hands employed mending Main topsail getting up Mizen Top Gallant Mast fitting lower Bobstay and boats making Spunyarn Long 50:12 Latt 47:03 South |
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Thursday 21st |
Fore part calm all hands employed about the Ships duty wind from the North North East heading North West Latter part wind 'N' crossed out East heading North North East Chro Long 50:32 West Latt 47:15 South |
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Friday 22nd |
Fore part mended Main topsail wind from South South East course North East by North sett New Top Studding Sail Latter part wind moderate from South Chro Long 47:42 West Latt 45:42 South |
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Saturday 23th |
Fore part light airs from South West at 4 PM put up Fore Top Gallant Mast Middle part wind from the North 'W' crossed out heading East North East Latter part wind from the North West by North heading North East by East double reefed the topsails furled Jib Spanker and Mainsail |
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Sunday 24th |
Fore part strong gales from North West heading North North East at 9 PM took in Fore & Mizen topsails carried away Main Staysail Sheet hauled it down Latter part moderate sett topsails and Mainsail & Jib course North North East wind West South West Latt 44:05 South |
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Monday 25th |
Fore part wind South West sett Main Top Gallant sail course North North West furled Jib Middle part calm took in Main Top Gallant Sail Latter part mended it and sett it wind North North West heading North East fitted Main Staysail & sett it Latt 43:11 South |
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Tuesday 26th |
Fore part fresh wind from North West by North heading North East by East Middle part double reefed Fore and Main topsail carried away the Chain to the Larboard after Fore Shroud put in A new hook and sett it up Latter part made all sail clear light wind Latt 41:58 South |
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Wednesday 27th |
Fore part light wind from the Westward course North North East mended Fore Top Gallant Sail bent it sent it aloft and sett it mended Mizen Top Gallant Sail Fore Top Studding sett Larboard side Middle part calm Latter part strong wind from the North single reefed Main & Mizem and double reefed Fore topsails took in Jib Mainsail and Spanker heading West by North wet Fore hold after hatchway |
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Thursday 28th |
Fore part strong wind from North with rain double reefed Main topsail wind North North East heading North West by North Middle part light wind from the North North West heading North East made all sail Latter part broke out for water and wet Main hold thick fog Latt 40:30 South |
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Friday 29th |
Fore part light wind from the South West foggy at 5 PM clearing up course North East Middle part thick fog Latter part heading North West at 4 PM heading West tacked Long 41:30 West Latt 39:45 |
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Saturday 30th December |
Fore part thick fog standing to the Northward and Westward at 4 PM heading West tacked Ship heading North East at 1/2 past 5 PM fresh breeze with rain course North East by North Middle part wind at South West sett Studding Sail with rain Latter part at day light plenty Fin Backs foggy at 10 AM spoke the Narwal of Havre de Grace Capt blank space 3 Months out no Oil bound round the the Cape Horn next month Chro Long 38:01 West Latt 38:00 South |
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Sunday 1st |
Fore part fresh wind from South course North East finished wetting hold rove Main Royal running riggin at Sun rise sent up the Main Royal Mast and Yard and Sail and sett it sett Main Top Gallant Studding Sail Chro Long 37:09 Latt 37:14 South |
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Monday 2nd |
Fore part light airs from the Southward hauled upon the wind West by North Middle part calm Latter part A light wind from the North East wet hold Latt 37:16 South |
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Tuesday 3th |
Fore part fine winds North East course South West by West drawing and knotting yarns course South West wind North North East Latter part tacked to the West wind South South West spoke the Brandt of New Bedford Latt 37:25 South |
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Wednesday 4th |
Fore part standing toi the Westward in company Latter part the same wind light at East course West |
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Thursday 5th |
Fore part wind hauled at North in company steering West South West at 7 PM took in Jib and Mainsail Spanker and double reefed the topsails at 11 PM took in Fore and Mizen topsails Foresail and luffed too heading West ?by South at 2 AM parted Main topsail Sheet and close reefed it Latter part more moderate under double reefed topsails at 10 AM raised A large Right Whale off lee bow lowered and chased he went off to windward under whole topsail Chro Long 40:08 West Latt 38:50 |
