{"id":"AV03829","vessel":"Draco","rig":"Bark","master":"James Valentine Cox","port":"New Bedford, MA","ground":"Indian, Pacific","year_out":"1843","year_in":"1847","logbook":{"id":"logbookofdracoba00drac","title":"Logbook of the Draco (Bark) out of New Bedford, MA, mastered by James V. Cox, on whaling voyages between 1843 and 1850.","url":"https://archive.org/details/logbookofdracoba00drac","pages":274},"days":[{"date":"1843-12-18","events":[],"lat":41.45,"lon":-70.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 18th 1843\nBegins with light wind from ESE\nand rainy at 8 AM the Pilot came on board\nthe wind light from the N at 9 took the\nanchors and run out of the Bay at 12 MR\ndischarged the Pilot off June 3 ships in\ncompany the Hope Hector & manerva\nso ends the wind N E and light\n1 day out.","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","NE","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"A pilot came aboard in the morning, and the ship weighed anchor and sailed out of the bay. They discharged the pilot at noon and sailed in company with the Hope, Hector, and Manerva.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Hope","rig":"ship","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Hector","rig":"ship","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Manerva","rig":"ship","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1843-12-19","events":[],"lat":40.4167,"lon":-70.815,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 19th 1843\nBegins with light winds from the NE\nand cloudy some snow — at 4 PM Nomans\nLand bord E Dist 20 miles imploye'd in stowing\ncables & tasking anchors hene we are again\nstarted for a whale voyage may God give\nus sucess and a safe return & Lord take\nCare of those left behind Mid part the same\nlatter steering SSE Lat by Obs 40. 25 N\n1 day out","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","NE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","snow"],"plain":"Departing on a new whaling voyage amid snow and light winds, the crew stowed cables and secured the anchors with No Man’s Land in sight. The keeper prayed for success, safety, and those left behind.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for success and safety","quote":"may God give us sucess and a safe return & Lord take Care of those left behind","interest":2}],"where":"near land","place":"No Man’s Land","at":"nomans-land"},{"date":"1843-12-20","events":[],"lat":38.9,"lon":-69.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 20th 1843\nBegins with light airs & calm & cloudy at\n6 PM took a breeze from the N W steered\nSSE mid part squally took in the light sails\nsteering S Ely E Lat by Obs 38 54 N Long by Chro 69 50\n2","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","NW",""]],"weather":["calm","cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in calm, cloudy, and squally weather. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1843-12-21","events":[],"lat":37.55,"lon":-66.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 21st\nBegins with fresh breezes from the NW\nand cloudy steering SE one man sick with\nthe venerial. Bridgeport, Mid and latter parts\nsteering S Ely E Lat 37 33 N Long 66 50\n3","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew sailed southeast under fresh breezes and cloudy skies. One man, Bridgeport, was sick with venereal disease.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Crewman fell sick with venereal disease","quote":"one man sick with the venerial. Bridgeport","interest":3,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1843-12-22","events":[],"lat":37.0,"lon":-64.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec 22nd 1843\nBigins with frish breezes from the N steering\nESE saw a number of sails steering differant\nways mid part light wind latter fresh from the\nSW saw nothing No Obs Tot by [struck: Cat] 37 00 Long 64\n4","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","SW","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes from the north shifted to light winds and then picked up from the southwest. Several other ships were sighted sailing in various directions, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1843-12-23","events":[],"lat":36.5,"lon":-61.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec 23d 1843\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SW and\nsqually steering ESE at 4 PM began to take sail\nclose reefed at 8 PM the sea run high blowing a hard\ngale from WSW took in the fore sail and huffed to the wind\nheading S at 5 AM stove the wast boat and lost her\nat 8 kept off steered E heavy sea running\n\nSaturday Se D 23.rd 1843 Continued\nat 11 AM the wind moderate I set the fore\nsail thick and rainy Lat by Act 36.30 Long Do 61.30\n[margin: 6]","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["first","WSW","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","heavy sea","gale","rain"],"plain":"A hard gale and heavy seas struck the ship overnight. At 5 AM, rough seas smashed the waist boat and it was lost.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Waist boat smashed and lost in gale","quote":"stove the wast boat and lost her","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1843-12-24","events":[],"lat":37.05,"lon":-60.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Se D 24 th 1843\nBegins with rainy weather at 4 Part 12 Mk the hauld\nto the E headed to the SSE imploye[struck: d] in seting\nup the Main top Mast Rigging at 7 AM weared\nship to NE at 5 PM the wind hauled to the WSW\nmade sail and steere ESE Lat by Obs 37 03 Long by Chro 60 50\n[margin: 7]","wind":[["middle","E",""],["latter","WSW",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Rainy weather with shifting winds; the crew set up the main topmast rigging and turned the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1843-12-25","events":[],"lat":36.1667,"lon":-58.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Se D 25th 1843\nBegins with fresh breezes from the WSW and cloudy\ndouble reefed the top sail steering SE 1/2 E Mid part\nthe same latter more moderate made sail\nLat by Obs 36 10 Long 58 00\n[margin: 8]","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","WSW","fresh"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and cloudy weather; reduced sail and later set more sail as conditions moderated. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1843-12-26","events":[],"lat":35.1833,"lon":-55.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesdaig Se D 26 th 1843\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SW and cloudy\nsteering SE 1/2 E Mid and latter part strong\nbreezes and squally double reefed Lat 35 11 Long 55 18\n[margin: 9]","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"The ship sailed on under increasing winds and squally weather, prompting the crew to reduce sail. No whales were mentioned.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1843-12-27","events":[],"lat":34.15,"lon":-52.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Se D 27 th 1843\nBegins with fresh gales from the N and squally\nsteering SE 1/2 E Mid part the same latter moderate\nmade sail saw a Brag heading to the NW imployed\nin ships duty Lat by Obs 34 09 Long by Chrono 52 24\n[margin: 10]","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","N","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather with fresh gales gave way to calmer conditions later in the day. The crew set more sail, sighted a brig heading northwest, and carried out routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1843-12-28","events":[],"lat":34.075,"lon":-50.4,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Se D 28 th 1843\nBegins with light breezes from the [illegible] E and cloudy\nheading SE at 8 tacked to N E at 12 Mid the\nhaulled to S headed ESE latter strong winds and\nrainy close reefed the top sails. No Obs\n[margin: 11]","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","S",""],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing in cloudy weather with light breezes, turning to strong winds and rain by the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1843-12-29","events":[],"lat":34.0,"lon":-48.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Se D 29 th 1843\nbegins with fresh gales from the S and squally\nsteering ESE Mid an[struck: d] latter parte moderate &\nclear Made all sail Lat by Obs 3400 Long by Chro 48.44\n[margin: 12]","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","clear"],"plain":"The day began with fresh southerly gales and squalls, but the weather became moderate and clear as they set all sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1843-12-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":34.0417,"lon":-45.7416,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Se D 30 th 1843\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SSW\nand cloudy saw hunip backs &c steering ESE\nMid and latter parts strong breezes and cloudy\nreefed the top sails no Obs","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They saw humpback whales while sailing under cloudy skies, later reducing sail as the winds picked up.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1843-12-31","events":[],"lat":34.0833,"lon":-43.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec 31st 1843\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S and\ncloudy steering E S E unpleasant weather but\nwe must be patient in all things let us bless\nthe name of God for all the good he does for\nMid and latter parts blowing hard and heavy squalls\nclose reefed the main top sail and took in the fore\n14 Lat by Obs 34.05 N Long by Chro 43.05 W","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"The ship encountered unpleasant weather that turned into heavy gales and squalls, forcing the crew to reduce sail. The keeper reflected that \"we must be patient in all things\" and gave thanks to God.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper urged patience and offered a prayer","quote":"we must be patient in all things let us bless the name of God","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-01","events":[],"lat":33.8333,"lon":-41.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan 1st 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the S S W and\ncloudy steering S E 1/2 E saw a Brig steering E\na new year has commenced the Lord has been\ngood to me the year past O may I ever put\nmy trust in him Lord give me thy blessing\nthis year Mid and latter parts much the same\nrainy set double reefed top sails No Obs Lat by Act 33.50\n15","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","rain"],"plain":"They sailed in fresh gales and rain, sighting a brig steering east. Marking the new year, the keeper offered a heartfelt prayer of thanks and hope for God's blessings.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper offered a New Year prayer","quote":"a new year has commenced the Lord has been good to me the year past O may I ever put my trust in him","interest":4,"topic":"holidays"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-02","events":[],"lat":33.6,"lon":-39.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan 2d 1844 Long 41.00\nBegins with strong breezes from S S W and rainy\nsteering S E 1/2 E Mid and latter part the same\nclose reefed the to ps sails Lat by Obs 33.36 Long 39.05\n16","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"],["middle","SSW","strong"],["latter","SSW","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong breezes and rain as the ship sailed southeast, forcing the crew to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-03","events":[],"lat":33.4167,"lon":-37.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 3rd 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the S S W and\ncloudy steering S E 1/2 E rough weather Mid and\nlatter parts the same took in the fore top sail\n& reefed the fore sail No Obs by Act 33.25 Long 37.30\n17","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"],["middle","SSW","gale"],["latter","SSW","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"Rough weather with fresh gales forced the crew to reduce sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-04","events":[],"lat":33.05,"lon":-34.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan 4th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from S W and heavy\nsqualls of wind and rain steering S E 1/2 E\nMid and latter parts moderate the wind N W\nmade all sail steered S E saw a Brig heading\nS W Lat by Obs 33.03 Long by Chro 34.10\n18","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","NW","moderate"],["latter","NW","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The day began with fresh gales and heavy squalls of wind and rain before the weather moderated. They set all sail and sighted a brig heading southwest.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-05","events":[],"lat":32.5833,"lon":-33.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan 5th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the N W and\nclear [struck: steering] S E imployed in ships duty\nMid and latter part the same Lat 32.35 Long 33.12\n19","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","NW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fine, clear weather with light breezes; the crew carried out routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":32.5667,"lon":-32.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 6th 1844\nBegins with light airs and calm at 4 PM lowered the boats\nto practice the men Mid and latter parts much the\nsame saw fin backs Lat 32.34 N Long 32.10 W\n20","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"With light winds and calms, they put the boats out to practice the crew. Later, they sighted finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-07","events":[],"lat":32.7333,"lon":-30.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan 7th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the S and clear\nheading ESE rove new-boats falls &c Mid and\nlatter parts the same saw- 3 sail &c Lat 32 44 Long 30.00.\n21","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Light breezes and clear weather. The crew rove new ropes for the boat-lowering gear and saw three other ships.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-08","events":[],"lat":32.3667,"lon":-29.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Mon Day Jan 8th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SSW and\nclear-heading SE saw a Schooner-steering NE\nat 4 AM tacked to the west at 9 tack [struck: e] to the SE\nmid and latter parts the same bent the gaff\ntop sail Lat Obs 32 22 N Long 29 08 W\n22","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["middle","SSW","light"],["latter","SSW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with gentle breezes and clear skies; they spotted a schooner steering northeast and fitted a topsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-09","events":[],"lat":32.0833,"lon":-27.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan 9th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from SSW and cloudy\nheading SE at 3 PM passed near a ship steering\nNE Mid and latte parts the same saw a Brig\nsteering E Lat 32 08 N Long 28 10 W\n23","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["middle","SSW","fresh"],["latter","SSW","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and cloudy weather continued as the ship sailed southeast, passing near a ship and sighting a brig.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-10","events":[],"lat":31.7833,"lon":-27.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 10th 1844\nBegins with squally weather the wind all round\nthe compass this is dull work but we must be\npatient and trust to God for the best O God\nbe mercyfull unto us and keep in saifty Mid and\nlatter parts much the same Lat 31 47 Long 27.35-\n24","wind":[["first","variable",""],["middle","variable",""],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather brought shifting winds and \"dull work,\" prompting the keeper to pray for patience and safety. No whales were seen.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for patience and safety","quote":"this is dull work but we must be patient and trust to God for the best O God be mercyfull unto us","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-11","events":[],"lat":30.7333,"lon":-29.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan 11th 1844\nbegins with gentle breezes from the SSE and\nsqually heading SW saw nothing Mid and latter\nparts the same Lat 30 44 N Long 29 25 W\n25","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SSE","light"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather with gentle breezes; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-12","events":[],"lat":29.5167,"lon":-29.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan 12th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the SSE and\nsqually heading SW at 7 tacked to the ESE\nat 1 Am to the SW- Lat 29.31 Lsng by Sist 29 05 by Chro 29.07.\n26","wind":[["first","SSE","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in squally weather and light breezes; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-13","events":[],"lat":28.1667,"lon":-28.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 13th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE heading\nSSW imployed in breaking out between decks &c\nMid and latter parts headding SSW fresh breezes\nsaw- a ship to the E Lat 28 10 N Long by Chno 28 46\n27","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew worked at breaking out cargo between decks under fresh breezes. They sighted another ship to the east.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-14","events":[],"lat":26.5333,"lon":-29.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan 14th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SE heading SSW\nmid and latter part the same double reefed\nthe top sail saw- one ship Lat 26 32 N Long 29 20.","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","SE","fresh"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued throughout the day as the crew reduced sail, with one ship sighted in the distance.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-15","events":[],"lat":30.1167,"lon":-28.5,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Jan 15th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from SE heading SSW\ntook in the jibh at 9h Mid tacked to the E\nO dear head wind Lat 36 07 N Long 39 10 W\n28","wind":[["first","SE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales brought unfavorable conditions, prompting the crew to reduce sail and change course, with the keeper groaning, \"O dear head wind.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented head winds","quote":"O dear head wind","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-16","events":[],"lat":28.3834,"lon":-27.6667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Jan 16th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from SSE and cloudy\nheading E dull times Mid and Latter parts\nthe same heavy rain No Obs\n29","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"],["middle","SSE","gale"],["latter","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","rain"],"plain":"The crew experienced gale winds, heavy rain, and cloudy skies, with the keeper lamenting the \"dull times.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented dull times","quote":"dull times Mid and Latter parts","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1844-01-17","events":[],"lat":26.65,"lon":-26.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 17th 1844\nBegins strong winds from SSW and rainy\nheading SE saw - a ship heading to the W\nMid part close reefed the main top sail and\ntook in the fore sc Latter part more moderate\nset double reefed top sails Lat by a poor Obs 26 52 N\n30","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and rain forced the crew to reduce sail, and they sighted a ship heading west.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-18","events":[],"lat":26.3333,"lon":-26.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan 18th 1844 Long by Chro 26.50 W\nBegins with strong breezes and squally from\nSSW heading SE O dear - when shall we get\nthe trade winds let us trust in God O my\nsoul bless the Lord for all the goodness he shows\nhe is dayly blessing thee Mid part fresh gales took\nin the fore top sail & close reefed the main\nlatter part more moderate set double reefed\ntop sails at 8 PM veered ship to the west at 8 am\nto the SE Lat 26 20 N Long 26 15 W\n31","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","gale"],"plain":"Strong breezes, squalls, and fresh gales forced the crew to shorten sail. The keeper lamented the lack of trade winds and prayed for patience and blessings.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for the trade winds","quote":"O dear - when shall we get the trade winds let us trust in God","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-19","events":[],"lat":26.125,"lon":-25.5584,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Jan 19th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSW and\ncloudy heading SE to SSE Mid part a gale of wind\nas usual hove too latter part calm and squally No Obs\n32","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","calm","squalls"],"plain":"The ship faced another gale and stopped to wait it out, followed by squalls and calm weather.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Endured another routine gale","quote":"Mid part a gale of wind as usual hove too","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-20","events":[],"lat":25.9167,"lon":-24.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 20th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from SW to WSW and\nsqually heading S to SSE Mid part cleard up\nlatter made all sail light breezes Lat by Obs 25 53 Long 24 52\n33","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls","clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes and squalls clearing by midday; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-21","events":[],"lat":25.0667,"lon":-24.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan 21st 1844\nBegins with light airs and calm at 4 PM loweerd the\nthe boat, to learn the men to pull at 6 took a light\nbreezes from the Esteve 2 SSW Mid and latter\nparts the same saw a Brig steering SSW\n34 Lat 25 04 N Long 24 57 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"In light winds and calm, the crew lowered a boat to practice rowing. Later, they sighted a brig sailing south-southwest.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-22","events":[],"lat":23.6167,"lon":-24.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan 22 [superscript: nd] 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from E and clear\nsteering SSW all sail set Mid and latter parts the\nsame set the steering sails Lat 23.38 [superscript: ct] Long 24.50 W\n35","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fine, clear weather with gentle breezes as the ship continued south-southwest under full sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":21.65,"lon":-24.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan 23 [superscript: rd] 1844\nBegins with light breezes from ESE and clear\nsteering SSW all sail set saw fin backs &c.\nimploye d in fiting riggin Mid and latter parts\nthe same Lat 21.39 N Long 24 57 W\n36","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","ESE","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Under light breezes and clear skies, the ship sailed south-southwest with all sails set. The crew saw finback whales and worked on fitting the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-24","events":[],"lat":19.0667,"lon":-25.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 24 [superscript: th] 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the E and clear\nsteering SSW- Mid and latter parts fresh Trades at\nday light saw a sail ahead Lat by Obs 19 04 N Long 25 11 W\n37","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle breezes and fresh trade winds. At daylight, they saw a ship ahead.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-25","events":[],"lat":17.15,"lon":-25.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan 25 [superscript: th] 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the E and clear\nhedding SSW imployed in ships duty at 12 mid\nshortned sail at day light made all sail saw the Island\nof St Antonio bareing S per compass Dist 15 miles\nsaw a ship ahead\n38","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew attended to routine ship duties under gentle breezes. At daylight, they made all sail, sighted the island of St Antonio about 15 miles away, and saw a ship ahead.","where":"near land","place":"Island of St Antonio","plate":"land.landfall-a","at":"santo-antao"},{"date":"1844-01-26","events":[],"lat":14.9167,"lon":-25.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Firiday Jan 26 th 1844\nBegins with light Trades and clear - steering\nSSW at 6 PM saw point st Antonio bore N E\nDist 18 miles Mid and latter parts fresh trades\nsteered S at day light saw- Bravo & Fogo to the E\ndist 20 miles Lat 1455 Long 25-05- W\n39","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They sailed under trade winds, sighting Point St. Antonio in the evening and the islands of Brava and Fogo at daybreak.","where":"near land","place":"Bravo & Fogo","via":[[-25.45,17.15],[-25.45,16.85]],"at":"brava-and-fogo"},{"date":"1844-01-27","events":[],"lat":14.8667,"lon":-24.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 27 th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the N E and\ncloudy steering Sly E saw a sail at 6 PM Bravo\nbore N E Dist 22 miles Mid and latter parts light\nairs and calm saw- Fogo bareing N Dist 35 mils\n40","wind":[["first","NE","moderate"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","calm"],"plain":"They sailed in gentle breezes and calms, sighting Bravo and Fogo in the distance.","where":"near land","place":"Bravo","at":"brava"},{"date":"1844-01-28","events":[],"lat":13.2667,"lon":-24.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"SunDay Jan 28 th 1844\nBegins with a calm & dear so that a fine grage Mid\nand latter parts light breezes from the ESE\nheading S saw nothing Lat by Obs 13 16 N Long 24 11 W\n41","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","ESE","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm, clear weather followed by light breezes. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-29","events":[],"lat":11.8833,"lon":-24.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"MonDay Jan 29 th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from S E and cloudy heading\nSSW Mid and latter parts much the same\nsaw nothing Lat by Obs 11 53 N Long 24 10 W\n42","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle breezes and cloudy weather; saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-01-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"killer","count":2,"notable":true}],"lat":10.4667,"lon":-24.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan 30th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the ESE\nand clear steering SbE put on neu jibb\nguyes and rigged out the Fly jibb &c mid\npart the same at 7 AM saw Killers lowered\nthe and got two saw a ship astern Lat by Obs 10 28 S\n43","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","ESE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew put out boats after sighting killer whales and took two. Another ship was visible astern.","where":"at sea","catch":2},{"date":"1844-01-31","events":[],"lat":9.15,"lon":-22.