{"id":"AV02696","vessel":"Charles Phelps","rig":null,"master":"Gilbert Pendleton Jr.","port":"Stonington, CT","ground":"Pacific","year_out":"1844","year_in":"1847","logbook":{"id":"logbookofcharles00char_4","title":"Logbook of the Charles Phelps (Ship) out of Stonington, CT, mastered by Gilbert Pendleton, Jr., on a whaling voyage between 1844 and 1847.","url":"https://archive.org/details/logbookofcharles00char_4","pages":192},"days":[{"date":"1844-06-25","events":[],"lat":41.25,"lon":-71.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJune the 25\nCommences with a light breeze from S W at 8 AM the pilot\ncame on board we hove up and stood out through watch hill\nreef at 10 AM we struck on the reef her keel and tore off her\nShoeing but think She did not touch her bottom at 11 am got her\nand went too Sea with a fine breeze all hands employed in stowing\nthe anchors and chains at Sun down a fresh breeze from S W steering\nS E took in our top gallant sails Block Island bearing N N W 40. Ends","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","SW","fresh"]],"plain":"Setting out with a pilot, the ship struck Watch Hill Reef, tearing off part of the false keel, but freed herself an hour later and headed out to sea.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Ship grounded on a reef","quote":"we struck on the reef her keel and tore off her Shoeing","interest":3}],"where":"near land","place":"Watch Hill Reef"},{"date":"1844-06-26","events":[],"lat":40.3,"lon":-69.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJune the 26\nCommences with a fine breeze from the westward steering ESE\nat 6 AM set the top gallant sails all hands employed in\nfitting Boats coiling lines &c Latter part much the same\nsteering E by S saw a number of small vessels so Ends\nObs Lat 40.18th Long 69.18 W","wind":[["first","W","moderate"],["latter","W","moderate"]],"plain":"Under a fine westerly breeze, the crew worked on outfitting the boats and coiling lines. They sighted several small vessels as they sailed east by south.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-06-27","events":[],"lat":40.0167,"lon":-67.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJune the 27\nCommences with a light breeze and pleasant weather wind from\nthe S W steering E by S at 10 AM a large ship passed us\nbound to the Eastward carrying a press of sail Latter part a fine\nbreez from W steering E by S. all hands employed in fitting boats lashing\nspars breaking out the fore hatchway &c so Ends these 24 hours\nObs Lat 40 01 N Long 67.22 W","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["latter","W","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine weather as the ship steered east by south. A large ship carrying heavy sail passed by heading east, while the crew worked on fitting boats, lashing spars, and breaking out the forward hatch.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-06-28","events":[],"lat":40.55,"lon":-61.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJune the 28\nCommences with a fresh breeze from NNW steering E by S all sail\nset one watch employed in ships duty middle\nand Latter part pleasant weather a fresh breeze from NNW\nObs Lat 40.33 Long 61..30 W","wind":[["first","NNW","fresh"],["middle","NNW","fresh"],["latter","NNW","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes, pleasant weather, and all sail set. The crew attended to ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-06-29","events":[],"lat":41.1,"lon":-58.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJune the 29\nCommences with a fresh breeze from W steering E by S\nfine pleasant weather one watch employed in ships duty\nMiddle part much the same Latter part a strong breeze\nfrom west very squally and rainy at 8 PM took in fore\nand mizzen top gallant sail and flying jib\nObs Lat 41.06 Long 58.36 W","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["latter","W","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew attended to routine ship's duties under fine weather, but the day ended with squalls, rain, and strong winds that forced them to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-06-30","events":[],"lat":40.8834,"lon":-55.4834,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nJune the 30\nCommences with a fresh breeze from W steering E by S very squally\nand rainy at 4 pm took in the main top gallant sail at 6 pm\nblowing on double reefed the topsails Middle part more\nmoderate at 3 AM shook the reefs out of the top sails and set\nthe main top gallant sail Latter part light variable winds and rainy","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Squally and rainy weather; the crew adjusted sail as the winds blew on and then moderated. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-01","events":[],"lat":40.6667,"lon":-52.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJuly the 1\nCommences with light variables winds from the Northward and\nwestward and very rainy Middle part light winds from\nNE steering ESE with all sail set Latter part the wind\nhauled to E ship heading SSE one watch employed in ships duty\nObs Lat 40.40 N Long 52..22 W","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","NE","light"],["latter","E",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The day brought rainy weather with light, shifting winds as the ship sailed under full canvas, with the crew occupied by routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-02","events":[],"lat":39.9667,"lon":-49.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJuly the 2\nCommences with a breeze from E Ship heading SSE all sail\nset at 6 pm. breezed on took in the fore and mizzen top gallant sails\nand flying jib at 8 PM squally and rainy took in the main\ntop gallant sail and double reefed the top sails at 2 AM\nmore moderate shook the reefs out of the top sails at daylight made\nall sail the wind shifted to west steering ESE so ends\nObs Lat 39..58 N Long 49.58","wind":[["first","E","moderate"],["latter","W",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing through squally, rainy weather during the night, reducing sail before making full sail again by morning. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":39.95,"lon":-46.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJuly the 3\nCommences with a fresh breeze from SW and pleasant steering\nESE with all sail set saw a brig standing to the Eastward\nat sundown saw a shoal of Blackfish and Porpoises\nMiddle part a brisk wind SSW to WSW Course ESE Latter\npart much the same one watch employed in ships duty\nObs Lat 39.57 [struck: &] Long 46 20 W","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"]],"plain":"They sailed east-southeast with every sail set in pleasant weather, sighting a brig and a shoal of pilot whales and porpoises at sundown.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw porpoises","quote":"saw a shoal of Blackfish and Porpoises"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"nature.porpoises-a"},{"date":"1844-07-04","events":[],"lat":40.3333,"lon":-41.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJuly the 4\nCommences with a fresh breeze from SW steering ESE with\nall sail set at 7 PM took in the fore top gallant sail\nMiddle part a brisk breeze at daylight set the fore and\nmizzen top gallant and flying Jib Latter part fine pleasant\nweather the watch employed in ships duty so ends these 24 hour\nby Lunar 41.41 W Obs Lat 40.20 Long by Thro 41.49 W","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","","moderate"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes and fine weather; the crew carried out regular ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":40.3333,"lon":-38.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJuly the 5\nThese 24 hours Commences with a brisk wind from SSW steering\nSE by E fine pleasant weather all sail set at 3 PM saw whales\nbut they proved to be finbacks Middle and Latter part\na fine breeze pleasant weather saw a sail standing\nto the eastward the watch employed in ships duty\nby Lunar 38.55 Obs Lat 40.20 N Long by Chro 38.48","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine weather with all sail set. The crew saw whales that turned out to be finbacks, and sighted another ship heading eastward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-06","events":[],"lat":39.95,"lon":-36.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJuly the 6\nThese 24 hours Commences with a light breeze from SSM\nsteering SE by E employed in building a Potatoe pen at 6 PM\nhauled up and steered SE Middle and Latter part\na light breeze and pleasant weather the watch employed\nin setting up the head rigging so ends these 24 hours\nby Lunar 36.43 Obs Lat 39 57 Long by Chro 36 34","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and pleasant weather as the crew built a potato pen and worked on the head rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":39.7833,"lon":-34.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJuly the 7\nThese 24 hours commences with light airs from SSW ship\nheading SE with light squalls of rain saw a sail standing\nto the NE employed in turing down the main top mast back\nstays at dark saw a shoal of Blackfish middle part\nlight baffling winds from SSE to SSW Latter part\nlight airs from W and pleasant so ends this day\nObs Lat 39.47 Long 34.44","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Light squalls and rain with gentle breezes. The crew worked on the rigging, sighted another ship, and spotted a school of pilot whales at dark.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-08","events":[],"lat":39.65,"lon":-33.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJuly the 8\nThese 24 hours commences with light from W steering SE\nwith fine pleasant weather saw 3 sail to the windward\nstanding to the SE the 2[nd] mate Mr Ham sick with the\nintermittent fever Middle and Latter part light\nairs and calms 7 sail in sight the watch employed\nin ships duty so ends these 24 hours\nObs Lat 39.39 Long 33.58 W","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Fine weather brought light airs and calms as the crew carried out routine ship's duties. The second mate, Mr. Ham, was ill with an intermittent fever, and several other vessels were in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Second mate fell ill with fever","quote":"the 2[nd] mate Mr Ham sick with the intermittent fever","interest":3,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-09","events":[],"lat":40.0167,"lon":-33.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJuly the 9\nThese 24 hours commences with light airs and calm\nat 6 PM lowered away the Boats to practice pulling\nat 7 PM. a light breeze sprung up from the SE ship heading\nENE 8 sail in sight Middle and Latter part a light\nbreeze from SSE ship heading E at 9 AM exchanged colours\nwith an English Brigantine 13 sail in sight the watch\nemployed in painting the boats and line Tubs so ends\nObs Lat 40.01 N Long 33.09 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","SE","light"],["middle","SSE","light"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"In light winds and calms, the crew put out the boats to practice rowing. They later exchanged colors with an English brigantine with thirteen sails in sight, and painted boats and line tubs.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-10","events":[],"lat":40.6333,"lon":-32.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJuly the 10\nThese 24 hours commences with a light breeze from S S E ship\nheading E with fine pleasant weather all sail set Middle\nand Latter part light airs and calms 20 sail in sight\nthe Watch employed in breaking out the main hatchway for fresh\nwater painting Boat &c so ends this day\nObs Lat 40..38 N Long 32..44 W","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"With light airs and calms, twenty other ships were in sight. The crew painted a boat and broke out fresh water from the main hatch.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Twenty ships sighted at once","quote":"20 sail in sight","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-11","events":[],"lat":39.85,"lon":-32.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJuly the 11\nThese 24 hours commences light airs and calms at 4 p m\na light sprang up from the SE ship heading SS W sent down\nour fore top gallant sail and mended it at sun down 29 sails\nin sight from mast head Middle and Latter part light\nbaffling winds from SE to S ship on the western tack 4 men sick\n2 Portugese the boy Mathews and Joseph Burbee he has been\nsick ever since we left Stonington off duty so ends the day\nObs Lat 39..51 N Long 32..46 W\n\n[struck: Friday]","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","SE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms. At sundown, twenty-nine sails were visible from the masthead. Four crew members were off duty sick, including Joseph Burbee, who had been ill ever since they left Stonington.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Four crew members off duty sick","quote":"Joseph Burbee he has been sick ever since we left Stonington","interest":1,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":39.7333,"lon":-32.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"July the 12\nThese 24 hours commences with a light breeze from S E ship heading\nSSW fine pleasant weather 6 sail in sight at 7 [illegible] the wind\nhauled to SSE tacked ship heading E on this tack Middle and\nLatter part light baffling winds from ESE to S tacked and\nretacked several times in the morning 2 sail in sight at 8 A M.\nsaw one with her main yard aback and boats down we stood along\nand [struck: saw] they were Blackfishing we lowered away 3 boats but could not\nget fast we spoke their boats and found it was the Chariot of Warren 22\ndays out 5 Blackfish the other ship stood along and lowered she proved\nto be the Charleston of New London 17 days out no oil\nObs Lat 39..44 Long 32.27 W","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["first","SSE",""],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"They saw another ship chasing pilot whales, so they put out three boats to chase as well but failed to harpoon any. They met the boats of the Chariot of Warren and met the Charleston of New London.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Chariot","rig":"ship","port":"Warren","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Charleston","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1844-07-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":40.15,"lon":-31.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJuly the 13\nCommences with a light breeze from S by E heading E by S pleasant\nweather all sail set at 5 p M saw a fin back the watch employed\nin ships duty Middle and Latter part light baffling winds\naords calms at 6 A.M. saw the Islands of Flores and Corvo bearing\nSSE the Chariot and Charleston in sight so ends\nObs Lat 40..09. Long 31:12","wind":[["first","S by E","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They saw a finback whale in the afternoon. Early the next morning, they sighted the islands of Flores and Corvo, with the ships Chariot and Charleston also in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Flores and Corvo","at":"corvo-and-flores"},{"date":"1844-07-14","events":[],"lat":39.45,"lon":-31.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJuly the 14\nCommences with light baffling winds from SSE to SSW ship\non the Eastern tack at sun down Flores bore S by E distant\n35 miles Corvo bearing S E by S little southerly distant 18 Middle\nand Latter part light baffling winds from the southward\nand westward beating up to Flores so ends this day","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SW","light"],["latter","SW","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds made for slow sailing as the ship worked its way toward Flores, with Corvo also in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Flores","at":"flores-island"},{"date":"1844-07-15","events":[],"lat":39.45,"lon":-31.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJuly the 15\nCommences with baffling winds from the southward and\nwestward at 4 P M got up with the Island of Flores the Capt\nlowered his boat and went ashore and engaged his recruits\nat dark came on board stood off and on through the night\na F[struck: r]ench Barque from Rio Janeiro bound to Havre lying off and\non recruiting at 7 p M. got in with the landing Portogordo lowered\na boat the Captain went on shore at 10 A M. commenced bringing on\nthe potatoes on board 4 ships lying off and on recruiting the\nChariot of Warren the Lexington of Nantucket the Dromo of\nNew London and Barque from Provincetown &c","wind":[["first","SW",""]],"plain":"Arriving at the Island of Flores, the captain went ashore to hire recruits and gather provisions. By morning they began loading potatoes at Porto Gordo, alongside several other American and foreign ships recruiting off the coast.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Chariot","rig":"ship","port":"Warren","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Lexington","rig":"ship","port":"Nantucket","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Dromo","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Island of Flores","plate":"gam.spoke-a","at":"flores-island"},{"date":"1844-07-16","events":[],"lat":38.45,"lon":-28.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJuly the 16\nCommences with a strong breeze from the westward lying\noff and on at 6 p.m. finished getting off our recruits 200 bushels\nof Potatoes and 50. bushels of Onions Shipped 2 men green\nhands at 7 p.m. fresh breeze SW. by S braced forward and kept\nS E by S left one man belonging to the ship the Cook on account\nof his wife being sick and 3 passengers Middle and Latter\na fresh breeze from SW. by S Course SE by S employed in breaking\nout the after hatchway for Beef breaking out the main hatchway trim ship\nat 9 A.M. saw the Island of Fayal bearing SE by S by compass","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["first","SW by S","fresh"],["middle","SW by S","fresh"],["latter","SW by S","fresh"]],"plain":"While cruising off and on, they loaded provisions of potatoes and onions, shipped two green hands, and left behind the cook due to his sick wife, along with three passengers. Later, they sighted the island of Fayal.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Cook left behind for sick wife","quote":"left one man belonging to the ship the Cook on account of his wife being sick","interest":5,"topic":"sickness"},{"kind":"crew","title":"Shipped two green hands","quote":"Shipped 2 men green\nhands","interest":1}],"where":"near land","place":"Fayal","via":[[-31.35,39.25],[-28.75,38.45]],"at":"faial-island"},{"date":"1844-07-17","events":[],"lat":38.7223,"lon":-28.8592,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nJuly the 17\nCommences with a fresh breeze from SW by S Ship heading SE by S\nat 4 p.m. got up with the land fetched to the leeward of the\nharbour tacked Ship and stood [insertion: off] at 6 p m tacked in shore\nMiddle part beating up at 7 A.M. stood into the harbour\nafter breakfast the Captain lowered his boat and went on\nshore to leave Joseph Burbee sick has been off duty ever since\nwe left home but Doctor pronounced [insertion: him] ^able to perform the voyage\nSo ends Standing off and on the Captain ashore 2 Ships Lying off\nand on recruiting the Huntress of Newbedford and the Drome of\nNew London and 2 whalers Lying at anchor the Roscoe of Newbedford\nwith 160 bbls of Sperm oil Landing of it and a Russian Barge","wind":[["first","SW by S","fresh"]],"plain":"The ship arrived off the harbor, and after breakfast the captain went ashore to leave Joseph Burbee behind sick. Several other whaling ships were cruising off the harbor or anchored inside.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Left sick crewman ashore","quote":"went on\nshore to leave Joseph Burbee sick has been off duty ever since\nwe left home","interest":2,"topic":"sickness"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Huntress","rig":"ship","port":"Newbedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Drome","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Roscoe","rig":"","port":"Newbedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","via":[[-28.95,38.45],[-28.85,38.75]],"plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1844-07-18","events":[],"lat":38.55,"lon":-28.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJuly the 18\nCommences with a fresh breeze lying off and the Captain on shore sent\nthe boat off with 100 heads of cabbage 3 Ships came in the Indian\nChief of New London the Bolton of Stonington and an English Frigate\nat 6 p.m. Captain came on board Shipped one man and brought\nthe sick one on board again Stood off and on Through the night\nin the morning boarded the Bolton and left some letters to go\nashore at 7 A.M. Stood over to Pico to land a passenger at 11 AM\nthe Captain lowered his boat and went on shore and landed him\n\nFriday\n[struck: Wednesday]","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"Cruising off the coast while the captain went ashore, the crew received 100 heads of cabbage. After shipping a new man, recovering a sick crewman, and visiting the Bolton, they sailed to Pico to drop off a passenger.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Brought sick man back on board","quote":"brought\nthe sick one on board again","interest":1,"topic":"sickness"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Bolton","rig":"ship","port":"Stonington","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Pico","via":[[-28.85,38.75],[-28.55,38.75]],"plate":"gam.visit-c","at":"pico-island"},{"date":"1844-07-19","events":[],"lat":38.55,"lon":-28.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"July the 19\nCommences with a light breeze from N W laying off and at Pico\nat 2 p m the capt came onboard and kept her off S with all sail\nSet employed in unbending the chain and stowing it away pickeled\n3 barrels of Onions and stowed the remainder in nets Middle part\nand Latter much the same in the morning bent the fore\ntop mast studding sail and set it the watch employed\nin fitting the new boats","wind":[["first","NW","light"]],"plain":"After cruising off Pico, the captain returned aboard at 2 p.m. and they set all sail to head south. The crew pickled three barrels of onions, stowed the rest in nets, and fitted out the new whaleboats.","where":"near land","place":"Pico","plate":"work.stowing-a","at":"pico-island"},{"date":"1844-07-20","events":[],"lat":35.5333,"lon":-25.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJuly the 20\nCommences with a light breeze from N N W Course S fine\npleasant weather all sail set employed in fitting the\nnew boats at sun down a sail in sight from mast head.\nMiddle part light airs from WSW ship heading S Latter\npart a breeze from W and pleasant all sail set saw a sail\nstanding to the eastward the watch employed in ships duty\nObs Lat 35..32 N Long 25,46 W","wind":[["first","NNW","light"],["middle","WSW","light"],["latter","W","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine weather under full sail as the crew worked on outfitting the new boats. Other ships were sighted at sundown and the following morning.","where":"at sea","via":[[-27.95,38.55]]},{"date":"1844-07-21","events":[],"lat":33.8833,"lon":-25.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJuly the 21 | Commences with a light breeze from SW steering S pleasant\nweather all sail set Middle and Latter a light\nbreeze from W by S, steering S by W saw nothing so ends\nObs Lat 33..53 N Long 25.32 W.","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","W by S","light"],["latter","W by S","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather and light breezes as the ship sailed south under full sail. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-22","events":[],"lat":32.0333,"lon":-24.7167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nJuly the 22 | This day begins with a brisk wind from W by S steering\nS by W fine pleasant weather all sail set middle part\nmuch the same Latter part squally with some rain put\nout the new boats on the Larboard quarter and waist Craens\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","W by S","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Sailed under brisk winds and pleasant weather, turning squally with rain later. The crew hung new whaleboats on the left side cranes.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-23","events":[],"lat":30.1833,"lon":-23.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJuly the 23 | This day begins with light baffling winds from the westward\nand rainy at 4 p.m. it cleared off with a brisk wind from\nW S W course S by W Middle and Latter part light winds\nfrom the westward and pleasant one sail in sight off our\nweather beam standing to the southward So ends these 24 hours\nObs Lat 30. 11 N Long 23..54 W","wind":[["first","W","light"],["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["rain","clear"],"plain":"The crew experienced rain and shifting light winds before the weather cleared. They spotted another ship sailing south, but otherwise had a quiet day with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-24","events":[],"lat":29.0,"lon":-23.8334,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nJuly the 24 | These 24 hours commences with light airs from the westward\nand pleasant all sail set course S by W employed in fiting\nour cutting pennants Middle part much the same Latter part\nlight airs from N W employed in fitting cutting gear So ends\nObs Lat 29.00 N Long","wind":[["first","W","light"],["latter","NW","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light airs; the crew spent the day preparing the gear used to strip blubber from whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-25","events":[],"lat":27.6333,"lon":-23.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJuly the 25 | Commences with light airs and calms at 4 p.m. a light breeze\nsprang up from N steering S by W employed in fitting cutting gear\nset up the main top mast and top gallant backstays Middle part\nlight airs from NNE Latter part a brisk wind from NE Course S SW\nObs Lat 27..38 N Long 23.46 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","N","light"],["middle","NNE","light"],["latter","NE","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew prepared the blubber-cutting gear and tightened the ship's rigging under light winds.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-26","events":[],"lat":24.9167,"lon":-23.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJuly the 26 | These 24 hour commences with brisk trade winds from the NE\nCourse S by W pleasant weather all sail set employed in\nstrafing the cutting blocks &c middle and Latter part brisk\ntrades from the NE the men employed in making bone spun yarn &c\nObs Lat 24..55 N Long 23..19 W","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","NE","fresh"],["latter","NE","fresh"]],"plain":"Brisk trade winds and pleasant weather with all sails set. The crew worked on the blubber-cutting blocks and made spun yarn.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-27","events":[],"lat":22.6667,"lon":-23.1,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nJuly the 27 | These 24 hours begins with brisk trades from the NE and\npleasant course S by W employed in making bone spun yarn\nbroke out the main hatchway for fresh water Middle and\nLatter part light winds from ESE and ovaeast so ends this day\nObs Lat 22.40 N","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","ESE","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew made spun yarn and brought fresh water up from the main hold. Pleasant weather gave way to light winds and overcast skies.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":20.55,"lon":-22.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJuly the 28 | These 24 hours commences with light winds from E and\npleasant all sail set steering S by W two sail in sight\nfrom mast head at 2 p m. saw a shoal of Blackfish going\nquick to windward did not lower the boats th watch\nemployed in breaking out the run making spun yarn &c\nMiddle and Latter part brisk trades from NE and pleasant\nObs Lat 20..33 N Long 22..53 W","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","NE","fresh"],["latter","NE","fresh"]],"plain":"Under pleasant skies, the crew sighted two other ships from the masthead. At 2 p.m., they saw a school of pilot whales swimming swiftly against the wind but did not chase them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-29","events":[],"lat":19.05,"lon":-22.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJuly the 29\nThese 24 hours Commences with brisk trades from NE and\npleasant Course S by W a sail in sight ahead steering the\nsame Course Middle and Latter part light airs from [illegible]\n2 sail in sight the watch employed in Ships duty\nObs Lat 19..03 N Long 22..49 W","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with trade winds. They sighted several ships sailing in the same direction, and the crew carried on with routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-30","events":[],"lat":18.3167,"lon":-22.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJuly the 30\nThese 24 hours Commences with light airs from the\nNorthward steering S by W 1/2 W fine pleasant weather\nMiddle and Latter part light airs and Calms 2 sail in sight\nemployed in building a platform before the try works\nObs Lat 18..19 N Long 22.53 W","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms with two other ships in sight. The crew spent the day building a platform in front of the try-works.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1844-07-31","events":[],"lat":17.0833,"lon":-22.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJuly the 31\nThese 24 hours commences with a light breeze from the Northward and\npleasant at sun down a ship hove back lowered a boat and\nCame on board She proved to be the Newark of Stonington Capt\nPendleton Latter part the captain went on board of them to have\nSome blacksmithing done at 9 pm saw the Salt Island bearing S\nObs Lat 17.05 N Long 22.54 W","wind":[["first","N","light"]],"plain":"The crew met the ship Newark of Stonington, and Captain Pendleton came aboard. Later, the Charles Phelps's captain visited the Newark to get blacksmith work done. That evening, they sighted Salt Island.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Newark","rig":"ship","port":"Stonington","captain":"Pendleton","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Salt Island","plate":"gam.visit-b","at":"sal-cape-verde"},{"date":"1844-08-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":16.0333,"lon":-23.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\n[struck: July] th 1\nCommence with a light breeze from the Northward heading S by W\nin company with the Newark at 6 p. M. the Island of Sal\nbore E by Compass distant 6 miles Middle and Latter part.\nlight winds steering SSW Capt Pendleton of the Newark came\non board and spent the day saw a Shoal of Blackfish lowered\nwithout success.\nObs Lat 16.02 Long 23..14 W","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Sailing off the island of Sal alongside the Newark, Captain Pendleton came aboard to spend the day. The crew put out the boats after a school of pilot whales, but without success.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Newark","rig":"","port":"","captain":"Pendleton","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Island of Sal","via":[[-23.25,16.45]],"plate":"gam.visit-c","at":"sal-cape-verde"},{"date":"1844-08-02","events":[],"lat":14.85,"lon":-23.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nAugust the 2\nCommences with a light breeze from the Northward and pleasant\nsteering SSW at 4 pm passed along 3 miles to the westward of\nLeton Rock at 7 p m saw the Island of mayo and St Jago bearing\nW distant 15 miles at 8 p m. hauled to the wind to the Eastward\nwith the main Top sail aback at 12 wore round at 3 AM put\nher off SW at 8 AM got off Port Praya the Capt lowered his\nboat and went AShore Latter part lying off and on in company\nwith 3 ships the Dromo of New London the Mary of Newbedford\nand the Newark of Stonington","wind":[["first","N","light"]],"plain":"They passed Leton Rock and sighted Mayo and St. Jago. By morning, they arrived off Port Praya, where the captain went ashore, cruising back and forth in company with three other American whaleships.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Dromo","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Mary","rig":"ship","port":"Newbedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Newark","rig":"ship","port":"Stonington","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Port Praya","via":[[-23.35,14.95]],"at":"praia-cape-verde"},{"date":"1844-08-03","events":[],"lat":13.7833,"lon":-23.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nAugust the 3\nCommences with light winds Standing off and on at Port\nPraya the Capt and boats crew AShore at 6 pm they came on\nboard but got nothing no fruit ripe every thing [insertion: else] very dear at 6 1/2 kept\nher off S by W 1/2 W Latter part broke Out to trim Ship took out the\niron hoops out of the after hatchway and stowed them in fore\nhatchaway 5 Ships in sight so ends these 24 hours\nObs Lat 13.47 Long 23..01 W","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Cruising off Port Praya, the captain and a boat crew went ashore but returned empty-handed because no fruit was ripe and everything else was very expensive. Afterward, they sailed south and shifted iron hoops to trim the ship.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Went ashore but found provisions too expensive","quote":"","interest":3}],"where":"near land","place":"Port Praya","at":"praia-cape-verde"},{"date":"1844-08-04","events":[],"lat":12.4,"lon":-22.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nAugust the 4\nThis day begins with light winds from N steering S by E in\nCompany with the Newark of Stonington and Mary of New Bedford\nMiddle and Latter part light airs and Calms 7 sail\nin sight\nObs. 12..24 N Long 22.54 W","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They sailed in company with the Newark of Stonington and the Mary of New Bedford amid light winds and calms, with seven other ships in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Newark","rig":"","port":"Stonington","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Mary","rig":"","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-05","events":[],"lat":11.7667,"lon":-22.4722,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nAugust the 5\nCommences with light airs from N E. Steering S in company\nwith the Mary and Newark Middle and Latter part\nlight baffling winds and Calms 4 sail in sight the\nwatch employed in ships duty so ends\nObs Lat 11..46 N","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They sailed south alongside the Mary and Newark under light airs and calms, with four other vessels in sight. The crew attended to routine ship's duties.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Mary","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Newark","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1844-08-06","events":[],"lat":10.925,"lon":-22.0445,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nAugust the 6\nThis day begins with light baffling winds and calms 4 sail\nin sight Middle and Latter part squally and rainy\nexchanged Collours with an English Barque standing to the\neastward broke out the main hatchway for water","wind":[["first","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Calm and baffling winds gave way to squalls and rain. Four other vessels were in sight, and the crew exchanged signals with an English bark heading eastward before breaking out water from the main hatchway.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-07","events":[],"lat":10.0833,"lon":-21.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nAugust the 7\nCommences with light baffling winds and rainy at 6 p.m.\nsqually took in the mizzen top gallant sail and flying jib at 7 took\nin the fore and main top gallant sails a breeze from [struck: S W by] W heading\nS by E Middle part a fresh breeze from W W Course S by E at daylight set the top gallant\nsails Latter part squally and rainy\nObs Lat 10..05 N Long 21..37 W","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["first","W",""],["middle","W","fresh"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Light, shifting winds and rain brought squalls into the night, prompting the crew to take in and later reset sails. No whales were reported.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-08","events":[],"lat":9.475,"lon":-19.875,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nAugust the 8\nThese 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from S W and squally\nShip heading S S E at 4 p.m. took in the flying jib and mizzen top\ngallant sail Middle part rainy took in the fore top gallant sail\nat daylight set it again Latter part fresh breeze and some squally\nNo Obs\n\n[struck: W]","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Squally, rainy weather with fresh breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-09","events":[],"lat":8.8667,"lon":-18.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nAugust the 9\nThese 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from S W and squally\nShip heading SSE at 7 p.m. took in the fore top gallant sail the wind\nheaded her off to S E by S Middle part squally ship heading S E Latter\npart pleasant all sail set the watch employed in ships duty\nObs Lat 8..52 N Long 18..08 W","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The ship encountered squally weather and fresh breezes before conditions turned pleasant, with the crew carrying on routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-10","events":[],"lat":7.85,"lon":-16.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nAugust the 10\nThis day begins with light wind from S S W ship heading S E\npleasant weather all sail set one sail in sight Middle and\nLatter part much the same wind S W by W ship heading\nS by E one watch employed in ships duty so ends\nObs Lat 7.51 N Long 16..52 W","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["middle","SW by W","light"],["latter","SW by W","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds as the ship sailed with every sail set, with another vessel in sight. The crew attended to routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":6.525,"lon":-15.3084,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nAugust the 11\nThese 24 hours commences with a fine breeze from S W ship heading\nSSE all sail set and pleasant weather one sail in sight\nMiddle and Latter part fresh breeze some squally and rainy\nsaw a large shoal of Blackfish but did not lower for them\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","SW","moderate"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"They sailed under pleasant weather and spotted another ship. Later, in squally, rainy weather, they saw a large school of pilot whales but did not put out the boats for them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-12","events":[],"lat":5.2,"lon":-13.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nAugust the 12\nThese 24 hours commences with a brisk wind from S W ship\nheading SSE some squally ship Midas of New Bedford passed\nalong to leeward of us 2 sail in sight Middle and Latter part\nmuch the same\nObs Lat 5..12 N Long 13..45 W","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","SW","fresh"],["latter","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The ship encountered brisk winds and squalls while heading south-southeast. The ship Midas of New Bedford passed along downwind, and two other vessels were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-13","events":[],"lat":4.5,"lon":-15.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nAugust the 13\nCommences with a fresh breeze from S W to SSW ship on the eastern tack\nat 6 p.m tacked ship heading W 2 sail in sight Latter part a fine breeze\nfrom S by E and pleasant Ship heading S W by W all sail set one sail in sight\nObs Lat 4.30 N Long 15.01 W","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["latter","S by E","moderate"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes and pleasant weather; they sighted a couple of other vessels in the distance.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-14","events":[],"lat":3.1667,"lon":-16.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nAugust the 14\nCommences with a fine breeze from S by E and pleasant Ship\nheading S W by W all sail set one sail in sight. Latter part\nthe same employed in setting up the main maintop and\nmain top gallant fore and aft Stays so ends this day\nObs Lat 3..10 N Long 16.242 W","wind":[["first","S by E","moderate"],["latter","S by E","moderate"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with a fine breeze as the crew tightened the rigging. Another ship was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-15","events":[],"lat":1.6167,"lon":-18.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nAugust the 15\nCommences with brisk trade winds from S S E and pleasant\nall sail set ship heading S W Middle and Latter part\nmuch the same the watch employed in ships duty\nObs Lat 1.37 N Long 18..22 W","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["middle","SSE","fresh"],["latter","SSE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fine sailing with brisk trade winds with every sail set, as the crew carried on with routine ship's work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-16","events":[],"lat":-0.3,"lon":-19.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nAugust the 16\nThese 24 hours commences with brisk trades winds from S S E\nand pleasant all sail set ship heading S W, Middle\nand Latter part wind S E by S Ship heading S W by S so ends\nObs Lat 0..18 S Long 19..59 W","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["middle","SE by S",""],["latter","SE by S",""]],"plain":"Fine weather and brisk trade winds with all sail set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-17","events":[],"lat":-2.3,"lon":-21.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nAugust the 17\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh trade winds from S E by S\nShip heading S W by S pleasant weather all sail set\nMiddle part much the same Split the flying Gib Latter\npart employed in mending of it so ends this day\nObs Lat. 2..18 S Long 21..09 W","wind":[["first","SE by S","fresh"]],"plain":"The ship sailed smoothly under fresh trade winds with all sails set until the flying jib split. The crew spent the rest of the day repairing it.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-18","events":[],"lat":-4.2833,"lon":-22.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nAugust the 18\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh trades from S S E to\nS by E Ship heading S W to S W by W all sail set Middle\nand Latter part much the same\nby Lunar 22..21 W Obs Lat 4..17 Long by Chro 22..27 W","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh trade winds with every sail set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-19","events":[],"lat":-6.4667,"lon":-23.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nAugust the 19\nThese 24 hours commences with brisk trade winds from\nS S E and pleasant Ship heading S W with all sail set\nMiddle and [struck: or] Latter part ship heading S W by S\nso ends the day the watch employed in ships duty\nby Lunar 23.38 W Obs Lat 6..28 S Long by Chr 23..40","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with brisk trade winds; the crew sailed on with every sail set and handled routine duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-8.55,"lon":-24.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nAugust the 20\nThese 24 hours commences with brisk trades from S E by S\nand pleasant Ship heading S W by S with all sail set\nmiddle and Latter part some squally took in the\nflying Gib saw finbacks and jumblers so ends\nLong by Lunar 24.04 W Obs Lat 8..33 S Long by Chro 24..05 W","wind":[["first","SE by S","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Sailing with all sails set under brisk trade winds, the crew encountered squalls later in the day, shortened sail, and saw finback whales and porpoises.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw finbacks and jumblers","quote":"saw finbacks and jumblers","topic":"animals"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-21","events":[],"lat":-10.7333,"lon":-24.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nAugust the 21\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh trade winds from S E\nand pleasant ship heading S S W Middl and Latter part\nShip heading S [struck: by] W saw a sail standing to the\nNorthward so ends the watch employed in ship duty\nObs Lat 10.44 S Long 24.24 W","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh trade winds and pleasant weather as the ship steered south-southwest. The crew spotted another vessel sailing northward, and the watch performed routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-12.8,"lon":-24.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nAugust the 22\nThese 24 hours commences with brisk trade winds from\nE S E and pleasant Ship heading S with all sail set saw\nfinbacks Middle part squally took in the fore and\nmizzen top gallant sails Latter part pleasant set them\nagain the watch employed in ships duty\nObs Lat 12..48 S. Long 24..23 W","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"They sailed south under brisk trade winds and saw finback whales. Squalls briefly forced them to reduce sail, and the crew carried on with routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-15.1333,"lon":-24.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nAugust the 23\nThis day commences with fresh trade winds from ESE and\npleasant Ship heading S with all sail set middle and\nlatter part much the same saw finbacks so ends\nObs Lat 15..08 S Long 24..10 W","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["middle","ESE","fresh"],["latter","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh trade winds and pleasant weather with every sail set. The crew saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-24","events":[],"lat":-17.6333,"lon":-23.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nAugust the 24\nThese 24 hours commences with brisk trades from E S E\nand pleasant course S all sail set Middle part wind from E\nlight squalls of rain Latter part wind ESE and pleasant\nthe watch employed in ships duty so [insertion: ends] this day\nObs Lat 17.38 S Long 23.38 W","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["middle","E",""],["latter","ESE",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Fine weather with brisk trade winds and light rain squalls; the crew carried on routine ship's work with every sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-25","events":[],"lat":-19.75,"lon":-23.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nAugust the 25\nThese 24 hours commences with brisk trades winds from ESE\nand pleasant steering S with all sail set Middle and\nLatter much the same 2 sail in sight so Ends\nObs Lat 19.45 S Long 23.30 W","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["middle","ESE","fresh"],["latter","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with brisk trade winds as the ship sailed south under full sail. Two other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-26","events":[],"lat":-21.25,"lon":-23.375,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nAugust the 26\nThese 24 hours commences with brisk trades from E and\npleasant Course S½W spoke the Fame of New London in company\nwith the Schooner Garland her tender another sail in sight\noff the lee bow Middle part light winds from the Eastward\nLatter part much the same employed in setting up the main\ntop mast backstays turned in the [struck: main] top gallant backstays and\nset them up Mr Ham sick with the fever an ague\nObs Lat 21.13 S Long","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"plain":"They met and met the Fame of New London, sailing alongside her tender, the schooner Garland. The crew worked on rigging repairs, and Mr. Ham fell ill with fever and ague.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Mr. Ham fell ill with fever and ague","quote":"Mr Ham sick with the fever an ague","interest":3,"topic":"sickness"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Fame","rig":"","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Garland","rig":"schooner","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1844-08-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-23.05,"lon":-23.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nAugust the 27\nThis day begins with light baffling winds from the Eastward\nand pleasant Course S½W employed in setting up the fore top\nmast and top gallant rigging Latter part a brisk wind\nfrom ENE saw finbacks the watch employed in\nsetting up the head rigging so ends\nObs Lat 23.03 S Long 23..15 W","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","ENE","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light, shifting winds as the crew worked on the rigging. Later in the day, they saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-25.8333,"lon":-22.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nAugust the 28\nThis day commences with a brisk wind from E and pleasant\nCourse S½W all sail set saw finbacks employed in\nsetting up the main top mast rigging Latter part squally\nwith some rain took in the flying Gib and mizzen top\ngallant sail wind from ENE to E so Ends\nObs Lat 25..50 S Long 22..47 W","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["latter","ENE",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"They sailed under brisk winds and sighted finback whales. The crew worked on the rigging, later reducing sail when squalls and rain moved in.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"blue","count":null}],"lat":-28.05,"lon":-22.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nAugust the 29\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from E and some\nsqually Course S Middle part wind ENE squally and\nrainy Latter part pleasant saw a number of finbacks\nand Sulphur bottoms the watch employed in ships duty\nso Ends\nObs Lat 28..03 S Long 22..30. W","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","ENE",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Squally, rainy weather gave way to pleasant conditions later in the day. The crew saw a number of finback and blue whales while carrying out routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-30.35,"lon":-21.2222,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nAugust the 30\nThese 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from ESE\nand pleasant saw several finbacks Middle part squally\nat 10 p m took in the flying Gib and mizzen top gallant sail at 12 pm\ntook in the fore and main top gallant sails at 2 A M set the main\nagain at 10 AM took it in again blowing fresh so Ends\nObs Lat 30..21 S No Long","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew saw several finback whales amidst fresh breezes and squally weather, keeping busy adjusting sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-31","events":[],"lat":-32.125,"lon":-19.9444,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nAugust the 31\nThese 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from E\nwith clouowdy squally weather at 6 p m the wind hauled to\nthe N E Course S at 6 p m the wind double reefed the top\nsails Middle and Latter part thick foggy and rainy\nsteering SSE at 7 AM hauled up SE by S Ship under double\nreefed top sails and courses Gib So ends\nNo Obsea","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["first","NE",""]],"weather":["squalls","cloudy","fog","rain"],"plain":"Squally, cloudy weather turned thick, foggy, and rainy as the ship continued under reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-01","events":[],"lat":-33.9,"lon":-18.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nSeptember 1\nThis day begins with a strong breeze from N thick foggy\nand rainy ship under double reefed fore and mizzen top sail\nand single reef main at 4 p m double reefed the main at 6 p m\ntook in the mizzen top sail main sail and Gib Course SE\nat 4 AM more moderate the wind shifted to NW made sail shook the\nreefs out of the top sails and set the main top gallant sail Latter\npart light winds and pleasant set the fore top gallant sail saw nothing\nSo. Ends    Obs Lat 33.54 S Long 18..40 W","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","NW","moderate"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"The day began with thick fog, rain, and strong winds that forced the crew to shorten sail. The weather cleared and became pleasant by the end of the day, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-02","events":[],"lat":-34.6667,"lon":-16.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nSept the 2\nThese 24 hours commences with a fine breeze from N W by W\nand pleasant steering SE set the main sail and gib Middle\nand Latter part light a [struck: breze] from WNW broke out between\ndecks to cooper the bread so ends saw nothing\nObs Lat 34.40 S Long 16.41 W","wind":[["first","NW by W","moderate"],["middle","WNW","light"],["latter","WNW","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with pleasant breezes as the crew steered southeast. They broke into the space between decks to repair and inspect the bread casks, seeing nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-03","events":[],"lat":-35.5917,"lon":-16.0833,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nSept the 3\nThese 24 hours commences with a light breeze from\nN and pleasant Course SE finished coopering the bread\nand stowed it away broke out the main hatchway took up\nthe molases and vineger and stowed in the after hold\nMiddle part thick weather some squally took in the fore &\nmizzen top gallant and flying gib Latter part breezed on took in\nthe main top gallant sail and took a reef in the mizzen top sail at\n7 AM the wind hauled ENE at 10 the wind E Ship heading SSE so ends\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","N","light"],["latter","ENE",""],["latter","E",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew finished coopering and stowing the bread, then broke out the main hatchway to move molasses and vinegar to the after hold. Thick, squally weather picked up later, forcing them to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-04","events":[],"lat":-36.5167,"lon":-15.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nSept the 4\nThis day begins with a fresh breeze from ESE thick and rainy\nship heading S at 4 p M the wind headed her off to SSW at 6 p m the\nweather looking wild and heavy took in sail and hove her too under\nclose reef main top sail and Fore sail and set quarter watches plenty\nof whale birds around us at daylight wore ship with a strong breezy\nfrom SSE and squally ship heading E set the fore top sail\ndouble reefed and let one reef out of the main saw a brig standing\nto the NW so ends    Obs Lat 36.31 S Long 15.29","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["latter","SSE","strong"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"The crew shortened sail and stopped the ship as wild, heavy weather approached, setting quarter watches. Plenty of whale birds (prions) surrounded the ship, and a brig was sighted sailing northwest.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Whale birds (prions) gathered in wild weather","quote":"","interest":1},{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw plenty of whale birds (prions)","quote":"plenty\nof whale birds around us","topic":"animals"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-05","events":[],"lat":-35.8667,"lon":-14.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nSept the 5\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong breeze from SSE and\nsqually ship heading E under double reef fore and main top\nsail and fore sail at dark took in the fore top sail at daylight\nmade sail set double reef fore and mizzen top sail gib and\nmain sail at 10 AM more moderate ship heading\nESE shook the reefs out of the top sail saw nothing\nSo ends    Obs Lat 35.52 S Long 14.31 W","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong breezes, squalls, and routine sailing; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-06","events":[],"lat":-36.4333,"lon":-12.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nSept the 6\nThese 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from N and\npleasant ship heading E S E at 2 p m. set the main top\ngallant sail at 6 p.m. wind S S W ship heading her course S E\nat 9 p m set the fore and mizzen top gallant sail at 12 the wind hau\nled to the [superscript: W] south a fine breeze Latter part fresh breeze and pleasant.\nall sail set saw nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 36.26 S Long 12..22 W","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["first","SSW",""],["middle","S","moderate"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with fresh breezes; the crew set all sail, but saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-07","events":[],"lat":-36.7167,"lon":-11.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nSept the 7\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong from W and squally\nsteering S S E at 2 p m took in the top gallant sails and hauled\nthe ship up S at 4 p m. saw the Islanand of Tristian De Cunha\nat 5 p m raised 3 sail in with Island [struck: al] took in sail and headed [illegible]\noff shore under double reef main top sail and fore sail at 2 AM\nwore ship daylight made all sail the wind S light pleasant weather\nship heading E S E at 8 AM. kept her off E by S Ends with light airs and calms\nObs Lat 36..43 S Long 11..46 W","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls","calm"],"plain":"They sighted the island of Tristan da Cunha and saw three other ships near the land, then reduced sail and stayed offshore overnight.","where":"near land","place":"Tristan da Cunha","at":"tristan-da-cunha"},{"date":"1844-09-08","events":[],"lat":-36.4,"lon":-7.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nSept the 8\nThese 24 hours commences with light airs from W and pleasant\nship heading E by S employed in bending the Close chizzen sent the top\nmast studding sail booms off the yards took in the starboard boat and\npainted her at 5 p m. a fresh breeze from NE by E steering E by S Split the\nflying gib unbent it took in the mizzen top gallant sail at 11 p m squally\ntook in the top gallant sails at 3 AM a strong breeze from NNW reefed the mizzen\ntop sail at 10 AM breezed on doublb reefed the fore and meain top sail wind NW\nship steering E by S So Ends\nObs Lat 36..24 S Long 7..56 W","wind":[["first","W","light"],["first","NE by E","fresh"],["middle","NNW","strong"],["latter","NW","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew did sail work, brought in one of the boats to paint it, and shortened sail as squalls and strong winds built up through the night.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-09","events":[],"lat":-35.7167,"lon":-5.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nSept the 9.\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong breeze from N W and squally\nsteering E by S under double reef top sails at 1 p m. took in the mizzen top\nsail and Gib at 2 took in the main sail at 3 took in the fore top sail\nand close reefed the main blowing heavy in the squalls at 4 p m the wind\nhauled to west at 9 p m more moderate shook one reef out of the main top\nsail set the fore top sail double reefed at daylight broke out for water\nLatter part wind South West blowing heavy in squalls so End this day\nObs Lat 35..43 S Long 5..03 W","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["first","W","moderate"],["latter","SW","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The ship faced heavy winds and squalls, forcing the crew to repeatedly reduce sail. At daylight, they retrieved water casks from the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":-35.2333,"lon":-3.1333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nSept the 10\nThese 24 hours with a strong breeze from S W and squawlly\ncourse E S E under double reef fore and main top sail and fore sail\nat set the mizzen top sail and Gib at 4 p m took thena in again\nvery squally saw a finback at 4 AM. more moderate set the mizzen\ntop sail and Gib at 6 shook the reefs out of the top sails and set the\nmain sail at 8 AM set th top gallant sails hight airs from SSE so Ends\nObs Lat 35..14 S","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather with strong breezes. The crew sighted a finback whale in the afternoon and adjusted sails as the winds moderated.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"killer","count":1}],"lat":-35.4167,"lon":-1.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nSept the 11\nThese 24 hours commences with light airs and calms saw a\nkiller at 10 p m. a breeze sprang up from N N E steering E S E with\nall sail set at 2 AM. the [caret: wind] hauled to N with a fresh breeze\nLatter part a brisk breeze from N and pleasant saw\nnothing so Ends this day\nObs Lat 35..25 S Long 1..13 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","NNE","moderate"],["middle","N","fresh"],["latter","N","moderate"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms began the day, and they sighted a killer whale. A fresh breeze picked up overnight, and they sailed on with all sails set in pleasant weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-12","events":[],"lat":-35.475,"lon":2.5083,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nSept the 12\nThese 24 hours commences with a brisk wind from N N W\nand pleasant Steering E S E with all sail set at 6 p m\ntook in the mizzen top gallant sail at day light set it again\nat 7 AM saw a sail ahead at 11 came up with her and spoke\nher it proved to be the Balance of Providence 3 months out\n6 Blackfish the Captain Came on Board So Ends","wind":[["first","NNW","fresh"]],"plain":"They sailed east-southeast under brisk winds and pleasant weather. In the morning, they met the Balance of Providence, three months into its voyage with six pilot whales, and her captain came aboard for a visit.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Balance","rig":"","port":"Providence","captain":"","months_out":3,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1844-09-13","events":[],"lat":-35.5333,"lon":6.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nSept the 13\nThese 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from N W steering\nESE at 1 p m the Captain of the Balance returned on board\nit shutting in thick and rainy and breezing on took in fore\nand mizzen top gallant sail at 4 p m took in main top gallant\nsail and gib rainy at 11 p m reefed the mizzen top sail at 6 AM\nfurled the main sail at 8 double reefed the fore top sail\nat 11 AM. double reefed the main steering SE by E So Ends\nObs Lat 35..32 S Long 6..14 E","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The captain of the Balance returned to his ship, after which rainy, thick weather set in with rising winds, forcing the crew to reduce sail.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Balance","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1844-09-14","events":[],"lat":-35.7167,"lon":8.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nSept the 14\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong gale from W\nsteering SE by E Ship under double reef top sails at 9 AM.\nmore moderate shook the reefs out of the sails and set the gib\nat 1 p m set the main sail and top gallant sails at 3\nlight airs and calms at 6 AM a light breeze sprung up from N\nsaw a ship standing towards us off the weather quarter So Ends\nObs Lat 35..43 S Long 8..43 E","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["middle","","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["gale","calm"],"plain":"Strong gales moderated to light winds and calms as the crew made more sail. Later, they sighted another ship heading toward them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-15","events":[],"lat":-36.4667,"lon":11.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nSept the 15\nThese 24 hours commences with a brisk wind from N steering\nS E with all sail set at 5 p m that ship abreast of us she proved\nto be a very large ship with every thing set studding lower and aloft\nRoyals and staysails fore and aft at 6 p m blew on strong with a heavy\nsea took in fore and mizzen top gallant sail main sail and gib at 9\npm took in main top gallant sail at 11 squally with lightning took\nin the mizzen top sail double reefed the fore and main at 5 AM\nmoderated shook the reefs out the sails set main^sail and gib at 8 made\nall sail latter part light winds from W and pleasant So End\nObs Lat 36..28 S Long 11..42 E","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["first","","strong"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["heavy sea","squalls","lightning"],"plain":"They sailed under brisk winds alongside a very large ship with every sail set. Strong winds, heavy seas, and squalls with lightning forced them to shorten sail overnight before the weather moderated.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-36.2,"lon":13.5833,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nSept the 16\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from N W and\npleasant course S E all sail set middle and latter part\nmuch the same saw a number of Finbacks so ends\nNo obs","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","NW","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds as the ship sailed with every sail set. The crew sighted a number of finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-17","events":[],"lat":-35.9333,"lon":15.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nSept the 17\nThese 24 hours commences with a light breeze from W N W\nwith cloudy weather course SE at 10 AM the wind shifted in squall\nto S W and blowed fresh took in top gallant sails and double reefed\nthe top sail at 6 AM shook one reef out of the top sails so Ends\nObs Lat 36..56 S Long 15..28 E","wind":[["first","WNW","light"],["middle","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds and cloudy skies until a squall brought fresh winds, forcing the crew to shorten sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":3},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-35.7833,"lon":15.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nSept the 18\n[whale stamp]\nThese 24 hours comences with a fresh breeze from S ship heading E S E\nat 1 p m shook the reefs out the top sail and set main top gallant sail\nat sun down saw 3 right whales took in sail and wore ship\nat daylight made all sail the wind S S E wore ship heading E at\n10 p m fresh breeze took in top gallant sail saw finbacks So Ends\nLon by Lunar 16..01 | Obs Lat 35..47 S Long 15..52 E","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["middle","SSE",""],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew sighted three right whales at sundown and later saw finbacks, but they did not chase them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-35.9333,"lon":16.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nSept the 19 | These 24 hours commences with a strong breeze from SSE Ship\nheading E under her top sails and courses at 4 p m. tacked ship heading\nSWbyS reefed the mizzen top sail at 5 a m more moderate shook the\nthe reef out the mizzen top sail and set top gallant sails\nat 7 a.m. tacked ship the wind S heading ESE at 9 took in\nfore and mizzen top gallant sails saw finbacks So ends\nObs Lat 35.56 S Long 16.43 E","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","S",""]],"plain":"The crew handled sails in breezy weather and saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-20","events":[],"lat":-36.1667,"lon":18.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nSept the 20 | These 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from S ship\nheading from ESE to SE at 5 p m took in main top gallant\nsail at, 6 p.m. [superscript: 3] set it again at 8 unbent the fore top gallant sail and\nbent another latter part a fresh breeze from SWbyS and pleasant\nship heading SE by S saw nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 36.10 S Long 18,,16 E","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["latter","SW by S","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes; the crew changed sails and saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-36.65,"lon":19.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nSept the 21 | This day commences with a fresh breeze from SW steering S S E\nweather pleasant at 2. a.m the wind shifted to WSW Latter\npart light winds from NW and calm unbent the fore sail and\nmain sail and repaired them saw a number of finbacks\nSo Ends                                                                           Obs Lat 36.39 S Long 19.35 E","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","WSW",""],["latter","NW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew repaired the sails and saw a number of finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-22","events":[],"lat":-37.4833,"lon":22.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nSept the 22 | This day commences with a light breeze from NW and very squaly\npleasant steering SE by S with all sail set at 5 pm strong breeze\nand took in the top gallant sails, and double reefed the top sail\nat daylight saw a sail off the [insertion: quarter] standing SE at noon out of sight astern\nObs Lat 37,,29 S Long 22..14 E","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"They sailed southeast with every sail set before shortening sail as the wind strengthened. At daylight they sighted a ship off the quarter, which had dropped out of sight astern by noon.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-37.8333,"lon":24.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nSept the 23 | This day commences with a strong breeze from Wand\npleasant steering S E under double reefed top sails and courses\nat 3 p m the wind hauled to SSW and moderated shook the reefs\nout the top sails and [struck: set] unbent our main top gallant sail having\nsplit it and bent another at 5 p m set it middle part the winds light\nand baffling at 11 p m tacked ship ship heading S Latter part the wind\nfrom E heading SSE saw several finbacks So Ends\nObs Lat 37.50 S Long 24,,45 E","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["first","SSW","moderate"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","E",""]],"plain":"The crew replaced a split main topgallant sail under shifting winds, and later saw several finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-38.65,"lon":26.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nSept the 24 | These 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from E and pleasant\nship heading SSE at 2 p m took in the fore top gallant sail at 8\ntook at daylight set it again cloudy misty weather saw a great\nmany whale birds and a number of finbacks So Ends\nObs Lat 38,,39. S Long 26.52 E","wind":[["first","E","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew sailed through cloudy, misty weather, spotting many whale birds (prions) and several finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-25","events":[],"lat":-38.5833,"lon":28.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nSept the 25 | These 24 hours commences with a strong from NE thick misty\nweather at 2 p m took in the main top gallant sail at 6 pm\ntook a reef in the fore and mizzen top sail ship heading SSE\nat 11 p m the [insertion: wind] hauled to NW course E by S shook the reefs out the top\nsails set main top gallant sail at 2 a m. raised a sail ahead\nhuffed to the wind with the main top sail aback took in the main\ntop gallant sail at 5 A m strong breeze and squally double reefed\nthe fore and mizzen top sail at 6 spoke the Leander of Mystic\n15 months out 900 bbls the captain came on board at 7 he returned\nkept the ship off again E by S at 9 a. m. breezed on double reefed the main\ntop sail and took in the mizzen           Obs Lat 38.35 S Long 28..56 E","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["first","NW",""],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"In squally and misty weather, the crew met the Leander of Mystic, 15 months into its voyage with 900 barrels of oil. Her captain came aboard for a visit before both ships resumed their course.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Leander","rig":"","port":"Mystic","captain":"","months_out":15,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-b"},{"date":"1844-09-26","events":[],"lat":-37.7833,"lon":30.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nSept the 26\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong gale from W and squally\nsteering E by S under double reef fore and main top sail and\nfore sail at 4 pm took in the fore top sail and down close\nreefed the main at 6 pm took in the fore sail and hove the ship\ntoo under close reef main top sail main spencer and fore top mast\nstay sail blowing very heavy in squalls and a very bad sea at 6\na m. loosed the fore sail and [insertion: kept] the ship off E by S at 8 took in the\nbow boat for fear of losing of her a very bad sea running at 11\nmore moderate shook a reef out of the main top sail and\nset the fore double reefed wind SW So Ends\nObs Lat 37..47 S Long 30..02 E","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["latter","SW","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales and heavy seas forced the crew to stop and wait under shortened sail. They later brought aboard the bow boat to keep it from being lost in the rough water.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Crew took in boat fearing its loss","quote":"took in the bow boat for fear of losing of her","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"pilot","count":10,"notable":true},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"pilot","count":2}],"lat":-37.3667,"lon":31.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nSept the 27\nThese 24 hours commences with a gale from SSW steering\nESE under double reef fore and main top sail and fore sail\nwith squalls of rain and hail middle part moderate set the\nmizzen top sail and gib shook the reefs out of the main top\nsail a daylight raised a large shoal of Blackfish lowerd\n3 boats and killed 12 saved 10 of them at 11 a m came along\nside took up the boats got breakfast commenced clearing of\nthem away so Ends Obs Lat 37..22 S Long 31.56 E","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain","hail"],"plain":"After a gale with rain and hail, the crew sighted a large school of pilot whales at daylight. They lowered three boats, killed twelve, and brought ten alongside to process.","where":"at sea","catch":10},{"date":"1844-09-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":-37.0167,"lon":34.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nSept the 28\n[whale stamp]\nThese 24 hours commences with a fine breeze from NW and\npleasant stering SE by E 1/2 E finished clearing the blackfish away\nand washed the decks at 6 pm took in the mizzen sail gib and\ndouble reefd the main at daylight made all sail commenced\nboiling blackfish light winds from N steering SE at 10 am\nraised a Right Whale lowered 3 boats but could not get fast\nat 12 came on board another whale in went after him but\nno better success all going very quick to the NW So Ends\nObs Lat 37..01 S Long 34..19 E","wind":[["first","NW","moderate"],["latter","N","light"]],"plain":"The crew finished preparing and boiling blubber from pilot whales. They twice lowered three boats to chase right whales moving quickly to the northwest, but failed to harpoon either.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Finished clearing and boiling blackfish (pilot whales)","quote":"finished clearing the blackfish away\nand washed the decks"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1844-09-29","events":[],"lat":-37.9333,"lon":36.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nSept the 29\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds NW steering SE\nat 1 pm the batots canse on board at 6 shortened sail and set\nquarter watches at 8 finished boiling they made us 12 barrels\nat daylight made sail and steered SSE with a fresh breeze from\nNNE at 10 took in the fore top gallant sail Saw nothing\nObs Lat 37..56 S Long 36..03 E","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["latter","NNE","fresh"]],"plain":"The boats returned to the ship in the afternoon. The crew finished boiling out blubber, which yielded 12 barrels of oil, and saw nothing else of note.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1844-09-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-37.5833,"lon":37.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nSept the 30\n[whale stamp]\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong from N and pleasant\nsteering SE at 2 p m. breezed on took in main top gallant sail\nand reefed the mizzen top sail at 1/2 past 5 saw several Right\nWhales it being late and very rugged did not lower shortened\nsail and huffed toy the wind ship heading ENE at 12 pm wore\nship at daylight made sail a fresh breeze from N & W thick smoky\nweather raised a whale at 6 a m. lowered but did not see him\nafterwards tacked and retacked all strong breeze doule reefed the top\nsails Obs Lat 37..35 S Long 37..44 E","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","NW","fresh"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"They saw several right whales in rough seas late in the afternoon but did not lower boats. The next morning they spotted another whale and lowered, but could not find it again.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1844-10-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":-37.625,"lon":38.6083,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nOcto the 1\nThis day begins with a strong breeze from N&W thick smoky weather\nsteering SW at sun down shortened sail and luffed by the wind\nat daylight made sail with a light breeze from N thick misty\nweather steering E saw a finback so ends\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","NNW","strong"],["latter","N","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed through thick, misty weather and spotted a finback whale.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-02","events":[],"lat":-37.6667,"lon":39.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nOct the 2 | Commences with a light breeze from N W thick weather\nSteering E all sail set at sun down shortened sail and\nlet her lie under double reef fore and main top sail & fore sail\nat daylight made all sail and steered E.by S with a fresh breeze from\nN W saw nothing employed in repairing the main top gallant sail\nObs Lat 37..40 S Long 39..29","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["latter","NW","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in thick weather. The crew repaired the main topgallant sail; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-36.1333,"lon":42.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nOct the 3 | Commences with a fresh breeze from N W and pleasant steering\nE with all sail set employed in repairing the flying jib at\n7 p m. took in fore and mizzen top gallant sails at 12 set them again\nLatter part a strong breeze from W and squally saw finbacks\nObs Lat 36.08 S Long 42..38 E","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["latter","W","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"They sailed eastward under full sail and repaired the flying jib. The latter part brought squalls and strong winds, and they saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-34.9667,"lon":44.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nOct the 4 | This day commences with a strong breeze from W and\nsqually steering E at 2 p m took in top gallant sails at 3\nreefed the mizzen top sail at 1 a m. moderate shook the reefs out of\nmizzen top sail and set top gallant sails Latter part light winds\nfrom SW and pleasant steering E by S saw several finbacks\nObs Lat 34.58 S Long 44.59","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","SW","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather gave way to light winds and pleasant conditions. The crew sighted several finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-34.8,"lon":47.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nOct the 5 | These 24 hours commences with light airs from S SW and pleasant\nsteering E S E unbent the fore top sail and bent the old one\nat 10 p.m a fine breeze sprang up from N latter part brisk winds and\npleasant employed in middle stitching the fore top sail saw finbacks\nObs Lat 34..48 S Long 47..04 E","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["middle","N","moderate"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew replaced and repaired the fore topsail under pleasant skies, and sighted finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-34.4333,"lon":50.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nOct the 6 | Commences with a brisk wind from N W and pleasant\nsteering E S E with all sail set middle part thick foggy\nLatter part light winds from W and pleasant saw finbacks so Ends\nObs Lat 34..26 S Long 50..11","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew sailed under brisk winds and thick fog, later seeing finback whales in pleasant weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-07","events":[],"lat":-34.3667,"lon":52.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nOct the 7 | This day begins with a brisk wind from W SW and pleasant\nsteering S E by E all sail set at 12 p m the [superscript: wind] hauled to S. steering\nby the wind Latter part light baffling winds from the southward\nand eastward and pleasant saw nothing so Ends\nObs Lat 34..22 S Long 52..57. E","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","S",""],["latter","SE","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with shifting winds and all sail set; saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-34.3667,"lon":54.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nOct the 8 | These 24 hours commences with light baffling winds from the\nsouthward and eastward and pleasant unbent the main top\nsail and bent the one that was forward at 9 p m tacked ship and\nheaded SSE at 11 heading SE the wind E S E Latter part a fine breeze\nfrom [illegible] and pleasant steering S E saw finbacks so Ends\nObs Lat 34..22 S Long 54.28 E","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","ESE",""],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"The crew replaced the main topsail, turned the ship, and later saw finback whales in pleasant weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-35.6167,"lon":57.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nOct the 9 | This day commences with a fresh breeze from N E and\npleasant all sail set steering S E at 5 p.m, took in top\ngallant sails at 6 a m. set the top gallant sails again\nwith a fresh breeze from N N E saw several finbacks\nSo Ends these 24 hours\nObs Lat 35..37 S Long 57..13 E","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["latter","NNE","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew sailed under fresh breezes and pleasant weather, sighting several finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-10","events":[],"lat":-35.5917,"lon":59.2584,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nOct the 10 | These 24 hours commences with a strong breeze from\nNNE and pleasant Steering SE at 4 p.m. took in\ntop gallant sails and reefed the mizzen top sail at 12\np.m. double reefed the fore and main top sails at 6 a.m. strong\ngale thick and rainy took in the main sail and Gib at 8\ntook in the mizzen top sail at 11 took in the fore top sail\nand hove the Ship too Close reefed the main top sail So Ends\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","NNE","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["rain","gale"],"plain":"Strong breezes turned into a gale with thick rain. The crew progressively reduced sail and stopped the ship under a close-reefed main topsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-35.5667,"lon":61.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nOct the 11 | Commences with a gale from NNE thick and rainy at [struck: 2] 1\np m. moderated set the fore and mizzen top sail Ship\nheading E at 6 p m the hauleed to WNW Ship heading ct\nat sun down Shortened sail and set quarter watches at day\nlight made sail and stood NE with a fresh breeze from\nW and pleasant saw finbacks so Ends\nObs Lat 35..34 S Long 61..18 E","wind":[["first","NNE","gale"],["first","WNW",""],["latter","W","fresh"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The day began with a thick, rainy gale, which later moderated. The crew saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-12","events":[],"lat":-35.1,"lon":62.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nOct the 12 | This day commences with a fresh breeze from W and\npleasant Steering NE with all sail set at sun down\nshortened sail and hauled by the wind to the Northward\nat 12 p m wore ship and headed SW at daylight made sail\nand steered SE with a strong breeze from NW some squally\nat 8 a m. took in th fore and mizzen top sails squally\nweather soe Ends Obs Lat 35..06 S Long 62.32 E","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["latter","NW","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in squally weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-13","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":63.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nOct the 13 | These 24 hours commences with a strong gale from NW\nSteering S E by S under double main top sail and fore sail\nat 2 p m. Close reefed the main top sail and luffed by the wind\nto the westward at 10 p m wore ship the wind shifted W at 7 a m\nwore ship again with a strong breeze from WSW thick and rainy\nSo Ends Obs Lat 35.09 S Long 63..07 E","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["middle","W",""],["latter","WSW","strong"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales and rain forced the crew to reduce sail and turn the ship repeatedly. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-14","events":[],"lat":-35.0,"lon":64.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nOct the 14 | Commences with a gale from WSW lying too at 1 p m it cleared\nup and moderated set the fore and mizzen top sails double\nreefed and Gib and stood to the southward at 4 p.m. blowed\non again took in the fore and mizzen top sails and gib at day\nlight made sail wore off and stood NE with a fresh breeze WSW\nand squally saw a Barque standing to the Eastward under\na crowd of sail so Ends Obs Lat 35..00 S Long 64..08 E","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["first","","moderate"],["latter","WSW","fresh"]],"weather":["gale","clear","squalls"],"plain":"The ship endured gales and squalls, twice having to stop or reduce sail before heading northeast. They sighted a bark sailing eastward under heavy canvas.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-33.5333,"lon":64.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nOct the 15 | This day commences with a strong breeze from WSW and\nsqually Steering NE at sun down took in sail and luffed by\nthe wind to the Northward middle and latter part a gale from\nWSW and very rugged Lying too ship heading NW saw finback\nOb Lat 33..32 S Long 64..31 E","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"],["middle","WSW","gale"],["latter","WSW","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","gale"],"plain":"Squally weather turned into a gale from the west-southwest with very rough seas. The crew reduced sail, stopped the ship, and sighted finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"blue","count":null}],"lat":-32.9,"lon":65.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nOct the 16 | These 24 hours commences with a fresh gale from WSW at 1 p.m\nmoderated set the fore top sail and put off ENE at durk took in\nthe fore top sail and hauled by the wind to the southward at\ndaylight made sail and steered NE with a fine breeze\nfrom W and pleasant all sail set saw finbacks and Sulphur\nbottoms, by Lunar 65..43 Obs Lat 32..54 S Long 65..21 E","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["latter","W","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship weathered a fresh gale before the wind moderated and the crew set more sail. Along the way, they sighted finback and blue whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-31.7333,"lon":66.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nOct the 17\nCommences with a brisk wind from W Steering N E with\nall sail set fine pleasant weather at dark shortened\nsail and hauled by the wind to the Northward at daylight\nmade sail and steered N E with a fresh breeze from WSW\nat 7 am. hauled ESE at 10 hauled SSE saw finbacks so ends\nLong by Lunar 66..45 Obs Lat 31.44 S Long 66..33 E","wind":[["first","W","moderate"],["latter","WSW","fresh"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with brisk winds. The crew saw finback whales but did not chase them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-33.3167,"lon":67.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nOct the 18\nThis day commences with a fresh breeze from WNW and pleas\nant steering ESE at dark shortened sail and hauled by\nthe wind to the southward at daylight made sail and steerd S\nwith a fresh breeze from WSW and pleasant saw Finbacks\nObs Lat 33.19. S Long 67..04 E","wind":[["first","WNW","fresh"],["latter","WSW","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with a fresh breeze. The crew saw finback whales but did not chase them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-33.9,"lon":67.