{"id":"AV00223","vessel":"Addison","rig":"Ship","master":"Avery Fortunee Parker","port":"Fairhaven, MA","ground":"Pacific","year_out":"1834","year_in":"1837","logbook":{"id":"journalofaddison00addi_1","title":"Journal of the Addison (Ship) out of Fairhaven, MA, mastered by Avery Fortunee Parker and kept by Snell Moses, on a whaling voyage between 1834 and 1837.","url":"https://archive.org/details/journalofaddison00addi_1","pages":162},"days":[{"date":"1834-06-10","events":[],"lat":41.45,"lon":-71.02,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday 10th. 1834 at 2 A M. got under\nway with a fine Breeze from the north in trying to get\nclear of the Good Return got on shore at 9 AM. got of and\nProceeded on at Noon moderate winds from the N. and\nCalm lying of the Hen & Chickins So ends the Sea Day.\n\n[red mark: X]","wind":[["first","N","moderate"],["middle","N","moderate"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Early in the morning, while trying to clear the Good Return, the ship ran aground. They managed to get off a few hours later and proceeded, stopping off the Hen and Chickens in calm winds.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Ran aground trying to clear another ship","quote":"in trying to get clear of the Good Return got on shore","interest":3,"topic":"wrecks"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Good Return","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Hen and Chickens","plate":"gam.spoke-a","at":"hen-and-chickens-lightship"},{"date":"1834-06-11","events":[],"lat":41.17,"lon":-70.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 11th. First part Moderate Winds from the\nS. S. W. [struck: on diferente] [insertion: Tacks] working out the Bay at 3 P. M.\ndischarged the Pilot at 6 P. M. headed to the S. E. at 9 P. M.\nBlock-Island Bore W. by S. 15 miles Dist. Middle part\nattended with thunder & Lightning took in Jum sail latter\npart fine weather variously employed on Ship Duty. No. obs.\nLong. by. account 70.08","wind":[["first","SSW","moderate"]],"weather":["thunder","lightning"],"plain":"The crew worked out of the bay and discharged the pilot at 3 p.m. Passing Block Island that evening, they took in the flying jib during a nighttime thunderstorm before fine weather returned.","where":"near land","place":"Block-Island","via":[[-70.95,41.25]],"at":"block-island"},{"date":"1834-06-12","events":[],"lat":39.2833,"lon":-67.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 12th First part pleasant gales from\nthe S.S.W. and kayzey steering to the S. E. at 2 A.M.\nthe wind changed to the N. W. with a great Sea runing\nfrom the S. W. all hands employed in fitting the boats and\nsundry gobs. about the riging. Long. By. Cronom. 67.41. W.\nLatt. 39.17","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"],["middle","NW",""]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"The crew sailed through a heavy sea, working on the boats and doing routine rope work and repairs.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-06-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":37.8333,"lon":-67.9417,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday June 13th- First part of these 24 hours. Strong winds\nfrom the N. W. Steering to the S. E. under single reefed\ntopsails at 4 pm. Saw Black fish Middle and latter\npart winds from the S. steering E. all Sail set a number\nof sail in sight one watch employed in breaking out the\nfour hole Latt. 37.50","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["middle","S",""],["latter","S",""]],"plain":"They sailed under strong winds with several other ships in sight and spotted pilot whales. Half the crew worked at unpacking cargo from the fore hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-06-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"pilot","count":2}],"lat":38.2333,"lon":-68.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 14th. These 24 hours Commences with\nModerate winds from the south steering E. at 3 p.m. spoke\na Brig from London Derry Bound to Philidelphiar at 4 p.m.\nlowered for Blackfish Struck 2 Dren the irons latter\npart squaly all hands employed in Breaking out the four\nhole. Long. 68..12 W. Latt. 38..14 N. -","wind":[["first","S","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"They met a brig bound from Londonderry to Philadelphia. Crew members put out the boats for pilot whales and harpooned two, but both harpoons pulled out.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-06-15","events":[],"lat":37.6667,"lon":-65.7119,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday June 15th These 24 hours Commences with the\nwind E. by. S. all Sail set at 6 P.M. wind from the S.W.\nand thunder Double reefed the Top. Sails handed the Main.\nSail at 10 P. M. the wind hauled to the N. W. at 4 A. M. made\nall Sail Latter part moderate Winds from the North\nand fine weather So Ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 37..40","wind":[["first","E by S",""],["first","SW",""],["middle","NW",""],["latter","N","moderate"]],"weather":["thunder"],"plain":"The ship faced squalls, shifting winds, and thunder in the evening, prompting the crew to shorten sail before fine weather returned by morning.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-06-16","events":[],"lat":36.9833,"lon":-63.2238,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday 16th. 1834 First part of these 24 hours Commences with\n\nwith moderate winds from the N. W. W. Steering E. S. E. all sail\nset middle and [struck: latter] part winds from N. all hands employed in\nstowing down the four hole So Ends.\nLong. [struck: 51.52] Latt. 36.59","wind":[["first","WNW","moderate"],["middle","N",""]],"plain":"Under moderate winds, the crew was busy storing oil down into the fore hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-06-17","events":[],"lat":37.52,"lon":-60.7357,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday 17.th 1834 Moderate Winds from the N. N. E. sturing to\nthe Eastward by the wind all sail set Middle the same Latter\npart winds from the S. S. E. sturing to the E. ore variously at\n10 Am. Saw a sail to the windard\nNo. Obs.","wind":[["first","NNE","moderate"],["middle","NNE","moderate"],["latter","SSE",""]],"plain":"They sailed eastward with every sail set in moderate winds, and spotted another ship upwind in the morning.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-06-18","events":[],"lat":38.0567,"lon":-58.2476,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday June 18th. First part strong winds from the S. E.\nheading to the E. N. E. at 10 P M. Doubled reefed the topsails and\nHanded the main course at 6 P M. handed the [struck: the] four and\nMizen Topsails and four Course at 8 P. M. the wind changed\nto the S. W. at 10 Do. wind E. headed to the Southward middle\nand latter part rainy\nNo. Obs.","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["first","SW",""],["first","E",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew shortened sail through strong shifting winds, followed by rain. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-06-19","events":[],"lat":38.5933,"lon":-55.7595,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday June 19th strong winds at E. S. E. heading to the\nN. E. Latter part attended with rain one wach variously employed\nNo. obs.","wind":[["whole","ESE","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and rain; half the crew was set to various routine chores.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-06-20","events":[],"lat":39.13,"lon":-53.2714,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday June 20th. First part strong winds from the E. S. E. raining\nheading to the N. E. under short sail at 3 p. m. the wind changed\nto the S. W. steered E by S. made some sail at 8. Am. made all sail\nNo. obs.","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"],["first","SW",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing in strong winds and rain, setting more sail as the wind shifted. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-06-21","events":[],"lat":39.6667,"lon":-50.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 21st first part strong winds from the S. W.\nsteering E. by. S. Middle and Latter part steering E. S. E. one wach\nemployed in fiting the riggin\nLong. 50.47 Latt. 39.40","wind":[["first","SW","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew from the southwest as the ship sailed eastward. Half the crew worked on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-06-22","events":[],"lat":39.8167,"lon":-45.3,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday 22nd First part Strong winds from the S. W. steering\nE. S. E. all sail set at 8 pm. took in some sail at 3 AM. Doubled\nReefed the Topsails at 6 Am. let out one Reef at 8 Am. made\nall sail at 10 Do. shortened sail Strong winds with rain.\nLong. by Chror 45. 18. No. Obs.","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and rain forced the crew to repeatedly take in and make sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-06-23","events":[],"lat":39.9667,"lon":-42.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 23rd First part strong winds from the S. W. steering\nE. by. [struck: S.] S. Middle and Latter part made and took in Sail several\ntimes rain and squally.\nLatt. 39.58. Long. 42.59.","wind":[["first","SW","strong"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Strong southwest winds brought squalls and rain, forcing the crew to set and reduce sail repeatedly.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-06-24","events":[],"lat":39.9333,"lon":-41.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 24th First part moderate winds from the S. W.\nSteering to the E. S. E. all sail set Middle part Calm Latter winds\nfrom the S. W. and fine weather all hands employed in fiting\nthe Cutting Geer\nLatt. 39.56. Long 41.11 W.","wind":[["first","SW","moderate"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Fine weather with moderate winds and a calm. The crew spent the day preparing the gear for cutting in whales.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1834-06-25","events":[],"lat":39.4333,"lon":-38.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 25th 1834 fine weather winds W. N. W. steering\nto the S. E. by E all sail set Middle and latter winds from the\nN. E. heading to the S. E by. E employed on sundry jobs about the\nriggin several sail in sight\nLatt 39..26 Long 38..46","wind":[["first","WNW",""],["middle","NE",""],["latter","NE",""]],"plain":"Fine weather as the ship continued with every sail set. The crew worked on sundry rigging jobs, with several other ships in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-06-26","events":[],"lat":38.7333,"lon":-38.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 26th first part moderate winds from the from\nthe N. E. by. E. all sail set at 6 P. M. spoke the Ship Zephyr of\nNew Bedford, Severens Master Middle part Winds at E. at 4 A. M.\ntacked to N. N. E. at 9 Do. tacked again variously Employed\nLatt. 38..44 -- Long 38..24.","wind":[["first","NE by E","moderate"],["middle","E",""]],"plain":"They sailed with every sail set and met the ship Zephyr of New Bedford, commanded by Captain Severens, with the crew variously employed.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Zephyr","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"Severens","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1834-06-27","events":[],"lat":39.4333,"lon":-37.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 27 First part winds from the E. steering steering to\nto the Southward by the wind in company with the Zephyr\nCapt. S. come onboard at 8 Do. returned at 10 Double[struck: d] Rufed the\nTopsails Middle part rainy at 10 Am. Made all sail So Ends.\nLatt. 39..26 Long 37..18.","wind":[["first","E",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Sailing south alongside the Zephyr, the crew hosted Captain S. for a two-hour visit aboard in the evening. After rain through the middle of the night, they made all sail by morning.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Zephyr","rig":"","port":"","captain":"S.","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1834-06-28","events":[],"lat":40.7333,"lon":-35.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 28 First part strong winds from the S. E. steering\nto the N. E. by. E. at 8 P. M. single Rufed the Topsails Middle part\nmoderate at 8 Am. Made all sail. So Ends.\nLatt. 40..44 Long. 35..50.","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","","moderate"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew from the southeast before easing, and the crew set all sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-06-29","events":[],"lat":41.4167,"lon":-33.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 29th All thes 24 hours Moderate winds from\nthe S. S. E. steering to the Eastward by the wind with all\nsail Set.\nLatt. 41..25 -- Long 33..36-","wind":[["whole","SSE","moderate"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with moderate south-southeasterly winds and all sail set, heading eastward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-06-30","events":[],"lat":41.5167,"lon":-32.9,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday June 30th First part moderate winds from\nthe S. S. E. steering to the E. all sail set middle &\nlatter part winds from the S. to the S. S. W. steering\nby the wind to the Eastward.\nLong 32.54","wind":[["first","SSE","moderate"]],"plain":"Routine sailing to the eastward with every sail set, with moderate winds from the south and south-southeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-07-01","events":[],"lat":41.6167,"lon":-32.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 1st Commences with light winds from\nthe S. W. steering to the S. S. E all sail set at 8 Am. tacked\nShip to the S. W. one sail in sight So Ends.\nLatt. 41..37 Long 32..43.","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in light winds with all sails set. They spotted another ship in the distance.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-07-02","events":[],"lat":40.75,"lon":-38.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 2nd. first part moderate winds from the\nW. S. W. steering to the S. all sail set Middle and latter\npart winds from the S. S. W. stering to the Eastward by the\nwind\nLatt 40..45 -- Long 38..48","wind":[["first","WSW","moderate"],["middle","SSW",""],["latter","SSW",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with moderate winds and all sail set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-07-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":39.9659,"lon":-32.7541,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday July 3rd Fresh Breezes from the S. W. steering by\nS. S. E. by the wind all sail set at 2 P. M. saw Blackfish at 6 Do.\nsingle Rufed the Topsails middle & latter part the same\nNo. obs.","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","SW","fresh"],["latter","SW","fresh"]],"plain":"They sailed under fresh breezes and saw pilot whales in the afternoon, later reducing sail for the night.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-07-04","events":[],"lat":38.5,"lon":-28.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 4th. first part winds from the S.W. by W.\nsteering to the southward by the wind at 6 Am. made all sail\nsteering to the S.W. at 10 Do saw the Western Islands. —","wind":[["first","SW by W",""]],"plain":"They sailed southward and set all sail, sighting the Western Islands (the Azores) at 10 a.m.","where":"near land","place":"Western Islands","via":[[-30.125,39.625],[-28.875,38.375],[-28.375,38.375],[-28.25,38.25],[-28.125,38.375],[-27.875,38.375]]},{"date":"1834-07-05","events":[],"lat":38.45,"lon":-28.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 5th. These 24 hours begins with moderate winds\nfrom the N.W. W. steering to the W. by the wind all sail set at\nSunset shortined sail Fayall bearing S. by E. 18 miles Dis. saw\nseveral sail one ship a Boiling middle & latter part varible winds\nand on different tacks.\n+","wind":[["first","NW by W","moderate"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","variable",""]],"plain":"The ship sailed under full sail near Fayal, reducing sail at sunset. The crew saw several other vessels, including one ship boiling blubber.","where":"near land","place":"Fayall","via":[[-27.95,38.35],[-28.35,38.25],[-28.65,38.35]],"plate":"work.trying-a","at":"faial-island"},{"date":"1834-07-06","events":[],"lat":38.45,"lon":-28.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 6th these 24 hours begins with strong winds from\nthe Westward stiering on different tacks several sail in sight\nat Sunset shortined sail Fayall bearing W. S. W. 12 miles Dis\nat 11. Am. a Boat came from the shore and brought some refresh-\n- ments. Strong Breezes ends the Day.","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Sailing off Fayal with several ships in sight, the crew shortened sail in strong winds. Later, a boat came out from shore bringing refreshments.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Shore boat delivered refreshments","quote":"a Boat came from the shore and brought some refresh- - ments","interest":2}],"where":"near land","place":"Fayall","at":"faial-island"},{"date":"1834-07-07","events":[],"lat":38.45,"lon":-28.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 7th. Strong winds from the W.S.W. stiering to the\nNorthward by the wind under double Reefed T. Sails at 5 P.M.\nspoke the Grand Turk of New-Bedford and the Tirton of pourts-\n- mouth Fayall bearing S.W. 7 mi. Dis at 6 Am. made all sail\nand stiered for Graciocea —","wind":[["whole","WSW","strong"]],"plain":"Under strong winds, the crew met and spoke with the Grand Turk of New Bedford and the Triton of Portsmouth while sailing near Fayal, later setting full sail for Graciosa.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Grand Turk","rig":"","port":"New-Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Tirton","rig":"","port":"pourtsmouth","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Fayall","plate":"gam.spoke-b","at":"faial-island"},{"date":"1834-07-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":39.05,"lon":-28.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 8th. Begins with strong breezes from from the\nwestward at 4 P.M. bying of & on of Graciocea in company with\nthe Tirton. of Pourtsmouth at 6 Do. shortined sail standing on\ndifferent tacks through the night at 6 Am. saw Sperm Whales\nand lowered at 9 Do. the Boats returned on board & Cought none at\n10 Do the Capt- lowered his Boat and went on shore.\n+","wind":[["first","W","strong"]],"plain":"Cruising off Graciosa alongside the Triton of Portsmouth, the crew spotted sperm whales and put the boats out to chase, but caught none. The captain then took a boat ashore.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Tirton","rig":"","port":"Pourtsmouth","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Graciosa","via":[[-28.95,38.45],[-28.85,38.75]],"plate":"chase.sperm-c","at":"graciosa-island"},{"date":"1834-07-09","events":[],"lat":39.05,"lon":-28.0,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday July 9th. Commences with Srrong Breezes from the\nwestward at 5 P.M. the Boat returned onbard from the shore\nstanding of and on through the night under short sail at 8 Am\nthe Boat went on shore to get vegetation for the ship —","wind":[["first","W","strong"]],"plain":"Cruising back and forth off the coast under short sail through the night, the crew sent a boat ashore in the morning to gather fresh vegetation.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1834-07-10","events":[],"lat":39.05,"lon":-28.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 10th. first part fine weather from the west-\nward at 6 P.m. the returned in company with [struck: the] two Portuguese\nBoats loaded with potatoes & oneons for the Ship at 8 P.m. Bore\naway at 10 Do. Gracioea bore N.W. 10 mi. Dis. light winds throu-\n-gh the night at 4 Am. St. George bore N.W. 12 mi. Dis\nRemainder of these 24 hours one watch employed in stowing\naway vegetation","wind":[["first","W",""],["middle","","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather. Two Portuguese boats arrived loaded with potatoes and onions, and half the crew spent the rest of the day stowing the vegetables as the ship sailed past Graciosa and St. George.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Boats arrived with fresh provisions","quote":"two Portuguese Boats loaded with potatoes & oneons for the Ship","interest":2}],"where":"near land","place":"Graciosa","at":"graciosa-island"},{"date":"1834-07-11","events":[],"lat":36.5,"lon":-26.8333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday July 11th these 24 hours commences with with light\nwinds from the westward steering S. by W. all sail set all hand[struck: s]\nemployed in stowing away the vegetaion and fitting the riggin\nMiddle and latter part much the same. -\n[x] Latt 36..30. - No. obs.","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"plain":"Under light winds, the crew set all sail, worked on the rigging, and stowed away their fresh vegetables.","where":"at sea","via":[[-26.85,37.35]]},{"date":"1834-07-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":35.05,"lon":-25.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 12th first part of these 24 hours commences\nwith moderate winds from the W. steering to the south\nat 4 P. M. Bent & set the four topmast & maintopgallant\nstudingsails at 8 Am. saw whales and [struck: lowered] wheh proved\nto grampases. fine weather end the Day.\nLatt. 35..03 Long. 25..40","wind":[["first","W","moderate"]],"plain":"They saw what they took to be whales and put boats out to chase them, but the creatures turned out to be grampuses.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw grampuses","quote":"saw whales and [struck: lowered] wheh proved\nto grampases"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1834-07-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":34.3917,"lon":-25.53,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday July 13th Commences with moderate winds from the\nN. N. W. steering S. all sail set at 4 Am. saw two sail at 11 Do.\nsaw sperm whales lowered four Boats so ends chaseing the whales.","wind":[["first","NNW","moderate"]],"plain":"They sailed under moderate winds and sighted two ships. At 11 a.m. they spotted sperm whales and put out four boats to chase them.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1834-07-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":33.7334,"lon":-25.3933,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday July 14th Commences with strong Breezes from the\nN. 4 Boats fast to the whales spoke the Tritons boats pursueing the\nwhales at 5 P. M. got the whales to the Ship. at 2 Am. Commenced\nCutting at 9 Do. finished all hands employed in clearing away the\nheads. wore Ship to the Southward winds from the Eastward","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["latter","E",""]],"plain":"Four boats harpooned whales, and the crew spoke boats from the Triton pursuing them. By 5 p.m. they brought the whales to the ship, began stripping blubber at 2 a.m., and finished by 9.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Triton","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1834-07-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":33.075,"lon":-25.2567,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday July 15th Commences with moderate winds from the\nS. E. steering S. S. W. boiling at 11 Am. saw spouts wore ship to the\neastward so ends Boiling","wind":[["first","SE","moderate"]],"plain":"The crew continued boiling blubber. Around 11 a.m. they saw whale spouts and turned the ship toward the east.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1834-07-16","events":[],"lat":32.4167,"lon":-25.12,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday July 16th all these 24 hours light winds and Calm\nheaded to the Southward at 8 Am finished Boiling and washed\nof the Decks.\nLatt. 32..25","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"With light winds and calms, the ship headed southward. The crew finished boiling blubber into oil and washed down the decks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-07-17","events":[],"lat":31.1167,"lon":-24.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 17th Begins with moderate winds from W. S. W.\nsteering south all sail set middle & latter part winds E. S. E.\nLatt. 31..07 - Long 24..59","wind":[["first","WSW","moderate"],["middle","ESE",""],["latter","ESE",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with moderate winds and all sails set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-07-18","events":[],"lat":28.1834,"lon":-23.8583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday July 18 first part moderate breezes from the N. E steering\nSouth. latter part strong Breezes employed in fitting fluke\nropes & try geer [struck: Long. 23..45 25..15]\nLatt. [struck: 23..26 22..14]","wind":[["first","NE","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"The crew sailed south under moderate to strong breezes and spent the day preparing fluke ropes and whaling gear.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-07-19","events":[],"lat":25.25,"lon":-22.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 19th all this 24 hours pleasant Gales from the\nN. E. steering to the S. S. W. all sail set\nLatt. [struck: 22..44] 25..15 - - - Long. 22..44","wind":[["whole","NE","gale"]],"plain":"Fine weather and pleasant gales with every sail set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-07-20","events":[],"lat":22.7333,"lon":-21.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 20th first part pleasant Gales from the N. E.\nsteering S. middle & latter part the same. Latt. 22..44 - Long. 21..55","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["middle","NE","gale"],["latter","NE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Pleasant, strong winds continued from the northeast as the ship steered south. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-07-21","events":[],"lat":19.9333,"lon":-22.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 21st. winds. from the N. E. stering between the\nS. & S. W. middle and latter part the same so. Ends. —\nLatt. 19..56 — — Long. 22..22.","wind":[["first","NE",""],["middle","NE",""],["latter","NE",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with northeast winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-07-22","events":[],"lat":17.35,"lon":-23.0,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday July 22nd. first part sturing S. W. by. W. all sail sot\nwith a strong wind from the N. E. middle & latter part the same\nLatt 17..21","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","NE","strong"],["latter","NE","strong"]],"plain":"The ship sailed southwest by west with all sails set in a strong northeast wind.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-07-23","events":[],"lat":16.25,"lon":-23.225,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday July. 23rd- strong winds from the N. E. steering to\nthe S. S. W. at 3 P. M. Made the Isle of Saul. at Sunset the Isle of\nsaul bore S. 7 miles. Dis. at noon the Isle of May bore S. E. 8 mi. Dis","wind":[["whole","NE","strong"]],"plain":"The crew sailed under strong northeast winds and sighted the Isle of Sal and the Isle of Maio.","where":"near land","place":"Isle of Saul"},{"date":"1834-07-24","events":[],"lat":15.15,"lon":-23.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 24th pleasant gales from the N. E. sturing along\nthe East side of St. Jagoes. at 6 P m got down abreast of the harbor\nthere came of three boat loads of fruit. bought them all at 8 Do. bore\naway latter part strong winds from the Eastward steering South.","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["latter","E","strong"]],"plain":"Sailing along the east side of St. Jago, the crew met three boatloads of fruit coming out from the harbor and bought them all before continuing south.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Bought three boatloads of fruit","quote":"there came of three boat loads of fruit. bought them all","interest":2}],"where":"near land","place":"St. Jagoes","at":"santiago"},{"date":"1834-07-25","events":[],"lat":12.8,"lon":-23.0542,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday July 25th. Commences with light winds & varibles attended with\nrain middle and Latter part. fine weather and calm.\nLatt 12.48 —","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["rain","calm"],"plain":"The day began with light, shifting winds and rain, followed by calm, clear weather.","where":"at sea","via":[[-23.05,14.75]]},{"date":"1834-07-26","events":[],"lat":11.9833,"lon":-22.5084,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday July 26th First part of this 24 hours calm at 6 P. m. light\nbreezes from the N. steering to the South all sail sot So ends the Day.\nLatt. 11..59","wind":[["first","","calm"],["first","N","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm conditions gave way to light northern breezes in the evening, and the ship sailed south with every sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-07-27","events":[],"lat":11.1833,"lon":-21.9625,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday. July. 27th Commences with winds from the N. N. E. steering\nto the South all sail sot at 10 A m. winds from the Eastward attended\nwith Latter part fine weather.\nNo. Obs.","wind":[["first","NNE",""],["middle","E",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with all sail set; fine weather by the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-07-28","events":[],"lat":10.3833,"lon":-21.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 28 Commences with light winds from the N. steering S.\nmiddle and Latter part Light winds from the Eastward. —\nLatt. 10..23. — Long 21..25","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-07-29","events":[],"lat":10.0167,"lon":-21.1445,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday July. 29th. Commences with Light winds. and varibles middle\nand Latter part the same all hands employed in brakeing out the main\nhatchway after water So ends\nLatt. 10 \"01 —\n\n[struck:","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light, variable winds continued throughout the day while the crew broke out casks from the main hatchway to get at fresh water.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-07-30","events":[],"lat":9.3,"lon":-20.8722,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday] ^Wednes.^ July 30th All these 24 hours. light winds and calms.\nLatt. 9..18 — Long —\n\n[struck:","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-07-31","events":[],"lat":8.4167,"lon":-20.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday] ^Thurs.^ July. 31st. First part. calm Latter part a fine breeze\nfrom the S. W. by. W. steering to the southward by the wind So ends.\nLatt. 8.25 — Long. 20..36.\n\n[struck:","wind":[["first","","calm"],["latter","SW by W","moderate"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm conditions gave way to a fine breeze as the ship steered southward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-01","events":[],"lat":7.775,"lon":-19.075,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday] ^Friday^ [struck: July] August 1st Commences. with winds from the\nS. W. by. W. and squally with rain Middle and Latter part the\nsame took in and made sail a number of times\nNo. Obs.","wind":[["first","SW by W",""],["middle","SW by W",""],["latter","SW by W",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Squally winds and rain brought frequent changes of sail throughout the day. No observations could be taken.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-02","events":[],"lat":7.1333,"lon":-17.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday August 2nd 1834 Commences with winds from the\nS.W. and squally with rain middle and latter part pleasant weather,\nand a number of sails in sight.\nLatt. 7..08 - - Long 17..33","wind":[["first","SW",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The day began with squally southwest winds and rain before turning pleasant. Several other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-03","events":[],"lat":6.4167,"lon":-15.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday August 3rd. These 24 hours Commences with fine\nweather from the S.W. steering to the southward by the\nwind latter and middle part the same a number of sail in sight\nLatt. 6..25 - Long. 15..53","wind":[["whole","SW",""]],"plain":"Fine weather as the ship steered southward, with a number of other ships in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-04","events":[],"lat":5.5,"lon":-14.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday August 4th. Begins with winds from the S.W. steering\nto the southward by the wind all sail set middle and latter\npart the same variously employed about the riggin. -\nLatt 5..30.N. Long 14..21","wind":[["first","SW",""],["middle","SW",""],["latter","SW",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed southward with every sail set and worked on the rigging. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-05","events":[],"lat":4.3333,"lon":-12.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday August 5th. All these 24 hours strong winds from\nS W. to S.S W. steering to the southward by the wind.\nLatt. 4.20.N. Long 12.35-","wind":[["whole","SW","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew from the southwest to south-southwest as the ship continued sailing southward. No whales or ships were mentioned.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-06","events":[],"lat":3.5333,"lon":-11.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday 6th. All these 24 hours. strong winds from the\nS.S.W. First part steering S.E. by the wind at 11 P.M. tacked\nship to the westward so ends. variously employed.\nLatt 3..32. - - - Long - 11..10","wind":[["whole","SSW","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew from the south-southwest. The crew turned the ship to the westward at 11 P.M. and carried out routine tasks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-07","events":[],"lat":2.95,"lon":-13.8334,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday August 7th. All these 24 hours strong winds from\nS. by. W. steering to the westward by the wind.\nLatt. 2.57 N. - - Long","wind":[["whole","S by W","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in strong winds, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-08","events":[],"lat":2.2833,"lon":-16.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday August 8th. Commences with strong winds from\nS. by W. Steering by the wind to the westward latter part\nmore moderate all hands variously employed.\nLatt 2..17.N. Long. 16..30","wind":[["first","S by W","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in strong winds that moderated later in the day, with the crew set to various chores.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-09","events":[],"lat":1.0,"lon":-18.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday August 9th. These 24 hours commences with\nmoderate winds from the S.S.E. steering to the westward by\nthe wind middle and latter part the same. - -\nLatt 1.00 N. - - Long 18..13","wind":[["first","SSE","moderate"],["middle","SSE","moderate"],["latter","SSE","moderate"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with moderate winds, heading west.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-10","events":[],"lat":0.0333,"lon":-19.2333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday August 10th. All these 24 hours light winds from\nS. to S.E. steering by the wind\nLatt. 00..02.N. - - Long 19..[illegible]","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-11","events":[],"lat":-1.3333,"lon":-20.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday August 11th. All these 24 hours fine weather -\nLatt. 1.20 S. - Long. 20..15","plain":"Fine weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-12","events":[],"lat":-2.65,"lon":-20.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday August 12th. All these 24 hours fine weather\nwinds from the S.E. steering S. of. W. by the wind.\nLatt 2.39 S. Long 20..51","wind":[["whole","SE",""]],"plain":"Fine weather and routine sailing with winds from the southeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-13","events":[],"lat":-3.9333,"lon":-21.0916,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday 13th. These 24 hours commences with fine weather\nfrom the S.E. middle and latter part light winds and calm.\nLatt 3..56 S. - - Long","wind":[["first","SE",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Fine weather followed by light winds and calms; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-14","events":[],"lat":-5.3,"lon":-21.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday August 14th 1834. these 24 hours commences with light\nwinds from the S. E. by S. steering to the S.W. by S. middle and latter\npart light winds and calm. employed in breaking out the main hatchway\nLatt. 05..18 - - - - Long 21..20","wind":[["first","SE by S","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds gave way to calm weather as the crew worked at unpacking cargo from the main hatchway.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-15","events":[],"lat":-6.6333,"lon":-23.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday August 15th 1834 Begins with light winds from the S.S.E.\nsteering to the S.W. by the wind Latter part. winds from S.\nLatt 6..38 - - - - Long 23..16","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["latter","S",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-16","events":[],"lat":-8.35,"lon":-24.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday August 16th. Commences with strong winds from S. by E.\nsteering S.W. by W. by the wind middle and Latter part the same\nLatt 8.21 - - - - Long. 24..45","wind":[["first","S by E","strong"],["middle","S by E","strong"],["latter","S by E","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in strong winds, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-17","events":[],"lat":-10.6667,"lon":-25.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday August 17th these 24 hours commences with strong winds\nfrom the S.E. steering by the wind to the southward at 4 [struck: P.M.] [superscript: P.M.] Double\nSingle reefed the Topsails middle and Latter part the same\nLatt. 10.40 - - - Long [superscript: 26..04] [struck: 25..36-]","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds from the southeast as the ship steered south under reduced sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-18","events":[],"lat":-13.2667,"lon":-27.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday August 18th. Strong winds from the S. E by. S. Steiring by the\nwind to the Southward, employed in Sail mending - - - -\nLatt 13.16 - - - Long 27.06,","wind":[["whole","SE by S","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds as the ship sailed south; the crew spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-19","events":[],"lat":-15.6833,"lon":-26.65,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday August 19th. Commences with strong winds from\nthe Eastward steering by the wind middle and Latter part the\nsame employed in Sail mending and fitting the riggin.\nLatt 15.41 - - - Long.","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","E","strong"],["latter","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds continued throughout the day while the crew mended sails and worked on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-20","events":[],"lat":-18.2,"lon":-26.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday. August 20th. Begins with a fine Breeze from the\nEastward steering by the wind to the Southward middle and\nLatter part strong winds from the E.[struck: S.]E. steering S E. by. S.\nLatt. 18..12. - - Long. 26.12","wind":[["first","E","moderate"],["middle","ESE","strong"],["latter","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with strong winds from the east-southeast; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-21","events":[],"lat":-20.5667,"lon":-23.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday August. 21st. Commences with strong winds from From E.S.\nS.E. steering S.E. by. S. at 2 P.M. set the fourtopmast Studingsail\nat 6. Do took it in, strong winds ends the Day.\nLatt 20.34 - - - Long 23..18.","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds and routine sailing; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-22","events":[],"lat":-22.1667,"lon":-20.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday August 22.nd. First part strong Breeze from N. N.E. latter\npart wind from the N. W. with rain.\nLatt. 22..10 [superscript: O.S.] - - - - Long 20..47","wind":[["first","NNE","strong"],["latter","NW",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with breezy, rainy weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-23","events":[],"lat":-23.5333,"lon":-18.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday August. 23.rd. Begins with winds from N. W. Steering S. E. by. S.\nall sail set. middle and Latter part the same -\nLatt 23..32 - - - - Long 18-52","wind":[["first","NW",""],["middle","NW",""],["latter","NW",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed southeast by south with every sail set. No whales were reported.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-24","events":[],"lat":-24.3833,"lon":-17.9084,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday August. 24th. Commences with light winds from the S. W. steering\nS.E. by S. Latter part strong winds from the S. at 10 AM. took in the Top-\n-gallantsails So Ends this 24 hours.\nLatt. 24..23. - - - - Long.","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["latter","S","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with winds shifting from the southwest to strong winds from the south, prompting the crew to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-25","events":[],"lat":-24.65,"lon":-16.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday August 25th. All these 24 hours light winds from S. to S.E at 10.Pm\ntacked Ship to the westward. - - Latt 24..39 - - - - Long 16..57","wind":[["whole","S","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds; the ship turned to the westward at 10 p.m.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-26","events":[],"lat":-25.9333,"lon":-17.5666,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday August 26th. 1834 All these 24 hours fine weather\nwith light winds from the S. S. E steering by the wind to the S. W.\nLatt. 25..56. - - - - - - - Long","wind":[["whole","SSE","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-27","events":[],"lat":-26.7,"lon":-18.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday August 27th. Fine weather all these 24 hours, wind S. E. by S.\nLatt. 26..42 - - - - - Long. 18..11","wind":[["whole","SE by S",""]],"plain":"Fine weather throughout the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-28","events":[],"lat":-27.1667,"lon":-18.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday August 28th these 24 hours commences with light\nfrom the southward and calms middle and latter part light\nwinds from S. E. by S. one watch variously employed about the riggin\nLatt 27..10 - - - - - Long. 18..20","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","SE by S","light"],["latter","SE by S","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms dominated the day while one watch worked on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-29","events":[],"lat":-28.4,"lon":-18.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday August 29th. Commences with light winds from E. steering\nS. by. E. middle and latter part winds from W. N. W. so ends.\nLatt 28..24 - - - - - Long. 18..20","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","WNW",""],["latter","WNW",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds shifting from the east to west-northwest; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-30","events":[],"lat":-30.0,"lon":-16.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday August 30th. Begins with light winds from N. W. W. steering\nS. middle part the same latter part calm. so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt. 30..00 - - - - - Long 16..53","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds turning to calm later in the day; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-08-31","events":[],"lat":-31.8,"lon":-15.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday August. 31st. Commences with light winds from the S. W. by\nW. steering S. E. by S. middle & latter part strong breeze studing\nsails set fore and Aft so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt. 31..48 - - - - - Long 15 [struck: 53 W] [superscript: mm 2]","wind":[["first","SW by W","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in changing winds with studding sails set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-01","events":[],"lat":-32.45,"lon":-12.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Septr 1st. First and middle part a fine breeze from\nN. W. by W. steering S. E. by S. with studing. sails set on both sides\nlatter part light winds and calm foggy. and rainy so ends.\nLatt. 32..27 - - - - - Long 12..34","wind":[["first","NW by W","moderate"],["middle","NW by W","moderate"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm","fog","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing in changing winds, ending with calms, fog, and rain.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-02","events":[],"lat":-33.475,"lon":-10.1583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Septr 2nd. First of these 24 hours commences with\nmoderate winds from W. W. W. steering S. E. middle part calm\nlatter part fresh breezes from the E. N. E. - - - - - -\nLatt. - - - - - N. obs.","wind":[["first","W","moderate"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","ENE","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with moderate winds, a calm spell, and later fresh breezes. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-03","events":[],"lat":-34.5,"lon":-7.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept. 3rd. Commences with strong winds from\nN. W. by N. steering S. E by S. studing sails set four and aft at 6 Pm\ntook in the studing-sails and Bow-Boat and shortened more\nsail at 10 do. more moderate made all sail again so ends.\nLatt. 34..30 - - - - - Long. 7..45","wind":[["first","NW by N","strong"],["middle","","moderate"]],"plain":"Strong winds drove the ship under heavy sail before conditions moderated and the crew set full sail again.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-04","events":[],"lat":-35.6,"lon":-4.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept. 4th. Fine weather all these 24 hours with\na strong wind from the N. W. steering S. E under all sail\nstuding-sails set on both sides - - - - - - - -\nLatt 35..36 - - - - - Long 4..37","wind":[["whole","NW","strong"]],"plain":"Fine weather with a strong northwest wind as the ship sailed southeast with every sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-05","events":[],"lat":-36.6667,"lon":-1.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Septr 5th. First & middle part fresh gales from the W. W. [illegible]\nsteering S. E. latter part squally took in the studing-sails Foretopgallan\nsail. and Mizen. Topsail at meredian the wind shifted to the W. by S. [illegible]\nshiped a sea into [superscript: the] Laboard quarter Boat which injured her werry much\nLatt. 36..40 - - - - - Long. 1..14 W.","wind":[["first","WNW","gale"],["middle","WNW","gale"],["latter","W by S",""]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and squalls forced the ship to reduce sail. A heavy wave broke over the left quarter boat, damaging it badly.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Heavy sea damaged a whaleboat","quote":"","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-06","events":[],"lat":-37.0,"lon":0.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept. 6th. 1834. First part strong winds from the W.N.\nW. steering S.E. middle part Calm latter part a fine Breeze\nfrom the N.W. all sail set so ends these 24 hours. -\nLatt 37..00 - Long 00..44 E","wind":[["first","WNW","strong"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","NW","moderate"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with all sail set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-07","events":[],"lat":-37.75,"lon":3.175,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Sept. 7th. Winds from N.W. to S.W. and squally took in and\nmade Sail A number of times Latter part moderate so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 37..45 - Long","wind":[["first","NW",""],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally winds forced the crew to shorten and set sail repeatedly, with moderate weather toward the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-08","events":[],"lat":-37.8833,"lon":6.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept. 8th. Winds from N.W. to South took in and made sail a\nnumber of times fine weather ends the Day all sail set steering S.E.\nLatt 37..53 - Long 6..07 E","wind":[["whole","variable",""]],"plain":"Fine weather; the crew adjusted sail several times throughout the day with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-09","events":[],"lat":-38.7833,"lon":9.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept. 9th. Commences with fresh Breezes from the N.W. steer\ning S.E. at 7 P.M. began to shorten sail at 10. Do. Scuding under Double.\nReefed Top-sails. and foursail with a strong gale. So Ends.\nLatt. 38\"47 - Long 9\"19","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew shortened sail as the wind picked up, and by night they were running before a strong gale under double-reefed topsails and foresail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-10","events":[],"lat":-39.3,"lon":13.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept. 10th Begins with a strong gale from the N.W. steering\nto the S.E. under Double Reefed Top-Sails and Four-Sail at 9 P.M.\nlet one reef out of the M. Topsail and set the Maintop Gallantsail\na strong gale ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 39\"10 - Long 13\"40","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew sailed through a strong gale under reduced sail, heading southeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-11","events":[],"lat":-39.7333,"lon":17.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept. 11th. Begins with a strong Gale from the westward\nsteering S.E. at 10 P.M. run the waist Boat under and Lost her\nat 9 A.M. let out the reefs and set the T. Gallantsails So Ends. these 24 h.\nLatt 39\"44. - Long 17\"24","wind":[["first","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"During a strong westerly gale, the ship ran the waist boat underwater and lost it.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Waist boat lost in a gale","quote":"run the waist Boat under and Lost her","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-12","events":[],"lat":-39.9167,"lon":20.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept 12th. First and middle part winds from the N.W.\nsteering S.E 1/2 E Latter part winds from N.N.E. so ends. all sail set.\n[cross mark] Latt 39\"55 - Long 20\"26","wind":[["first","NW",""],["middle","NW",""],["latter","NNE",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with all sail set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-13","events":[],"lat":-40.1,"lon":24.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept. 13th. Commences with fresh breezes from N.E. steering\nS.E by E. all sail set at 9 P.M. began to shorten sale at Midnight wind from\nN.W. blowing hard under Double reefed Fore and Main Top-Sails & foresail\nLatter part more moderate made some sail So Ends these 24 hours.\nLatt. 40\"06 - Long 24.08","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","NW","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"The crew sailed under fresh breezes before having to reduce sail around midnight as the wind blew hard. Conditions moderated later, and they made more sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-14","events":[],"lat":-39.9333,"lon":28.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept. 14th. Begins with winds from the W.N.W. Steering\nS.E. by. E. all sail set Latter part light winds from N.W. by n. so ends\nLatt 39\"56 - Long 28\"12","wind":[["first","WNW",""],["latter","NW by N","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with every sail set with winds shifting from the west-northwest to light breezes from the northwest.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-15","events":[],"lat":-39.95,"lon":31.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept. 15th. Commences with light winds from W. Steering S.E. 1/2 E.\nmiddle part strong Breeze at 4 Am. began to shorten sail at noon\nScuding under Close Reefed M.T. Sail and Fore-Sail winds from. N.W.\nLatt. 39\"57 - Long. 31\"55","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","NW",""]],"plain":"As the wind strengthened, the crew shortened sail and were running before a gale under reduced canvas by noon.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-16","events":[],"lat":-39.9333,"lon":35.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept. 16th. Begins with. a heavy Gale from. N.W. steering\nS.E by. E Latter part moderate set the F. Topsail let out the reefs\nand set the M. Top-Gallantsail. Latt 39\"56. - Long. 35\"33","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The day began with a heavy northwest gale, but the weather later moderated and the crew set more sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-17","events":[],"lat":-39.9083,"lon":39.1625,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Sept. 17th. Commences with Light winds from N.W. by N.\nand a heavy swell runing steering S.E. by. E. Middle and Latter part\nStrong winds from N. by. E and Squaly So ends. all sail set.\nLatt. Long.","wind":[["first","NW by N","light"],["middle","N by E","strong"],["latter","N by E","strong"]],"weather":["heavy sea","squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds and a heavy swell early on, turning squally later with all sails set. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-18","events":[],"lat":-39.8833,"lon":42.775,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Sept 18th. Commences with [struck: light] winds from N. N. E. steering\nS. E. by E. at 7 P. M. took in Fore and mizen Top-Gallant-sails and Stud-\n-ing-sails. Latter part moderate all sail set. some rain and thunder.\nNo. Obs.","wind":[["first","NNE",""],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["rain","thunder"],"plain":"They sailed southeast by east under light winds, taking in sail in the evening and setting all sail again by morning amid some rain and thunder.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-19","events":[],"lat":-39.8583,"lon":46.3875,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Sept. 19th. Begins with light winds from the North and foggy\nwith some rain attended with heavy thunder, middle moderate Latter\npart strong winds from the N. W. So Ends. these 24 hours.\nNo. Obs.","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","NW","strong"]],"weather":["fog","rain","thunder"],"plain":"Light winds, fog, rain, and heavy thunder gave way to strong winds from the northwest. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-20","events":[],"lat":-39.8333,"lon":50.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept. 20th. Commences with a strong gale from W. by. N.\nsteering S. E. by. E. Middle and Latter part moderate winds from S. W.\nLatt. 39\"50 Long. 50\"00'","wind":[["first","W by N","gale"],["middle","SW","moderate"],["latter","SW","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales gave way to moderate winds as the ship continued on its course. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-39.15,"lon":52.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept. 21st. Commences with Light winds from. the. S.\nsteering to the Eastward by the wind at 3 P. M. saw a Right. Whale\nmiddle and Latter the same So Ends these 24 hours\nLatt. 39\"09 Long 52\"46","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed eastward in light winds and spotted a right whale in the afternoon.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-22","events":[],"lat":-38.9333,"lon":56.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 22nd. Commences with light winds from the S. S. E. steering\nto the Eastward by the wind Middle part Calm Latter part a strong\nBreeze from the North. employed in sail mending So ends these 24. h.\nLatt 38\"56 - - - Long 56\"46","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","N","strong"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew mended sails through light winds, a calm, and finally a strong northern breeze.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-23","events":[],"lat":-38.5333,"lon":58.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 23rd. Fine weather all these 24 hours with the\nwind from N. to S. W. steering E. S. E. employed in sail mending\nLatt. 38\"32 - - Long. 58\"03","wind":[["whole","variable",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with changing winds as the crew repaired sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-24","events":[],"lat":-38.6,"lon":59.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 24th. First and middle part Light winds from the\nSouthward and Calm Latter part a fine Breeze from the North\nsteering S. E. by E. 1/2 E. all sail set Employed in repairing the M. T. Sail\nLatt. 38\"36 - - - Long 59\"53","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","N","moderate"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing in light winds, calms, and later a fine breeze with all sails set while the crew repaired a sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-25","events":[],"lat":-38.3667,"lon":62.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept 25th. Commences with light winds from the N. W.\nsteering E. S. E all sail set middle and Latter part winds at N. Em-\n-ployed in sail mending and painting the boats So ends these 24 hours.\nLatt. 38\"22 - - - Long. 62\"12","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","N",""],["latter","N",""]],"plain":"Light winds and routine maintenance; the crew spent the day mending sails and painting the boats.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-26","events":[],"lat":-38.0084,"lon":66.7417,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Sept 26th. Begins with strong winds from the North stee-\n-ring E. S. E. at 7 P. M took in the F. Topmast studingsail and Top Gallantsails\nat 9 double reefed the T. Sails Latter part rainy. So ends these 24 hours.\nNo. Obs.","wind":[["first","N","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and rain forced the crew to shorten sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-27","events":[],"lat":-37.65,"lon":71.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept 27th. Commences with strong winds from S. W. to S. by. E.\nsteering E. S. E. at 3 AM. let out the reefs and set the Jib and M. sail\nSo ends these 24 hours. - - - Latt. 37\"39 - - - - Long 71\"17","wind":[["first","SW","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with strong winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-28","events":[],"lat":-37.3333,"lon":74.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept. 28th. Commences with strong winds from the Southward steering\nE. S. E. at 2 A M. set the Top-Gallantsails heading E. by the wind Latter\npart calm so Ends these 24 hours. —\nLatt. 37..20 — — Long 74..12","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with strong southerly winds early on, giving way to calm weather by the end of the day. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-29","events":[],"lat":-37.0666,"lon":76.6333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Sept. 29th. First and middle part Light winds from the North\nlatter part strong winds and squally at Noon took in the F. Topmast-\n-steeringsail, and Fore. & Mizen Top-Gallantsails, &c. Ends. these 24 hours.\nNo. Obs.","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The ship faced light northern winds that turned strong and squally by noon, prompting the crew to reduce sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-09-30","events":[],"lat":-36.8,"lon":79.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept. 30th. Commences with a strong Gale from the N. W. stee\n-ring E. S. E. at 6 P. M. hove the Ship to under close reefed. M. & Mizen\nTopsails and Fore-Sail for fear of land headed to the Northward at 6 AM.\nset the fore-sail & F. Top-Sail and let the reefs out the main so ends\nthese 24 hours steering E. by. S. 1/2 S. — —\nLatt. 36..48 — — Long 79..04","wind":[["first","NW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"A strong gale blew from the northwest. The crew reduced sail and stopped the ship overnight for fear of running into land, then made sail again in the morning.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-01","events":[],"lat":-36.5,"lon":82.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct. 1st Commences with a strong Gale from the W. S. W. steering\nE. S. E at 6 P. M. Close reefed the F. & Main Topsails and took in the Jib and\nMizen Top-Sail middle part the same, Latter part more moderate [struck: at 6 AM]\nset the jib and M. Sail. and [struck: let out] one reef out of the Top-Sails. so ends these 24 h.\nLatt 36..30 — Long 82..06","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","WSW","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"A strong gale from the west-southwest forced the crew to reduce sail heavily. The weather moderated toward the end of the day, allowing them to set more canvas.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-02","events":[],"lat":-36.5,"lon":86.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct. 2nd. First part, Strong winds from S. S. W. Steering E. S. E. under single\nreefed Topsails, at 10 P. M. set the F. Gallantsails Latter part wind at W. [struck: S.] N. W.\nstudingsails set on both sides so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt, 36..30 — Long, 86..00","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"],["latter","WNW",""]],"plain":"Strong winds continued as the ship sailed under reduced canvas before making more sail later in the day. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-03","events":[],"lat":-36.7333,"lon":89.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct. 3rd. Commences with strong winds from W. N. W. steering\nS. E. by E. all sail set. at 6 P. M. the wind shifted to the south squally and rainy\nsteering by the wind under single reefed T. Sails latter part fine weather from\nthe W. N. W. all sail set variously employed so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt. 36..44 — Long, 89..09","wind":[["first","WNW","strong"],["first","S",""],["latter","WNW",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed under changing winds and squalls, reducing sail in the evening before fine weather returned and all sails were set again. The crew was variously employed.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-04","events":[],"lat":-37.2333,"lon":92.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct. 4th. Fine weather all these 24 hours with the wind from\nthe N. [struck: S] W by W. steering S. E. by E. with Studingsails set on both sides\none wach employed in breaking out the after Hatchway after provisions.\nLatt. 37..14 — Long. 92..53","wind":[["whole","NW by W",""]],"plain":"Fine weather as the ship sailed southeast with studdingsails set. Half the crew worked at breaking out provisions from the after hatch.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-05","events":[],"lat":-37.75,"lon":95.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct. 5th. Fine weather all these 24 hours studingsails set on\nboth sides winds from the [struck: S. E. by E.] ^N. W. by W.^ Steering S. E. by E. so ends the Day.\nLatt 37..45 — Long. 95..28","wind":[["whole","NW by W",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with fair winds; the ship sailed along under studdingsails with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-06","events":[],"lat":-38.1,"lon":99.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct. 6th. Commences with fine weather. winds from the N. W. by\nW. Steering S. E. by E. all sail set middle and latter part the same\none wach employed in mending sails so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 38..6 — Long 99..07.","wind":[["first","NW by W",""],["middle","NW by W",""],["latter","NW by W",""]],"plain":"Fine weather as the ship sailed under full canvas, with half the crew busy mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-07","events":[],"lat":-38.5833,"lon":102.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 7th. Fine weather all these 24 hours winds from N. W. to North\nsteering E. S. E. so ends. — — Latt 38..35 — — Long 102..17","wind":[["whole","NW",""]],"plain":"Fine weather; sailed east-southeast with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-08","events":[],"lat":-39.1,"lon":105.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 8th. Commences with a strong Breeze from the North\nsteering S. E. by E. 1/2 E. all sail sot at 9 Am. took in the studingsails\na strong breeze ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 39..06 — — Long. 105.51","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in a strong northern breeze; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-09","events":[],"lat":-39.5333,"lon":109.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 9th. Commences with a strong breeze from the North\nsteering E. S. E. at 10 P. M. the wind shifted to the southward and rainy latter\npart fine weather and Calm at 11 Am. unbent the Main-Top-Gallantsail\nand bent another so ends these 24 hours. —\nLatt. 39..32 — Long. 109..40","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","S",""],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["rain","calm"],"plain":"Strong breezes and rain gave way to calm, fine weather. The crew changed out the main topgallant sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-40.0333,"lon":112.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct 10th. Commences with light winds from the North steering\nE. S. E. all sail sot at 2 P. M. saw a right whale middle part the same\nlatter part strong winds from the W. N. W employed in Sail making.\nLatt 40..02 — Long 112..40","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","WNW","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed east-southeast under full sail in light winds, sighting a right whale in the afternoon. The crew worked on sailmaking as winds strengthened.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-11","events":[],"lat":-40.3333,"lon":116.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct 11th. First part strong winds from the North steering\nE by S 1/2 S. at 7 P M took in the studing sails and Top-Gallantsails\nand single reefed the T. Sails at midnight Double reefed the T. Sails\nat 6 Am. the wind shifted to the W. by S. took in the Four & Mizen\nT. Sails latter part more moderate made some Sail so ends these 24 h.\nLatt. 40..20 — — Long. 116..05","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","W by S",""],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"The crew dealt with strong northern winds, reducing sail throughout the night. As the wind shifted and eased by morning, they set more sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-12","events":[],"lat":-40.6667,"lon":120.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct 12th. First part moderate winds from the W. by. S. steering\nE. by. S. 1/2 S at 6 P. M. all sail sot middle and latter part strong winds\nfrom the W. N. W. so ends these 24 hours. studingsails on both sides\nLatt 40..40 — Long 120..38","wind":[["first","W by S","moderate"],["middle","WNW","strong"],["latter","WNW","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with every sail set with moderate to strong winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-13","events":[],"lat":-41.1667,"lon":125.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct 13th. Commences with strong winds from the W. N. W. steering\nE. by S. 1/2 S. Studingsails sot on both sides at 9 P. M. took in the Studingsails\nlatter part more moderate with some rain, so ends. with studingsails sot.\nLatt. 41..10 — — Long 125..00","wind":[["first","WNW","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with strong winds and some rain. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-14","events":[],"lat":-41.75,"lon":129.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 14th. First and middle part light winds from the W.\nN. W. steering E. by. S. 1/2 S all sail sot at Midnight had a hevy squall\nfrom the W. S. W. Carried away the Maintopmaststudingsail\nboom, latter part strong winds from the S. S. W. so ends these 24\nLatt 41..45 — Long 129..04","wind":[["first","WNW","light"],["middle","WSW",""],["latter","SSW","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Light winds gave way to a heavy midnight squall that broke the main-topmast studdingsail boom, followed by strong winds.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Squall broke a sail boom","quote":"had a hevy squall from the W. S. W. Carried away the Maintopmaststudingsail boom","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-15","events":[],"lat":-41.6,"lon":133.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 15th. First and middle part Light winds from the\nSouthward steering from E. by. S. to E. N. E. by the by the wind, latter\npart calm employed in mending the M. T. Gallantsail, so ends these 24\nLatt. 41..36 — Long 133..13","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew sailed under light southerly winds before falling calm, spending the latter part of the day mending the main topgallant sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-16","events":[],"lat":-42.2167,"lon":134.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 16th First part calm middle part light winds from\nthe N. E. latter part strong so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt. 42..13 — Long. 134..55","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","NE","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with shifting winds and no sightings.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-17","events":[],"lat":-43.0167,"lon":138.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct 17th. All these 24 hours fresh Breezes from the N. E. steering\nto the Eastward by the wind — Latt. 43..01 — Long 138..20.","wind":[["whole","NE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued as the ship sailed eastward against the wind; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-18","events":[],"lat":-44.2667,"lon":141.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct 18th. Commences with light winds from the N. E. by. W. Steering\nto the Eastward by the wind middle and Latter part strong Breeze\nemployed in making spungarn so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt. 44\"16 - - - Long. 141\"20.","wind":[["first","NE by E","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"The crew made rope yarn amid light winds that grew into a strong breeze as they steered eastward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-19","events":[],"lat":-44.1167,"lon":144.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct 19th. Commences with strong winds from the N. E. by. W. steering to\nthe eastward by the wind at 4. P. M. took in the M. T. Gallantsail. at 6 Do. Double\nreefed the Top-Sails at 9 Do. took in the M. Sail at 4 O Dm. set the Main-Sail.\nat 10 Do. the wind shifted to the W. S. W. So Ends. steering N. E.\nLatt. by Reckoning 44\"07 - - Long. 44\"47\n[red checkmark]","wind":[["first","NE by E","strong"],["latter","WSW",""]],"plain":"Strong winds forced the crew to shorten sail throughout the day as they steered east, with the wind shifting to the west-southwest by morning.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-20","events":[],"lat":-43.4443,"lon":148.4811,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Oct 20th. First part strong winds from the W. S. W. steering, N. E. at 6 P. M.\nand steerd E. & S. through the night at Day light made sail, and made\nVan Dieman's Land. Pedro Branco (Rubrick) bearing E. N. E. 10 miles Distance\nSo Ends the Day with a strong breeze and squaly, steering along the land.","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Under strong winds, the crew sighted Van Diemen's Land, spotting Pedro Branco about ten miles off, and continued sailing along the coast in squally weather.","where":"near land","place":"Van Dieman's Land"},{"date":"1834-10-21","events":[],"lat":-41.6667,"lon":151.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 21st. Commences with strong winds from the S W. and squally\nsteering along the land to the N. E. Middle part the same Latter part fine\nweather all sail set studingsails set on both sides so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt. 41\"40 - - Long. 151\"07","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","SW","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed along the coast to the northeast in strong, squally winds, later making full sail with studding sails set on both sides in fine weather.","where":"near land","via":[[149.55,-43.25]]},{"date":"1834-10-22","events":[],"lat":-40.6167,"lon":153.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 22nd. Commences with fine weather, and light winds from\nthe S. W. steering N. E. all sail set middle and Latter part winds from W.\nN. W. varriously employed so ends these 24 hours. - -\nLatt 40\"37 - - Long. 153\"07","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","WNW",""],["latter","WNW",""]],"plain":"Fine weather and light winds; the crew carried out routine shipboard work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-23","events":[],"lat":-39.3333,"lon":155.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 23rd. Commences with light winds from the W. S. W. steering\nN. E. Middle part the same latter part winds from the N. N. W. so ends.\nLatt 39\"20 - - - Long 155\"37","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["middle","WSW","light"],["latter","NNW",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-24","events":[],"lat":-38.85,"lon":157.8667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Oct 24th. Commences with light winds from the Northward steer\ning. from N. E. to E. by the wind at 6 P. M. strong winds and squally\nBegan to shorten sail at 11 Do. hove to under a close reefed M. Top-Sail\nat 5 Am. set the Four-Sail & Top-Sails Single reefed so ends the Day.\nLatt 38\"51 - - - Long.","wind":[["first","N","light"],["first","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls forced the crew to reduce sail and stop and wait through the night before setting more sail in the morning.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-25","events":[],"lat":-36.9167,"lon":160.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct 25th. Begins with [struck: light] strong winds from the W. S. W. steering\nN. E by. N. at 5 P. M. had a heavy squall took in the Miz. Top-Sail and Close-\nreefed the Four- & M. Top-Sails at Daylight more moderate made more\nsail Fine weather ends the Day with all sail set. - -\nLatt. 36\"55 - - Long. 160\"07","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds and a heavy squall struck in the afternoon, forcing the crew to reduce sail, but the weather moderated by daylight, and the day ended with all sails set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-26","events":[],"lat":-35.9834,"lon":161.725,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Oct 26th. First part light winds and varibles, middle and Latter\npart Calm fine weather all these 24 hours -\nNo Obs. -","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light, variable winds gave way to calms and fine weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-27","events":[],"lat":-35.05,"lon":163.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct 27th. Comminces with a fine Breeze from the S. steering\nto the N. E. by. W. Middle part the same, latter part Calm.\nLatt 35\"03. - - Long. 163\"20","wind":[["first","S","moderate"],["middle","S","moderate"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing in a fine breeze that turned calm toward the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-28","events":[],"lat":-34.65,"lon":163.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct. 28th. Fine weather all these 24 hours with light\nwinds from the W.C. and Calms.\nLatt. 34\"39 Long 163\"50","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds and calms; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-29","events":[],"lat":-34.55,"lon":165.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct. 29th. First part light winds from the N.N.C. Middle\nand Latter part winds from the W. steering to the E.N. E. so ends. these 24 h.\nLatt. 34\"33. - Long. 165\"35.","wind":[["first","NNE","light"],["middle","W",""],["latter","W",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing in light winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-30","events":[],"lat":-34.0,"lon":168.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 30th. Commences with light winds from the W steering\nto the E.N.E. Middle and Latter part the same, so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt. 34.00 - Long. 168\"14. -","wind":[["first","W","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds from the west; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-10-31","events":[],"lat":-33.3833,"lon":170.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct- 31st. Begins with light winds from the S. W. steering\nE.S.E. all sail set. Middle and Latter part winds from the S.S.C. - -\nLatt 33\"23. - Long. 170\"22.","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","SSE",""],["latter","SSE",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds with every sail set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-11-01","events":[],"lat":-33.0,"lon":170.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov. 1st. Commences with light winds from the E.S.E. Latter\npart winds from the E.N.E. at 7 AM. tacked to the Southward So Ends.\nLatt. 33.00 - - - - - Long. 170\"59. W. -","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["latter","ENE",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-11-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":-33.4833,"lon":171.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov. 2nd. Light winds and Calms all these 24 hours saw\nblackfish and porpoisees So ends.\nLatt 33\"29 - Long 171\"26.","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms continued all day. The crew saw pilot whales and porpoises.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw porpoises","quote":"saw\nblackfish and porpoisees"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"nature.porpoises-a"},{"date":"1834-11-03","events":[],"lat":-33.7333,"lon":174.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov. 3rd. First and Middle part light winds from and\nCalm Latter part a fine breeze from the W. by S. steering to the E.\nby N. at 8 AM. spoke a Brit-Jackson whale ship and the Capt\ncame onboard employed in breaking out the Main Hatchway so ends.\nLatt 33\"44 - Saw N. Zealand. Long [blank]","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","W by S","moderate"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"With New Zealand in sight, the crew met a British whaleship and its captain came aboard. They spent the rest of the day breaking out cargo from the main hatchway.","where":"near land","place":"N. Zealand","at":"new-zealand"},{"date":"1834-11-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-33.55,"lon":173.3333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 4th Commences with a fine breeze from the W by S\nsteering to the E. by. N. at 2 PM. saw sperm whales and lowerd\nand struck one and lost the line at 5 Do. boats returned onboard and\nand finished stowing of the Main Hatchway at 8 Am. saw a dead\nat 10 Do. took her along side and Commenced cutting so ends. these 24 hour[s]\nLatt. Long.","wind":[["first","W by S","moderate"]],"plain":"The crew put out boats for sperm whales, harpooned one, but lost it when the line broke. The next morning they found a dead whale, brought it alongside, and began stripping the blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1834-11-05","events":[],"lat":-33.3667,"lon":172.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov. 5th. Commences with strong winds from the south\nat 2 P. M. finished cutting at 7 Do. commenced boiling so ends the day.\nLatt. 33\"22 - Long. 172\"40","wind":[["first","S","strong"]],"plain":"Under strong southerly winds, the crew finished stripping blubber from their whale by early afternoon and began boiling it down into oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1834-11-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-33.05,"lon":172.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov. 6th. All these 24 hours. strong winds. from the S.\nS. W. lying to under short sail at 8 P.M. Finished boiling Latter\npart employed in breaking out betwixt Decks at 6 Am saw breaches. E.\nLatt. 33.03 - - - - Long. 172\"02.","wind":[["whole","SSW","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds forced the ship to wait under reduced sail. The crew finished boiling blubber, worked between decks, and spotted whales breaching in the morning.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1834-11-07","events":[],"lat":-33.65,"lon":173.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov. 7th. Commences with strong winds from the S. W. at 5 P. M.\nFinished stowing of betwixt Decks at 6 Am. saw a sail So Ends these\n24 hours with a strong Breeze\nLatt 33\"39 - - - - Long 173-32\nof She goes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"The crew finished stowing cargo between decks under strong winds, and sighted another ship in the morning.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper cheered the ship along","quote":"of She goes","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1834-11-08","events":[],"lat":-33.5667,"lon":173.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 8th Commences with strong winds from the S. W. at\n3 P. M. unbent the Mainsail. in Company with an English whaler\nMiddle and latter part the same, so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt. 33\"34 - - - - Long 173\"23.","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","SW","strong"],["latter","SW","strong"]],"plain":"The crew experienced strong winds from the southwest and replaced the mainsail while sailing alongside an English whaler.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-11-09","events":[],"lat":-33.9333,"lon":174.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov. 9th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the S. W.\nat 5 A.m. made all sail and steered to the E. by N. so ends the Day.\nLatt. 33\"56 - - - Long. 174\"39.","wind":[["whole","SW","strong"]],"plain":"Strong southwest winds; set every sail and steered east by north. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-11-10","events":[],"lat":-33.8667,"lon":176.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov 10 th. Commences with a fine breeze from the westward\nwith all sail set steering E. by N. at sunset shortened sail and steered\non our coarse at Day light made all sail so ends these 24 hours.\n[cross] Latt 33\"52 - - - - Long. 176\"43 W.","wind":[["first","W","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine weather and routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-11-11","events":[],"lat":-33.5,"lon":177.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov. 11th. Commences with a fine Breeze from the S. S. W.\nsteering to the E by W. all sail set at 4 P. M. spoke a whale ship of\nPort-Jackson 3 months out 400 bbls, of oil the Capt went onboard,\nat 7 Do. the Boat returned onboard, took in some sail at Day light\nmade all sail so ends these 24 hours with light winds from the N.\nW. [cross] Latt. 33\"30 - - - - Long. 177\"47 W.","wind":[["first","SSW","moderate"],["latter","NW","light"]],"plain":"They sailed under full sail and met a whaleship from Port Jackson, three months into its voyage with 400 barrels of oil. The captain went aboard to visit for a few hours before returning.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-11-12","events":[],"lat":-33.0,"lon":179.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov. 12 th. Commences with light winds from the Northn=\nward. steering to the Eastward by the wind Middle and latter part\nthe same employed in tarring the riggin so ends these 24 hours.\n[cross] Latt 33\"00 - - - - Long 179\"14 E.","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds from the north. The crew spent the day tarring the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-11-13","events":[],"lat":-33.25,"lon":179.8666,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Nov. 13 th. Commences with a strong Breeze from the Northward\nsteering to the Eastward by the wind at Sunset hove to Latter part employ-\ned in breaking out the Fore-Hatchway after water, so ends these 24 hours.\n- - - - - - - - - - No. Obs.","wind":[["first","N","strong"]],"plain":"Under a strong breeze, the crew sailed eastward before stopping the ship at sunset. Later, they worked at unpacking the forward hold to get at the water.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-11-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-33.5,"lon":180.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov. 14 th. First part strong winds from the North thick weather with\nsome rain at 1 P. M. set the Fore Topsail Double reef'd at 2 Do. saw Sperm\nwhales and Lowered, at 4 Do. the boats returned to the ship and cought none the\nrest part of these 24 hours strong winds and rainy\nLatt. 33\"30 - - - - Long. 179\"30 W.","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and rain persisted. At 2 p.m., the crew saw sperm whales and put the boats out to chase them, but they returned two hours later without catching any.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1834-11-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-33.4,"lon":180.2917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Nov. 15 th. Commences with strong winds from the E. N. E. with rain\nand thunder at 2 P. M. Saw Sperm Whales, at half past 4 P. M. lowered two boats\nthe Waist boat struck the whale ran to the windward signal set from\nthe ship to cut the line and come onboard at 6 Do. returned so ends\nthese 24 hours with a strong Gale and rainy\nLatt 33\"24 - - - - Long.","wind":[["first","ENE","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["rain","thunder","gale"],"plain":"In stormy weather with rain and thunder, they sighted sperm whales and put out two boats. The waist boat harpooned a whale, but it ran against the wind, forcing the ship to signal the crew to cut the line and return.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-11-16","events":[],"lat":-33.35,"lon":180.0834,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Nov 16th. All these 24 hours lying to under a close reefed\nMain T. Sail with a heavy gale from the E. and rainy\n- - - - - - - - No. Obs.","wind":[["whole","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The crew stopped and waited out a heavy gale from the east with rain under minimal sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-11-17","events":[],"lat":-33.3,"lon":179.875,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Nov. 17th. Commences with a heavy gale from the E.N.E.\nat 6 A.m. saw an English whale ship, latter part more moderate, & rainy\nno obs.","wind":[["first","ENE","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"A heavy gale blew, easing later with rain. The crew spotted an English whaling ship in the morning.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-11-18","events":[],"lat":-33.25,"lon":179.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov. 18th. Commences with a heavy gale from the N.E. by\nE. lying. to under a close reefed M. T. Sail at 4 P.M. wore ship and\nheaded to the S.E. Middle part more moderate at Daylight made\nsome sail fine weather ends the day with all sail set heading E.S.E.\nLatt 33\"15 - - - - Long 179\"40 [illegible]","wind":[["first","NE by E","gale"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship endured a heavy gale and waited under minimal sail before turning southeast. By daylight, the weather moderated, and they made more sail, ending the day with every sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-11-19","events":[],"lat":-33.4,"lon":180.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov. 19th. Commences with light winds from the N.N.W.\nand heavy swell running steering to the N.E by the wind in company\nwith an English ship Middle and Latter part the same variously\nemployed about the riggin so ends these 24 hours with fine weather.\nLatt. 33\"24 - - - - Long 179\"02 W.","wind":[["first","NNW","light"],["middle","NNW","light"],["latter","NNW","light"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"The ship sailed alongside an English vessel in light winds and a heavy swell, with the crew working on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-11-20","events":[],"lat":-33.5667,"lon":180.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov. 20th. Commences with fine weather and light winds\nfrom the N.N.W. heading to the Eastward by the wind at. 5 P.M.\ntacked ship at 6 Do. spoke the Barque General Burke of Sidney\n6 weeks out no oil the Capt_ come on board so ends these 24 hours.\nwith all sail set, heading to the westward by the wind.\nLatt. 33\"34 - - - - Long 179\"09 W.","wind":[["first","NNW","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather and light winds. They met the bark General Burke of Sydney, out six weeks with no oil, and its captain came aboard.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"General Burke","rig":"bark","port":"Sidney","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-b"},{"date":"1834-11-21","events":[],"lat":-33.6667,"lon":180.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov. 21st. These 24 hours begins with fine weather from\nthe S.W. steering to the W.S.W. by the wind in company with the\nGeneral Burke at 4 P.M. the Capt_ went went onboard at 7 Do.\nreturned at 5 Am. wore ship and headed to the northward with light\nwinds from the W.S.W. and and Calms. so ends the Day.\nLatt 33\"40 - - - - Long 179\"40 W.","wind":[["first","SW",""],["latter","WSW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Sailing alongside the General Burke in fine weather, the captain paid a visit aboard her in the late afternoon and returned that evening. The day ended with light winds and calms.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"General Burke","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1834-11-22","events":[],"lat":-32.65,"lon":180.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 22nd. All these 24 hours fine weather from the west-\n-ward employed in tarring the riggin. so ends.\nLatt. 32\"39 - - - - Long. 179\"24 W.","wind":[["whole","W",""]],"plain":"Fine weather; the crew spent the day tarring the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-11-23","events":[],"lat":-32.1833,"lon":180.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov. 23rd. Fine weather all these 24 hours with light winds\nfrom the westward and calms in company with the Govornor Bourke\nat 6 Am. saw the Barque Rose of Hallifax at meredian the Capt_\nwent onboard the Govornor Bourke so ends the Day.\nLatt 32\"11 - - - - Long. 179\"31 W.","wind":[["whole","W","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They sailed in company with the Govornor Bourke in light winds and calms, and spotted the bark Rose of Halifax. At noon, the captain went aboard the Govornor Bourke for a visit.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Govornor Bourke","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-b"},{"date":"1834-11-24","events":[],"lat":-32.2833,"lon":180.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov. 24th. Firs part light winds from the westward and calms\nat 6 P.M. spoke the barque Rose of Hallifax 14 months out 350 bbls.\nat 9 Do. the Capt_ returned to the ship Latter part a fine Breeze\nfrom the N. employed in scraping and vernishing the bends.\nLatt 32\"17 - - - - Long 179\"07 W.","wind":[["first","W","light"],["first","","calm"],["latter","N","moderate"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms gave way to a fine breeze. In the evening, they met the bark Rose of Halifax, 14 months into its voyage with 350 barrels, and the captain visited before returning at 9 p.m.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Rose","rig":"bark","port":"Hallifax","captain":"","months_out":14,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-c"},{"date":"1834-11-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-31.85,"lon":181.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov. 25th. Fine weather and light winds from the N. at 3 P.M\nsaw sperm whales and lowered the waste boat fastned at 6 Do. took the\nwhale along side at 6 Am. began to cut in at 8 finised at 11 Do. spoke the\nShip Oscar of Fairhaven two years out 1000 bbls. so ends boiling\nLatt 31\"51 - - - - Long. 178\"57 W.","wind":[["whole","N","light"]],"plain":"They saw sperm whales and put out the waist boat, harpooning one and bringing it alongside. After finishing stripping the blubber, they met the ship Oscar of Fairhaven, two years out with 1,000 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Oscar","rig":"ship","port":"Fairhaven","captain":"","months_out":24,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1834-11-26","events":[],"lat":-32.0,"lon":180.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov. 26th. Commences with a fine Breeze from the\n\n1834\nEastward steering to the north at 3 P.M. made the French rock\nat 2 Am. finished boiling, fine weather ends the day with a number\nof ships in sight.\nLatt. 32.00 - - - - Long. 179.21 W.","wind":[["first","E","moderate"]],"plain":"They sailed northward under a fine breeze and sighted French Rock in the afternoon. The crew finished boiling blubber into oil, and several other ships were in sight.","where":"near land","place":"French rock","plate":"work.trying-a","at":"l-esperance-rock"},{"date":"1834-11-27","events":[],"lat":-31.65,"lon":181.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov. 27th. Commences with a fine breeye from the Eastward\nheading on different tacks Middle and Latter part the same at 11 Am.\nspoke the Harvest of Nantucet. Capt. Pollard. 