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 31st 1844 Long 24.09W\nBegins with light breezes from ENE and clear\nsteering SSE one ship in sight mid and latter\npart fresh breezes from the ENE Lat 9 09 Long 22 12\n44","wind":[["first","ENE","light"],["middle","ENE","fresh"],["latter","ENE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in clear weather with light to fresh breezes; one ship was in sight, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-01","events":[],"lat":7.8333,"lon":-21.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb 1st 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from ENE steering\nSbE imployed in boiling killers at 4 PM\nspoke the Ship Sarah Frances Miller of Fair Haven\n43 days out 85 bbls of oil mid and latter parts\nthe same at 9 am went onboard the SF to get\nsome blacksmith work done Lat 7.50 Long 21 41 W\n45","wind":[["first","ENE","light"],["middle","ENE","light"],["latter","ENE","light"]],"plain":"The crew boiled blubber from killer whales and met the ship Sarah Frances Miller of Fairhaven. The next morning, crew members boarded her to get blacksmith work done.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Boiled killer whales","quote":"imployed in boiling killers"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Sarah Frances Miller","rig":"ship","port":"Fair Haven","captain":"","months_out":1,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1844-02-02","events":[],"lat":6.7833,"lon":-21.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb 2d 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the NE steering\nSbyE all sail in company with the SF mid and\nlatter parts the same Lat 6.47 N Long 21 08 W\n46","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","NE","light"],["latter","NE","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes as the ship steered south-by-east with every sail set, traveling alongside the S.F.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"SF","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1844-02-03","events":[],"lat":5.9167,"lon":-20.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb 3rd 1844\nBegins with light airs from NE and clear\nsteering SbyE at 6 PM spoke the SF mid and\nlatter parts the same imployed in setting up\nRigin &c Lat 5 55 N Long 20 32 W\n47","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","NE","light"],["latter","NE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Light winds and clear skies. The crew met the SF and worked on tightening the ship's rigging.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"SF","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1844-02-04","events":[],"lat":5.4,"lon":-20.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb 4th 1844\nBegins with light airs from E and clear\nsteering S at 7 PM spoke the SF mid and\nlatter parts the same Lat 5 21 N Long 20 19 W\n48","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Light winds and clear weather as they steered south. In the evening, they met the ship SF.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"SF","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1844-02-05","events":[],"lat":4.9584,"lon":-20.1667,"fixed":false,"entry":"MonDay Feb 5th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the NE\nand clear at 5 PM took a squall of rain\nthe wind all round the Compass Mid and\nlatter parts much the same No Obs\n49","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["first","variable",""]],"weather":["clear","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew experienced light breezes, clear skies, and an evening rain squall with shifting winds. Routine sailing continued with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-06","events":[],"lat":4.5167,"lon":-20.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 6th 1844\nBegins calm and cloudy the SF in sight mid and\nlatter parts light airs from the E imployed in\nfitting Riggin Lat [struck: by] Obs 4.31 N Long 20.01 W\n50","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["calm","cloudy"],"plain":"Light winds and calm seas with another ship in sight; the crew spent the day working on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-07","events":[],"lat":4.2417,"lon":-19.7667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 7th 1844\nbegins with light breezes from the [illegible] steering S\nsaw 2 sails Mid and latter part light airs &\ncalm saw- four- sails No [illegible] Long by Chro 19 46\n51","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light breezes and calm seas; they sighted several other ships during the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"pilot","count":1}],"lat":3.9667,"lon":-19.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb 8th 1844\nbegins with light airs & calm & showers of rain\nMid part the same latter- a light breezes\nfrom the SSE saw- Black fish lowered and\nand got one Lat by Obs 3.50 N Long 19 25\n52","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"weather":["calm","rain"],"plain":"Calm conditions and light breezes brought rain showers. The crew put the boats out after pilot whales and caught one.","where":"at sea","catch":1},{"date":"1844-02-09","events":[],"lat":3.25,"lon":-19.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb 9th 1844\nbegins with gentle breezes from the SSE\nand clear heading SW saw 3 sails Mid and\nlatter parts the same Lat 3.15-N Long 19:50\n53","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SSE","light"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather with gentle breezes. They sighted three ships during the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-10","events":[],"lat":3.1167,"lon":-19.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb 10th 1844\nbegins with gentle breezes from the S heading\nWSW at 1 PM the wind hauled tacked to the\nSE saw 4 sails at 7 tacked to the WSW at 7 am\ntacked to the SEbyS saw 9 sails Lat by Obs 3 07 N Long 19 46\n54","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"plain":"They sailed under gentle breezes, tacking several times. Thirteen other ships were sighted throughout the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-11","events":[],"lat":2.6667,"lon":-19.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb 11th 1844\nbegins with light breezes from the SW and clear\nheading SSE Mid and latter part the same\nLat by Obs 2.40 Long by Chro 19 00 by Dist 19 04 W\n55","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","SW","light"],["latter","SW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather and light breezes; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-12","events":[],"lat":2.1167,"lon":-18.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb 12th 1844\nbegins with light breezes from the SW heading\nSSE saw 4 sails at 5 Pm spoke an english man of war\ndid not understond her name from Austrilia Bound\nto London Mid part the same latter squally at 10 AM\ntacked to the W.S.W spoke a Portaguese Bark latter\ncalm Lat 2.07 N Long 18 00 W\n56","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","SW","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["squalls","calm"],"plain":"They saw four ships and met an English man-of-war sailing from Australia to London, though they could not understand her name. Later they turned toward the west-southwest and met a Portuguese bark.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":1.8,"lon":-17.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 13th 1844\nbegins calms at 4 PM took a breezes from\nthe N steered SbW Mid and latter parts the same\nsaw black fish lowered without effect Lat by [illegible] 1-48 N No Long\n57","wind":[["first","","calm"],["first","N",""],["middle","N",""],["latter","N",""]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm conditions gave way to a northern breeze in the afternoon. The crew spotted pilot whales and put the boats out to chase them, but without success.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-14","events":[],"lat":1.0833,"lon":-17.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 14th 1844\nbegins with light breezes from the N steering SbW\nsaw 11 sails Mid and latter much the same saw-\n19 sails Lat 1.05 N Long 17.30 W\n58","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed under light breezes, spotting 30 other vessels over the course of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-15","events":[],"lat":0.3,"lon":-17.15,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Feb 15th 1844\nBegins with light aire and baffeling from\nN to W saw 10 sails all bound S Mid and latter\nparts squally and rainy [struck: No] Lat Long 17 09 W\n59","wind":[["first","variable","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Light, shifting winds turned squally and rainy. Ten other vessels were sighted, all heading south.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-16","events":[],"lat":-0.4833,"lon":-17.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb 16th 1844\nBegins with light airs and calm at 5 PM took a breeze\nfrom the SSE headed SW ships all around us\nMid and latter parts the same Lat 00 29 S Long 17 50\n60","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","SSE",""],["middle","SSE",""],["latter","SSE",""]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms gave way to a breeze in the evening as the ship sailed among several other vessels.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-17","events":[],"lat":-2.0167,"lon":-18.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb 17th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the SSE and clear\nheading SW at 5 PM exchanged Longs with a French\nBrig steering N Mid and latter parts the same\nSaw nothing Lat by Obs 2 01 S Long 18 20\n61","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SSE","light"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Light breezes and clear weather as the ship steered southwest. In the afternoon, they exchanged longitudes with a French brig sailing north, and saw nothing the rest of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-18","events":[],"lat":-3.45,"lon":-20.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb 18th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSE and clear\nheading SW saw one sail Mid and latter parts\nthe same heading WSW Lat 3 27 S Long 20 20 W\n62","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["middle","SSE","fresh"],["latter","SSE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and clear skies; they spotted another ship in the distance.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-19","events":[],"lat":-5.0167,"lon":-21.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb 19th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SSE heading SW\nsaw nothing Mid and latter parts the same saw\none sail Lat 5 01 S Long 21 40 W\n63","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SSE","light"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle breezes; they sighted one other ship but saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-20","events":[],"lat":-7.0667,"lon":-22.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 20th 1844\nBegins with gentle trades and clear heading SWbS\nall sail set Mid and latter parts the same Lat 7 04 S Long 22 12\n64","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fine weather and gentle trade winds with all sail set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-21","events":[],"lat":-9.3167,"lon":-23.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 21st 1844\nBegins with fresh trades and clear heading SW by S saw\nnothing Mid and latter parts the same saw two sails\nLat 9 19 S Long 23 15 W\n65","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather with fresh trade winds. They saw two other ships during the day but nothing else of note.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-22","events":[],"lat":-11.7167,"lon":-23.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb 22d 1844\nBegins with fresh trades and clear heading SW by S\nMid and latter parts the same Lat 11 43 S Long 23 45 W\n66","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in fresh trade winds and clear weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-23","events":[],"lat":-13.8167,"lon":-24.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb 23d 1844\nBegins with fresh trades and clear heading SSW\nMid and latter parts the same Lat 13 49 S Long 24 25\n67","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fresh trade winds and clear weather; the ship continued sailing south-southwest with no notable events.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-24","events":[],"lat":-16.0,"lon":-24.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb 24th 1844\nBegins with gentle trades and clear heading\nSSW all sail set saw nothing Mid and\nlatter the same Lat 16 00 S Long 24 52 W\n68","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fine weather under trade winds with all sail set; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-25","events":[],"lat":-18.0333,"lon":-23.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb 25th 1844\nBegins with fresh trades and clear heading\nS Mid and latter part, the same saw-nothing\n69 Lat by Obs 18 09 S Long by Chro 23.54 [struck: by] Birt 24.07 W","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh trade winds and clear skies; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-26","events":[],"lat":-19.6333,"lon":-23.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb 26th 1844\nBegins with gentle trades and clear heading\nSouth mid part the same latter the wind ENE steered\nS by S Lat 19.38 S Long by Chro 23.12 by Birt 23.26\n70","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","ENE",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle trade winds and clear weather; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-27","events":[],"lat":-20.8,"lon":-22.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 27th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the NE and\nclear-steering S by S all sail set saw-1 sail. Mid\nand latter part, the same imployed in painting\nthe lower masts &c Lat 20.48 S Long 22 00 W\n71","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","NE","light"],["latter","NE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fine, clear weather with all sail set. The crew saw a ship and spent the day painting the lower masts.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-28","events":[],"lat":-21.9,"lon":-20.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 28th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the E and\nclear steering S by [struck: E] S. Mid and latter parts\nthe same sent doun the main top gallant\nmast and fited it put on new riggin &c\nsaw-nothing Lat 21.54 S Long 20 45 W\n72","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather with gentle breezes. The crew lowered the main topgallant mast to fit it with new rigging, but saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-02-29","events":[],"lat":-23.0,"lon":-19.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb 29th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the NE\nand clear-steering SSE Mid and latter part\nthe same saw-a brig steering SE sent down\nthe mizen top mast and fited the riggin & fited\nthe Cuting gear Lat 23 00 S Long 19 38 W\n73","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","NE","light"],["latter","NE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Under gentle breezes, the crew lowered the mizzen topmast to refit the rigging, prepared their blubber-cutting gear, and sighted a brig sailing southeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-01","events":[],"lat":-23.5833,"lon":-19.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 1st 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the NW steering\nS by S Mid and latter the same Lat 23 35 Long 19 00\n74","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","NW","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in light breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-02","events":[],"lat":-23.9333,"lon":-18.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 2d 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the NW and clear\n& vary warm steering S by S Mid and latter part,\nlight airs and calm Lat 23.56 Long 18 34\n75","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"The ship encountered very warm weather with light breezes, turning calm later in the day, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-03","events":[],"lat":-23.9667,"lon":-18.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 3rd 1844\nBegins with light airs and calm no whales to be\nseen Mid and latter the same Lat 25.58 Long 18 20\n76","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calm weather throughout the day, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-04","events":[],"lat":-24.0333,"lon":-18.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Mon day March 4th 1844\nBegins with light airs from the SE heading ENE\nat 4 PM tacked to the SSW Mid part calm latter\nlight breezes from NE steered SSE Lat 24 22 Long 18 16","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","NE","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds and a calm period; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-05","events":[],"lat":-25.1833,"lon":-17.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 5th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the W & and\nsqually steering SSE imployed in spliceing\nthe Ffore topt mast back stays found them\nall rotten exchanged Signals with an English\nbrig steering to the SE mid and latter parts\nthe same Lat 25 11 S Long 17 35 W\n78","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew repaired rigging after finding the fore topmast backstays completely rotten. Later, they exchanged signals with a passing English brig.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Discovered foremast rigging was rotten","quote":"spliceing the Ffore topt mast back stays found them all rotten","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-06","events":[],"lat":-26.5667,"lon":-17.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday March 6th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the E and squally\nsteering SSE at 1 PM spoke the brig Fryad\n52 days from Liverpool for St Pauls singapore\nat 8 AM Boarded her latter part the same the\nbrig in company Lat 26.34 S Long 17 09 W\n79","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and squalls as the ship steered south-southeast. They met the brig Fryad, 52 days out of Liverpool for Singapore, boarded her the next morning, and sailed alongside her.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Fryad","rig":"brig","port":"Liverpool","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1844-03-07","events":[],"lat":-27.2667,"lon":-16.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March 7th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the E and clear\nhedding SSE all sail set mid and lotter parts\nlight airs and calm imployed in breaking afat\nfor neu-sails and coopering bread &c\nsaw 1 sail Lat 27.16 S Long 16 21 W\n80","wind":[["first","E","moderate"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"The crew worked on sails and coopered bread casks in light winds and calm weather. They sighted another ship during the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-08","events":[],"lat":-27.5167,"lon":-15.6,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday March 8th 1844\nBegins with a dead calm and clear sent up the\nCilting pendants come Whales come mid and latter\nparts light airs and calm Lat 27.31 No Long\n81","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm","clear"],"plain":"The crew rigged the cutting pendants amid dead calms and clear skies, with light airs later on. The keeper noted, \"come Whales come.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper called for whales to appear","quote":"come Whales come"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1844-03-09","events":[],"lat":-27.0,"lon":-14.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 9th 1844\nBegins with light breezes and baffeling and\nshowers of Rain bent a Neu-Midon top\nsail & top gallant sail mid part rainy lotter [struck: lin]\nmid strong breezes from SE heading ESE took in\nthe top gallant sails &c Lat 27.06 S Long 14.51 W\n82","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing through shifting breezes and rain as the crew bent new sails; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-10","events":[],"lat":-27.8167,"lon":-15.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 10th 1844\nBegins with frest breezes from ESE at 1 PM\ntacked to the south mid and latter parts fresh\ngales reefed the tops sails heading SSW Lat 27 49 Long 15-23\n83","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales picked up, forcing the crew to reduce sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-11","events":[],"lat":-28.7333,"lon":-14.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 11th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the East and clear\nhedding SSE made sail latter part gentle breezes\nfrom the N steer [struck: e] S by S made all sail\nLat 28 44 S Long 14 23 W\n84","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in fair weather with gentle breezes as the crew made all sail; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-12","events":[],"lat":-29.85,"lon":-12.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 12th 1844\nbegins with gentle breezes from the N\nand clear steering SE all sail Mid and\nlatter parts fresh breezes fine fair-wind\nLat 29.51 S Long by Chro 12.00 by Dist 12 31 W\n85","wind":[["first","N","moderate"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fine fair winds and clear weather as the ship continued southeast with every sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-13","events":[],"lat":-30.5667,"lon":-9.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday March 13th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the N and\nclear steering SE mid part the same\nat 6 PM the wind hauled to the south headed ESE\n86\nLat- 30 34 S Long 9.30 W","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","N","fresh"],["middle","S",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-14","events":[],"lat":-30.05,"lon":-8.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March 14th 1844\nbegins with gentle breezes from the south\nand clear heading ESE bent a new- Fore\ntop mast stay sail and Mizen what a paffage\nthis mid and latter parts heading E to\nESE rove new-top Lat 30.03 S Long by [illegible] 8 50 W\n87 sail Braces","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew sailed under clear skies with gentle southerly breezes, working on the sails and rigging. The keeper exclaimed, \"what a passage this.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper exclaimed about the passage","quote":"what a paffage this","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1844-03-15","events":[],"lat":-30.4333,"lon":-7.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 15th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the S E and\nclear heading ENE at 3 PM John Kennis one of\nthe boat steerers fell from the Main top sail\nyard over-board about 70 feet he came up\nand swam after the ship the same as if he\nhad jumped over board when the Boat got to\nhim he bled some from the stoomack it is next\nto a maricle that he ever recovered great are\nthy ways O God and thy mercies to us at 8 AM\ntacked to the S latter part the same Lat 30 26 Long 7.10\n88","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Harpooner John Kennis fell about 70 feet from the main topsail yard into the sea. He surfaced and swam after the ship, vomiting blood when the boat rescued him, leading the keeper to praise God for his survival.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Harpooner fell 70 feet into the sea","quote":"fell from the Main top sail yard over-board about 70 feet he came up and swam","interest":3,"topic":"accidents"},{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper gave thanks for a miraculous survival","quote":"it is next to a maricle that he ever recovered great are thy ways O God","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-16","events":[],"lat":-32.0667,"lon":-6.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 16th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the ESE and [illegible]\nheading South Mid and latter part the same\ntook the Fore top sail down to shorten it So End\n89\nLat 32 04 S Long 6 20 W","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["middle","ESE","fresh"],["latter","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued as the ship headed south. The crew took down the foretopsail to alter it.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-17","events":[],"lat":-33.1,"lon":-3.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 17th 1844\nbegins with light breezes from the\nNE steering SE set all sail mid and latter\nfresh breezes Lat 33 06 S Long 3.30 W\n90","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with all sail set under light to fresh breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-18","events":[],"lat":-34.25,"lon":-0.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 18th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the NNW\nsteering SE three months out & what\na long passage and not seen a whale yet\nbut we must be patient and trust in\nGod who is good to us Mid and latter part\nmuch the same Lat 34 15-S Long 00.25-W\n\n[pencilled: 91]","wind":[["first","NNW","fresh"],["middle","NNW","fresh"],["latter","NNW","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued as the ship sailed on. Three months into the voyage, the crew had still not seen a single whale, leading the keeper to reflect that they must remain patient and trust in God.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented three months without a whale","quote":"what a long passage and not seen a whale yet but we must be patient and trust in God","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1844-03-19","events":[],"lat":-35.125,"lon":2.5833,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday March 19th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the W and\ncloudy steering SE all sail set- Mid and latter\npart the same No Lat Long by Chro 2.35-E\n\n[pencilled: 92]","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","W","fresh"],["latter","W","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh westerly breezes and cloudy skies, carrying full sail toward the southeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-20","events":[],"lat":-36.0,"lon":5.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday March 20th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the NW and\nsqually reefe[struck: d] the top sails at 6 PM took\nin the fore top sail & the Barometer - stood\non 29.3/10 and still falling I hope it will not prove\na heavy gale at 8 took in the fore sail & close\nreefed the main top sail at 1 AM there was\na heavy sea boarded us stofed the starbord\nBoat & had to repair latter part more\nmoderate made all sail the wind NW\n[pencilled: 93] Lat 36 00 S Long 5 24 E","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["latter","NW","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","heavy sea"],"plain":"The ship faced fresh gales and squalls, reducing sail as the barometer fell. At 1 AM, a heavy wave broke over the ship, smashing the right-side boat, which had to be repaired.