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nOct the 19\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong breeze from WSW\nand overcast at 5 p.m. breezed on thick weather shortened\nsail and by the wind to the S W at 9 p m the wind shifted to\nS wore ship at daylight made sail with a strong breeze wore ship\nand steered by the wind ship heading ESE pleasant weathe saw\nfinbacks Obs Lat 33.54 S Long 67..27","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"],["middle","S",""],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes and thick weather forced the crew to reduce sail, but conditions later turned pleasant. They sighted finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-33.7167,"lon":67.7084,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nOct the 20\nCommences with a fresh breeze from S and pleasant ship heading\nESE at 1 p m. tacked ship at 3 p m raised a sail at 5 spoke her\nthe Indian Chief of New London 3½ months out no Oil Capt\nHempstead at sun down shortened sail ship heading W at day lig\nmade sail wore ship and headed from E to SE light baffling wind\nfrom the southward and pleasant saw finbacks so ends\nObs Lat 33.43 S Long","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["latter","S","light"]],"plain":"They met and exchanged news with the Indian Chief of New London, three and a half months into its voyage with no oil. Later, they sighted finback whales.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Indian Chief","rig":"","port":"New London","captain":"Hempstead","months_out":4,"voyage_id":"AV07009"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1844-10-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":-33.7833,"lon":67.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nOct the 21\n[whale stamp]\nThis day commences with light baffling winds from the southward\nand pleasant ship heading by the wind to the Eastward at sun down\nshortened sail the Indian Chief in sight at daylight made sail\nand steered S with a light breeze from N and pleasant weather\nat 6 a.m. raised 2 right Whales lowered 4 boats but did not get fast\nat 8 came on board braced forward and tacked ship and came up\nwith them again ^at 9 lowered the boats but no better success at 10 came\non board and kept off S saw the Indian Chief chasing whales\nObs Lat 33..47 S Long 67..58 E","wind":[["first","S","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"plain":"The crew spotted two right whales and put the boats out twice to chase them, but failed to harpoon either. They later saw the Indian Chief chasing whales.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1844-10-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-34.7167,"lon":68.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nOct the 22\n[whale stamp]\nThese 24 hours commences with a light breeze from N and pleasant\nsteering S with all sail set at dark shortened sail and hauled\nby the wind to the Eastward at daylight made sail and steered SSE\nwith a fresh breeze from N and overcast saw a whale going to the windward\nvery quick did not lower at 9 am. saw a right whale calf lowered\n3 boats did not get fast going faster than the boats could pull\nObs Lat 34.43 S Long 68..48 E","wind":[["first","N","light"],["latter","N","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew spotted a whale swimming quickly against the wind but did not chase it. Later that morning, they put out three boats after a right whale calf, but it outpaced the rowers.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1844-10-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-35.6833,"lon":69.6278,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nOct the 23\n[whale stamp]\nCommences with a fresh breeze from N and overcast steering SSE\nat 1 p m. raised a right whale at 2 lowered 3 boats but could not\nget fast at 3 came on board at sun down shortened sail hauled\nby the wind to the Eastward at daylight made sail and stood\nS with a strong breeze from N cloudy & hazy weather saw\nnothing Obs Lat 35..41 S","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["latter","N","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","haze"],"plain":"They sighted a right whale early in the afternoon and put out three boats to chase it, but could not harpoon it. Later in the day, they reduced sail and saw nothing more.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1844-10-24","events":[],"lat":-35.2,"lon":70.4555,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nOct the 24\nThis day commences with a strong breeze from N cloudy hazy\nweather at 1 pm hauled up ENE at 3 pm shut in thick\nfoggy & rainy at 4 pm shortened sail ship heading E & S under\nclose reef main top sail and fore sail Middle and Latter\npart thick and rainy Lying too saw nothing so ends\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","N","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","haze","fog","rain"],"plain":"Thick, rainy, and foggy weather forced the crew to shorten sail and stop the ship. They saw nothing all day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-34.7167,"lon":71.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nOct the 25\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong breeze from WSW thick\nand rainy weather at 2 pm. it moderated and cleared up pleasant\nmade sail and steered NE at sun down took in sail and huffed\nto the wind to the Northward saw finbacks at day light made sail\nand steered NE with a light breeze from SW and pleasant\nsaw nothing\nObs Lat 34.43 S Long 71..17 E","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"],["latter","SW","light"]],"weather":["rain","clear"],"plain":"The crew experienced rain and strong breezes before the weather cleared. They stopped to wait for the night and sighted finback whales at sundown, seeing nothing further by morning.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-26","events":[],"lat":-34.0667,"lon":71.5083,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nOct the 26\nCommences with a light breeze from SW and pleasant steering\nNE at dark shortened sail and huffed by the westward [struck: win] at day light\nmade sail and steered ENE with a light breeze from WSW\nand pleasant at 11 a.m. spoke the Fabius of Newbedford\nCaptain Nickerson 3 1/2 months out 1 Whale the Capt came on\nboard at 12 returned on board saw nothing\nLat 34..04 S","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["latter","WSW","light"]],"plain":"They met the Fabius of New Bedford, whose captain came aboard for a visit. No whales were seen.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Fabius","rig":"","port":"Newbedford","captain":"Nickerson","months_out":4,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-c"},{"date":"1844-10-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-34.0833,"lon":71.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nOct the 27\n[whale stamp]\nL B\n[stamp text: day 125 out]\nThese 24 hours commences with light breeze from the westward\nand pleasant at 2 p.m. saw 3 whales lowered 4 boats struck\nkilled and saved one at at 3 1/2 pm took him along side at 4 1/2 pm\ncommenced cutting at 7 finished took in sail ship heading to\nthe southward at 3 a m. commenced boiling Latter part calm\nsaw nothing\nLat 34..05 Long 71..44 E","wind":[["first","W","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They sighted three whales in the afternoon and put out four boats. They harpooned and killed one, brought it alongside, and stripped the blubber before starting to boil it overnight.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1844-10-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"finback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-34.4833,"lon":72.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nOct the 28\nThis day commences with a calm and pleasant employed in\nboiling at 3 pm lowered 3 boats for Whale but they proved to be\nfinbacks at 4 pm a light breeze sprung up from the NE ship heading\nNNW at dark shortened sail at 1/2 past 4 AM. finished boiling\nat day light made sail and steered SSE at 10 hauled up SW by W\nFabius in sight saw a plenty of finbacks so ends\nObs Lat 34..29. S Long 72..07 E","wind":[["first","","calm"],["first","NE","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew boiled blubber and put out three boats after whales, but they turned out to be finbacks. After finishing boiling the next morning, they saw plenty more finbacks, with the ship Fabius in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1844-10-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-34.45,"lon":72.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nOct the 29\nCommences with a brisk wind from N steering ESE and pleasant\nat 1 pm hauled by th wind heading ENE [struck: at] employed in running\nth oil into the tanks at sun down shortened sail at 9 p.m. wore\nship at daylight made sail and stood to th [superscript: W] with a fresh breeze\nfrom N and pleasant at 10 AM tacked ship heading NE saw the\nFabius Cutting a whale saw finbacks so ends\nObs Lat 34.27 S Long 72..00 E","wind":[["first","N","moderate"],["latter","N","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew ran oil into the tanks. Later, they sighted finback whales and saw the Fabius cutting in a whale.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1844-10-30","events":[],"lat":-34.5,"lon":71.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nOct the 30\nThis day begins with a fresh breeze from N & W and pleasant ship\nheading ESE at sun down wore ship and shortened sail at daylight\nsail ship heading to the westward with a light breeze from NW\nat 5 am shut in thick foggy at 9 lighted up wind shifted to W\nwore ship heading NNW Latter part calm saw nothing\nObs Lat 34..30 S Long 71.50 E","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["middle","NW","light"],["middle","W",""],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["fog","calm"],"plain":"The ship faced shifting winds, thick fog in the morning, and later calm seas. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-33.9667,"lon":71.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nOct the 31\n[whale tail stamp]\nThese 24 hours Commences with light airs from W and\npleasant steering N by W at 5 p m. saw a whale lowered\n4 boats and chased but could not strike at sun down came\non board and shortened sail Middle and Latter part calm lowerd\na boat and killed 2 Sun fish sank one and saved one employed in\nCleaning bone So Ends Obs Lat 33.58 S Long 71..44 E","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew spotted a whale and put out four boats to chase it, but could not harpoon it. Later in calm weather, they put out a boat and killed two sunfish, losing one that sank and keeping the other.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Crew killed two sunfish","quote":"lowerd a boat and killed 2 Sun fish sank one and saved one","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1844-11-01","events":[],"lat":-34.1667,"lon":71.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nNov the 1\nThis day begins with a calm and pleasant packed the bone\nand stowed it away at daylight a light breeze sprung up from N\nmade sail and steered W at 10 a m. steered SSE saw a sail So Ends\nObs Lat 34. 10 S Long 71.31 E","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","N","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm, pleasant weather. The crew packed and stowed away the whalebone, set sail when a light breeze came up, and sighted another ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":2},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-34.1333,"lon":71.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nNov the 2\n[whale tail stamp]\nCommence with a light breeze from NE and pleasant\nsteering SSE at 1 p m wore round and steered W & W at 6 pm\nspoke the Fabius the captain lowered his boat and went on\non board at 9 p m returned, wore ship heading NNW at daylight made\nsail with a fine breeze from NNE at 6 a m saw 2 Whales lowered 3 boats\nand chased but could not get fast saw a great many finbacks tacked and\nretacked several times this forenoon\nObs Lat 34..08 S Long 71..03 E","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["latter","NNE","moderate"]],"plain":"They met the Fabius, and the captain went aboard for an evening visit. The next morning, the crew put out three boats to chase two whales without success, and saw numerous finbacks.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Fabius","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1844-11-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-34.2167,"lon":71.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nNov the 3\n[drawing of whale]\nS B\nThese 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from N & E and pleas\nant ship heading N W at 2 pm tacked ship at 3 saw a whale\nlowered 3 boats and chased without succep at 5 came on board\nat sun down shortened sail ship heading N W by N at 3 a m wore ship\nat daylight made sail with a fresh breeze from NE ship heading\nESE at 8 a m tacked ship at 10 kept off NW by W at 11 saw several\nwhales at half past 11 lowerd 4 bats struck killed and saved one\nSo Ends Obs Lat 34..13 S Long 71.14 E","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["latter","NE","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew spotted a whale in the afternoon and put out three boats without success. Late the next morning, they saw several more whales, lowered four boats, and killed and secured one.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1844-11-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":-34.375,"lon":70.95,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nNov the 4\n[whale tail stamp]\nThis day commences with a fresh breeze from NE and pleasant at\n2 p m took the whale along side at 4 p m commenced cutting\nat 7 finished took in sail ship heading E brisk wind from N & E at 1\np m. wore ship at daylight made sail with a strong breeze from NE\nand misty weather at 8 a m saw 2 Whales lowerd 3 boats and chased\ndid not strike at 11 came on board breezed on thick and rainy took\nin sail ship heading ESE So Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","NE","fresh"],["latter","NE","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew brought a whale alongside and finished stripping its blubber by evening. The next morning they lowered three boats to chase two more whales, but failed to harpoon any before rain set in.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1844-11-05","events":[],"lat":-34.5333,"lon":70.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nNov the 5\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong breeze from NE thick\nand rainy lying too under double main top sail and fore sail empl\noyed in boiling at 7 p m wore ship to the westward the wind hauled\nto NNW at 3 a wore ship at daylight a strong breeze thick and some\nrain at 5 am. finished boiling Latter part lying too dirty weather\nship heading W wind from W S W\nObs Lat 34..32 S Long 70.40 E","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["first","NNW",""],["middle","","strong"],["latter","WSW",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong breezes, rain, and thick weather kept the ship stopped and waiting. The crew spent the day boiling blubber into oil, finishing by 5 a.m. amidst dirty weather.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1844-11-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-34.15,"lon":70.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nNov the 6\nCommences with a strong breeze from SSW and rugged at 3 p m more\nmoderate wore round and stood EnE under easy sail at sun down\ntook in sail huffed by the wind heading SE at 12 p m wore ship\nto the westward at daylight made sail and steered ESE at 8 am hauled\nto the northward light winds and pleasant employed in stowing\ndown a sail in sight boiling saw finbacks so Ends\nObs Lat 34..09 S Long 70..34","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"],["first","","moderate"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The crew stowed oil down in the hold and boiled blubber while sighting finback whales and another ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-34.3167,"lon":71.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nNov the 7\nThese 24 hours commences with a light breeze from W and\npleasant Ship heading to the Northward at 5 p m finished Stowing\n130 bbls at sun down shortened sail a sail in sight to the leeward\nat 9 p m. wore ship to the S W at daylight made sail and steered\nSSE with a strong breeze from WNW and hazy at 9 a m. breezed on\ndouble reefed the fore and main top sail took in the mizzen at 11\nvery rugged took in the fore top sail and hove too heading SSW\nemployed in cleaning bone a sail in sight to the leeward saw finbacks\nObs Lat 34,,19 S Long 71..15 E","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","WNW","strong"]],"weather":["haze"],"plain":"The crew finished stowing 130 barrels of oil and spent time cleaning whalebone. After weather turned rough, they stopped the ship under shortened sail and sighted finback whales.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1844-11-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":-33.8167,"lon":71.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nNov the 8\n[drawing: whale tail]\nThis day begins with a gale from the westward ship heading NW\nunder double main top sail and fore sail at daylight made\nship heading North a light from WSW and pleasant at 8 a m\nwore to [struck: S] E at 9 saw 2 right whales lowered 3 boats and chased\nwithout success at half past 10 came on board So Ends\nObs Lat 33..49 S Long 71..15 E","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","WSW","light"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The day began with a westerly gale. After the weather moderated, they spotted two right whales and put out three boats to chase them, but without success.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1844-11-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-33.7167,"lon":71.5084,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nNov the 9\n[whale stamp]\nL B\nCommences with a light breeze from SW by W and pleasant Steering\nSSE saw a sail standing to the Northward at sun down shortened\nsail ship heading S by E at 12 p m. wore ship at day light made\nsail and steered NE with a light breeze from SW and pleasant\nat 11 a m saw a right whale lowered 3 boats struck killed and\nsaved him at 12 a m took him along side calm weather\nSo Ends","wind":[["first","SW by W","light"],["latter","SW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light breezes and pleasant weather. At 11 a.m. they sighted a right whale, put out three boats to chase it, and harpooned, killed, and brought it alongside.","where":"at sea","catch":1},{"date":"1844-11-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-33.6167,"lon":71.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nNov the 10\n[drawing: whale tail]\nThese 24 hours commences with light airs and calms at 1 p m\nCommenced cutting at 3 finished made sail and steered SSE\nwith a light air from the southward one sail in sight at sun\ndown shortened sail ship heading to the Eastward at daylight Calm\nsaw a whale [struck: one rising] at 10 a m a light breeze sprung up from\nNNW Steering W Obs Lat 33.37 S Long 71.46","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","S","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","NNW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew began stripping blubber from their whale at 1 p.m. and finished two hours later. They sighted another whale at daylight amid calms and light airs.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1844-11-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-34.0,"lon":71.3667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nNov the 11\n[whale stamp]\nL B\nCommences with light airs from NNE and pleasant at 2 p m saw\na right whale lowered 3 boats struck killed and saved him\nat 1/2 past 3 took him along side and commenced cutting at\n5 finished at 6 commenced boiling at 8 p m. Spoke the Wade\nof New Bedford Capt Downs 3 whales at 3 a m wore ship to\nthe Eastward at daylight made sail at 10 tacked Ship to SW\nthe Ship Fabius in sight so ends employed in boiling\nObs Lat 34.00","wind":[["first","NNE","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and pleasant weather. The crew put out three boats, struck, and killed a right whale, bringing it alongside by 3:30 p.m. They stripped the blubber, began boiling, and met the Wade of New Bedford.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Wade","rig":"","port":"New Bedford","captain":"Downs","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1844-11-12","events":[],"lat":-33.3167,"lon":70.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nNov the 12\nThis day begins with a strong breeze from NNE and hazy at 1 p m took\nin the jib and mizzen top sail double reefed the fore and main at 2\ntook in the fore top sail blowing a strong gale at 4 thick and rainy\ncooled down the works at 6 the wind shifted to W wore ship heading\nNNW at daylight a strong breeze and rugged laying too\nSo Ends Obs Lat 33.19 S Long 70..58 E","wind":[["first","NNE","strong"],["first","","gale"],["middle","W",""],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["haze","gale","rain"],"plain":"The ship encountered heavy weather, with a strong gale, thick rain, and rough seas forcing them to cool down the try-works and wait out the storm under reduced sail.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1844-11-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-33.75,"lon":71.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nNov the 13\nCommences with a strong breeze and rugged from W lying too at 1 p m\nwore ship heading SSW at 7 p m commenced boiling at daylight made\nsail with with a light breeze from W heading SSW hazy weather saw\nfinbacks so ends Obs Lat 33..45 S Long 71.29","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["haze"],"plain":"The crew waited out rough seas before turning ship and starting to boil blubber into oil. The next morning brought hazy weather and sightings of finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-14","events":[],"lat":-34.6333,"lon":71.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nNov th 14 | These 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from W and pleas\nant Ship heading S S W at 4 p m finished boiling at sun down\nshortened sail Ship heading S W at daylight made sail with\na strong breeze from S W ship heading S S E run the oil off\ndeck into the tanks saw nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 34..38 S Long 71..54 E","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["latter","SW","strong"]],"plain":"The crew finished boiling oil and moved it off the deck into the tanks. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-34.6833,"lon":72.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nNov th 15 | This day commences with a strong winds from S W and pleas\nant Ship heading S S E under single reef top sails mainsail\nand Jib saw a number of finbacks at sun down shortened\nsail heading S E by S at 12 p m. wore shipe to the westward at daylight\nmade and steered S E with a light winds from S S W and pleasant\nObs Lat 34.14 S Long 72..23","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["latter","SSW","light"]],"plain":"They sailed under strong southwest winds and pleasant weather, sighting several finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-34.25,"lon":72.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nNov th 16 | Commences with a light breeze from S and pleasant stering S E\nsaw finbacks at 6 p m. spoke the ship John of Newbedford\nCapt Sandford 1 Whale at sun down shortened sail\nat daylight made sail with a fresh breeze from E ship headig\nS S E and peleasant saw nothing\nObs Lat 34.15 S Long 72..50 E","wind":[["first","S","light"],["latter","E","fresh"]],"plain":"They saw finback whales and met the ship John of New Bedford, Captain Sandford, which had taken one whale.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"John","rig":"ship","port":"Newbedford","captain":"Sandford","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1844-11-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-35.4667,"lon":73.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nNov the 17 | These 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from E and\npleasant Ship heading S S E one sail in sight at sun\nshortened sail at daylight made sail with a strong from E\nand pleasant saw finbacks ship heading S S E So Ends\nObs Lat 35..28 S Long 73.51 E","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["latter","E","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed under pleasant weather and fresh breezes, spotting another ship in the distance at sunset and sighting finback whales the next day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-35.075,"lon":73.4333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nNov th 18 | This day begins with a strong breeze from E and hazy Shipe\nheading S S E at 4 p m. tacked Shipe to N N E at sun down\nshortened sail at daylight thick and rainy at 10 [above insertion: 6 a m lighted up] it made sail\nwith a strong breeze from N N E ship heading N W squalls of fog\nand rain throughout the day saw a great number of finbacks\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["latter","NNE","strong"]],"weather":["haze","rain","squalls","fog"],"plain":"The crew sailed through strong breezes, thick fog, and rain, spotting a great number of finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-34.6833,"lon":73.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nNo th 19\n[whale stamp] | Commences with a strong breeze from N N E thick and rainy\nShip heading N W at 2 p m. the wind shifted to N W and lighted\nup wore Ship to N N E at 3 p m. breezed on double reefed the fore\nand main top sail took in mizzen top sail and Jib at sun down\ntook in fore top sail saw a Right Whale Ship heading N W at\ndaylight made with a strong breeze from N W at 8 a m tacked Ship to\nW S W at 11 a m. spoke the Moctezuma of Newbedford Capt Tower 1 Whale\nSo Ends\nObs Lat 34..[struck: 4]1 S Long 73..01 E","wind":[["first","NNE","strong"],["first","NW",""],["latter","NW","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"They reduced sail in squally weather and spotted a right whale around sunset. The next morning, they met and spoke with the Moctezuma of New Bedford, Captain Tower, which had one whale.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Moctezuma","rig":"","port":"Newbedford","captain":"Tower","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1844-11-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-35.3167,"lon":72.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nNov the 20\n[whale stamp]\n[whale stamp]\nS B | These 24 hours commences with a strong wind from N N W\nand very rugged hazy weather Ship heading W saw finbacks at\nSun down shortened sail at daylight made sail with a strong\nbreeze from N N Wand hazy at 7 a m. saw a Right Whale lowered\n2 boats and chased without success at 1/2 past 9 saw 2 more\nlowered 3 boats struck killed and saved one at 12 a m. took him\nalong side took up the boats and got dinner So Ends\nObs Lat 35..19 S Long 72..28","wind":[["first","NNW","strong"],["middle","NNW","strong"]],"weather":["haze"],"plain":"After sighting finback whales in hazy weather, the crew spotted a right whale in the morning and put out two boats without success. Later, they chased two more, successfully harpooning and killing one, bringing it alongside at noon.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1844-11-21","events":[],"lat":-34.9834,"lon":72.55,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nNov the 21\nThis day Commences with a Strong breeze from N&W and\nrugged at 1 p m. wore Ship and commenced cutting at 4 finished\nthick weather and squally took in sail for the night at 6 p m.\nmore moderate commenced boiling ship heading N E at 11 p.m.\nwore ship to the westward Latter part a strong gale and thick\nweather lying too at 10 a m. wore ship toct E at 11 blowing on with\nsqualls of rain Cooled down the works So Ends\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","NNW","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","gale","rain"],"plain":"The crew stripped the blubber from a whale and began boiling oil, but a strong gale and squalls of rain forced them to stop the furnace and wait out the storm.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1844-11-22","events":[],"lat":-34.65,"lon":72.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nNov the 22\nCommences with a strong gale from [struck: NW] thick and rainy ship heading\nENE at 1 p m the wind hauled to W ship NNW under close reef main top sail\nand fore sail at 7 p m. took in the fore sail at daylight set it\nagain Latter part blowing strong lying too a sail in sight to Leeward\nObs Lat 34..39 S Long 72..38. E","wind":[["first","","gale"],["first","W","gale"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales, thick weather, and rain forced the crew to reduce sail and stop and wait. Another ship was sighted downwind.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":3},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-34.3833,"lon":72.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nNov the 23\n[whale stamp]\nThese 24 hours Commences with a Strong gale from the westward\nShip lying too at 1 pm wore ship to the southward and commenced\nboiling weather more moderate at 3 p m spoke the Barque Endeavor\nof Newbedford Capt Taber 16 1/2 months out Oil not stated at 7 p m\nthe wind hauled to SSW wore ship to W at daylight made sail with\na light breeze from SSW and pleasant ship heading to the westward at\n7 a m saw 3 Right whales lowered 3 boats and chased without success\nat 12 a m. saw 2 more whales lowered 4 boats got fast to 1 Whale with\n2 boats the whale run badly cut 1 line Spadeing the Whale the other boats irons drew\nthe Whale went off So Ends\nObs Lat 34..23 S Long 72..07","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["first","SSW",""],["latter","SSW","light"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"They met the bark Endeavor and boiled blubber. The crew put out boats after right whales twice, harpooning one, but had to cut one line while trying to lance it and the other irons pulled out.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Endeavor","rig":"bark","port":"Newbedford","captain":"Taber","months_out":16,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1844-11-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-34.0833,"lon":71.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nNov the 24\nThis day begins with a light breeze and calms from SSW ship heading\nto the westward with fine pleasant weather saw a Large number\nof finbacks at sun down shortened sail for the night Latter part calm\nemployed in stowing down saw a number of finbacks so Ends\nObs Lat 34..05 Long 71..55","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with light breezes and calms. The crew saw large numbers of finback whales and spent time storing oil down in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1844-11-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":-34.7833,"lon":71.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nNov the 25\nX\nCommences with calm weather and pleasant at 2 pm saw 2 Right\nwhales lowered 3 boats and chased without success going very quick a 1/2\npast 3 came on board a light air sprang up from ESE made sail and\nstood to the southward at 5 pm finished stowing down 95 bbls at\ndaylight made sail with a fresh breeze from ES E and pleasant\nShip heading S saw nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 34..47 S Long 71.35.E","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["latter","ESE","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"In calm weather, the crew spotted two right whales and sent three boats out, but the whales were moving fast and the chase failed. Later, they finished stowing 95 barrels of oil in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1844-11-26","events":[],"lat":-34.9167,"lon":71.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nNov the 26\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong breeze from S E by E and\nsqually ship heading S by W saw a sail to leeward at sun down\nshortened sail at daylight made sail wore ship and stood\nENE with with a fresh breeze from SE and pleasant saw nothing\nObs Lat 34.55 S Long 71..48 E","wind":[["first","SE by E","strong"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong breezes and squalls; the crew sighted a distant vessel downwind at sundown but saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-35.4667,"lon":71.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nNov the 27\nX\nBegins with a fresh from SE and pleasant at 1 p m wore ship to\nSSW at 3 pm saw a Right whale lowered 3 boats and chased untill\nsun down Came on board and shortened Sail at daylight made sail\nwith light breeze from E to NE steering SSE at 11 a m saw a right\nwhale going quick to the Leeward at 12 lowered without success\nObs Lat 35.28 S Long 71..42","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["latter","E","light"]],"plain":"The crew spotted a right whale in the afternoon and put out three boats to chase it until sunset without success. The next morning they chased another right whale heading quickly downwind, but failed to catch it.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1844-11-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":2},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-36.1167,"lon":72.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nNov the 28 | Commences with a light from N and pleasant [superscript: saw] 2 Right Whales\nlowered Twice but did not get fast at sun down Shortened\nsail Ship heading WNW at daylight made Sail with a fresh\n[symbol: cross] | breeze from NW and squally steering from SSE to SSW at 10\nam the wind shifted to SW in heay squal it came on thick\nand rainy shortened sail and hove the ship too under close\nmain top sail and fore sail 2 sail in sight saw finbacks\nObs Lat 36..07 Long 72..21 E","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","NW","fresh"],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew put the boats out twice to chase two right whales but failed to harpoon either. After heavy squalls, rain, and a wind shift, they stopped the ship to wait out the weather, spotting finback whales.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1844-11-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-35.5167,"lon":73.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nNov the 29 | These 24 commences with a strong gale from the WSW ship Lying\ntoo heading SE at 2 p m [caret: spoke] the Ship Bartholomew Gosnold of\nNewbedford Captain Mosher ran down and spoke us 4 months\nout 3 Right Whales and 85 barrels of sperm a ship passed us in the\nnight boiling at daylight made sail with a strong breeze from SSW\nand overcast at 7 am kept the ship off ENE unbent the fore\nsail and repaired it 2 sail in sight saw finbacks So Ends\nObs Lat 35..31 S Long 73..16 E","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["latter","SSW","strong"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"During a gale, the crew stopped and met the ship Bartholomew Gosnold. Later, they set sail, repaired the foresail, and saw finback whales.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Bartholomew Gosnold","rig":"ship","port":"Newbedford","captain":"Mosher","months_out":4,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1844-11-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-34.6,"lon":73.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nNov the 30 | This day begins with a strong wind from WSW and overcast\nsteering ENE at 4 p m saw a right whale lowered 3 boats\nbut did not see him afterwurds came on board It being too\nrugged to whale and blowing on Shortened sail and hove the\n[symbol: cross] | ship too heading NN at daylight made sail and wore ship with a\nfresh breeze from S and pleasant ship heading ESE Latter part light winds\nsaw nothing\nObs Lat 34..36 S Long 73..23. E","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"],["middle","S","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew spotted a right whale and put out three boats to chase it, but never saw it again. With the sea getting too rough to whale, they returned aboard and stopped the ship to wait out the blow.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1844-12-01","events":[],"lat":-34.65,"lon":73.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\n[struck: Dec] the 1 | Commences with light airs and calms at 2 p m wore ship\nto SW at sun down shortened sail at daylight made sail\nwith light airs from the Eastward and calms ship heading to\nthe southward fine pleasant weather saw nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 34..39 S Long 73..00","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light airs and calms with fine, pleasant weather. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-35.4333,"lon":73.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nDec the 2 | These 24 hours commences with light airs and calms from the\neastward ship heading to the southward at sun down\n[symbol: cross] | shortened sail at daylight made sail with a fresh breeze from\nENE and pleasant steering SE at 11 am saw a Right Whale to the\nwindward at 12 tacked ship for him saw a ship to leeward Whaling\nSo Ends\nObs Lat 35..26 S Long 73..30 E","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","ENE","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They sailed under fresh breezes and pleasant weather. Late in the morning, they sighted a right whale upwind and turned the ship toward it, while spotting another ship whaling downwind.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-35.0667,"lon":75.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nDec th 3 | Commences with a fresh wind from ENE and pleasant at 1 pm\nlowered 3 boats and chased but could not get fast at 4 pm\n[symbol: cross] | lowered for a whale that another ship had been fast too no better\nsucces at sun down spoke the ship Lucas of NewBedford capt\nBorden 17 months out 16,00 shortened sail heading Eastward\nwind NNE at daylight made sail with a strong breeze from NNE and\npleasant steering ESE saw nothing so Ends\nObs Lat 35..[illegible] 4S Long 75..30 E","wind":[["first","ENE","fresh"],["middle","NNE",""],["latter","NNE","strong"]],"plain":"The crew put three boats out to chase whales without success, and later chased a whale that another ship had lost, with no better luck. At sundown they met the ship Lucas of New Bedford.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Lucas","rig":"ship","port":"NewBedford","captain":"Borden","months_out":17,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1844-12-04","events":[],"lat":-36.9167,"lon":74.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nDec the 4 | Begins with a strong breeze from N by E and hazy at 1 pm put the\noff and steered SSW at sun down shortened sail and luffed by the\nwind to the westward Middle and Latter part thick foggy with\nsome rain ship lying too heading to the westward saw nothing\nObs Lat 36 55 S Long 74..35 E","wind":[["first","N by E","strong"]],"weather":["haze","fog","rain"],"plain":"Strong breezes and hazy weather gave way to thick fog and rain. The ship shortened sail, stopped and waited, and saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-05","events":[],"lat":-37.5833,"lon":74.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nDec the 5\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong breeze from NNW\nand foggy ship heading W at 1 p m it lighted up made sail and\nstood to the westward at 6 p m shortened sail thick foggy middle\nand latter part blowing strong thick weather with some\nrain ship lying too heading W a sail in sight so ends\nObs Lat 37..35 S Long 74.19 E","wind":[["first","NNW","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced strong winds, thick fog, and rain, eventually stopping and waiting under reduced sail. Another ship was sighted in the distance.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-37.3,"lon":74.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nDec the 6\nThis day begins with a fresh breeze from WNW at 1 p m it\nlighted up made sail at 1/2 past 1 spoke the Bartholomew\nGosnold of NewBedford boiling with 6 Right whales and 80 Sperm\nat 5 p m saw a Right whale going quick lowered but could not\ncome up with him at sun down shortened sail at daylight made\nsail with a brisk wind from W at 5 a m. saw Right Whales\nlowered 3 boats at 6 struck killed and saved one at 10 took\nhim along side got breakfast and commenced cutting\nso ends Obs Lat 37..18 S Long 74..13 E\n[drawing: whale]\nL B","wind":[["first","WNW","fresh"],["latter","W","fresh"]],"plain":"They met the Bartholomew Gosnold, which was boiling oil. After unsuccessfully chasing a fast-moving right whale in the evening, they lowered three boats the next morning, killed a right whale, and brought it alongside to strip the blubber.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Bartholomew Gosnold","rig":"","port":"NewBedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1844-12-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":2},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-37.3833,"lon":74.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nDec the 7\n[drawing: whale]\nL B\n[drawing: whale flukes]\nS B\nSunk\nCommences with a light breeze from W and pleasant at 2\np m. finished cutting saw 2 Whales to leeward lowered the\nboats without success came on board and got dinner at\n4 saw more whales lowered 4 boats struck and killed 2 saved\none sunk one at sundown took him along side and shortened\nsail a number of Whales in sight lost 80 fathoms of line and\n2 irons at 10 p m commenced boiling at 5 called all hands and got breakfast\nat 1/2 past 6 commenced cutting at 1/2 past 9 finished made sail ship\nheading SW with a light breeze from WSW so ends\nObs Lat 37.23 S Long 74.40 E","wind":[["first","W","light"],["latter","WSW","light"]],"plain":"After finishing stripping blubber from an earlier catch, the crew put the boats out twice to chase whales. They harpooned and killed two, but one sank with two harpoons and eighty fathoms of line; they saved the other.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1844-12-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":null}],"lat":-37.3,"lon":74.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nDec the 8\nX\nThis day begins with a light breeze from N by W beating to windward\nwith fine pleasant weather saw several whales to windward\n4 or 5 miles off at sun down double reefed the top sails ship heading\nSW by W at daylight made sail with a light breeze from W and\npleasant 5 sail in sight saw Right whales lowered at 6 a m\nlowered 3 boats and chased but could not get fast at 11 came on board\nemployed in boiling so end\nObs Lat 37..18 S Long 74..41 E","wind":[["first","N by W","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"plain":"They saw several whales in the distance. The next morning, with five other ships in sight, they lowered three boats to chase right whales but could not harpoon any, and spent the rest of the day boiling blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1844-12-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":-37.3166,"lon":74.8167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nDec the 9\nX\nThese 24 hours commences with light airs from the westward and\ncalms fine pleasant weather employed in boiling at sun down\nshortened sail at 12 p m finished boiling at daylight made sail\nwith a strong breeze from W and hazy 4 sail in sight ship heading\nNNW at 10 a m. breezed on shortened sail and commenced stowing\ndown thus ends blowing strong and rugged saw 2 Right whales\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","W","light"],["first","","calm"],["middle","W","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["calm","haze"],"plain":"The crew finished boiling blubber, began stowing the oil in the hold, and sighted two right whales amid strong winds and rough seas.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1844-12-10","events":[],"lat":-37.3333,"lon":74.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nDec the 10\nCommences with a strong gale from the northward and hazy\nship heading to westward employed in stowing down at 6 finished\nstowed down 140 bbls at 7 wore ship to eastward at daylight made\nsail with a strong wind from NNW and smoky hazy weather at 1/2\npast 11 spoke the Thomas Dickason of Sagharbor Capt Loper\n4 months out 3 whales saw nothing so ends\nObs Lat 37.20 S Long 74..57 E","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["latter","NNW","strong"]],"weather":["gale","haze"],"plain":"In gale winds and hazy weather, the crew finished storing 140 barrels of oil in the hold. Later that morning, they met the Thomas Dickason of Sag Harbor and saw no whales.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Thomas Dickason","rig":"","port":"Sagharbor","captain":"Loper","months_out":4,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1844-12-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-38.3,"lon":74.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nDec the 11\nThese 24 hours begins with a strong breeze from NW and\nthick weather ship heading W in company with the Thomas\nDickason at sun down shortened sail at daylight made sail\nthick weather at 8 am lightened up 4 sail in sight steering S with\na light breeze from W saw a great number of finbacks\nObs Lat 38..18 S Long 74..23 E","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["latter","W","light"]],"plain":"Sailing alongside the Thomas Dickason in thick weather, they spotted four other ships and saw a great number of finback whales.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Thomas Dickason","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1844-12-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-37.65,"lon":73.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nDec the 12\nX\nThis day commences with a light breeze from WSW and smoky\nweather ship heading S at 1 p.m. saw a Right Whale lowered\n3 boats and chased but could not get fast at 1/2 past 2 came on\nboard tacked ship to NW at sun down shortened sail at\ndaylight set double reefed top sails and gib with a strong breeze from\nW ship heading NNW employed in cleaning bone saw nothing so ends\nObs Lat 37..39 S Long 73..59 E","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["latter","W","strong"]],"plain":"In smoky weather, the crew spotted a right whale and put out three boats to chase it, but could not harpoon it. Later, they cleaned whalebone.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1844-12-13","events":[],"lat":-37.3,"lon":75.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nDec the 13\nCommences with a strong breeze from W and squally ship heading\nNNW at 1 p m wore off and steered NE by E at sun down shortened\nsail and spoke the Leonidas of Fairhaven 17 1/2 months out 700 sperm\nand 7 Right Whales ship heading to the southward at daylight made\nsail with a fresh breeze from W and squalls of rain steering ESE Latter\npart a light breeze from SW and pleasant steering SE by with all sail set\nsaw nothing  Obs Lat 37..18 S Long 75..15 E","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","W","fresh"],["latter","SW","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"They sailed through squalls and met the Leonidas of Fairhaven, which reported 700 barrels of sperm oil and seven right whales after seventeen and a half months into its voyage. No whales were seen.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Leonidas","rig":"","port":"Fairhaven","captain":"","months_out":17,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1844-12-14","events":[],"lat":-37.55,"lon":77.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nDec the 14\nThis day begins with a light air from SSW and pleasant steering\nSE by E at 5 p m unbent the main top sail and bent another\nat sun down shortened sail a breeze sprang up from N steering\noff SE by E under easy sail at daylight made sail with a fresh breeze\nfrom the westward steering SE by E saw 6 sail no Whales\nObs Lat 37 33 S Long 77..11 E","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["middle","N","moderate"],["latter","W","fresh"]],"plain":"They replaced the main topsail and sailed under easy sail, sighting six other ships but no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-15","events":[],"lat":-37.83,"lon":77.57,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nDec the 15\nThese 24 hours commences with a fresh wind from the westward\nand pleasant steering SE at 3 p m. spoke the ship Eugene of\nStonington Capt Pendleton 400 barrels at 5 p m made the\nIsland of Amsterdam at sun down luffed by the [struck: ance] shortened\nsail at daylight made sail and steered in for the land at 10 a m\ngot in with land lowered 3 boats and went in shore to fish in\nCompany with 20 sail","wind":[["first","W","fresh"]],"plain":"They met the ship Eugene of Stonington with 400 barrels of oil. After sighting Amsterdam Island, they stood in toward shore and sent three boats out to catch fish alongside about twenty other vessels.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Eugene","rig":"ship","port":"Stonington","captain":"Pendleton","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Island of Amsterdam","plate":"gam.spoke-a","at":"ile-amsterdam"},{"date":"1844-12-16","events":[],"lat":-38.2484,"lon":78.2183,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nDec the 16\nCommences with a fresh breeze from the westward and pleasant\nboats ashore fishing at 5 p m the boats came on board with 600\nfish spoke the Mary & Susan of Stonington Capt Hubbard 80 bbls\nof sperm & 3 Right Whales at sundown shortened sail at daylight\nmade sail with a fresh breeze from the westward at 9 a m lowered\n2 boats and went in to fish at 11 came on board with 450 fish salted\nabout 9 barrels and saved a plenty fresh","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["latter","W","fresh"]],"plain":"Boats went ashore to fish, returning with 600 fish, and caught another 450 the next morning, salting down nine barrels. They also met the Mary and Susan.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Crew caught over a thousand fish","quote":"salted about 9 barrels and saved a plenty fresh","interest":1},{"kind":"nature","title":"Caught fish ashore and inshore","quote":"boats ashore fishing at 5 p m the boats came on board with 600\nfish","interest":1,"topic":"animals"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Mary and Susan","rig":"","port":"Stonington","captain":"Hubbard","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1844-12-17","events":[],"lat":-38.6667,"lon":78.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nDec the 17\nBegins with a strong breeze from the westward and pleasant\nat 2 p m put off SSE in company with the Eugene and Mary &\nSusan at sun down shortened sail we let the Eugene have 20 harpoon\nat daylight made sail with a strong [struck: W] Westerly wind and rugged Latter part\nmore moderate employed in stowing water in the fore hold to trim ship\n10 sail in sight  Obs Lat 38..40 S Long 78..52 E","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","W","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"Sailing alongside the Eugene and the Mary and Susan, they lent twenty harpoons to the Eugene. The crew later stowed water in the forward hold to balance the ship, with ten other ships in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Eugene","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Mary and Susan","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1844-12-18","events":[],"lat":-39.3833,"lon":78.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nDec the 18\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong westerly wind and\npleasant a 3 pm finished stowing down 120 barrels of water\nin the fore hold to trim ship at sun down shortened sail a\nnumber of sail in sight at daylight blowing a strong gale from\nWSW at 7 a m the wind hauled to W wore ship to NNW and took\nin the fore sail blowing heavy 3 sail in sight so ends\nObs Lat 39..23 S 78..44 E","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","WSW","gale"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew stowed 120 barrels of water in the hold to balance the ship. A heavy gale brought strong winds by morning, forcing them to turn around and reduce sail; other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1844-12-19","events":[],"lat":-38.7833,"lon":78.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nDec the 19\nThis day commences with a heay gale from W ship lying too\nunder close reefed main top sail and fore top mast stay sail\nheading NNW at 6 a m more moderate set the fore sail at 10 pm\na heavy sea boarded us on the larboard quarter and stove the\nlarboard quarter boat very badly and stove the bulwarks but\nnot bad at 10 a m wore ship to the southward the Mary & Susan\nand Eugene in sight so ends\nObs Lat 38..47 S Long 78..28","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"A heavy gale battered the ship, and a massive wave broke over the left side, badly smashing one of the whaleboats and damaging the bulwarks. The Mary and Susan and Eugene were in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Heavy sea smashed boat and bulwarks","quote":"a heavy sea boarded us on the larboard quarter and stove the larboard quarter boat very badly","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-39.25,"lon":78.6334,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nDec the 20\nCommences with strong gales from the Westward ship lying\ntoo heading Southward at 1 pm more moderate set double reef\nfore and mizzen top sail at 6 pm took them in again at daylight\nmore moderate made sail with a strong breeze from NW and overcast\nsteering SW at 8 am saw a Right Whale lowered 3 boats and chased\nX but could not get fast at 10 came on board blowing strong double reefed\nthe top sail at 11 blew on to a strong gale took in sail and hove the ship\ntoo thick weather with some rain\nObs Lat 39..15 S","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["first","","moderate"],["middle","NW","strong"],["latter","","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy","rain"],"plain":"Amid gale-force winds, the crew sighted a right whale and put out three boats to chase it, but could not harpoon it. As the weather worsened into a strong gale with rain, they stopped and waited.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1844-12-21","events":[],"lat":-39.8167,"lon":78.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nDec the 21\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong gale from NW thick rainy\nweather ship lying too under double reef main top sail and fore sail heading\nWSW at 4 p m the wind hauled to W ship heading SSW at 6 p m close reefed\nthe main top sail Mary & Susan and Eugene in company at 7 a m wore\nwore ship with a strong gale from the westward took in the fore sail\nship heading NNW under close reef main top sail blowing heavy in\nsqualls with hail and rain saw the Mary & Susan running off to Eastward\nObs Lat 39..49 S Long 78..48 E","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["first","W",""],["middle","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain","squalls","hail"],"plain":"Strong gales brought thick rain and heavy squalls of hail. The ship waited under reduced sail, briefly sailing alongside the Mary and Susan and Eugene before the Mary and Susan headed off to the eastward.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Mary and Susan","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Eugene","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1844-12-22","events":[],"lat":-39.25,"lon":78.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nDec the 22\nThis day begins with a strong gale from the westward with\nsqualls of hail and rain ship lying too under close reef main top\nsail and fore top mast stay sail heading NW Middle and Latter\npart the same the Eugene in company\nObs Lat 39..15 S Long 78..20","wind":[["whole","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","hail","rain"],"plain":"A strong westerly gale brought squalls of hail and rain, forcing the ship to stop and wait under minimal sail. The Eugene sailed in company.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Eugene","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-39.3,"lon":78.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nDec the 23\nCommences with a strong gale from the westward ship heading\n[struck: NNW] under close reef main top sail and fore top mast stay\nsail at 6 p m wore ship to the southward at daylight more\nmoderate made sail with a fresh breeze from WSW and rugged\nX at 6 am raised a shoal of small sperm Whales going quick to\nwindward lowered 3 boats and chased but could not get\nfast the Eugene being to windward saw her lower the boats\nand take one at 10 came on board ship heading S\nObs Lat 39..18 S Long 78..54 E","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["latter","WSW","fresh"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"After a strong gale overnight, the crew spotted a school of small sperm whales. They put out three boats to chase them but could not get fast, while the nearby ship Eugene caught one.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1844-12-24","events":[],"lat":-40.3833,"lon":79.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nDec the 24\nThese 24 hours commences with brisk winds from W b S and\npleasant Ship heading S b W at sun down shortened sail\nat daylight made sail with a strong breeze from SW and overcast\nship heading WSW at 7 a m kept off and steered S saw nothing\nObs Lat 40..23 S Long 79..13 E","wind":[["first","W by S","fresh"],["middle","SW","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing in brisk winds and overcast weather; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":null}],"lat":-40.6333,"lon":80.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nDec the 25\nThis day commences with strong gales from NW and hazy steering\nSSE at 6 p m luffed by the wind heading WSW and took in\nsail close reefed the main top sail and furled the fore sail\nat daylight moderate weather made sail with a light breeze from\nSW Ship heading WNW at 6 a m wore and steered SE at 9 saw Right\ngoing very quick did not lower the boats So ends\nObs Lat 40..38 S Long 80..44 E","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["latter","SW","light"]],"weather":["gale","haze"],"plain":"After strong gales and heavy seas forced the crew to reduce sail, the weather moderated by morning. At 9:00 a.m. they saw right whales swimming quickly, but did not put the boats out.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":-41.05,"lon":81.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nDec the 26\nCommences with light airs from the southward and calm ships\nheading to the eastward at sun shortened sail at daylight a strong\nbreeze from NE and thick weather at 9 a m. it lightened up made sail\nand steered SW saw one finback so ends\nObs Lat 41..03 S Long 81..22 E","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","NE","strong"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The ship faced calm airs, then thick weather and a strong breeze before clearing. The crew set more sail and spotted a finback whale.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-27","events":[],"lat":-41.55,"lon":81.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nDec the 27\nThis day begins with a strong breeze from NNE and hazy steering\nSW under double reef fore and main top sail at 3 p m shut in thick\nand rainy shortened sail and luffed by the wind heading WNW at day\nlight more moderate made sail with a fresh breeze from NW Ship heading\nNNE at 8 a m tacked ship to SW at 11 a m squally wore off and steered\nSE saw nothing so ends Obs Lat 41..33 S Long 81..03 E","wind":[["first","NNE","strong"],["latter","NW","fresh"]],"weather":["haze","rain","squalls"],"plain":"The crew navigated through thick, rainy weather and squalls, adjusting sails and turning the ship as winds shifted. They saw nothing all day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-28","events":[],"lat":-41.3,"lon":83.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nDec the 28\nThese 24 hours begins with a strong breeze from W and squally with\nsome rain steering SE at 1 p m blowing strong took in the mizzen top\nsail and close reefed the main at 5 p m a strong gale took in the fore\ntop sail and fore sail luffed by the wind heading NNW at daylight\nset double reef top sail and steered ESE with with a strong gale\nfrom the westward saw nothing\nObs Lat 41..18 S Long 83..23 E","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["first","","gale"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales, squalls, and rain forced the crew to reduce sail, but they saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-40.9,"lon":85.4583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nDec the 29\nBegins with a strong gale from the westward and cloudy hazy\nweather steering ESE under double reef fore & main top sail and\nfore sail at 6 p m shut in thick foggy took in sail and luffed too\nheading N by W at [struck: daylight] made sail with a fresh breeze from W\nand squalls of fog steering ENE saw finbacks\nObs Lat 40..54 S","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["latter","W","fresh"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy","haze","fog","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and thick fog forced the ship to shorten sail and turn into the wind. After setting sail again in foggy squalls, the crew saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-30","events":[],"lat":-41.8,"lon":87.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nDec the 30\nCommences with a light wind from the westward and thick\nweather steering SSE at 5 p m Joseph Burbee died with the\nconsumption at 7 p m buried him with services at dark shortened\nsail let her run under double reef main top sail & fore sail heading SSE\nat daylight blowing a strong gale from the westward thick hazy\nweather steering SE under double reef main top sail and fore\nsail saw nothing so ends Joseph Burbee had been sick ever\nsince we sailed from home\nObs Lat 41..48 S Long 87..32 E","wind":[["first","W","light"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","haze"],"plain":"Light winds and thick weather turned into a strong westerly gale by daylight. Crewman Joseph Burbee died of consumption and was buried at sea with services; he had been sick since leaving home.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Crewman died of consumption","quote":"Joseph Burbee died with the consumption at 7 p m buried him with services","interest":5,"topic":"deaths"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-41.7833,"lon":89.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nDec the 31\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong gale from the\nwestward steering S E under double main top sail and fore\nsail at 7 p m. close reefed the main top sail and furled the fore\nsail lufed too heading SW at daylight made sail with a\nfresh breeze from W S W and steered S E by E saw finbacks So End\nObs Lat 41..47 S Long 89..18 E","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["latter","WSW","fresh"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew weathered a strong westerly gale under reduced sail before the wind eased by daylight. They saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-01","events":[],"lat":-41.9667,"lon":91.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\n1845\nJan the 1\nCommences with a light breeze from S W and pleasaant steering\nSE by E all sail set at sun down shortened sail let her run\nunder easz sail at daylight made sail with a fresh breeze from\nthe westward steering SE by S saw nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 41.58 S Long 91..54 E","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["latter","W","fresh"]],"plain":"Fair weather and routine sailing under easy sail, with no whales or ships seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-02","events":[],"lat":-42.6833,"lon":95.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJan the 2\nThis day commences with a strong breeze from the westward\nand pleasant steering S E by E at sun down shortened sail and\nlet her run under Short sail at daylight made sail with strong\nwesterly winds steering S E saw nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 42..41 S Long 95..11 E","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["latter","W","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with strong westerly winds and pleasant weather, but nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-03","events":[],"lat":-43.1,"lon":98.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJan the 3\nThese 24 hours commences with strong westerly gales thick\nhazy weather steering S E by E at sun down shortened sail and let\nthe Ship run under double reef main top sail and fore sail at day\nlight strong gales from NW thick foggy weather at 10 a.m lighteed up set\nthe fore top sail at 12 shook the reefs out of the main top sail saw\nnothing\nObs Lat 43.06 S Long 98..34 E","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","NW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","haze","fog"],"plain":"The crew sailed through strong gales, thick haze, and fog under reduced sail. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-04","events":[],"lat":-43.1,"lon":101.3583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nJan the 4\nCommences with strong westerly gales and pleasant steering\nESE under fore and main top sail & fore sail at sun down took\nin the fore top sail and double reefed the main at daylight a strong\ngale from NW set double fore top sail thick foggy squally with\nsome rain saw nothing\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["latter","NW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","fog","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The ship sailed under strong westerly gales and reduced sail, later meeting thick, foggy, squally weather and rain. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-05","events":[],"lat":-43.1,"lon":104.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJan the 5\nThis day begins with a strong gale from NW thick foggy rainy\nweather steering ESE under double reef fore and main top sail\nand fore sail at 7 pm took in the fore top sail & fore sail close\nreefed the main luffed too heading NE at daylight set the fore sail and\nsteered ESE bloing a strong gale from the westward with squalls of rain\nsaw nothing So ends\nObs Lat 43..06 S Long 104..09 E","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["fog","rain","gale","squalls"],"plain":"The crew weathered a strong gale with thick fog and rain, repeatedly reducing sail and seeing nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-06","events":[],"lat":-43.5167,"lon":107.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJan the 6\nThese 24 hours commences with strong westerly gales and squally steering\nESE under close reef main top sail & fore sail at 3 p m shook a reef out of\nthe main top sail and steered SE by E one of the green Portuguese sick\nwith a swelling on his arm at daylight set single reef top sails\nsqually weather saw nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 43.31 S Long 107..18","wind":[["first","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong westerly gales and squalls continued as the ship sailed southeast under reduced sail. One of the inexperienced Portuguese sailors was sick with a swollen arm. No whales were seen.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Sailor sick with a swollen arm","quote":"one of the green Portuguese sick with a swelling on his arm","interest":3,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-07","events":[],"lat":-43.5833,"lon":109.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJan the 7\nCommences with strong gales from NW and squally steering SE by E\nat 2 pm. double reefed the fore and main top sails and took in the\nmizzen at sun down took in sail and hove the ship too under close\nreef main top sail heading N & E thick and rainy at 7 a m put the ship\noff SE by E and set the foresail blowing a strong gale & thick weather\nObs Lat 43.35 S Long 109..08 E","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales, squalls, and thick, rainy weather forced the crew to reduce sail and stop the ship overnight before setting off again in the morning.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":-43.8,"lon":111.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJan the 8\nThis day commences with strong westerly gales and thick weather\nsteering S E by E under close reef main top sail and fore sail at sun down\ntook in the fore sail and hove the ship too heading S W at daylight\nmore moderate set double reef top sails and steered S E by E at 7 a m saw\n2 Right whales going very quick to windward at 9 shut in thick foggy\nSo Ends\nObs Lat 43..48 S Long 111..00","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","fog"],"plain":"Strong westerly gales forced the crew to shorten sail and stop the ship overnight. The next morning brought more moderate weather, and they spotted two right whales swimming rapidly to windward before thick fog set in.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-44.4833,"lon":113.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJan the 9\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds thick foggy weather\nfrom the westward steering S E by E at 7 p m saw a Right whale\nshortened sail and huffed too at daylight made sail and steered\nS E by E with strong winds from N W thick hazy weather So Ends\nObs Lat 44.29 S Long 113..00 E","wind":[["first","W","light"],["latter","NW","strong"]],"weather":["fog","haze"],"plain":"In thick, foggy weather, the crew spotted a right whale in the evening, shortened sail, and stopped for the night. They set more sail at daylight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-10","events":[],"lat":-44.9,"lon":116.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJan the 10\nBegins with strong winds from N N W and hazy weather steering\nE S E at 4 p m shut in thick foggy at sun down shortened sail let\nher run under double reef main top sail and fore sail at 4 a m set\nsingle reef top sails blowing strong strong from W N W saw nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 44.54 S Long 116..52 E","wind":[["first","NNW","strong"],["latter","WNW","strong"]],"weather":["haze","fog"],"plain":"Strong winds and thick fog forced the crew to reduce sail. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-11","events":[],"lat":-44.9,"lon":120.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJan the 11\nCommences with strong westerly gales and squally steering E by S\nunder single reef fore & main top sail and close reef mizzen at 5 a m\nthe hauled to N N W at 8 a m double reefed the fore and main top sails\nblowing strong thick weather some rain saw nothing So Ends This day\nObs Lat 44..54 S Long 120..20 E","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","NNW","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced strong westerly gales, squalls, thick weather, and rain, forcing the crew to reduce sail. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-12","events":[],"lat":-44.9,"lon":121.8583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nJan the 12\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from N W steering\nE by S with clear weather at [insertion: 2 p.m.] more moderate shook the reef out\nout of the fore and main top sails & one out of the mizzen unbent\nthe jib and bent another at 2 a m set main top gallant sail Latter\npart light winds and pleasant but rugged all sail set so End\nObs Lat 44..54 S","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale","clear","heavy sea"],"plain":"The day began with strong gales and clear skies before moderating. The crew made sail, replaced the jib, and ended the day with all sails set in light winds and rough seas.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-44.65,"lon":123.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJan the 13\n[whale drawing]\nB B\nThis day commences with light winds [insertion: &] and pleasant but rugged all\nsail set at 2 p m saw 2 Right whales lowered 3 boats and struck\nboth of them the Irons broke in of them the whale went off killed\nthe other at 1/2 past 4 took him along side at 5 commenced cutting\nwith heavy squalls of winds and rain at 8 finished cutting with the\nloss of head throat and lips parted the fin chain fluke rope and\nlost 2 iron at 8 took in sail with a heavy Tempest at 1 a m blowing\na heavy gale from S S W Lying too under close reef main top sail at 7\nwore ship heading S E So Ends these Twenty four hours\nObs Lat 44..39 S Long 123..23","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","SSW","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","gale"],"plain":"The crew spotted two right whales and harpooned both; one escaped when the harpoons broke, but they killed the other and brought it alongside. While stripping blubber in heavy squalls, they lost the head, throat, and lips.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Lost part of whale during squall","quote":"finished cutting with the loss of head throat and lips parted the fin chain fluke rope","interest":3}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1845-01-14","events":[],"lat":-44.6333,"lon":126.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJan the 14\nCommences with a strong gale from S W Ship Lying too under close\nreef main top sail at 1 p m. the wind hauled to W S W the weather\nmore moderate put the ship off E by S Set the fore sail shook one\nreef out of the main top sail at 5 p.m. commenced boiling Middle\nand Latter part thick foggy misty weather at 12 a m\nfinished boiling strong winds from N W So Ends\nObs Lat 44.38 S Long 126..07 E","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["first","WSW","moderate"],["latter","NW","strong"]],"weather":["gale","fog"],"plain":"The ship weathered a strong gale under reduced sail before the wind moderated. The crew began boiling blubber in the afternoon and finished at midnight amid thick, foggy, and misty weather.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1845-01-15","events":[],"lat":-44.8333,"lon":129.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJan the 15 | These 24 hours Commences with strong winds from Wct W\nand clear weather steering E by S at 1 pm set the fore top\nsail and shook the reefs out of the main at 4 pm set the\nmain top gallant sail at 8 p.m. took it in again very squally\nwith hail and rain Latter part employed in stowing down\nOil So Ends Obs Lat 44..50 S Long 129..25 E","wind":[["first","W","strong"]],"weather":["clear","squalls","hail","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed under strong winds, which turned squally with hail and rain. They spent the latter part of the day storing oil down in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1845-01-16","events":[],"lat":-45.1167,"lon":133.0167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nJan the 16 | This day begins with strong Westerly winds and squally\nsteering E by S at 1 p m. double reefed the top sails all hands\nemployed in stowing down at 4 pm. finished stowed 60 bbls at 5\na m shook both reefs out of the main top sail one out of the\nfore top sail squally weather saw nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 45..07 S","wind":[["first","W","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong westerly winds and squally weather. The crew finished stowing down 60 barrels of oil in the hold, but saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-17","events":[],"lat":-45.6167,"lon":136.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJan the 17 | Commences with strong winds from W and squally steering\nE by S at 1 p m. set the main top gallant sail at 3 p m the wind\nhauled to C N W thick foggy set 1 reef mizzen top sail and jibb at 7\ntook in the main top gallant sail latter part the wind from\nW and very squally at 8 am took in the mizzen top sail & jib\nSo Ends Obs Lat 45..37 S Long 136..37 E","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["latter","W",""]],"weather":["squalls","fog"],"plain":"The crew experienced strong winds, squalls, and thick fog as they adjusted sails throughout the day. No whales were reported.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-18","events":[],"lat":-46.1333,"lon":140.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJan the 18 | Begins with strong westerly gales and squally weather steering\nE by S under main top sail single reef fore top sail & fore sail at 7 p m\nput one reef in the main top sail at 4 AM. shook it out again\nmiddle and latter part the weather much the same So Ends\nObs Lat 46..08 S Long 140.32 E","wind":[["first","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed through strong westerly gales and squally weather under shortened sail, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-19","events":[],"lat":-46.2333,"lon":143.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJan the 19 | These 24 hours Commences with strong westerly winds from\nand squally weather [struck: steering E by S at 4 pm hauled her E set the]\n[struck: main top gallant sail] middle part the same latter part\nthe [insertion: wind] hauled to SW weather moderate made all sail saw nothing\nSo Ends Obs Lat 46..14 S Long 143.55 E","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","W","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong westerly winds and squalls moderated toward the end of the day, when they set all sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-20","events":[],"lat":-46.5833,"lon":147.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJan the 20 | Commences with a fine breeze from S W and pleasant weather\nsteering [struck: E with all sail set middle part much the same]\nlatter part wind from WSW with cloudy weather saw\nnothing so Ends Obs Lat 46,35 S Long 147..02 E","wind":[["first","SW","moderate"],["latter","WSW",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fine breezes and pleasant weather continued through the day, turning cloudy later on. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-21","events":[],"lat":-46.8833,"lon":150.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJan the 21 | This day begins with a fresh breeze from WSW and cloudy\nweather steering E with all sail set middle part the same\nat 8 a m. the wind hauled to SSW saw nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 46..53 S Long 150..14 E","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","WSW","fresh"],["latter","SSW",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Sailed east with all sails set in fresh breezes and cloudy weather, seeing nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-46.9333,"lon":152.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJan the 22 | These 24 hours commences with a brisk wind from SSW and\novercast steering E with all sail set at 7 p m. the wind ESS\nmiddle and Latter part light winds and calms saw finbacks\nSo Ends Obs Lat 46.56 S Long 152..12 E","wind":[["first","SSW","moderate"],["first","ESE",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They sailed east with every sail set with brisk winds that later gave way to light breezes and calms. Finback whales were sighted.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-47.3583,"lon":154.1,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nJan the 23 | This day commences with light baffling winds from the Eastward\nand calms fine pleasant weather at 7 pm light breeze from S E\nship heading ESE latter part light winds from NNE ship\nheading E the weather overcast saw finbacks So Ends\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","NNE","light"]],"weather":["calm","cloudy"],"plain":"Light winds, calms, and pleasant weather gave way to overcast skies. They sighted finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-47.7833,"lon":156.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJan the 24\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from NE & and\ncloudy weather Steering E Middle and latter part much\nthe same saw a Ship Standing to the eastward bent the flying\nGib saw finbacks So ends Obs Lat 47..47 S Long 156..00 E","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","NE","light"],["latter","NE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They sailed eastward under light winds and cloudy skies. During the day, they saw another ship heading east and sighted finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-25","events":[],"lat":-48.3333,"lon":157.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJan the 25\nCommences with light winds from NE & and pleasant\n[struck: Weather] Steering E Middle and Latter part light baffling\nwinds from N to NE Ship heading from E to ESE saw nothing\nSo ends Obs Lat 48.20 Long 157..22 E","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds and pleasant weather; saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-48.6083,"lon":159.9834,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nJan the 26\nX\nCommences light baffling winds from the Northward and\nEastward and calms at 6 p.m. saw a whale called it a Right Whale\nlowered 3 boats but did not see him again at 8 p m a light breeze\nfrom N Steering EbN Latter part Thick weather with some Rain\nSo ends one sail in Sight No Obs","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","N","light"]],"weather":["calm","rain"],"plain":"Light, shifting winds and calms. The crew spotted a right whale and put out three boats to chase it, but never saw it again. The day ended with thick, rainy weather and another ship in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1845-01-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-48.8833,"lon":162.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJan the 27\nThis day commences with a fresh breeze from N & W and thick weath\nwith some rain Steering EbS with all sail set. at 12 p m the wind\nhauled to W and light Latter part brisk winds from WSW Steering\nE saw finbacks So ends Obs Lat 48..53 S Long 162..36 E","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","WSW","fresh"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The ship sailed with every sail set through fresh breezes, thick weather, and rain. Later in the day, they saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-48.9333,"lon":165.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJan the 28\nBegins with a brisk wind from WSW and pleasant weather\nSteering E with all sail set Middle part much the same Latter\nlight winds set fore top mast Studding sail saw finbacks\nSo ends Obs Lat 48..56 S Long 165..50 E","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"They sailed east under pleasant weather and all sail set, later catching light winds and setting a studding sail. Finback whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":-48.5,"lon":168.1917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nJan the 29\nX\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from WSW and\npleasant Steering ENE with all sail set at 7 p m saw a Right\nWhale lowered 3 boats and chased but could not get fast at dark\nCame on board 2 more in sight took in top gallant sails and\nhuffed by the wind to the southward at 12 pm tacked Ship at 5 a m\nput her off ENE with squalls of fog at 11 spoke the Ship\nShepherdess of Mystic 5 months out 70 barrels so ends\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","WSW","light"]],"weather":["squalls","fog"],"plain":"The crew spotted a right whale and sent out three boats to chase it without success, returning at dark after seeing two more. Later, they met the ship Shepherdess of Mystic, five months into its voyage with 70 barrels.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Shepherdess","rig":"ship","port":"Mystic","captain":"","months_out":5,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1845-01-30","events":[],"lat":-48.0667,"lon":170.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJan the 30\nCommences with a fresh breeze from WSW and foggy, steering\nENE in company with the Shepherdess at 7 p m spoke the\nShip Izaak Walton of New London Capt Fitch 4 months out\n2 Whales Middle part light winds Latter part the same pleasant\nweather steering ENE in company with the Izaak Walton So ends\nObs Lat 48..04 S Long 170..33 E","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Sailing in company with the Shepherdess through foggy weather, the crew met the ship Izaak Walton of New London, four months into its voyage with two whales, and continued sailing alongside her.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Shepherdess","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Izaak Walton","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"Fitch","months_out":4,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":-45.95,"lon":172.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJan the 31\nThis day commences with a fresh breeze from WSW and pleasant\nSteering ENE with all sail set saw finbacks and Humpbacks\nthe Izaak Walton in Company at 7 p m squally took in top gallant\nsails wind SW by S at 5 a m set the main top gallant sail saw a ship\nCutting Latter part strong winds and squally So ends\nObs Lat 45..57 S Long 172..31 E","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","SW by S",""],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Sailing alongside the Izaak Walton with every sail set, the crew saw finback and humpback whales. They later sighted another ship stripping blubber from a whale amid squally weather.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Izaak Walton","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-02-01","events":[],"lat":-44.6667,"lon":174.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nFeb the 1\nCommences with a strong breeze from SSW and pleasant steering NEbE\nMiddle part much the same Latter part light winds steering\nENE to ESE all sail set one sail in sight So ends\nObs Lat 44..40 S Long 174..01 E\nby Lunar 173..50 E","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"],["middle","SSW","strong"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant sailing with breeze that turned light. They had every sail set and sighted another ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-44.8167,"lon":175.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nFeb the 2\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from the\nwestward and pleasant steering E N E with all sail set\nMiddle part light winds from N Latter part the wind\nhauled to N E Ship heading ESE saw finbacks So ends\nObs Lat 44..49 S Long 175..56 E","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","NE",""]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather as the ship sailed with every sail set. They saw finback whales later in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-03","events":[],"lat":-45.3722,"lon":177.5111,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nFeb the 3\nThis day commences with a fresh breeze from N E and\npleasant weather steering ESE at 7 p m took in flying Jib\nand mizen top gallant sail at a m strong breeze NNE\ntook fore and main top gallant sail Latter part thick\nrainy weather at 11 a m reefed the top sails So Ends\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","NNE","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The ship faced strong winds and thick, rainy weather, prompting the crew to reduce sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-04","events":[],"lat":-45.9278,"lon":179.0889,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nFeb the 4\nCommences with a strong breeze from NNE and thick\nrainy weather ship heading E under double reef top sails\nat 6 p m the [insertion: wind] hauled to WNW and light made all Sail Latter\npart calm thick foggy weather bent a new main top gallant\nSail So Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","NNE","strong"],["middle","WNW","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["rain","calm","fog"],"plain":"Strong breezes and thick rain gave way to light winds and dense fog. The crew set all sail, attached a new sail, and saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-46.4833,"lon":180.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nFeb the 5\nThis day begins with light airs from the westward and calms\nthick foggy weather steering E by N Middle and Latter\npart much the same saw finbacks So Ends\nObs Lat 46..29 S Long 179..20 W","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"weather":["calm","fog"],"plain":"The crew experienced light airs, calms, and thick fog. They saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-45.8833,"lon":182.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nFeb the 6\nThese 24 commences with light winds from the westward\nand thick foggy weather steering NE by E with all sail set\nsaw Blackfish at 7 p m the wind shifted to S E Middle and\nLatter part the winds light and baffling from S to SE saw\nfinbacks so Ends Obs Lat 45 53 S Long 177..17 W","wind":[["first","W","light"],["first","SE",""],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Light winds and thick fog. The crew saw pilot whales and finbacks as they steered northeast by east.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-07","events":[],"lat":-45.2833,"lon":184.