30 months out 2200 bbs.\nLatt 31.39. - - - - Long. 178.53. W.","wind":[["first","E","moderate"],["middle","E","moderate"],["latter","E","moderate"]],"plain":"They sailed under a fine breeze from the east. At 11 a.m., they met and exchanged news with the Harvest of Nantucket, Captain Pollard, 30 months into its voyage with 2,200 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Harvest","rig":"","port":"Nantucet","captain":"Pollard","months_out":30,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1834-11-28","events":[],"lat":-31.0833,"lon":182.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov. 28th. Commences with a strong Breeye from the\nSouthward Middle part the same so ends these 24 hours under\nDouble reefed T. Sails heading on different tacks.\nLatt. 31.05 - - - - Long. 177.46 W.","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","S","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes from the south continued throughout the day. The crew kept the ship under reduced sail, turning on different headings, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-11-29","events":[],"lat":-31.5333,"lon":182.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov. 29th. Fine weather with light winds and varibles Latter\npart employed in breaking out after water. a Barque in sight and\nthe french rock bearing W. 1/2 S. 30 miles [insertion: Dis.t] at meredian, so ends. these 24 hours\nLatt 31.32 - - - - Long 177.46 W. -","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light, variable winds. The crew spent the latter part of the day getting water casks out of the hold, with a bark in sight and French Rock about 30 miles away.","where":"near land","place":"french rock","at":"l-esperance-rock"},{"date":"1834-11-30","events":[],"lat":-31.0833,"lon":182.2026,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Nov. 30th. First part light winds and varibles Middle part\nsame Latter part Calm saw a sail the rock bearing S.E. 25 miles Dis\nLatt 31.05 - - - Long","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light and variable winds gave way to calm weather. A ship was sighted, and a rock or island lay 25 miles to the southeast.","where":"near land","place":"the rock"},{"date":"1834-12-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-30.6275,"lon":182.172,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday [struck: Nov.] Dec. 1st Commences with light winds from the westward\nsteering to the northward by the wind, at 2. P.M. made Colby's Rocks, at 6 Do.\nmade Colby's Island, saw a number of sail at 9 Am. saw sperm whales at 10 Do.\nlowerd and the laboard boat fastned at meredian took the whale to the ship\nLatt. Colby's. rocks Bearing W.N.W. Long. 12 mi. Dis","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"plain":"Near Colby's Rocks and Colby's Island, the crew sighted several ships. After spotting sperm whales, they put out boats to chase; the left-side boat harpooned one and brought it back to the ship.","where":"near land","place":"Colby's Rocks","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1834-12-02","events":[],"lat":-30.1716,"lon":182.1413,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Dec. 2nd. at 1 P.M. Commenced cutting at 8 Do. finished so ends the\nday with light winds from the S.W. Boiling out the whale\nLatt. Long.","wind":[["latter","SW","light"]],"plain":"The crew began stripping the blubber from their whale at 1 p.m., finished by 8, and spent the rest of the day boiling the blubber into oil under light winds from the southwest.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1834-12-03","events":[],"lat":-29.7158,"lon":182.1106,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Dec. 3rd. Fine weather with moderate winds. from\nthe southward at meredian Goat Island bore N. W. 1/4 W. and\nColeys rocks. bore S W. 1/4 W. so ends the day boiling.\n[struck:","wind":[["whole","S","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine weather with moderate winds as the ship sailed near Goat Island and Coleys Rocks, ending the day boiling blubber into oil.","where":"near land","place":"Goat Island","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1834-12-04","events":[],"lat":-29.26,"lon":182.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday] Thursday Dec. 4th. Commences with moderate winds from\nthe E. at 6 P.M. finished boiling at 11 Am. made Sunday Island bearing\nN. by E. So ends. with strong winds under Double reefed T. Sails.\n[struck: X]\n[struck:","wind":[["first","E","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"The crew finished boiling blubber into oil and later sighted Sunday Island in strong winds.","where":"near land","place":"Sunday Island","at":"raoul-island"},{"date":"1834-12-05","events":[],"lat":-29.26,"lon":182.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday] Friday Dec. 5th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the E.N.\n. at 2 P.M. spoke the Brig Cornwallis of Sidney 5 months out. 500 barriels.\nSo ends the Day Sunday Island bearing E. 12 mi. Distance.\n[struck: X]","wind":[["whole","ENE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew from the east-northeast. They met and spoke with the brig Cornwallis of Sydney, five months into its voyage with 500 barrels of oil, near Sunday Island.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Cornwallis","rig":"brig","port":"Sidney","captain":"","months_out":5,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Sunday Island","plate":"gam.spoke-a","at":"raoul-island"},{"date":"1834-12-06","events":[],"lat":-29.26,"lon":182.08,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Dec 6th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the E. at 5 Am.\ncommenced braking out the M. hatchway and stowing down oil","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"The crew experienced strong easterly winds and spent the day breaking out the main hatchway and stowing oil down into the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1834-12-07","events":[],"lat":-29.26,"lon":182.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec. 7th. Commences with moderate winds from the E. first\npart employed in stowing down oil at 6 P. M. spoke the ship Montano of\nNantucket 18 months out with 1700 bbls. Middle part rainy Latter strong\nwinds at half past 11 A. M. the Capt went onboard the Montano So ends.\nSunday Island bearing E. S. E. 15 miles Distance.","wind":[["first","E","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew stored oil in the hold and met the ship Montano of Nantucket. Later, the captain went aboard the Montano while off Sunday Island.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Montano","rig":"ship","port":"Nantucket","captain":"","months_out":18,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Sunday Island","plate":"gam.visit-a","at":"raoul-island"},{"date":"1834-12-08","events":[],"lat":-29.26,"lon":182.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec. 8th. All these 24 hours a fine Breeze from the E.\nAt Meridean Sunday Island bore E. N. E. 6 miles Distance.","wind":[["whole","E","moderate"]],"plain":"The ship had fine breezes, and Sunday Island was sighted six miles off at midday.","where":"near land","place":"Sunday Island","at":"raoul-island"},{"date":"1834-12-09","events":[],"lat":-29.6667,"lon":181.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec. 9th First part of these 24 hours moderate winds from\nthe E. at 1 P. M. the Capt. lowered his boat and went onshore at 6 Do.\nreturned to the ship, at 8 Do. spoke the Montano, and headed to the\nNorthward the rest of the day so ends with a strong wind from the E.\nEmployed in stowing of the hole and betwixt decks.\nLatt. 29.40 - Long. 178.20 W.","wind":[["first","E","moderate"],["latter","E","strong"]],"plain":"The captain went ashore by boat in the afternoon and returned in the evening. At 8:00 p.m., they met and spoke with the Montano, then steered northward while the crew stowed the hold and between-decks.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Montano","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1834-12-10","events":[],"lat":-29.26,"lon":182.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec.. 10th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the E.\nfirst part heading to the Northward by the wind at 6 P. M. tacked ship\nso ends Sunday Island bearing bearing N. E. 20 miles Distance.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in strong easterly winds as the ship headed north and tacked, ending 20 miles southwest of Sunday Island.","where":"near land","place":"Sunday Island","at":"raoul-island"},{"date":"1834-12-11","events":[],"lat":-30.0967,"lon":181.964,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Dec. 11th. First part strong winds from the Eastward steer-\n-ing to the southward by the wind at Sunset passed Goat Island\nMiddle and Latter part moderate at 11 A. M. 4 Sail in sight at meridi-\n-an the French Rock bore S. E. by. S 1/2 S. 10 miles Dis. so ends these 24 h.","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds blew as the ship steered south, passing Goat Island at sunset. The weather moderated later, with four other ships in sight and French Rock visible in the distance at noon.","where":"near land","place":"Goat Island"},{"date":"1834-12-12","events":[],"lat":-30.9333,"lon":181.848,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Dec. 12th. Commences with light winds from the Eastward and fine\nweather, Middle part same, Latter Calm, Colty's Rocks in Sight.\nLatt. 30.56.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds gave way to calm conditions, with Colt's Rocks in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Colty's Rocks"},{"date":"1834-12-13","events":[],"lat":-30.8666,"lon":181.732,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Dec. 13th. Commences with light winds from the S. W. Steering\nto the E. by. S. Middle part the same Latter part strong winds steering\nby the wind on different tacks under double reefs So ends these 24 hours\nColty's Rocks bearing N. W. by W. 12 mi. Dis. 4 Sail in sight.","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","SW","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds forced the crew to reduce sail, navigating near Colty's Rocks with four other ships in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Colty's Rocks"},{"date":"1834-12-14","events":[],"lat":-30.8,"lon":181.616,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Dec. 14th. Commences with strong winds from the S. W. at 2 P. M.\nhove to under a close reefed M. Top Sail, Middle part moderate winds from\nthe South, Latter part light winds from the eastward 6 sail in sight so ends\nLatt 30-48 - Goat Island in sight bearing W. S. W.","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","S","moderate"],["latter","E","light"]],"plain":"Strong winds forced the crew to stop and wait under reduced sail. Six other vessels were in sight later in the day, with Goat Island visible to the west-southwest.","where":"near land","place":"Goat Island"},{"date":"1834-12-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-30.4,"lon":181.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec. 15th. All thes 24 hours fine weather with light winds from\nN. E. to W. N. W. at 11 A. M. saw a whale and lowered So ends in persuit of the\nwhale, a number of sail, Macouly's rocks, and Goat Island in sight.","wind":[["whole","NE","light"]],"plain":"With fine weather and light winds, they spotted a whale at 11 a.m. and put out the boats. The day ended with them in pursuit, with several other ships, Macouly's rocks, and Goat Island in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Macouly's rocks, and Goat Island","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1834-12-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-30.23,"lon":181.57,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Decr 16th. Commences with fine weather at 1 P.M. the Boats\nreturned onboard, at 2 P.M. saw whales and lowered in chase with the Ship\nMountvernons boats of Nantucket 27 months out 2800 bbls. at 6 Do. the boats\nreturned onboard and caught none the Capt. went onboard the Mountvernon\nfine weather ends the Day Macouly's rocks bearing S.W. by W. 10 miles Dis.","plain":"The crew put boats out to chase whales alongside the boats of the Mount Vernon of Nantucket, but caught none. The captain then visited aboard the Mount Vernon.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Mountvernon","rig":"ship","port":"Nantucket","captain":"","months_out":27,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Macouly's rocks","plate":"chase.sperm-a","at":"macauley-island"},{"date":"1834-12-17","events":[],"lat":-30.75,"lon":182.01,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Decr 17th. Commences with light winds from the westward and fine\nweather 5 sails in sight, and one a boiling Latter part light winds from the\nSouthward steering to the Eastward so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 30..45. -","wind":[["first","W","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds. Five other ships were in sight, including one that was boiling blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1834-12-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-30.7,"lon":182.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Decr 18th. First part a fine breeze from the westward at 6 P.M.\nsaw a sperm whale and lowered, but to no succefs Middle and Latter part\nlight winds from the E. and calm so ends these 24 hours. -\nLatt. 30..42 - - - - Long. 177..33 W.","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They had a fine breeze and put the boats out to chase a sperm whale, but without success. The day ended with light winds and calms.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1834-12-19","events":[],"lat":-30.9333,"lon":183.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec. 19th. [struck: F] Fine weather all these 24 hours with light winds and\nvaribles and calms Employed in riggin a main spencer. so ends. these 24 h.\nLatt 30.56 - - - - Long. 176.54 W.","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Fine weather with light, variable winds and calms. The crew worked on rigging a main spencer sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-12-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-30.975,"lon":183.5875,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Decr 20th. [struck: All] these 24 hours fine weather with Light winds\nand varibles variously employed, at 10 Am. saw a sperm whale and lower-\ned so ends. in persuit of the whale -\n[red mark: X] the W. boat - No. obs.","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds. At 10 a.m., the crew sighted a sperm whale and put out the boats to pursue it.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1834-12-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-31.0166,"lon":184.075,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Decr 21st. At 4 P.M. struck the whale at 5 Do. took her in tow\nat 11 Do. took her to the ship, at 6 Am. began to cut so ends cutting the whale\nNo. obs.","plain":"The crew harpooned a whale in the afternoon, took it in tow an hour later, and brought it alongside at 11 p.m. At 6 a.m., they began stripping the blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1834-12-22","events":[],"lat":-31.0583,"lon":184.5625,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Decr 22nd Commences with strong winds from the N. at 3 P.M.\nfinished cutting at 6 Do. Commenced boiling middle and Latter part strong winds\nfrom the N.W. with some rain so ends boiling.\nNo. obs.","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","NW","strong"],["latter","NW","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and some rain. The crew finished stripping blubber at 3:00 p.m. and spent the rest of the day boiling it down into oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1834-12-23","events":[],"lat":-31.1,"lon":185.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Decr 23rd First part strong winds from the S.W. and squaly with some\nrain, at 5 P.M cooled down, at 11 Do. put on [struck: again again] at 12 took in the foresail\nwith a heavy Gale from the S. at 10 Am. finished boiling so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt. 31..6 - - - - Long 174..57 W.","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","S","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","gale"],"plain":"The crew faced strong winds, squalls, and rain, which grew into a heavy gale around midnight. They finished boiling blubber into oil by morning.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1834-12-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-31.25,"lon":184.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday 24th. First part more moderate with winds from the E.S.E. at 3.\nAm. saw a whale close to the ship nothing more to be remarked so ends.\nthe Day with strong winds from the Eastward steering on different tacks.\nLatt 31..15 - - - Long 175-28 W.","wind":[["first","ESE","moderate"],["latter","E","strong"]],"plain":"A whale was spotted close to the ship early in the morning, but nothing else of note happened as they sailed into strong easterly winds.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-12-25","events":[],"lat":-32.7,"lon":184.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec. 25th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the E.N.[struck: E] E. at 5 Am.\nbroke out the Main hatchway and Commenced stowing down oil so ends these 24 h\nLatt 32..42 - - - Long 175-28 W.","wind":[["whole","ENE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew all day. The crew opened the main hatchway at 5 a.m. and began storing oil down in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1834-12-26","events":[],"lat":-31.9167,"lon":184.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Decr 26th. Commences with strong winds from the E.N.E. at 5 P.M.\nfinished stowing down, so ends these 24 hours. Latt 31..55. - Long 175..42.","wind":[["first","ENE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong east-northeast winds. The crew finished storing the oil down in the hold at 5 p.m.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-12-27","events":[],"lat":-30.9333,"lon":183.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec. 27th. Commences with strong winds from the E.N.E. heading\nto the northward under short sail, middle and latter part the same.\nLatt 30\"56. - Long. 176..07. W.","wind":[["first","ENE","strong"],["middle","ENE","strong"],["latter","ENE","strong"]],"plain":"The ship sailed northward under reduced sail in strong winds, with no other notable events.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-12-28","events":[],"lat":-31.0,"lon":183.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec. 28th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the N.E.\nLying to under short sail so ends the Day. -\nLatt 31..00 - Long 176..22. W.","wind":[["whole","NE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong northeast winds blew all day as the ship stopped and waited under reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-12-29","events":[],"lat":-31.35,"lon":183.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec. 29th. Commences with strong winds from the N.E. lying\nto under a close reefed M. Top-Sail middle part the same at 7 Am. set\nthe F Sail and steered to the W. by. S. at 10 Do. set the fore and mizen.\ntopsails double reefed so ends these 24 hours. - - -\nLatt. 31..21. - - - Long 176..33. W.","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","NE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds forced the ship to wait under reduced sail before getting underway again to the west by south.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-12-30","events":[],"lat":-31.525,"lon":183.7666,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Dec. 30th. Commences with strong winds from the N.E. steering\nto the W. by S. at sunset hove to under short sail at 7 Am. made\nsome sail and steered to the N. W. by. W. strong winds and rainy ends the Day\nNo. obs.","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and rain throughout the day. The ship stopped and waited overnight under reduced sail before continuing on in the morning.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1834-12-31","events":[],"lat":-31.7,"lon":184.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec. 31st Commences with strong winds and rainy at 4 P. M. tackd\n[struck: wore] ship and headed to the Eastward by the wind at Sunset hove to middle\npart rainy at 7 Am. made sail and headed to the westward so ends with a thick fog.\n1835 Latt. 31..42. - - Long 175..55 W. -","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"weather":["rain","fog"],"plain":"Strong winds and rain forced the ship to stop and wait through the night. The day ended with thick fog; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-01-01","events":[],"lat":-31.4333,"lon":181.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday [struck: Dec.] Jan. 1st Commences with light winds from the northward and\nfoggy at 7 P. M. hove to with light winds from the S E. headed to the southward at\n7 Am. made sail and steered to the westward so ends these 24 hours foggy.\n- - The French Rock bearing W. 12 mi. Dis.","wind":[["first","N","light"],["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Foggy weather with light winds; they stopped and waited overnight before setting sail westward near French Rock.","where":"near land","place":"French Rock","at":"l-esperance-rock"},{"date":"1835-01-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"pilot","count":3}],"lat":-31.4333,"lon":181.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan. 2nd. Commences with light winds from the northward\nat 4 P. M. saw Blackfish and lowered at 6 Do. brought 3 to the ship middle\npart rainy latter part foggy employed in boiling out the Blackfish. -\nFrench Rock bearing N. 10 mi Dis","wind":[["first","N","light"]],"weather":["rain","fog"],"plain":"The crew put boats out to chase pilot whales and brought three back to the ship, spending the rest of the day boiling down the blubber amid rain and fog near French Rock.","where":"near land","place":"French Rock","catch":3,"plate":"work.trying-a","at":"l-esperance-rock"},{"date":"1835-01-03","events":[],"lat":-31.7,"lon":181.425,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday 3rd. Commences with a fine breeze from the Northward and\nfoggy at 3 P. M. spoke an English Barque 10 months out 600 bbls. Middle\nand latter part rainy so ends these 24 hours, one ship in sight. Cutting\nNo. obs.","wind":[["first","N","moderate"]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"Foggy weather with a fine breeze. They met and exchanged news with an English bark, ten months into its voyage with 600 barrels of oil, and spent time stripping blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1835-01-04","events":[],"lat":-31.9667,"lon":181.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan. 4th. Commences with thick weather with light winds from\nthe N. W. a number of sails in sight at 4 P. M. spoke the ship George\nWashington of Wareham Capt. Gibs 26 months out 2000 barriels. middle and\nlatter part strong winds so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt. 31..58. - - Long. 178..20 W.","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"In thick weather, several ships were in sight. They met the ship George Washington, 26 months into its voyage with 2,000 barrels of oil, followed by strong winds.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"George Washington","rig":"ship","port":"Wareham","captain":"Gibs","months_out":26,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1835-01-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-32.15,"lon":182.0583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Jan. 5th. Commences with strong winds from the N. W. at 3 P. M. saw\na sperm whale and lowered in company with an English Barques boats,\nat 6 Do. returned onboard the ship at 6 Am. saw a sperm whale and lowered\nthe labord boat fastened and drew the irons, so ends these 24 hours in pur-\n-suit of the whales with fine weather,","wind":[["first","NW","strong"]],"plain":"The crew put boats out to chase a sperm whale alongside boats from an English bark without success. The next morning they harpooned another sperm whale, but the irons pulled out and the whale was lost.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1835-01-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-32.3333,"lon":182.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan. 6th. Commences with fine weather at 2 P.M. the Boats\nreturned to the ship, at 4 Do. saw breeches Middle and latter part light\nwinds and calm, a number of sail in sight so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 32.20 - Long 177.33 W.","wind":[["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The boats returned to the ship in the afternoon, and they later saw breaching whales. Several other ships were in sight, with light winds and calms toward the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-01-07","events":[],"lat":-32.3389,"lon":181.7611,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Jan. 7th. First part light winds from the Eastward steering to\nthe W. middle and latter part strong winds from the S.E. by S. attended\nwith rain, Employed in breaking out the fore hole after water, so ends.\nNo. obs.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","SE by S","strong"],["latter","SE by S","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Light winds gave way to strong winds and rain as the ship sailed west. The crew broke out the forward hold to get at the water casks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-01-08","events":[],"lat":-32.3444,"lon":181.0722,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Jan. 8th. Commences with strong winds from the SE attended\nwith rain middle and latter part lying to under a close reefed Main T.\nSail, with a strong gale and thick weather. -\nNo. obs.","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["rain","gale"],"plain":"Strong winds and rain turned into a gale with thick weather, forcing the ship to stop and wait under minimal sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-01-09","events":[],"lat":-32.35,"lon":180.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan. 9th. All these 24 hours lying to under a close reefed Main\nT. Sail. blowing a strong gale from the S.E. so Ends.\nLatt. 32.21 - Long 179\"37. W.","wind":[["whole","SE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship stopped and waited out a strong gale from the southeast under minimal sail all day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-01-10","events":[],"lat":-32.85,"lon":179.8083,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday 10th. All these 24 hours a strong Gale from the E. lying to und-\n-der a close reefed Main T. Sail, and spencers, so ends these 24 hours.\nNo. obs.","wind":[["whole","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"A strong gale blew from the east all day, forcing the ship to stop and wait under minimal sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-01-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-33.35,"lon":179.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan. 11th. All these 24 hours lying to under short sail with strong\nwinds from the E. at 9 Am. saw a shoal of whales, at 10 Am wore\nship and headed to the northward. so ends these 24 h. whales in sight. -\nLatt 33.21 - Long 179.14 E.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds forced the ship to stop and wait under reduced sail. A school of whales was sighted in the morning and remained in view as they turned the ship northward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-01-12","events":[],"lat":-33.85,"lon":178.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan. 12th. All these 24 hours a strong Gale from the Eastward lying under\nshort sail at 4 P.M. veered ship and headed to the southward so ends.\nLatt. 33.51 - Long. 178.58 E.","wind":[["whole","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"A strong easterly gale blew all day, forcing the ship to lie under reduced sail before turning to head south in the afternoon.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-01-13","events":[],"lat":-34.0667,"lon":178.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan. 13th. First and middle part lying under short sail with a strong\nGale from the E. at 8 Am. put away for Newzealand, sot the fore and\nmizen T. Sails doubled reefed at 10 Do. let out the reefs and sot the Main T.\nGallant sail so ends these 24 hours steering S.W. -\nLatt 34.04 Long 178.09","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["middle","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"After enduring a strong gale under reduced sail, the ship headed for New Zealand at 8 a.m. and set more sail as conditions eased.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-01-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-35.1667,"lon":175.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan. 14th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the E steering S.W. by W.\nat 10 Am. saw a Sperm whale heading to the windward, hauled by the wind\nbut saw him no more at 11 Do. steered on our course so ends these 24 hours.\nX Latt. 35\"10 Long. 175\"05.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"They saw a sperm whale heading into the wind and turned toward it, but lost sight of it and resumed their course an hour later.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-01-15","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":174.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan. 15th. Commences with a fine Breeze from E. steering W. by. S.\nat 3 P.M. made N. Zealand bearing W. S. W. 18 miles Distance at Sunset lying\noff Bay of Islands at 5 Am. unbent the Fore Topsail and bent another and\ninto the bay at 10. Do. came to an anchor So ends.\nX\nWe are now a lying at the Bay of Islands a number of Days.","wind":[["first","E","moderate"]],"plain":"They sighted New Zealand in the afternoon, stood off the Bay of Islands by sunset, and came to an anchor in the bay at 10 a.m. after changing the fore-topsail.","where":"at anchor","place":"Bay of Islands","at":"bay-of-islands"},{"date":"1835-01-16","events":[],"lat":-35.0694,"lon":174.3153},{"date":"1835-01-17","events":[],"lat":-34.9889,"lon":174.3805},{"date":"1835-01-18","events":[],"lat":-34.9083,"lon":174.4458},{"date":"1835-01-19","events":[],"lat":-34.8278,"lon":174.5111},{"date":"1835-01-20","events":[],"lat":-34.7472,"lon":174.5764},{"date":"1835-01-21","events":[],"lat":-34.6667,"lon":174.6416},{"date":"1835-01-22","events":[],"lat":-34.5861,"lon":174.7069},{"date":"1835-01-23","events":[],"lat":-34.5055,"lon":174.7722},{"date":"1835-01-24","events":[],"lat":-34.425,"lon":174.8375},{"date":"1835-01-25","events":[],"lat":-34.3444,"lon":174.9027},{"date":"1835-01-26","events":[],"lat":-34.2639,"lon":174.968,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Jan. 26 th. at 5 AM. weighed anchor and got under way for\nSea at 8 Am. got out the bay employed in stowing the anchors and\nclearing up Decks so ends steering N. by the wind, winds from the E.N.E.","wind":[["whole","ENE",""]],"plain":"The ship weighed anchor at 5 a.m., cleared the bay by 8 a.m., and headed out to sea while the crew stowed the anchors and cleaned the decks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-01-27","events":[],"lat":-34.1833,"lon":175.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan. 27th. Commences with a fresh breeze from the E.N.E. steering\nto the N. by the wind at sunset shortened sail and set Boats crew watch-\n-es through the night at Daylight made all sail so ends. by the wind\nLatt. 34,,11. - - Long. 175,,02 - -","wind":[["first","ENE","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-01-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":2}],"lat":-33.9,"lon":174.9333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Jan. 28th. All these 24 hours light winds varibles and calms,\nat sunset shortened sail at Daylight made all sail at 9 Am. saw 2\n[inserted above: large] Sperm whales headed to the windward lowered 4 boats at 11 Do. the Capt.\nreturned to the ship so ends 3 boats in persuit of the whales\nLatt. 33,,54 - - Long","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"In light, variable winds and calms, they sighted two large sperm whales and put out four boats to chase. The captain returned aboard, leaving three boats still in pursuit.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1835-01-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-33.8667,"lon":174.8333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Jan. 29th.. at 1 P.M. the waist Boat fastened to the whale\nat 2 Do. took her in tow, the ship out of sight to the leward at 8 Do. took\nthe whale to the ship at 5 Am. commenced cutting so ends. the Day.\nLatt 33,,52. - - Long.","plain":"The waist boat harpooned a whale at 1 p.m. and began towing it while the ship was out of sight downwind. They brought the whale alongside at 8 p.m. and began stripping the blubber at 5 a.m.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1835-01-30","events":[],"lat":-33.5778,"lon":174.7333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Jan. 30th. Commences with fresh gales from the S.E. at 1 P.M. finished\nCutting at 4 P.M. commenced boiling so ends these 24 hours boiling\nLatt - - Long","wind":[["first","SE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the southeast. The crew finished stripping blubber at 1 p.m. and began boiling it into oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1835-01-31","events":[],"lat":-33.2889,"lon":174.6333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Jan 31st. Commences with a strong breeze from the SE. at Mid-\n-night finished boiling at 9 Am. took in the Bow boat so ends. these 24 hours\nheading to the northward with a strong gale from the Eastward & rainy.\nNo. obs.","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["latter","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The crew finished boiling oil at midnight and took in the bow boat that morning. The day ended with rain and a strong gale from the east.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1835-02-01","events":[],"lat":-33.0,"lon":174.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb. 1st. Commences with a strong gale from the Eastward\nattended with rain latter part more moderate set the Fore, & Mizon\nTop-Sails so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt. 33,,00. - - Long. 174,,32","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The day began with a strong easterly gale and rain. As the weather moderated later, the crew set more sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-02-02","events":[],"lat":-32.9667,"lon":175.4583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Feb. 2nd. First and Middle part strong winds from the\nEastward Latter part more moderate at 6 Am. Commenced braking\nout the M. Hatchway so ends these 24 hours stowing down oil\n[red mark: X] Latt. 32,,50. - - Long.","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","E","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"The crew opened the main hatchway and spent the day storing casks of oil in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1835-02-03","events":[],"lat":-32.2667,"lon":176.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb. 3rd. All these 24 hours a fine breeze from the Eastward\nand a heavy swell running at 5 P.M. finished stowing down the oil\nLatter part employed in stowing off the Main-Hatchway &c.\nLatt 32,,16 - - Long. 176,,23. E.","wind":[["whole","E","moderate"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"With a fine easterly breeze and a heavy swell running, the crew finished storing the oil in the hold and worked around the main hatchway.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-02-04","events":[],"lat":-32.3833,"lon":177.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb. 4th. Commences with a strong breeze from the E. attende\nwith rain at 2 P.M. lying to under a close reefed main Topsail\nmiddle and latter part. more moderate, winds from the N.E.by N.\nLatt 32,,23. - - Long 177,,6","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","NE by N","moderate"],["latter","NE by N","moderate"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong breezes and rain forced the crew to stop and wait under reduced sail, though the weather moderated later.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-02-05","events":[],"lat":-33.4833,"lon":177.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb. 5th. All these 24 hours strong winds from W. E. by. N. to\nE. by. S. heading to the Eastward by the wind variously employed.\nLatt. 33.29 - - - - Long 177.23.","wind":[["whole","E by N","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds continued as the ship headed east against the wind, with the crew working at various tasks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-02-06","events":[],"lat":-34.2667,"lon":177.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb. 6th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the Eastward\nheading on different tacks variously employed so ends -\nLatt 34.16 - - - Long. 177..17 E.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds throughout the day as the ship sailed on different tacks, with the crew variously employed.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-02-07","events":[],"lat":-33.3333,"lon":177.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb. 7th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the Eastward\nheading by the wind on different tacks latter part. foggy, attended\nwith small showers of rain -\nLatt. 33..20 - - - Long. 177..45.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"Strong easterly winds continued, turning foggy with light rain showers toward the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-02-08","events":[],"lat":-33.5333,"lon":177.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb. 8th. First and middle part strong winds from the\neastward and thick weather attended with light showers of rain latter\npart moderate winds and fine weather. so ends these 24 hours. -\nLatt 33.32 - - - Long. 177..49 E. -","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","E","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong easterly winds and thick weather brought light rain showers before moderating to fine weather; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-02-09","events":[],"lat":-33.375,"lon":178.2333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Feb. 9th. Commences a fine breeze from the S. S. W. steering\nto the E. by S. at sunset took in some sail at 9 P. M. spoke the Barque\nProteus of Sidney 6 months out 800 bbls at 12 called all hands and hove the\nship to under a close reefed M. Topsail, at 7 Am. took in the Bow Boat and\nturned up the waist Boat, so ends. with a heavy gale from the southward.\nLatt. - - - Long.","wind":[["first","SSW","moderate"],["latter","S","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"They met the bark Proteus of Sydney, six months into its voyage with 800 barrels of oil. A heavy gale from the south forced all hands to stop the ship and secure the boats.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Proteus","rig":"bark","port":"Sidney","captain":"","months_out":6,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1835-02-10","events":[],"lat":-33.2167,"lon":178.65,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Feb. 10th. Commences with a heavy gale from the southward at 9 P. M.\nroled the waist boat under, and stove her badly, shiped a number of seas\nand carried away some of our bulwarks, latter part more moderate.\nLatt. 33.13 - - - Long","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"A heavy gale rolled the waist boat underwater, badly smashing it, while waves broke over the ship and tore away some of the bulwarks. The weather moderated later.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Gale smashed a whaleboat and bulwarks","quote":"roled the waist boat under, and stove her badly, shiped a number of seas and carried away some of our bulwarks","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-02-11","events":[],"lat":-32.9167,"lon":179.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb. 11th. All these 24. [caret: hours] strong Gale from the S. at 8 Am. took\nin the waist boat at 10 Do. set the Fore and Mizen Topsails Doubled\nreefed, so ends employed in repairing the waist boat.\nLatt. 32.55. - - - Long 179..04 E.","wind":[["whole","S","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"A strong gale blew from the south. The crew brought in the waist boat and spent the day repairing it.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-02-12","events":[],"lat":-32.8333,"lon":180.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb. 12th First and middle part strong winds from the S. steering\nE. latter part more moderate, winds from the S. W. so ends these 24 hours. -\nLatt. 32..58 - - - Long. 179..29 W.","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","S","strong"],["latter","SW","moderate"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with strong southerly winds that became more moderate later in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-02-13","events":[],"lat":-32.0333,"lon":181.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday 13th. Commences with a fine breeze from the S. W. steering to the\nN. E. Middle and Latter part steering N. fine weather ends the Day.\nLatt 32..02 - - - Long. 178..12 W.","wind":[["first","SW","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine weather with a good southwest breeze; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-02-14","events":[],"lat":-31.4833,"lon":181.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb. 14th. Commences with light winds from the S. W. steering to the\nNorth at sunset the French Rock bore N. W. by N 15 miles Distance at 6 Am.\nspoke the barque [struck: Huron] [caret: Chas] of Hudson 31 months out 1000 bbls. of oil at 10 Do. unbent\nthe M. T. Sail and bent another so ends with a strong breeze from the S. E.\nand a number of Sail in sight.\nLatt 31..29 - - - Long. 178..10 W.","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"plain":"Light winds carried the ship north past French Rock. In the morning, they met and exchanged news with the bark Chas of Hudson, 31 months into its voyage with 1,000 barrels of oil, and spotted several other ships.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Chas","rig":"bark","port":"Hudson","captain":"","months_out":31,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"French Rock","plate":"gam.spoke-b","at":"l-esperance-rock"},{"date":"1835-02-15","events":[],"lat":-31.2333,"lon":182.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb 15th. Commences with strong winds from the S. E. steering to the\n\n1835. -\nEastward by the wind, under Double reefed Top Sails, Latter part steering\nSteering N. C. by N. strong winds ends these 24 hours.\nLatt. 31..14 - - - Long 177..20. W. -","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"The crew sailed under reduced sail in strong winds, steering eastward and then heading north-northeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-02-16","events":[],"lat":-30.2,"lon":183.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb. 16th. Commences with strong winds from the S. E. by E. steering\nto the N.E. by N. Middle and Latter part strong winds from the E.S.E.\nLatt. 30..12 - - - Long. 176..32. W.","wind":[["first","SE by E","strong"],["middle","ESE","strong"],["latter","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds continued throughout the day as the ship sailed northeast; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-02-17","events":[],"lat":-28.5,"lon":184.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 17th. First and middle part strong winds from the S. E. latter\npart mor mderate employed in sail mending -\nLatt 28..30 - - - Long. 175..15. W.","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"The crew spent the day mending sails as strong winds gradually moderated. No whales were reported.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-02-18","events":[],"lat":-26.4167,"lon":185.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb. 18th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the Eastward\nlatter part employed in stowing oil down the Main hatchway. - -\nLatt. 26..25. - - - Long. 174..14. W.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds blew throughout the day. Later on, the crew was busy storing oil down the main hatchway.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-02-19","events":[],"lat":-24.8833,"lon":185.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb. 19th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the E. by N.\nlatter part steering N. N. W. employed in sail mending. - -\nLatt 24..53. - - - Long 174..19.","wind":[["whole","E by N","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds continued while the crew spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-02-20","events":[],"lat":-22.1667,"lon":184.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb 20th. First part of these 24 hours steering to the N.N.W.\nwith winds from the E. Middle part lying to, Latter part steering N.N.W.\nLatt 22..10 - - - Long 175..06. W.","wind":[["first","E",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing heading north-northwest, with the ship stopping and waiting during the middle part of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-02-21","events":[],"lat":-22.7167,"lon":184.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb. 21st. First part strong winds from the Eastward steering\nto the N.W. at 6 P.M. made Pylstaarts Island bearing W. N. W. 15 mi\nDistance middle and latter part winds from the W. N. W. heading on\ndifferent tacks by the wind under Double reefed Top-Sails.\nLatt 22..43. - - - Long 175..27.\n\n[Sunday struck through]","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","WNW",""],["latter","WNW",""]],"plain":"Strong winds blew as the ship steered northwest and sighted Pylstaarts Island about 15 miles away. They spent the rest of the day turning into shifting winds under reduced sail.","where":"near land","place":"Pylstaarts Island","at":"ata"},{"date":"1835-02-22","events":[],"lat":-22.1,"lon":185.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb 22nd. All these 24 hours strong winds from the westward\nsteering to the N C by N. by the wind under short Sail.\nLatt 22.06 - - - Long 174..24 W. -","wind":[["whole","W","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew from the west as the ship continued north under reduced sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-02-23","events":[],"lat":-21.9667,"lon":186.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb. 23rd. All these 24 hours Fine weather and light winds\nfrom the westward at 11 AM. saw a sail to windward so ends these 24\nLatt 21..58 - - - Long 173..40. W. -","wind":[["whole","W","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather and light winds; a ship was sighted upwind at 11 AM.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-02-24","events":[],"lat":-21.4417,"lon":186.5333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Feb. 24th. First and middle part fine weather with light\nwinds from the westward steering on different tacks by the wind\nlatter Part thick weather, attended with small showers of rain.\nNo. obs.","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","W","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Fine weather gave way to overcast skies and light rain showers as they sailed on different turns against the wind.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-02-25","events":[],"lat":-20.9167,"lon":186.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb. 25th. Commences with fresh breezes from the N.\nW. by N. attend with rain middle part the same latter part.\nfine weather variously employed.\nLatt 20..55 - - - Long. 173..16. W.","wind":[["first","NW by N","fresh"],["middle","NW by N","fresh"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Rain and fresh breezes gave way to fine weather. The crew attended to various chores; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-02-26","events":[],"lat":-21.5833,"lon":186.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb. 26.th. Fine weather all these 24 hours with light winds\nfrom the N. W. steering on different tacks by the wind at 10 AM. spoke\nthe Lady Wellington, of London 3 months from Sydney 150 bbls. of oil the Capt.\ncome onboard so ends. - Latt. 21..35. - - - Long 173..50. W.","wind":[["whole","NW","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds. They met the Lady Wellington of London, three months into its voyage from Sydney with 150 barrels of oil, and her captain came aboard to visit.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Lady Wellington","rig":"","port":"London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-c"},{"date":"1835-02-27","events":[],"lat":-21.5637,"lon":185.4509,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Feb. 27th Commences with light winds from the N. W. steering\nto the westward by the wind at 2. P. M. made Coax bearing W. by N. 45 miles\nDistance at 7 Do. the Capt. returned to his Brig, steering on different\ntacks through the night fine weather end the Day Eova. bearing W. by\nS. 30 miles Distance","wind":[["first","NW","light"]],"plain":"They sailed westward under light winds, sighting land in the afternoon and evening. The captain returned to the brig, and they navigated through the night in fine weather.","where":"near land","place":"Coax"},{"date":"1835-02-28","events":[],"lat":-21.35,"lon":184.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb. 28th. All these 24 hours fine weather and light winds\nfrom N. W. to S. S. W. steering on different tacks by the wind.\nat Meridian Eova. bearing W. N. W. 30 m. Dis.","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather and light winds; the crew sailed on different tacks, sighting Eova about 30 miles away at noon.","where":"near land","place":"Eova","via":[[184.95,-21.55]],"at":"eua"},{"date":"1835-03-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-21.35,"lon":184.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday [struck: Feb. 29th.] March 1st. Fine weather all these 24 hours with light\nwinds from the Southward, and calms, at 2 P. M. saw breaches in towards the\nland lowered two boats and pulled for them, but saw no more of them at 5 Do.\nreturned to the ship, nothing more to be remarked, at meridian Eova, bearing\nW. N. W. 15 miles Dis.","wind":[["whole","S","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"With light winds and calms near Eova, the crew saw whale breaches toward the land and put out two boats to chase them, but found nothing more.","where":"near land","place":"Eova","plate":"chase.sperm-a","at":"eua"},{"date":"1835-03-02","events":[],"lat":-21.35,"lon":184.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 2nd. Fine weather all these 24 hours with light winds\nand varibles at 5 P. M. saw a ship, nothing more to be remarked, at Merri-\ndian Eova. bearing N. W. 30 mi. Dis.","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light, variable winds. They sighted a ship in the afternoon and noted the island of Eua roughly 30 miles to the northwest.","where":"near land","place":"Eova","at":"eua"},{"date":"1835-03-03","events":[],"lat":-21.35,"lon":184.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 3rd. All these 24 hours light winds and varibles employed\nin sail mending, at Meridian Eova. bearing W. N. W. 35 miles Distance","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"The crew spent the day mending sails under light, variable winds, sighting Eova about 35 miles away at noon.","where":"near land","place":"Eova","at":"eua"},{"date":"1835-03-04","events":[],"lat":-21.1751,"lon":185.6939,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday March 4th. First and middle part light winds and varibles at 5\nP. M. spoke the Brig Lady Wellington, the Capt. went onboard at 8 Do.\nreturned back to the ship, latter part calm. variously employed.\nat Meridian Eova bearing S. W. 40 miles. Dis.","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light and variable winds gave way to calms. In the afternoon, they met the brig Lady Wellington, and the captain went aboard for a visit of several hours.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Lady Wellington","rig":"brig","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","place":"Eova","via":[[185.05,-21.25]],"plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1835-03-05","events":[],"lat":-21.0833,"lon":186.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March 5th. Commences with light winds and calms, Middle\nand latter part, a fine Breeze from the westward steering to the N.\nN. E. employed in sail mending, and sending up Top-Gallant Yards.\nLatt 21..05 - - Long 173..31. W.","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","W","moderate"],["latter","W","moderate"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew spent the day mending sails and setting up the upper yards in light winds and calms followed by a fine breeze.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-03-06","events":[],"lat":-19.9833,"lon":187.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 6th. First and Middle part light winds from the westward,\nlatter part strong winds, steering between the N. and N. E. so ends these 24 h.\nLatt 19..59 - Long 172..51 W.","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light westerly winds that strengthened later in the day; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-03-07","events":[],"lat":-19.3,"lon":188.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 7th. Commences with light winds from the westward steering\nto the N. N. E. middle part calm latter part a fine breeze from the N. W. by W.\nLatt 19..18 - - Long 172..00 - W.","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","NW by W","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds, a calm spell, and a fine breeze later in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-03-08","events":[],"lat":-18.7167,"lon":188.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 8th. First part a pleasant Gale from the N. W. steering to the\nN. N. E. middle and latter part light winds and varibles so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 18..43. - [blot] Long 171..14 W. -","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Routine sailing with pleasant winds shifting to light and variable breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-03-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":2}],"lat":-18.05,"lon":188.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 9th. First and middle part light winds and varibles latter\npart strong winds from the N. E. at 9 Am. saw sperm whales and lowered\nat 1/2 past 9 the staboard boat fastened at 1/2 past 10 the waist boat fastened\nat meridian took the whales to the ship - -\nLatt 18..03 - - Long 171..04","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","NE","strong"]],"plain":"The crew put boats out to chase sperm whales; two boats harpooned whales, and by noon they had brought them alongside the ship.","where":"at sea","catch":2,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1835-03-10","events":[],"lat":-17.8666,"lon":188.6417,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday March 10th. At 10 P.M. Commenced cutting at 4 finished at 10 Do.\ncommenced boiling at 6 Am. commenced raining, cooled down the works so\nends these 24 hours with a heavy rain -\nNo. Obs.","weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew stripped the blubber and began boiling it, but heavy rain forced them to shut down the furnace.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1835-03-11","events":[],"lat":-17.6833,"lon":188.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday March 11th. At 1 P.M. stoped raining, got the works on at 3 Am.\nfinished boiling middle and latter part fine weather with light winds\nfrom the Eastward steering to the W by E. so ends these 24 hours -\nLatt 17\"41 - Long 171\"39 W.-","wind":[["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The rain stopped in the afternoon, and the crew fired up the try-works, finishing boiling blubber by early morning. The rest of the day brought fine weather and light winds.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1835-03-12","events":[],"lat":-16.1833,"lon":189.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March 12th. All these 24 hours fine weather with winds from\nthe Eastward steering to the W.N.E variously employed\nLatt 16\"11 - Long 170\"48 W.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with easterly winds as the ship sailed west-northeast. The crew was busy with routine work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-03-13","events":[],"lat":-14.3,"lon":189.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 13th. Commences with strong winds from the E. steering\nto the N.N.E all sail set at sunset put the ship under double reefs\nand took in the Jib and M. Sail at Day light made some sail at 9 Am.\nmade Otatuelah bearing N.N.W. 30 miles Distance So Ends these 24 hours\nsteering for the land all sail set. -\n[red cross]","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed toward the island of Otatuelah under strong winds, sighting the land 30 miles off and heading directly for it under full sail.","where":"near land","place":"Otatuelah","via":[[189.35,-14.35]],"at":"tutuila"},{"date":"1835-03-14","events":[],"lat":-14.3,"lon":189.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 14th. All these 24 hours fine weather Lying of and on Oatua-\n-tah, tradeing with the natives the latter part of the Day.\n[red cross]","plain":"Fine weather as the ship cruised back and forth off Oatuatah, trading with the local people in the afternoon.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Traded with the islanders","quote":"tradeing with the natives the latter part of the Day","interest":5}],"where":"near land","place":"Oatuatah","at":"tutuila"},{"date":"1835-03-15","events":[],"lat":-14.3,"lon":189.3,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday March 15th. First part calm with a number of Canoes along trading\nmiddle and latter part rainy with strong winds from the northward.","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","N","strong"],["latter","N","strong"]],"weather":["calm","rain"],"plain":"Canoes came alongside to trade during calm weather in the first part of the day, followed by rain and strong northern winds.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Canoes traded alongside the ship","quote":"with a number of Canoes along trading","interest":3}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1835-03-16","events":[],"lat":-14.3,"lon":189.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 16th. First and middle part Light winds and Calms. Latter\npart strong winds and squally attended with rain at 10 Am. split the Jib\nunbent it and bent another empoyed in tradeing with the natives of Otatuelah\nthe most of the time","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["calm","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Squally winds and rain split the jib sail, which the crew replaced. They spent most of their time trading with the native people of Otatuelah.","where":"near land","place":"Otatuelah","at":"tutuila"},{"date":"1835-03-17","events":[],"lat":-14.3,"lon":189.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 17th. All these 24 hours lying of and on Otatuelah varibles\nwinds and equaly attended with rain employed in tradeing with the natives","wind":[["whole","variable",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Cruising off and on Otatuelah in squally, rainy weather, the crew spent the day trading with the local islanders.","where":"near land","place":"Otatuelah","at":"tutuila"},{"date":"1835-03-18","events":[],"lat":-14.3,"lon":189.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday March 18th. First and middle part fine weather with winds from\nthe northward at 8 Am spoke the Ship Phenix of New-London 12 months\nout, 1300 bbls, So Ends these 24 hours Otatuelah bearing N. E. 14 miles Distance","wind":[["first","N",""],["middle","N",""]],"plain":"They had fine weather with winds from the north. In the morning, they met the ship Phenix of New London, twelve months into its voyage with 1,300 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Phenix","rig":"ship","port":"New-London","captain":"","months_out":12,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Otatuelah","plate":"gam.spoke-c","at":"tutuila"},{"date":"1835-03-19","events":[],"lat":-14.3,"lon":189.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March 19th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the Eastward\nand squally at 4 P.M. the Capt. of the Phenix come onboard at 6 Do. went onb-\n-oard his ship, at Maridian Otatuelah bearing E. 18 miles. Distance.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong easterly winds and squalls blew throughout the day. The captain of the Phenix came aboard for a visit in the afternoon, and the island of Otatuelah was sighted 18 miles to the east.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Otatuelah","plate":"gam.visit-b","at":"tutuila"},{"date":"1835-03-20","events":[],"lat":-14.9388,"lon":189.3194,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday March 20st. First part strong winds from the Eastward and\nsqually, Steering to the S. by E took in and made sail a number of times\nMiddle and Latter part the same so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 16\"09 - - Long 170\"50 W.","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","E","strong"],["latter","E","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls blew from the east, and the crew repeatedly adjusted the sails as they steered south-by-east.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-03-21","events":[],"lat":-15.5776,"lon":189.3387},{"date":"1835-03-22","events":[],"lat":-16.15,"lon":189.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March [struck: 22] 21 nd. All these 24 hours strong winds from the E.S.E.\nsteering to the S. by E. First and middle part under Double reefs, latter part\nall sail set, variously employd on ship Duty.\nLatt 17\"57 - - Long 170\"43-","wind":[["whole","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds continued while the crew handled the sails and carried out routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea","via":[[189.35,-15.95]]},{"date":"1835-03-23","events":[],"lat":-17.95,"lon":189.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March [struck: 23] 22 rd. First part steering to the S. by E. all sail set at\nsunset hove the ship to under short sail, at Daylight made all sail and\nsteered on our course, so ends with a fine breeze from the Eastward.\nLatt 19\"25 - - Long 171\"15 -","wind":[["latter","E","moderate"]],"plain":"Routine sailing under a fine breeze with all sails set, stopping overnight under short sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-03-24","events":[],"lat":-19.4167,"lon":188.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March [struck: 24] 23 th. Commences with winds from the Eastward and fine\nweather steering to the S.S.W. all sail set at sunset hove to at Daylight\nmade all sail and commenced breaking out the Mainhatchway. at 10 Am.\nCommenced stowing down oil so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 20\"32 - - Long 172\"44","wind":[["first","E",""]],"plain":"Fine weather as the ship sailed south-southwest. After stopping for the night, the crew opened the main hatchway in the morning and began stowing oil down into the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1835-03-25","events":[],"lat":-20.5333,"lon":187.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March [struck: 25] 24 th. Commences with strong winds from the Eastward Steer-\ning to the S.W. by S. at 4 P.M. finished stowing down at sunset hove to\nat Daylight made some Sail and steered on our Course so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 21\"41 - - Long 173\"43 W.","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"plain":"The crew finished storing the oil in the hold, stopped the ship for the night, and set sail again at daylight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-03-26","events":[],"lat":-21.6833,"lon":186.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday March [struck: 26] 25 th. First part strong winds from the Eastward at 1/2 past\nMaridian wore ship and steered to the W.N.W. at 3 P.M. made Eoa bearing\nW. 40 miles Distance at 6 P.M. took in sail and headed to the Southward the\nremainder of these 24 hours lying to under a close reefed Main Top-Sail and\nspencers, with a strong gale from the Eastward and thick weather.\nLatt 22\"02 Long. 174\"01. W.","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["latter","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"They sighted the island of Eoa in the afternoon, but thick weather and an easterly gale forced them to reduce sail, stop, and wait out the storm.","where":"near land","place":"Eoa","at":"eua"},{"date":"1835-03-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-22.0333,"lon":185.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March [struck: 27] 26 th. Commences with strong winds from E. at 1 P.M. set\nthe four and Mizen Top-Sails. Close reefed and steered to the Northward by the wind\nat 3 Do. saw the Island of the lee bow at Sunset hove to headed to the Southward\nat Daylight made all Sail and steered for the land, fine weather ends the day Eoa.\nbearing W.S.W. 40 mi. Dis. Employed in Sailmending.\n\nFriday March 27th. First part Light winds from the Eastward steering to the N.\nall sail set at sunset took in sail and headed to the Southward, middle part\nstrong winds and squally attended with rain at Dayligh set the Top-Sails Close-\nreefed at 10 Am. saw sperm whales to the windward let one reef out of the Top-Sails\nso ends sperm whales in sight, Eoa bearing W.N.W. 30 miles Distance.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Cruising near Eoa, the crew sighted sperm whales upwind and let out a reef in the topsails to head after them.","where":"near land","place":"Eoa","at":"eua"},{"date":"1835-03-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-21.7467,"lon":185.3705,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday March 28th First part strong winds from the Eastward steering on\ndifferent tacks by the wind at 3 P.M. lost sight of the whales from the Ship,\nbound to the windward at 4 Do. saw a sail to the leward at 9 Am. spoke the\nBargque [struck: Eures] Huron of Hudson 32 months out 1000 bbls. of oil srong winds ends the\nDay Eoa bearing W. by. N. 40 miles Distance","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"After losing sight of whales in the afternoon, the crew met and exchanged news with the bark Huron of Hudson, 32 months into its voyage with 1,000 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Huron","rig":"bark","port":"Hudson","captain":"","months_out":32,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","place":"Eoa","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1835-03-29","events":[],"lat":-21.35,"lon":184.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 29th. Commences with strong winds from the E. at 2. P. M.\ntook in the Four and Mizen Dop-Sails heading to the Southward by the wind\nMiddle and Latter part strong winds attended with rain. - -\nAt meridian Eoaa bearing N. W. 1/2 N. 30 mi. Dis.","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and rain forced the crew to reduce sail as they headed southward. By noon, the island of Eoaa was sighted about 30 miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Eoaa","via":[[184.95,-21.55]],"at":"eua"},{"date":"1835-03-30","events":[],"lat":-21.35,"lon":184.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March. 30th. More moderate at 1 P. M. sot the Dop-Sails double\nreefed, Fore-sail and Spanker, at 4 Do. spoke the Barque Huron, the Capt.\ncome onboard, at sunset took in sail middle part rainy Latter part fine weather,\nso ends these 24 hours all sail sot Eoaa. bearing W. by N. 1/2 N. 35 miles Distance.","wind":[["first","","moderate"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The weather moderated, and they met the bark Huron, whose captain came aboard for a visit. Land at Eoaa was sighted about 35 miles off.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Huron","rig":"bark","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Eoaa","plate":"gam.visit-a","at":"eua"},{"date":"1835-03-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-21.35,"lon":184.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 31st. All these 24 hours fine weather with moderate winds from the\nEastward at 1/2 past 6 Am. saw a sperm whale at 7 lowered in company with the\nBarque Huron's boats at meridian returned to the ship without success So Ends.\n- - - - Eoaa. bearing W. N. W. 30 miles Distance.","wind":[["whole","E","moderate"]],"plain":"They saw a sperm whale early in the morning and put out boats to chase it alongside boats from the bark Huron, but returned at noon without success.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Huron","rig":"bark","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Eoaa","plate":"chase.sperm-b","at":"eua"},{"date":"1835-04-01","events":[],"lat":-21.35,"lon":184.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 1st. First and Middle part fine weather with light winds from the\nN. E. Latter part strong winds from the N. W. by N. steering on diffirnt tacks so ends,\n- - - - Eoaa bearing W. by N. 30 miles Distance.","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","NE","light"],["latter","NW by N","strong"]],"plain":"Fine weather gave way to strong winds as the crew sailed on different tacks, with the island of Eoaa about 30 miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Eoaa","at":"eua"},{"date":"1835-04-02","events":[],"lat":-21.35,"lon":188.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 2nd. All these 24 hours strong winds from the N. W. steering to\nE. N. E. first part all sail sot, middle and Latter part squally and thunder attended\nwith rain took in and made sail a number of times. so ends.\n- - - Latt. 21\"21 - - - Long. 171\"37. W -","wind":[["whole","NW","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","thunder","rain"],"plain":"The ship sailed under strong winds, setting and shortening sail repeatedly during squalls, thunder, and rain.","where":"at sea","via":[[185.05,-21.25]]},{"date":"1835-04-03","events":[],"lat":-21.0167,"lon":190.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 3rd. Commences with strong winds from the N. & W. steering to\nthe E. S. E. all sail sot at 4 P. M. had a havy squall and split the Gib took in the\nDop-Gallantsails and Main-sail and close reefed the Dop-sails at 5 Do. unbent the gib\nand bent another middle part the same Latter part more moderate sot the gib and\nMain-sail so ends these 24 hours.\n- - - Latt 21\"01 - - - Long. 169\"09 W -","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["middle","NW","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds carried the ship under full sail until a heavy afternoon squall split the jib. The crew reduced sail, replaced the damaged jib, and reset more sail as conditions moderated.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-04","events":[],"lat":-20.6,"lon":192.3916,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday April 4th. Commences with strong winds from the N. W. steering to the\nE. S. E. under Double reefs, middle part the same, Latter part steering to the S.\nE. with all sail sot with winds from the W. S. W. attended with rain.\n- - - - - - - - - No. obs. -","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["middle","NW","strong"],["latter","WSW",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing in strong winds and rain, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-05","events":[],"lat":-20.1833,"lon":193.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 5th. Commences with winds from the S. W. steering to the N. E.\nall sail sot middle part light winds from the Eastward and calm, latter part a fine breeze\nfrom the N. E. so ends these 24 hours steering to the Northward by the wind.\n- - - Latt 20\"11 - - - Long 166\"04 W.","wind":[["first","SW",""],["middle","E","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","NE","moderate"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds, periods of calm, and later a fine breeze. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-06","events":[],"lat":-19.1667,"lon":194.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 6th. First and middle part light winds from the Eastward\nand squally with heavy showers of rain, latter part fine weather with light winds\nfrom the S. E. by S. steering to the N. E all sail sot. - -\n- - - Latt. 19\"10 - - - Long. 165\"48 W. -","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The ship encountered light winds and squalls with heavy rain before the weather cleared, sailing northeast under full sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-19.3667,"lon":194.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 7th. First part a fine breeze from the E. N. E. steering to the north-\n-ward by the wind at 4 P. M. saw a sperm tacked to the S. E. and lowered our boats\nat 6 Do. returned to the ship without Success. Middle and Latter part. fine weather\n1835.\nheading on different tacks by the wind fine weather ends the Day.\nLatt 19..22 - - Long. 165..52. W.","wind":[["first","ENE","moderate"]],"plain":"The crew spotted a sperm whale in the afternoon and put out the boats, but returned two hours later without success.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1835-04-08","events":[],"lat":-19.45,"lon":194.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 8th. Commences with light winds from the Eastward steering on\ndifferent tacks by the wind middle part calm, latter part light winds from the N.E.\nsteering to the N.N.W. by the wind, employed in sail mending so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 19.27 - - Long 165..51 W","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","NE","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew mended sails under light winds and calms. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-09","events":[],"lat":-18.9667,"lon":194.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 9th. First and middle part, light winds and varibles attend with show-\ners of rain, latter part winds from the N.N.W. steering to the N.E by the wind emp-\nloyed in repairing sails fine weather ends the Day\nLatt 18..58 - - Long 165..05 W.","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","NNW",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Light, variable winds brought rain showers before clearing to fine weather. The crew spent the day repairing sails; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-10","events":[],"lat":-17.85,"lon":195.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 10th. Commences with light winds from the N.N.W. steering\nto the northward by the wind, middle part winds from the W.N.W. attended\nwith rain, latter part fine weather steering to the N.N.E. so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt. 17..51 - - Long 164..32. W","wind":[["first","NNW","light"],["middle","WNW",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with rain in the middle of the day, followed by fine weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-11","events":[],"lat":-17.1667,"lon":196.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 11th. All these 24 hours fine weather, with winds from W.N.W. to\nN. steering between the N. and E. variously employed. - -\nLatt. 17..10 - - Long. 163..15 ,","wind":[["whole","WNW",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with winds from the west-northwest to north as the ship steered north-northeast; the crew was variously employed.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-12","events":[],"lat":-17.0333,"lon":197.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 12th. All these 24 hours Light airs from N.W. to N. by E. steering to\nthe Eastward by the wind\nLatt. 17..02. - - Long 162..39 W.","wind":[["whole","NW","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds as they steered to the eastward; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-13","events":[],"lat":-16.55,"lon":197.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 13th. Commences with light winds and varibles Middle part squally, attended\nrain latter part light winds from the Eastward and calms.\nLatt. 16..33 - - Long 162..20 -","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","calm"],"plain":"Light, variable winds brought squalls and rain, followed by calm conditions and light easterly breezes. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-14","events":[],"lat":-16.0,"lon":197.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 14th. All these 24 hours light winds from N. to E. steering from N.\nN.E. to W.N.W. by the wind employed in sending up royal yards and sail mending.\nLatt 16..00 - - Long 162..52.","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds. The crew set the royal yards and mended sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-15","events":[],"lat":-15.05,"lon":197.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 15.th. All these 24 hours fine weather with light winds from the Eastward\nsteering to the Northward by the wind employed in sail mending and makeing spunyarn.\nLatt 15..08. - - Long 162..27 W. -","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds. The crew spent the day mending sails and making spun yarn; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-16","events":[],"lat":-13.7167,"lon":197.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 16th. Commences with a fine breeze from the E.by S. steering to the N.\nN.E. middle and latter part varible winds and calms employed on ship duty.\nLatt. 13..43. - - Long. 162..27. W.","wind":[["first","E by S","moderate"],["middle","variable","calm"],["latter","variable","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Fine breezes gave way to variable winds and calms as the ship steered north-northeast. The crew spent the day on routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-17","events":[],"lat":-13.25,"lon":196.89,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 17th. First and middle light winds and Calms at 6 Am. made Suvarrows Isl-\nand's bearing N.E.by E. 20 miles Dis. Latter part light airs from the Eastward so ends.\nLatt. 13..15 - Suvarrows Island bearing E.S.E. 12 mi. Dis","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms dominated the day. Early in the morning, they sighted Suwarrow Islands and continued cruising nearby.","where":"near land","place":"Suvarrows Island's","plate":"land.landfall-a"},{"date":"1835-04-18","events":[],"lat":-12.85,"lon":197.1284,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday April 18. First and middle part light winds from the Eastward and calms steering\nto the Northward by the wind, Latter part light winds from the westward steering N.\nby E. Latt. 12..51 - - Long.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds and calms as the ship steered northward. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-19","events":[],"lat":-12.3,"lon":197.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 19th. First part light winds from the westward and calms. middle and\nlatter part a fine breeze from the N. steering to the N.E. by the wind so ends these 24h.\nLatt 12..18 - - Long 162..38 W. -","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","N","moderate"],["latter","N","moderate"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds, calms, and later a fine breeze from the north; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-20","events":[],"lat":-11.4333,"lon":198.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 20th Commences with light winds from the N. W. by. N.\nsteering to the Northward by the wind middle part the same latter part\nlight winds from the Eastward and and squally with some rain so ends\nLatt 11.26 - Long 161..30 W","wind":[["first","NW by N","light"],["middle","NW by N","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing northward with light winds, ending squally with some rain.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-21","events":[],"lat":-11.5,"lon":199.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 21st. Commences with winds from the N.W. b. W. steering to the\nN. E. by the wind middle part calm, Latter part light winds from the N. and squally\nLatt 11..30 - Long 160..50 W","wind":[["first","NW by W",""],["middle","","calm"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["calm","squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with shifting winds and calms; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-22","events":[],"lat":-10.7167,"lon":198.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 22nd. First part light winds and from the Eastward and Calms.\nMiddle and Latter part a fine breeze from N.N. E. to N. N. W. steering on different\ntacks by the wind, Employed in makeing sinet so ends these 24 hours. -\nLatt 10..43. - - Long. 161..27. W.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","NNE","moderate"],["latter","NNW","moderate"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms gave way to a fine breeze. The crew spent the day braiding cordage.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-23","events":[],"lat":-9.7,"lon":197.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 23rd. Commences with winds from the N. E. by E. steering to the N.\nW. by N. by the wind middle part squally Latter part varible winds steering on differ-\ntacks so ends. these 24 hours.\nLatt 9..42 - - - Long 162..03 West. -","wind":[["first","NE by E",""],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with variable winds and squalls; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-24","events":[],"lat":-8.45,"lon":197.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 24th. these 24 hours winds from the Northward and Eastward steering\nto the Northward by the wind latter part employed in breaking out after water. -\nLatt. 8..27. S. - - Long 162..33 W.","wind":[["whole","NNE",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with winds from the northeast. The crew spent the latter part of the day shifting cargo to reach the fresh water.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-25","events":[],"lat":-7.3833,"lon":196.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 25th. All these 24 hours light winds from the N. E. steering\nto the N. N. W. by the the variously wind, so ends these 24 hours. -\nLatt. 7..23. - - Long 163..03 -","wind":[["whole","NE","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-26","events":[],"lat":-6.9,"lon":196.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 26th. First part light winds from the N. E. middle part varibles\nand calms, latter part a fine breeze from the N. E. steering to the northward by the\nwind so ends these 24 hours fine weather and no fish. -\nLatt 6..54 - - Long 163..23. W.","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","variable","calm"],["latter","NE","moderate"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Fine weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-27","events":[],"lat":-5.1,"lon":196.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 27th. All these 24 hours winds from the E. steering to the N. N.\nE. by the wind all sail sot the watch variously employed. .\nLatt 5..06 S. - - Long 163..25 -","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with all sails set; the crew did various chores.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-28","events":[],"lat":-3.4,"lon":196.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 28th. All these 24 hours winds from the E. steering to the N. N. E.\nall sail sot. the watch variously employed about the riggen. .\nLatt. 3..24 S. - - Long 162..50. W.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with all sail set while the crew did maintenance work on the rigging. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-29","events":[],"lat":-2.85,"lon":196.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April. 29th. Commences with winds from the E. steering to the N. N. E. Midd-\n-le and Latter part winds from the N. E. so ends all sail sot.\nLatt 2..51. S. - - Long 163..19 W.","wind":[["first","E",""],["middle","NE",""],["latter","NE",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with all sail set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-04-30","events":[],"lat":-0.95,"lon":196.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 30th. This Day winds from the E. N. E. steering to the N. by the wind\nat sunset took in some sail at 7 Am. spoke the ship Wm C. Nye. of New-Bedfor[d]\nCapt. Riddle 21 months out 600 bbls. so ends these 24 hours all sail sot.\nLatt 00..57. S. - - Long 163..19 W.","wind":[["whole","ENE",""]],"plain":"They met and exchanged news with the ship Wm C. Nye of New Bedford, 21 months into its voyage with 600 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Wm C. Nye","rig":"ship","port":"New-Bedford","captain":"Riddle","months_out":21,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1835-05-01","events":[],"lat":0.1333,"lon":197.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday [struck: April] May 1st. This day winds from the E. N. E. steering to the Northward\nby the wind the watch variously employed about the riggen so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 00..08. S. - - Long 162..54 W.","wind":[["whole","ENE",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed northward close to the wind and spent the day working on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-05-02","events":[],"lat":-0.6333,"lon":197.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 2nd. This Day winds from the E. steering to the southward by the wind\nLatt. 0..30 S. Long 162..25 W.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with easterly winds as the ship steered southward; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-05-03","events":[],"lat":-1.4333,"lon":197.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 3rd. First part a fine breeze from the E. Middle and latter part light\nwinds and calms steering to the southward by the wind, so ends these 24 hours\nLatt 1..26 S. Long 162..17 W.","wind":[["first","E","moderate"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms as the ship steered southward; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-05-04","events":[],"lat":-1.6667,"lon":197.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 4th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward and calms first and\nmiddle part standing to the southward by the wind at 9 Am tacked to the northward.\nLatt 1..40 S. Long. 162..05 W.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing in light winds and calms; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-05-05","events":[],"lat":-1.1,"lon":197.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 5th. These 24 hours winds from [struck: the] Eastward at 8 Am. tacked ship to\nsouthward so ends these 24 hours, fine weather and no fish\nLatt 1..06 S. - Long 162..10 Chro.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Fine weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-05-06","events":[],"lat":-1.2,"lon":198.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday May 6th. This Day winds from the Eastward first and middle part\nsteering to the southward by the wind at 8 put away to the N. W. So ends these 24 h.\nLatt 1..12 S. - - Long 161..40 W.","wind":[["first","E",""],["middle","E",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with easterly winds, heading south before turning northwest. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-05-07","events":[],"lat":-1.1667,"lon":197.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 7th. First part steering to the S W. at sunset shortend sail and\nheaded to the northward by the wind at Daylight made sail and steered to the\nS. W. Employed in mending the Spanker, so ends these 24 hours. -\nLatt 1..10 S. - - Long 162..08. W.","plain":"Routine sailing while heading southwest. The crew spent the day mending the spanker sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-05-08","events":[],"lat":-2.4667,"lon":196.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 8th. All these 24 hours steering to the S. W. with winds from the N. E.\nLatt 2..28 S. - - Long 163..33. W.","wind":[["whole","NE",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with favorable winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-05-09","events":[],"lat":-1.4667,"lon":195.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 9th. First part of these 24 hours steering to the S. W. at sunset shortend\nsail and headed to the northward, by the wind at Daylight made all sail and steerd\nto the N. W. with winds from the E. N. E. so ends these 24 hours.\nX Latt 1..28. S. Long 164..24 W.","wind":[["latter","ENE",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with changing headings and sail; no whales or ships seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-05-10","events":[],"lat":-0.3667,"lon":194.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 10th. Commences with winds from the E. N. E. steering to the N. W. at 10 Am.\nsteerd to the Nothward by the wind at Meridian spoke the Oscar of Fair Haven 29 months\nout 2200 bbls of oil the Capt.. come onboard so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 0..22. S. - Long 165..25 W.","wind":[["first","ENE",""]],"plain":"They met the Oscar of Fairhaven, twenty-nine months into its voyage with 2,200 barrels of oil, and its captain came aboard for a visit.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Oscar","rig":"","port":"Fair Haven","captain":"","months_out":29,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-b"},{"date":"1835-05-11","events":[],"lat":-0.3,"lon":194.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 11th. Commences with light winds from the Eastward at 9 P. M. Capt.. Downs\nwent onboard his Ship middle and latter part calm at 8 Am. Capt.. Downs come onboard\nSo Ends these 24 hours, the watch Employed in makeing Mastcoats &c.\nLatt 0..18 S. - - Long 165..30 W.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds gave way to calms. Captain Downs visited back and forth between ships, and the crew spent their watch making mast coats.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-05-12","events":[],"lat":-0.15,"lon":194.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 12th. First part calm, middle part calm, latter part strong winds from the\nEastward steering to the N. W. so ends these 24 hours, in company with the Oscar.\nLatt 0..09 S. Long 165..12 W.","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","E","strong"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm conditions gave way to strong easterly winds as the ship steered northwest, sailing alongside the Oscar.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Oscar","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1835-05-13","events":[],"lat":-0.5833,"lon":194.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday May 13th. Commences with strong winds from the Eastward steering to the\nS. W. at 5 P. M. the Capt.. went onboard the Oscar at 9 Do. returned, heading to the\nsouthward thrigh the night by the wind under short sail, at Daylight made sail\nand steerd to the S. W. so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 0..35 S. - Long 166..00 W.","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds carried the ship southwest. In the evening, the captain boarded the Oscar for a visit, returning a few hours later.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Oscar","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1835-05-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-1.2416,"lon":193.3,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday May 14th. This Day strong winds from the Eastward steering Different\n\n1835.\ncourses to the westward at 9 Am saw sperm whales and lowered in company with\nthe Oscar at 11 Do. the waist Boat fastened so ends these 24 hours -","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds carried the ship westward. At 9 a.m., they spotted sperm whales and put the boats out alongside the Oscar; by 11 a.m., the waist boat harpooned one.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Oscar","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1835-05-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-1.9,"lon":192.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 15th. at 4 P.M. took the whale to the ship, at 5 Do. commenced cutting\nat 6 Do. finished at 7 spoke the ship Frances of New-Bedford 12 mo. from Rio ge-\n-nero 500 bbls, at 11 Do began to boil, at 10 Am. finished so ends these 24 hours\nLatt. 1\"54 S. - - - Long 167\"24 W -","plain":"They brought their whale alongside, quickly stripped the blubber, and finished boiling by morning. In the evening, they met the ship Frances of New Bedford, 12 months into its voyage from Rio de Janeiro with 500 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Frances","rig":"ship","port":"New-Bedford","captain":"","months_out":12,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1835-05-16","events":[],"lat":-1.4,"lon":192.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 16th These 24 hours winds from the Eastward steering to\nthe northward by the wind at 4 P. M. Capt. Briggs, and Capt Downs come\nonboard at 8 Do. left the ship nothing more to be remarked so ends.\nLatt 1..24 S. - - - Long 167..45","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The ship sailed northward with eastward winds. Captain Briggs and Captain Downs visited aboard in the afternoon and left that evening.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-05-17","events":[],"lat":-1.6,"lon":192.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 17th. This Day winds from the Eastward, steering on different tacks\nby the wind at 7 P.M. spoke the L. C. Richmond of Bristol 16 months out 850\nbbls. nothing more to be remarked so ends these 24 hours. in company with the Oscar.\nLatt 1.36 S. - - - Long 167\"55 W.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"They sailed by the wind under easterly breezes. In the evening, they met the L. C. Richmond of Bristol, and remained sailing alongside the Oscar.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"L. C. Richmond","rig":"","port":"Bristol","captain":"","months_out":16,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Oscar","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1835-05-18","events":[],"lat":-1.95,"lon":191.