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Friday 6th |
Fore part tacked to the Westward wind at South West mended Main topsail aloft at 7 PM sett Mainsail Latter part A light air from North East course South West by West the Brandt off the Larboard bow chasing Whales Long 40:03 West Latt 38:14 |
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Saturday 7th |
Fore part the same making Spunyarn the Brandt chased untill Sun down got nothing Middle and Latter part in company Chro Long 41:32 West Latt 38:37 South |
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Sunday 8th |
Fore part in company wind at West North West heading South West by South got two men off the Brandt and parted company course South West by West wind North West under whole topsails and Courses Latter part under double reefed topsails Long 42:48 Latt 39:51 South |
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Monday 9th |
Fore part saw Right Whales lowered and chased got none Fin Backs round by the wind West by South at 7 PM sent down Main Royal Mast and Yard Middle part strong wind took in Jib and Mainsail and double reefed the topsails Long 43:58 Latt 40:01 South |
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Tuesday 10th |
Fore part moderate sett Jib reefs out Fore and Main topsail wind South course West by South Middle part double reefed Fore topsail Latter part strong wind from the East South East at 7 AM hauled up on the wind to the North East double reefed Main topsail took in Fore topsail and turned up the ?Larboard boats |
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Wednesday 11th |
Fore part strong wind from North East heading North North West close reefed Main topsail sett Main Staysail sent down Fore and Main Top Gallant Yards heavy squalls with rain Middle part took in Mizen Top carried away the Strap to the Main Spring Stay Latter part blowing heavy in squalls fitted Spring Stay Long 45:05 Latt 39:33 |
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Thursday 12th |
Fore part mended Main Staysail bent and sett it at 2 PM wind moderate at 4 PM A heavy squall of hail with thunder at 6 squall of rain wind at South West Latter part squals of wind and rain at intervals Chro Long 44:20 West Latt 39:27 South |
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Friday 13th |
Fore part moderate from the Westward heading South South West sett Fore topsail double reefed Mizen close reefed Latter part spoke the Condor of New Bedford 5 Months out 120 bbl Right Whale Oil Capt blank space Latt 39:22 South |
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Saturday 14th |
Fore part in company wind Westward middle part the same moderate Latter part tacked to the Southward lost sight of the Condor sent down Cross CRJack Yard and fishing it |
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Sunday 15th |
Fore part strong breezes from North West finished the Yard sent it up rattled Main riggin at 7 PM blowing heavy from North West took in Jib Mainsail Spanker Fore topsail double reefed the Main and turned up the lee boat Middle part took in Mizen topsail close reefed the Main furled the foresail Latter moderate sett Foresail Mizen topsail |
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Monday 16th |
Fore part thick hazy rainy wind South West heading blank space sett Fore topsail Middle part wind hauled to the North course West South West with rain Latter part calm all hands employed fitting Main topmast Back Stays Starboard side ratlings and Crane lines etc. Latt 40:00 North |
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Tuesday 17th |
Fore part calm all hands fitting the riggin at 7 PM wind at West North West heading South West Middle part strong winds Latter part moderate let reefs out Fore & Mizen topsail unbent the Main mending it fitting Larboard Main topmast Back Stays |
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Wednesday 18th |
Fore part light wind from the North steering South West finished Main topmast Back Stays and Main topsail A Ship to windward stading to the Eastward at 5 took in the Fore topsail hove too under Foresail Mizen topsail and Main Staysail at day light sett Fore topsail bent and sett Main topsail all hands employed fitting riggin new Jib ?Pendants |
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Thursday 19th |
Fore part light wind from West South West heading South plenty of Fin Backs Middle part double reefed the topsails Latter part at 7 AM wore Ship heading North West Latt 41:46 South |
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Friday 20th |
Fore part moderate single reef Main topsails and sett Mainsail at 6 PM strong wind and squally took in Mainsail Fore topsail and close reefed Main Latter part light wind under single reefed Main & Fore and double reefed Mizen topsail heading North West Latt 40:45 |
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Saturday 21st |
Fore part light wind from West North West heading North mended Main Top Gallant Sail Middle part at 1 AM close reefed Main topsail furled Mizen Fore Latter part the same wind at North West heading North North East Long 44:24 Latt 39:35 South |