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Heavy sea smashed the boat","quote":"a heavy sea boarded us stofed the starbord Boat","interest":3},{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper feared a heavy gale","quote":"I hope it will not prove a heavy gale","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-21","events":[],"lat":-36.35,"lon":8.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March 21st 1844\nBegins with moderate breezes from the\nN and cloudy steering S by E Mid and latter -\nparts the same imployed in fiting a new-Boat\n[pencilled: 94] Lat 36 21 Long 8 30 E","wind":[["first","N","moderate"],["middle","N","moderate"],["latter","N","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Moderate breezes and cloudy skies as the ship sailed south by east. The crew spent the day outfitting a new whaleboat.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-22","events":[],"lat":-36.6333,"lon":10.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 22d 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the N and\nhazy steering S by E the part the same\nlatter calm Lat 36 38 S Long 10 24 E\n\n[pencilled: 95]","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["haze","calm"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and hazy weather gave way to calm conditions as the ship sailed south-southeast. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-23","events":[],"lat":-36.6333,"lon":12.0,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday March 23.d 1844\nBegins with a calm and cloudy at 6 PM took\na light breezes from the NE Mid part double\nreefed at 7 Am blowing a hard gale close reefed the\nMain top sail took in the fore sail and huffed\nto latter part the same Barometer 29 2/10\n[pencilled: 96] No Lat Long 12 00 E","wind":[["first","","calm"],["first","NE","light"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["calm","cloudy","gale"],"plain":"After an initial calm, wind picked up from the northeast and worsened into a hard gale. The crew reduced sail and stopped the ship to wait out the storm.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-24","events":[],"lat":-36.6333,"lon":14.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sun Day March 24th 1844\n96\nBegins with a heavy gale from the [struck: NW] & laying\ntoo under the storm sails at 9 PM the wind\nhauled to the NW the Barometer began to\nrise at 4 More modderate steered S E by E\nset close reefed top sails &c Mid and latter\nparts made all sail fine weather Lat 36 38 Long 14 30 E","wind":[["first","","gale"],["first","NW",""],["first","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The day began with a heavy gale, forcing the ship to stop and wait under storm sails. The weather moderated overnight, and they made all sail in fine weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-25","events":[],"lat":-36.6333,"lon":17.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 25th 1844\n97\nBegins with gentle breezes from NW and\nclear heading S E by E all sail Mid and latter parts\nmuch the same Lat 36-38 S Long 17 38 E","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","NW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and clear weather as the ship sailed along under full sail; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-26","events":[],"lat":-37.2333,"lon":19.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 26th 1844\n98\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SW\nand clear steering S E by E Mid part light airs\n& a heavy swell from the SW latter-part pleasant\nLat 37 14 S Long 19 20 E","wind":[["first","SW","moderate"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["clear","heavy sea"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes, a heavy swell from the southwest, and pleasant weather. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-27","events":[],"lat":-37.0333,"lon":21.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday March 27th 1844\n99\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SW and\nclear steering S E by E all sail Mid and latter-\nparts fresh breezes took in the light sails the current\nseting to the WNW Lat 37 02 S Long 21 40 E","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes and clear skies; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-28","events":[],"lat":-37.3167,"lon":21.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March 28th 1844\n100\nBegins with gentle breezes from the WSW\nsteering S E by E all sail Mid part calm latter\nfresh breezes from the ENE heading SE all sail\nCurrent seting to the W 60 miles per day dull\ndull work Lat 37 19 Long by Chro 21 58 by Dist [illegible] 30 E","wind":[["first","WSW","moderate"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","ENE","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The ship made its way under changing breezes and calms, fighting a strong westward current of sixty miles a day. The keeper complained of \"dull dull work.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented the dull work","quote":"Current seting to the W 60 miles per day dull dull work","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1844-03-29","events":[],"lat":-37.95,"lon":22.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 29th 1844\n101\nBegins with fresh breezes from the ENE and\nclear heading SE Mid and latter- parts the\nthe same Lat 37 57 Long 22 50 E","wind":[["first","ENE","fresh"],["middle","ENE","fresh"],["latter","ENE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and clear skies as the ship sailed on; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-30","events":[],"lat":-37.4167,"lon":23.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 30th 1844\n102\nBegins with gentle breezes from ESE and clear\nat [illegible] AM tacked to the NE Mid part calm at 1 AM\ntook a breezes from the SW steered E by S latter\npart the wind SSE Lat 37 25 [struck: Long] 23 35 E\n103","wind":[["first","ESE","moderate"],["middle","","calm"],["middle","SW","moderate"],["latter","SSE",""]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with gentle breezes and calm periods; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-03-31","events":[],"lat":-36.8333,"lon":25.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 31st 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE\nheading ENE all sail set this is a dull passage\nheadwinds & head tide mid part calm latter\ngentle breezes from NW steere ESE all sail\n104 Lat 36 50 S Long 25 45 E","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","NW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew made slow progress under light winds, calms, and unfavorable currents, with the keeper complaining of a \"dull passage.\" No whales were seen.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented a dull passage","quote":"this is a dull passage headwinds & head tide","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-01","events":[],"lat":-36.65,"lon":28.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 1st 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the NW and\nclear steering ESE all sail set mid and latter\nparts the same Lat 36 39 S Long 28 30 E\n105","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","NW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Light breezes and clear weather as the ship continued with every sail set. No whales were mentioned.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-02","events":[],"lat":-36.35,"lon":30.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 2nd 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the NW\nand cloudy steering ESE mid and latter same\nsteering Eb S Lat 36 21 S Long 30 30 E\n106","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","NW","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and cloudy weather; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-03","events":[],"lat":-36.1,"lon":32.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 3rd 1844\nBegins with a calm and and cloudy this is dark\nlooking passage at 6 AM took a breezes from NW\nlatter fresh breezes from W steere SE Lat 36 06 Long 32 30\n107","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","NW","moderate"],["latter","W","fresh"]],"weather":["calm","cloudy"],"plain":"Calm and cloudy weather gave way to fresh westerly breezes as the ship made its way southeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-04","events":[],"lat":-36.3333,"lon":35.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 4th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the WSW and\nclear steering SE a strong current seting to\nthe W mid part the wind hauls to the south\nheaded ESE latter part more moderate\n108 Lat 36 20 S Long 35 45 E","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","S",""],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in fresh breezes with a strong westward current, steering south-southeast then east-southeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-05","events":[],"lat":-36.95,"lon":36.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 5th 1844\nBegins with light breezes and haffery from\nSE by ESE cloudy dark looking weather at 6 PM\ntackes to the S mid and latter parts heading SE\nLat by a poor Obs 36 57 S Long by Chro 36 35 E\n109","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing in cloudy, dark weather with light breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-06","events":[],"lat":-36.7667,"lon":39.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Satur-day April 6th 1844\nBegins with strong breezes from the Sheading\nSE by E at 4 PM thick rainy & squally double reef\nthe tops sails &c Borometer 29 50 mid part moderate\nand clear the wind NW Made all sail Brok one of the\nfore top mast stering sail Booms latter strong gales\nfrom the SW and squally double reefed the tops sails\n110 Lat by Obs 36 46 S Long 39 50 E","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","NW","moderate"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["rain","squalls","clear","gale"],"plain":"The ship faced strong breezes, rain, and squalls that intensified into strong gales, forcing the crew to reduce sail. During the middle part of the day, one of the fore topmast studdingsail booms broke.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Studdingsail boom broke","quote":"Brok one of the fore top mast stering sail Booms","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-07","events":[],"lat":-36.3833,"lon":42.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 7th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the SW and\nsqually steering SEbE Mid the same latter\npart moderate made all sail Lat 36 25 Long 42..40 E\n111","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Squally gales blew from the southwest before the weather moderated later in the day, allowing the crew to set all sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-08","events":[],"lat":-36.7833,"lon":44.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 8th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the SW\nand clear steering SEbyS latter part light\nbreezes from the N Lat 36 47 S Long 44 30 E\n112","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fine weather with light breezes; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-09","events":[],"lat":-36.75,"lon":47.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 9th 1844\nbegins with gentle breezes from the N and\nclear steering SEbE all sail set Mid and latter\nparts the same Lat 36 45 S Long 47 45 E\n113","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather with gentle breezes as the ship continued southeast by east under full sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-10","events":[],"lat":-37.0,"lon":50.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 10th 1844\nbegins with fresh breezes from the N and cloudy\nsteering SEbE at 6 PM took a squall from\nW Mid part baffling winds latter fresh gales\nfrom the S double reefed &c Lat 37 00 S Long 50 25- E\n114","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["first","W",""],["middle","variable",""],["latter","S","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","gale"],"plain":"The ship faced squalls, shifting winds, and fresh gales that forced the crew to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-11","events":[],"lat":-35.6667,"lon":52.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 11th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the S and squally steering\nE latter part wind SSE heading E heavy weather\n105 Lat 36 00 S Long 52 20 E\n[struck: /]","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["latter","SSE",""]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and heavy, squally weather as the ship steered east.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-12","events":[],"lat":-34.1333,"lon":53.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 12th 1844\nBegins with heavy breezes from the SSE\nheading E at 4 PM heavy squalls close reefed\nthe main top sail took in fore &c Mid and\nlatter part the same heading ESE Lat 34 08 Long 53 50\n116","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"],["middle","SSE","strong"],["latter","SSE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Heavy breezes and squalls forced the crew to reduce sail. No whales or other ships were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-13","events":[],"lat":-34.7333,"lon":55.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 13th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the SSW and\nclear heading SE set the main sail &c\nMid and latter parts moderate made all sail heading\nEbyS Lat 34 44 S Long 55 08 E\n117","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"The day began with fresh gales before conditions moderated, and the crew set all sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-14","events":[],"lat":-34.7333,"lon":56.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 14th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the SSE and\nclear heading E all sail set &c Mid tacked to the S\nlatter the same heading SSE Lat 34 44 S Long [struck: 56] 40\n118","wind":[["first","SSE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes and clear skies; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-15","events":[],"lat":-35.0333,"lon":57.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 15th 1844\nBegins with light airs and calm latter part light\nbreezes from NW and clear steering SE\n119 Lat 35.02 S Long 57 35-","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","NW","light"]],"weather":["calm","clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds, calms, and clear weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-16","events":[],"lat":-35.5667,"lon":60.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 16th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the NW\nand clear-steering SE All sail set- Mid parts\nthe same at 6 Am the wind veered to the SW-some rain\n120  Lat 35 34 S Long 60 00 E","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["clear","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with every sail set with light breezes, shifting winds, and some rain. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-35.6667,"lon":63.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 17th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the SW and clear\nsteering SE1/2 E all sail set no whales but a plenty of\nfin Backs O dear O dear what a voyage what a\npassage mid and latter parts strong gales from\nthe WSW double reefed the topsails &c\n121  Lat by Obs 35-40 S Long 63 20 E","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","WSW","gale"],["latter","WSW","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"They saw plenty of finback whales but no others. Strong gales blew up later in the day, forcing the crew to reduce sail, prompting the keeper to lament, \"O dear O dear what a voyage what a passage.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-18","events":[],"lat":-35.5667,"lon":65.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 18th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the WSW and\nclear-steering ESE mid and latter parts-\nmoderate made all sail Lat 35-34 S Long 65-40 E\n122","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","clear"],"plain":"Fresh gales gave way to moderate weather, and the crew set every sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-19","events":[],"lat":-35.8333,"lon":68.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 19th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the NW and clear\nsteering SE1/2E mid and latter parts fresh gales\n123  Lat 35 50 S Long 68 48 E","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Light breezes and clear skies gave way to fresh gales later in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-20","events":[],"lat":-35.85,"lon":72.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 20th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the NW and\nand cloudy steering SE1/2E took in the light\nmid and latter parts the same Lat 35-51 S Long 72 35-E\n124","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["middle","NW","fresh"],["latter","NW","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes and cloudy skies; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-21","events":[],"lat":-35.6333,"lon":75.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 21st 1844 195-miles Dist\nBegins with fresh gales from the West and some\nhard squalls steering ESE double reefed the topsails\nmid and latter- much the same wind SW\n125-  Lat 35 38 S Long 75-40 E","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"The ship faced fresh gales and hard squalls as they sailed on, reducing sail against the rough weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-22","events":[],"lat":-34.9167,"lon":78.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 22d 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the SW and clear\nsteering E1/2S mid part the same latter more\nmoderate wind SSE headed E set the topsails Lat 34.55 Long 78 22\n126","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","SSE","moderate"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Experienced fresh gales from the southwest before the weather moderated, with routine sailing and no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-23","events":[],"lat":-34.1167,"lon":79.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 23d 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from SSE and clear heading\nE double reefed the topsails mid and latter parts\na hard gale close reefed Main topsail took in the Fore\n127  Lat 3407 S Long 79.40 E","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"The ship faced fresh breezes that worsened into a hard gale, forcing the crew to reduce sail heavily.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-24","events":[],"lat":-33.4333,"lon":80.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 24th 1844\n127\nBegins with a hard gale from the SSE and\ncloudy heading E baromiter at noon 30 at 6 PM\n29 8/10 Mid and latter the same baromiter 29 5/10\nsqually Lat 33 26 S Long 80 50 E","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"],["middle","SSE","gale"],["latter","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"The ship endured a hard gale with squally weather as the barometer steadily fell.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-25","events":[],"lat":-34.7167,"lon":81.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 25th 1844\n128\nBegins with strong gales from SSE and squally\nheading E under close reefed top sails latter\npart more modderate let a reef out of the top sails\n129 Lat 32 43 S Long 81 52 E","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and squalls forced the ship to reduce sail before the weather moderated later in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-26","events":[],"lat":-35.1417,"lon":82.2833,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday April 26th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from SSE and cloudy\nheading E at 4 PM veered ships to the SSW\nMid and latter light airs No Obs","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing in fresh breezes and cloudy weather, turning lighter later in the day. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-27","events":[],"lat":-35.5667,"lon":82.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 27th 1844\n130\nBegins with a calm and cloudy at 6 [illegible]\n29.75 Mid part the same latter light airs\nfrom NW and clear Lat 33.34 S Long 82.35- E","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","NW","light"]],"weather":["calm","cloudy","clear"],"plain":"Calm and cloudy weather gave way to light breezes and clear skies; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-28","events":[],"lat":-33.8,"lon":84.9583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday April 28th 1844\n131\nBegins with light breezes from the W all sail\nset steering SE 1/2 E at 4 PM the wind veered\nto the SSW fresh breezes took the light sails\nMid part double reefed latter more modderate made\nall sail heading ESE wind S Lat 33 48 Long 75-15-E","wind":[["first","W","light"],["first","SSW","fresh"],["latter","S","moderate"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with changing winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-29","events":[],"lat":-34.0333,"lon":87.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 29th 1844\n132\nBegins with gentle breezes from the S and cloudy\nheading ESE Mid part calm latter part fresh breezes\nfrom the SSW steering SE 1/2 E saw a bark steering\nENE Lat 34.02 S Long 87.20 E","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SSW","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy","calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing in changing breezes and a midday calm. They sighted a bark sailing to the east-northeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-04-30","events":[],"lat":-34.2333,"lon":90.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 30th 1844\n133\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSW and clear\nsteering SE 1/2 E Mid and latter parts the same\n134 Lat 34 14 S Long 90.00 E","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["middle","SSW","fresh"],["latter","SSW","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes and clear weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-05-01","events":[],"lat":-34.65,"lon":92.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday May 1st 1844\nBegins gentle breezes from the WSW and cloudy\nsteering SE 1/2 E all sail at 6 AM the wind hauled\nto S strong breezes double reefed the top sail &c\n135 Lat 34 39 S Long 92 35- E","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["latter","S","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing in cloudy weather, with the crew reducing sail when strong southerly breezes picked up.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-05-02","events":[],"lat":-34.3,"lon":94.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 2d 1844\n135\nBegins with finest breezes from the Said\ncloudy heading ESE Mid and latter part light\nbreezes Lat 34 18 S Long 94 50 E","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing in fine, light breezes and cloudy weather; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-05-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-34.8277,"lon":95.5667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday May 3d 1844\n136\nBegins with light breezes from the SSW and\ncloudy steering ESE all sail set Mid and latter parts\nthe same at 9 am saw a dead sperm whale went\nto him found him to be not very bad took him\nto the ship and begun to cut So Ends no Obs\n137 [drawing: whale] 50","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["middle","SSW","light"],["latter","SSW","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They sailed under light breezes and cloudy skies. In the morning, they found a dead sperm whale that was \"not very bad,\" brought it alongside, and began stripping the blubber.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Found a dead whale still worth saving","quote":"found him to be not very bad","interest":3}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1844-05-04","events":[],"lat":-35.3555,"lon":96.3,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday May 4 th 1844 Long 96 18\nBegins with light airs and calm imploye[struck: d]\nin cuting found it bad work the [insertion: bluber] being tender\nget most of the body in latter part rainy finished\ncuting imployed in boiling So Als\n138","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["calm","rain"],"plain":"In light airs and calms, the crew stripped blubber from a whale taken earlier, noting it was \"bad work the blubber being tender.\" After finishing up in the rain, they began boiling it down.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1844-05-05","events":[],"lat":-35.8833,"lon":96.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 5th 1844\nBegins with light airs and calm and showers\nof rain imployed in boiling I find that the\nPatent windlafs works well 10 men can heave\na whale in easer than 18 can with handspikes\nMid and latter parts the same Lat 35.53 S Long 96 50 E\n139","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm","rain"],"plain":"The crew was busy boiling blubber amid light airs, calms, and rain showers. The keeper praised the patent windlass, noting ten men could haul a whale in easier than eighteen could with handspikes.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Praise for the patent windlass","quote":"10 men can heave a whale in easer than 18 can with handspikes","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1844-05-06","events":[],"lat":-35.35,"lon":97.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Mon day May 6th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SSE and cloudy\nheading E finished boiling at 5 AM Mid and latter parts\nlight breezes from SE heading ENE made sail imployed\nin cleaning the deck a more dirty mefs I never saw\nwe got about 50 bbls of good oil Lat 3321 Long 97 18.\n140","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew finished boiling blubber early in the morning and made about 50 barrels of oil. They spent the rest of the day cleaning the deck, which the keeper called \"a more dirty mess I never saw.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper complained about the filthy deck","quote":"a more dirty mefs I never saw","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1844-05-07","events":[],"lat":-33.0,"lon":98.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 7th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the SE and cloudy\nheading from E to ESE dull work Mid and\nlatter parts much the same Lat by a poor Obs 33 00 Long 98 75\n141","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Light breezes and cloudy weather made for slow sailing, with the keeper calling it \"dull work.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented dull sailing","quote":"dull work","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1844-05-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-32.5333,"lon":100.