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 18th. These 24 hours winds from the Eastward first and middle\npart steering by the wind on different tacks at 7 P. M. the Capt went onboard\nthe L. C. Richmond in company with the oscar, at 6 Am. steered to the W. S. W. so ends -\nLatt 1.57 S. - - - Long 168.25 W-","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The captain visited the L. C. Richmond in company with the Oscar, while sailing with easterly winds.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"L. C. Richmond","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Oscar","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-b"},{"date":"1835-05-19","events":[],"lat":-2.25,"lon":191.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 19th. First part steering to the W. S. W. in company with the Oscar\nat sunset shortened and headed to the southward with light winds from the Eastward at\n6 Am. steered to the N. W. at 9 Do. double reefed the Top-Sails, strong winds the Day -\nLatt 2.15 S. - - - Long 168-48 W. -","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"The ship sailed in company with the Oscar, contending with changing winds and reducing sail in strong breezes.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Oscar","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-05-20","events":[],"lat":-1.9,"lon":190.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday May 20th First part strong winds from the Eastward steering to the\nW. under double reefs at sunset spoke the Oscar and headed to the North-\n-ward by the wind, at 6 Am. made all sail and steered to the N. W. so ends. -\nLatt 1\"54. S. - - - Long 169\"30. W-","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"plain":"Under strong winds, the crew reduced sail and steered westward. At sunset they met the Oscar, then turned northward before making all sail to the northwest the next morning.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Oscar","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1835-05-21","events":[],"lat":-1.0333,"lon":190.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 21st. Commences with a fine Breeze from the Eastward steering\nto the N. W. at sunset spoke the Oscar shortened sail and headed to the Northward\nby the wind at Daylight made all sail and steered to the N. so ends these 24 hours -\nLatt 1\"02 S. - - - Long 169..58-","wind":[["first","E","moderate"]],"plain":"They sailed northwest in a fine breeze and met the Oscar at sunset, then set all sail the next morning.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Oscar","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1835-05-22","events":[],"lat":-0.2,"lon":190.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 22nd. All these 24 hours fine weather and light winds from the East-\n-ward steering different courses, employed in Sail making so ends the Day -\nLatt 0..12 S. - - - Long 169-21 W.-","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light easterly winds as the crew worked on making sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-05-23","events":[],"lat":-0.0833,"lon":190.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday 23rd. First part steering to the N. W. at sunset shortened Sail\nand headed to the Northward by the wind at Daylight made all sail and steered\nto the S. with winds from the E. S. E. so ends in company with the Oscar. -\nLatt 0..05 S. - - - Long 169\"18 W","wind":[["latter","ESE",""]],"plain":"They sailed under varied courses and set all sail at daylight, ending the day sailing alongside the Oscar.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Oscar","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1835-05-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-0.9,"lon":190.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday 24th. First part steering to the W. S. W. at sunset shortened and headed to\nthe southward, at Daylight made all sail and steered S. by E. so ends in company with the\nat Miredian saw a whale. - Latt 0..54 S. Long 169..23 W. [Oscar]","plain":"They sailed southwest and then south, in company with the ship Oscar. At midday, they sighted a whale.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Oscar","rig":"ship","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-05-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-1.3667,"lon":190.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 25th. At half past mireidian lowered our boats in company with\nOscars boats, in persuit of the whale but saw no more of him at 4 P.M. returned\nto the Ship, steering different courses these 24 hours with light from the Eastward,\nLatt 1..22 S. - - - Long 169..50 W.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"The crew put out the boats alongside the Oscar's boats to chase a whale, but they never saw it again and returned to the ship by 4 p.m.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Oscar","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1835-05-26","events":[],"lat":-2.5167,"lon":189.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 26th. All these 24 hours fine weather with light winds from the Eastward\nsteering on different courses with all sail set in company with the Oscar. variously employed\nLatt 2.10 S. - - Long 170.24 W.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds as the ship sailed on various courses alongside the Oscar.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Oscar","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1835-05-27","events":[],"lat":-2.8333,"lon":189.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday May 27th. First part steering S. at sunset shortened sail standing on different\ntacks through the night, at Day ligh made all sail and steered to the S.W. by S. in company\nwith the Oscar, employed in sail makeing so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 2..50 S. - - - Long 170..56 W.-","plain":"The crew sailed south alongside the Oscar and spent the day making sail.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Oscar","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-c"},{"date":"1835-05-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-3.1667,"lon":188.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 28th. First part steering to the S.W. by S, at 2 P.M. saw a sail to the lenward\nat 3 Do. saw Sperm whales and lowered 4 boats in company with the Oscar the waist boat\nfastened and parted the line the laboard boat fastened at 1/2 past Do. tooke the whale to the\nShip and commenced cutting at 7 Do finished, stood boats crews throuth the night standing on\ndifferent tacks by the wind, at Daylight commenced boiling, at 9 Am. made Enderby's\nIsland bearing S.S.E. 12 miles Distance at mireidian the Island bearing E.N.E. 2 m. Dis.\nLatt 3..10 S. - - - Long 171..19 W-","plain":"After sighting sperm whales, the crew lowered four boats alongside the Oscar. One boat harpooned a whale but broke its line, while another boat harpooned and took a whale. They stripped the blubber, began boiling, and sighted Enderby's Island.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Oscar","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Enderby's Island","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1835-05-29","events":[],"lat":-2.8667,"lon":188.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 29th. Commences with strong winds from the Eastward standing to\nthe Northward by the wind at 4 P.M. finished boiling, at 7 Do. spoke the Lemuel. C.\nRichmond, and wore Ship to the Southward at 1 Am. wore Ship at 6 Do. made Mary's\nIsland bearing N.N.W. 10 miles Dis. at 9 Do. the Capt- went onshore in company with\nCapt- Downs, and Capt- Shearman So Ends the middle of the Island bearing E. 2 m Dis\nLatt 2..52 S. - - Long 171..22.Ev.","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"plain":"They finished boiling oil and met the Lemuel C. Richmond. After sighting Mary's Island, the captain went ashore with Captain Downs and Captain Shearman.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Lemuel. C. Richmond","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Mary's Island","plate":"gam.spoke-c","at":"kanton-phoenix-islands"},{"date":"1835-05-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-2.8333,"lon":187.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 30th. Commences with winds from the Eastward lyin of and on the land\nat 4 P.M. the Capt- returned onboard with a number of fish and shells in the boat, steered\nW. until sunset, lying all night under short sail on different tacks by the wind, at Daylig-\nht made all sail and steered W. by S. saw a number of finbacks so ends these 24 hours -\nLatt 2.50. S - - - Long. 172.23. W.","wind":[["first","E",""]],"plain":"While cruising off and on the coast, the captain returned to the ship with fish and shells. They sailed overnight under reduced sail and sighted a number of finback whales the next morning.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Captain returned onboard with fish and shells","quote":"the Capt- returned onboard with a number of fish and shells in the boat","topic":"animals"}],"where":"near land","via":[[188.05,-2.95]]},{"date":"1835-05-31","events":[],"lat":-3.1667,"lon":187.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 31st. Commences with light winds from the Eastward, steering W.S.W. in compa-\nny with the L. C. Richmond, and the Oscar, at 2 P.M. the Capt- went onboard the L. C. Richmond\nat sunset shortened sail, at 8 Do. the Capt- come onboard at Daylight made all sail and steered W. by S.\nSo ends these 24 hours, employed in reading the Bible, clean'g shells, and splicing ropes. -\nLatt 3..10. S. - - - Long 172..52.W-","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"Sailing alongside the L. C. Richmond and the Oscar, the captain visited the L. C. Richmond for the afternoon. The crew spent the day reading the Bible, cleaning shells, and splicing ropes.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"L. C. Richmond","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Oscar","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1835-06-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-2.5833,"lon":186.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 1st. Commences with winds from the Eastward steering to the N.N.W.\nin company with the Oscar, and L. C. Richmond at 5 P.M. Capt- Downs, and Capt- Shearman,\ncome onboard, at 9 Do. the Captaines went onboard their own Ships, standing on different\ntacks through the night under short sail at Daylight made all sail and steered to the\nNorthward by the wind saw a finback so ends these 24 hours variously employed. -\nLatt. 2..35. S. - - Long 173..29","wind":[["first","E",""]],"plain":"Sailing alongside the Oscar and the L. C. Richmond, Captain Downs and Captain Shearman visited aboard in the evening. The next morning they set all sail, steered north, and saw a finback whale.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Oscar","rig":"","port":"","captain":"Downs","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"L. C. Richmond","rig":"","port":"","captain":"Shearman","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-b"},{"date":"1835-06-02","events":[],"lat":-1.1667,"lon":186.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 2nd. Commences with strong winds from the Eastward, steering to the\n\n1835.\nNorthward by the wind at sunset shortend sail at daylight made all sail and\nsteerd to the Northward so ends these 24 hours two ships in sight.\nLatt 1..10. N. — Long 173\"49 W.","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed northward through strong easterly winds under full sail, spotting two other ships in the distance.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-06-03","events":[],"lat":0.3,"lon":185.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June [struck: 10th.] [insertion: 3rd] Commences with winds from the Eastward steering to\nthe northward by the wind at. 6 P. M. steerd. N. at, 7 Am. steerd N. W. employed\nabout the riggin so ends these 24 hours in company with the L. C. Richmond\nLatt 0..18 N. — Long 174..05 W—","wind":[["first","E",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed northwest while doing routine rigging work, sailing alongside the L. C. Richmond.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"L. C. Richmond","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1835-06-04","events":[],"lat":1.1833,"lon":185.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 4th. This day strong winds from the Eastward first part steering\nto the N. W. at sunset shortened sail and headed to the northward by the wind\nat daylight made some sail, and steerd to the S. W. so ends employd about the riggin\nLatt. 1..11 N. — Long. 174..45 W.","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"plain":"The crew experienced strong winds from the east, adjusted course and sail throughout the day, and worked on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-06-05","events":[],"lat":0.5667,"lon":183.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 5th. Commences with strong winds from the Eastward steering to the\nS. W. at sunset shortend sail and headed to the southward by the wind at daylight\nmade sail and steerd S. W. employed in fitting the riggin so ends these 24 hours\nLatt. 0..34 N. — — — Long 176.[struck: 49] [insertion: \"10.] W. —","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds carried the ship southwest. The crew shortened sail at sunset, set more sail at daylight, and worked on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-06-06","events":[],"lat":0.7667,"lon":183.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 6th. Commences with winds from the Eastward steering to the\nS. W. at sunset shortend sail standing on different tacks through the night\nat daylight made all sail and steerd S. W. at 9 Am. made Howlands Island\nbearing S. W. 14 miles Distance so ends, at Miredian the Island bearing N. E. 2 mi. [insertion: Dis.]\nLatt 0..46. N. — — Chro. Long 176..47 W—","wind":[["first","E",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed southwest, sighting Howlands Island at nine in the morning and passing within two miles of it by midday.","where":"near land","place":"Howlands Island"},{"date":"1835-06-07","events":[],"lat":0.9333,"lon":183.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 7th. At half past miredian the Capt. and 3rd. mate lowerd their\nboats and went onshore, at 4 P. M. the boast returnd to the ship, steering on different\ntacks by the wind the rest part of these 24 hours — —\nLatt 0..56 N. — Long 176..55 W. —","plain":"In the afternoon, the captain and third mate took their boats ashore, returning to the ship around 4:00 p.m. The ship then sailed back and forth against the wind for the rest of the day.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1835-06-08","events":[],"lat":0.1333,"lon":183.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 8th This day winds from the Eastward at 3 P. M. Howlands Island bear-\n-ing E. 8 miles Distance standiog on different tacks and steering different courses employ-\n-ed in breaking out the fore hole after water, so ends these 24 hours\nLatt 0..08 N. — Long. 176..53. W.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The ship sailed off Howland Island while the crew broke out water casks from the forward hold.","where":"near land","place":"Howlands Island"},{"date":"1835-06-09","events":[],"lat":-0.9667,"lon":182.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 9th. These 24 hours steering on different courses, with strong winds\nfrom the Eastward, the watch employed in stowing the fore hole and fitting the riggin —\n[struck: Wednesday] Latt 0..58 S. — — — Long 177..20 West—","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"The ship sailed under strong easterly winds while the crew worked at stowing the forward hold and maintaining the rigging.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1835-06-10","events":[],"lat":-1.6167,"lon":182.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 10th. Commences with strong winds from the Eastward, steering\nto the southward by the wind at sunset shortend sail heading on different tack\nthrough the night at daylight made all sail and steerd to the Southward by the\nwind so ends these 24 hours employed in fitting the Cutting penants. —\nLatt 1..37. S. Long 177..12 W—","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"plain":"The ship sailed south in strong winds, reducing sail overnight and setting full sail again at daylight. The crew spent the day preparing the cutting pendants for butchering whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-06-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-1.6833,"lon":182.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 11th. This day winds from the Eastward at 4 P. M. saw a whale and lowed\n4 boats at 5 Do. the stabvard boat fastend at 6 Do. took the whale to the ship, at 6 [blot] Am.\ncommenced cutting, so ends these 24 hours cutting the whale\nLatt 1..41 S. — Long 177..43. —","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"They sighted a whale and put out four boats to chase. The right-side boat harpooned it, brought it alongside the ship, and began stripping the blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1835-06-12","events":[],"lat":-1.7,"lon":182.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 12 At. 4 P. M. finished cutting and commenced boiling steering on different\n\n1835.\nCourses by the wind, with winds from the Eastward so ends these 24 hours boiling\nLatt 1..42 S. - - Long 177..46. W-","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The crew finished stripping blubber at 4 p.m. and began boiling it down into oil, sailing on different courses by the wind.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1835-06-13","events":[],"lat":-2.1333,"lon":182.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 13th. This day winds from the Eastward steering to the Southward\nby the wind at 1 Am. finished boiling, so ends these 24 hours all sail set.\nLatt. 2..08. S - - Long 178..00 W.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The crew finished boiling blubber into oil at one in the morning, sailing south under full sail.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1835-06-14","events":[],"lat":-2.8667,"lon":182.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 14th. First and Middle part of these 24 hours winds from the Eastward\nsteering to the southward by the wind, Latter part the same, so ends these 24 hours\nLatt 2..52 S. - - Long 177..30 West.","wind":[["first","E",""],["middle","E",""],["latter","E",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing to the south with easterly winds; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-06-15","events":[],"lat":-3.85,"lon":183.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 15th. All these 24 hours, winds from the Eastward, steering to the southward\nby the wind, employed in fitting new cutting block straps, and riggin the Mizen T. S. Yard.\nLatt 3..51 S. - - Long 176..59 West","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing to the south while the crew fitted new straps for the blubber-cutting blocks and worked on the mizzen rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-06-16","events":[],"lat":-3.6667,"lon":183.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 16th. This day winds from the Eastward steering on different tacks by the\nwind, employed in fitting and sending up the Mizen Top Sail yard, the latter part.\nLatt 3..40 S. - - Long. 176..38 W.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed on different tacks against easterly winds and spent the day fitting and raising the mizzen topsail yard.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-06-17","events":[],"lat":-2.7333,"lon":183.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 17th. All these 24 hours winds from the Eastward steering to the north-\nward by the wind, the watch employed variously about the riggin\nLatt 2..44 S. - - Long 176..53 W.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing northward with easterly winds while the crew worked on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-06-18","events":[],"lat":-2.2,"lon":182.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 18th. Commences with strong winds from the Eastward steering\nto the northward by the wind, at Sunset shortened sail, middle part squally\nattended with rain, at Daylight made sail at 8 Am. tacked Ship so ends these 24 hours\nLatt 2..12 S. - - Long 177..04 West.","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Squally weather with rain and strong winds; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-06-19","events":[],"lat":-3.8333,"lon":182.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 19th. First and middle part strong winds from the Eastward\nattended with showers of rain, latter part moderate steering to the S. by the wind.\nLatt 3..50 S. - - Long 177..56 W.","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","E","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong easterly winds and rain gave way to calmer weather as the ship steered south. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-06-20","events":[],"lat":-4.8,"lon":182.2034,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday June 20th. This Day winds from the Eastward steering to the Southwa-\nrd by the wind at 6 Am. commenced breaking out the fore hole so ends stowing down\nLatt 4..48. S. Long","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The ship sailed south by eastward winds while the crew broke out the forward hold and finished stowing down oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1835-06-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-5.5,"lon":182.34,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday June 21st. All these 24 hours strong winds from the Eastward steering\nto the southward by the wind, at 6 [struck: 00] P. M. finished stowing down the oil at 6 Am.\nsaw sperm whales and lowered, all the boats struck at half past 8 Do. the larboard\nboat got stove, some whales waftd, and some spouting blood so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 5..30 S. - - Long.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"After finishing storing down oil, the crew sighted sperm whales and put the boats out. Every boat harpooned a whale, but the left boat was smashed, leaving some whales flagged and others spouting blood.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Whale smashed a whaleboat","quote":"the larboard boat got stove, some whales waftd, and some spouting blood","interest":3}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1835-06-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":7,"notable":true}],"lat":-5.6833,"lon":182.4767,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday June 22nd. At 1 P.M. took the stoven boat to the ship at 2 Do. took 7 whales\nto the ship, 3 to the S. Boat, 2 to the W. Boat, and 2 to the B. Boat, at 3 Do. commenced\ncutting, and two whales set the watch, and commenced boiling, at 7 Am. cooled down and\ncommenced cutting so ends these 24 hours cutting the whales -\nLatt. 5..41 S. - - Long.","plain":"The crew brought seven sperm whales to the ship: three for the starboard boat, two for the waist boat and two for the bow boat. They began cutting and boiling, then paused the furnaces to continue cutting the next morning.","where":"at sea","catch":7,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1835-06-23","events":[],"lat":-5.7167,"lon":182.6133,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday June 23rd This Day light winds from the Eastward and a heavy swell\nat 3 P. M. finished cutting and [struck: so] commenced boiling at 6 Am. had a heavy squall\nattended with rain, cooled down at 8 Do got the works on again fine weather ends the\nday\nLatt 5..43. S - - Long.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"weather":["heavy sea","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew finished stripping the blubber and began boiling it into oil. A heavy squall with rain forced them to put out the furnace fires until the weather cleared.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1835-06-24","events":[],"lat":-5.9,"lon":182.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 24th First part light winds from the Castward and fine\nweather steering to the northward by the wind, at 5 P.M. finished boiling at sunset\nshortened Sail at Daylight made all sail so ends steering to the S. by the wind\nLatt 5\"54 S. - Long 177\"15 W -","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and fine weather. The crew finished boiling blubber into oil at 5 P.M. and continued sailing.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1835-06-25","events":[],"lat":-5.75,"lon":182.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 25th. This Day strong winds from the Eastward steering on Differ-\n-ent tacks by the wind, middle part squally attended with showers of rain, latter\npart fine weather employed in breaking out the after hatchway after provisions. -\nLatt 5\"45 S. - - Long 177\"15 West.","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The ship sailed through squalls and rain before the weather cleared. The crew spent the day unpacking provisions from the after hatch.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-06-26","events":[],"lat":-5.7667,"lon":182.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 26th. These 24 hours winds from the Eastward staring on Different\ntacks by the wind, first part employed in braking out the forehatchway and makeing\npreperations for stowing down oil, at 8 Am. finished breaking out and commenced stow\n-ing Down, so ends the Day stowing down oil -\nLatt. 5\"46 S. - - Long 177\"35 W.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The crew prepared the fore hatchway and spent the day storing casks of oil in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1835-06-27","events":[],"lat":-5.5333,"lon":182.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 27th. Commences with light winds from the Eastward\nand fine weather at 4 P.M. finished stowing Down, middle part squally,\nattended with showers of rain, latter part fine weather, so ends the Day. -\nLatt. 5\"32. S.. - - - Long 177\"46 W.","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Light winds and fine weather, with squalls and rain showers during the night. The crew finished storing the oil in the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-06-28","events":[],"lat":-5.4667,"lon":182.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 28th. Commences with light winds from the Eastward steering\nto the southward by the wind, middle and latter part winds from the northward\nsteering to the E. by N. so ends these 24 hours thick weather -\nBy reckoning, Latt 5\"28. S. - Long 177\"29 W.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","N",""],["latter","N",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing in thick weather with light winds; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-06-29","events":[],"lat":-5.65,"lon":182.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 29th. This day light winds and varibles attended with light sho-\n-wers of rain and calms, steering on Different courses, variously employed\nLatt 5\"39. S. - - Long 177\"09 W.","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["rain","calm"],"plain":"Light, variable winds with light rain showers and calms as the ship steered on various courses with routine duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-06-30","events":[],"lat":-4.75,"lon":183.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 30th. These 24 hours a fine Breeze from E. to E.S.E. steering to the\nnortheastward by the wind all sail set, variously employed about the riggin, -\nLatt 4\"45. S. - - Long 176\"16 W.","wind":[["whole","","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine breezes as the ship steered to the northeast under full sail while the crew worked on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-07-01","events":[],"lat":-5.1667,"lon":183.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 1st. Commences with light winds from the Eastward and fine\nweather, steering to the northward by the wind, at 6 P.M. tacked Ship to\nthe southward, variously employed about the riggin so ends these 24 hours\nLatt 5\"10 S. - - Long 176\"30 W.","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds. The crew worked on the rigging, and no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-07-02","events":[],"lat":-5.0667,"lon":183.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 2nd. Commences with light winds from the Eastward steering\nto the southward by the wind, at 6 P.M. tacked Ship the remainder of these\n24 hours steering to the northward by the wind, variously employed so ends -\nLatt 5\"04 S - - Long 176\"13 W.","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and routine sailing as the ship turned and steered north; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-07-03","events":[],"lat":-5.95,"lon":183.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 3rd. This Day winds from the Eastward at 6 tacked Ship, to the\nsouthward, middle part squally, latter part fine weather, so ends variously employed\nLatt 5\"57 S. - - Long 176\"14 W.","wind":[["first","E",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in squally then fine weather; the crew was occupied with various chores.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-07-04","events":[],"lat":-7.4333,"lon":183.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 4th. This Day winds from the S.E. steering to the southward by\nthe wind variously employed about the riggin so ends these 24 hours -\nLatt 7\"26 S - - Long. 176\"51 W.","wind":[["whole","SE",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed southward and worked on the rigging. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-07-05","events":[],"lat":-8.8667,"lon":182.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 5th All these 24 hours strong winds from the S. E. steering to the\nsouthward by the wind middle and latter part squally attended with showers of rain\nLatt 8\"52 S - - - Long 177\"30 West","wind":[["whole","SE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with strong winds and squalls of rain; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-07-06","events":[],"lat":-10.3333,"lon":182.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 6th. All these 24 hours winds from the S. E. steering to the South-\n-ward by the wind, middle and Latter part squally, took in and made sail a\nnumber of times, variously employed about the riggin, and mending the sloven boat\nLatt 10\"20 S. - - - Long 177\"46 W.","wind":[["whole","SE",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed southward through squally weather, adjusting sail often, working on the rigging, and repairing a boat.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-07-07","events":[],"lat":-11.7667,"lon":181.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 7th. First and Middle part strong winds from the Eastward, stee-\n-ring to the S. S. E. squally, attended with showers of rain, Latter part fine weather,\nsteering S. by W. so ends these 24 hours, employed in mending the Boat &c.\nLatt 11\"46 S. - - - Long 178\"01 W.","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","E","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls with rain gave way to fine weather. The crew spent the day mending a boat.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-07-08","events":[],"lat":-12.9833,"lon":181.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 8th. First and middle part of these 24 hours fine weather with\nwinds from the E. steering to the S. by W. latter part winds from the S. E. to the S.\nsteering to the South westward by the wind variously employed, rainy and squally, ends\nLatt 12\"59 S - - - Long. 178\"47 W.","wind":[["first","E",""],["middle","E",""],["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Fine weather gave way to rain and squalls as the ship steered southward, with the crew variously employed.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-07-09","events":[],"lat":-14.45,"lon":183.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 9th. All these 24 hours fine weather, with moderate winds from\nthe Eastward steering to the S. S. W. latter part employed in breaking out the after\nhole, and Coopering and resotting meat, and coopering other provisions so ends -\nLatt 14\"27 - - - Long 176\"59 W.","wind":[["whole","E","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine weather with moderate winds. The crew broke out the after hold to cooper and restow meat and other provisions.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-07-10","events":[],"lat":-16.0167,"lon":182.0639,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday July 10th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward and fine\nweather, steering from S. to S. S. W. by the wind, at half past 6 A.M. made the\nFegee's Islands bearing S. S. E. 25 miles Distance, At Miredian Round Island\nbearing S. E. 1/2 E 12 miles Distance, So ends employed in coopering Provisions.\nLatt 16\"01 S. - - - Long.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds. The crew sighted the Fiji Islands in the morning and Round Island at midday while working on coopering provisions.","where":"near land","place":"Fegee's Islands","plate":"land.landfall-a"},{"date":"1835-07-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-16.0316,"lon":181.0737,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday July 11th. All these 24 hours fine weather with light winds from\nthe Eastward, steering on Differint tacks by the wind at 3 P. M. saw a sperm Whale\nat half past 4 Do. lowered at 6 Do. returned to the ship without succefs, at Midnight saw a\nwhale close to the Ship, at 6 A.M. saw a whale supposed to be the same, at 8 Do. lowered,\n11 Do. the staboard boat fastened, so ends fast to the whale - -\nAt Miredian Round Island bore S. by W 30 mi. Dis. -","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"The crew spotted a sperm whale in the afternoon and lowered boats without success. After seeing a whale near the ship at midnight and again the next morning, they lowered again and harpooned it.","where":"near land","place":"Round Island","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1835-07-12","events":[],"lat":-16.0465,"lon":180.0835,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday July 12th. Commences with light winds from the Eastward at 1 P.M. took the\nwhale in tow, at Do. took the whale to the Ship, at 4 P. M. commenced cutting at Sunset\nlashed down the pice and set the boats crew watches, at Daylight commenced cutting\nSo Ends these 24 hours Cutting the Whale, Dackanuva in sight -","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"The crew brought a whale to the ship and spent the day stripping its blubber, with Dackanuva in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Dackanuva","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1835-07-13","events":[],"lat":-16.262,"lon":179.1261,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday July 13th All these 24 hours fine weather with light winds from\nthe Eastward, at 2 P M commenced boiling so ends these 24 hours -","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light easterly winds. In the afternoon, the crew began boiling blubber into oil.","where":"at sea","via":[[179.85,-16.05],[179.15,-16.25]],"plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1835-07-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-16.687,"lon":178.2391,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday July 14th At 3 P. M. saw sperm whales at 4 Do. lowered 2 two.\nBoats at 5 Do. the Waist Boat fastened at 6 Do. took the whale to the Ship. at 1 A.M.\nfinished boiling at 6 Do. Commenced Cutting so ends these 24 hours","plain":"They saw sperm whales in the afternoon and put out two boats to chase. The waist boat harpooned one, and they brought the whale alongside and began stripping the blubber.","where":"at sea","via":[[178.35,-16.65]],"catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1835-07-15","events":[],"lat":-17.0,"lon":177.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 15 All these 24 hours fine weather with light winds from the Eastward\nat 2 P.M. finished cutting at 6 Do. commenced boiling So Ends the Day steering on Different\ntacks by the wind at Miredian Packanwva 20 miles Distance - -\n- - - - - - - - - - -","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds. The crew finished stripping the blubber at 2 p.m. and began boiling it into oil that evening, with land twenty miles off at noon.","where":"near land","place":"Packanwva","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1835-07-16","events":[],"lat":-17.0,"lon":177.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 16 All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward and fine weather\nsteering on different tacks by the wind at 9 P.M. finished boiling at 6 Am. commenced\nbreaking out the fore hole, at 8 Do. commenced stowing Down oil so ends the Day -\n- - - - - - - - - Packanwva 18 miles Disdance - - -","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and fine weather. The crew finished boiling blubber into oil, broke out the forward hold, and began stowing down the oil casks, about 18 miles off Packanwva.","where":"near land","place":"Packanwva","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1835-07-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-17.0,"lon":177.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 17th First part stowing Down oil with light winds from the Eastward\nand fine weather, at 7 Am saw a sperm whale going quick to the windward\nat 8 Do lost sight of him, Middle and latter part squally, attended with light showers\nof rain steering of Different tacks by the wind, Packanuwa in sight - -\n- - - - - - - - - - -","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew stored oil in the hold during light winds. In the morning, they spotted a sperm whale moving fast upwind and soon lost sight of it. Later, squalls brought light rain, with Packanuwa in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Packanuwa","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1835-07-18","events":[],"lat":-15.8333,"lon":177.3,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday July 18th Commences with strong winds from the Eastward steering on Differ-\n-ent tacks by the wind, Middle part the same, Latter part fine weather so ends\nthese 24 hours all sail set, Round Island bearing S.S.W. Latt 15.50 S.\n- - - - - - - - - - -","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","E","strong"]],"plain":"The ship faced strong easterly winds before fine weather returned, ending the day with all sail set near Round Island.","where":"near land","place":"Round Island"},{"date":"1835-07-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-15.6833,"lon":177.3,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday July 19th. Commences with light winds from the Eastward and fine weather\nmiddle and latter part strong winds from [struck: N.] N.E. to S.E. attended with showers of rain\nsteering on Different tacks by the wind, at midnight saw a whale, nothing more to be remark.\n- - - - - - - Latt 15.41 S - - - - - - - - - Long - -","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Light winds gave way to strong breezes and rain showers as the ship turned back and forth into the wind. A whale was sighted at midnight, with nothing else to report.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-07-20","events":[],"lat":-15.7833,"lon":177.3,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday July 20th. All these 24 hours strong winds and varibles, steering on Different\ntacks by the wind, Latter part employed in stowing Down oil, Packanuva in sight -\n- - - - - - - Latt 15..47 S. Round Island bearing S.S.W.","wind":[["whole","variable","strong"]],"plain":"Strong, variable winds forced the crew to tack frequently. They spent the latter part of the day stowing down oil, with Packanuva and Round Island in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Packanuva","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1835-07-21","events":[],"lat":-15.7667,"lon":177.3,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday July 21.st. Commences with strong winds from the N.W. steering on Differ\n-ent tacks by the wind at 4 S.M. finished stowing Down at Sunset took in sail and\nheaded to the westward at Day light made sail and steered to the S E. with winds\nthe S.S.W So ends these 24 hours Round Island bearing S.S.E. - - -\n- - - - - - - Latt 15.46 - - - - - - - Long.","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["latter","SSW",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed through strong winds and finished storing the oil down in the hold. They sighted Round Island bearing south-southeast.","where":"near land","place":"Round Island"},{"date":"1835-07-22","events":[],"lat":-16.3834,"lon":177.3,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday July 22nd. All these 24 hours fine weather, with light winds from the\nSouth westward steering on Different tacks by the wind, Latter part employed in\nin repairing the Main-Sail So Ends these 24 hours Round Island bearing S.S.E.\n- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15 miles Distance","wind":[["whole","SW","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds. The crew spent the latter part of the day repairing the mainsail while sailing within sight of Round Island.","where":"near land","place":"Round Island"},{"date":"1835-07-23","events":[],"lat":-17.0,"lon":177.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 23rd. First part calm Middle and Latter part light winds from\nthe Eastward and fine weather, steering on Different tacks by the wind, employed\nin Sail Mending so ends these 24 hours, the middle of Packanwva bearing S. E.\n- - - - - - - - - - - - - 30 miles Distance","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm conditions gave way to light winds, with the crew mending sails while Packanwva lay about 30 miles to the southeast.","where":"near land","place":"Packanwva"},{"date":"1835-07-24","events":[],"lat":-16.85,"lon":177.285,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday July 24th. All these 24,^hours fine weather with winds from the N.E. steering\non Different tacks by the wind, At Miredian Round Island bearing S. E. by S 30 m\n- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dista[blot]","wind":[["whole","NE",""]],"plain":"Fine weather as the ship sailed on different tacks. At noon, Round Island was sighted about 30 miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Round Island"},{"date":"1835-07-25","events":[],"lat":-16.7,"lon":177.27,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday July 25th. This Day, light winds from the Eastward and fine weathe[blot]\n1834.\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind, at Miredian Dackenuva bearing -\n- S. E by E. 35 mi. Distance","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds as the ship sailed on different tacks, with Dackenuva in sight about 35 miles away at noon.","where":"near land","place":"Dackenuva"},{"date":"1835-07-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-16.55,"lon":177.255,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday July 26th. Commences with light winds from the Eastward at 2 P.M.\nsaw a whale, at 3 Do. lowered, at sunset the Boats returned to the Ship without succfs.\nmiddle and latter part strong winds from the S. E. Steering on Different tacks\nby the wind, at miredian the middle of Dackenuva bearing S. by E. 30 mi. Dis","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"plain":"They saw a whale and put out the boats to chase it, but returned at sunset without success. Strong winds followed, with the ship turning on different courses near Dackenuva.","where":"near land","place":"Dackenuva","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1835-07-27","events":[],"lat":-16.4,"lon":177.24,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday July 27th. First part strong winds from the Eastward, at sunset\nshortened Sail, Middle and Latter part thick weather, and thunder attended\nwith rain, steering on Different tacks by the wind under short Sail\nAt Miredian Round Island bearing S by W. 25 mi\nDistance","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"weather":["thunder","rain"],"plain":"They sailed in strong winds, thick weather, thunder, and rain under reduced sail, sighting Round Island 25 miles away at noon.","where":"near land","place":"Round Island"},{"date":"1835-07-28","events":[],"lat":-16.25,"lon":177.225,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday July 28th. First and Middle light winds from the Eastward, and\nthick weather, thunder attended with showers of rain, Latter part fine weather\nsteering on different tacks by the wind, all sail set, so ends Round Island bear-\n- ng S. 12 mi. Distance","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"]],"weather":["thunder","rain"],"plain":"The ship encountered thick weather with thunder and rain showers before conditions cleared. They continued sailing with all sails set, sighting Round Island about 12 miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Round Island"},{"date":"1835-07-29","events":[],"lat":-16.1,"lon":177.21,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday July 29th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the Eastward steering\non different tacks by the wind, variously employed about the riggin so ends.\nthese 24 hours, Round Island bearing S. 14 miles Distance","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew from the east while the crew worked on the rigging. Round Island was in sight about 14 miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Round Island"},{"date":"1835-07-30","events":[],"lat":-15.95,"lon":177.195,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday July 30th. First and middle part strong gales from the E. S. E.\nat Sunset doubled reefed the Top-Sails, took in the Jib and Fore-Sail at 10\nP.M. took in the Fore &; Mitzen Top-Sails and Close reefed the Main, Latter part\nmore moderate, made some Sail, so ends these 24 hours steering on Different tacks\nby the wind, the middle of Dackenuva bearing U. E. 40 miles Distance at miredian,","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","ESE","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales forced the crew to shorten sail through the night. The weather moderated later, and they set more sail, about 40 miles off Dackenuva.","where":"near land","place":"Dackenuva"},{"date":"1835-07-31","events":[],"lat":-15.8,"lon":177.18,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday July 31st. This Day strong winds from the Eastward steering on differin\ntacks by the wind under short Sail middle and latter part thick weather, attended\nwith light showers of rain, so ends the day Dackenuva in sight - Latt 15..48. S","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"They sailed under reduced sail through strong winds, thick weather, and light rain, with Dackenuva in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Dackenuva"},{"date":"1835-08-01","events":[],"lat":-15.4834,"lon":177.165,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday August 1st. All these 24 hours strong winds from the Eastward and\nthick weather attended with showers of rain steering on different tacks by the\nwind, so ends, the middle of Dackenuva bearing S. S. E. 30 miles Distance -","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and thick weather brought rain showers as the ship turned back and forth into the wind, thirty miles off Dackenuva.","where":"near land","place":"Dackenuva"},{"date":"1835-08-02","events":[],"lat":-15.1667,"lon":177.15,"fixed":false,"entry":"M. Sunday August 2nd. First and Middle part strong winds from the S. S. E.\nattended with heavy rain, at 2 P.M. took in all three Top-Sails and hove to headed to the\nEastward, at 10 A.M. wore Ship to the southward and set the Main-Top-Sail close\nreefed with a strong gale from the E, so ends the Day - - Latt 15..10.\nup - She - rises","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"],["middle","SSE","strong"],["latter","E","gale"]],"weather":["rain","gale"],"plain":"Strong winds and heavy rain forced the ship to take in sails and wait out the gale.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper signed off with a sea chant","quote":"up - She - rises","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1835-08-03","events":[],"lat":-15.3884,"lon":177.135,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday August 3rd. First part more moderate at 2 P.M. set the fore and\n& Mizen Top-Sails, Double reefed, Jib. and Spanker, the remainder of the Day steering\non different tacks by the wind, Strong winds and squally, land in sight,","wind":[["first","","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The weather moderated slightly before strong, squally winds returned. They turned on different courses into the wind with land in sight.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1835-08-04","events":[],"lat":-15.61,"lon":177.12,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday August 4th. All these 24 hours, a strong gale from E. to S. S. E and thick\nweather, attended showers of rain, [struck: steering] on Different tacks by the wind under\nshort sail, So Ends the middle of Fackenuva bearing S. E. 30 miles Distance.","wind":[["whole","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales and rain forced the crew to handle the ship under reduced sail, ending thirty miles off Fackenuva.","where":"near land","place":"Fackenuva"},{"date":"1835-08-05","events":[],"lat":-15.8317,"lon":177.105,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday August 5th. Commences with a strong gale from the E. steering on\nDifferent tacks by the wind, under a close reefed Main and Mezen Top-Sails,\nFore Sail, and Spencers, middle part the same, latter part moderate at Day light\nset the Fore Top-Sail Double reefed, Jib and Spanker, and let one reef out of the\nMain and Mizen Top-Sails, so ends these 24 hours the middle of the Island bearing\n— S E. by S. 30 miles, Distance","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["middle","E","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship navigated a strong gale under heavily reduced sail. By morning the wind moderated, allowing them to set more sail, ending the day thirty miles from an island.","where":"near land","place":"the Island"},{"date":"1835-08-06","events":[],"lat":-16.0533,"lon":177.09,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday August 6th. First and middle part light winds from the Eastward and\nthick weather, steering on Different tacks by the wind under short Sail middle\nand latter part fine weather, with light winds from the westward and\ncalms so ends all sail set, at Miredian the middle of Fackenuva bearing-\n— S. S. E. 40 miles Distance.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and thick weather gave way to calm, clear conditions. By midday, they were about 40 miles off Fackenuva.","where":"near land","place":"Fackenuva"},{"date":"1835-08-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-16.275,"lon":177.075,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday August 7th. Commences with light winds from the westward and fine\nweather, middle part squaly with showers of rain, at 11 P. M. Saw a whale, latter\npart strong winds from the Eastward steering on Different tacks by the wind so ends-\nAt Miredian the middle of the Island bearing S. 30. m. Dis.","wind":[["first","W","light"],["latter","E","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Light winds gave way to squalls and rain. They sighted a whale at 11 p.m., followed by strong winds, ending with an island in sight 30 miles south.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1835-08-08","events":[],"lat":-16.4967,"lon":177.06,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday August 8th. This Day strong winds from the Eastward, middle and\nLatter part steering on Different tacks by the wind, under Double reefed Fore\nand Main Top-Sails, and Spencers, so ends, Round Island bearing S. 18 mi. dis","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds forced the ship to sail back and forth against the wind under reduced sail, ending the day eighteen miles off Round Island.","where":"near land","place":"Round Island"},{"date":"1835-08-09","events":[],"lat":-16.7183,"lon":177.045,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday August. 9th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the Eastward\nsteering on Different tacks by the wind under Double Reefed Top-Sails spencers\nand Fore Topmast staysail, at Miredian the middle of tackenuva bearing E [struck: N.] S. E.\n25 mi. Distance","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds forced the ship to sail against the wind under reduced sail. At noon, Tackenuva was about 25 miles away.","where":"near land","place":"tackenuva"},{"date":"1835-08-10","events":[],"lat":-16.94,"lon":177.03,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday August 10th. This Day strong winds from the Eastward First and\nmiddle part steering on Different tacks by the wind, at Daylight let one reef\nout of the Top-Sails and set the Fore-Sail and steered to the Westward at 10 AM.\nset the Jib and Main-Top-Gallantsail so ends Round Island bearing S. E. by S.\n— 6 miles Distance.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds forced the ship to tack through the day. By the end of the entry, Round Island was in sight six miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Round Island"},{"date":"1835-08-11","events":[],"lat":-17.1616,"lon":177.015,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday August 11th. This Day strong strong winds from the Eastward, first\npart steering to the Westward with a reef upon our [struck: laboard] hand 3 mile\ndistance, at Sunset Shortened sail and headed to the northward, at Daylight\nmade all sail and steered to the S. W, at miredian one of the Islands bearing\nS. 5 miles distance, took in the Top-Gallantsails and Flying Jib.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds. The ship sailed near a reef and later sighted one of the islands five miles to the south, with no whales seen.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1835-08-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-17.3833,"lon":177.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday August 12th. First part strong winds from the Eastward steered\nto the S. W by S, leaving a number of small Island on our laboard hand at\nhalf past 5 P. M. saw Sperm Whales, at sunset took in Sail and headed to the\n\n1835\nNorthward, at Daylight made Sail and steered S. so ends with strong winds and\nsqually with showers of rain, and a number of Islands in sight on our Laboard hand\nLatt 17..23 - Long 177° E. -","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed past several small islands to their left, saw sperm whales late in the afternoon, and continued sailing through squally wind and rain.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1835-08-13","events":[],"lat":-18.0333,"lon":176.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday August 13th. Commences with strong winds from the Eastward steering\nto the South Westward, at Sunset took in Sail, and headed to the Southward, Middle\npart a strong Gale and squally attended with rain, at Daylight more moderate with\nwinds from the Northward, made some Sail and steered to the E. S. E. fine weather\nends the Day with all sail set, employed in Sail mending, Land in sight\nLatt 18..02 S. - - Long 176..18. E -","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","N","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and squally rain gave way to fine weather by the end of the day. The crew set all sail, worked on mending sails, and sighted land.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1835-08-14","events":[],"lat":-19.8167,"lon":177.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday August 14th. Commences with light winds from the westward Steering to the\nE. S. E. at Sunset shortend Sail, middle part light winds and varibles with rain at\nDaylight made all Sail and and steered S. with winds from the E. S. E. leaving Ambon\non our weather quarters, fine weather ends the Day, employed in Sail Mending.\nLatt 19..49 S. - - Long 177..20 E.","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","ESE",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"They sailed past Ambon under light winds and rain before the weather turned fine, spending the day mending sails.","where":"near land","place":"Ambon"},{"date":"1835-08-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-17.8,"lon":179.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday August 15th. Commences with light winds from the E. S E. Steering to\nthe Southward by the wind at 1 S.M. saw a Sperm Whale and lowered at Sunset\ngive up the Chase and returned to the Ship, and headed to the N. E. by the wind,\nAt Daylight made all sail and steered to the S.E. with winds from the Westward\nand thick weather, with Showers of rain, at meridean Mywoolly bearing bearing\n[drawing: cross] - - - - - E. by. N. 35 miles Distance","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["latter","W",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew spotted a sperm whale in the afternoon and put out the boats to chase it, but gave up at sunset without success. By noon the next day, Mywoolly was in sight 35 miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Mywoolly","via":[[177.95,-18.95],[179.25,-17.85]],"plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1835-08-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-18.8,"lon":177.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday August 16th. First part strong winds from the S. W. with heavy rain\nat 1 P. M took in the Top-Gallantsails at 4 Do. Double reefed the Top-Sails at\nSunset hove to under short Sail, headed to the Westward at Daylight made\nall sail and steered to the N. E. with winds from the E. S. E. and fine weather\nat half past 6 Am Saw large Sperm Whales, at 7 Do. lowered at 9 Do the Waist\nBoat fastened and drew the Iron, at 11. Do. returned to the Ship, at meredian part of the\nBoats, in chose of the whales so ends these 24 hours,\nLatt 18..48 S. - - Long 177..26. E.","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["latter","ESE",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"After strong winds and heavy rain overnight, the crew spotted large sperm whales in the morning. They put out the boats, but after harpooning one, the harpoon pulled out, and the chase continued at noon.","where":"at sea","via":[[179.05,-17.95],[177.45,-18.85]]},{"date":"1835-08-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-19.25,"lon":177.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday August 17th Commences with light winds from the S. E. and fine weather at 3\nP. M. give up the chase and returned to the Ship, at Sunset shortened Sail and headed to\nthe S. E. with winds from the E. N. E. at Daylight made all sail so ends Mywoolly\nbearing E. by N. 25 miles Distance employed in Sail mending -\n- - Latt 19..15 S. - - Long 177..44 E.","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","ENE",""]],"plain":"Light winds and fine weather. The boats gave up an afternoon chase and returned to the ship, with the crew later occupied in mending sails near Mywoolly.","where":"near land","place":"Mywoolly","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1835-08-18","events":[],"lat":-18.9167,"lon":177.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday August 18th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward and\nfine weather, steering on Different tacks, and a number of different courses, My-\nwoolly in sight, employed in Sail mending so ends the Day -\n- - Latt 18..55 S. - Long. 177..35 E.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds. The crew mended sails with the island of Mywoolly in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Mywoolly"},{"date":"1835-08-19","events":[],"lat":-19.0167,"lon":179.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday August 19th. Commences with light winds and varibles at Sunset Short-\nened Sail, middle part strong winds and rainy, at Daylight made some Sail, latter\npart light winds from the N. E. and thick weather, so ends all Sail set Mywoolly bearing\nS. S. E. 20 miles Distance. Latt 19..01 S. - - Long","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","NE","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew experienced shifting winds and rain, ending the day with all sail set in thick weather, with Mywoolly about 20 miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Mywoolly","via":[[178.55,-18.85]]},{"date":"1835-08-20","events":[],"lat":-18.9667,"lon":179.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday August 20th. This Day winds from the S. W. steering on Different tacks\nby the wind, at 5 P. M. spoke the Ship Young Phenix, of New-Bedford 24 monts\nout, 1700 bbls. Capt. Bafset come onboard, at 7 Do. the Capt. went onboard of his Ship,\nlatter part Saw a Ship of our weather beam steering to the Southward by the wind at\nmeredian Capt. Parker went onboard the Young Phenix, the Mate come onboard, so\nends, Mynwoolly bearing S C. 15 miles Distance -\nLatt 18..58 S. Long. —","wind":[["whole","SW",""]],"plain":"They met the ship Young Phenix of New Bedford and exchanged visits between the captains, with land in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"ship","port":"New-Bedford","captain":"Bafset","months_out":24,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Mynwoolly","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1835-08-21","events":[],"lat":-17.8,"lon":179.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday August 21st. All these 24 hours winds from the S. W. steering on Different\ntacks by the wind in company with the Young Phenix, so ends Mynwoolly bearing\nN. E. by E. 10 miles Distance. South End.","wind":[["whole","SW",""]],"plain":"The ship sailed against southwest winds in company with the Young Phenix, ending the day ten miles off the south end of Mynwoolly.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Mynwoolly"},{"date":"1835-08-22","events":[],"lat":-19.3,"lon":179.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday August 22nd. Commences with winds from the S. W. steering to the Eastward\nat Sunset shortened Sail and headed to the southward, at Daylight made Sail\nand steered to the Westward so ends in company with the Young Phenix, the South\nend of Mynwoolly bearing W. by. N. 30 miles Distance - Latt 19..18. S -","wind":[["first","SW",""]],"plain":"They sailed in company with the Young Phenix, with the south end of Mynwoolly in sight thirty miles away.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Mynwoolly"},{"date":"1835-08-23","events":[],"lat":-17.8,"lon":179.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday August 23rd. Furst and middle part strong winds from the E. S. E. steering\non Different tacks by the wind, at 6 AM steered to the N. W. so ends South end\nof Mynwoolly bearing N. 5 miles Distance, in company with the Young Phenix.","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"],["middle","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed in strong winds near Mynwoolly, traveling alongside the Young Phenix.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Mynwoolly","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1835-08-24","events":[],"lat":-17.8,"lon":179.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday August 24th. This Day strong winds from the Eastward at 3 P M lowered\nthe Llaboard and Waist Boats, and went onshore in company with Capt. Bafset,\nat 6 Do. returned to the Ship, with yams and Pigs from the Shore, at 7 Do. took in the\nCourses and jib and Double reefed the Top-Sails and headed to the Southward by the\nwind at Daylight made Sail and wore Ship to the Northward so ends the Day\nin company with the Young Phenix, the South end of Mynwoolly bearing N. [struck: N] W. 10 m. Dis.\n[red mark: X]","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Two boats went ashore with Captain Bafset, returning to the ship with yams and pigs. They sailed through the night and remained in company with the Young Phenix off Mynwoolly.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Gathered yams and pigs ashore","quote":"returned to the Ship, with yams and Pigs from the Shore","interest":3},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Mynwoolly"},{"date":"1835-08-25","events":[],"lat":-17.8,"lon":179.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday August 25th. This Day winds from the Eastward at 2 P. M lowered three\nBoats and went onshore to Mynwoolly in company with two Boats from the\nYoung Phenix, at Sunset returned from the Shore with our Boats loaded\nwith vegetation, Discharged them and took them up, and Double reefed the Top-\nSails steering on Different tacks by the wind through the night, at 10 AM. lowered\nthree Boats and went onshore in company with thee Boats from the Young Phenix\nso ends the Day the Boats onshore a tradeing with the natives.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Boats went ashore to Mynwoolly alongside boats from the Young Phenix, returning at sunset loaded with vegetables. The next morning, boats from both ships went ashore again to trade with the islanders.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Mynwoolly","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1835-08-26","events":[],"lat":-18.3738,"lon":178.4541,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday August 26th. First part winds from the Eastward at 3 P. M. the Boats\nreturned to the Ship loaded with vegetation, at 5 Do. discharged the Boats and took\nthem up and steered to the W. by S. under short Sail, Middle part light winds from\nthe S. S. E. attended with rain, latter part strong winds at 9 Am. took in the fore\nand Mizen Top-Sails and furled the Fore Sail and hove the Ship to heading to the\nSouthward, thick and stormy weather ends the Day —","wind":[["first","E",""],["middle","SSE","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The boats returned loaded with vegetation from shore. After unloading and hoisting the boats, they sailed west by south before stopping to wait out thick, stormy weather.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Boats returned loaded with vegetation","quote":"the Boats returned to the Ship loaded with vegetation","interest":2}],"where":"near land","via":[[179.05,-17.95]]},{"date":"1835-08-27","events":[],"lat":-19.0167,"lon":177.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday August 27th. This Day strong gales from the S. E by S. at 3 P. M.\nset the For and Mizen Top-Sails Fore reefed, at 8 Do. set the Fore Sail at 2\nAm wore Ship, at 7 Do. let one reef out of the Top-Sails unbent the Jib and bent\nanother and set it, so ends these 24 hours in company with the Young Phenix, -\nLatt 19..01 S. - - - Long 177..33 E.","wind":[["whole","SE by S","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew throughout the day as the ship sailed alongside the Young Phenix, adjusting sails and replacing the jib.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1835-08-28","events":[],"lat":-19.7,"lon":177.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday August 28th. These 24 hours strong winds from the E. S. E. at 2 P. M. wore\nShip and steered to the Southward by the wind, at Sunset close reefed the\nFore and Mizen Top-Sails, and took in the Jib, at 10 Am set the Jib and let\none reef out of the Top-Sails, so ends. in company with the Young Phenix.\nLatt 19.42 S. - - - - Long 177..03 E.","wind":[["whole","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds continued as the ship turned southward under reduced sail, traveling alongside the Young Phenix.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1835-08-29","events":[],"lat":-20.95,"lon":176.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday August 29th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the Eastward\nsteering to the Southward by the wind, took in and made Sail a number of times,\nat 10 Am. sent Down the Mizen Top-Gallantmast and rigged in the Flying Jibboom\nso ends all Sail set in company with the Young Phenix -\nLatt 20..57. S. - - - - Long 176..27 East.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong eastward winds made the crew take in and set sail repeatedly as they steered south. They dismantled the mizzen topgallant mast, hauled in the flying jib-boom, and sailed alongside the Young Phenix.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1835-08-30","events":[],"lat":-22.35,"lon":176.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday August 30th. This Day winds from the Eastward steering to the Southward by\nthe wind, At 11 Am Capt.. Parker went onboard the Young Phenix, the Mate come onboard.\nso ends these 24 hours all Sail set.\nLatt 22..21 S. - - - - Long 176..06. E.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"They sailed south under full sail. Captain Parker visited the Young Phoenix while her mate came aboard.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-b"},{"date":"1835-08-31","events":[],"lat":-22.8,"lon":175.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday August 31st Commences with light winds from the Eastward, steering to the [struck: North]\nSouthward by the wind, at 7 P.M. Capt.. Parker returned onboard, Middle part calm, at Daylight\na fine Breeze sprung from the SE. at 7 Am. tacked to the northward, so ends, employed in\nSail mending Scraping the waist, breaing out after water, &c.\nLatt. 22..40 S. - - - - Long. 175..45 E.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SE","moderate"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Captain Parker returned on board in the evening after light winds, followed by calms and a fresh southeast breeze. The crew mended sails, scraped the waist, and broke out water casks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-09-01","events":[],"lat":-22.3167,"lon":177.2584,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Septr. 1st. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward and\ncalms, steering on Different tacks by the wind, employed in Sail makeing, scraping\nand varnisheng the waist, so ends in company with the Young Phenix\nLatt 22..19. S - - - - Long","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms made for slow sailing. The crew worked on sails and scraped and varnished the waist while sailing alongside the Young Phenix.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1835-09-02","events":[],"lat":-22.1667,"lon":178.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Septr. 2nd. First and Middle part light winds from SE. to N. E. steering\non Different tacks by the wind, Latter part winds from the S. by E. steering to the E.\nemployed in Sail mending so ends these 24 hours in company with the Young Phenix.\nLatt 22..10. S - - - Long 178..46. E.","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","S by E",""]],"plain":"The crew mended sails and sailed alongside the Young Phenix under light winds.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1835-09-03","events":[],"lat":-21.4667,"lon":179.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept 3rd. This Day winds from the S. S. E. to E. S. E. steering to the\nEastward by the wind, employed in Sail mending, so ends in company with the Young Phenix\nLatt 21..28 S. - - - - Long 179..30 E.","wind":[["whole","SSE",""]],"plain":"The crew spent the day mending sails while sailing eastward alongside the Young Phenix.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-c"},{"date":"1835-09-04","events":[],"lat":-20.85,"lon":180.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept. 4th. This Day strong winds from E. to SE. steering on Different tacks\nby the wind in company with the Young Phenix employed in Sail mending\nLatt 20..51 S - - - - Long 179.39 W.","wind":[["whole","","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew as the ship sailed on different turns alongside the Young Phenix, with the crew busy mending sails.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1835-09-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-21.1167,"lon":180.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept. 5th. All these 24 hours strong winds from S. E. to E. N. E steering on Different\ntacks by the wind at 6 Am saw Sperm whales, at 7 Do. lowered, at 8 Do. the waist Boat fastend\n[drawing] at Mirdian took the whale to the Ship, so ends the Young Phenix persueing the Whales,\nLatt. 21..07 S Long 179..02 W.","wind":[["whole","SE","strong"]],"plain":"In strong winds, the crew sighted sperm whales and put out the boats. The waist boat harpooned one, bringing the whale alongside by noon, while the Young Phoenix continued chasing the rest.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1835-09-06","events":[],"lat":-21.5333,"lon":181.1875,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Sept. 6th Commences with strong winds from the Eastward at 2 P.M. comm-\n-enced cutting at 3 Do lashed down the piece, the head sunk bad and could not cut, at 6PM\nhooked down to the whale but to no uccefs the piece tore out and could not cut, so ends\nwith a strong gale from the E.N.E. lying by the whale\nLatt 21..32 S. - - - Long","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["latter","ENE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"In strong winds, the crew struggled to cut blubber from a whale. The whale's head sank, the hook tore out of the blubber, and they finally gave up and waited out an east-northeast gale by the carcass.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Gale halted work on a sinking whale","quote":"the head sunk bad and could not cut","interest":3,"topic":"wrecks"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-09-07","events":[],"lat":-22.1416,"lon":181.4083,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Sept. 7th. First & middle part a strong Gale from the E.N.E. latter\npart more moderate at 7 Am. commenced cutting the whale so ends the Day.","wind":[["first","ENE","gale"],["middle","ENE","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"After a strong gale eased, the crew began stripping the blubber from their whale at 7 a.m.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1835-09-08","events":[],"lat":-22.75,"lon":181.6292,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Sept. 8th. This Day strong winds from the Eastward at 3 P.M. commenced\nboiling at 5 Do. finished cutting the body of the whale, latter part employed in\nthe Junk and boiling the Case, and boiling so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 22..45 S. - - - Long","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew from the east. The crew finished stripping the blubber from their whale and spent the day boiling it down into oil.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-09-09","events":[],"lat":-23.1833,"lon":181.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept- 9th. First part strong winds from the Eastward steering to\nthe Southward by the wind, at 7 P.M. finished boiling, middle and latter\npart winds from the N.N.E. steering to the E. so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 23..11 S. - - - Long. 178..09 W","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","NNE",""],["latter","NNE",""]],"plain":"The crew finished boiling blubber into oil in the evening and continued sailing under brisk winds.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1835-09-10","events":[],"lat":-22.7582,"lon":182.8275,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Sept- 10th. Commences with winds from the N.N.E. steering E.\nby the wind, under single reefed Top-Sails, at 6 P.M. took in the Jib and\nMain-Sail, and tacked Ship to the N.W. at 11 Do. tacked, middle part\nlight winds and calm, with heavy showers of rain, at 8 Am a Breeze sprung up\nfrom the N. by W. made all sail and steered to the E.N.E. so ends these 24 hours.\n- No. obs.","wind":[["first","NNE",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","N by W",""]],"weather":["calm","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds, calms, and heavy rain showers; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-09-11","events":[],"lat":-22.333,"lon":183.805,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept. 11th. This Day winds from the S. E. steering to the Eastward by the wind\nwith all sail set, at 10 Am. made Pillstarts Island bearing E. by W. and steered\nE. by S. so ends these 24 hours the Island bearing E. by S. 25 miles Distance.","wind":[["whole","SE",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed eastward with every sail set. At 10 a.m., they sighted Pillstarts Island, which remained about 25 miles away by the end of the day.","where":"near land","place":"Pillstarts Island","plate":"land.landfall-a","at":"ata"},{"date":"1835-09-12","events":[],"lat":-21.3167,"lon":183.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept- 12th. All these 24 hours light winds from the S E. steering to the\nN.N.E. Latter part employed in breaking out the after hole and stowing down oil\nLatt 21..19 S. - - - Long 176..51 W-","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds as the ship steered north-northeast. The crew spent the latter part of the day breaking out the after hold and stowing down oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1835-09-13","events":[],"lat":-20.2167,"lon":184.62,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept- 13th. Commences with light winds from the Eastward and calm\nSteering to the Northward by the wind at 5 P.M. finished stowing down at 11\nDo. a fine Breeze sprung up from the S. steered to the E.N.E. at 6 Am made\nHongahapa bearing N.N.E. 15 miles Distance, steered to the N. so ends.\nLatt 20..13 S. - - - Long. - -","wind":[["first","E","light"],["first","","calm"],["middle","S","moderate"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calm gave way to a fine southern breeze as they sailed north and east. The crew finished stowing oil in the hold, and by morning sighted Hongahapa fifteen miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Hongahapa"},{"date":"1835-09-14","events":[],"lat":-19.75,"lon":184.93,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept- 14th. Commences with strong winds from the S. steering to the\nN. at 1 P.M. made Toofoa, and Oghao bearing N.E. by N. 25 miles Distance, at Sunset\nshortened Sail, heading on Different tacks through the night by the wind at Dayly\nmade all sail and steered to the N. so ends these 24 hours - -\nLatt - - - - Long -","wind":[["first","S","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew as the ship steered north, sighting the islands of Toofoa and Oghao in the distance. The crew reduced sail overnight and made all sail again at daylight.","where":"near land","place":"Toofoa, and Oghao"},{"date":"1835-09-15","events":[],"lat":-18.4667,"lon":186.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 15 This Day winds from the E. S. E. at 4 P.M. Late bore S. E. 4 mi[struck: les]\ndistance, Standing on Different tacks through the night by the wind\n1835.\nAt 6 Am. Vavoo, bore E. S. E. at 10 Do. Saw a Sail, at Meredian Vavoo. bore S E by S. -\nLatt. 18..28","wind":[["whole","ESE",""]],"plain":"The ship cruised off the islands of Late and Vavoo, sighting another vessel during the morning.","where":"near land","place":"Vavoo","via":[[185.85,-18.45]],"at":"vava-u"},{"date":"1835-09-16","events":[],"lat":-18.4667,"lon":186.026,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 16 Commences with winds from the Eastward steering on Different\ntacks by the wind at 6 PM. spoke the Ship Swift of New-Bedford 27 months out 1700\nbbls. Capt- Toby come onboard, the mouth of the harbor bearing O. E. 6 miles\nDistance, standing on Different tacks through the night at 6 P. M. stood into\nthe harbor at Meredian came to Anchor so ends the Sea Day -\n\nWednesday Sept- 16 harbor Day, employed in breaking out for water cask clearing\nup Decks & the remainder of the Day -","wind":[["first","E",""]],"plain":"They met the ship Swift, whose Captain Toby came aboard, then worked into the harbor and came to anchor. The crew spent the day clearing decks and breaking out water casks.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Swift","rig":"ship","port":"New-Bedford","captain":"Toby","months_out":27,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at anchor","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1835-09-17","events":[],"lat":-18.3577,"lon":186.0353,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Sept- 17th. Employed in Coopering Oil -","plain":"The crew spent the day coopering oil barrels.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-09-18","events":[],"lat":-18.2486,"lon":186.0447,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday 18th Employed in coopering oil","plain":"The crew spent the day coopering oil casks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-09-19","events":[],"lat":-18.1396,"lon":186.054,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Sept- 19th. Employed in coopering oil","plain":"The crew spent the day coopering oil casks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-09-20","events":[],"lat":-18.0306,"lon":186.0633,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Sept- 20th.","plain":"No events were recorded for the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-09-21","events":[],"lat":-17.9216,"lon":186.0727,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Sept- 21st. Employed in coopering oil","plain":"The crew spent the day coopering oil casks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-09-22","events":[],"lat":-17.8125,"lon":186.082,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Sept- 22nd Rainy","weather":["rain"],"plain":"Rainy weather with no other events recorded.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-09-23","events":[],"lat":-17.7035,"lon":186.0913,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Sept. 23rd. Finished coopering oil.","plain":"The crew finished coopering oil.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-09-24","events":[],"lat":-17.5945,"lon":186.1007,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Sept- 24th. employed in getting wood and water.","plain":"The crew was busy gathering wood and fresh water.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1835-09-25","events":[],"lat":-17.4854,"lon":186.11,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Sept- 25th. employed in getting wood and water.","plain":"The crew spent the day gathering firewood and fresh water.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1835-09-26","events":[],"lat":-17.3764,"lon":186.1193,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Sept- 26th. employed in getting wood and water and corking","plain":"The crew spent the day collecting wood and water and caulking the ship.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1835-09-27","events":[],"lat":-17.2674,"lon":186.1287,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Sept- 27th. -","plain":"Only the date was recorded.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-09-28","events":[],"lat":-17.1583,"lon":186.138,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Sept 28 employed in corking stowing water &c.","plain":"The crew spent the day caulking and stowing water.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-09-29","events":[],"lat":-17.0493,"lon":186.1473,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Sept- 29th employed in corking, and wooding.","plain":"The crew spent the day caulking the ship and gathering firewood.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-09-30","events":[],"lat":-16.9403,"lon":186.1567,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 30 Employed in corking and wooding.","plain":"The crew spent the day caulking the ship and gathering firewood.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1835-10-01","events":[],"lat":-16.8313,"lon":186.166,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday October 1st Employed in corking &c.","plain":"The crew spent the day caulking the ship and doing other routine work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-10-02","events":[],"lat":-16.7222,"lon":186.1753,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Oct. 2nd. Employed in painting the Ship.","plain":"The crew spent the day painting the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-10-03","events":[],"lat":-16.6132,"lon":186.1847,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Oct. 3rd. Employed in Painting [struck: th] Ship.","plain":"The crew spent the day painting the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-10-04","events":[],"lat":-16.5042,"lon":186.194,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Oct. 4th. -","plain":"No events were recorded for the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-10-05","events":[],"lat":-16.3951,"lon":186.2033,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Oct. 5th. Employed in Painting Ship.","plain":"The crew spent the day painting the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-10-06","events":[],"lat":-16.2861,"lon":186.2127,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Oct. 6th. Employed in getting water.","plain":"The crew spent the day taking on fresh water.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1835-10-07","events":[],"lat":-16.1771,"lon":186.222,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Oct. 7th. Employed in cleaning Decks &c.\n\nAt 6 Am,","plain":"The crew spent the day cleaning the decks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-10-08","events":[],"lat":-16.0681,"lon":186.2313,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Oct, 8th. Sea account Got under way with a fine Breeze from the Eastward in\ncompany with a Sloop of war, and five whale Ships at 9 Do. got clear of the Land and hauled\nby the wind to the Northward employed in stowing the anchors so ends the Day, in Company","wind":[["whole","E","moderate"]],"plain":"The ship set sail with a fine easterly breeze alongside a sloop-of-war and five other whaleships. After clearing land, they headed northward and stowed the anchors.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1835-10-09","events":[],"lat":-15.959,"lon":186.2407,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Oct. 9th. Commences with a strong Breeze from the Eastward Steering on\nDifferent tacks by the wind Middle and Latter part moderate so ends the Day","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with moderate winds and no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-10-10","events":[],"lat":-15.85,"lon":186.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Octs 10th. Moderate winds from the Eastward at 10 Am. made Boscawen\nIsland bearing N? W. 25 miles Distance, so ends variously employed. -","wind":[["whole","E","moderate"]],"plain":"Moderate winds blew from the east, and the crew sighted Boscawen Island about 25 miles to the northwest while doing routine work aboard.","where":"near land","place":"Boscawen Island","at":"tafahi"},{"date":"1835-10-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":3},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-15.85,"lon":186.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct. 11th. All these 24 hours winds from the Eastward at 6 Am. Saw Sperm\nWhales and Lowered 4 Boats, and all fastened, the Staboard boat got one and the\nWaist Boat got two, the Boats Drew their irons, So ends Boscawens Island bearing\nN. E. 20 ms. Dis.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"They saw sperm whales and put out four boats. All four boats harpooned whales, but the irons pulled out on several; the starboard boat secured one whale and the waist boat took two.","where":"near land","place":"Boscawens Island","catch":3,"plate":"caught.sperm-d","at":"tafahi"},{"date":"1835-10-12","events":[],"lat":-15.7667,"lon":185.6223,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Oct. 12th. at 2. P.M. got the whales to the Ship at 3 Do. commenced cutting\nat Sunset finished cutting two Whales, Employed in clearing away the heads through\nthe night. at 7 Am. commenced cutting the whale, at 9 Do. Finished and commenced\nboiling So Ends the Island bearing N. E. by N. 15 miles Distance","plain":"The crew brought their whales alongside and spent the day and night stripping the blubber and clearing the heads, finishing the last whale in the morning and starting to boil the blubber into oil.","where":"near land","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1835-10-13","events":[],"lat":-15.6833,"lon":184.9947,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Oct. 13th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward steering on\nDifferent tacks by the wind, [struck: employed] employed in boiling the Island bearing N E","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Light easterly winds as the ship sailed on different tacks with an island in sight to the northeast. The crew was busy boiling blubber into oil.","where":"near land","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1835-10-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-15.6,"lon":184.367,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct. 14th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward steering to\nthe W. all Sail set, at 6 Am Saw Sperm Whales and lowered the Waist Boat fastened\nbut Drew the Irons at 7 Do. the Boats returned to the Ship without success, So Ends\nProby's Isl bearing\nW. S. W. 12 ms Dis,","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"In the morning, the crew sighted sperm whales and put a boat out. They harpooned one, but the irons pulled out, and the boats returned without success. Proby's Island was in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Proby's Isl"},{"date":"1835-10-15","events":[],"lat":-15.6,"lon":184.367,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct. 15th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward, and calms\nsteering to the westward, so ends the Day Proby's Island bearing E.S.E. 20 ms. Dis.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms as the ship steered westward, ending the day within sight of Proby's Island.","where":"near land","place":"Proby's Island"},{"date":"1835-10-16","events":[],"lat":-15.2833,"lon":183.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct. 16th. First part calm, Middle and Latter part moderate winds from\nthe E. S. E. steering to the W. the watch variously employed, so ends the Day\nLatt 15..17 S. Long 176..10 W.","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","ESE","moderate"],["latter","ESE","moderate"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm conditions gave way to moderate winds as the ship steered west, with the crew occupied with routine work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-10-17","events":[],"lat":-15.3,"lon":182.1,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Oct. 17th. All these 24 hours a fine Breeze from the E. S. E. steering\nto the W. by S. the watch variously employed about the rigging, so ends\nLatt 15..18 S. Long","wind":[["whole","ESE","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine breezes continued as the crew worked on the rigging; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-10-18","events":[],"lat":-15.4333,"lon":180.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct. 18th. This Day winds from the E. S. E. first part steering to the W. by\nS. all Sail set, at Sunset took in some Sail, standing on Diferent tacks by the wind\nthrough the night, at Daylight made all Sail and steered to the S.W. by W. so\nends, at Miredian Fairwell Island bearing S. S W. 20 miles Distance\nLatt 15..26. S. - Chro. Long 179..38 W.","wind":[["whole","ESE",""]],"plain":"They sailed through the night under reduced sail, made all sail again at daylight, and sighted Fairwell Island about twenty miles away at noon.","where":"near land","place":"Fairwell Island"},{"date":"1835-10-19","events":[],"lat":-16.05,"lon":180.3238,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Oct. 19th. This Day a fine Breeze from the Eastward Steering to the\nS. W. by S. at 2 P.M. made Tackenuva, at Sunset hove to under a Double reefed\nMain Top-Sail at Daylight made Sail and Steered to the S. W. So Ends.\nLatt 16..03 S. Tackenuva bearing S. E.","wind":[["whole","E","moderate"]],"plain":"With a fine easterly breeze, the ship sighted Tackenuva in the afternoon. They stopped and waited through the night under reduced sail before resuming their course southwest at daylight.","where":"near land","place":"Tackenuva"},{"date":"1835-10-20","events":[],"lat":-15.5333,"lon":180.281,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Oct. 20th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the Eastward Steering\non Different tacks by the wind under Short Sail latter part employed in\nstowing down oil, so ends the Day Latt 15..32 S.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds forced the ship to sail against the wind under reduced sail. Later in the day, the crew was busy storing oil in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1835-10-21","events":[],"lat":-15.85,"lon":180.2381,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Oct. 21st. This Day strong winds from the Eastward steering on\nDifferent tacks by the wind under Double reefed Top-Sails, and Spencers, Middle\nand Latter part attended with rain so ends Latt 15..51. S.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed under reduced sail against strong easterly winds and endured rain through the middle and later part of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-10-22","events":[],"lat":-15.7833,"lon":180.1953,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Oct. 22nd. All these 24 hours a Strong Gale from E. to N. by W.\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind under short Sail middle and\nlatter part attended with light showers of rain, squally weather ends the Day\nLatt 15.47. S. the middle of the Island bearing N.S.E.","wind":[["whole","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain","squalls"],"plain":"The ship navigated through a strong gale and squally weather with rain showers under reduced sail, keeping land in sight.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1835-10-23","events":[],"lat":-15.5333,"lon":180.1524,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Oct. 23rd. Commences with Strong winds from the S. S. W. and\nSqually steering on Different tacks by the wind middle and latter part\nlight winds from the S. E. and calms, so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 15.32 S. the middle of the Island bearing S S. W.","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["squalls","calm"],"plain":"The ship sailed on different tacks through strong, squally winds, followed by light winds and calms near an island.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1835-10-24","events":[],"lat":-16.05,"lon":180.1096,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Oct. 24th. This Day light varible winds and calms, the watch\nvariously employed about the riggin, so ends the middle of the Island bearing S.S.E.