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nFeb the 7\nCommences with a fresh breeze from SSE and cloudy weather\nsteering NE by E with all sail set at 6 p m took in flying\nJib and mizzen top gallant sail the wind ESE Ship heading\nNE at 8 took in fore and main top gallant sail at 11 double reefed\nthe top sails at 2 am. took in the main sail and Jib and\nsplit the fore sail blowing heavy from SE Ship heading ENE\nCorrying sail hard to keep of the lee shore at 4 past 4 close reefed\nthe top sails at 6 pitched away the flying Jib boom at 8 a m bent a\nnew fore sail put a reef in it and set it blowing hard so Ends\nObs Lat 45..17 S Long 175..40 W","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["first","ESE",""],["middle","SE","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Heavy gale-force winds forced the crew to carry sail hard to avoid a lee shore. The storm split the foresail and pitched away the flying jib boom, forcing them to bend on and reef a new foresail.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Boom lost while avoiding lee shore","quote":"","interest":3}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-02-08","events":[],"lat":-45.075,"lon":185.025,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nFeb the 8\nThis day begins with a strong gale from SSE Ship heading E\nunder close reef top sails and and reef fore sail at 2 p m more\nmoderate shook a reef out of the main top sail and fore sail\nat 6 p m shook a reef out of the fore top sail and set the Jib\nat 8 set the main sail at 10 set single reef top sails at 4 am\nmade all sail and steered NE Latter part light winds\nunbent the main top sail and bent a new one saw\nNothing so Ends this day No Obs","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales eased throughout the day, allowing the crew to make more sail. They bent a new main topsail and saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-09","events":[],"lat":-44.8667,"lon":185.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nFeb the 9\nCommences with light airs from S E and Calms Steering\nNE the watch employed in repairing the main sail\nMiddle part calm Latter part light airs N ship heading ENE\nObs Lat 44.52 S Long 174.17 W","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["first","","calm"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm seas and light winds with nothing out of the ordinary; the crew repaired the mainsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-10","events":[],"lat":-44.5611,"lon":187.8945,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nFeb the 10\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from NNE and pleasant\nship heading E with all sail set Middle and Latter part much\nthe same employed in making a flying Gib boom so Ends\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","NNE","light"]],"plain":"With light winds and pleasant weather, the crew sailed east under full sail and worked on making a flying jib boom.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-11","events":[],"lat":-44.2556,"lon":190.0722,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nFeb the 11\nThis day begins with a fresh breeze from NNE and overcast\nship heading E with all sail set at 3 p m spoke the Ship America\nof NewBedford 20 months out 4700 barrels 500 of it sperm\nMiddle part light winds at 10 am the shifted to W set the fore top\nmast Studding sail with light winds and rainy saw nothing so ends\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","NNE","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"They sailed with all sail set, meeting and exchanging news with the ship America of New Bedford. The day ended with light winds and rain, but no whales were seen.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"America","rig":"ship","port":"NewBedford","captain":"","months_out":20,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-02-12","events":[],"lat":-43.95,"lon":192.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nFeb the 12\nBegins with a light wind from SW and cloudy weather steering\nNE with all sail set Middle and Latter part strong winds\nSM by S steering NE by N with pleasant weather saw nothing\nso Ends  Obs Lat 43.57 S Long 167.45 W","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","SW by S","strong"],["latter","SW by S","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Sailed with every sail set in pleasant weather, with the wind picking up from the south. Saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-13","events":[],"lat":-41.95,"lon":195.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nFeb the 13\nCommences with strong winds from SW and pleasant weather\nsteering NE by N one sail in sight Middle part the same Latter\npart the WSW 6 a m steered N by E the weather more moderate\nSo Ends  Obs Lat 41.57 S Long 164.57 W","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","SW","strong"],["latter","WSW","moderate"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in strong, pleasant winds with another ship in sight; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-14","events":[],"lat":-41.1166,"lon":195.725,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nFeb the 14\nThese 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from W and cloudy\nweather steering N by E with all sail set sent out the top gallant\nstudding sails Middle part light winds at 3 a m the wind shifted\nto NW by W took in studding sails Latter part the wind light and baffling\nSo Ends  No Obs","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","NW by W","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing with shifting, light winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-15","events":[],"lat":-40.2833,"lon":196.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nFeb the 15\nThis day commences with light baffling winds and calms cloudy\nweather at 7 p m a light breeze sprung up from NW ship heading\nNE Latter part winds light and baffling saw nothing so Ends\nObs Lat 40.17 S. Long 163.36 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm","cloudy"],"plain":"Light, shifting winds and calms with cloudy skies; saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-16","events":[],"lat":-40.6583,"lon":197.6167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nFeb the 16\nCommences with light winds from N and pleasant ship ENE\nwith all sail set sent out the flying Gib boom one sail in sight\nMiddle and Latter part light baffling winds ship heading from\nENE to ESE at 8 a m spoke the ship Superior of New-London\n5 months out 400 Bbls so Ends  No Obs","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds made for slow sailing. In the morning, they met and spoke with the ship Superior of New London, five months into its voyage with 400 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Superior","rig":"ship","port":"New-London","captain":"","months_out":5,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-02-17","events":[],"lat":-41.0333,"lon":198.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nFeb the 17\nBegins with light baffling winds from NNE to NE and pleasant\nweather ship heading from E to ESE in company with the Superior\nMiddle and Latter part much the same saw nothing so Ends\nObs Lat 41.02 S Long 161.16 W","wind":[["first","NNE","light"],["middle","NNE","light"],["latter","NNE","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds and pleasant weather as the ship sailed alongside the Superior. Nothing was seen.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Superior","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-02-18","events":[],"lat":-40.95,"lon":199.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nFeb the 18\nThese 24 hours commences light airs from NNE and calms pleasant\nweather ship heading E Middle and Latter part light baffling\nwinds from NNE to NW ship heading from E to NNE so Ends\nObs Lat 40.57 S Long 160.09 W","wind":[["first","NNE","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds, calms, and pleasant weather. Nothing else of note occurred.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-19","events":[],"lat":-39.8667,"lon":200.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nFeb the 19\nThis day commences with a light breeze from WSW\nand pleasant weather steering N by E with all sail set\nMiddle and Latter part much the same employed\nin repairing sails saw nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 39..52 S Long 159..05 W","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["middle","WSW","light"],["latter","WSW","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather as the ship sailed under full sail while the crew repaired sails. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-20","events":[],"lat":-39.75,"lon":203.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nFeb the 20\nCommences with light baffling winds from NW to N\nShip NNE to ENE employed in mending sails at 12 AM\na fresh breeze from the Northward ship heading\nENE at 1 p m took in flying Gib and Mizzen Top\ngallant sail at 11 took in fore and main top gallant sail\nSo Ends\nObs Lat 39..45 S Long 156-42 W","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","N","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew spent the day mending sails under shifting winds, reducing sail as the breeze freshened. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-21","events":[],"lat":-39.0333,"lon":204.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nFeb the 21\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong breeze from\nN and squally weather ship heading ENE at 7 p m\ndouble reefed the top sails and took in the Gib at 1 AM\nmore moderate shook the reefs out of the top sails and set\nthe gib at 5 made sail with the wind from WSW steering N\nSo Ends\nObs Lat 39..02 S Long 155..22 W","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","WSW",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather with strong breezes gave way to more moderate winds by early morning as the ship continued under sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-22","events":[],"lat":-38.1333,"lon":205.1083,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nFeb the 22\nThis day begins with a light wind from WSW and\npleasant steering N with all sail set Middle\npart the same Latter part Calm 3 Sail in sight\nObs Lat 38..08 S","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["middle","WSW","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Pleasant sailing with all sails set before the wind died down to a calm. Three other vessels were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-23","events":[],"lat":-38.2167,"lon":205.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nFeb the 23\nThis day commences with a calm employed in breaking\nout the after hatchway at 7 p m. a light breeze sprang\nup from NNE ship heading E middle and Latter\npart light airs from the Northward and calms 2 Sail in sight\nSo Ends\nObs Lat 38..13 S Long 154..25 W","wind":[["first","","calm"],["first","NNE","light"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The day began calm, and the crew broke out cargo from the after hatchway. Light breezes and calms followed, with two other vessels in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-24","events":[],"lat":-38.1,"lon":207.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nFeb the 24\nThese 24 hours commences with a light breeze from NW by W\nand pleasant ship heading N by E Middle and Latter\npart light winds from the Northward ship heading\nto the Eastward Cloudy weather So Ends\nObs Lat 38..06 S Long 152..51 W","wind":[["first","NW by W","light"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Light winds and cloudy skies; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-25","events":[],"lat":-37.9167,"lon":207.8167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nFeb the 25\nCommences with a fresh breeze from N ship heading\nE with all sail set thick cloudy weather with squalls\nof rain Middle and Latter part light baffling winds and\ncalms with squalls of rain saw Nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 37.55 S","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","rain","calm"],"plain":"They sailed under thick, cloudy skies, squalls of rain, and baffling winds and calms. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-26","events":[],"lat":-36.7167,"lon":208.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nFeb the 26\nThis day commences with light baffling airs and calm\nwith squalls of rain at 6 p m. a light sprang up from W by S\nsteering N at 11 p m. the wind hauled to SSW set topt mast and top\ngallant studding sails at 9 a m a fine breeze from SSE and\npleasant weather steering N with all sail set saw nothing\nSo Ends\nObs Lat 36..43 S Long 151..31 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","W by S","light"],["first","SSW",""],["latter","SSE","moderate"]],"weather":["calm","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Light winds and rain squalls gave way to a fine breeze and pleasant weather. They sailed north under full sail without sighting anything.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-27","events":[],"lat":-33.9,"lon":208.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nFeb the 27\nThese 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from S E and\npleasant weather steering N with all sail set at 4 am\nblowing strong took in top gallant studding sails flying Jib and\nMizzen top gallant sail Latter part strong winds and squally\nObs Lat 33..54 S Long 151..16 W","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed north under a fresh breeze until strong winds and squalls forced them to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-28","events":[],"lat":-31.1833,"lon":209.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nFeb the 28\nCommences with a strong wind from S E and squally\nweather steering N at 5 p m took in fore top mast studding\nsail at 8 p m took in fore top gallant sail at 4 a m the wind hauled\nto E took in the main top gallant sail at 11 more moderate set the\nmain top gallant sail again So ends\nObs Lat 31..11 S Long 151..00 W","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["latter","E","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong, squally winds prompted the crew to shorten sail throughout the night, resetting some canvas as conditions moderated by midday.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-01","events":[],"lat":-29.75,"lon":209.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMarch the 1\nThis day commences with strong winds from E and squally\nweather steering N at 3 p m set the fore top gallant sail\nMiddle part calm Latter part a fine breeze from E N E and pleasant\nsteering N all sail set 3 sail in sight so ends\nObs Lat 29..45 S Long 150..55 W","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","ENE","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with squally winds followed by a calm and then pleasant breezes, with three other ships in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-02","events":[],"lat":-28.0167,"lon":209.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMarch the 2\nThese 24 hours begins with light winds from E by N steering\nN by E with all sail set pleasant weather Middle and Latter\npart winds light and baffling from N E to E by N ship to the\nheading to the Northward one sail in sight So Ends\nObs Lat 28..01 S Long 150..48 W","wind":[["first","E by N","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light and shifting winds; pleasant weather under full sail. One other ship was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-03","events":[],"lat":-26.4667,"lon":209.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMarch the 3\nCommences with light baffling winds from the Eastward\nand pleasant ship heading to the Northward with all\nsail set Middle part much the same Latter part a fresh breeze\nfrom E N E ship heading N the watch in ships duty so Ends\nObs Lat 26..28 S Long 150..39 W","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","ENE","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light, shifting winds as the ship sailed northward with every sail set. The crew carried out routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-04","events":[],"lat":-24.6667,"lon":209.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMarch the 4\nThis day commences with brisk winds from from the east\nward ship heading to the Northward with all sail set fine\npleasant weather Middle and Latter part much the\nsame one sail in sight the watch employed in ships duty\nSo Ends Obs Lat 24..40 S Long 150..03 W","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","E","fresh"],["latter","E","fresh"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather as the ship headed north under full sail. Another ship was in sight, and the crew carried out routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-05","events":[],"lat":-23.1167,"lon":210.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMarch the 5\nThese 24 hours commences with a fine breeze from the\nEastward and pleasant weather ship heading from\nN to N N E with all sail set Middle part the same at\n5 a m. saw the Island of Toobouai bearing N E by [struck: E] 20 miles.\ndistant Latter part light winds from E by S ship heading NE by N\nSo Ends Obs Lat 23..07 S Long 149..35 W","wind":[["first","E","moderate"],["middle","E","moderate"],["latter","E by S","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with every sail set. Early in the morning, they sighted the island of Toobouai about twenty miles to the northeast.","where":"near land","place":"Toobouai","plate":"land.landfall-a","at":"tubuai"},{"date":"1845-03-06","events":[],"lat":-22.0667,"lon":210.5583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nMarch the 6\nCommences with a brisk wind from E S E and pleasant\nweather ship heading N E by N at 2 p m. kept off N by E and\nset fore top mast studding sail the watch employed in\nscraping ship and working on the rigging at 7 p m set top gallant\nstudding sails Middle part light winds from S E Latter part\ncalm pleasant weather saw nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 22..04 S","wind":[["first","ESE","moderate"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds and calm conditions. The crew scraped the ship and worked on the rigging; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-07","events":[],"lat":-21.8667,"lon":210.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMarch the 7\nThese 24 commences with light airs from the Northward\nand pleasant ship heading to the [struck: Eastward] at 7 p m\nwore ship to the westward Middle and Latter part\nmuch the same the watch employed in fitting rigging\nSo Ends Obs Lat 21..52 S Long 149..18 W","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light breezes. The crew worked on the rigging as the ship turned westward; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-08","events":[],"lat":-20.5833,"lon":210.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMarch the 8\nThis day commences with light winds from N E and\nSqually ship heading NNW at 7 p m. the hauled to E\nset fore top mast studding sail steering N by E at 8 the\nwind E NE took in top mast studding sail Middle\nand Latter part a fine breeze from E to ESE and pleasant\nweather the watch employed in fitting rigging So Ends\nObs Lat 20..35 Long 149..24 W","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["first","E",""],["first","ENE",""],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Light winds and squalls gave way to a fine breeze and pleasant weather. The crew spent the day working on the ship's rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-09","events":[],"lat":-18.6833,"lon":211.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMarch the 9\nCommences with a fresh breeze from E and pleasant\nsteering N by E saw Jumpers Middle part much the\nsame Latter part light winds and baffling saw Nothing\nSo Ends Obs Lat 18..41 S Long 149..00 W","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed under fresh breezes and pleasant weather, sighting fish jumping, but later encountered light, shifting winds and saw nothing.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw jumpers (probably leaping dolphins)","quote":"saw Jumpers"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-10","events":[],"lat":-18.1333,"lon":210.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMarch the 10\nBegins with light baffling winds and pleasant\nShip heading from N by E to N by W at 3 pm saw the\nIsland of Otaheite bearing N by W distant 35 miles at 11 pm\ngot up with it fell [struck: lab] the leeward of it tacked ship off\nshore with light baffling winds Latter part beating to windward\nSo Ends Obs Lat 18.08 S Long 149..06 W","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"]],"plain":"With light, shifting winds and pleasant weather, the crew sighted the island of Otaheite 35 miles away. Reaching it by late evening, they drifted to the leeward side, turned offshore, and spent the rest of the day sailing against the wind.","where":"near land","place":"Otaheite","at":"tahiti"},{"date":"1845-03-11","events":[],"lat":-18.2167,"lon":211.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMarch the 11\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds and calm\nwith pleasant weather Ship beating up to pass to wind\nward of the Island Middle and Latter part the same\nthe watch employed in repairing sails So Ends\nObs Lat 18..13 S Long 148..47 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm, pleasant weather as the ship sailed against the wind to pass upwind of an island. The watch spent the day repairing sails.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-03-12","events":[],"lat":-17.8667,"lon":211.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMarch the 12\nThis day commences with light baffling winds from\nNNE to ENE and calms ship trying to beat to windward\nMiddle & Latter part much the same the watch\nemployed in ships duty So Ends\nby Lunar 148..38 W Obs Lat 17..52 S Long 148..49 W","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The ship struggled to make headway against light, shifting winds and calms while the crew carried out routine ship duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-13","events":[],"lat":-17.55,"lon":211.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMarch the 13\nCommences with light baffling winds from the\nNorthward and pleasant ship heading to Eastward\nat 1 p m. Saw the Island Miatea bearing E by N distant\n30. miles Middle part light airs calms with squalls of rain\nLatter part light winds from N Ship heading to westward\nSo Ends Obs Lat 17.33 S Long 148..29 W","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["calm","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Experienced light, shifting winds and pleasant weather, sighting the island of Miatea about 30 miles off. The day ended with light airs, calms, and rain squalls.","where":"near land","place":"Miatea","at":"mehetia"},{"date":"1845-03-14","events":[],"lat":-17.2,"lon":211.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMarch the 14\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from the Northward\nand pleasant Ship heading to the Eastward the watch\nemployed in turing rigging Middle and Latter part\nlight airs and calms Ship heading to the Eastward\npart of the time and part to the westward saw\nNothing So Ends\nObs Lat 17..12 S Long 148..16 W","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms slowed the ship while the crew worked on the rigging. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-15","events":[],"lat":-16.9833,"lon":211.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMarch the 15\nThis day commences with calm weather and pleasant\nat 6 p m a light wind sprang up from E ship\nheading N the employed in painting ship Stern\nand taring rigging Middle and Latter part light baffling\nairs and calms saw Nothing so Ends\nObs Lat 16,59 S Long 148,,24 W","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm, pleasant weather with light winds. The crew painted the ship's stern and tarred the rigging, seeing nothing all day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-16","events":[],"lat":-16.3333,"lon":211.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMarch the 16\nCommences with calm pleasant weather employed\nin taring rigging and painting ships head Middle\nand Latter part light winds from the Eastward\nsteering N saw nothing so Ends\nby Lunar 148,,24 Obs Lat 16,,20 S Long 148,,20 W","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew spent the day tarring the rigging and painting the ship's head under calm, pleasant weather, but saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-17","events":[],"lat":-15.1167,"lon":211.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMarch the 17\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from E by N\nand pleasant steering N at 2 saw the Labyrinth Island\nbearing E N, W distant 25 miles at 11 p m passed it at 1/2 past\n3 A M hauled aback the main top sail fore Deans Island at\n1/2 past 4 braced forward at 6 saw the Island bearing N distant\n15 miles Latter part steering N by W with light winds E all sail set\nObs Lat 15,,07 S Long 148,,29 W","wind":[["first","E by N","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather. They sighted Labyrinth Island and passed it during the night, then briefly backed sail before sighting Deans Island.","where":"near land","place":"Deans Island"},{"date":"1845-03-18","events":[],"lat":-13.8167,"lon":211.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMarch the 18\nThis day commences with a fine breeze from E and pleasant\nsteering N at 3 p m saw Krusenstern Island bearing W\ndistant 12 [struck: &] miles Middle and Latter part light baffling winds\nfrom E to S E Ship heading N with all Sail set\nObs Lat 13,,49 S Long 148,,23 W","wind":[["first","E","moderate"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light, shifting winds. In the afternoon, they sighted Krusenstern Island about 12 miles away and continued north under full sail.","where":"near land","place":"Krusenstern Island"},{"date":"1845-03-19","events":[],"lat":-13.3,"lon":211.7778,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nMarch the 19\nCommences with light baffling winds from the Eastward\nand pleasant Ship heading N with all sail set Middle\nand Latter part light airs and calms employed in\nrepairing the Mizzen top sail saw Nothing so Ends\nObs Lat 13,,18 S","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms slowed the ship while the crew repaired the mizzen topsail. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-20","events":[],"lat":-12.8833,"lon":211.9389,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nMarch the 20\nThese 24 hours commences with light Northerly winds\nand calms ship heading to the Eastward Middle and\nLatter part light airs from N W Ship heading N N E\nthe watch employed in making spun yarn and painting dead\neyes lowered a boat and caught a fish called a Vampire\nObs Lat 12,,53 S Lon","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","NW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"In light winds and calms, the crew did routine rope work and painted rigging parts. They put out a boat and caught a creature called a \"vampire\" (a manta ray).","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Crew caught a manta ray","quote":"lowered a boat and caught a fish called a Vampire","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-21","events":[],"lat":-12.4667,"lon":212.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMarch the 21\nBegins with light airs from N W and calms pleasant\nweather Ship heading N N E Middle part [struck: part] calm Latter\npart light airs from the Southward steering N employed\nin painting Ship saw nothing so Ends\nObs Lat 12,,28 S Long 147,,54,, W","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["first","","calm"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm and pleasant weather. The crew painted the ship, and saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-22","events":[],"lat":-11.6833,"lon":212.3944,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nMarch the 22\nThis day commences with light baffling winds from the\nSouthward and westward steering N with all sail set\npleasant weather Middle and Latter part light winds from\nW to N W Ship heading from N to N N E employed in\npainting Ship saw Nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 11,,41 S Long","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"With light, shifting winds and pleasant weather, the ship sailed northward with every sail set while the crew painted. Nothing of note was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-11.1083,"lon":212.6889,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nMarch the 23\n\nThese 24 hours commences with light baffling winds\nS to W steering N with all sail set rainy weather\nmiddle part the same at daylight saw a sail at 8 A M\nsaw a Shoal of sperm Whales lowered the boats from\nboth ships which proved to be Martha of Sagharbor\ngot One Small Whale to Each Ship So Ends Chasing Whales","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"They spotted a school of sperm whales alongside the Martha of Sag Harbor. Boats from both ships gave chase, and each vessel took one small whale.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Martha","rig":"","port":"Sagharbor","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1845-03-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-10.5333,"lon":212.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMarch the 24\n\nThis day commences with light baffling winds with Squalls\nof rain the boats Chasing whales at 3 p m came along side\nand cut in the Whale at 5 p m Saw Whales going very quick\nlowered 3 boats but could not come up with them 3 Sail in sight\nMiddle and Latter part light baffing winds Ship heading\nfrom N to W\nObs Lat 10..32 S Long 147,,01","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Light, shifting winds brought rain squalls. After chasing whales, the crew brought one alongside and stripped its blubber. Later, they put out three boats after fast-moving whales but could not catch up.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1845-03-25","events":[],"lat":-9.4667,"lon":212.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMarch the 25\n\nCommences with light baffling winds from the Eastward\nand calms Ship heading to the Northward Middle and\nLatter part much the same employed in boiling the\nWhale the Martha in sight\nObs Lat 9..28 S Long 147..30 W","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms left the ship heading northward while the crew boiled blubber. The ship Martha was in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1845-03-26","events":[],"lat":-8.4833,"lon":211.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMarch th 26\n\nThese 24 hours commences with a brisk wind from NE and\npleasant Ship heading N & W with all sail set at 3 p m\nfinished boiling he made 5 barrels Middle and Latter part\nShip heading from NW by W to N NW with squalls of rain\nsaw Jumpers\nObs Lat 8..29 S Long 148.08 W","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew finished boiling blubber, which yielded five barrels of oil. Later in the day, they encountered rain squalls and saw jumpers (probably leaping dolphins).","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-27","events":[],"lat":-7.4667,"lon":212.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMarch the 27\n\nThis day commences with light baffling winds from North\nward and Eastward Ship heading from NNW to W NW by W\nwith squalls of rain Middle part Ship heading from N by W\nto N by E Latter part part brisk wind from E Steering N by E\nemployed in painting Ship saw Nothing so Ends\nObs Lat 7..28 S Long 147..56 W","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["latter","E","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced light, shifting winds and rain squalls while steering north-northeast. The crew spent the day painting the ship, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-28","events":[],"lat":-5.7,"lon":212.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMarch the 28\n\nCommences with a brisk wind from E by N and pleasant\nsteering N by E with all sail set Middle and Latter part\na fresh breeze and baffling Ship heading from N by E to\nNNW employed in painting ship and Making Spun yarn\nObs Lat 5..42 S Long 147..57 W","wind":[["first","E by N","moderate"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew sailed with every sail set with brisk, shifting winds, spending the day painting the ship and making spun yarn.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-29","events":[],"lat":-4.1333,"lon":211.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMarch the 29\n\nThese 24 hours commences with brisk winds from NE to\nto E by N and pleasant Ship heading from N by E to NNW\nemployed in painting boats Middle and Latter part\nmuch the same saw Nothing so Ends\nObs Lat 4..08 S Long 148..26","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with brisk winds. The crew spent the day painting boats, but saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-30","events":[],"lat":-2.7167,"lon":211.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMarch the 30\n\nThis day commences with brisk winds from the Eastward\nand pleasant weather Ship heading to the Northward\nwith all sail set Middle and Latter part squally at 4 am\nthe wind ESE set studding sails at 8 the wind hauled to E by S\ntook in the studding sails Ship heading N by E\nObs Lat 2..43 Long 148..34 W","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["latter","ESE",""],["latter","E by S",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Sailed northward under full sail in brisk winds, with squalls developing later in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-1.9333,"lon":211.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMarch the 31 | Commences with a fine breeze from the Eastward and pleasant\nweather Ship heading from N to N by E middle part light airs\nwith squalls of rain at 7 a.m. saw a large Sperm Whale\nat 8 lowered the boats and chased at 12 came on thick\nrainy and squally lost sight of him so Ends\nObs Lat 1..56 S Long 148..38 W","wind":[["first","E","moderate"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew sighted a large sperm whale in the morning and put out the boats to chase it, but thick rain and squalls set in at midday and they lost sight of it.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1845-04-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":2}],"lat":-1.6166,"lon":211.375,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\n[struck: Mar] Apr\nthe 1 | These 24 hours commences with light Easterly winds and\nsqually Ship heading to the Northward at 1 p m the boats\ncame on board at 3 p m saw a breach to the windward\n5 or 6 miles off middle part light winds at 7 a.m. saw 2 Sperm\nWhales at 8 lowered the boats and chased but could not get fast\nSo Ends","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"In squally weather, the crew saw a whale breach in the afternoon. The next morning, they spotted two sperm whales and put out the boats to chase them, but could not harpoon either.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1845-04-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-1.3,"lon":211.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nApr the 2 | This day commences with light Easterly winds and\npleasant Ship heading E S E at 1 p m the boats came\non board at 3 p.m. raisd a Whale breaching at 4 lowed\nthe boats for him struck killed and saved him at 7. past\n7 took him along side furled the top gallant sails and\nhauled up the courses at daylight called all hands and got\nbreakfast at 7 a m commenced cutting at 1/2 past 10 finished\nmade sail Ship heading N by E with pleasant weather\nObs Lat 1..18 S Long 148..37 W","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"In pleasant weather, the crew spotted a breaching whale, put out the boats, and killed it. They brought it alongside that evening and finished stripping the blubber the next morning.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1845-04-03","events":[],"lat":0.1833,"lon":211.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nApr the 3 | Commences with a fine breeze from E by S and pleasant\nShip heading N by E Middle and Latter part much the\nsame at daylight commenced boiling saw nothing so Ends\nObs Lat 0..11 N Long 148..24 W","wind":[["first","E by S","moderate"],["middle","E by S","moderate"],["latter","E by S","moderate"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with a fine breeze. At daylight, the crew began boiling blubber into oil, but saw no whales.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1845-04-04","events":[],"lat":1.4667,"lon":211.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nApril the 4 | These 24 hours commences with light winds from N E by E\nto E by N and pleasant Ship heading to the Northward\nemployed in boiling at 7 a m finished he made 35 bbls\nLatter part calm weather saw nothing so Ends\nObs Lat 1..28 N Long 148..24","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew finished boiling blubber, yielding 35 barrels of oil. The day ended with calm weather and nothing seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-05","events":[],"lat":2.6333,"lon":211.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nApril the 5 | This day commences winds from N E to E N E and pleasant\nShip heading from N to N N W middle part squalls\nof rain Latter part light wind from E by N Ship heading\nN by E the watch employed in making Spun yarn\nObs Lat 2.38 N Long 148..21 W","wind":[["first","NE",""],["latter","E by N","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with occasional rain squalls while the crew worked on making spun yarn.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-06","events":[],"lat":3.9833,"lon":211.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nApril the 6 | Commences with light Easterly winds and pleasant\nShip heading N by E with all sail set middle part\nmuch the same Latter part brisk winds from N E by E Ship\nShip heading N by W Obs Lat 3..59 N Long 148..29 W","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","NE by E","fresh"]],"plain":"Fine weather and light easterly winds with all sail set, freshening later in the day. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-07","events":[],"lat":5.9666,"lon":210.825,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nApril the 7 | These 24 hours commences with a brisk wind from NE\nby E. and squally weather Ship heading N by W with all\nsail set middle and Latter part a fresh breeze from N E and\nsqually Ship heading NNW at 1 pm took in flying gib mizzen top\ngallant sail\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","NE by E","fresh"],["middle","NE","fresh"],["latter","NE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Brisk winds and squally weather continued as the ship sailed north-northwest, taking in some sail during the afternoon. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-08","events":[],"lat":7.95,"lon":210.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nApril the 8\nThis day Commences with strong NE trades and squally\nweather ship heading NNW at 5 p.m. took in fore and\nmain top gallant sails split the fore top gallant sail\nat daylight more moderate set the main top gallant sail\nbent another top gallant sail forward and set it ship\nheading N W by N  Obs Lat 7..57 N Long 149.52 W","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather split the fore topgallant sail in the evening, but conditions moderated by daylight, allowing the crew to replace and set the sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-09","events":[],"lat":9.2167,"lon":208.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nApril the 9\nCommences with strong NE trades and pleasant ship\nheading from NWbyW to NNW middle part squally\nlatter part pleasant at daylight set the mizzen top\nGallant sail So Ends  Obs Lat 9..43 N Long 151..02 W","wind":[["first","NE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with strong trade winds and occasional squalls; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-10","events":[],"lat":11.4167,"lon":208.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nApril the 10\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh NE trades and\npleasant ship heading from NWbyN to NNW middle\npart much the same latter part light trades ship\nheading N by W employed in stowing down the sperm\nOil it stowed down 40 barrels so Ends\nObs Lat 11..25 N Long 151.59 W","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","NE","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with trade winds. The crew stored 40 barrels of sperm oil down in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1845-04-11","events":[],"lat":13.2167,"lon":207.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nApril the 11\nThis day comences with brisk trade winds and\npleasant ship heading NbyW with all sail set\nall hands employed in breaking out the fore hatchway\nshifting bread Middle part heading N Latter part\nheading from N to NNW the cooper employed in setting up\nshooks for fresh water  Obs Lat 13..13 N Long 152.27 W","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant trade winds while sailing under full sail. The crew shifted bread in the fore hatch, and the cooper assembled casks for fresh water.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-12","events":[],"lat":15.0833,"lon":207.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nApril the 12\nCommences with brisk trades and pleasant weather\nship heading from NbyW to NNW employed in painting\nspars and setting up pipes middle and Latter part\nmuch the same saw nothing so Ends\nObs Lat 15..05 N Long 153..00 W","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with brisk trade winds. The crew painted spars and assembled casks, seeing nothing of note.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-13","events":[],"lat":17.1333,"lon":206.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nApril the 13\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh NE trades and\npleasant ship heading from N by W to NNW employed\nin setting up pipes Middle and Latter part\nmuch the same saw nothing\nLong by Lunar 154.03  Obs Lat 17..08 N Long 153..53 W","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with fresh trade winds as the crew worked on setting up pipes. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-14","events":[],"lat":19.15,"lon":204.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nApril the 14\nThis day commences with fresh trade winds and\npleasant ship heading from N to NNW at 6 p m squall\ntook in the flying Gib and mizzen top gallant sail Middle\nand Latter part strong winds ship heading from N to NbyW\nat 9 a m. saw the Island of Owhyhee the east point\nbearing NW by N distant 30 miles\nObs Lat 19..19 N","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"They sailed under fresh trade winds, taking in sail during an evening squall. In the morning, they sighted the island of Owhyhee about 30 miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Island of Owhyhee","plate":"land.landfall-a","at":"hawaii"},{"date":"1845-04-15","events":[],"lat":20.65,"lon":203.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nApril the 15\nCommences with strong trade winds ship heading N by W\nat 1 p m. took in top gallant sails at 2 p m light baffling\nwinds set them again at 7 a fresh breeze from ENE ship heading\nNbyW at 9 steerd NWbyN got up the larboard chain and bent\nit at 8 [superscript: a m] saw Mowee abrest of Tyra bay so Ends","wind":[["first","","strong"],["first","variable","light"],["first","ENE","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew sailed under variable trade winds and prepared the left anchor chain. In the morning, they sighted Maui off Tyra Bay.","where":"near land","place":"Mowee","via":[[204.45,18.85],[204.05,18.95],[203.95,19.25]],"at":"maui"},{"date":"1845-04-16","events":[],"lat":20.75,"lon":203.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nApril the 16\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong E & E and pleasant\nsteering in for the passage between Mowee and Morotoi\nbent the Sbarboard chain, and got the Anchors clear at 2 p.m.\nentered the passage and stood over to Rainai at 5 p.m.\ncalm and light bafling winds at 9 abreast of the anchorage\nlowered 3 boats and tried to tow the ship in at 11 took them\nup the current setting againts us at 5 a.m. light airs lowered\nthe boats and towed her nearly to shipping and let go\nthe Anchor in 23 fathoms of water and furled the sails 31 sail\nlying in the Roads","wind":[["first","ENE","strong"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew sailed through the passage between Maui and Molokai and reached the anchorage with the help of boats towing against the current. They anchored in 23 fathoms of water near 31 other ships.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1845-04-17","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nApril the 17\nCommences with pleasant weather employed scraping\nship and getting a raft of casks ready for watering at day\nlight took the anchor and towed the ship in to the anchorage\noff. Lahaina sent one watch ashore the other employed\non painting","plain":"With pleasant weather, the crew scraped the ship and prepared water casks. At daylight, they towed the ship to the anchorage off Lahaina, where one watch went ashore and the other painted.","where":"at anchor","place":"Lahaina","at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1845-04-18","events":[],"lat":20.6836,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nApril the 18\nThis day commences with fine pleasant weather\none watch ashore latter part employed in getting off\na raft of water and painting the ships bends so ends","plain":"With fine, pleasant weather, one watch went ashore. Later, the crew brought aboard a raft of freshwater casks and painted the ship's outer hull.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1845-04-19","events":[],"lat":20.65,"lon":203.1082,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nApril the 19\nCommences with pleasant weather one watch ashore\nthe other employed in ships duty latter part employed\nin painting bends and getting off a few potatoes","plain":"With pleasant weather, one watch went ashore while the other handled ship's duties. Later, the crew painted the bends and brought aboard a few potatoes.","where":"in port","via":[[203.25,20.65]]},{"date":"1845-04-20","events":[],"lat":20.666,"lon":202.9404,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nApril the 20\nThese 24 hours commences with fine pleasant\nweather one watch ashore latter part employed\nin stowing water brought aboard 15 Turpin","plain":"Fine, pleasant weather. One watch went ashore, the crew stowed water casks, and they brought 15 terrapins aboard.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Brought fifteen terrapins aboard","quote":"brought aboard 15 Turpin","interest":1}],"where":"near land","via":[[202.95,20.65]],"plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1845-04-21","events":[],"lat":20.8112,"lon":202.8533,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nApril the 21\nThis day commences with pleasant weather\nemployed in stowing water one watch ashore\nlatter part most of the crew ashore to meeting","plain":"The crew stowed drinking water while one watch was ashore. Later, most of the crew went ashore to attend a religious meeting.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Crew went ashore to meeting","quote":"most of the crew ashore to meeting","interest":3}],"where":"in port"},{"date":"1845-04-22","events":[],"lat":20.9563,"lon":202.7662,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nApril the 22\nCommences with fine pleasant weather the\nwatch ashore latter part all hands employed in\ngetting off water and stowing it away","plain":"Fine, pleasant weather. A watch of the crew went ashore, and later all hands brought fresh water aboard and stowed it away.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1845-04-23","events":[],"lat":21.1014,"lon":202.6792,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nApril the 23\nThese 24 hours commences with pleasant weather\nemployed in getting off recruits and stowing water\nlatter part the same one watch ashore","plain":"In pleasant weather, the crew took aboard fresh provisions, stowed drinking water, and allowed half the men ashore on liberty.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1845-04-24","events":[],"lat":21.2589,"lon":202.6288,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nApril the 24\nThis day commences fine pleasant weather\none watch ashore the other employed in getting\noff recruits at 7 a m the Minerva of Newbedford got\nunder weigh and got foul of us carried away our\nmartingale and flying gib boom","plain":"While one watch was ashore and the other took on fresh provisions, the Minerva of New Bedford got underway and collided with the ship, carrying away its martingale and flying jib-boom.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Collision with the Minerva","quote":"the Minerva of Newbedford got under weigh and got foul of us","interest":3},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Minerva","rig":"","port":"Newbedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"in port","via":[[202.65,21.15]],"plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-04-25","events":[],"lat":21.4226,"lon":202.597,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nApril the 25\nCommences with fine pleasant weather employed\nin getting of recruits and making a new Martingale\nlatter part much the same","plain":"Fine, pleasant weather. The crew took on fresh supplies and worked on making a new martingale.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-04-26","events":[],"lat":21.5863,"lon":202.5651,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nApril the 26\nThese 24 hours commences with pleasant\nweather employed in putting on the Martingale\nand setting up the rigging at 6. a. m. took our\nanchor and stood off Latter part employed in\nstowing the anchors and chains","plain":"The crew worked on rigging and the martingale during pleasant weather. At 6 a.m., they weighed anchor, headed out to sea, and stowed the anchors and chains.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-27","events":[],"lat":21.75,"lon":202.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nApril the 27\nThis day commences with light baffling winds\nstanding out through passage in company with\nthe Mary & Susan of Stonington and the Ocmulgee\nof Tisbery at 4 p. m. a breeze sprang up from the\nwestward at 6. p. m. got through the passage between\nMowee and Morotoi Middle part light winds Latter\npart a fresh breeze from SSW and pleasant\nLat 21. 45 N Long 157..28 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","W","moderate"],["middle","","light"],["latter","SSW","fresh"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds as the ship sailed through the passage between Mowee and Morotoi alongside the Mary and Susan of Stonington and the Ocmulgee of Tisbery.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Mary and Susan","rig":"","port":"Stonington","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Ocmulgee","rig":"","port":"Tisbery","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Mowee and Morotoi","plate":"gam.spoke-b","at":"maui-and-molokai"},{"date":"1845-04-28","events":[],"lat":21.25,"lon":202.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nApril the 28\nCommences with a fresh breeze from the southward\nand pleasant weather steering W by N in company with\nthe Mary & Susan saw the Island of Waahoo bearing\nS distant 20 miles Middle part much the same Latter part\nlight winds and thick weather","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed alongside the Mary and Susan and sighted the island of Waahoo about 20 miles to the south, experiencing light winds and thick weather by the end of the day.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Mary and Susan","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Island of Waahoo","via":[[202.45,21.15],[202.05,21.15]],"plate":"gam.spoke-c","at":"oahu"},{"date":"1845-04-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":23.7,"lon":199.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nApril the 29\nThese 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from N & E\nand thick weather at 1 p. m it lighted up saw the Mary\n& Susan boats chasing sperm Whales lowered the boats\nand gave chase but could not get fast Middell part thick\ncloudy weather Latter part pleasant steering W N W\nObs Lat 23..42 N Long 160..14 W","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"When the weather cleared, they saw boats from the Mary and Susan chasing sperm whales. They put out their own boats in pursuit but could not harpoon any.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Mary and Susan","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","via":[[201.75,21.25],[201.65,21.55]],"plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1845-04-30","events":[],"lat":24.5,"lon":197.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nApril the 30\nThis day commences with a fresh breeze from N E and\npleasant steering W N W with top mast studding sail set\nin company with the Mary & Susan Middle part much\nthe same Latter part light winds employed in putting out\nthe flying Jib boom Obs Lat 24..30 N Long 162..09 W","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","NE","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Sailed in pleasant weather alongside the Mary and Susan, and the crew spent the latter part of the day rigging out the flying jib boom.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Mary and Susan","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-05-01","events":[],"lat":25.4833,"lon":196.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMay the 1\nCommences with a light breeze from E & pleasant\nsteering W N W with all sail set Middle and Latter part\nlight wind from E to S E employed in repairing sails\nObs Lat 25..29 N Long 163..52 W","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","ESE","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light breezes; the crew repaired sails with every sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-02","events":[],"lat":26.0833,"lon":194.575,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nMay the 2\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from E S E\nand pleasant steering W N W with all sail at 5. p. m. the\nwind hauled to S W by S and shut in rainy took in the top gallant\nstudding sails at 10 p m the wind shifted S E set fore top\nmast studding sail thick cloudy weather Latter part\nwind light and baffling","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["first","SW by S",""],["first","SE",""],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["rain","cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light, shifting winds and rain; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-03","events":[],"lat":26.6833,"lon":193.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMay the 3\nThis day commences with a fresh breeze from N with squaly\nrainy weather at 3 p.m. a smart squall with thunder\nand lightning Steering W by N at 8 p.m. took in the top\ngallant sails at 9 blowing strong double reefed the fore and\nmizen top sails put one in the main so ends\nObs Lat 26..41 N Long 166..59 W","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","thunder","lightning"],"plain":"The ship faced squally, rainy weather, including a sharp afternoon squall with thunder and lightning, forcing the crew to reduce sail into the night.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-04","events":[],"lat":27.3,"lon":191.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMay the 4\nCommences with a strong breeze from and squally\nship heading WNW under double reef top sails at 4 p m\nshook one reef out of the fore & main top sail Middle part\nmore moderate made all sail at 6 a m. the wind hauled\nto NNE set the studding sails and steered W by N pleasant\nweather Obs Lat 27..18 N Long 168..52 W","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","NNE",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed west-northwest through squalls before the wind moderated, allowing them to set full sail under pleasant skies. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-05","events":[],"lat":27.8167,"lon":190.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMay the 5\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from the Northward\nand pleasant Ship W by N Middle and Latter part\nmuch the same employed in fitting the Rudder and\ncaulking the deck under the round house\nObs 27.49 N Long 169..45 W","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds. The crew spent the day repairing the rudder and caulking the deck under the roundhouse.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-06","events":[],"lat":28.5667,"lon":188.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMay the 6\nThis day commences with light winds from N to NE\nand pleasant Steering WNW with all sail set Middle\nand Latter part a fine breeze from E to SE employed [struck: in]\nin mending the Old fore sail so ends\nObs Lat 28.34 N Long 171..31 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"Pleasant sailing with all sails set while the crew mended the old foresail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-07","events":[],"lat":29.7333,"lon":186.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMay the 7\nCommences with a fresh breeze from SE to E and overcast\nsteering WNW with all sail set employed in mending\nthe fore sail Middle and Latter part much the same\nObs Lat 29..44 N Long 173..32 W","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","SE","fresh"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Sailing with every sail set under a fresh breeze, the crew spent the day mending the foresail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-08","events":[],"lat":30.5833,"lon":185.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMay the 8\nThese 24 hours commences with a brisk wind from\nE to SE and pleasant Steering WNW with all sail\nset Middle and Latter part light winds employed\nin repairing sails saw nothing so ends\nObs Lat 30. 35 N Long 174..56 W","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds as the crew repaired sails. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-09","events":[],"lat":31.25,"lon":183.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMay the 9\nThis day commences with light winds from S E and\npleasant steering WNW with all sail employed in\nunbending the new sails and bending the old ones\nMiddle and Latter part light airs and calms thick weathe[r]\nwith some rain Obs 31..15 N Long 176.. 13 W","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm","rain"],"plain":"The crew replaced the new sails with old ones amid light winds, calms, and rainy weather. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-10","events":[],"lat":31.55,"lon":182.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMay the 10\nCommences with light airs from ESE and pleasant\nweather steering WSW Middle part calm and foggy\nLatter part light winds from NNW to N Ship heading from\nW to WNW Obs Lat 31..33 N Long 177..04 W","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","NNW","light"]],"weather":["calm","fog"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds, pleasant weather, and some calm, foggy conditions. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-11","events":[],"lat":32.0667,"lon":182.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMay the 11\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from N and\nfog squalls Ship heading WNW at 6 p m. the wind ENE\nset the fore top mast studding sail Middle and Latter\npart light airs and calms so ends\nObs Lat 32..04 N Long 177. 59 W","wind":[["first","N","light"],["first","ENE",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog","squalls","calm"],"plain":"The ship encountered light winds, fog squalls, and later calm seas, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-12","events":[],"lat":32.6333,"lon":181.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMay the 12\nThis day commences with light airs from N E and\ncalms pleasant weather steering W N W Middle\npart the same Latter part a fine breeze from S S E\nLong by Lunar 178. 40 W   Obs Lat 32..38 N Long 178.. 48 W","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","NE","light"],["latter","SSE","moderate"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm, pleasant weather with light airs, followed by a fine breeze later in the day. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-13","events":[],"lat":33.6833,"lon":179.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMay the 13\nCommences with a brisk wind from S S E and pleasant\nsteering W N W with all sail set middle part the\nsame Latter part strong breeze and squally at 12 am\nthe shifted to N W the ship heading NNE\nObs Lat 33.41 N Long 179..17 E","wind":[["first","SSE","moderate"],["middle","SSE","moderate"],["latter","NW","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The ship sailed under a brisk breeze before encountering squalls and shifting winds. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-14","events":[],"lat":33.4667,"lon":178.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMay the 14\nThese 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from N W\nand thick weather at 1 p m tacked ship heading W by S\nat 2 p m calm at 5 light wind from N [struck: W] by W at 2 a m the\nwind from N N W ship heading from W to W by N Saw a plenty\nof Right Whale feed   Obs Lat 33.28 N Long 178..21 E","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["first","","calm"],["first","N by W","light"],["middle","NNW",""]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The ship encountered shifting winds, thick weather, and a brief calm while sailing westward. The crew saw plenty of right whale feed, but no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-15","events":[],"lat":33.6,"lon":178.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMay the 15\nThis day commences with a fresh breeze from N by W to N N E\nand overcast ship heading from W by N to N W Middle and\nLatter part light airs and calms so ends\nObs Lat 33..36 N Long 178..05 E","wind":[["first","N by W","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes turning to light airs and calms. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-16","events":[],"lat":34.3167,"lon":177.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMay the 16\nCommences with a light breeze from E and hazy weather\nsteering N W by W middle and Latter part the wind\nfrom S E to S S W with squalls of fog\nObs Lat 34.19 N Long 177.06 E","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"weather":["haze","squalls","fog"],"plain":"Routine sailing in hazy weather and fog squalls, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-17","events":[],"lat":35.7667,"lon":176.2167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nMay the 17\nThese 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from S S W\nand foggy steering N W by W Middle part the wind WSW\nship heading N W at 5 a m a strong breeze from S W by W\nheading N W by W took in the top gallant sails thick foggy\nso ends   No Obs","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["middle","WSW",""],["latter","SW by W","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Thick fog and strong winds forced the crew to reduce sail; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":37.2167,"lon":175.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMay the 18\nThis day commences with a strong wind from S W by W\nand thick foggy weather steering N W by W under the top\nsails and courses Middle part more moderate made all\nsail Latter part squally took in flying Gib fore & mezen\ntop gallant sails saw Finbacks so ends\nObs Lat 37.13 N Long 175.20 E","wind":[["first","SW by W","strong"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["fog","squalls"],"plain":"Thick fog and strong winds gradually turned to squalls. The crew spotted finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-19","events":[],"lat":38.7167,"lon":175.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMay the 19\nCommences with a fresh breeze from W S W to W and squally\nship heading from N W to N N W at 5 p m took in main\ntop gallant sail at 3 a m double reefed the top sails\nblowing strong from W ship heading N N W so end\nObs Lat 38..43 N Long 175..30","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","W","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather with strong westerly winds; the crew reduced sail through the night. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-20","events":[],"lat":38.9667,"lon":175.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMay the 20\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong wind from\nW and squally weather ship heading N N W under double\nreef top sails and courses middle and latter part\nmoderate wind light and baffling made all sail\ntacked ship several times\nObs Lat 38..58 N Long 175..35 E","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew handled squally winds, reduced sail, and later set all sail and turned the ship repeatedly in light, shifting breezes. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-21","events":[],"lat":39.85,"lon":175.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMay the 21 | This day commences with light baffling winds from W to\nNW and pleasant Ship [struck: Ship] heceding to the Northward\nat 7 p m a fresh breeze from W to WSW and Squally at 10 pm took\nin the top gallant sails at 12 double reefed the top sails\nat 4 took in gib and main sail at 7.a.m. close reefed the top sail\ntook in the fore sail blowing heay from W So Ends\nObs Lat 39..51 N Long 175..42 E","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","","fresh"],["latter","W","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Light winds gave way to squalls and heavy blowing from the west, forcing the crew to reduce sail throughout the night and morning.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-22","events":[],"lat":39.9333,"lon":175.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMay the 22 | Commences with a strong gale from WSW ship heading\nto the Northward under close reef top sail Latter part\nmore moderate shook one reef out of the top sail set fore sail main\nsail & Gib at 7 a.m wore ship heading WSW\nObs Lat 39.56 N Long 175..34 E","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales from the west-southwest forced the crew to reduce sail. Later the weather moderated, allowing them to set more sail and turn the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-23","events":[],"lat":40.0333,"lon":175.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMay the 23 | These 24 hours commences with with baffling winds from\n[struck: NW] to WSW and overcast Ship heading from SW to WSW\nmade all sail Middle part light airs and Calms Latter part\na fine breeze from SW by W Ship heceding NW by W So Ends\nObs Lat 40..02 N Long 175..05 E","wind":[["middle","","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SW by W","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy","calm"],"plain":"The ship experienced shifting winds, overcast skies, and periods of calms, but made sail as a fine breeze picked up. No whales were reported.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":41.3167,"lon":174.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMay the 24 | This day commences with a fresh breeze from SW and\npleasant Steering NW by W with all sail set saw a\nnumber of Finbacks and a carcas Middle part much\nthe same Latter part light winds and foggy So Ends\nObs Lat 41..12 N Long 174..06 E","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","SW","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Under full sail, the crew saw several finback whales and a dead whale carcass. The day ended with light winds and fog.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-25","events":[],"lat":42.7833,"lon":173.7417,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nMay the 25 | Commences with a light breeze from SW and foggy\nweather Steering NW by W with all sail set Middle\npart muck the same at 6 a m blowing fresh from S\ntook in top gallant sails at 9 double reefed the top sails\nstill blowing on at 12 running under double reef main top\nsail and fore sail So Ends","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","SW","light"],["latter","S","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The ship sailed through foggy weather before increasing winds forced the crew to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-26","events":[],"lat":44.25,"lon":173.3834,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nMay the 26 | These 24 hours commences with a strong gale from S with\nthick rainy weather steering NNW under double reef main\ntop sail and fore sail the Ship lurched into a sea and\nCarried away the Starboard quarter davit and stove the\nboat at 10 p.m. took in the fore sail and hove the too split the\nmain top sail took it in Latter lying too under the foot of\nthe spanker blowing very hard with a bad sea wind from W\nObs Lat 44..15 N","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain","heavy sea"],"plain":"In a heavy gale and rain, the ship lurched into a sea, breaking away the right-quarter davit and smashing the boat. They stopped and waited out the storm under minimal sail amidst rough seas.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Heavy sea broke davit and smashed boat","quote":"the Ship lurched into a sea and Carried away the Starboard quarter davit and stove the boat","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-27","events":[],"lat":44.3667,"lon":173.025,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nMay the 27 | This day commences with a heay gale from W and very rug\nged lying to under [struck: foot of the] of the spanker ship heading\nNNW middle part the same Latter part it moderated\nset double top sails fore sail & Gib bent a new main top sail\nObs Lat 44.22 N","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"A heavy gale and very rough seas forced the ship to stop and wait under minimal sail. As the storm moderated later in the day, the crew set more sails and fitted a new main topsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-28","events":[],"lat":44.2833,"lon":172.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMay the 28 | Commences with light airs from the westward and calms\nship heading to the Northward at 7 p.m. wore Ship heading\nfrom SW to WSW at 12 p.m. Strong breezes double reefed the top\nsails at 3 a m took in the mizzen top sail and Gib Latter part\nblowing strong with squalls of hail at 8 wore Ship to the Northward\nObs Lat 44..17 N Long 172..40 E","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["calm","squalls","hail"],"plain":"Light winds turned into strong gales with hail squalls, forcing the crew to reduce sail. No whales were seen.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Strong winds brought hail squalls","quote":"Latter part blowing strong with squalls of hail","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-29","events":[],"lat":45.3833,"lon":172.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMay the 29\nThese 24 hours Commences with a fresh gale from W\nwith squalls of hail Ship heading NW under double reef\nfore and main top Sail & fore sail Middle and Latter\npart much the same Set the main Sail\nObs Lat 45.23 N Long 172.56 E","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","W","gale"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","hail"],"plain":"The ship faced a fresh gale with hail squalls while sailing under reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-30","events":[],"lat":46.3,"lon":173.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMay the 30\nThis day Begins with a fresh gale from W and Overcast\nShip heading NNW at 2 p m took in the main sail and\nClose reefed the fore and main top sails Middle part\nmuch the same Latter part more moderate Shook the reefs\nout of the top sails set the main sail and Gib 2 sail in sight\nObs Lat 46..18 N Long 173..23 E","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"The ship weathered a fresh gale, reducing sail before conditions eased and more canvas was set. Two other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":46.8167,"lon":174.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMay the 31\nCommences with a fresh breeze from W and overcast Ship\nheading NNW saw a Finback and carcas Middle and\nLatter part much the same at 5 a m tacked Ship heading\nSW\nObs Lat 46.49 N Long 174.05 E","wind":[["first","W","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Under fresh breezes and overcast skies, the crew sighted a finback whale and a dead whale carcass.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"blue","count":null}],"lat":46.8167,"lon":173.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJune the 1\n+-\nThese 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from WSW\nand hazy weather Ship heading SW after dinner saw a\nRight Whale lowered 3 boats and chased at 4 p m struck\none the Iron drew and the whale went off Middle and Latter\nlight airs and calms Ship from SW to NNW saw Finback\nand Sulphur bottoms So Ends\nObs Lat 46.49 N Long 173.32","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["haze","calm"],"plain":"After dinner, they spotted a right whale and put out three boats to chase it. They harpooned the whale, but the iron pulled out and it escaped. Later, they saw finback and blue whales amid light airs and calms.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":47.75,"lon":171.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJune the 2\nThis day begins with a light breeze from W Ship heading\nNNW at 3 p m the wind shifted to S steered WNW with\nall sail set saw Whales going quick colled them Finbacks\nat 11 p m it came squally with hail and rain took in top\ngallant sails at 12 blowing strong double reefed the top sails\ntook in Gib and main sail wind SE Latter part more moderate\nthe wind shifted to SW thick weather one Sail in sight\nObs Lat 47..45 N Long 171..47 E","wind":[["first","W","light"],["first","S",""],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","SW","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","hail","rain"],"plain":"They saw fast-moving finback whales, but did not chase them. Strong squalls brought hail and rain during the night, forcing the crew to reduce sail, followed by thick weather the next day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":null}],"lat":48.75,"lon":171.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJune the 3\n+\nCommences with a fresh breeze from SW and thick weather\nsteering WNW under double reef top sails main sail & Gib\nMiddle part much the same at 2 A.m. the wind hauled to\nW Ship heading NNW at 5 A m. strong breeze with squalls\nof hail and snow took in main sail and Gib saw Right\nWhales to rugged to lower So Ends\nObs Lat 48..45 N Long 171..24 E","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","W","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","hail","snow"],"plain":"The ship faced strong winds with squalls of hail and snow. They sighted right whales, but the sea was too rough to put out the boats.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-04","events":[],"lat":49.3333,"lon":170.0417,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nJune the 4\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong gale from W with\nsqualls of hail lying too under double reff main top sail\nand fore sail Middle part the same Latter part more\nmoderate made sail Ship heading et W\nObs Lat 49..20 N Long","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","W","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","hail"],"plain":"Strong westerly gales and hail squalls forced the ship to stop and wait under reduced sail. The weather moderated later, and they made more sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":2},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":49.6222,"lon":168.6834,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nJune the 5\n[whale stamp] Sunk 50 B\ncommences with a fresh breeze from SW and thick weather\nship heading to the westward under double reef top sails\nat dark shortened sail and set quarter watches Latter part\nit lighted up made sail saw 2 Right whales lowered 4 boats\nstruck and killed one he sunk lost 50 fathom of Line 2 lances\nand 2 Irons spoke the Ontario of Sagharbor 10 months out 400\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew sighted two right whales and put out four boats. They harpooned and killed one, but it sank, taking 50 fathoms of line, two lances, and two harpoons with it. Later, they met the Ontario.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Killed whale sank and took gear","quote":"struck and killed one he sunk lost 50 fathom of Line","interest":5,"topic":"wrecks"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Ontario","rig":"","port":"Sagharbor","captain":"","months_out":10,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-06-06","events":[],"lat":49.9111,"lon":167.325,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nJune the 6\nThese 24 hours Commences with a fresh breeze from E and\nthick weather Steering W under double reef main top\nsail and fore sail at daylight set the fore & mizzen\ntop sail wind N E thick weather with some rain in\nwith the Ontario at sun down took in sail hove the\nShip too heading NW   No Obs","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","NE",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"They sailed through thick weather and rain alongside the Ontario, then reduced sail and stopped for the night.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Ontario","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-06-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":50.2,"lon":165.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJune the 7\n+\nThis day begins with a strong breeze from N Ship heading\nW N W at daylight set single reef top sails at 7 a m saw\na Right Whale lowered and chased without success\nlatter part a strong wind and thick weather ship\nheading W at 6 p m shortened sail wore Ship to N E\nSo Ends   Obs Lat 50..12 N Long 165..58,E","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes blew as the crew set sail. At 7 a.m. they saw a right whale and put the boats out to chase it, but without success. The day ended with thick weather and strong winds.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1845-06-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":3}],"lat":50.1,"lon":166.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJune the 8\n+\nCommences with light breeze from S W and thick foggy\nShip heading NNE at 11 a m it lighted up made\nsail with airs Calms steering N by E 5 p m. 3 Right Whales\nlowered the chased them without success at dark came\non board shortened sail   Obs Lat 50..06. Long 166..57,E","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["fog","calm"],"plain":"After morning fog, the crew made sail in light airs and calms. At 5 p.m., they spotted three right whales and put the boats out to chase them without success before returning at dark.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1845-06-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":50.3167,"lon":166.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJune the 9\n+\nThese 24 hours commences with Light winds and foggy\nShip heading to th westward at 10 a.m. the fog lighted\nup made sail saw a Right Whale lowered the boats but\nCould not get fast came on board and steered NNE with\na light wind from S SW at 4 p m. shut in thick foggy at 7 short\nened sail for the night heading S E   [struck: Obs Lat 50..18 N Long 166..53 E]","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","SSW","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"In light winds and fog, the crew spotted a right whale when the fog cleared at 10 a.m. They put out the boats to chase it but could not harpoon it before thick fog closed in again.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1845-06-10","events":[],"lat":50.4881,"lon":167.1285,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nJune the 10\nAll of th twenty four hours thick foggy weather.\nwith fresh breeze from the southward ship heading\nto the Eastward under double main top sail so Ends\nNo Obs","wind":[["whole","S","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Thick fog and a fresh breeze from the south lasted all twenty-four hours while the ship headed east under reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-11","events":[],"lat":50.6596,"lon":167.3738,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nJune the 11\nAll of those twenty four hours light winds from the\nsouthward and thick foggy weather Ship heading to\nthe westward at 5 p m wore Ship to the Estward under\ndouble reef main top sail and staysail","wind":[["whole","S","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Light winds and thick fog throughout the day as the ship turned to head east under reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-12","events":[],"lat":50.831,"lon":167.619,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nJune the 12\nAll of these 24 hours thick foggy weathe with light\nwinds from the southward Ship lying too heading\nto the Eastward at 7 a.m. kept th off and steerd at by E and\n12 a m, hove the ship too again heading to the westward\nSo Ends   No Obs","wind":[["whole","S","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Thick fog and light southerly winds persisted all day as the crew repeatedly stopped and waited or altered course. No observations could be taken.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":2},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":51.0024,"lon":167.8643,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nJune the 13\n+\nCommences with a fresh breeze from S and foggy at day light\nit lighted up made sail at 5 a m saw 2 Whales to leuward\nkept the ship off for them before we got to them shut\nin foggy at 10 it lighted up again saw a finback latter part\nstrong breeze from S and thick fog shortend sail hove the ship\ntoo heading E S E So Ends","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["latter","S","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew spotted two whales to leeward and steered toward them, but thick fog rolled in before they could reach them. Later they saw a finback whale before heavy fog forced them to stop and wait.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":51.1738,"lon":168.1095,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nJune th 14\nAll of these 24 hours a fresh gale from S and\nthick weather Ship lying too heading E S E at\n9 a.m. wore Ship to the westward one sail in\nsight at 5 p.m. saw a Right whale to foggy to lower\nSo Ends","wind":[["whole","S","gale"]],"weather":["gale","fog"],"plain":"A fresh gale and thick fog kept the ship waiting. They saw another vessel and spotted a right whale, but it was too foggy to put out the boats.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":51.3453,"lon":168.3548,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nJune th 15\nCommences with a strong breeze from S and thick foggy\nat 5 a.m. saw a Right Whale to thick to lower at 7 a.m.\nit lighted up made sail at 10 Shut in thick again\nLatter part light wind thick weather with some rain ship\nheading S W at sun down Shortened sail after we took\nin sail it lighted up saw 2 Whales Close to the lowered\nthe boats and struck one set him spouting blood\nit shut in thick foggy lost sight of the Ship cut and\ncame on board got the starboard boat stove lost 4 Irons\n& 20 fathoms of line one lance","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"In thick fog, the crew spotted a right whale but could not chase it. Later, they harpooned another whale until it spouted blood, but dense fog hid the ship, forcing them to cut the line. Their whaleboat was smashed.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Whaleboat smashed and whale cut loose in fog","quote":"it shut in thick foggy lost sight of the Ship cut and came on board got the starboard boat stove","interest":3}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1845-06-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":51.5167,"lon":168.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJune th 16\nThese 24 hours begins with light airs from the Northward\nand Calms thick foggy weather at 12 a.m. it lighted\nup made sail saw 2 Whales lowered without succefs\nat 2 p.m. shut in again hauled aback the main top\nsail and let her lay Employed in mending the boat\nat sun down Shortened sail one sail in sight So Ends\nObs Lat 51..31 N Long 168..36 E","wind":[["first","N","light"]],"weather":["calm","fog"],"plain":"In thick, foggy weather, the crew set sail when the fog lifted at noon. They spotted two whales and put out the boats, but without success before the fog shut in again.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1845-06-17","events":[],"lat":51.5333,"lon":168.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJune th 17\nAll of these 24 hours fresh breeze from N and thick\nweather Ship lying too heading to the westward\nemployed in mending the boat saw a sail So Ends\nObs Lat 51..32 N Long 168..34 E","wind":[["whole","N","fresh"]],"plain":"The ship lay to in thick weather and a fresh breeze while heading westward. The crew spent the day mending a boat, and sighted another ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":51.2666,"lon":168.5583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nJune th 18\nBegins with a fresh breeze from N and thick weather\nShip heading to the eastward at 2 p m it lighted\nup a little made sail wore ship and steered S West 3\nsaw a Whale lowered 3 boats and chased but could not\nget fast at 5 came on board thick fog the remainder of\nthe day at sundown Shortened sail Ship heading W N W\nSo Ends\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","N","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"In thick, foggy weather, the crew spotted a whale and put out three boats to chase it, but could not get harpoons into it. Thick fog closed in for the rest of the day.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1845-06-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":51.0,"lon":168.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJune th 19\nCommences with a light breeze from N W and thick\nweather Ship heading N E at 5 a.m. it lighted up made\nsail with fog squalls through the day at 1 p m raised\na Whale at 2 lowered the boats and fastened the Irons\ndrew and the Whale went off at sun down Shortened sail\nthick foggy ship heading W N W\nObs Lat 51..00 N Long 168..33 E","wind":[["first","NW","light"]],"weather":["fog","squalls"],"plain":"In thick, foggy weather, the crew spotted a whale and put out the boats. They harpooned it, but the irons pulled out and the whale escaped.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-20","events":[],"lat":50.85,"lon":168.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJune th 20\nThese 24 hours commences with light airs from N W\nand calms Ship heading N N E with squalls of fog\nat 4 a m it lighted up made sail at 7 a m. wore ship\nto westward at 1 p.m. wore ship to N N E 2 p Shut in thick\nfoggy the remainder of the day at sundown shortened\nsail So Ends Saw Nothing\nObs Lat 50..51 N Long 168..55 E","wind":[["first","NW","light"]],"weather":["calm","squalls","fog"],"plain":"The ship faced calms, light breezes, and squalls of thick fog, turning twice and sighting nothing all day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":2},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":4}],"lat":50.85,"lon":169.0722,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nJune the 21\n[whale stamp]\nW P\n[whale stamp]\nJ B\n\nCommences with calm foggy weather at 8 a.m. it lighted up at 11\nsaw a Whale lowered 4 boats struck and killed him about 10\nmiles from the ship made fast the boat and went to towing at 3 pm\nsaw 3 more Whales left one boat with the whale went to them\nstruck and killed one went to towing with 2 boats to each Whale\nat 10 p m shut in foggy left one Whale at 12 took the other\nalong side light airs from the eastward\nObs Lat 50.51 N","wind":[["first","","calm"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["calm","fog"],"plain":"The boats killed one whale, then sighted three more and killed another. Fog forced them to leave one temporarily while bringing the other alongside. Both were recovered and cut in by June 22.","where":"at sea","catch":2,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1845-06-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":50.7833,"lon":169.2278,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nJune the 22\nBegins with with light wind from E S E and pleasant\nweather at 6 A m Commenced cutting at 9 finished at 12 took\nthe Whale along side at 2 Commenced cutting at 8 finished\nsaw a Number of Whale Latter part Calm thick weather\nObs Lat 50.47 N","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew spent the day stripping blubber from whales brought alongside. They also saw a number of whales, and the weather turned calm and thick.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":50.75,"lon":169.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJune the 23\n+\nThese 24 hours commences with calm foggy weather\nat daylight commenced boiling saw several Whale\nbut to foggy to lower Latter part light airs from E Ship\nheading to the Northward Obs Lat 50..45 N Long 169..23 E","wind":[["first","","calm"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["calm","fog"],"plain":"The crew began boiling blubber amid calm, foggy weather. They spotted several whales, but the fog was too thick to put the boats out to chase them.