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Sunday 22nd |
Fore part at 12 Meridian loosed Fore topsail two reef out of the Main and kept off East by North at 8 AM squal of wind and rain from West South West Latter part clear Long 41:08 Latt 39:25 South |
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Monday 23th |
Fore part wind West South West course East by North sett Jib and Mainsail porpoises and Fin Back Latter part saw Whales lowered got none Latt 38:50 South |
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Tuesday 24th |
Fore part strong wind lowered again got nothing furled the Mainsail and double reefed the Topsails standing to the South at day light saw A Ship off the beam standing to the North wore in company at 10 AM spoke her the James Stewart 4 Months out 350 bbl Capt McKenzie New Brunswick St Johns Long 38:50 |
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Wednesday 25th |
Fore part saw A Whale lowred got nothing wore to the South Middle part wind hauled to the Norhward Latter part wind at West North West standing along South West in company with the James Stewart Capt McKensie saw nothing to day Long 39:09:45 West Latt 39:35 South |
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Thursday 26th |
Fore part the same in company with the James Stewart Capt McKenzie onboard at 6 PM wore Ship and left them heading North North East at 1/2 past 8 PM turned up the Starboard boat Middle part wind hauled to the Southward Latter part wet hold turned up the Larboard boat double reefed Fore topsail and single reefed Main and Mizen topsails |
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Friday 27th |
Fore part close reefed Mizen topsail double reefed Main took in Mainsail at 4 PM stopped raining wind at South East course North East Latter part moderate marled the foot of the Fore topsail sent up Main Top Gallant Yard & Sail and sett it |
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Saturday 28th |
Fore part light wind from the North West course North East by North Top Studding sett Middle part took it in Latter part ratling down Main & Mizen riggin Long 34:30 West Latt 35:50 South |
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Sunday 29th |
Fore part finished Main &Mizen riggin wind North West course North East by North Latter part light wind sett topmast and Top Gallant Studding sail |
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Monday 30th |
Fore part light wind from the South West course North East by North cloudy Latter part wind South course North North East ratling and tarring Main and Mizen riggin Starboard side Latt 32:52 |
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Tuesday 31st |
Fore part pleasant weather and fine breeze from South course North North East finished Main and Mizen lower and topmast riggin Latter part getting up Fore and Mizen top Gallant yards and Sail and Main Royal |
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Wednesday 1st |
Fore part fie wind from the East South East course North North East top gallant Sails sett and Studding Sails sent up Main Royal Yard at 9 PM wind East hauled in Studding Sail and took in Fore Mizen top Gallant Sails squally Latter part the wind North by East |
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Thursday 2nd |
Fore part wind at East heading North by East at 1 PM squalls of wind and rain wind at North tacked to the Eastward Latter part pleasant weather clearing out the Runn Latt 29:00 South |
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Friday 3th |
Fore part sent out Flying Jib and boom heading East wind North North East Middle part wind to the NorthWest Latter part tarring and fitting the riggin ratling Starboard Fore riggin Latt 28:31 |
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Saturday 4th |
Fore part fine weather light wind from the Northward heading West North West finished Starboard Fore riggin fitting boat tackles Latter part the same |
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Sunday 5th |
Fore part rattled Fore riggin Larbard side Latter part light wind from North heading West North West Latt 27:55 South |
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Monday 6th |
Fore part fine weather 5 knot breeze at North heading West North West Latter part standing to the Eastward tarring and fitting the riggin forward Long 32:46 Latt 27:18 South |
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Tuesday 7th |
Fore part light winds from the North East heading East South East Middle part calm Latter part 4 knot breeze tacked to the North North West Latt 27:32 South |
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Wednesday 8th |
Fore part fitting Main Stay tarring Fore topmast riggin at 6 PM wind hauled to the East North East heading North all sail sett 3 knot breeze Latter part at 8 AM wind at North tacked to the East North East Latt 26:47 South |
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Thursday 9th |