\nLatt 16.03.","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light variable winds and calms left the crew doing routine rope work, with an island in sight off the south-southeast.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1835-10-25","events":[],"lat":-15.1833,"lon":180.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct. 25th. Commences with light winds and varibles steering to the\nNo middle and latter part part a fine breeze from the S. E. by E steering to\nthe N. E. so ends these 24 hours\nLatt 15.11 S. - - Long 179.56 W","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","SE by E","moderate"],["latter","SE by E","moderate"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light and variable winds turning into a fine breeze; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-10-26","events":[],"lat":-14.6667,"lon":182.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct 26th. This Day Strong winds from the S. E steering to the E.N.E.\nby the wind at 6 PM. made Horn Island bearing N. E. by E. at miredian the\nIsland bore N. C. by W. so ends employed in mending and painting Boats, &c.\nLatt 14.40 S. Long 177.54 W.","wind":[["whole","SE","strong"]],"plain":"Under strong southeast winds, the crew sighted Horn Island and spent the day mending and painting boats.","where":"near land","place":"Horn Island","at":"futuna"},{"date":"1835-10-27","events":[],"lat":-15.0333,"lon":181.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct. 27th. Winds from the S.E. at 4 P.M tacked Ship to the Southw-\nard. at Sunset Shortened Sail, at Daylight made Sail and steered to the\nS. S. W. by the wind, latter part squally so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 15.02 S. Long 178.54 W","wind":[["whole","SE",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with southeasterly winds and some squalls later in the day; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-10-28","events":[],"lat":-15.15,"lon":180.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 28th. Commences with winds from the S. E. steering to the\nS. S. W. by the wind at Sunset shortened Sail and wore Ship to the Eastward\nmiddle part rainy at 7 Am. made Sail and steered to the Southward by the wind\nso ends these 24 hours employed in Sail mending, makeing gaskets &c.\nLatt 15.09 S. Long 179.43 W.","wind":[["first","SE",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with rain overnight as the crew mended sails and made gaskets.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-10-29","events":[],"lat":-15.0333,"lon":179.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct. 29th. Commences with strong winds from the S E. at Sunset\nshortened Sail and wore Ship to the Eastward at 7 Am. made Sail and tacked\nto the southward, fine weather ends the Day the watch variously employed.\nLatt 15.02 S. - - Long 179.41 E.","wind":[["first","SE","strong"]],"plain":"Fine weather following strong winds, with routine sailing and the crew busy with ship's work. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-10-30","events":[],"lat":-15.75,"lon":179.7114,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Oct. 30th. All these 24 hours light winds from the S. E. and fine weather\nSteering to the Southward by the wind, at Miredian the middle of Tackenuva bearing\nS E. by S.\nLatt 15.45. S.","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds as the ship steered southward, sighting Tackenuva at midday.","where":"near land","place":"Tackenuva"},{"date":"1835-10-31","events":[],"lat":-15.8833,"lon":179.7243,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Oct. 31st. All this Day light winds and varibles steering on Differ-\nent tacks and Different courses. at miredian the middle of the Island\nbearing S.E. 20 miles Distance so ends variously employed.\n[drawing: cross]","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"The ship sailed on various courses under light and shifting winds, with an island in sight twenty miles away at noon.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1835-11-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-16.0167,"lon":179.7371,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday November 1st. at 1 P.M. saw sperm whales at 2 Do. lowered the Starboard\nnd Larboard boats fastened the Stabard Boat got stove and parted the line at 6 Do. took\nlaboard Boats Whale to the Ship, at 6 Am. commenced cutting so ends the\nDay with light winds from the Eastward and fine weather.","wind":[["latter","E","light"]],"plain":"Two boats struck sperm whales. The starboard boat was smashed and its line broke, but the larboard boat brought its whale to the ship. They began cutting it the next morning.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Whale stove a boat","quote":"the Stabard Boat got stove and parted the line","interest":5,"topic":"accidents"}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1835-11-02","events":[],"lat":-16.15,"lon":179.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Nov. 2nd. at 3 P.M. finished cutting and commence boiling, with light\nwinds from the Eastward and fine weather steering on Different tacks by the\nwind so ends boiling the whale the middle of Packanura bearing S. by E. —\n[red mark: X]   Latt 16..12 S.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"The crew finished stripping the blubber and began boiling out the oil under light winds and fine weather in sight of Packanura.","where":"near land","place":"Packanura","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1835-11-03","events":[],"lat":-16.1333,"lon":179.8236,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Nov. 3rd. This Day winds from the Eastward and fine weather\nsteering on Different tacks by the wind, at 3 Am, finished boiling the remain\n-der of the Day employed in wetting the hole and washing Decks, &c.\nLatt 16..08 S. the middle of the Island bearing S.E. by S","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with winds from the east. The crew finished boiling oil at 3 a.m., then spent the rest of the day wetting down the hold and washing the decks, with an island in sight.","where":"near land","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1835-11-04","events":[],"lat":-16.0667,"lon":179.8517,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Nov. 4th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward and\nfine weather Steering on Different tacks by the wind variously employe\nLatt 16.04 S. the middle of Packanura bearing S. E.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light easterly winds as the crew sailed on different tacks and carried out routine work.","where":"near land","place":"Packanura"},{"date":"1835-11-05","events":[],"lat":-15.925,"lon":179.8798,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Nov. 5th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward and fine\nweather Steering on Different tacks by the wind, so ends the middle of the Island\n- S.E. 12 miles Distance .","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds from the east as the ship sailed on different tacks, ending the day about 12 miles northwest of an island.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1835-11-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":3}],"lat":-15.7834,"lon":179.9078,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Nov 6th At 1 P. M. Saw Sperm Whales, and lowred the Waist\nBoat fastened, and the line bit off. at 2 Do. the Staboard Waist and Bow\nBoats fastened, at 6 Do. took three Whales to the Ship. Three miles from the\nReef, Carried all Sail through the night at half-past 2 Am. commence\ncutting at 9 Do. finished, the remainder of the Day employed in clearing\naway the heads, and clearing Decks, so ends with light winds from the S. S.\nE. steering to the S. W. by the wind the middle of the Island bearing S. E. 20-\nmi Dis","wind":[["latter","SSE","light"]],"plain":"The crew put boats out for sperm whales. One boat harpooned a whale but had its line bitten off, but the other boats captured three whales. They stripped the blubber overnight near an island reef.","where":"near land","catch":3,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1835-11-07","events":[],"lat":-15.6417,"lon":179.9358,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Nov. 7th At half past miredian commence boiling one watch\nbelow, at Midnight wore Ship, at 6 Am. finished boiling, Latter part rainy and\nand thick weather, no land in sight so ends these 24 hours","weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew began boiling blubber in the afternoon and finished by 6 AM the next morning, turning the ship at midnight. The day ended with rain and thick weather, with no land in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1835-11-08","events":[],"lat":-15.5,"lon":179.9639,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Nov. 8th. Commences with light winds and varibles attended with rain,\nMiddle part the Same, latter part fine weather So ends all Sail Set.\nLatt 15..30 S. Packanura in Sight.","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The ship had light, variable winds and rain before the weather cleared. Packanura was in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Packanura"},{"date":"1835-11-09","events":[],"lat":-15.4334,"lon":179.9919,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Nov. 9th. Commences with light winds from the Northward\nand fine weather, middle and latter part rainy and thick weather\nso ends these 24 hours Steering on Different tacks by the wind.\nNo. obs.","wind":[["first","N","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Light winds and fair weather gave way to rain and thick conditions; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-11-10","events":[],"lat":-15.3667,"lon":180.02,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday. Nov. 10th. First and middle part thick weather and squaly appearan\n-ces, Latter part fine weather, with a fine Breeze from the S. W. steerin\nto the E. by N. so ends, employed in braking out the After hole and stowing\nthe Provisions between Decks\nLatt 15..22 S. — Barwell Island bearing S. E. by S.","wind":[["latter","SW","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"After thick, squally weather gave way to a fine breeze, the crew broke out the after hold and restowed provisions between decks near Barwell Island.","where":"near land","place":"Barwell Island"},{"date":"1835-11-11","events":[],"lat":-15.0,"lon":181.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov. 11th. This Day light winds from the Castward and fine\nweather Steering to the E. by S. all Sail set latter part employed in stowing down\noil so ends these 24 hours\nLatt 15,,00 S. Long 178,,26 W","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather under light winds with all sail set, steering east by south. The crew spent the latter part of the day stowing oil in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1835-11-12","events":[],"lat":-15.2333,"lon":182.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov. 12th. Commences with light winds from the westward steering to\nto the E. by S. Latter part winds from the S. E Steering to the E.N.E by the wind\nEmployed in stowing down oil, so ends these 24 hours\nLatt 15,,14 S -- Long 177,,47 West..","wind":[["first","W","light"],["latter","SE",""]],"plain":"Light winds as the crew worked at storing oil down in the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-11-13","events":[],"lat":-14.5833,"lon":183.075,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Nov. 13th. All these 24 hours fine weather with winds from E. by S. to S. E.\nsteering to the North Eastward by the wind, with all Sail set, variously employed\nLatt 14,,35 S. Long 166,,48 W","wind":[["whole","E by S",""]],"plain":"Fine weather as the ship steered to the northeast with every sail set. The crew was variously employed.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-11-14","events":[],"lat":-14.6,"lon":183.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov. 14th. Commences with light winds from the S. E. Steering on to\nthe Eastward by the wind. middle part varibles winds and squally attended\nwith rain, steering on Different tacks, at 9 A.M. cleared of, so ends Calm.\nLatt 14,,36 [struck: W] S. Long 176,,04 W.","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","clear","calm"],"plain":"Experienced light winds, squalls, and rain while sailing on different tacks, ending with calm weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-11-15","events":[],"lat":-15.7833,"lon":184.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 15th. This Day winds from the E. steering to the Southward by\nthe wind, at 6 A.M. made Onookfou bearing S. E. by S. at meridian the Island\nbore E. S. E. so ends these 24 hours all Sail set and fine weather.\nLatt 15,,[struck: 40] [insertion: 47] S -- Long 175,,50 W.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Fine weather as the crew sailed south under full sail, sighting the island of Onookfou in the morning.","where":"near land","place":"Onookfou"},{"date":"1835-11-16","events":[],"lat":-15.95,"lon":184.37,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov. 16th. This Day light winds from the Eastward steering on Differ-\nent tacks by the wind so ends variously employed, Onookfou in sight.\nLatt 15,,57 S -- Long","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed under light easterly winds and attended to various chores, with Onookfou in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Onookfou"},{"date":"1835-11-17","events":[],"lat":-15.6,"lon":184.37,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov. 17th. This Day light winds from the Eastward and squally steering\non Different tacks by the wind, at Meridian the middle of Onookfou bearing N. by\n-- by E. & E. 25 mi. Dis.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Light easterly winds and squalls as the ship sailed on different tacks against the wind. At noon, the island of Onookfou lay about 25 miles to the north-northeast.","where":"near land","place":"Onookfou"},{"date":"1835-11-18","events":[],"lat":-16.3667,"lon":184.49,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Nov. 18th. Commences with light winds from the Eastward\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind middle and latter part Squally,\nattended with heavy showers rain, took in and made Sail a number of times,\nNo. obs.","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew dealt with squally weather and heavy rain showers, repeatedly adjusting sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-11-19","events":[],"lat":-17.1334,"lon":184.61,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Nov. 19th. Commences with strong winds from the Eastward\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind, at Sunset Double reefed the Top-Sails\nat 10 P.M. took in the Mizen Top-Sail and Fore Sail at 11 A.M took in the Fore\nTop-Sail so ends the Day with a strong Gale, and rainy thick weather.\nNo. obs.","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The crew handled sails against strong winds, and the day ended in a strong gale with thick, rainy weather. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-11-20","events":[],"lat":-17.9,"lon":184.73,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Nov. 20th. This Day strong winds from the Eastward and squally\nattended with rain, at 7 A.m. set the Fore and Mizean Top-Sails Double reefed,\nat 10 Do. let the reefs out, so ends Steering on different tacks by the wind, raining hevy\nNo. obs.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced strong winds, squalls, and heavy rain while sailing against the wind. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-11-21","events":[],"lat":-18.6667,"lon":184.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov. 21st. This Day winds from the Eastward, at 6 P.M. carried away\nthe tiller, latter part employed in making another took in and made Sail a\nnumber of times, Steering to the S. E. by the wind, So Ends under a Double\n\n1835\nReefed Main Top-Sail Fore Sail and Spencers with a strong Gale from the East\nLatt 18..40 S. — Long 175..09 W.","wind":[["first","E",""],["latter","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong easterly gales battered the ship, breaking the tiller in the evening. The crew worked on crafting a replacement while adjusting sails through the rough weather.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Tiller broke in a gale","quote":"at 6 P.M. carried away the tiller","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-11-22","events":[],"lat":-18.7667,"lon":184.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 22nd. All these 24 hours a strong Gale from the Eastward\nheading on Different tacks by the wind under a close reefed Main Top-Sail\nFore Sail, and Spencers so ends employed makeing the Tiller\nNo. obs.","wind":[["whole","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"A strong gale blew from the east all day, forcing the ship to sail under reduced canvas while the crew worked on making a new tiller.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-11-23","events":[],"lat":-18.6111,"lon":184.9444,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Nov 23rd. All this Day strong Gales from the E. and thick weather\nattended with showers of rain, heading on Different tacks under short Sail -\nNo. obs. —","wind":[["whole","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The ship navigated through strong easterly gales, thick weather, and rain showers under reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-11-24","events":[],"lat":-18.4556,"lon":185.0389,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 24th. All this Day lying to under a close reefed Main Top-Sail\nand Spencers, heading on Different tacks with a strong Gale from the Eastward\nand thick weather attended with rain so ends.\nNo. obs.","wind":[["whole","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The ship stopped and waited out a strong easterly gale and rainy, overcast weather under minimal sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-11-25","events":[],"lat":-18.3,"lon":185.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 25th. All this Day lying under Short Sail with our Boats\nturned up, with a heavy Gale from the Eastward, first and middle part rainy\nLatt 18..18 S. — Long 174..52 [struck: W] W.","wind":[["whole","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The crew kept the ship under reduced sail with the whaleboats turned up against a heavy eastward gale and rain.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-11-26","events":[],"lat":-18.3,"lon":185.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov 26th. Commences with a strong Gale from the [struck: Eastward] N.W. and\nand thick weather heading to the Southward by the wind, at 1 P.M. reefed the Fore\n- Sail and set it, at 5 Do. the fog lighted up, made Late bearing S. E. 12 miles Dis.\nwore Ship and Set the Fore Top-Sail close reefed, and Steered to the N. E.\nthrough the Night, Latter part more moderate made some Sail, Steering on\nDifferent courses so ends these 24 hours variously employed about the Riggin\nLatt 18..11 S. — Long 173..08 W.","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","fog"],"plain":"The ship faced a strong gale and thick fog. After the fog lifted and land was sighted 12 miles off, the crew turned the ship around and steered northeast through the night before weather moderated.","where":"near land","place":"Late"},{"date":"1835-11-27","events":[],"lat":-18.1833,"lon":186.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov 27th. Commences with strong winds from the Northward Steer\n-ing to the S. by E. middle [insertion: (and latter)] part moderate Steering to the S. by W. all Sail set,\nwith winds from the W. so ends employed in spliceing the Topmast backstay &c\nLatt. 19..57 S — Long 173..9 W. —","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","W","moderate"],["latter","W","moderate"]],"plain":"The ship sailed south with every sail set and the crew repaired rigging. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-11-28","events":[],"lat":-19.95,"lon":186.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 28th. This Day winds from the W. Steering to S. S. W. by the\nwind, at meridian tacke Ship to the Northward so ends.\nLatt 20..25 S. Long 173..04 W —","wind":[["whole","W",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with winds from the west; turned the ship northward at midday.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-11-29","events":[],"lat":-20.4167,"lon":186.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 29th. This Day light winds from the Westward Steering on\nDifferent tacks by the wind all Sail set.\n[red cross mark] Latt 20..44. S. — Long 173..12 W —","wind":[["whole","W","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds under full sail; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-11-30","events":[],"lat":-20.7333,"lon":186.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov 30th. Commences with a fine breeze from the Eastward steer\ning to the S. S. W by the wind, at 4 P.M. spoke the Barque Montreal of London\n22 months out 1200 bbls. and the William Wirt with 1300 bbls. the Captn went\nonboard the the Montreal, tacked Ship to the Northward, at Sunset shortened\nSail, at 10 Do. wore Ship, Latter part Steering to the Westward one Sail in Sight.\n[red cross mark] Latt 21..14 S. — Long 174..04 W. —","wind":[["first","E","moderate"]],"plain":"They met the bark Montreal and the William Wirt, and the captain went aboard the Montreal for a visit.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Montreal","rig":"bark","port":"London","captain":"","months_out":22,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"William Wirt","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-b"},{"date":"1835-12-01","events":[],"lat":-21.2333,"lon":185.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Decr 1st. Commences with winds from the Eastward Steering to the\nW. by S. at Sunset Spoke the Ship Newburyport Captn Starbuck, of Newburyport.\n\n1835\n15 months out 1600 bbls. Eooa bearing W. by S. 30 miles Distance Capt. Parker went\nonboard, at 0 Am. the Capt.. returned onboard and Steered in for the Land, at [0?] Am\nlowered two boats and went onshore on the West. side of the Island in company\nwith Capt.. Starbuck so ends the boats onshore a tradeing with the Natives.","wind":[["first","E",""]],"plain":"They met the Newburyport and Captain Parker went aboard her. Later, both captains took boats ashore on the west side of Eooa to trade with the islanders.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Traded with the islanders on shore","quote":"the boats onshore a tradeing with the Natives","interest":5},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Newburyport","rig":"ship","port":"Newburyport","captain":"Starbuck","months_out":15,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Eooa","plate":"gam.visit-a","at":"eua"},{"date":"1835-12-02","events":[],"lat":-22.1167,"lon":184.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec. 2nd. At 4 P.M. the boats returned from the Shore loaded with\nYams, at 6 Do. Capt.. Starbuck come onboard at 7 Do. left the Ship, Steered to the S.W.\nby S. & S. through the night under Short Sail, at Daylight made all sail and steered\nto the S.W. at 9 Am. made Pylstoart's Island, so ends variously employed about\nthe riggin, at miredian the Island bearing S.W. by S. 16 miles Distance -\nLatt 22.07 S. Long by Chr. 175.36 W.","plain":"The boats returned from shore loaded with yams, and Captain Starbuck visited the ship. After setting sail to the southwest, they sighted Pylstoart's Island in the morning.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Boats returned loaded with yams","quote":"the boats returned from the Shore loaded with Yams","interest":2}],"where":"near land","place":"Pylstoart's Island","at":"ata"},{"date":"1835-12-03","events":[],"lat":-22.9,"lon":183.805,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec. 3rd. Commences with light winds from the Eastward Steering to\nthe S.W. by W. at Sunset shortened Sail and headed to the Southward by the\nwind, at Daylight all Sail and steerd to the Southward by the wind employed in\nSail mending &c. at miredian Pylstaarts bearing W. by E. & C. by Compass.\nLatt 22.54 S. Long","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed southward under light winds, mended sails, and sighted Pylstaarts Island at midday.","where":"near land","place":"Pylstaarts","at":"ata"},{"date":"1835-12-04","events":[],"lat":-23.3833,"lon":184.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec. 4th. First and Middle part calm, Latter part light winds and varibles\nSteering to the South Eastward, employed in Sail mending so ends the Day -\nLatt 23.23 S. Long by Chr. 175.40 W.","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms. The crew spent the day mending sails while steering to the southeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-12-05","events":[],"lat":-23.625,"lon":184.4667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Dec. 5th. This Day light winds and varibles at Steering on Different courses,\nat Sunset shortened Sail, at Daylight made all Sail, at 9 Am. Saw a Sail chaseing\nwhales and boiling, so ends these 24 hours . -\nNo. obs.","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"They sailed under light, variable winds on different courses. In the morning, they saw another ship chasing whales and boiling blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1835-12-06","events":[],"lat":-23.8667,"lon":184.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec. 6th. Commences with light winds from the Eastward and squally at 4\nP.M. Spoke the Barque Avon of London boiling 8 months from Sidney with 1100\nbbls, the Capt. went onboard at Sunset shortened Sail and headed to the Southward,\nlatter part Steering on Different tacks by the wind 9 AM Sail set, strong winds ends the Day\nLatt 23..52 S. Long 175.24 W.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Light winds and squalls. They met the bark Avon of London, out eight months from Sydney with 1,100 barrels of oil and actively boiling blubber, and the captain went aboard her.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Avon","rig":"bark","port":"London","captain":"","months_out":8,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-b"},{"date":"1835-12-07","events":[],"lat":-24.4333,"lon":184.6389,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Dec. 7th. This Day strong winds from the Eastward first part Steer\ning to the N.N.E. by the wind, at Sunset shortened Sail and headed to the South-\nward by the wind at Daylight Set Double reefed Top-Sails so ends employed\nin Sail mending - Latt by obs 24..26 S.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds prevailed as the ship steered back and forth. The crew spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-12-08","events":[],"lat":-24.4667,"lon":184.6778,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Dec. 8th. This Day strong winds from the Eastward Steering on Differ-\nent tacks by the wind under Short Sail, at 10 Am. spoke the Barque Rover,\nReed, of London 300 bbls. Middle and Latter part thick and wet weather so ends -\nNo. obs.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"They sailed under reduced sail in strong winds, turning on different tacks. In the morning, they met and exchanged news with the bark Rover of London, carrying 300 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Rover","rig":"bark","port":"London","captain":"Reed","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1835-12-09","events":[],"lat":-24.5,"lon":184.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec. 9th. This Day Strong winds from the Eastward Steering on Different\ntacks by the wind under short Sail, middle and Latter part squally attended with\nlight showers of rain so ends .\nLatt 24.30 S. Long 175.17 W.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong easterly winds and squalls with light rain forced the ship to sail under reduced sail on different tacks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-12-10","events":[],"lat":-25.25,"lon":184.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec. 10th. This Day strong winds from the Eastward heaading\nto the Southward under a close reefed Main Top-Sail Spencers and Fore\nTop-Mast Stay-sail, latter part two Sail in sight so ends employed in Sail\nmending - Latt by obs 25\"15 S. - - Long 175\"35 W-","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed south under reduced sail in strong winds, spotted two other ships, and spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-12-11","events":[],"lat":-25.8,"lon":183.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec. 11th. Commences with strong winds from Eastward heading to the\nSouthward under a close reefed Main Top-Sail middle part more moderate\nat 6 Am. set the Topsails Double reefed, at 10 Do. let the reefs out so ends the Day\nLatt 25\"48 S - - - Long 176\"03 W.","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","moderate"]],"plain":"Strong winds from the east moderated later in the day, allowing the crew to set more sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-12-12","events":[],"lat":-26.8667,"lon":183.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec. 12th. Commences with a fine Breeze from the S. E steering to the\nSouthward by the wind at Sunset shortened Sail, at Daylight made all Sail and\nsteered on, so ends these 24 hours variously employed\nLatt 26\"52 S. - - Long 176\"25 W","wind":[["first","SE","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine sailing weather with routine ship duties as they steered southward; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-12-13","events":[],"lat":-27.95,"lon":182.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec. 13th. This Day winds from the S.E. by S. Steering to the southward\nby the wind, so ends fine weather and all Sail set.\nLatt 27\"57 S. - - - Long 177\"21 W.","wind":[["whole","SE by S",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with all sail set as the ship steered southward; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-12-14","events":[],"lat":-28.3333,"lon":181.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 14th. This Day Strong winds from the S. E steering to the S.S.W.\nby the wind, at 2 P.M Double reefed the Top-Sails took in the Jib and Mainsail,\nat Sunset took in Sail at Daylight set the Top-Sails Double reefed so ends,\nLatt 28\"20 S. - - - Long 178\"07 W.","wind":[["whole","SE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew from the southeast as the ship steered south-southwest under reduced sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-12-15","events":[],"lat":-28.8333,"lon":181.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec. 15th. First part steering to the Southward by the wind under\nDouble reefed Top-Sails, the Fore-Sail furled Middle and latter part lying\nunder a close reefed Main Top-Sail, strong winds ends the Day, from the S. E.\nLatt 28\"50 S. - - - Long 178-36 W.","wind":[["latter","SE","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed south under reduced sail in strong winds, eventually waiting out the weather under minimal sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-12-16","events":[],"lat":-29.3333,"lon":180.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec. 16th. All these 24 hours Strong Gale from the S. E. steeri-\n-ng to the Southward by the wind under a close reefed Main Top-Sail, Fore\nand Main Spencers, close Mizen and Fore Topmast Stay sail so ends.\n+ Latt 29\"20 S. - - Long 179\"24 W.","wind":[["whole","SE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship battled a strong gale from the southeast, steering southward under heavily reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-12-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-29.2167,"lon":180.6,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Dec. 17th. Commences with Strong winds from the S. E heading\nto the Southward, at 5 P.M. Saw Sperm Whales and lowered 3 boats at Sunset\nreturned to the Ship without success, headed all night to the Northward at Day\nlight Set the Top-Sails Double reefed and wood Ship, at 6 Am. Saw Sperm\nwhales, at 8 Do. lowered, the Staboard and Waist boats fastened, at 10 Do. the Sta-\n-board-Boat took her Whale to the Ship the Waist Boat parted the line,\nso ends, the Waist and Laboard Boats in Persuit of the Whales\nLatt 29\"13 S. - - Long","wind":[["first","SE","strong"]],"plain":"The crew put out three boats after sperm whales in the evening without success. The next morning they lowered again; one boat caught a whale and brought it to the ship, while another's line broke.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1835-12-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-29.0084,"lon":180.6,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Dec 18th. Commences with Strong winds from the S.W. at 1 P.M. the Boats\nreturned to the Ship without success, at 2 Do. commenced cutting at half past 4 Do. finished, at\n5 Am. commenced boiling, heading to the Southward under a close reefed Main Top-Sail\nand Fore Sail with a heavy Gale from the S.W. and squaly attended with shorwers of rain\ncoold down the works a number of times, so ends with a heavy swell on - No. obs.","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain","heavy sea"],"plain":"The boats returned without success, and the crew stripped blubber from an earlier catch and began boiling it down. A heavy gale, squalls, and rain repeatedly cooled down the try-works furnaces.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Heavy squalls cooled the boiling furnaces","quote":"heavy Gale from the S.W. and squaly attended with shorwers of rain coold down the works","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1835-12-19","events":[],"lat":-28.8,"lon":180.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec. 19th. Commences with a strong gale from the S.W. heading to\nthe Southward, at 6 P.M. cooled down wore Ship and took in the Fore Sail\nat Midnight began to moderate at 6 Am. set the Fore Sail and Top-Sails Double\nreefed and commenced boiling at 8 Do unbent the Jib and bent another at 10 Do.\nlet the reefs out at 11 Do. finished boiling, so ends with a heavy swell runing\nLatt 28..40 S. - - Long 179..24 W. -","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales forced the crew to turn ship and take in sail. The weather moderated overnight, allowing them to resume boiling blubber and replace the jib amidst a heavy swell.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1835-12-20","events":[],"lat":-29.4333,"lon":181.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec 20th. This Day light winds from S.W to S. at Sunset shortened\nSail at Daylight made all Sail, and steered to the Westward by the wind.\nLatt 29..26. S. Long 178..59 W.","wind":[["whole","SW","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds as the ship steered to the westward with every sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-12-21","events":[],"lat":-29.25,"lon":180.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec. 21st. Commences with light winds from the Southward, Steering\nto the W. by S. to S. Middle part the Same, latter part calm so ends the Day.\nLatt 29..15. S. - - Long 179..24 W. -","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds, ending in calm weather; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-12-22","events":[],"lat":-29.3833,"lon":180.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec. 22nd. Commences with light airs from the Eastward Steering\nto the S. at Sunset shortened Sail, at Daylight made all Sail at 10 Am. tacked\nShip and steered to the Northward by the wind so ends variously employed.\nLatt 29..23 S. - - Long 179..58 W. -","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in light airs with the crew variously employed, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-12-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-29.05,"lon":180.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec. 23th Commences with brisk Breezes from the Eastward at 6 P.M.\nsaw breaches to the windward, at Sunset shortened Sail at Daylight made all\nsail at 7 Am. tacked to the Southward, so ends variously employed about the riggin\nLatt 29..03 S. Long 179..20 W.","wind":[["first","E","fresh"]],"plain":"Brisk breezes blew as whales were seen breaching upwind in the evening. The crew spent the rest of the time working on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-12-24","events":[],"lat":-30.3833,"lon":180.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec. 24th. This Day brisk Breezes from the Eastward, at Sunset shorten\ned Sail at Daylight made all Sail and steered on to the Southward by the wind\nat Miredian saw breaches and tacked Ship, which proved to be Jumpers.\nLatt 30..23 S. - - Long 179..43 West.","wind":[["whole","E","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew sailed south under brisk breezes. At midday they turned ship after seeing splashes in the distance, but the creatures turned out to be leaping porpoises or fish.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw breaches which proved to be jumpers (probably leaping dolphins)","quote":"saw breaches and tacked Ship, which proved to be Jumpers","topic":"animals"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-12-25","events":[],"lat":-30.0167,"lon":180.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec. 25th. Commences with a fine breeze from the Eastward Steering\nto the So[struck: u]thward by the wind, at Sunset shortened Sail, at Daylight\nmade all Sail, at 6 Am. tacked Ship, so ends these 24 hours variously employed.\nLatt 30..01 S. Long 179..50 W.","wind":[["first","E","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine weather and routine sailing on Christmas Day, with the crew variously employed and no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-12-26","events":[],"lat":-31.2,"lon":180.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec. 26th. This Day winds from the E.S.E. steering to the Southward by the\nwind at Sunset took in the Fores and Mizen Top-Sails Jib and M. Sail at Daylight\nmade all Sail at 10 Am. Saw a Sail running down before the wind at 11 Do. hove aback,\nso ends these 24 hours witing for the Barque to run down.\n[drawing] Latt 31..12 S. Long 179..41 W.","wind":[["whole","ESE",""]],"plain":"They sailed southward under full sail after daylight. At 10 a.m. they sighted a vessel, and stopped an hour later to wait for the bark to come down to them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-12-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-32.2333,"lon":180.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec. 27th. This Day winds from the Eastward at 2 P.M. spoke the Barque\nElizabeth of London 15 moths out 400 bbls, the Capt. went on board, steered to the\nS.W. at Sunset Capt. Parker returned took in some Sail and steered to the Southward\nby the wind, at 10 Am. saw Sperm Whales and lowered the Waist Boat fastened at half\npast 11 Do. took the whale in tow so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 32..14 S. - - Long 179..58 W. -","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"They met the bark Elizabeth of London, and the captain went aboard for a visit. Later the next morning, they sighted sperm whales, put out a boat, and harpooned and took one in tow.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Elizabeth","rig":"bark","port":"London","captain":"","months_out":15,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1835-12-28","events":[],"lat":-32.4833,"lon":179.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 28th. At 2 P.M took the Whale to the Ship and commenced cutting at 7 Do. finis-\nhed, heeding to the Northward through the night, at Daylight made Sail wore Ship and\n\nCommences boiling, so ends these 24 hours with winds from the S. E. and fine weather\nLatt 32\"29 S. - - Long 179\"32 E.","wind":[["whole","SE",""]],"plain":"The crew brought a whale alongside at 2 p.m., finished stripping the blubber by 7 p.m., and began boiling it into oil the next morning.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1835-12-29","events":[],"lat":-33.55,"lon":179.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 29th. Commences with light winds from the S. E. Steering to the South-\n-ward by the wind at Sunset shortened Sail, at 4 Am. finished boiling Middle and latter\npart strong winds so ends these 24 hours under a double reefed M. T. Sail and Four Sail\nLatt 33\"33 S. - - Long 179\"00 E.","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"The crew steered south, finished boiling blubber early in the morning, and reduced sail as the winds blew strong.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1835-12-30","events":[],"lat":-33.9833,"lon":178.7389,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 30th. This Day strong winds from the Eastward Steering on Differen\ntacks by the wind, Latter part under a double reefed Main T. Sail and Four Sail empl-\n-oyed in stowing oil down the After hole so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 33\"59 S. - Long","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Under strong easterly winds, the crew reduced sail and worked at storing oil down in the aft hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1835-12-31","events":[],"lat":-34.1166,"lon":178.4778,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Dec 31st. This Day strong gale from the Eastward first part employed\nin stowing down oil, at 7 P.M. took in the Four Sail and close reefed the Main T. Sail\nat 11 Am. wore Ship to the Southward [insertion: and] took in the Bow Boat, a heavy Gale ends the Day\nNo. Obs.","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew stored oil in the hold during strong gales from the east. As a heavy gale set in, they reduced sail, turned southward, and took in the bow boat.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1836-01-01","events":[],"lat":-34.25,"lon":178.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan. 1st. Commences with a heavy Gale from the N. E. at 7 P.M. began\nto moderate at 7 Am. [struck: s]set the Top Sails Double reefed Jib and Four Sail at 10 Do. let\nthe reefs out, light winds from the N. and a heavy swell running from the N. E.\nends the Day, steering to the E. S. E. by the wind all Sail set.\nLatt 34\"15 S. - Long 178\"13 E. -","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"The day began with a heavy gale, which moderated by evening. The crew set sail again the next morning as the wind lightened, though a heavy swell remained.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-01-02","events":[],"lat":-34.1,"lon":179.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan. 2nd. This Day winds from the N. Stering to Eastward by the wind\nat Sunset shortened Sail, at Daylight made all Sail, nothing more to be well remarked.\nLatt 34\"06 S. - Long 179\"16 E.","wind":[["whole","N",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing to the eastward, with no whales or events of note.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-01-03","events":[],"lat":-33.525,"lon":180.2167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Jan. 3rd. Commences [struck: with] with brisk winds from the N. and fine\nweather steering to Eastward by the wind, at Sunset shortened Sail, middle\npart the same at Daylight Set the Top-Sails Jib and Four-Sail Latter part\nstrong winds and thik weather attended with light Showers of rain so ends\nNo. Obs.","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with brisk winds and fine weather, turning to strong winds, thick weather, and light rain by the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-01-04","events":[],"lat":-32.95,"lon":181.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan. 4th. This Day strong winds from N. to W. S. W. and rainy, head\n-ing to the North Eastward under short Sail, at 8 Am. took in the Bow\nBoat, nothing more to be remarked, so ends\nLatt 32\"57 S. - Long 178\"50 W.-","wind":[["whole","","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and rain forced the ship under reduced sail, and the crew brought in the bow boat. Nothing else happened.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-01-05","events":[],"lat":-32.9167,"lon":182.05,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Jan 5th. This Day lying to under a close reefed Main T. Sail Spencer\nand Fore Staysail with a heavy Gale from W. S. W. to S. attended with rain\nNo. Obs.","wind":[["whole","WSW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The ship remained stopped and waited out a heavy gale with rain, keeping only minimal storm sails set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-01-06","events":[],"lat":-32.8833,"lon":182.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan. 6th. All these 24 hours lying to under a close reefed Main T. Sail and\nSpencer's heading to the Eastward with a heavy Gale from the S. at 10 Am. began\nto moderate so ends. Latt 32\"53 S. - - Long 177\"04 W.","wind":[["whole","S","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship remained stopped and waited out a heavy south gale under minimal sail until it began to moderate at 10 a.m.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-01-07","events":[],"lat":-33.0667,"lon":182.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan. 7th. Commences with a strong Gale from the S. middle part the\nsame, at 5 Am. set the Fore Sail and Top-Sails Double reefed and wore Ship so\nends with light winds and a heavy swell, Latt 33\"04 S. - - Long 177\"39 W.","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["middle","S","gale"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"Experienced a strong gale and heavy swell; the crew set sail and turned the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-01-08","events":[],"lat":-33.0833,"lon":181.5917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Jan. 8th. Commences with light winds from the S. S. E. Steering to the\nS. W. by the wind at 4 P. M. Spoke the Ship Cortes of New-Bedford 18 months out\n1150 bbls. Capt Parker went onboard at Sunset took in some Sail, at Daylight made\nall Sail and Steered to the W. S. W. so ends the Sail in sight.\n. Latt 33..05 S. — Long [blank]","wind":[["first","SSE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds. They met the ship Cortes of New Bedford, and Captain Parker went aboard her for a visit.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Cortes","rig":"ship","port":"New-Bedford","captain":"","months_out":18,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1836-01-09","events":[],"lat":-33.2333,"lon":180.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan. 9th. This Day winds from the E. S. E. at Sunset Shortened Sail\nand heaved to the through the night at Daylight made Sail and Steered to the\nW. by S. nothing more to be remarked, so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 33..14 S. - - - Long 179..10 W.","wind":[["whole","ESE",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with nothing more to report; the crew stopped and waited through the night, then set sail again at daylight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-01-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-33.15,"lon":180.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan. 10th. Commences with Strong winds from the Eastward Steering to\nthe Southward by the wind [insertion: (saw Whales)] at 2 P. M. the Bow Boat fastened and drew the iron,\nat 3 Do. the Laboard Boat fastened at 4 Do. took the Whale to the Ship, at 5 Do commenced\ncutting at 8 Do finished, at 6 A M. commenced boiling at 7 Do. saw Spurm [drawing: whale] Whales going\nquick to the windward, saw no more of them, so ends boiling under Double reefs\nheading to the Southward with a Strong Gale from the E.\nLatt 33..09 S. - - - Long 179..29 W.","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["latter","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong winds blew as the crew chased whales. One boat harpooned a whale but the harpoon pulled out, but another boat harpooned and took a whale back to the ship. They stripped the blubber and began boiling under reduced sail.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1836-01-11","events":[],"lat":-32.85,"lon":180.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan. 11th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the Eastward, at Mid-\n-night finished boiling, Latter part a brig in sight to windward so ends Steering\non Different tacks by the wind under Double reef Top-Sails\nLatt 32..51 S - - - Long 179..31 W.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong eastward winds blew all day. At midnight the crew finished boiling blubber into oil, and later spotted a brig upwind.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1836-01-12","events":[],"lat":-33.2,"lon":180.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan. 12th. This Day Strong winds from the Eastward at Sunset shortened\nSail at Daylight Set the Top-Sails Double reefed so ends, Steering on Different tacks.\nLatt 33..12 S. - - - Long 179..49 W.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds forced the crew to shorten sail and tack repeatedly. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-01-13","events":[],"lat":-32.7,"lon":180.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 13th. Commences with Strong winds from the Eastward\nSteering to the Northward by the wind, at Sunset shortened Sail at Daylight made\nsome Sail and wore Ship, the remainder of the Day employed in stowing down oil\nin the after hole so ends with light winds and fine weather.\n+ Latt 32..42 S. - - - Long 179..33 W.","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The crew spent the day storing casks of oil in the aft hold under light winds and fine weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-01-14","events":[],"lat":-33.1167,"lon":180.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan. 14th. This Day winds from the Eastward and fine weather Steering\non Different tacks by the wind at 2 P M spoke the Barque Walmstend of London\n26 months out 1500 bbls. at 4 Do. finished stowing down, at Sunset shortened Sail\nat Daylight made all Sail latter part employed in breaking out and stowing between\nDecks so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt. 33..07 S. - - - Long 179..36 W.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Fine weather. They met the bark Walmstend of London, 26 months into its voyage with 1,500 barrels of oil, and finished stowing oil in the hold before rearranging cargo between decks.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Walmstend","rig":"bark","port":"London","captain":"","months_out":26,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1836-01-15","events":[],"lat":-34.0167,"lon":180.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan. 15th. This Day winds from the Eastward and fine weather Steering on\nDifferent tacks by the wind, under short Sail through the night at 6 AM saw a\nBarque to windward cutting, nothing more to be remarked so ends\nLatt 34..01 S - - - Long 179..40 W -","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Fine weather as the ship sailed on different tacks under reduced sail through the night. In the morning, they saw a bark to windward stripping blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1836-01-16","events":[],"lat":-33.3,"lon":180.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 16th All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward and fine weather\nat 2 P M tacked Ship to the Northward, carried easy Sail through the night, latter\npart all Sail set so ends Latt 33..18 S. - - Long 179..53 W.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather and light winds as the ship turned to the north and continued under sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-01-17","events":[],"lat":-32.4,"lon":180.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan. 17th. This Day light winds from the Eastward and fine weather\nSteering to the Northward by the wind, lying under short Sail through the\nnight, at 7 A.M. spoke the Ship Loan of Edgerton, Capt. Luce 10 months\nout 400 bbls. so ends three Sail in sight\n[drawing: cross] - Latt 32\"24 S. - Long 179\"12 W-","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"They sailed northward under light winds and fine weather. In the morning, they met and exchanged news with the ship Loan of Edgerton, which had 400 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Loan","rig":"ship","port":"Edgerton","captain":"Luce","months_out":10,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1836-01-18","events":[],"lat":-31.4333,"lon":181.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan. 18th. Commences with Strong winds from the S. E. Steering to\nthe N. E. at 4 P. M. spoke the Ship Milo of New-Bedford Capt. Worth 11 mon-\n-ths out 750 bbls. at Sunset shortened Sail at Daylight made Sail and Steered\nto the W. by W. at 9 Am. made the French rock bearing N. W. W. at Miredian\nthe Rock bore E. N. E. 2 mi. Distance so ends a number of Sail in Sight.\nLatt. by obs. 31\"26 S. - Long by Chro. 178\"23 W. -","wind":[["first","SE","strong"]],"plain":"They met the ship Milo of New Bedford, eleven months into its voyage with 750 barrels of oil. Later, they sighted French Rock and passed within two miles of it, with several other ships in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Milo","rig":"ship","port":"New-Bedford","captain":"Worth","months_out":11,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"French rock","plate":"gam.spoke-a","at":"l-esperance-rock"},{"date":"1836-01-19","events":[],"lat":-30.7167,"lon":181.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan. 19th. This Day winds from the Eastward, Steering on Different courses\nat 7 P.M. Spoke the Barque Victoria of Sidney no oil, lying under short Sail\nthrough the night, at Daylight made all Sail at 10 Am. saw rocks under the Ship,\nsupposed to be 5 fathoms of water [Macauley's?] Rocks bearing N. W. by N. 1 1/2 miles\nDistance, tacked Ship to the Southward at Miredian the Rocks bore N. N. W. 7 mi. Dis.\nLatt 30\"43 S. - Long at 10 Am. 178\"42 W. -","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"They met and exchanged news with the bark Victoria of Sydney, which had no oil. The next morning they spotted dangerous rocks under the ship in about five fathoms of water and immediately turned south.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Spotted shallow rocks directly beneath ship","quote":"saw rocks under the Ship, supposed to be 5 fathoms of water","interest":3},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Victoria","rig":"bark","port":"Sidney","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Macauley's Rocks","plate":"gam.spoke-b","at":"macauley-island"},{"date":"1836-01-20","events":[],"lat":-30.4,"lon":181.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan. 20th. Commences with winds from the Eastward Steering to\nthe Southward by the wind, at Sunset shortened Sail, 4 Sail in Sight, at Day-\n-light made Sail and Steered to the Northward by the wind at 11 Am.\nSteered to the N. W. so ends employed in Sail mending, at Miredian\nGoat Island bearing N. N. E 10 miles Distance\nLatt by obs. 30\"24 S. - Long 178\"42 W.","wind":[["first","E",""]],"plain":"Four other ships were in sight at sunset. The crew spent the day mending sails, with Goat Island about ten miles away at noon.","where":"near land","place":"Goat Island"},{"date":"1836-01-21","events":[],"lat":-29.2667,"lon":180.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan. 21 [struck: st] [insert: st]. Commences with Strong winds from the Eastwa[rd]\nsteering to the N. W. at Sunset took in all Sail except the Main Top-Sail\nDouble reefed and the Spencers, at 11 P.M. come to headed to the Northward\nat Daylight made Sail and Steered to the W. N. W. nothing more to be remar[ked]\nLatt 29\"16 S. - Long 179\"47 W.","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew from the east while the ship sailed northwest. The crew reduced sail for the night, made sail again at daylight, and saw nothing notable.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-01-22","events":[],"lat":-29.05,"lon":179.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan. 22nd. This Day Strong winds from the Eastward Steering on Dif-\n-ferent tacks by the wind, lying under a close reefed Main Top-Sail through\nthe night the remainder of the Day under Double reefs, so ends employed\nin Sail mending.\nLatt 29\"03 S. - Long 179\"39 E [struck: W] -","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds forced the ship to change tacks and reduce sail throughout the night and day. The crew spent the rest of the time mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-01-23","events":[],"lat":-29.6167,"lon":179.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan. 23rd. Commences with Strong winds from the Eastward\nSteering to the Southward by the wind, under Double reefs, at sunset shortened\nSail, at Daylight set the Top-Sails Double reefed at 7 Am. wore Ship, Strong\nwinds ends the Day, employed Sail Mending.\nLatt 29\"37 S. - Long 179\"40 E.","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds continued as the ship headed south under reduced sail. The crew spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-01-24","events":[],"lat":-28.6667,"lon":179.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan. 24th. This Day Strong Winds from the Eastward Steering\nto the northward by the wind under Double reefs, lying under a close reefed\nMain Top-Sail through the night, at Miredian Latt 28\"40 S. - Long 179\"59 E. -","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew from the east; the ship sailed north under reduced sail by day and waited through the night under a close-reefed main topsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-01-25","events":[],"lat":-28.0,"lon":180.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan. 25th. Commences with strong winds from the Eastward steer-\ning to the [struck: E.] Northward by the wind under Double reefs, at Sunset shortened\nsail, at Daylight made sail, so ends Steering to Nothward under double reefs.\nLatt 28..00 S. — — Long 179..34 W","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing under strong winds from the east, steering northward under reduced sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-01-26","events":[],"lat":-27.2167,"lon":181.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan. 26th. Commences with strong winds from the Eastward Steering\nto the N.N.E. by the wind, at Sunset shortened sail, middle and latter part more\nmoderate, so ends all sail set variously employed about the riggin.\nLatt 27..13 S. Long. 178..39 W","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in moderating winds with the crew working on the rigging; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-01-27","events":[],"lat":-26.1833,"lon":181.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan. 27th. This Day Brisk winds from the E.S.E. Steering to\nnorthward by the wind, at Sunset shortened sail, at Daylight made all sail,\nlatter part employed in breaking out after water and makeing ratlino rope.\nLatt 26..11 S. — — Long. 178..12 W.","wind":[["whole","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in brisk winds as the crew fetched water from the hold and made rope. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-01-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":-25.0,"lon":182.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan. 28th. This Day winds from the E.S.E. Steering to the N.N.E. by the\nwind, at 2 P.M. Saw a sail to windward, heading to the Southward, at Sunset\nshortened sail, latter part Saw Blackfish, so ends variously employed about the riggin\nLatt. 25..00 S. — — Long. 177..23 W.","wind":[["whole","ESE",""]],"plain":"They saw another ship sailing south in the afternoon and spotted pilot whales later in the day, while the crew did routine rope work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-01-29","events":[],"lat":-23.95,"lon":183.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan. 29th. This Day winds from the E.S.E. Steering to the Northward\nby the wind, at Sunset took in the Maintopgallantsail, Mainsail, and Single\nreefed the Fore and Mizen Top-sails, latter part all sail set so ends.\nLatt 23..57 S. — — Long 176..05 W.","wind":[["whole","ESE",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed northward by the wind, reducing sail at sunset and setting all sail again by the latter part of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-01-30","events":[],"lat":-23.1667,"lon":184.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan. 30th. All these 24 hours Winds from the Eastward and fine\nfine weather Steering to the N.E. by the wind, the watch employed\nLatt 23..10 S. — — Long 175..20 W.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with easterly winds as the ship steered northeast and the watch worked on routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-01-31","events":[],"lat":-22.9,"lon":184.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan. 31st. All this Day winds from the Eastward and fine\nweather, at 5 P.M. tacked ship to the Southward, at Sunset took in the Main\nTop Gallantsail and Mainsail, and Double reefed the Top-sails, at Daylight wore\nShip and made all sail, so ends nothing more to be remarked.\nLatt 23.54 S. Long 175..07 W.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Fine weather and routine sailing; nothing notable happened.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-01","events":[],"lat":-24.0,"lon":184.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb. 1st. This Day light winds from the Eastward and fine weather\nat 2. P.M. tacked Ship to the Southward, at Sunset took in some sail at Daylight\nmade all sail, so ends variously employed about the riggin, a sail in sight.\nLatt 24..00 S. — — Long 175..04 W","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light easterly winds as the crew worked on the rigging. Another ship was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-02","events":[],"lat":-23.8084,"lon":185.525,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Feb. 2nd. First and Middle part light winds from the Eastward Steering\nto the Southward by the wind, latter part strong winds and thick weather\nSteering to the northward under Double reefs so ends.\nNo. Obs.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"The crew sailed south under light winds, then turned north under reduced sail as strong winds and thick weather set in.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-03","events":[],"lat":-23.6167,"lon":186.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb. 3rd. Commences with a strong Gale from the E.S.E. Steering\nto the N.E. by the wind at 1 P.M. took in the Fore and Mizen Top-sails, at 4\nDo. took in the Bow Boat, and turned up the Waist Boat, at 6 Do. took in the\nMain Top-sail, Middle and latter part the same, so ends.\nLatt by obs. 23..37 S. — — Long. 173..53. W.","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","ESE","gale"],["latter","ESE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"A strong gale forced the crew to reduce sail, bring in the bow boat, and secure the waist boat.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-04","events":[],"lat":-23.6,"lon":186.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb. 4th. Commences with a heavy Gale from the S. C. at 4 P.M.\nbegan to moderate at 6 Do. set the Main Top-Sail close reefed, at 60 Am. set\nthe Fore and Mizen Top-Sails Double reefed at 8 Do. set the Courses and\nJib, and got out the Bow Boat, so ends with light winds from the S. S.\nW. and Squally with light Showers of rain Steering the S. E. by the wind\nLatt 23..36 S. - - - - Long 173..27 W-","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["latter","SSW","light"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The day began with a heavy gale, but conditions moderated enough by evening to make more sail. The crew put out the bow boat and sailed through squally weather with light rain.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-05","events":[],"lat":-24.3333,"lon":187.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb. 5th. This Day light winds from S. S. W. and fine weather Steering\nto the S. E. by the wind, variously employed so ends\nLatt 24..20 S. - - - Long 172..27 W.","wind":[["whole","SSW","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds as the crew carried out routine shipboard work; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-06","events":[],"lat":-24.5833,"lon":187.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb. 6th. Commences with light winds from the S. W. Steering\nto the Southward by the wind, middle part calm Latter part light airs from\nthe Eastward so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 24..35 S. - - - Long 172..11 W. -","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds and calm weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-07","events":[],"lat":-25.6833,"lon":186.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb. 7th. All these 24 hours winds from the S. E. Steering to the South-\n-ward by the wind with all Sail set and fine weather, nothing more to be remarked.\nLatt 25..41 S. - - - Long 173..23 W.","wind":[["whole","SE",""]],"plain":"Fine weather and routine sailing to the south with all sails set; nothing else to report.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-08","events":[],"lat":-27.1833,"lon":185.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb. 8th. This Day winds from the S. E. by E. Steering to the South-\nward by the wind, with all Sail set and fine weather, variously employed.\nLatt 27..11 S. - - - Long 174..47 W.","wind":[["whole","SE by E",""]],"plain":"Fine weather; the ship made good progress to the south with every sail set, the crew busy with routine work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-09","events":[],"lat":-28.9333,"lon":183.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 9th. All these 24 hours winds from the Eastward Steering to\nthe S. S. W. with all Sail set, employed in fitting new Mizen Top-Mast Rigg-\n-ing, so ends the Day.\nLatt 28..56 S. - - - Long 176..01 W. -","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The ship sailed south-southwest with every sail set in an easterly wind while the crew worked on fitting new rigging for the mizzen topmast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-10","events":[],"lat":-29.8,"lon":182.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb. 10th. Commences with Brisk winds from the S. E. Steering\nto the Southward by the wind, at Sunset Shortened Sail, Middle and\nLatter part Strong winds at 6 Am. set the Top-Sails Double reefed at 11 Do.\nwore Ship, so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 29..48 S. - - - Long 177..06 W","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Brisk winds from the southeast turned into strong winds as they steered southward. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-11","events":[],"lat":-29.0,"lon":183.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb. 11th. First part Strong Gale from the E. Steering to the\nNorthward by the wind at 3 P. M took in the Fore and Mizen Top-Sails\nand close reefed the Main, at 5 P. M. took in the Bow Boat, middle part\nrainy, so ends with a Strong Gale and thick weather.\nLatt by Reck. 29.00 S. - Long- 176.55 W. - No. obs.","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"A strong gale and rain forced the crew to reduce sail and bring in the bow boat.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-12","events":[],"lat":-28.2333,"lon":183.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb. 12th. All these 24 hours Strong Gale from E. by S. heading\nto the Northward under a close reefed Main Top-Sail and Spencers,\nmiddle part rainy, Latter part thick weather, so ends.\nLatt by obs. 28..14 S. - - Long 176..25 W.","wind":[["whole","E by S","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed through a strong gale, rain, and thick weather under heavily reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-13","events":[],"lat":-28.4167,"lon":183.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb. 13th. First and middle part a heavy Gale from the E. S. E.\nat 2 P. M. wore Ship, at 7 Am. wore Ship and set the Fore Sail and\nTop-Sails Double reefed, Strong winds ends the Day Steering to the N. E.\nby the wind. - Latt by obs. 28..25 S. - - Long 176..18 W.","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","ESE","gale"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship weathered a heavy east-southeast gale through the first and middle parts of the day, turning twice and carrying heavily reefed sails before winds moderated to strong breezes.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-14","events":[],"lat":-27.3333,"lon":184.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb: 14th. All this Day Strong winds from the S. E. by E. Stee\nring to the N. E. by the wind, at 1 P. M. set the Jib and Mainsail midd-\nle part rainy, latter part all Sail sot with a heavy swell runing, so ends.\nLatt 27.20 S. - Long 175..10 W.","wind":[["whole","SE by E","strong"]],"weather":["rain","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong winds, rain, and a heavy swell; the crew sailed on under full sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-15","events":[],"lat":-26.3167,"lon":185.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb. 15th. All these 24 hours winds from S. E. to to E. S. E. Steering to\nthe N. E. by the wind all sail sot, variously employed about the riggin. -\nLatt 26..19 S. - Long. [struck: Latt.] 174..24 W.","wind":[["whole","SE",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing under full sail with steady winds, while the crew worked on the ship's rigging. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-16","events":[],"lat":-25.8833,"lon":185.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb. 16th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward Steering\non Different tacks by the wind at 7 P. M. Spoke the Ship American of Nant-\n-tucket Capt. Coffin 20 months out 500 bbls. Latter part employed in Sending\nup the fore Top-Gallanmast and Fore-Topgallant yard, so ends.\nLatt. 25..53. S. - Long. 174..15. W.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Under light winds, the crew met the Nantucket ship American, Captain Coffin, with 500 barrels of oil after 20 months at sea. Later, they set up the fore topgallant mast and yard.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"American","rig":"ship","port":"Nantucket","captain":"Coffin","months_out":20,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1836-02-17","events":[],"lat":-25.5833,"lon":186.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb. 17th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward and\nfine weather, Steering to the N. E. by the wind Latter part employed in getting\nup New Mizen-Topmast riggin, so ends. -\nLatt 25..35 S. - Long 173..36 W.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather and light winds as the crew set up new rigging on the mizzen topmast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-18","events":[],"lat":-24.8833,"lon":187.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb. 18th. This Day light winds from the E. S. E. and fine weath\ner, Steering to the Northward by the wind, first part employed in getting up\nthe Mizen Top-Gallantmast Mizen Top-Gallant-Yard and riggin out the\nFlying Jibboom, latter part thick weather, so ends all Sail sot, No. Obs\nLatt. by reckoning 24..53 S. - Long. 172..47 W.","wind":[["whole","ESE","light"]],"plain":"The crew worked on rigging the ship under light winds, setting the mizzen topgallant mast, yard, and flying jib boom. The day ended with thick weather and all sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-19","events":[],"lat":-23.9667,"lon":187.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb. 19th. Commences with light winds from the S. E. Steering\nto the N. E. by the wind at Sunset Double reefed the Top-Sails, middle part\nstrong winds attended with rain, at 5 Am. took in the Mizen Top-Sail, at 10 Spoke the Ship\nElizebeth Starbuck of Nantucket Capt. Rhetheart 18 months out 1800 bbls, at 11 Do. set the\nMizen Top-Sail Jib and Main Sail, so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 23..58 S. - Long 172..32 W.","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"They sailed through strong winds and rain, reducing sail overnight. At 10 a.m., they met the ship Elizebeth Starbuck of Nantucket, 18 months into its voyage with 1,800 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Elizebeth Starbuck","rig":"ship","port":"Nantucket","captain":"Rhetheart","months_out":18,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1836-02-20","events":[],"lat":-23.6833,"lon":188.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb. 20th Commences with Strong Winds from the Eastward\nSteering to the Northward by the wind; at Sunset took in the Jib and\nMain Sail, Middle part, more moderate Latter part winds from N. N. E.\nto N. E. S. W. Steering on Different tacks by the wind with all Sail sot.\nsqualy weather ends the Day -\nLatt 23.41 S. - Long 171..41 W","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in squally weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-21","events":[],"lat":-23.45,"lon":189.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb. 21st. Commences with winds from the N. by W. Steering to the Eas-\ntward by the wind, at Sunset took in the Top-Gallantsails Flying Jib and Mainsail\nat Daylight made all Sail so ends these 24 hours Steering to the Eastward by the win\nLatt. 23..27 S. - Long 170..03 W.","wind":[["first","N by W",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing to the eastward with winds from the north by west. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-23.4167,"lon":191.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb. 22nd. First and Middle part light winds from the Northward Steer\ning to the Eastward by the wind, at 9 Am. saw Sperm Whale at 10 Do. lowered\nso ends in persuit of the Whale Steering on Different tacks by the wind.\nNo. Obs. - Latt by reckoning 23..25 S. - Long 168..06. W.","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","N","light"]],"plain":"Light winds blew from the north as the ship steered eastward. Sperm whales were sighted at 9 a.m., and the crew put the boats out to chase them, ending the day still in pursuit.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1836-02-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-23.3667,"lon":192.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb. 23rd. This Day light winds and varibles at 2. P.M. give up the\nchase and returned to the Ship, at 4 Do. saw the whale again and lowered\nthree Boats, attended with light showes of rain, at Sunset returned to the\nShip without success, Shortened Sail and headed to the E.S.E. through the night,\nlatter part Steering on Different tacks by the Wind, with winds from the S.S.E.\nLatt 23..22 S. — — Long. 167..23 W. —","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["latter","SSE",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew chased whales during the afternoon and put out three boats again at 4:00 p.m. in light rain, but returned at sunset without success.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1836-02-24","events":[],"lat":-23.0833,"lon":193.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb. 24th. Commences with winds from the S.E. Steering to the\nNorth Eastward by the wind, at Sunset took in some Sail, at Daylight\nmade all Sail so ends variously employed\nLatt 23..05 S. — — Long 166..07 W —","wind":[["first","SE",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing to the northeast with wind from the southeast; the crew was variously employed.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-25","events":[],"lat":-22.3,"lon":195.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb 25th. All these 24 hours Winds from the Southward Steer-\n-ing to the E.N.E. with all Sail set, so ends variously employed.\nLatt. 22..18.S. — — Long. 164..04 W —","wind":[["whole","S",""]],"plain":"The ship sailed east-northeast with all sails set, the crew busy with routine work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-26","events":[],"lat":-21.9667,"lon":197.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb. 26th. All This Day Brisk winds from the S. E. Steering to\nthe Eastward by the wind middle part under Single reefs the Rem-\n-ainder of the time all Sail set. so ends variously employed.\nLatt 21..58 S. — — Long 162..32 W —","wind":[["whole","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Brisk winds from the southeast as the ship steered eastward. The crew was variously employed, and no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-27","events":[],"lat":-21.1667,"lon":198.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb. 27th. Commences with winds from the S.E. Steering to the\nE.N.E. by the wind, at Sunset took in the Top-Gallantsails Flying Jib\nand Main Sail, at Daylight made all Sail, Latter part Squally attended\nwith showers of rain, so ends these 24 hours of rain\nLatt 21..10 — — Long 161..08 West.","wind":[["first","SE",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing in squally weather with rain showers. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-02-28","events":[],"lat":-21.4667,"lon":198.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb. 28th. Commences with Winds from the E.N.E. Steering to the\nS.E. by the wind, at Sunset Double reefed the Top-Sails, Middle part\nstrong Gale from the E.S.E. attended with thunder and rain, at 8 P.M.\ntook in all Sail except a close reefed Main Top-Sail Main Spencer, and\nFore-Topmast Staysail, at Daylight moderate, wore Ship, and Set the Top-\n-Sails Double reefed, Latter part all Sail set, at 11 am made Orurute bearing\nE.N.E. at Meredian Latt. by obs 21..28. S. — — Long by Chro. 161..05 W.","wind":[["first","ENE",""],["middle","ESE","gale"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","thunder","rain"],"plain":"A strong gale brought thunder and rain during the night, forcing the crew to take in almost all sail. By morning the weather moderated, and they sighted Orurute.","where":"near land","place":"Orurute","plate":"land.landfall-a","at":"rarotonga"},{"date":"1836-02-29","events":[],"lat":-21.3333,"lon":199.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb. 29.th. Commences with light winds from the S.E. Steering\nto the E.N.E. at Sunset Close reefed the Top-Sails, Middle part Calm\nLatter part light winds and varibles attended with Thunder and rain\nSteering on Different tacks, Made and took in Sail a number of times.\nLatt by reckoning 21..20 S. — — Long. 160..13. W. — W.S","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm","thunder","rain"],"plain":"Light winds gave way to a calm, followed by variable breezes with thunder and rain. The crew repeatedly adjusted sail and changed course.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-03-01","events":[],"lat":-21.35,"lon":200.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday [struck: Feb 29th.] [insertion: March 1st] Commences with light winds from the Eastward and\ncalms, Steering on Different tacks by the wind, Middle part calm, at 2 [illegible]\nAm. a light wind from the W.S.W. Steered to the E.N.E. at 8 Do. Orurute\nbore N.E. 6 miles Distance, the Chief, and Third Mates lowered their\nBoats and went onshore to get vegetation for the Ship, so ends lying of and\non with a number of canoes along side, at Meredian the middle of the Island bearing\nW.E. 4.mi. Dis.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","WSW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms. Off Orurute, the first and third mates went ashore in boats to get vegetables, while islanders came alongside in canoes as the ship cruised back and forth.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Boats went ashore for vegetables and canoes came alongside","quote":"went onshore to get vegetation for the Ship, so ends lying of and on with a number of canoes along side","interest":3}],"where":"near land","place":"Orurute","at":"rarotonga"},{"date":"1836-03-02","events":[],"lat":-21.4,"lon":201.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday [struck: Feb 29th.] March 2nd. Commences with light winds from the\nN.N.E. at 2 P.M. the Boats returned from the Shore laden with Potatoes\nBanannas and a number of Fowls, at 3 Do. Steered to the Eastward by the\nby the wind, Middle part calm and Thunder attended with rain, Latter part\nlight winds from the Northward Steering to the E.N.E. so ends the Day.\nLatt. 21..24 S. Long. 158..59 West.","wind":[["first","NNE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["calm","thunder","rain"],"plain":"The boats returned from shore loaded with potatoes, bananas, and fowls. The ship then sailed east through calms, thunder, and rain.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Boats returned with provisions from shore","quote":"the Boats returned from the Shore laden with Potatoes Banannas and a number of Fowls","interest":2}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-03-03","events":[],"lat":-21.4,"lon":201.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March 3rd. This Day light winds from N.E. to S.E. Steering on Diff\nerent Tacks by the wind, at 6 AM. made Mangua bearing E. 30 miles Dis.\nso ends employed in makeing cordage. Mangea bearing E. by S. 20 Dis.\nLatt. 21..24 S. Long 158..22 W. -","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"They sailed with light winds, sighting Mangaia in the morning, and spent the rest of the day making rope.","where":"near land","place":"Mangua","at":"mangaia"},{"date":"1836-03-04","events":[],"lat":-22.55,"lon":202.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 4th. This Day light winds from from the Eastward Steering\non Diferent tacks by the wind, variously employed about the rigging so ends.\nLatt. 22..33 S. - Long. 157..24 W.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and routine sailing; the crew was occupied with maintenance work on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-03-05","events":[],"lat":-22.5333,"lon":204.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 5th. First and Middle part light winds from the\nN.E. Steering to the Eastward by the wind Latter part light winds\nfrom the S.E. and squally Steering to the E.S.E. so ends the Day\nLatt 22..32 S - Long 155..43. W.","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","NE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Light winds and squalls as the ship continued eastward; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-03-06","events":[],"lat":-21.1833,"lon":204.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 6th. All these 24 hours Winds from the Eastward and fine\nweather, Steering to the Northward by the wind with all Sail set, so ends. -\nLatt 21..11 S. - - - Long 155..44 W. -","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with winds from the east as the ship sailed northward under full sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-03-07","events":[],"lat":-19.35,"lon":204.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 7th. All these 24 hours winds from the E. by S. Steering to\nthe Northward by the wind with all Sail set. so ends. employed about the riggin\nLatt. 19..41 S. - - Long. 155..04","wind":[["whole","E by S",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed northward with every sail set with winds from the east-southeast, working on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-03-08","events":[],"lat":-18.5,"lon":205.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 8th. All these 24 hours winds from the E.S.E. Steering to.\nNorthward by the wind, all Sail set, so ends variously employed -\nLatt. 18..30. S. - Long. 154.04 W.","wind":[["whole","ESE",""]],"plain":"The ship sailed northward with every sail set with wind from the east-southeast, while the crew was variously employed.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-03-09","events":[],"lat":-17.9,"lon":206.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday March 9th. All these 24 hours light winds from the S. E. Steer\ning to the E.S. E. by the wind, employed in Scrapeing and varnishing the\nWaist, blacking the Chains, &c.\nLatt 17..54 S. - Long 153..01 W.","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and routine maintenance; the crew spent the day scraping and varnishing the ship's waist and blacking the chains.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-03-10","events":[],"lat":-17.6667,"lon":207.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March 10th. All These 24 hours light winds from E. S. E. to E.S.E.\nSteering to the Northward by the wind, employed in Scrapeing and varnishing.\nLatt 17.50 S. Long, 152..50 W. -","wind":[["whole","ESE","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed northward in light winds, spending the day scraping and varnishing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-03-11","events":[],"lat":-17.95,"lon":207.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 11th. All these 24 hours light winds from the from the E.S.\nE. Steering to the S.E. by the wind employed in cleaning Ship. so ends.\nLatt 17..57 S. - Long 152..13 W.","wind":[["whole","ESE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds as the crew was busy cleaning the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-03-12","events":[],"lat":-18.1167,"lon":208.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 12th. First and Middle part light winds from the E.N.E\nSteering to the S.E. by the wind, Latter part. Steering to the Northward\nby the wind, with winds from the E. S. E. so ends these 24 hours. -\nLatt, 18..07. S - Long 151..15 W.","wind":[["first","ENE","light"],["middle","ENE","light"],["latter","ESE",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-03-13","events":[],"lat":-17.6,"lon":209.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 13th. This Day winds from S. E. to N.S.E. Steering on Different\n\n1836\ntacks by the wind, at 2 P.M. made Sir Chales Sanders Island bearing N.N.E. by E.\nat Miredian the Island bore S.S.E. 6 miles Distance, it being layed Down 20 mil\n-es to far to the Southward on the Chart.\nLatt. by obs. 17..36 S. - - Long 150..54 W.","wind":[["whole","SE",""]],"plain":"They sailed on various turns and sighted Sir Charles Saunders Island, noting that their chart placed the island 20 miles too far to the south.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Chart found to be inaccurate","quote":"it being layed Down 20 mil -es to far to the Southward on the Chart","interest":1}],"where":"near land","place":"Sir Chales Sanders Island","plate":"life.keeper-d","at":"maiao"},{"date":"1836-03-14","events":[],"lat":-17.2667,"lon":209.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 14th. This Day light winds from E.S.E. to E.N.E. Steering\non Different tacks by the Wind, employed in setting up Shrooks so ends\nLatt 17..16 S. Long 150..28 W.","wind":[["whole","ESE","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds while the crew worked at setting up casks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-03-15","events":[],"lat":-17.55,"lon":209.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 15th. This Day light winds from the Eastward Steering on\nDifferent tacks by the wind, At Miredian Emio bearing E. 3/4 S. 8 miles Distance\nLatt 17..30 S. - Long 150..00 W.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Light winds blew from the east as the ship sailed on different tacks against the wind. At noon, the island of Emio lay about eight miles to the east-southeast.","where":"near land","place":"Emio","at":"moorea"},{"date":"1836-03-16","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":210.1976,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday March 16th. First and Middle part light winds from the Eastward\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind Latter part employed [struck: employed] in\nbending Cables, &c.\n[drawing]","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"]],"plain":"Light winds from the east as the ship sailed on different tacks. The crew spent the latter part of the day preparing the anchor cables.","where":"at sea","via":[[209.95,-17.35]]},{"date":"1836-03-17","events":[],"lat":-17.45,"lon":210.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March 17th. At 3 P.M. came to Anchor in 10 fathoms water at\nTahite, the remainder of the Day employed in rafting of water.","plain":"At 3 p.m., the ship anchored in ten fathoms of water at Tahiti. The crew spent the rest of the day bringing fresh water aboard in rafts.","where":"at anchor","place":"Tahite","via":[[210.55,-17.35]],"at":"tahiti"},{"date":"1836-03-18","events":[],"lat":-17.4029,"lon":210.5029,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday March 18th. one watch employed in getting of water. -","plain":"Half the crew was put to work gathering fresh water.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-03-19","events":[],"lat":-17.3559,"lon":210.4559,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday March 19th. employed in getting of, and stowing of water. -","plain":"The crew spent the day taking on and stowing fresh water.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-03-20","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":210.3903,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday March 20th.","plain":"Only the date was recorded for Sunday, with no other details given.","where":"at sea","via":[[210.45,-17.35]]},{"date":"1836-03-21","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":210.3222,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday March 21st. employed in stowing water. -","plain":"The crew spent the day stowing fresh water.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-03-22","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":210.254,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday March 22nd. employed in geting water. -","plain":"The crew was busy getting fresh water.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-03-23","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":210.1858,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday March 23rd. employed in stowing water, blacking the Bends &c.","plain":"The crew spent the day stowing fresh water and blacking the ship's outer hull.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-03-24","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":210.1177,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday March 24th. Employed in stowing of betwixt Deck Painting the Masts. &c.","plain":"The crew spent the day stowing cargo between decks and painting the masts.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-03-25","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":210.0495,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday March 25th. Employed in Splicing the Top mast Backstays Painting &c.","plain":"The crew spent the day painting and splicing the rigging. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-03-26","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":209.9813,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday [struck: March 26th] employed in taking in fotaties Sail Mending &c.","plain":"The crew spent the day taking in potatoes and mending sails.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1836-03-27","events":[],"lat":-17.3851,"lon":209.95,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday March 27th.","plain":"Only the date was recorded; no details were given.","where":"at sea","via":[[209.95,-17.35]]},{"date":"1836-03-28","events":[],"lat":-17.4502,"lon":209.95,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday March 28th. Miss Julia A Tripp of Boston","plain":"The keeper recorded only the name of Miss Julia A. Tripp of Boston.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper penned a woman's name","quote":"Miss Julia A Tripp of Boston","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-03-29","events":[],"lat":-17.5153,"lon":209.95,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday March 29th.","plain":"No details were recorded for the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-03-30","events":[],"lat":-17.5803,"lon":209.95,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday March 30th. Miss Grace S Tiverton [illegible]","plain":"The entry contains only an illegible reference to Grace S. Tiverton, with no routine sailing or whaling recorded.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-03-31","events":[],"lat":-17.6454,"lon":209.95,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday March 31st. R.I","plain":"No details recorded beyond the date.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-04-01","events":[],"lat":-17.65,"lon":210.0134,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday April 1st.","plain":"No details were recorded for the day.","where":"at sea","via":[[209.95,-17.65]]},{"date":"1836-04-02","events":[],"lat":-17.65,"lon":210.0817,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday April 2nd.","plain":"No events were recorded for the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-04-03","events":[],"lat":-17.65,"lon":210.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 3rd. at 6 Am. sea account weighed Anchor, and took the Ship\nin Tow, at 8 Do. got outside the reef, and Discharged the Boats belonging to\nthe other Ships, the remainder of the Day employed in Stowing Anchors\nand clearing Decks, so ends with Strong winds from the E.S.E. Steering to the\nWestward, at Miredian Emio bearing S by E. 12 miles Distance.\n[drawing]","wind":[["latter","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"They weighed anchor at 6 a.m., towed the ship outside the reef with help from boats of other vessels, and then dismissed them. The crew spent the rest of the day stowing anchors and clearing the decks.","where":"near land","place":"Emio","at":"moorea"},{"date":"1836-04-04","events":[],"lat":-18.9,"lon":208.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 4th. Commences with Strong winds from the Eastward\nSteering to the W. at 1 P.M. spoke the Ship Oirgan of Fairhaven 17. mont\nout 1050 bbls. at 3 P.M. Steered S.S.W. at 10 D. took in the Topgallant sails\n\nand Flying Jib, at 6 A.M. Steered to the W. S. W. and set the Main\nTop-Gallantsail, so ends these 24 hours variously employed.\nLatt 18..54 S. - Long 151.40 W.","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew from the east as the ship sailed west. In the afternoon, they met and spoke with the ship Oirgan of Fairhaven, seventeen months into its voyage with 1,050 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Oirgan","rig":"ship","port":"Fairhaven","captain":"","months_out":17,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1836-04-05","events":[],"lat":-19.5167,"lon":205.8333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday April. 5th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the E. Steering\nto the W. S. W. Latter part squally, attended with light showers of rain,\nso ends all sail set.