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1845-06-24","events":[],"lat":50.7833,"lon":169.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJune the 24\nCommence with Calm foggy weather employed in boiling\nat 1 p.m it lighted up with a light breeze from N E made\nSail Ship heading N N W at Sun down shortened sail\nSo end Saw Nothing Obs Lat 50..44 N Long 169..18 E","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","NE","light"]],"weather":["calm","fog"],"plain":"Calm, foggy weather gave way to a light breeze as the crew boiled blubber. They made sail heading north-northwest, shortened sail at sundown, and saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":51.1333,"lon":168.2278,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nJune the 25\nThese 24 hours commences with a Strong wind from N E and\nthick weather employed in boiling saw a dead Whale lowered\na boat got 2 Irons and 30 fathoms of line at 1 p.m. blowing\nStrong and rainy took in fore Sail & close reefed the main\ntop Sail and cooled down the works Joseph Pendleton\nwas hooking on to the boat the crane broke [struck: then] the [insertion: boat] went\ndown into the water & he [struck: went] overboard he got hold of\nthe steering oar and held on and swam with that untill\nwe lowered a boat & picked him up saved the other boat","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["first","","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"While boiling blubber in thick, rainy weather, they found a dead whale and salvaged two harpoons and 30 fathoms of line from it. A boat crane broke, throwing Joseph Pendleton overboard, but he held onto a steering oar until rescued.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Crane broke and threw crewman overboard","quote":"","interest":5,"topic":"accidents"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1845-06-26","events":[],"lat":51.4833,"lon":167.1555,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nJune the 26\nAll of these 24 hours a Strong gale from N N E and thick\nweather with some rain Ship heading N W at 2 p m. wore\nShip heading E by S under close reef main top Sail So Ends","wind":[["whole","NNE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced a strong gale, thick weather, and rain, turning under reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-27","events":[],"lat":51.8333,"lon":166.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJune the 27\nCommences with a fresh breeze from the Northward Ship heading\nto the westward under double reef top sails thick foggy clued\nup the top sails and let them hang employed in stowing\ndown 140 barrels at 4 A.m. Commenced boiling at 9 p m fin\nished the 2 Whale made 151 bbls one sail in sight So Ends\nObs Lat 51.50 N Long 166..03 E","wind":[["first","N","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"In thick fog, the crew stored 140 barrels and finished boiling the two whales. The keeper recorded 151 barrels from the pair.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1845-06-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":50.7333,"lon":166.7917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nJune the 28\nThese 24 hours a Strong breeze from N N E and thick weather\nShip heaciding E under double reef top Sails stowed off the\nmain hatchway saw a finback at Sun down shortened sail\nSo Ends Obs Lat 50..44 N","wind":[["whole","NNE","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Strong breezes and thick weather continued as the ship headed east under reduced sail. They stowed cargo around the main hatchway and spotted a finback whale at sundown.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":50.2167,"lon":167.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJune the 29\nThis day commences with a strong breeze from\nN to N E thick hazy weather Ship heading\nto the eastward at 8 a m set double reef top sails\nand jib at 4 p m thick foggy at sun down shortened\nsail saw Finbacks so ends Obs Lat 50.13 N Long 167.30","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"weather":["haze","fog"],"plain":"Strong breezes and thick fog forced the ship to reduce sail. Finback whales were sighted around sunset.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-30","events":[],"lat":50.1833,"lon":168.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJune the 30\nCommences with a strong breeze from N E to N W\nand overcast with squalls of fog at daylight\nmade sail Ship heading to the eastward employed\nin cleaning bone at 3 p m shut in thick and rainy\nat sun down double reef the top sails wind light\nsaw Nothing this day so ends Obs Lat 50..11 N Long 168.39 E","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","fog","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed eastward in breezy, foggy, and rainy weather, cleaning baleen. They saw nothing all day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":50.9667,"lon":168.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJulyth 1\nBegins with a strong breeze from N W at 4 a m made\nsail and steered to Northward with pleasant\nweather at 6 p.m. saw a dead Whale to wind\nward lowered a boat went and made fast to\nhim at dark the wind died away the weather being\nthick lost run of the ship left the whale at 1/2 past\n11 got to the ship calm so ends\nObs Lat 50..58 N Long 168.30","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They spotted a dead whale and sent a boat to secure it. Thick weather set in and the wind died down, causing the boat crew to lose sight of the ship and abandon the carcass before finally returning.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-02","events":[],"lat":51.0292,"lon":168.4083,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nJuly the 2\nThese 24 hours commences with light airs and calms\nat 6 a m a light breeze sprang up from W by S and thick\nweather beating the ship to windward to look for\nthe dead whale at 11 a m it lighted up saw nothing\nof him at 2 p m spoke the Warsaw of Stonington\n7 months out 2 Right Whales 100 of sperm at dark shortened\nsail ship heading NW by N with a strong breeze so ends\n[struck: No Obs Lat]","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","W by S","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They sailed against the wind searching in thick weather for a dead whale but could not find it. In the afternoon, they met and exchanged news with the Warsaw of Stonington.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Warsaw","rig":"","port":"Stonington","captain":"","months_out":7,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-07-03","events":[],"lat":51.0917,"lon":168.3166,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nJuly the 3\nCommences with a strong breeze from W S W and some fog\nat daylight made sail & wore ship to the southward\nat 11 a m shut in thick foggy at sun down shortened\nsail light wind from SS W so ends saw Nothing\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"],["middle","SSW","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Foggy weather with variable winds; the crew saw nothing all day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-04","events":[],"lat":51.1542,"lon":168.225,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nJuly the 4\nThis day begins with light wind from S S E and thick\nweather at daylight it lighted up for haff an hour\nmade sail shut in thick foggy the remainder of\nthe day at 4 p.m. the wind hauled to E commenced raining\ntook in sail and hove the ship too heading S S E","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["first","E",""]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"Thick fog and rain persisted for most of the day. The crew reduced sail and stopped the ship to wait out the weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-05","events":[],"lat":51.2167,"lon":168.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJuly the 5\nAll of these 24 hours a strong gale from N to N E\nand thick weather ship lying too heading to the west\nward underclos reef main top sail at 7 p.m. wore ship to the\neastward so ends Obs Lat 51..13 N Long 168..08 E","wind":[["whole","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship endured a strong gale with thick weather throughout the day, stopping and waiting under close-reefed main topsail before turning eastward in the evening.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"bowhead","count":1}],"lat":51.5,"lon":169.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJuly the 6\nCommences with a strong gale from N & W ship lying too heading\nN E at 12 a m moderated set the fore & mizen top sail &\nsteered SSW saw a Whale lowered the boats it proved to\nbe a polar Whale could not get fast at sun down shortened\nsail Obs Lat 51..30 N Long 169..21 E","wind":[["first","NNW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"After a strong gale forced the ship to stop and wait, the weather moderated. They set sail, spotted a bowhead whale, and put the boats out to chase it, but could not harpoon it.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1845-07-07","events":[],"lat":51.1,"lon":168.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJuly the 7\nThese 24 hours commenced with a fresh breeze from\nNNW and thick weather at 10 A.M. it lighted up\nmade sail and stood to the westward at 12 am.\nspoke the Newburyport of Stonington Capt Gray\n12 months out 1350 bls at sun down shortened sail\nObs Lat 51..06 Long 168..24 E","wind":[["first","NNW","fresh"]],"plain":"Thick weather cleared by mid-morning, and the ship sailed west. At noon, they met the Newburyport of Stonington, twelve months into its voyage with 1,350 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Newburyport","rig":"","port":"Stonington","captain":"Gray","months_out":12,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-07-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":51.0833,"lon":167.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJuly the 8\nCommences with light wind from N and pleasant\nShip heading to the westward at daylight made sail\nat 8 am saw a Right Whale lowered the boats and struc\n+ him he ran bad the Irons drew & the whale went off\nLatter part light airs & Calms at sun down shortened\nsail Obs Lat 51.05 N Long 167.18","wind":[["first","N","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather. At 8 a.m., they saw a right whale and put out the boats to chase; they harpooned it, but the harpoons pulled out and the whale escaped.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"humpback","count":1}],"lat":51.2667,"lon":167.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJuly the 9\nFirst part of these 24 hours light airs from the south\nward and calms with rain at 11 am saw a Whale\nturn flukes lowered the boats & went to him he proved\nto be a thumpback Latter part pleasant steering N at\nsun down took in top gallant sails run the ship under\nthe tg sails saw a ship boiling Obs Lat 51.16 Long 167.13 E","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"weather":["calm","rain"],"plain":"Light winds, calm, and rain. The crew put out boats to chase a whale, but it turned out to be a humpback. Later, they sighted another ship boiling blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1845-07-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":51.6833,"lon":167.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJuly the 10\nCommences with winds from the southward and pleasant\nsteering N at daylight made all sail at 7 am saw a\nWhale going quick lowered the boats but could not come up\n+ with him employed in mending sail at 7 p.m. saw 2 Whale\nlowered but did not get fast came on board and shortened\nsail for the night 4 sail in sight ship heading WbyS\nObs Lat 51.41 N Long 167.40.","wind":[["first","S",""]],"plain":"They set all sail under pleasant winds and put the boats out twice to chase whales—first one moving quickly in the morning, then two in the evening—without catching any. Four other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1845-07-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":52.1666,"lon":167.6445,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nJuly the 11\nThis day begins with fresh southerly wind and hazy\nweather at daylight made sail at 6 pm kept the ship\noff N at 9 saw a Right Whale lowered the boats but did\nnot get fast at 12 came on board spoke the Falcon of\n+ of Newbedford 3 Whales at 6 pm saw a Whale going\nquick lowered without success at suns down shortened\nsail saw 8 or 10 sail this day one cutting & one boiling\nso ends No Obs","wind":[["first","S","fresh"]],"weather":["haze"],"plain":"The crew put boats out twice to chase whales, including a right whale, but caught none. They met the Falcon of New Bedford, reporting three whales, and sighted eight to ten other ships, with two busy processing whales.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Falcon","rig":"","port":"Newbedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1845-07-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":52.65,"lon":167.6222,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nJuly the 12\nThese 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from SSW and\nthick foggy with some rain at 8 am. it lighted up a little\nmade sail ship heading W at 9 it shut in thick again\n+ at 1 pm it lighted again spoke the Noble of Sag Harbor\n500 bls put the ship off N&S at sun down saw 2 Whale\ntoo late to lower shortened sail saw 8 sail this day 2 boiling\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"In thick fog and rain, the crew met the Noble of Sag Harbor, carrying 500 barrels. At sundown, they sighted two whales but it was too late to put out the boats.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Noble","rig":"","port":"Sag Harbor","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-07-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"blue","count":null}],"lat":53.1333,"lon":167.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJuly the 13\nCommences with a light wind from NNW ship heading\nto the westward thick foggy weather at 10 am. it light\ned a little made sail fog squalls throughout the\nday saw Finbacks and sulpher bottoms 4 sail\nin sight 2 boiling at sun down shortened sail\nObs Lat 53.08ct Long 167..36 E","wind":[["first","NNW","light"]],"weather":["fog","squalls"],"plain":"Thick fog and fog squalls hung around all day. The crew saw finback and blue whales, and spotted four other vessels, two of which were boiling blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1845-07-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":53.5333,"lon":166.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJuly the 14\n[drawing] +\nFound dead\nThis day Begins with a fresh breeze from NE &E and\nthick weather at 6 AM. it lighted made sail Ship\nheading N with squalls of fog at 11 AM. it cleared\noff at 12 kept the Ship offet W at 7. p.m. saw a dead whal[struck: e]\nrun down at dark took him along side saw 2 Whale\nshortened sail 7 sail in sight this day 2 boiling saw\none take a whale Obs Lat 53.32 N Long 166..43 E","wind":[["first","ENE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","fog","clear"],"plain":"In foggy weather, the crew found a dead whale and brought it alongside at dark, and saw two other whales. Seven other ships were in sight, two boiling oil and one catching a whale.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1845-07-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":3},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":53.95,"lon":165.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJuly the 15\n+\nCommences with a fresh breeze from NE by E and Overcast\nat 6 AM. commenced cutting at 9 finished made sail\nShip heading NW by N saw 3 Right Whale going to the wind\nvery quick did not lower saw a great many Finbacks\nat Sun down shortened sail 8 sail in sight So Ends\nObs Lat 53.57 N Long 165..11 E.","wind":[["first","NE by E","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew stripped blubber from 6 to 9 a.m. Later, they spotted three right whales moving fast into the wind but did not lower the boats, along with many finback whales. Eight other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1845-07-16","events":[],"lat":53.7944,"lon":164.6222,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nJuly the 16\nAll of these 24 hours strong winds and rugged with some\nrain wind NE by E Ship lying too heading E N Spoke the Midas\nof New Bedford 1000 bbls employed in boiling 8 sail in sight\none boiling No Obs","wind":[["whole","NE by E","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong winds, rough seas, and rain forced the ship to stop and wait. They met the Midas of New Bedford, carrying 1,000 barrels, and continued boiling blubber with eight other vessels in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Midas","rig":"","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-07-17","events":[],"lat":53.6389,"lon":164.0611,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nJuly the 17\nCommences with a fresh gale from NNE and thick chesty rainy\nweather Ship lying too under close reef main top sail heading\nNW at 5 AM finished boiling he made 80 barrels at 1 p m wore\nShip heading E one sail in sight So Ends","wind":[["first","NNE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"A fresh gale brought rainy weather while the ship waited under reduced sail. The crew finished boiling blubber, which yielded 80 barrels of oil, and sighted another ship.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1845-07-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"humpback","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":53.4833,"lon":163.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJuly the 18\nThese 24 hours Commences with a light wind fromct S E\nand foggy at 4 AM. it lighted made sail at 10 AM saw\na Whale turn flukes lowered it proved to be a hump\nback employed in stowing down saw a number\nof hump backs 8 or sail stowed down 95 barrels at sun\ndown shortened sail Obs Lat 53.29 N Long 163..30 E","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"In foggy weather, the crew set sail and lowered the boats for a whale that turned out to be a humpback. They saw several other humpback whales and finished storing 95 barrels of oil.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-19","events":[],"lat":52.9167,"lon":161.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJuly the 19\nBegins with light winds from SE and pleasant at day\nlight made sail and [insertion: steered] to the Westward saw a Ship\ncutting Latter part light airs and calms at 5 p m spoke\nthe Barque Newton of Newbedford Capt Sawyer\n20 months out 2100 at Sun down took in top [insertion: sail] gallant wind ESE\nShip heading NE Obs Lat 52.35 N Long 161..56 E","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["latter","","light"],["latter","ESE",""]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather, turning calm. They saw another ship stripping blubber from a whale and met the bark Newton of New Bedford, twenty months into its voyage with 2,100 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Newton","rig":"bark","port":"Newbedford","captain":"Sawyer","months_out":20,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-07-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":1}],"lat":53.4667,"lon":161.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJuly the 20\nCommences with light airs from the Eastward and calm\nsteering SE at daylight set the top gallant sails and flying\nJib at 2 p m saw a dead whale lowered a boat and went to\nhim it proved to be a humpback the Newton boat got there\nbefore us 5 sail in sight at Sun down took in top gallant sails\nlight airs from the Southward steering [illegible] Obs Lat 53..28 Long 161.58 E","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms. The crew put out a boat for a dead humpback whale, but a boat from the Newton reached it first. Five other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":54.0333,"lon":162.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJuly the 21\nThis day begins with light airs and calms at daylight\nset the top gallant sails at 6 am a breeze sprung up from\nE Ship heading NE & saw a great many humpbacks at 4\np m blowing fresh took in top gallant sails saw the land\nmount Kronotskoi at blowing strong put [insertion: wore] the Ship under\ndouble reef main top sail and fore sail and Ship off shore\n6 sail in sight this day at 9 p m close Obs Lat 54.02 N Long 162..40\nreef the main top sail & took in the fore sail","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","E","moderate"],["middle","","fresh"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They saw a great many humpback whales in the morning. Later in the day, as winds increased, they sighted Mount Kronotskoi, saw six other ships, and turned away from the coast under reduced sail.","where":"near land","place":"mount Kronotskoi","at":"kronotsky"},{"date":"1845-07-22","events":[],"lat":53.9333,"lon":162.3333,"fixed":false,"entry":"[J]uly the 22\nThese 24 hours a strong gale from NE & and thick weather\nShip lying too under close reef main top sail heading\nE at 6 P M moderated set the fore sail saw a french ship\nrunning before the wind read her name the Nance\nNo Obs\n\n[W]ednesday","wind":[["whole","NE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"A strong gale and thick weather forced the ship to wait under close-reefed sail until conditions eased. They saw a French ship, the Nance, running before the wind.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-23","events":[],"lat":53.8333,"lon":162.6667,"fixed":false,"entry":"July the 23\nCommences with light airs from ENE and thick foggy\nat 6 A.M. set the top sails and wore ship at 9 A M it\nlighted up made all sail ship heading NW at 7 P M wore\nship heading E & at sun down shortened sail saw Nothing\nSo Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","ENE","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Foggy weather with light airs; the crew handled the sails and saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-24","events":[],"lat":53.7333,"lon":163.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJuly the 24\nBegins with a light wind from S and thick foggy at\ndaylight set the top gallant sails steering NNE\nLatter part a fresh breeze from SSW at sun down shor\ntened sail and let the ship run under double reef main\ntop sail & fore sail Obs Lat 55..44 N Long 163.00 E","wind":[["first","S","light"],["latter","SSW","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Thick fog and light winds gave way to a fresh breeze as the ship sailed northeast under reduced canvas. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":55.1667,"lon":162.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJuly the 25\nThese 24 hours commences a fresh breeze from SSW with squalls\nof fog steering NNE at daylight made sail and steered N\nLatter part light winds and thick foggy steering from N W to\nNE saw 2 sail and several Finbacks\nObs Lat 55..10 N Long 162..27 E\n\n[drawing]","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls","fog"],"plain":"Sailed in squalls and thick fog. The crew sighted two other ships and several finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-26","events":[],"lat":55.425,"lon":162.9111},{"date":"1845-07-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":4}],"lat":55.6833,"lon":163.3722,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nJuly the 27\n+\nThese 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from S and\nthick fog ship heading ESE at 7 A M it lighted up made\nsail steering NNW saw Fin & Humpbacks the land in\nsight at 7 A M saw a Right whale lowered 4 boats struck and\nkilled him he run a long distance to windward blowing strong\nand rugged the Capt went on board to work the ship up it\ncame on to blow heavy at 4 P.M. set the signal to come on board\nat 7 came along side double reefed the fore and main top sail\n& took in the mizen saw 4 Right Whale & 3 sail this day\nObs Lat 55..41 N","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"After seeing finbacks and humpbacks, they sighted four right whales. The boats killed one, but a rising gale forced them to leave it and return to the ship.","where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1845-07-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":55.5833,"lon":163.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJuly the 28\nCommences with a strong breeze from S and thick fog ship\nheading ESE at 1/2 past 10 A M it lighted made sail weather\nmore moderate beating to windward to look for the whale\ncould not find him at sun down shortened sail winds\nlight 2 sail in sight Obs Lat 55..35 N Long 163.50","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"They searched for the whale left in the gale the previous day but could not find it.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-29","events":[],"lat":55.725,"lon":163.6917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nJuly the 29\nBegins with light airs from the southward and calms at\ndaylight made sail thick hazy weather at 9 A M a light air\nsprang up from the Northward ship heading to the westward Latter\npart fresh breeze with squalls of fog the land in sight & one sail\nat sun down shortened sail Mount Kamtskatka bearing E&E\ndistant 10 miles wind NWbyS ship heading SEbyS","wind":[["first","S","light"],["first","","calm"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["calm","haze","fog","squalls"],"plain":"They sailed through haze, light winds, and squalls of fog. Land and another ship came into view, with Mount Kamtschatka about ten miles away at sunset.","where":"near land","place":"Mount Kamtskatka"},{"date":"1845-07-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":55.8667,"lon":163.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJuly the 30\nThese 24 hours light baffling airs and calms at day\nlight made Sail at 10 a m [struck: alight] breeze from [struck: breeze] S S E\nShip heading E at 2 p m saw a number of Walruses\nlowered a boat and killed one hoisted him aboard\nsaw a large number of Humpbacks at Sun down\nshortened sail the Land & 3 Sail in Sight\n\nWednesday\nJuly the 30\nCommences with a fresh breeze from N W and pleasant\nShip heading N N E at day light made Sail & steered\nE Middle & Latter part winds light and baffling saw\nseveral Humpbacks at 6 p m spoke the Hountress of\nNew Bedford Capt Sherman 700 & the Prudent of\nStonington Capt Brewster 650 bbls at dark took in\nFore & Mizen top gallant sails and steered N N E wind\nS S W the land & 9 Sail in sight Obs Lat 55..52 Long 163..33 E","wind":[["whole","","light"],["whole","SSE","light"],["first","NW","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"],["latter","SSW",""]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Over two days near land, the crew saw walruses, put out a boat, and killed one to bring aboard. They saw numerous humpback whales and met the Huntress and the Prudent.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Crew killed a walrus","quote":"saw a number of Walruses lowered a boat and killed one hoisted him aboard","notable":true,"interest":3},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Huntress","rig":"","port":"New Bedford","captain":"Sherman","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Prudent","rig":"","port":"Stonington","captain":"Brewster","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-07-31","events":[],"lat":57.1167,"lon":164.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJuly the 31\nThis day day begins with a fresh breeze from S S W Ship steering\nto the Northward in sight of the land in company with\nthe Huntress fine pleasant weather Latter part wind[struck: s]\nlight and baffling let the ship run sund let sails and\nmain top gallant sail Obs Lat 57..07 N Long 164..04 E","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"They sailed northward in pleasant weather with land in sight, cruising alongside the Huntress under light, shifting winds.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Huntress","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-08-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":57.6167,"lon":164.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nAug the 1\nBegins with light airs and calm pleasant weather at day\nlight made all sail at 7 a m a fine breeze sprang up from\nS S E steering N E at 11 A m saw 2 Right Whale to windward\ngoing very quick at 1 p m spoke the Henry Tuke of Warren\n14 month out 350 bbls Latter part rain at sun down\nshortened sail ship heading E Obs Lat 57..37 N Long 164..50 E","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","SSE","moderate"]],"weather":["calm","rain"],"plain":"The crew sighted two right whales swimming quickly upwind. Later, they met and spoke with the Henry Tuke of Warren, 14 months into its voyage with 350 barrels of oil, followed by rain.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Henry Tuke","rig":"","port":"Warren","captain":"","months_out":14,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-08-02","events":[],"lat":58.05,"lon":166.4167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nAug the 2\nCommences with a strong breeze from E S E thick\nrainy weather ship heading N E at 12 a m it held up\nraining set the top sail at 2 p m the shifted to S W steer\nE at 4 p m it lighted up one sail in sight at sun\ndown shortened sail wind N W by Ship heading N by E\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"],["middle","SW",""],["latter","NW",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The ship faced strong breezes and thick rain, later clearing slightly in the afternoon. A distant sail was sighted, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-03","events":[],"lat":58.4833,"lon":168.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nAug the 3\nThese 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from N E and\novercast Ship heading E S E at day light made sail and wore\nship at 8 a m wore the ship to and steered S by E Middle part\nlight wind Latter strong wind from E 4 p m took in top gall[struck: ant]\nsail at sun down shortened sail some rain so ends\nObs Lat 58..29 N Long 168..00","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","E","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with shifting winds and occasional rain; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-04","events":[],"lat":57.4333,"lon":167.4583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nAug the 4\nCommences with a strong breeze from N E and thick weather\nat daylight kept the ship off and steered S under easy\nsail at 7 a m huffed too again double reef main top sail and\nfore sail heading E S E blowing strong","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","","strong"]],"plain":"The ship faced strong winds and thick weather, sailing south under reduced sail before stopping and waiting under double-reefed sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-05","events":[],"lat":56.3833,"lon":166.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nAug the 5\nBegins with a strong wind from N E and thick weather ship\nheading E S E at 9 a m kept off and steered S W at 1 p. m. it lighte[struck: d]\nup set double reef fore & mizzen top sails at 8 p m steering W by S\nwind from E Obs Lat 56..23 N Long 166..55 E","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["latter","E",""]],"plain":"Strong winds and thick weather made for routine sailing, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":55.8667,"lon":166.775,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nAug the 6\nThis day commences with light winds from N and overcast\nsteering W at daylight made all sail at 8 a m saw Whale\nto windward turn flukes lowered the boats for them they\nproved to be Humpbacks latter part calm at sun down took\nin top gallant sails Obs Lat 55..52 N","wind":[["first","N","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["cloudy","calm"],"plain":"In the morning, the crew put out the boats to chase whales seen upwind, which turned out to be humpbacks. The day ended in calm weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-07","events":[],"lat":55.9778,"lon":166.6333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nAug the 7\nCommences with a fresh breeze from E and overcast steerin[struck: g]\nWNW set top gallant sails at daylight at 9 a m spoke\nthe Mary & Susan of Stonington 950 bbls at 2 p m blowing\nstrong took in top gallant sail at 5 p m took in sail\nblowing on and thick rainy weather hove the ship too head\ning SSE No Obs","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain","cloudy"],"plain":"They met the Mary and Susan of Stonington, who had 950 barrels of oil. Later in the day, amid worsening wind and thick rain, they shortened sail and stopped the ship to wait out the weather.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Mary and Susan","rig":"","port":"Stonington","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-08-08","events":[],"lat":56.0889,"lon":166.4917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nAug the 8\nBegins with a strong gale from E and rainy ship\nheading SSE at [struck: 9 A m the] [insertion: wind] shifted to SE by S wore\nship heading E by N under close reef main top sail and\nfore sail so this day No Obs","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["middle","SE by S",""]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"A strong gale brought rain as the crew turned the ship under close-reefed sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-09","events":[],"lat":56.2,"lon":166.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nAug the 9\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong breeze from E and thick\nfog ship heading SSE at 8 a m it moderated and lighted up\nmade sail at 10 wore ship heading SSW spoke the Bengal\nof New London 15 months out 1050 barrels at 12 a m shet in\nthick and rainy with a strong breeze from ESE at 4 p m\nshortened sail heading S Obs Lat 56..12 N Long 166..21 E","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","ESE","strong"]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"Amid thick fog and rain, the crew met and exchanged news with the Bengal of New London, which was 15 months into its voyage with 1,050 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Bengal","rig":"","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":15,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-08-10","events":[],"lat":55.8667,"lon":166.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nAug the 10\nCommences with a strong wind from SSW ship heading\nSE at 6 a m set double reef top sails at 10 a m moderated\nshook the reefs out of the top sails Beerings Island in sight\n2nd 4 sail at sun down shortened sail ship heading [struck: SS]SE\nthe land bearing SE Obs Lat 55..52 N Long [struck: 166] 165..44 E","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"],["middle","","moderate"]],"plain":"They sailed in strong winds that later moderated, sighting Bering Island and spotting four other ships during the day.","where":"near land","place":"Bering Island","at":"bering-island"},{"date":"1845-08-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":55.4272,"lon":165.8118,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nAug the 11\nThis day begins with light wind from S and pleasant\nship beating up to the land at daylight made sail at\n1 p m blowing a strong gale from SSW took in sail\nhove the ship too at 4 p m more moderate set the top\nsails at 5 p m spoke the Luminary of Warren oil not\nstated saw a whale turn flukes supposed it to be a\nRight Whale did not see him again at sun down shortened\nsail ship heading SSE thick weather the land bearing S by W","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","SSW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew sailed toward land under pleasant winds before a strong afternoon gale forced them to stop and wait. After the weather calmed, they met the Luminary of Warren and sighted a right whale.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Luminary","rig":"","port":"Warren","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-08-12","events":[],"lat":54.95,"lon":166.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nAug the 12\nThese 24 hours commences with light airs from the southward\nand thick fog at 6 a m made sail beating up to the land\nemployed in repairing Jib at 3 p m the fog lighted up 6\nsail in sight one of them boiling at sun down double reefed\nthe top sails Beerings Island bearing SW distant 12 [insertion: miles] light airs","wind":[["first","S","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Thick fog slowed the ship as the crew beat toward land and repaired the jib. When the fog lifted, they saw six other ships, including one boiling blubber, with Bering Island 12 miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Bering Island","via":[[165.65,55.35],[165.65,55.15],[166.05,54.95]],"plate":"work.trying-c","at":"bering-island"},{"date":"1845-08-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":55.2264,"lon":165.6736,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nAug the 13\nCommences with light airs from SSE and pleasant ship\nheading in for the land at 8 a m lowered 3 boats and pulled\nin shore saw nothing but Humpbacks at 11 came on board\na breeze sprung up from [insertion: E] stood NW at 2 p m saw a Right\nwhale lowered 3 boats it shut in thick fog lost run of the whale\ncame on board at sun down shortened sail 9 sail in sight this day\none boiling","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","E","moderate"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew sent boats toward shore in the morning but saw only humpbacks. That afternoon they chased a right whale, but thick fog rolled in and they lost track of it.","where":"near land","via":[[165.85,55.05]],"plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1845-08-14","events":[],"lat":55.6199,"lon":165.5414,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nAug the 14\nCommences with light winds from S E and thick fog\nat daylight made sail and steered W Latter a strong\nbreeze at sun down shortened sail and wore ship\nheading E by N saw one sail this day\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew sailed through light winds and thick fog, sighting another ship during the day.","where":"at sea","via":[[165.65,55.25]]},{"date":"1845-08-15","events":[],"lat":56.0167,"lon":165.425,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nAug the 15\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong breeze from SSE\nand thick weather ship lying too heading S W at 12 A M\nit lighted up made sail and steeded W at 4 p m made\nthe land at 7 p m strong winds and thick fog puffeed\ntoo off shore heading E the land bearing N by W distant 6 miles\nOb, Lat 56..01 Long","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Strong breezes and thick weather forced the ship to wait under short sail before setting more canvas. Later, they sighted land about six miles away amid heavy fog and turned off shore.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-08-16","events":[],"lat":56.4,"lon":165.15,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nAug the 16\nall of these 24 hours a strong gale from SSE and thick\nweather ship lying too heading Eat 9 a m close reefed the\nmain top sail & took in the fore sail one sail in sight\nObs Lat 56..24","wind":[["whole","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"A strong gale brought thick weather, forcing the ship to stop and wait under reduced sail. Another ship was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":56.5666,"lon":164.875,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nAug the 17\nCommences with a strong wind from S and thick fog ship\nlying too heading WSW at 10 A m moderated set double reef\ntop sails at 2 p m it lighted up made sail at 4 saw a\nRight Whale to windward lowered 3 boats and pulled up\n+ there struck one bout the whale turned to windward\n& run very quick it being late and coming in thick cut\nand come on board shortened sail thick fog ship heading\nE by S","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["first","","moderate"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"In thick fog and strong winds, the crew stopped and waited until conditions moderated. They put out three boats after sighting a right whale; one boat harpooned it, but because the whale fled rapidly into the wind and thick fog was rolling in late in the day, they cut the line and returned to the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":56.7333,"lon":164.6,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nAug the 18\nBegins with a light wind from the Northward and rainy\nat daylight made sail at 10 a m it lighted up ship\nheading to westward at 2 p m saw a Right Whale lowered\n4 boats and chased it shut in thick fog lost run of\nthe whale and ship at 6 it lighted up went along\n+ side of the Barque Newton raised the ship at 7 got along\nside shortened sail ship heading E S E wind S 3 sail in sight\nthis day the land in sight\nObs Lat 56..44N","wind":[["first","N","light"],["latter","S",""]],"weather":["rain","fog"],"plain":"The crew put out four boats to chase a right whale, but dense fog set in and they lost track of both the whale and their ship. The boats went alongside the bark Newton until the fog lifted.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Boats lost their ship in thick fog","quote":"shut in thick fog lost run of the whale and ship","interest":3},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Newton","rig":"bark","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1845-08-19","events":[],"lat":56.725,"lon":164.325,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nAug the 19\nall of these 24 hours light winds from the Southward\nand thick fog with some rain ship heading to\nwestward at 6 p m wore ship to the Eastward 2 sail\nin sight this day\nNo Obs","wind":[["whole","S","light"]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"The ship sailed through thick fog and rain with light winds, sighting two other vessels during the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":56.7167,"lon":164.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nAug the 20\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong breeze from N&W\nand thick weather with some rain at 6 A m it lighted up\nmade sail and stood in shore Latter part light wind\ncruising within 5 or 6 miles of the land at sun down shorten\nsail and stood of shore saw a number of finbacks and\n4 sail this day\nObs Lat 56..43 Long 164..03 E","wind":[["first","NNW","strong"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"They cruised within five or six miles of the coast through rain and clearing weather. They sighted four other ships and saw several finback whales.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-08-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":56.0333,"lon":163.7889,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nAug the 21\nCommences with light airs and calms at day light all sail\nat 12 A m saw 2 Right Whale lowered without success\n+ Latter part a fresh breeze and thick weather spoke the\nHenry Tuke of Warren 600 the Luminary the Newton of\nNewbedford & the Richmond of Providence in company at sun don\nshortened\nObs Lat 56..52 N","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They spotted two right whales and put the boats out to chase them, but without success. Later in thick weather, they met and met the Henry Tuke, sailing in company with the Luminary, Newton, and Richmond.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Henry Tuke","rig":"","port":"Warren","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Luminary","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Newton","rig":"","port":"Newbedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Richmond","rig":"","port":"Providence","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1845-08-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":55.827,"lon":163.5471,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nAug the 22\n+\nThese 24 hours Commences with light baffling winds\nand calms with thick weather at daylight made sail\nat 5 a m it lighted up saw a Right [struck: Whale] but it shut\nin thick fog again untill 4 p m Mount Kamtskatka\nin sight 5 sail at sundown shortened sail So ends","wind":[["first","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm","fog"],"plain":"Light winds, calms, and thick fog dominated the day. They briefly saw a right whale at 5 a.m. before the fog closed in again, and Mount Kamchatka was in sight by late afternoon alongside five other vessels.","where":"near land","place":"Mount Kamtskatka"},{"date":"1845-08-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":1}],"lat":55.6207,"lon":163.3052,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nAug the 23\nThis day Begins with a light breeze from ESE and thick\nfog ship heading NE at daylight made sail at 4 p m\nit lighted up with a strong breeze from N Saw a Hump\nback and 3 sail at sun down shortened sail so ends","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","N","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Thick fog cleared in the afternoon with a strong northerly breeze. The crew saw a humpback whale and three other ships.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":2},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":55.4144,"lon":163.0634,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nAug the 24\n[whale drawing]\nL B\nCommences with a strong breeze from N ship heading ESE\nat daylight made sail wore ship and stood in shore\nat 6 A M shut in foggy at 10 it lighted up saw 2\nRight Whale going very quick at 12 got in with the\nland got becalmed at 5 p m a light breeze sprang up at\n6 saw 2 Right Whale lowered the boats struck killed\nand saved one at 7 took him along side mount\nKamtskatka bearing N distant 8 miles So ends","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog","calm"],"plain":"They stood in toward the coast and were briefly shut in by fog, then becalmed. Later in the day, after spotting right whales twice, they put out the boats, harpooned, killed, and secured one alongside.","where":"near land","place":"mount Kamtskatka","catch":1},{"date":"1845-08-25","events":[],"lat":55.2081,"lon":162.8215,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nAug the 25\nCommences with light airs and calms at 5 commenced\ncutting at 12 finished cleared up the decks and\ncommenced boiling at shortened sail mount\nKamtskatka bearing N distant 15 miles 3 sail in\nsight So ends","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew began stripping blubber in the morning, finished at noon, cleared the decks, and started boiling it down. Later, they shortened sail with Mount Kamtschatka about 15 miles to the north.","where":"near land","place":"mount Kamtskatka","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1845-08-26","events":[],"lat":55.0018,"lon":162.5797,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nAug the 26\nBegins with strong winds from the Northward and\nsqually thick weather with some rain ship heading\nto the westward at 1 p m wore ship to the eastward\nemployed in boiling Kamtskatka bearing NNE distant 20\nmiles","wind":[["first","N","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew boiled blubber in strong winds, squalls, and rain, with Kamchatka visible about 20 miles to the north-northeast.","where":"near land","place":"Kamtskatka","plate":"work.trying-a","at":"kamchatka-peninsula"},{"date":"1845-08-27","events":[],"lat":54.7955,"lon":162.3378,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nAug the 27\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from N\nto ESE thick rainy weather employed in boiling at\n12 a m finished made 105 barrels at 1 p m set double\nreef top sail and Jib working the ship up to the land\nSo ends","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and thick, rainy weather. The crew finished boiling down blubber into 105 barrels of oil, then reduced sail and worked the ship toward land.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-08-28","events":[],"lat":54.5892,"lon":162.096,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nAug the 28\nCommences with a strong breeze from N and thick\nweather ship heading part of the time to the Eastward\nand part to the Westward employed in stowing down at 10 a m it\nlighted the land in sight at 3 p m spoke the\nMidas of Newbedford 1000 bbls stowed down 105 bbls","wind":[["first","N","strong"]],"plain":"The crew stowed oil in the hold amidst thick weather. Once it cleared enough to sight land, they met and spoke with the Midas of New Bedford, which had 1,000 barrels aboard.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Midas","rig":"","port":"Newbedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-08-29","events":[],"lat":54.45,"lon":161.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nAug the 29\nBegins with a strong breeze from N ship heading in shore\nunder double reef top sails at daylight set the Jib & main\nsail at 6 a m kept the ship and run along shore to the\nSouthward at 10 blowing heavy luffed to off shore under\ndouble reef main top sail and fore sail at 3 p m it moderated set\nthe top sails again at sun down light airs from NE So ends mount\nKromotskoi in sight Obs Lat 54..39 N Long 161..42 E","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","NE","light"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew sailed alongshore under reefed sails through heavy winds, turning offshore before the weather moderated in the afternoon. Mount Kronotsky was in sight at sundown.","where":"near land","place":"mount Kromotskoi","via":[[162.05,54.55]],"at":"kronotsky"},{"date":"1845-08-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":54.45,"lon":161.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nAug the 30\n+\nThese 24 hours Commences with a light breeze from S W\nand pleasant steering N E at daylight made sail at 7\na m blowing strong took in top Gallant sails saw a Scrag\nRight whale at 8 shut in thick fog lost run of him double\nthe top sails at 10 a m spoke the the Ship Josephine of\nSag Harbor Capt Royce 2800 bbls at 12 it moderated made\nsail again at sun down saw 2 more scrags going very quick\nin shore the land bearing W distant 10 miles 4 sail in sight\nObs Lat 54..32 N L","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["first","","strong"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"They saw a scrag right whale in the morning but lost track of it when thick fog set in. Later, they met the ship Josephine of Sag Harbor and sighted two more whales heading quickly toward land.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Josephine","rig":"ship","port":"Sag Harbor","captain":"Royce","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-08-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":3},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":55.05,"lon":161.95,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nAug the 31\n+\nCommences with a [struck: light] breeze from the Northward\nand pleasant all sail set at 10 a m saw 3 Right Whale\ngoing quick lowerd the boats and chased without success\nComing on board saw another whale went on and struck\none boat the ran very bad at night got up with him\nand killed him the Irons drew it being dark lost run of\nhim at 9 got on board the land bearing W distant about 10\nmiles 6 sail in sight Obs Lat 54..53 N","wind":[["first","N","moderate"]],"plain":"The crew put the boats out to chase three right whales without success. They soon spotted another, harpooned it, and killed it at nightfall, but the harpoons pulled out in the dark and they lost it.","where":"near land","via":[[162.25,54.65],[162.15,54.95]],"plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1845-09-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":55.05,"lon":161.95,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nSept the 1\nAll of these 24 hours light baffling airs and Calms ship\nworking in shore sent a boat on board of the Midas\nto look for the whale saw nothing of him saw a great\nmany Finbacks 6 sail in sight one of them cutting\nat sun down shortened sail   Obs Lat 55..03 N","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"In light winds and calms near shore, they sent a boat to the Midas to look for a lost whale, but found nothing. They sighted many finback whales and six other vessels, one of which was stripping blubber.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Midas","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-09-02","events":[],"lat":54.45,"lon":161.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nSept the 2\nAll of these 24 hours light baffling airs and calms\nwith squalls of fog saw no whales of any kind 3\nsail in sight the land bearing W N W distant 15 miles\nat sun down took in top gallant sails\nObs Lat 54..32 N","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"weather":["calm","squalls","fog"],"plain":"Light, shifting winds, calms, and foggy squalls. Land was in sight 15 miles to the west-northwest, and three other ships were spotted, but no whales were seen.","where":"near land","via":[[162.25,54.75],[162.05,54.55]]},{"date":"1845-09-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":54.4833,"lon":161.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nSept the 3\n+\nCommences with a light breeze from N E with some fog\nship heading N W middle part fresh breeze latter part\nlight airs and calms at 4 p m saw a Right whale going\nquick lowered without success 7 sail in sight saw\none take a whale & one boiling the land bearing N W\ndistant about 8 miles   Obs Lat 54..29 N Long 161..44 E","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog","calm"],"plain":"Near land, the crew spotted a right whale swimming quickly and put out the boats, but without success. Seven other ships were in sight, with one catching a whale and another boiling blubber.","where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1845-09-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":54.85,"lon":162.24,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nSept the 4\n+\nBegins with a fine breeze from S W and pleasant steering\nN by E at daylight made all sail at 8 a.m. spoke the ship\nJefferson of New London Capt Harris 700 bbls at 11 a m\nsaw a Right whale lowered and chased without success\nat 2 p m saw another lowered but could not get fast\nat 5 shut in foggy at sun down shortened sail steering\nN E under easy sail 8 sail in sight this day   end the land\nObs Lat 54..51 N","wind":[["first","SW","moderate"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"They met the ship Jefferson of New London with 700 barrels of oil. The crew put out boats twice to chase right whales, but could not harpoon either.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Jefferson","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"Harris","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","via":[[161.85,54.45],[162.25,54.65]],"plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1845-09-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":55.7167,"lon":162.7467,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nSept the 5\n+\nThese 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from S S Wand\nthick fog steering N E under easy sail at 12 a m it lighted\nup made sail at 2 p m saw a Right whale lowered\nwithout success at 4 shut in foggy again at sundown shor\nened sail and luffed to off shore   Obs Lat 55..43 N","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Amid thick fog, the crew spotted a right whale and put the boats out to chase it, but without success.","where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1845-09-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":null}],"lat":55.7111,"lon":163.2534,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nSept the 6\n+\nThis day commences with a fresh breeze from N & E at\ndaylight made sail at 8 saw several Right Whale lowerd\nthe boats but could not get fast found very shy at 11 a m\ncame on board blowing strong and rugged stood in\nshore under the lee of mount Kamtskatka 2 boats went\nin shore to fish found no fish at 5 came on board in\ncompany with the Midas of Newbedford wind E & S ship\nheading St 5 sail in sight this day","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","ESE",""]],"plain":"They put boats out after several shy right whales but could not harpoon any. As the weather worsened, the ship headed inshore under Mount Kamchatka, where two boats went fishing without success, later sailing alongside the Midas.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Midas","rig":"","port":"Newbedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"mount Kamtskatka","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1845-09-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"bowhead","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":3}],"lat":55.7056,"lon":163.76,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nSept the 7\n+\nThese 24 hours comences with a fresh breeze from E by S and\novercast at daylight made sail at 11 a m saw a Polar\nWhale lowered the boats but could not get fast at 12 shut\nin foggy at 1 p m it lighted again saw the Midas chasing\na Whale lowered the boats without succep remainder of the\nday light winds with fog squals at sun down spoke the\nItaly of Sag Harbor Capt Wells 1100 bbls saw 3 Right Whale\n& 4 sail this day","wind":[["first","E by S","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog","squalls"],"plain":"The crew put out the boats for a bowhead whale and later for another whale near the Midas, but had no success. At sundown, they met the Italy of Sag Harbor and sighted three right whales.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Italy","rig":"","port":"Sag Harbor","captain":"Wells","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1845-09-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":55.7,"lon":164.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nSept the 8\n+\nAll of these 24 hours light baffling airs and calms all sail\nset at 11 a m saw a Right Whale going quick lowered\n2 boats but could not come up with him at 3 p m saw\nanother lowered the boats and struck the Iron drew\nand the Whale went off at sun took in the top gallant\nsails the wind S & 9 sail in sight 1 boiling\nObs Lat 55..42 N Long 164..16 E","wind":[["whole","variable","light"],["latter","S",""]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"In light airs and calms, the crew lowered two boats for a fast-moving right whale but could not catch it. Later, they struck another right whale, but the harpoon pulled out and it escaped.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1845-09-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":55.5542,"lon":164.2116,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nSept the 9\n+\nThese 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from E S E\nand overcast at 11 a m shut in thick and rainy\nat 2 p m saw a Right Whale lowered 3 boats the Brighton\nof Newbedford being near by lowered for the same without\nsuccep saw 2 more Whale while down but could not get\nfast Latter part strong winds and rainy at 7 p m double\nreefed the top sails 10 sail in sight this day one cutting","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"In thick, rainy weather, they put out three boats after a right whale alongside boats from the Brighton of New Bedford, but neither caught it. They saw two more whales while out but could not harpoon them.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Brighton","rig":"","port":"Newbedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1845-09-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":55.4083,"lon":164.1566,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nSept the 10\n+\nAll of these 24 hours a strong wind from E to N E and thick\nrainy weather ship heading N under double reef top sails\nat 2 p m wore ship heading from S E to E S E at sun down\ntook in fore & chizzen top sail blowing strong saw 1 whale\n& 3 sail this day","wind":[["whole","","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew dealt with strong winds and thick, rainy weather under shortened sail, turning ship in the afternoon. They sighted one whale and three other ships during the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":55.2625,"lon":164.1015,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nSept the 11\n+\ncommences with a strong breeze from N E and rugged squally\nweather at 12 a m moderated at 2 p m saw a number of\nwhale lowered 4 boats and chased without succep\nat 6 came along side calm weather and a bad swell\nheaving on shore lowered the bats and towed the ship\noff at 9 p m a light breeze sprang up from S E came along\nside ship heading [struck: SE] [superscript: the] land distant about 5 miles so ends","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["squalls","calm"],"plain":"The crew put out four boats to chase a group of whales without success. In calm weather, a heavy swell began driving the ship toward shore, so the boats had to tow her away until a breeze sprang up.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Boats towed the ship off a lee shore","quote":"calm weather and a bad swell heaving on shore lowered the bats and towed the ship off","interest":3}],"where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1845-09-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":55.1167,"lon":164.0464,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nSept the 12\n+\nBegins with a fresh breeze & steering to the Northward at 8 a m\nblowing strong double reefed the top sails at 10 more moderate saw\na [struck: Right] whar lowered the boats without succep Latter part strong\nwinds at sun down spoke the Hopewell of Warren Capt Littlefield\n13 months out 1000 bbls the land & 5 sail in sight Obs Lat 55..07","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["first","","strong"],["first","","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"The crew put boats out to chase a whale without success. At sundown, with land and five ships in sight, they met and exchanged news with the Hopewell of Warren, Captain Littlefield, thirteen months into its voyage with 1,000 barrels.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Hopewell","rig":"","port":"Warren","captain":"Littlefield","months_out":13,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1845-09-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":2},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"killer","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":55.5833,"lon":163.9913,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nSept the 13\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong breeze from S\nat daylight set the top sails and steered N at 11 a m hauled\nthe ship on the wind heading ESE at 1 p m spoke the\nShip Helvetia of New London Capt Porter 15 1/2 months\nout 1500 bbls at 3 p m saw 2 Right Whale and a shoal of Killers\nlowered the boats but did not see them again the weather thic\nwith some rain wind light at 5 lowered for a Whale that had\nbeen started by a Ship to the leeward at sun double reefed the top\nsails mount Kamtskatka bearing SW distant 15 miles 6 sail in sig[ht]","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"They met the ship Helvetia of New London, then chased two right whales and a school of killer whales, but lost sight of them in thick, rainy weather. Later, they put the boats out for another whale, with Mount Kamchatka in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Sighted a school of killer whales","quote":"saw 2 Right Whale and a shoal of Killers","interest":1},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Helvetia","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"Porter","months_out":15,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"mount Kamtskatka","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1845-09-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":56.05,"lon":163.9363,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nSept the 14\n+\nAll of these 24 hours light baffling winds and calms at day\nlight made all sail at at 10 a m lowered the boats for 2\nWhale got a slighty Iron in one the Whale run and the Iron\ndrew chasing Whale the remainder of the day but could not\nget fast the Whale very shy 5 Sail in Sight all of them chasing\nwithout success Mount Kamtskatka bearing WNW distant 15\nmiles   Obs Lat 56,,03 N","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"In light winds and calms near Mount Kamchatka, the crew put out boats for two whales. They harpooned one, but the harpoon pulled out when it ran, and the shy whales evaded them for the rest of the day.","where":"near land","place":"Mount Kamtskatka","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1845-09-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":56.2667,"lon":163.8812,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nSept th 15\n[drawing: whale]\nS B\nAll of these 24 hours light winds from the southward and\ncalms saw a number of Whale boats chasing most of the time\nat 1/4 before 4 p m lowered for a Whale struck and killed him\nat 1/2 past 4 took him along Side at 5 commenced cutting took\nin the Throat and lips the toggle broke let him lay\nuntill morning spoke the Assia of Havre 3 boats 25 months\nout 16 00 bbls 6 Ships in Sight one boiling   Obs Lat 56..16 N","wind":[["whole","S","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"In light winds and calms, the boats chased and killed a whale, bringing it alongside. While stripping blubber, the toggle broke, so work stopped until morning. They met the Assia of Le Havre.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Assia","rig":"","port":"Havre","captain":"","months_out":25,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-09-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":56.3,"lon":163.8261,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nSept the 16\n+\nCommences with light aires and calms fine pleasant weather\nat 5 a m called all hands and commenced cutting at 1/2 past\n11 finished saw a Right whale lowered 2 boats without\nsuccess at Sun Set shortened sail 5 Sail in sight 2 boiling\nmount Kurant distant 12 miles   Obs Lat 56..18 N","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew stripped the blubber from their whale, finishing by late morning. They sighted a right whale and lowered two boats to chase it without success, with five other ships in sight.","where":"near land","place":"mount Kurant","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1845-09-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":56.25,"lon":163.771,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nSept the 17\n+\nThese 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from the westward at\ndaylight made sail at 7 a m lowered forwr Whales and chased\nmost of the forenoon latter part light airs from the Southward\nand Calm employed in boiling at Sun Down Shortened Sail\n8 sail in sight this day 3 boiling the land distant 10 or 15 miles\nObs Lat 56..15 N","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew put boats out to chase whales through most of the morning without success, while continuing to boil blubber. Eight other ships were in sight, three of them also boiling blubber, with land 10 to 15 miles off.","where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1845-09-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":56.375,"lon":163.7159,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nSept th 18\n[drawing: whale]\nS B\nCommences with a light air and calms at 7 a m saw a plenty\nof Whale lowered 3 boats struck 2 Whale killed [struck: 1 and] 2\none [insertion: other] the ran and sounded very bad cut and let him go\nthe [insertion: 1st] we took along side at half past 1 p m commenced\ncutting at half past 6 finished finished boiling the other\nwhale he made 130 bbls latter part blowing strong from the\nwestward at 8 commenced boiling","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","W","strong"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"After sighting plenty of whales, they lowered three boats and harpooned two. One ran and sounded so badly that they had to cut the line and let it go, but they secured the other, finished stripping its blubber, and began boiling.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1845-09-19","events":[],"lat":56.5,"lon":163.6609,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nSept the 19\nThese 24 hours commences with a strong gale from the\nwestward at 2 a m cooled down the works at 6 a m the wea\nther more moderate employed in stowing down in the fore peak\nlatter part wind light at 8 p m started the works again\nwe stowed down 110 barrels the Land distant about 20 miles\nObs Lat 56..30","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"A strong westerly gale forced the crew to cool down the boiling furnaces early on, but conditions moderated later. They stored 110 barrels of oil down in the forward hold and restarted the furnaces that evening.","where":"near land","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1845-09-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":56.4083,"lon":163.6058,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nSept the 20\n+\nThese 24 hours begins with airs from Southward and calms\nat daylight made sail employed in boiling and stowing\ndown at 1 p.m. lowered 2 bats for a whale without success\nat 3 lowered again but could not get fast at 5 blowing strong\nshortened sail and wore ship heading off Shore 7 Ships in\nsight 5 boiling, stowed down 35 bbls","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew continued boiling blubber and stowed 35 barrels of oil. They put boats out twice to chase a whale without success, while seven other ships were in sight, five of them boiling.","where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1845-09-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":56.3167,"lon":163.5507,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nSept the 21\n+\nBegins with a strong breeze from N N W and pleasant\nship heading W employed in boiling at 1 p m moderated\nmade sail at 3 finished boiling he made 130 bbls\nat 4 lowered for a whale without success at sun down\nlight airs and calms 5 sail in sight one boiling\nObs Lat 56..19","wind":[["first","NNW","strong"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew finished boiling oil from a whale that yielded 130 barrels. Later that afternoon, they put the boats out to chase a whale without success, with five other ships in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1845-09-22","events":[],"lat":56.525,"lon":163.4957,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nSept the 22\nCommences with light winds from the Northward and\npleasant at daylight made sail all hands employed in\nstowing down at 8 a m felt the shock of an earthquake\nat 4 p m spoke the Ship George of Fairhaven 12 month\nout 1900 latter part a fine breeze from S S W stering N at\nsun down shortened sail stowed down 108 bbls 5 sail in\nsight this day","wind":[["first","N","light"],["latter","SSW","moderate"]],"plain":"The crew was busy storing oil in the hold when they felt an earthquake shock at 8 a.m. Later, they met the ship George of Fairhaven, twelve months into its voyage with 1,900 barrels, and finished stowing 108 barrels.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Crew felt an earthquake shock at sea","quote":"at 8 a m felt the shock of an earthquake","notable":true,"interest":3,"topic":"wonders"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"George","rig":"ship","port":"Fairhaven","captain":"","months_out":12,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-09-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":null}],"lat":56.7333,"lon":163.4406,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nSept the 23\n+\nAll of these 24 hours light winds from the Southward and\ncalms steering to the Northward at 9 a m saw Right Whales\nlowered 3 boats and chased without success at 11 saw a number\nof whale together fastened to one the line got foul off another\nwhale and parted the whales went off at 4 p m lowered\nagain without succes at dark shortened sail 9 sail in\nsight this day 3 boiling      [struck: Obs Lat 56,,44 N]","wind":[["whole","S","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms. The crew put out boats after right whales multiple times, harpooning one, but the line fouled on another whale and broke. Nine other ships were in sight, three of them boiling blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1845-09-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":2},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":57.45,"lon":163.3855,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nSept the 24\n+\nThis day commences with a fresh breeze from E and overcast\nat daylight made sail at 8 a m saw 2 Right whale\ngoing very quick did not lower latter part light wind\nsaw a number of Humpback 6 sail in sight this day one\nboiling the land distant about 10 miles      Obs Lat 57..27","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They saw two right whales swimming fast but did not put out the boats, and later saw several humpback whales. Six other ships were in sight, one boiling blubber, with land about 10 miles away.","where":"near land","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1845-09-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":3},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":57.25,"lon":163.3304,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nSept the 25\n[drawing]\nL B\nCommences with light winds and calms at daylight made\nsail at 9 a m saw 3 whale lowered without success\nat 2 p. m. saw 2 more lowered 1/2 past 3 struck and\nkilled him at 10 got him along side and shortened\nthe weather calm 2 sail in sight the land distant 15 miles\nObs Lat 57..15 N","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms. The crew put out boats for three whales in the morning without success, but in the afternoon they chased two more, harpooned and killed one, and brought it alongside by 10 p.m.","where":"near land","catch":1,"plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1845-09-26","events":[],"lat":57.35,"lon":163.2754,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nSept the 26\nThese 24 hours commences with calm pleasant weather\nat 1/2 past 6 a m commenced cutting at 12 finished\nat 1 p m commenced boiling latter part light airs from\nfrom S ship heading E S E one sail in sight boiling at sun\ndown shortened sail      Obs Lat 57..21 N","wind":[["first","","calm"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"In calm weather, the crew spent the morning stripping blubber from a whale and began boiling it into oil that afternoon.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1845-09-27","events":[],"lat":57.1,"lon":163.2127,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nSept the 27\nBegins with a light wind from N E with some rain ship heading\nE S E at 8 a m spoke the Barque Richmond of Providence\nemployed in boiling latter part light airs and calms pleasant\nweather the land distant 30 miles","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["rain","calm"],"plain":"With light winds and rain, they met and met the bark Richmond of Providence at 8 a.m. The crew was busy boiling blubber, and the day ended calm and pleasant with land in sight thirty miles away.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Richmond","rig":"bark","port":"Providence","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-09-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":56.85,"lon":163.15,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nSept the 28\n+\nThese 24 hours Commences with light baffling winds\nat daylight made sail and finished boiling the Whale ma[illegible]\n110 Bbls saw Several Humpbacks at 1 p m a fresh breez\nfrom ESE saw 2 Right Whale lowered without succep at sun\ndown Shortened Sail Strong wind from ESE Ship heading ESE\none Sail in sight the land bearing SW by W distant 20 miles\nObs Lat 56,,44 N","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","ESE","fresh"],["latter","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"The crew finished boiling oil from a whale that yielded 110 barrels. They sighted several humpbacks and put the boats out after two right whales, but without success.","where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1845-09-29","events":[],"lat":56.4965,"lon":163.45,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nSept the 29\nAll of these 24 hours Strong winds from NE to ENE with Sq[illegible]\nof hail and rain Ship Lying too under double reef main top\nSail & fore Sail heading to the Eastward all hands emplo[illegible]\nin Stowing down at 12 A M spoke the Barque Assia of Havr[illegible]\n25 1/2 months out 1700 at 5 p m finished Stowing down 125 Bbls","wind":[["whole","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","hail","rain"],"plain":"Amid strong winds, hail, and rain, the crew worked at storing oil in the hold, finishing 125 barrels by late afternoon. At midnight, they met the bark Assia of Havre.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Assia","rig":"bark","port":"Havre","captain":"","months_out":26,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","via":[[163.45,56.55]],"plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-09-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":56.1095,"lon":163.4003,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nSept the 30\nCommences with a strong breeze from NE with squalls of hail\nand rain at daylight made sail and steered SSW middle\npart winds light and baffling saw a number of Finbacks\nat 4 p. m. spoke the Brighton of Newbedford Capt Cox 1500\nthe Midas of Do Capt Davis 1400 at Sun down Shortened\nsail with fresh breeze from E Ship heading NNE mount Kamtska\ndistant 20 miles","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","E","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","hail","rain"],"plain":"They saw finback whales, then met and met the Brighton and the Midas of New Bedford in the afternoon. At sunset, Mount Kamchatka was twenty miles away.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Brighton","rig":"","port":"Newbedford","captain":"Cox","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Midas","rig":"","port":"Newbedford","captain":"Davis","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"mount Kamtska","via":[[163.45,56.15]],"plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-10-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":55.7833,"lon":163.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nOct the 1\n+\nBegins with a light breeze and baffling at daylight made sail\nShip heading in shore employed in cleaning bone at 2\np m saw 3 Whale lowered 3 boats struck one and set\nhim spouting blood with the Irons the line parted and\nthe Whale went off with 2 Irons Chased him untill night\nCame on board and shortened sail a fresh breeze from ENE\nShip heading SE mount Kamtskatka distant 12 miles 3 Sail in\nsight this day     Obs Lat 55,,47 N Long 163..00","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","ENE","fresh"]],"plain":"Off Mount Kamchatka, the crew cleaned baleen until afternoon. They put out three boats after three whales and harpooned one, making it spout blood, but the line broke and it escaped with two irons.","where":"near land","place":"mount Kamtskatka"},{"date":"1845-10-02","events":[],"lat":55.1,"lon":163.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nOct the 2\nThese 24 hours Commences with a Strong breeze from NE and\nsqualls of hail and rain at daylight set double reef top\nSails at 10 A M kept the Ship off and steered S at sun\ndown blowing a heavy gale from NE took in sail and\nhove the Ship too under Close reef main top sail heading\nE 3 Sail in sight this day all Steering S Obs Lat 55..06 Long 163..27","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["latter","NE","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","hail","rain","gale"],"plain":"The crew endured strong winds with squalls of hail and rain. By sunset, a heavy gale forced them to reduce sail and stop the ship; three other vessels were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-03","events":[],"lat":53.3333,"lon":162.5,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nOct the 3\nAll of these 24 hours a strong gale from N with squalls of hai[illegible]\nand rain at 6 A m set the fore sail and steered S saw\nnothing this day     No Obs","wind":[["whole","N","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The ship endured a strong gale from the north with squalls of hail and rain. They set the foresail and steered south, seeing nothing all day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-04","events":[],"lat":51.5667,"lon":161.5166,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nOct the 4\nCommences with a fresh breeze from N Steering SSW at daylight\nthe weather moderate made all sail steered SW by S Latter pa[illegible]\nwinds light and baffling at sundown double reefed the fore &\nmizzen top sail wind NE Ship heading SSW saw one sail this d[illegible]\nObs Lat 51..34 N","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["latter","NE","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with shifting winds and changing sail. They sighted one other ship during the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-05","events":[],"lat":51.0833,"lon":160.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nOct the 5\nBegins with a strong gale from SE at 1 A m took in th[illegible]\nfore & mizzen top sails and hove the ship too under dou[illegible]\nreef main top sail and fore sail heading SSW at 8 took in\nin the fore sail blowing heavy in squalls with rain at 10 A\nwind shifted to SSW wore Ship heading SE latter part more\nmoderate set the fore sail     Obs Lat 51..05 N Long 160.32","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["middle","SSW",""],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"A strong gale brought heavy squalls and rain, forcing the crew to reduce sail, stop and wait, and turn the ship as the wind shifted. Conditions eased toward the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-06","events":[],"lat":50.75,"lon":162.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"[Oc]t the 6 hail and rain ship lying too heading SE? at 7 a m made\nSail and steered E at night set Sea watches and carried\nsail saw Nothing Obs Lat 50..45 S Long 162..48 E\n\n[Tu]esday All of these 24 hours a strong wind from WSW to","weather":["hail","rain"],"plain":"The ship lay stopped in hail and rain before setting sail again in the morning, seeing nothing all day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-07","events":[],"lat":49.8,"lon":165.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"[Oc]t the 7 W by N steering SE with squalls of sleet and rain\nat 10 A M the Jib sheets parted and lost the Jib\nShip under single reef top sails and courses saw\nNothing Obs Lat 49..48 S Long 165..16 E","wind":[["whole","W by N",""]],"weather":["squalls","sleet","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced squalls of sleet and rain. During the morning, the jib lines broke and they lost the sail.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Lost the jib sail in squalls","quote":"the Jib sheets parted and lost the Jib","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-08","events":[],"lat":48.175,"lon":167.925,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday These 24 hours commences with a strong breeze from WSW\nOct the 8 steering SE at 7 A.M. shook the reefs out of the top\nSails & set main top Gallant sail at 12 a m bent\na new Jib and set it latter part light winds all\nSail set one Sail in sight this day so ends\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"They sailed under light winds with all sail set, bent and set a new jib, and sighted another ship in the distance.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":46.55,"lon":170.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Commences with light winds from WSW and overcast\nOct the 9 steering SE with all sail set latter part light\nbaffling winds and pleasant at 7 p m a brisk\nwind from SSE ship heading E saw several\nFinbacks Obs Lat 46..33 S Long 170..35\nby Lunar 169..54","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["middle","SSE","fresh"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","clear"],"plain":"They sailed with every sail set in shifting winds and pleasant weather, sighting several finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-10","events":[],"lat":46.9583,"lon":171.7917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday These 24 hours begins with a strong breeze from\nOct the 10 SE ship heading E by S at 1 P M double reefed the\nTop Sails at 3 took in fore & Mizzen top sails\nJib & main sail at 10 close reefed the main top\nsail & took in the Fore sail blowing strong\ntook the Bow Boat in on deck at 2 p m blowing\nvery hevy and a very bad sea running at 4\ncarried away the after Davit to waist boat &\nstove her badly got up takles and saved her\nat 8 the hauled to S and moderated at 9 set [blot]\nfore sail & close reef mizen top sail split the fore\ntop sail & spanker in blow so ends","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","S","moderate"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"In heavy winds and rough seas, a davit broke and badly damaged the waist boat, but the crew rigged tackles and saved it. The gale also split the fore topsail and spanker before moderating.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Boat damaged when davit gave way","quote":"carried away the after Davit to waist boat & stove her badly","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-11","events":[],"lat":47.3667,"lon":173.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Commences with a strong gale from SSW ship\nOct the 11 heading SE at 5 A m took in the fore sail &\nat 12 the wind hauled to SW by W and modera[ted]\nat 1 p m kept the off E and set the fore sail\nShook a reef out of the main top sail unbent the\nfore top sail and bent another double reefed\n& set it at 5 p m shook the reefs out of the main\ntop sail and set the Jib & Steered E by S\nObs Lat 47..22 N Long 173..00","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"],["middle","SW by W","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales struck the ship, forcing the crew to reduce sail. As the weather moderated, they adjusted the sails, replaced the fore topsail, and steered east-southeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-12","events":[],"lat":46.4167,"lon":175.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday. This day begins with a strong breeze from SW and\nOct the 12 squally at 1 P m it moderated Shook the reefs ou[t]\nof the fore & mizzen top sails and set the main\ntop gallant sail steering SE middle part lig[ht]\nwind Latter part a fresh breeze from W to NW\nObs Lat 46..25 N Long 175..52 E","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with shifting breezes and squalls; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-13","events":[],"lat":44.8167,"lon":177.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday All of these 24 hours a fresh breeze from S & W to\nOct the 13 W & W and cloudy weather at 5 A m took in the\nmain top gallant sail at 7 Split the main\nsail unbent it and bent the new one at 1 p [m]\nset the main top gallant sail bent a new one\nforward and set it steering SE saw nothing\nObs Lat 44..49 N Long 177..4[illegible]","wind":[["whole","SSW","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and cloudy skies continued throughout the day. After splitting the mainsail in the morning, the crew replaced it with a new one and saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-14","events":[],"lat":43.6667,"lon":178.5875,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday These 24 hours commences with light winds from\nOct the 14. NW and pleasant steering SE employed in repairi[ng]\nthe close mizzen middle part light baffling airs & ca[lm]\nRove new fore & main top sail & fore braces Latter [part]\nlight airs from ESE ship heading S Obs Lat 43..40 Long 179..[illegible]","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather, turning calm. The crew repaired the mizzen sail and installed new rigging lines.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-15","events":[],"lat":43.2556,"lon":180.1083,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Commences with a fresh breeze from SE Ship heading\nOct the 15 ENE and thick weather at 6 A m it breezed on took\nin the top gallant sails at 7 double reefed the top sails\nat 2 p m hove the ship too under double reef [struck: main] top sail & fore [top]\nsail at 6 close reefed the main top sail & took in the fore sail blowing hea[vy]","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Thick weather and heavy winds forced the crew to shorten sail throughout the day, finally stopping and waiting under close-reefed sails as the gale grew.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-16","events":[],"lat":42.8444,"lon":181.6292,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday These 24 hours commences with a gale from S E Ship Lying\nOct the 16 too heading E S E at 1 A M the wind shifted to S W and\nmoderated made sail and steered S & E Middle &\nLatter part strong winds from W to W N W steering S [illegible]by E","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["first","SW","moderate"],["middle","W","strong"],["latter","WNW","strong"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The day began with a gale from the southeast, forcing the ship to stop and wait. After the wind shifted and calmed around 1 a.m., they set sail again under strong westerly winds.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-17","events":[],"lat":42.4333,"lon":183.