Fore part light wind at North North West heading North East all sail sett 3 knots Latter part watch working siezing stuff for leading block Long 30:54 Latt 26:05 |
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Friday 10th |
Fore part light wind from North West course North North East watch making siezing stuff Latter part fitting leading blocks Mizzen riggin squalls of wind and rain Long 30:37 West Latt 25:23 South |
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Saturday 11th |
Fore part squalls of wind and rain from the South at 6 PM wind at South South East course North North East Main Top Gallant Sail sett Latter part unbent and mending Flying Jib Main Royal sett fitting leading blocks Mizen riggin |
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Sunday 12th |
Fore part light airs from the North West with fresh squalls of wind and rain finished Flying Jib and bent it and sett it coopered the Oil between decks Middle part calm Latter part pleasant wind from the Northward heading East North East Latt 23:14 South |
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Monday 13th |
Fore part strong wind and squalls took in Flying Jib Fore & Mizen top Gallant Sails at 1/2 past 5 PM calm with rain wind North by East heading East by North Latter part fine weather tacked to the North West fitting leading blocks Mizen riggin Starboard side Latt 22:38 South |
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Tuesday 14th |
Fore part light wind from the Northward heading West North West at 2 PM raised A Sail ahead standing to the Eastward at 2 PM tacked Ship heading East North East Latter part in company with the Kent Clark 1800 bbl of London Latt 22:38 South |
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Wednesday 15th |
Fore part light winds from the North West by North heading North East by North saw A Brigg off the weather beam at day light A Brigg off the lee steering South East Latt 22:06 Long 28:34 West |
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Thursday 16th |
Fore part light wind from the North West heading North North East in company with the Kent at 6 PM A Sail off the Larboard quarter Latter part the same A Brigg off the lee |
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Friday 17th |
Light wind in company with the Kent left them Latter part lost sight of them spoke and Boarded the Brigg Portugese {word unclear} Matilde from Rio Grande bound to Pernambuco they gave us A pig some fowls and A Sack of ?ferenia Latt 19:02 |
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Saturday 18th |
Fine wind at East North East heading North Latter part sailing in company light wind Latt 18:54 South |
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Sunday 19th |
Light wind with squalls of rain from the North East heading North North West the Brigg astern 1 mile Latter part the same Chro Long 30:30 West Latt 17:55 South |
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Monday 20th |
Fore part 4 knot breeze from the North East headoing North North West lost sight of the Brigg off the weather quarter Latter part breaking out After hold Starboard side Long 31:11 West Latt 16:34 South |
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Tuesday 21st |
Fore part took out the top tier found one 15 gallon Rier out wet hold and stowed down and washed off at 4 PM Latter part watch began to paint inside A Brigg off the weather beam standing to the Southward Latt 14:47 South |
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Wednesday 22nd |
Fore part fine weather wind at East at 4 PM wind hauled to the East South East course North by East sett Fore Topmast and Main Top Gallant Studding Sails painting inside Latter part the same Long 31:50 Latt 12:40 |
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Thursday 23th |
Fore part wind at East course North by East painting Masts and bulwarks put on A new pair of ?Pump Coats all sail sett Latter part painted Foremast Long 31:52 West Latt 10:33 South |
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Friday 24th |
Fore part calm painting forward at 5 PM A light breeze from the South East all sail sett Latter part painting Yards and Tops Long 31:22 West Latt 9:31 South |
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Saturday 25th |
Fore part pleasant breezes from East North East heading North saw A Brigg off the lee bow steering to the Westward Middle part passed A Ship at 11 AM standing to the Southward Royals sett Latter part all hands painting boats Long by Chro 32:20 Latt 08:04 South |
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Sunday 26th |
Fore part fine wind from the North East heading North North West tarring and fitting bow sprit riggin painting fitted Larboard Main Swifter Middle part strong wind East North East heading North took in Main Royal Latter part light wind sett it again Latt 6:25 South |
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Monday 27th |
Fore part light airs and calm at 6 PM A light breeze from the East North East heading North Middle part heading North by East Latter part fitted the Main Swifters at 2 PM Long Chro 32:48 West Latt 05:08 South |