\nLatt 19.31 S. Long 54..17 [struck: West.]","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with strong winds and later squalls with light rain.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-04-06","events":[],"lat":-20.1667,"lon":203.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 6th. All these 24 hours Brisk winds from the E. Steering\nto the S. W. by W. all sail set, Latter part employed in sending up Foretopmast\nStudingsail Booms, and setting the Studingsail. so ends.\nLatt 20.10 S. Long 156..40 W.","wind":[["whole","E","fresh"]],"plain":"Brisk winds continued with all sail set as the crew set the foretopmast studdingsails. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-04-07","events":[],"lat":-20.7833,"lon":201.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 7th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward\nand Fine weather Steering to the S. W. so ends variously employed.\nLatt 20.47 S. Long. 158..12 W.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and fine weather as the ship steered to the southwest with the crew variously employed.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-04-08","events":[],"lat":-21.1333,"lon":201.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 8th. This Day light winds from the Eastward and Calms\nSteering to the S. W. at 6 Am. made Orurute bearing S. W. by W 40. mi Dis.\nso ends variously employed about the riggin,\nLatt 21..00 S - Chro. Long. 158..45. W.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms as they steered southwest, sighting the island of Orurute about 40 miles off in the morning. The crew was occupied with routine rigging work.","where":"near land","place":"Orurute","at":"rarotonga"},{"date":"1836-04-09","events":[],"lat":-21.35,"lon":200.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 9th. First part Calm, at 11 P. M. a fine Breeze sprung up\nfrom the S. E. Steered to the W. S. W. at 7 Am. Orurute bore [insertion: 6 mi. Dis.] S. lowered\nthe Starboard and Waist Boats and went onshore, so ends at Mividia\nthe middle of the Island bearing S. by W. 5 mi. Dis.","wind":[["first","","calm"],["first","SE","moderate"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"A fine breeze picked up overnight. In the morning, near the island of Orurute, they lowered two boats and went ashore.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Went ashore at Orurute","quote":"lowered the Starboard and Waist Boats and went onshore","interest":3}],"where":"near land","place":"Orurute","at":"rarotonga"},{"date":"1836-04-10","events":[],"lat":-19.4667,"lon":197.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 10th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the S. E.\nat 3 P. M. the boats returned from the shore, bore away to the W.\nN. W. and out Studingsails, at 10 Do. took in the Studingsails, and Flying\nJib, at 3 Am. took in the fore and Mizzen Topgallantsails, and Mainsail Latter\npart the same, so ends with a Strong Gale from the S. E. -\nLatt 19..28 S. - Long 162..33. W.","wind":[["whole","SE","strong"],["latter","SE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Boats returned from shore in the afternoon, and the ship sailed off under strong winds that built into a gale.","where":"near land","via":[[198.95,-20.95]]},{"date":"1836-04-11","events":[],"lat":-17.6333,"lon":194.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 11th. Commences with Strong winds from the S. E.\nSteering to the W. S. W. at 3 Am set the Fore and Mizzen Topgallantsail\nand Flying Jib at 6 Do. set the Main-Sail Latter part more moderate\nemployed in cleaning and painting Boats. so ends.\nLatt. 17..38 S - Long. 165..33 W","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"The ship sailed under strong southeast winds, setting more sail through the night. The crew spent the latter part of the day cleaning and painting the whaleboats.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-04-12","events":[],"lat":-16.7833,"lon":193.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 12th. First and Middle part light winds from the\nS. E. Steering to the W. S. W. Latter part calm so ends these 24 hours\nLatt. 16..47 S. - Long. 166..35 W.","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds gave way to calm weather as the ship continued on its course.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-04-13","events":[],"lat":-16.3,"lon":192.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 13th. First and Middle part Calm, Latter part light winds\nfrom the E. S. E. Steering to the W. S. W. so ends, employed in Painting\nBoats, and Sundry other Jobs.\nLatt . 16..10 S. Long 167..12 W.","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm conditions gave way to light winds. The crew spent the day painting the whaleboats and doing other odd jobs.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-04-14","events":[],"lat":-15.8833,"lon":191.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 14th. Commences with light winds from the S. E.\nsteering to the W. S. W. all sail set, at 9 P. M. took in the Fore Topm\n-ast and Main-Topgallant Studingsails, and Fly. Jib Middle and Latter\npart winds from S. to W. S. W. attended with rain, took in and made\nsail a number of times, - - - -\nLatt. 15.53 S. - - - Long 168..33. W","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed west-southwest under light winds and rain, repeatedly taking in and setting sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-04-15","events":[],"lat":-16.3167,"lon":190.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 15th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the W. S. W.\nattended with showers of rain, and squally, Steering to the SW by the\nwind, under Double reefs with the Jib and Main-sail in, so ends -\nLatt 16..19 S. - - - Long 169..33 W","wind":[["whole","WSW","strong"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls brought rain as the crew steered southwest under reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-04-16","events":[],"lat":-15.85,"lon":190.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 16th. First and Middle part, winds from the W. S. W.\nand squally, attended with rain, at 6 P. M. tacked to the Southward\n& Northward, Latter part fine weather, so ends all sail set. -\nLatt. 15..51 S. - - - Long 169..07 W.","wind":[["first","WSW",""],["middle","WSW",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Squally winds and rain gave way to fine weather by the end of the day, with all sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-04-17","events":[],"lat":-15.8333,"lon":190.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 17th. All these 24 hours winds from N. W. to W. S.\nW. and squally attended with Showers of rain, Steering on Different\ntacks by the wind, took in and made sail a number of times.\nLatt. by reckoning 15..50 S. - - Long. 169.24 W. - [illegible]","wind":[["whole","variable",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Squally weather with rain showers; the crew adjusted sails frequently as they sailed on different courses. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-04-18","events":[],"lat":-16.3,"lon":189.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 18th. This Day Winds from [struck: from] W. N. W. Steering on\nDifferent tacks by the wind, Latter part all sail set.\nLatt 16..18 S. - - - Long. 170..18 W.","wind":[["whole","WNW",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with all sail set later in the day; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-04-19","events":[],"lat":-16.45,"lon":188.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 19th. Commences with winds from the W. S. W. Stee\n-ring to the S. W. by the wind, at 5 P. M. tacked Ship, Middle and\nLatter part light winds from the S. S. W. Steering to the W. so\nends employed in sail mending - - - - -\nLatt 16..27 S - - - Long. 171..17 W.","wind":[["first","WSW",""],["middle","SSW","light"],["latter","SSW","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds as the crew worked on mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-04-20","events":[],"lat":-16.0833,"lon":187.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 20th. Commences with light winds from the S. W. Stee\n-ing to the Westward by the wind, Middle and Latter part Brisk Breezes\nfrom the S. E. Steering to the W. by S. so ends employed in sail mendi[struck: ng]\nLatt. 16..05 S. - - - Long. 172..54. W.","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","SE","fresh"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with brisk breezes; the crew spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-04-21","events":[],"lat":-16.1833,"lon":185.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 21st. Commences with winds from the S. E. Steering\nto the W by S. at 2 P. M. made Boscawen bearing W. n S. by Compass. -\nat 10 Do. the Island bore N. set the Fore Topmast and Maintopgallant Studin[illegible]\nsails, fine weather ends the Day employed in sail mending -\nLatt. 16..11 S. - - - Long. 174..51 W. -","wind":[["first","SE",""]],"plain":"They sighted Boscawen Island in the afternoon and sailed past it under fine weather, spending the end of the day mending sails.","where":"near land","place":"Boscawen","at":"tafahi"},{"date":"1836-04-22","events":[],"lat":-16.0833,"lon":183.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 22nd All these 24 hour light winds from the S. E. and\nfine weather at 6 Am. Saw Onoofow bearing N. E. Steering to the W.\nby S. variously employed, nothing more to be remarked. - -\nLatt. 16..05 S. - - - Long. 176..33 W.","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds. The crew sighted the island of Onoofow and continued sailing to the west-southwest with no notable events.","where":"near land","place":"Onoofow"},{"date":"1836-04-23","events":[],"lat":-15.9667,"lon":182.3417,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday April 23rd. All these 24 hours winds from the S. E. Steering to the\nW by S. all sail set variously employed about the riggin.\n1836.\nLatt. by obs. 15\"51 S. - Long. by Chr. 178\"46 W.","wind":[["whole","SE",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed west by south under full sail and did routine work on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-04-24","events":[],"lat":-15.85,"lon":181.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 24th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward\nand fine weather, steering to the Westward, at 6 Am. made Farewell Island\nbearing S.W. at Miredian the N.W. part of Farewell Island bore S. by W.\n1/2 W. 3 miles Distance, Long of S.E. end 179\"52 E. - Latt 15\"48 S. - N.W. end\nLatt 15\"43 S. - Long - 179\"46 E.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and fine weather as the ship steered westward, sighting and sailing past Farewell Island.","where":"near land","place":"Farewell Island"},{"date":"1836-04-25","events":[],"lat":-15.7167,"lon":179.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 25th. This Day Winds from the E. first part steering\non Differcht courses to the Westward, in Sight of Packanuva at Suns\net took in the Topgallantsails Fly Jib, and Main-Sail at 11 P.M. hauled\nur wind the Northward, the remainder of the Day steering on\nDifferent tacks, at Miredian the Small Island bearing S. by E. 10 mi. Dis.\nLatt 16\"10 S. - Long -","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"They sailed westward in sight of Packanuva, reduced sail at sunset, and spent the rest of the day steering on different turns with a small island in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Packanuva"},{"date":"1836-04-26","events":[],"lat":-16.1667,"lon":179.5425,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday April 26th. Commences with light Winds from the Eastward\nand fine weather Middle part Strong winds and squally, attended\nwith showers of rain, strong winds ends the Day, Cruising of Packanuva.\nLatt 16\"12 S. - Small Island bearing S.S.E. 6 mi. Dis.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew experienced squally weather and rain while cruising off Packanuva, with a small island in sight six miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Packanuva"},{"date":"1836-04-27","events":[],"lat":-16.2,"lon":179.3182,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday April 27th. This Day Strong winds from the E. Steering\non Different tacks, of Packanuva, under Double reefs, so ends.\nThe Small Island bearing S. 10 mi. Distance","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed under reduced sail against strong easterly winds off Packanuva, with the small island ten miles south.","where":"near land","place":"Packanuva"},{"date":"1836-04-28","events":[],"lat":-16.1315,"lon":179.094,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday April 28th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the\nEastward and squally, attended with showers of rain, Steering on\nDifferent tacks by the wind, under Double reefs, so ends,\n- Cruising of Packanuva -","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong squally winds and rain showers throughout the day while cruising under reduced sail off Packanuva.","where":"near land","place":"Packanuva"},{"date":"1836-04-29","events":[],"lat":-16.063,"lon":178.8697,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday [struck: May] April 29th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the\nEastward Steering on Different tacks by the wind under\nreef Top-Sails, so ends Cruising of Packanuva.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds forced the ship to sail back and forth under reduced sail while cruising off Packanuva.","where":"near land","place":"Packanuva"},{"date":"1836-04-30","events":[],"lat":-15.9944,"lon":178.6455,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday April 30th. This Day winds from the Eastward\nand fine weather, Latter part all Sail set, so ends Cruising of\n[red checkmark] Packanuva.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with easterly winds. They set all sail and finished cruising off Packanuva.","where":"near land","place":"Packanuva"},{"date":"1836-05-01","events":[],"lat":-15.9259,"lon":178.4212,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday May 1st. Commences with light winds from the Eastward\nand fine weather at 1/2 past Miredian lowered the Laboard and Waist\nBoats and went in to the reef where we saw a number of natives fishing\nt being about one mile Distance from the Ship, at half past one P.M.\nreturned to the Ship, middle part squally, Latter part fine weather so\nnds, Steering on Different tacks by the wind, at Miredian 12 mi. Dis. from\n[red checkmark] the reef.","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew put two boats out and went to the reef about a mile away, where they watched local natives fishing, returning an hour later.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Watched natives fishing at the reef","quote":"went in to the reef where we saw a number of natives fishing","interest":4}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-05-02","events":[],"lat":-15.8574,"lon":178.197,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday May 2nd. All these 24 hours light Winds from the Eastward\nand fine Weather Steering on Different courses, at half past 10 Am. lower\nthree Boats and went in the reef, where the Natives were fishing\nmiredian returned to the Ship with a few Yams and brought one","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Under light winds, the crew lowered three boats to go inside the reef where islanders were fishing. They returned around midday with a few yams and brought one native back to the ship.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-05-03","events":[],"lat":-15.7889,"lon":177.9727,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday May 3rd. Commences with light Winds from the Eastward\nand fine weather, Middle part Squally, attended with rain, Latter\npart fine weather, at 8 Am. lowered 4 Boats and went in to the\nreef to trade with the Natives for Yams, where we were met with\na number of Canoes, at 9 Do. the Capt. returned to the Ship in company\nwith several Canoes loaded with Yams, so ends tradeing with the natives\nin the Boats, and onboard the Ship for Yams, and Banannos.\nAt Miredian 1 mi. Dis from the reef-","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew sent four boats to the reef to trade with the islanders for yams. The captain returned accompanied by several canoes loaded with yams, and they spent the rest of the day trading for yams and bananas.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Traded with islanders for yams and bananas","quote":"lowered 4 Boats and went in to the reef to trade with the Natives for Yams","interest":5}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-05-04","events":[],"lat":-15.7203,"lon":177.7485,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday May 4th. At 1 P.M. finished tradeing, and Braced forward\nat Sunset took in some Sail, at Daylight made all Sail, so ends Steering\non Different tacks by the wind, variously employed about the riggin-","plain":"The crew finished trading around 1 p.m., set sail, and spent the rest of the time steering on various tacks and working on the rigging.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Finished trading","quote":"finished tradeing, and Braced forward","interest":3}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-05-05","events":[],"lat":-15.6518,"lon":177.5242,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday May 5th. All these 24 hours light Winds from the Eastward\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind, variously employed","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Light easterly winds as the crew steered on different tacks and carried out routine chores.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-05-06","events":[],"lat":-15.5833,"lon":177.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 6th. Commences with light winds from the Eastward\nSteering to the Northward by the Wind, at Sunset took in some\nSail at Daylight made all Sail, so ends Vackanuva in Sight-\nLatt. 15.35 S. - - - Long.","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"They sailed northward under light winds and sighted Vackanuva by the end of the day.","where":"near land","place":"Vackanuva"},{"date":"1836-05-07","events":[],"lat":-14.9667,"lon":180.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 7th. Commences with light winds from the\nE.S.E. Steering to the Northward by the wind, Middle and\nand Latter part, light varible Winds and Calms, so ends the Day\nLatt. 14.58 S. - - - Long. 179..37 W.","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds gave way to calms as the ship sailed northward; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-05-08","events":[],"lat":-13.4167,"lon":179.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 8th. First part light Winds and Calms Middle and\nLatter part Brisk winds from the from the E. S. E. Steering to the N. by W\nLatt 13.25 S. - - - Long 179.54 E.","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","ESE","fresh"],["latter","ESE","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds and calms giving way to brisk winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-05-09","events":[],"lat":-11.1833,"lon":179.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 9th. Firs part Strong winds from the S. E. Steering\nto the N. by W. at Midnight Steered N. N. W. Latter part Squ\n-ally, attended with Showers of rain so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 11.11 S. - - - Long 179.34 E.","wind":[["first","SE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong winds gave way to squally weather with rain showers. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-05-10","events":[],"lat":-10.75,"lon":179.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 10th. First and Middle part light varible winds and\nSqually attended with rain, at 1 P.M. made an Island bearing N. by E.\n25 miles Distance, at Sunset took in some Sail, at Daylight made\nall Sail and Steered to the W. by S. with winds from the N. W. by W.\nso ends these 24 hours, with fine weather variously employed\nLatt of the Island 10..45 - Long 179..40 - Latt. 11..05 S. - - Long. 179..25 E.","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","NW by W",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew experienced light, squally winds with rain before the weather turned fine. They sighted an island about 25 miles away in the afternoon and set all sail at daylight.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-05-11","events":[],"lat":-10.8333,"lon":179.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday May 11th. All these 24. hours light varible winds and calms\nSteering on Different Courses. so ends variously employed\nLatt 10.50 S. - - - Long. 179.12 E.","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light, variable winds and calms left the ship steering various courses, with the crew variously employed.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-05-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-10.75,"lon":179.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 12th. Commences with light winds from the Westward\nSteering to the S. W by W. at 5 P.M Steered to the E. at half past 5 Am.\nmade the Island which lies in the Latt. 10\"45 S. Long 179\"40 E. bearing\nE. N. E. 12 miles Distance, at 7 Do. Saw Speirm whales at 8 Do. lowered at 10 Do.\nthe Laboard Boat fastened and parted the line, the Bow Boat fastened to the\nsame whale and turned him up, at Miredian give up the chase, set the\nStaboard and Waist Boats returned to the Ship, the other two boats employed\nin towing the whale to the Ship, so ends the Island bearing E.N.E. 6 mi. Dis.","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"plain":"Near an island, the crew sighted sperm whales and put the boats out to chase. One boat harpooned a whale but broke its line, after which another boat harpooned and killed it, then towed it to the ship.","where":"near land","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1836-05-13","events":[],"lat":-10.7833,"lon":179.9767,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday May 13th. All this Day light ares from the S. E. and Calms, at 2 P.M.\ntook the whale to the Ship at 3 Do. Commenced cutting, at 5 Do. finished, at 7 Do.\ncommenced boiling at 8 Am. finished, so ends, the Island bearing E. 4 mi. Dis.","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Under light airs and calms, the crew brought a whale to the ship, stripped the blubber, and finished boiling it into oil.","where":"near land","place":"the Island","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1836-05-14","events":[],"lat":-10.8167,"lon":180.2867,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday May 14th. All these 24 hours light varible winds and calms at 1\nP.M. lowered the Staboard and Waist Boats and pulled round the Island\nbut could not land, there being a reef all around and a heavy swell rooling\non, came to Anchor and [struck: sot caught] a few fish at 5 Do. returned to the\nShip, nothing more to be remarked, so ends the Island bearing N. by W.\n10 mi. Dis. —","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"In light winds and calms, the crew lowered two boats and rowed around the island but could not land due to a surrounding reef and heavy swell. They anchored briefly, caught a few fish, and returned to the ship.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Heavy swell and reefs prevented landing","quote":"pulled round the Island but could not land, there being a reef all around and a heavy swell","interest":2},{"kind":"nature","title":"Caught a few fish","quote":"caught] a few fish","topic":"animals"}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-05-15","events":[],"lat":-10.85,"lon":180.5967,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday May 15th. First part light winds and varibles Middle and Latter\npart brisk winds from the S. E. Steering on Different Courses, at 8 Am. Saw\nthe bottom, Sounded, had 16 fathoms of water, the Island bearing W. by S. 2 miles\nDistance, nothing more to be remarked,\nLatt 10\"51 S. the Island at Miredian bore E. N. E. 6 mi. Dis. —","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","SE","fresh"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew sailed along different courses under variable winds. In the morning, they saw the ocean bottom and measured sixteen fathoms of water near an unnamed island.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-05-16","events":[],"lat":-11.2,"lon":180.9067,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday May 16th. Commences with Brisk Breezes from S. E. and fine weath\ner Steering to the Southward by the wind, at 2 P.M. tacked, at Sunset Shortined\nSail and wore Ship, Middle and Latter part strong winds from the E. S. E. and\nsqually attended with rain, so ends Steering on Different tacks by the wind under\nDouble reefs the Gib and Fore-Sail in.\nLatt. 11\"12 S. — — — Long.","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","ESE","strong"],["latter","ESE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing in squally weather and rain, turning the ship on different tacks under shortened sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-05-17","events":[],"lat":-11.6333,"lon":181.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 17th. Commences with Strong winds from the S. E. Steering\nto the Southward by the wind, at 4 P.M. set the Fore Sail, Middle and\nLatter part rainy, at 6 Am. wore Ship, at 7 Do. Carried away the Fore Topma-\nst Spring Stay, Latter part employed in spliceing and fitting the\nstay so ends these 24 hours. —\nLatt. 11.38 S. — — — Long. 178\"47 [struck: W] E.","wind":[["first","SE","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and rain continued throughout the day. In the morning, the fore topmast spring stay broke, and the crew spent the rest of the day repairing and splicing it.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-05-18","events":[],"lat":-11.9333,"lon":179.6583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday May 18th [struck: All] All these 24 hours Strong winds from S. E. to\nE. S. E. [struck: and] Squally attended with rain Steering on Different tacks\nby the wind under Double reefs. — — —\nLatt. 11\"56 S. — — — Long.","wind":[["whole","SE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong winds, rain, and squalls continued throughout the day as the ship sailed back and forth under reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-05-19","events":[],"lat":-12.5,"lon":178.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 19th First and Middle part Strong winds from\nN. E. to S. E. and squaly attended with rain, Steering on Different\ntacks by the wind under Double reefs, Latter part mor modirate\nso ends with all sail set Steering to the [struck: East] E. by the wind.\nLatt. 12\"30 S. - Long. 178\"06 E.","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong, squally winds and rain forced the crew to reduce sail, but conditions eased later in the day and they set full sail again.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-05-20","events":[],"lat":-13.0667,"lon":178.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 20th. Commences with a fine Breeze from the S. E. -\nSteering to E. S. N. E. by the wind, at 5 P. M. tacked Ship took in the\nfore and mizen Top-Gallantsails and Fly Jib, at 6 Am tacked\nto the E. with winds from the S. S. E. so ends variously employed.\nLatt. 13\"04 S - Long. 178\"34 E.","wind":[["first","SE","moderate"],["latter","SSE",""]],"plain":"Fine breezes and routine sailing; the crew was variously employed.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-05-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-14.3833,"lon":179.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 21st. Commences with light winds from the S. E. Steering\nto the E. S. E. by the wind at 4 P. M. tacked Ship, Middle and Latter part\nstrong winds from the E. at half past 10 Am. saw Breeches which proved\nto be Sperm Whales, so ends these 24 hours, -\nLat. 14\"23 S. - Long. 179\"11 E.","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","E","strong"],["latter","E","strong"]],"plain":"Light winds gave way to strong breezes from the east. Late in the morning, the crew spotted breaches that turned out to be sperm whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-05-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-14.6083,"lon":178.9,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday May 22nd. at 1 P. M. run over the Whales with Ship and lowered\nfour Boats at 5 Do. returned to the Ship without success & shortened sail and\nstood on Different Different tacks through the night, at Daylight made\nall sail at 8 Am. Saw Sperm Whales and lowered at 10 Do. the Waist fastened at\n11 Do. took the whale to the Ship, at miredian give up the chase and returned\nto the Ship, so ends with strong winds from the North and squaly.\nLat. Long.","wind":[["latter","N","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"After an unsuccessful chase the previous afternoon, the crew spotted sperm whales the next morning, put the boats out, and harpooned and secured one whale.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1836-05-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":3}],"lat":-14.8333,"lon":178.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 23rd. at 1 P. M. commenced Cutting, at half past 2 Do. finished\nat 3 Do. saw Sperm whales, at 4 Do. lowered the Larboard Waist and Bow Boats\nat 5 Do. the Boats fastened, at 6 Do. took 3 Whales to the Ship, one from each\nBoat, At 6 Am. Commenced Cutting at 9 Do. finished and commen\n-ced boiling, made all Sail and Steered to the N. E. with winds\nfrom the N. W. so ends these 24 hours -\nLat. 14\"50 S. Long 178\"37 E.","wind":[["latter","NW",""]],"plain":"After stripping blubber from a previous catch, the crew sighted sperm whales and put out three boats. Each boat harpooned and took a whale, bringing all three to the ship before stripping the blubber and boiling.","where":"at sea","catch":3,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1836-05-24","events":[],"lat":-15.0833,"lon":179.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 24th. All this Day light winds from WSW Steering to the\nEastward by the wind, at Miredian finished boiling the whales.\nLat. 15\"05 S. - Long. 179\"10 E.","wind":[["whole","WSW","light"]],"plain":"Light winds as the ship steered eastward. At midday, the crew finished boiling the blubber into oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1836-05-25","events":[],"lat":-14.8667,"lon":179.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday May 25th. All these 24 hours winds from the S. E. and fine\nweather Steering on Different tacks by the wind, variously employed\nLat 14\"52. S. - Long. 179\"47","wind":[["whole","SE",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with winds from the southeast. The crew sailed against the wind on different headings and attended to various duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-05-26","events":[],"lat":-16.0167,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 26th. All these 24 hours winds from the Eastward\nSteering to the Southward by the wind. at 6 Am. made Packenun[illegible]\nbearing S. E. - at Miredian Oheah bearing S. E. by E. - Lat 16\"01 S.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The ship sailed south with winds from the east, sighting Packenun and Oheah.","where":"near land","place":"Oheah"},{"date":"1836-05-27","events":[],"lat":-16.5084,"lon":178.19,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday May 27th. All these 24 hours winds from the Eastward\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind, crying easy sail through\nthe night, at half past 11 Am. a number of Canoes came along side","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The ship sailed under easy sail through the night. Late in the morning, a number of canoes came alongside.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Canoes came alongside the ship","quote":"a number of Canoes came along side","interest":2}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-05-28","events":[],"lat":-17.0,"lon":177.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 28th. Commences with light winds from the Eastward\n11 P.M. the Canoes all left the Ship at 4 P.M took in the Top-Gallant\nSails and Flying Jib, at Sunset took in the Fore and Mizen Top-Sails and\nDouble reefed the main, at 10 Am. unbent the Main Top-Sail and bent\nanother, and set it close reefed, so ends under a close reefed Main Top-Sail\nand Fore-Sail with Strong Winds from the E.S.E. Steering on Different\ntacks Tackanuva in sight.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"Local canoes left the ship at 11 p.m. Strong winds forced the crew to reduce sail, replace the main topsail, and maneuver on different courses with Tackanuva in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Canoes departed from the ship","quote":"the Canoes all left the Ship","interest":2}],"where":"near land","place":"Tackanuva"},{"date":"1836-05-29","events":[],"lat":-15.7833,"lon":177.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 29th. All these 24 hours a Strong Gale from the\nE.S.E. Steering on Differevent tacks under a close reef Main Top-\nSail Fore-Sail, Main Spencer &c, so ends Tackanuva in Sight\nLatt 15.47 S. Okeah Island bearing E. by S. -","wind":[["whole","ESE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship navigated through a strong gale under heavily reduced sail, with Tackanuva and Okeah Island in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Tackanuva"},{"date":"1836-05-30","events":[],"lat":-17.0,"lon":177.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 30th. All these 24 hours a strong Gale from the E.S.E. Steer-\ning on Different tacks, under a close reefed Main Top-Sail and Fore Sail,\nlatter part employed in repairing the Main Top-Sail, so ends Tackanuva\nin Sight. No. obs.","wind":[["whole","ESE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"A strong gale blew all day while the crew managed the ship under reduced sail and repaired the main topsail. Tackanuva was in sight by the end of the day.","where":"near land","place":"Tackanuva"},{"date":"1836-05-31","events":[],"lat":-15.4333,"lon":178.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 31st. All these 24 hours Strong Gales from the E.S.E.\nheading on Different tacks under a close reefed Main Top-Sail and Fore\nSail Middle part rainy, Latter part thick weather so ends employed\nin Sail mending.\nLatt, by obs, 15.26 S. - - Long 178..55. E. -","wind":[["whole","ESE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales and rain forced the ship to change direction repeatedly under reduced sail. The crew spent the day mending sails in thick weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-06-01","events":[],"lat":-15.6916,"lon":178.3,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday June 1st. Commences with a Strong winds from the\nE. by S. heading to the Northward by the wind under a close reefed\nMain Top-Sail and Fore Sail, Middle and Latter part rainy, attended\nwith thunder, at 6 Am set the Fore and Mizen Top-Sails Double\nreefed, so ends Steering on Different tacks by the wind.\nNo. obs.","wind":[["first","E by S","strong"]],"weather":["rain","thunder"],"plain":"The crew sailed through strong winds and rain accompanied by thunder, managing reduced sails on different tacks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-06-02","events":[],"lat":-15.95,"lon":177.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 2nd. Commences with winds from the E.S.E. Steering\nto the Southward by the wind, at Sunset tacked Ship and Shortened Sail,\nat Midnight wore Ship, at Day light made all Sail, at 11 Am. tacked so ends\nthese 24 hours employed in Sail mending\nLatt. 15.57 S. - - Long. by Chr. 177..41 E.","wind":[["first","ESE",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing and sail mending; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-06-03","events":[],"lat":-15.9667,"lon":179.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 3rd. All these 24 hours winds from the Eastward Steering\non Different tacks by the wind, Latter part Tackanuva in sight,\nLatt, 15.58 S. - - Long. by Chr. 179..02 E.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Sailing against easterly winds on different tacks, with Tackanuva in sight during the latter part of the day.","where":"near land","place":"Tackanuva"},{"date":"1836-06-04","events":[],"lat":-15.9333,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 4th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the Eastward\nsteering to the [struck: e] Different tacks by the wind At Miredian Okeah bore\nS.E. - Latt 15.56 S. by obs. -","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong eastward winds forced the ship to sail on different tacks. At midday, Okeah was sighted to the southeast.","where":"near land","place":"Okeah"},{"date":"1836-06-05","events":[],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 5th. All these 24 hours winds from the Eastward\nand fine weather steering on Different tacks by the wind.\nso ends, at Miredian Okeah bearing S. E. 12 miles Distance.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with winds from the east as the ship sailed on different tacks. At noon, the island of Okeah was twelve miles to the southeast.","where":"near land","place":"Okeah"},{"date":"1836-06-06","events":[],"lat":-15.9833,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 6th. All these 24 hours winds from the Eastward\nand fine weather, steering on Different tacks by the wind, at 6 Am.\nsaw a Barque to the Leward steering to the S. W. so ends variously\nemployed about the riggin, At Miredian Okeah bearing S. W. by S.\nLat. 15..59 S.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with winds from the east as the ship sailed on different tacks. They sighted a bark to leeward, worked on the rigging, and had Okeah in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Okeah"},{"date":"1836-06-07","events":[],"lat":-15.73,"lon":180.02,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 7th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the Eastward\nsteering to the S. S. E. by the wind, at Sunset took in the Jib, Main\nSail, and Mizen Top-Sail, and Double reefed the Fore and Main Top-\nSails, at 6 Am Farewell Island bore S. E. 15 miles Distance, at 8 Do.\nunbent the Mizen Top-Sail, so ends repairing the Top-Sail\nNo. Obs.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds continued as the ship sailed southeast. They sighted Farewell Island fifteen miles away in the morning and spent the rest of the day repairing a topsail.","where":"near land","place":"Farewell Island"},{"date":"1836-06-08","events":[],"lat":-14.9667,"lon":180.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 8th. All This Day Strong winds from the Eastward\nAt 6 Am. wore Ship, and set the Mizen Top-Sail Double reefed, at\n8 Am unbent the Fore Sail, so ends under Doubleed reefs, employed\nin repairing the Fore Sail\nLatt 14..58 S. Long 179..40 W.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds kept the ship under reduced sail while the crew repaired the foresail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-06-09","events":[],"lat":-15.6,"lon":180.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 9th. Commences with [struck: strong] winds from the Eastw\n-ard steering to the Southward by the wind, under Double\nreefed Top-Sails at 3 P. M. bent the Fore-Sail, at Sunset hove\nto under Short Sail, heading on Different tacks through the night,\nat Daylight set the Top-Sails Double reefed, Jib and Fore Sail\nat 7 Am. made Farewell Island bearing S. E. Strong winds ends.\nLatt 15..36 S. Long 179..51 W.","wind":[["first","E",""],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds continued as the ship worked southward under reduced sail and waited through the night. In the morning, the crew sighted Farewell Island to the southeast.","where":"near land","place":"Farewell Island"},{"date":"1836-06-10","events":[],"lat":-15.6667,"lon":180.4834,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday June 10th. Commences with strong winds from the\nEastward, steering to the Southward by the wind, at Sunset hove\nto under a close reefed Main Top-Sail heading to the Northward,\nat 7 Am. wore Ship and set the Fore Sail, so ends under a close reefed\nMain Top Sail and Fore Sail with a Strong Gale from the Eastward.\nLat 15..40 S. Long","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["latter","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong winds blew from the east, worsening into a gale that forced the crew to reduce sail and stop to wait out the weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-06-11","events":[],"lat":-15.9833,"lon":180.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 11th. All these 24 hours Strong Gales from\nthe Eastward steering on Different tacks by the wind under\na close reefed Main Top-Sail and Fore Sail, Tackaniwa in\nsight, so ends at Miredian Okeah bearing S. by E. by Compass 18 mi. Dis.\nLat. 15..59 S. Long 179..11 W C.","wind":[["whole","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the east as the ship sailed under reduced canvas, with Tackaniwa and Okeah in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Tackaniwa"},{"date":"1836-06-12","events":[],"lat":-15.95,"lon":177.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 12th. All these 24 hours Strong Gales from the Eastw\nwith rain, heading on Different tacks under a close reefed Main Top-Sail\nand Fore Sail, Tackaniwa in sight- Lat by obs 15..57 South.","wind":[["whole","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The ship battled strong gales and rain from the east under reduced sail, with Tackaniwa in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Tackaniwa"},{"date":"1836-06-13","events":[],"lat":-15.8333,"lon":179.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 13th. First and Middle part Strong Gales from the\nE. Steering on Different tacks by the wind under a close reefed Main\nTop Sail and Fore Sail, at 7 Am. set the Fore Top Sail Double reefed and\nlet one reef out of the Main, at 10 Do. set the Jib and Mizen Top Sail\nDouble reefed, so ends variously employed, Oackanuva in sight. - -\nLatt. 15..50 S. Okeah bearing S. by E. 27 m.i Dis.","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["middle","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the east as the ship sailed back and forth under reduced sail. By morning the weather moderated enough to set more sail, and they sighted land at Oackanuva.","where":"near land","place":"Oackanuva","at":"vakanave-or-vanua-levu"},{"date":"1836-06-14","events":[],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 14th. Commences with Strong Gales from the E. Steering\non Different tacks by the wind under Double reefs, middle part the same\nlatter part more moderate, all Sail set, at 11 Am. Okeah bearing S.E.\n3 miles Distance, Lowered the Larboard and Waist Boats and pulled in to\nthe reef about one mile Distance, boarded a Canoe and Bought a few\nYams, at Miredian returned to the Ship, so ends lying aback waiting\nfor the Canoes to come to the Ship - -","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["middle","E","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"After heavy gales, the ship neared Okeah. The crew put out two boats to the reef, boarded a canoe to buy some yams, and returned to wait for canoes to come out.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Traded with islanders in a canoe","quote":"boarded a Canoe and Bought a few Yams","interest":5}],"where":"near land","place":"Okeah"},{"date":"1836-06-15","events":[],"lat":-16.4333,"lon":178.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 15th. At 4 P.M. finished trading with the Natives\nand Steered to the W.S.W. at Sunset shortened Sail at Daylight\nmade all Sail and Steered to the Westward so ends Oackanuva in Sight\nLat. 16..26 S - Long. 178..33 E. -","plain":"The crew finished trading with the native islanders in the afternoon and set sail to the west-southwest, with Oackanuva in sight at the end of the day.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Finished trading with local islanders","quote":"finished trading with the Natives","interest":5}],"where":"near land","place":"Oackanuva","at":"vakanave-or-vanua-levu"},{"date":"1836-06-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":3}],"lat":-16.2833,"lon":178.2666,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday June 16th. Commences with Strong Winds from the S. E.\nSteering to the Westward at half past Miredian made Round Island\nat 4 P.M. saw Sperm whales, and lowered 4 Boats, at 5 Do. the waist,\nstaboard, and bow boats, fastened to the whales, at 6 Do. the Staboard\nand Waist Boats took two whales to the Ship, at Midnight the Bow boat\ntook her Whale to the Ship, at 6 Am. commenced cutting so ends Round\nin sight bearing S.E. - - Latt. 16..17 S.","wind":[["first","SE","strong"]],"plain":"They sighted Round Island around midday and spotted sperm whales in the afternoon. Three boats harpooned whales, successfully bringing three back to the ship by midnight, and began stripping the blubber the next morning.","where":"near land","place":"Round Island","catch":3,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1836-06-17","events":[],"lat":-16.4667,"lon":177.9832,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday June 17th. At 6 P.M. finished Cutting, and commenced cutting\nup the heads and clearing the Decks, at midnight commenced boiling\nso ends the Day boiling the Whales, with Strong winds from the S.E.\nand a number of Islands in sight to the South Eastward -\nNo. obs -","wind":[["latter","SE","strong"]],"plain":"The crew finished stripping blubber, cut up the heads, cleaned the decks, and began boiling the blubber into oil, with islands in sight to the southeast.","where":"near land","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1836-06-18","events":[],"lat":-16.65,"lon":177.6998,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday June 18th. Commences with Strong Winds from the S.E.\nheading on Different tacks by the wind at 6 Am. set the Fore and Mizen\nTopsails Double reefed, at 11 Do. finished boiling so ends a number of Islands\nin sight bering from S. by E. to E.\nLat. 16..39 S -","wind":[["first","SE","strong"]],"plain":"The crew sailed against strong winds under reduced sail and finished boiling blubber, with several islands in sight.","where":"near land","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1836-06-19","events":[],"lat":-16.9,"lon":177.4164,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday June 19th. Commences with winds from the S.E. and fine weat\nher Steering on Different tacks by the wind under short Sail, at 4 P.M. finis\nhed clearing and washing Decks, and wetting hole, at Sunset took in Sail\nat Day light made all Sail so ends a number of Islands in sight.\nLat 16..54 S.","wind":[["first","SE",""]],"plain":"Fine weather as the crew washed the decks and wetted the hold. By morning they set all sail, with several islands in sight.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-06-20","events":[],"lat":-17.15,"lon":177.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 20th. This Day light winds from the Castward and fine\nweather at 4 P.M. Coconnut Island bore, S 1 mile Distance, there came\nfrom the Shore 4 Canoes Loaded with Native men, and women, and\na few Coconnuts, and Banannas, for trade at 5 Do. one of the Canoes get\nstove and sunk along side, hoisted her in ondeck, and repaired her, 4\nmen stoped onboard all night the remainder of Natives went onshore\nin the other Canoes, at Daylight Commenced breaking out the Fore hole\nat 8 Am. the Natives went on shore with their Canoe, so ends these 24\nhours Steering on Defferint tacks by the wind at Miredian Coconnut-\n- Island bore S. by. E. 16 m Dist -","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Off Coconut Island, four canoes arrived carrying island men, women, coconuts, and bananas to trade. One canoe was smashed and sank alongside, so the crew hoisted it aboard to repair it, and four islanders stayed overnight.","where":"near land","place":"Coconnut Island","via":[[177.05,-17.05]]},{"date":"1836-06-21","events":[],"lat":-17.2085,"lon":178.6456,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday June 21st. All these 24 hours light winds from the Castw-\n-ard and fine weather Steering to the Northward by the wind at\n2. P.M. commenced Stowing Down oil, Latter part employed in Stow-\n-ing Down, so ends a number of Islands in sight. -","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds as the crew sailed northward and stored oil in the hold. Several islands were in sight.","where":"near land","via":[[177.15,-17.25]],"plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1836-06-22","events":[],"lat":-17.1629,"lon":180.2858,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday June 22nd. Furst and Middle part light winds from\nthe Eastward and fine weather, Steering on Defferint tacks by the\nwind, at 4 P.M. finished stowing down, Latter part Strong winds\nattended with rain, so ends Land in sight -\nNo. obs -","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew finished storing oil down in the hold during fine weather. The day ended with strong winds, rain, and land in sight.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-06-23","events":[],"lat":-16.8954,"lon":181.8917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday June 23rd. Furst part Strong winds from the S.E. and\nrainy, at 2 P.M. took in the Fore and Mizen Top Sail, and Double reefed\nthe Main, middle part the same Latter part more moderate at 9 Am\nthe rain cleared off, thick weather ends the Day under single reefs -\nLatt. - Long. No. obs [blot]","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The ship faced strong winds and rain, forcing the crew to reduce sail. The weather moderated and the rain cleared by morning, though thick weather continued.","where":"at sea","via":[[180.75,-17.15],[181.05,-17.05]]},{"date":"1836-06-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-16.6,"lon":183.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 24th. Furst part light winds from the Eastward Steering\nto the Northward by the wind, at sunset Shortened Sail, at Day light\nmade all Sail, Latter part Steering on Defferint tacks Land in sight\nso ends, at Miredian Saw sperm Whales, - [drawing: whale tail]\nLat. 16..36 S. Long. 176..30 E [drawing: whale tail]","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"With light winds, the crew steered northward under varying sail. Later in the day, they maneuvered with land in sight and spotted sperm whales around noon.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-06-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-16.9861,"lon":181.2261,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday June 25th At half past Miredian lowered 4 Boats at 6 P.M\nreturned to the Ship without success, middle part rainy, Latter part\nSteering on Defferint tacks by the wind under Single reefed Top-\nSails, with winds from the S.E. at half past 11 Am. saw Sperm Whale\nat Miredian lowered 4 Boats, so ends these 24 hours -\nNo. obs -","wind":[["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew put four boats out to chase whales in the afternoon but returned without success. The next morning, they sighted sperm whales and put out four boats again.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1836-06-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-17.0993,"lon":178.9294,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday June 26th. at half past Miredian the Staboard Boat faste-\n-ed, at 1 P.M. the Waist Boat fastened held on about 5 minutes, parted\nthe line and the whale went of spouting blood, at half pas 1 P.M. the\nLaboard and Bow Boats fastened, at 2 Do. the Laboard Boat parted the\nline, and at 3 Do. the Bow Boat parted her line, at half past 3 Do. the\nwithout success, took in Sail and set the Boats crew watches, at 6 Am. commenced\ncutting, at 9 Do. finished, the remainder of the Day employed in clearing away\nthe head, and clearing Decks, so ends with winds from the N. E. and thick weath\ner Steering to the E. S. E. by the wind all Sail set.\nNo. Obs —","wind":[["latter","NE",""]],"plain":"The boats chased whales and harpooned several times, but repeatedly broke their lines and lost a whale spouting blood. They eventually secured one, started stripping blubber at 6 a.m., and finished by 9 a.m.","where":"at sea","via":[[180.85,-17.05],[179.15,-17.15]],"catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1836-06-27","events":[],"lat":-16.5833,"lon":176.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 27th. First part winds from the N. E. Steering to the Eastw\nard by the wind, at 1 P. M. commenced boiling, at Sunset Double reefed the\nTop-Sails, middle part rainy, cooled down the works a number of times, latter\npart fine weather Steering on Different tacks, with all Sail set with winds from\nthe S. E. at 9 Am. finished boiling, the remainder of the Day employed in wetting\nhole and washing Decks, so ends Land in sight.\nLat. 16..35 S. — Long. 176..41 [struck: W] [superscript: E.]","wind":[["first","NE",""],["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew began boiling blubber into oil at 1 p.m., but rain forced them to cool down the try-works several times overnight. They finished boiling by 9 a.m., washed the decks, and sighted land.","where":"near land","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1836-06-28","events":[],"lat":-17.0,"lon":176.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 28th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward and\nfine weather, Steering on Different tacks by the wind, Land in sight.\nLat 17..00 S. — Long. 176..36 W.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and fine weather with land in sight, as the ship sailed back and forth on different tacks.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-06-29","events":[],"lat":-17.1333,"lon":176.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 29th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward\nand fine weather Steering on Different tacks by the wind, a number of Isla\nnds in sight, at Miredian Cocoanut Island bearing, E. S. E. 30 m. Dis.\nLat 17..08 S. — Long 176..50 E.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds as the ship sailed among several islands in sight, with Cocoanut Island visible thirty miles away at noon.","where":"near land","place":"Cocoanut Island"},{"date":"1836-06-30","events":[],"lat":-17.3333,"lon":177.133,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 30th. This Day light winds from the Eastward and fine\nweather, Steering on Different tacks by the wind, under easy Sail throug\nthe night, at 6 Am saw a Sail which proved to be the Rousseau of\nNew-Bedford, 30 months out 1900 bbls. so ends employed in makeing ratt\ning rope, Cocoanut Island bearing and a number of other Islands in sight.\nLat. 17..20 S","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds. The crew sighted and met the Rousseau of New Bedford, thirty months into its voyage with 1,900 barrels of oil, while sailing among Cocoanut Island and several other islands.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Rousseau","rig":"","port":"New-Bedford","captain":"","months_out":30,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Cocoanut Island","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1836-07-01","events":[],"lat":-17.15,"lon":177.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 1st. At half past Miredian Capt. Parker went onboard\nthe Rousseau, and the Mate come onboard the Addison, at Sunset shorten\ned Sail, at Daylight made all Sail, and steered to the North Eastward at 10 Am\nthe Middle of Cocoanut Island bore S. E. by E. 1/2 E. 3 m. Dis. Latt. of the Isla\nnd 17..08 S. — Long 177..08 E. so ends in Company with the Rousseau —","plain":"Captain Parker visited the Rousseau while their mate came aboard the Addison. The next morning they set all sail, passed Cocoanut Island, and continued sailing alongside the Rousseau.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Rousseau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Cocoanut Island","plate":"gam.visit-b"},{"date":"1836-07-02","events":[],"lat":-16.8667,"lon":177.65,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday July 2nd. All these 24 hours winds from the S. S. E. at Sunset\nshortened Sail, at Daylight made all Sail, So ends in company with the\nRousseau, a number of Islands in sight, Steering on Different courses.\nLat. 16..52 S — Long","wind":[["whole","SSE",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed in company with the Rousseau among a number of islands in sight, changing courses throughout the day.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Rousseau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","via":[[177.25,-16.95]]},{"date":"1836-07-03","events":[],"lat":-16.5333,"lon":178.1667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday July 3rd. Commences with light winds from the S. E. Steering to the\nDifferent Courses to the Northward, in company with the Rousseau,\nat 5 P. M. Capt. P. went onboard, at Sunset shortened Sail, at 8 Do. Capt Parker\nturned to the Ship, Strong winds through the night heading to the S. W.\nDaylight made Sail and steered to the Northward at 10 Am. Round Island\n\nIsland bore S. E. 18 miles Distance at half past 11 Do. Capt Sampson\ncome onboard Light winds and fine weather ends the Day all sail set.\nNo. obs -","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Sailing alongside the Rousseau, Captain Parker visited the ship in the afternoon and returned at sunset. The next morning, Round Island was sighted 18 miles to the southeast, and Captain Sampson came aboard.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Rousseau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"Sampson","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Round Island","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1836-07-04","events":[],"lat":-16.2,"lon":178.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 4th. Commences with winds from the S. E. Steering to\nthe N.N. E. at Sunset took in the Top-Gallantsails, Jib, Courses, and Doub[struck: le]\nreefed the Top-Sails, at 10 P. M. Capt. Sampson went onboard his\nShip, the remainder of the night lying with the head Yards aback, at\nDaylight made Sail and Steered to the E. so ends in company with the\nNassau, At Miredian the West part of Takanuva bearing S. by E.\nOkeah E. 1/2 S. - Latt of the Ship 16..12 S. - Long 178..41 E. -","wind":[["first","SE",""]],"plain":"Captain Sampson returned to his ship at 10 p.m., and the crew waited through the night before making sail in company with the Nassau, with Takanuva and Okeah in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"Sampson","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Takanuva"},{"date":"1836-07-05","events":[],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 5th. Commences with winds from the S. E. Steering\nto the E. at Sunset Shortened Sail, Okeah bearing E. 6 miles\nDistance, heading on Different tacks through the night, at Day ligh[struck: t]\nmade some Sail and heading in for the land, at 9 A.M. Okeah bore\nE. 4 miles Distance, 4 Canoes came along side, with a few yams, Cocoon[struck: ut]\nmats &c., at 11 Do. bought them out and the Canoes Departed at half\npast 11 Do. Capt. Parker went onboard the Nassau, so ends the Day","wind":[["first","SE",""]],"plain":"Near Okeah, four canoes came alongside carrying yams, coconuts, and mats, which the crew traded for. Later that morning, Captain Parker went aboard the Nassau.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Okeah","plate":"gam.visit-b"},{"date":"1836-07-06","events":[],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 6th. This Day Light winds from the Eastward Steerin[struck: g]\non Different Tacks by the wind carrying easy Sail through the night, at 7AM\nsaw a Ship inside the reef of Takanuva Steering to the Eastward,\nat 9 Do. the Natives came of Okeah in their Canoes to trade, so ends\ntrading with the Natives in Company with the Nassau.\nAt Miredian Okeah bearing E. 4 mi. Dis[struck: t]","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Light winds continued as they sailed along the coast. In the morning, islanders from Okeah came out in canoes to trade while the ship sailed alongside the Nassau.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Islanders came out in canoes to trade","quote":"the Natives came of Okeah in their Canoes to trade","interest":4},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Okeah","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1836-07-07","events":[],"lat":-15.3333,"lon":180.02,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 7th. Commences with Winds from the S E. at 2 P. M\nfinished tradeing with the Natives, and Steered to the N. E. at\nSunset Double reefed the Top-Sails, at Daylight let the reefs out\nso ends Steering to the Northward by the wind in company with\nNassau, Takanuva, and Farewell Island in sight -\nLat. 15.20 S - Long","wind":[["first","SE",""]],"plain":"The crew finished trading with the native islanders and set sail to the northeast. They sailed in company with the Nassau, with Takutea and Farewell Island in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Farewell Island"},{"date":"1836-07-08","events":[],"lat":-14.9167,"lon":179.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 8th. This Day winds from the Eastward Steering to\nthe N.N.E by the wind carrying easy Sail through the night so ends\nthese 24 hours in company with the [struck: yow] Nassau\nLat 14..55 S - Long. 179 [struck: 4] 46 E.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The ship sailed north-northeast through the night under easy sail, in company with the Nassau.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-07-09","events":[],"lat":-13.8,"lon":179.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"[struck: Friday] Saturday July 9th. This Day winds from the Eastward Steering on Dif\nferent Courses to the Northward in company with the Nassau\nLat. 13..48 S. Long 179..39 E.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"They sailed northward on various courses in company with the Nassau.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-07-10","events":[],"lat":-12.2333,"lon":179.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 10th. All these 24 hours Brisk winds from the Eastwa[struck: rd]\nSteering to the N. by E. in company with the Nassau\nLatt. 12..14 S. - - Long 179 .43 E. -","wind":[["whole","E","fresh"]],"plain":"Sailed under brisk winds alongside the Nassau.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1836-07-11","events":[],"lat":-11.1167,"lon":180.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 11th. All these 24 hours winds from the Eastward Stee\nring to the S. in company with the Nassau, so ends variously employed\nLat. 11..07 S. - - Long. 179..41 W.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed south in company with the Nassau, occupied with various routine tasks.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-07-12","events":[],"lat":-12.85,"lon":179.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 12th. Commences with light winds from the Eastward\nSteering to the S. at Sunset Shortened Sail, at Daylight made all Sail and\nsteered to the W. at 10 Am. made Mattersons Island bearing W. by S. saw bottom\nsounded in 12 fathoms water, steered to the S.W. at Miredian the Island bore W. 18 m\nLat 12..51 S. - - Long 179..43 E. -","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"They sailed under light winds and sighted Mattersons Island, briefly sounding bottom in 12 fathoms of water as they passed.","where":"near land","place":"Mattersons Island"},{"date":"1836-07-13","events":[],"lat":-10.7833,"lon":179.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 13th. Commences with winds from the E.S.E. Steering to the\nS.W. at Sunset Shortened Sail, at Daylight made all Sail and Steered to the\n[struck: S.W.] W. at Miredian the Mattersons Island bore E. by S 4 miles Distance\nLat of the Island [struck: bearing] 10..47 S. Long 179..34 E. -\n[struck: Wednesday]","wind":[["first","ESE",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed southwest, then west under full sail. At midday, Mattersons Island was four miles away to the east by south.","where":"near land","place":"Mattersons Island"},{"date":"1836-07-14","events":[],"lat":-10.6667,"lon":179.47,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 14th. All these 24 hours winds from the\nE.S.E. at 1 P.M. lowered the Staboard and Waist boats and went onshore\non Mattersons Island in company with Capt. Sampson, at 4 Do. returned\nto the Ship, with two Boat loads of wood, at Sunset shortened Sail, at\nDaylight made all sail, at 10 Am. took in the Top-Gallantsails, so ends in com-\npany with the Nassau, at Miredian the Island bearing S.E. by S. -\nLat. by obs. 10..40 S. - -","wind":[["whole","ESE",""]],"plain":"The crew sent two boats ashore on Mattersons Island alongside Captain Sampson, returning with two boatloads of wood. They spent the rest of the day sailing in company with the Nassau.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"Sampson","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Mattersons Island"},{"date":"1836-07-15","events":[],"lat":-11.9,"lon":178.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 15th. Commences with Strong winds from the E.S.E.\nSteering to the Southward by the wind under Double reefs, at Sunset\ntook in the Jib, and Main Sail, at Daylight set the Jib and Main Sail\nand let one reef out of the Top-Sails, so ends in company with the Nassau.\nLat. 11..54 S. - - Long. 178..48 E.","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed south under shortened sail in strong winds, ending the day sailing alongside the Nassau.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1836-07-16","events":[],"lat":-13.2,"lon":177.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 16th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the S. E.\nSteering to the Southward by the wind under Double reefed Top-Sails\nin Company with the Nassau so ends\nLat. 13..12. S. - - Long. 177..49 East.","wind":[["whole","SE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew all day from the southeast as the ship headed southward with reduced sail, traveling alongside the Nassau.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1836-07-17","events":[],"lat":-14.0,"lon":176.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 17th. Commences with Strong winds from the S. E.\nSteering to the Southward by the wind under Double reefs,\nat sunset took in the Fore, and Mizen Top-Sails, and Jib, at Daylight\nset the Fore and Mizen Top-Sails, so ends in company with Nassau\nLat. 14..00 S. - - Long. 176..55 E.","wind":[["first","SE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds forced the crew to shorten sail as they steered south, ending the day sailing alongside the Nassau.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1836-07-18","events":[],"lat":-14.8667,"lon":176.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 18th. Commences with Strong winds from the S.E Steer\ning to the S.W. by the wind under Double reefs, at Sunset took in the Fore\nand Mizen Topsails, at 8 Am. set the Fore and Mizen Topsails Close reefed\nso ends in Company with the Nassau - -\nLat. 14.52 S. - - Long. 176..11 E. -","wind":[["first","SE","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed under reduced canvas in strong southeast winds, ending the day alongside the Nassau.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1836-07-19","events":[],"lat":-15.6167,"lon":175.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 19th. First and middle part Strong winds from the\nS.E. Steering on Different tacks by the wind under Close reefs, Latter\npart more moderate at 10 Am. let all the reefs out so ends Steering\nto the S. S. E. by the wind in company with the Nassau.\nLatt. 15..37 S. Long. 175..48 E.","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"After sailing under reduced sail through strong winds, the crew shook out the reefs as conditions moderated. They continued sailing alongside the Nassau.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1836-07-20","events":[],"lat":-16.7333,"lon":175.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 29th. Commences with strong winds from the\nEastward, Steering to the Southward by the wind, at Sunset shotend\nSail, Middle and Latter part moderate, at 6 Am made all Sail so ends\nvariously employed, in company with the Nassau -\nLat. 16..44 S. - Long. 175..55 E. -","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"The crew sailed south with strong easterly winds, reducing sail at sunset and setting full sail again at 6 a.m., sailing alongside the Nassau.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1836-07-21","events":[],"lat":-17.5667,"lon":175.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 19th. Commences with winds from the E. Steering\nto the Southward by the wind all Sail set in company with the Nassau\nat 5 P. M. Capt_ Sampson come onboard at Sunset Double reefed the\nTop-Sails at 7 Do. Capt_ Sampson went onboard his Ship at Daylight\nmade all Sail so ends steering to the Southward by the wind in Company\nwith the Nassau variously employed about the rigging.\nLat. 17..34 S. - - Long. 175..54 E.","wind":[["first","E",""]],"plain":"Sailing south alongside the Nassau, Captain Sampson came aboard for a visit in the evening. The crew spent the day working on the rigging.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"Sampson","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-c"},{"date":"1836-07-22","events":[],"lat":-17.8333,"lon":176.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 22st. First part Steering to the S. E. with winds from the\nE. N. Middle part heading to the Northward under short Sail, at Daylight\nmade all Sail wore Ship and steered to the Southward by the wind\nso ends in company with the Nassau. -\nLat. 17..50 S - Long. 176..00 E -","wind":[["first","ENE",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed south under full sail, ending the day in company with the Nassau.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-07-23","events":[],"lat":-18.6333,"lon":179.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 2[struck: 0]3rd. All these 24 hours winds from the N. N. E.\nSteering to the Eastward by the wind in company with the Nassau\nat 6 Am. made the land, at Miredian Mynwolly bore S. E. by E. Ambow\nand a number of other Islands in sight so ends the Day -\nLat. 18..30 S. - Long.","wind":[["whole","NNE",""]],"plain":"Sailing eastward alongside the Nassau, the crew sighted land at 6 a.m., with Mynwolly, Ambow, and several other islands in view at midday.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Mynwolly and Ambow","via":[[178.85,-18.65]],"plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1836-07-24","events":[],"lat":-18.7,"lon":178.62,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 24rd. All these 24 hours winds from the N. N. W. steer-\ning on Different tacks by the wind in Company with the Nassau,\nso ends Ambow in sight\nLat. 18..42 S -","wind":[["whole","NNW",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed along on different headings with the Nassau, with Ambow in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Ambow","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1836-07-25","events":[],"lat":-18.325,"lon":178.685,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday July 25th. Commences with winds from the N. N. W.\nSteering to the westward by the wind, at Sunset Double reefed\nthe Top-Sails, took in the jib and Main-Sail, middle and latter\npart Squally, attended with rain, Steering on Different tacks by\nthe wind under short Sail so ends in company with the Nassau\nNo. obs.","wind":[["first","NNW",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"They sailed under reduced sail through squalls and rain, ending the day sailing alongside the Nassau.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1836-07-26","events":[],"lat":-17.95,"lon":178.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 26th. This Day winds from the Southward\nSteering on Different Courses to the Northward in company with\nthe Nassau carrying easy Sail through the night, at Miredian Am-\nbow and a number of other Islands in sight so ends - No. obs.","wind":[["whole","S",""]],"plain":"The ship sailed northward under easy sail alongside the Nassau, sighting Ambow and several other islands at noon.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Ambow","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1836-07-27","events":[],"lat":-17.4333,"lon":176.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 27th. Commences with Winds from the S. Stee-\n-ring to the N. N. W. at Sunset Double reefed the Top-Sails, heading\n\non Different tacks through the night by the wind, at Daylight made all\nSail and Steered to the Northward, so ends in Company with the Nassau\nAt Muridian a number of Islands in sight bearing from N. to E. S. E.\nLat. 17..26 S. - - - Long. 176..55 E. -","wind":[["first","S",""]],"plain":"They sailed through the night, made all sail at daylight heading north, and sailed alongside the Nassau, sighting several islands by midday.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"a number of Islands","via":[[178.95,-17.75],[178.95,-17.55],[178.25,-17.25],[177.75,-17.25]],"plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1836-07-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-16.9167,"lon":177.133,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 28th. Commences with winds from the S. Steering on\ndifferent [struck: tacks] Courses to the Northward at 4 P.M. Saw Sperm Whales\nand lowered 4 Boats in Company with the Nassau at Sunset returned\nto the Ship without Success saw the Nassau take a Whale Cocoanut Island\nbearing S. S. E. 10 miles Dis. heading on Different tacks through the night under\nshort Sail, at Daylight made all. Sail, saw the Nassau Cutting, Steered to\nthe Eastward by the wind, at 10 Am tacked Ship so ends the Nassau in sight\nAt Miridian Cocoanut Island bearing S. by W. 1/2 W. 16 ms. Dis. Lat. by obs. -\n- 16..55 S.","wind":[["first","S",""]],"plain":"They saw sperm whales and put out four boats alongside the Nassau, but returned empty-handed at sunset while the Nassau took a whale off Cocoanut Island.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Cocoanut Island","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1836-07-29","events":[],"lat":-17.0833,"lon":177.133,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 29th. Commences with light winds from the S. E. Steering\non Different Courses to the Southward two Canoes came of from Cocoanut\nIsland to trade, Lowered a boat and boarded them and got a few Banannas, at 5 Pm\nCapt. Parker went onboard the Nassau, at 8 Do. returned onboard, Middle\nand Latter part Steering on Different tacks by the wind with winds\nfrom the E. so ends Cocoanut Island bearing E. S. E. 10 mi Dis,\nLat by obs 17..05 S. -","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","E",""],["latter","E",""]],"plain":"Near Cocoanut Island, two canoes came out to trade, and the crew lowered a boat and got a few bananas. Later, Captain Parker visited the Nassau.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Cocoanut Island","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1836-07-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-17.15,"lon":177.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 30th. First and middle part winds from the Eastward\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind at 10 Am. saw Sperm Whales\nCocoanut Island bearing S. by E. 4 mi. Dis. at 11 Do. lowered 4 Boats, so ends\nso ends in persuit of the Whales,","wind":[["first","E",""],["middle","E",""]],"plain":"Near Coconut Island, the crew spotted sperm whales in the morning and put out four boats to chase them.","where":"near land","place":"Cocoanut Island","via":[[177.05,-17.05]],"plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1836-07-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":4}],"lat":-17.15,"lon":177.05,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday July 31st. at 1 P.M. the Waist Boat fastened, at 2 [struck: Do the] took Whale to the\nShip, for he sank verry heavy at half past 2 Do. the Bow Boat fastened, at 3 Do.\nWaist Boat put of from the Ship and fastened, at 4 Do. the Laboard fastened\nat Sunset took the fourth Whale to the ship, at 6 Am. Commenced cutting,\nso ends cutting the whales, with strong Winds from the Eastward no land in sight\nNo. obs.","wind":[["latter","E","strong"]],"plain":"The boats had a remarkably busy day, harpooning and bringing four whales alongside by sunset. The crew began stripping blubber the next morning in strong easterly winds.","where":"at sea","catch":4,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1836-08-01","events":[],"lat":-17.15,"lon":177.05,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday August 1st. at 5 P.M. finished Cutting at 7 Do. commenced boiling at 4 Am\npassed a Ship boiling, so ends under a close reefed Main Top-Sail and Fore Sail boiling the whale\nNo. obs.","plain":"The crew finished stripping blubber from their whale and began boiling it down into oil. They passed another ship that was also boiling blubber, and ended the day under reduced sail.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1836-08-02","events":[],"lat":-17.15,"lon":177.05,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday August 2nd. First and middle part Strong winds from the Eastward and thick\nweather, Latter part Thunder attended with rain, at 2 [struck: P.M.] Am. cooled down, at 8 got up an Iron\nring and got the works on again, so ends under a close reefed Main Top-Sail and Fore\nSail in company with the Nassau -\nNo. Obs.","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","E","strong"]],"weather":["thunder","rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and thick weather brought thunder and rain. The crew cooled down the try-works furnace, then repaired and restarted it, sailing alongside the Nassau under reduced sail.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1836-08-03","events":[],"lat":-17.15,"lon":177.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday August 3rd. First part light varible winds and rainy at 5 P.M. finished\nboiling at half past 5 Do. Capt. Sampson come onboard, at 6 Do. Capt Sampson left the\n\nShip, middle part Calm, Latter part light winds from the Eastward\nSteering to the Northward by the wind all Sail set in Company withe the\nNassau so ends ends these 24 hours Cocoanut Island bearing E.S. E. 20 miles","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["rain","calm"],"plain":"The crew finished boiling oil amid light winds and rain. Captain Sampson came aboard for a brief visit, and the ship later sailed north alongside the Nassau with Cocoanut Island in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"Sampson","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Cocoanut Island","plate":"gam.visit-c"},{"date":"1836-08-04","events":[],"lat":-17.15,"lon":177.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday August 4th. All these 24 hours light ares from the Eastward\nSteering to the Northward by the wind in Company with the Nassau\nLatter part employed in breaking out the Fore hole, so ends Cocoanutt\nIsland and a number of other Islands in sight","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Sailing northward alongside the Nassau in light winds, the crew spent the latter part of the day breaking out the forward hold, with Coconut Island and several other islands in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Cocoanutt Island","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1836-08-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"killer","count":null}],"lat":-16.5833,"lon":177.0999,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday August 5th Commences with light winds from the Eastward\nSteered to the Eastward by the wind, at 1 P.M. saw spouts Commence\nstowing down oil at 4 Do. saw spouts, and lowered 4 Boats, which proved\nto be Killers, at 5 Do. returned to the Ship, at Sunset Shortened Sail\nat Daylight wore Ship, Latter part Strong winds, under Double reefed\nTopsails, and Fore-Sail, employed in taking shooks from the lower\nhole and stowing them between Decks, so ends these 24 hours.\nLatt 16\"35 S. Land in sight.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"They saw spouts and put out four boats, but the animals turned out to be killer whales. The crew worked at stowing oil and moving cask parts between decks, with land in sight.","where":"near land","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1836-08-06","events":[],"lat":-16.6,"lon":177.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday August 6th. Commences with Strong winds from the Eastward\nSteering to the Southward by the wind, at 5 P.M. finished stowing down oil\nat 8 Do. wore Ship, at 7 Am. wore Ship, set the Jib, and let one reef out of\nthe Top-Sails, Latter part more moderate so ends Land in sight.\nLatt. 16.36 S. — — Long. 177.04 E.","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"The crew finished storing oil in the hold under strong easterly winds. By the end of the day, conditions moderated and land came into sight.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-08-07","events":[],"lat":-17.0,"lon":177.133,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday August 7th. All thes 24 hours winds from the Eastward and\nfine weather Steering on Different tacks by the wind Latter part in com-\npany with the Nassau Cocoanut Island and a number of other Islands\nin sight. Lat. 17.00","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with easterly winds as the ship sailed near Cocoanut Island and several other islands, in company with the Nassau.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Cocoanut Island"},{"date":"1836-08-08","events":[],"lat":-16.1,"lon":177.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday August 8th. All these 24 hours winds from the E. Steering\nto the Northward by the wind, at 5 P.M. Capt. Parker went onboard\nthe Nassau, at 8 Do. returned to the Ship, nothing more to be remarked\nso ends variously employed —\nLat. 16..06 S — — Long. 177..10 E.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed northward. In the evening, Captain Parker visited aboard the Nassau for three hours.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-b"},{"date":"1836-08-09","events":[],"lat":-16.45,"lon":177.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday August 9th. All these 24 hours winds from the Eastward Steer-\ning [struck: to the] on Different tacks by the wind so ends round Island in sight,\nLat. 16..27 S. — — Long. 177..18 E.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed on different tacks with winds from the east, with Round Island in sight.","where":"near land","place":"round Island"},{"date":"1836-08-10","events":[],"lat":-17.15,"lon":177.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday August 10th. Commences with light winds from the East-\nward Steering on Different tacks by the wind, at 6 P.M. spoke the\nShip Russel of New-Burgh, 23 months out 1000 bbs. Middle part\ncalm, Latter part brisk winds from the E.S.E. Steering on Different\nCourses so ends Cocoanut Island bearing S. by E. 44 m. Dis.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","ESE","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They sailed on various tacks in light winds and met the ship Russel of Newburgh, which had 1,000 barrels of oil after 23 months into its voyage. They ended the day with brisk winds off Cocoanut Island.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Russel","rig":"ship","port":"New-Burgh","captain":"","months_out":23,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Cocoanut Island","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1836-08-11","events":[],"lat":-17.15,"lon":177.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday August 11th. Commences with Brisk winds from the\nE.N.E Steering to the S. in Company with the Russel, and Nassau,\nat 2 P.M. hove aback the head Yards of Cocoanut Island, one half mile\ndistance from the reef, lowered the Waist Boat and boarded two\nCanoes, got a few Yams, and Cocoanuts, at 5 Do. Capt. P. went onboard the\nRussel, and Mr. Stetson went onboard the Nassau, at Sunset shortened\nsail, at 10 [inserted: Capt P.] Do. returned to the Ship, Latter part Steering on Different tacks by\nthe wind, so ends in company with the Russel, and Nassau, land in sight. -","wind":[["first","ENE","fresh"]],"plain":"Sailing alongside the Russel and Nassau off Cocoanut Island, the crew put out a boat half a mile from the reef to meet two canoes, trading for yams and coconuts. Captain P. and Mr. Stetson later visited the other ships.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Traded with canoes off Cocoanut Island","quote":"boarded two Canoes, got a few Yams, and Cocoanuts","interest":3},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Russel","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Cocoanut Island","plate":"gam.visit-c"},{"date":"1836-08-12","events":[],"lat":-16.7667,"lon":177.3915,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday August 12th. First part light winds from the E.N.E. Steering\nto the Northward by the wind, Middle part light airs from the Southward\nand Calms, attended with showers of rain, Latter part Brisk Breezes from\nthe S.E. Steering to the Eastward by the wind, so ends, Land in sight.\nLatt. 16.46 S. -","wind":[["first","ENE","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["calm","rain"],"plain":"The ship sailed through shifting winds, calms, and rain showers, ending the day with land in sight.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-08-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":1}],"lat":-16.4833,"lon":177.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday August. 13th. Commences with winds from the S. Steering Steering\nto the E.S.E. at 3 P.M. Steered to the N.E. at 5 Do. saw a Humpback, at Sunset\nshortened Sail and headed to the Westward, At 2 Am. wore Ship at Day light\nset the Fore Sail, at 10 Do. Steered to the E.S.E. at 11 Do. sounded in 19 Fathoms\nRound Island bearing S.E. by E. 1/2 E. 15 miles Distance, Steered to the N.\nremainder of the Day under Double reefs so ends with Strong winds -\nLat. 16..29 S. - Long. 177..39 E.","wind":[["first","S",""],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"They saw a humpback whale in the afternoon. Later that morning, they sighted Round Island about 15 miles off and sounded in 19 fathoms of water under strong winds.","where":"near land","place":"Round Island"},{"date":"1836-08-14","events":[],"lat":-16.3333,"lon":177.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday August 14th. First part Strong winds from the S. Steering on\nDifferent Courses to the Northward. under Double reefs, at Sunset took\nin the Jib, and Fore-Sail, heading on Different tacks through the night\nwith winds from the S.E. at Daylight made Sail and Steered to the South-\nward by the wind, Packanuva and Round Island in sight, so ends the Day\nLat. 16..20 S. -","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","SE",""]],"plain":"Strong winds forced the ship to reduce sail while steering north and tacking through the night. By daylight, they set more sail and steered south with Packanuva and Round Island in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Packanuva and Round Island"},{"date":"1836-08-15","events":[],"lat":-16.45,"lon":177.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday August 15th. First part Strong winds from the E.S.E. Steering\nto the Southward by the wind, At Sunset wore Ship, took in the Fore\nand Mizen Top-Sails, and Double reefed the Main, at Daylight set the\nTop-Sails Double reefed, and wore Ship, At 10 Am. Round Island bore\nS. by E. 23 miles Distance, so ends employed in Sail mending -\nLat. by obs. 16..27 S. - Long by Chro. 177..56 E","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew as the ship headed southward, reducing sail overnight and turning ship twice. In the morning, Round Island was sighted 23 miles away, and the crew spent the day mending sails.","where":"near land","place":"Round Island"},{"date":"1836-08-16","events":[],"lat":-15.7167,"lon":178.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday August 16th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the E.S.E Steer-\ning on Different tacks by the wind, under Double reefs, variously employed.\nLat 15.43 S - Long. 178.13 E.","wind":[["whole","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew all day as the crew steered on different tacks under reduced sail, attending to various routine chores.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-08-17","events":[],"lat":-15.75,"lon":178.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday August 17th. First part Steering to the N.E. under Double\nreefs, with Strong Gales from the E.S.E. at Sunset took in the Fore and\nMizen Top-Sails, and Close reefed the Main, and wore Ship, at Daylight\nset the Fore Sail, so ends with a Strong Gale and squally, attended with\nlight Showers of rain\nLat. 15..45 S. Long. 178..09 E.","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The ship struggled through strong gales, squalls, and rain showers under heavily reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-08-18","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":-15.8281,"lon":178.3989},{"date":"1836-08-19","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":-15.9062,"lon":178.3145},{"date":"1836-08-20","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":-15.9844,"lon":178.2302},{"date":"1836-08-21","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":-16.0625,"lon":178.1458},{"date":"1836-08-22","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":-16.1406,"lon":178.0614},{"date":"1836-08-23","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":-16.2188,"lon":177.977},{"date":"1836-08-24","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":-16.2969,"lon":177.8927},{"date":"1836-08-25","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":-16.375,"lon":177.8083},{"date":"1836-08-26","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":-16.4531,"lon":177.7239},{"date":"1836-08-27","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":-16.5312,"lon":177.6395},{"date":"1836-08-28","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":-16.6094,"lon":177.5552},{"date":"1836-08-29","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":-16.6875,"lon":177.4708},{"date":"1836-08-30","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":-16.7656,"lon":177.3864},{"date":"1836-08-31","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":-16.8438,"lon":177.302},{"date":"1836-09-01","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":-16.9219,"lon":177.2177},{"date":"1836-09-02","events":[],"lat":-17.0,"lon":177.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Yams, and Cocoanuts, at 4 Do. Discharged the Boats, took them up and\nSteered to the S.E. Middle and Latter part Steering on Different\ntacks by the wind, at 10 Am. C. Island bore S. by E. 5 mi Dis.\nLat. 17..00 S. — — Long 177..08 E. —","plain":"After taking aboard yams and coconuts, they hoisted up the boats and sailed to the southeast, sighting C. Island five miles away.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Took aboard yams and coconuts","quote":"Yams, and Cocoanuts, at 4 Do. Discharged the Boats","interest":2}],"where":"near land","place":"C. Island","plate":"land.landfall-a"},{"date":"1836-09-03","events":[],"lat":-16.85,"lon":177.4583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Sept[underline: [superscript: r]] 3rd. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward\nfine weather Steering on Different tacks by the wind so ends a num\nber of Islands in sight.\nLat. 16..51 S. — — Long. —","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light easterly winds as the ship sailed on different turns with several islands in sight.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-09-04","events":[],"lat":-16.35,"lon":177.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept[underline: [superscript: r]] 4th. Commences with light winds from the E.S.E.\nSteering to the Northward by the wind, Middle part calm Lat-\nter part winds from the S.E. so ends Round Island bearing\nS.E. by S 1/4 S. whose Lat. is 16..44 S. — and Long. 178..01 E.\nLat. by obs 16..21 S. — Long. 177..47 E. —","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms as the ship steered northward, sighting Round Island.","where":"near land","place":"Round Island"},{"date":"1836-09-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-16.1111,"lon":177.8389,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Sept[underline: [superscript: r]] 5th. All thes 24 hours Winds from the E.S.E. Steering\nto the N.E. by the wind, at 10 Am. saw Sperm Whales at 11 Do.\nlowered four Boats, at half past 11 Do. the Waist Boat fastened at 11[struck: ..] [superscript: [struck: 1/2]] and\nan the Bow Boat fastened, so ends these 24 hours —\nLat. Long.","wind":[["whole","ESE",""]],"plain":"At ten in the morning they saw sperm whales and put out four boats to chase. By half past eleven, both the waist boat and the bow boat had harpooned whales.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1836-09-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":2}],"lat":-15.8722,"lon":177.8944,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Sept[underline: [superscript: r]] 6th. At 1 P.M. the Capt[underline: [superscript: n]] got his Boat stove and went to\nthe Ship, at 2 P.M. took the Bow Boats whale to the Ship, at 3 Do. com-\nmenced cutting, three Boats off torwing the whale, at 5 Do. took the\nWaist Boats whale to the Ship, at 10 Do. finished cutting one whale\nat 7 Do. commenced cuting so ends these 24 hours. —\nLat. Long.","plain":"The captain's boat was smashed by a whale. The crew took two whales back to the ship, brought them alongside, and began stripping the blubber.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Captain's boat was smashed","quote":"","interest":3}],"where":"at sea","catch":2,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1836-09-07","events":[],"lat":-15.6333,"lon":177.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept[underline: [superscript: r]] 7th. At 1 P.M. finished cutting and commenced boil-\ning. the remainder of the Day Steering on Different tacks under easy\nSail, with winds from the Eastward and fine weather so ends boiling. —\nLat. 15..38 S. — Long 177..57 E.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The crew finished stripping the blubber and began boiling it down into oil, sailing under easy sail in fine weather.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1836-09-08","events":[],"lat":-15.6833,"lon":178.