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Commences with a fresh breeze from N W and pleasant\nOct the 17 steering S E by E set the fore & main top gallant\nsails Middle & Latter part light baffling winds\nand calm, bent the new main top gallant sail\nemployed in mending the waist boat so ends\nObs Lat 42..26 N Long 176..51 W","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew worked on sail repairs and mended the waist boat under pleasant breezes that gave way to light, shifting winds and calm.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-18","events":[],"lat":41.5166,"lon":182.8222,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Begins with light airs and calm at 5 A M a breeze sprung\nOct the 18 up from E by N Ship heading S E by S with cloudy weather\nemployed in mending the waist boat Latter\npart a fresh breeze from E by S Ship heading S by E\ntook in the flying Gib & muzzen top gallant sail","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","E by N",""],["latter","E by S","fresh"]],"weather":["calm","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew mended the waist boat under cloudy skies and routine sailing conditions.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-19","events":[],"lat":40.6,"lon":182.4945,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday This day commences with a fresh breeze from E by N\nOct the 19 Ship heading S E by S at 5 a m took in the topgallant\nsails at 2 p m double reefed the top sails took\nin main sail & Gib at 4 took in the fore and\nmizzen top sails at 6 closed reefed the main top\nsail and took in the fore sail blowing heary","wind":[["first","E by N","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew steadily reduced sail throughout the day as winds picked up, with heavy blowing by evening.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-20","events":[],"lat":39.6833,"lon":182.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday These 24 hours commences with a strong gale from E Ship\nOct the 20 heading S S at 1 A m it moderated made sail at 8 shook\nthe reefs out of the top & set main top gallant sail Middle\npart calm and thick fog at 2 p m a light breeze sprang up\nfrom W steering E by S Obs Lat 39..41 N Long 177..50 W","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["gale","calm","fog"],"plain":"Strong gales gave way to calm weather and thick fog. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-21","events":[],"lat":39.0833,"lon":184.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday All of these 24 hours light winds from W N W steering E\nOct the 21 by S first part foggy Latter part pleasant steering\nE bent the new fore top sail saw nothing so ends\nObs Lat 39..05 N Long 175..43 W","wind":[["whole","WNW","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Light winds and early fog gave way to pleasant weather. The crew bent a new foretopsail and saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":38.8833,"lon":185.6916,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday  All of these 24 hours light airs from S S W to E S E\nOct the 22  and pleasant steering E with all sail set Send\nup top mast studding sail booms and set th\nsail employed in repairing the Bow Boat saw a\nshoal of Blackfish  Obs Lat 38..53 N","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and pleasant weather as the ship sailed east with all sails set. The crew repaired the bow boat and spotted a school of pilot whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-23","events":[],"lat":38.1667,"lon":187.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday  These 24 hours commences with light winds from\nOct the 23  the Westward and thick weather steering E at 10\nP, M, the wind hauled to N with a fresh breeze at [illegible]\nA, M, took in flying Jib & mizzen top gallant sail\nMiddle & Latter part wind from N E to N E by E\none sail in sight  Obs Lat 38..10 N Long 172..54 W","wind":[["first","W","light"],["first","N","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in thick weather with light to fresh winds; one other ship was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-24","events":[],"lat":37.2667,"lon":188.2584,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday  Commences with light baffling winds and thick\nOct the 24  weather with some rain Ship heading from E C\nto S at 2 P M spoke the Barque Shepherdess of\nMystic 1050 Bbls of Oil Latter part a fresh breeze\nfrom N & E Ship heading E  Obs 37..16 N","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["latter","NE","fresh"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Light, shifting winds, thick weather, and rain. At 2 p.m., they met and met the bark Shepherdess of Mystic, reporting 1,050 barrels of oil aboard.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Shepherdess","rig":"bark","port":"Mystic","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-10-25","events":[],"lat":36.2833,"lon":189.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday  Begins with light winds from N N E and pleasa\nOct the 25  Ship heading E Middle & Latter part light\nbaffling airs from N N E to E by S Ship heading\nfrom E to S by E in company with the Shepherdess\nObs Lat 36..17 N Long 170..35 W","wind":[["first","NNE","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds made for slow sailing as the ship traveled alongside the Shepherdess.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Shepherdess","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-10-26","events":[],"lat":36.1333,"lon":190.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday  These 24 hours commences with light Easterly wind\nOct the 26  with light squalls of fog & rain at 12 P M tacked\nShip heading N E to E N E in company with\nthe Shepherdess of Mystic saw Nothing so ends\nObs Lat 36..08 N Long 169..31 W","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"weather":["squalls","fog","rain"],"plain":"Light easterly winds brought squalls of fog and rain as the ship sailed alongside the Shepherdess of Mystic. They saw no whales.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Shepherdess","rig":"","port":"Mystic","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-10-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":36.25,"lon":192.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday  All of these 24 hours light winds from S to\nOct the 27  W and pleasant weather steering E by S\nemployed in mending sails saw blackfish\nObs Lat 36..15 N Long 167..18 W\nLong By Lunar 167..[illegible] W","plain":"The crew sailed under light winds and pleasant weather, mended sails, and saw pilot whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-28","events":[],"lat":35.4416,"lon":193.5583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday These 24 hours commences with light winds from\nOct the 28 W and overcast asteering E by N at 9 p m the wind\nshifted to NNE and blowed fresh took in top gallant\nsails & flying Jib Ship heading E at 1 a m double reefed\nthe top sail at 3 took in main sail Jib & mizen top\nsail at 8 took in fore top sail Latter part more moderate\nset the fore & mizen top sail double reefed Ship heading ESE","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","NNE","fresh"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew reduced sail as the wind shifted to the north-northeast and blew fresh, before the weather moderated toward the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-29","events":[],"lat":34.6333,"lon":194.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday This day begins with strong winds from N E and thick\nOct the 29 weather Ship heading E S E under double reef top sails\n& fore sail at 6 a m set the main sail & Jib at 11 the\nwind hauled to E S E wore ship heading N E shook the reefs\nout of the top sails Latter part light wind set the top\ngallant sails & flying Jib. Obs Lat 34.38 N Long 165.35. W","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","ESE",""],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The day brought strong winds and thick weather before easing to light winds, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-30","events":[],"lat":34.9833,"lon":194.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Commences with light winds ESE ship heading N E\nOct the 30 fine pleasant weather at 5 a m the wind hauled to S W\nset top mast studding sail and [struck: st] steered ENE empl\noyed in filling up the fresh water cask in the fore\nhold with salt water to preserve them saw nothing\nObs Lat 34.59 N Long 165.11 W","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","SW",""]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather. The crew filled empty freshwater casks in the hold with saltwater to preserve them, and saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-31","events":[],"lat":35.0833,"lon":197.275,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday These 24 hours commences with light wind from\nOct the 31 S W to W and overcast steering ENE with all\nsail set at 2 p m the wind shifted to N by W\nin a squall took in the fore top gallant sail\n& flying Jib at 4 took in the main top gallant\nsail & reefed the mizzen top sail ship heading ESE\nSo Ends Obs Lat 35.05 N","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["first","N by W",""]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in overcast weather with a wind shift and squall that forced the crew to reduce sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-01","events":[],"lat":35.4833,"lon":199.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Begins with a strong breeze from NNW thick rainy weather\nNov the 1 at 10 p m the wind hauled to WNW set the top\ngallant sails & fore top mast studding sail steering\nNE by E Latter part squally at 4 p m carried away the\ncrotchet yard in slings there proved to be an old crack in it\nand very rotten took in top gallant sails & top mast studding sail\nat 6 took in main sail & Jib & reefed the top sails Obs Lat 35.29 N Long 160.16 W","wind":[["first","NNW","strong"],["middle","WNW",""]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather set in, and the rotten crojack yard broke in the slings due to an old crack. The crew shortened sail and reefed the topsails.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Yard broke because of dry rot","quote":"carried away the crotchet yard in slings there proved to be an old crack in it and very rotten","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-02","events":[],"lat":35.8,"lon":202.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday These 24 hours commences with a strong breeze from W\nNov the 2 W by N and squally steering N by E under double reef fores[ail]\n& main top sail & fore sail at 6 A M it moderated\nset the main sail & jib at 9 shook the reefs out of\nthe top sails at 11 set the top gallant sails latter par[t]\na fresh breeze so ends    Obs Lat 35..48 N Long 157..31 W","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["first","W by N","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong, squally breezes gradually moderated, allowing the crew to shake out reefs and set more sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-03","events":[],"lat":36.3834,"lon":205.1,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Commences with light winds from WNW to SW\nNov the 3 and cloudy weather steering NE by E Middle &\nlatter part strong winds and squally at 12 A M took\nin top mast studding sail and the top gallant\nsails employed in fitting a crotchet yard out of the\nspare top sail yard saw nothing so ends","wind":[["first","WNW","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather with strong winds picked up as they sailed northeast. The crew fitted a crotchet yard from a spare topsail yard, but saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-04","events":[],"lat":36.9667,"lon":207.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday All of these 24 hours strong winds from SW steering\nNov the 4 NE by E under fore & main top sail and fore sail\nfirst part rainy latter part pleasant so ends\nObs Lat 36..58 N Long 152..17","wind":[["whole","SW","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed under strong southwest winds with rain early on, followed by pleasant weather. No whales were reported.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-05","events":[],"lat":37.3,"lon":210.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Commences with a strong breeze from SW and overcast\nNov the 5 steering ENE Middle & latter part baffling winds\nfrom S to W and squally with some rain\nObs Lat 37..18 N Long 149..29","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong breezes and overcast skies gave way to shifting winds, squalls, and rain. No whales were mentioned.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-06","events":[],"lat":37.6333,"lon":212.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday This day begins with a strong breeze from SW to W\nNov the 6 and squally steering ENE Middle part light baffling\nwinds & rainy latter part a fresh breeze from WSW\nsaw nothing so ends    Obs Lat 37..38 N Long 147..23 W","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","WSW","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Squally weather with shifting winds and rain. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-07","events":[],"lat":37.3833,"lon":215.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday These 24 hours commences with a strong breeze from\nNov the 7 W by N and squally steering E by N Middle & latter\npart light Northerly winds and pleasant made\nall sail bent the new mizzan top sail so ends\nObs Lat 37..23 N Long 144..30 W\nLong by Lunar [illegible]","wind":[["first","W by N","strong"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather gave way to light winds and pleasant conditions as the crew set all sails, including bending a new mizzen topsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-08","events":[],"lat":37.65,"lon":218.2334,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Commences with light baffling airs and calms\nNov the 8 fine pleasant weather at 10 p.m. a light breeze\nsprang up from S S W steering E N E with all sail\nset Latter part a fresh breeze employed in cleaning\nship saw Nothing So ends Obs Lat","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","SSW","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms gave way to a fresh breeze. The crew set all sail and spent the day cleaning the ship, with nothing sighted.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-09","events":[],"lat":37.9167,"lon":220.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday All of these 24 hours a brisk wind from S S E\nNov the 9 to S W and cloudy weather steering E N E with\nall sail set saw Nothing So ends\nObs Lat 37..55 N Long 139..02 W","wind":[["whole","SSE","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Brisk winds and cloudy skies; sailed with all sail set and saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-10","events":[],"lat":38.2667,"lon":224.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday These 24 hours commences with a strong breeze from S\nNov the 10 to S W and overcast at 2 A M took in the fore & mizzen\ntop gallant sails and top mast studdsing sail at day\nlight set them again steering E N E Latter part light\nwinds from W and pleasant Obs Lat 38..16 N Long 135..35 W","wind":[["first","","strong"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing in changing winds, ending with light breezes and pleasant weather. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-11","events":[],"lat":38.25,"lon":226.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Begins with a light air from W and pleasant\nNov the 11 steering E by N with all sail set Middle & Latter\npart a fresh breeze from S S E to S W saw Nothing\nSo ends Obs Lat 38..15 N Long 133..34 W","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","SSE","fresh"],["latter","SW","fresh"]],"plain":"Sailed with every sail set in pleasant weather, with the breeze picking up later in the day. Saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-12","events":[],"lat":38.1333,"lon":230.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday These 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from\nNov the 12 S by E and overcast steering E by N with all sail\nset Middle part pleasant with wind from S W empl\noyed in packing bone Latter part the wind N W\nSaw Nothing So ends Obs Lat 38..08 N Long 130..00 W","wind":[["first","S by E","fresh"],["middle","SW",""],["latter","NW",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"With fresh breezes and all sail set, the crew spent the day packing whalebone. They saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-13","events":[],"lat":37.9333,"lon":231.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday This day commences with a fresh breeze from\nNov the 13 N W and squally steering E N E with all\nsail set Middle & Latter part light\nbaffling winds and pleasant employed\nin drying bone and packing of It Saw Nothing\nSo Ends Obs Lat 37..56 N Long 128..04 W","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed with every sail set before winds turned light and baffling. They spent the day drying and packing whalebone, but saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-14","events":[],"lat":37.8333,"lon":232.8583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday These 24 hours light baffling airs and calm\nNov the 14 Course E N E fine pleasant weather the watch\nemployed in drying and packing bone\nSaw Nothing So Ends Obs Lat 37..50 N Long 127..[illegible]","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Fine, calm weather. The crew dried and packed baleen, seeing nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-15","events":[],"lat":37.9,"lon":233.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday All of these 24 hours light winds from S to\nNov the 15 W S W and steering E N E with all sail set\nwith pleasant weather the watch employed in\nships duty So Ends Obs Lat 37..54 N Long 126..13 W","wind":[["whole","SSW","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds; the crew carried out routine ship's duties under full sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-16","events":[],"lat":37.725,"lon":235.6166,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Commences with a fresh breeze from S and clou[illegible]\nNov the 16 weather steering E N E at 7 A M the wind hauled\nto S SE took in the top mast studding sail at 7\ntook in the mozzen top gallant sail & flying jib Mid[struck: dle]\npart strong winds and thick rainy weather took\nin top gallant sails at 1 p m the shifted to W the\nweather more pleasant steering E by N 1/2 N No Obs","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["first","SSE",""],["middle","","strong"],["latter","W",""]],"weather":["cloudy","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed through strong winds and thick, rainy weather before conditions turned more pleasant. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-17","events":[],"lat":37.55,"lon":237.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Begins with a brisk wind from the westward & pleasan[illegible]\nNov the 17 weather steering E by N 1/2 N at 1 A m made the land bearin[illegible]\nE N E distant 10 miles Shortened sail and hauled too off shore\nat daylight kept off E by N for Port San Francisco at 11 A M\ncame too in Yerba Buena cove in 10 fathom of water cla[illegible]\nbottom found 3 American traders and 4 Russian in the\nharbor So Ends","wind":[["first","W","moderate"]],"plain":"They sighted land early in the morning and sailed into San Francisco Bay, dropping anchor in Yerba Buena Cove. They found three American trading ships and four Russian vessels in the harbor.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Anchored among American and Russian ships","quote":"found 3 American traders and 4 Russian in the harbor","interest":2}],"where":"at anchor","place":"Yerba Buena cove"},{"date":"1845-11-18","events":[],"lat":37.55,"lon":237.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Commences with light winds from the westward an[illegible]\nNov the 18 pleasant weather at 8 a m sent the starboard watch\nashore on liberty in th afternoon the Capt went up Sausa[illegible]\nin a boat where the Warsaw of Stonington was lying\nwith 400 Bbls the John & Elizabeth of New London 1300 the\nHiberna of do 1800 the Morea of Newbedford 1500 at 4\np m came on board one watch employed in scrubbing\nship &c at Sun down all of the watch came on boar[illegible]\nbut John Smith & William Koheng So Ends Charle[illegible]\nAustin Sick off duty","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"plain":"Half the crew went ashore on liberty while the rest scrubbed the ship. The captain visited several whalers at anchor nearby, but by sundown two men on liberty had failed to return.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Two crewmen failed to return from liberty","quote":"all of the watch came on boar[illegible] but John Smith & William Koheng","interest":3,"topic":"desertions"},{"kind":"accident","title":"Charles Austin off duty sick","quote":"Charle[illegible]\nAustin Sick off duty","topic":"sickness"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Warsaw","rig":"","port":"Stonington","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"John & Elizabeth","rig":"","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Hibernia","rig":"","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Morea","rig":"","port":"Newbedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"in port","place":"Yerba Buena cove","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1845-11-19","events":[],"lat":37.6862,"lon":237.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday  All of these 24 hours light winds from NNW and\nNov the 19  pleasant weather the Larboard Watch ashore on\nliberty at Sun down they all came off but William\nBurton & Michael Henry the Ship Hiberna of N L\nwent to Sea this day So Ends","wind":[["whole","NNW","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather. Half the crew went ashore on liberty, but William Burton and Michael Henry failed to return at sundown. The ship Hibernia of New London put to sea.","where":"in port","via":[[237.35,37.65]]},{"date":"1845-11-20","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":237.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday  These 24 hours Commences with light winds from [struck: ct] and\nNov the 20  pleasant at 8 A.M. got the under weigh and over to\nSawsalita John Thompson went ashore and run\naway sent after him caught him took him to the boat\nin the evening and got away from us again So Ends","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"The ship sailed over to Sausalito. John Thompson went ashore and ran away; crew members were sent after him, caught him, and brought him back to the boat, but he escaped again in the evening.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Crewman ran away twice ashore","quote":"caught him took him to the boat in the evening and got away from us again","interest":4,"topic":"desertions"}],"where":"in port","place":"Sawsalita","at":"sausalito"},{"date":"1845-11-21","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":237.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday  All of these 24 hours light airs from the Northward\nNov the 21  and pleasant weather at 8 A.M. commenced breaking\nout the oil in the main hatchway to Cooper at 9\nA M. the Captain of the Port Came on board\nand brought 2 of our men that run away at Yerba\nbuena Wm Burton & Matthew Henry the Capt. went\nto town at dark came on board So Ends","wind":[["whole","N","light"]],"plain":"The crew began moving oil barrels from the main hatchway for repairs. The Captain of the Port brought back two deserters, William Burton and Matthew Henry, who had run away at Yerba Buena.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Two runaway crewmen returned to ship","quote":"brought 2 of our men that run away at Yerba buena","interest":3,"topic":"desertions"}],"where":"in port","place":"Sawsalita","at":"sausalito"},{"date":"1845-11-22","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":237.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday  All of these 24 hours light Northerly winds and\nNov the 22  pleasant employded in breaking out and\nCoopering the oil in the main hatchway So End","wind":[["whole","N","light"]],"plain":"Light northerly winds and pleasant weather. The crew worked at breaking out and coopering oil casks in the main hatchway.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-23","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":237.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday  These 24 hours light Northerly winds and pleasant\nNov the 23  weather All hands employded in breaking out\nand Coopering Oil at 10 A M Capt. Pendleton\nwent over acrofs the bay in Company with Capt Barnhn\n& Capt; Cushman to Castro to trade So Ends","wind":[["whole","N","light"]],"plain":"The crew broke out casks and coopered oil. That morning, Captain Pendleton, along with Captain Barnum and Captain Cushman, crossed the bay to trade at Castro.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Captains crossed the bay to trade","quote":"went over acrofs the bay in Company with Capt Barnhn & Capt; Cushman to Castro to trade","interest":2}],"where":"in port","place":"Sawsalita","at":"sausalito"},{"date":"1845-11-24","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":237.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday  All of these 24 light Northerly wind and pleasant\nNov the 24  weather at 9 A.M. the John & Elizabeth went to Sea\nkept the Sabbath this day most of the men ashore\nat 5 P.M. the Montezuma of New London came in\nCapt. Baker with 19.00 Bbls of Oil So Ends","wind":[["whole","N","light"]],"plain":"In port, the crew observed the Sabbath with most of the men ashore. The John & Elizabeth put to sea, and the Montezuma arrived with 1,900 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"John & Elizabeth","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Montezuma","rig":"","port":"New London","captain":"Baker","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"in port","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-11-25","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":237.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Commences with light Northerly winds and\nNov the 25 pleasant employed in stowing Oil down in the\nafter hatchway at 11 A M. the Capt got back\nagain at 5 p m the Morrison of New London\nCame in Capt Green with 1300 Bbls and the Louvre\nof Do Capt Green 1600 So Ends","wind":[["first","N","light"]],"plain":"The crew stored oil down in the after hatchway. The captain returned in the morning, and later two ships arrived: the Morrison and the Louvre, both of New London and captained by Greens.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Morrison","rig":"","port":"New London","captain":"Green","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Louvre","rig":"","port":"New London","captain":"Green","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"in port","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-11-26","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":237.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Commences with a light Northerly wind and\nNov the 26 pleasant weather employed in stowing off\nthe after hatchway and breaking out shooks\nfor Water So Ends gave William Barton [struck: for an attempt]\n[struck: at desilton the 2d time]\n42 lashes & Matthew Kerney 6 lashes for the same","wind":[["first","N","light"]],"plain":"The crew stowed around the after hatchway and broke out barrel parts for water. William Barton received 42 lashes and Matthew Kerney six lashes, both punished for an attempt at desertion.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Two crewmen flogged for attempting desertion","quote":"","interest":5,"topic":"desertions"},{"kind":"crew","title":"Two crew members punished with lashes","quote":"gave William Barton [struck: for an attempt]\n[struck: at desilton the 2d time]\n42 lashes & Matthew Kerney 6 lashes for the same","interest":3,"topic":"punishments"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-27","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":237.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday All of these 24 hours brisk winds from the North\nNov the 27 ward and pleasant weather employed in breaking\nout the tanks to Cooper and setting up pipes for\nwater 2 boats employed in wooding","wind":[["whole","N","fresh"]],"plain":"Brisk winds and pleasant weather. The crew broke out the tanks for the cooper, set up water casks, and sent two boats to gather firewood.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-11-28","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":237.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday These 24 hours light winds from the Northward\nNov the 28 pleasant employed in washing ship to [illegible]\nthe cooper setting up pipe got off a raft of water","wind":[["whole","N","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather. The crew washed the ship, the cooper assembled casks, and they brought aboard a raft of freshwater.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-11-29","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":237.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday All of these 24 hours light Northerly winds and\nNov the 29 pleasant employed in painting the Starboard\nwatch ashore on liberty the cooper setting up shooks\nthe Capt went to Yerba Buena with Capt Burnham","wind":[["whole","N","light"]],"plain":"The crew painted the ship while half the men had liberty ashore, and the cooper assembled casks. The captain went to Yerba Buena with Captain Burnham.","where":"in port","place":"Sawsalita","at":"sausalito"},{"date":"1845-11-30","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":237.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Commences with a brisk wind from the Northward\nNov the 30 and pleasant weather the Larboard watch\nashore on liberty employed in filling water &c\nat 2 p m the Capt got back from Yerba Buena","wind":[["first","N","fresh"]],"plain":"With pleasant weather and a brisk north wind, half the crew went ashore on liberty and filled water casks. The captain returned from Yerba Buena in the afternoon.","where":"in port","place":"Sawsalita","at":"sausalito"},{"date":"1845-12-01","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":237.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday All of these 24 hours light Northerly winds and pleasan\nDec the 1 weather all hands on liberty this being the Sabbath","wind":[["whole","N","light"]],"plain":"Light northerly winds and pleasant weather. All hands were given liberty ashore to observe the Sabbath.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1845-12-02","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":237.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday This day light Northerly winds and pleasant weather\nDec the 2 the Starboard watch ashore on liberty the Larboard\nwatch employed in painting one boat gone 40 miles\nup the bay with trade So ends","wind":[["whole","N","light"]],"plain":"Half the crew went ashore on liberty while the other half painted. One boat was sent 40 miles up the bay to trade.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Boat sent to trade up the bay","quote":"one boat gone 40 miles up the bay with trade","interest":2}],"where":"in port"},{"date":"1845-12-03","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":237.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday First part of this day thick fog Middle & Latter\nDec the 3 part pleasant one watch ashore on liberty the other\nemployed in Ships duty at 8 p m the came back\nfrom up the bay So ends","weather":["fog"],"plain":"Thick fog gave way to pleasant weather. One watch had liberty ashore while the other worked on ship's duty, returning from up the bay at 8 p.m.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1845-12-04","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":237.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday All of these 24 hours light Northerly winds\nDec the 4 and pleasant weather all hands employed\nin getting of water and stowing of it got of some\nPotatoes So ends","wind":[["whole","N","light"]],"plain":"With light northerly winds and pleasant weather, the crew took aboard and stored fresh water, along with some potatoes.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-12-05","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":237.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Commences with fine pleasant weather\nDec the 5 all hands employed in stowing water between\ndecks one boat gone acroß the bay to get Beef","plain":"With fine, pleasant weather, the crew stowed water between decks, and a boat went across the bay to get beef.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1845-12-06","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":237.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday All of these 24 hours fine pleasant weather\nDec the 6 all hands employed in getting off Wood\nand water So Ends","plain":"The crew spent the day bringing wood and water aboard in pleasant weather.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-12-07","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":237.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday These 24 commences with light winds from\nDec the 7 NW and pleasant weather one watch ashore\non liberty the other employed in stowing\naway wood and water. So ends","wind":[["first","NW","light"]],"plain":"With light winds and pleasant weather, one watch went ashore on liberty while the other stowed wood and water.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1845-12-08","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":237.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday All of these 24 hours light Northerly winds and\nDec the 8 pleasant weather the watch ashore on\nliberty","wind":[["whole","N","light"]],"plain":"Light northerly winds and pleasant weather. One watch of the crew was ashore on liberty.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1845-12-09","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":237.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday These 24 hours commences with light winds\nDec the 9 from the Northward and pleasant weather employed\nin getting off wood and water","wind":[["first","N","light"]],"plain":"With light winds and pleasant weather, the crew spent the day loading wood and fresh water aboard.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-12-10","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":237.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday These 24 hours light baffling airs and calms\nDec the 10 and pleasant weather one watch ashore on\nliberty the other employed in ships duty","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"With light, shifting winds and calm, pleasant weather, half the crew had shore liberty while the rest carried out ship duties.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1845-12-11","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":237.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Commences with light Northerly winds all\nDec the 11 hands employed in ships duty getting ready\nfor sea","wind":[["first","N","light"]],"plain":"With light northerly winds, the crew spent the day on ship's duty, preparing to head out to sea.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1845-12-12","events":[],"lat":37.5533,"lon":237.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday These 24 hours commences with light airs and\nDec the 12 calms at 8 A M took our Anchor and towed\nthe ship out side of the shipping and\nlet go the anchor again could not get out\nin the afternoon light Southerly wind could\nnot get to sea head wind and tide","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew raised anchor and towed the ship past the other vessels, but they had to anchor again. Headwinds and tides kept them from getting out to sea.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1845-12-13","events":[],"lat":37.2852,"lon":237.5089,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Commences with light airs and calms at\nDec the 13 1 P M a breeze sprang up from the west-\nward got under weigh and went to sea\njust as we were going out the Capt of the Fore[illegible]\ncame on board and brought John Smith a\nman that run away the day after we came\nin here the Warsaw got under but went\nback at 7 P.M. a fresh breeze from WNW ship\nheading SW took in the top gallant sails &c","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","W",""],["middle","WNW","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"A breeze sprang up and the ship got underway for sea. Just as they left, a captain brought back John Smith, a crewman who had run away the day after they arrived.","where":"at sea","via":[[237.45,37.25]]},{"date":"1845-12-14","events":[],"lat":37.0667,"lon":237.69,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday These 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from\nDec the 14 WNW and pleasant at 10 P M double reefed the\ntop sails and hauled up the fore sail a strong\nbreeze from N W steering S at 6 A M the weath[struck: er]\nmoderate made all sail and steered E at sun\ntook in top gallant sail, and flying jib\nat dark hauled the [insertion: the] ship [insertion: to] heading off shore\nSo End\nObs Lat 37.04","wind":[["first","WNW","fresh"],["first","NW","strong"],["middle","","moderate"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes as the ship made and shortened sail, steering south and then east before turning to head off shore at dark.","where":"near land","via":[[237.65,37.05]]},{"date":"1845-12-15","events":[],"lat":36.7667,"lon":237.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Commences with a light Northerly wind and\nDec th 15 thick weather Ship laying off and On abreast\nof Monterey at 7 A M Light airs and calms the\nCapt went on board of the Warsaw at 10 Came\non board and steered off S E by S with [inserted: all] sail set\nin Company with the Warsaw pleasant weather So End\nObs Lat 36..46 Long 122..18 W","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Cruising off Monterey, the captain visited the Warsaw during morning calms. Both ships then set sail and headed southeast by south together.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Warsaw","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Monterey","via":[[237.65,36.95]],"plate":"gam.visit-b"},{"date":"1845-12-16","events":[],"lat":36.05,"lon":238.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday These 24 hours commences with light baffling winds\nDec th 16 and calms pleasant weather steering S E by S [struck: / S]\nat 7 A.M. hauled up S E by E Latter part a fresh\nbreeze from NW steering ESE in Company with the\nWarsaw the land distant 15 miles So Ends\nObs Lat 36..06 Long 121..34 W","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["latter","NW","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light baffling winds and calms gave way to a fresh northwest breeze as the ship sailed in company with the Warsaw, about 15 miles off the coast.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Warsaw","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","via":[[238.15,36.15]]},{"date":"1845-12-17","events":[],"lat":34.85,"lon":239.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday First part of these 24 hours brisk wind from\nDec th 17 N W and pleasant weather steering from\nS E to E S E Middle and Latter part light baffling\nairs and calms Obs Lat 34..50 N Long 120..32","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing in pleasant weather, followed by light, shifting breezes and calms. No whales seen.","where":"at sea","via":[[238.65,35.55]]},{"date":"1845-12-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":34.2833,"lon":239.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Commences with light winds from N to E and\nDec the 18 pleasant weather running down the land\ndistant 10 or 12 miles Latter part light westerly\nwinds steering E S E the watch employed in ships\nduty Saw finbacks Obs Lat 34..17 N Long 120..06 W","wind":[["first","NNE","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"plain":"Sailing pleasant waters along the coast, about ten or twelve miles off land, the crew did routine ship's duty and sighted finback whales.","where":"near land","via":[[239.25,34.45]]},{"date":"1845-12-19","events":[],"lat":33.85,"lon":240.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Commences with light Northerly winds and pleasant\nDec the 19 weather steering through the passuge between the\nIsland of St Rosa & St Cruz at 12 p m hauled\ntoo & lay off and on in company with the Warsaw\nat 9 A M sent in 2 boats from Each ship too look\nfor Elaphant at 7 p m came on board found\nnone kept the ship off and steered S E by E for the\nIsland of St Barbara with light winds from NNW\nto N N E So Ends","wind":[["first","N","light"],["latter","NNW","light"]],"plain":"Sailing alongside the Warsaw between Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz Islands, both ships sent two boats ashore to hunt elephant seals, but found none. They then headed toward Santa Barbara Island.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Searched the islands for elephant seals","quote":"sent in 2 boats from Each ship too look for Elaphant","notable":true,"interest":1},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Warsaw","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Island of St Rosa & St Cruz","via":[[239.45,34.15],[239.45,33.95]],"plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-12-20","events":[],"lat":33.48,"lon":240.97,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Begins with light Northerly winds and pleasan\nDec the 20 steering SE by S for the Island of St Barbara in the\nmorniang light airs and calm at 9 A m got up wit\n7 miles of the Island sent 4 boats 2 from Ship to\nlook for Elaphant Latter part Calm the Ships drifi[struck: n]\noff a good way from the Island out of sight from\nthe boats hauled up the boats on the beach and\nencamped for the night so ends","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They sailed toward Santa Barbara Island and sent out four boats to search for elephant seals. As calm conditions drifted the ship out of sight of the island, the boat crews hauled up on the beach and camped for the night.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Crews camped ashore searching for elephant seals","quote":"","interest":2}],"where":"near land","place":"Island of St Barbara"},{"date":"1845-12-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":33.1833,"lon":241.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Commences with light light bafflling wind working\nDec the 21 up for the Isand pleasant weather at 9 A m the\nboats got on board Latter part light westerly\nwind steering E by N saw Humpbacks\nObs Lat 33..11 N Long 118..40 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"plain":"The ship worked toward the island under light, baffling winds, and the boats returned on board at 9 a.m. Later in the day, they spotted humpback whales while steering east-by-north.","where":"near land","place":"the Isand"},{"date":"1845-12-22","events":[],"lat":32.875,"lon":242.05,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday All of these 24 hours light baffling airs and calm\nDec the 22 pleasant weather steering E by S with all sail\nset the watch employed in making Spun yarn","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"With light, shifting winds and calm, pleasant weather, the ship sailed with every sail set while the watch did routine rope work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-23","events":[],"lat":32.5667,"lon":242.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Commences with light baffling airs and calm\nDec the 23 pleasant weather steering ESE with all sail\nset Latter part light wind from WNW at 5\np m hauled up NE for Port Diego the employed\nin ships duty at 7 p m the wind NW Ship heading NE by N\nLong by Lunar 117..14 W Obs Lat 32..32 N Long 117..18 W","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["latter","WNW","light"],["latter","NW",""]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They experienced pleasant weather with light winds and calms. The crew carried out routine ship's duties as they headed toward Port Diego with every sail set.","where":"near land","place":"Port Diego"},{"date":"1845-12-24","events":[],"lat":32.75,"lon":242.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday These 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze\nDec the 24 from NNW and pleasant weather ship\nstanding off and on at St Diego the warsaw\nstood in & came to anchor Middle part Calm\nLatter a light breeze from NNW at 3 p m stoo[illegible]\noff the mouth of Harbor and sent in a boat found\n5 American traders 2 of them bound home put letter\non board at 5 p m kept off and steered ESE in\ncompany with the Warsaw","wind":[["first","NNW","fresh"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","NNW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Cruising off San Diego alongside the Warsaw, they sent a boat into the harbor and found five American trading ships. They sent letters home aboard two of the ships bound for the United States.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Sent letters home via American merchant ships","quote":"found 5 American traders 2 of them bound home put letter on board","interest":3,"topic":"letters"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Warsaw","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"St Diego","via":[[242.65,32.55]],"plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-12-25","events":[],"lat":31.3667,"lon":242.2784,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Commences with a light breeze from N & W.\nDec the 25 and pleasant weather steering S E by E with\nall sail set at 3 A M hauled the [struck: [illegible]] ship S by W\nMiddle & Latter part a fresh breeze and\novercast in company with the Warsaw\nSo ends Obs Lat 31..22 N","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew sailed with every sail set in pleasant weather, later joined by fresh breezes and overcast skies while sailing alongside the Warsaw.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Warsaw","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-26","events":[],"lat":29.1833,"lon":241.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday These 24 hours Commences with a fresh\nDec the 26 breeze from NNW and pleasant steering S by\nW with all sail set at 7 A M raised the\nIsland of Gaudaloupe bearing S by W distant\n30 miles at Sun down run down to the S end\nof the Island and hauled off shore So ends\nObs [struck: [illegible]] Lat 29..13 N Long 118..17","wind":[["first","NNW","fresh"]],"plain":"Under full sail, the crew sighted the island of Gaudaloupe in the morning, ran down to its southern end by sunset, and then steered back offshore.","where":"near land","place":"Island of Gaudaloupe","at":"guadalupe-island"},{"date":"1845-12-27","events":[],"lat":29.15,"lon":241.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday First part of these 24 hours a fresh breeze\nDec the 27 from NNW and pleasant ship lying off\nand on the Island of Gaudaloupe at 8 A M\n2 boats went ashore to look for elaphant\nin company with th Warsaw's boats at ½ past\n4 came on board did not find any Latter part\nbaffling airs and calms ship heading E","wind":[["first","NNW","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"While cruising off the island of Guadalupe, two boats went ashore alongside boats from the Warsaw to hunt elephant seals, but they returned empty-handed.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Searched ashore for elephant seals","quote":"went ashore to look for elaphant in company with th Warsaw's boats","notable":true,"interest":2},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Warsaw","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Island of Gaudaloupe","plate":"gam.spoke-a","at":"guadalupe-island"},{"date":"1845-12-28","events":[],"lat":28.3,"lon":243.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday All of these 24 hours a fresh breeze from NW to N\nDec the 28 and pleasant steering E with all sail set at 5\np M Capt Pendleton went on board of Warsaw\nand Mr Durfee their 2nd Officer came on board\nwith him to work his passage to the Islands on\naccount of difficulty with the captain so ends\nObs Lat 28..18 N Long 116..26 W","wind":[["whole","NW","fresh"]],"plain":"Captain Pendleton visited the Warsaw. He returned with Mr. Durfee, their second officer, who joined the ship to work his passage to the Islands following trouble with his captain.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Officer left ship after dispute","quote":"came on board with him to work his passage to the Islands on account of difficulty with the captain","interest":3},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Warsaw","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-c"},{"date":"1845-12-29","events":[],"lat":28.3,"lon":244.43,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Commences with a light breeze from N and pleasant\nDec the 29 steering E & S at day light raised the Ceros and Benito\nIslands at 1 p M sent 2 boats to the Benito Island\nto look for elaphant but found none so ends","wind":[["first","N","light"]],"plain":"With light breezes and pleasant weather, the ship sighted the Cerros and Benito islands. Two boats went to Benito Island to hunt for elephant seals but found none.","where":"near land","place":"Benito Island"},{"date":"1845-12-30","events":[],"lat":28.05,"lon":244.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday These 24 hour Commences with light winds from\nDec the 30 N N W and pleasant weather laying off and on\nat the Ceros Island Middl & Latter airs and calm\nat 5 P M Stood into the bay and let go an anchor\nin 16 fathoms of water and furled the Sails So Ends","wind":[["first","NNW","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"After cruising back and forth off Cerros Island in pleasant weather, they headed into the bay at 5 p.m. and anchored in 16 fathoms of water.","where":"at anchor","place":"Ceros Island","via":[[244.55,28.05]]},{"date":"1845-12-31","events":[],"lat":28.0243,"lon":244.7557,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday These 24 hours Commences with a fresh breeze fr\nDec the 31 N N W and pleasant at 8 A M Started 2 boats fr\nEach Ship to go around the Island to look for E\nSo Ends.","wind":[["first","NNW","fresh"]],"plain":"With a fresh breeze and pleasant weather, two boats from each ship set out to circle the island and search for whales.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-01-01","events":[],"lat":27.9986,"lon":244.7614,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday All of these 24 hours fresh Northerly winds and\n[struck: Jan the 1] [insertion: 1846]\nJan the 1 weather at 5 P M the boats retured found one\nrookery of Elaphant it being on the weather side\nthe Island could not [insertion: land] We think they are just begi\nto haul up So Ends","wind":[["whole","N","fresh"]],"plain":"Boats returned at 5 PM after finding a rookery of elephant seals on the weather side of the island, though rough conditions prevented them from landing.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Found an elephant seal rookery","quote":"","notable":true,"interest":1}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-01-02","events":[],"lat":27.9729,"lon":244.7671,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday These 24 hours light baffling airs and calms\nJan the 2 boat ashore fishing and shelling the employea[n?]\nwetting hole &c So Ends","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"In light, shifting airs and calms, a boat went ashore for fishing and gathering shells while the crew wet the hold.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-01-03","events":[],"lat":27.9471,"lon":244.7729,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Commences with a fresh breeze from the Norther\nJan the 3 and pleasant weather at 8 A M took the an[chor]\nand went round on the East Side of the Islan[d]\nat 5 P M let go the anchor in 7½ fathoms\nof water Latter part light baffling winds &","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"In pleasant weather with a fresh breeze from the north, they weighed anchor in the morning, sailed around to the east side of the island, and dropped anchor again in 7½ fathoms of water.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1846-01-04","events":[],"lat":27.9214,"lon":244.7786,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday These 24 hours light baffling winds and calm\nJan the 4 pleasant weather 2 boats ashore cruising\naround looking for Elaphant &c So End[s]","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"With light, shifting winds and calm, pleasant weather, two boats went ashore looking for elephant seals.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-01-05","events":[],"lat":27.8957,"lon":244.7843,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Commences with light airs and calm pleasant\nJan the 5 weather at 12 A M. a light breeze sprung up fr\nthe Southward got under weigh and stood off\nLatter part light baffling airs and calms\nSo Ends","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The ship got under way with a light breeze from the south and headed offshore, but was soon slowed by light, shifting winds and calms.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-01-06","events":[],"lat":27.87,"lon":244.79,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJan the 6\nThese 24 hours Commences with a brisk wind.\nfrom N to NNW and pleasant weather\nbeating round the N end of the Island at 12\nA M kept the Ship off and Steered S 1/2 W\nat 6 P M Steering SE the Island of Hermosa\nbearing N distant 15 miles So ends","wind":[["first","N","fresh"]],"plain":"They sailed in pleasant weather with brisk winds, tacking around the north end of the island and later sighting the island of Hermosa fifteen miles to the north.","where":"near land","place":"Hermosa"},{"date":"1846-01-07","events":[],"lat":26.8833,"lon":245.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJan the 7\nCommences with a fresh breeze from NW and\npleasant weather Steering SE Middle & Latter\npart light winds the watch employed in rep\nairing Sails Saw Nothing So ends\nObs Lat 26,,53 N Long 114,,09 W","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds. The crew spent the day repairing sails, and nothing was seen.","where":"at sea","via":[[244.85,27.65]]},{"date":"1846-01-08","events":[],"lat":25.3833,"lon":246.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJan the 8\nThese 24 hours Commences with light wind from\nNNW and pleasant Steering SE Middle & Latter\npart light baffling airs from NE too ESE\nShip heading from SE to N Employed in mend\ning sails Saw Nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 25,,23 N Long 113,,43 W","wind":[["first","NNW","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds and pleasant weather. The crew spent the day mending sails and saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-09","events":[],"lat":24.5,"lon":247.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJan th 9\nAll of these 24 hours light winds from NE to ESE\nand pleasant weather Ship heading from SE\nto to ESE employed in mending Sails and wetting\nhole Saw Nothing Obs Lat 24,,30 N Long 112,,52","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds as the crew mended sails and wet the hold. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":24.1333,"lon":247.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJan the 10\nAll of these 24 hours light baffling winds\nand calms pleasant weather employed\nin mending Sails Saw Finbacks & Grampuses\none Sail in Sight . Obs Lat 24,,08 Long 112,,30 W","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light baffling winds and calms with pleasant weather. The crew repaired sails, sighted a ship, and saw finback whales and grampuses.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw grampuses","quote":"Saw Finbacks & Grampuses"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":23.5333,"lon":248.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJan th 11\nThese 24 hours Commences with a light from [struck: NW] wind\nand pleasasant weather Steering ESE Middle\nand Latter part winds baffling from NNW to\nNE Saw Finbacks So Ends\nObs Lat 23,,32 N Long 111,,38 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","variable",""]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with shifting winds; they saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"pilot","count":1}],"lat":23.05,"lon":249.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Commences with a light Northerly wind\nJan the 12 and pleasant weather Steering E by S at 11 AM\nsaw a Shoal of Blackfish lowered 4 boats\nand got one Middle & Latter part baffling win[illegible]\nfrom NW to NNE employed in mending sails the\nland in Sight   Obs Lat 23..03 N Long 110..50 W","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","variable",""]],"plain":"With land in sight, the crew spotted a school of pilot whales, put four boats out to chase, and caught one. They spent the rest of the day mending sails in shifting winds.","where":"near land","catch":1},{"date":"1846-01-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":22.8333,"lon":250.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday All of these 24 hours light baffling winds fro[illegible]\nJan the 13 NW to NNE and pleasant weather Steering E\nemployed in mending sails and wetting hole\nat Sun down saw a Whale 4 or 5 miles of calle[illegible]\nit a Sperm Whale Cape St Lucas bearing N distan[illegible]\n8 miles So Ends   Obs Lat 22..50 N Long 109..43 W","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"The crew mended sails and wet down the hold in pleasant weather with light winds. At sundown, they sighted a sperm whale four or five miles off, near Cape St. Lucas.","where":"near land","place":"Cape St Lucas","via":[[249.95,22.75]],"at":"cabo-san-lucas"},{"date":"1846-01-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":22.3167,"lon":251.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday these 24 hours Commences with a brisk wind\nJan the 14 from W and Overcast steering E by S Middle &\nLatter part light winds employed in stowing\nthe bone in the run and mending sails saw\nFinbacks & one Sail Obs Lat 22..13 N Long 108..18[illegible]","wind":[["first","W","moderate"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew stowed whalebone and mended sails in light winds. They spotted finback whales and sighted another ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":21.8,"lon":253.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Commences with a fresh breeze from NNW to N\nJan the 15 and pleasant weather steering E ½ S Latter par[illegible]\nlight winds employed in bending the old fore to[illegible]\nsail and repairing the main saw Blackfish\nthe Maria Islands in Sight Obs Lat 21.48 Long 106..5[illegible]","wind":[["first","NNW","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"They sailed under pleasant weather, bent the old fore-topsail, repaired the mainsail, and sighted pilot whales with the Maria Islands in view.","where":"near land","place":"Maria Islands"},{"date":"1846-01-16","events":[],"lat":21.46,"lon":253.58,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Begins with a fresh breeze from NW and pleasant\nJan the 16 steering for the Maria Islands at 10 PM wore\noff shore with the main yard aback at 5 AM\nstood in at 2 PM let go the anchor in 16 fath[illegible]\nof water on the East side of the Middle Island send\n2 boats ashore to wood killed 2 Anacondas\none of them measured 11 feet So Ends","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"]],"plain":"The ship anchored off the east side of Middle Island in the Maria Islands. Crew sent ashore for wood killed two anacondas, one measuring eleven feet long.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Crew killed two large anacondas ashore","quote":"send 2 boats ashore to wood killed 2 Anacondas one of them measured 11 feet","notable":true,"interest":2}],"where":"at anchor","place":"Middle Island, Maria Islands","at":"isla-maria-magdalena"},{"date":"1846-01-17","events":[],"lat":21.3917,"lon":253.475,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Commences with a fresh breeze from the\nJan the 17 Westward and overcast Latter part light\nwinds all hands employed in wooding\none Sail in sight So Ends","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew spent the day collecting firewood, with one other ship in sight.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-01-18","events":[],"lat":21.3233,"lon":253.37,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday All of these 24 hours light baffling winds and\nJan the 18 Calm in the moring the Louvre of New London\nstood in and sent a boats ashore found the\nWarsaw at anchor on the other Side of the\nIsland So Ends","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"In light, shifting winds and calm morning seas, the ship stood toward land alongside the Louvre of New London and sent a boat ashore. They found the Warsaw anchored on the other side of the island.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Louvre","rig":"","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Warsaw","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Island","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1846-01-19","events":[],"lat":21.255,"lon":253.265,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday These 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze from\nJan the 19 S E and raing Middle part light winds Latt[struck: er]\npart a strong breeze from N W with Squalls of\nrain employed in getting of wood & stowing of it","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","NW","strong"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"The crew spent the day loading and stowing firewood amid shifting winds and rain squalls.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-20","events":[],"lat":21.1867,"lon":253.16,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday These 24 hours fresh winds with Some rain\nJan the 20 employed in getting off wood and stow\ning of it away So Ends","wind":[["whole","","fresh"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew spent the day loading and stowing firewood amid fresh winds and rain.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-01-21","events":[],"lat":21.1183,"lon":253.055,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday These 24 hours begins with a fresh breeze and\nJan the 21 pleasant weather all of the boats employed\nin wooding at 2 p m finished which makes\n20 boat loads got unduweigh and stood out\nthe S E passage with a light breeze from N W\nat 6 p m hauled up and steered W S W So Ends","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","NW","light"]],"plain":"The boats finished gathering firewood after bringing in twenty boatloads. The ship got underway and headed out through the southeast passage.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-01-22","events":[],"lat":21.05,"lon":252.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday All of these 24 hours light winds from N W\nJan the 22 and pleasant weather steering W S W with\nall sail set employed in ships duty So Ends\nObs Lat 21,,03 N Long 107,,03 W","wind":[["whole","NW","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather and light winds as the ship sailed west-southwest with every sail set, with the crew carrying out routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-23","events":[],"lat":20.8,"lon":251.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday These 24 hours light winds from N W to N N E and\nJan the 23 pleasant weather steering W by S with all sail\nset the watch employed in ships duty saw\nNothing So Ends Obs Lat 20,,48 N Long 108,,20 W","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds as the ship sailed with every sail set. The crew carried out routine ship's duty, and nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-24","events":[],"lat":20.7333,"lon":250.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Commences with a light baffling wind and\nJan the 24 pleasant weather Steering W,S Middle part\nSome rain Latter part pleasant the watch\nemployed in Ships dusty So Ends\nObs Lat 20..44 N Long 109..38 W","wind":[["first","variable","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The ship sailed west-southwest under light, shifting winds with pleasant weather and some rain. The crew went about routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-25","events":[],"lat":20.7,"lon":249.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday First part of these 24 hours calm pleasant\nJan th 25 weather Latter part light winds from N to\nNE Steering WNS with all Sail Set So Ends\nObs Lat 20..42 N Long 110..15 W","wind":[["first","","calm"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm, pleasant weather with light winds; the crew sailed on with all sails set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-26","events":[],"lat":20.8,"lon":248.3417,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday These 24 hours Commences with a brisk wind\nJan the 26 from N to NE and pleasant Steering WNS\nLatter part light baffling winds and rainy\nSo Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The day brought pleasant sailing with a brisk wind before turning to light, shifting winds and rain. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-27","events":[],"lat":20.9,"lon":246.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Commences with a fresh breeze from N to NE\nJan the 27 and pleasant Steering WNS employed in fiting\nboats and setting up rigging Latter part Squally and\nrainy with thunder and lightning So Ends\nObs Lattitude 20.54 N Long 113..04 W","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","thunder","lightning"],"plain":"The crew worked on fitting out the boats and tightening the rigging under fresh breezes, followed by squalls, rain, thunder, and lightning.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-28","events":[],"lat":20.6333,"lon":244.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday These 24 hours Begins with a brisk wind with\nJan the 28 Squalls of Rain Steering WNS Latter part brisk\nwind from NNW to NW and pleasant Ship heading\nfrom W to WSW So Ends Obs Lat 20..38 N Long 115..23 W","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["latter","NNW","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with brisk winds, rain squalls, and pleasant weather later on. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-29","events":[],"lat":20.1,"lon":242.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday These 24 hours fresh breezes from N by W to NW\nJan the 29 and pleasant weather Ship heading WNS to\nWSW employed in fiting rigging and boat at\n7 p m the wind hauled to NNW Steering W\nSo Ends Obs Lat 20..06 N Long 117.22 W","wind":[["whole","N by W","fresh"],["whole","NNW",""]],"plain":"Fresh breezes and pleasant weather as the crew worked on the rigging and the boats. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-30","events":[],"lat":20.3167,"lon":240.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday All of these 24 hours fresh breezes from N by W to NE\nJan the 30 and pleasant weather Steering W employed in\ntaring rigging So Ends Obs Lat 20..19 N Long 119..37 W","wind":[["whole","","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with fresh breezes; the crew worked at tarring the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-31","events":[],"lat":20.3833,"lon":237.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Commences with a fresh breeze from N to E and\nJan the 31 and pleasant weather Steering W with all\nSail Set the watch employed in taring rigging\nand putting up a new fore top mast stay\nSaw Nothing So End Obs Lat 20..23 N Long 122..09 W","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"With fresh breezes and pleasant weather, the ship sailed west under full sail. The crew tarred the rigging and installed a new fore topmast stay, but saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-01","events":[],"lat":20.4833,"lon":235.3,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday These 24 hours commences with brisk winds from\nFeb the 1 NE to E and overcast Steering W with all Sail\nLatter part Squally So Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with brisk winds and overcast skies, turning squally by the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-02","events":[],"lat":20.5833,"lon":232.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday All of these 24 hours fresh breeze from NE to\nFeb the 2 E with some Squalls Steering W the watch\nemployed in taring rigging Saw Nothing\nSo Ends Obs Lat 20..35 N Long 127..15 W","wind":[["whole","NE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and squalls as the ship steered west. The crew worked on tarring the rigging and saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-03","events":[],"lat":20.7167,"lon":230.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday All of these 24 hours brisk winds from ENE\nFeb the 3 to E and Squally weather Steering W with\nall sail set Saw Nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 20..43 Long 129..27","wind":[["whole","ENE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather with brisk winds; sailed under full canvas and saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-04","events":[],"lat":20.9167,"lon":227.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday These 24 hours commences with fresh winds ENE\nFeb the 4 and Squally weather Steering W Latter part more\nmoderate the watch employed in taring rigging\nSaw Nothing So Ends Obs Lat 20..55 N Long 132..32 W\n\nCommences with a light breeze from ENE to E","wind":[["first","ENE","fresh"],["latter","","moderate"],["first","ENE","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Fresh winds and squalls gave way to calmer weather as the crew tarred the rigging. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-05","events":[],"lat":20.0,"lon":225.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday and pleasant weather Steering W with all\nFeb the 5 sail set employed in taring rigging &c\nLatter part fresh breeze Saw Nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 20.00 N Long 134..27 W","wind":[["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with every sail set as the crew worked on tarring the rigging. They saw nothing all day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-06","events":[],"lat":20.8833,"lon":223.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Begins with a light wind from E and pleasant\nFeb the 6 weather Steering W b S Latter part fresh breeze from\nESE employed in wetting hole painting boats\n&c So Ends Obs Lat 20.53 N Long 136..37 W","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant sailing with a light wind that freshened later in the day. The crew spent their time wetting the hold and painting the boats.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-07","events":[],"lat":20.8833,"lon":220.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday All of these 24 hours brisk winds from\nFeb the 7 E N E to E and Squally weather Steering\nW1/2S the watch employed in Ships\nduty So Ends Obs Lat 20..33 Long 139..23 W","wind":[["whole","ENE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Brisk winds and squally weather as the crew attended to routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-08","events":[],"lat":20.5333,"lon":218.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Commences with a fresh breeze from E by N\nFeb the 8 to E by S and Squally Steering W1/2S\nLatter part pleasant weather Saw nothing\nSo Ends Obs Lat 20.32 N Long 141..15 W","wind":[["first","E by N","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather with fresh breezes gave way to pleasant conditions later in the day. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-09","events":[],"lat":21.0333,"lon":215.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday These 24 Commences with a fresh breeze from\nFeb the 9 E by N to E and Squally Steering W1/2S Latter\npart pleasant weather the watch employed\nin Ships duty So Ends Obs Lat 21..02 N Long 144..09 W","wind":[["first","E by N","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather gave way to pleasant skies, and the crew went about routine ship's work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-10","events":[],"lat":21.1,"lon":213.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Commences with brisk winds from E by N to E\nFeb th 10 and Squally weather Steering W1/2S Latter\npart light winds the watch employed in\nShips duty So Ends Obs Lat 21..06 N Long 146..25 W","wind":[["first","E by N","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Brisk winds and squalls gave way to light winds. The crew was occupied with routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-11","events":[],"lat":21.1333,"lon":211.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Begins with brisk winds from E and Squally\nFeb the 11 weather Steering W1/2S Latter part light\nwinds employed in making Wheel ropes and\nlance warp So Ends Obs Lat 21..08 N Long 148..25 W","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Brisk, squally winds gave way to lighter breezes. The crew spent the day making wheel ropes and lance warp.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-12","events":[],"lat":21.3,"lon":209.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday These 24 hours brisk winds from E to ESE\nFeb the 12 and pleasant weather Steering W1/2S\nwith all Sail set employed in painting the\nlower mast Starboard boat &c Saw nothing\nSo Ends Obs Lat 21..18 N Long 150..46 W","wind":[["whole","","fresh"]],"plain":"With brisk winds and pleasant weather, the crew sailed under full sail and spent the day painting the lower mast and starboard boat. They saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-13","events":[],"lat":21.175,"lon":207.7166,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Begins with a fresh breeze from ESE and\nFeb th 13 pleasant weather Steering W by S\nMiddle & Latter part light baffling winds\nand Rainy So Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The ship sailed on under fresh breezes that shifted to light, unpredictable winds and rain. No whales were reported.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-14","events":[],"lat":21.05,"lon":206.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday All of these 24 hours light wind from\nFeb the 14 ENE to ESE and pleasant weather steering\nW by S with all sail set the watch employed\nin ships duty Obs Lat 21..03 S Long 155..48 W","wind":[["whole","ENE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather as the ship sailed west by south with all sails set. The crew carried out routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-15","events":[],"lat":20.7667,"lon":204.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Commences with light Easterly winds and\nFeb the 15 pleasant steering W by S Middle part Squally\nat 6 A M raised the Island of Owhyhee\nbearing SW Latter part light winds at sun down\nthe east point of Mowee bearing SW by W distant\n25 miles Obs Lat 20..46 S Long 155..15 W","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Light winds and squalls. In the morning they sighted the island of Owhyhee, and by sunset the east point of Mowee was visible in the distance.","where":"near land","place":"Owhyhee","plate":"land.landfall-a","at":"hawaii"},{"date":"1846-02-16","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday These 24 hours commences with a light\nFeb the 16 breeze from N and pleasant weather steering\nW by N 1/2 N at 7 A M entered passage between\nMowee & Morotoi at 10 A M came too\nlet go the anchor in 10 fathoms of water\nat Lahaina found 11 ships lying here","wind":[["first","N","light"]],"plain":"With light breezes and pleasant weather, the ship sailed through the passage between Mowee and Morotoi and anchored at Lahaina, where eleven other ships were lying.","where":"at anchor","place":"Lahaina","via":[[203.55,20.45]],"at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1846-02-17","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday All of these 24 hours light airs and pleasant\nFeb the 17 weather one watch ashore on liberty the\nother employed in painting bends got a\nraft of Cask ashore for water and got off\n31 barrels of Irish Potatoes All of the\nliberty men came off but one Charles Johnson","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"With pleasant weather, one watch went ashore on liberty while the other painted the bends. They brought ashore casks for water, loaded 31 barrels of Irish potatoes, and all the liberty men returned except Charles Johnson.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"A crewman failed to return from liberty","quote":"All of the liberty men came off but one Charles Johnson","interest":3,"topic":"desertions"}],"where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-02-18","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Commences with a light Southerly wind\nFeb the 18 and pleasant weather one watch on liberty\nthe employed in ships duty got off a raft of\nwater & 170 Gall of Molasses all of the liberty\nmen came off but 2 the Cooper & William Burton","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"plain":"With pleasant weather and light southerly winds, one watch went on liberty ashore while the rest worked aboard, taking on a raft of water and 170 gallons of molasses. All the men on liberty returned except two: the cooper and William Burton.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-02-19","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday These 24 hours commences with a fresh\nFeb the 19 breeze from the Southward and pleasant\none watch ashore on liberty at 9 a m the\nweather became very Squally blowing strong\nstarted to draging let go the Starboard\nanchor and brought her up hove in the L\nanchor found foul cleared it and let it go\nagain at Sun down moderate the wind from Wct W","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"One watch went ashore on liberty. Squally weather and strong winds caused the ship to start dragging anchor, so the crew dropped the right anchor, cleared the fouled left anchor, and reset it.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1846-02-20","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday All of these 24 hours fresh Northerly wind\nFeb the 20 and pleasant weather one watch ashore\non liberty the other employed in ships duty\nthe Captain ashore sick with the lung fever","wind":[["whole","N","fresh"]],"plain":"With fresh northerly winds and pleasant weather, one watch was ashore on liberty while the other worked on ship duties. The captain was ashore sick with pneumonia.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Captain was ashore sick with pneumonia","quote":"the Captain ashore sick with the lung fever","interest":4,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-02-21","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Commences with light Northerly winds and\nFeb the 21 pleasant weather one watch ashore on\nliberty the other employed in ships duty","wind":[["first","N","light"]],"plain":"With light northerly winds and pleasant weather, one watch went ashore on liberty while the other stayed aboard on ship's duty.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-02-22","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Begins with light winds from the Eastward\nFeb the 22 and pleasant weather middle part fresh\nSoutherly and Squally with rain Latter part\nstrong winds from W to N at 3 p m gave her\n[struck: the] second anchor one watch ashore on liberty\nthe other employed in stowing away water","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","S","fresh"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Anchored in port, the crew dropped a second anchor during squally weather with rain. Half the crew went ashore on liberty, while the rest stowed drinking water.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1846-02-23","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Commences with a strong breeze from W to N\nFeb the 23. middle part light winds in the morning\ntook the anchors and dropped the ship farther\nout off shore then let the men go ashore to\nto church Latter part fresh breeze So ends","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew raised anchor and moved the ship farther offshore, then let the men go ashore to church.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-02-24","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday These 24 hours brisk winds from W to N and pleasant\nFeb the 24 got a new anchor stock for the Larboard anchor\ntook in the anchor stocked it and put out again\ngot off 8 Bbls of Irish Potatoes the Capt Came on board a little\nwhile to day Some better but very weak","wind":[["whole","","moderate"]],"plain":"The crew replaced the stock on the left anchor, reset it, and loaded eight barrels of Irish potatoes. The captain came aboard briefly, feeling somewhat better but still very weak.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1846-02-25","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday These 24 hours commences with light winds and\nFeb the 25 pleasant weather Latter part fresh breezes from\nthe the Northward one watch ashore on liberty the\nother employed in getting off recruits all of the liberty\nmen came off So Ends","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","N","fresh"]],"plain":"With pleasant weather and freshening northerly breezes, one watch took liberty ashore while the other brought fresh provisions aboard. All the men returned from liberty safely.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-02-26","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday All of these 24 hours light baffling winds and\nFeb the 26 pleasant weather one watch ashore on liberty the\nemployed in Ships duty took George Cunningham\nashore to the Hospital sick Caused by eating Castor\noil beans discharged our 2nd mate Mr Flam and\nshipped Mr Durfee in his place and discharged\nCharles Austin Sick","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"While in port with one watch ashore on liberty, George Cunningham was taken to the hospital after falling sick from eating castor oil beans. The second mate, Mr. Flam, and Charles Austin were discharged, and Mr. Durfee was hired as second mate.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Crewman poisoned by castor oil beans","quote":"took George Cunningham ashore to the Hospital sick Caused by eating Castor oil beans","interest":3,"topic":"sickness"},{"kind":"crew","title":"Discharged second mate Mr Flam","quote":"discharged our 2nd mate Mr Flam","interest":1},{"kind":"crew","title":"Shipped Mr Durfee as second mate","quote":"shipped Mr Durfee in his place","interest":1},{"kind":"crew","title":"Discharged Charles Austin sick","quote":"discharged\nCharles Austin Sick","interest":1,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-02-27","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday These 24 hours light Winds and pleasant weather\nFeb th 27 all hands aboard employed in painting\nboats wetting hold &c So Ends","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather. The crew spent the day painting the boats and wetting down the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-28","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Commences with light Southerly winds and\nFeb the 28 pleasant weather Latter part the weather\novercast took up the Starboard anchor and let\ngo the Larboard one So ends","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The ship lay at anchor in pleasant weather that turned overcast later in the day. The crew took up the right anchor and dropped the left one.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1846-03-01","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday All of these 24 hour light baffling winds\nMarch th 1 and pleasant weather all hands on board\nemployed in putting up new Davits for the\nwaist boat and mending the old top gallant sail","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds and pleasant weather. The crew installed new davits for the waist boat and mended an old topgallant sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-02","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday These 24 hours light baffling winds and\nMar th 2 pleasant weather most of the crew ashore Church","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds and pleasant weather, with most of the crew ashore at church.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Crew went ashore to church","quote":"most of the crew ashore Church","interest":3}],"where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-03-03","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday All of these 24 hours light baffling wind...\nMar th 3 and pleasant weather employed in\nin mending Sails all hands on board\n3 ships went to See & 3 came in So Ends","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds and pleasant weather. The crew mended sails with all hands aboard, while three ships put to sea and three arrived in port.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-03-04","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday   All of these 24 hours light variable\nMarch the 4   winds and pleasant weather all\nhands employed in mending sails\nand boat 2 Ships went to sea this day","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"With light, variable winds and pleasant weather, the crew mended sails and worked on a boat. Two other ships put out to sea.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-03-05","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday   These 24 hours light variable winds and\nMarch the 5   calms and pleasant weather one watch\non liberty the other employed in Ships duty","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"With light winds and pleasant weather, one watch had liberty ashore while the other worked aboard.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-03-06","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday   Commences with a light winds and pleas-\nMarch the 6  ant weather one watch ashore on liberty\nthe other employed in Ships duty Latter\npart Strong winds from N by W 2 Ships wen[t]\nto Sea and one came in So ends","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","NNW","strong"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather. One watch went ashore on liberty while the other worked on ship duties. Later, strong winds set in, two ships put to sea, and one arrived.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-03-07","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday   Commences with light variable winds\nMar the 7   and pleasant weather one watch ashor[e]\nthe other employed in Ships duty","wind":[["first","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light, variable winds and pleasant weather. One watch went ashore while the other worked aboard the ship.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-03-08","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday   All of these 24 hours light variable\nMar the 8   winds. pleasant weather one watch ashor[e]\nthe other employed in Ships duty 2 Ships came in","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds and pleasant weather. One watch went ashore while the other handled ship duties, and two ships arrived in port.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-03-09","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday   All of these 24 hours light variable winds and\nMar the 9   pleasant weather most of the men went\nashore to the Bethel 6 Ships came in this day","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"In port with pleasant weather, most of the crew went ashore to church at the Seamen's Bethel. Six ships arrived in harbor.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-03-10","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday   These 24 hours light winds and pleasant\nMar the 10   weather one watch ashore the other employe[d]\nin Ships duty 2 Ships arrived to day","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather. One watch went ashore while the other worked on ship's duty, and two ships arrived.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-03-11","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday   All of these 24 hours light variable wind\nMar the 11   and pleasant weather one watch ashore\non liberty the other employed in Ships duty\n2 Ships came in this day","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather. One watch went ashore on liberty while the other did routine ship's duty, and two ships arrived in port.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-03-12","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday These 24 hours light airs and pleasant\nMar the 12 weather all hand on board employed in\nShips duty one arrival 2 went to Sea","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather. The crew carried out routine ship duties while in port, noting one vessel arrived and two went to sea.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-03-13","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday All of these 24 hours light airs and pleasant\nMar the 13 weather one watch ashore on liberty the other\nemployed in Ships duty 2 arrivals this day","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"With light airs and pleasant weather, one watch went ashore on liberty while the other carried out ship's duty. Two other ships arrived in port.