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Tuesday 28th |
Fore part light airs from East South East 1 & 2 knots at 4 PM fitting Back Stays at 7 PM heading North East wind East South East 2 knots at 12 Mid night heading North East by East 2 1/2 knots took in Main Royal Latter part steering North North East wind at East South East Latt 4:12 South |
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Wednesday 29th |
Fore part course North by West strong breezes from South East at 1 PM saw the Island of Ferdinand ?Norowha bearing East North East hauled upon the wind North East by North could not fetch to it so at 2 PM bore away before the wind North North West and sett the Studding Sail at 8 PM squally Middle and Latter part fine wind at East South East course North North West Long 34:21 West Latt 2:15 South |
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Thursday 30th |
Fore part fine wind at South South East course North North West 1/2 North sett Main Staysail for A Lower Studding Sail painting and ?hamerring the Anchors Latter part unbent and mending the Mainsail |
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Friday 31st February |
Fore part light wind at South South East course North North West finished the Mainsail and bent it Latter part sett up the Fore riggin and Main Starboard side Latt 0:30 North |
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Saturday 1st |
Fore part light wind from the South South East course North North West sett up the Larboard Main riggin and Mizen both sides Latter part made A Main Top Gallant Studding Sail Latt 1:29 North |
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Sunday 2nd |
Fore part wind at North heading West North West stowing hoops and Shooks Heads in Main hatchway Middle part squally wind shifted to the South South East course North North West Latter part wind at North North East heading North West Long 38:52 Latt 2:23 South |
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Monday 3th |
Fore part wind at North North East heading North West 5 1/2 knots thick and cloudy hauled down the Jib and mended it Top Gallant Sails and Flying Jib sett Middle part squalls of wind and rain took in Flying Jib and topgallant Sails Latter part got in the Oars and poles from the stern and stowed them between decks Latt 3:00 North |
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Tuesday 4th |
Fore part more moderate cloudy wind at North by East heading North West by West sett Top Gallant Sails watch drawing yarns Latter part watch employed knoting them wind from the North North East heading North West 5 & 6 knots by the wind Long 42:24 Latt 4:25 North |
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Wednesday 5th |
Fore part wind at North North East heading North West all sail sett except Main Royal Middle part wind at North East course North West by North strong wind took in Flying Jib and Mizen top Gallant Sail 6 knots Latter part the same Long by Chro 44:09 West Latt 6:25 North |
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Thursday 6th |
Fore part strong trades at North East course North West by North 7 knots sett Mizen top Gallant Sail mended Fore topmast Staysail and bent it at 5 PM sett Fore Top Studding Sail and Flying Jib at 6 PM sett Main Royal Middle part took in Main Royal Latter part strong trades at East North East kept off North West sett Main Top Gallant Studding Sail and Royal 7 knots Long 46:28 Latt 8:40 North |
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Friday 7th |
Fore part more moderate wind East North East course North West 7 knots employed painting outside and siezing up the leading Blocks Latter part shifted Main topsail and Foresail all hands mending them Latt 10:26 North |
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Saturday 8th |
Fore part light wind at East North East course North West at 1/2 past 4 PM stowed away the sails squally wind hauled to the North hauled in the Studding Sails and braced upon the wind West North West at 6 PM wind at North North East heading North West hoisted up the lee boats took in Fore and Mizen Top Gallant Sails at 8 PM made all Sail Middle and Latter part squally clear again mending Main topsail course North West by North wind at East North East Latt 12:00 North |
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Sunday 9th |
Fore part wind at East North East course North West by North finished mending Main topsail 6 knot breeze at 7 PM wind at North East Latter part light wind Long 50:38 West Latt 13:43 North |
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Monday 10th |
Fore part pleasant wind at East North East course North West by North 5 knotts sett Fore Top Gallant Studding Sail Latter part course North North West 1/2 West watch employed squaring the lower riggin clearing the irons out of the Lockers and getting the Craft up Latt 15:44 North |
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Tuesday 11th |
Fore part wind at East North East course North West 5 knotts finished squaring the riggin cleaning the Craft and irons and stowing it away Latter part painting outside and leading blocks Long 55:23 West Latt 17:35 North |