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept[underline: [superscript: r]] 8th. This Day winds from the Eastward and fine\nweather Steering on Different tacks by the wind, at 7 Am. finished boiling\nthe remainder of the Day employed in wetting hole, washing Decks &c —\nLatt. 15..41 S. — Long 178..00 E.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Fine weather as the ship sailed against the wind. The crew finished boiling oil in the morning, then washed down the decks and cleaned the ship.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1836-09-09","events":[],"lat":-16.25,"lon":178.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept[underline: [superscript: r]] 9th. This Day light winds from the Eastward Steering\non Different tacks by the wind, Latter part employed in breaking out\nthe fore peak and stowing the shooks between Decks so ends the\nsouth side of Tackanura in sight.\nLat. 16..15 S — — Long 178..26 E.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed by the wind, cleared out the forward hold, and stowed cask staves between decks. The south side of Tackanura was in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Tackanura","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1836-09-10","events":[],"lat":-15.0667,"lon":178.7567,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Sept[underline: [superscript: r]] 10th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward\nand fine weather, Steering on Different tacks by the wind, employed in stow\ning down oil, so ends — Latt 15..04 S","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds; the crew was busy storing oil in the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-09-11","events":[],"lat":-15.7333,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept. 11th. Commences with light winds from the Eastward Steering\nto the Southward by the wind, at 4 P. M. finished stowing down oil, Middle\nand Latter part Steering on Different tacks, Sackanuva & Okeah in sight. —\nLat. 15..44 S.   . Long.","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"With light easterly winds, the crew finished storing the oil into the hold in the afternoon. They sailed on different tacks with Sackanuva and Okeah in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Sackanuva & Okeah"},{"date":"1836-09-12","events":[],"lat":-15.75,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept. 12th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward\nand fine weather, Steering on Different tacks by the wind, so ends\nLat. 15..45 S. — Okeah bearing N. E. E.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather and light winds as the ship sailed on different turns near Okeah.","where":"near land","place":"Okeah"},{"date":"1836-09-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":4}],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept. 13th. All these 24 light winds and Calms, Steering on Different\ntacks by the wind, at 8 Am. the saw sperm Whales and lowered four Boats,\nat 10 Do. the Waist fastened at half past 10 Do. the Larboard and Bow Boats fasten\ned, the Waist Boat Drugged a large Whale which carried off the Drug, so ends\nat Miridian 4 Whales in tow, one to Larboard Boat, one to the Waist Boat, and two\nto the Bow Boat, Okeah bearing E. 20 mi Dis.","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms. The crew put out four boats after sperm whales, harpooning several and losing one that carried off a drag. By noon, the boats had four whales in tow.","where":"near land","place":"Okeah","catch":4,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1836-09-14","events":[],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept. 14th. First part Calm, at 5 P. M. got the Whales to the ship\nand Commenced cutting at 7 finished cutting one [struck: out] Whale and set the Boats\ncrew watches, at half past 5 Am. commenced cutting, at 9 Do. finished,\nthe remainder of the Day employed in clearing away the heads. so ends\nsteering to the Southward by the wind Okeah in sight bearing E. —","wind":[["first","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"After a calm start, the crew brought their whales alongside and stripped the blubber through the night and morning. Afterward, they cleared away the heads while steering southward with Okeah in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Okeah","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1836-09-15","events":[],"lat":-15.8333,"lon":179.08,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Sept. 15th All these 24 hours light winds from the East=\nward and fine weather, Steering on Different tacks by the wind,\nemployed in boiling. Lat. by obs. 15..50 S. Land in sight, so ends.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds as the crew boiled blubber, with land in sight.","where":"near land","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1836-09-16","events":[],"lat":-16.0316,"lon":179.08,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Sept. 16th. All these 24 hours winds from the Eastward Stee\nring to on Different tacks by the wind, at 10 P. M. finished boiling, Latter\npart variously employed, so ends. —","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed on various tacks against easterly winds and finished boiling blubber into oil at 10 p.m.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-09-17","events":[],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept. 17th. All these 24 hours brisk Breezes from the East=\nward Steering on Different tacks by the wind, a Sail in sight to\nleeward, so ends at Miridian Okeah bearing S. by W. 30 mi. Dis.","wind":[["whole","E","fresh"]],"plain":"Brisk easterly breezes as the ship tacked into the wind. They spotted a distant sail to leeward, with Okeah thirty miles to the south-by-west at noon.","where":"near land","place":"Okeah"},{"date":"1836-09-18","events":[],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept. 18th. All these 24 hours winds from the Eastward, Steer\ning on Different tacks by the wind carring easy Sail through the night\nat 5 P. M. saw a Ship to leeward cutting, nothing more to be remarked\nso ends Okeah bearing S. by E. 6 miles Distance —","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"They sailed on various tacks under light sail near Okeah. At 5 p.m., they saw another ship downwind cutting in blubber.","where":"near land","place":"Okeah","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1836-09-19","events":[],"lat":-16.115,"lon":179.08,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Sept. 19th. Commences with winds from the Eastward and fine\nweather, Middle and Latter part squally attended with rain, so ends under\ndouble reefs,\nN. B. obs","wind":[["first","E",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing began with fine weather, but squalls and rain arrived later, forcing the crew to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-09-20","events":[],"lat":-16.0,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept,, 20th. Commences with winds from the Eastward\nand squally Steering to the Northward by the wind, Middle and\nLatter part fine weather Steering to the Southward all Sail\nset so ends these 24 hours Okeah bearing S. 16 mi. Dis. —\nLat. 16\"00 S. —","wind":[["first","E",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally winds gave way to fine weather as they sailed with every sail set, with Okeah about 16 miles to the south.","where":"near land","place":"Okeah"},{"date":"1836-09-21","events":[],"lat":-16.115,"lon":179.08,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Sept,, 21st. This day winds from the Eastward Stee\nring on Different tacks by the wind, at 3 P.M. spoke Ship Nafsau\n33 months out 2300 bbls. Capt,, Hampson come onboard, at 9 Do. Capt,,\nHampson went onboard his Ship, latter part employed in stowing\ndown oil, so ends [struck: employed] in company with the Nafsau, Land in sight","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"With land in sight, the crew met the ship Nassau, 33 months into its voyage with 2,300 barrels of oil. Captain Hampson came aboard for an afternoon visit, and the crew later stowed down oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nafsau","rig":"ship","port":"","captain":"Hampson","months_out":33,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1836-09-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept,, 22nd. This Day winds from the E. Steering on\nDifferent courses, at 5 P.M. Capt,, [struck: Hamp] Parker went onboard the\nNafsau, at 9 Do. returned, at 10 Am. saw Breeches to windward\nnothing more to be remarked, so ends Okeah bearing S. S. W. 10 mi. Dis.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Captain Parker visited aboard the Nassau in the evening. The next morning, the crew saw whales breaching to windward.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nafsau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Okeah","plate":"gam.visit-c"},{"date":"1836-09-23","events":[],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept,, 23rd. Commences with winds from the Eastward\nand fine weather, at 1 P.M. a number of Canoes came off from\nOkeah with a few Yams, Shells, &c. for trade, at 4 Do. finished trading\nwith the Natives, the remainder of the Day Steering on Different\ntacks by the wind carrying short. Sail throught the night, so ends Okeah\nbearing S. E. 15 mi. Dis. —","wind":[["first","E",""]],"plain":"Near Okeah, canoes came out in the afternoon carrying yams and shells to trade. After finishing trade with the islanders, the ship continued sailing short sail through the night.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Traded with islanders in canoes","quote":"a number of Canoes came off from Okeah with a few Yams, Shells, &c. for trade","interest":5}],"where":"near land","place":"Okeah"},{"date":"1836-09-24","events":[],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept,, 24th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind, so ends Okeah bearing S. 25 mi Dis","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed against light easterly winds on different tacks, with Okeah about 25 miles to the south.","where":"near land","place":"Okeah"},{"date":"1836-09-25","events":[],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept,, 25th. Commences with winds from the E. and thick\nweather attended with heavy Showers of rain, at 5 P.M. Double reefed\nthe Top-Sails, took in the Jib and Main Sail, Middle part the Same\nLatter part light winds from the S. W. and fine weather Steering\nto the S. by E. all Sail set, so ends Okeah bearing S. 18 mi Dis. —","wind":[["first","E",""],["middle","E",""],["latter","SW","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Heavy rain and thick weather gave way to fine conditions as the ship made sail toward the south-southeast, with Okeah eighteen miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Okeah"},{"date":"1836-09-26","events":[],"lat":-15.965,"lon":179.08,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Sept,, 26th. Commences with light winds from the Eastward\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind, Middle part Calm, Latter part\nthick weather, and Thunder attended with heavy showers of rain, so ends\nSteering on Different tacks under Double reefs, with winds from the E. S. E.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","ESE",""]],"weather":["calm","thunder","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced light winds, a calm spell, and later thick weather with thunder and heavy rain, sailing under reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-09-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-15.7,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept,, 27th. Commences with light winds from the Eastward\nrainy Steering to the Northward by the wind, at 2 P.M. the rain clear\ned off, at 5 Do. saw Sperm Whales, 4 miles Distance, at half past 5 Do.\nlowered 4 Boats, at Sunset give up the chase and returned to the Ship\n\nwithout success, Middle part attended with showers of rain, Latter part light\nwinds and fine weather. Steering on Different tacks, so ends these 24 hours\nOkeah bearing N. 25 miles Distance, — — Lat. 15..42. S. —","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"In the afternoon, the crew sighted sperm whales four miles away and put out four boats to chase them, but returned at sunset without success.","where":"near land","place":"Okeah","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1836-09-28","events":[],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept. 28th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward\nand fine weather Steering on Different tacks by the wind, variously empo-\nloyed about the riggin, at Miredian Okeah bearing N. E. E. 12 mi. Dis. so ends","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and fine weather as the ship sailed near Okeah, with the crew doing routine rigging work.","where":"near land","place":"Okeah"},{"date":"1836-09-29","events":[],"lat":-15.8167,"lon":180.02,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept. 29th. First and Middle part light varible winds and\nCalms, Steering on Different courses, [struck: Latter] part winds from the\nE Steering on to the Northward by the wind At Miredian Bacha-\nmwa and Farewell Island, in sight, so ends these 24 hours. —\nLat. 15..49 S. —","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","E",""]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light variable winds and calms left the ship steering on various courses before a breeze picked up from the east. At noon, Bachamwa and Farewell Island were in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Bachamwa and Farewell Island"},{"date":"1836-09-30","events":[],"lat":-15.2667,"lon":179.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept. 30th. First part Steering to the N. E. all Sail set, Middle\nand Latter part Steering on Different tacks, under Double reefs with\nStrong winds from the S. E. so ends at Meridian Farewell I. bearing S. E. by S.\nLat 15..16 N. — Long. 179..57 E. —","wind":[["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"plain":"The ship sailed under full sail before winds picked up from the southeast, forcing the crew to reduce sail. By noon, Farewell Island was in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Farewell I."},{"date":"1836-10-01","events":[],"lat":-15.4833,"lon":179.55,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Oct. 1st. Commences with Strong winds from the E. N. E. Steer-\ning to the Southward by the wind, at Sunset shotened Sail, at 8 Am. set\nthe Fore and Mizen Top-Sails Double reefed, Latter part Steering on Differ-\nent Courses to the Westward, strong winds ends the Day no land in sight\nLat. 15..29 N. —","wind":[["first","ENE","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed on through strong winds under reduced sail, heading southward and then westward, with no land in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-10-02","events":[],"lat":-15.75,"lon":179.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct. 2nd. Commences with Strong winds from the E. S. E.\nSteering to the Southward by the wind, Middle part heading\nto the Northward under short Sail Latter part Steering to the\nsouthward under Double reefs, so ends Okeah bearing S. 32 mi. Dis.\nLat. 15..45. — Long. 179..09 E. —","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed in strong winds under reduced sail, finishing the day with the island of Okeah in sight about 32 miles to the south.","where":"near land","place":"Okeah"},{"date":"1836-10-03","events":[],"lat":-15.5,"lon":179.1722,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Oct. 3rd. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the Eastward\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind, Latter part thick weather so ends.\nLat. 15..30 N.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong eastward winds and thick weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-10-04","events":[],"lat":-15.6834,"lon":179.1944,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Oct. 4th. Commences with Strong winds from the Eastward\nSteering to the Southward by the wind, Middle part thunder attended\nwith rain, heading on Different tacks under a close reefed Main Top-Sail\nLatter part light winds and varibles attended with Showers of rain —\nNo. obs —","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["thunder","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed south through strong winds, heavy rain, and thunder under reduced sail, followed by light and variable winds with showers.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-10-05","events":[],"lat":-15.8667,"lon":179.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct. 5th. This Day light varibles winds and squally atten-\nded with Showers of rain, Steering on Different Courses at 10 Am. unbent\nthe Fore-Sail and bent another, so ends variously employed.\nLat 15..52 S. — Long. 179..13 E. —","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Light, variable winds and squalls with rain showers. The crew changed out the foresail and carried on with various tasks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-10-06","events":[],"lat":-15.5833,"lon":179.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct. 6th. All these 24 hours light varible winds and Calms,\nttended with Showers of rain — Lat. 15..35 N. — — Long. 179..20 E.","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light, variable winds, calms, and rain showers; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-10-07","events":[],"lat":-15.45,"lon":179.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct. 7th. First and Middle part light winds and varibles\nattended with rain, Latter part light winds from the W. and fine weath\n-er steering to the Eastward by the wind all sail set, so ends the Day.\nLat. 15.27 S. — Long. 179.10 E.","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew experienced rain and light, variable winds before the weather cleared with a light westerly breeze. They set all sail and steered eastward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-10-08","events":[],"lat":-15.5167,"lon":179.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct. 8th. All these 24 hours light winds from the W. steering on\nDifferent tacks by the wind, so ends Packaruva in sight —\nLat. 15..31. S. — Long 179..10 E. —","wind":[["whole","W","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed under light winds, turning on different courses with Packaruva in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Packaruva"},{"date":"1836-10-09","events":[],"lat":-15.8167,"lon":178.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct. 9th. First and middle part light winds from the S. S. E.\nLatter part strong winds from the E. S. E. steering on Different tacks\nby the wine, so ends Oheah bearing S. E. 35 miles Distance —\nLat 15..49 S. Long. 178..45 E. —","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SSE","light"],["latter","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed on various tacks through shifting winds, ending the day about 35 miles off Oheah.","where":"near land","place":"Oheah"},{"date":"1836-10-10","events":[],"lat":-15.9833,"lon":178.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct 10th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the Eastward\nsteering on Different tacks by the wind, so ends Oheah bearing S. E. b E.\nLat. 15..59 S. — Long. 178..58 E. —","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong eastward winds forced the ship to change tack frequently, ending the day with Oheah in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Oheah"},{"date":"1836-10-11","events":[],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct. 11 th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the East-\nward steering on Different tacks by the wind, at Meridian Oheah\nbearing S. E. by S. 10 miles Distance, so ends variously employed —","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"The crew sailed against strong easterly winds on different tacks. At midday, Oheah was sighted about 10 miles away to the southeast.","where":"near land","place":"Oheah"},{"date":"1836-10-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-15.4667,"lon":179.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct. 12 th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the\nE. S. E. steering to the [struck: on] Different tacks by the wind, at 6 AM\nsaw sperm Whales and lowered four boats, at 9 Do. give up\nchase and returned onboard without success, so ends nothing\nmore to be remarked\nLat 15..28 S. — • Long. 179..06 E —","wind":[["whole","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"In strong winds, the crew sighted sperm whales early in the morning and put out four boats to chase them, but gave up after three hours without success.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1836-10-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-17.0,"lon":177.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct. 13 th. All these 24 hours winds from the Eastwar\nsteering on Different tacks by the win, at 6 AM. saw a sperm\nWhale at 10 Do. lowered 3 Boats, so ends in persuit of the whale\nPackaruva in sight. —","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"With Packaruva in sight, the crew spotted a sperm whale at 6 AM and put three boats out to chase it.","where":"near land","place":"Packaruva","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1836-10-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-15.5667,"lon":177.745,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Oct. 14th. At 2 P.M. the waist Boat fastened to the whale\nthe Bow boat got stove, and the Larboard boat took her in tow, at\n5 Do. took the whale to the Ship, at half past 5 Do. commenced\ncutting, at Meridian finished, so ends. —\nLat 15..34","plain":"The waist boat harpooned a whale, but the bow boat was smashed and had to be towed back by the left-side boat. They brought the whale to the ship and finished stripping its blubber by noon.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Whale smashed a boat","quote":"the Bow boat got stove, and the Larboard boat took her in tow","interest":3}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1836-10-15","events":[],"lat":-15.5167,"lon":178.19,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Oct. 15 th. This Day strong winds from the E. S. E. at 2 PM\ncommenced boiling, so ends steering on Different tacks, middle and\nLatter part under Double reefs\nLat. 15..31 S.","wind":[["whole","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew as the crew began boiling blubber into oil and sailed under double-reefed sails on different tacks.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1836-10-16","events":[],"lat":-15.7083,"lon":178.635,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Oct. 16th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the\nE. S. E. steering on Different tacks. by the wind under short sail,\nat 5 P. M finished boiling, middle and Latter part thick weather\nso ends no Land in sight — No. obs. —","wind":[["whole","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"The crew sailed under reduced sail against strong winds and finished boiling blubber into oil. The weather turned thick, with no land in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-10-17","events":[],"lat":-15.9,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct. 17th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the Eastward\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind Latter part Okeah and Backaniva\nin sight\nLatt. 15\"~54 S - - - Long","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds prevailed as the ship sailed on different tacks, with Okeah and Backaniva in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Okeah and Backaniva"},{"date":"1836-10-18","events":[],"lat":-15.85,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct. 18th. All these 24 hours winds from the E. S. E. Steering\non Different tacks by the wind, at 3 P. M. spoke the Ship Nassau\nCapt. P went onboard, at 8 Do. returned again nothing more to be rema\nrked so ends in company with the Nassau.\nLat. 15~56 S. - Okeah bearing S. E. by S. -","wind":[["whole","ESE",""]],"plain":"They sailed on different tacks and met the ship Nassau in the afternoon. The captain visited aboard her until evening, and the ships remained together.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"ship","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Okeah","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1836-10-19","events":[],"lat":-15.7667,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct. 19th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind in company with the\nNassau, so ends employed Sail mending. - Lat. 15\"~46- Okeah bearing S.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed by the wind in company with the Nassau with light easterly breezes, spending the day mending sails near Okeah.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Okeah"},{"date":"1836-10-20","events":[],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct. 20th. All these 24 hours winds from the Eastward Steering\non Different tacks by the wind in company with the Nassau, emp\nloyed in Sail mending, so ends Okeah bearing S. E. by S. 20 mi. Dis.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed along various courses alongside the Nassau while mending sails, with Okeah in sight about 20 miles to the southeast.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Okeah","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1836-10-21","events":[],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Oct. 21st. Commences with strong winds from the Eastwa\nrd steering on Different tacks by the wind, in company with the\nNassau, at 3 P. M. Capt. Sampson come onboard, at 7 Do. went on\nboard his Ship and Steered to the Westward, Middle and latter\npart under Double reefs, Jib and Spanker in, so ends.","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"plain":"Sailing alongside the Nassau in strong winds, Captain Sampson came aboard for a visit in the afternoon, returning to his ship in the evening.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"Sampson","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-c"},{"date":"1836-10-22","events":[],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday 22nd. All these 24 hours strong winds from the\nEastward Steering on Different tacks by the wind under Double\nreefs, Middle and Latter part thick weather and squally, so ends\nBackaniva in sight.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed against strong easterly winds and squalls under reduced sail, sighting the island of Backaniva.","where":"near land","place":"Backaniva"},{"date":"1836-10-23","events":[],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday 23rd, All these 24 hours strong winds from the E. S. E.\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind, At Merdian Okeah bearing\nS. E. by S. 14 mi. Dis.","wind":[["whole","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew all day as the crew sailed back and forth against the wind, with Okeah in sight 14 miles away at midday.","where":"near land","place":"Okeah"},{"date":"1836-10-24","events":[],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday 24th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the Eastward\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind under Double reefs, latter\npart employed in Sail mending, so ends Backaniva bearing from S. S. W.\nto E. Okeah bearing from S by E. 16 mi. Dis.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds forced the crew to sail with reduced canvas and spend the day mending sails, with Backaniva and Okeah in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Backaniva"},{"date":"1836-10-25","events":[],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday 25th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the Eastward\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind under Double reefs, so ends\nAt Meridian Okeah bearing W. by W. 15 mi. Dis","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds prevailed throughout the day as the ship sailed on different tacks under reduced sail. At noon, Okeah was sighted 15 miles to the west.","where":"near land","place":"Okeah"},{"date":"1836-10-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct. 26th. Commences with strong winds from the Eastward\nSteering to the Southward by the wind, at 3 P. M. saw Sperm Whales lowered\nBoats, at 5 do. returned to the Ship without success, latter part fine weather\nemployed in stowing Down oil, so ends, Okeah & Backaniva in sight.","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"plain":"The crew spotted sperm whales and put the boats out to chase them, but returned empty-handed. Later, they stowed oil in the hold with Okeah and Backaniva in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Okeah & Backaniva","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1836-10-27","events":[],"lat":-16.35,"lon":179.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct. 27th. Commences with winds from the Eastward steerin\nto the W.S.W. at 6 P.M. finished stowing down, at Sunset shortened sail\nand headed to the northward through the night, at Daylight made all sai\nso ends steering on Different Courses to the westward variously employe\nLat 16.19 S. the W. part of Oackanueva in sight.","wind":[["first","E",""]],"plain":"The crew finished storing oil in the hold and sailed on various courses to the westward, with the western part of Oackanueva in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Oackanueva","plate":"work.stowing-c","at":"vakanave-or-vanua-levu"},{"date":"1836-10-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":2},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-15.9666,"lon":179.679,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Oct. 28th. Commences winds from the Eastward and fine\nweather steering to the [struck: W.S.W.] at 2. P.M. saw Sperm whales at 3 Do.\nlowered 4 Boats, at 5 Do. the Waist Boat fastened and lost the line\nat Sunset returned to the ship, without success, shortened sail and\nheaded to the Northward through the night, at Daylight made all\nsail at 7 Am. saw Sperm whales and lowered 4 Boats, at 8 Do. the\nwaist fastened at 10 Do. took the whale to the ship at half past 10 Do. the\nBow Boat fastened at 11 Do. the Capt. returned, commenced cutting the\nwhale, so ends, round Island in sight. two Boats off towing the whale","wind":[["first","E",""]],"plain":"The crew spotted sperm whales and sent out four boats; the waist boat harpooned one but lost the line. The next morning they chased more sperm whales, harpooned two, and brought one alongside to begin cutting in blubber.","where":"near land","place":"round Island","via":[[179.35,-16.15]],"catch":2,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1836-10-29","events":[],"lat":-15.6444,"lon":180.2571,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Oct. 29th. at 3 P.M. took the whale to the ship, at 7 Do. finished\ncutting one whale, and commenced boiling at 8. P.m. cooled down the works\nand commenced cutting, so ends these 24 hours, Round Island in sight","plain":"The crew brought a whale to the ship, finished stripping the blubber from one whale, and began boiling the blubber before pausing to cut into another. Round Island was in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Round Island","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1836-10-30","events":[],"lat":-15.3222,"lon":180.8353,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Oct 30th. at 2 P.M. finished Cutting and commenced boiling, at 7\nAm. spoke the ship Nassaw, latter part heading to the Northward under\nshort sail with strong winds from the E. S. E. so ends boil the whales-","wind":[["latter","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"The crew finished stripping the blubber and began boiling it into oil. In the morning, they met and spoke with the ship Nassaw under strong winds.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassaw","rig":"ship","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1836-10-31","events":[],"lat":-15.0,"lon":181.4134,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Oct 31st. All the 24 hours strong winds from the E. S. E. fist\nand Middle part steering to the Northward by the wind, at 5 Am. fin\nished boiling latter part steering to the W. so ends under Double reefs\nin company with the Nassaw, Lat. by obs 15..00 S.","wind":[["whole","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew throughout the day. The crew finished boiling blubber into oil at 5 a.m. and sailed under reduced canvas alongside the Nassau.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassaw","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1836-11-01","events":[],"lat":-14.15,"lon":181.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday November 1st. Commences with a strong Gale from the\nE. S. E. steering to the W. by W. at [struck: the] under Double reefed Top-sails\nat Sunset took in the Fore and Mizen Top-sails and Fore-sail, at Day-\nlight set the Top-sails Double reefed so ends in company with the Nassaw\nLat. 14.09 S. - Long. 178..02 W. -","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew as the ship sailed under reduced canvas, in company with the Nassaw. No whales were seen.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassaw","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","via":[[182.05,-14.35]]},{"date":"1836-11-02","events":[],"lat":-12.55,"lon":176.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov. 2nd. All these 24 hours strong winds from the\nEastward steering [struck: to] on Different Courses to the Northward\nunder shot sail, in company with the Nassaw, latter part empl\noyed in stowing Down oil Rotumah in sight. so ends the Day","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew from the east while sailing northward alongside the Nassaw under shortened sail. The crew stowed oil in the hold with Rotumah in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassaw","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Rotumah","via":[[176.95,-12.65]],"plate":"gam.spoke-a","at":"rotuma"},{"date":"1836-11-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-12.55,"lon":176.95,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Nov. 3rd. Commences with light winds from the Ea\nstward steering on Different tacks by the wind at 5 P.M. saw\nSperm whales and lowered 4 Boats, at 8 Do. returned to the","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"The crew spotted sperm whales in the late afternoon and put out four boats to chase them, returning to the ship three hours later.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1836-11-04","events":[],"lat":-12.55,"lon":176.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday] Oct 4th. This Day Light winds and varibles lying off\nRotumah in company with the Vassau, at 9 A.m. the Starboard\nwatch went onshore, so ends Light winds and thick weather.\n\n[struck: Friday] [insertion:","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Lying off Rotumah alongside the Vassau, half the crew went ashore at 9 a.m. The day ended with light winds and thick weather.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Vassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Rotumah","plate":"gam.spoke-b","at":"rotuma"},{"date":"1836-11-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-12.55,"lon":176.95,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday] Oct. 5th. Commences with winds from the westward\nand Squally attended with showers of rain at 5 P. M. the H.\nwatch returned to the Ship, at half past 5. P. M. Calm, took the\nShip in tow with 3 Boats, at 6 Do. took up the Boats, took a breeze\nfrom the Northward, and Steered to the N. E. by E. by the wind\nat 6 A.m. the middle of the Island bore N. W. 6 miles Distance\nLatter part Calm, at 10 Do. saw Sperm Whales, and lowered 3 Boats,\nat 11 Do. the Waist Boat fastened, at Meridian put a waif in the whale\nand folowed the other Boats, so ends these 24 hours.\n\n[struck: Saturday]","wind":[["first","W",""],["first","","calm"],["first","N",""],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","calm"],"plain":"Squally rain gave way to a calm, forcing the crew to tow the ship with three boats. The next morning, near an island, they sighted sperm whales and put out three boats; one boat harpooned and killed a whale.","where":"near land","place":"the Island","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1836-11-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-12.55,"lon":176.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct. 6th. at half past Miredian the Staboard boat\nfastened the Waist Boat fastened to the same whale and got\nher Head Bit off, at 6 P.M. took two whales to the Ship, the Island\nbearing S. S. W. 5 mi. Dis. headed off shore all night- with light winds\nfrom the N. W. all Sail set, at 5 A.m. commenced cutting, so ends\nCutting the whales a number of Canoes along side from the Shore\nater Whale lean - Rotumah bearing S. W. by W. 8 mi. Dis -","wind":[["middle","NW","light"]],"plain":"They caught another sperm whale, which bit the bow off the waist boat. They brought it and the whale killed the previous day to the ship, then began cutting the next morning. Canoes came alongside for whale meat.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Whale bit head off whaleboat","quote":"fastened to the same whale and got her Head Bit off","interest":3},{"kind":"people","title":"Canoes came alongside for whale meat","quote":"a number of Canoes along side from the Shore ater Whale lean","interest":2}],"where":"near land","place":"Rotumah","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d","at":"rotuma"},{"date":"1836-11-07","events":[],"lat":-12.55,"lon":176.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct 7th at 4 P. M. finished cutting, at 8 Do. commenced boiling\nmiddle part Light winds from the Eastward and squally attended with\nshowers of rain, Latter part fine weather Steering on Different tacks by\nthe wind so ends Cruising off Rotumah, 3 Sail in sight.","wind":[["middle","E","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew finished stripping blubber at 4 p.m. and began boiling it into oil that evening. They spent the rest of the day cruising off Rotumah with three other ships in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Rotumah","plate":"work.cutting-c","at":"rotuma"},{"date":"1836-11-08","events":[],"lat":-12.55,"lon":176.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct. 8th. Commences with winds from the E S. E. Steer\n-ing on Different tacks by the wind, middle and Latter part squa\n-ly attended with Showers of rain, cooled down the works a number of tim\n-es, so ends boiling, at meridian Rotumah bearing S. S. [insertion: E] W. 15 mi. Dis.","wind":[["first","ESE",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew dealt with squalls and rain showers, cooling down the try-works several times before finishing boiling blubber. Rotumah was sighted 15 miles to the south-southwest at noon.","where":"near land","place":"Rotumah","plate":"work.trying-b","at":"rotuma"},{"date":"1836-11-09","events":[],"lat":-12.55,"lon":176.95,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Oct. 9th. Commences with Strong winds from the Eastw\n-ard, and Squally attended with showers of rain, at 4 P. M. finished boil\n-ing, at 5 Do. spoke the Nassau, Middle and Latter part more\nmoderate 3 Boats went onshore after a raft of water, so ends\nnothing more to be remarked.","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"After squally winds and rain, the crew finished boiling blubber and met the Nassau. When conditions moderated, three boats went ashore to bring back a raft of fresh water.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nassau","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1836-11-10","events":[],"lat":-12.55,"lon":176.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov. 10 th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the\nEastward Steering of and on Rotumah, at 1 P. M. the Boats retur\nned with the raft of water, hoisted it in and stowed it Between\nDecks at 8 Am. one watch went onshore on liberty, nothing\nmore to be remarked so ends","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Cruising off and on Rotumah in strong easterly winds, the boats brought back a raft of freshwater casks to stow below deck. In the morning, half the crew went ashore on liberty.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Crew went ashore on liberty","quote":"at 8 Am. one watch went onshore on liberty","interest":3}],"where":"near land","place":"Rotumah","at":"rotuma"},{"date":"1836-11-11","events":[],"lat":-12.55,"lon":176.95,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Nov. 11 th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastw-\nard Steering on Different tacks by the wind, employed in\ngetting off wood and recruiting the ship, so ends.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Under light easterly winds, the crew spent the day bringing off wood and resupplying the ship.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-11-12","events":[],"lat":-12.55,"lon":176.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov. 12 th all these 24 hours strong winds from\nthe Eastward Steering on Different tacks by the wind off\nRotumah, at 4 P. M. finished getting of wood, at, 8 Am. the\nstaboard watch went onshore on liberty, so ends.\n\n[struck: Saturday]","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Cruising off Rotumah in strong winds, the crew finished gathering firewood in the afternoon. The next morning, the starboard watch went ashore on liberty.","where":"near land","place":"Rotumah","at":"rotuma"},{"date":"1836-11-13","events":[],"lat":-12.55,"lon":176.95,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Nov. 13th. Commences with light winds from the Eas\ntward Steering on Different tacks by the wind, at 8 Am. the\nStaboard watch returned and the Laboard watch went onshore\non liberty, so ends nothing more to be remarked.","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"Light winds. One half of the crew returned to the ship and the other half went ashore on liberty.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-11-14","events":[],"lat":-12.55,"lon":176.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov. 14 th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the\nEastward and Squally Steering on Different tacks, of the\nNorth of Rotumah, at 11 Am. the watch returned, one man\nDeserted, so ends variously employed.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Sailing off northern Rotuma in strong easterly winds and squalls, a boat crew returned at 11 AM to find that one man had deserted.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"A crew member deserted at Rotuma","quote":"the watch returned, one man Deserted","interest":5,"topic":"desertions"}],"where":"near land","place":"Rotumah","at":"rotuma"},{"date":"1836-11-15","events":[],"lat":-12.55,"lon":176.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov. 15 th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the\nEastward and Squally, attended with showers of rain, at 3 P. M. the\nCapt went on shore, at 6 Do. returned to the Ship, nothing more\nto be remarked, so ends Rotumah bearing S. 12 miles Distance","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls brought rain. The captain went ashore for a few hours in the afternoon. The day ended with Rotumah twelve miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Rotumah","at":"rotuma"},{"date":"1836-11-16","events":[],"lat":-12.55,"lon":176.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov. 16 th. All these 24 hours strong winds from\nthe Eastward and. Squally attended with heavy Showers of rain\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind, so ends Rotumah bea\n-ring S. S. E. 10 m. Di[cut off]","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls brought heavy rain as they tacked back and forth near Rotuma.","where":"near land","place":"Rotumah","at":"rotuma"},{"date":"1836-11-17","events":[],"lat":-12.55,"lon":176.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov. 17th. Commences with light winds from\nthe Eastward and squally attended with showers of rain,\nMiddle part the same, Latter part fine weather, at 10 Am\nthe Capt. went on shore to Rotumah, at Meridian returned\nwith a female passenger for Tahite so ends variously\nemployed -","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Light winds and rain gave way to fine weather. The captain went ashore at Rotumah and returned at noon with a female passenger bound for Tahiti.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Took aboard a passenger for Tahiti","quote":"returned with a female passenger for Tahite","interest":2}],"where":"near land","place":"Rotumah","at":"rotuma"},{"date":"1836-11-18","events":[],"lat":-12.55,"lon":176.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov. 18th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from\nthe Eastward, Steering on Different tacks by the wind,\nat 10 Am. split the Fore Top-Sail unbent it and bent\nanothother, so ends employed in Sail mending -\nAt Meridian Rotumah Bearing W by S [illegible]\n10 mi Dis.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds forced the ship to change tacks repeatedly. After splitting the fore topsail, the crew replaced it and spent the rest of the day mending sails, with Rotumah in sight about ten miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Rotumah","at":"rotuma"},{"date":"1836-11-19","events":[],"lat":-13.85,"lon":176.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov. 19th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the\nEastward Steering to the Southward by the wind, Squally, and\nthick weather ends the Day employed mending Boats.\nLat 13..51 S - - Long. 176..33 E.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds and squally, thick weather continued as the ship sailed south. The crew spent the day mending boats.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-11-20","events":[],"lat":-15.4167,"lon":176.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov. 20th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from\nthe Eastward and thick weather Steering to the Southward\nby the wind,\nLat. 15..25 S. - - Long. 176..38 E.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in strong easterly winds and thick weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-11-21","events":[],"lat":-16.8667,"lon":177.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov. 21st. All these 24 hours Strong winds from\nthe Eastward Steering to the Southward by the wind\nunder Double reefs, at 6 Am made the Fee-Jee Islands\nso ends employed in Boat mending -\nLat. 16..52 S. - - Long 177..10 E.\n\n[struck: Mond]","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong eastward winds blew as the ship headed south under reduced sail. At 6 a.m., they sighted the Fee-Jee Islands and spent the rest of the day mending boats.","where":"near land","place":"Fee-Jee Islands","at":"fiji"},{"date":"1836-11-22","events":[],"lat":-16.6334,"lon":177.225,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Nov. 22nd. All these 24 hours Strong winds\nfrom the Eastward Steering on Different tacks by the wind\nunder Double reefs, employed. in [struck: Sail] Boat mending so ends\na number of Islands in sight.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds forced the ship to change course under reduced sail while the crew mended boats. Several islands were in sight.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-11-23","events":[],"lat":-16.4,"lon":177.2834,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Nov. 23rd. All these 24 hours winds from the\nEastward and thick weather attended with showers of rain\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind, so ends employed\nin Boat mending, A number of Islands in sight, &c, obs.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"They sailed through thick, rainy weather while repairing boats, with several islands in sight.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-11-24","events":[],"lat":-16.1667,"lon":177.3417,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Nov 24th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from\nS. E. and rainy, Steering on Different tacks by the wind under\nDouble reefed Top-Sails, so ends, &c Land in sight.\nLat. 16..10 S - -","wind":[["whole","SE","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed in strong winds and rain under reduced sail, turning on different headings against the wind with land in sight.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1836-11-25","events":[],"lat":-15.9,"lon":177.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov. 25th. Commences with Strong winds from the S. E.\nSteering to the Northward by the wind under Double reefs Middle\nand Latter part winds from the N. W. Steering on Different\nCourses to the Eastward, all Sail set, so ends, variously employed,\nLat. 15..54 S. - - Long. 177..24 E.","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","NW",""],["latter","NW",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing in changing winds with all sail set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-11-26","events":[],"lat":-15.7833,"lon":178.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 26th. First and Middle part winds from the N. W.\nSteering to the N. E. Latter part winds from the W. Steering to the\nE. Fine weather ends the Day all Sail set. so ends -\nLat. 15..47 S - - Long. 178..[struck: 53] 13 E.","wind":[["first","NW",""],["middle","NW",""],["latter","W",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with all sail set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-11-27","events":[],"lat":-16.0,"lon":179.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov. 27th. All these 24 hours light winds from the\n\nWestward and fine weather steering on Different Cour-\nses to the Eastward, at meridian Okeah bearing S. E. ½ E 18 mi, Dis\nLat. by Obs. 16.00 S. — Long at 10 Am. 179.04 E\n[struck: Thursday]","wind":[["whole","W","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and fine weather as the ship sailed eastward, sighting the island of Okeah in the distance.","where":"near land","place":"Okeah"},{"date":"1836-11-28","events":[],"lat":-16.115,"lon":179.0734,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Nov. 28th. Commences with light winds from the\nsteering to the westward by the wind, at sunset shortened\nSail middle and latter part light winds and varibles, so ends\nemployed in stowing Down oil, Packanuva in sight. —","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed westward under light winds, reduced sail at sunset, and spent the day storing oil in the hold with Packanuva in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Packanuva","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1836-11-29","events":[],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov. 29th. First part Calm, middle and Latter part light\nwinds from the Eastward steering on Different Courses, so ends\nPackanuva and Okeah in sight. —","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm followed by light easterly winds as the ship steered on various courses, with Packanuva and Okeah in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Packanuva and Okeah"},{"date":"1836-11-30","events":[],"lat":-15.45,"lon":179.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov. 30th. This Day Light winds and varibles, Middle\n[struck: and] Latter part attended with light showers of rain so ends,\nLat 15..27 S — Long 179\"11 E.","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Light and variable winds with light rain showers; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-12-01","events":[],"lat":-15.2,"lon":179.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 1st. Commences with light winds from the\nN. W. Steering on Different tacks by the wind, at Sunset shorte-\nned Sail, middle part rainy, Latter part light airs and calms. so ends\nLat. 15..12 S — Long. 179..03 E —","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["rain","calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds, rain, and calms; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-12-02","events":[],"lat":-15.3833,"lon":179.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec 2nd. Commences with light winds from the Eastwa-\nrd steering to the S. W. by S. at Sunset Shortened Sail, at Dayli-\nght made Sail and Steered to the Southward by the wind,\nStrong winds and squally weather ends the Day. —\nLat. 15..23 S. — Long. 179..22 E.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds in the morning and strong, squally winds by the end of the day; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-12-03","events":[],"lat":-15.5667,"lon":179.2234,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Dec. 3rd. All these 24 hours Strong winds from\nthe Eastward Steering on Different tacks by the wind\nLatter part under Double reefs, so ends Packanuva in sight.\nLat. 15..34 S","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"The crew sailed against strong easterly winds under reduced sail, with Packanuva in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Packanuva"},{"date":"1836-12-04","events":[],"lat":-15.7,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec. 4th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from\nthe E. S. E. Steering to the on Different tacks by the wind\nunder Double reefs, Packanuva and Okeah in sight —\nLat. 15..42 S. —","wind":[["whole","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew all day as the ship sailed back and forth on different tacks under reduced sail, with Packanuva and Okeah in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Packanuva and Okeah"},{"date":"1836-12-05","events":[],"lat":-15.965,"lon":179.08,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Dec. 5th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind Latter part imploy\nin reparing Boats and Sail mending Packanuva in sight,","wind":[["whole","","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds continued while they sailed on different tacks. The crew spent the latter part of the day repairing boats and mending sails, with Packanuva in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Packanuva"},{"date":"1836-12-06","events":[],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec. 6th. All these 24 hours winds from the Eastwa-\nand Fine weather, steering on Different tacks by the wind,\ncarrying easy Sail through the night, so ends employed in Sail\nmending.\nAt Meridian Okeah bearing S. by W. ½ W 18 mi Dis","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with winds from the east. The crew spent the day mending sails, with Okeah visible eighteen miles off.","where":"near land","place":"Okeah"},{"date":"1836-12-07","events":[],"lat":-15.6833,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec. 7th. All these 24 hours light winds from the\nEastward. and fine weather Steering on Different tacks by\nthe wind, carrying easy Sail through the night, so ends\nemployed in Sail mending, — — — —\nLat. 15..41 S. — Oheah bearing N. —","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds. The crew carried easy sail through the night and spent the day mending sails, with Oheah in sight to the north.","where":"near land","place":"Oheah"},{"date":"1836-12-08","events":[],"lat":-15.6667,"lon":177.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 8th. Commences with light winds from the\nEastward and fine weather, Steering on Different tacks\nby the wind, at Sunset shortened Sail, Middle and Latter\npart, Squally, and Thunder attended with rain, so ends under\nsingle reefs, Lat. by Obs. 15\"40 S. — Taikanuva in sight. —","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"weather":["squalls","thunder","rain"],"plain":"The ship sailed on different headings under light winds and fine weather before shortening sail at sunset. The rest of the day brought squalls, thunder, and rain, ending with the island of Taikanuva in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Taikanuva"},{"date":"1836-12-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-15.3583,"lon":177.6083,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Dec. 9th. Commences with winds from the Northward\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind, at 6 Am. saw a Sperm\nWhale, at 7 Do. lowered 4 Boats, the Staboard Boat Fastened, at\n9 Am. the Waist Boat got stove, at half past 11 Do. took the stoven\nBoat to the Ship, so ends two Boats towing the Whale,\nNo. obs.","wind":[["first","N",""]],"plain":"The crew put out four boats after a sperm whale and harpooned it. One of the boats was stove during the encounter and brought back to the ship, while two other boats towed the whale.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Whale stove a boat","quote":"the Waist Boat got stove","interest":5,"topic":"accidents"}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1836-12-10","events":[],"lat":-15.05,"lon":177.9167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Dec. 10th. Commences with strong winds from the Nor-\nthward, [struck: with and] rainy weather, at half past 1 P.M. took the wh-\nale to the Ship, at 3 Do. commenced Cutting at 7 Do. finished cuting\nthe Body of the Whale, middle part Steering to the S. with light\nwinds from the Southward, Latter part employed in takeing the\nJunk and Bailing the Case, rainy weather ends the Day.\nNo. obs.","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","S","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"In rainy weather and strong winds, the crew brought a whale alongside the ship, stripped the blubber from its body, and finished by bailing spermaceti oil from its head.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1836-12-11","events":[],"lat":-14.7416,"lon":178.225,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Dec. 11th. All these 24 hours light varible winds and\nsqually attended with rain, at 1 P.M. got up the Awning and comm-\nenced boiling, so ends boiling the Whale — — —\nNo. obs.","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Light winds, squalls, and rain. The crew rigged an awning and spent the afternoon boiling blubber into oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1836-12-12","events":[],"lat":-14.4333,"lon":178.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 12th. Commences with winds from the N. E. headi-\nng to the Northward under short Sail, at 10 P. M. finished boiling\nMiddle part Strong winds from the N. N. W. and rainy, Latter part\nSteering to the S. E. by E. with a Strong Gale from the W under\na Double reefed Main T. Sail and reefed Fore Sail, so ends.\n— Lat. 14..26. S. — Long. 178..32. E.","wind":[["first","NE",""],["middle","NNW","strong"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["rain","gale"],"plain":"The crew finished boiling blubber at 10 p.m. and sailed under reduced canvas through rain and a strong gale.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-12-13","events":[],"lat":-14.0333,"lon":180.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 13th. First and Middle part Strong Gales from\nthe W. Steering to the E.S.E. under a Double reefed M.T. Sail, and\nreefed Fore Sail, Latter part more moderate all Sail set, so\nends Steering to the E. variously employed,\nLat. 14..02 S — — Long. 179..46 W.","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","W","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the west before the weather moderated and the crew set all sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-12-14","events":[],"lat":-13.7833,"lon":181.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 14th. Commences with winds from the\nW. Steering to the E.by. S. Middle and Latter part.\n\nwinds from the S. E. by E. at 6 Am. made Horns Isl-\n-and bearing E by. S. so ends Steering to the N. E. by the\nwind at Meridian the Island bearing S. E. 1/2 E 20 mi Dis-\nLat. 13.47 S. - Long. 178.08 W.","wind":[["first","W",""],["middle","SE by E",""],["latter","SE by E",""]],"plain":"They sailed east, sighting Horns Island early in the morning and passing within about 20 miles of it by midday.","where":"near land","place":"Horns Island","at":"futuna"},{"date":"1836-12-15","events":[],"lat":-14.28,"lon":181.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec. 15th. All these 24 hours Winds from the East\n-ward Steering on Different tacks by the wind all Sail set,\nLatter part employed in stowing Down oil, at Meridian Horns.\nIsland bearing S E 1/4 E. 26 mi Dis. .\nLat. Long. 178[struck: .0]~05 W","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed with every sail set on different turns against easterly winds and finished by storing oil down in the hold, with Horns Island visible in the distance.","where":"near land","place":"Horns Island","plate":"work.stowing-b","at":"futuna"},{"date":"1836-12-16","events":[],"lat":-14.05,"lon":182.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec. 16th. All these 24 hours winds from the Eastward\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind, so ends at Meridian\nHorns Island bearing S. E. by E. 10 mi. Distance.\nLat. by Obs. 14.03 S. Long. 177.58 W.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed on various courses against easterly winds, ending the day within sight of Horns Island.","where":"near land","place":"Horns Island","at":"futuna"},{"date":"1836-12-17","events":[],"lat":-14.8667,"lon":181.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec. 17th. First part Steering on Different tacks by the\nwind at 1 P. M. lowered the Staboard and Waist Boats and went\nonshore at Horn's Island, at 5 Do. returned to the Ship with a\nfew Yams, Cocoanuts, Banannas, &c. Middle and Latter part\nSteering to the Southward by the wind so ends, winds from the\nEastward\nLat. 14.52 S. - Long 178.36 W.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The crew sent two boats ashore at Horn's Island in the afternoon, returning with yams, coconuts, and bananas, and then continued sailing southward.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Crew traded ashore at Horn's Island","quote":"went onshore at Horn's Island, at 5 Do. returned to the Ship with a few Yams, Cocoanuts, Banannas","interest":3}],"where":"near land","place":"Horn's Island","via":[[182.05,-14.45]],"at":"futuna"},{"date":"1836-12-18","events":[],"lat":-14.7333,"lon":181.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec 18th. Commences with Strong winds from the S. E.\nSteering to the Southward by the wind, at 6 P. M. tacked Ship\nAt Meridian Horn Island bearing N. E. by N. so ends nothing\nmore to be remarked. - - -\nLat. 14.44 S - - Long 178.15 W.","wind":[["first","SE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds from the southeast as the ship sailed south. At noon, Horn Island was in sight to the northeast.","where":"near land","place":"Horn Island","at":"futuna"},{"date":"1836-12-19","events":[],"lat":-14.8333,"lon":182.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec. 19th. All these 24 hours winds from the S. E.\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind all Sail set employed\nin Sail mending, so ends Horn Island in sight\nLat. 14.50 S. Long 177.48 W.","wind":[["whole","SE",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed with all sails set and spent the day mending sails, with Horn Island in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Horn Island","at":"futuna"},{"date":"1836-12-20","events":[],"lat":-14.9333,"lon":182.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec. 20th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the\nEastward Steering on Different tacks by the wind, emplo-\n-yed in Sail mending, so ends Horn Island in sight -\nLat. 14.56 S - - Long. 177~29 W. -","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew from the east as the ship sailed against the wind. The crew spent the day mending sails, with Horn Island in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Horn Island","at":"futuna"},{"date":"1836-12-21","events":[],"lat":-14.7833,"lon":182.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec. 20th. All these 24 hours winds from the\nEastward Steering on Different tacks by the wind middle\npart rainy Latter part fine weather Horn Island in sight.\nLat. 14.47 S. - - Long. 177.20 W.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed on various courses against easterly winds, with rain in the middle of the day, and sighted Horn Island.","where":"near land","place":"Horn Island","at":"futuna"},{"date":"1836-12-22","events":[],"lat":-14.4667,"lon":182.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 22 nd. First part winds from the Eastward and\nfine weather Steering to the Southward by the wind, Middle part\nvarible winds and squally, attended with Thunder and rain, Latter\npart. winds from the E. by S. Steering to the Northward by the wind\nunder double reefs, so ends Lat. 14.28 S. - Long 177.16 W.","wind":[["first","E",""],["middle","variable",""]],"weather":["squalls","thunder","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed through variable winds and squalls with thunder and rain, steering under reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-12-23","events":[],"lat":-14.6167,"lon":182.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday <super>Dec.</super> 23 <super>rd.</super> All these 24 hours winds from the Eastw-\n-ard and squally, attended with Thunder and rain, Steering\non Different tacks by the wind under Double reefs, so ends\nLat. 14..37 S - - - Long 177..26 W.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"weather":["squalls","thunder","rain"],"plain":"Squally winds from the east brought thunder and rain as the ship sailed back and forth under reduced sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-12-24","events":[],"lat":-14.6667,"lon":182.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec. 24th. This Day winds from S.E. to N.E. and Squa-\n-lly attended with Thunder and rain Steering on Different tacks\nby the wind, took in and made Sail a number of times, so ends\nHorn Island in sight. Lat. 14..40 S - - Long. 177..13 W. -","wind":[["whole","SE",""]],"weather":["squalls","thunder","rain"],"plain":"Squally winds brought thunder and rain as the ship sailed on different tacks, frequently adjusting sail, with Horn Island in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Horn Island","at":"futuna"},{"date":"1836-12-25","events":[],"lat":-14.7667,"lon":183.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec. 25 th. First part winds from the E.S.E. Steering to the\nN.E. by the wind, middle part light varible winds and Squally.\nttended with rain, latter part light winds from the Westward\nSteering to the S.E. so ends these 24 hours.\nLat. 14..46. S - - - Long. 176..52 W.","wind":[["first","ESE",""],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light, variable winds, squalls, and rain; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-12-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-14.9334,"lon":183.38,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Dec. 26th. All these 24 hours light winds and Calms\nSteering on Different Courses, at half past 11 A.M. saw a Sperm\nwhale so ends.\nNo, obs.","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms continued while steering different courses. At 11:30 a.m., the crew sighted a sperm whale.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-12-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-15.1,"lon":183.6268,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Dec. 27th. At half past Meridian lowered 4 Boats, at 1 P.M.\nthe Bow Boat fastened, the Waist Boat got stove, at 4 Do. took\nthe Whale to the ship, at half past 4 Do. commenced Cutting,\nat 8 Do. finished Cuting the Body, latter part employed in\ntakeing the Junk, and Bailing the Case, Middle and Latter\npart [struck: employed] attended with strong winds from the Eastward\nand heavy rain, at 11 Do. got up the Awning and commenced boiling\nso ends\nNo. obs. -","wind":[["middle","E","strong"],["latter","E","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew put out four boats and harpooned a whale, but another boat was stove. They brought the whale to the ship, stripped the blubber in heavy rain and strong winds, and began boiling.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1836-12-28","events":[],"lat":-15.2667,"lon":183.8735,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Dec. 28th. Commences with light winds from the\nE.S.E. and a heavy Swell on the Ship a rooling verry bad,\nMiddle and Latter part Strong winds and rainy employed in\nboiling the whale under the Awning so ends the Day -\nNo. obs.","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["heavy sea","rain"],"plain":"In a heavy swell that set the ship rolling badly, followed by strong winds and rain, the crew boiled blubber under the awning.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1836-12-29","events":[],"lat":-15.4333,"lon":184.1203,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday 29th. [struck: Commences with light winds from the Eastward]\nCommences with heavy Gales from the [struck: N.E.] by E. with all the Appearances\nof a Harrycane wore to the N.W. and got all snug as pofsible, at 2 P.M.\nthe Barometer Down to 28=75 the Fore topmast staysail blew away, clued\nthe Main Topsail up and furled it, cleared the lee Boats out and took the\nBow Boat to the Davit heads, turned the Waist Boat up and put the Laboard\nboat on the high Cranes, at 3 the Baro. 28=30 the Waist and Bow Boats was\nwashed from the Davits the Laboard boat broke into, the ship then lying\nwith her lee rail under and <super>the</super> water standing above the hatches orders were given\nby the Capt. [struck: gave orders] to knock in the heads of the oil casks which was in the","wind":[["first","ENE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Heavy gales struck the ship with every sign of a hurricane, sending the barometer plunging. The storm blew away sails, washed away or smashed three whaleboats, pushed the ship onto her side with water over the hatches, and forced the captain to order oil casks smashed open to lighten the load.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Hurricane smashed boats and flooded ship","quote":"the Waist and Bow Boats was washed from the Davits the Laboard boat broke into","notable":true,"interest":5,"topic":"storms"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1836-12-30","events":[],"lat":-15.6,"lon":184.367,"fixed":true,"entry":"Lee Waist which was done about 40 bbls. the wind Died for a few moments and\nbegan to veer to the [struck: S.S.W.] which brought the Ship in the trough of the Sea, which\nwas tremendus heavy, we endeavoured to save the Larboard Boat, but the Whales\nJunk got adrift and a number of empty Butts, which was buisiness enough for\nall hands for a few minutes to secure them and set the Main Topsail, one man\ngot badly injured by A large [insertion: cask] rooling over him, we took him below for Dead,\nbut he soon began to recover after Bleeding him, about 4 P.M. the wind come on\nwith redoubled violence if possible, [struck: C]tried the M.T. Sail up partly, when it Blew\naway, at half past 4 P.M. [struck: [illegible]]\n[struck: [illegible]] and I really thought myself She was going She was there lyang with her\n*lee rail under and water runing briskly down the fore Hatchway [struck: and Fore]\nCastle Gangway, the Fore hatches being previously washed off, I thought She\nwould fill and spool over in a few minutes, the Staboard's Boat was then adrift\nhanging by one takle blowing up and down sometimes on the cranes and some\ntimes nearly up to the Mizen Top, untill she got nocked nearly all to peices, it was\nimposible to get a rope over her, in fact a Man could not stand where the wind\nhad a fair rake on him, about 5 Do. All three Topmasts went about the same\nmoment, and the Ship righted some, the Main and Mizen Topmasts went 3 or 4\nfeet above the Cap, and the Fore Topmast took part of the Fore Mast head\nwith it, when the Masts went we Scarcely heard a crack the wind blew so viole-\n-ly, at haff past 5 P.M. the Bar. began to rise and the wind bean to veer to S.W.\nand moderate, but the [insertion: Sea] tremendus heavy, the Ship had then righted so much\nthat we could stand to the Pump and pump the Ship, by makeing ropes fast\nto ourselfs to keep from getting washed over board, we had no Sail to set but the\nMain Spencer and that with difficulty for the Main Topmast Backstays were lying\nacross the Gaff, at 7 Do. Bar. 29=00 and star light overhead sounded the pump and\nfound 5 feet water in the hole, supposed there was about [struck: 7] 7 feet, when commen-\n-ced pumping but soon Pumped her out and found her to be tight, at 9 Do. 2 men\non the end of the Jib boom, fitting the Jib so that we could hoist it up partly in case\nit should be nefsasfary to ware, (to clear the land which cant be far from us) She gave\na heavy Pitch which immersed them and broke the Jib boom in the Cap, but fortunat-\n-ly the Men saveed themselves, At Daylight Proby's Island bearing S.E. right ahead\n15 miles Distance, Commenced clearing the wreck and find we have lost all\nthree Top G. Sails, Jib, F. T. M. Staysail, M. Topsail below the reef, & F Sail nearly\nall gone and Main Sail badly torn, the 3 Topmasts are broken in 3 pieces each, Fore\n& Main Top Gallant Masts, and all three T. G. Yards broke, the head of the Foremast\nand Jib boom broke, the lee side of the Fore & Mizen Tops broke off smooth, and\nthe lee side of the Main Top [struck: h] badly sprung none of the standing riggin parted\nbut some of it got badly chafed dureing the night after the masts went, and a conside\nble of running riggin most lost, — Cook's Galley and round house lost, 60 bbls. of oi[struck: l]\nand bluber lost, and many other things to numerous to menshion\n\nFriday Dec 30th.\n[struck: Thursday Dec. 29th.] First part employed in Clearing the Riggin\nand Heisting [insertion: in] the broken Spars, from along side Latter part employe\nin fitting a fore & Main Topmast Jib Boom, and some fitting\nRiggin &c. so ends with light winds from the S. E. and a hevy\nswell on the Ships a rooling Channells under, Onookfow in sight","wind":[["whole","SW","moderate"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"A violent gale threw the ship on its side, tore off the hatch covers, washed the galley overboard, and snapped all three topmasts at once. A rolling cask badly injured a crewman, and two men were submerged when the jib boom broke. By daylight, Proby's Island and Onookfow were in sight as the crew cleared the wreckage.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Violent gale dismasts the ship","quote":"All three Topmasts went about the same moment, and the Ship righted some","interest":1},{"kind":"accident","title":"Crewman crushed by rolling cask","quote":"","interest":3,"topic":"accidents"}],"where":"near land","place":"Proby's Island"},{"date":"1836-12-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-14.55,"lon":184.367,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Dec, 31st. Commences with light windss from the E.\nS. E. and a heavy swell on heading to the Northward under a Fore\nSail, and Main Spencer, at 5 P.M. finished repairing the Main\nSail, and set it, at half past 5 Do. saw Sperm whales, Latter part\nall hands employed in fitting spars and Riggin, so ends. -\nLatt. 14..33 S. - 1837 - Long.","wind":[["first","ESE","light"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"Light winds and a heavy swell continued as the crew repaired and reset the mainsail. They sighted sperm whales in the late afternoon, and the crew spent the latter part of the day fitting spars and rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-01-01","events":[],"lat":-14.1667,"lon":184.367,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday [struck: Dec] Jan. 1st. First part light winds from the Eastwa\n[struck: rd and] fine weather heading to the Northward by the wind\nall hands employed on the Spars and Riggin, at 4 P. M. set up\nthe Main Top-Mast, fine weather ends the Day with a heavy\nswell from the S. E. nothing more to be remarked. -\nLat. 14..40 S","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"Light winds and fine weather with a heavy southeast swell. The crew worked on the spars and rigging, setting up the main topmast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-01-02","events":[],"lat":-14.2833,"lon":184.367,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Jan. 2nd. Commences with light winds from the\nE. S. E. heading to the Northward under the Fore and Main\nSails, at 9 P.M. wore Ship, Latter part all hands employed in\nRiggin Ship, so ends these 24 hours. -\nLat. 14..17 S. - - - -","wind":[["first","ESE","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in light winds while the crew worked on the ship's rigging; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-01-03","events":[],"lat":-14.8333,"lon":184.367,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Jan. 3rd. All these 24 hours light winds from the\nE. S. E. heading to the Southward by the wind under undan\n[struck: te] Fore and Main Sails, First part employed in getting\nriggin out the Jib Boom, and sending up the Main Top-Sail\n[illegible], Latter part employed in sending up the Fore Top-Mast,\nbending the Main Top-Sail, and Jib. &c.\nLat. 14..50 S -","wind":[["whole","ESE","light"]],"plain":"The crew spent the day working on the rigging and setting up sails in light winds.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-01-04","events":[],"lat":-15.6,"lon":184.367,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan. 4th. Commences with light winds from the\nEastward at 1 P.M. set the Main Top-Sail, at 8 Am bent the -\nFore Topmast Staysail, and New Fore Sail, at 10 Do. saw a Sail\nahead set our Coulars half mast, but would not Bring her too,\nso ends steering to the Southward by the wind, all hands vari\nously employed about the riggin, at Meridian Proby's Islands\nbearing S. E. 8 mi Dis -","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"The crew saw a ship ahead and flew their colors at half-mast, but could not get her to stop. By midday, Proby's Island was in sight eight miles to the southeast.","where":"near land","place":"Proby's Islands"},{"date":"1837-01-05","events":[],"lat":-15.6,"lon":184.367,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec., 5th. Commences with light winds from the E.S.\nE. at [struck: at 10 Am saw sperm whales,] 5 P.M sent up the Fore Topsail Yard, at 6 Do. set the Fore\nTop Sail, at 10 Am. the Capt lowered his Boat and went onsho\nre at Proby's Island, Discharged Will[superscript: m] Long. Sick, and two","wind":[["first","ESE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds blew from the east-southeast. The captain went ashore by boat at Proby's Island, where he discharged William Long due to illness, along with two others.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Sick crewman discharged at Proby's Island","quote":"","interest":3,"topic":"sickness"},{"kind":"crew","title":"Discharged William Long sick","quote":"Discharged Will[superscript: m] Long. Sick","interest":1,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"near land","place":"Proby's Island"},{"date":"1837-01-06","events":[],"lat":-15.6,"lon":184.367,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan. 6th At 2 P. M. the Boat returned to the Ship\n[struck: for] Loaded with vegetation, at 3 Do. went onshore again, at 5 Do.\nreturned, at 6 Do. spoke the Louisa of London, 23 months out\n1900 bbls. Capt Parker went onboard, at 9 Do. returned Middle\nand Latter part Steering to the S. E. by the wind with light\nwinds from the S E. so ends All hands variously employed\nabout the riggin mending Boats &c. At Meridian Proby's\nI. in sight bearing S W.","wind":[["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"plain":"Boats went ashore twice and brought back fresh produce. They met the Louisa of London, and Captain Parker went aboard for a visit. The crew worked on the rigging and repaired boats, with Proby's Island in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Louisa","rig":"","port":"London","captain":"","months_out":23,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Proby's I.","plate":"gam.visit-b"},{"date":"1837-01-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-15.5333,"lon":185.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan. 7th. All these 24 hours light winds from the\nS. W. and fine weather Steering to the E. at 11 Am. saw a Sperm\nwhale, had but one Boat fit to lower, let pass, and did not\nlower, All hands employed about the riggin and repairing stoven\nBoats so ends the whale in sight off Deck.\nLat. 15..32 S. - - Long. 174..47 W.","wind":[["whole","SW","light"]],"plain":"They sighted a sperm whale, but with only one boat fit to put out, they had to let it pass. The crew spent the day working on the rigging and repairing smashed boats, with the whale still in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Could not chase whale due to smashed boats","quote":"saw a Sperm whale, had but one Boat fit to lower, let pass","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-01-08","events":[],"lat":-15.2333,"lon":185.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan. 8th. Commences with light winds from the [struck: Eastward]\nWestward Steering to the E. Middle and Latter part light airs\nfrom the Southward and Calms, at 11 Am made Boscawen I.\nbearing E. by S. by Compass, so ends these 24 hours\nLat. 15..14 S. - - Long. 174..18 W.","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms slowed the ship as they sailed east. By late morning, they sighted Boscawen Island.","where":"near land","place":"Boscawen I.","at":"tafahi"},{"date":"1837-01-09","events":[],"lat":-15.5,"lon":186.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan 9th. First and Middle part Calm, Latter part light\nwinds from the E. Steering to the Southward by the wind\nall hands employed about the riggin repairing stoven boats &c. -\nLat. 15..30 S. - Boscawen Bearing S. E. by E. 1/2 E","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm seas gave way to light easterly winds. The crew worked on the rigging and repaired smashed whaleboats with Boscawen Island in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Boscawen","at":"tafahi"},{"date":"1837-01-10","events":[],"lat":-16.8,"lon":185.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan. 10th. Commences with light winds from the E.\nSteering to the Southward by the wind at 3 P. M. got up a Mizen\nTopmast, Middle and Latter part strong winds so ends all hands\nemployed, some on the riggin, and some repairing Boats. -\nLat. 16..48 S. - - Long. 174..13 W.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Light winds gave way to strong breezes as the ship steered south. The crew raised a mizzen topmast, worked on the rigging, and repaired boats.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-01-11","events":[],"lat":-18.0,"lon":185.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan, 11th. Commences with Strong winds from the\nS. E. Steered to the Southward by the wind, at Sunset took in\nsome Sail, at 6 Am. sent up the Mizen Topsail Yard, at 7 Do. set\nthe Mizen Top Sail, and made all the Sail we had to make\nso ends all hands variously employed -\nLat. 18..00 S. - - - Long. 174..40 W.\n\n[struck: W]","wind":[["first","SE","strong"]],"plain":"The crew experienced strong winds from the southeast while sailing southward, shortening sail at sunset. In the morning, they sent up the mizzen topsail yard and set all available sail, keeping busy with routine ship's work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-01-12","events":[],"lat":-17.6667,"lon":185.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan. 12th. Commences with brisk winds from\nthe E. Steering to the Southward by the wind, at 2 P. M.\nmade Late bearing S. E. by S. at 4 P. M. Double reefed the Topsails,\nat 8 Do took in the Jib, & Main Sail, Fore and Mizen Topsails\nring E. so ends under a Double reefed Main Topsail and Fore\nSail with Strong winds from the E. the watch employed\nLat. 17\"40 S. - Long. 174..30 W. -","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["latter","E","strong"]],"plain":"The ship sailed south under brisk eastern winds, sighting Late Island to the southeast. Strong winds forced the crew to reduce sail into the night.","where":"near land","place":"Late"},{"date":"1837-01-13","events":[],"lat":-17.05,"lon":185.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan. 13th. First and Middle part Strong winds from\nEastward Steering to the the Northward by the wind under\nDouble reefed Main Topsail and Fore Sail, at 7 Am. set the\nFore and Mizzen Topsails Double reefed, at 8 Do. set the Mainsail,\n[struck: Gib]Jib, and Spanker, so ends these 24 hours variously employed.\nLat. 17\"03 S. Long. 174..15 West.","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew from the east while the ship steered north under reduced sail. The crew spent the day on routine work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-01-14","events":[],"lat":-16.2167,"lon":186.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan. 14th. First and Middle part Strong winds from the\nS. E. by E. Steering to the N. E. by the wind, at 6 Am. made Boscawen\nbearing N. N. E. let the reefs out of the Topsails, so ends, at Meridian\nKeppel's Island bearing N. W. W. - Boscawen bearing N. by W. 1/2 W.\nLat 16..13 S. - Long. 173..20 W.","wind":[["first","SE by E","strong"],["middle","SE by E","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed under strong winds, sighting Boscawen Island at 6 a.m. and Keppel's Island at noon. No whales were seen.","where":"near land","place":"Boscawen","at":"tafahi"},{"date":"1837-01-15","events":[],"lat":-15.475,"lon":187.125,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Jan. 15th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the Eastw\nard Steering to the Northward by the wind, nothing more to be remarked\n.. Lat. Long.\n[struck: Sunday]","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds; routine sailing northward with nothing special to report.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-01-16","events":[],"lat":-14.7333,"lon":187.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan. 16th. Commences with Strong winds from the Eastwar\nSteering to the Northward by the wind, Middle and Latter part\nLight winds and fine weather Steering on Different tacks so ends\nsome hands employed on repairing the windlass, and some on the riggin\nLat 14..44 S. - Long. 172..25 W.","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather followed strong easterly winds as the ship sailed on different tacks. The crew repaired the windlass and worked on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-01-17","events":[],"lat":-14.5,"lon":187.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan. 17th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind, Latter part the Navigator\nin sight, so ends variously employed about the Riggin, -\nLat. 14\"30 S. - Long. by Chro. 172\"08 W.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Light easterly winds as the ship steered on different courses. The Navigator Islands came into sight, and the crew worked on the rigging.","where":"near land","place":"Navigator","at":"upolu"},{"date":"1837-01-18","events":[],"lat":-14.6389,"lon":188.6611,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Jan. 18th. Commences with light winds from the\nEastward, Middle and latter part Strong winds and squally attende\nd with rain, Steering on Different tacks under Double reefs,\n- No. obs.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced strong winds, squalls, and rain, sailing under reduced sail on different courses.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-01-19","events":[],"lat":-14.7778,"lon":189.4556,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Jan. 19th. Commences with strong Gales from the\nS. N. E. and rainy, at 6 P.M. Close reefed the Topsails, and took\nin the Waist and Staboard Boats, Latter part more moderate\nthick and rainy weather ends the Day all Sail set. Steering to the E.\nNo. obs.","wind":[["first","NNE","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales and rain forced the crew to shorten sail and take in the waist and starboard boats. The weather moderated later, ending with all sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-01-20","events":[],"lat":-14.9167,"lon":190.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan. 20th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the N. N. E.\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind, variously employed.\nLat. 14\"55 S. Long 169..45 W.","wind":[["whole","NNE","strong"]],"plain":"The ship faced strong winds from the north-northeast as they sailed back and forth on different tacks. The crew spent the day on routine work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-01-21","events":[],"lat":-14.3,"lon":189.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan. 21st. At 2 P.M. made Tootoilla, bearing N. W. at Sunset\ntook in the Courses, Jib, and Spanker, at Daylight made all Sail, at 8 Am.\ntook a raft of Cask onshore at the S. W. end of Tootilla so ends two Boats\nonshore tradeing, and filling water, winds from the N. E.","wind":[["whole","NE",""]],"plain":"They sighted Tutuila and took a raft of casks ashore at the southwest end of the island. Two boats remained ashore trading and filling water casks.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Boats sent ashore to trade and fetch water","quote":"two Boats onshore tradeing, and filling water","interest":3}],"where":"near land","place":"Tootoilla","at":"tutuila"},{"date":"1837-01-22","events":[],"lat":-14.3,"lon":189.3,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Jan. 22 nd. All these 24 hours winds from the N. E. and fine\nweather, at 4 P.M. the Boats returned from the Shore, with the raft water,\nand some vegetation in the Boats, hoisted in the water and took up the\nboats, Middle and Latter part steering on Different tacks by the wind under\neasy Sail, at 11 Am two Canoes came from the Shore which brought news\nof the Barque, Duke of York of Sidney, 3 months out 60 bbls. lying at anchor\nin a harbor on the S. side of the Island. so ends these 24 hours","wind":[["whole","NE",""]],"plain":"Boats returned from shore with fresh water and vegetation. Later, two canoes arrived with news that the bark Duke of York of Sydney was anchored on the south side of the island.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Canoes brought news of another ship","quote":"two Canoes came from the Shore which brought news of the Barque, Duke of York","interest":3}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1837-01-23","events":[],"lat":-14.3,"lon":189.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan. 23 rd. All these 24 hours light winds from the N. E.\nSteering on Different tacks off an on Tootilla, Latter part two\nBoats onshore tradeing, and a number of Canoes along side","wind":[["whole","NE","light"]],"plain":"Cruising back and forth off Tootilla in light winds, the crew sent two boats ashore to trade, and several canoes came alongside.","where":"near land","place":"Tootilla","at":"tutuila"},{"date":"1837-01-24","events":[],"lat":-14.3,"lon":189.3,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Jan. 24th. First part two Boats onshore tradeing with the\nNatives, for Pigs Parrots, Yams, Banannas, Cocoanuts &c. Latter part\na number of Canoes along side, so ends with light winds and varibles","wind":[["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"Two boats went ashore to trade with the natives for pigs, parrots, yams, bananas, and coconuts. Later in the day, a number of canoes came alongside the ship.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Traded with islanders for pigs and parrots","quote":"two Boats onshore tradeing with the Natives, for Pigs Parrots, Yams, Banannas, Cocoanuts","interest":5}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1837-01-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-14.3,"lon":189.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan. 25 th. Commences with light winds from the Eastwa-\n-rd steering off and on Tootola, at 1 P.M. two Boats went onshore after\nwood, at 3 Do. saw Sperm Whales, set the Coullars for the boats to com[struck: e]\nfrom the shore, at 4 Do. the Boats returned Discharged the wood, and\nthree Boats put off in persuit of the whales, at 5 Do. the Staboard boat\nfastened, at 6 Do. took the whale to the Ship, at 5 Am. commenced\ncutting, at 8 Do. finished, at 11 Do. spoke the Ship American of Nantuck-\n-et 32 months out 1050 bbls. so ends employed in stowing off wood,\nCuting up the head, makeing minceing tubs &c. &c. so ends Tootilla\nin sight bearing NbE 1/2 E","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"While cruising off Tootooila, the crew sent two boats ashore for wood. Spotting sperm whales, they signaled the boats back, unloaded the wood, and gave chase. They caught one whale and later met the American of Nantucket.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"American","rig":"ship","port":"Nantucket","captain":"","months_out":32,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Tootola","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d","at":"tutuila"},{"date":"1837-01-26","events":[],"lat":-15.4333,"lon":189.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan. 26th. Commences with light winds fro in the\nEastward [struck: s]steering to the Southward by the wind, at 4 P\nM. commenced boiling, Middle and Latter part Strong wind\nattended with Showers of rain, at 4 Am. finished boiling\nso ends under Double reefed Top Sails,\nLat. 15..26 S - Long. 170..03 W.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew boiled blubber from the afternoon until early morning. The weather turned rough with strong winds and rain showers, forcing them to reduce sail.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1837-01-27","events":[],"lat":-16.4167,"lon":191.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan. 27th. Commences with Strong winds from the\nEastward and squally, Steering to the Southward by the wind\nunder Double reefs, Latter part fine weather, so ends variously\nemployed about the riggen, all Sail set.\nLat. 16..25 S. - Long. 168..50 W.","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong easterly winds and squalls gave way to fine weather. The crew worked on the rigging under full sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-01-28","events":[],"lat":-17.5,"lon":191.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan. 28th All these 24 hours winds from the E. by S\n\nSteering to the Southward by the wind all Sail set so ends.\nLat. 17..30 S. — Long. 168..52 W.","wind":[["whole","E by S",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing southward with all sails set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-01-29","events":[],"lat":-19.05,"lon":190.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan. 29th. All these 24 hours winds from the E. Steering to\nthe southward by the wind, at 6 Am. made Savage Island bearing\nS.W. at half past 11 Do. tacked Ship, so ends at Miredian the middle\nof the Island bearing [struck: S. by] W. S. W. 15 miles Distance\nLat. 19..03 S. — Long. 169..04 W.