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-03-14","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Commences with light winds from the Northward\nMar the 14 and pleasant weather one watch ashore the\nemployed in Ships duty one arrival 2 went to Sea","wind":[["first","N","light"]],"plain":"With light winds and pleasant weather, one watch went ashore while the other worked aboard. One ship arrived and two went to sea.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-03-15","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday All of these 24 hours light winds and\nMar the 15 pleasant weather the watch ashore on\non liberty one arrival 3 Sailed","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather. One watch went ashore on liberty, while one ship arrived and three sailed.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-03-16","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"March 16. Commences with calm pleasant weather. the\nwatches employ,[^d] in getting the ship ready for Sea. at\n10 A.M. took the ship keeper on shore with his things\nhe being discharged at 12 noon Capt Pendleton took\nhis chest on shore. he having to stop on account of\nsickness. at 1 P.M. the ship was got under way and\nstood out in the charge of Ja.[^s] White. the former\nfirst officer. the wind light from N.N.W. there. is\na third mate and 3 formast hands shiped to fill vacancies\nat 8 P.M. tacked ship a breast of Lahaina the wind\nlight through the day.","wind":[["whole","NNW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew prepared the ship for sea. Captain Pendleton went ashore due to illness, leaving former first mate James White in charge, and several replacement crew members were hired before they set sail abreast of Lahaina.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Ship keeper discharged on shore","quote":"took the ship keeper on shore with his things\nhe being discharged","interest":1},{"kind":"crew","title":"New crew members shipped to fill vacancies","quote":"a third mate and 3 formast hands shiped to fill vacancies","interest":1}],"where":"near land","place":"Lahaina","at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1846-03-17","events":[],"lat":21.0,"lon":203.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday } begins with calm pleasant weather the ship\nMarch 17th. } becalmed between the Islands of Maui and\nRanai at 6 A M. a light-air from the Northward\nthe ship stood over towards Maui till 1 P.M. then tacked\nthe wind increasing at sunset she was between the Isles\nof Ranai and Moratai. heading W.N.W. the wind strong\nfrom N.N.E. took in Maintopgallant sail and flying Jib. thus ends\nLatitude 21.00. N. Longitude 156.46 West","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","NNE","strong"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The ship lay becalmed between Maui and Ranai before light winds allowed them to head toward Maui and later turn toward Moratai.","where":"near land","place":"Maui","at":"maui"},{"date":"1846-03-18","events":[],"lat":21.2667,"lon":201.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Commences with strong winds from N.N.E the\nMarch 18th ship heading. N.W. by W. at 9 P. M. reefed\nthe fore and main topsails. at 11 double reefed the main\ntopsail at 2. A. M. wore ship 6 miles from the weather\nend of Woahoo. headed E. at 5 wore round. tured the\nreefs out of the topsails set maintopgallantsail. at 6 kept\noff. to go to the leward of the Island. the watches imployed\nin ships duty at 11 set the fore and main topgal[struck: s]\nand flying Jib. at 12 noon braw up headed N W by W\nat 5 P M. took in topgallants and flying Jib —\nLattitude 21°. 16.\nLongitude 158°. 12[illegible]","wind":[["first","NNE","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed along the coast of Woahoo in strong winds, turning the ship and taking in and setting sail as they headed to the leeward side of the island.","where":"near land","place":"Woahoo","via":[[203.25,20.65],[202.95,20.65]],"at":"oahu"},{"date":"1846-03-19","events":[],"lat":22.6167,"lon":200.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday } begins with strong trades. ship heading N.N.W\nMarch 19th } standing out between the Isles of Woahoo and\nAtooi. at 6 A M.. Atooi bearing. W. S. W 16 miles distant\nat 7 past 6 set main topgallantsail. the weather pleasant\nthe watches imployed in ships duty at 3 P M rove new\nforetopsail cluehine and bunthine at sunset a ship\noff the weather Quarter 7 miles distant. so ends this day\nLattitude 22.37. North\nLongitude 159°. 07 West","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"plain":"Sailing in pleasant weather and strong trade winds between Oahu and Kauai, the crew attended to routine ship duties. Another ship was sighted at sunset.","where":"near land","place":"Woahoo and Atooi","via":[[201.65,21.45]]},{"date":"1846-03-20","events":[],"lat":24.2167,"lon":200.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday }\nMarch 20th } Commences with strong breeses from N.E ship\nheading N.N.W. at 3 A M. set the foretopgallantsail\nat 7 the watches imployed in fitting cutting gear. at\n3 P M took in the foretopgallantsl. at sunset the\nweather squally thies ends this day in the\nLattitude of 24°. 13 North\nLongitude of 159°. 51 West","wind":[["first","NE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew worked on preparing the cutting gear under strong breezes and squally evening weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-21","events":[],"lat":25.8333,"lon":199.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday } begins with strong trade winds the ship heading\nMarch 21st } N.N.W with main topgal set latterpart heading\nfrom. N.N.W. to North. the watches imployed in ships duty\nat 4 P M. wind increaces took in the main topgall[struck: a]\nat sunset the weather pleasant so ends this day\nin Lattitude of 25°. 50 North\nLongitude 160° 39. West","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"plain":"The crew handled routine ship's duties under strong trade winds, heading north-northwest under pleasant skies.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-22","events":[],"lat":27.55,"lon":197.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday } Commences with strong northeast trades the\nMarch 22d } ship heading N. N. W under topsails fore\nand aft. at 10. A. M. set main topgallantsail the\nweather pleasant. at sunset the weather squally\nlooking like a storm thus ends this day in the\nLattitude of 27° 33' North\nLongitude of 162° 06' West","wind":[["first","NE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The ship sailed under strong northeast trade winds. By sunset, squalls moved in and it looked like a storm was coming.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-23","events":[],"lat":29.3167,"lon":197.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday } These twenty four hours begins with strong\nMarch 23d } breeze from N E the ship heading N. N. W\nat 6 A M. broke out. a barrel of beef and pork. the\nwatch imployed in fitting oil lashings the middle\npart pleasant. at 6 P. M. the wind at E. N. E ship\nheading North. the weather looking squaly. so ends in\nthe Lattitude of 29° 19 North\nLongitude 162° 18' West","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["latter","ENE",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew broke out barrels of beef and pork and spent the day fitting lashings for the oil casks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-24","events":[],"lat":30.2667,"lon":197.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Teusday } This day Commences with baffling winds\nMarch 24th } from. N E to E. ship heading from N. N. W.\nto N. N. E. at 8 A M watch employed in breaking out\nwater. and setting up backstays. at 11 set fore and main\ntopgallantsls and flying jib. took in the B boat and\npainted her. latter part pleasant thus ends this day\nin the Lattitude of 30°.16' North\nLongitude of 162° 24 West","wind":[["first","NE",""]],"plain":"The crew brought out water from the hold, tightened the rigging, and brought aboard the bow boat to paint it.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-25","events":[],"lat":32.1333,"lon":197.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday } [struck: M] These twenty four hours begins with a fine\nMarch 25th } breeze from E by. S. ship heading N by E\nunder all sail. at six in the morning the wind light\nunbent the foretopsail sent it down. to repair. at\n12 noon. bent it again. at one in the afternoon sent\ndown the foresail for repairs at 6 bent it again\nthe wind light and baffling so ends this day\nLattitude of 32° 08 North\nLongitude of 162° 06 West","wind":[["first","E by S","moderate"],["middle","","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed under light, shifting winds and spent the day taking down and repairing the foretopsail and foresail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-26","events":[],"lat":32.2167,"lon":199.0333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday } This day begins with light airs from E the\nMarch 26th } ships heading N N E under all sail the middle\npart pleasant. latter part strong winds from S. E ships course N. by E\nbent new main spencer. so ends in the Lattitude of 32° 45' N","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed with every sail set, encountering light airs followed by strong winds, and attached a new main sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-27","events":[],"lat":33.9584,"lon":200.1667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday [bracket] Commences with Strong brees from S. E\nMarch 27th [bracket] ship heading N by A at 3 in the evening took\nin the foretopgallantsail the wind continued to increase\nat 2 A M took in the maintogallantsail. at 6 double\nreefed the topsails fou and aft at 9 the wind heavy a wath\nrainy at [struck: 1] past 11 took in the Jib mainsail and mein top[illegible]\nat 7 P. M the wind died away from S E. and hauld to S. W\nat 3 turnd the reefs out of the fore and maintopsle set\nmison topsle mainsail Jib and main tpgallantsail at\nsunset the weather beautiful ships Course S E by N\n(No Observation","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","SW","calm"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The ship faced heavy winds and rain, forcing the crew to reduce sail. The weather died down and turned beautiful by sunset.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-28","events":[],"lat":35.7,"lon":201.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday [bracket] begins with plessant weather a fine breece\nMarch 28th [bracket] from South. ships Course N E by N. at\n6 A M. watch emplyed in breaking out the after hatch for\nbeef and pork found four barrels of pork only. at 10\nthe wind hauld E by S braced up sharp. at 4 P M. the\nwind hauld to N. E at 6 the weather rainy thus ends.\nLattitude of 35° 40 North\nLongitude 158° 42 West","wind":[["middle","E by S",""],["latter","NE",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew broke into the after hatch looking for beef and pork, but found only four barrels of pork. Rain set in toward evening.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-29","events":[],"lat":37.0333,"lon":200.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday [bracket] begins with thick cloudy weather strong\nMarch 29th [bracket] winds from N N E ship heading N W\nat 11 P M. the weather caring took a squall which\nterminated in a gale. from N E. took in sail hove\nthe ship too hoisted up the lee boats the sea very cross\nthe middle and latter part wind heavy thus end\nLattitude 37° 02 North\nLongitude 159° 08 West","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","gale"],"plain":"The ship encountered thick, cloudy weather and a squall that turned into a heavy northeast gale. The crew took in sail, stopped the ship, and hoisted the lee boats in a very rough cross sea.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-30","events":[],"lat":37.5583,"lon":200.125,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday [bracket] Commences with heavy winds from N. E\nMarch 30th [bracket] the ship laying to under a close reefe\nmaintopsail main Spincer and foretopmast\nstaysail at 12 Oclk set the foresail at 5\nA. M. set doublereefed fore and main topsle\nJib and mainsail the weather clring through\nthis day at 6 P. M took in sail hove too\n(No Obsrvation got","wind":[["first","NE","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Heavy northeast winds forced the crew to stop and wait under shortened sail, though the weather began clearing later in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-31","events":[],"lat":38.0833,"lon":199.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Begins heavy winds from NE., Ship\nMarch 31st laying too weather thick and musty\nMiddle part the same latter part the wind\nincreases at 6 PM close reef.d the main topsle\nShip heading NNW So ends this day in the\nLattitude of 38° 05 North\nLongitud of 160° 37 East","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","NE","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Heavy winds brought thick and musty weather, forcing the ship to stop and wait under shortened sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-01","events":[],"lat":38.7667,"lon":199.4875,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday— This day commences with strong gales from\nApril 1st— NE. the ship laying too heading NNW. at 7\nA M. set double reef.d fore and main topsle at 11\nset the mainsail and jib. the middle and latter\npart. more moderate. at 7 P M. weather foggy so ends\nLattitude of 38° 46 North\n[struck: Longitud of]","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","fog"],"plain":"Strong gales forced the ship to wait under reduced sail before the wind moderated later in the day. Dense fog rolled in by evening.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-02","events":[],"lat":39.7445,"lon":199.5917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday— These twenty four hours begins with strong\nApril 2nd— breezes from NE Ship heading NNW. under\ndouble reef.d topsle fore and aft the weather rainy at\n3 PM wind abates set whole fore and main topsle\nthe latter part rainy. thus ends with no observation","wind":[["first","NE","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The ship sailed under strong breezes and rainy weather, reducing and later resetting sail as the wind eased.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-03","events":[],"lat":40.7222,"lon":199.6958,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday— Begins with light winds from NE. rainy\nApril 3d— weather Ship heading NNW the middle part\nCalm. the latter part a fine breeze from the westward\nCourse steard NE the weather rainy so ends—\nno observation","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","W","moderate"]],"weather":["rain","calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing in rainy weather, with light winds, calms, and a breeze later in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-04","events":[],"lat":41.7,"lon":199.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday These twenty four hours commences with\nApril 4th light winds from W. the ships Course NE\nat 8 PM. close reefed the main topsle on account of its\nbeing torn. the weather foggy at 7 AM. watch employ'd\nin reparing maintopsail and foresail at 10 set the\nfore and maintopgallantsails the middle and latter\npart pleasant. thus ends this day in the\nLattitude of. 41° 42 North\nLongitude of 160° 12 East\n32 1846\n[struck: Sunday]\n[struck: Saturday] This day begins with a fine breeze from","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew reduced sail in foggy weather to repair a torn main topsail. The next morning, the watch mended the sails and set more canvas in pleasant weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-05","events":[],"lat":42.6,"lon":201.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"April 5th W.S.W Ships Course N.E.p.N. the weather\npleasant at 8 A.M. sent down Main tspsl\nrepaired and bent it agane the latter part plesent\nwind from South. so ends these twentyfour hours\n[drawing] Lattitude 42°36' North\nLongitude 158°13' [struck: East]","wind":[["first","WSW",""],["latter","S",""]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with winds shifting from the west-southwest to the south. The crew took down the main topsail, repaired it, and bent it back into place.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-06","events":[],"lat":43.8667,"lon":204.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nApril 6th This day commences with fine breece from\nSouth Ships Course Nby N. with all sail set. at\n8 A M. unbent the new Maintopgallantsail and\nbent an old one. at 2 PM unbent the fore\nand bent ane old one. the latter part thick\nweather light winds ships course N NE -\nLattitude of 43°52 North\nLongitude of 155°40 [struck: East]","wind":[["first","S","moderate"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed with every sail set in fine breezes, swapping out new sails for old ones. The day ended with thick weather and light winds.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-07","events":[],"lat":46.5833,"lon":206.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Teusday These twenty four hours begin with strong\nApril 7th breezes from South the ship under all sail\nheading N.N.E. the weather thick by spells. the middle\npart thick wind increases at 4 PM took in the\nfore and main toptgallantsls. the latter part thick.\ndissagreeable weather thus ends this day in the\nLattitude of 46°35 North\nLongitude of 154°56 [struck: West]","wind":[["first","S","strong"]],"plain":"The crew sailed through thick, \"disagreeable weather\" under strong winds, reducing sail as the breeze increased.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-08","events":[],"lat":47.6167,"lon":208.6222,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday This day begins with strong breezes from South\nApril 8th the ships course NNE. All sail set weathe\nfoggy. at 8 A M. broke out for bread the\nmiddle part thick weather the latter part\nwind rather light weather thick. Course NEbyE\nso ends these twentyfour hours in the\nLattitude of 47°37. North\nNo Longitude got","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew sailed under strong breezes and foggy weather with all sails set, breaking out bread from the hold in the morning.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-09","events":[],"lat":49.9,"lon":211.1778,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday   This day begins with strong breeis from South\nApril 9th   the weather thick and rainey ship under\nall sail watch employ.d in ships duty at 7 PM\nshortend sail to stand a long under double reefed\nfore and main topsails in the quartes watches\nThus ends this day in the\nLattitude of 49° 14 North\nNo Longitude got","wind":[["first","S","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed with every sail set in thick, rainy weather and strong southerly breezes before reducing sail for the night. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-10","events":[],"lat":51.25,"lon":213.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday   These twenty four hours commences with\nApril 10th   fine weather strong breeis from South\nat 5 AM made sail steard. N E by N the\nwatch employ.d in ships duty the middle and\nlatter part pleasant. at 7 PM took in\nsail so ends this day in the\nLattitude of 51° 15 North\nLongitude of 146° 16 West","wind":[["first","S","strong"]],"plain":"Fine weather with a strong breeze as the crew attended to routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-11","events":[],"lat":51.4667,"lon":213.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday   This day begins with a fine breeze\nApril 11th   from SE. at 5 AM. made sail\nsteiring N E by N. the weather pleasant & steard\nN.N.W. the watch employ in ships duty at 1\nPM steir. N NE. zigraging to look for whale\nthe latter part pleasant at 7 took in sail\nheading S.S.W. Thus ends this day in the\nLattitude of 51° 28 North\nLongitude of 146° 17. West","wind":[["first","SE","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine weather as the crew tended to ship's duties and sailed back and forth, \"zigraging to look for whale.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-12","events":[],"lat":52.1,"lon":214.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday   These twenty four hours begin with windsn\nApril 12th-   from the Northward and Eastward. Ship heading\nto the Westward with all sail set in pursuit of whales\nsaw none the middle and latter part pleasant\nweather light winds at 7 PM took in sail\nheading to the Westward thus ends this day in the\nLattitude of 52.06 North\nLongitude of 146° 00 West","wind":[["first","NE",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed westward with every sail set searching for whales, but saw none. The weather stayed pleasant with light winds.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":52.4333,"lon":213.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday This day commences with pleasant weather\nApril 13th light winds from the northward ship\nheading to the northward and eastward at 8 AM\nsaw a Right Whale lowered four boats and chased but\nthe whale was going to the windward fast did not\nstrike come on boad [struck: braud] forward. some hail\nsqualls through the day at 5 PM saw a Right\nWhale lowered four boats did not strike came on\nboad took in sail heading to the northward and\nEastward thus ends in the\nLattitude of 52.26 North\nLongitude of 146.26 West\n\nX","wind":[["first","N","light"]],"weather":["hail","squalls"],"plain":"The crew put four boats out to chase a right whale in the morning, but it was swimming fast against the wind. They gave chase again to another right whale at 5 p.m., but could not harpoon either.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1846-04-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":53.0167,"lon":213.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Teusday These twenty four hours begins with\nApril 14th light winds from ESE pleasant weather\nat 5 AM made sail steering NNW the middle\npart squally at 9 lowerd four boats for a R Whale\nwent on the Whale setteld came on board the latter\npart squally at 7 PM took in sail heading NN\nwind heavy from W.N.W thick rainy weather\nLattitude of 53° 01 North\nLongitude of 146. 26","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["latter","WNW","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew put out four boats to chase a right whale, but it sank down out of reach before they could strike it. The day ended with heavy winds and thick rain.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-04-15","events":[],"lat":53.0667,"lon":213.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday- This day commences with strong gales\nApril 15th- from W. the ship heading N.N.W\nlaying to the sea rugged the middle part the\nsame the latter part the wind from S.S.W\nand more moderate. so ends this day in the\nLattitude of 53°.07 North\nLongitude of 146° 30 West","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","W","gale"],["latter","SSW","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"The ship weathered strong gales and rough seas, stopping to wait out the weather before the winds finally eased.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-16","events":[],"lat":53.0,"lon":212.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nApril 16th the gale continues at 8 AM wore ship\nheaded. W.S.W at 1 PM the wind houled to\nS.W by W wore again heade NW by W the\ncold. and cloudy thus ends in the\nLattitude of 53°00 North\nLongtitude 147° 11 West","wind":[["whole","SW by W","gale"],["middle","SW by W",""]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"The gale continued as the ship turned to adjust its heading in cold and cloudy weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":53.5833,"lon":213.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday These twenty four hours begins with\nApril 17th strong gales from the Northward and westward\nthe ship laying to with the Starboard tacks on board\nthe watch employd in breaking out for fresh water, at\n2. P. M. the wind haul.d to West wow [struck: ship] set double\nreuf Tops.ll fore and aft the sea heavy saw several\nfin backs. at 7 P. M took in sail heading S. S. W\nLattitude of 53.35 North\nLongitude of 146.50 [struck: West] East","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["first","W",""]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales blew, and the ship waited under reduced sail against heavy seas. The crew broke out fresh water and saw several finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-18","events":[],"lat":53.3167,"lon":213.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday [blot]\nApril 18th begins with strong brees from\nthe westward ship on the wind standing to\nthe Northward and westward at 11 A M\ndouble reef.d the topsails fore and aft the\nweather cold. and cloudy at 7 P M took in\nsail heading N. by W. so ends this day\nLattitude 53° 19 North\nLongitude 146° 43 West","wind":[["first","W","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew sailed northwest into strong westerly breezes and cold, cloudy weather, shortening sail as the day progressed. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-19","events":[],"lat":54.175,"lon":212.725,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday These twenty four hours commence with\nApril 19th strong winds from S. S. W weather wet some\nsnow at 5 A M, kept the ship off to W. S. W. at 7 took\nin the foresail close reef.d the main topsail and hove\nthe ship to the wind heavy through the day. Thus ends\nwith no observation","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"],["whole","","strong"]],"weather":["snow"],"plain":"Strong winds brought wet weather and snow. The crew reduced sail and stopped the ship to wait out heavy winds throughout the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-20","events":[],"lat":55.0333,"lon":212.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday This day begins with strong brees from S. W\nApril 20th at 5 A M. made sail sturd W. N. W. the\nweather cold and squally at 1 P. M. the wind\nheavy frequent hail squalls. the sea very heavy\ntook in the fore and main Topsails and foresail\nhove to the latter part squally at sunset the\nwind more moderate. Thus ends this day in the\nLattitude of 55.02 North\nLongitude of 147.50 East","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","hail","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong breezes brought cold, squally weather with frequent hail and a very heavy sea. The crew reduced sail and stopped the ship to wait out the conditions.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-21","events":[],"lat":55.3667,"lon":212.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Begins with heavy winds from\nApril 21st. W S W at 5 A M called all\nhands made sail stood to the Northward and\nWestward under double reef. topsails fore and\naft- at 8 took in the main Topsail at 9 set\nit again at 10 took in the fore and main\ntopsails hove the ship to the weather snowy\nand very cold at 7 P M close reefd the\nmain topsail took in the foresail so ends\nLattitude of 55°22' North\nLongitude of 147°07' West","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"]],"weather":["snow"],"plain":"The crew faced heavy winds, snow, and severe cold. They repeatedly adjusted sail before finally stopping the ship to ride out the harsh weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":2},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":55.0833,"lon":213.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Begins with light winds from\nApril 22nd. the westward at 5 A.M. made sail\nstood along on the wind in search of Whales. at 8\nlowerd 3 boats for two R Whales they were going quick\ncould not strike came on board the weather pleasent\nat 2 P M lowerd 3 boats for R Whale did not strike\nat 7 P M took in sail heading W.S.W so Ends\nLattitude of 55°05' North\nLongitude of 146°40' West","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"plain":"The crew put three boats out twice to chase right whales, but the whales were moving too quickly and they failed to harpoon any.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-04-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":4}],"lat":55.6916,"lon":213.0833,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday This day commences with heavy gales from\nApril 23rd the Eastward. the ship laying to heading\nto the Northward and eastward at 7 A.M. close reefd\nthe [struck: main] topsail took in the foresail and wore ship\nheaded to the Southward the weather raining at\n1 P M the wind hauld to S E and moderated at\n6 saw four Whales too rugged to lower at 7 set\nthe main spencer thus ends with no Observtn","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["middle","SE","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Heavy gales and rain forced the crew to shorten sail and stop the ship. In the evening they saw four whales, but the sea was too rough to put the boats out to chase them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":56.3,"lon":212.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday This day begins with light winds from S.E at\nApril 24th. 5 A.M made sail at 1/2 past 12 lowerd 4 boats\nfor whale did not strike. at 4 P M lowerd again could not\nstrike came on board took in sail weather calm\nLattitude 56°18' North\nLongitude 147°10' West","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds gave way to calm weather. The crew put out four boats to chase whales around midday and again in the afternoon, but failed to harpoon any both times.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1846-04-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":56.5833,"lon":213.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday - This day commences with light winds\nApril 25th - from the Southward and Eastward at\n5 AM made sail steard to the Eastward saw several\nWhale wore ship several times for Whale but they\nwere going to the windward quick. at 1 PM the\nwind hauld more to the the southward at 7 PM\nwore ship took in sail heading South the\nwind from E.S.E thus ends in the\nLattitude of 55°35 North\nLongitude of 148°10 West","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","S",""],["latter","ESE",""]],"plain":"They set sail to the east and spotted several whales. The ship turned several times trying to follow them, but the whales moved quickly against the wind.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":56.425,"lon":213.0584,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nApril 26th\nBegins with light winds from N.W.\nat 5 AM. calld all hands made sail\nstierd S.E. at 1 PM. lowerd 4 boats for a [whale stamp] Whale\nthe S Boat struck the whale run to windward\nthen milld the B boat went and struck got stove\nto pieces no one hurt. the L boat pickd the crew\nup took them on board of the ship then went to assist\nthe other boats. the B. boat had struck the S Boat\nwas loose the L boat went on and struck got her\nbow nocked of as far as the bow thaut hurt\nMr Durfee the mate the Capt took up his\ncrew and come to the ship then went to help the\nB boat but she got loose before the Capt got there\nlost 6 irons one spade, by the Whale and all of the\nL boats craft one tub and line, and two oars. the\nsteering oar of the B boat was broken at 4 took in\nthe stoven boats. got out two more. at 7 took in sails\nheading S.E. winds from E.S.E [struck: No Obs]","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["latter","ESE",""]],"plain":"The crew put out four boats after a whale and harpooned it, but the whale smashed one boat to pieces and knocked the bow off another, injuring Mr. Durfee, the mate. The whale eventually broke loose and escaped.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Whale smashed two boats and injured mate","quote":"","interest":3,"topic":"accidents"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-27","events":[],"lat":56.2667,"lon":213.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday - Begins with light winds from the Northward\nApril 27th at 5 AM made sail stierd S.E the weather\npleasant watch imployd in ships duty the latter part\nthe wind hauld to the southward and eastward. at 7 PM\ntook in sail wore ship headed S.W\nLattitude 56°14 North\nLongitude 146°53 East","wind":[["first","N","light"],["latter","SE",""]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds; the crew carried out routine ship's duties as they continued sailing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":56.2667,"lon":212.7667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nApril 28th\nX\nBegins with strong breese from E.S.E at 6\nA.M., heavy snow squall. at 7 made sail\nsteer[struck: d] to the southward. at 8 lowerd 3 boats for a R Whale\ndid not strike come on board. watch employd in breaking\nout for water at 3. P. M. lowerd 3 boats for a R Whale\nthe B Boat struck the Iron drawed saw several Whal\nat 7 P M took in sail heading S.E. by S wind from E.S[illegible]\nLattitude 56°16 North\nNo Longitude Taken","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"],["latter","ESE",""]],"weather":["snow","squalls"],"plain":"After a morning snow squall, the crew lowered boats twice for right whales. During the second chase, a boat harpooned a whale, but the iron pulled out and it escaped.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-04-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":3}],"lat":56.1833,"lon":212.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday.\nApril 29th.\nX\nThis day begins with Light winds from\nthe northward and eastward at 4 A M made\nsail. saw three R Whales lowerd 3 boats did not strike come\non board. at 7 lowerd again went on the whale. settld come\non board the weather calm and pleasant at 3 P M lowerd\nagain went on the Whale settld. boats come on board\nthe wind strong from the Eastward took in sail heading S.S[illegible]\nLattitude of 56°11 North\nLongitude of 147°38 West","wind":[["first","NNE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","E","strong"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew spotted three right whales and lowered the boats three different times to chase them, but the whales submerged before they could harpoon any.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1846-04-30","events":[],"lat":56.2,"lon":212.3444,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nApril 30th\nBegins with Strong breeses from East. cloudy\nweather at 6 A M wind increasd at 9\nclose reefd the Main topsail furl'd the foresail\nand wore ship headed S.S.E the weather thick\nthrough the day the Latter part more moderat\nthus ends with no observation","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Strong breezes and thick, cloudy weather forced the crew to reduce sail and turn the ship around. The weather moderated later in the day, but they were unable to take a navigational observation.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-01","events":[],"lat":56.2167,"lon":212.2722,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nMay 1st\nBegins with strong winds from the\nEastward. at 7 A M the calm thick\nweather at 8 wind began to blow from S.S.W. shook\none reef out of the Main topsail at 10 the wind\nheavy close reefd the Main topsail furl'd the fores[illegible]\ntook up the lee boats at 1 P.M parted the maintopsail shee[illegible]\nfittet it set the topsail at 2 took in the B Boat the wind\nblowing a sevear gale at 3 parted maintopsail shee[illegible] again\nfurld it at 7 the wind heavy from S.S.W. Lattitude 56°13 N[illegible]","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","SSW","gale"],["latter","SSW","gale"]],"weather":["calm","gale"],"plain":"The ship weathered a severe gale from the south-southwest, taking in boats and repeatedly breaking the maintopsail sheet under heavy winds.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Weathered a severe gale","quote":"the wind blowing a sevear gale","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":56.1,"lon":212.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday— This day begins with strong gales\nMay 2nd from the southward and westward ship\nLaying too at 1 AM set clos ref. main topsaic\nat 8 the wind haud. to E NE at 10 wow ship\nheading SE the latter part mow moderate the\nsea rugged saw whale of some kind just at night\nLattitude of 56°06 North\nLongitude of 147°48 West","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"],["middle","ENE",""],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales kept the ship stopped and waiting in rough seas before conditions moderated. Just at nightfall, they sighted a whale of unknown kind.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-03","events":[],"lat":56.3666,"lon":212.1334,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Begins with hevy gales. from the nothward\nMay 3rd and eastward at 10 AM. the wind haud.\nto E.SE and blew heavy clos refd the maine topsaic Furld\nthe fousaic weather coiny the latter part mow moderate\nat 6 PM wore ship set the fousaic headed E.S.E\nwind from south thus ends with no obsrvation","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["first","ESE","strong"],["latter","S","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Heavy gales blew from the northeast and east-southeast, forcing the crew to reduce sail heavily. The weather turned rainy, but moderated later in the day as the ship turned and set more sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":56.6333,"lon":212.0667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday— Commences with light breez from N.NW\nMay 4th— at daylight made saic steud E.S.E at.\n10 AM unbent the old fousaic and bent the\nnew one. at 1 PM sent in the jib to repair the\nlatter part squally. saw several humpbacks.\nat 7 took in sail steud S.E undu double ref.d\nmain topsaic and fousaic this ends in this\nLattitude of 56°38 North\nno Longitude got","wind":[["first","NNW","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew replaced the old foresail and brought in the jib for repairs. They saw several humpback whales, and reduced sail as the weather turned squally.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":56.2,"lon":212.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday. Begins with a light breez from W. at 4 AM\nMay 5th made saic steud S.E. at 8 lowud four boats\nfor a [whale stamp] whale did not strike at 12 noon come on\nboard wore ship headed W fresh breez. watch employ.d\nin repairing the jib. at 3 PM wore ship headed E.N.E\nwind from S.E. at 7 PM. wind fresh from S.S.E\ntook in sail [struck: [illegible]] ship headed S.W. by S\nLattitude of 56°12 North\nLongitude of 148° West","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","SE",""],["latter","SSE","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew put out four boats to chase a whale in the morning, but could not harpoon it, returning to the ship by noon. The watch repaired the jib in the afternoon.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-05-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":55.9833,"lon":213.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday - Begins with strong breeses from S. S. W.\nMay 6th - at 4 A. M. weather rainey at 6 cleard up\nwe made sail stood to the Southward and Eastward. at\n9 Lowerd four boats for two R Whale but the sea was to\nrugged could not pull our boats to windward the\nmiddle and latter part more moderate, at 5 P M\nwore ship headed W by S. at 8 took in sail. so ends\nLattitude of 55°59 North\nLongitude of 146°56' West","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["rain","clear","heavy sea"],"plain":"They put out four boats to chase two right whales, but the sea was too rough for the crew to pull the boats against the wind.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1846-05-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":56.2333,"lon":212.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday - Begins with strong breeses from the\nMay 7th Southwest. at 4 A M made sail\nstood along on the wind heading to the southward\nand westward, at 6 lowerd 4 boats for a Whale\nthe boat struck. and parted. lost two irons. came\non bord saw more Whale lowerd 4 times did not\nstrike at 8 took in sail. heading S by W\nwind from S. E. by E. thies ends in this.\nLattitude of 56°14 North\nLongitude of 147°27 West","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["latter","SE by E",""]],"plain":"The crew put out four boats after a whale and harpooned it, but the line broke and they lost two harpoons. They spotted more whales and sent the boats out four more times, but failed to strike any.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-05-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":null}],"lat":56.275,"lon":212.3167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Begins with light winds from E. S. E plesant\nMay 8th weather at 4 A. M. made sail headed N E at\n9 lowerd 3 boats for a right Whale did not strike came\non bord the weather calm took the sterns boats down\nto repair at 2 P. M. lowerd 3 boats for Whale to calm\ncould not strike at 7 saw a ship to leward. at sunset\ntook in sail heading E. wind from S. S. E. thus ends\nNo Observation","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SSE",""]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew put three boats out twice to chase right whales during calm weather, but could not harpoon any. They also took down the stern boat for repairs and sighted a ship to leeward.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1846-05-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":56.3167,"lon":212.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday - Commences with strong breese from E.\nMay 9th at 4 A M made sail stood along on the\nwind. at 7 lowed three boats for Whale did not strike at\n10 lowerd a gain did not strike the sea rugged wind hevy\nweather squally, saw a ship to leward at 4 P M weather\nwet wind hevy from E, took in sail heading S. [illegible] E\nLattitude 56°19 North Longt 147°56 West","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","E","gale"]],"weather":["heavy sea","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew put three boats out to chase whales twice during rough seas and squally weather, but failed to harpoon any. A ship was seen downwind in the afternoon.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-05-10","events":[],"lat":55.7,"lon":211.3,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday - Begins with strong gales from\nMay 10 - East ship laying too heading S.E\nthe weather thick at 7 A M. wore ship headed\nN.N.E the wind heavy through the day. at 7\nP. M wore again headed. S.S.E. thus ends\nLattitude of 55°42' North\nno Longitude taken","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["whole","","strong"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship endured strong easterly gales and thick weather throughout the day, remaining stopped and turning occasionally.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-11","events":[],"lat":55.4584,"lon":210.5167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday - Commences with strong gales from\nMay 11th - the eastward thick weather ship\nheading to the southward and eastward at 4 A M\nwore ship, headed to the northward at 8 wore again\nthe weather raving through the day wind heavy\nthus ends with no observations","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales and thick weather forced the crew to turn the ship repeatedly, with the keeper noting the weather was \"raving through the day.\"","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Weather was raving through the day","quote":"the weather raving through the day wind heavy","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-12","events":[],"lat":55.2167,"lon":209.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday } Begins with heavy gales E.N.E the\nMay 12th } ship laying too heading to the eastward\nthe weather raving heavy sea. at noon the sun\ncame out so as to get an observation at 7 P. M wore\nship headed East. the wind from S.S.E Thus ends\nin the Lattitude of 55°13' North\nLongitude 150° 16' West","wind":[["first","ENE","gale"],["middle","SSE",""]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"The ship stopped and waited out heavy east-northeast gales and a rough sea, which the keeper described as \"raving.\" In the afternoon, they turned back toward the east.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-13","events":[],"lat":55.3,"lon":210.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Commences with light winds from\nMay 13th the southward and eastward, a heavy\nsea at 4 A M made sail headed NE. the middle\npart foggy. the Carpenter employ,d in\nrepairing the stoven boat. at 4 P. M the\nwind chaul,d to the southwest. at 8 double\nreefd the topsls fore and aft. in order to\nrun in the quarter watches. Course NE.\nthus ends in the\nLattitude of 55°18 North\nLongitude of 149° 43' West","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["heavy sea","fog"],"plain":"Foggy weather with a heavy sea as the ship sailed northeast. The carpenter worked on repairing a smashed whaleboat.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":55.4333,"lon":211.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Begins with light winds from\nMay 15th W S.W ship heading N.E. at 4\nA M made sail. at 9 lowerd 4 boats for a Whale\ndid not strike. at 2 P M lowerd 4 boats again\nthe Starboard boat struck the iron drowd at\n6 lowerd 4 boats again did not strike at sunset\ntook in sail weather calm so ends in the\nLattitude of 55°26 North\nLongitude 148°20 West","wind":[["first","WSW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew put boats out to chase whales three times during the day. In the afternoon chase, the right-side boat harpooned a whale, but the harpoon pulled out and it escaped.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-05-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":55.4667,"lon":211.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday \" Commences with light winds the Northward\nMay 16 .. pleasant weather at 4 A M made sail\nheading E.N.E the watch employd in repairing the old\nforesail. at 2 P M the wind from W. N W. lowerd\n4 boats for Right Whale did not strike saw several\nwhale going quick just at night so ends this day\nLattitude of 55°28 North\nLongitude of 148°44 West","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","WNW",""]],"plain":"The crew repaired the old foresail. At 2 p.m., they put out four boats after right whales but failed to harpoon any, and saw several more moving quickly just before nightfall.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1846-05-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":56.0084,"lon":211.5917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Begins with light winds from W. N W.\nMay 16. pleasant weather at 4 A M made sail\nstud to the Northward. at 9 the wind hauld to S.W\nat 10 lowerd 4 boats for Whale did not strike watch\nemployd in mending foresail at 1 past 4 lowerd 3 boats\nfor a Whale the L boat struck the iron drowd at 8\ntook in sail heading N.E wind from N.N.W. so ends\nNo Obsevation","wind":[["first","WNW","light"],["middle","SW",""],["latter","NNW",""]],"plain":"The crew put four boats out to chase whales in the morning without success. In the late afternoon they went out again and harpooned a whale, but the iron pulled out and it escaped.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-05-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":56.55,"lon":211.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMay 17th Begins with calm pleasant weather at 4 A M\nmade sail at 6 put the L Boat out. that had been\nrepaird. at 2 P M a breez sprang up from S W. by S\nship heading to the southward and Eastward at 4 saw\na R Whale lowerd 4 boats could not strike at 8 doubl\nreefd the topsails fore and aft to run in the quarter\nwatches. the weather pleasant thus ends in the\nLattitude 56°33 Nrth Longitude 148°05 Win","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","SW by S",""]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew put a repaired boat out into the water in the morning. That afternoon, they saw a right whale and put four boats out to chase it, but could not harpoon it.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-05-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"humpback","count":1}],"lat":56.7833,"lon":212.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Commences with strong breezs\nMay 18th from S.S.W. ship heading S.E\nat 4 A M made all sail the wind from\nS.S.E. at 10 saw a whale lowerd boats\nit provd to be a Humpback. at 2 P M the\nwind hevy from S. S.E double reefd the topsls\nfor and aft at 8 took in sail heading\nS.W. wind from S.S.E so ends in the\nLattitude 56° 47' North\nLongitude 147° 43' West","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"],["middle","SSE",""],["middle","SSE","strong"],["latter","SSE",""]],"plain":"The crew put the boats out to chase a whale at 10 a.m., but it turned out to be a humpback. Later, heavy winds forced them to shorten sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-19","events":[],"lat":56.8708,"lon":212.1458,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Begins with strong breezs from S.S.E\nMay 19th foggy weather at 6 A M made sail stood\nalong on the wind at 10 wore ship. the weather\nthick through the day at 8 P M took in sail\nheading S.W by S. with the Ltaks on board thus ends\nno observation taken","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew sailed through strong breezes and thick, foggy weather, turning the ship and shortening sail in the evening. Fog prevented an observation.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":56.9583,"lon":212.0083,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Commences with strong winds from\nMay 20th S.S.E. at daylight the weather\nfoggy. at 6 A M the fog lighted we made sail\nstood along on the wind with the L tarks on\nboard saw several hump and fin backs the\nweather cloudy and squally through the day\nwe shall cary all sail through the night\nat 8 P M the weather pleasant thus ends\nwith no observation","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"]],"weather":["fog","cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"Morning fog cleared, and the crew set more sail. They saw several humpback and finback whales during the day, which remained cloudy and squally.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-21","events":[],"lat":57.0458,"lon":211.8708,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nMay 21st Begins with strong breezs from E.S.E. ship\nunder all sail heading S. at 10 wind increas took in topgallantc\nflying jib at 12 double refd topsails for and aft. at 1\nA.M. took in the mainsail jib for and main topsl\nthe weather thick through the day saw one ship boiling\nat 7 wore ship headed E.S.E wind from South thus ends\nno observation","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","S",""]],"plain":"As the wind increased, the crew shortened sail in thick weather. Later in the day, they saw another ship boiling blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1846-05-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":57.1333,"lon":211.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday. Commences with with fresh breeses 1 Bys\nMay 22nd from S. E. with fog squalls. at 6 A M\nmade sail stood to the southward at 11 saw a R Wh[illegible]\nlowered 4 boats the S boat struck. the B boat struck\nthe same whale, saved it took it along side at\n4 Oclk. P. M. at 6 commenced cutting weather squally\nat 1 past 10 finished cutting took in sail for\nwind from E S.E. thus ends in the\n[drawing] Lattitude of 57.08 North\nLongitude of 148.40 West\nL B","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["latter","ESE",""]],"weather":["fog","squalls"],"plain":"Foggy and squally weather. After sighting a right whale, four boats went out, harpooned it, and brought it alongside to strip the blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":1},{"date":"1846-05-23","events":[],"lat":56.9167,"lon":212.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday begins with strong breeses from the northward\nMay 23d at 4 A M set double reef Topsails steered\nE.S.E saw a ship aboiling at 9 started the\nworks at 10 set whole Topsails. the weather pleasant\nat 1 P.M set main topgallant sail saw no whale at 6\nspoke the [struck: Ls]ancaster of NewBedford 12 months out\n850 barrels of oil 1 Whale this season. at 7 P.M took\nin sail steering E.S.E thus ends in the\nLattitude of 56°55 North\nLongitude of 147° 48 West","wind":[["first","N","strong"]],"plain":"The crew started boiling blubber in the morning and saw another ship doing the same. In the evening, they met the Lancaster of New Bedford, twelve months into its voyage with 850 barrels.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Lancaster","rig":"","port":"NewBedford","captain":"","months_out":12,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1846-05-24","events":[],"lat":56.6,"lon":211.5056,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Commences with pleasant weather light\nMay 24th winds from the northward ship under\ndouble reefed Topsails fore and aft steering S. S. E watch\nemployed in boiling at 4 A M made all sail the\nwind light through the day at 8 P.M. took in\nthe flying jib and topgallantsls the wind from\nS. E by E. ship heading S by W. two ships in\nsight at 9 the weather squally thus ends\nin the Lattitude 56° 56 North\nNo Longitude Taken","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","SE by E",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew kept busy boiling blubber under light winds. Two other ships were in sight, and squally weather set in by evening.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1846-05-25","events":[],"lat":56.3417,"lon":210.8111,"fixed":false},{"date":"1846-05-26","events":[],"lat":56.0833,"lon":210.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Commences with strong breezs\nMay 26th from E.S.E at 9 took in\nthe flying jib and topgallantsls. at 1 A M\nreefed topsails weather rainy wind increasing from\nE.N.E. at 4 finished boiling took in minn topsail\nat 6 took in the fore topsail. at 9 took in\nthe foresail close reefed the main topsail the\nwind heavy weather rainy two ships in sight\nat 7 P M. wind from South wore ship headed\nE. S. E. thus ends the observation","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"],["middle","ENE","strong"],["latter","S",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew shortened sail as heavy winds and rain set in, and finished boiling blubber. Two other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1846-05-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":null}],"lat":56.25,"lon":210.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday [th?] begins with calm pleasant weather at 1\nMay 27 4 A M. made sail stood into the Southward\nat 9 lowred 4 boats for a R Whale could not strike\ncame on board watch employed in putting oil in\nthe tanks at 1 P. M. sent in jib to repair at 3\nsent down main topgallant sail topsail [struck: at 5 bent]\nthe jib at 6 lowred 4 boats for a R Whale could not\nstrike the sea very heavy. light breeze from S.W\nat 8 took in sail heading SE. two ships in sight\nLattitude 56°15' North\nLongitude 149°53' West\n\nWednesday Commences with strong breezs from South\nMay 27th at 4 A.M made sail steerd East\nat 8 the wind hauld to East. wore ship headed\nS.S. E. at 9 wind heavy took in the main\ntopgallantsl at 10 doubled reefed the topsls\nfore and aft. the wind continued to increase\nat 11 took in the fore and mien topsls\nand jib close reefed the main topsail in hoisting\nit. split it. clewed it up an furled it at\none P M took in the foresail at 6 the wind\nabated bent new main topsl double reefed and\nset it wore ship headed E. N. E wind from S.E\nThus ends with no observation","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["first","S","strong"],["middle","E","strong"],["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["calm","heavy sea"],"plain":"The crew twice put out four boats to chase right whales but could not harpoon them, facing a very heavy sea. Heavy winds later forced them to reduce sail, splitting the main topsail.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1846-05-28","events":[],"lat":55.7833,"lon":210.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Commences with strong breezs from\nMay 28th S. E. ship heading E S E. at 4\nA M weather calm and rainey. at 6 a light air\nfrom NW. made all sail Steer.d East a very\nheavy sea runing. saw one ship. bent main\ntopgallantsl. the weather pleasant through\nthe day watch imployd in cleaning bone at 8\ndouble refed the fore and main topsls steiring Ea[illegible]\nwind from S. W. so ends in the\nLattitude 55°47. North\nLongitude 149° 11. West","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["first","NW","light"],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["calm","rain","heavy sea"],"plain":"They sailed through shifting winds and a very heavy sea, sighting another ship. The crew spent the day cleaning whalebone.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":55.6,"lon":212.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday [struck: the] Commences with light winds from\nMay 29 S. S. E thick weather at 5 A M made\nsail headed East at 10 the wind hauld to\nX E. S. E at 1 P M saw two Whale trimd [struck: d] w and\ntacked ship at 3 lowerd 3 boats and chasd\ncould not strike came onboard the wind fresh\nfrom East thick weather at sunset took in\nsail heading S. S. E. thus ends in the\nLattitude of 55°36 North\nLongitude 147° 40 West","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","ESE",""],["latter","E","fresh"]],"plain":"In thick weather, they spotted two whales in the afternoon. The crew put out three boats to chase them, but could not get close enough to harpoon either.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-05-30","events":[],"lat":55.2833,"lon":211.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Begins with heavy winds from East\nMay 30th ship laying under a close refd\nmaintopsail and foretopmast staysail the weather\nthick. at 6 A M wind light from S. W thick\nfog at 12 noon the wind heavy at 3 P. M\ntook in the foresail close refed the main\ntopsail at 7 the wind heavy from W.S.W\nship heading South thus ends in the\nLattitude of 55°17 North\nLongitude of 148° 10 West\nJune 25. 1844.","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","SW","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","WSW","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew contended with heavy winds, thick fog, and rough weather throughout the day, repeatedly reducing sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-31","events":[],"lat":55.0,"lon":212.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday — Communs with light winds from\nMay 31th S.S.W. at 4 AM made all sail\nsteerd S.E. at 9 tacked ship, the wind hauld\nto East and began to blow fresh, saw four\nships at two P.M. double reeft the topsails\nfou and aft at [struck: 2] past two spoke the [struck: Tatigre]\nof stonington Capt Brewster 7 months out\nwith no oil Capt White went on board a few\nminutes heard that Capt Pendleton was getting\nbetter. at 5 returnd took in sail heading S.S,E\nLattitude of 55°00 North\nLongitude of 147°45 West","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["first","E","fresh"]],"plain":"They saw four ships in freshening winds and met Captain Brewster of Stonington, seven months into its voyage with no oil. Captain White went aboard briefly and learned that Captain Pendleton was recovering.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Heard Captain Pendleton was recovering","quote":"heard that Capt Pendleton was getting better","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-01","events":[],"lat":55.4834,"lon":211.9583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Begins with heavy from the Eastwod\nJune 1st ship laying to under a close reeft main\ntopsail at 6 AM the weather thick wow ship\nheadid N.N.E at 3 P M the wind hauld to S W\ncleard off. wee made sail steerd N.N.W at sunset\ntook in sail shall run under double reeft main\ntopsail and foresail one ship in sight supposd to be\nthe Tiger thus ends with no observation","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Heavy weather from the eastward forced the ship to wait under reduced sail. Thick conditions cleared later in the day, and another ship, thought to be the Tiger, was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-02","events":[],"lat":55.9667,"lon":211.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday . Begins with with strong winds from\nJune 2nd the southward at. 4 AM made sail\nsteerd to the northward. at 8 sent down the main\ntopsail to repair at 11 bent it spoke the Roman\nof N Bedford Capt Shockley two whales this season\nthe middle part strong breeses from E.S.E. at 5 P M\nspoke the Concordia of Sagharbour Capt\nLoper 8 months out 50 bbls of sperm oil. at 8\ntook in sail heading . south weather foggy thus ends\nin the Lattitude of 55°58 North\nLongitude of 148°20 West\n47","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","ESE","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew repaired the main topsail and met two ships: the Roman of New Bedford, which had taken two whales that season, and the Concordia of Sag Harbor, eight months into its voyage with 50 barrels of sperm oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Roman","rig":"","port":"N Bedford","captain":"Shockley","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Concordia","rig":"","port":"Sagharbour","captain":"Loper","months_out":8,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1846-06-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":56.1167,"lon":212.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday, Commences with light breeses from the\nX June 3d. northward and Eastward. ship heading\nS.E. two ships in sight at 4 A M made sail at\n8 the weather foggy. the middle part thick fog at\n5 P.M lowered 3 boats for Whale that were gallied\ndid not strike. at 8 took in sail heading south\nwind from. W. S. W. thus ends in the\nLattitude of 56°07 North\nLongitud of 148° West","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["latter","WSW",""]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"In thick fog, the crew put out three boats after whales that were already frightened off, but failed to harpoon any.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-06-04","events":[],"lat":55.7667,"lon":212.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Begins with strong breeses from W. S. W.\nJune 4th ship heading to the southward. at 8\nA M. set double reefed topsls fore and aft at 9\nwore ship head W. watch imployed in repairing the\nold main topsails. saw two ships. no Whale the latter\npart wind strong. at 8 P.M took in sail heading\nsouth thus ends in the\nLattitude of 55° 46 North\nLongitude 147° 57 West","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes blew as the crew repaired the old main topsail. They sighted two ships, but saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-05","events":[],"lat":56.65,"lon":212.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Begins with strong breeses from W. S. W.\nJune 5th at 4 A.M made sail steerd to the northward\nat 12 noon. kept off to S. E. saw no R Whale watch\nimployed in repairing sails at sunset took in sail heading\nS. by. E. thus ends in the - Lattitude 56 39 North\nLongitude 147° 27 West","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes blew as the crew set sail and repaired sails. No right whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":55.3667,"lon":214.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday. Begins with strong breeses from S. S. W.\nJune 6th at 4 A.M made sail heading S.E. saw\nseveral finbaks. watch imployed in repairing the old\nforetopsail. at 5 P. M double reefed the topslls fore\nand aft. at dark took in sail wore ship heading\nW. thus ends in the Lattitude of 55° 22. North\nLongitude of 145° 39 West","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"]],"plain":"They saw several finback whales, repaired an old sail, and reduced sail into the evening under strong breezes.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-07","events":[],"lat":55.3667,"lon":214.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday - Commences with strong breezes from [struck: N.W.] [illegible]\nJune 7th - at 3 A M made sail steerd S. S. E\nsaw two ships at 1 P. M wore ship Headed West-\nsaw no Whale at 3 wore again at 6 spoke the\nUnited States. Capt Stephens one Whale this season\nat 8 took in sail wind heavy thus ends\nLattitude of 55°07. North\nLongitud of 149°11. West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"They saw no whales. In the evening, they met the United States under Captain Stephens, who had taken one whale this season.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"United States","rig":"","port":"","captain":"Stephens","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1846-06-08","events":[],"lat":55.3917,"lon":213.6416,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Begins with heavy gales from E. S. E\nJune 8th the ship Laying to under close reefd\nmain topsl weather rainy. the middle and latter\npart the same thus ends no observation","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","ESE","gale"],["latter","ESE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The ship remained stopped and waiting under close-reefed sail through heavy gales and rainy weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-09","events":[],"lat":55.4167,"lon":212.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Teusday. Begins with strong gales from South\nJune 9th. at 7 A M wore ship set the topsls\nthe weather unpleasent. saw one ship. the middle\npart foggy heavy sea. at dark took in sail Heading\nsouth wind from West. N. weather stormy thus ends\nLattitude of 55°23. North\nLongitude of 147° 04 West","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["latter","WNW","storm"]],"weather":["gale","fog","heavy sea"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales, stormy weather, fog, and heavy seas. They sighted another ship and reduced sail at dark.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-10","events":[],"lat":55.25,"lon":213.2166,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday - Begins with heavy gales. From\nJune 10th - W. S. W. the ship Laying to weather\nrainy. ship heading south the middle and latter\npart rather more moderate made no sail. thus\nends in the Lattitude of 55°15- North","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Heavy gales and rainy weather forced the ship to stop and wait under reduced sail, heading south. Conditions moderated later, but they set no additional sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-11","events":[],"lat":57.4667,"lon":213.5,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Begins with strong breezes from. N. at 4\nJune 11th A. M made sail steerd to the northward saw\ntwo ships at 6 wore ship steerd to the southward middle and\nlatter part the same watch employd in mending topsl\n48\nLattitude of 54° 28 North","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","N","strong"],["latter","N","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with strong breezes; they sighted two ships, and the watch worked on mending a topsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":55.1,"lon":213.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday. commences with strong breeses from. West\nJune 12th rugged weather at daylight [struck: to] made\nsail steerd South. at 8 A M spoke the -\nIsabella. of Newbedford Capt Steward\n10 months out twowhale this season the midle\npart foggy at 1 P M kept of E. S. E. at 2 -\nlowered four boats for a R Whale without success\nat sunnt took in sail the weather pleasant\nthus ends in the - Lattitude of 55°06\nLongitud of 145°43. West","wind":[["first","W","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"They met the Isabella of New Bedford, ten months into its voyage with two whales taken this season. That afternoon, they put out four boats to chase a right whale without success.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Isabella","rig":"","port":"Newbedford","captain":"Steward","months_out":10,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1846-06-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":3}],"lat":52.2333,"lon":213.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Begins with light breese from E. S. E\nJune 13. thic weather. at 4 A M. made sail\nsteerd S. E. at 5 A M. lowerd 4. boats for a R\nwhale without sucess. at [illegible] past 10 lowerd 4 boats\nfor a Whale the S Boat struck. one iron broke\nthe short warp parted. did not save the whale\nat 5 P M. saw thre whale going quick. at 9\ntook in sail heading N W. wind from W. S W\nLattitude of 52°14 North\nLongitude of 146.° 07 West","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["latter","WSW",""]],"plain":"In thick weather, the crew put four boats out to chase a right whale without success. Later, they chased another whale and harpooned it, but an iron broke, the line snapped, and they lost it. They spotted three more whales that evening.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-06-14","events":[],"lat":52.4167,"lon":213.0417,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nJune 14th Commences with light winds from\nS. N. E at 5 AM made sail stood to the Eastward at 11\nOclk wore ship the midelle and latter part foggy\nthus ends. - - 52.25. North","wind":[["first","NNE","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Routine sailing in foggy weather with light winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-15","events":[],"lat":52.5,"lon":212.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday. Begins with. light brees. from S. N. E\nJune 15th. at 5 AM. made sail steerd to the westward\nthe weather foggy. at. 2 P M. spoke the Barque -\nAmerica of Bedford Capt Eastham nothing this season\nat dark took in sail heading NW. thus ends\nin the Lattitude of 52°33, North\nLongitude of 147°48 West","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"In foggy weather, the ship sailed westward and met the bark America of New Bedford, Captain Eastham, which had taken nothing that season.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"America","rig":"bark","port":"Bedford","captain":"Eastham","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1846-06-16","events":[],"lat":55.0333,"lon":210.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Begins with light breeses From\nJune 16th North. 3 AM made sail steerd\n[N.NW.?] weather pleasant. saw no Whales. saw\none ship the middle and latter part pleasant\nlight winds from. N.N.W. at sunset double\nreefd topsls fore and aft. Thus ends in the\nLattitude of 53°02 North\nLongitude of 149°17 West.","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","NNW","light"],["latter","NNW","light"]],"plain":"The day brought pleasant weather and light winds. A ship was sighted, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-17","events":[],"lat":55.175,"lon":211.675,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday. Commenses with light winds From\nJune 17th S.W. at 3 AM made sail steerd\nto the Northward and Westward. at 9 spoke the\nElectra of N. London. Capt Ward three Whales\nthis season. at 1 P.M steerd N.E saw no Whales\nat sunset double reefd the topsls. steerd East\nthus ends with no Observation —","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"plain":"Light southwest winds and sail set toward the northwest. They spoke Captain Ward of the Electra of New London, who reported three whales this season, but saw no whales themselves.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Electra","rig":"","port":"N. London","captain":"Ward","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1846-06-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":55.3167,"lon":212.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Begins with light winds From W.\nJune 18th ship heading from North to S. E\nat 7 AM lowred four boats for a whale that had\nan iron in him could not strike him weather\npleasant the middle and latter part the same\nat sunset took in sail heading East. thus\nends in the Lattitude of 53°19 North\nLongitude of 147°22 West","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"plain":"They put out four boats to chase a whale that already had a harpoon stuck in it, but they could not harpoon it. The day ended with pleasant weather.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Chased a whale already carrying a harpoon","quote":"lowred four boats for a whale that had an iron in him","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1846-06-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":53.15,"lon":213.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJune 19th Begins with light westerly winds\npleasant weather at 3 AM made sail steerd\nto the Eastward. saw several hump backs no R Whales\nsaw one carcass. the latter part light winds\nfrom S.E. at sunset took in topgallsails reefd\ntopsls heading E.N.E thus ends in the\nLattitude of 53°09 North\nLongitude 146°24 West","wind":[["first","W","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"plain":"They sailed eastward under pleasant weather and light winds. They saw several humpback whales and a dead whale carcass, but no right whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-20","events":[],"lat":52.1167,"lon":213.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 20th. Commences with strong brees\nfrom E.S.E. at 8 A M made sail headed\nsouth at 12 O clk took in the foretopgallant\nand flying jib. at 1 P M took in main topgal\ndouble reefd the topsle fore and aft. The latter\npart wind hevey at 6 wow ship took in sail\nheading S.E. in the  Lattitude 52°47 North\nLongitude.. 147..00 W","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"plain":"The crew experienced strong breezes, eventually reducing sail as heavy winds picked up and turning the ship to head southeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-21","events":[],"lat":53.0833,"lon":213.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Begins with strong gales from E.S.E.\nJune 21st rainy weather at 6 A.M set double reef\ntopsails at 10 set whole topsails the weather thick\nby spells. at sunset took in sail heading E.S.E\nwind from N.E saw one ship this ends in the\nLattitude of 53°06 North\nLongitude of 146°31 West","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["latter","NE",""]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The day brought strong gales and rainy weather. They adjusted sails as conditions changed and sighted another ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"right","count":2},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":52.85,"lon":213.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJune 22nd_ Commences strong brees from south\nat 3 A M foggy. at 4 the fog lighted made sail\nsaw a R Whale close to the ship. lowerd three boats\nX the L boat struck whale run to windward had to cut\nlost two irons. a lance and spade. at 1 P M lowerd\nthree boats without success. at 3 O clk. lowerd 3 boats\nagain the S boat struck and drawed the weather\nrugged. saw sevral Whale at 8 double reefd the\ntopsails fore and aft head S.E wind from S.S.W\nweather foggy this ends in the Lattitude 52°51\nLongitude 146°03","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["latter","SSW",""]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew put boats out three times for right whales. They harpooned one whale that dragged them upwind until they had to cut the line, losing several tools, and another harpoon pulled free from a second whale.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-06-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":53.15,"lon":213.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Begins with light winds from S.S.W. at 4\nJune 23d A M made sail. stood to the westward saw\nno Whale 4 ships in sight at 1 P M lowerd 3 boats without\nsuccess. at 4 lowerd a gain without success. saw one ship\ntake a Whale. at sunset double reef Topsle fore and aft sevrall\nWhale in sight this ends  Lattitude 53°09 North\nLongitude 146°23 West\n(Wednesday)\n[struck: Friday the] Begins with light breezes from. S. S. E.","wind":[["first","SSW","light"]],"plain":"They put boats out twice to chase whales without success, and saw another ship take one. More whales were seen at sunset.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-06-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":55.5833,"lon":213.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"June 24. - at 5 A. M made sail. headed. S. E. at\n8 lowred 3 boats for Whale without success. lowered\nseveral times through the day. without sucess the Whale\ngoing quick. at 12 O.C.K. spoke the [illegible] of\nBedford Capt Shockley six whale this season\nat sunset the weather calm. and smooth\nLattitude of 55°35' North\nLongitude 146°12' West","wind":[["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm","smooth sea"],"plain":"The crew repeatedly put boats out to chase fast-moving whales without success. At noon, they met and spoke with a New Bedford ship under Captain Shockley, which had taken six whales that season.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-06-25","events":[],"lat":55.4167,"lon":214.175,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\n[struck: Tues] June 25th commences with calm pleasant\nweather at 5 A M made all sail 5 ships in sight\nsaw no whale the middle and latter part calm\nat sunset took in sail heading S. W by S light\nair from the northward. thus ends in the\nLattitude of 55°25' North\nNo Longitude","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm, pleasant weather with five other ships in sight. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":55.3667,"lon":214.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJune 26th Begins with light winds from the\nwestward at 5 A M lowered 3 boats for\nWhale without sucess. the ship tiking and retacking\nat 5 P M lowered again could not strike whale shy\nat 6 lowered 3 boats. could not strike. saw several\nWhale. going quick. saw two ships at sunset took\nin sail heading N. S. W. so ends in the\nLattitude of 55°22' North\nLongitude 145°27' West","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"plain":"The crew put boats out three separate times to chase whales, but could not harpoon any because they were shy and moving quickly. Two other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-06-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":54.8042,"lon":214.4208,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nJune 27th commences with strong breezes from W S. W\nat 5 A M made sail. headed South. saw two R Whale\nlowered 3 boats without sucess. at 8 lowered again. at\n10. a. gain. at two a gain galled the whale very shy\ncould not get fast. the middle and latter part pleasant\nsaw four ships. at sunset took in sail so ends\nNo Observation —","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"]],"plain":"The crew spotted two right whales and repeatedly lowered three boats throughout the day, but the whales were too shy and they could not harpoon them. Four other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1846-06-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":54.2417,"lon":214.2917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday — Begins with light S.E. winds. ship\nJune 28th. heading S.W. at 9 AM lowered\nthree boats for Right Whale the L boat struck whale\nsounded took the line. the B boat went on and struck\nthe same whale and parted, then S boat struck and\n[X] parted. — went on and struck again the whale\nbrought too the L boat picked up her line saved the\nWhale at 1 PM took it a Longside at 3 commenced\ncutting. at 8 finishd Took in sail watch employ,d in\ncleaning up decks, thus ends No observation —\n[drawing: whale]\nW B","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"plain":"The crew put out three boats after a right whale. After several lines broke and three boats struck it, they finally secured the whale, brought it alongside, and finished stripping the blubber by evening.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1846-06-29","events":[],"lat":53.6792,"lon":214.1625,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday. Commences with calm foggy weather at\nJune 29th — 7 AM, started the works. at [struck: 8] a light\nbreeze from S.S.E. set the topsails headed S.W\nsaw two ships watch employ,d in boiling the middle\nand latter part pleasant. at 7 PM Mr Geering the\nmate of the Mobile. of New Bedford. Capt Bunker\ncame on board to buy craft we had none to spare\nshe had one whale this season. at sunset took in\nsail wore ship thus ends No observation","wind":[["first","","calm"],["first","SSE","light"]],"weather":["calm","fog"],"plain":"Calm, foggy weather gave way to pleasant conditions as the crew boiled blubber. In the evening, the mate from the Mobile of New Bedford visited to buy whaling gear, but they had none to spare.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Mate from the Mobile sought whaling gear","quote":"came on board to buy craft we had none to spare","interest":2},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Mobile","rig":"","port":"New Bedford","captain":"Bunker","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1846-06-30","events":[],"lat":53.1167,"lon":214.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Begins with strong breezes from N.W\nJune 30th. the watch employ,d in boiling at 4\nAM made sail steerd S.W. the weather foggy\nthrough the day at intervals at 6 PM finishd\nboiling. at sunset took in sail. weather calm\n— Lattitude of 53°07 North\n[struck: Longitude 145°58 West]","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["fog","calm"],"plain":"The crew spent the day boiling blubber into oil amid intermittent fog, finishing by 6 PM before the wind died to a calm at sunset.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-01","events":[],"lat":53.4667,"lon":214.2133,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nJuly 1st Commences with strong breezes from E.S.E\nat 5 AM made sail headed N.E. watch employd in stowing\ndown Oil. the middle and latter part thick weather\nwind, heavy at 4 PM took in sail. at 6 finishd stowing down\nstowed 160 bbls in the main hatch. wore ship headed\nsouth thus ends in the Lattitude of 53°28 North","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"plain":"The crew spent the day stowing down oil, packing 160 barrels into the main hatch amid thick, heavy weather.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1846-07-02","events":[],"lat":54.5667,"lon":214.3933,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Begins with thick rainy weather\nJuly 2nd   heavy wind from N.S.W.\nat 6 A M made sail headed NW. at\n10 took in sail at 7 past 11 set topsls\nat 12 Oclk, spoke the [whale stamp] Palladium\nof NLondon Capt Mclane. 5 Whales\nthis season at 2 P M took in sail wore\nship headed South. Thus. ends\nNo Obsrvation","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"In thick, rainy weather and heavy winds, the crew met and exchanged news with the Palladium of New London, which reported having taken five whales this season.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Palladium","rig":"","port":"NLondon","captain":"Mclane","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1846-07-03","events":[],"lat":55.6667,"lon":214.5733,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday commences with heavy winds from the\nJuly 3d Westward thick weather. did not make\nsail. at 8 A M wore ship watch employ,d in\nwashing ship. at 4 P M employ.d in cleaning\nbone. at 5 wore ship. The latter part thick\nweather thus ends in the\nLattitude of 55°40 North\nNo Longitude","wind":[["first","W","strong"]],"plain":"Heavy winds and thick weather kept the ship from setting sail. The crew spent the day washing the ship and cleaning whalebone.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-04","events":[],"lat":55.4583,"lon":214.7533,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nJuly [struck: 3th] 4th Begins with calm thick weather\ndid not make sail watch employ, in looking\nout for water. The middle and latter part\nthick. at 7 P M the wind from NNE\nsaw twoships thus ends no Observations","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","NNE",""]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The ship faced calm, foggy weather and kept sails furled while the crew looked out for water. They sighted two other ships, but had no other notable events.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":55.25,"lon":214.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Commences with strong breese\nJuly [struck: 4th] 5th from. W.SW at 8 AM made\nsail sterd to the southward. saw 3 ships at\n1 P M weather foggy. at 6 the fog light's\nup saw two R Whale going to the windward\nquick. at sunset took in sail wore\nship headed NW. under double reef,d topsls\n51\nLattitude of 55°15- North\nLongitude of 145°04 West","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"In foggy weather with a strong breeze, the crew saw three ships. Later that evening the fog lifted, and they spotted two right whales swimming quickly into the wind.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-06","events":[],"lat":55.1944,"lon":215.0,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday, Begins with thick weather light\nJuly 6th. winds from. W. N. W. ship heading\nto the northward. at 1 P. M. set whoe topsails\nand main topgallantsl the latter part thick at\n8 took in sail heading S.W. thus ends\nno Observation","wind":[["first","WNW","light"]],"plain":"Thick weather and light winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-07","events":[],"lat":55.1389,"lon":215.0666,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday. commences with calm thick\nJuly 7th - weather did not make sail\nthe middle and latter part the same\nno Observation","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm, thick weather kept the ship from setting sail all day, and poor visibility prevented a navigational reading.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-08","events":[],"lat":55.0833,"lon":215.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJuly 8th Begins with thick weather light breezes\nfrom East. at 9 AM wind brees fog lighted up\nmade sail steer.d S.S.E at 1 PM wind heovey\nweather rany took in sail clos reef.d the main\ntopsail at 7 the wind heovey from E.N.E weather\nrany saw a Barque going before the wind under\ndouble reef.d main topsl and foresail thus ends\nLattitude of 55° 05 North\nLongitide 144° 52 West","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","ENE","gale"]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"Thick fog gave way to heavy winds and rain, forcing the crew to reduce sail. Later, they spotted a bark running before the wind under shortened sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-09","events":[],"lat":55.0,"lon":214.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJuly 9th commences with heavy winds\nfrom. the Eastward. thick foggy weather\ndid not make sail. ship heading to the -\nNorthward and Westward. at 12 Oclk the fog\nlighted up for a few minutes. thin shut doun.\nagain the latter part thick thus ends in the\nLattitude 53° 00 North\nLongitide of 145° 45 West","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Heavy eastward winds and thick fog kept the ship from setting more sail as she headed northwest. The fog lifted briefly at noon before shutting down thick again.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-10","events":[],"lat":54.025,"lon":213.9083,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nJuly 10th commences with strong gales from the\nN.N.E. thick fog did not make sail the middle\nand latter part the same. at sunset the fog\nlighted wind abated. thus ends with no\nObservation","wind":[["first","NNE","gale"],["middle","NNE","gale"],["latter","NNE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","fog"],"plain":"Strong gales and thick fog kept the ship from setting sail all day, though the fog lifted and the wind died down at sunset.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-11","events":[],"lat":53.05,"lon":213.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday [struck: July 11th] Begins with strong breez from\n[struck: A M] W, W, thick weather at 10\nA M set double reef topsll. stier. E S.E\nat 12 Oclk set whole topsls and main\ntopgallants. the lattic part thick wind\nstrong at 8 P M took in sail heading\nN E thus ends in the- Lattitude 53°03 North\nLongitude 146°26 West","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes and thick weather continued throughout the day as the crew adjusted sail; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-12","events":[],"lat":52.4833,"lon":215.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJuly 12th. Commences with Strong breezs\nfrom W. N. W. at 6 A M made sail headed\nN.E. at 9 A M. spoke the St. George of\nNew Bedford Capt. Slocum seven Whale this\nseason. at 10 kept off to E. S. E saw 4 ships\nat 1 P M spoke the Mariner of Nantucket\nCapt Palmer. two Whales this season. the\nlatter part pleasant steir: from. S E, to N E\nat 8 took in sail heading N.E thus ends in the\nLattitude of 52°29 North\nLongitude of 144°46 West","wind":[["first","WNW","strong"]],"plain":"They met the St. George of New Bedford, which had taken seven whales this season, and the Mariner of Nantucket, which had taken two.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"St. George","rig":"","port":"New Bedford","captain":"Slocum","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Mariner","rig":"","port":"Nantucket","captain":"Palmer","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1846-07-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":52.5,"lon":214.