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Wednesday 12th |
Fore part wind at East South East course North West 5 knotts painting blacked the Anchors at 7 wind at South East Lower Studding? sett Latter part shifted Studding Sails on the Larboard side painting and Varnishing outside at blank space Long 57:00 West Latt 18:48 North |
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Thursday 13th |
Fore part spoke A Hermaphrodite Brigg from Bermudas at 2 PM passed A full rigged Brigg steering North East at 6 PM passed a Barque steering East squall of wind and rain from West South West took in Studding Sails Royal and Fore and ?Mizen Top Gallant Sails Latter part wind at North heading West North West sent down and mended Fore Top Gallant Sail and sent it up Long 5 blank space Latt 19:20 North |
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Friday 14th |
Fore part wind at North by East heading North West by West 5 knots painting and Varnishing fitting Sheet ?Poles Top Gallant Sails and Flying Jib sett Middle part strong wind and heavy swell from the North North East course North West Latter part under topsails Latt 20:22 North |
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Saturday 15th |
Fore part strong wind at North East couse North West by North at 6 PM single reefed topsails at 8 PM parted Jib Tye furled Main Top Gallant Sail parted Mizen topmast Back Stay Latter part reefs out Fore & Main topsails sett Fore Top Gallant Sail carried away Studding Sail yard and tore the sail fitted and sett it wind at North East course North West Latt 22:14 North |
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Sunday 16th |
Fore part wind at East North East course North West 7 knotts sett Main Top Gallant Studding Sail and Royal at 5 PM passed a topsail Schooner steering South West Latter part sett Fore Top Gallant Studding Sail Long 63:44 West Latt 24:23 North |
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Monday 17th |
Fore part wind at East North East course North West by North 6 knot breeze Latter part all hands painting blocks turning up Main topmast Back Stay mending Foresail etc. & etc. 5 knot breeze Long 65:41 West Latt 26:28 North |
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Tuesday 18th |
Fore part fine wind at North East course North West by North painting tarring finished mending the Foresail 5 knot breeze Middle part 3 knotts Latter part blacking the chains Varnishing the Waist unbent the Fore topsail mending it Latt 27:38 |
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Wednesday 19th |
Fore part light airs from the Eastward blacked the Chains Varnished the Waist finished Fore topsail and bent it at 8 PM light airs at North North East heading North West Middle part wind North North West at 2 AM wind North West heading North North East took in Flying Jibg and Royal at 5 AM heavy squall tacking split the Jib and Mizen top Gallant Sail all hands put her under double reefed topsails wind at East North East course North North West Latter part more moderate shifted Jib under single reefed Fore and Main topsails Long 67:32 West Latt 28:32 North |
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Thursday 20th |
Fore part wind at East course North North West heavy head beat Sea watch mending Jib reef out Mizen topsail sett Fore & Main Top Gallant Sails Middle part at 6 PM sent down Royal yard & Mizen top gallant Yard took in Fore Top Gallant sail parted ?rooling rope to Main Top Gallant yard lashed it and sett it again Latter part parted Fore & Main toopsail Tyes wind hauled to the Southward shifted Studding Sails Larboard side saw a Brigg steering East Long 68:55 West Latt 30:54 North |
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Friday 21st |
Fore part strong wind at South course North West by North mended and bent Main and Mizen Staysails at 4 PM hauled down Flying Jib unbent it and rigged in the boom sent down Main Royal mast and riggin took in the Studding Sails drizly and rainy took in Fore Top Gallant sail and Main at 6 PM A heavy squall from the North West double reefed Main topsail at 8 PM wind at West South West course North West by North sett Spanker Middle part out reefs sett Top Gallant Sails Latter part watch shifted Foresail saw A Brigg steering South East Latt 32:30 North |
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Saturday 22nd |
Fore part wind at North West heading North North East drawing and knotting yarns at 4 PM shifted Main topsail at Sun rise A Brigg off the weather beam steering South West at 1/2 past 11 boarded her got two bbl of Potatoes and 4 bbl Bread Long 69:45 Latt 32:20 North |
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Sunday 23th |
Fore part A Barque off the lee bow steering to the Eastward light wind at North West heading West South West A Sail to windward Middle part wind shifted to the South course North West by North Latter part wind at South West sent up Mizen Top Gallant Yard and Sail sett it Long 70:13 West Latt 32:44 |
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Monday 24th |