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday May 8th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE and\nsqually heading E to ESE Mid and latter parts\nwind S steering E b S set the stering sails\nsaw fin backs imployed in fiting for whaling\n142 Lat 32 32 S Long 100.50 E","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","S",""],["latter","S",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed under gentle breezes and squalls, set steering sails, sighted finback whales, and prepared their gear for whaling.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-05-09","events":[],"lat":-31.6833,"lon":103.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 9th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SW and\nclear steering E all sail mid and latter parts\nfresh breezes Lat 31 41 S Long 103·30 E\n143","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with clear skies and freshening breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-05-10","events":[],"lat":-30.8,"lon":105.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 10th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes the SSW and cloudy\nsteering E1/2N saw - nothing but I hope soon to\nsee whales but the Lord knows when it is\nbest for us mid and latter parts much the same\nLat 30.08 S Long by Chro 105 00 by Dist 105-19 E\n144","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["middle","SSW","fresh"],["latter","SSW","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing in cloudy weather with fresh breezes. The keeper saw nothing, but wrote, \"I hope soon to see whales but the Lord knows when it is best for us.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for whales","quote":"I hope soon to see whales but the Lord knows when it is best for us","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-05-11","events":[],"lat":-29.8167,"lon":107.2,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday May 11th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the S E and\ncloudy heading ENE at night shortene sail\nto look for Whales God grant that we may be\nsuccessfull this cruise mid and latter parts light\nbreezes and baffling No Lat Long by Chro 107 12 E\n145","wind":[["first","SE","moderate"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew sailed under light, shifting breezes, reducing sail at night to look for whales. The keeper offered a prayer: \"God grant that we may be successfull this cruise.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for success","quote":"God grant that we may be successfull this cruise","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-05-12","events":[],"lat":-28.8333,"lon":107.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 12th 1844\nBegins with light airs from E to SE heading to the\nNE at night shortene sail saw nothing o dear O dear\nwhen shall we get some oil home sick and sea\nsick mid and latter - part light from NE heading\nto the ESE Lat by Obs 28.50 S Long 107 12 E\n146","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","NE","light"],["latter","NE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and empty seas left the keeper despairing: \"O dear O dear when shall we get some oil home sick and sea sick.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented lack of oil and homesickness","quote":"o dear O dear when shall we get some oil home sick and sea sick","interest":2},{"kind":"accident","title":"Keeper reported being homesick and seasick","quote":"home sick and sea\nsick","interest":2,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-05-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-28.85,"lon":107.5166,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday May 13th 1844\nBegins with light airs from the NE and cloudy\nheading ESE no whales No Whales No Whales\nmid part the same at 9 am saw - a shoal of sperm\nWhales to the windward So ends working up for\nthem Lat 28 51 S\n147","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","NE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"After seeing no whales for much of the day, the crew spotted a pod of sperm whales upwind that morning and began working the ship toward them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-05-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-28.6,"lon":107.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 14th 1844.\nBegins with gentle breezes from the ENE at\n1 PM down boats and fastene to one whale\nManuel the Boatsteerer missed another at 3 PM\nthe boats cut the Line on account of a squall\nand come onboard lowered again but without\neffect took in sail for the night set 3 watches\nmid part squally the wind all around the compass\nlatter pleasant saw - fin backs in abundance\n148 [whale stamp] Lat 28 36 S Long 107.50 E","wind":[["first","ENE","light"],["middle","variable",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew put the boats out and harpooned a whale, but harpooner Manuel missed another. A sudden squall forced them to cut the line, and a second chase failed. Later, they saw plenty of finback whales.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1844-05-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-27.9,"lon":108.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday May 15th 1844\nBegins with light airs and calm & clear saw\nfin backs no whales Mid and latter parts gentle\nbreezes from the SE and clear steering NE saw\nnothing Lat 27 54 Long 108 15 E\n[margin: 149]","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["calm","clear"],"plain":"The crew saw finback whales in calm, clear weather, but saw no sperm whales and had nothing else to report.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-05-16","events":[],"lat":-26.25,"lon":108.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 16th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SE steering\nNE Mid and latter parts the same Lat 26 15 Lng 108 55\n[margin: 150]","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","SE","fresh"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-05-17","events":[],"lat":-25.6667,"lon":109.0167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday May 17th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the ESE and clear\nheading NEbE no whales no whales Mid and\nlatter parts light airs and calm Lat 25 40 Long\n[margin: 151]","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"Clear weather with fresh breezes turning calm; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-05-18","events":[],"lat":-25.0167,"lon":109.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 18th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the SSE and cloudy\nsteering NEbE caught a Sun fish no whales Mid and\nlatter parts much the same Lat 25 01 S Long 109 07 E\n[margin: 152]","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SSE","light"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They caught an ocean sunfish under light breezes and cloudy skies, but saw no whales.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Caught an ocean sunfish","quote":"caught a Sun fish","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-05-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-24.1667,"lon":109.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 19th 1844\nBegins with light airs from the ESE and clear steering\nNE E all sail a night shortened sail 5 months out 50 bbls\nof oil dull times aplenty of fin back come Whales\nLord remember us in Mercy grant the success may\nattend us Mid and latter the same cought 2 men\nfighting Manuel Firates & the Cook seased them up\nbut did not flog them they promised beter\nLat 24 10 S Long 109.20. E\n[margin: 153]","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","ESE","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Five months into its voyage with only 50 barrels of oil, the keeper lamented the \"dull times\" and prayed for success while seeing plenty of finbacks. Two men, Manuel Firates and the cook, were caught fighting and tied up, but spared a flogging after promising to behave.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for better whaling luck","quote":"dull times aplenty of fin back come Whales Lord remember us in Mercy","interest":2},{"kind":"crew","title":"Men tied up for fighting","quote":"cought 2 men fighting Manuel Firates & the Cook seased them up but did not flog them","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-05-20","events":[],"lat":-23.65,"lon":109.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 20th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the ESE and clear\nsteering NE E all sail Mid and latter parts the same\nLat 23.39 S Long 109.19 E\n[margin: 154]","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","ESE","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Light breezes and clear weather as the ship continued sailing with all sails set. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-05-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-22.85,"lon":109.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 21st 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the E and clear\nheading NEbE saw fin back Grampuses &c bent\nthe Old fore top sail & fore sail for cruiseing no whales\nthis day Mid and latter parts the same Lat 22 51 Long 109 44\n[margin: 155]","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They saw finback whales and grampuses, and bent old sails for cruising, but saw no whales to hunt.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw grampuses","quote":"saw fin back Grampuses"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-05-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-22.5917,"lon":109.5,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday May 22 d 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the E and fine weather\nheading NEbE bent the Old main top sail at day light\nmade sail steerd SW at 9 am saw a large body of [drawing: whale tail]\nsperm whales going to the NE quick at 11 turned but\ncould not get near them No Lat Long 109 30","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with gentle breezes. In the morning, they spotted a large group of sperm whales moving quickly to the northeast and turned the ship, but could not get near them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-05-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-22.3333,"lon":109.5333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday May 23 [superscript: rd] 1844\nBegins with fine weather the boats off chaceing\nat 4 PM came onboard no whales at night took\nin sail heading NE & Mid part light airs at day\nlight saw Whales down boat and got one latter\npart took him to the ship Lat 22..20 S","wind":[["middle","","light"]],"plain":"The boats chased whales without luck in the afternoon. At daylight, they sighted whales again, put the boats out, caught one, and brought it alongside the ship.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1844-05-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-22.2,"lon":109.5667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday May 24 [superscript: th] 1844\n[drawing] 157\n45\nBegins with fine weather imploye[struck: d] in cutting\nat 5 finishe[struck: d] Mid part boiling at 8 am saw whales\nat 10 down Boats so end No obs","plain":"The crew finished stripping blubber from a whale around 5:00 and began boiling it down. Later that morning, they spotted whales and put the boats out to chase them.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1844-05-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":-22.0667,"lon":109.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 25 [superscript: th] 1844\nBegins with fine weather the boats off at\n2 am fastene[struck: d] to two whales at 5 took them\nto the ship this is good luck latter part cutting\n& boiling Lat 22 04 S Long 109 36 E\n[drawing] 50\n[drawing] 50","plain":"The boats harpooned two whales at 2 p.m. and brought them to the ship at 5 p.m. The keeper wrote, “this is good luck.” They began cutting and boiling; the two whale drawings are marked 50 barrels each.","where":"at sea","catch":2,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1844-05-26","events":[],"lat":-22.15,"lon":109.0833,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday May 26 [superscript: th] 1844\nBegins with fine weather an a plenty of\nwork took in the bodys of the whales latter part\ncut in the Heads saw nothing Lat 22 09 S","plain":"Fine weather brought plenty of work as the crew finished stripping the blubber from the bodies and heads of their previously taken whales. Nothing else was seen.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1844-05-27","events":[],"lat":-22.2167,"lon":108.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 27 [superscript: th] 1844\nBegins with fine weathere imployed in boiling\nMid and latter parts the same Lat 22 13 Long 108.34","plain":"Fine weather throughout as the crew boiled blubber into oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1844-05-28","events":[],"lat":-22.6667,"lon":109.1375,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday May 28 [superscript: th] 1844\nBegins with fine weather heading SSE imployed\nin boiling at 12 Mid finishes latter part fiting\ncasks to stow Lat 22.40 S","plain":"Fine weather as the crew finished boiling blubber at midnight, then prepared casks for stowing down oil.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-05-29","events":[],"lat":-23.3083,"lon":109.7083,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday May 29th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the ESE heading\nSE imployed infiting casks to stow - with a\npoor Cooper - latter part breaking out to stow","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew prepared casks to stow and broke out the hold under fresh breezes, with the keeper complaining of having a poor cooper aboard.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1844-05-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-23.95,"lon":110.2792,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday May 30 [superscript: th] 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the ESE and clear\nimployed in stowing down oil Mid and latter the\nsame saw Whales to the windward Lat 23 57 S","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","ESE","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew stored oil down in the hold under gentle breezes and clear skies, and spotted whales upwind.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-05-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":-23.7167,"lon":110.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 31st 1844 [drawing]\nBegins with gentle breezes and clear at 2\nPm got near enough to lower for the whales\ndown and chace without effect came onboard\nand took sail latter part the same saw fin Back\nand black fish Lat 23 43 S Long 110.51 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew put boats out to chase whales without success, returning to shorten sail. Later in the day, they sighted finback and pilot whales.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1844-06-01","events":[],"lat":-23.3333,"lon":110.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 1st 1844\nBegins with baffling winds all round the Compass\nfinishe stowing down the Oil mid and latter parts\nfresh breezes from the SSE steering N imployed\nin stowing of between decks Lat 23 20 Long 110 31 E","wind":[["first","variable",""],["middle","SSE","fresh"],["latter","SSE","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew finished storing the oil in the hold, worked between decks, and sailed north in shifting winds.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1844-06-02","events":[],"lat":-22.4833,"lon":110.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 2nd 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSE and clear\nsteering N at night hauled too the wind to the E\nlatter part fresh breezes steering W saw nothing\nLat 22 29 S Long 110 36 E","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-06-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-23.1833,"lon":109.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 3d 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SE steering\nSW saw fin Backs cow fish &c mid and latter\nparts heading SSW Lat 23 11 S Long 109 22 E","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued as they sailed southwest, spotting finback whales and cowfish (small whales or dolphins).","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-06-04","events":[],"lat":-22.9333,"lon":109.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 4th 1844\nBegins with strong gales from the E heading S dark cloudy\nweather at 6 PM veered ship to the NNE took sail Come\nWhales come Whales O Lord prosper us again let\nbe thankfull for the past at day light steere NW\nat 11 am spoke the ship Congress Weeks of New-\nBedford 5 1/2 months 500 bbls of sperm Lat 22 56 Lon 109 26","wind":[["first","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales and dark, cloudy weather. The keeper prayed, \"Come Whales come Whales O Lord prosper us again.\" Later, they met the ship Congress of New Bedford, 5 1/2 months into its voyage with 500 barrels of sperm oil.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for whales","quote":"Come Whales come Whales O Lord prosper us again let be thankfull for the past","interest":1},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Congress","rig":"ship","port":"New-Bedford","captain":"Weeks","months_out":5,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1844-06-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-22.9333,"lon":109.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 5th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SE heading SSW\nat 6 PM veered to the ENE at day light veered to\nthe SSW saw fin Backs Lat 22 56 S Long 109 32 E","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes from the southeast while sailing south-southwest. Finback whales were sighted at daylight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-06-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-22.8667,"lon":110.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 6th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SE and clear heading\nSSW saw the Congress fin Backs jumpers &c at 4 Pm\ntacked to the ENE at day light to the SSW Lat 22 52 Long 110 00","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They had fresh breezes and clear skies, sighting the Congress along with finback whales and dolphins or jumpers (probably leaping dolphins).","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-06-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-22.9667,"lon":110.4169,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 7th 1844\nBegins with genthe breezes from the SE at 4 PM tacked to the\nE spoke the Congress at day light veered to the SSW\nsaw finn Backs Lat 22.58 [struck: Long] by Chro 110 25 by [struck: Sert] 1","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"plain":"Gentle breezes blew from the southeast. The crew met and spoke with the Congress and sighted finback whales.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Congress","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1844-06-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-23.5833,"lon":109.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 8th 1844\nbegins with gentle breezes from SE and clear weather\nheading SSW all sail imployed in repairing Old\nsails no whales O dear what shall we do I know not\nwhere to go Lord remember us in mercy at mid\nnight tacked to E at day light to the SSW saw\nfin back Lat 23 35 S Long by chro 109 34 by Dist 109 44\nI find the chro is 47 miles to the East and has changed\nher rate","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Under clear skies and gentle breezes, the crew mended old sails. After seeing only a finback whale, the keeper despaired: \"O dear what shall we do I know not where to go Lord remember us in mercy.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper despaired over seeing no whales","quote":"no whales O dear what shall we do I know not where to go Lord remember us in mercy","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1844-06-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-23.4833,"lon":109.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 9th 1844\nbegins with fine weather all sail set to the ENE\nat day light tacked to the SSW saw fin backs\nLat 23.29 S Long by Dist 108 57 by Chro 109 09","plain":"Fine weather under full sail. The crew turned the ship at daylight and saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-06-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-23.0167,"lon":109.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 10th 1844\nbegins with gentle breezes from the SE at 4 PM\ntacked to the ENE no whales this day mid and latter\npart the same imployed in repairing Old sails & varnishing\nthe Cabin saw fin backs in abundance O dear\nLat 23 01 S Long 109 40 C","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"plain":"The crew repaired old sails and varnished the cabin. They saw finback whales in abundance, prompting the keeper to sigh, \"O dear.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper sighed at seeing only finbacks","quote":"saw fin backs in abundance O dear","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1844-06-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-22.7333,"lon":110.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 11th 1844\nbegins with fresh breezes from SSE and cloudy heading\nE No Whales plenty of fin backs God bless us once\nmore and may we be humble before thee three\nsick & sea sick mid and latter part the same\nat 9 am tacked to the SSW Lat 22 44 Long 110 01","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["middle","SSE","fresh"],["latter","SSE","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew saw plenty of finback whales but took none. Three men were sick and seasick, and the keeper offered a prayer: \"God bless us once more and may we be humble before thee.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper offered a humble prayer","quote":"God bless us once more and may we be humble before thee","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-06-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":-23.0167,"lon":109.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 12th 1844\nbegins with fresh gales from the SE and clear\nheading SSW latter part light airs saw\nfin back Lat 23 01 Long 109 51 C","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales brought clear weather as they sailed southwest, followed by light airs later in the day. A finback whale was sighted.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-06-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-23.3833,"lon":109.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 13th 1844\nbegins with light airs & calm no whales\nsaw fin backs lowered a boat and tried to fasten\nto one but he knew to much for us latter part\ngentle breezes from the SE and fine weather\nheading SSW all sail no whales no money\nand a long voyage this day I have got a very\npoor desk to write on the table is varnished\nLat 23 23 S Long 109 14 C","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew put out a boat to chase finback whales, but the whale proved too smart to be harpooned. The keeper lamented, \"no whales no money and a long voyage,\" and complained about having to write on a freshly varnished table.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented lack of whales and money","quote":"no whales no money and a long voyage this day I have got a very poor desk","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1844-06-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-23.2333,"lon":109.1111,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday June 14th 1844\nBegins with Agentle breezes from the SE and clear\nheading SSE imployed in repairing the Jibb No\nWhales at night were ship to the ENE at 9\nam saw Sperm Whales to the wind ward so End\nworking up for them Lat 23 14 S","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew repaired the jib. In the morning, they spotted sperm whales upwind and began working toward them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-06-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-23.2445,"lon":108.9889,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday June 15-th 1844\nBegins with fine weather at 1 PM lowered\nthe boats at 4 PM fastened to a large whale\nat 8 took him to the ships latter part imployed\nin Cuting So Ends No Obs\n[whale stamp: 85]","plain":"The crew put the boats out to chase whales, harpooned a large whale, and brought it to the ship around 8 p.m. They spent the rest of the day stripping its blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1844-06-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-23.2556,"lon":108.8667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday June 16th 1844\nBegins with fine weather at 3 PM saw [drawing: whale fluke]\na sperm whale going to the SW quick\nlowered but did not get near him come\nonboard and got the Body in at day light the\nHead rope parted lowered two boats while\ntakeing it along side a large whale come up\nnear the ship the boat went off and fastened\nto him at 11 took him along side so ends\nNo Obs Long 108 52 E\n[whale stamp: 85]","plain":"The crew chased a fast-swimming sperm whale but could not reach it. While recovering a whale head whose rope had broken, another large whale surfaced near the ship; a boat harpooned it and brought it alongside.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1844-06-17","events":[],"lat":-23.2667,"lon":108.7722,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday June 17th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes and clear\nimployed in cuting latter strong gales and bad\ncuting Lat 23 16 S","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"The crew worked at stripping blubber from a whale, but strong gales made for rough cutting.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1844-06-18","events":[],"lat":-22.0167,"lon":108.6778,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday June 18th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales and clear got the body\nin latter part imployed in takeing in the Heads\nLat 23 01 S","wind":[["first","","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"The crew worked in clear weather and fresh gales, finishing bringing in the body and heads of a whale.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-06-19","events":[],"lat":-22.15,"lon":108.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 19th 1844\nBegins with strong breezes and clear finished\nCuting plenty of work and I am sick mid and\nlatter part strong breezes busy boiling oil\nruning out fast this is good luck\nLat 22 59 S Long 108 35 E","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Under strong breezes, the crew finished stripping the blubber and kept busy boiling it into oil, which was \"running out fast.\" The keeper noted, \"this is good luck,\" despite feeling sick.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper celebrated good luck despite illness","quote":"","interest":1},{"kind":"accident","title":"Keeper reported being sick","quote":"I am sick","interest":1,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1844-06-20","events":[],"lat":-22.3833,"lon":108.