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The ship sailed south by east and sighted Savage Island early in the morning, turning the vessel later that forenoon.","where":"near land","place":"Savage Island","at":"niue"},{"date":"1837-01-30","events":[],"lat":-18.0333,"lon":191.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan. 30th. All these 24 hours winds from the Eastward\nand fine weather Steering to the Northward by the wind,\nLat. 18..02 S. — Long. 168..07 W —","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with winds from the east as the ship sailed northward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-01-31","events":[],"lat":-17.6667,"lon":192.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan. 31st. All these 24 hours light winds from N.E. to S.E.\nsteering on Different tacks by the wind, variously employed —\nLat. 17..40 S. — Long 167..32 W.","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed with light winds on different tacks and carried out routine chores.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-02-01","events":[],"lat":-17.0333,"lon":193.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb. 1st. Commences with light winds from the Eastward\nMiddle part calm, Latter part light winds from N.E. to S.E. so ends, Steer=\ning on Different tacks, and employed in Sail mending. —\nLat. 17..02 S. — Long. 166..59 W.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calm weather; the crew spent the day mending sails while turning on different courses.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-02-02","events":[],"lat":-17.8167,"lon":193.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb. 2nd. All these 24 hours light winds from the S.E.\nto N.E. Steering on Different tacks by the wind, employed in Sail men-\n-ding\nLat. 17..49 S — — Long. 166..29 W.","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds continued as the ship sailed on different tacks and the crew repaired sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-02-03","events":[],"lat":-18.5333,"lon":194.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb. 3rd. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the Eastward\nand Squally, Steering to the Southward by the employed in Sail mending\nLat. 18..32 S. — Long. 165..35 W.","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew mended sails through strong winds and squalls.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-02-04","events":[],"lat":-20.35,"lon":195.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb. 4th. Commences with Strong winds from the East-\nward Steering to the Southword by the wind, Middle part\nvarible winds and Squally attended with showers of rain, Latter\npart winds from the E. by S. and fine weather Steering to the\nNorthward by the wind, the watch employed makeing spunyarn\nLat. 20..21 S. — — Long. 164..22 West.","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","E by S",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew experienced shifting winds, squalls, and rain before the weather turned fine. The watch spent the day doing routine rope work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-02-05","events":[],"lat":-19.5333,"lon":196.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb. 5th. Commences with light winds from the Eastward\nSteering to the Northward by the wind, Middle part Squally attended\nwith Showers of rain, Stering on Different tacks, Latter part Steering\nto the N.N.E. by the wind so ends these 24 hours.\nLat. 19..32 S. — — Long. 163..44 W. —","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds and passing rain squalls; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-02-06","events":[],"lat":-18.35,"lon":196.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb. 6th. Commences with Strong winds from the E. Steering to\nthe Northward by the wind, Middle and Latter part light winds Steer-\ning on Different tacks employed in makeing spunyarn &c. so ends the Day\nLat. 18..21 S. — — Long. 163..10 W.","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The ship sailed on different tacks through shifting winds while the crew worked on making spun yarn.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-02-07","events":[],"lat":-18.061,"lon":196.824,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb. 7th. Commences with Strong winds from the Eastwa-\nrd Steering to the N.N.E. by the wind, at 6 Am. tacked Ship, at Mi-\nredien, Palmerstons, Island bearing S.E. by S. 10 mi Distance\nLat. by obs. 17\"55 S. - - Long. by Chro. 162\"36 W.","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds from the eastward as they sailed north-northeast. At midday, Palmerstons Island was visible about ten miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Palmerstons, Island"},{"date":"1837-02-08","events":[],"lat":-17.9167,"lon":197.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb. 8th. Commences with Strong winds from the\nE. Steering to the Southward by the wind, at 2 P. M. Palmerstons\nIsland bore E. S. E. 4 miles distance, there being plenty of Cocoa\nnut trees on that Island, lowered 2 boats and pulled for the shore\nthe being a heavy swell rooling on could not land, at 5 Do. returned\nto the ship, at 4 Am. tacked Ship, so ends steering to the Northw[struck: d]\nand by the wind, the watch variously employed.\nLat. 18\"30 S. - - Long 161\"56 West -","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"plain":"Near Palmerston Island, the crew sent out two boats hoping to land for coconuts, but a heavy swell rolling ashore prevented them from landing, and they returned to the ship.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Prevented from landing by heavy swell","quote":"","interest":2}],"where":"near land","place":"Palmerstons Island"},{"date":"1837-02-09","events":[],"lat":-18.5,"lon":198.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb. 9th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the\nEastward, steering to the N. E. by the wind, at Midnight had\na heavy squall took in the Main Topgallantsail, and Clued Down\nthe Top-Sails, at 11 Am. Double reefed the Fore & Mizen Topsails\nso ends with Strong winds and Squally\nLat. 18\"28 S. - - Long 160\"55 W.-","wind":[["whole","E","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls blew throughout the day. At midnight, a heavy squall forced the crew to take in and reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-02-10","events":[],"lat":-18.4667,"lon":199.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb. 10th. Commences with Strong winds from the\nN. E. Steering to the Eastward by the wind, Middle part light\nwinds, Latter part Calm and light airs from the N. W. so ends.\nLat. 17\"08 S. - - Long. 160\"18 W-","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","NW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with winds shifting from strong northeasterlies to calms and light airs. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-02-11","events":[],"lat":-17.1333,"lon":199.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb. 11th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the North-\n-ward Steering to the [struck: N] E. 1/2 N. Middle and Latter part Squally so\nends employed in Sail mending.\nLat. 17\"25 S. - - Long. 158\"40 W. -","wind":[["whole","N","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls blew from the north, and the crew spent their time mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-02-12","events":[],"lat":-17.4167,"lon":201.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb. 12th. Commences with Strong, winds from the N. E.\nand squally, Steeriring to the E. S. E. by the wind, at 5 P. M. Single\nreefed the Topsails, at 11 Do. moderate made all Sail, Latter part\nlight winds from the E. by S. Steering to the Southward by the wind\nLat. 18\"12 S - - Long. 157\"27 W.","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","E by S","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in squally weather and changing winds, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-02-13","events":[],"lat":-18.2,"lon":202.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb. 13th All these 24 hours light winds from the E. S.\nE. Steering to the Southward by the wind, variously employed, so ends\nLat. 19\"21 S. - - Long. 156\"39 W.-","wind":[["whole","ESE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds as the ship sailed south; the crew carried out routine shipboard work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-02-14","events":[],"lat":-19.35,"lon":203.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb. 14th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward\nand squally attended with light Showers of rain, Steering on Different\ntacks by the wind, At Meridian Wateevo bearing W. S. W. 20 mi. Dis.\nIts Lat. 20\"01 S. - Long. 158\"15 W. - Chronometer gone out the way","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Light easterly winds brought squalls and light rain showers. At noon, the island of Wateevo was 20 miles to the west-southwest; the keeper noted that the chronometer had gone out of order.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Chronometer stopped working properly","quote":"Chronometer gone out the way","interest":3}],"where":"near land","place":"Wateevo"},{"date":"1837-02-15","events":[],"lat":-20.0,"lon":201.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb. 15th. This Day light winds from the Eastward\nand Calms attended with showers of rain, Steering on Different\ntacks by the wind, At Meridian Watteevo bearing S. W. 1/2 S. 24 mi. D\nNo obs.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"weather":["calm","rain"],"plain":"Light winds, calms, and rain showers slowed the ship as it turned on different tacks, with Watteevo sighted 24 miles away at noon.","where":"near land","place":"Watteevo"},{"date":"1837-02-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":3}],"lat":-21.3167,"lon":203.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb. 16th. Commences with winds from the E. S. E.\n\nSteering to the Southward by the wind at half past 5 Am. saw\nSperm Whales at 6 Do. lowered 3 Boats and fastened, at 9 Do. took three\nWhales to the Ship one to each Boat, at 10 Do. commenced cutting, so ends the Day\n[struck: Lat. 21..19 S. - - Long 156..44 W.]","wind":[["first","ESE",""]],"plain":"Early in the morning, they sighted sperm whales and put out three boats. Each boat successfully harpooned and took a whale back to the ship, and the crew began stripping the blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":3,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1837-02-17","events":[],"lat":-21.3167,"lon":203.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb. 17th. At 2 PM. finished cutting, and Steered to the E. S. E.\nby the wind, with strong winds from the N. E. at 7 PM. commenced\nboiling, nothing more to be remarked,\nLat 21..19 S. - - Long. by Reckoning 156..44 W","wind":[["whole","NE","strong"]],"plain":"The crew finished stripping blubber from a whale in the afternoon and began boiling it into oil that evening.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1837-02-18","events":[],"lat":-22.8,"lon":204.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb. 18th. Commences with Strong winds from the N. E. teering\nto the Southward by the wind, at 5 PM. finished boiling, Middle and\nand Latter part Squally attended with showers of rain, took in and made\nSail a number of times, so ends these 24 hours -\nLat. 22..48 S - - Long. 155..39 W. -","wind":[["first","NE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls with rain forced the crew to adjust sail repeatedly. They finished boiling blubber into oil at 5 PM.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1837-02-19","events":[],"lat":-23.2,"lon":206.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb. 19th. All these 24 hours Strong Gales from E.S.E.\nto S. by W. & squally, Steering to the Eastward by the wind took\nin and made Sail a number of times, nothing more to be remarked.\nLat. 23..12 S - - Long. 153..49 W.","wind":[["whole","ESE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and squalls kept the crew busy adjusting sail as they steered eastward into the wind, with nothing else to report.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-02-20","events":[],"lat":-23.25,"lon":207.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb 20 th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the\nNorth, Steering to the Eastward by the wind,\nLat 23..15. S - - Long. 152..10 W.","wind":[["whole","N","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew from the north as the ship continued sailing eastward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-02-21","events":[],"lat":-23.2333,"lon":209.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb. 21st, All these 24 hours winds from the Northward\nSteering to the Eastward by the wind under Single reefs, variously\nemployed, so ends. At Meridian Toobouai bearing S. S. 1/2 E. 15 mi. Dis.\nLat. by obs. 23..17 S. - Long. by Recorning 150..36 - True Long 149..26 W.","wind":[["whole","N",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed eastward under single-reefed sails and carried out routine chores, sighting the island of Tubuai fifteen miles to the south-southeast at noon.","where":"near land","place":"Toobouai","at":"tubuai"},{"date":"1837-02-22","events":[],"lat":-22.0,"lon":210.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb. 22nd. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the\nS. by E. Steering on Different tacks by the wind, thick and smoky\nweath, so ends variously employed about the riggin.\nLat. by obs. 22.. S. - - Long. by Reck. 149..25 W.","wind":[["whole","S by E","strong"]],"weather":["haze"],"plain":"The crew experienced strong winds in thick, hazy weather, turning the ship on different tacks and doing routine rigging repairs.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-02-23","events":[],"lat":-22.6667,"lon":210.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb. 23rd. Commences with Strong Winds from the\nS. with thick and squally weather attended with Showers of rain,\nat 5 Am. Double reefed the Topsails and took in the Main Sail\nso ends Steering on Different tacks by the wind -\nLat. by obs. 22..40 S. - - Long. 149..20 W. -","wind":[["first","S","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong winds, thick, squally weather, and rain showers forced the crew to reduce sail. Routine sailing continued on different tacks; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-02-24","events":[],"lat":-22.45,"lon":211.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb. 24th. Commences with Strong Gales from the S. and squal\nly attended with rain, at 6 PM. close reefed the Topsails, Middle\nand Latter part the same, employed in picking Ocum, so ends Steer\ning to the Eastward by the wind - Obs. obs.\nLat. by Reckoning 22..27 S. Long. 148..45 W.","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["middle","S","gale"],["latter","S","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales, squalls, and rain forced the crew to reduce sail, while the men spent their time picking oakum.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-02-25","events":[],"lat":-22.1334,"lon":212.025,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Feb. 25th. Commences with Strong Gales from the hedding to the\nEastward by the wind, at 7 Am. took in the Fore and Mizen Top-Sails and Fore\nSail, a heavy Gale from the W.S.W. W. and rainy weather ends the Day -\nNo. obs","wind":[["first","","gale"],["latter","WSW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The ship battled strong winds and headed eastward. A heavy gale and rainy weather set in, forcing the crew to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-02-26","events":[],"lat":-21.8167,"lon":212.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb. 26th. Commences with Strong Gales from the W.S.W. attended with\nrain, at 6 P.M. cleared of the rain, and the wind more moderate, at 10 Do. set the\nT. Sails Double reefed, Fore Sail and Spanker, Middle and latter part Strong winds\nand squally attended with showers of rain, so ends Steering the W. winds W.S.W.\nLat. by obs. 21..49 S. - Long. by account 147..12 West. -","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["first","","moderate"],["middle","WSW","strong"],["latter","WSW","strong"]],"weather":["gale","rain","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales brought rain before the weather moderated in the evening. The ship continued through squalls and rain showers under shortened sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-02-27","events":[],"lat":-20.85,"lon":213.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb. 27th. Commences with light winds from the West Steering\nto the Northward by the wind all Sail set, at 5 P.M. single reefed the\nTopsails, and took in the Main Sail, Middle and latter part winds from\nW. to N.W. by W. and squally attended with heavy showers of rain so ends.\nLat. by obs. 20..51 S. - Long. 146..44 W -","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"They sailed northward under light winds before reducing sail in the evening. Squalls and heavy rain marked the rest of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-02-28","events":[],"lat":-19.7167,"lon":213.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb. 28th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the W. Steering\nto the Northward by the wind Middle and Latter part Squally and\nthunder attended with rain, took in and made sail a number of times\nLat. by obs. 19..43 S. - Long. 146..42 W","wind":[["whole","W","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","thunder","rain"],"plain":"Strong westerly winds brought squalls, thunder, and rain, forcing the crew to repeatedly reduce and set sail as they steered northward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-03-01","events":[],"lat":-18.6833,"lon":212.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday March 1st. Commences with light winds from the W. and\nfine weather Steering to the Northward by the wind, at 6 P.M. single\nreefed the T. Sails, Middle part thunder attended with rain at 8 Am, the wind\nshifted to the N.E. Strong winds and rainy weather ends the Day Steering\nto the W.S.W. Lat. [struck: by obs. 18..41 S.] [insertion: by account 18..41 S.] Long. 147..07 West. - No. obs.","wind":[["first","W","light"],["latter","NE","strong"]],"weather":["thunder","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds and fine weather, followed by thunder, rain, and a wind shift to the northeast with strong winds.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-03-02","events":[],"lat":-18.5167,"lon":212.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March 2nd. Commences with Strong winds from the N.E.\nand rainy, Steering to the N.W. by W. Middle part light winds and vari\nbles and thick weather, Latter part light winds from the Westward\nand fine weather, Steering on Different Courses variously employed.\nLat. by obs. 18..31 S. - Long. by d'acount 147..44 W.","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The ship encountered rain and shifting winds while steering various courses, ending with fine weather. The crew was variously employed.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-03-03","events":[],"lat":-18.5667,"lon":211.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 3rd. Commences with light winds from the W.W.\nand fine weather Steering to the W. S. W. by the wind, Middle part\nthe same, latter part Strong winds and squally attended with rain\nat 6 Am. took in the Main Top G. Sail, at 11 Do. tacked Ship so ends\nLat. 18..34 S. - Long. 148..19 W. No. obs","wind":[["first","WNW","light"],["middle","WNW","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds gave way to strong squalls and rain; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-03-04","events":[],"lat":-18.3,"lon":211.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 4th. Commences with Strong Gales from the W.\nW.W. Steering to the S. by the wind, at 6 P.M. tacked Ship, and\nSingle reefed the T. Sails, took in the Jib Main Sail & Spanker,\nat 9 Do. took in the Fore and Mizen Topsails and Double reefed the\nMain, Middle part Strong Gales and heavy squalls attended with rain\nLatter part more moderate at 6 Am. wore Ship at 9 Do set the Fore\nand Mizen Top Sails Double reefed, thick and rainy weather ends\nthe Day - No obs\nLat. 18..18 S. - Long. 148..31 W -","wind":[["first","WNW","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales, heavy squalls, and thick, rainy weather while battling the wind under reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-03-05","events":[],"lat":-17.87,"lon":211.93,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 5th First and middle part Strong winds from\nthe W.S.W. Steering to [struck: on] different tacks by the wind under double\nreefs, attended with heavy showers of rain, Latter part more moderate, at\n1 Am. made Miatea bearing W. by S. 30 mi. Dis. let the reefs out, and\nset the Jib Main Sail and Spanker, so ends these 24 hours — -","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"],["middle","WSW","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"They sailed through strong winds and heavy rain under reduced sail, sighting the island of Miatea about 30 miles off.","where":"near land","place":"Miatea","at":"mehetia"},{"date":"1837-03-06","events":[],"lat":-17.87,"lon":211.93,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 6th. Commences with light winds from the W.S.\nW. Steering to the Southward by the wind, at 11 P.M. tacked Ship\nmiddle part squally attended with rain, latter part fine weather\nall sail set, so ends at Meridian Miatea bearing S. by W. 25 mi. Dis. —","wind":[["first","WSW","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"They sailed south through squalls and rain before the weather cleared, ending the day with all sail set in sight of Mehetia.","where":"near land","place":"Miatea","at":"mehetia"},{"date":"1837-03-07","events":[],"lat":-17.87,"lon":211.93,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 7th. First and middle part light winds from the\nWestward Steering on Defferint tacks by the wind, Latter part\nlight airs from the S. S. E. Steering to the W. by S. A sail in sight of\nthe lee bow, so ends variously employed, Miatea in sight. —","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds prevailed as the ship sailed on different tacks. Another vessel was sighted off the lee bow, and the island of Miatea came into view.","where":"near land","place":"Miatea","at":"mehetia"},{"date":"1837-03-08","events":[],"lat":-17.45,"lon":210.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday March 8th. First part light winds from the S. S. E. Steering\nto the W. by S. employed in stowing Down oil, at 3 P.M. made Tahite bearing\nW.S.W. middle part calm, Latter part light winds from the S. E.\nsteering to the W. S. W. employed in scrapeing and varnishing the\nbends, so ends Point [struck: Venus] bearing S. W. by W. 35 mi. Distance —","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew stored oil in the hold, scraped and varnished the ship's sides, and sighted Tahiti in the afternoon.","where":"near land","place":"Tahite","plate":"work.stowing-c","at":"tahiti"},{"date":"1837-03-09","events":[],"lat":-17.45,"lon":210.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March 9th. Commences with light winds from the S. E.\nsteering to the W. S. W. at 6 P.M. took in the Main Sail, and Main T. Gall\nantsail, at 10 Do. hove to of Papeeta harbor 2 mi. Dis. middle part Calm, Latter\npart light airs from the S. E. Calms employed in bending Cables, at 11 Am\nlowered the Waist Boat and went on shore to get a pilot, so ends two Ships\nin sight, Papeeta harbor bearing S. E. 5 mi Distance —","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The ship stopped and waited off Papeete harbor and the crew prepared the anchor cables. A boat went ashore to get a pilot, with two other ships in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Papeete Harbor","via":[[210.45,-17.35]],"at":"tahiti-2"},{"date":"1837-03-10","events":[],"lat":-17.45,"lon":210.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 10th. All these 24 hours light airs and calms, lying of Papete\nharbor Tahite, in company with the Canton of New-Bedford, 28 months\nout 2200 bbls. and the Barclay of Nantucket, 16 months out 700 bbls. All\nthree Ships waiting for a breeze to get in to harbor so ends. —","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calms and light airs left the ship waiting outside Papete harbor, Tahiti, alongside the Canton of New Bedford and the Barclay of Nantucket, hoping for a breeze to enter port.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Canton","rig":"ship","port":"New-Bedford","captain":"","months_out":28,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Barclay","rig":"ship","port":"Nantucket","captain":"","months_out":16,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Papeete Harbor","plate":"gam.spoke-b","at":"tahiti-2"},{"date":"1837-03-11","events":[],"lat":-17.45,"lon":210.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 11th. First and Middle part light variable winds and\ncalms, at 5 Am. Strong winds from the S. S. W. at 8 Am. come to\nanchor in Pupeta Harbor, Latter part employed in unbending Sails,\nbreaking out Shooks and boating them ashove, so ends these 24 hours","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","SSW","strong"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"After light winds and calms, strong winds picked up from the south-southwest. The ship anchored in Papeete Harbor, where the crew unbent the sails and boated cask parts ashore.","where":"at anchor","place":"Papeete Harbor","at":"tahiti-2"},{"date":"1837-03-12","events":[],"lat":-17.4331,"lon":210.3331,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday March 12th. First part employed in takeing cask ashove sendi\ning Down Down the Main Topgallantsail &c.","plain":"The crew spent the first part of the day taking casks ashore and taking down the main topgallant sail.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1837-03-13","events":[],"lat":-17.4163,"lon":210.3163,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday, March the 13th First and middle part on liberty, Latter part employed\nin breaking out oil round the Foremast, and sending down the Fore T. Sail yard\nand makeing preperations for takeing out the Fore Mast,","plain":"The crew had liberty early in the day. Later, they shifted oil barrels near the foremast and began preparations to take the mast out.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1837-03-14","events":[],"lat":-17.3994,"lon":210.2994,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday March 14th. First part employed in sending down the Fore T. Mas[struck: t]\nriseing the shears &c. Latter part took out the mast and took it onshore. —","plain":"The crew dismantled the fore topmast, set up shears, removed the mast, and took it ashore.","where":"in port","via":[[210.25,-17.35]]},{"date":"1837-03-15","events":[],"lat":-17.3826,"lon":210.2826},{"date":"1837-03-16","events":[],"lat":-17.3657,"lon":210.2657},{"date":"1837-03-17","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":210.2483,"via":[[210.25,-17.35]]},{"date":"1837-03-18","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":210.2239},{"date":"1837-03-19","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":210.1995},{"date":"1837-03-20","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":210.1751},{"date":"1837-03-21","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":210.1507},{"date":"1837-03-22","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":210.1263},{"date":"1837-03-23","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":210.1018},{"date":"1837-03-24","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":210.0774},{"date":"1837-03-25","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":210.053},{"date":"1837-03-26","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":210.0286},{"date":"1837-03-27","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":210.0042},{"date":"1837-03-28","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":209.9798},{"date":"1837-03-29","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":209.9554},{"date":"1837-03-30","events":[],"lat":-17.3682,"lon":209.95,"via":[[209.95,-17.35]]},{"date":"1837-03-31","events":[],"lat":-17.3915,"lon":209.95},{"date":"1837-04-01","events":[],"lat":-17.4148,"lon":209.95},{"date":"1837-04-02","events":[],"lat":-17.4381,"lon":209.95},{"date":"1837-04-03","events":[],"lat":-17.4614,"lon":209.95},{"date":"1837-04-04","events":[],"lat":-17.4847,"lon":209.95},{"date":"1837-04-05","events":[],"lat":-17.508,"lon":209.95},{"date":"1837-04-06","events":[],"lat":-17.5313,"lon":209.95},{"date":"1837-04-07","events":[],"lat":-17.5546,"lon":209.95},{"date":"1837-04-08","events":[],"lat":-17.5779,"lon":209.95},{"date":"1837-04-09","events":[],"lat":-17.6012,"lon":209.95},{"date":"1837-04-10","events":[],"lat":-17.6245,"lon":209.95},{"date":"1837-04-11","events":[],"lat":-17.6478,"lon":209.95},{"date":"1837-04-12","events":[],"lat":-17.6554,"lon":209.9714,"via":[[209.95,-17.65]]},{"date":"1837-04-13","events":[],"lat":-17.6613,"lon":209.9951},{"date":"1837-04-14","events":[],"lat":-17.6672,"lon":210.0188},{"date":"1837-04-15","events":[],"lat":-17.6731,"lon":210.0424},{"date":"1837-04-16","events":[],"lat":-17.679,"lon":210.0661},{"date":"1837-04-17","events":[],"lat":-17.6849,"lon":210.0897},{"date":"1837-04-18","events":[],"lat":-17.6909,"lon":210.1134},{"date":"1837-04-19","events":[],"lat":-17.6968,"lon":210.1371},{"date":"1837-04-20","events":[],"lat":-17.7027,"lon":210.1607},{"date":"1837-04-21","events":[],"lat":-17.7086,"lon":210.1844},{"date":"1837-04-22","events":[],"lat":-17.7145,"lon":210.208},{"date":"1837-04-23","events":[],"lat":-17.7204,"lon":210.2317},{"date":"1837-04-24","events":[],"lat":-17.7263,"lon":210.2554},{"date":"1837-04-25","events":[],"lat":-17.7323,"lon":210.279},{"date":"1837-04-26","events":[],"lat":-17.7382,"lon":210.3027},{"date":"1837-04-27","events":[],"lat":-17.7441,"lon":210.3263,"fixed":false},{"date":"1837-04-28","events":[],"lat":-17.75,"lon":210.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 28th At 10 Am: Sea account & weighed Anchor went\nout the harbor and Steered Down Betwixt Emeo and Tahitee\nleaving all our friends behind, so ends all Sail set, winds from N.W.","wind":[["whole","NW",""]],"plain":"The crew weighed anchor, left the harbor, and sailed between Emeo and Tahiti under full sail, leaving their friends behind.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Left friends behind in port","quote":"leaving all our friends behind","interest":1}],"where":"near land","place":"Emeo and Tahitee","plate":"life.keeper-d","at":"moorea-and-tahiti"},{"date":"1837-04-29","events":[],"lat":-18.3833,"lon":210.58,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 29th. First part employed in Stowing the anchor\nand Clearing Decks, Steering to the S.W. by W. middle part und-\n-er Sail, at Daylight made all Sail and Steered to the Southw-\nard by the wind with winds from the W. Sir Charles Saund\ners Island, Emeo and Tahitee all in sight, Latter part overcast and\nStrong appearances of rain, so ends no land in sight. Lat. by obs 18.23 S.","wind":[["middle","W",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"After stowing the anchor and clearing the decks, the ship sailed with every sail set to the south. Sir Charles Saunders Island, Eimeo, and Tahiti were all in sight before land faded from view amid signs of rain.","where":"near land","place":"Tahitee","at":"tahiti"},{"date":"1837-04-30","events":[],"lat":-18.35,"lon":207.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 30th. First part light ares from the W. Steer\ning to the Southward by the wind, Middle part light varible\nwinds and Thunder attended with rain, at 4 Am. took a\nStrong Breeze from the E. S. E. and Steered to the W. by S.\nso ends this 24 hours\nLat 18.21 S. - - Long. by Acc. 152.03 W.","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","ESE","strong"]],"weather":["thunder","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds, rain, and thunder, followed by a strong breeze.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-05-01","events":[],"lat":-18.8,"lon":206.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 1st. All these 24 hours winds from the Eastward\nSteering to the W. S. W. variously employed about the Riggin.\nLat by obs. 18.48 S. Long by Lunar, Obs. 153.03 W.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing to the west-southwest with easterly winds while the crew worked on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-05-02","events":[],"lat":-19.1416,"lon":206.2375,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday May 2nd. Commences with light winds from the\nE. Steering to the W. S. W. at 7 P. M. took in the Main Top Ga\nllantsail and Single reefed the Topsails with Strong wind\nfrom the W. S. W. Latter part lying under a close reefed\nMain Topsail with Strong Gales from the W. and Squally\nattended with showers of rain so ends No obs.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","WSW","strong"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew reduced sail as winds grew strong, ending the day riding out heavy squalls and gales with rain.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-05-03","events":[],"lat":-19.4833,"lon":205.525,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday May 3 rd. All these 24 hours Strong winds\nfrom the westward heading on Different tacks under a\nclose reefed Main T. Sail so ends the Day - Lat. 19..29 S.\n\n[struck: Wednesday]","wind":[["whole","W","strong"]],"plain":"Strong westerly winds kept the ship sailing back and forth under heavily reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-05-04","events":[],"lat":-19.5167,"lon":204.8125,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday May 4th. Commences with strong\nwinds from the South and a Great swell on at 1 P.M. he set\nthe fore and mizen Topsails single reefed, at 8 Do wore Ship\nto the W.S.W. and set the Fore Sail, at Midnight let out the\nreefs set the Jib and Main Sail, Latter part Steering to the\nW. by S. all Sail set with winds from the S. E. so ends\nLat 19..31 S. - -","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong southerly winds and a heavy swell kicked off the day. The crew managed the sails, turned ship to the west-southwest, and ended the day under full sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-05-05","events":[],"lat":-19.5,"lon":204.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 5th. All these 24 hours winds from the E. Stee\n-ring to the W. by S. with a heavy swell from the S. so ends\nvariously employed about the riggin Lat. by obs. 19..30 S -\nLong by acc. 155=54","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"The ship sailed with easterly winds and a heavy southern swell while the crew worked on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-05-06","events":[],"lat":-19.1583,"lon":203.2917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday May 6th. First and Midle part light winds from the\nEastward and fine weather Steering to the W. Latter part\nStrong winds and thick weather attended with rain, so ends\nNo. obs.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The ship sailed west under light winds and fine weather before strong winds brought rain and thick weather. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-05-07","events":[],"lat":-18.8167,"lon":202.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 7th. First part Strong winds from the S by E. Steering\nto the W. by S. all Sail set attended with thick and rainy weather, at 4 P.M\ntook in the Jib, and Main Sail, and Double reefed the Top Sails, at 6\nDo. hove to under a close reefed Main Top Sail, heading to the westward\nat 9 Do. wore Ship, at midnight cleared off raining and moderated, at\nDaylight wore Ship and made Sail, Steered to the W. S. W. with\nlight winds from the Southward, Latter part thick and rainy weather\nLat. by reck. 18..49 - Long 157..31 W - No. obs -","wind":[["first","S by E","strong"],["middle","S","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The ship sailed through strong winds and thick, rainy weather, stopping and waiting under reduced sail during the worst of it before making sail again at daylight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-05-08","events":[],"lat":-18.25,"lon":201.7917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday May 8th. First light winds from the S. W. Steering to the\nwestward by the wind, Middle part Steering on Different tacks\nunder short Sail, Latter part Steering to the Westward all Sail\nset so ends these 24 hours variously employed about the riggin\nLat. 18..15 S","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"plain":"Light winds with the ship steering westward on various courses while the crew worked on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-05-09","events":[],"lat":-18.9333,"lon":201.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 9th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the\nS. W. Steering on Different tacks by the wind variously em\n-ployed so ends Lat by obs. 18..56 S - Long. by Lunar, 158..54 W","wind":[["whole","SW","strong"]],"plain":"Strong southwest winds; the ship sailed on different turns while the crew carried out various tasks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-05-10","events":[],"lat":-18.85,"lon":200.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday May 10th. Commences with Brisk winds from the\nS. E. by S. & S.W. Steering to the southward by the wind, at 1 P.M.\nmade Heroys Island bearing S. E. by S. 1/2 S. 25 mi. Dis. at 5 Do.\ntacked Ship, At Daylight made Whytootatke latter part wind\nfrom the S. at 10 A.m. a Canoe came from the Shore loaded\nwith Yams, and Pumpkins, at 11 Do. lowered the Steward","wind":[["first","SE by S","fresh"],["latter","S",""]],"plain":"They sighted Hervey's Island and later Whytootacke. In the morning, a canoe came out from shore loaded with yams and pumpkins, and the crew put out a boat for the steward.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Canoe arrived loaded with yams and pumpkins","quote":"a Canoe came from the Shore loaded with Yams, and Pumpkins","interest":2}],"where":"near land","place":"Whytootatke","at":"aitutaki"},{"date":"1837-05-11","events":[],"lat":-18.4,"lon":198.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 11th. Att 5 P.M. the Boats returned to the Ship,\nloaded with vegetation, at half past 5 Do. spoke the Ship, Bra-\nganza, of New Bedford 36 months out 2750 bbls. and the [struck: [illegible]] Nath-\naniel B. Talmage of Poxkeepsy 9 months out 300 bbls of Whale\noil and 150 bbls. of Sperm, the Capts come onboard at 8 Do. the\nthe Captains went onboard and we bore away to the W. by S.\nwith a Breeze from the S. E. Middle and Latter part the same\nso ends nothing more to be remarked —\nLat. 18..24 S. — Long. by Rec. 161..12 W.","wind":[["first","SE","moderate"],["middle","SE","moderate"],["latter","SE","moderate"]],"plain":"The boats returned loaded with vegetation. They met and exchanged visits with the ship Braganza of New Bedford and the Nathaniel P. Tallmadge of Poughkeepsie before sailing west by south.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Braganza","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":36,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nathaniel B. Talmage","rig":"","port":"Poxkeepsy","captain":"","months_out":9,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-c"},{"date":"1837-05-12","events":[],"lat":-18.1,"lon":196.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 12th. All these 24 hours winds from the E. by S. Steering\nto the Westward at half past 11 Am. made made Palmerstons Island\nbearing W. by Compass, 20 miles Dis. so ends Steering for the Island.\nLat. by obs. 18..06 S.","wind":[["whole","E by S",""]],"plain":"They sailed westward under winds from the east-southeast and sighted Palmerstons Island about 20 miles away, heading toward it.","where":"near land","place":"Palmerstons Island"},{"date":"1837-05-13","events":[],"lat":-18.0667,"lon":196.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 13th. Att 4 P.M. lowered two boats and with some\ndifficulty got through a narrow passage in the reef and landed\non the S. W. part of palmerstons Island, where there is no inha-\nbitants but a plenty of Cocoanuts, and some small wood, at\n8 Do. the Boats returned to the Ship with some Cocoanuts and\nfish, standing throw by the wind through the night under Differ-\nent tacks, at 11 Am. lowered three Boats and went onshore on the\nS. part of the Island, in search of wood. so ends. winds from E","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"The crew put two boats out and navigated a difficult reef passage to land on the uninhabited southwest part of Palmerstons Island, returning with coconuts and fish. The next morning, three boats went ashore seeking wood.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Landed on uninhabited Palmerstons Island","quote":"","interest":2},{"kind":"nature","title":"Boats returned with fish","quote":"the Boats returned to the Ship with some Cocoanuts and\nfish","topic":"animals"}],"where":"near land","place":"palmerstons Island"},{"date":"1837-05-14","events":[],"lat":-17.4,"lon":195.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 14th. All these 24 hours winds from the E.S. E.\nat 6 P.M. the Boats returned to the Ship about half Loaded with\nwood which they got with great Difficulty the Landing being verry\nbad, Discharged the Boats and bore away to the W.S. W. all Sail\nset so ends nothing more to be remarked.\nLat. 17..24 S. — Long. 164..06 W.","wind":[["whole","ESE",""]],"plain":"The boats returned with a half load of firewood, gathered with great difficulty due to rough landing conditions. After unloading them, the ship set all sail and headed west-southwest.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Boats gathered wood with great difficulty","quote":"got with great Difficulty the Landing being verry bad","interest":1}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1837-05-15","events":[],"lat":-16.3333,"lon":194.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 15th. All these 24 hours Brisk Breezes from the E.\nSteering to the W.S. W. all Sail set Employed in Sail makeing\nLat. 16..20 S. — Long. 165..41 W.","wind":[["whole","E","fresh"]],"plain":"Brisk breezes carried the ship west-southwest with every sail set, with the crew busy making sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-05-16","events":[],"lat":-15.45,"lon":192.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 16th. Commences with Strong winds from the E.\nSteering to the W.S. W. Middle and Latter part thick weath-\ner and thunder attended with Showers of rain Steering W. by S.\nLat. 15..27 — Long. 167..51","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"weather":["thunder","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed west-southwest under strong winds, followed by thick weather, thunder, and rain showers.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-05-17","events":[],"lat":-14.9333,"lon":190.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday May 17th. Commences with Strong winds from\nthe S. E. Steering to the W. by S. all Sail set, at 4 P.M. Sail on\nour Staboard Bow, at half past 4 Do. took in the T. Gallantsails,\nand hauled up the Courses, and hauled the wind in hopes\n\nof speaking the Ship at 5 Do. had a heavy squall from the E.\nattended with rain, which sprung our Jibboom, lost sight of the\nShip, and [struck: kept off] our course, took in the fore and mizen Top\nSails, Jib [struck: and Courses], [insertion: and] Close reefed the main Top Sail,\nat 7 Do. more moderate [insertion: and] cleared of raining, set the Fore Sail,\nat midnight under all Sail so ends nothing more to be remarked\nLat. 14..56 S.    Long. 169..21 W.","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["first","E",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"They sailed under strong winds and altered course in hopes of speaking another ship. A heavy rain squall struck, cracking their jibboom and forcing them to lose sight of the vessel and reduce sail.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Squall cracked the jibboom","quote":"a heavy squall from the E. attended with rain, which sprung our Jibboom","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-05-18","events":[],"lat":-14.3,"lon":189.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 18th. Commences with Strong winds from the\nEastward Steering to the Westward at 4 P.M. made the Tootoilla\nbearing S. W. by W. at 8 [struck: A] P.M. hauled by the wind to the Southwa-\nrd under Double reefs, at 1 Am. wore Ship, at Day ligh made all\nSail and Steered in for the Land, at noon. Tootoilla Harbor bearing\nS. W. by S. 9 m. Dis. lowered two Boats and went in so ends.","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew as the ship headed west. After sighting Tootoilla the previous afternoon, they steered for land at daybreak and sent two boats into Tootoilla Harbor at noon.","where":"near land","place":"Tootoilla","at":"tutuila"},{"date":"1837-05-19","events":[],"lat":-14.45,"lon":189.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 19th. At 4 P. M. [insertion: the Boats,] returned to the Ship, Standing on Difirent\ntacks by the wind through the night under Short Sail, at 9 Am. lowered\nthree Boats and went onshore at Leona after wood, at Meridian\nthe Boats returned loaded with Wood. so ends the middle of the\nIsland bearing W. W. E. 2 miles Distance Light winds from the E.","wind":[["latter","E","light"]],"plain":"The boats returned in the afternoon, and the ship sailed back and forth overnight under reduced sail. In the morning, three boats went ashore at Leona for wood, returning loaded at noon.","where":"near land","place":"Leona","via":[[189.35,-14.45]]},{"date":"1837-05-20","events":[],"lat":-14.7667,"lon":189.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 20th. First part 2 Boats onshore tradeing, Light winds\nfrom the E. at 5 P.M. the Boats returned to the Ship with a few\nPigs and Banannas Middle and Latter part Steering to S. W. with\nLight winds from the S. E. by S. so ends, at Meridian Tootoila\nbearing S. E. by S. Lat by obs. 14..46 S.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","SE by S","light"],["latter","SE by S","light"]],"plain":"Two boats went ashore to trade, returning at 5 p.m. with a few pigs and bananas before the ship headed southwest.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Traded ashore for pigs and bananas","quote":"the Boats returned to the Ship with a few Pigs and Banannas","interest":3}],"where":"near land","place":"Tootoila","at":"tutuila"},{"date":"1837-05-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":4}],"lat":-14.7,"lon":188.27,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 21st. Commences with Light winds from the S. E.\nSteering to the S. W. at 1 P.M lowered 4 Boats, at 3 Do. fastend\nat 5 Do. took 4 whales to the Ship, one to each Boat but finding\none of the Starboard Boats iron in the Waist Boats whale which\nundoubtly belonged to the Starboard Boat, and the Waist Boat 0\nat 6 Am. Commenced Cutting at 11 Do. finished, so ends. Opolo\nbearing S. by W   Lat by obs. 14..42 S.","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"plain":"The crew put out four boats and captured four whales, one for each boat. However, upon inspection, the harpoon in the waist boat's catch was found to belong to the starboard boat.","where":"near land","place":"Opolo","catch":4,"plate":"caught.sperm-d","at":"upolu"},{"date":"1837-05-22","events":[],"lat":-15.5333,"lon":187.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 22 nd. Commences with Strong winds from the\nE. S. E. Steering to the Southward by the wind under Short\nSail, at 4 P. M. commence boiling, Middle part thick weather\nattended with Showers of rain, Latter part Steering to the S. W.\nunder Double reefs, so ends boiling the whale's\nLat. by obs. 15..32 S   Long 172..10 W.","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Under strong winds and rainy skies, the crew sailed south under reduced sail and spent the day boiling blubber into oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1837-05-23","events":[],"lat":-14.8667,"lon":186.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 23d. Commences with Strong Gales from\n\nthe E. S. E. Steering to the S. W. under Double reefs, at 4 P.\nM. Finished boiling, at 5 Do. took in the mizen Topsail, Middle\npart Steering to the W.S.W. thick weather attended with rain,\nLatter part more moderate let one reef out the T. Sails and\nset the Main Top Gallanteail so ends variously employed\nLat 14..52 S - - Long 174..00 W","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["rain","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales and rain buffeted the ship as the crew finished boiling blubber into oil. The weather moderated toward the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-05-24","events":[],"lat":-15.15,"lon":183.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday May 24th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from\nthe Eastward Steering on Different Courses to the Westward\nAt 6 Am. made Probys Island bearing S. E. by S. 20 mi Dis. so ends\nLat. by obs. 15..09 S. - Long. by reck. 176.36","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds continued as the ship steered westward. At 6 a.m., they sighted Probys Island about 20 miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Probys Island"},{"date":"1837-05-25","events":[],"lat":-14.4833,"lon":181.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 25th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from\nthe Eastward, Steering to the westward under easy Sail,\nat Merdian Horn Island bearing S. W. by Compass, so ends\nLat. by obs. 14..29 S -","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong easterly winds continued as the ship steered west under easy sail, sighting Horn Island at noon.","where":"near land","place":"Horn Island","at":"futuna"},{"date":"1837-05-26","events":[],"lat":-14.25,"lon":181.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 26th. Commences with Strong winds from the\nS. S. E. at 2 P. M. lowered two Boats and went ashore of on the\nN. W. part of horn Island at 5 Do returned to the Ship with\nsome Yams, and Pigs, and Steered to the S. W. at 10 Am. made\nFarewell Island, so ends all Sail set Farewell Island S.S.E. 18 mi. Dis","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew from the south-southeast. The crew lowered two boats and went ashore on the northwest part of Horn Island, returning a few hours later with yams and pigs, then sighted Farewell Island the next morning.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Went ashore for yams and pigs","quote":"went ashore of on the N. W. part of horn Island at 5 Do returned to the Ship with some Yams, and Pigs","interest":3}],"where":"near land","place":"horn Island","via":[[181.75,-14.35]],"at":"futuna"},{"date":"1837-05-27","events":[],"lat":-16.23,"lon":179.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 27th Commences with light winds from the S. S. E. and\nfine weather Steering to the S. W. by the wind, Standing on Diffe-\nrent tacks through the night under short Sail, at Daylight made all\nSail and Steered to the S. W. so ends Okech bearing S. E. by S. 10 mi, Dis","wind":[["first","SSE","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather and light winds as the ship tacked through the night under reduced sail. At daylight they set all sail and steered southwest, ending ten miles from Okech.","where":"near land","place":"Okech"},{"date":"1837-05-28","events":[],"lat":-16.3167,"lon":181.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 28th. Commences with Brisk winds from the S. E. Ste-\nering to the W. all Sail set, at Sunset Shortened Sail, heading on\nDifferent tacks through the night, at Daylight made all Sail and\nsteered to the S. W. at Miredian Round Island bearing S. by W. by Compass\nLat. by obs. 16..19 S. - Long by Lunar 178..25 W.","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"They sailed under brisk winds through the night and sighted Round Island at noon.","where":"near land","place":"Round Island","via":[[180.15,-16.05]]},{"date":"1837-05-29","events":[],"lat":-17.15,"lon":177.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 29th. All these 24 hours winds from the S. E. Steering\non Different Courses to the Southwestward, Carrying easy\nSail through the night, at 9 Am. saw a Ship to Leward boiling\nso ends employed in Sail makeing, At Meridian Cokoant Island bearing\nE. S. E. 5 mi. Dis","wind":[["whole","SE",""]],"plain":"They sailed southwest under easy sail, working on sailmaking. In the morning they spotted a ship boiling blubber to leeward, and by noon Cocoanut Island was in sight five miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Cokoant Island","via":[[179.95,-17.15],[179.25,-17.15],[177.05,-17.25]],"plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1837-05-30","events":[],"lat":-17.15,"lon":177.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 30th. Commences with Brisk winds from the E. S. E.\nat 4 P. M. spoke the Ship Richmond of New-Bedford 24 months\nout 550 bbls. so ends nothing more to be remarked, Steering on\nDifferent tacks by the wind, at Miridian Cocoanut Island bearing\nS. E 4 mi Distance","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"Under brisk winds, the crew met the ship Richmond of New Bedford, 24 months into its voyage with 550 barrels of oil. At noon, Cocoanut Island lay about four miles to the southeast.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Richmond","rig":"ship","port":"New-Bedford","captain":"","months_out":24,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Cocoanut Island","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1837-05-31","events":[],"lat":-17.15,"lon":177.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday [struck: May] 31st. Commences with light winds from the East-\nward and fine weather Steering to the Northward by the wind\nall in Company with the Richmond, Middle and Latter part Stee\n-ring on Different tacks so ends Cocoanut Island bearing S. E. 6 m.\nDis.","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds as the ship sailed alongside the Richmond. They ended the day tacking off Cocoanut Island, six miles away.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Richmond","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Cocoanut Island","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1837-06-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-17.15,"lon":177.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday [struck: May] June 1st. At half past Meridian the Richmond\nset her Coulors for Whales and lowered her Boats, we lowered\n4 Boats but before we could get to the Whales one of the Richmonds\nBoats fastened and we returned onboard without success, at [illegible] P.M.\nsaw the Richmond Cutting, at 11 Am. Saw Sperm Whales and\nlowered 4 Boats, at half past 11 Am. all 4 Boats Boats fastened the Waist\nBoat Drew the Irons, so ends the Richmond in sight Cocoanut Island\nbearing S. E. 8 mi. Dis.","plain":"After the Richmond signaled whales, both ships chased them, but the Richmond harpooned first. The next morning, the crew put out four boats after sperm whales; all four harpooned, though one boat's harpoon pulled out.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Richmond","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Cocoanut Island","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1837-06-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":3}],"lat":-17.15,"lon":177.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 2nd. At 2 P.M. took 3 whales to the Ship, one to the\nStarboard, Larboard, and Bow Boats, at 3 Do. Commenced Cutting, at\n7 Do. finished, at 10 Am. commenced boiling, so ends in Company\nwith the Richmond At Meridian Cocoanut Island bearing E. S. E.\n12 mi. Dis.","plain":"The crew brought three whales alongside, with one taken by each of the three boats. They finished stripping the blubber and began boiling it down while sailing in company with the Richmond near Cocoanut Island.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Richmond","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Cocoanut Island","catch":3,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1837-06-03","events":[],"lat":-17.15,"lon":177.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 3rd. All these 24 hours light winds from the\nEastward and fine weather Steering on Different tacks by the\nwind, at 6 Am. finished boiling, so ends in Company with the Richmond\nCocoanut Island in sight","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds as the crew finished boiling blubber into oil. They sailed alongside the Richmond with Cocoanut Island in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Richmond","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Cocoanut Island","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1837-06-04","events":[],"lat":-17.15,"lon":177.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 4th. All these 24 hours light winds from the E.\nand fine weather Steering on Different tacks by the wind\nin Company with the Ship Richmond, At Meridian Cocoanut\nI. bearing S. 14 mi. Dis.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds as the ship sailed alongside the Richmond. At noon, Coconut Island was about 14 miles to the south.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Richmond","rig":"ship","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Cocoanut I.","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1837-06-05","events":[],"lat":-16.8333,"lon":176.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 5th. Commences with light winds from the East-\nward at 3 P.M. Capt. Parker went onboard the Richmond at\n9 Do. returned, at 8 Am. Capt. Tucker come onboard after iron\nHoopes, at 10 Do. went onboard his Ship, and put away to the W. all\nSail set employed in breaking out and setting up Shooks.\nLat 16\"50 S. - - Long. 176\"39 E.","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"Captain Parker visited the Richmond in the afternoon. The next morning, Captain Tucker came aboard looking for iron hoops before sailing west, while the crew unpacked and assembled barrel casks.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Richmond","rig":"","port":"","captain":"Tucker","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1837-06-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-16.15,"lon":175.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 6th. Commences with light winds from the E\nSteering to the W. at 2 P.M. saw Sperm Whales and lowered\n4 Boats, at 4 Do. returned to the Ship, without success, at 5 Do\ntook in the T. G. Sails and Double reefed the Top-Sails\nMiddle and Latter part Strong winds and Thick weather\nattended with Showers of rain, so ends Steering to the Westward\nLat 16.09 S. - - Long. 175..05 E.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Light winds early on as the ship steered west. They spotted sperm whales at 2 p.m. and put out four boats to chase them, but returned empty-handed two hours later. Strong winds and rain showers followed.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1837-06-07","events":[],"lat":-15.15,"lon":173.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 7th. Commences with Strong Gales from the\nE. S. E. Steering to the W. S. W. at 2 P.M. let one reef out of the\nMain T. Sail, Middle and Latter part rainy at 8 Am close reefed\nthe Main Tops Sail took in the Fore T. Sail, and Fore Sail and let the\nShip come to the wind headed to the Southward so ends.\nLat. by Acc. 15.09 S. — Long. 173.22 East","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales and rain forced the crew to shorten sail and bring the ship into the wind.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-06-08","events":[],"lat":-15.0667,"lon":172.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 8th. First and Middle part Lying to under a\nclose reefed Main Top-Sail heading to the Southward with\nStrong Gales from the S. E. and thick weather at 7 Am. put away\n[struck: t] the W.S.W. by W. at 8 Do set the Fore Sail and Fore-T. Sail\nDouble reefed and Let one reef out of the main so ends &c &c\nLat. by Acc. 15..04 S. — Long. 172..28 East","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["middle","SE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong southeasterly gales and thick weather kept the ship stopped and waiting under minimal sail before they finally bore away and made sail in the morning.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-06-09","events":[],"lat":-14.1667,"lon":171.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 9th. Commences with Strong Gales from the E. St-\neering to the W.S.W. by W. at 2 Am. the wind Shifted to the S.W.\nand Thunder attended with rain, at 7 Do. Strong Gales from the S E.\nso ends Steering to the S.W. under Double reefs —\nLat. by obs. 14..10 S. — Long. 171=25 E.","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["middle","SW",""],["latter","SE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","thunder","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales, shifting winds, thunder, and rain, continuing under reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-06-10","events":[],"lat":-12.4,"lon":171.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 10th. First and Middle Part Strong winds from the\nS. E. Steering to the W.S.W. [struck: of] under Double reefs. Latter part more\nmoderate, so ends Main T. Gallantsail set, employed setting up riggin\nNo. obs. — Lat. [struck: by obs] [insertion: by reckning] 12=24 S. — Long. 171-02 E. —","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"Strong winds eased by the end of the day as the crew tended the rigging. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-06-11","events":[],"lat":-10.5,"lon":170.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 11th. Commences with winds from the S.E.\nand thick weather attended with Showers, of rain, at [insertion: at 3 P.M. made Mto. S. bearing [illegible] / 25 m [illegible]] 6 P.M took\nin the M. T. Gallantsail Middle part the same, Latter part fine\nweather so ends. Steering to the W.S.W. all sail set — No. obs.\nLat by Reckong 10.30 S. Long 170=10 East.","wind":[["first","SE",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The ship encountered rain showers and thick weather, sighting land at 3 p.m., possibly in the Santa Cruz Islands, before the weather cleared.","where":"near land","place":"Santa Cruz Islands (possible)"},{"date":"1837-06-12","events":[],"lat":-9.5833,"lon":168.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 12th. First part Steering to the W. with Brisk\nwinds from the S. E. Middle and Latter part Steering to the W\nby S. All Sail set so ends employed in fishing the Foremasthea[struck: d]\nLat by obs 9..35 S. — Long by acc. 168=06 Lun 168=01 [illegible]","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"The ship sailed west with every sail set with brisk winds. The crew spent the latter part of the day reinforcing the damaged foremasthead.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Crew repaired a damaged foremasthead","quote":"","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-06-13","events":[],"lat":-9.15,"lon":166.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 13th. All these 24 hours winds from the E.S.E.\nSteering to the Westward, with fine weather, employed in fishing\nthe Foremasthead and setting up the Main riggin, so ends the day\nLat 9..09 S. — Long. 166..09 E. —","wind":[["whole","ESE",""]],"plain":"Fine weather; the crew repaired the damaged foremasthead and tightened the main rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-06-14","events":[],"lat":-9.1667,"lon":163.5286,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 14 th All these 24 hours Strong winds from the\nS. E. and fine weather, Steering to the W. by S. all sail set, employd\nin setting up and fitting riggin so ends —\nLat 9..10 S. — Long. by acc. 163=29 = Lun. 163=28 E","wind":[["whole","SE","strong"]],"plain":"Fine weather with strong winds as the ship sailed west by south with all sails set. The crew worked on maintaining the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-06-15","events":[],"lat":-9.1333,"lon":162.2643,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday June 15th. All these 24 hours winds from the S. E.\nand fine weather Steering to the W. by S. employed in Stowing\n[struck: d] betwixt Decks Lat. by obs. 9.00 S. Long. by Acc. 16=27 E.","wind":[["whole","SE",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with winds from the southeast as the ship steered west by south. The crew worked at stowing between decks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-06-16","events":[],"lat":-9.25,"lon":160.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 16th. Commences with Light winds from the\n[illegible] and fine weather Steering to the W. by S. at 2 P.M. saw Do\n\nMalantha Island bearing S. W. the middle of the Island\nbeing layed down on the Chart in the Long. of 161=50 E. or their about\nMiddle part part Strong winds winds and thunder attended\nwith rain, heading on Different tacks by the wind under sho\n-rt Sail, Latter part Steering to the Nothwestward under singl\nreefs, thick weather ends the Day with light showers of rain, Malan-\ntha in sight to the Southwestward - No. obs.","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["thunder","rain"],"plain":"They sighted Malantha Island to the southwest. The day brought strong winds, thunder, and rain, forcing them to shorten sail before continuing northwest in thick weather.","where":"near land","place":"Malantha Island","via":[[161.65,-9.85],[161.35,-9.85],[160.95,-9.35]]},{"date":"1837-06-17","events":[],"lat":-7.9333,"lon":160.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 17th. First part winds from the S. E. and overca\nst Steering to the [struck: N.] W. at 6 P.M. Malantha [insertion: calld. W. gnr] bearing S. W. by S.\n18 mi. Dis. Middle part heading on Different by the wind under\nshort Sail, at 6 Am. made all Sail and Steered to the W. at 10 Am.\npassed Gowers Island bearing 4 mi. Dis. at Meridian the Island\nbore S. E. by. E. 15 mi Dis. a heavy rain prevented our getting lat.\nLat of the Island on the Chart 7..56 S. Long 160=45 W. Lat. Ship 7=46-\nLong 160=35-","wind":[["first","SE",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"They sailed westward under overcast skies and heavy rain, passing Malantha and later Gowers Island just four miles off.","where":"near land","place":"Gowers Island","via":[[160.65,-9.15],[160.45,-8.25]]},{"date":"1837-06-18","events":[],"lat":-7.4,"lon":159.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 18th. First part Strong winds from the E.S. E.\nand thick weather with light rain, Steering to the W., Middle part\nThunder attended with rain heading on Different tacks by the\nwind under short Sail at 5 Am. made all Sail and Steered to the\nW. thick and rainy weather ends the Day - No. obs.\nLat. by Reck. 7..24 S. - Long 159..48 W.","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"]],"weather":["rain","thunder"],"plain":"Strong winds, thick weather, and rain continued throughout the day, with thunder during the night. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-06-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-7.2333,"lon":158.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 19th. Commences with light winds from the\nEastward and thick weather attended with rain, Steering [insertion: to] the\nW. all Sail set at Sunset took in the T. G. Sails and Courses an\nDouble reefed the T. Sails, at 11 P. M. made the Island Ysabel\nat Daylight made all Sail, at 11 Am. saw Sperm whales, and lower\n4 Boats at half past 11 Do. the Boats all fastened so ends some spu\nuting blood, and some not, At Meridian the N. W. [struck: and] part of\nYsabel bearing S about 18 or 20 mi. Dis. quite a large Island and\nthe S. W. part lies in the Lat 7..14 S. Long 158..00 E. - or thereabouts","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"They sighted the island of Ysabel during the night. In the morning, they saw sperm whales and put four boats out; by 11:30, all the boats had harpooned whales, some spouting blood.","where":"near land","place":"Island Ysabel","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1837-06-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":5}],"lat":-7.85,"lon":159.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 20th. At 4 P.M. took 5 whales to the Ship, 2 to S. B.\n1. to the L. B. - 1 to the W. B. and 1 to the B. B. Shortened Sail and\nheaded to the S. with winds from the E. by S. attended with hea\nshowers of rain, Middle part the same, Latter part more moderate\nat 6 Am. commenced Cutting, at 11 Do. finished. so ends empl-\n-yed in Clearing up the Decks. No. obs. At Meridian Ysabel\nin sight. - The [struck: S.] W. part of New-Georgia bearing S. W.\n25 mi Dis.","wind":[["first","E by S",""],["middle","E by S",""],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew brought five whales alongside, divided among the boats, and stripped the blubber between heavy rain showers. By noon, Ysabel and New Georgia were in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Ysabel","via":[[159.15,-7.75]],"catch":5,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1837-06-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-6.8167,"lon":158.05,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday June 21st. All these 24 brisk Breezes from\n\nthe S. E. heading on Different tacks by the wind under\nshort sail employed in boiling at 4. P. M. saw Sperm whales\nbut soon lost the run of them and did not lower, at 11 Am.\nsaw sperm whales so ends steering for the whales\nLat. 6..49 S.","wind":[["whole","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew boiled blubber under brisk breezes. They sighted sperm whales in the afternoon but quickly lost track of them, then spotted more the next morning and steered toward them.","where":"at sea","via":[[158.85,-7.55]],"plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1837-06-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":3}],"lat":-7.05,"lon":157.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 22 nd. at 1 P. M. lowered 3 boats and fast\nened at 3 Do. took 3 Whales to the ship one to the L. B.\none to the [struck: Star] W. B. & one to the B. B. at 5 Do. finished\nboiling the other whales, at 6 Am. commenced cutting at 11\nDo. finished, so ends the middle of New [insertion: Georgia] bearing S. 20 m. Dis","plain":"Three boats caught three sperm whales and brought them alongside. At 5 p.m. the crew finished boiling the earlier catch. They cut the three new whales the following morning, finishing at 11 a.m.","where":"near land","place":"New Georgia","catch":3,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1837-06-23","events":[],"lat":-6.5333,"lon":157.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 23rd. At. 1 P. M. commenced boiling, and fine\nweather, with winds from the S. E. S. E middle and latter\npart a few light showers of rain, so ends boing.\nLat by obs. 6..32 S. the Mid. of N. G. bearing S. S. E.","wind":[["first","SE",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew began boiling blubber with fine weather and southeast winds, followed by light rain showers.","where":"near land","place":"N. G.","via":[[157.15,-6.75]],"plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1837-06-24","events":[],"lat":-6.0,"lon":156.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 24 th. First and middle part light winds\nfrom the E. S. E. steering on Different tacks by the wind\nunder short sail, at 4 P. M. finished boiling, latter part steer\ning W. all sail set, At Meridian the [insertion: North] West end of New_ Georgia\nbearing S. W. by S. by Compass, whose Long. is 156..30 [struck: W] [insertion: E]. Lat. 6..30 S.\nLat by obs. 6..08 S.","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","ESE","light"]],"plain":"The crew finished boiling blubber into oil under light winds, set all sail, and sighted the northwest end of New Georgia.","where":"near land","place":"New Georgia"},{"date":"1837-06-25","events":[],"lat":-5.8333,"lon":155.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\n[struck: Saturday] June 25 th. Commences with light winds from the\nEastward steering to the westward, at sun set shortened sail\nand come to by the wind at 4 P. M. made all sail and steered\nto the west middle & latter part squally, attended with light showers\nof rain so ends the middle of Bouganville Island bearing S. in\nsight, which lies in the Lat. 5.50 S. - Long 155..30 E. or their abouts, No. obs.","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed westward through squalls and light rain showers, sighting Bougainville Island to the south.","where":"near land","place":"Bougainville Island"},{"date":"1837-06-26","events":[],"lat":-4.8667,"lon":154.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 26 th. All these 24 hours light winds from E. to S. E.\nsteering to the Westward, lying under short sail through the night\nat Meridian the the [struck: S] N. part of Bouki bearing W. 18 m. Dis. the N. W.\npart of the Island lies in the Lat. 4.52 S. - Long. 154..35 E.","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"Light winds continued as the ship steered westward under reduced sail through the night, sighting the island of Bouki by midday.","where":"near land","place":"Bouki"},{"date":"1837-06-27","events":[],"lat":-4.4667,"lon":154.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 27 th. All these 24 hours light winds from the E.\nand Calms, and a strong Current setting to the S. S. W. steerin\non Different tacks by the wind, latter part employed in stowin\ng down oil, so ends Hardy's Island and Bouka in sight,\nLat. 4..28 S","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms left the ship drifting with a strong current while the crew worked at storing oil in the hold. Hardy's Island and Bouka were in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Hardy's Island and Bouka","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1837-06-28","events":[],"lat":-3.8834,"lon":154.175,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday June 28 th. Commences with light winds from\nthe S. E. steering on Different tacks by the wind at 4. P. M.\nfinished stowing down, middle part winds from the S E by\nE and squally attened with light showers of rain, latter part steer\n-ring to the N. W. by W. so ends variously employed light winds\nand overcast. — No. obs","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE by E",""],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew finished stowing oil in the hold amid light winds and passing rain squalls.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-06-29","events":[],"lat":-3.3,"lon":153.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 29th. Commences with light winds from the\nEastward steering to the N. W. by W. at sunset shortened\nsail and headed to the Northward. Middle part Calm with\nheavy showers of rain, at daylight made all sail and steered\nto the Westward a number of Islands in sight one by the nam[e]\nof Bowmond Island which lies in the [insertion: S.E. part,] Lat. 3..45. Long. 153..45 E.\nAt Meridian Oraison Island bearing [struck: bearing] W. by S 1/2 S 20 mi. Dis[t.]\nLat. by obs 3..18 S.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","calm"]],"weather":["calm","rain"],"plain":"Light winds and middle-watch calms with heavy rain showers. At daylight, they made all sail and steered westward with several islands in sight, including Bowmond Island and Oraison Island.","where":"near land","place":"Bowmond Island"},{"date":"1837-06-30","events":[],"lat":-3.4,"lon":152.875,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday June 30th. All these 24 hours light varible winds and\nCalms, steering on different courses, attended with showers of\nrain, At Noon Oraison Island bore S. 40 mi. Dis. Lat. 3..24 S. -\nGarret Dennis W. S. W. — 25 Do. — 2..51\nBouchage Islands W by W. — 30 Do. — 2..58\nDays, Island, S W. 1/2 S — 35 Do. 3..09\nLat by obs. 2=44 S —","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm","rain"],"plain":"Light, variable winds and calms with rain showers slowed the ship near several islands, including Oraison, probably the Tanga Islands, and the islands recorded as Garret Dennis, Bouchage, and Days.","where":"near land","place":"Tanga Islands (probable)"},{"date":"1837-07-01","events":[],"lat":-3.35,"lon":152.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 1st. Commences with light winds from the S. E.\nsteering to the W.S.W. Middle part thick weather attended\nwith showers of rain, latter part steering on different courses\nto the Westward, At Noon New-Ireland, and a number of\nother Islands in sight, bearing from S. E. by S. to S. W. Vischar[s]\nIsland bearing S. W. 30 mi. Dis. — fine weather & overcast ends the\n— Day No. obs","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["rain","cloudy"],"plain":"Light winds and rain showers gave way to fine, overcast weather as the ship steered westward, sighting New Ireland and several other islands around midday.","where":"near land","place":"New-Ireland"},{"date":"1837-07-02","events":[],"lat":-2.6167,"lon":151.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 2nd. Commences with light winds from the Eastwar[d]\nsteering to the Westward, at sunset hauled our wind to the\nWestward, at 10 [blot] pm. tacked ship at 6 Do. steered to the S. S. W.\nNew-Ireland and a number of others Islands in sight, At Meridian\nVischars Island bearing S. E. 6 mi. Dis. Long of the I. by Chart 151..50\nLat. of the I. by Chart whrong —","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"The ship sailed past New Ireland and several other islands, with the keeper noting that their chart gave the wrong latitude for Vischars Island.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Chart showed wrong latitude for island","quote":"Lat. of the I. by Chart whrong","interest":1}],"where":"near land","place":"Vischars Island","via":[[152.15,-3.15],[151.85,-2.85]],"plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1837-07-03","events":[],"lat":-2.4167,"lon":151.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 3rd. Commences with light winds from the Eastward\nand fine weather, at 1 PM several Canoes came of from Vischars Islan[d]\nwith a few Coconuts, Banannas, and a few Nautlas shells to\ntrade, at bought them out with a few pieces of Iron Hoop and\nat 2 Do. put away to the W. Middle and latter part steering on\ndifferent courses to the Westward attended with showers of rai[n]\nso ends, at Noon New-Ireland and a number of other Islands in\nsight bearing from S. E. to S. W. — — Lat. by obs. 2..25 S.","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Canoes from Fischers Island came out with coconuts, bananas, and nautilus shells, which the crew traded for pieces of iron hoop. They then sailed west, ending the day with rain showers and New Ireland in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Traded iron hoop for island produce","quote":"several Canoes came of from Vischars Islan[d] with a few Coconuts, Banannas, and a few Nautlas shells","interest":3}],"where":"near land","place":"Vischars Islan[d]"},{"date":"1837-07-04","events":[],"lat":-1.75,"lon":150.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 4th. First part light winds from the Eastward\nsteering on different courses to the westward, middle\npart Calm, Latter part light winds from the S. by E. Steer-\n-ing to the W. At Noon New-Hanover West part bore S.W.\nEast part S. by E. nearest part 25 mi. Dis. — No. obs.\n\nWednesday July 4th. All these 24 hours light winds from the\nEastward, Middle part thunder attended with rain Steering on\ndifferent Courses to the North Westward, At Miredian Matthias\nIsland bearing N.W. E. 10 mi. Dis. Lat. by obs. 1..45 S. —","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","S by E","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms as they steered westward. They sighted New Hanover, followed the next day by thunder, rain, and Matthias Island.","where":"near land","place":"New-Hanover"},{"date":"1837-07-05","events":[],"lat":-1.75,"lon":148.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 5th. All these 24 hours light winds from\nS. E. Steering to the W. W. by S. employed in Sail mending\nLat. by obs. 0..57 S. — Long by acc. 148..34 E.","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds from the southeast while the crew mended sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-07-06","events":[],"lat":-0.95,"lon":148.5667,"fixed":true},{"date":"1837-07-07","events":[],"lat":-0.6,"lon":148.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 7th. First part light winds from the S. Steering to\nthe W.S.W. Middle and latter part light winds and varibles atten\ned with Showers of rain so ends these 24 hours —\nLat. by obs. 0..36 S. — Long. 148..13 E.","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Light winds and variable rain showers; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-07-08","events":[],"lat":-0.5167,"lon":148.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 8th. Commences with light winds from the\nS. E. Steering to the N. E. Middle part Calm, Latter part light\nairs from the S. W. Steering to the Westward by the wind —\nLat 0..31. S. — Long 147..00 E.","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds and calm stretches; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-07-09","events":[],"lat":-0.0667,"lon":146.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 9th. Commences with winds from the S. W.\nSteering to the S. W. by the wind at 2 P.M. had a Squall\n& and Carried away our jiboom and split our Bowsprit\ncap, jib and Flyingjib both out, took in the Top-Gallant\nSails and Cleared the wreck, Middle part Strong winds\nand squally attended with rain, at 11 P.M. set the Main\nTopgallantsail, with winds from the Steering to the W. by\nS. at 6 Am made all Sail, Latter part fine weather, so ends\nLat. 0..04[illegible] — Long 146..50 E.","wind":[["first","SW",""],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"A sudden afternoon squall broke the ship's jib-boom and split the bowsprit cap, carrying away both jibs. The crew took in sail, cleared the wreckage, and later set all sail in better weather.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Squall carried away the jib-boom","quote":"had a Squall & and Carried away our jiboom and split our Bowsprit cap","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-07-10","events":[],"lat":-0.45,"lon":145.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 10th. First and Middle part Strong winds from\nthe S. E. and squally attended with showers of rain, Steering to\nthe W. under easy Sail Latter part winds from the W. S. W.\nsteering to the S. W. by the wind employed in [insert: fiting] a Spar for\na flying jibboom so ends\nLat 0..27[illegible] — Long 145..35 East","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","WSW",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced strong winds, squalls, and rain showers while sailing under reduced sail. The crew spent the latter part of the day fitting a spar for a flying jib boom.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-07-11","events":[],"lat":-0.8333,"lon":144.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 11th. First and Middle part light winds from\nthe Southward Steering to the W. Westward, Latter part light\nwinds and varibles employed in Sail mending so ends\nLat. 0..50 S. — Long. 144..25 E.","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds while the crew mended sails. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-07-12","events":[],"lat":-1.4667,"lon":143.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 12th. Commences with light airs from the\nEastward and Calms, at 3 P.M. rigged out the Jibboom at 4 P.M\n\na light breeze sprung up from the S. W. Middle part the sam\n-e at 6 A.m. bent the Jib Latter part Strong winds and a heavy\n- swell from the W. so ends Steering to the W.S.W. by the win[illegible]\nLat. 1..28 S. Long. 143..22 E.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["first","SW","light"],["middle","SW","light"],["latter","W","strong"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds turning into strong winds and a heavy swell from the west, while the crew worked on the jib.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-07-13","events":[],"lat":-1.5667,"lon":142.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 13th. First part light winds from the S. W.\nSteering to the W.S.W. by the wind, Middle and latter part,\nvarible winds and squally attended with rain. heading on Different\ntacks by the wind so ends these 24 hours\nLat. 1..34 S. Long 142..46 E.","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light, variable winds, squalls, and rain. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-07-14","events":[],"lat":-1.4333,"lon":141.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 14th. All these 24 hours light winds from S. W. to S.\nS. E and overcast Steering to the Westward by the wind various\n-ly employed the riggin so ends\nLat 1..26 S. Long. 141..39 E.","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Light winds and overcast skies continued as the ship steered westward. The crew was busy working on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-07-15","events":[],"lat":-1.1667,"lon":141.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 15th. First and Middle part light winds from\nthe S. E. and fine weather Steering to the S.W. by S. latter\npart Calm, so ends variously employed about the Riggin\nLat. 1..10 S. Long. 141..05 [struck: W.] E.","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds turned to a calm. The crew spent the day working on the ship's rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-07-16","events":[],"lat":-0.0667,"lon":141.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 16th. Commences with light airs from the\nSouthward, at 4 P.M. took a Squall from the North took\nin the Royals, Topgallantsails, Main Sail, Jib, Spanker\nand Double reefed the Topsails, and Steered to the S. W.\nat 4 Do. moderated and veered to the S. W. at 9 Do. made some\nSail, latter part fine weather Steering to the Southward\nby the wind, all sail set. so ends the Day\nLat 0..04 S. Long 141..04 E.","wind":[["first","S","light"],["first","N",""],["first","SW","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"A sudden squall from the north forced the crew to shorten sail and steer southwest, but the weather soon cleared and they made full sail again.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-07-17","events":[],"lat":-0.8,"lon":144.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 17th. All these 24 hours Light winds from\nthe Westward Steering to the Southward by the wind at 6\nA.m. made Comerson Island bearing S. E. by E. at meridian\nthe Island bore E. by S. 21 mi. Dis. Lat. of the I. 0..44 S. Long 145..[illegible]\nhere we find we have had a Strong Easterly Current fore a num\n-ber of Days. Lat. by obs _ 0..48 S. Long. 144..58 E.","wind":[["whole","W","light"]],"plain":"Light westerly winds as they steered southward. They sighted Comerson Island in the morning and noted that a strong easterly current had been carrying them for several days.","where":"near land","place":"Comerson Island"},{"date":"1837-07-18","events":[],"lat":-0.6,"lon":144.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 18th. All these 24 hours light winds from S. to\nS. E. Steering on Different Courses to the Westward all\nSail set _ Lat 0..36 S. _ Long 144..10 East.","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and routine sailing westward with all sails set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-07-19","events":[],"lat":-0.85,"lon":143.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 19th. All these 24 hours light winds from\nthe S E. Steering to the westward all Sail set, variously empld\nLat 0..51 S. Long. 143..39 East","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds with all sails set as the ship steered westward, with the crew variously employed.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-07-20","events":[],"lat":-1.1833,"lon":143.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 20th. First and Middle part light winds and\nfine weather Steering to the W. S. W. Latter part light airs\n\nfrom the S. W. and Calms, and Thunder attended with rain,\nso ends the Day No. obs. Lat by acc. 1..11 S. - Long 143..20 E.","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","SW","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm","thunder","rain"],"plain":"Light winds and fine weather gave way to calms, thunder, and rain as the ship sailed west-southwest.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-07-21","events":[],"lat":-1.2,"lon":141.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 21st. All these 24 hours winds from the S. E.\nsteering to the westward all Sail set, so ends variously employed\nLat. 1..12 S. - - Long 141..47 E.","wind":[["whole","SE",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing westward with all sail set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-07-22","events":[],"lat":-1.1667,"lon":139.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 22nd. All these 24 hours winds from the E.\nS. E. and fine weather steering to the W. all Sail set, so ends.\nLat. 1..10 S. - Long. 139..53 E.","wind":[["whole","ESE",""]],"plain":"Fine weather; they sailed westward under full sail with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-07-23","events":[],"lat":-0.9,"lon":138.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 23rd. All these 24 hours winds from the East=\nward steering on different courses to the Westward, so ends\nLat. 0..54 S. - Long. 138..32 E.","wind":[["whole","E",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing westward with winds from the east; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-07-24","events":[],"lat":-0.75,"lon":137.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 24th. First part light winds from the S. E. and\nfine weather steering to the W. S. W. Middle and Latter\npart light airs from the S. and Calms -\nLat 0..45 S. Long 137..56","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds and calms; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-07-25","events":[],"lat":-1.0,"lon":136.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 25th. All these 24 hours light varible winds and\nCalms, steering to the westward, at Sunset made Mysory bear-\ning W. S. W 1/2 S. Latter part employed in getting studing sail\nbooms on the yards and riggin studingsail gear, at Meridian the\nEasternmost part of Mysory bearing S. by E. the North part S. by\nW. - Lat. by obs. 34 mi. S. - - Long. 136=30 E.","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light, shifting winds and calms as the ship steered westward. They sighted Mysory at sunset and spent the day working on sails while keeping the island in view.","where":"near land","place":"Mysory","at":"schouten-islands"},{"date":"1837-07-26","events":[],"lat":-0.1833,"lon":135.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 26 th. First part Calm, Middle and Latter part\nlight winds and varibles, at 5 Am. made Providence Island. bear-\ning. S. W. 10 mi. Distance steered to the S. with winds from the E. S.\nE. at 9 Do. found we could not fetch by the S. there being a strong\nCurrent setting to the N. W. tacked ship, saw the bottom, hove the\nled and found 20 fathoms, the wind leaving us the S. bearing W. S.\nW. 10 mi Dis. bet the Laboard Chain and got the Anchor of the Bow\nsoon lost sight of the Bottom, At Meridian Providence I. bore S. E.\nby S. 1/2 E. 5 mi. Dis. Danger Island bore W. to [struck: S.W.] 1/2 W. 20 mi. Dis.\nthe W. part of Mysory being in contact with Providence Island. -\nLat. of Providence I. 25 mi. S. Long\nLittle Providence or Danger I. Lat 0..11 S. Long 135..12 E. by Epidemy","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They sighted Providence Island and Danger Island amidst calm and light winds. Fighting a strong northwest current, they turned ship, briefly saw the seafloor, and checked depth at 20 fathoms before drifting back into deeper water.","where":"near land","place":"Providence Island"},{"date":"1837-07-27","events":[],"lat":0.0,"lon":134.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 27th. First and Middle part light winds from the\nE by S. and Thunder attended with rain, steering to the the North\nward by the wind, to keep clear of Danger I. and its Shoal the Cur-\nrent eging us down on the Island verry fast, at 2 Am. steered\nto the W.S. W. at 6 Do. steered to the W. S. W. Latter part strong wi-\nnds and squally attended with showers of rain, at 9 Do. took\nin the Royals, at 10 Do. the Fore & Miz. T. G. Sails so ends the Day.\nLat 0..00 - - Long 134..08 E. - -","wind":[["first","E by S","light"],["middle","E by S","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["thunder","rain","squalls"],"plain":"Light winds, thunder, and rain gave way to strong squalls. The crew steered northward to clear Danger Island and its shoal, as a fast current was edging them toward it.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Current pulled ship toward Danger Island","quote":"to keep clear of Danger I. and its Shoal the Cur- rent eging us down on the Island verry fast","interest":1}],"where":"near land","place":"Danger I."},{"date":"1837-07-28","events":[],"lat":-0.0,"lon":132.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 28th. Commences with Strong winds from the S.E.\nSteering to the W. S. W. at Sunset Made New-Guinea on our Laboard\nBow took in the Main T. G. Sail, Jib & Mainsail and Steered to the W.\nAt Daylight more moderate, made all Sail, Latter part thick weather.\nattended with Showers of rain at Meridian New-Guinea Cape-Good-\nHope bore S. E. and a number of other Islands in sight to the\nWestward, Lat. by obs 0..00 - -Long 132..11E. acording to Epitome","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"They sailed in strong winds and sighted New Guinea off the left bow at sunset. The next day brought thick weather and rain showers, with Cape Good Hope and several other islands in sight.","where":"near land","place":"New-Guinea"},{"date":"1837-07-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":3},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-0.2125,"lon":131.875,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday July 29th. First part Strong winds from the S. E.