Fore part wind at West South West four knotts course North West by North thick and hazy at 6 PM took in Studding Sail and reefed Mainsail 6 knotts Middle part strong winds 8 knotts furled Fore & Main Top Gallant Sails with double reefed Main topsail Latter part wind light at North West fitting Hawser Long 71:33 West Latt 35:10 North |
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Tuesday 25th |
Fore part calm cleaning up Fore hold at 8 PM A light breeze from the South South East course North by West 1/2 West Middle part rainy light wind Lattere part strong gales from West sent down Main Top Gallant Yard heavy squalls brought too underclose reefed Main topsail heading North at 10 AM sett close reefed Fore and Mizen topsails Jib and Spanker Latt 36:48 North |
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Wednesday 26th |
Fore part wind at West course North under close reefed topsails Jib and Spanker at 2 PM wind at North North West at 4 PM finished mending Main Top Gallant Sail and wore Ship heading West South West Middle part brouight too under close reefed Main topsail and reefed Foresail Latter part heavy squalls with hail furled Main topsail and Foresail sent down Mizen top Gallant Mast Long 71:13 West Latt 37:00 North |
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Thursday 27th |
Fore part wind at North North West with hail laying too under Staysails sent down Fore Top Gallant mast at 3 PM the North America of New York passed us steering South West by West under double reefed Fore & Main topsails close reefed Mizen reefed Mainsail & Foresail Middle part moderate sett topsails and Courses Latter part wind at West North West heading North sent up Main Top Gallant Yard and Sail sett it A Brigg to the North Long 71:16 West Latt 36:53 |
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Friday 28th |
Fore part wind at West North West heading North cleaning up Fore hold fitting Chain ?Stoaper Buoy rope Fish Hook Pendant etc. at 4 PM passed the Brigg steering South East at 6 PM wind at South course North West as 12 raining A heavy swell from North West split Fore & Main topsails Main Top Gallant Sail and Foresail Latter wind West North West mending and fitting Sails Long 71:15 Latt 38:00 |
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Saturday 1st March |
Fore part wind at West North West heading North bent Main topsail sent down and mended Mizen topsail sent down Main Top Gallant Yard and Sail and sent up the Fore and sett it under double reefed Fore and single reefed Mizen topsails and Main Top Gallant sett at 7 PM parted Main Top Gallant sheet furled the Sail |
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Sunday 2nd 72:10 |
Fore part light airs and calm Middle part 1 1/2 knotts North West wind South Latter part dryed our {word unclear} Sails and stowed them away Latter part wind at South West course North West at 7 AM A squall of wind and rain from the North West heading North North East at 8 sounded 50 fathoms Ooze Chro Long 71:55 West Latt 40:01 North |
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Monday 3th |
Fore part wind at West Ship steering East off the lee A Sail to windward standing South at 4 PM sounded 30 facthoms Ooze & Sand three Sail in sight at 5 PM spoke A Schooner from Boston saw East Hampton at 3 PM Bearing North at 7 PM 25 fathoms White sand {word unclear} North by East double reefed the topsails took in Main Top Gallant Sail at 9 PM Spanker and Mainsail course North by East Middle part blowing heavy from the North West all hands wore Ship and hove to heading West at 4 AM 20 fathoms sand and {word unclear} wore heading North East sett reefed Foresail ice making on decks at 8 wore Ship took in the Foresail and Mizen topsail making A Foresail Chro Long 71:59 West Latt 40:35 North |
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Tuesday 4th |
Fore part more moderate wore Ship heading North East reefs out Main topsail sett Main Top Gallant Sail at 5 PM finished Foresail and bent it two sail to windward wind at North West course North East by North for Montag Point at 7 PM saw the light ahead fresh wind at 7 PM at 2 PM sic? took in Fore & Mizen topsails hove too heading South South West saw Gay Head light bearing East North East at day light put off sett Fore and Mizen topsails and Jib land 2 points on the weather bow at 7 PM hauled upon the wind North North West Latter part at 10 AM ?weathered Gay Head at 12 took A Pilot |
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Wednesday 5th |
Fore part hove the Try Camboose overboard running for Edgar town and at blank space PM blowing heavy from West brought up at the foot of the Flat and washed off at day light got under way ?beating ?up came to anchor below the flatts |
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Thursday 6th |
Fore part loading the Lagrange loader {word unclear} and took the Hope & Susan alongside at 4 PM sent down the Main Top Gallant mast and Yard |
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Friday 7th |