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 20th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the ESE heading\nS mid and latter parts the same imployed att\nboiling &c   Lat 22.25 S   Long 108 29 E","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["middle","ESE","fresh"],["latter","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued as the crew spent the day boiling blubber into oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1844-06-21","events":[],"lat":-23.05,"lon":108.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 21st 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the E and clear\nheading SSE finishe boiling at 8 AM latter part\nCoopering Oil to stow   Lat 23 03 S Long 108 29 E","wind":[["first","E","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales blew as the crew finished boiling blubber into oil in the morning and coopered the casks to stow them away.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-06-22","events":[],"lat":-24.05,"lon":108.48,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday June 22d 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from E and clear\nheading SSE Mid part the same latter part stowing\ndown heading to the N   Lat 24 03 S","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","E","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and clear weather as the crew stowed oil down in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1844-06-23","events":[],"lat":-24.0667,"lon":108.4767,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday June 23d 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the E and clear\nheading to the N imployed in stowing down at\n6 PM veered ship to the SSE bound for King\ngeorges Sound Lord grant us one more Junk\nMid and latter parts the same Lat 24 04 S","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew stored oil down in the hold and turned toward King George's Sound, with the keeper praying, \"Lord grant us one more junk.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for one more whale","quote":"Lord grant us one more Junk","interest":2}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1844-06-24","events":[],"lat":-24.5833,"lon":108.4733,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday June 24th 1844\nBegins with light airs and calm imployed in\nstowing down finished the Oil at dark latter light\nbreezes from the E heading SSE Lat 24 35-S\n","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calm. The crew spent the day storing oil down in the hold and finished by nightfall.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-06-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-24.5083,"lon":108.47,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday June 25th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the E and clear\nweather heading SSE all sail at 1 PM saw a large\nwhale lowered and struck him at 7 PM took him\nto the ship this looks like whaleing latter part\ncalm busy Cuting   [struck: N] Lat Long [struck: 107 53 E]","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"In the afternoon they sighted a large whale, put out the boats, and harpooned it. By 7 p.m. they brought it alongside and began stripping the blubber, the keeper noting, \"this looks like whaling.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper cheered by catching a whale","quote":"this looks like whaleing","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1844-06-26","events":[],"lat":-24.4333,"lon":108.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 26th 1844\nBegins with a calm finished Cuting at 6 PM\nwe got 15 Bbls of Case from the Whales at 2 am it\nbegan to rain and blow so that we could not boil at 7 began\nto boil again it stoped raining latter part blowing hard\nfrom the SSW heading SE Lat 24 26 S Long 108.28 E","wind":[["first","","calm"],["latter","SSW","strong"]],"weather":["calm","rain"],"plain":"The crew finished stripping blubber at 6 p.m., taking 15 barrels of spermaceti from the whales' heads. Rain and high winds halted boiling until 7 a.m., when they resumed amid heavy gales.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1844-06-27","events":[],"lat":-24.45,"lon":109.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 27th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the SSW and clear heading SE\nimplyed boiling &c Mid and latter parts much the\nsame had boiling   Lat 24 37 S Long 109 29 E","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"],["middle","SSW","gale"],["latter","SSW","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales blew from the south-southwest as the ship sailed southeast while the crew boiled blubber into oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1844-06-28","events":[],"lat":-24.4,"lon":109.7,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday June 28th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the SW and squally\nheading SSE a heavy sea and bad boiling but\nI feel thankfull for- something to boil god grant\nthat we may get one hundred more but man\nis never satisfied always grasping for- more\nwe have done well 6 1/2 months out 400 bbls\nmid part the same latter- calm Lat 24 24 S","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","heavy sea","calm"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough seas made boiling blubber difficult. The keeper felt thankful to have oil to boil, reflecting that they had done well with 400 barrels in six and a half months, yet \"man is never satisfied.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper reflected on human greed","quote":"god grant that we may get one hundred more but man is never satisfied always grasping for- more","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1844-06-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-24.4333,"lon":109.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 29th 1844\nBegins with a calm at 3 PM saw- a sperm whale at\n4 PM lowered but night came on did get near\nhim Mid and latter parts the same imployed\nin fiting oil to stor saw nothing Lat 24 26 Long 109 55 E","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"After a calm start, they sighted a sperm whale and put out the boats to chase it, but night fell before they could get close. Later, the crew worked on preparing oil for storage.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1844-06-30","events":[],"lat":-25.25,"lon":110.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 30th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the NW steering\nSSE at night set half watches bound in Mid\nand latter parts the same Lat 25 15 S Long 110 25 E","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","NW","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in light breezes; the crew stood half watches through the night.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":-26.45,"lon":111.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 1st 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from WNW and\ncloudy steering Sly E all sail saw- [struck: two of] hump backs\nMid part fresh gales took in all sail accept a close\nreefed main top sail & the spencer and hauld to the\nS at 5 veered to the WSW Lat 26 27 S Long 111 24 E","wind":[["first","WNW","light"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","WSW",""]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"They sighted humpback whales while sailing under full sail. Later, fresh gales forced them to take in nearly all canvas and head south.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-02","events":[],"lat":-26.4833,"lon":110.875,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday July 2d 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the south heading WSW\ntaking too latter parts more moderate imployed in\nstiring down Lat 26 29 S","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The day began with fresh gales from the south before moderating, and the crew was busy storing oil down in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1844-07-03","events":[],"lat":-26.9167,"lon":110.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 3d 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SE stowing\ndown heading SSW latter part imployed in\nstuing off Lat 26 55 S Long 110 21 E","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes from the southeast as the crew stored oil in the hold, later boiling out oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1844-07-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-27.7333,"lon":109.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 4th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from SE heading\nSSW saw hump backs latter part imployed in\nwasheing ship strong gales from the ESE and squally\nheading S saw fin backs Lat 27 44 S Long 109 42 E","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["latter","ESE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"The crew washed the ship amid strong gales and squalls, spotting humpback whales and finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-05","events":[],"lat":-29.1,"lon":109.9167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday July 5th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the ESE and squally\nheading S Mid and latter parts the same heading\nSbE Employed in setting up rigging &c Lat 29 06 S","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","ESE","gale"],["latter","ESE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Fresh gales and squalls continued throughout the day. The crew worked at tightening the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-29.8667,"lon":110.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 6th 1844\n[whale stamp]\nBegins with fresh breezes and squally at 2 PM\nsaw a shoal of Sperm Whales at 3 lowered the\nBoats but night came on got nothing Mid and latter\nparts the same steard SbE Lat 29 52 Long 110 08","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather with fresh breezes. The crew spotted a school of sperm whales and put the boats out to chase them, but night came on and they caught nothing.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1844-07-07","events":[],"lat":-31.2,"lon":111.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 7th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the N and cloudy\nsteering SSE [struck: S] all sail set mid and latter parts\nthe same Lat 31 19 S Long 111 36 E","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing under gentle breezes and cloudy skies, with every sail set. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":2}],"lat":-31.8333,"lon":112.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 8th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the WNW\nand cloudy steering SSE at 3 PM saw sperm\nwhales lowered at 4 1/2 fastened to 2 large\nwhales got one Boat stove and one man\ngot his Head cut and night came on both\nwhales went spouting thick blood took\nin the stove Boat and lay by to look for\nthe whales latter part fresh gales and squally at\n11 AM steard south o dear the whales are gone\n[drawing] Lat by a poor Obs 31 50 Long 112 30","wind":[["first","WNW","fresh"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","squalls"],"plain":"The crew put out the boats for sperm whales and harpooned two large ones, but a whale smashed one boat and cut a man's head. Both mortally wounded whales escaped into the night, prompting the lament: \"o dear the whales are gone.\"","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Boat smashed and crewman injured","quote":"got one Boat stove and one man got his Head cut","interest":3,"topic":"accidents"},{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented losing the whales","quote":"o dear the whales are gone","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1844-07-09","events":[],"lat":-33.1333,"lon":113.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 9th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the SW and clear\nheading SbE unbent the main top sail and\ncondemned it bent another set close reefed\nforce at 12 Mid veared ship to the NW at 4 to the SSW\nat 8 took in the fore sail and fore top sail a hard\ngale Lat by Obs 33 08 Long 113 00 E","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"The ship faced fresh to hard gales. The crew unbent and condemned the main topsail, replaced it with another, and later reduced sail as the storm worsened.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-10","events":[],"lat":-33.9167,"lon":113.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 10th 1844\nBegins with a heavy gale from the W and heavy squalls\nheading SSW Barometer 29 4/10 Mid and latter part the\nsame the Bar 29 5/10 Lat 33 55 S Long 113 50 E","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","W","gale"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"The ship weathered a heavy gale and severe squalls while sailing south-southwest.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-34.5667,"lon":113.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 11th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales at 3 PM the wind veered\nto the SW and began to modderate veered ships to the\nWSW set a reefed fore sail and close reefed per top\nsail to work off from the Land latter-ly lt breezs\nfrom the W steered S at 10 saw a larger Whale\nto the windward at 12 MR lowered the boats\nLat 34 34 S Long 113 34 E","wind":[["first","","gale"],["first","SW","moderate"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"After fresh gales, the crew worked the ship off the land. Later that morning, they spotted a large whale upwind and put out the boats to chase it.","where":"near land","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1844-07-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-35.6667,"lon":114.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 12th 1844\nBegins with fine weather the wind NW at 3 PM\nthe Boats went alongside the Whale and hove seven\nIrons against him none went in got one [whale drawing: tail]\nBoat stove at 6 came onboard steered S\nhere we are with only one Boat to lower\nmid part steers SE latter- hard gales from\nthe N hove to heading E thick and rainy\nBar 29 20/100 Lat 35 40 S Long 114 00 E","wind":[["first","NW",""],["latter","N","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Boats went after a whale and threw seven harpoons, but none pierced it, and one boat was smashed. The keeper lamented being left with only one boat available before severe gales brought thick, rainy weather.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Boat smashed during failed whale chase","quote":"","interest":3}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1844-07-13","events":[],"lat":-36.5667,"lon":115.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Satterday July 13th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the NW and cloudy\nsteering SE at 4 PM Bar 28. 95/100 mid part a\nheavy gale from the WSW at 4 am the Bar 28 80/100\nand began to rise at 7 29 10/100 latter continues the same\nthe Draco is one of best of ships to lay too\nLat 36 34 S Long 115 13 E","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["middle","WSW","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"The ship weathered heavy gales that caused the barometer to drop sharply. The keeper praised the Draco as \"one of best of ships to lay to.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper praised ship in a gale","quote":"the Draco is one of best of ships to lay too","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-14","events":[],"lat":-36.4667,"lon":116.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 14th 1844\nBegins with a heavy gale from the SW and clear\nat 12 MR Bar 29 2/10 at 4 began to modderate some\nat 4 PM veered ships to the NW at 6 Bar - 29 7/10\nat 7 steered ENE at 12 ESE at 3 AM hauled to\nthe win [struck: WSW] at 7 am the wind hauled to\nthe N veered ships to the W latter- part\nblowing heavy in squall Bar- fell to [struck: Lat 36 48]","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","N",""],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","clear","squalls"],"plain":"The ship faced heavy gales and squalls shifting from the southwest around to the north, with changing barometric pressure throughout the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-15","events":[],"lat":-35.75,"lon":116.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 15th 1844 [struck: Long 116 29]\nBegins with hand gales from the WNW and squally\nat 4 Bar 29 00/100 sent down the Fore t-p-Gallant yard\nand rigged in the fly jibber Boom at 8 PM the hauled\nto the SW veered ship to the WNW Bar riseing\nthe gale continues Lat 35 45 S Long 116 45 E","wind":[["first","WNW","gale"],["middle","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Heavy gales and squalls struck the ship, forcing the crew to take down the fore topgallant yard and bring in the flying jib-boom.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-16","events":[],"lat":-35.4333,"lon":117.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 16th 1844\nBegins with a hevy gale from the SW and squally\nheading WNW at 2 PM veered ship to the SSE\nBarometer 29 50 C lear gales of wind Mid part the\nsame at 5 am veered ship and steared NW at 12\nMR saw the Land the weather more Modderate\nBar 29 7/10 Lat 35 26 S Long 117 15 E","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["first","","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","clear"],"plain":"The ship weathered a heavy gale and squalls from the southwest. By noon, the weather moderated and they sighted land.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1844-07-17","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 17th 1844\nBegins with strong breezes from WSW at 2\nPM the Land about 10 miles dist from NNW\nto N by W veered ship and stood off at 5 spoke\nthe ship Brunswick [illegible] of N Bedford 600\n8 1/2 months out we layed off and on through the night\nat daylight the Land about 8 miles dist steared off\nfor the Sound bent the Cables and got the Anchors\nready","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"]],"plain":"Cruising near land, the crew met the ship Brunswick of New Bedford, carrying 600 barrels after eight and a half months into its voyage. At daylight they steered for the Sound and prepared their anchors and cables.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Brunswick","rig":"ship","port":"N Bedford","captain":"","months_out":8,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"the Sound","plate":"gam.spoke-b","at":"king-george-sound"},{"date":"1844-07-18","events":[],"lat":-35.6,"lon":118.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 18th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the WNW at 1 PM\nwe were abut one mile from Eclipse Islands took\na squall from the NW and thick headed off shore\nabout 9 miles from the anchorage at 2 it blowed\na hevy gale from West took the anchors on the\nBow and made fast for a gale Bar 29 5/10 mid part\ncontinues blowing a heavy gale at 7 am the wind\nhauled to the SSW and modderated some veered ship\nand set the fore [insertion: sail] & reefed Mains sail steard WSW\nbut the wind increased again took the in headed\nWest Lat 35-36 S Long 118 40 E","wind":[["first","WNW","fresh"],["first","NW",""],["first","W","gale"],["middle","W","gale"],["latter","SSW","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","gale"],"plain":"Just a mile off Eclipse Islands, the ship was caught in a thick northwest squall and heavy west gale. They headed offshore and secured the anchors to ride out the storm.","where":"near land","place":"Eclipse Islands"},{"date":"1844-07-19","events":[],"lat":-35.109,"lon":118.016,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 19th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the SSW and a heavy\nsea heading W at 3 PM set the fore sail reefed\nthis is hard times headwinds and currents but the\nLord knows what is best for us mid and latter part\nmore modderate made all sail at 12 MR Bald Head bore\nNNW 8 miles got the anchors ready and run in","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"The crew endured rough seas and fresh gales while struggling against headwinds and currents. As conditions improved, they made all sail and prepared the anchors after sighting Bald Head about eight miles away.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented hard times against headwinds","quote":"this is hard times headwinds and currents but the Lord knows what is best for us","interest":1}],"where":"near land","place":"Bald Head","at":"bald-head"},{"date":"1844-07-20","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 20th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes at 4 PM anchored\nin King Georges Sound in 8 fathoms of water Sand\nbottom went in the harbour","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"With gentle breezes blowing, the ship anchored in eight fathoms of water over a sandy bottom in King George's Sound and entered the harbor.","where":"in port","place":"King Georges Sound","at":"king-george-sound"},{"date":"1844-07-21","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.9633},{"date":"1844-07-22","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.9766},{"date":"1844-07-23","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.9899},{"date":"1844-07-24","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":118.0032},{"date":"1844-07-25","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":118.0165},{"date":"1844-07-26","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":118.0298},{"date":"1844-07-27","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":118.0431},{"date":"1844-07-28","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":118.0564},{"date":"1844-07-29","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":118.0697},{"date":"1844-07-30","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":118.083},{"date":"1844-07-31","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":118.0963},{"date":"1844-08-01","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":118.1097},{"date":"1844-08-02","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":118.123},{"date":"1844-08-03","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":118.1363},{"date":"1844-08-04","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":118.1496},{"date":"1844-08-05","events":[],"lat":-35.1398,"lon":118.1529,"via":[[118.15,-35.15]]},{"date":"1844-08-06","events":[],"lat":-35.1292,"lon":118.1559},{"date":"1844-08-07","events":[],"lat":-35.1186,"lon":118.1589},{"date":"1844-08-08","events":[],"lat":-35.108,"lon":118.1619},{"date":"1844-08-09","events":[],"lat":-35.0974,"lon":118.1649},{"date":"1844-08-10","events":[],"lat":-35.0868,"lon":118.1679},{"date":"1844-08-11","events":[],"lat":-35.0762,"lon":118.171},{"date":"1844-08-12","events":[],"lat":-35.0656,"lon":118.174},{"date":"1844-08-13","events":[],"lat":-35.055,"lon":118.177},{"date":"1844-08-14","events":[],"lat":-35.0444,"lon":118.18},{"date":"1844-08-15","events":[],"lat":-35.0338,"lon":118.183},{"date":"1844-08-16","events":[],"lat":-35.0232,"lon":118.186},{"date":"1844-08-17","events":[],"lat":-35.0126,"lon":118.189,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday 17th August 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the south the\nship laying in the sound from July 21st to\nAugust 10 laying inside getting recruite Water &c\nhad 4 men desert one John Bridges gone one\nweek taken 40 miles off Jervis F. Baker David\nLevitt & Peter McDermott gone 3 days taken 50 miles\noff ships 9 men 10th went out in the sound\nbut bad weather detained us one week at\n7 am took the anchor and stood out with\nlight squalls from the SSW So End","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["latter","SSW",""]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Covering July 21 to August 17, the ship lay in the sound taking on recruits and water. Four crewmen deserted but were captured dozens of miles away, and nine new men were shipped. Finally, they raised anchor and headed out.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Four deserters captured far away","quote":"had 4 men desert one John Bridges gone one week taken 40 miles off","interest":5,"topic":"desertions"},{"kind":"crew","title":"Nine men joined the ship","quote":"ships 9 men","interest":1}],"where":"in port"},{"date":"1844-08-18","events":[],"lat":-35.002,"lon":118.192,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Aug 18th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SSW\nheading to the SE at 6 PM the wind houled to\nthe S tacked to the W Gardner's mount bearing\nN Dist 20 miles Mid part calm and cloudy\nat day light took a strong breezes from the NW\nheaded WSW double reefed the top sails saw mount\nGardner to the N about 40 miles Dist So Ends","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["first","S",""],["middle","","calm"],["latter","NW","strong"]],"weather":["calm","cloudy"],"plain":"They sailed near Gardner's Mount under shifting winds, reducing sail by daylight when strong breezes picked up from the northwest.","where":"near land","place":"Gardner's mount"},{"date":"1844-08-19","events":[],"lat":-36.8167,"lon":118.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday August 19th 1844\nBegins with a strong gale from the SW\nand rainy at 4 PM close reefed the main\nto sail and took in the Fore took in the\nwaist Boat get ready for a bloe Mid and\nlatter wind W and squally heading S to SSW\nLat 36.49 S Long 118 35-1/2","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","W",""],["latter","W",""]],"weather":["gale","rain","squalls"],"plain":"The crew weathered a strong southwest gale and rain, reducing sail and securing the waist boat in preparation for a blow. The weather remained windy and squally.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-20","events":[],"lat":-36.7667,"lon":118.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday August 20th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the WSW and squaly\nat 1 PM reeve ships to the NW at 5 am reerd to the\nSW latter part the same Lat 36 46 S Long 118 02 E","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather with fresh gales; the crew spent the day turning the ship to adjust course.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-21","events":[],"lat":-36.95,"lon":117.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Aug 21st 1844\nBegins with strong gales from the W and squalls\nat thick at 4 PM took in the fore sail at 6 reerd\nship to the NNW lost a Hog overboard Bar\n29 5/10 Mid and part the same the wind S latter\nmore moderate made some sail Bar 29 8/10\nLat 36 57 S Long 117 34 E","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","S","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales and squalls, and a hog was lost overboard during the rough weather.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"A hog was lost overboard","quote":"lost a Hog overboard","interest":5}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-22","events":[],"lat":-36.3333,"lon":116.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Augst 22d 1844\nBegins fresh breezes and light squalls\nfrom the S heading WSW set double reefd\ntop sails &c at 12 Mid tacked to the S At 6\nam to the NW Lat 36 20 S Long 116 50","wind":[["first","S","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in fresh breezes and squalls, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"killer","count":null}],"lat":-35.6667,"lon":115.