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJuly 13th begins with thick weather light wind\nfrom the westward. at 8 A M made sail steir.\nE. S.E saw several finbacks. the middle part\npleasant the latter part steering from E. S E\nto E by S. at 6 P. M. wind heevy from W N W\ntook in sail heading Nather thus ends in\nthe Lattitude of 52°30 North.\nLongitude of 144°14 West","wind":[["first","W","light"],["latter","WNW","strong"]],"plain":"Thick weather with light winds gave way to pleasant conditions, and they saw several finback whales. Heavy winds later forced them to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-14","events":[],"lat":52.3167,"lon":217.1917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nJuly 14th Begins with strong gales from W. at 10 A M made\nsail stier: E. S.E at 12 Oclk steir. N.E. saw no Whale\nthe latter part foggy at 8 P M took in sail heading\nN. N. W. so ends\nLattitude 52 19 North\nNo Longitude","wind":[["first","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","fog"],"plain":"Strong gales blew, followed by foggy weather. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-15","events":[],"lat":53.05,"lon":219.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Commences with strong breeses from\nJuly 15th- West at 4 AM made sail steerd\nNNE. saw nowhale the middle and latter\npart pleasant so ends in the\nLattitude of 63° 03 North\nLongitude 140° 25 West","wind":[["first","W","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed under strong westerly breezes and pleasant weather, but saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-16","events":[],"lat":52.9667,"lon":221.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJuly 16th begins with strong brees from\nW. S. W. at 4 A.M made sail steerd E.S.E\nthe sea rugged. at 12 oclk kept off to S.E at\n2 P M spoke the Wm Hamilton of Bedford\nCapt Fisher 6 Whales this season Capt\nWhite went on board his mate came onboard of\nus. we steerd E.N.E at 8 double reefd the\ntopsails fore and aft shall steer East through\nthe night thus ends in the\nLattitude of. 62° 58 North\nLongitude of 139° 00 by cal","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"They sailed through rough seas and met the William Hamilton of New Bedford, Captain Fisher, which had taken six whales that season. Captain White went aboard her while her mate visited their ship.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"William Hamilton","rig":"","port":"Bedford","captain":"Fisher","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-17","events":[],"lat":52.8,"lon":223.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJuly 17th Commences with strong winds from\nWest at 4 AM made sail steerd E S E\nthe middle and latter part the same so ends\nin the- Lattitude of 62° 18 North\nLongitude 137° 00 West by Calculatn","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","W","strong"],["latter","W","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in strong westerly winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-18","events":[],"lat":50.9833,"lon":222.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJuly 18th. begins with strong brees from S. S. W\nto SW the weather foggy at intervals ship\nheading from S. E. to SE. the middle part\npleasant. the latter part thick fog. saw\nno whale thus ends this day in the\nLattitude of 60° 59 North\nLongitude of 137. 15 West","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The ship sailed through bouts of thick fog, but saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-19","events":[],"lat":49.775,"lon":223.1,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday  Commences with strong gales from\nJuly 19th S W. at 4 A M. made sail steird\nS S, E at 10 double reefed the topsails for and\naft the middle and latter part heavy winds\nrough weather at 8 P M took in sail So ends\nNo Obsrvation","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough weather forced the crew to shorten sail throughout the day, and they were unable to take an observation.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-20","events":[],"lat":48.5667,"lon":223.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJuly 20th begins with strony westerly winds at\n4 A M made sail headed to the southward. —\nsaw no Whale. the middle and latter part\nsqually at 8 P M tacked ship headed to the\nNorthward. double reefed the topsails for and\nfor the night thus ends in the\nLattitude of 48° 34 North\nLongtitude 156° 55 West","wind":[["first","W","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong westerly winds and squalls blew throughout the day. The crew saw no whales and reduced sail for the night.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"grampus","count":null}],"lat":48.3,"lon":222.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJuly 21st commences with light winds from\nWest. at 4 A M made sail headed S S. W.\nsaw Grampuses. no whales the middled and\nlatter part verry light winds from N W. at\n5 P M steird South at 8 took in sail\nLattitude. of 48. 18 North\nLongtitude 153. [illegible] West","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","NW","light"]],"plain":"Light winds continued throughout the day. The crew saw grampuses, but no whales were sighted.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":47.85,"lon":222.2584,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nJuly 22nd begins with light winds from. [blot] N. W\nat 4 A M made sail steird S. S. E the weather\npleasant saw one finback. the middle part\na fine breez the latter part. rather thick\nthe watch imploy, in repairing main\ntopsail at 8 P M took in sail heading\nN. N. E wind light thus ends in the\n53\nLattitude of 47° 51. North","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"They had pleasant weather with light winds, saw a finback whale, and repaired the main topsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-23","events":[],"lat":47.1167,"lon":221.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJuly 23d commences with light winds from —\nW.S.W. at 4 AM made sail steerd S.W. the\nweather pleasant saw no whale the middle\nand latter part the same, at 5 PM unbent\nthe old foresail and bent the new one at 8\ntook in sail heading S W, so ends in the\nLattitude of 47° 01 North\nLongtitude 138° 03 West","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["middle","WSW","light"],["latter","WSW","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds. The crew replaced the old foresail with a new one; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-24","events":[],"lat":46.2833,"lon":220.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday th\nJuly 24 begins with light winds from NWest\nat 4 A M made all sail steerd W.S.W. the weather\npleasant at 10 kept off to S.E. saw no whale at\n½ past two P M haul.d abak, for something suppos.d\nto be Spurm Whale, but it provd not to be the latter\npart light winds pleasant weather at 8 took in sail\nLattitude 46° 19 North\nLongtitude 139° 27. West","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds. In the afternoon, they backed the sails to investigate what they thought was a sperm whale, but it turned out not to be one.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-25","events":[],"lat":45.3,"lon":220.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJuly 25th commences with a fine breece from\nW.S.W. at 4 A.M made all sail headed S\nthe weather pleasant saw no whale the middle\nand latter part the same, we shall cary sail\ntonight haveing concluded to leave the ground\nLattitude 45° 19 North\nLongtitude 139° 09 West","wind":[["first","WSW","moderate"],["middle","WSW","moderate"],["latter","WSW","moderate"]],"plain":"With fine breezes and pleasant weather, the crew set all sail heading south, having seen no whales and decided to leave the whaling grounds.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-26","events":[],"lat":43.6,"lon":219.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday th\nJuly 26 begins with a fine breece from W.\nthe ships course S by, W. all sail set pleasant\nweather, saw no whale middle and latter part the same\nLattitude of 43° 36 North\nLongtitude 140° 19, West","wind":[["first","W","moderate"],["middle","W","moderate"],["latter","W","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with all sails set. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-27","events":[],"lat":41.9167,"lon":220.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Commences with strong buises from\nJuly 27th S. S. W. ship heading E.S.E with all sail\n[struck: ]set at 11 A M split the old foutopgallantssail\nsent it down bent a new one at the fore and main\ntook in flying gib at 12 O'clk took in foutopgal\nat 3 P M wind heavy weather rainy at 5 took in\nmain topgallenls at 7 double reefd Topsls fore\nand aft thus ends no Obsrvation","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed under strong breezes before the weather worsened into heavy winds and rain. A torn sail was replaced, and they reduced sail throughout the day; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-28","events":[],"lat":40.2333,"lon":220.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday begins with heavy winds from E. S. E\nJuly 28th ship under doublereefd topsls fore and\naft at 1 A. M the wind hauld to W. set -\nwhole topsls and main topgallantsl steer W.S.W. the\nweather squally through the day at 5 P M bent\nnew foretopsail so ends in the\nLattitude of 40° 14 North\nLongitude 139° 20 West","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"],["middle","W",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Heavy winds and squally weather kept the crew busy adjusting and replacing sails. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-29","events":[],"lat":38.4667,"lon":220.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJuly 29th Commences with heavy winds from\nthe Westward ship heading to the southward\nunder all sail at 4 A M weather squally took\nin topgallantssails fore and aft and reefd main\ntopsail at 6 set them again the middle and\nlatter part pleasant at 5 P M set the\nforetopmast studsail wind light from S E -\nLattitude of 38° 28 North\nLongitude of 139° 26 West","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Heavy winds and squalls forced the crew to shorten sail early in the morning, followed by pleasant weather and light winds later in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-30","events":[],"lat":37.5833,"lon":220.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJuly 30th begins with light bafing winds plesent\nweather watch emptyd in ships duty at 7 A M\nrove new main braus at 4 watch emptoyd in bunching\nbone the latter part a fine breeze from N.E\nships coursen E[struck: ] by W 7 west - Lattitude 37° 35 North\nLongitude 139° 52 West","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["latter","NE","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light, shifting winds followed by a good northeast breeze. The crew tended to ship's duties, replaced rigging, and bundled baleen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-31","events":[],"lat":36.325,"lon":218.7083,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Commences with a fine breez from N E\nJuly 31st ship uncles all sail Course S.S.W\nat 6 A.M bent new main topsil and topgals\nat 8 bent new Main topsil and Jib the middle\nand Latter part pleasant watch imployd in\nships duty so endes in this —","wind":[["first","NE","moderate"]],"plain":"The crew sailed with every sail set in fine weather, fitted new sails, and carried on with routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-01","events":[],"lat":35.0667,"lon":217.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday 1st Begins with strong breezs\n[struck: July] Augst from N.E. ships Course S S W\nthe weather pleasant watch employd in ships\nduty. at 10 A.M set Lower Studds at 3 ocklk\nset main topgal Studds the latter part\npleasant weather strong breez so ends in\nLattitude of 35° 04' [struck: 7] North\nLongitude 142° 13 West.","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with strong breezes as the ship made good progress under extra sails. The crew was occupied with routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-02","events":[],"lat":33.1,"lon":216.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nAugst 2nd Commences with strong breezs from NE\nships cours S by W 1/2 W the weather squally at 4\nP M saw a school of Jumpers thought they\nmight be Spermwhale took in lower and topgacl\nstucans and bard up. at 7 part of found out what\nthey were kept off set Studds again the latter\npart squally thus ends in this\nLattitude of 33° 06 North\nLongitude of 143° 02 West","wind":[["first","NE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong breezes and squalls. In the afternoon, the crew saw a school of jumping fish and mistook them for sperm whales, but soon discovered what they really were and resumed their course.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw a school of jumpers (probably leaping dolphins)","quote":"saw a school of Jumpers thought they\nmight be Spermwhale"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-03","events":[],"lat":31.3833,"lon":215.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nAugst 3d Begins with a fine breez from\nN.E. the ships cours S by W 1/2 W. all sail\nset the watches employ in washing masts\nand ships duty the middle and latter\npart pleasant weather so ends in this\nLattitude of 31° 23. North\nLongitude 144° 51. West","wind":[["first","NE","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine weather with a fresh breeze. The crew washed the masts and attended to routine ship's duties with every sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-04","events":[],"lat":29.8333,"lon":213.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nAugst 4th. Commences with. a fine breeze from\nNE. ships course S by. W. 1/4 W. all sail\nset. watches employd in ships duty the middle\nand latter part pleasant weather so ends in the\nLattitude of 29.50 North\nLongitude 146.06","wind":[["first","NE","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with all sail set as the crew carried out routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-05","events":[],"lat":28.3,"lon":212.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nAugst 5th Commences with pleasant weather\nlight trade winds. Ship under all sail course\nstier. S by W 1/2 W at 8 AM a fine breeze\nthe watch employd in washing ship the middle\nand latter part pleasant thus ends in the\nLattitude of 28.18 North\nLongitude 147. 16 West","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine weather with pleasant trade winds and every sail set as the crew washed down the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-06","events":[],"lat":26.7,"lon":211.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nAugst 6th Commences with strong NE trade\nwinds ship under all sail course S by W 1/2 W\nwatches employd in washing ship outside the\nmiddle and latter part pleasant thus ends\nLattitude of 25.42 North\nLongitude 148. 52 West","wind":[["first","NE","strong"]],"plain":"Fine weather under strong trade winds while sailing under full sail. The crew spent the day washing the outside of the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-07","events":[],"lat":24.7833,"lon":210.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nAugst 7th — Begins with strong trade\nwinds ship under all sail course S by W 1/2 W\nwatch employd. in ships duty the middle and\nlatter part pleasant thus ends in the\nLattitude of 24. 47 North\nLongitude 149. 44 West","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"plain":"Strong trade winds with every sail set, followed by pleasant weather. The crew was occupied with routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-08","events":[],"lat":23.8167,"lon":208.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nAugst 8th commences with strong trades weather\nsqually at 10 AM took in lower and topgall, studdsail\nat 2 PM set them again at 7 parted main topgallant\nhalyard block strap and one [struck: lift] latter part pleasant\nLattitude [struck: 55] 23.49 N Longt 151. 14","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and squalls brought sail adjustments and broken rigging, though the weather turned pleasant later. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-09","events":[],"lat":21.15,"lon":204.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday the Commences with strong trade\nAugst 9 winds. squally weather. the ship\nunder all sail course steed S S W.\nthe Middle and Latter part light, winds\nsqually weather Course S W by S. So ends\nLattitude of 21° 09 North\nLongitude 155° 02' West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in squally weather with trade winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-10","events":[],"lat":20.8167,"lon":205.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday the\nAugst 10 Begins with fine trade winds\nships Course from S W by S. to W by S\nthe watches employd in ships duty the middle\nand Latter part pleasant at 7 P.M. supposd\nthe ship to be about 50 miles from Maui\nLattitude 20° 49 North\nLongitude of 154° 57 West","plain":"Fine trade winds and pleasant weather; the crew carried out routine ship's duty. By 7:00 p.m., they estimated the ship was about 50 miles from Maui.","where":"at sea","place":"Maui"},{"date":"1846-08-11","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday the\nAugst 11 Commences with strong breeses ship\nunder all sail steering W by S at 3 A M we\njudgd ourselves near the land hauld abowt the\nmain top tsill & there saw the Island of Moui\nkept off for the east end made all sail —\nweather squally at 10 got the chains up and\nbent them at 5 took in Stuesls- and topgallant\nin a squall off of Morotai at 6 P M lowred\n4 boats to tow the ship at 7 past 6 Capt —\nPendleton come onboard with the American\nConsul. and Harbour master. at [illegible] past 7 let\ngo Anchor in 18 Fathoms of water. at the\nport of Lahaina Maui. and furld sails\nso ends this day —","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"After sighting Maui and Molokai, the crew lowered four boats to tow the ship in squally weather. Captain Pendleton came aboard with the American Consul and the harbor master, and they anchored at Lahaina, Maui.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Consul and harbor master boarded the ship","quote":"","interest":2}],"where":"at anchor","place":"Lahaina Maui","via":[[203.55,20.45]],"at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1846-08-12","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Commences with verry hot pleasant\nAugst 12. weather. the S Watch a shore on\nlibirty. the L Watch employ.d in scraping and\nypointing the [struck: S] bends of the ship and getting a raft\nof cask on shord &c thus ends this day","plain":"In very hot weather, half the crew had liberty ashore. The rest scraped and painted the hull and brought a raft of casks to shore.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-08-13","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Commences with pleasant weather\nAugst 13th at 4 A M got off a raft of water\nthe L Watch on libirty, S Watch employ.d in\nstowing water &c thus ends, one ship saild to day","plain":"In pleasant weather, the crew brought out a raft of fresh water. Half the crew was granted shore leave while the other half stowed the water, and one ship set sail.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-08-14","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Begins with plesent weather at\nAugst 14th 4 A M got off 75 bbls of water\nat 7 the S Watch went on shore L Watch\nemploy.d in pointing the [struck: bends] Starboard bends\nof the ship. stowing water &c two ships coming\nin so ends this day at Lahaina","plain":"In port at Lahaina, the crew brought aboard 75 barrels of water. Half the crew went ashore while the rest painted the right side of the ship and stowed water, as two other ships arrived.","where":"in port","place":"Lahaina","at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1846-08-15","events":[],"lat":20.7528,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Commences with plesent weather\nAugst 15th the S Watch employ.d in stowing\ndown water. the L Watch on libirty two ships\ncame in to day. so ends this day","plain":"Pleasant weather in port. Half the crew stowed water in the hold while the other half had liberty ashore. Two ships arrived.","where":"in port","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1846-08-16","events":[],"lat":20.6555,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday th begins with plesent weather\nAugst 16. the watches went on shore to Church\nseverl ships came in to day so ends","plain":"With pleasant weather, the watches went ashore to attend church. Several other ships arrived in port during the day.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Crew went ashore to church","quote":"the watches went on shore to Church","interest":3}],"where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-08-17","events":[],"lat":20.65,"lon":203.152,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday 17 th begins with plesent weather\nAugst the S Watch on liburty. at 10. A M.\ndischargd Owen McEntire and John. Curtis the\nLatter for misconduct. Also. dischargd a Kanaka\ntwo ships went out to day thus ends\n54","plain":"With pleasant weather, half the crew was on liberty. The captain discharged Owen McEntire, John Curtis for misconduct, and a native Hawaiian crewman.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Crewmen discharged, one for misconduct","quote":"dischargd Owen McEntire and John. Curtis the Latter for misconduct","interest":3}],"where":"in port","via":[[203.25,20.65]]},{"date":"1846-08-18","events":[],"lat":20.65,"lon":203.048,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Commences with pleasant weather\nAugst 18th the [illegible] watch on Liberty the S watch\nimploy in getting off recruits Took in 21 Bbls\nof Irish and 36 Bbls of sweet potatoes. discharg.\nMr Swift. by mutual concent One ship gone\nout to day — at 4. P.M. Capt Baker of the\nship Brinton of Newbedford, was [struck: buried] died\nof pulmonary desiase St. [illegible]","plain":"While in port, one watch took liberty while the other loaded provisions, including Irish and sweet potatoes. Mr. Swift was discharged by mutual consent. At 4:00 PM, Captain Baker of the ship Brinton died of pulmonary disease.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Captain Baker died of pulmonary disease","quote":"","interest":5,"topic":"deaths"},{"kind":"crew","title":"Mr Swift discharged by mutual consent","quote":"discharg.\nMr Swift. by mutual concent","interest":1},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Brinton","rig":"ship","port":"Newbedford","captain":"Baker","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"in port","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1846-08-19","events":[],"lat":20.6555,"lon":202.95,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Commences with fine weather\nAugst 19th, all hands on board getting ready\nfor sea, ship three men two ships sail[struck: ed]\nto day. so ends this day —","plain":"Fine weather as the crew prepared the ship for sea and signed on three men. Two other ships sailed today.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Three men joined the ship","quote":"ship three men","interest":1}],"where":"in port","via":[[202.95,20.65]]},{"date":"1846-08-20","events":[],"lat":20.7528,"lon":202.95,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Commences with pleasant weather\nAugst 20th the ship ready for sea, but will\nbe detaind for a day, on account of Wm Payne\nbeing sick, an attaik of of the Choli [illegible]\nDoctr has been to see him and has administerd\nto his wants. — so ends this day","plain":"The ship was ready for sea but was delayed for a day because William Payne was sick with an attack of cholera. A doctor visited and treated him.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Departure delayed by crewman's illness","quote":"detaind for a day, on account of Wm Payne being sick","interest":3},{"kind":"accident","title":"William Payne reported sick with cholera","quote":"Wm Payne\nbeing sick, an attaik of of the Choli [illegible","interest":1,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"in port"},{"date":"1846-08-21","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":202.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Commences with calm pleasant\nAugst 21th weather at 5 A M calld\nall hands pumpt ship, the sick man being\nbetter, we took up the Anchor, and towe.\nthe ship out. at 8 [struck: A.M.] Capt Pendleton\non board, saw a Barque in the passage\nthat provd to be the Missouri of Stonington\nCapt Barnum, Capt [illegible] on board. he\nhas taken two live and one dead whale this\nseason at 7 past 9 Capt P returnd and we proceeded\nall hands imploy.d in stowing Anchors &c. Latter part\nwinds light and baffling one sail in sight at\nsun down Ranai bearing E distant 20 miles","wind":[["first","","calm"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew pumped ship, raised anchor, and towed the ship out, noting that the sick man was improving. They met the bark Missouri of Stonington and learned it had taken three whales this season.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Missouri","rig":"bark","port":"Stonington","captain":"Barnum","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Ranai","plate":"gam.spoke-b","at":"lanai"},{"date":"1846-08-22","events":[],"lat":20.0849,"lon":203.273,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday These 24 hours commences with strong\nAug the 22 trades from NE to ENE steering SE by S Latter\npart light baffling winds and pleasant\nweather the watch employed in ships duty\nSaw Nothing this day    No Obs","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"Fine sailing with strong trade winds turning light and shifting. The crew carried out routine ship's duties, and saw nothing all day.","where":"at sea","via":[[203.05,20.55]]},{"date":"1846-08-23","events":[],"lat":19.3333,"lon":203.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday All of these 24 hours light baffling winds and\nAug the 23 pleasant weather steering S E with all sail\nSet Owhyhee in sight also one sail at Sun\ndown the S point of Owhyhee bearing ESE distant\n20 miles    Obs Lat 19..20 N Long 156..22 W","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light, shifting winds as the crew sailed with every sail set. They sighted the island of Owhyhee and spotted another ship at sundown.","where":"near land","place":"Owhyhee","at":"hawaii"},{"date":"1846-08-24","events":[],"lat":18.2,"lon":204.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Commences with light baffling airs and calms\nAug the 24 pleasant weather at 12 PM a breeze sprang\nup from NE steering S E at 2 A M took in the\nflying Jib & mizen top gallant sail Middle & Latter\npart brisk trade winds from E N E to E by N Saw\nNothing    Obs Lat 18..12 N Long 155..52 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","NE","moderate"],["middle","ENE","fresh"],["latter","ENE","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms gave way to brisk trade winds as they sailed south-southeast. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-25","events":[],"lat":16.3,"lon":204.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday These 24 hours Begins with brisk trade winds\nAug the 25 from E to E NE and pleasant ship heading\nfrom SE to SSE with all sail except flying Jib\n& mizen top gallant sail Middle part Squaly\nLatter pleasant the watch employed in making\nspun yarn Saw Nothing So Ends\nObs 16..18 N Long 155..14 W","wind":[["first","ENE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed under brisk trade winds and worked on routine rope-making. They saw nothing all day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-26","events":[],"lat":14.2333,"lon":205.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Begins with brisk trade winds from\nAug the 26 E and pleasant weather ship heading\nSSE with all sail set Latter part Some\nsqually at 5 P M Took in flying Jib & mizen\ntop gallant sail the watch employed in making\nspun yarn Saw Nothing this day\n57    Obs Lat 14..14 N Long 154..47 W","wind":[["first","E","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed under brisk trade winds with all sail set, reducing sail in the evening squalls while the watch did routine rope work. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-27","events":[],"lat":12.3,"lon":206.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Commences with brisk trade winds from\nAug the 27 E to ENE and some squally ship heading\nfrom SE to SSE at 9 p m took in the top\ngallant sails at 3 A m set the fore and mar\ntop gallant sails at daylight set mizen top\ngallant sail & flying jib weather pleasant\nLatter part squally took in mizen top gallant\nsail & flying jib saw nothing this day\nObs Lat 12..18 N Long 153..58 W","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew experienced brisk trade winds and squally weather while handling sails. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-28","events":[],"lat":11.2,"lon":206.225,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Begins with fresh trade winds from ESE and\nAug the 28 squally ship heading SE Middle and\nLatter part light baffling airs and Calm\nwith squalls of Rain the watch employed in\nships duty saw nothing Obs Lat 11..12 N","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls","calm","rain"],"plain":"The crew did routine ship's duty under shifting winds, calms, and rain squalls. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-29","events":[],"lat":10.0667,"lon":206.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday These 24 hours Commences with a fresh breeze\nAug the 29 from N to ENE and squally weather steering\nSE by E Middle & Latter part wind light & baffling\nat 12 A M. wore ship heading from ESE to E by S\nthe watch employed in ships duty saw nothing\nObs Lat 10..04 N Long 153..35 W\nLong by Lunar 153..52 W","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in squally, then light and shifting winds. The crew attended to regular ship's duties, and saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-30","events":[],"lat":10.1167,"lon":206.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Aug 30\nCommences with light baffling airs & Calms and\npleasant weather at 5 p m a light breeze\nsprang up from SE ship heading SSW under\nall sail saw nothing Obs Lat 10..07 N Long 153.31","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds, calms, and pleasant weather. A light breeze picked up in the afternoon, and they continued under full sail without seeing anything.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-31","events":[],"lat":8.9,"lon":206.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Begins with light winds from ESE to SE\nAug the 31 and squally ship heading from S to SSW\nLatter part fresh breeze from ESE ship headi\nSE with heavy squalls of wind & Rain\nsaw nothing Obs Lat 8..54 N Long 153..41 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","ESE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Squally weather with rain; saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-01","events":[],"lat":7.4167,"lon":206.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Begins with brisk trade winds from Est &ard\nSept th 1 squally Ship heading S E Middle & Latter part\nlight winds from S E to S and rainy weather\nShip heading from S to WSW with all sail set\na sail in sight to leward So ends\nObs Lat 7..25 N Long 153..39 W","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds and rain with every sail set. A ship was sighted downwind.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-02","events":[],"lat":6.9333,"lon":205.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday These 24 hours begins with light winds from\nSept the 2 SSE to S Ship heading from SW to WSW at\n2 A m a fresh breeze took in flying jib & mizen\ntop gallant sail tacked ship heading E by S at\n7 tacked again heading S W Middle & Latter\npart fresh breeze from SSE saw nothing\nObs Lat 6..56 N Long 154..23 W","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["first","","fresh"],["middle","SSE","fresh"],["latter","SSE","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-03","events":[],"lat":5.4333,"lon":205.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Commences with brisk winds from S Sto\nSept th 3 S E by E and pleasant weather ship\nheading from S by W to SSW at daylight\nset the flying jib & mizen top gallant sail\nSo ends this day saw nothing\nObs Lat 5..26 N Long 154..33 W","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"]],"plain":"Brisk winds and pleasant weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-04","events":[],"lat":3.9833,"lon":203.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Begins with brisk winds from Est E to S E\nSept th 4 and pleasant ship heading from S\nto SSW with all sail set at 5 A m took in\nflying jib & mizen top gallant sail at 5 p m\nset it again So ends saw nothing\nObs Lat 3..59 N Long 156..07 W","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with brisk winds as the ship sailed south under full sail. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-05","events":[],"lat":2.6833,"lon":202.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday These 24 hours commences with brisk winds\nSept the 5 from S E and pleasant Ship heading\nSSW under all sail Middle & Latter part\nlight winds ship heading from S to SSW saw\nJumpers So ends Obs Lat 2..41 N Long 158..00 W\n58","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed with every sail set in brisk and then light winds, spotting \"jumpers (probably leaping dolphins)\" (porpoises or schooling fish).","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw jumping fish or porpoises","quote":"saw Jumpers","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-06","events":[],"lat":1.9,"lon":201.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday All of these 24 hours light winds from E by S\nSept the 6 to S E by E and pleasant weather Ship heading\nfrom S by E to S by W with all Sail Set Saw\nNothing   Obs Lat 1..54 N Long 158..49 W","wind":[["whole","E by S","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-07","events":[],"lat":1.6,"lon":199.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday All of these 24 hours light paffling winds from\nSept the 7 E to S S E and Calms fine pleasant weather\nShip heading from S S E to S W the watch\nemployed in Ships duty Saw Nothing\nObs Lat 1..36 N Long 160..12 W","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light, shifting winds and calms with fine weather. The watch handled routine ship's duties, and nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":1.1,"lon":199.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday All of these 24 hours light winds from E to S S E\nSept the 8 and pleasant weather Ship heading from\nS S E to S W with all Sail Set the watch\nemployed in mending Sails Saw a Finback\nSo Ends   Obs Lat 1..06 N Long 160..59 W","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather as the ship sailed with all sails set. The crew mended sails, and they sighted a finback whale.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-09","events":[],"lat":0.3167,"lon":198.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Commences with light winds and pleasant\nSept the 9 weather Ship heading from S to S E under\nall Sail the watch employed in Ships duty\nSaw Nothing   Obs Lat 0..19 N Long 161..09 W","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather with all sail set. The crew attended to routine ship's duty, and nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-10","events":[],"lat":-0.3833,"lon":199.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday All of these 24 hours light winds from\nSept the 10 E N E and pleasant weather Ship heading\nS E under all Sail the watch employed\nin mending Sails Saw Nothing\nObs Lat 0..23 S Long 160..45 W","wind":[["whole","ENE","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds. The crew mended sails, and nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-11","events":[],"lat":-1.65,"lon":199.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday These 24 hours Begins with light airs from\nSept the 11 E to E N E and pleasant weather Ship hea\nding from S E to S S E middle part a fine breez\nLatter light winds the watch employed in\nmending Sails Saw Nothing\nObs Lat 1..39 S Long 160..36 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds as the crew spent the day mending sails. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-12","events":[],"lat":-3.2833,"lon":199.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday  Commences with light winds and pleasant\nSept the 12  Weather Ship heading from S E to SSE with\nall Sail Set Middle part a fine breeze Latter part\nlight winds 2 Sail in Sight So Ends\nObs Lat 3..17 S Long 160..24 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds and all sails set. Two other ships were in sight, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-13","events":[],"lat":-4.7167,"lon":199.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday  All of these 24 hours light winds from ESE\nSept the 13  to E by S and pleasant weather Ship heading\nfrom SE to S by E with all Sail Set one sail in\nSight So Ends  Obs Lat 4..43 S Long 160..16 W","wind":[["whole","ESE","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light winds as the ship sailed with every sail set. Another ship was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-14","events":[],"lat":-5.65,"lon":199.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday  These 24 hours Begins with light winds\nSept the 14  from ESE and pleasant weather Ship\nheading SE Latter a fine breeze from E\nthe watch employed in mending Sails Saw\nNothing  Obs Lat 5..39 S Long 160..10 W","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["latter","E","moderate"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather. The crew spent the day mending sails, and saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-15","events":[],"lat":-7.3333,"lon":200.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday  Begins with a brisk wind from E and pleasant\nSept th 15  Ship heading SSE Middle part fresh breeze\nfrom N E and Squally at 9 A M Split the\nmain top gallant Sail in a Squall unbent it\n& bent another Latter part light wind Steering\nS E So Ends  Obs Lat 7..20 S Long 159..29 W","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","NE","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather split the main topgallant sail, which the crew replaced. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-16","events":[],"lat":-8.9667,"lon":200.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday  Commences with a fresh breeze from E and\nSept th 16  pleasant weather Ship heading SSE with\nall Sail Set Latter part light baffling winds\nthe watch employed in Ships duty Saw Nothing\nObs Lat 8..58 S Long 159..11 W","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with all sail set, turning to light, shifting winds. The crew carried on with ship's duties, and nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-17","events":[],"lat":-10.3167,"lon":200.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday  These 24 hours comences with light winds\nSept the 17  and squally weather Ship heading from\nSE to S by W Latter fresh breeze from ESE Ship\nheading S  Obs Lat 10..19 S Long 159..37 W\n59","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","ESE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds, squalls, and a fresh breeze later in the day. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-18","events":[],"lat":-12.1667,"lon":199.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday   All of these 24 hours brisk wind from\nSept th 18  ESE to SE by E and pleasant weather\nShip heading from S to S by W at 9 p m\ntook in flying Jib & mizen top gallant sail at\nat 5 A M set them again saw Nothing\nObs Lat 12..10 S Long 160..20 W","wind":[["whole","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"Brisk winds and pleasant weather as the ship continued south; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-19","events":[],"lat":-13.8333,"lon":199.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday  Commences with a fine breeze from E.\nSept th 19  and pleasant weather Ship heading\nS E Middle and Latter baffling winds\nfrom ESE to S E by S Ship heading from S\nto SW by S Saw a Sail Standing to the NW\nSo Ends  Obs Lat 13..50 S Long 160..59 W","wind":[["first","E","moderate"],["middle","ESE",""],["latter","ESE",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with shifting winds. They sighted another vessel sailing to the northwest.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-20","events":[],"lat":-15.4167,"lon":198.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday  begins with a fresh breeze from E to SE and\nSept th 20  pleasant weather Ship heading from\nSSE to SSW with all Sail set Latter part\nmuch the Same Saw Nothing\nObs Lat 15.25 S Long 161..33 W","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with a fresh breeze; they sailed with every sail set and saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-21","events":[],"lat":-17.1667,"lon":198.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday  These 24 hours commences with a fresh\nSept th 21  breeze from ENE to SE and pleasant\nShip heading from SE to SSW with all\nSail set Latter part lighter winds So Ends\nSaw Nothing  Obs Lat 17..10 S Long 161..30 W","wind":[["first","ENE","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with fresh breezes that grew lighter, sailing with every sail set. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-22","events":[],"lat":-18.3167,"lon":198.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday  Commences with light winds from E to S\nSept th 22  and pleasant weather Middle part the\nwind light & baffling at 5 p m a fresh breeze\nand Squally took in flying Jib & Mizen top gal\nlant sail at 6 took in fore in fore & main top\ngallant Sails & reefed the mizen top sail at 7\nwore Ship and took in the Bow boat the wind\nSSE Ship heading E so ends Obs Lat 18..19 S Long 161..16 W","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","SSE",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Light and baffling winds turned squally by late afternoon, prompting the crew to reduce sail and turn the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-23","events":[],"lat":-18.4,"lon":198.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday All of these 24 hours Strong winds from SSE\nSept the 23 to ESE Ship heading to the Eastward at\n10 P. M. put one reef in the fore & main tops\nSuils at 5. A. M. wore Ship heading S\nLatter part Shook the reefs out of the top\nSuils Saw Nothing Obs Lat 18..27 S Long 161..03","wind":[["whole","SSE","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in strong winds; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-24","events":[],"lat":-19.55,"lon":198.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday All of these 24 hours Strong winds from\nSept the 24 Eby S. to S by E and Some Squally Ship\nheading from S by E to S by W at 8 p m single\nreefed the top Sails at 9 A M Shook them\nout again Saw Nothing\nObs Lat 19..33 S Long 161.38 W","wind":[["whole","E by S","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls continued throughout the day. The crew temporarily reduced sail overnight, but saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-25","events":[],"lat":-20.9167,"lon":198.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Commences with Strong wind from E to ESE\nSept the 25 and pleasant Ship heading from S to S\nby E at 9 A M more moderate Set top\ngallant Sails & flying Jib Saw Nothing\nObs Lat 20..55 S Long 161..48 W","wind":[["first","","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with strong winds that later moderated, allowing the crew to set more sail. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-26","events":[],"lat":-22.4833,"lon":198.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday These 24 hours Commences with a fine breeze\nSept the 26 from E by S Ship heading S by E with all Sail\nSet Latter part light wind and very rugged\nthe watch employed in Ships duty Saw Nothing\nObs Lat 22..29 S Long 162..00 W","wind":[["first","E by S","moderate"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The ship sailed with every sail set, but later met light winds and rough seas. The crew attended to routine ship's duties, and saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-27","events":[],"lat":-22.8833,"lon":198.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Begins with a breeze from S E to S S E and Squally\nSept the 27 Ship heading ENE at 9 P M took in flying Jib\nand mizen top gallant Sail at 10 took in fore\n& main top gallant Sails at 11 double reefed the\ntop Sails blowing Strong at 5 A M more moderate\nShook the reefs out of the top sail the winds E tacked\nShip heading SSE at 9 made all Sail Latter part light\nbaffling wind & calm Obs Lat 22..53 S Long 161..48 W\nLong by Lunar 161..47","wind":[["first","SE","moderate"],["first","SSE","moderate"],["middle","E","strong"],["latter","variable","calm"]],"weather":["squalls","calm"],"plain":"Squally winds forced the crew to reduce sail through the night. By morning the weather moderated to light winds and calms; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-28","events":[],"lat":-22.7167,"lon":199.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday These 24 hours Commences with Light winds\nSept the 28 from S E to S S E and pleasant Steering ENE\nwith all Sail Set at 8 A M Steered Steered\nN with a fresh breeze from S S E at 12 kept off\nNNE for the Island of Roratong Saw a Sail\nto the Leeward So Ends\nObs Lat 22..43 S Long 160..32 W","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SSE","fresh"]],"plain":"They sailed with all sail set, heading toward the island of Rarotonga, and sighted another ship downwind.","where":"at sea","place":"Island of Roratong"},{"date":"1846-09-29","events":[],"lat":-21.35,"lon":200.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Commences a fresh breeze and pleasant\nSept the 29 weather wind from S S E Steering NNE\nat daylight made the Island of Roratong\nbearing NE by E distant 15 miles at 10 A M\nwent ashore with 3 boats got off 7 boat loads\nof Wood at 7 p m the boats got on board So End\nLying off and on","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"]],"plain":"They sighted the island of Roratonga at daylight, sent three boats ashore, and brought back seven boatloads of firewood before cruising off the coast for the night.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Went ashore for firewood","quote":"went ashore with 3 boats got off 7 boat loads of Wood","interest":3}],"where":"near land","place":"Island of Roratong","plate":"land.landfall-a","at":"rarotonga"},{"date":"1846-09-30","events":[],"lat":-21.9778,"lon":199.6111,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Begins with Light winds from S E at 9\nSept the 30 A M. went ashore with 4 boats the Island\ndistant 10 miles got off 4 boat loads of wood\n19 barrels of Sweet Potatoes & Some Fruit\nat 6 got on board and braced forward Ship\nheading SSW with fresh breeze from S E","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew took four boats ashore to an island ten miles away, returning at 6 p.m. with four boatloads of wood, 19 barrels of sweet potatoes, and some fruit before sailing on.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Gathered wood and provisions on an island","quote":"","interest":2}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-10-01","events":[],"lat":-22.6055,"lon":198.9722,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday These 24 hours Commences with a fresh\nOct the 1 breeze from S E and Overcast Ship heading\nSSW Latter part light winds the watch\nemployed in Stowing away Wood Saw Nothing\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The ship had fresh southeasterly breezes and overcast skies, later falling light. The watch stowed away wood, and nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-02","events":[],"lat":-23.2333,"lon":198.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Commences with light baffling winds from S E to\nOct the 2 S by E and pleasant Ship heading from SSW\nto SW by W with all Sail Set Latter part\na fresh breeze from S E the watch employed in\nShips duty Saw Nothing Obs Lat 23..14 S Long 161..40 W","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light, shifting winds as the ship sailed under full sail. The crew carried out routine ship's duties, and nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-03","events":[],"lat":-24.85,"lon":197.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday] Begins with a fresh breeze from S E to ESE\nct the 3 and pleasant weather Ship heading from\nS to SSW painted the Larboard quarter\nboat Latter part Squally took in flying Jib\n& mizen top gallant Sail Saw Nothing\nObs Lat 24..51 S Long 162..36 W","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew painted the left quarter boat under pleasant breezes. The weather turned squally later in the day, but they saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-04","events":[],"lat":-26.5167,"lon":196.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday All of these 24 hours fresh breezes from E to S E\nct the 4 and Squally Ship heading from SSE to SSW\nat 8 A M took in flying Jib & Mizen top gallant\nSail at 9 Split the Main top gallant Sail\nsent it down and bent another at 11 Split that\none took in the fore & main Saw Nothing\nObs Lat 26..31 S Long 163..10 W","wind":[["whole","ESE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather with fresh breezes split the main topgallant sail twice in a few hours. The crew saw nothing of note.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-05","events":[],"lat":-28.4167,"lon":196.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday These 24 hours begins with a fresh breeze from\nOct the 5 E S E and pleasant Ship heading S Latter\npart more moderate Set top gallant Sails\nand flying Jib Saw Nothing So End\nObs Lat 28..25 S Long 163..24 W","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with fresh breezes that grew moderate. No whales or ships were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-06","events":[],"lat":-30.1833,"lon":196.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Commences with a fresh breeze from E S E\nOct the 6 to E N E and overcast Ship heading from S\nto S E with all sail Set at 1 p m took in\nflying Jib & Mizen top gallant Sail Saw Nothing\nSo Ends\nObs Lat 30..11 S Long 163..00 W","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing under overcast skies with a fresh breeze; saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":2}],"lat":-31.5333,"lon":198.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday These 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze\nOct the 7 from E S E Steering S E with all sail Set\nMiddle part light wind from N E by E and\npleasant weather Latter part a fresh brige\nSaw 2 Finbacks So Ends\nObs Lat 31..32 S Long 16[illegible]..41 W","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["middle","NE by E","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew sailed with every sail set in fresh breezes and pleasant weather. They saw two finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-08","events":[],"lat":-33.9,"lon":199.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Commences with a fresh breeze from\nOct the 8 ENE and pleasant weather Ship heading\nS E at 6 A M took in flying Jib & mizen top\ngallant Sail at 9 took in fore & main top\ngallant Sails Strong breeze from N E and rainy\nat 3 P M double reefed the fore & mizen top\nSails & one reef in the main at 5 P M the wind\nNE & rainy Obs Lat 33..54 S Long 160..38 W","wind":[["first","ENE","fresh"],["middle","NE","strong"],["latter","NE",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew shortened sail through strong winds and rain. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-09","events":[],"lat":-36.2333,"lon":201.1889,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Begins with a Strong breeze from NE and\nOct the 9 thick rainy weather Steering S E under\ndouble reef fore & mizen top & single\nreef [insertion: main] courses & Jib at 2 P M more moderate\nShook one reef out of the top Sails saw\nNothing so Ends Obs Lat 36..14 S","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong breezes and thick, rainy weather; they reduced sail and saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-10","events":[],"lat":-37.6166,"lon":203.0111,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday These 24 hours Begins with a Strong breeze\nOct the 10 from N and thick rainy weather Ship\nSteering ESE under the top Sails courses\nand Jib at 3 P M double reefed the top\nSails at 6 took in the main Sail & Jib\nblowing a Strong gale from NN E So ends\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["latter","NNE","gale"]],"weather":["rain","gale"],"plain":"The ship faced heavy rain and worsening winds, reducing sail as conditions deteriorated into a strong gale.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-11","events":[],"lat":-39.0,"lon":204.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Commences with a Strong gale from NE\nOct the 11 and rainy Steering E S E under double reef top\nSails and fore Sail at 9 P M. blowing very\nheavy in Squalls took in fore & mizen top Sails and\nfore Sail close reefed the main top Sail & hove the\nShip too at 1 A M the [insertion: wind] hauled to W and moderated kep\noff ESE and set double reef top Sails at 5 Shook\nthe reefs out of the top Sails and set the main\ntop gallant Sail at 9 A M made all Sail fine\npleasant weather Saw Nothing So ends\nObs Lat 39..00 S Long 155..10 W","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["middle","W","moderate"]],"weather":["rain","squalls","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales and rain forced the crew to shorten sail and stop the ship until the wind shifted and moderated overnight. By morning, they set all sail in pleasant weather, but saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-12","events":[],"lat":-39.9333,"lon":207.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday These 24 hours begins with a fresh breeze from\nOct the 12 NNW and pleasant weather steering E by S\nMiddle & Latter part the baffling from NNW\nto NE by E So Ends Saw Nothing\nObs Lat 39..56 S Long 152..44 W","wind":[["first","NNW","fresh"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","variable",""]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with shifting winds; saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-13","events":[],"lat":-40.4833,"lon":208.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Commences with light baffling wind\nOct the 13 from NNW to SW And pleasant\nweather steering E by S with all sail set\nSaw Nothing So Ends Obs Lat 40..23 S Long 151..09 W","wind":[["first","variable","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light, shifting winds and all sails set; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-14","events":[],"lat":-41.1333,"lon":210.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Begins with light winds from NNW and\nOct the 14 pleasant steering E by S Middle and Latter\npart fresh gales from NW steering with\nall sail set Saw Nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 41..08 S Long 149..25 W","wind":[["first","NNW","light"],["middle","NW","gale"],["latter","NW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The day began with pleasant weather and light winds, followed by fresh gales from the northwest. The ship sailed on with every sail set, but saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-15","events":[],"lat":-41.9,"lon":214.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday These 24 hours begins with a fresh breeze\nOct the 15 from NW and thick weather with some\nrain steering E with all sail set at 2 PM\nthe wind from blowing strong in squalls\nfurled the main sail & Jib took in top gallant\nsails & top mast studding sail at 4 PM double\nreefed the top sails at 1/2 past 5 close reefed the fore\ntop sail & took in the mizen at 7 close reefed the main\nblowing heay from WSW took up the boats & got her\nsnug So Ends Obs Lat 41..54 S Long 145..05 W","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["first","","strong"],["first","WSW","gale"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Strong squalls and heavy winds forced the crew to reduce sail repeatedly and secure the boats.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-16","events":[],"lat":-42.0333,"lon":217.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Commences with a strong gale from WSW\nOct the 16 and squally steering E under close reef fore & main\ntop sail & fore sail at 1 A.M. it moderated shook\none reef out of the top sails & set the mizen top sail at 5\nshook all of the reefs out of the top sails at 7 made all sail\nLatter part light winds Obs Lat 42..02 S Long 142..03 W","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"The ship weathered a strong gale and squalls under reduced sail. As the wind eased, they shook out reefs and set all sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-17","events":[],"lat":-42.55,"lon":221.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Commences with light wind from W\nOct the 17 and pleasant Steering E with all Sail\nset Middle & Latter part fresh breezes\nfrom W to N W by N at 10 A M took in\nfore top mast studding sail Saw Nothing\nSo ends Obs Lat 42,,33 S Long 138,,46 W","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in pleasant weather with fresh breezes; saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-18","events":[],"lat":-42.55,"lon":224.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Begins with a fresh breeze from N N W and\nOct the 18 Squally weather steering E by S at 2 A M\nthe wind hauled to N by E took in fore\n& main top gallant at 9 A M the hauled\nto N N W set top gallant sails & flying Jib\nat 6 p m squally took in mozen top gallant\nsail & flying Jib Saw nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 42,,33 S Long 135,,33 W","wind":[["first","NNW","fresh"],["middle","N by E",""],["latter","NNW",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather with shifting winds as the ship sailed east-by-south, taking in and setting sails as needed. Saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-19","events":[],"lat":-43.1667,"lon":228.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday All of these 24 hours strong winds from\nOct the 19 W to N and squally weather steering E by S\nat 10 A M took in top mast studding sail\nat 11 took in fore & main top gallant sail\nand single reefed the mozen top sail at\n6 P M put one reef in the fore & main top\nsail strong wind from N N W and squally\nSo ends Obs Lat 43,,10 S Long 131,,58 W","wind":[["whole","W","strong"],["whole","NNW","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew dealt with strong winds and squalls throughout the day, repeatedly reducing sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-20","events":[],"lat":-43.5333,"lon":231.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday These 24 hours Begins with strong winds from\nOct the 20 N N W and squally at 10 p m double reefed the\ntop sails at 11 took in the main sail Jib & mizen\ntop sail Latter part strong gales from N S W and\nsqually steering E by N under double reef fore\n& main top sail & fore sail at 6 A M\nshook one reef out of the main top sail so\nends saw nothing\nObs Lat 43,,32 S Long 128,,22 W","wind":[["first","NNW","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","gale"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls blew through as the crew reduced sail during the night. The weather turned to gales by morning, with nothing sighted.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-21","events":[],"lat":-43.45,"lon":234.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Commences with a strong breeze from WSW and\nOct the 21 overcast steering E by N at 10 PM shook the\nreefs out of the top sails at day light moderate\nweather made all sail saw Nothing So ends\nObs Lat 43..27 S Long 125..23 W","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing in moderate weather with all sail set; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-22","events":[],"lat":-43.4,"lon":238.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday All of these 24 hours a brisk winds from\nOct the 22 WNW and pleasant weather steering\nE by N with all sail set saw Nothing\nSo Ends   Obs Lat 43.24 S Long 122..00 W","wind":[["whole","WNW","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with brisk winds as the ship sailed under full sail; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-23","events":[],"lat":-43.3833,"lon":240.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday All of these 24 hours light winds from W to\nOct the 23 N and pleasant weather steering E by N\nunder all sail saw Nothing so Ends\nObs Lat 43..23 S Long 120..47 W","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather and light winds; they made their way with every sail set and saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-24","events":[],"lat":-43.6278,"lon":243.8111,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday All of these 24 hours a fresh breeze from\nOct the 24 NNW to WNW and thick fog steering E by N\nwith all set at 3 AM took in Mizen top\ngallant sail & flying jib so Ends\nNo. Obs","wind":[["whole","NNW","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Routine sailing in a fresh breeze and thick fog; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-25","events":[],"lat":-43.8722,"lon":247.4056,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday All of these 24 hours brisk wind from WSW\nOct the 25 to W and thick weather steering E by N with\nall sail set saw Nothing so ends\nNo Obs","wind":[["whole","WSW","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Brisk winds and thick weather; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-26","events":[],"lat":-44.1167,"lon":251.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Commences with a fresh breeze from W by S and\nOct the 26 thick fog [struck: steering E] under all sail middle &\nlatter part light baffling winds from W to SSW\nand pleasant saw Nothing so Ends\nObs Lat 44..07 S Long 109..00","wind":[["first","W by S","fresh"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Thick fog and a fresh breeze gave way to light, shifting winds and pleasant weather. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-27","events":[],"lat":-44.0833,"lon":252.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday begins with light winds from WSW to\nOct the 27 WNW and thick weather steering E by N\nunder all sail Latter part calm so Ends\nObs Lat 44,,05 S Long 107..59 W","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and thick weather gave way to a calm as the ship sailed with every sail set; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-28","events":[],"lat":-44.1,"lon":253.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday These 24 hours commences with light\nOct the 28 baffling airs and calms steering E by N\nthick foggy weather Latter part a fresh\nbreeze from W by N and pleasant So Ends\nObs Lat 44.06 S Long 106..20 W","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["latter","WNW","fresh"]],"weather":["calm","fog"],"plain":"The day brought light, shifting airs, calms, and thick fog, ending with a fresh breeze and pleasant weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-29","events":[],"lat":-44.2833,"lon":256.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Begins with a fresh breeze from WSW\nOct the 29 and pleasant steering E by N under\nall sail Latter part light baffling winds\nand fog squalls saw nothing so Ends\nObs Lat 44.17 S Long 103..25 W","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["fog","squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with every sail set with pleasant weather early on, followed by light winds and fog squalls. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-30","events":[],"lat":-44.4167,"lon":259.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Commences with a light westerly wind\nOct the 30 and thick weather steering E by N with\nall sail set Latter part a fresh breeze\nfrom NW to WNW and pleasant saw\nNothing So Ends Obs Lat 44..25 S Long 100..54 W","wind":[["first","W","light"],["latter","WNW","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in pleasant weather after a thick start; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-31","events":[],"lat":-44.6333,"lon":263.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday These 24 hours begins with a fresh breeze from\nOct the 31 WNW and pleasant steering ENE with all\nsail set at 11 P.M. took in flying Jib & mizen\ntop gallant sail at 2 AM took in Top mast\nstuding sail at 1/2 past 4 took in fore & main\ntop gallant sails, & double reefed the top sails\nblowing strong at 7 took in main sail Jib &\nmizen top sail blowing hevy in squalls the\nwind hauled to WSW at 5 AM shook a reef out of\nthe fore & main top sail So Ends\nObs Lat 44..38 S Long 96..28 W","wind":[["first","WNW","fresh"],["middle","WSW","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed under fresh breezes before heavy squalls forced them to reduce sail repeatedly through the night.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-01","events":[],"lat":-44.3833,"lon":267.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Commences with a strong gale from WSW\nNov the 1st and pleasant at at 9 PM shook the reef\nout of the top sails and set main top gallant\nsail at 4 AM the wind hauled to N set top mast\nstudding sail mizen top sail & fore top gallant sail\nSo Ends Obs Lat 44..23 S Long 92..53 W","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","N",""]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"A strong gale gave way to pleasant weather as the crew set more sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-02","events":[],"lat":-44.45,"lon":271.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Begins with strong westerly winds and pleasant\nNov the 2 steering ENE Latter part thick and rainy\nat 9 AM took in top mast studding sail\nand fore top gallant sail So ends\nObs Lat 44..27 S Long 88..53 W","wind":[["first","W","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong westerly winds brought pleasant weather early on, but it turned thick and rainy later as the crew reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":-44.45,"lon":273.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday All of these 24 hours brisk winds from WSW\nNov the 3 And thick weather steering ESE at 5 AM\nset top mast studing sail & fore top gallant\nsail saw a Finback So ends\nObs Lat 44..27 S Long 86..08 W","wind":[["whole","WSW","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Brisk winds and thick weather continued as they sailed east-southeast under extra sail. They sighted a finback whale.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-04","events":[],"lat":-44.2,"lon":275.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday These 24 hours commences with a light breeze\nNov the 4 from W and thick weather steering NEbE\nLatter part light baffling winds from W toct &c\nand fog squalls saw nothing So ends\nObs Lat 44..12 S Long 84..12 W'","wind":[["first","W","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["fog","squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in light, shifting winds with thick weather and fog squalls. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-05","events":[],"lat":-43.85,"lon":278.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Commences with a brisk wind from NbE\nNov the 5 ship heading NE with all sail set thick\ndirty weather at 3 AM took in flying Jib\nfore & mizen top gallant sails at [struck: 10] PM took in\nthe main top gallant sail saw nothing\nSo ends Obs Lat 43..51 S Long 81..53 W","wind":[["first","N by E","fresh"]],"plain":"Thick, dirty weather and brisk winds forced the crew to reduce sail. They saw nothing all day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-06","events":[],"lat":-44.3,"lon":280.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Begins with a fresh breeze from NbW and thick\nNov the 6 weather ship heading NE at 9 PM double\nreefed the top sails at 2 AM blowing strong\nput the close reef main top sail & fore sail at\n5 the wind hauled to NWbyW and moderate\nset double reef top sails at 2 PM blowed\non again hove the ship too under close reef\nmain top sail at sun down blowing heavy from\nW. So ends Obs Lat 44..18 S Long 79..48 W","wind":[["first","N by W","fresh"],["middle","NW by W","strong"],["middle","NW by W","moderate"],["latter","W","gale"]],"plain":"Heavy winds and thick weather forced the crew to repeatedly reduce sail before finally stopping the ship under a close-reefed topsail to wait out the gale.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-07","events":[],"lat":-43.8333,"lon":281.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday These 24 houres commences with a\nNov the 7 Strong gale from W to S W Ship Lying\ntoo under Close reef main top Sail\nShiped a heavy Sea and lost the gang\nway board at 7 AM set the fore Sail\nand kept the Ship off and Steered N b E\nat Sundown took in the fore Sail and\nhove too under Close reef main top Sail\nSet quarter watches Saw Nothing\nSo Ends Obs Lat 43..50 S Long 78..17 W","wind":[["first","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales battered the ship as they lay stopped under minimal sail. They took a heavy sea over the deck, which washed away the gangway board, and saw nothing all day.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Heavy wave washed away gangway board","quote":"Shiped a heavy Sea and lost the gang way board","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":-43.3333,"lon":283.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Commence with a Strong westerly wind\nNov the 8 and thick dirty weather Ship Lying too\nunder Close reef main top Sail at 7 AM\nSet the fore Sail and Steered off N E [struck: b] at 11\nX Set fore top Sail at 3 PM raised a Right\nWhale Lowered 3 boats without Success Saw\n2 more Whale going to windward Chased but\nCould not come up with them very rugged\nat Sun down Shortened Sail So Ends\nObs Lat 43..20 S Long 76..45 W","wind":[["first","W","strong"]],"plain":"Amid thick weather and rough seas, they sighted a right whale and put out three boats without success. They chased two more heading into the wind, but could not catch up with them.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-11-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-43.2416,"lon":283.975,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Begins with a fresh breeze from W at\nNov the 9 daylight Strong breeze from NW and\nthick Squally weather Set double reef\ntop Sail and Jib and Steered N E by E\nX at 1 PM Saw a Right Whale Lowered 3 boat\nwithout Success Saw plenty of Finbacks\nat Sun down Shortened Sail Ship heading N S\nN [illegible]","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","NW","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Under squally skies, the crew put three boats out to chase a right whale without success, and also saw plenty of finback whales.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-11-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-43.15,"lon":284.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Commences with a fresh breeze from NW Ship heading\nNov the 10 N E at daylight made Sail the Island of Chiloe\nX bearing N E distant 10 miles wore Ship and Stood off Shor\nat 4 PM saw a Right Whale Lowered without Success at sun dow\nShortened Sail Several Whale in Sight Obs Lat 43..09 S Long 75..18 W","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"]],"plain":"With the island of Chiloe in sight, the ship turned away from shore. In the afternoon they put out the boats after a right whale without success, and spotted several more whales at sundown.","where":"near land","place":"Island of Chiloe","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1846-11-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":null}],"lat":-43.3833,"lon":284.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday All of these 24 hours strong westerly gales\nNov the 11 and squally ship lying too under Close reef\nmain top sail & fore sail at 1 ctok took in\nX the fore sail at 7 set it again wore ship hea\nding N saw several Right whale to rugged to\nlower so ends   Obs Lat 43.23 S Long 75.38 W","wind":[["whole","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong westerly gales and squalls forced the ship to wait under reduced sail. They saw several right whales but the sea was too rough to put the boats out.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-43.4833,"lon":284.425,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Commences with strong westerly winds and\nNov the 12 squally at daylight made sail ship heading\nto the southward at 8 ctok lowered for Whales\nwithout success saw plenty Whales but very shy\nX boats chasing most of the time at 4 Tck struck\none the Line came out of the chocks and swept\nthe boatsteerer overboard cut the Line and the\nwhale went off at 6 spoke the Fanny of Havre 16 months\nout 4 Whale at sundown shortened sail & sail in\nsight the Name in sight so ends\nObs Lat 43.29 S [struck: Long]","wind":[["first","W","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew put out boats to chase whales all day. After harpooning one, the line slipped from its chocks and swept the harpooner overboard, forcing them to cut the line and lose the whale. They met the French ship Fanny.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Harpooner swept overboard by whale line","quote":"the Line came out of the chocks and swept the boatsteerer overboard cut the Line","interest":5,"topic":"accidents"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Fanny","rig":"","port":"Havre","captain":"","months_out":16,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-11-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-43.6667,"lon":284.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Begins with a fresh breeze from WSW ship heading\nNov the 13 SW at 12 PM wore ship at daylight thick fog\nat 6 ctok it lighted up made sail at 9 ctok spoke\nthe ship Columbus of Fairhaven 4 1/2 months out\nX 4 Whale at 11 Lowered for Whale without success\nlatter part calms weather at 6 PM the Capt went on\nboard of the Fortune of Talerhuana 10 Whale the\nland distant 20 miles at sundown shortened sail\n17 sail in sight so ends   Obs Lat 43.40 S Long 75..31","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["fog","calm"],"plain":"After thick morning fog cleared, the crew met the ship Columbus of Fairhaven and put out boats for whales without success. The captain later visited the Fortune of Talcahuano, with land twenty miles off and seventeen ships in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Columbus","rig":"ship","port":"Fairhaven","captain":"","months_out":4,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Fortune","rig":"","port":"Talerhuana","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-11-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-43.5278,"lon":284.4666,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday commences with light baffling airs & calm at day\nNov the 14 light made sail at 7 ctok lowered for a shoal of sperm\nwhale chased them about 10 miles struck one the Iron drew\nX started to come on board saw a Right whale struck him\n[caret] 65\nthe whale run bad from the ship cut from him at 4 PM\ngot on bord at sun down shortened sail the capt went on board of\nRobin hood of mistick","wind":[["first","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew put out the boats after a school of sperm whales and harpooned one, but the harpoon pulled out. Heading back, they harpooned a right whale but had to cut the line when it ran away from the ship. Later, the captain visited the Robin Hood of Mystic.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Robin Hood","rig":"","port":"mistick","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1846-11-15","events":[],"lat":-43.3889,"lon":284.45,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday  These 24 hours begins with Light winds from\nNov th 15  WSW at daylight fresh breeze from SW and\nfog squalls shook the reifs out of the top\nsails run down to the [struck: Ship] Robin Hood\nof Mystic Capt Pendleton got 12 Barrels of\nsalt Provision and 2 Cask of Bread at 10\nAM. strong breeze double reefed the top sails\nat 6 PM took in fore & mizen top sails So Ends\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["middle","SW","fresh"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["fog","squalls"],"plain":"They sailed down to the Robin Hood of Mystic, commanded by Captain Pendleton, and got twelve barrels of salt provisions and two casks of bread before strong winds picked up.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Obtained provisions from the Robin Hood","quote":"got 12 Barrels of salt Provision and 2 Cask of Bread","interest":2},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Robin Hood","rig":"ship","port":"Mystic","captain":"Pendleton","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1846-11-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-43.25,"lon":284.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday  Commences with Strong wind from SW Ship\nNov th 16  heading WNW at daylight more moderate\nmade Sail & wore Ship lowered 3 times\nX  to day for Whale without success Latter\npart fresh breeze and fog squalls at sun\ndown Shortened Sail 8 Sail in Sight So Ends\n[struck: Obs] Lat 43..15 S Long 75..34 W","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["fog","squalls"],"plain":"The crew set out in the boats three times to chase whales, but had no success. Fog squalls blew in later, and eight other vessels were in sight at sundown.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1846-11-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-43.4167,"lon":284.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday  All of these 24 hours Strong breeze from WSW\nNov th 17  with fog squalls and rugged weather\nat daylight made sail at 7 AM wore Ship\nheading S at 10 lowered for a Right whale\nX  without success at 1 PM lowered for a Sperm\nwhale but did not see him afterwards at 4\nlowered again for a Right whale but several\nsperm whale came up near by going quick chased\nthem but could not come up with them at Sun\ndown shortened sail several Whales in sight So Ends\nObs Lat 43..25 S Long 75..26 W","wind":[["whole","WSW","strong"]],"weather":["fog","squalls"],"plain":"In squally fog and rough weather, the crew put out boats three times, chasing right whales and fast-swimming sperm whales without success. Several whales were still in sight at sundown.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-11-18","events":[],"lat":-43.5,"lon":284.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday  Commences with a fresh breeze from WSW\nNov th 18  and rugged weather at daylight made\nsail & wore ship heading [struck: Eat] & tacked to the SW\nMiddle & Latter part moderate weather and\nfog squall at 6 PM spoke the Ship Martha of Fair-\nhaven 13 months out 100 Bbls saw no whale this day 22 Sail in sight\nObs Lat 43..30 S Long 75..30 W","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","fog"],"plain":"Rugged weather gave way to fog squalls. At 6 PM, they met the ship Martha of Fairhaven, thirteen months into its voyage with 100 barrels of oil. Twenty-two other ships were in sight, but no whales were seen.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Martha","rig":"ship","port":"Fairhaven","captain":"","months_out":13,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1846-11-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-43.4167,"lon":284.1917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Begins with light Westerly winds and pleasant\nNov the 19 at daylight made sail with a fresh breeze from\nWSW ship heading S W at 1 P M Strong winds\ndouble reefed the top sails Latter part thick and\nrainy at 6 PM the wind Shifted to SW wore ship\nat 7 took in sail for the night saw no Right\nWhale but a great many Finbacks 22 Sail in sight\nSo ends Obs Lat 43..25 S","wind":[["first","W","light"],["first","WSW","fresh"],["first","","strong"],["first","SW",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and rain picked up in the afternoon, prompting the crew to reduce sail. They saw no right whales, but spotted a great many finbacks, along with 22 other ships in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-20","events":[],"lat":-43.2,"lon":283.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Commences with strong winds from S W and\nNov the 20 thick rainy weather ship heading WSW at 8\nA M set double reef top sails & Jib at 11 Shook\nthe reefs out of the top sails at 1 PM the wind shifted\nto NNW tacked ship heading W Latter part Strong winds\nat Sun down put her under close reef main top\nsail & fore sail saw no Right Whale this day 19 sail\nsight So ends Obs Lat 43..12 S Long 76..07 W","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","NNW",""],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and thick, rainy weather prevailed as the ship tacked against shifting winds. They saw no right whales, though nineteen other vessels were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-21","events":[],"lat":-43.75,"lon":283.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday These 24 hours begins with strong winds from\nNov the 21 NNW ship heading W at 9 PM took in the fore\nsail at 3 AM carried away the Bow boat\nthe ship rolled heavy and filled her tore out the\nstern got tackles up and saved part of her at\n4 took in the main top sail blowing very heavy\nin squalls and a bad sea runing at 6 AM mod\nerated set the main top sail So ends 1 sail in sight\nObs Lat 43..45 S Long 76..33 W","wind":[["first","NNW","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","heavy sea"],"plain":"Heavy squalls and rough seas caused the ship to roll heavily, tearing off the stern of the bow boat and flooding it; the crew managed to hoist tackles and salvage part of the wrecked boat.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Rough seas tore away the bow boat","quote":"carried away the Bow boat the ship rolled heavy and filled her tore out the stern","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-22","events":[],"lat":-44.1833,"lon":283.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday All of these 24 hours strong westerly gales at\nNov the 22 6 AM set a close reef mizen top sail & fore\nsail at 2 PM set double reef fore top sail\nat 6 took in fore & mizen top sail strong wind\nfrom W thick rainy weather ship heading NNW\n9 sail in sight Obs Lat 44..11 S Long 76..13","wind":[["whole","W","gale"],["whole","W","strong"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Strong westerly gales brought thick, rainy weather. Nine other ships were in sight, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-23","events":[],"lat":-44.5167,"lon":283.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday All of these 24 hours Strong gales from N\nNov the 23 to WNW and Ship lying too under close\nreef main top Sail & fore Sail at 11 AM\nwind hauled to SSW wore Ship heading W\nSo Ends 9 Sail in Sight\nObs Lat 44..31 S Long 76..35 W","wind":[["whole","N","gale"],["latter","SSW",""]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew throughout the day, forcing the ship to stop and wait under reduced sail. Nine other vessels were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-43.9333,"lon":282.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Commences with a Strong breeze from SSW Ship\nNov the 24 heading W at daylight made Sail at 8 AM\nlowered for a Whale without Success at 10\nlowered again fastened the whale Sounded\nand parted the Line Latter part pleasant\nat 7 PM Spoke the Barque Fellowes of Stoni\nngton 250 Bbls at 8 the Caledonia of Stonington\nRun down and Spoke us 5 months out 400 Bbls\nSo Ends Obs Lat 43..56 S Long 77..11 W","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"]],"plain":"The crew put the boats out twice for a whale, harpooning it the second time, but the whale sounded and broke the line. In the evening, they met the bark Fellowes and the Caledonia, both of Stonington.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Fellowes","rig":"bark","port":"Stonington","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Caledonia","rig":"","port":"Stonington","captain":"","months_out":5,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1846-11-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":null}],"lat":-43.9916,"lon":283.0376,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Bigins with a fresh breeze from WSW Ship\nNov the 25 heading SW at daylight Set the top Sails\n& Jib at 11 AM Strong breeze double reefed\nthe top Sails & took in Jib lowered for a\nRight Whale without Success at 2 PM\ntook in fore & mizen top Sail close reefed\nthe main blowing a Strong gale thick dirty\nweather So Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"They put boats out to chase a right whale without success. The day ended with a strong gale and thick, dirty weather.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-11-26","events":[],"lat":-44.05,"lon":283.2584,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday These 24 hours commences with a Strong gale\nNov the 26 from WNW Ship heading SW thick Squally\nweather at 6 AM more moderate Set double\nreef fore & mizen top Sails the wind ^shifted wore Ship\nat blew on took in fore & mizen top Sails at\n1 PM took in the fore Sail blowing a heavy\ngale from S Ship heading WSW So Ends\none Sail in Sight Obs Lat 44..03 S","wind":[["first","WNW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","S","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Heavy gales and thick, squally weather forced the crew to reduce sail. A single unidentified vessel was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-27","events":[],"lat":-43.6833,"lon":283.4792,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday   Commences with a heavy gale from S Ship heading\nNov the 27 WSW under close reef main top sail at 7 A M more\nmoderate set the fore sail at 2 P M Spoke the\nCanada of Newbedford 4 months out 250 Bbls Latter\npart thick & rainy   Obs Lat 43..41 S","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"A heavy gale blew during the morning, but as the weather moderated, they set more sail. In the afternoon, they met and exchanged news with the Canada of New Bedford, four months into its voyage with 250 barrels.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Canada","rig":"","port":"Newbedford","captain":"","months_out":4,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1846-11-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":2}],"lat":-44.0833,"lon":283.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Begins with a strong gale from S W and thick\nNov the 28 weather Ship heading S S E at daylight moderate\nweather and fog Squalls made sail from S S E\nto S E at 4 P M tacked Ship heading Wct W at Sun\ndown Shortened sail light winds saw no Right\nWhale this day 6 sail in sight & 2 Finbacks\nObs Lat 44..05 S Long 76..18 W","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["gale","fog","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and thick, foggy weather moderated by daylight. The crew saw two finback whales and six other vessels, but no right whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-44.2083,"lon":283.9334,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday These 24 hours commences with light wind from\nNov the 29 S W and fog squalls Ship heading WSW at daylight\nmade sail at 7 AM tacked Ship heading from S to\n+ S E at 5 P M saw a Right Whale lowered without\nsuccess at Sun down Shortened sail So ends 5 sail\nin sight   No Obs Lat","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"weather":["fog","squalls"],"plain":"The crew spotted a right whale at 5 p.m. and put the boats out to chase it, but were unsuccessful. Five other ships were in sight at sunset.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-11-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-44.3333,"lon":284.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Commences with light winds from S S W and\nNov the 30 fog squalls Ship heading S E at daylight\nmade sail with a breeze from S Ship heading E S E\n+ saw Several Whale lowered 3 times but could not\nget fast at 5 P M tacked Ship off Shore the land\ndistant 20 miles at Sundown double reefed the top sails\nheading WSW 18 sail in sight one cutting & 2 boiling So Ends\nObs Lat 44..20 S Long 75..50 W","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["middle","S",""]],"weather":["fog","squalls"],"plain":"Light winds and fog squalls cleared by daylight. They spotted several whales and put the boats out three times without harpooning any, while sighting eighteen other ships nearby, some cutting blubber and boiling oil.","where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1846-12-01","events":[],"lat":-44.3,"lon":282.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Begins with light winds from S to S S W and\nDec the 1 fog squalls Ship heading W to W S W at daylight\nmade sail with light winds and pleasant at 6 P M\nSpoke the [struck: 47] Columbus of New London 5 months out 5 Whale\nat sundown Shortened sail   Obs Lat 44..18 S Long 77..03 W\nsaw no whale this day 18 sail in sight","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["fog","squalls"],"plain":"They sailed in light winds and fog squalls, with 18 other ships in sight. They met and exchanged news with the Columbus of New London, which was five months into its voyage with five whales, but saw no whales themselves.