\nSteering Down for the Straits of New-Guinea then in sight\nMiddle part verible winds and squally attended with Thunder\nand rain, heading on Different tacks under short Sail, at Daylight\nfound ourselves in the Straits of New-Guinea with light winds\nfrom the W. made all Sail and Steered to the Southward by\nthe wind at 7 Am saw Sperm Whales and Lowered 4 Boats, at\n8 Do. the Boats all fastened at 8 Do the L. & W. Boats parted their\nlines, at 9 Do. fastened again, the Boat parted again in the Course\nof 3 minutes, the Staboard & Bow Boats took their Whales to the\nShip at 10 Do. & Commenced cutting, at 11 Do. the W. Boat returned\nto the Ship with the loss of craft and some line as usual at Noon\nthe L Boat took her Whale to the Ship so ends Cutting the\nWhales the W. part of New-Guinea bearing S. W. 1/2 S. the S. E.\npart of Wargiou S. bearing N. W. 1/2 W. 15 mi. Dis. called P. P. got.","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["squalls","thunder","rain"],"plain":"In the Straits of New Guinea, the crew put out four boats after sperm whales. Lines broke repeatedly, with the waist boat losing gear \"as usual,\" but they managed to take three whales and begin stripping the blubber.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper grumbled over lost whaling gear","quote":"returned to the Ship with the loss of craft and some line as usual","interest":1}],"where":"near land","place":"Straits of New-Guinea","catch":3,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1837-07-30","events":[],"lat":-0.425,"lon":131.5667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday July 30th. Commences with light. winds from the\nW. and fine weather Steering to the S. E. all Sail set, at 2 P. M.\nFinished cutting, at 4 Do. commenced boiling and hauled our\nwind to the S. at 9 Do. had a heavy Tempest put the Ship under\nshort Sail and cooled Down the works, at 3 Am. started the\nworks again, Middle and Latter part light varible winds and\nthick weather attended with Thunder, Steering on Different\nCourses with a two not Current setting to the westward,\nso ends in the entering of the Straits of Newguinea boiling Whale","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["thunder"],"plain":"The crew finished stripping blubber and began boiling oil. A heavy storm forced them to shorten sail and shut down the try-works before restarting later as they entered the Straits of New Guinea.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Severe storm halted boiling","quote":"had a heavy Tempest put the Ship under short Sail and cooled Down the works","interest":1}],"where":"near land","place":"Straits of Newguinea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1837-07-31","events":[],"lat":-0.6375,"lon":131.2583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday July 31st. Commences with winds from the S. W.\nand thick weather, at 3 P. M. finished boiling the Body, Com\nmenced raining, cooled Down the works, at 10 Do. the rain cleared\nof Commenced boiling the Head, at 3 Am. finished, Latter\nemployed in melting hole washing Decks &c. &c. so ends Steer\ning on Different tacks by the wind - - -","wind":[["first","SW",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Under thick weather and rain, the crew finished boiling the blubber from the body, then boiled out the head. They finished overnight and spent the morning melting and washing down the decks.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1837-08-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-0.85,"lon":130.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday August 1st. Commences with light winds from the S.\nand fine weather steering on different tacks by the wind at.\n1. P.M. had a light Breeze from the S. E. took in the T. G. Sails\nand hauled the Courses up and headed to the S. W. at 4 [blot]P.M. had\na fine Breeze from the S. S. E. made all Sail and Steered to\nthe Westward Point Pyot bearing N. 1/2 E. 10 mi. Dis. King W-\nilliams Isle W. by S. At Noon Fowl I. S. E. by S. 1/2 S. 5 mi Dis. at\nMansfield I. S. E. by E. 1/2 E. 9 mi. Dis. Pigeon Island W. by S 1/4 S.\n7 mi. Dis. the W. end of King William I. W. by S. 4 [blot] P.S. Steering W. S.\nW. at 12 so ends almost lesrounded by Isles The latter part of the Day\nsaw a Shoal of [whale stamp] Sperm wha\n-les being in hopes of getting\nthrough the straits before night\n[struck: Did not lower]","wind":[["first","S","light"],["first","SE","light"],["first","SSE","moderate"]],"plain":"They navigated through islands under fine breezes, sighting Point Pyot, King Williams Isle, and others. Later in the day they saw a school of sperm whales but did not chase them, hoping to clear the straits before night.","where":"near land","place":"King Williams Isle"},{"date":"1837-08-02","events":[],"lat":-0.8333,"lon":130.3417,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday August 2nd. Commences with light winds from the\nS. S. E. at 1 P. M. the tide turned against us, at Do. nearly Calm\ncould not stem the Current let go the Oancor in 33 fathoms of\nwater, Pigeon I. bore W. 4 mi. Dis: Augusta Island W. 1/4 S. the W.\nend of King Wm. Island W.S. W. Fowl I. S. E. by E. [struck: 4 or] 5 mi Dis. Man-\nsfield I. S. by E. the Current set N. E. 2 1/2 knots two Canoes came of to\nus with a few Shells, while at Anchor the west end Battanto bore\nS. W. 1/4 W. at half past 5 slack water at 6 the Ship Swung round\nto & the tide set S. W. by W. from 9 to midnight it run 5 or 6 knots\nthen slacked away to about 3 knots at 4 Am. hove up with light winds\nfrom the W. W. at 8 Am. the wind shifted to the S. S. W. and squally at\nhalf past 8 Do. Discovered a shoal water West 3/4 of a mile that the tide\nrun over in ripples tacked to the S E: Pigeon I. bearing E. by N. 3/4 N. 10\nor 12 mi. Dis. Augusta I. E. S. E. Cape Mabo South, at Noon Fishers\nIsle, S. by E. 1/4 E. the N. part of Batanta E. by N. thick weather and\nrainy ends the Day - Lat 0..50 S or thereabouts - -\nLat 0..50 S.","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["first","","calm"],["latter","W","light"],["latter","SSW",""]],"weather":["calm","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Unable to fight the strong current in near-calm winds, the ship anchored in 33 fathoms. Two canoes visited them offering a few shells. They raised anchor at 4 a.m., spotted a shoal, and turned away amid rain and squalls.","where":"at anchor","place":"Pigeon I.","via":[[131.05,-0.75],[130.95,-0.65],[130.35,-0.75]]},{"date":"1837-08-03","events":[],"lat":-1.4667,"lon":129.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday August 3rd. Commences with strong winds from the S.E.\nby S. Steering to the Southward by the wind, all sail set at 7. P. M.\nfound we could not weather Poolo Popa tacked Ship, standing on\ndifferent tacks through the night, Latter part steering to the S. W.\nwith light winds from the S. S. E. leaving a number of Islands on our\nl-board hand At Noon the S. E. part of Poolo Popa bearing S. E. E.\nLat 1..28 S. Long. 129=50 E. or theirabouts. -","wind":[["first","SE by S","strong"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"plain":"They sailed south under full sail but found they could not clear Pulau Popa, forcing them to turn and maneuver on different tacks through the night. By noon, they passed several islands on their left.","where":"near land","place":"Poolo Popa"},{"date":"1837-08-04","events":[],"lat":-2.5333,"lon":129.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday August 4th. First part Calm Middle part strong winds\nfrom the S. E. Steering to the S. [struck: E.] by W. at 10 P. M. took in the main\nRoyal, F. G. mizen Topgallant sails, At Daylight Ceram bore from S. W.\nto E. S. E. set the Royals & Studingsails with moderate winds from the E.\nand Steered to the S. W. at Noon the N. part of Ceram bore E. S. E. the\nhigh part of [struck: Bomoa] Bonoa S. W. 1/2 W. - Lat 2..32 S. -","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","E","moderate"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The ship sailed past the islands of Ceram and Bonoa under moderate winds.","where":"near land","place":"Ceram","via":[[129.65,-1.85]],"at":"seram"},{"date":"1837-08-05","events":[],"lat":-2.7667,"lon":127.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday August 5th This Day Calm and light airs from the East-\nward heading to the N. W. to keep clear of the Land their being\nsome swell heaving from the North, the watch employed in\nmakeing ratling rope at Noon the S. W. part of Ceram bore S. W. 3/4\nW. the N. part of [struck: Bonoa] W. S. W. Lat. by obs. 3..46 S.\nLat. of Bonoa 3..00 S. - - Long. 127..56 E. by Epitome","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"With calm and light winds, the ship headed northwest against a northerly swell to keep clear of land. The crew spent the day doing routine rope work with Ceram and Bonoa in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Ceram","at":"seram"},{"date":"1837-08-06","events":[],"lat":-3.0167,"lon":127.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday August 6th. First part Calm at 6 P.M. took a strong breeze\nfrom the S, and Steered to the W. by N. at Midnight Bonoa bore\nN. at 2 Am. hayled our wind to the W. S. W. at 9 Do. made Bouro\nAhead, took in the Fore & Mizen T. G. Sails at Noon tacked Ship\nthe middle of Bouro bearing S. Lat by obs. 3..01 S\nBouro Island N. E. part Lat. 3..15 S. Long. 127..05. E. by Epitome","wind":[["first","","calm"],["first","S","strong"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"After an early calm, a strong breeze picked up from the south. The crew sailed past Bonoa and sighted Bouro ahead, turning the ship at noon.","where":"near land","place":"Bouro","at":"buru"},{"date":"1837-08-07","events":[],"lat":-2.95,"lon":126.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday August 7th. This Day Strong winds from the S. S. E.\nSteering on Different tacks by the wind took in and made some\nSail a number of times At Noon the E. part of Bouro, bore N. and\na number more Islands in sight to the South-Eastward so ends-\nLat. by obs. 3..06 S.","wind":[["whole","SSE","strong"]],"plain":"The crew sailed against strong winds, repeatedly adjusting sail. At noon, the eastern part of Bouro was to the north, with several other islands in sight to the southeast.","where":"near land","place":"Bouro","at":"buru"},{"date":"1837-08-08","events":[],"lat":-3.85,"lon":126.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday August 8th. Commences with Strong Gales from the\nS. E. Steering on Different tacks by the wind between Bouro & Manipa\nMiddle part the same, Latter part moderate, at 12 Noon, the S. E. part of\nManipa & the S. E. part of Kelang just in range with the N. W. Part\nof Ceram, bore N. E. 1/4 E. - the S. P. of Tomblan I. bore S. W. by S. so ends\nLat 3..45 S - - Long.","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["middle","SE","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew navigated strong southeasterly gales, turning into the wind while sailing between Bouro, Manipa, Kelang, and Ceram.","where":"near land","place":"Bouro","via":[[125.95,-3.05],[125.95,-3.55],[126.45,-3.85]],"at":"buru"},{"date":"1837-08-09","events":[],"lat":-4.9167,"lon":127.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday August 9th. First part Steering on Different tacks\nMiddle and Latter part Steering to the Southward with Strong\nwinds from the S. E. and clear weather, the water almost white\nas milk through the night, - so ends nothing more to be Seen\nLat 4..55 S. Long, 127..03 E.","wind":[["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The ship sailed south under strong winds and clear skies. During the night, the sea was an unusual milky white color.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Sea turned white as milk","quote":"the water almost white as milk through the night","notable":true,"interest":1,"topic":"wonders"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-08-10","events":[],"lat":-5.3167,"lon":126.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday, August 10th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the\nS. E. Steering to the Southward by the wind, so ends the watch employed\nLat 6..19 S. - - Long. 126..28 E. -","wind":[["whole","SE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds from the southeast as the ship steered southward; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-08-11","events":[],"lat":-7.3667,"lon":126.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday August 11th. First and Middle part Strong Gales from the E.\nS. E. Steering to the Southward by the wind Latter part moderate\nemployed in setting up the T. T. Mast Riggin Wetter Island in\nsight, at Noon the S. W. part of the Island bore S. W. 1/2 S -\nLat. by obs: 7.22 S. Long. by Rec 126..15 E. - Long. E. P. of the I. 126..54 East -","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","ESE","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"After strong gales, the weather moderated and the crew worked on the rigging with Wetter Island in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Wetter Island"},{"date":"1837-08-12","events":[],"lat":-8.45,"lon":125.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday August 12th. Commences with light winds from the E.\nSteering to the S. by W. light varible winds through the night\nat 4 Am. took a strong breeze from the E. S. E. took in the Royals,\nFore & Mizen T. Gallantsails at Daylight Pulo Cambing bore S by E.\n\nBound through the Timor Straits.\nOmbay to the Westward Wetter Island to the Eastward and the\nhigh lands of Timor to the South at Noon the Point of Cambing the N.\nW. E. Point of Ombay N. W. the Point of Timor nearest Ombay S. W.\nby S 1/4 S. so ends in the Straits of Timor Lat. by obs. 8..22 S.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"The ship navigated through the Timor Straits, passing between Ombay, Wetter Island, Pulo Cambing, and Timor under variable winds and strong breezes.","where":"near land","place":"Timor Straits","via":[[125.85,-7.55],[125.45,-8.15],[125.15,-8.45]]},{"date":"1837-08-13","events":[],"lat":-9.3833,"lon":123.5,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday August 13th. Commences with light winds from the North\n-ward Steering to to the westward along the Island of Timor,\nat 4 P. M. took a strong breeze from the E. at Sunset took\nin the Royals, Fore & Mizen T. G. Sails, Jib and M. Sail, at Dayli\n-ght [insert: Batta] bore E. N. E. 5 or 6 mi. Dis. made all Sail, Latter part fine\nweather with light winds from the S. at Noon the nearest part\nof Timor bearing S. E. 15 miles Distance Lat. by obs. 9..23 South.","wind":[["first","N","light"],["first","E","strong"],["latter","S","light"]],"plain":"They sailed westward along the island of Timor in fair weather, reducing sail in the evening and setting all sail again at daylight.","where":"near land","place":"Timor","at":"batugade"},{"date":"1837-08-14","events":[],"lat":-10.4333,"lon":122.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday August 14th. First light winds and varibles at 8 P. M. took\na fine breeze from the E. S. E set the Studingsails and steered\nto the W. S. W. at 8 A. M. made Land ahead Steered to the W. & W. by\nS. to clear the Land, at Noon the nearest part of the Island bore\nS. W. 1/2 W. 2 mi. Dis. Savu is the name of the Island by Epitome\nLat 10..37 S. Long 122.00 E. by Epitome, the Island is quite Extensive —\nLat. by obs 10..26 — — ‘","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["first","ESE","moderate"]],"plain":"With light winds and a fresh breeze, the ship sailed under extra sails. In the morning, they sighted the island of Savu ahead and steered to clear it.","where":"near land","place":"Savu","at":"savu"},{"date":"1837-08-15","events":[],"lat":-11.2333,"lon":119.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday August 15th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the E. by S.\nSteering to the W. S. W. all sail set, at 4 P. M. passed an Island bearing\nS 16 mi. Dis. so ends nothing more to be remarked, — —\nLat. 11..14. S. — Long. 119..32 East.","wind":[["whole","E by S","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds carried the ship along under full sail, passing an island sixteen miles to the south.","where":"near land","via":[[122.05,-10.65],[120.25,-11.25]]},{"date":"1837-08-16","events":[],"lat":-12.0333,"lon":116.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday August 16th. All these 24 hours Fresh Gales from the E. by\nS Steering to the W. S. W. all Sail set and fine weather, variously employed\nLat. 12..02 S. — — Long. 116..59 E°","wind":[["whole","E by S","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales and fine weather as the ship sailed under full canvas; the crew was variously employed.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-08-17","events":[],"lat":-12.9,"lon":114.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday August 17th. All these 24 hours Fresh Gales from E. S. E. and\nfine weather Steering to the W. S. W. at 7 Am. spoke the Bark\nGriffen of London 34 mo. out 1700 bbls. so ends variously employed.\nLat 12..54 S. — — Long. 114..57 E.","wind":[["whole","ESE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales and fine weather. At 7 a.m., they met and exchanged news with the bark Griffen of London, 34 months into its voyage with 1,700 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Griffen","rig":"bark","port":"London","captain":"","months_out":34,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1837-08-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-13.6333,"lon":111.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday August. 18th At half past Meridian saw Sperm whales, at 1 P. M.\nthe Sho lowered 4 Boats, the Staboard Boat fastened and parted the\nline, persued the Whales until 4 Do. and returned to the Ship without\nsuccess, large whale lost by a bad line, at 5 Do. put away to the W. S. W.\nall Studingsails and royals and Royals as usal with winds from the\nE by S. and fine weather, Middle and Latter part the same empl\n-oyed in ropeing and fitting the New. Main Topsail so ends\nLat. 13..38 S. — — Long. 111..58 E.°","wind":[["first","E by S",""],["middle","E by S",""],["latter","E by S",""]],"plain":"They sighted sperm whales and put out four boats. The right-hand boat harpooned one, but the line broke, losing a large whale to a faulty line. The crew then worked on fitting a new main topsail.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Large whale lost to a bad line","quote":"large whale lost by a bad line","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-08-19","events":[],"lat":-14.45,"lon":109.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday August 19th. All these 24 hours moderate winds from the\nand fine weather Steering to the W. S. W. all Sail set Latter part employ\nin stowing down oil, — Lat 14. 04 S. — Long 109..58 East. —","wind":[["whole","","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine weather with moderate winds. The crew kept every sail set and spent the latter part of the day storing oil in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1837-08-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-14.8,"lon":108.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday August 20th. [blot] All these 24 hours light winds from the East\nand fine weather. at 5 P.M saw Sperm whales and lowered our\nour Boats, but being large whales and having only one rising\nbefore dark, returned onboard at 6. Do. and steered to the W. by S.\nso ends nothing more to be remarked —\nLat 14\"48 S. — Long. 108\"18 E.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds. At 5 p.m., the crew saw large sperm whales and put the boats out to chase, but after the whales surfaced only once before dark, they returned empty-handed.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1837-08-21","events":[],"lat":-15.1167,"lon":107.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday August 21st. [blot] All these 24 hours light winds from the\nE. and fine weather steering to the [struck: E. by] S. all sail set, latter part\nemployed in setting up riggin —\nLat 15.07 S. — Long by Reck. 107.10 — Lunar 107.33 E.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds. The crew set all sail and worked on the ship's rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-08-22","events":[],"lat":-15.25,"lon":106.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday August 22nd. [blot] All these 24 hours light winds from E.S.E. to\nE.N.E. Steering to the W. by S.\nLat 15..15 S. Long. by Rec. 106..[struck: 25]28. [blot] Lunar 106..28.","wind":[["whole","ESE","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-08-23","events":[],"lat":-15.5333,"lon":105.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday August 23nd. First part light winds and varibles\nattended with showes of rain, latter part brisk winds from\nthe N.E Steering to the W. by S. all sail set variously employed\nLat. 15..32 S. — Long. 105..12 East.","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["latter","NE","fresh"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Light, variable winds brought rain showers before brisk winds picked up from the northeast. The crew kept every sail set and handled routine work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-08-24","events":[],"lat":-15.95,"lon":103.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday August 24th. Commences with light winds from the\nN. and overcast, at 4 P.M. took a strong gale from the S. attended with\nrain took in all sail except a Double reefed Main T. Sail, and Fore\nSail, and sent down the Royal Yards, at 6 Do. set the Fore Topsail Double\nreefed, at 6 Am. let one reef out of the Topsails and set the Mizen Topsail\nSingle reefed, at 8 Do. set the Jib Mainsail, and Main Topgallantsail\nso ends with strong winds from the S. Steering to the W. by S\nLat. 15..57 S. — Long. 103..29 E.","wind":[["first","N","light"],["first","S","gale"],["latter","S","strong"]],"weather":["rain","gale"],"plain":"The ship encountered a strong southerly gale with rain, prompting the crew to take down the royal yards and reduce sail before conditions improved enough to set more sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-08-25","events":[],"lat":-16.25,"lon":100.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday August 25th. All these 24 hours Strong Gales from the [struck: steering] South\nand overcast Steering to the W. by S. at 2 Am. let out the reefs and\nset the Fore & Mizen Topgallantsails, and Spanker, so ends —\nLat. 16..15 S. — Long. 100..24 East. —","wind":[["whole","S","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales and overcast skies as the ship sailed west by south under more sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-08-26","events":[],"lat":-16.65,"lon":97.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday August 26th. All these 24 hours [struck: strong] strong Gales from the\nS.S.E. and overcast Steering to the W. by S. all sail set latter part\nstudingsails and Main royal out so ends variously employed —\nLat. by obs 16..39 S. — Long. by Reck. 97..31 — Lunar 97..03 East.","wind":[["whole","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales blew under overcast skies while the crew sailed with all canvas set, carrying out routine work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-08-27","events":[],"lat":-16.8,"lon":94.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday August 27th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the\nS E. Steering [struck: to] the W. 1/2 S. all sail set.\nLat. 16..48 S. — — Long. 94..41 E. —","wind":[["whole","SE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong southeast winds; they sailed west by half south with every sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-08-28","events":[],"lat":-16.9167,"lon":91.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday August 28th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the\nS E. and cloudy the most of the time, steering to the W. 1/2 S\nLat. 16.55 S. Long. by acc. 91..20. — Lunar 90=09 E","wind":[["whole","SE","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing under strong winds and mostly cloudy skies; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-08-29","events":[],"lat":-17.0084,"lon":89.125,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday August 29th. All these 24 hours strong trades and fine\nweather steering to the W. 1/2 S. all sail set employed sail mending\nLat 17..06 S. - - - Long. 86..55 East.","wind":[["whole","","strong"]],"plain":"Fine weather with strong trade winds as the ship sailed with every sail set, with the crew busy mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-08-30","events":[],"lat":-17.1,"lon":86.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday August 30th. Commences with Strong winds from the\nSteering to the W. 1/2 S. all Sail set, at 11 P.M. the wind veered to the S. by\nW. took in the Studingsails, Latter part winds from the S. E. at 10 Am.\nset the Fore Topmast & Maintopgallant Studingsails so ends the Day\nLat. 17..21 S. - - - Long. 84..19 E.","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","S by W",""],["latter","SE",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed under strong winds with routine sail handling. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-08-31","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":84.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday August 31st. Commences with Strong Gales from the S. E. and\nCloudy at 6 P.M. took in the Fore and Mizen Royals, at 8 Do. took in the\nMain Royal, Main T. G. and Fore Topmast Studingens Sails, Middle part\nsqually, attended with light showers of rain, at 3 Am. took in the Jib, and\nSpanker, at 9 Do. the Main Sail split and one half blew away took in the\nFore & Mizen T. Gallantsails and unbent the Main Sail, at 10 Do. sent Down\nthe Royal yards, at 11 Do. took in the M. Topgallantsail so ends with Strong\nGales from the S. E. Steering to the W. by S. - -\nLat 17..56 S. - - Long 80=59 E","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["latter","SE","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","rain","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales and squalls battered the ship, forcing the crew to reduce sail repeatedly. During the storm, the mainsail split and half of it blew away.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-01","events":[],"lat":-17.9333,"lon":80.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept. 1st. Commences with Strong Gales from the S. E. and\nCloudy, at 1 P.M. bent another Main Sail, and unbent the Fore Sail &\nT. Sail and bent others, at 10 Do. set the Top-Gallantsails at 6 Am. set the\nT. T. Studingsail Latter part Strong winds and clear weather employed in\nsail mending so ends these 24 hours - -\nLat. 18..33 S. - - - Long. 78=20 E.","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy","clear"],"plain":"Strong gales and cloudy skies; the crew spent the day changing sails and mending them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-02","events":[],"lat":-18.55,"lon":78.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept. 2nd. First and middle part fresh Gales from the\nS. E. and pleasant weather, Latter part light winds from the E. attended\nwith light rain squalls, so ends Steering to the W. by S. employed in Sail men-\nLat. 19..07 S. - - Long. 75..55 East. [superscript: ding]","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["middle","SE","gale"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["gale","rain","squalls"],"plain":"Fresh gales gave way to lighter winds with rain squalls while the crew spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-03","events":[],"lat":-19.1167,"lon":75.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"[struck: Saturday] Sunday 3rd. Commences with light winds from the E. by S.\nSteering to the W. all sail set attended with light showers of rain Middle\npart the same, Latter part fine weath so ends these 24 hours -\nLat. 19..13 S. Long. by Reck. 73=42. Lunar 74..15 East.","wind":[["first","E by S","light"],["middle","E by S","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The ship sailed west under light winds and showers, ending with fine weather. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-04","events":[],"lat":-19.2167,"lon":73.7206,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept. 4th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the E.\nS. E. Steering to the W. all Sail set employed in Sail mending.\nLat. 19..16 S. - - Long. by Lunar [struck: 71..28] E.","wind":[["whole","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew as the ship continued west with every sail set, and the crew spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-05","events":[],"lat":-19.2667,"lon":71.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept. 5th. All these 24 hours Strong Gales from the E. S. E. and\nfine weather Steering to the W. all Sail set. employed in Sail mending\nLat. 19..28 S. - - Long. by Lunar. 67..45 East.","wind":[["whole","ESE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew, but the weather was fine. The crew sailed west with every sail set and mended sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-06","events":[],"lat":-19.4667,"lon":67.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept. 6th All these 24 hours Strong winds from the E. S. E.\nand pleasant weather, Steering to the W. 1/2 S. employed in Sail mending.\nLat. 19..24 S - - Long. - 64..15 East.","wind":[["whole","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds and pleasant weather as the ship continued west. The crew spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-07","events":[],"lat":-19.4,"lon":64.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept. 7th. Commences with Strong winds from the S. E.\nSteering to the W. at 4 P.M. made the Island of Rodrigue bearing\nW. S. W. which lies in Lat. 19=40 S. Long. 63=24 E. by Epitome took in\nthe Studingsails and Royals, hauled our wind to the S. W. and bent\nthe Cables, at 6 Do. took in the Topgallantsails and Mainsail, at 8. Do. tack\n-d Ship, at 1 Am. tacked again to the S. W. at 6 Do. Rodrigue bore\nS. W. by W. made all Sail and Steered for the Island at 8 Do. took\nin the Royals, at 10 Do. took in the T. G. Sails, at Noon the middle of\nthe Island bore S. W. by S. 2 mi. Dis. the Captn lowered down his Boat\nand pulled in near the shore and spoke a Canoe, and [insertion: came] onboard again\nStrong trades from the S. E. by S. -","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["latter","SE by S","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds continued as the ship approached the island of Rodrigue. The captain took a boat in close to shore, spoke with a local canoe, and returned aboard.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Spoke a canoe near shore","quote":"the Captn lowered down his Boat and pulled in near the shore and spoke a Canoe","interest":2}],"where":"near land","place":"Island of Rodrigue","plate":"land.landfall-a","at":"rodrigues"},{"date":"1837-09-08","events":[],"lat":-19.5416,"lon":63.625,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Sept- 8th. at 1 P. M. took a Pilot, at 2 Do. let go the Anchove in\n12 fathoms of water, two Boats went on shore after wood, and the\nremainder of the Crew variously employed onboard about the\nriggin, latter part some of the Crew onshore Cutting wood and filling\nwater and some onboard Setting up the Topmast backstays &c. &c. -\nStrong trades from the S. E.","wind":[["whole","SE","strong"]],"plain":"The ship took on a pilot and anchored in 12 fathoms of water. Part of the crew went ashore to cut firewood and collect fresh water, while the rest worked on the ship's rigging.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1837-09-09","events":[],"lat":-19.6833,"lon":63.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept- 9th. First part employed in getting of wood and water\nand a few fowls and yams, at 6 Am. hove short and lowered a Boat and\nput Joel Woodman onshore fore bad conduct, two more Deserted the Boat\nat the same time, at 7 Do. took the Anchor and went out the harbor\nand hove to, to wait fore the Boat, at 9 Do. the Boat returned made all\nsail and Steered to the W. S. W. at Noon Rodrigue bore [insertion: (west. end] S. E. 1/2 S. [insertion: )] -\nLat. 19.41 S. - - - Long. 63.00 East.","plain":"After gathering wood, water, fowls, and yams, the crew sent a boat ashore to maroon Joel Woodman for bad conduct. Two other crewmen deserted from the boat before the ship weighed anchor and set sail from Rodrigue.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Crewman marooned and two men deserted","quote":"put Joel Woodman onshore fore bad conduct, two more Deserted","interest":5,"topic":"desertions"},{"kind":"crew","title":"Two crew members deserted the boat","quote":"two more Deserted the Boat\nat the same time","interest":3,"topic":"desertions"}],"where":"near land","place":"Rodrigue","at":"rodrigues"},{"date":"1837-09-10","events":[],"lat":-20.8,"lon":60.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept- 10th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from E. to S. S. E.\nSteering to the W. S. W. all Sail set, middle and latter part squally, took\nin and set the Royals a number of times so ends -\nLat 20..48 S. - - - Long. 60.. 30 East.","wind":[["whole","ESE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls as they steered west-southwest under full sail, repeatedly taking in and resetting the royal sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-11","events":[],"lat":-21.8333,"lon":57.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept- 11th. All these 24 hours light winds from the S. E. and\nfine weather Steering to the W. by S. 1/2 S. All sail set employed in Sail men\nLat 21..50 - - - Long. 57..46 East. -ding","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds. The crew set all sail and worked on repairing sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-12","events":[],"lat":-22.9333,"lon":55.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept- 12 First and middle part winds from the S. S. E and Clou\n-dy Steering to the W. by S. 1/2 S. latter part winds from the E. S. E. and and\nClear weather employed Sail mending so ends these 24 hours\nLat. 22..56 S. - - Long. 55..52 East.","wind":[["first","SSE",""],["middle","SSE",""],["latter","ESE",""]],"weather":["cloudy","clear"],"plain":"Cloudy weather turning clear as the ship sailed west-southwest. The crew was occupied with sail mending.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-13","events":[],"lat":-24.0,"lon":54.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept- 13th. Commences with Brisk winds from the S. E. by\nE. and fine weather, Steering to the W. by S. 1/2 S. middle part thick\nweather and squally attended with Showers of rain, Latter part\nlight winds from the E. and fine weather employed in Sail mending\nLat 24..00 S. - - Long. 54..02 East.","wind":[["first","SE by E","fresh"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed under variable winds with squalls and rain showers, spending their time mending sails. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-14","events":[],"lat":-24.1667,"lon":53.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept- 14th. Commences with light winds from the S. E. Steering\nto the W. by S. middle and latter part light winds from the N. E. and\nCalms employed in Sail mending so ends these 24 hours -\nLat 24..10 S. - - Long. 53=28. East.","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","NE","light"],["latter","NE","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms; the crew spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-15","events":[],"lat":-24.2667,"lon":52.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept [struck: 15] 15th. All these 24 hours light winds from the Eastward\nand Calms with fine weather, Steering to the W. by S. variously employed\nLat. 24..16 S - - - - Long. 52..19 East. -","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calms and light easterly winds with fine weather as the ship steered west by south; the crew carried out routine work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-16","events":[],"lat":-24.8833,"lon":50.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept. 16th. Commences with light winds from the N. E.\nSteering to the W. by S. Middle and Latter part Brisk winds from\nthe S. E. and pleasant weather, so ends variously employed -\nLat. 24..53 S - - - - Long 50..36 E.","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","SE","fresh"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light to brisk winds as the ship steered west by south. The crew spent the day on routine work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-17","events":[],"lat":-26.1,"lon":47.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept 17th. All these 24 hours strong winds from the S. E. to\nE. S. E. Steering to the W. by S. Latter part thick weather & squally\nLat. 26..06 S. - - - Long. 47..57 East -","wind":[["whole","SE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds and squally, thick weather; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-18","events":[],"lat":-27.0833,"lon":44.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 18th. First and Middle part strong Gales from the\nE. S. E. and thick weather, attended with squals, Latter part more mod\n=erate, Steering to the W. all sail set. employed in Sail mending -\nLat 27..05 S. - - - Long. 44..53 East -","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","ESE","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"The crew endured strong gales and thick, squally weather before conditions moderated. They set all sail heading west and spent time mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-19","events":[],"lat":-27.55,"lon":42.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept. 19th. Commences with fresh Gales from the E. S. E.\nand pleasant weather, Middle and Latter part light winds so ends.\nSteering to the W. employed in Sail mending a Ship in sight -\nLat. 27..33 S - - - Long. 42..43 E. -","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew mended sails and sighted another ship while steering west.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-20","events":[],"lat":-28.0833,"lon":41.6783,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept. 20th. Commences with light winds from the E. S. E.\nand fine weather, at 2 P. M. the Ship in company being right\nahead 6 mi. Dis. and nearly calm lowered a [struck: boat and] boarded\nher It proved to be a Dutch Ship from Batavia bound to Rotterdam he\ngave us some coffy, Peas, and Beans, and in return we sent him a\nbag of Bread and a few Gallons of oil Middle part fresh Breezes,\nlatter part light, so ends Steering to the W. by S. in Co. with the Duch Ship\nLat. 28..05 S. - Long. by Lunar [struck: 41..40] 42..33. - Long. by Acc. 41..40","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"In calm weather, the crew put out a boat and boarded a nearby Dutch ship sailing from Batavia to Rotterdam. They traded bread and oil for coffee, peas, and beans, and continued sailing in company.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Traded provisions with a Dutch ship","quote":"he gave us some coffy, Peas, and Beans, and in return we sent him a bag of Bread","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-21","events":[],"lat":-28.5333,"lon":40.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept. 21st. First and Middle part light winds from N. E. to N.\nN. W. and fine weather, Latter part Strong winds from the S. S. W. and\nCloudy, so ends Steering to the westward   No. obs.\nLat. 28..32 S. by acc. - - Long. 40..35 East.","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","NE","light"],["latter","SSW","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fine weather gave way to strong winds and cloudy skies as the ship steered westward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-22","events":[],"lat":-28.5667,"lon":39.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept. 22nd. Commences with Strong winds from the S. S.\nW. Steering to the W. by S. at 3 P. M. spoke the Ship Maria-Theresa,\nuber of New-Bedford 15 months out 900 bbls. of Whale oil & 500 Sperm\nCapt. Parker went onboard, at 4 Do. returned Middle and Latter\npart light varible winds and calms with thick weather so ends\nLat 28..34 S. - - Long. 39..45 East. -","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They met the ship Maria-Theresa of New Bedford, and Captain Parker went aboard for a brief visit. The rest of the day brought light winds, calms, and thick weather.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Maria-Theresa","rig":"ship","port":"New-Bedford","captain":"","months_out":15,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-b"},{"date":"1837-09-23","events":[],"lat":-28.9333,"lon":37.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sotaturday Sept. 23rd. First and Middle part Strong Gales from the\nS. W. Steering to W. S. W. by the thick weather attended with squals,\nlatter part more moderate at 6 A. M. Carried away the Main T. Gallant\nYard in the slings nothing more to be remarked -\nLat. 28..56 S - Long. by Lunar 37..11 - Long by acc. 37=47 E.","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and squalls brought thick weather, and the ship broke its main topgallant yard.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Main topgallant yard broke in a gale","quote":"Carried away the Main T. Gallant Yard in the slings","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-24","events":[],"lat":-29.5167,"lon":35.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept. 24th. First part light winds from the S. E. at 1 P.M.\ngot up another Maintopgallantyard Middle part light winds from\nthe N. E. Latter part strong winds from the S. and Cloudy Steering\nto the W. 1/2 N. all sail set so ends these 24 hours -\nLat. [struck: 35 = 04] S. 29 = 31 - Long. 35.04 East. -","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","NE","light"],["latter","S","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew replaced a spar on the mainmast and sailed with every sail set through variable winds; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-25","events":[],"lat":-30.2333,"lon":33.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept. 25th. Commences with Strong winds from the S.\nSteering to the W. 1/2 S. at 7 P.M. took in the Studingsails and Braced\nup the yards, witht winds from the S. W. Middle part light winds\n[struck: from] and varibles Latter part Strong winds from the S.S.W. under\nsingle reefs Steering to the W by the wind so ends the day\nLat [superscript: [struck: C 30: 34]] [struck: 29: 31] S. Long. 33=27 East.","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["first","SW",""],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","SSW","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with changing winds, reducing sail as the wind strengthened; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-26","events":[],"lat":-31.3333,"lon":31.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept. 26th. Commences with strong winds from the S. E and\nCloudy Steering to the W. by S. at 4 P.M let out the reefs and set the\nTopgallantsails, at 8 P.M. set the Studingsails, Middle and latter part\nwinds from the S. E. so ends employed in Sail mending &c.\nLat. 31=20 S. Long. 31=20 East.","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","SE",""],["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew sailed under strong winds, made more sail as conditions allowed, and spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-27","events":[],"lat":-33.4167,"lon":28.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept.. 27th. Commences with fresh Breezes from the E. S\nE. and Cloudy Steering to the W. by S. all Sail set, at 6 P.M. took in\nStudingsails at 8 Do. took in the Fore & Mizen T. Gallantsails Middle and\nlatter part winds winds from the E.S. E. at 11 A.M. set the Topgallant-\nsails, so ends these 24 hours variously employed about the riggin\nLat 33..25 S - - Long. 28=[superscript: 50] [struck: 54] East.","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["middle","ESE",""],["latter","ESE",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and cloudy weather as the crew sailed west-southwest and worked on the rigging. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-28","events":[],"lat":-34.0,"lon":27.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept - 28th. Commences with winds from N. E. Steering to the\nW. by N. at 2 pm. set the Fore-Topmast Studing sail at 4 P.M. took in\nthe waist Boat. at 5 Do. took in the T. Gallantsails, Studingsail, Main Sail,\nand Single reefed the Topsails, with a Strong Gale from the W.\nN. W. the water being verty green sounded but found no bottom, Middle\npart under close reefed Fore & Main Topsails Fore Topmaststaysail & Main\nSpencer, Latter part More moderate Steering to the N. W. under Double\nreefs with winds from the W. S. W. and a heavy hed swell on.\nLat. 34=00 S. - Long 27..10 East.","wind":[["first","NE",""],["first","WNW","gale"],["latter","WSW","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"A strong gale forced the crew to shorten sail, and they sounded without finding bottom after noticing the water had turned very green.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Sounded when the water turned green","quote":"the water being verty green sounded but found no bottom","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-09-29","events":[],"lat":-34.4833,"lon":24.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept. 29th. Commences with [superscript: light] winds from the W. at 2 P.M took a\nfine breeze from the S. E. made all Sail and Steered to the W.S.W\nMiddle part winds from the E. at 6 Am. made the E. Coast of affrica\non our Staboard Beam, at 10 Do. the veered to the N. W. took in the Stu\ndingsails and Steered by the wind at 11 Do. took in the Topgallantsails so\nends with Strong Gales and hazy - Long. by the land 24..46 East.\nLat, 34..29 S. - Long by Reck. - 25.19 -","wind":[["first","W","light"],["first","SE","moderate"],["middle","E",""],["latter","NW",""],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","haze"],"plain":"They sailed under a fine breeze before sighting the east coast of Africa. The day ended with strong gales and hazy weather.","where":"near land","place":"Africa"},{"date":"1837-09-30","events":[],"lat":-35.2667,"lon":23.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept. 30th. [struck: All] these 24 hours [struck: light] [superscript: Strong] winds from the Wes\ntward thick and equaly weather Steering on Different tacks by the\nwind - Lat. 35..16 S. Long 23..36","wind":[["whole","W","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong westerly winds brought thick, squally weather as the crew turned the ship on different courses against the wind.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-01","events":[],"lat":-36.1,"lon":24.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct. 1st. Commences with Strong Gales from W. N. W. and\nCloudy Steering to the Southward by the wind, at 1 P. M. took in the\nT. G. Sails, at 5 Do. had all Sail in but the Fore & Main Spencer, and Fore\nTopmast Staysail, Middle and Latter part the same so ends the Day\nLat. by obs 36..06. - - Long. 24..01 East.","wind":[["first","WNW","gale"],["middle","WNW","gale"],["latter","WNW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew faced strong gales and cloudy skies while sailing southward, gradually reducing sail until running under only a few storm sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-02","events":[],"lat":-36.3333,"lon":23.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct. 2nd. First part more moderate at 1 P. M. set the Main T. Sail\nClose reefed, and wore Ship to the Northward, at 7 Do. set the Fore & Miz\nen Topsails Double reefed and let two reefs out of the Main T.\nSails, at 6 Am. all Sail out Latter part Strong Gales from the\nS. to N. W. Steering to the S. W. by the wind, with a great swell\nfrom the westward and thick weather so ends a Sail in sight to\nwindward employed in Sail mending, makeing Spungarn &c. -\nLat. by obs. 36=20 S. - Long. by Reck. 23=41 East","wind":[["first","","moderate"],["latter","variable","gale"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"The crew experienced strong gales, a heavy swell, and thick weather while working on sails and making spun yarn. A ship was sighted to windward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-03","events":[],"lat":-36.8833,"lon":23.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct. 3rd. Commences with Strong gales from the N. W.\nand Cloudy, at 1 P. M. took in the Top Gallantsails, at 4 Do. had Double\nreefs in, Jib and Mainsail furled at 7 Do. under Close reefs, at 3.\nAm. wore Ship, at 6 Do. let one reef out of the Topsails set the Jib\nSpanker, and Mainsail, Latter part Strong winds from the S. W.\nSteering to to the N. W. with a heavy hed swell so ends all Sail set. -\nLat. 36..53 S. - Long. 23..03 E.","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["latter","SW","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales forced the crew to reduce sail, though the weather later eased to strong winds and a heavy head swell as they set all sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-04","events":[],"lat":-35.3333,"lon":20.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct. 4th. First part light winds from the S. E. Steering\nto the N. W. all Sail set, Middle part Strongs winds at 9 P. M. took\nin the Studingsails, fore & mizen T. Gallantsails, at 2 Am. took in the\nM. T. Gallantsail, Latter part winds from the E. N. E steering to the Not\nhward by the wind so ends these 24 hours -\nLat. 35..20 S - Long. 20=30 East.","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","ENE",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing in changing winds; reduced sail as the wind strengthened. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-05","events":[],"lat":-34.35,"lon":18.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct. 5th. Commences with winds from N. W. and Cloudy\nSteering to the Northward by the wind, at 5 P. M. made the Cape\nof Goodhope the Nearest Land bearing N. E at 6 Do. put the Ship\nunder short Sail, heading on Different tacks through the night, at Day-\nlight made all Sail and Steering to the Northward Latter part all\nhands employed in bending Cables and getting the Anchors ready","wind":[["first","NW",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They sighted the Cape of Good Hope in the afternoon and turned back and forth under short sail overnight. By daylight, they made full sail north and prepared the anchors and cables.","where":"near land","place":"Cape of Goodhope","via":[[18.35,-34.45]],"at":"cape-of-good-hope"},{"date":"1837-10-06","events":[],"lat":-33.85,"lon":18.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct. 6th. At 3 P. M. came to Anchor at Cape Town Table Bay where\nwe found about 20 English Merchant Ships and one [whale stamp] Portuge Whale\nBrig, sent Down the T. G. Yards got the Boats out and cleaned up the Decks\nlatter part employed in Scrapeing the Waist, and Cleaning the outside of the\nShip, one Boats Crew ashore on liberty, so ends light winds from the West","wind":[["latter","W","light"]],"plain":"The ship anchored at Cape Town in Table Bay among about twenty English merchant vessels and a Portuguese whaling brig. The crew secured the rigging, cleaned the decks and hull, and one boat's crew went ashore on liberty.","where":"at anchor","place":"Cape Town Table Bay","via":[[18.25,-34.05],[18.25,-33.85]]},{"date":"1837-10-07","events":[],"lat":-33.8111,"lon":18.0417,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sturday Oct. 7th. First part employed Scrapeing and varnishing at 5 P. M.\n[struck: set in a] Strong Gale from the S. S. E. Latter part no Duty going on onboard.","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew spent the morning scraping and varnishing before a strong gale set in from the south-southeast. All work was halted for the rest of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-08","events":[],"lat":-33.7722,"lon":17.7333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Oct. 8th. All these 24 hours a hevy Gale from the S. E. no Duty Carried\non onboard, at 9 P. M. the Ship began to Drag, let go the second Anchor and\nbrought her up, so ends one Boats Crew on liberty. — —","wind":[["whole","SE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"A heavy southeast gale struck, halting all ship duties. At 9:00 p.m., the ship began dragging anchor, so the crew dropped a second anchor to hold her. One boat's crew was ashore on liberty.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Anchor dragged during a heavy gale","quote":"the Ship began to Drag, let go the second Anchor and brought her up","interest":3}],"where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1837-10-09","events":[],"lat":-33.7334,"lon":17.425,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Oct. 9th. First and Middle part Strong Gales from the\nS. S. E. Latter part employed in painting, varnishing and Coal Tarring\n&c. one Boats Crew on liberty — — —","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"],["middle","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"After strong gales, the crew painted, varnished, and tarred the ship, while one boat's crew was given shore leave.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1837-10-10","events":[],"lat":-33.6945,"lon":17.1167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Oct. 10th. This Day light varible winds, and fine weather.\nEmployed in getting of water, Provisions, Clearing Anchors &c. one boats\nCrew on liberty Latter part took the Staboard Anchor to the Cathead.","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"With light, variable winds and fine weather, the crew took on water and provisions and cleared the anchors, while one boat crew was given shore leave.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1837-10-11","events":[],"lat":-33.6556,"lon":16.8083,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Oct. 11th. Employed in fitting a New Bowsprit Cap riggin\nout a New Jibboom Sending up Topgallantyards &c. Lott. — —","plain":"The crew worked on ship repairs, fitting a new bowsprit cap, rigging out a new jib-boom, and setting up the topgallant yards.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-12","events":[],"lat":-33.6167,"lon":16.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 12th. At [struck: 1/2 past 3 P.M.,] weighed Anchor and went to Sea with Brisk\nwinds from the S. E. Middle part light winds from the S. S. W.\nat 9 A. M. took a Strong Breeze from the N. E. at 11 Do. had a heavy\nsquall took in the Topgallantsails, and reefed the Topsails so ends\nSteering to the W. S. W. by W. — variously employed. — —\nLat 33..37 S. — Long 16..30 E.","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","SSW","light"],["latter","NE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The ship weighed anchor and put to sea. Later, they were struck by a heavy squall and reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-13","events":[],"lat":-33.4333,"lon":15.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct. 13th. Commences with Strong Gales from the N. W.\nSteering to the Southward by the wind under Single reefs at 1/2\npast 2 A. M. tacked Ship, at 6 Do. let out the reefs and set the Topgall\nantsails Latter part light winds from the W. a Sail in sight on our\nLaboard Bow, so ends employed in sail mending — —\nLat. 33..26 S — Long 15..27 E —","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales gave way to light winds as the crew repaired sails and sighted another ship off the left bow.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-14","events":[],"lat":-32.5833,"lon":14.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct. 14th. Commences with light winds from the Westward\nSteering to the S. S. W. at 4 P. M. set the Studingsails, Middle and\nLatter part the same, employed in getting out the Flying Jibboom &\nsending up the Ft Royalyards so ends [struck: these] 24 hours. —\nLat. 32..25 S. — Long. 14..28 East. —","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and routine maintenance; the crew rigged the flying jib-boom and upper yards as they sailed south-southwest.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-15","events":[],"lat":-31.1333,"lon":12.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct. 15th. All these 24 hours light winds from W. to S. and fine\nweather Steering to the N. N. W. several Sail in sight so ends — —\nLat. 31..08 S. — Long. 12..53 E.","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds as the ship steered to the north-northwest, with several other vessels in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-16","events":[],"lat":-29.5,"lon":11.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct. 16th. All these 24 hours light winds from the S. Steering\nto the N. N. W. variously employed about the riggin, at 4 A. M. spo\nke a Ship from Canton bound to London. —\nLat 29..30 S Long. 11..49 East.","wind":[["whole","S","light"]],"plain":"Under light southerly winds, the crew worked on the rigging. At 4 a.m., they met and exchanged news with a ship sailing from Canton to London.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-17","events":[],"lat":-27.5667,"lon":9.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct. 17th. All these 24 hours Strong winds from the S. by E. Steerin[g]\nto the N. N. W. all Sail set variously employed about the Riggin so ends\nLat. 27..34 S. - — Long. 9..45 East.","wind":[["whole","S by E","strong"]],"plain":"The ship made good time under strong winds with every sail set, while the crew worked on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-18","events":[],"lat":-26.1,"lon":7.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct. 18th. All these 24 hours Brisk winds from the S. and fine\nweather, Steering to the N. N. W. 1/2 W. all Sail set. variously employed about\nthe riggin so ends two Sail in sight. — Lat 26..06 S. — Long. 7..44 East.","wind":[["whole","S","fresh"]],"plain":"Fine weather with brisk southerly winds as the crew worked on the rigging under full sail. Two other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-19","events":[],"lat":-25.0667,"lon":6.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct. 19th. All these 24 hours Light winds from the S. S. E. and\nfine weather, Steering to the N. N. W. 1/2 W. Studingsails on both sides\nvariously employed, so ends in Company with two Ships\nLat. 25..04 S. — Long. 6..32 E. —","wind":[["whole","SSE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and fine weather with sails set on both sides. The crew did routine work, ending the day sailing alongside two other ships.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-20","events":[],"lat":-24.4167,"lon":5.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct. 20th. All these 24 hours light winds from S. E. to W. S. W. Steering to\nthe [struck: N. N.] W. by N. in Co. with two Ships, so ends variously employed\nLat. 24..25 S. - — Long. 5..27 East.","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light winds with the ship sailing alongside two other vessels while the crew was variously employed.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-21","events":[],"lat":-23.4333,"lon":3.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct 21st. Commences with light winds from the W. S. W. Steering\nto the N. W. by N. at 3 P. M. rigged a Main Skysail and set it Middle and\nlatter part brisk winds from the S. employed in cleaning Ship\nLat. 23..26 S. — Long by Lun. 3..21 E. Long. by Reck. 3..13 E.","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["middle","S","fresh"],["latter","S","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew rigged and set a main skysail, then spent the rest of the day cleaning ship under brisk winds.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-22","events":[],"lat":-22.1667,"lon":1.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct. 22nd First part Light winds from the S. E. attended with light\nsqualls of rain Middle and latter part brisk winds and fine weather\nso ends Steering to the N. W. by N. all Sail set. —\nLat. 22..10 S. — — Long. 1..23 East. —","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light squalls of rain followed by brisk winds, fine weather, and all sails set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-23","events":[],"lat":-21.25,"lon":-0.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct. 23rd. All these 24 hours light winds from the S. E. by S. and fine\nweather Steering to the N. W. by N. variously employed about the riggin\nLat 21..15 S. — — Long. 0..03 West.","wind":[["whole","SE by S","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds as the crew worked on the rigging; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-24","events":[],"lat":-19.95,"lon":-1.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 24th. All these 24 hours Light winds from the S. E. and fine wea\nther Steering to the N. E. by N. variously employed about the riggin.\nLat 19..57 S. — — Long. 1..24 West.","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather and light winds as the crew worked on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-25","events":[],"lat":-19.05,"lon":-2.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 25th. All these 24 hours Light winds from the S. E. and\nfine weather. Steering to the N. W. by N. employed in ratling, tarring\nriggin; and makeing ropes, —\nLat. 19..03 S. — Long. 2..41 W.","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather and light winds as the crew carried out routine rope work and maintenance on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-26","events":[],"lat":-17.95,"lon":-4.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct. 26th. All these 24 hours light winds from the S. E. Steering to the\nN. W. by N. employed in ratling, and tarring riggin, so ends.\nLat 17..57 S. — — Long. 4..06 W.","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds as the crew maintained and tarred the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-27","events":[],"lat":-17.1,"lon":-5.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct. 27th. All these 24 hours Light winds from the S. E. and fine,\nweather Steering to the N. W. by N. employed in ratling and Tarring riggin\nLat. 17..06 S. — — Long. 5..10 W. —","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds; the crew spent the day tarring and maintaining the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-28","events":[],"lat":-16.1833,"lon":-6.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct 28th. All these 24 hours Light winds from the S. E. and cloudy\nSteering to the N. W. by N. employed in ratling and tarring riggin so ends.\nLat. 16..11 S. — — Long. 6..22 W. —","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Light winds and cloudy weather. The crew spent the day doing routine rope and rigging maintenance.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-29","events":[],"lat":-15.3833,"lon":-7.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct. 29th. All these 24 hours light winds from E.S.E. to.\nS. and overcast, Steering to the N.W. by N. — —\nLat. 15.23 S — Long. 7.23 W.","wind":[["whole","ESE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Light winds and overcast skies; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-30","events":[],"lat":-14.7833,"lon":-8.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct. 30th. All these 24 hours light winds from the S. E. &\nCalms, Steering to the N.W. by N. variously employed so ends\nLat. 14.47 S — — Long. 8..09 W.","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms as the ship steered to the northwest by north. The crew was occupied with various duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-10-31","events":[],"lat":-13.7833,"lon":-9.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct. 31st. First and middle part light winds from S. to S. E. and\nfine weather Steering to the N.W. by N. Latter part Cloudy No. obs. —\nLat. by Rec. 13.47 S. — — Long. 9..24 W-","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Light winds and fine weather with clouds later in the day; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-01","events":[],"lat":-12.85,"lon":-13.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov. 1st. All these 24 hours light winds from the S. E. and\nfine weather Steering to the N. W. by N. variously employed\nLat. 12..51 S. — Long by Lun. 13..10 [superscript: W.] Long. 10..45 [superscript: W.] by Accoun","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and fine weather with the crew variously employed; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-02","events":[],"lat":-11.5833,"lon":-14.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov. 2nd. All these 24 hours winds from the E. S. E. and fine weath\n-er Steering to the N. W. by N. all Sail set employed in makeing Spunyarn &c.\nLat. 11..35 S. — — Long. 14..59 W.","wind":[["whole","ESE",""]],"plain":"Fine weather as the ship continued with every sail set. The crew spent the day making spun yarn.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-03","events":[],"lat":-10.4167,"lon":-16.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov. 3rd. All these 24 hours winds from the S. E. by E. and Cloudy\nSteering to the N. W. by N. all Sail set the watch variously employed.\nLat, 10..25 S. — — Long. 16..08 West.","wind":[["whole","SE by E",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing under cloudy skies with every sail set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-04","events":[],"lat":-9.0667,"lon":-18.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 4th. All these 24 hours. pleasant Gales from the S. E. by E.\nand fine weather, Steering to the N. W. by N. all Sail set so ends —\nLat. 9..04 S. — — Long: 18..00 [superscript: W] by Lunar.","wind":[["whole","SE by E","gale"]],"plain":"Fine weather with pleasant breezes as the ship continued northwest under full sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-05","events":[],"lat":-7.65,"lon":-19.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov. 5th. All these 24 hours winds from the S. E. and fine\nweather Steering to the N. W. by N. all Sail set. —\nLat. 7..39 S. — Long. by Reck. 19..43 W. Long. 19..45 by Lunar.","wind":[["whole","SE",""]],"plain":"Fine weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-06","events":[],"lat":-6.7167,"lon":-21.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov. 6th. All these 24 hours light winds from the S. E. and fine\nweather Steering to the N. W. by N all sail set latter part employed in\nPainting Ship. so ends. —\nLat. 6..43 S. — — Long. 21..14 West.","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds. The crew spent the latter part of the day painting the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-07","events":[],"lat":-5.5833,"lon":-22.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov. 7th. All these 24 hours light winds from the S. E. and\nfine weather employed in paint Ship. —\nLat 5..35 S. — — Long. 22..00 W.","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds; the crew spent the day painting the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-08","events":[],"lat":-4.4333,"lon":-23.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov. 8th. All these 24 hours light winds from the S.E.\nand fine weather Steering to the N. W. by N. employed in Paintin\nLat. 4..26 S. — — Long. 23..24 W.—","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds as the crew spent the day painting.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-09","events":[],"lat":-3.2,"lon":-24.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov. 9th. All these 24 hours light winds from S. E. &\nfine weather, Steering to the N. W by N. all Sail set.\nLat. 3..12 S. — — Long 24..39 W.","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds; the ship continued northwest under full sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-10","events":[],"lat":-2.1167,"lon":-26.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov. 10th. All these 24 hours light winds from the S. E.\nand fine weather Steering to the N. W. by N. variously employ\nLat. 2..07 S. — Long. by Rec. 26..04 Long. by Lunar 26..18 W","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather and light winds; the crew carried out routine ship's work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-11","events":[],"lat":-0.8833,"lon":-27.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov. 11th. All these 24 hours light winds from the S. E. and\nfine weather Steering to the N. W. by N. at 2. [illegible] saw a ship off\nour Larbord Bow heading to the Southward by the wind -\nLat. 0..53 S. - - Long. 27=50 W. -","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds as the ship steered to the northwest. In the afternoon, they sighted another ship off the left bow heading south.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-12","events":[],"lat":0.0,"lon":-29.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov. 12th. All these 24 hours light winds from the S. E. and fine\nweather Steering to the N. W. by N. nothing more to be remarked.\nLat 0..00 - Long. by Rec. 29..00 W. - - Long by Lun. 28=45 W.","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather and light winds with nothing else to report as the ship crossed the equator.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-13","events":[],"lat":1.1667,"lon":-30.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov. 13th. All these 24 hours light winds from the S. S. E.\nand fine weather Steering to the N. W. all sail set.\nLat. 1..10 N. - - Long. 30..15 W. -","wind":[["whole","SSE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and fine weather with all sail set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-14","events":[],"lat":2.75,"lon":-32.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov. 14th. Commences with Brisk winds from the\nS. E. attended with light squals of rain, latter part fine weather.\nLat. 2..45 N. - - Long. 32..34 West.","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Brisk winds and light rain squalls gave way to fine weather. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-15","events":[],"lat":3.9667,"lon":-33.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov. 15th. Commences with light winds from the S. E.\nand fine weather, latter part squally attended with Showers of rain\nNo. obs. Lat 3..58 [struck: S.] N. - - Long. 33=50 W -","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Light winds and fair weather gave way to squalls and rain showers; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-16","events":[],"lat":5.7,"lon":-35.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov. 16th. All these 24 hours light winds from N. E. to S. S.\nE. Steering to the N. W. 1/2 N. Middle and Latter part squally\nattended with heavy Showers of rain so ends -\nLat [struck: 4] 5..42 [struck: S.] N. - - Long. 35..20 W -","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The ship sailed on under light winds, encountering squalls and heavy rain showers later in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-17","events":[],"lat":6.6,"lon":-35.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov. 17th. Commences with light winds from the S. E. Steer-\ning to the N. W. 1/2 N. Middle part Steady rain, Latter part light\nwinds from the E. and fine weather. so ends these 24 hours. -\nLat. 6..36 [struck: S] N. - - Long. 35=58 W.","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Light winds and steady rain gave way to fine weather. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-18","events":[],"lat":8.0833,"lon":-37.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov. 18th Commences with Strong winds from the E.\nSteering to the N. W. 1/2 N. all sail set, Middle part light winds attended\nwith rain, Latter fresh Gales and fine weather, so ends these 24 hours. -\nLat. 8..05 N. - Long. by Reck 37..20 - Lunar 36=20 West. -","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["rain","gale"],"plain":"Routine sailing with shifting winds and rain, ending with fresh gales and fine weather. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-19","events":[],"lat":9.5833,"lon":-38.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov. 19th. Commences with Strong winds from the E.N.E.\nSteering to the N. W. 1/2 N. Middle part squally took in the Studingsails\nand Royals, Latter part light winds from the S. E and fine weather\nall sail set so ends these 24 hours. -\nLat 9..35 [struck: S.] N. - - Long. by Lun. 38:22 W.","wind":[["first","ENE","strong"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls gave way to light breezes and fine weather, with all sail set. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-20","events":[],"lat":10.85,"lon":-39.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov. 20th. All these 24 hours winds from E. S. E. to E. N. E.\nSteering to the N. W. all sail set Latter part employed in Sail mending\nLat. 10..51 [struck: S.] N. Long by Reck. 39=38 - Lunar 39..44 W.","wind":[["whole","ESE",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed northwest under full sail and spent the latter part of the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-21","events":[],"lat":12.3,"lon":-41.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov. 21st. All these 24 hours Brisk winds from E. to N. E. Stee-\nring to the N. W. all sail set with pleasant weather employed in Sail\nmending, Strong Current Setting N. W. by W.\nLat. 12=18 [struck: S.] N. - Long. 41=20 [struck: S] W - Long by Lun. 41..53 West. -","wind":[["whole","ENE","fresh"]],"plain":"Brisk winds and pleasant weather as the ship sailed with every sail set. The crew spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-22","events":[],"lat":13.4333,"lon":-43.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov. 22nd. Commences with winds from the E. Steering\n\nSaturday Nov. 11th.] to the W. W. all sail set, Middle part winds\nfrom the S. E. by S. at midnight took in the studingsails Latter\npart squally, attended with showers of rain so ends these 24 hours.\nLat. 13=26 [superscript: th] S. - - Long 43=30 W.","wind":[["first","E",""],["middle","SE by S",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with shifting winds and rain squalls, taking in the studdingsails at midnight. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-23","events":[],"lat":14.7,"lon":-45.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov. 23rd. All these 24 hours strong winds from the\nS. S. E. steering to the N. W. by the wind employed in sail men\nding - Current one mile Pr. hour setting W. N. W. -\nLat. 14..42 N. - - - Long. 45=48 West.","wind":[["whole","SSE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds continued while the crew spent the day mending sails. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-24","events":[],"lat":15.4833,"lon":-47.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov. 24th. All these 24 hours light winds from the S. by E.\nand a heavy head swell on steering to the N. W. by W. by the wind\nall sail set so ends variously employed -\nLat. 15..29 N. - - - Long. 47..38 W.","wind":[["whole","S by E","light"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"The crew sailed under all canvas against light winds and a heavy head swell, keeping busy with various routine chores. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-25","events":[],"lat":16.1167,"lon":-48.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov. 25th. Commences with light winds from the N. N. E. and\nfine weather steering to the N. N. W. by the wind, middle and latter\npart winds from the E. so ends variously employed. -\nLat. [struck: 15=26] 16=07 N. - - Long. 48=38 W.","wind":[["first","NNE","light"],["middle","E",""],["latter","E",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds; the crew spent the day on various routine tasks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-26","events":[],"lat":17.4833,"lon":-50.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 26th. All these 24 hours winds from the E. N. E. steering\nto the N. W. 1/2 N. all sail set with pleasant weather.\nLat 17=29 N. - - Long. 50=00 W.","wind":[["whole","ENE",""]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with all sails set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-27","events":[],"lat":18.7833,"lon":-51.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov. 27th. All these 24 hours winds from the N. E. and fine\nweather steering to the N. W. all sail set, variously employed -\nLat 18=47 N. - - Long. 51=40 W.","wind":[["whole","NE",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with all sail set, the crew busy with routine work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-28","events":[],"lat":20.2,"lon":-53.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov. 28th. First and middle part strong winds from\nthe S. E. by S. steering to the N. W. all sail set, Latter part\nwinds from the E. so ends employed in sail mending. -\nLat 20=12 N. - - Long 53=10 West.","wind":[["first","SE by S","strong"],["middle","SE by S","strong"],["latter","E",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed northwest under strong winds with every sail set and spent the latter part of the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-29","events":[],"lat":21.55,"lon":-55.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov. 29th. Commences with brisk winds from the E. and\nfine weather steering to the N. W. 1/2 W. all sail set, middle part stro\nng winds from E. N. E. to S. E. and squally attended with showers of\nrain, took in the studingsails and Royals Latter part fine again so ends\nall sail set employed in sail mending. -\nLat 21=33 N. - - Long. 55=11 West","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","ENE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing in squally weather with rain showers. The crew reduced sail during the squalls and later mended sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-11-30","events":[],"lat":22.6667,"lon":-57.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov 30th. Commences with winds from the E. and hayzy\nsteering to the N. W. 1/2 W. at 6 P. M. took in the Royals, and studingsa\n-ls, at 7 Do. took in the Fore & Mizzen T. Gallantsails, and main sail, midde\npart vareble winds and squally attended with lightning and heavy rain\nat 6 Am. set the Jib, Spanker, Main Sail, and Topgallantsails, at 8 Do.\nsent down the Fore & mizen Royal yards, Latter part strong gales fro\nthe E. and steady rain so ends these 24 hours -\nLat. 22=40 N. - - Long. 57=00 W. -","wind":[["first","E",""],["middle","variable",""],["latter","E","gale"]],"weather":["haze","squalls","lightning","rain","gale"],"plain":"The ship faced squally weather with lightning and heavy rain, which grew into strong easterly gales with steady downpours. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-12-01","events":[],"lat":24.1,"lon":-58.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec. 1st. Commences with strong gales from the E. S. E. steeri\n\nto the N. W. 1/2 W at 4 P. M. took in the Fore & Mizen Topgallantsails\nFib, [struck: and] Main Sail, Middle and latter part pleasant Gales from the\nS. W. and fine weather so ends all Sail set. -\nLat. 24\"06 N. - Long. 58-55 W.","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew early on, prompting the crew to reduce sail, but pleasant weather followed, and the day ended with all sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-12-02","events":[],"lat":24.7833,"lon":-59.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec. 2nd. Commences with light winds from the [superscript: W. S. W] [struck: S.] and fine\nweather Steering to the N. W. by W. at Midnight the wind hauled to\nS. S. E. Latter part light varible winds and squaly attended with rain\nSteering on Different Courses, so ends these 24 hours -\nLat 24\"47 N. - Long. 59\"50 by Rec. Lun. 59\"23 W.","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["middle","SSE",""],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light, shifting winds and rain squalls; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-12-03","events":[],"lat":25.6833,"lon":-61.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec. 3rd. First part light winds from the S. W. and squally\nSteering to the N. W. by W. all Sail set at 2 P. M. unbent the Fore Sail\nand bent another at 5 Do. took in the Studing sails, and Main Sail,\nMiddle part varible winds attended with heavy squalls of rain, Latter part\nlight winds from the S. E. and fine weather so ends all Sail set.\nLat = 25=41 N. - Long. 61=20 - Lunar 60=47 W.","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing in squally weather and heavy rain squalls as the crew changed and adjusted sails. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-12-04","events":[],"lat":26.6167,"lon":-63.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec. 4th. All these 24 hours winds from the E. S. E. and\nfine weather, Steering to the N. W. by W. all Sail set, variously employed\nLat. 26=37 N. - Long. 63=16- Lunar 62\"41 W.","wind":[["whole","ESE",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with all sail set; the crew was variously employed.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-12-05","events":[],"lat":27.6,"lon":-65.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec. 5th. All these 24 hours light winds from the S. E. and\nfine weather. Steering to the N. W. by W. all Sail set. Saw several Sail\nso ends employed in Sail mending &c. -\nLat. 27=36 N. - Long. 65=00 W. - Lunar. 64=33 -","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds. The crew saw several ships in the distance and spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-12-06","events":[],"lat":28.1333,"lon":-65.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec. 6th. All these 24 hours light winds from S. S. E. to E. S. E. and pleas-\n-and pleasant Steering to the N. W. 1/2 W. all Sail set Employed in Scraping\nand varnishing the bends, Sail mending &c. -\nLat 28=08 N. - Long. 65=27 - West.","wind":[["whole","SSE","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather under light winds. The crew worked at mending sail and scraping and varnishing the ship's sides.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-12-07","events":[],"lat":29.0167,"lon":-66.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec. 7th. Commences with light winds from the S. E and fine\nweather Steering to the N. W. all sail set, at 8 P. M. had a squal from the\nE. N. E. took in the Studing sails and Main Royal, at 10 Do. under Double\nreefs Jib, and Spanker in, Middle part thick weather attended with light\nshowers of rain, at 2 Am. let out the reefs Latter part fine weather and\nlight winds from the S. E. so ends all Sail set.\nLat 29-01 N. - Long. 66:16 West -","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["first","ENE",""],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with all sail set, interrupted by an evening squall and rain showers before fine weather returned. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-12-08","events":[],"lat":29.1833,"lon":-66.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec. 8th. Commences with light winds from the Eastward and\nfine weather Steering to the N. W. found the head of the Fore-T. Mast\nto be badly sprung sent down the F. T. Gallant Yards & Mast, Middle and\nlatter part, light airs from the N. N. W. at Day light Commenced on getting\ndown our F. T. Mast, at 11 Do. had another one up, and the Topsail hoisted\nto the Masthead, so ends these 24 hours one Sail in sight -\nLat. 29:11 N. - Long. 66:56 W.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","NNW","light"],["latter","NNW","light"]],"plain":"Finding the head of the fore-topmast badly cracked, the crew took down the damaged rigging and had a replacement mast and sail raised by 11:00. One other ship was in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Fore-topmast cracked and replaced","quote":"found the head of the Fore-T. Mast to be badly sprung","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-12-09","events":[],"lat":29.5833,"lon":-67.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec 9th. First part light airs from [struck: from] the N. & calms, at 4 P. M.\n\nCrossed the Fore T. Gallant Yard and set the F. T. Gallantsail, Middle\npart Calm, Latter part light winds from the W. N. W. steering\nto the Northward by the wind, employed in fitting new F. T. Gallant\nbackstays, so ends these 24 hours. -\nLat. 29=35 N. - Long. 67=10 W. -","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","WNW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Experienced light winds and calms while sailing northward. The crew set sails and worked on fitting new topgallant backstays.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-12-10","events":[],"lat":30.5833,"lon":-67.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec. 10th. First part light winds from the S. W. steering to the\nNorthward by the wind, Middle part Calm, Latter part brisk winds from\nthe S. W. steering to the N. W. by N. all sail set so ends the Day\nlat 30=35 N? - Long 67=40 W.\n[struck: Sunde]","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds, a calm midday, and brisk winds later on. All sail was set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-12-11","events":[],"lat":32.75,"lon":-68.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec. 11th. Commences with strong winds from the S. W. steer-\n-ing to the N. W. by N. at 1 P. M. took in the Studingsails, at 2 Do Main Roy-\n-al and Fly Jib, at 4 Do. took in the T. G. sails and single reefed the Top-\n-sails, at 6 Do. got a Lunar Distance between the Moon, and Planet Venus,\nand found the Long. to be 68=03 W. at 10 Double reefed the Topsails Middle\nand Latter part winds from W. by N. to W. Employed in tareing down\nthe Tryworks so ends strong Gales and squally -\nLat 32=45 N. - Long. 68=37 W.","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","W by N",""],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls blew as the crew reduced sail. The men tore down the brick try-works furnace, and took lunar observations to fix their longitude.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1837-12-12","events":[],"lat":33.4833,"lon":-68.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec. 12th. Commences with strong Gales from the S. W. steer-\n-ing to the Northward by the wind, at 3 P. M. took took in the Jib,\nMain Sail, Spanker, and Close reefed the Topsails, at 6 Do. took in the\nFore & Mizen T. sails, and Fore sail, at 9 Do. took in the Main Topsail so ends\nthese 24 hours heading N. N. E. and falling off N. E. by E. -\nLat. 33=29 N? - Long. 68=00 W.","wind":[["first","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the southwest as the crew reduced sail throughout the afternoon and night, steering northeastward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-12-13","events":[],"lat":33.9167,"lon":-67.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec. 13th. Commences with a heavy Gale from the S. W head-\n-ing to the N. N. E. at 11 P. M. set the Main T. sail close reefed at 5 Am\nset Fore & Mizen T. sails close reefed, and Fore sail, at 8 Do. set the\nJib with the bonet off and sent down the Cuting Pendants so ends\nLat. 33=55 N. Long 67=28 W. Lunar 67=42","wind":[["first","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship weathered a heavy southwest gale while heading north-northeast under reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-12-14","events":[],"lat":34.8333,"lon":-68.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec. 14th. Commences with strong Gales from the N. W.\nsteering to N. N. E. by the wind under Double reefs, at 8 P. M. Calm,\nat 10 Do. took a breeze from the W. E. made all sail, and steered\nto the N. W. Middle part strong winds and rainy at 4 Am. the wind\nveered to the S. W. E. and at 6 Do. to [struck: the] W. S. W. blowing a Gale, Comin\n-need takeing in sail, at 10 Do. lying to under our Spencers, and Staysai\nso ends these 24 hours -\nLat, 34=50 N - Long. 68=10 W.","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["first","","calm"],["first","","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","SW",""],["latter","WSW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","calm","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales, rain, and shifting winds, eventually stopping to wait out the heavy weather under minimal sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-12-15","events":[],"lat":34.5417,"lon":-69.475,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Dec. 15th. At 2 P. M. the wind veered to the S W. by N. and beg-\n-an to moderate set the M. T. sail close reefed and Fore Sail, at 3 Do.\nwore ship, at 10 Am. set the Fore & Mizen Topsails Double reefed and ve\n-ed Spanker, with winds from the North, at 5 Do. set the M. sail, at 8 Do. set\nthe Jib with the bonet off, so ends with thick weather attended with light\nshowers of rain, Lat 34=40 N. Long. 69=27 W.","wind":[["first","","moderate"],["latter","N",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The wind moderated, and the crew adjusted sails and turned the ship. The day ended with thick weather and light rain showers.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-12-16","events":[],"lat":34.25,"lon":-70.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec. 16th. First and Middle part Strong Gales from the S. W.\nSteering to the Westward by the wind, at 7 Am. saw a Sloop Steering to the\nSouthward Latter part light winds and fine weather all Sail set\nLat 34=17 Long. 70=47 W.","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the southwest before winds lightened and the crew set all sail. A sloop was sighted steering southward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-12-17","events":[],"lat":35.15,"lon":-70.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec. 17th. First and Middle part light winds from N. N. E. to S. W\nSteering to th on Different tacks by the wind, Latter part light winds from\nthe S. W. Steering to the N. W. at [struck: 10 Am. sent up the Fore & Mizen T. G.]\n[struck: yards so ends all Sail set.]\nLat 35-09 N. Long. 70-40 W.","wind":[["first","NNE","light"],["middle","NNE","light"],["latter","SW","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light, shifting winds and no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-12-18","events":[],"lat":37.6333,"lon":-72.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec. 18th. Commences with Strong Gales from the S. W and squally\nSteering to the N. W. at 4 P. M. took in the Flying Jib, at 10 Do. took in the T.\nGallantsails, at Middight Double reefed the Topsails, at 3 Am. took in the\nJib & M. Sail, at 6 Do. took in the Fore and Mizen T. Sails and Close reefed\nthe Main, winds from S. S. W. at 11 Do. spoke the Brig Georgia of Newyork\nbound to New-York, at Meridian the wind began to veer to the W. and\nblew a Hurriane hauled up the Fore Sail and furled it and took in the\nMain T. Sail and kept the Ship before the wind so ends these 24 hours.\nLat. by Rec. 37=38 N. Long 72=24 W.","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","SSW",""],["latter","W","storm"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales blew up into a hurricane by midday, forcing the crew to take in almost all sail and run before the wind. In the morning, they met the brig Georgia of New York, bound for home.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Hurricane forced the ship to run","quote":"blew a Hurriane hauled up the Fore Sail and furled it and took in the Main T. Sail","interest":3,"topic":"storms"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Georgia","rig":"brig","port":"Newyork","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1837-12-19","events":[],"lat":38.9333,"lon":-71.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 19th. At 2 P. M. began to moderate, at half past 2 brought the\nShip to the wind heading to the Northward and set the Main Spenser, at 5 Do\nset the Main [struck: Spenser] Topsail Close reefed, at 7 Do. set the Fore & Mizen T. Sails Doub\nle reefed, at 3 Am. set the Jib & M. Sail, Latter part winds from the N. W.\nSteering to the N. N. E by the wind all Sail set, so ends several Sail in sight.\nLat. by obs 38-56 N. - - Long. 71-50. - Lunar 72-08 W.","wind":[["first","","moderate"],["latter","NW",""]],"plain":"As the weather moderated, the crew gradually set more sail and steered north-northeast with all sail set. Several other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1837-12-20","events":[],"lat":40.8333,"lon":-71.58,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec. 20th. Commences with fresh Gales from the N. W. Steer\ning to the Northward by the wind, at 5 P. M. took in the Topgallantsails and\nSingle reefed the Topsails, at 1 Am. Double reefed the Fore T. Sail, and took in\nthe Main Sail, sounded and found 40 fathoms mudy bottom, at 7 Do. set the\nMain Sail, and let one reef out the Fore T. Sail, at 11 Do. called all hands &\ntook in the Jib, Main Sail, Mizen T. Sail, Close reefed the Fore Topsail, Doub\nle reefed the Main T. Sail & reefed the Spanker, so ends a number of Sail\nin sight, Lat. by obs. 40..50 N. Block-Island in sight bearing N. and-\na plenty of ice about Deck.","wind":[["first","NW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales forced the crew to shorten sail repeatedly as they neared the coast. They sighted Block Island and found plenty of ice on deck, with several other vessels in view.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Deck covered in ice near Block Island","quote":"Block-Island in sight bearing N. and- a plenty of ice about Deck.","interest":1,"topic":"ice"}],"where":"near land","place":"Block-Island","at":"block-island"},{"date":"1837-12-21","events":[],"lat":41.42,"lon":-70.92,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday 21st Dec. Commences with Strong Gales from the N. W Steering to the\nNorthward by the wind at 10 P. M. wore Ship, and set the Mizen T. Sail close reefed\nat 2 Am. wore Ship, and let one reef out the Topsails at 7 Do. Commenced bending the\nthe Cables and the Anchors of the bow, at 8 Do. took a pilot Cuttahung bearing\nS. E. 4 mi. Distance at 9 Do. all Sail set, so ends Steering in to the Bay by the\nwind -","wind":[["first","NW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the northwest as the ship worked northward. In the morning, the crew prepared the anchors and cables, took on a pilot off Cuttyhunk, and set all sail to steer into the bay.","where":"near land","place":"Cuttyhunk","at":"cuttyhunk-island"},{"date":"1837-12-22","events":[],"lat":41.42,"lon":-70.92,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday 22 [struck: Sea account] Commences with light winds from the\nN. W. Steering on Different tacks by the wind, at 3 P. M. let go the Anchor","wind":[["first","NW","light"]],"plain":"After sailing on different tacks in light winds, the ship came to anchor at 3 p.m.","where":"at anchor"}],"plates":{"gam.spoke":"Spoke a ship","work.cutting":"Cutting in","gam.visit":"A gam","work.trying":"Trying out","chase.sperm":"After sperm whales","caught.sperm":"A sperm whale taken","nature.porpoises":"Porpoises","life.keeper":"The log","work.stowing":"Stowing down","land.landfall":"Land ho"}}