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Augst 23d 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the WSW\nand light squalls heading NW saw fin Backs\n& killers mid and latter parts heading WNW\nall sail Lat 35 40 S Long 115.20 E","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and light squalls; the crew saw finback and killer whales while sailing with every sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-24","events":[],"lat":-35.4,"lon":113.4333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Augst 24th 1844\nBegins with gentle from the SSE steering WbN\nall sail set Mid and latter parts the same\nLat 35.24 S no Long\n[drawing: whale tail]","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SSE","light"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed west-by-north under gentle breezes with all sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-34.6833,"lon":111.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Augst 25th 1844\nBegins with gentle brezes from the south and\ncloudy steering NWbW at 1 pm saw whales\ngoing to the SE lowered but without effect\nMid and latter steering the same saw fin\nBacks &c Lat 34 41 S Long 111 32 E","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and cloudy skies. The crew put the boats out to chase whales without success, and later saw finback whales.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1844-08-26","events":[],"lat":-33.8167,"lon":110.9583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Augst 26th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the SSE and clear\nsteering NWbW at night shortened sail set 3\nwatches come whales come Mid and latter parts\ncalm imployed in repairing the Fore top sail\nLat 33 49 S","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"Light breezes and calm weather. The crew shortened sail for the night, set three watches, and later repaired the fore topsail, with the keeper noting, \"come whales come.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper wished for whales","quote":"come whales come","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1844-08-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-33.2833,"lon":110.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Augst 27th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the SW and\nclear steering NNW at 2 PM saw sperm\nwhales downd boats and struck a large whales\nlost one at 8 took one to the ship\nlatter part imployed in cuting Lat 3317 Long 110 28\n[whale stamp: 60]","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They saw sperm whales and put out the boats. After harpooning and losing one large whale, they brought another to the ship at 8:00 and began stripping the blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1844-08-28","events":[],"lat":-32.9333,"lon":110.025,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Augst 28th 1844\nBegins with strong gales from the south and\nsome rain at 5 PM finished cuting and began\nto boil steering NW a heavy sea at 8 hauld to the\nwind and stoped boiling untill 12 mid began\nagain at 7 am steerd WNW Lat 32 56 S","wind":[["first","S","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong southerly gales, rain, and heavy seas forced the crew to pause boiling blubber for four hours overnight after finishing cutting in.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1844-08-29","events":[],"lat":-31.8667,"lon":109.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Aug 29th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SE and\nclear steering NW E imployed in boiling\nmid and latter parts the same Lat 31 50 S Long 109.40","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","SE","fresh"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and clear weather. The crew spent the day boiling blubber into oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1844-08-30","events":[],"lat":-30.6,"lon":110.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Augst 30th 1844\nBegins with Gentle breezes from the SSE and\nclear steering [struck: NE] E at night hauled to the\nwind heading E finished boiling at 6 PM\nMid and latter the same imployed in coopering oil\nto stow Lat 30 36 Long 110 20 E","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SSE","light"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and clear skies. The crew finished boiling blubber into oil at 6 p.m. and spent the rest of the time preparing the oil casks for storage.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-31","events":[],"lat":-30.1667,"lon":110.425,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Augst 31st 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from ESE and cloudy\nheading NE at 3 am weared ship to the S latter\npart calm imployed in stowing down Lat 30 12","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["cloudy","calm"],"plain":"The crew turned the ship south early in the morning, and when the wind calmed later in the day, they worked at storing oil in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1844-09-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-30.0667,"lon":110.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept 1st 1844\nBegins with light airs and calm & clear saw nothing\ncome whales come Mid and latter parts the same\nsaw fin Back Lat 30..04 S Long 110 32 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["calm","clear"],"plain":"Calm, clear weather with light breezes. The crew saw finback whales, writing, \"come whales come.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-30.8333,"lon":111.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 2d 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the SSE and clear\nheading E saw fin backs &c Mid and latter parts\nwind SSW heading SE Lat 30 50 S Long 111.40 E","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SSW",""],["latter","SSW",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They sailed under light breezes and spotted finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-03","events":[],"lat":-31.1167,"lon":112.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 3d 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SSW and clear\nheading SE unbent the fore top Sail and condemned\nit and bent another bent the old Main T ga sail\nat 6 PM tacked to the W Mid and latter strong\nbreezes and cloudy Lat 31 07 S Long 112 06","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["clear","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew replaced a condemned fore topsail with another and rigged the old main topgallant sail under shifting breezes.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-04","events":[],"lat":-31.1833,"lon":112.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 4th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SW and clear\nheading WNW No Whales No Whales Mid and latter\nparts the same heading W I find there is a strong\ncurrent set ESE the dog met with an accident\nBroke my looking glass Lat 31 11 S Long 112 12 E","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","SW","fresh"],["latter","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and clear skies; no whales were seen. A strong current set east-southeast, and the ship's dog had an accident and broke the keeper's looking glass.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"The dog broke the keeper's mirror","quote":"the dog met with an accident Broke my looking glass","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-31.1167,"lon":111.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept 5th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSW and a\nheavy swell heading W Mid and latter the same\nstrong tide rips saw fin backs\nLat 31 07 S Long by Dist 111 29 E Chro 111 14 E","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["middle","SSW","fresh"],["latter","SSW","fresh"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"Fresh breezes brought a heavy swell and strong tide rips. The crew saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-06","events":[],"lat":-30.8333,"lon":110.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept 6th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SSW and\nclear heading W all sail set at night shortend\nsail come [struck: whales come] mid and latter parts\nthe same Lat 30.50 S Long 110 20 E","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["middle","SSW","light"],["latter","SSW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather and gentle breezes; the ship continued sailing west under shortened sail for the night.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-31.0333,"lon":109.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept 7th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S and clear\nheading WSW saw nothing at day light saw\na Shoal of Sperm whales near the ship down\nBoats and fastend to one he run Bad at 11 1/2\ncut from him and came onboard lost one line\n4 Irons Lat 31.02 S Long 109 22 E\n[drawing]","wind":[["first","S","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"At daybreak they spotted a school of sperm whales near the ship. The crew put out boats and harpooned one, but it ran so hard they had to cut the line, losing the whale along with four irons and a line.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-31.35,"lon":108.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept 8th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the SSE and\ncloudy heading SW at 3 am reerd to the ESE\nat 8 to the SSW saw fin Backs Lat 31 21 Long 108 46","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"],["middle","ESE",""],["latter","SSW",""]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales and cloudy skies; finback whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-31.2333,"lon":109.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 9th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SE and clear\nheading to the ESE C clean O clear this shoer\nfilling the ships at 5 am reerd to the SSW saw\nfin Backs &c Lat 31 14 S Long 109 23 E","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Sailing with fresh breezes and clear skies; they saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-31.5667,"lon":108.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 10th 1840\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE and clear\nheading SSW at 6 PM tacked the East & come Whales\ncome at 1 am to the SSW Lat 31 34 Long 108 23","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and clear weather as the ship sailed on; whales were seen during the night.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-11","events":[],"lat":-31.3833,"lon":109.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 11th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the SE and\nclear heading ESE all sail set at night shortend\nsail saw nothing mid and latter parts the same\nheading SSW imployed in fiting rigging\nLat 31 23 S Long 109 00 E","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fine, clear weather with light breezes as the crew worked on fitting the rigging; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-12","events":[],"lat":-32.0833,"lon":108.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept 12th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the SE and clear\nheading SSW mid and latter calm Lat 32 05 Lng 108 47","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"Clear skies with light breezes gave way to calm weather as the ship steered south-southwest. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-32.55,"lon":109.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept 13th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the SEW and clear\nsteering SE saw fin backs mid and latter the same\nwind SW Lat 32 33 S Long 109 08 E","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","SW",""],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Light breezes and clear weather. The crew saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-14","events":[],"lat":-32.7333,"lon":110.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept 14th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the SSW and clear\nheading SE No whales this day O Lord remember\nus in mercy grant us success at day light the hauled\nto SSE heading ESE imployed in painting the Boats\n&c   Lat 32 44 Long 110 09 E","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["middle","SSE",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew saw no whales and spent the day painting the boats, prompting the keeper to pray for mercy and success.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for mercy and success","quote":"O Lord remember us in mercy grant us success","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-15","events":[],"lat":-33.0,"lon":110.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept 15th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the S and clear\nheading ESE at 6 PM tacked to the SW No Whales\nMid and latter-parts the same Lat 33 00 Long 110 27","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather with gentle breezes. The ship turned course to the southwest, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-33.6667,"lon":110.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 16th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the S and\nclear heading SSW saw fin Backs in abundance\nMid and latter parts wind ESE and cloudy\nheading SE saw nothing Lat 33 40 Long 110.40","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","ESE",""],["latter","ESE",""]],"weather":["clear","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew saw an abundance of finback whales under light southerly breezes, but saw nothing later in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":-35.9333,"lon":110.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 17th 1844\nBegins with a calm saw-one fin Back\nlowered a Boat & chased him. imployed\nin fitting a New-Boat &c O dear O dear when\nshall we get some Oil mid part the same\nlatter light breezes from NNW and clear the Bar\nfalling 29 70/100 at noon Lat 33 56 Long 110 57 E","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","NNW","light"]],"weather":["calm","clear"],"plain":"In calm weather, they spotted a finback whale and put out a boat to give chase, but without success. The crew worked on outfitting a new boat while the keeper lamented, \"O dear O dear when shall we get some Oil\".","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper despaired over the lack of oil","quote":"O dear O dear when shall we get some Oil","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1844-09-18","events":[],"lat":-34.3833,"lon":110.8642,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 18th 1844\nBegins with ligh breezes from WSW at clear\nsteering SE the Bar-falling at 4 PM began\nto rain took in sail and hauled to the wind\nheading W the Bar- 29 55/100 Mid part the same\nlatter clear and strong breezes from the WNW\nsteered E by S Lat by Obs 34.23 Long by Dist 110 50 E Chr 111 08\n[struck: Wednesday]","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["latter","WNW","strong"]],"weather":["clear","rain"],"plain":"The crew reduced sail and turned into the wind as rain set in with a falling barometer, followed later by clear skies and strong westerly breezes.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-19","events":[],"lat":-34.5833,"lon":111.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept 19th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the WNW and\nclear-steering E by S at 4 PM squalls of rain\nhauled to the wind heading SW latter part clear and\nmoderate steering E by S the Bar falling at noon 29 70/100\nLat 34 35 S Long 111.45 E","wind":[["first","WNW","fresh"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["clear","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes, rain squalls, and clear skies. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-20","events":[],"lat":-35.0,"lon":111.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept 20th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the N at 2 PM\nhauled to the Win and took in sail it began\nto blow hard in squalls at 4 PM took in the\nWaist Boat and got ready for a gale Bar 29 5/10\nat 6 29 3/10 1/2 Mid part the same at 4 Am bar - 29 25/100\nthe win[struck: d] hauled to SW began to blow heavy\nat bar riseing began to modderate latter part clear\nLat 35 00 S Long 111 34 E","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["first","W","strong"],["first","","gale"],["middle","SW","strong"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","gale","clear"],"plain":"As the barometer dropped, the crew took in sail, secured the waist boat, and prepared for a gale. Heavy winds blew through the night before moderating as the barometer rose.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-21","events":[],"lat":-34.75,"lon":111.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept 21st 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the WSW and squally\nveered ship to the [struck: S] W Bar riseing at 6 PM\n29 5/10 Mid and latter same at day light spoke a\n[struck: Brig] Bark but could not tell who or what she was\nat 7 veered to the SW wind WNW Lat 34 45 Long 111 32","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","WNW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Gales and squalls blew throughout the day. At daylight, they met a bark but could not tell who or what she was.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-22","events":[],"lat":-34.45,"lon":111.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept 22d 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes W and clear heading\nSSW at 6 PM veered to the NW Mid and latter\nparts light airs, and Calm Lat 34 27 Long 111 50","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["first","NW",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light airs and calms; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-34.9833,"lon":111.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 23d 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the WNW and\ncloudy heading SW saw fin backs in abundance\nBar 29 8/10 mid and latter part strong breezes from\nthe NW heading WSW Lat 34 59 S Long 111 24 E\n[whale stamp: tail]","wind":[["first","WNW","light"],["middle","NW","strong"],["latter","NW","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew saw finback whales in abundance while sailing under shifting breezes and cloudy skies.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-35.1667,"lon":111.1584,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 24th 1844 Begins\n[struck: Begins] with fresh breezes from the NNW at\n1 Am saw whales going to the N lowered but\nit was so rough we could not get near them\nsaw a Bark steering to the S at night took\nin sail heading W Bar 29 5/10 Mid part the\nsame at 5 Am the wind hauled to SW and blowed\nan heavy Lat 35 10 S","wind":[["first","NNW","fresh"],["middle","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"They saw whales heading north and put out the boats, but the sea was too rough to get near them. They also sighted a bark sailing south.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1844-09-25","events":[],"lat":-34.6333,"lon":110.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 25th 1844\nBegins with strong gales from the SW and\nclear heading WSW at 4 PM began to moderate\nthe Bar riseing 29 7/10 Mid part the same latter\nmore modderate steered ESE\nLat 34 38 S Long 110 55 E","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales from the southwest moderated through the afternoon and night as the barometer rose.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-26","events":[],"lat":-34.2833,"lon":112.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept 26 th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the WNW\nand cloudy steering Ely S at night shorten\nsail heading N latter part wind N W heading\nNNE fresh gales Lat 34 17 S Long 112 10 E","wind":[["first","WNW","fresh"],["latter","NW","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"The crew experienced fresh breezes and cloudy weather, reducing sail at night as the wind picked up to fresh gales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-27","events":[],"lat":-34.05,"lon":112.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept 27th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the N W and hard squalls\nat 4 PM neered ship to the SW no whales but we\nmust have patience and trust to gods time to send\nthem for he knows when it is best for us Lord remember\nus in mercy and grant us success this voyage\nMid part the same latter part wind SW headed\nWNW Lat 34:03 S Long 112 54 E","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["middle","NW","gale"],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and hard squalls blew, with no whales in sight. The keeper prayed for patience and divine mercy, writing, \"we must have patience and trust to gods time to send them.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for patience and whales","quote":"we must have patience and trust to gods time to send them for he knows when it is best for us","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-28","events":[],"lat":-33.1833,"lon":112.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept 28th 1844\nBegins with faresh gales from the sw and hard\nsqualls of rain sthail heading WNW mid and\nlatter parts the same Lat 33 11 S Long 112 54 E","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain","hail"],"plain":"Strong gale-force winds and hard squalls of rain continued throughout the day as the ship sailed west-northwest.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-29","events":[],"lat":-32.7167,"lon":111.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Sept 29th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S and clear\na heavy swell heading WSW. Mid and latter\nparts wind SE and clouidy at 12 mid neered ship\nto ESE saw nothing No Lat Long 111 15- E","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["middle","SE",""],["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["clear","cloudy"],"plain":"Fresh breezes, cloudy weather, and a heavy swell as the ship sailed on; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-32.25,"lon":111.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 30th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE and cloudy\nheading ENE at night neered ship to SW\nCome whales Come I am home sick at day light\nneered ship and steered ENE made all sail saw fin\nBacks &c Lat 32 15 S Long 111 28 E","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They sailed under gentle breezes and cloudy skies, sighting finback whales. Feeling homesick, the log keeper pleaded, \"Come whales Come I am home sick.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Homesick keeper pleaded for whales","quote":"Come whales Come I am home sick","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":-31.4,"lon":110.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 1st 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSE and clear\nsteering NNE saw hump Back at night neered ship\nto the SW and took in sail as I commenced writing\nthis the cry was a Man overboard I went on deck\nthe ship not going ahead much saw him along side\nhove him a Rope he cought it I tied another to\nmy self and jumped down the side and cought him\nand both of us was hauled in God is Mercifull to us Wm\nHaskins fell from the Jibb boom latter steered NE E smokey\nweather. Lat 31 24 S Long 110 45 E","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They saw humpback whales. As the keeper began writing, crewman William Haskins fell overboard from the jib boom; the keeper threw him a rope, jumped over the side secured by another line, and both were safely hauled aboard.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Keeper jumped overboard to save crewman","quote":"jumped down the side and cought him and both of us was hauled in","interest":5,"topic":"accidents"},{"kind":"accident","title":"Crew member fell overboard and was rescued","quote":"Wm\nHaskins fell from the Jibb boom","interest":3,"topic":"accidents"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-02","events":[],"lat":-30.5667,"lon":111.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 2nd 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE\nand smoky weather steering E at night\nheaded E1/2N O Lord send us some whales if\nthou seest best but us patience to trust in thee\nat 12 Mid veered Ship to the SW latter steere\nNE saw-fur seal &c imployed in ratling riggin\nLat 30 54 S Long 111 49 E","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed through smoky weather, did routine rope work, and saw fur seals. Disheartened by the lack of success, the keeper prayed, \"O Lord send us some whales if thou seest best.\"","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw fur seals","quote":"saw-fur seal &c","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-03","events":[],"lat":-29.8333,"lon":111.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 3nd 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE and\nclear steering N all sail nothing to seen O dear O dear\nCome Whales at night shortened sail heading SSW\nMid part the same latter steere NW imployed\nin washing the Ships sides Lat 29 50 Long 111 31\n[drawing]","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and clear skies as they steered north with every sail set. With no whales in sight, the keeper lamented, \"O dear O dear Come Whales.\" The crew washed the ship's sides.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":-30.4,"lon":110.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct 4th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE and\nclear at 5 PM saw a shoal of sperm Whales\ngoing N very quick down Boats but could not\nget near them O dear- Mid and latter part light\nairs saw-Black fish Porpoises & Cow-fish Lat 30 24 Long 110 50","wind":[["first","SE","moderate"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They spotted a fast-moving pod of sperm whales and put the boats out, but could not get near them, leading the keeper to lament, \"O dear.\" Later, they saw pilot whales, porpoises, and cow-fish (small whales or dolphins).","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented missing the whales","quote":"could not get near them O dear","interest":1},{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw porpoises","quote":"saw-Black fish Porpoises"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1844-10-05","events":[],"lat":-30.2,"lon":111.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct 5th 1844\nBegins with light airs and baffling began to Paint\nShips no Whales Mid and latter parts fresh breezs\nfrom the SW heading WNW Lat 30 12 Long 111 28","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","SW","fresh"],["latter","SW","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew began painting the ship under light, shifting winds before fresh breezes set in from the southwest. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-06","events":[],"lat":-29.55,"lon":110.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct 6th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SW and clear\nheading WSW Mid and latter parts the same\nLat 29 33 Long 110 48 E\n[drawing]","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","SW","fresh"],["latter","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in fresh breezes and clear weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-29.05,"lon":110.