Fore part loading the Hope & Susan at 2 PM wind at North East got under way and went up to the unclear word scratched out Commercial Wharf finished loading the Hope and Susan braking Fore hold |
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Saturday 8th |
Fore part wind South West at day light wind at South loading the blank space at 12 began to rain hooked up the tackles rain and stormy |
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Sunday 9th |
Strong wind at West and cold |
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Monday 10th |
Broke out the Fore hold Latter part finished the after hatchway loosed the Main topsail to day |
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Tuesday 11th |
Breaking out the Ground tier and unbent the Main topsail Latter finished breaking out |
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Wednesday 12th |
Sent down Main topsail Yard and Mast Latter part cleared the Ship at the Custom House took the anchor on the Bow and Washed off the decks |
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Thursday 13th |
at Sun rise got under way from the Wharf and brought up below the Light wind at North North West |
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Friday 14th |
Wind at North Lattert part wind at South West |
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Saturday 15th |
Fore part ?righted the anchor wind at East North East sent the boat onshore for potatoes and Bread and {word unclear} at 1 PM dropped the Starboard anchor |
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Sunday 16th |
Took up the Starboard anchor and cleard the Chains wind light at East Latter part wind at South East |
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Monday 17th |
Wind at South East got Bread and Potatoes Latter part A Cask of Water |
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Tuesday 18th |
Wind at North fine weather Latter part wind at East South East onshore for Molasses |
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Wednesday 19th |
Fore part wind at South filled 2 pipes Salt Water |
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Thursday 20th |
Fore part got another bbl Beef got underway brought up abrest Cape Page the Steamer Telagraph came in with the Zone at 2 PM got underway came on thick fog put back at 5 PM at 6 PM the Granite of Boston Capt Fisher went in to Edgar Town Harbour filled 2 pipes Water |
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Friday 21st |
The Steamer bound to Bedford at Sun rise took up the Starboard anchor at 10 wind increasing dropped it again wind at North West |
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Saturday 22nd |
Fresh gales from the North West the Favourite of Duxbury from the Mediteranian bound to Boston put into Edgar town the Emerald arrived at New Bedford Capt Norton at 12 Meridian hove up and got in to Edgar Town Harbour below the light on shore for Bread let go both anchors |
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Sunday 23th |
Fore part heavy winds from the West at 10 AM got A Cask of watere and hove up the Starboard anchor at 4 PM dropped it again strong wind from the South West paid A visit onboard of the Ship Zone returned at 7 PM wind moderate at West South West |
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Monday 24th |
Fore part rainy at 2 AM hove up the Starboard anchor at Sun rise calm tripped the Larboard anchor Latter part A light breeze from the South West unbent the Starboard Chain and bent it round the Foremast got another bbl of Beef |
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Tuesday 25th |
Fore part at 2 AM got underway for Nantucket at 10 AM passed the light boat wind light at West at 9 PM sent the two boats ahead to town at 10 A light air from the Northward at 11 took the boats alongside and at 1PM dropped the anchor in 7 fathoms muddy bottom the Steamer came out to tow us down to the Bar wind increasing gave it up let got Starboard anchor {word unclear} both Chains blowing heavy from the South East with rain |
NOTES:This is a transcription of Lewis Monto's manuscript whaling journal for his 1830-1834 voyage as the cooper on the Nantucket whale ship Plough Boy, Nathan Chase, commander. This voyage lasted 1,257 days or 3 years, 5 months and 10 days. Entries in the journal usually consist of shorthand phrases running one after another. In the transcription line breaks mark the end of such phrases. Punctuation in the manuscript is almost nonexistant. Frequently entries are divided by the three parts of the nautical day (12 noon to 12 noon the day following) -- Fore, Middle and Latter. Generally the transcription follows Monto's spelling. His many abbreviations are spelled out in full in italics. A question mark follows words where the transcriber was unsure of Monto's original. The journal itself is now in the collections of the Nantucket Historical Association, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA. A PDF version of Lewis Monto's journal from the NHA collection is available from the Internet Archive.
Last updated by Tom Tyler, Denver, CO, USA, Dec 3 2021.
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