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Columbus","rig":"","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":5,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1846-12-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":-43.6333,"lon":281.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday these 24 hours begins with a fresh breeze from\nDec the 2 SS W and pleasasant at daylight made Sail\nwith a fresh breeze from S and fog Squalls at\n7 AM blew on Strong double reefed the top Sails\nat 10 Shook the reef out of main top Sail at 4 PM\n+ took them in again & took in the main Saw 2 Right W\ngoing quick to windward did not lower at Sundown\ntook in Sail 7 Sail in Sight So Ends\n[Obs] Lat 43.38 S Long 78..15 W","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["middle","S","fresh"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["fog","squalls"],"plain":"The crew spotted two right whales swimming quickly against the wind but did not lower the boats. Seven other vessels were in sight at sundown.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":2}],"lat":-43.6,"lon":279.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Commences with Strong winds from SSE\nDec the 3 Ship heading S W at daylight Set double reef\ntop Sail main Sail & Jib at Sundown took\nin Sail Strong wind & Squally Saw 5 Sail and\n2 Finbacks So End Obs Lat 43..36 S Long 80..09 W","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls blew throughout the day. The crew sighted five other ships and two finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-43.7,"lon":278.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday All of these 24 hours Strong Wind from SSE\nDec the 4 to SE at daylight Set double reef top Sails\nJib & main Sail Ship heading S W at 10\nAM Shook the reefs out of the top Sails at Sun\ndown Shortened Sail Saw Finbacks\nObs Lat 43..42 S Long 81..22 W","wind":[["whole","SSE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds continued all day. The crew adjusted sails as the wind shifted, and sighted finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-05","events":[],"lat":-43.9167,"lon":276.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday these 24 hours begins with a fresh breeze from SSE and\nDec the 5 pleasasant Ship heading S W at daylight made Sail\nwiht light winds at 2 PM tacked Ship heading\nfrom E to SE at Sundown took in top gallant Sails\n& flying Jib So Ends Saw Nothing\nObs Lat 43..55 S Long 83..31 W","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["middle","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in pleasant weather with light winds. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-06","events":[],"lat":-45.0167,"lon":277.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Commences with a brisk wind from SS W and\nDec the 6 pleasant Ship heading SE at daylight made all Sail\nat 10 AM. the wind hauled to W Steering SSE Later\npart thick weather Steering SE Saw nothing at Sundown\nShortened Sail [Obs] Lat 45..01 S Long 82..53 W","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["middle","W",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing in brisk winds and thick weather; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-46.2167,"lon":278.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Begins with a fresh breeze from W and thick\nDec the 7 Weather at daylight made Sail and Steered ESE\nLatter part pleasant Steering E saw Finbacks\nat Sun down took in Sail running E under double\nreef main top sail & fore sail So ends\n[Obs] Lat 46,,13 S Long 81,,32 W","wind":[["first","W","fresh"]],"plain":"They sailed east under thick weather, which later turned pleasant. They saw finback whales, and reduced sail at sundown.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-08","events":[],"lat":-46.8167,"lon":280.5084,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Commences with a fresh breeze from NW and\nDec the 8 pleasant Steering E under double reef main\ntop sail & fore sail Middle and Latter part a strong\ngale at 6 PM took in the fore sail and huffed too\nheading ESE thick rainy weather saw Nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 46,,49 S","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"A fresh breeze grew into a heavy gale with thick, rainy weather. The crew took in sail and stopped to wait out the storm.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-47.0667,"lon":282.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday These 24 hours commence with strong winds from\nDec the 9 NW and thick rainy weather at daylight made\nSail and Steered E Middle & Latter part light\nwinds and pleasant Steering NE Saw Finbacks\nat Sun down double reefed the top sails So Ends\nObs Lat 47,,04 S Long 77,,27 W","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The ship started with strong winds and thick, rainy weather before conditions turned pleasant. The crew saw finback whales and shortened sail at sundown.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-47.1167,"lon":283.025,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Commences with light winds from WSW and pleasant\nDec the 10 Steering NE at daylight made Sail at 5 AM lowered\nfor Whale without success at 7 AM lowered again\nfastened to a Whale and the Iron drew [chud?] to lowered\nfor more whale struck one killed and Saved him\nat 11 took him along side at 1 PM Commenced cutting\nat 5 finished cleared up decks & Commenced boiling at\nsun shortened sail ship heading S the Land in sight","wind":[["first","WSW","light"]],"plain":"The crew put the boats out twice in the morning; the first chase failed and on the second the harpoon pulled out. They lowered again, struck and killed a whale, brought it alongside by 11 AM, and boiled the blubber by evening with land in sight.","where":"near land","catch":1,"plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1846-12-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-47.1667,"lon":283.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Begins with a light breeze from WSW and pleasasant\nDec the 11 Ship heading S at 1 AM wore ship at 8 Kept off and\nsteered E in for the Land at 4 PM hauled to the Southward\nthe watch employed in boiling saw plenty Finbacks but no\nRight Whale So Ends Obs Lat 47,,10 S Long 76,,30 W","wind":[["first","WSW","light"]],"plain":"The ship sailed toward the coast before turning south, with the watch boiling blubber. They sighted plenty of finback whales but saw no right whales.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-12-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":3}],"lat":-47.2,"lon":284.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday These 24 hours begins with light winds from\nDec the 12 SW and pheasant at daylight made sail Ship\nheading SSE at 8 AM finished boiling he made\n+ 70 Bbls at 11 saw 3 Sperm Whale going very quick\nlowered but could not get fast at Sun down the land\ndistant 15 Carrying all sail to night\nObs Lat 47..12 S Long 76..00 W","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"plain":"They finished boiling out 70 barrels of oil. Later that morning, they saw three sperm whales moving quickly and put boats out to chase them, but could not harpoon any. Land was sighted fifteen miles away at sundown.","where":"near land","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1846-12-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-47.4,"lon":283.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Commences with light baffling winds and\nDec the 13 pheasant Ship heading to the Southward\nunder all sail at 4 AM tacked Ship heading\nfrom W to SW saw a number of Finback at\nSun down Shortened sail So Ends\nObs Lat 47..24 S Long 76..07 W","wind":[["first","variable","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed with every sail set in light, shifting winds and pleasant weather. They saw several finback whales during the day and reduced sail at sundown.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-47.4333,"lon":283.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Begins with a fresh breeze from S T E and rugged\nDec the 14 at daylight made sail and broke out for stowing\ndown stowed down 70 Bbls in after & main hatch\n[vertical whale drawing] Sunk W B at 3 PM saw a Right Whale lowered 2 boats\nStruck & killed him he Sunk lost 4 Irons 150 fathoms\nof line at Sun down Shortened sail ship heading\nSE1/2E  Obs Lat 47..26 S Long 76..53 W","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew stored 70 barrels of oil. They killed a right whale, but it sank, taking four harpoons and 150 fathoms of line.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Killed whale sank and was lost","quote":"Struck & killed him he Sunk lost 4 Irons 150 fathoms of line","interest":5,"topic":"wrecks"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-47.6167,"lon":283.175,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Commences with a fresh breeze from S and pheasant\nDec the 15 at daylight made Sail 6 AM saw a Right Whale\nat 7 lowered 3 boats Struck killed and saved him\nat 10 took him along Side & Commenced cutting at\n4 PM finished cleared up decks and commenced\nboiling So Ends Obs Lat 47.37 S","wind":[["first","S","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew spotted a right whale and lowered three boats, killing it. They brought it alongside, finished stripping the blubber by late afternoon, cleaned the decks, and began boiling the oil.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1846-12-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-47.7333,"lon":283.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday All of these 24 hours light baffling airs and calm\nDec the 16 employed in boiling at 7 AM saw a Right Whale\n+ lowered 2 boats twice [struck: without success] at Sun down light\nwinds from W ship heading S S W Shortened Sail So Ends\nObs Lat 47..41 S Long 76..46 W","wind":[["whole","","light"],["whole","W","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew boiled blubber under light winds and calms. At 7 a.m. they saw a right whale and sent boats out twice after it without success.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-12-17","events":[],"lat":-48.0833,"lon":283.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Commences with light winds from the westward\nDec the 17 and calms Ship heading from S to SW Latter part\nfog squalls Ship heading to the Northward at 8 A M\nfinished boiling he made 110 Bbls at Sun down Shortened\nSail Saw no Right Whale this day So Ends\nH B Obs Lat 48,, 05 S Long 76,, 48 W\n[whale stamp]","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"weather":["calm","fog","squalls"],"plain":"The crew finished boiling oil from an earlier catch, yielding 110 barrels. They reduced sail at sundown and saw no right whales all day.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1846-12-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-47.7667,"lon":283.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday These 24 hours begin with light westerly wind & pleasant\nDec the 18 at daylight made Sail Ship heading SW broke out the\nfore hold and commenced stowing down stowed 110\nBbls at 11 AM lowered 2 boat for a Whale without succes[struck: s]\nat 3 PM lowered again struck killed & Saved one\nat 10 took him along Side and took in Sail\nSo Ends D B Obs Lat 47,, 46 S Long 76,, 42 W\n[whale stamp]","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"plain":"The crew stowed 110 barrels of oil in the hold. They lowered boats for a whale in the morning without success, but lowered again in the afternoon, harpooned, killed, and brought one alongside.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1846-12-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":null}],"lat":-47.7833,"lon":283.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Commences wiht light wind from SSW\nDec the 19 and pleasant at 6 1/2 A M commenced\nCutting at 10 finished made Sail Ship heading\nto the westward at 3 [insertion: PM] lowered for Right Whale\nStruck killed & Saved one at 8 took him along\nSide & took in Sail employed in boiling saw a\nnumber of Right Whale So Ends Ship heading WSW\nObs Lat 47,, 47 S Long 76,, 51 W","wind":[["first","SSW","light"]],"plain":"The crew finished stripping blubber from an earlier catch, then set sail westward. In the afternoon, they put out boats for right whales, harpooned, killed, and brought one alongside, and saw several more while boiling blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1846-12-20","events":[],"lat":-47.725,"lon":283.1417,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Begins with a fresh breeze from S and fog squalls\nDec the 20 Ship heading ESE at 6 at AM Cooled down wore\nShip and Commenced cutting at 11 finished\nwore Ship and made Sail heading from W to NW at\n12 started the works again at Sun down Shortened\nSail So Oby","wind":[["first","S","fresh"]],"weather":["fog","squalls"],"plain":"The crew turned the ship, stripped the blubber from their whale, and restarted the try-works to boil out the oil in foggy, squally weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-47.6667,"lon":283.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Commences with a fresh breez from WSW Ship heading\nDec the 21 at 10 PM wore Ship heading from SSE to SSW employed\n[ditto: \"] In boiling saw 2 Sail spoke an English merchant Bark\nthe Chilian Saw Finbacks Obs Lat 47,, 40 S Long 76,, 52 W","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew continued boiling blubber, saw finback whales, and met the English merchant bark Chilian.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Chilian","rig":"bark","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1846-12-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-48.1833,"lon":283.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday These 24 hours Commences with a fresh Breze\nDec the 22 from W S W and Squally weather Ship under\ndouble reef top Sails heading S employed\nin boiling at 5 AM finished they made 80 bbl\neach at 8 wore Ship heading N W at 3 PM passed\na Merchant Barque Standing to the Southward\nSaw Finback Obs Lat 48..11 S Long 76..55 W","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Under squally weather and reduced sail, the crew finished boiling out their blubber, which yielded 80 barrels per whale. They sighted finback whales and passed a merchant bark sailing south.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1846-12-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-47.9667,"lon":282.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Commences with a fresh breeze from W S W Ship\nDec the 23 heading S W under double reef top Sails at day\nlight Commenced breaking out the fore hatcheway\nat 8 AM saw a Right lowered 2 boats did not\n[cross mark] see him Afterwards at 3 PM finished stowing down\nstowed 155 bbls Latter part Strong wind from\nN W Ship heading W S W at 7 Shortened Sail put under\nClose reef main top sail & fore Sail 4 Sail in Sight\nthis day &c Ends Obs Lat 47..58 S Long 77..23 W","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["latter","NW","strong"]],"plain":"They saw a right whale and put out two boats, but did not see it again. Later, they finished stowing 155 barrels of oil in the hold, with four other ships in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1846-12-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-47.9333,"lon":282.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Begins with a Strong gale from N W Ship heading\nDec the 24 W S W at 9 PM took in the fore Sail at 1 AM\nmoderated Set the fore Sail at daylight made\nSail at 10 Saw a Whale going quick to wind\n[cross mark] ward lowered but could not come up with\nhim at 2 PM lowered again without Success\nLatter part blowing Strong at 5 PM took in Sail\nemployed in cleaning bone 3 Sail in Sight saw\none take a Whale So ends\nObs Lat 47..56 S Long 77..30 W","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"In rough weather, the crew put out boats twice to chase a fast-moving whale without success. They spent time cleaning whalebone and saw another ship catch a whale.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-12-25","events":[],"lat":-48.0,"lon":282.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday All of these 24 hours Strong westerly gales Ship\nDec the 25 lying too under close reef main top Sail and\nfore Sail at 7 AM wore Ship heading NW at\n2 PM Set a reefed mizen top Sail & Jib at 6 wore\nShip heading S S W. So Ends Saw Nothing\nObs Lat 48..00 S Long 77..25 W","wind":[["whole","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong westerly gales kept the ship stopped and waiting under minimal sail, turning periodically. They saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-26","events":[],"lat":-48.1333,"lon":282.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday These 24 hours Begins with Strong winds from W and\nDec the 26 rugged weather Ship under reef main & mizen top\nSail Jib & fore Sail at 7 AM took in mizen top Sail &\nJib thick and rainy Latter part blowing a Strong gale\nfrom NW to WNW Ship lying too under Close reef main top\nSail heading from W to SW So Ends\nObs Lat 48..08 S Long 77..56 W","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["rain","gale"],"plain":"The crew faced rugged, rainy weather and reduced sail throughout the day. By the latter part, they stopped and waited out a strong gale under close-reefed sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-27","events":[],"lat":-48.3333,"lon":282.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday All of these 24 hours Strong gales from W to\nDec the 27 WNW and Squally Weather Ship lying too under\nClose reef main top Sail at 7 AM. wore Ship\nheading NW at 3 PM set Close reef mizen top Sail\n& fore Sail So Ends 2 Sail in Sight\nObs Lat 48.20 S Long 77..15 W","wind":[["whole","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and squalls kept the ship stopped under heavily reduced sail. Two other vessels were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-28","events":[],"lat":-48.0,"lon":282.4167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Commences with a Strong gale from WSW and\nDec the 28 Squally Ship heading NW at 7 AM moderated\nwore Ship and made Sail Latter part the wind\nhauled to N and blew Strong at 4 PM took in\nSail thick & rainy weather Ship heading W by N\n6 Sail in Sight    Obs Lat 48..00 S Long","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","N","strong"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales, squalls, and thick, rainy weather, with six other ships in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-29","events":[],"lat":-48.0667,"lon":282.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Begins with Strong winds from the westward\nDec the 29 Ship heading from SW to SSW at 12 PM Split the\nold fore Sail took it in Close reefed the main top\nSail at 7 AM bent a fore Sail & Set it at 10 Set the\ntop Sail Ship heading from NW to N Latter part mod-\nerate all Sail Set with fog squalls at Sun down Shortened sail\n3 Sail in Sight So Ends    Obs Lat 48..04 S Long 77..55 W","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","fog"],"plain":"Strong winds split the old foresail, prompting the crew to take it in and attach a replacement. The weather moderated later with fog squalls, and three other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-47.7,"lon":281.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Commences with a fresh breeze from W and fog Squalls\nDec the 30 at Daylight made Sail at 11 AM Saw 2 Right Whale\n[drawing] Lowered and Struck one the loose Whale got the line in his\nMouth and parted it lost the Whale at 6 PM Spoke the Barque\nValparaiso of Newbedford Capt Luce 2600 Bbls at Sun down Shortened\nsail So Ends    Obs Lat 47..42 S Long 78..05 W","wind":[["first","W","fresh"]],"weather":["fog","squalls"],"plain":"They saw two right whales and put the boats out. They harpooned one, but the second whale got the line caught in its mouth and snapped it, losing the whale. Later, they met the bark Valparaiso.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Loose whale bit through harpoon line","quote":"the loose Whale got the line in his Mouth and parted it","interest":1},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Valparaiso","rig":"bark","port":"Newbedford","captain":"Luce","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1846-12-31","events":[],"lat":-47.8,"lon":281.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday These 24 hours Commences with light westerly\nDec the 31 winds and pleasant at daylight made Sail\nLatter part fresh breeze from SW Ship heading\nWSW the watch employed in drying & bundling\nbone at Sun down took in Sail thick weather\n7 Sail in Sight this day but no Whale\nObs Lat 47..48 S Long 78..11 W","wind":[["first","W","light"],["latter","SW","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew dried and bundled whalebone while seven other ships were in sight, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-01","events":[],"lat":-47.9834,"lon":281.4667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Commences with strong winds from NW and\nJan the 1 thick weather Ship under double reef main\ntop Sail & fore Sail heading WSW at 1 PM\ntook in the fore Sail & Close reefed the main\ntop Sail blowing a Strong gale at 2 PM a Merchant\nBarque passed close to us Matilda of Belfast\non the Stern 4 Sail in sight So Ends\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["first","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship weathered a strong gale under reduced sail. A merchant bark, the Matilda of Belfast, passed close by, with four other vessels in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Matilda","rig":"bark","port":"Belfast","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1847-01-02","events":[],"lat":-48.1667,"lon":281.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday All of these 24 hours Strong westerly gale\nJan the 2 Ship lying too under Close reef main top\nSail heading from SSW to WSW at 12 PM\nwore Ship heading from NW to NNW at\n6 AM Set the fore Sail at 2 PM Set close reef\nmizen top Sail & Jib So Ends 3 Sail in Sight\nObs Lat 48..10 S Long 78..53 W","wind":[["whole","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship weathered a strong westerly gale under reduced sail, turning to change heading. Three other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-03","events":[],"lat":-48.275,"lon":280.9583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday All of these 24 hours Strong westerly gale Ship\nJan the 3 lying too heading from NW to N at 7 AM wore\nShip heading SW by S thick rainy weather 4 Sail\nin Sight So Ends No Obs","wind":[["whole","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Strong westerly gales and thick, rainy weather kept the ship stopped and waiting; four other vessels were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-04","events":[],"lat":-48.3833,"lon":280.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday All of these 24 hours Strong gales from WSW\nJan the 4 to NNW and thick weather Ship Lying\ntoo heading from SW to W under double reef\nmain & mizen top Sail & fore Sail at 4 PM took in\nthe mizen top Sail & close reefed the main\n3 Sail in Sight Obs Lat 48.23 S Long 79..12 W","wind":[["whole","WSW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales and thick weather forced the ship to lie to under reduced sail throughout the day. Three other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-05","events":[],"lat":-48.8333,"lon":280.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Commences with a strong gale from W to NWB W\nJan the 5 and thick rainy weather Ship heading from\nW to S B at 8 A M Spoke the Benjamin Morgan\nof New London 6 1/2 months out oil not reported\nat 9 wore Ship Latter part Strong gales from W\nShip heading NNW 2 Sail in Sight so ends\nObs Lat 48,,50 S Long 80.00 W","wind":[["first","","gale"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"In thick, rainy weather and strong gales, they met the Benjamin Morgan of New London, six and a half months into its voyage, but got no report of her oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Benjamin Morgan","rig":"","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":6,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1847-01-06","events":[],"lat":-48.95,"lon":281.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday These 24 hours commences with a Strong gale\nJan the 6 from W Ship lying too under close reef Main top\nSail heading NW W at 6 AM wore off S E and set\ndouble reef top sails & fore sail bound round Cape\nHorn at 10 Set the Gib Main Sail & mizen top\nSail at 1 PM more moderate Shook the reefs out\nof the top Sail Latter part Steering S E [struck: by] & Set\nSea watches 2 Sail in Sigte this day So Ends\nObs Lat 48,,57 S Long 78,,43 W","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"A strong gale forced the ship to wait under reduced sail before they turned southeast toward Cape Horn. As the weather moderated, they set more sail and spotted two other vessels.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-07","events":[],"lat":-49.9167,"lon":281.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Commences with light baffling winds and\nJan the 7 rainy weather at 2 AM Spoke a French\nWhaler the France of Havre Latter part\nfresh breeze from SSW to SW Ship heading\nfrom SE to SSE with squally weather at 2 PM\npassed a Ship Standing to the Northward\nObs Lat 49,, 55 S Long 78,,10 W","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["latter","SSW","fresh"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Light baffling winds and rainy weather. In the night, they met the French whaleship France of Havre, and later passed another ship sailing north in squally conditions.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"France","rig":"","port":"Havre","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1847-01-08","events":[],"lat":-51.2167,"lon":282.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJan the 8 Begins with fresh breezes from S to S W and\nSqually weather Ship heading from ESE to\nSSE under the top Sail Courses & Gib at 9 AM\nmore moderate Set top gallants sails & flying\nGib at 11 the wind W Set top mast Studding Sail\nat 6 PM Strong breeze from NNW and thick weather\ntook in top gallant sails Gibs and main sail Steering\nS E by S Saw a Ship Standing to the Northward\nObs Lat 51,,13 S Long 77,,34 W","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","W","moderate"],["middle","W",""],["latter","NNW","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed through fresh squalls and thick weather, adjusting sails to changing winds. In the evening, they sighted another ship heading northward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-09","events":[],"lat":-53.0167,"lon":282.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday These 24 hours Commences with Strong winds\nJan the 9 from E and Squally weather writ Some\nrain Steering S E by S at 1 P M double reefed\nthe top Sails Middle part wind baffling from E\nto S S E at 4 P M wore Ship heading E by S at 7 P M\nwind S S W Ship heading S E under double reef\ntop Sails & Courses So Ends\nObs Lat 53..01 S Long 77..39 W","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","variable",""],["middle","SSW",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong winds, squalls, and rain forced the crew to reduce sail, with routine sailing for the rest of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-10","events":[],"lat":-54.15,"lon":283.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Commences with a Strong breeze from S S W\nJan the 10 and Squally at 10 P M Shook the reefs out of\nthe top Sails Ship heading S E at 12 the wind\nhauled to W S W Set the main top gallant Sail\n& fore top mast Studing Sail bent the new fore top\nSail & fore top gallant Sail Middle part Steering\nS E by S Carring Sail Latter part brisk winds from\nN W W and pleasant Steering E S E So Ends\nObs Lat 54..09 S Long 76..05 W","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"],["first","WSW",""],["latter","NW by W","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong breezes and squalls gradually gave way to pleasant weather as the ship continued under full sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-11","events":[],"lat":-55.7833,"lon":286.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Begins with Strong winds from N N W to N W\nJan the 11 and thick Squally weather Steering E S E\nwith all Sail Set Latter part pleasant\nthe wind W by N Steering E Saw Nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 55.47 S Long 73..27","wind":[["first","NNW","strong"],["latter","W by N","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Started with strong winds and thick, squally weather, clearing up to pleasant conditions later. Saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-12","events":[],"lat":-56.4833,"lon":289.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday All of these 24 hours light winds from\nJan the 12 W N W to W S W and fog Squalls Steering\nE with all Sail Set at 11 A M exchanged\ncoulers with a Breman Merchant\nBrig Standing to the Eastward Latter\npart pleasant weather Steering E N E\nSaw Nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 56..29 S Long 70..06 W","wind":[["whole","WNW","light"]],"weather":["fog","squalls"],"plain":"Sailing east under all sails amid light winds and fog squalls, they signaled with a Bremen merchant brig. The day ended with pleasant weather and nothing seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-13","events":[],"lat":-56.15,"lon":293.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday These 24 hours Commences with a fresh breeze from\nJan the 13 W and pleastent Steering ESE under all Sail at\n12 PM passed the Diegos hauled up and Steered\nNE fresh breeze from SW and Squally at 10 AM\npassed Cape Horn at 12 AM Steering NNE\nLatter part pleasant So Ends\nObs Lat 56..09 S Long 66..27 W","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"with every sail set in a fresh breeze, the ship passed the Diego Ramírez Islands at midnight and Cape Horn at 10 a.m., then steered north-northeast.","where":"near land","place":"Cape Horn","at":"cape-horn"},{"date":"1847-01-14","events":[],"lat":-54.83,"lon":295.08,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Commences with light baffling winds from\nJan the 14 N to W and calms Course NE&E Middle part\nrainy at 12 AM a breeze sprang up from SW\nSteering N at 4 PM passed through the Straits\nof Le Maire at 7 light airs from S Steering N\nSo Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","SW",""],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["calm","rain"],"plain":"After light, shifting winds, calms, and rain, a breeze picked up, and the ship sailed through the Straits of Le Maire.","where":"near land","place":"Straits of Le Maire","at":"strait-of-le-maire"},{"date":"1847-01-15","events":[],"lat":-54.4333,"lon":295.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Begins with light airs Calms at 9 PM a sprung\nJan the 15 up from N ship heading ESE to ENE at 10 tacked\nship could not head off of the Land on either\ntack at 11 blowing heavy in Squalls thick rainy\nthe weather looking bad wore off S to go back\nthrough Straits ship under fore & main top and\nClose reef mizen top sails & sprat 2 the wind hauled\nto W and moderated wore round & headed back\nout of the Straits middle part part fresh breeze\nfrom W steering N Latter part light baffling airs &\nCalms Obs Lat 54.26 S Long 64..33 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","N",""],["first","W","moderate"],["middle","W","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Trapped near land by shifting winds and heavy squalls of thick rain, the ship turned back into the straits under reduced sail before the wind moderated and allowed them to head out again.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Forced back into straits by squalls","quote":"blowing heavy in Squalls thick rainy the weather looking bad wore off S to go back through Straits","interest":1}],"where":"near land","place":"Straits"},{"date":"1847-01-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"blue","count":null}],"lat":-52.7667,"lon":297.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday These 24 hours Commences with a brisk wind\nJan the 16 from WSW to WNW and pleasant weather\nSteering N under all sail Middle & Latter\npart much the same saw a plenty of Finba\ncks and sulpher bottoms and a great many\nWhale Birds So Ends\n72 Obs Lat 52..46 S Long 62..58 W","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"]],"plain":"with every sail set in pleasant weather, the crew saw plenty of finback and blue whales, along with great flocks of whale birds (prions).","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw a great many whale birds (prions)","quote":"a great many\nWhale Birds","topic":"animals"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-17","events":[],"lat":-51.0333,"lon":298.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Commences with a brisk wind from S W\nJan the 17 to S and pleasant Steering N at 9 P M took\nin the top gallant Sails top mast studding\nsail & flying Jib run under easy sail\nthrough the night at daylight made sail\nsteering N E by N saw the Falkland Islands\nat 1 P M the Jasons bearing W distant 20\nmiles steering N Latter part fresh breeze and\nsqually took in flying Jib & mozen top gallant\nsail so ends Obs Lat 51..02 S Long 61..31 W","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Sailing under pleasant breezes, the crew sighted the Falkland Islands at daylight, with the Jason Islands spotted about 20 miles to the west in the afternoon.","where":"near land","place":"Falkland Islands","at":"falkland-islands"},{"date":"1847-01-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-49.2667,"lon":299.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Begins with a fresh breeze from S W and squally\nJan the 18 steering N under double reef main top sail\n& fore sail at daylight made all sail stering\nN at 11 AM saw Right Whales lowered 3 boats\n+ but could not fasten Latter part moderate\npleasant weather steering N N E at sun down\nshortened sail saw a number of Finbacks so ends\nNo Lat 49..16 S Long 60..40 W","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew put out three boats to chase right whales, but could not harpoon any. Later in the day, they saw several finback whales.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1847-01-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-48.3,"lon":300.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday These 24 hours commences with a light breeze\nJan the 19 from W S W and pleasant at daylight\nmade sail light winds from N N W ship\nheading N E Latter part strong wind from\nN took in top gallant sails & flying Jib at 8\nP M thick fog shortened sail heading E N E saw\nFinbacks Obs Lat 48..18 S Long 59..08 W","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["middle","NNW","light"],["latter","N","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew sailed through changing winds, setting and shortening sail. Later in the day, thick fog set in and they sighted finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-20","events":[],"lat":-48.1334,"lon":302.15,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Commences with strong winds from N and\nJan the 20 thick fog at daylight the wind N E and\nsmoky weather made sail ship heading N N E\nat 10 AM shut in thick fog and strong wind\ndouble reefed the top sails at 7 P M shortened\nsail so ends No Obs","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","NE",""],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The ship faced strong winds, heavy fog, and smoky weather, forcing the crew to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-47.9667,"lon":303.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Begins with a strong breeze from NW and thick\nJan the 21 fog Ship heading at daylight it lighted up and\nmoderated made Sail Ship heading from NNE\nto ESE at 9 AM Saw a Sperm Whale Lowered 3\nboats it Shut in thick fog lost run of the Whale\n+ Came on board at 12 it lighted up again Latter\npart strong wind from SW Steering N by W at 5\nPM Saw a Right Whale going quick Lowered\nwithout Success at Sun down took in Sail\nSo Ends    Obs Lat 47..58 S Long 56..34 W","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["latter","SW","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew put out three boats for a sperm whale in the morning, but thick fog rolled in and they lost it. Later that afternoon, they chased a fast-moving right whale without success.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1847-01-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-47.0333,"lon":303.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday These 24 hours Commences with a strong breeze from\nJan the 22 SW Ship Lying too heading WSW at 6 AM it\nmoderated the wind hauled to NW Ship NE\nat 4 PM it blowed on strong and thunder Squalls\ntook in Sail Saw Finbacks So Ends\nObs Lat 47.02 S Long 56..03 W","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","NW","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","thunder"],"plain":"Strong breezes and thunder squalls forced the ship to wait and reduce sail. Finback whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-46.45,"lon":305.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Commences with strong winds from SW Ship\nJan the 23 heading NNE at daylight Light winds from WSW\nto NW and pleasant made Sail Ship heading\nfrom N to NNE Latter part strong wind heading\nNE at 4 PM passed a Ship Standing to the westward\nat Sun down took in Sail Saw Finbacks So Ends\nObs Lat 46..27 S Long 54..23 W","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","WSW","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"The crew passed another ship sailing westward in the afternoon. At sunset, they shortened sail and saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-24","events":[],"lat":-46.3,"lon":308.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Begins with a strong wind from NNW\nJan the 24 Ship heading NE at daylight moderate\nmade Sail thick Smoky weather at 8 AM\ntacked Ship to the westward at 2 PM the\nwind hauled to W by N tacked Ship\nheading N by W and pleasant weather at Sundown\nShortened Sail Saw Nothing\n73    Obs Lat 46..18 S Long 54.25 W","wind":[["first","NNW","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","W by N",""]],"plain":"They sailed through thick, smoky weather under changing winds, turning ship twice. By sundown the weather turned pleasant, but they saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-25","events":[],"lat":-46.2667,"lon":307.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday These 24 hours Commences with a fresh breeze\nJan the 25 from WSW and pleasant weather Ship\nheading N at daylight made Sail with a\nlight wind from NNW Ship heading NE\nat 6 AM tacked Ship heading W at 6 PM.\nthe wind hauled to W tacked Ship heading\nNNW at Sun down took in top gallant sails\nand double reefed the toh sails So ends\nCalled all hands aft found that they had been\nwasting the Bread putting it in the dirt bucket\nand throwing of it overboard nights to make\nthe Ship go home Stopped their Scowce &c\nSeized George Austin in the rigging for disobedience\nbut he became humble [struck: and] did not whip him\nObs Lat 46..16 S Long 52..43 W\nscowce &c","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","NNW","light"],["latter","W",""]],"plain":"The captain called all hands aft after discovering they had been wasting bread and throwing it overboard at night to force the ship home. George Austin was tied to the rigging for disobedience, but was spared a whipping after he humbled himself.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Crew threw bread overboard to force voyage end","quote":"wasting the Bread putting it in the dirt bucket and throwing of it overboard nights to make the Ship go home","interest":5,"topic":"punishments"},{"kind":"crew","title":"Sailor spared whipping after humbling himself","quote":"","interest":5,"topic":"punishments"},{"kind":"crew","title":"George Austin seized for disobedience","quote":"Seized George Austin in the rigging for disobedience\nbut he became humble [struck: and] did not whip him","interest":1,"topic":"punishments"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-46.25,"lon":306.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Commences with light wind from FSW\nJan the 26 and pleasant Ship heading NW at\ndaylight made Sail middl & Latter part\nmuch the Same Saw Finbacks So ends at\nSun down Shortened sail Obs Lat 46..13 S Long 53..10 W","wind":[["first","WSW","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather as the ship steered northwest. They sighted finback whales during the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-45.0,"lon":307.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Begins with light winds from WNW and\nJan the 27 calms at daylight strong breeze from W\nto NW Ship heading NNW to NNE made\n+ Sail at 9 AM Saw a Right Whale going\nquick lowered without success at 2 PM\ndouble reefed the top Sails at Sun down\ntook in Sail Obs Lat 45..00 S Long 52..49 W","wind":[["first","WNW","light"],["middle","W","strong"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"In the morning, the crew set more sail and spotted a right whale moving fast. They put the boats out to chase it without success, later reducing sail as the breeze picked up.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1847-01-28","events":[],"lat":-43.85,"lon":308.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday These 24 hours Commences with light winds\nJan the 28 from WNW at daylight made Sail at 7 AM\nkept off and steered ENE at 7 PM spoke the Barque\nColumbus of New Bedford 37 months out 2000 bbls took\nin Sail Steering ENE under double reef main top sail & for sail\nObs Lat 43..51 S Long 51..25 W","wind":[["first","WNW","light"]],"plain":"They set more sail in light winds and later met and spoke with the bark Columbus of New Bedford, which was 37 months into its voyage with 2,000 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Columbus","rig":"bark","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":37,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1847-01-29","events":[],"lat":-43.2833,"lon":311.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Commences with strong winds from S.W. steuring\nJan the 29 ENE at daylight made sail strong winds from\nSSW and some squally at Sun down shortened\nsail to double reef top sails steuring ENE saw\nNothing Obs Lat 43..17 S Long 48..49 W","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","SSW","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls blew as the ship steered east-northeast; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-30","events":[],"lat":-42.5667,"lon":313.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Begins with strong wind from SW and pleasant\nJan the 30 at daylight light winds made all sail sturing\nENE bent the top mast top gallant & lower\nstudding sails and set them bound home\nset sea watches So ends\nObs Lat 42..36 S Long 46.42 W","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","","light"]],"plain":"With light winds and pleasant weather, the crew set all sails, including their studding sails, and set sea watches as they headed homeward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-42.0,"lon":314.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday All of these 24 hours light baffling winds\nJan the 31 from W to N and calms steuring from N by E\nto ENE with all sail set saw finbacks\nSo ends Obs Lat 42.00 S Long 45..47 W","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light, shifting winds and calms slowed the ship while sailing under full sail. Finback whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-41.7667,"lon":314.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday These 24 hours Begins with light airs & calms\nFeb the 1 at 6 AM a light breeze sprung up from\nE by S ship heading N by E at 11 AM saw a\nRight whale going very quick lowered without\n+ success at 2 PM fresh breeze and rainy took\nin top gallant sails & flying jib at 6 strong\nwinds double reefed the top sails ship heading\nSSE So ends [struck: Obs] Lat 41..46 S Long 45..05 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","E by S","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["calm","rain"],"plain":"They spotted a right whale swimming quickly and put out the boats, but without success. Strong winds and rain picked up later in the day, forcing them to reduce sail.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1847-02-02","events":[],"lat":-40.4667,"lon":315.6167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Commences with strong winds from E and rainy\nFeb the 2 at 9 PM hove the ship too under double reef\nmain top sail & fore sail at 1 AM it moderated\nset double reef top sails main sail & jib at 5 shook\nthe reefs out at 8 set top gallant sails at 11 it came on\nagain took in top gallant sails & double reefed the top\nsails at 5 PM blowing heavy and a bad sea hove the ship\ntoo under close reef main top sail & fore sail Obs Lat 40..28 S","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["rain","heavy sea"],"plain":"The ship faced heavy winds and rough seas, stopping to wait out the weather multiple times under reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-03","events":[],"lat":-39.6611,"lon":316.3167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday All of these 24 hours a strong gale\nFeb the 3 from S to SE and thick weather\nShip heading from NSE to ENE under\nclose reef main top sail & fore sail at 2\nAch took in the fore sail middle & Latter\npart blowing heavy So Ends\nNo. Obs","wind":[["whole","S","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship endured a heavy gale and thick weather all day, forcing the crew to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-04","events":[],"lat":-38.8556,"lon":317.0167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Commences with a strong gale from SE\nFeb the 4 Ship lying too under close reef main top\nsail at 2 Ach Set the fore sail at 5 Set\ndouble reef fore top sail & close reef mizen at\n10. Set the jib & main sail wind SSE steering\nENE Latter part shook the reefs out of the\ntop sails So Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["middle","SSE",""]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales forced the ship to lie stopped under heavily reduced sail before the wind moderated and the crew shook the reefs out.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-05","events":[],"lat":-38.05,"lon":317.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday begins with a fresh breeze from SE steering\nFeb the 5 NE by E at 10 Ach set the main top gallant\nsail at 5 Ach made [insertion: all] sail light winds\nand pleasant weather Saw nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 38..03 S Long 42..17 W","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in pleasant weather with light winds, seeing nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-06","events":[],"lat":-37.0667,"lon":319.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday These 24 hours commences with a light breeze\nFeb the 6 from SE and pleasant steering ENE with\nall sail set at 8 Ach brisk wind from\nS Set top mast & top gallant studding\nsails Latter part the wind light and baffling\nfrom S to SE Saw nothing\nObs Lat 37..04 S Long 40..03 W","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","S","fresh"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"They sailed under light breezes and pleasant weather with all sail set, but saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-07","events":[],"lat":-35.85,"lon":321.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Commences with light winds from SE and\nFeb the 7 pleasant Middle part fresh breeze from Same\nsqually steering NE with all sail set at 9 Ach the\nwind from ESE took in the studding sails ship heading\nfrom NE to NE by N 2 sail in sight Obs Lat 35.51 S Long 38..25 W","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","fresh"],["latter","ESE",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed northeast under changeable winds, sighting two other vessels. No whales were reported.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-08","events":[],"lat":-34.1833,"lon":322.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday These 24 hours commences with brisk winds\nFeb the 8 from S by E to S S by E Ship heading from N E\nto N E by N with all sail set Latter part light\nwinds and pleasant Ship heading from N E to\nN by W the watch employed in Ships duty So ends\nObs Lat 34..11 S Long 37..23 W","wind":[["first","S by E","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Fair weather with brisk winds turning light. The ship sailed under full sail while the watch attended to routine duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-09","events":[],"lat":-32.5167,"lon":322.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Commences with light winds from E to\nFeb the 9 E N E and pleasant Ship heading from\nN to N N E with all sail set Middle part\nStrong breeze took in top gallant sails & flying\nJib Latter part Some squally So ends\nCaptain Pendleton quite unwell rasing blood\nObs Lat 32..31 S Long 37..09 W\nLong by Lunar 36..12 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Light winds gave way to strong breezes and squalls as the ship made sail northward. Captain Pendleton was quite unwell and coughing up blood.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Captain fell ill, coughing up blood","quote":"Captain Pendleton quite unwell rasing blood","interest":3,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-10","events":[],"lat":-31.6084,"lon":322.7333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Begins with strong winds from E S E Ship\nFeb the 10 heading N under the top sails courses\nand Jib at 11 A M double reefed the top sails\nat 3 P M took in Jib and main sail at\n4 took in the fore & mizen top sail & close\nreefed the main took in the fore sail blowing\nheavy with thunder & lightning at 7 took in the\nmain top sail blowing a complete Hurricane\nin squalls So ends No Obs","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","storm"]],"weather":["thunder","lightning","squalls"],"plain":"The crew steadily reduced sail against heavy winds, thunder, and lightning, until it was blowing a complete hurricane in squalls by evening.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Caught in a hurricane","quote":"","notable":true,"interest":3,"topic":"storms"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-11","events":[],"lat":-30.7,"lon":322.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday These 24 hours commences with a very\nFeb the 11 heavy squall [insertion: from E S E] Ship lying too under fore\ntop mast staysail & main spencer at 9\nP M set close reef main top sail & fore sail\nmiddle part it moderated made sail\nShip heading N at 5 A M the wind hauled N N W\nwore Ship heading N E Latter part light winds\nand pleasant So ends [insertion: 15] Obs Lat 30..42 S Long 37..23 W","wind":[["first","ESE",""],["middle","NNW",""],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The day began with a heavy squall that forced the ship to stop and wait under minimal sail. As the weather moderated, the crew set more sail and turned the ship under light winds.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-12","events":[],"lat":-29.4,"lon":323.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Commence with a light breeze from N W\nFeb the 12 and pleasant Course N N E at 7 AM the\nwind hauled to W S W and blew fresh Set\ntop mast and top gallant Studding Sail\nLatter part moderate the S W Set the lower\nstudding sail the watch employed in making\nrattling stuff So Ends\nObs Lat 29..24 S Long 36..14 W","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","WSW","fresh"],["latter","SW","moderate"]],"plain":"Pleasant sailing with shifting winds. The crew set additional sails and worked on rigging cordage.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-13","events":[],"lat":-28.1667,"lon":324.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday All of these 24 hours light baffling winds\nFeb the 13 from S S W to S S E and pleasant Course\nN N E all Sail Set the Watch employed in\nworking on the Rigging So Ends\nObs Lat 28..11 S Long 35..53 W","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light, shifting winds as the ship sailed under all canvas, with the watch doing routine rigging work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-14","events":[],"lat":-27.5,"lon":324.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday All of these 24 hours light baffling winds\nFeb the 14 from E to S S E and pleasant weather\nsteering N N E with all Sail Set saw\nNothing Obs Lat 27..30 S 35..49 W","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds and pleasant weather with every sail set. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-15","events":[],"lat":-26.5833,"lon":324.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Begins with light winds from E and\nFeb the 15 pleasant Ship heading N N E with all\nSail Set Latter part baffling wind\nand Squally weather Ship heading from\nN N E to N W Some rain So Ends\nObs Latt 26.35 S Long 35..50","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds gave way to shifting, squally weather and some rain. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-16","events":[],"lat":-26.0833,"lon":325.0334,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday These 24 hours Begin with light winds\nFeb the 16 from the Northward with thunder\nlightning and rain took in top gallant\nSails Middle part Strong breeze from N N E\nShip heading [struck: E S E] at 10 AM the wind hauled to N by W\nwore Ship heading N by E N the watch employed\nin Washing Ship Obs Lat 26..05 S","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","NNE","strong"],["latter","N by W",""]],"weather":["thunder","lightning","rain"],"plain":"Light winds, thunder, lightning, and rain gave way to a strong breeze as the crew washed the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-17","events":[],"lat":-25.575,"lon":325.9001,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nFeb the 17\nThese 24 hours commences with a fresh breeze\nfrom N to NNW and squally with rain at 11\nPM split the main top gallant sail took\nat 12 double reefed the fore & mizen top sails\nat 2 [superscript: AM] double reefed the main blowing strong in squals\nMiddle & Latter part strong winds and very squally\nship under double reef top sails & courses heading from\nNE to ESE the wind from N to NNW So ends\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Squally winds and rain battered the ship throughout the day, splitting a sail during the night and forcing the crew to reduce canvas.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-18","events":[],"lat":-25.0667,"lon":326.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nFeb the 18\nCommence with with strong winds from\nNNW to N and squally ship heading from\nNE & to ESE Middle more moderate shook\nthe reefs out of the top sails and set the Gib sent\ndown the main top gallant sail & repaired it\nLatter part pleasant all sail set So ends\nObs Lat 25,,04 S Long 33,,14 W","wind":[["first","NNW","strong"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in squally weather that turned pleasant. The crew repaired the main topgallant sail and set all sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-19","events":[],"lat":-24.3667,"lon":327.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nFeb the 19\nBegins with a light breeze from NW by W to W\nand pleasant ship heading from N by E\nto ENE with all sail set Middle and\nLatter part much the same the watch\nemployed in fitting rigging So ends\nObs Lat 24,,22 S Long 32,,02 W","wind":[["first","NW by W","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with light breezes as the ship made way with all sails set. The crew spent the day working on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-20","events":[],"lat":-24.0667,"lon":328.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nFeb the 20\nAll of these 24 hours light baffling winds\nfrom NNW to NE & and calms ship heading\nfrom NE to E the watch employed in fitting rigging\nObs Lat 24,,04 S Long 31,,20 W","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light, shifting winds and calms slowed the ship while the watch worked on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-21","events":[],"lat":-23.7167,"lon":328.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nFeb the 21\nAll of these 24 light baffling winds from\nN by E to ENE and pleasant ship heading\nfrom NW by W to N with all sail set\nSo ends\nObs Lat 23,,43 S Long 31,,47 W\nby Lunar 31,,20","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light, shifting winds, pleasant weather, and all sails set. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-22","events":[],"lat":-22.9,"lon":326.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday These 24 hours commences with light\nFeb the 22 winds from NE b E to ENE and pleasant\nShip heading from NW to N. Middle &\nLatter part fresh breeze from NE b E Ship\nheading NW the watch employed in\nrattling the rigging So Ends\nObs Lat 22..54 S Long 33..21 W","wind":[["first","NE by E","light"],["middle","NE by E","fresh"],["latter","NE by E","fresh"]],"plain":"Fine weather with fresh breezes. The crew spent the day doing routine rope work on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-23","events":[],"lat":-22.2667,"lon":327.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday commences with a fresh breeze from NE b E\nFeb the 23 and Ship heading NW at 8 A M tacked\nShip heading from E to ENE Latter part\nlight wind the watch employed in\nrattling the rigging So Ends\nObs Lat 22..16 S Long 33..[struck: 23] W","wind":[["first","NE by E","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes and light winds; the crew spent the day working on the ship's rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-24","events":[],"lat":-22.0333,"lon":327.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Begins with light winds from N to NE b E\nFeb the 24 and pleasant Ship heading from E by N\nto ENE Middle part fresh breeze\nLatter light winds the watch employed\nin tarring rigging One Sail in sight\nObs Lat 22..02 S Long 32.37 W","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with varying breezes. The crew worked on tarring the rigging, and one other ship was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-25","events":[],"lat":-21.7167,"lon":328.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday These 24 hours begins with brisk wind from\nFeb the 25 NE b E and pleassant at 10 PM tacked\nShip heading NW at 5 A M tacked Ship\nagain heading from E to ENE Middle &\nLatter part light winds the watch employed\nin tarring rigging One Sail in sight\nObs Lat 21..43 S Long 31..40 W","wind":[["first","NE by E","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds later in the day. The crew tarred the rigging, and one other ship was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-26","events":[],"lat":-21.0667,"lon":328.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday All of these 24 hours light baffling winds\nFeb the 26 from NNE to ENE Ship heading from\nNW to N Latter part some squally the\nwatch empeloyed in fitting the rigging a sail\nin sight So Ends Obs Lat 21..04 S Long 31..55 W","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew worked on the rigging under light, shifting winds and occasional squalls. Another ship was sighted in the distance.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-27","events":[],"lat":-20.0167,"lon":327.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Commences with light winds from E N E\nFeb the 27 to E and pleasant Ship heading from N S to\nN N E with all Sail Set Middle part brisk wind\nat 9 P M Spoke the Alexander Hbull of Leeds\nLatter part light wind the watch employed\nin fitting rigging So Ends\nObs Lat 20..01 S Long 32..27 W","wind":[["first","ENE","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"They sailed under full sail with pleasant weather and light winds. At 9 p.m., they met and exchanged news with the Alexander Hbull of Leeds, and the watch spent the rest of the day repairing rigging.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Alexander Hbull","rig":"","port":"Leeds","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1847-02-28","events":[],"lat":-18.2333,"lon":327.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday All of these 24 hours brisk trade winds\nFeb the 28 from E and pleasant Steering N by E with\nall Sail Set So Ends\nObs Lat 18..14 S Long 32..52 W","wind":[["whole","E","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with brisk trade winds and pleasant weather, making way under full sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-01","events":[],"lat":-16.4833,"lon":326.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday These 24 hours commences with fresh trades\nFeb the 1st from N E by E to E by N and Ship heading from\nN by W to N by E with all Sail Set Latter part\nlight winds employed in taking up the Sheathing\nand getting ready for painting So Ends\nObs Lat 16..29 S Long 33..17 W","wind":[["first","NE by E","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Under fresh trade winds with all sail set, the crew took up the sheathing and prepared the ship for painting.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-02","events":[],"lat":-15.0667,"lon":326.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Commences with brisk winds from N E by E\nMarch the 2 to E by N and pleasant Ship heading\nfrom N by W to N by E with all Sail Set\nLatter part light baffling winds Ship heading\nfrom N W by N to N by E the watch employed in\npainting Ship inside one Sail in Sight So Ends\nObs Lat 15..04 S Long 33..57 W.","wind":[["first","NE by E","fresh"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"With pleasant weather and all sail set, the crew spent the day painting inside the ship. Another vessel was sighted in the distance.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-03","events":[],"lat":-13.85,"lon":325.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Begins with a fine breeze from E\nMar the 3 and pleasant Ship Steering N by E\nwith all Sail Middle & Latter part\nlight winds at 5 P M [caret: wind] E by S Set the top mast\nand top gallant Studding Sails the watch\nemployed in painting So Ends\nObs Lat 13..57 S Long 34..04 W","wind":[["first","E","moderate"],["middle","E by S","light"],["latter","E by S","light"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather as the ship sailed under full sail, with the crew busy painting.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-04","events":[],"lat":-12.3416,"lon":325.8666,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday These 24 hours Commences with brisk winds\nMar the 4 from E S E and pleasant Middle and\nLatter part light winds and Squally\nat 2 P M Set the Flower Steering Sail the\nWind S E So Ends\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with brisk winds turning light and squally; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-05","events":[],"lat":-10.8333,"lon":325.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Commence with Light baffling winds\nMarch th 5 and Squally with rain Ship heading\nfrom N & W to N by E Middle part brisk\nWind from E by N to E S E Latter part Wind\nS E Steering N by W with all Sail Set 2 Sail\nin Sight employed in Cleaning Ship outside\nSo Ends Obs Lat 10..50 S Long 34..12 W","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed north with every sail set, sighted two ships, and spent the day cleaning the outside of the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-06","events":[],"lat":-9.2,"lon":325.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Begins with brisk trade winds from S E\nMarch th 6 and pleasant Steering N by W 1/2 W with\nall Sail Set at 9 A M Saw the Land\nbearing W hauled up Steered along the\nLand the watch employed in Ships duty\nSo Ends Obs Lat 9..12 S Long 34..53 W","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Under brisk trade winds and all sail set, the crew sighted land to the west and steered along the coast, with the watch occupied by routine ship's duties.","where":"near land","plate":"land.landfall-a"},{"date":"1847-03-07","events":[],"lat":-8.1,"lon":325.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday These 24 hours commences with Light\nMarch th 7 trade winds from E S E and pleasant\nSteering along the Land at 12 P. M. Luffed\ntoo and lay with the main top Sail aback\nuntill daylight wore off and Steered along\nShore at 11 A M got off abreast of Pernambuco\nLatter part laying off and on Saw a Whaling\nBarque go in and anchor and Saw one Lying\nthere to Anchor So Ends\nObs Lat 8..06 S Long 34..46 W","wind":[["first","ESE","light"]],"plain":"They sailed along the coast in pleasant weather, waiting until daylight before continuing along the shore. By late morning they were off Pernambuco, cruising back and forth, and saw two whaling barks anchored there.","where":"near land","place":"Pernambuco","at":"recife"},{"date":"1847-03-08","events":[],"lat":-8.05,"lon":325.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Commences with brisk trade winds and\nMar the 8 pleasant Ship laying off and on at Pernambuco\nat 7 AM Lowered 2 boats and went ashore at 5\nPM returned brought off 3 Bbls of Beef 3 do of bread\nSome small stores and some Oranges braced\nforward and stood off shore heading ESE","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"Cruising back and forth off Pernambuco, the crew sent two boats ashore in the morning. They returned in the late afternoon with beef, bread, small stores, and oranges, then headed offshore.","where":"near land","place":"Pernambuco","at":"recife"},{"date":"1847-03-09","events":[],"lat":-6.6333,"lon":325.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Begins with light winds from SSE to ESE\nMarch the 9 Ship heading NE with rain squalls at Kept\nof NE Latter part brisk trades from\nESE to SSE Steering N by E with all sail\nset the watch employed in ships duty so Ends\nthe Land in Sight   Obs 6..38 S Long 34..35 W","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["latter","ESE","fresh"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"The ship sailed under rain squalls and brisk trade winds with all sail set, sighted land, and the crew carried out routine ship duties.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1847-03-10","events":[],"lat":-4.2833,"lon":324.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday All of these 24 hours brisk trade\nMar the 10 winds from SE and pleasant steering\nfrom N to N by W employed in painting\nShip Saw Nothing So Ends\nObs Lat 4..17 S Long 35..31 W","wind":[["whole","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Brisk trade winds and pleasant weather. The crew was busy painting the ship, and nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-11","events":[],"lat":-2.6167,"lon":323.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday All of these 24 hours light trade winds and\nMar the 11 from E to SE and pleasant weather\nsteering N with all sail set employed\nin painting Ship So Ends\nObs Lat 2..37 S Long 36..15 W","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light trade winds as they sailed north under full sail, spending the day painting the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-12","events":[],"lat":-1.3,"lon":322.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday All of these 24 hours light winds from\nMar the 12 E to SE and squally writ rain steering\nN with all sail set Saw Nothing\nObs Lat 1..18 S Long 37..12 W","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The ship sailed north under light winds and squally rain with all sail set, seeing nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-13","events":[],"lat":-0.0666,"lon":322.2167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Commences with light winds and squally with\nMar the 13 plenty of rain steering N Latter part fresh\nbreeze from ENE to SE and rainy steering N by W\nSaw a Merchant Barque standing to the Northward\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","ENE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Rainy and squally weather as the ship steered north. They sighted a merchant bark sailing to the northward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-14","events":[],"lat":1.1667,"lon":321.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday   these 24 hours commences with light\nMar the 14  baffling winds from NE? to S S E\nand Squally weather Ship heading from\nN by W to N W Latter part fresh breeze from\nNE heading N N W So Ends\nObs Lat 1..10 N Long 38..22 W","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["latter","NE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light, shifting winds and squalls; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-15","events":[],"lat":2.2167,"lon":320.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday   Comences with brisk winds from NNE\nMar the 15  to N E and squally weather Steering N et W\nLatter part pleasant Saw Nothing\nObs Lat 2..13 N Long 39..54 W","wind":[["first","NNE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather with brisk winds gave way to pleasant conditions later in the day. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-16","events":[],"lat":3.9,"lon":318.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday   All of these 24 hours fresh trade winds\nMarch 16  from N E and Overcast Ship heading\nN N W with all Sail Set employed\nin repairing the main top gallant Sail\nObs Lat 3..54 N Long 41..34 W","wind":[["whole","NE","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fresh trade winds and overcast skies as the ship sailed under full sail while the crew repaired the main topgallant sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-17","events":[],"lat":5.7833,"lon":316.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday   these 24 hours commences with brisk\nMar the 17  winds from N E and Overcast Ship\nheading N N W Latter part brisk trades\nfrom N E by E Course N W by N all Sail\nSet at 6 P M Set the top mast Studding Sail\nObs Lat 5..47 N Long 43..29 W","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["latter","NE by E","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing with brisk trade winds and overcast skies under full sail; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-18","events":[],"lat":7.8333,"lon":314.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday   Begins with Strong trade winds from\nMar the 18  N E to N E by E Course N W by N at 6 AM\ntook in the flying Jib fore top mast\nstudding sail & Spanker at 5 P M Set the\nflying Jib again So Ends Obs Lat 7..50 N Long 45..12 W","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"plain":"Strong trade winds blew as the ship continued on its course; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-19","events":[],"lat":9.5667,"lon":313.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday   All of these 24 hours brisk trade winds\nMar the 19  from N E and Some Squally Steering N W\nby N with all Sail Set the Watch employed\nin Ships duty   Obs Lat 9..34 N Long 46..52 W","wind":[["whole","NE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Brisk trade winds and squalls; the crew carried out routine ship's duties under full sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-20","events":[],"lat":11.2333,"lon":311.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Commences witt brisk Trade winds from\nMar the 20 NE and squally Steering NW by N Latter\npart wind ENE set top mast and top\ngallant Studding sails employed in\npainting Obs Lat 11..14 N Long 48..31 W","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["latter","ENE",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Brisk trade winds and squalls; the crew set additional sails and spent the day painting.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-21","events":[],"lat":12.8167,"lon":309.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Begins with fresh trade winds from NE\nMar the 21 to ENE and pleasant Steering NW by N with\nall sail set Middle & Latter part light winds\nSo Ends Obs Lat 12..49 N Long 50..05 W","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in pleasant weather with every sail set as trade winds grew lighter.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-22","events":[],"lat":14.5,"lon":307.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday All of these 24 hours brisk trade winds from\nMar the 22 ENE and pleasant weather steering NW\nby N with all sail set imployed in painting\nships spars so Ends\nObs Lat 14..30 N Long 52..34 W\nBy Lunar 51..29 W","wind":[["whole","ENE","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with brisk trade winds and all sail set while the crew painted the ship's spars.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-23","events":[],"lat":16.45,"lon":306.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday These 24 hours commences with brisk trade\nMar the 23 winds from NE by E to E by N and pleasant\nsteering NW by N employed in painting\nLatter part light wind from E and some\nsqually Obs Lat 16..27 N Long 53..05 W","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Pleasant sailing with brisk trade winds and occasional squalls as the crew painted the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-24","events":[],"lat":18.2,"lon":304.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Commences with fresh trade winds\nMar the 24 from ENE to E and some squally\nsteering from NW to NW by N with all sail\nset employed in painting Latter part\npleasant saw a Brig standing to the northward\nObs Lat 18..12 N Long 55..25 W","wind":[["first","ENE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed under fresh trade winds with all sail set, spent the day painting, and sighted a brig heading north.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-25","events":[],"lat":19.4833,"lon":302.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Begin with light baffling winds from ESE\nMar the 25 to E and pleasant steering NW 1/2 W with\nall sail set employed in painting Latter part\nmuch the same Obs Lat 19..29 N Long 57..16 W","wind":[["first","ESE","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light, shifting winds. The crew spent the day painting with every sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-26","events":[],"lat":20.9667,"lon":301.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday These 24 hours Commences with brisk trades\nMar th 26 from NE to ESE and pleasant steering\nNW 1/2 N with all sail set Latter part light\nwinds employed in painting and scraping\ndecks So Ends Obs Lat 20..58 N Long 58..56 W","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Sailed under brisk trade winds with every sail set, later slowing under light winds while the crew painted and scraped the decks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-27","events":[],"lat":22.45,"lon":299.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Commences with brisk trade winds\nMar the 27 from E and pleasant steering NW 1/2 N\nwith all sail set Latter part light winds\nfrom E to SE the watch employed in ships\nduty So End Obs Lat 22..27 N Long 60..27 W","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Sailed under brisk trade winds and all sail set, with the crew carrying out routine ship's duties. No whales were reported.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-28","events":[],"lat":23.35,"lon":298.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday All of these 24 hours light baffling\nMar the 28 winds from ESE to SSE and pleasant\nsteering NW with all sail set. a sail\nin sight So ends Obs Lat 23..21 N Long 61..20 W","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds and pleasant weather. They steered northwest with all sail set and sighted another ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-29","events":[],"lat":23.85,"lon":297.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Begins with light baffling airs and calms\nMar the 29 at 9 PM took a squall from the NW\ntook in the top gallant sails and flying [jib]\nat 11 the wind hauled to NE by N strong\nwinds and squally with a heavy sea from\nNW reefed the mizen top sail split the\nfore top sail Close reefed it and set it\nat 5 AM sent it down to repair at 12 bent it\nagain at 4 PM more moderate set the main\ntop gallant sail wind NE steering NNW &c\nSo Ends Obs Lat 23..51 N Long 62.24 W","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["first","NW",""],["middle","NE by N","strong"],["latter","NE","moderate"]],"weather":["calm","squalls","heavy sea"],"plain":"Squalls and heavy seas hit the ship during the night, splitting the fore topsail. The crew brought the torn sail down for repairs and reset it by noon.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-30","events":[],"lat":25.0333,"lon":295.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday These 24 hours commences with a fresh\nMar the 30 breeze from NE and pleasasant steering\nNW 1/2 N at 9 PM set fore top gallant sail\n& top mast studding sail Middle & Latter part\nlight winds from N to E all sail set employed in turning\nin the fore top mast back stays Obs Lat 25..02 N Long 64..11 W","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant sailing under light to fresh winds; the crew set sail and worked on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-31","events":[],"lat":26.3333,"lon":294.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday All of these 24 hours light winds from\nMar the 31 SSE to SE and pleasant steering NW by N\nwith all sail set the watch employed\nin ships duty 3 sail in sight one of them\na large ship without any [insertion: top] main mast stand\ning steering the same as ourselves so end\nOb Lat 26.20 N Long 65..24 W","wind":[["whole","SSE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather with every sail set. The crew attended to routine ship's duties, and three vessels were in sight, including a large ship missing its main topmast heading the same way.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-04-01","events":[],"lat":27.0833,"lon":293.7334,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Commences with light baffling airs from\n[struck: Nov] the 1 SE to S and calms pleasant weather\nLatter part Squally steering NW by N\n4 sail in sight the watch employed in\nships duty Ob Lat 27..15 N [struck: Long]","wind":[["first","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm","squalls"],"plain":"Light, shifting breezes and calms gave way to squally weather. Four other ships were in sight while the crew carried out routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-04-02","events":[],"lat":27.7833,"lon":292.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday All of these 24 hours light baffling winds\nApr the 2 from E to S and calms with pleasant weather\nsteering NW by N with all sail set 2 sail in sight\nexchanged colours with one without any main\ntop mast standing Amatz written on her\nburgee Ob Lat 27..47 N Long 67..08 W","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light, shifting winds and calms slowed the ship under full sail. They sighted two vessels and exchanged signals with one that had lost its main topmast, bearing the name Amatz on its pennant.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Amatz","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1847-04-03","events":[],"lat":28.6333,"lon":292.5,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Begins with light baffling airs and calms\nApr the 3 steering NW by N Middle part light airs\nfrom S to SW and rain squalls Latter part\nfresh breeze from SW and squally took in\ntop gallant studding sails mizen top gallant sail\nand flying Jib 2 sail in sight No. Obs","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["calm","rain","squalls"],"plain":"Light, shifting winds and calms gave way to rain squalls and a fresh breeze, prompting the crew to reduce sail. Two other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-04-04","events":[],"lat":29.4833,"lon":292.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday These 24 hours commences with a fresh\nApr the 4 breeze from SW and squally with lightening\nMiddle part wind from W to N at 7 AM\ntacked ship heading W Latter part [insertion: light] wind\nfrom N to ESE course NW by N at 2 AM spoke\nthe Schooner [insertion: 80] Isaac Franklin of Boston 15 days from\nHalifax bound to Havana Obs Lat 29..29 N Long 67..52 W","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls","lightning"],"plain":"The crew experienced squally weather with lightning and shifting winds, turning the ship at 7 AM. Early in the morning, they met and met the schooner Isaac Franklin of Boston, bound for Havana.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Isaac Franklin","rig":"schooner","port":"Boston","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1847-04-05","events":[],"lat":30.9833,"lon":291.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Commences with light winds from SSE\nApr the 5 to SW and pleasant steering NW by N\nMiddle part fresh breeze from SW to W\nLatter part light winds from W to N at\n6 PM tacked Ship heading W by N So Ends\nObs Lat 30..59 N Long 68..53 W","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SW","fresh"],["latter","W","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with shifting winds as the ship sailed on; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-04-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":31.6333,"lon":290.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Begins with a fresh breeze from N & E and\nApr the 6 pleasant Ship heading NW with a head\nbeat Sea Middle & Latter part light\nbaffling winds from E to S E steering\nNW by N with all sail set 3 Sail in sight saw\n1 Finback    Obs Lat 31..38 N Long 69..47 W","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"Sailing with all sail set, the crew spotted three other vessels and sighted a finback whale.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-04-07","events":[],"lat":33.1333,"lon":289.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday These 24 hours Commences with light\nApr the 7 winds from SSE to SSW and pleasant\nsteering NW by N Middle part fresh breeze\nfrom SSW to WSW at 1 PM the wind\nShifted to N tacked Ship heading WNW\nSo Ends one Sail in sight\nObs Lat 33..08 N Long 70..50 W","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SSW","fresh"],["middle","N",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with pleasant weather and shifting winds; a ship was in sight. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-04-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":2}],"lat":33.15,"lon":287.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Commences with light winds from\nApr the 8 N to NNW and calms Ship heading\nfrom W to WSW a very bad cross Sea\nrunning at 9 AM a light breeze sprung\nup from WSW steering NNW at 10\nraised a Shoal of Small Sperm Whale\nlowered 3 boats killed and saved 2 of\nthem at 1 PM took them along side at 1/2 past\n2 Commenced cutting at 4 finished braced\nforward with a fine breeze from WSW\nat 5 spoke the [insertion: brig] Angora of Ellsworth So ends\nemployed clearing away the heads 5 Sail in sight\nObs Lat 33..09 N Long 72..14 W","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","WSW","light"],["latter","WSW","moderate"]],"weather":["calm","heavy sea"],"plain":"In a rough cross sea, the crew spotted a school of small sperm whales and put out three boats, killing and securing two. After stripping the blubber, they met the brig Angora of Ellsworth.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Angora","rig":"brig","port":"Ellsworth","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","catch":2,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1847-04-09","events":[],"lat":34.5584,"lon":287.5334,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday  These 24 hours commences with a fresh breez\nApr the 9  from WSW and pleasant steering NNW\nat 11 AM commenced boiling Middle part\nstrong winds from SSW to WSW at 9 AM took\nin top gallant studding sails at 12 took in\ntop gallant sails and top mast studding\nsail the wind shifted to NNW in a squall\nsingle reefed the top sails Latter part strong winds\nand squally with thunder lightning and some\nrain at 6 PM finished boiling they made 25 bbls\nat 7 wore ship heading WNW So ends\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","SSW","strong"],["middle","NNW",""],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","thunder","lightning","rain"],"plain":"The crew boiled blubber, finishing with 25 barrels of oil. Strong squalls brought thunder, lightning, and rain.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1847-04-10","events":[],"lat":35.9667,"lon":287.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday  Begins with a strong breeze from N to NE and\nApr the 10  some squalls ship heading from WNW to NNW\nunder single reef top sails courses & Jib at 12\nPM more moderate and pleasant made sail Middle\npart light bafffing airs and calms Latter part part\nlight wind from S to SSW employed in stowing\nthe Oil between decks threw the try works over board\nwashed off the decks &c 3 sail in sight So ends\nObs Lat 35..58 N Long 72..42 W\nLong by Lunar 72..43 W","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls","calm"],"plain":"The crew stowed oil between decks, threw the furnace for boiling blubber overboard, and washed down the decks. Three other ships were in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Crew threw the try-works overboard","quote":"threw the try works over board","interest":3}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1847-04-11","events":[],"lat":36.95,"lon":287.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday  Commences with light winds from SW\nApr the 11  and hazy weather steering N with all\nsail set at 1/2 past 12 AM took a heavy\nsquall from N hove the ship too under\nclose reef main top sail at 5 PM it\nmoderated set double reef fore & main\ntop sail and fore sail and close reef mizen\ntop sail the wind NNW ship heading ENE\n5 sail in sight So ends\n81 Obs Lat 36..57 N Long 72..09 W","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","N",""],["latter","NNW","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"A heavy squall forced the ship to stop and wait under minimal sail. After the wind moderated, five other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-04-12","events":[],"lat":37.7167,"lon":289.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday These 24 hours begins with strong winds\nApr the 12 from NW to N Ship heading from NNW\nto ENE under double reef top Sails at\n9 PM set the Jib and main Sail at\n12 PM moderate weather made Sail\nmiddle part light baffling airs and\nCalms Latter part strong wind from\nSW Steering NNW at 3 PM split the flying\nJib unbent it parted the leach rope to the\nmain top Gallant Sail clwed [struck: it in] up & furled\nit at 5 put one reef in the mizen top Sail So End\n2 Sail in sight   Obs Lat 37,,43 N Long 70,,24 W","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","SW","strong"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Strong winds gave way to calm weather before blowing hard again from the southwest. The wind split the flying jib and damaged a sail; two other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-04-13","events":[],"lat":39.6,"lon":288.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Commences with a strong breeze from\nApr the 13 SW and hazy weather Steering NNW\nunder the top Sails Courses & Jib at 12\nPM took a squall from N the weather\nmoderated Ship heading ENE at daylight\nmade sail and wore ship heading from NNW\nto NWW with a fresh breeze from NNE to NE\nLatter part light winds at 6 PM Sounded\nfound 55 fathoms water Block Island Channel\n2 Sail in sight   Obs Lat 39,,36 N Long 71,,36 W","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","N",""],["middle","NNE","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"They sailed through hazy weather and a squall, sighting two ships. In the evening they took soundings in 55 fathoms in the Block Island Channel.","where":"near land","place":"Block Island Channel","at":"block-island"},{"date":"1847-04-14","events":[],"lat":40.3833,"lon":287.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday begins with calm pleasant weather\nApr the 14 at 3 AM a light breeze sprang up from\nS Steering N middle part a fine breeze\nfrom SW Latter part a fresh breeze from S\nat 2 PM saw Long Island bearing NW\nsteered away for Montauk at Sun down\nsaw Montauk bearing N by E distant about\n15 miles a great many vessels in sight this\nday So Ends   Obs Lat 40,,23 N Long 72,,19 W","wind":[["first","","calm"],["first","S","light"],["middle","SW","moderate"],["latter","S","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"With fine breezes, the ship sighted Long Island and steered toward Montauk, seeing many other vessels in sight throughout the day.","where":"near land","place":"Long Island","at":"long-island"}],"plates":{"nature.porpoises":"Porpoises","gam.spoke":"Spoke a ship","gam.visit":"A gam","work.stowing":"Stowing down","work.trying":"Trying out","chase.right":"After right whales","work.cutting":"Cutting in","chase.sperm":"After sperm whales","land.landfall":"Land ho","caught.sperm":"A sperm whale taken"}}