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct 7th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the WSW\nat 4 1/2 PM saw sperm Whale 4 or 5 miles to\nthe widward down Boat and got within two\nships length of one at sun set O Lord keep us\nfrom murmuring at the will Mid and latter\nparts baffling winds saw jumpers &\nLat 29 03 S Long 110 04 W","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","variable",""]],"plain":"They sighted sperm whales and put out the boats, getting within two ship lengths of one by sunset without striking it, prompting the keeper to pray, \"O Lord keep us from murmuring.\" Later they saw jumpers (probably leaping dolphins).","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed against murmuring after missing whale","quote":"O Lord keep us from murmuring at the will","interest":2}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1844-10-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":-28.7167,"lon":109.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 8th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the\nSSW heading SE at 4 PM saw sperm\nwhales downd boats and fastened to one got\none boat stove came onboard without any\nas usual Mid and latter part baffeling winds\nimployed in repairing the stove Boat saw hump\nBacks &c Lat 28 43 Long 109 45 E","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","variable",""]],"plain":"They saw sperm whales and put out the boats, harpooning one that smashed a boat before getting away \"as usual.\" The crew later repaired the damaged boat and saw humpback whales.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Whale smashed a boat","quote":"fastened to one got one boat stove","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-28.6,"lon":109.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 9th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SE heading\nSSW at 6 PM saw some spouts 5 or 6 miles\ndist that we called serm whales but was not\ncertain Mid and latter parts much the same\nheading different ways Lat 28 36 Long 109 58","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"In fresh breezes, the crew spotted whale spouts five or six miles away that they thought were likely sperm whales, but they could not be certain.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-28.8278,"lon":110.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Oct 10th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE and\nclear heading [struck: SS] SE all sail saw nothing\nat night shortened sail O Lord send us\nsuccess grant us some oil but may we say\nthy will be done grant that we may get\nhome in 30 Months at 6 AM tacked to the SSW\nat 8 saw Whales at 9 down Boats and fastened\nto one So End, the boat off [illegible] Lat Long 110 15","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew sailed under gentle breezes, with the keeper praying for oil and a return home within thirty months. In the morning they sighted whales, put the boats out, and harpooned one.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for oil and home","quote":"","interest":2}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1844-10-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-29.0556,"lon":110.1833,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Oct 11th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SSE and\nclear at 2 Pm took one whale to the ship the\nboat 10 miles from the ships donte two irons\naganist another but did not fasten at dark\ncame onboard latter fresh breezs cut in the\nwhale No Obs\n[drawing: whale]","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew brought one captured whale back to the ship from ten miles away. They threw two harpoons at another whale but failed to hook it, returning aboard at dark to strip the blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1844-10-12","events":[],"lat":-29.2833,"lon":110.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct 12th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE\nand cloudy heading SSW imployed in clearing\naway the Head began to boil Mid and latter\nparts the same saw nothing latter part one of\nour - Dogs died have got one left\nLat 29 17 S Long 110 07","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew cleared away the whale's head and began boiling blubber into oil. Later in the day, one of the ship's dogs died, leaving only one aboard.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"One of the ship's dogs died","quote":"one of our - Dogs died have got one left","interest":5},{"kind":"nature","title":"A ship's dog died","quote":"one of\nour - Dogs died","interest":2,"topic":"animals"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1844-10-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":-29.1667,"lon":110.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct 13th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the SE and\ncloudy steering S imployed in boiling At night\nveered Ships to the NW saw-one fin back I have\ngot a lame back doing nothing except sitting at\nmast head when the Boats were off 10 hours\nMid part rainy latter baffling wind finished\nboiling Lat 29.10 Long 110 05","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["cloudy","rain"],"plain":"The crew finished boiling oil and spotted a finback whale. The log keeper complained of a lame back from spending ten hours sitting at the masthead while the boats were away.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper developed a lame back on lookout","quote":"I have got a lame back doing nothing except sitting at mast head","interest":1},{"kind":"accident","title":"Keeper suffered a lame back","quote":"I have\ngot a lame back doing nothing except sitting at\nmast head","interest":1,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1844-10-14","events":[],"lat":-29.4833,"lon":109.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct 14th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the NW and\nclear steering SW saw-nothing Mid part the\nsame latter part wind S heading ESE\nsaw-nothing Lat 29 29 S Long 109 48 E","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","S",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in clear weather with light breezes; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-15","events":[],"lat":-29.4167,"lon":109.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 15th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the S\nand clear heading E [struck: b] S At night veered\nships to the SW Mid and latter part calm\nimployed in stowing Oil in Fore Hatch saw nothing\nLat 29 25 S Long 109 57 E","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"Light breezes gave way to calms. The crew spent the day stowing oil in the forward hatch, seeing nothing.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1844-10-16","events":[],"lat":-29.2833,"lon":110.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 16th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the SSW and\nclear- at 6 PM veered ships to the SE saw nothing\nCome Whales Come O God bless us again grant us\nsuccess this cruise at 1 am ty the SW latter\npart imployed in Painting Ships Lat 29 17 Long 110 03","wind":[["first","SSW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew painted the ship under clear skies and light breezes. Having seen nothing, the keeper prayed for whales and success on this cruise.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for whales","quote":"Come Whales Come O God bless us again grant us success","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-17","events":[],"lat":-28.95,"lon":109.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 17th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the SE and\nclear heading E imployed in Painting and calking\nthe Stern No Whales this day Mid and latter\npart light airs and calm saw-nothing Current Setting\nto the NW Lat 28 57 S Long by Dist 109 01 by Chro 108 50","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"Light breezes and calm seas with clear skies. The crew was busy painting and caulking the stern, but saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-18","events":[],"lat":-29.0333,"lon":108.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct 18th 1844\nBegins with light airs and calm and a heavy swell\nfrom the NW Come whales come Mid and latter\nparts much the same saw a plenty of squid & Porpoises\nimployed in Toving riggin &\nLat 29 02 S Long by Dist 108 35 by Chro 108 25","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew experienced light airs, calms, and a heavy northwest swell while working on the rigging. They saw plenty of squid and porpoises, with the logkeeper writing, \"Come whales come.\"","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw plenty of squid","quote":"saw a plenty of squid","topic":"animals"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-19","events":[],"lat":-30.65,"lon":109.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct 19th 1844\nBegins with gentle breeze from the WNW\nand clear- steering SSE all sail no whales\nMid and latter fresh breezes and cloudy\nLat 30 39. Long 109 30 E","wind":[["first","WNW","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear","cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing in breezy, partly cloudy weather; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-20","events":[],"lat":-31.7667,"lon":111.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct 20th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the WSW and\nclear steering SSE Mid and latter part\nlight breezes from the same Lat 31.46 Long 111.00","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","WSW","light"],["latter","WSW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh to light breezes and clear skies; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":-33.7167,"lon":111.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct 21st 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the WSW and\nclear Steering S saw- 1 fin Back grompuses\n&c Mid and latter parts steering SbW- strong\ngales Lat 33 43 S Long 111 10 E","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Gentle breezes gave way to strong gales. During the day, the crew saw a finback whale and some grampuses.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw grampuses","quote":"grompuses"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-22","events":[],"lat":-34.4,"lon":111.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 22d 1844\nBegins with strong gales from the SW hove\nto heading WSW imployed in repairing the\nFore Spencer at 4 PM heavy rains Bar 29.50\nMid and latter continues the same wind WSW\nBar 29 40/10 Lat 34 24 S Long 111 30 E","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","WSW","gale"],["latter","WSW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The crew stopped and waited out strong gales and heavy rain while repairing the fore spencer sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-23","events":[],"lat":-34.7833,"lon":111.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 23.d 1844\nBegins with hard gales from the W and\nsqually heading SSW at 6 PM Bar- 29 40/10\nMid part the same at 6 am reered ship to\nthe WNW latter clear- Lat 34.47 Long 111.56","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","clear"],"plain":"The ship faced heavy gales and squalls from the west before the weather cleared.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":-34.45,"lon":112.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 24th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the SSW\nand clear heading W Bar- riseing at 6 30 to reered\nships to the SE Mid and latter parts gentle breezes\nand cloudy Steered EbS all sail set saw- fin backs\nhump backs squids & Porpoises Lat 34.27 Long 112 12","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale","clear","cloudy"],"plain":"They sailed with all sail set, sighting finback and humpback whales, squid, and porpoises.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw squids","quote":"saw- fin backs\nhump backs squids","topic":"animals"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-25","events":[],"lat":-34.05,"lon":112.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct 25th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the S and cloudy\nsteering EbS at night shortened sail may our\nHeavenly Father grant us some oil this full Moon\nwe do not deserve it but thy Mercy Good I trust\nat 8 am reered ship to the WSW at 2 am to the\nE latter the same Lat 34.03 Long 112 50 E","wind":[["first","S","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The ship sailed under gentle breezes and cloudy skies while the keeper prayed for oil under the full moon.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-34.5667,"lon":112.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct 26th 1844\nBegins with light winds from the S E and\nclear heading SW saw fin back no whales this\nday when shall we get some bit home sick and\nsea sick but we must be patient time will\nprove all things come Whales Come\nMid part the same latter wind ESE headed S E\ncaught a porpoise Lat 34 34 Long 112 28 E","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","ESE",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They saw a finback whale and later caught a porpoise. The keeper confessed to being both homesick and seasick, pleading, \"come Whales Come.\"","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Caught a porpoise","quote":"caught a porpoise"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"nature.porpoises-a"},{"date":"1844-10-27","events":[],"lat":-34.6667,"lon":111.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct 27th 1844\nBegins with light airs from the ESE and clear\nheading S E saw nothing Mid part calm latter\ngentle breezes from the S head WSW Lat 34 40 Long 111 45","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"Light breezes and calm seas with clear skies; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-35.0167,"lon":111.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct 28th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the S headading\nESE at night tacked to the WSW saw fin backs\nMid and latter fresh gales from the S E and\ncloudy at 10 Am tacked to ESE Lat 35 01 Long 111 12","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","SE","gale"],["latter","SE","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"They saw finback whales, followed by fresh gales from the southeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-29","events":[],"lat":-34.2333,"lon":112.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 29th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the SE and squally\nheading ENE no whales Mid part the same\nlatter steered N Lat 34 14 Long 112 05","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["middle","SE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather with fresh gales; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-30","events":[],"lat":-33.1833,"lon":110.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 30th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the SE and\ncloudy steering W 1/2 W at 6 PM hauled to\nthe SW Bar 29 8/10 and riseing Mid part\nthe same latter steered WSW Lat 33 11 Long 110 55","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["middle","SE","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales and cloudy skies; the ship continued on its course without any notable events.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-31","events":[],"lat":-33.0167,"lon":109.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 31st 1844\nBegins with hard gales from SE and cloudy\nsteering WSW at night luffed to the SW\nat day light weared ship to the E Odear - Odear\nno whales latter the same Lat 33 01 Long 109 30 E","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["latter","SE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales blew throughout the day. The keeper lamented, \"Odear - Odear no whales.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-01","events":[],"lat":-31.9667,"lon":109.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday November 1st 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the S and clear\nsteering Ny E at night heaved to the E latter more\nmoderate made sail steered Ny E\nsaw nothing Lat 31 58 S Long 109 46 E","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","clear"],"plain":"Fresh gales blew as the ship steered north by east before stopping for the night. The weather moderated later, and sail was made. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-02","events":[],"lat":-30.7167,"lon":109.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 2nd 1844\nBegins with strong breezes from the SW\nsteering N by E Come Whales Come latter steerd\nNE saw nothing imployed in fitting some New\nMain top mast riggin Lat 30.43 Long 109.47","wind":[["first","SW","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes blew as the ship steered north-northeast. The crew worked on fitting new main topmast rigging and saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-03","events":[],"lat":-29.3333,"lon":110.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 3rd 1844\nBegins with ge[struck: n]ttle breezes from the\nSSW steering N E at night hauld to the\nS E mett the Min top saill aback latter steerd\nN E saw nothing Lat 29.20 Long 110.58 E","wind":[["first","SSW","moderate"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle breezes with nothing seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-04","events":[],"lat":-29.2333,"lon":110.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov 4th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SS E\nheading E at 5 PM tacked to the SW O Lord\ngrant us some Whales Mid and latter parts\nthe same Current seting to the N E saw\nnothing Lat 29 14 Long 110 40 E","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SSE","light"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"plain":"The ship sailed under gentle breezes, but saw nothing. In frustration, the keeper prayed: \"O Lord grant us some Whales.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-05","events":[],"lat":-29.4,"lon":109.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 5th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S heading\nWSW at a PM found the Main top gallant\nmast sprung commenced fitting another\nMid and latter parts the same [struck: C] clear\nLat 29 24 Long 109 00","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["middle","S","fresh"],["latter","S","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The ship faced fresh breezes under clear skies. During the afternoon, the crew found the main topgallant mast cracked and began fitting a replacement.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Main topgallant mast found cracked","quote":"found the Main top gallant mast sprung","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-06","events":[],"lat":-28.7167,"lon":109.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 6th 1844\nBegins with light winds and b[illegible]ling\nshowers of rain No Whales No whales\nMid and latter pleasant wind SSE saw nothing\nLat 28 43 Long 109 30","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","SSE",""],["latter","SSE",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Light winds and rain showers gave way to pleasant weather, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-07","events":[],"lat":-28.4,"lon":108.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov 7th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the SSE and\nclear heading SW at 8 AM veered to the E\nsend down the Main top gallant Mast & sent\nup another Lat 28 24 Long 108 50 E","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","E",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in light breezes; the crew replaced the main topgallant mast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-08","events":[],"lat":-28.7584,"lon":109.8333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Nov 8th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SSE\nand clear heading E Come Whales Come Mid and\nlatter parts the same imployed in Panting spars\n&c saw nothing Lat [struck: N Oks] Long 109.50 E","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SSE","light"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew painted spars under gentle breezes and clear skies, with the keeper urging, \"Come Whales Come.\" Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-09","events":[],"lat":-29.1167,"lon":110.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 9th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the SSW\nand cloudy heading S[struck: E] O Lord remember\nus in mercy grant us a short voyage\nlatter calm and clear- Lat 29 07 Long 110.15-","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["cloudy","calm","clear"],"plain":"The ship sailed under light breezes and cloudy skies before conditions turned calm and clear. The keeper prayed, \"O Lord remember us in mercy grant us a short voyage.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for a short voyage","quote":"O Lord remember us in mercy grant us a short voyage","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-10","events":[],"lat":-30.0833,"lon":110.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 10th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the WSW\nand clear- steering S at night- headed SW\nBar- falling 29 70/100 at 6 PM Mid and latter-\npart, the same Lat 30 03 S Long 110 30","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["middle","WSW","light"],["latter","WSW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes and clear weather. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-11","events":[],"lat":-30.7,"lon":111.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov- 11th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the WSW\nand clear- heading South Mid and latter the\nsame heading SE Lat 3042 Long 111 10 E","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["middle","WSW","light"],["latter","WSW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather and gentle breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-12","events":[],"lat":-31.2333,"lon":112.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 12th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SSW\nand clear- heading SE saw- nothing no whales\nNo Whales Mid and latter- the same at 2 AM\nveered ship to the W at 5 to the SE saw- nothing\nLat 31 14 S Long 112 15 E","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["middle","SSW","light"],["latter","SSW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather with gentle breezes; sailed on different tacks and saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-13","events":[],"lat":-31.5667,"lon":112.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov- 13th 1844\nBegins with gentle breeze from the SW and\nclear- heading SSE Bar 29 70/100 O dear the trouble\nof Sailors they are never satisfied at 8 PM\nveered ship to the W at 3 am to the SE at 9 to\nto the WSW bent the second best Main top Sail\nBar- 29 70/100 Lat 3134 Long 112 45-","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The ship sailed on under gentle breezes while the crew bent a sail. The keeper vented his frustration, writing, \"O dear the trouble of Sailors they are never satisfied.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented dissatisfied sailors","quote":"O dear the trouble of Sailors they are never satisfied","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1844-11-14","events":[],"lat":-31.25,"lon":112.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov- 14th 1844\nBegins with strong breezes from the SW and\ncloudy heading WNW saw nothing at 6 Bar\n29 55/100 at day light veered ship to the SSE latter\nthe same Lat 31 16 S Long 112 25-E","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["latter","SW","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing with strong southwesterly breezes and cloudy skies. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-15","events":[],"lat":-31.6333,"lon":112.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov 15th 1844\nBegins with strong gales from SW and clear\nheading SSE at 6 PM veered ship to the W\nAt 4 Am began to moderate Bar riseing\nlatter part made sail saw nothing\nLat 31 38 Long 112 28-E","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the southwest before the weather moderated early in the morning. They set more sail, but saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-32.4,"lon":111.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 16th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE and\nshowers of rain heading SSW Some Whales Seen\nMid and latter part fine pleasant weather\nimployed in repairing the F. T. G sail saw grompuses\nLat 32 24 Long by Dist 111.52 by Chro 111.32 E","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and rain showers, later turning pleasant. The crew saw some whales as well as grampuses, and spent time repairing the fore topgallant sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":-32.7833,"lon":111.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 17th 1844\nBegins with light airs and calms saw one\n[struck: fin]back latter part took a light breys from\nthe SW steared SSE Saw nothing\nLat 32 47 S Long by Dist 111 37 by [struck: Dist] 111 29 E","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","SW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms; they saw a finback whale early in the day, but nothing more after a light breeze picked up.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-18","events":[],"lat":-34.2667,"lon":113.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov 18th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SW heading\nSSE no whales to be seen mid and latter part\nfresh gales from the SW unbent the fore Sail to\nrepair and bent another one Lat 34 16 Long 113.00","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the southwest. The crew saw no whales and replaced the foresail while repairing the original one.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-19","events":[],"lat":-34.5833,"lon":113.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 19th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the SW and clear\nheading to the SE nothing in sight this day Bar\n29 8/10 latter part fine weather imployed in\nrepairing the fore sail Lat 34 35 Long by Chro 113.55 E","wind":[["first","SW","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales gave way to fine weather. With nothing in sight, the crew spent the day repairing the foresail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-34.6167,"lon":114.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 20th 1844\n[drawing]\nBegins with gentle breezes from the S and cloudy\nheading ESE at 3 PM saw Cape Leuwin bore ing\nEbN Dist 40 miles saw Whales at the same time\nat 4 PM down Boats the whales going to the NW\nvery quick got nothing O dear O dear—Send good\n[illegible] sucess at 12 mid tacked to the ENE at 8 am\nto the SSW Lat 34 37 S Long 114 00 E\nAt 8 am saw Cape Leuwin to the E 40 miles Dist","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"With Cape Leeuwin in sight about 40 miles off, the crew spotted whales and put out the boats to chase them, but the whales moved away too quickly. Disappointed, the keeper lamented, \"O dear O dear—Send good sucess.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented an unsuccessful chase","quote":"got nothing O dear O dear—Send good [illegible] sucess","interest":1}],"where":"near land","place":"Cape Leeuwin","plate":"chase.sperm-c","at":"cape-leeuwin"},{"date":"1844-11-21","events":[],"lat":-35.1333,"lon":114.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov 21st 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE and clear\nheading SSW saw a quantity of Squid and tide\nrips at 5 PM tacked to the ESE the houled to S\nat 12 mid tacked to the S at 8 to the E imployed\nin repairing the Main Sail saw jumpers &c\nLat 35 08 Long 114 58 E","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and clear weather. The crew saw squid, tide rips, and jumping fish, and spent time repairing the mainsail.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw a quantity of squid","quote":"saw a quantity of Squid","topic":"animals"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-22","events":[],"lat":-35.5167,"lon":115.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov 22d 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSE and\nclear heading E at 7 AM takes to the S saw the\nLand to WNW dist 20 miles at 9 AM takes to\nthe E at 8 to the SSW saw- the Land at a dist\nto the ENE Lat 35 21 S Long 115 00 E","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fresh, clear breezes continued as the ship turned through several courses. The crew sighted land twenty miles off to the west-northwest in the morning, and later saw land again to the east-northeast.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1844-11-23","events":[],"lat":-36.0,"lon":115.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 23rd 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE and\nclear heading to the ESE at 7 PM takes to\nthe S Mid and latter the same Lat 36 01 Long 115 00","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["first","S",""],["middle","S",""],["latter","S",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather and gentle breezes as the ship continued sailing; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-24","events":[],"lat":-36.5833,"lon":115.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov- 24th 1844\nBegins with strong breezes from the ESE and\nclear - at 9 AM takes to the NE At 7 to the\nSSE the Bar- falling 29 5/10 at 7 AM no Whales for\nus yet O Lord thou knowest what is best\nfor- us may we ever trust in thee for-\nthou art able to do all things, thou hast been\nkind unto us and kept us through all dangers\nand troubles, O grant us a safe return and may\nwe be again blessed Mid and latter parts heading\nESE Bar- 29 5/8 Lat 36 55- S Long 115 48 E","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Strong breezes and clear skies with no whales seen yet. The keeper offered a prayer asking God to grant them a safe return and continued blessings.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper offered a heartfelt prayer","quote":"O Lord thou knowest what is best for- us may we ever trust in thee","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-25","events":[],"lat":-35.95,"lon":116.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov- 25th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the WNW and\nclear steering ESE saw nothing latter part\nsteered NE Lat 35 52 Long 116.45- E","wind":[["first","WNW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear skies and light breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-26","events":[],"lat":-35.109,"lon":118.016,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 26th 1844\nBegins with gentle breeze from the WSW\nsteered NE at 8 PM saw the Land bareing\nNW E dist 40 miles at 6 the wind veered to\nthe SW veered ships to the SSE Bar- 29 5/8 &\nriseing No Whales this day saw- squid O dear\nwhen shall we get some oil latter part steered\nNW E at 10 AM Bald Head bore N dist 12 miles\nveered ships to the S saw nothing","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["first","SW",""]],"plain":"The ship sailed near land, sighting Bald Head, and saw some squid but no whales. Frustrated by the lack of success, the keeper lamented, \"O dear when shall we get some oil\".","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented the lack of oil","quote":"O dear when shall we get some oil","interest":1}],"where":"near land","place":"Bald Head","plate":"life.keeper-d","at":"bald-head"},{"date":"1844-11-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":-36.05,"lon":118.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 27th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the WSW and\nclear heading S saw Black fish Porpoises &c\nat 8 AM veered to the NW sent up the fore\ntop gallant mast Lat 36 03 S Long 118 08","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["latter","NW",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They sailed under fresh breezes and clear skies, sighting pilot whales and porpoises.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw porpoises","quote":"saw Black fish Porpoises"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"nature.porpoises-a"},{"date":"1844-11-28","events":[],"lat":-35.5925,"lon":117.8717,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Nov 28th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE\nheading WNW Bar - 29 8/10 O Lord grant us\nsome oil Mid and latter part light breeze\nsaw the Land to the N riggid out the Fly Jibb\nBoom no whales Lat","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Gentle breezes carried the ship west-northwest as the keeper prayed, \"O Lord grant us some oil.\" They sighted land to the north and rigged out the flying jib boom, but saw no whales.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1844-11-29","events":[],"lat":-35.135,"lon":117.61,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov - 29th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the S and\ncloudy at 3 PM tacked to the SSW Bald Head\nNNE dist 15 miles saw a bark steering SW\nat 5 Am tacked to the N latter part saw\nCape Howe to the 35 miles dist at 10 the hauld\nto the ENE tacked to the SE Bar 30 [illegible]","wind":[["first","S","light"],["latter","ENE",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and cloudy weather as the ship cruised off the coast, sighting Bald Head and Cape Howe, as well as a passing bark.","where":"near land","place":"Cape Howe"},{"date":"1844-11-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-36.5,"lon":117.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov - 30th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the ESE\nand clear - heading SE No whales this day\nMid part the same at day light saw - what we\ncalled sperm whales near the ship but the weather\nwas to rough to lower - the boats latter fresh gales\nfrom the NE and clear - heading ESE this is hard\nbut it is right Bar. 29 7/10 Lat 36° 30 S Long 117 47 E","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","ESE","gale"],["latter","NE","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"In fresh gales, the crew spotted sperm whales near the ship at daylight, but the weather was too rough to put the boats out. The keeper lamented, \"this is hard but it is right.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented rough weather stopping a chase","quote":"this is hard but it is right","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1844-12-01","events":[],"lat":-36.55,"lon":117.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sun day Dec 1st 1844\nBegins with a hard gale from the ESE and\nclear - heading SE at y PM reeved ship to the N\na bad sea on Bar - 29 7/10 and falling. Mid part\nthe same at 6 Am reeved ship to the ESE at 9 the\nWind hauled to the NW and moderated made\nsail Lat 36 33 S Long 117 42 E","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","ESE","gale"],["latter","NW","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","clear","heavy sea"],"plain":"A hard gale brought rough seas and a falling barometer. The crew turned the ship several times through the storm until the wind moderated and they set more sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-35.85,"lon":117.8333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Mon day Dec 2nd 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the NW and\ncloudy heading NNE at 7 AM Bar - 29 8/10 and riseing\nthe wind W Mid and latter the same wind\nSSE at 10 am saw spouts at a dist called\nthem Sperm Whales down boats but did not get\nnear enough to acertain So Ends the boats\noff bent a new fly Jibb","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["first","W",""],["middle","SSE",""],["latter","SSE",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew spotted whale spouts in the distance, thought to be sperm whales, and put the boats out to chase them, but could not get close enough to be sure. They also bent a new flying jib.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1844-12-03","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Fed 3rd 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the SE and\ncloudy at 2 PM the Boats came onboard and\nsteered NyW at 4 PM saw Mount Gordnery\nbearing N Dist 15 miles at 7 PM wind\nshifts to the S C clear we must go into\nPort to land a sick man latter part run\nin at 10 AM anchored in Princes Royal Harbour\nin 3 1/2 fathoms So Ends","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["first","S",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"After sighting Mount Gardner, the ship headed into port to drop off a sick crew member, anchoring in Princess Royal Harbour in the morning.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Forced into port by a sick man","quote":"clear we must go into Port to land a sick man","interest":3,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at anchor","place":"Princes Royal Harbour","at":"king-george-sound"},{"date":"1844-12-04","events":[],"lat":-35.263,"lon":118.0889},{"date":"1844-12-05","events":[],"lat":-35.3759,"lon":118.3278},{"date":"1844-12-06","events":[],"lat":-35.4889,"lon":118.5667},{"date":"1844-12-07","events":[],"lat":-35.6019,"lon":118.8056},{"date":"1844-12-08","events":[],"lat":-35.7148,"lon":119.0444},{"date":"1844-12-09","events":[],"lat":-35.8278,"lon":119.2833},{"date":"1844-12-10","events":[],"lat":-35.9408,"lon":119.5222},{"date":"1844-12-11","events":[],"lat":-36.0537,"lon":119.7611,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Fed 11 the 1844\nBegins with a gale from the W with hail\nat 5 am took our anchor and run out with\na fresh breeze from the SW at 6 discharged the\nPilot discharged John Nasfrit Sick latter\nstowing anchors &c steering SE","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["gale","hail"],"plain":"Starting with a westerly gale and hail, the ship weighed anchor at 5 a.m. and sailed out. They dropped off the harbor pilot and discharged sick crewman John Nasfrit before heading southeast into open water.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Sick crewman discharged from ship","quote":"discharged John Nasfrit Sick","interest":3,"topic":"sickness"},{"kind":"crew","title":"Discharged John Nasfrit sick","quote":"discharged John Nasfrit Sick","interest":1,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1844-12-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-36.1667,"lon":120.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Fed 12th 1844\n[drawing] Begins with fresh breezes from the WSW\nand clear steering ESE at 4 PM lost sight\nof the land 6 1/2 saw a school of Sperm\nWhales going to SW quick lowered the Boats\nbut saw nothing more of them took in sail\n& lay by for the night O Lord grant\nus success this Cruise may W ever trust\nin thee latter steered E Lat 36 10 S Long 120 00 E","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"After losing sight of land, the crew spotted a school of sperm whales swimming quickly to the southwest. They put the boats out to chase them but never saw them again, prompting a prayer for success.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1844-12-13","events":[],"lat":-35.1333,"lon":120.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Fed 13th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SSW and\nclear steering E saw nothing Mid part the\nsame latter part fresh breezes from the ENE\nheading N      Lat 35-08 S Long 120 30 E","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["middle","SSW","light"],["latter","ENE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle to fresh breezes, with no sightings.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-14","events":[],"lat":-35.1,"lon":121.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Fed 14th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the ENE\nand clear heading SE saw nothing Mid and\nlatter parts the same heading ESE Lat 35 06 Long 121.50","wind":[["first","ENE","fresh"],["middle","ENE","fresh"],["latter","ENE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and clear skies; saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-15","events":[],"lat":-36.9167,"lon":122.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Fed 15th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the NE and clear\nheading ESE Mid and latter parts blowing\na hard gale and a bad sea\nLat 36 55 S Long 122 09 E","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"The ship faced fresh gales that worsened to a hard gale and rough seas. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"killer","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-37.0333,"lon":124.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 16th 1844\nBegins with a hard gale from the N E and\nhaizy heading ESE at 6 PM began to\nmoderate Bar 29 4/10 Mid and latter part\nlight wind, wind W steerd N E saw Kile\nWhales & fin backs Lat 37 02 S Long 129 50 E","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["gale","haze"],"plain":"The day began with a hazy, hard gale that moderated by evening. Later in the day, the crew sighted killer whales and finbacks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-35.1,"lon":124.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 17th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the W and\ncloudy steering N E Bar riseing at 7 am 29 7/10\nsaw Porpoises & one Cone Whales come O Lord\ngrant us some oil may we ever trust in\nthee and be thankfull for all thy blessings\nMid and latter part light breezes from the\nESE made all sail Lat 36 06 Long 124 00","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","ESE","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They saw porpoises and one whale, prompting the keeper to offer a heartfelt prayer asking the Lord to grant them oil and keep them thankful.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for oil","quote":"come O Lord grant us some oil may we ever trust in thee and be thankfull","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-35.75,"lon":124.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 18th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the ESE\nand cloudy heading N E saw fin Backs &\nsquid one year this day since we left home\nhow many dangers we have been kept through\nand what ungratefull beings we are\nO Lord forgive our past sins and may we\nserve thee better the next year Mid part heavy\nThuner & sharp lightning W NE Lat 35 45 S Long 124 00","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","NE",""]],"weather":["cloudy","thunder","lightning"],"plain":"Marking exactly one year since leaving home, the keeper reflected on surviving many dangers and prayed for forgiveness. They saw finback whales and squid, followed by heavy thunder and sharp lightning.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Reflected on one year away from home","quote":"how many dangers we have been kept through and what ungratefull beings we are O Lord forgive our past sins","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1844-12-19","events":[],"lat":-35.1667,"lon":124.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 19th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from WNW and cloudy\nheading E at 2 PM our Carpenter fell from\nthe Main Top gallant crosstrees overboard a\ndistance of 90 feet he come up we hove him a\nRope he caught it and hauled him in truly\nthy ways O God are misterious this is the second\nman that has fell from aloft the other fell 70 feet\nAt 6 the wind hauled to the WSW headed\nNW Cow Whale Carre Mid part lay by latter\nWind S E N to NW saw an abundance of\nSquid but no Whales Lat 35 10 Long 124 36","wind":[["first","WNW","light"],["first","WSW",""],["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The carpenter fell ninety feet from the main topgallant crosstrees overboard; the crew threw him a rope and hauled him in safely. The keeper remarked that God's ways are mysterious, noting this was the second man to survive a massive fall aloft. Later, they saw plenty of squid but no whales.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Carpenter survived ninety-foot fall overboard","quote":"fell from the Main Top gallant crosstrees overboard a distance of 90 feet he come up","interest":5,"topic":"accidents"},{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper marveled at men surviving falls","quote":"truly thy ways O God are misterious this is the second man that has fell","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-20","events":[],"lat":-35.3167,"lon":124.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec 20th 1844\nBegins with genttle breezes from the SE and\nclear steering NW at 8 PM hauld to the\nENE at 1 am veered to the SSE\nlatter fresh breeys from the ENE heading\nSE saw nothing Lat 35 19 Long 124 30","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SSE",""],["latter","ENE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle to fresh breezes with clear skies; saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-21","events":[],"lat":-35.8167,"lon":125.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec 21st 1844\nBegins with fresh breeys from the ESE\nand clear heading SE no whales Mid and\nlatter part the same Lat 35 49 S Long 125 00","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["middle","ESE","fresh"],["latter","ESE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather and fresh breezes; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-22","events":[],"lat":-35.0833,"lon":126.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec 22d 1844\nBegins with a calm and haizy a heavy swell\nfrom the NE at 8 Pm took a breeys from the\nSW steered N E by E latter part steered ENE\nfresh breeys Lat 35 03 Long 126 10 E","wind":[["first","","calm"],["first","SW","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["calm","haze","heavy sea"],"plain":"The day began hazy and calm with a heavy swell from the northeast, followed by fresh breezes from the southwest later on. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-23","events":[],"lat":-34.25,"lon":127.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 23d 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SSE\nand cloudy steering E Lord send us some whale\nand grant us suceess again but I know\nthat thou wilt do what is best for us O\nteach us where to go for the best Mid and\nlatter parts heading NE Lat 34 15 S Long 127 35","wind":[["first","SSE","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew sailed under gentle breezes and cloudy skies, with the keeper offering a prayer for whales and guidance on where to steer.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for whales and guidance","quote":"Lord send us some whale and grant us suceess again","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-24","events":[],"lat":-34.8667,"lon":127.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 24th 1844\nBegins with gentle breeys from the E and\nclear heading SSE saw nothing Mid and latter\npart wind NE heading to the E Lat 34 52 Long 127 50","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","NE",""],["latter","NE",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather with gentle breezes; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-25","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":128.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 25th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the NNE\nand clear steering SE at night hauld to the E\nBar 29 8/10 Mid part calm latter part haizy\nlight breezes from the SW steered N E\nby En E Christmas let us be thankfull to\nthee O Lord for anther years health grant\nus thy blessing again may we obtain 1200\nBarrels another year Lat 35 09 Long 128 35\nsaw a small comet boeing SW by S","wind":[["first","NNE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SW","light"]],"weather":["clear","calm","haze"],"plain":"Christmas brought light breezes, calms, and hazy weather. The keeper offered a prayer of thanksgiving for health and hoped for 1,200 barrels of oil next year, also noting a small comet in the southwest.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Sighted a small comet","quote":"saw a small comet boeing SW by S","notable":true,"interest":3,"topic":"wonders"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"nature.comet-a"},{"date":"1844-12-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-34.5,"lon":128.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 26th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the\nSSW and clear steering N at 5 PM\nsaw a rite Whales at night houled\nto the SE Bar riseing 29 65/100 Mid and\nlatter parts Calm Lat 34.30 Long 128.37","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"Fresh breezes gave way to calm weather. In the afternoon, the crew sighted a right whale.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-27","events":[],"lat":-33.9,"lon":128.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec 27th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the SE\nand clear heading NW all sail at night\nhauled to the SW Mid part calm latter gentle\nbreezes from the SSW steered N all sail\nsaw squid O Lord grant us some whales\nLat 33.54 Long 128 03","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["first","SW",""],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SSW","light"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"They sailed under gentle breezes and periods of calm, seeing only squid. The keeper recorded a plea: \"O Lord grant us some whales.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-28","events":[],"lat":-33.5333,"lon":127.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec 28th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from S and clear\nsteering NW at night houled to ESE\nat 12 Mid veered ships to the SW latter headed\nS a heavy swell from the SW Lat 33 32 Long 127.17","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"weather":["clear","heavy sea"],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle breezes with a heavy swell from the southwest; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-29","events":[],"lat":-34.85,"lon":127.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec 29th 1844\nBegins with gentle breezes from the ESE\nand cloudy heading S saw nothing mid parts\nthe same latter fresh gales from the NNE steered\nSW Lat 34 51 S Long 127 00 E","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","ESE","light"],["latter","NNE","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"Routine sailing in cloudy weather and gentle breezes, followed by fresh gales. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-30","events":[],"lat":-34.8833,"lon":126.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 30th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the NNE and\nclear steering WNW at night veered ships\nto the SE no whales nor nothing to be seen\nO dear when shall we get some oil it 2 1/2 mos\nsince we have taken a whales the Lord knows\nwhen it is best for us at 1 am veered to the\nWNW at 8 AM the wind houled to the\nWSW [struck: veered] headed S Lat 34 53 S Long 126 10","wind":[["first","NNE","gale"],["latter","WSW",""]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"The crew sailed under fresh gales, with no whales to be seen. The keeper lamented that two and a half months had passed without taking a whale, writing, \"the Lord knows when it is best for us.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Lamented two months without catching a whale","quote":"O dear when shall we get some oil it 2 1/2 mos since we have taken a whales","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1844-12-31","events":[],"lat":-34.6667,"lon":126.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 31st 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSW\nand clear heading W saw nothing\nat 9 veered to the SE at 7 AM tacked to the\nW Lat 34 40 S Long 126.08 E","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather with fresh breezes; saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":-34.7667,"lon":125.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 1st 1845\nBegins with light breezs from the S and\nclear heading W Caught a porpoise another\nnew year has comenced I thank the O\nLord for thy blesgsing the past may\nwe ever praise thed will thou remember\nus this year grant us sucess but thy will\nbe done. we are now 19 1/2 months out\nwith a little over 500 Bls I hope to get 1200\nthis year Mid and latter parts light breezes\nfrom the ENE steering W by S saw one fin-\nback Lat 34 46 S Long 125 10 E","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","ENE","light"],["latter","ENE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew caught a porpoise and saw a finback whale. Reflecting on New Year's Day, the keeper offered a prayer of thanks and hoped to raise their total from 500 barrels to 1,200 this year.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper offered a New Year prayer","quote":"another new year has comenced I thank the O Lord for thy blesgsing the past","interest":4,"topic":"holidays"},{"kind":"nature","title":"Caught a porpoise","quote":"Caught a porpoise"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"nature.porpoises-a"},{"date":"1845-01-02","events":[],"lat":-35.35,"lon":124.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan 2nd 1845\nBegins with light from the E & E and clear\nsteering SW by W at night shotened sail and\nheaded SE to wait another day for Whales\nbut the whales are not plenty in the Bight\nI am afraid that we have got bit by comeing\nhere but we must have patience and trust\nthe Lords time, he knows when it is best for\nus to take whales. Mid part the same\nLat 35 21 Long 124 30 E","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They reduced sail overnight to wait another day for whales, but found few in the Bight. The keeper worried they made a mistake coming here, writing they must \"trust the Lords time\" to take whales.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper worried about the scarce whales","quote":"I am afraid that we have got bit by comeing here but we must have patience","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","place":"Bight","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1845-01-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-35.1667,"lon":124.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan 3rd 1845\nBegins with light breezs from the ENE\nsteering W at 4 PM saw Sperm whales near\nthe Ship down Boats but got nothing got\nslightly fast to one Mid headed SE at 6\n25 [whale drawing: tail] AM saw whales again down Boat and fastend\nto one So ends Lat by Obs 35 10 Long 124 10\n50 [whale stamp]","wind":[["first","ENE","light"]],"plain":"The crew spotted sperm whales near the ship in the afternoon and lowered the boats, briefly harpooning one before it broke loose. The next morning they chased whales again and struck another.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-35.45,"lon":124.025,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Jan 4th 1845\nBegins with light breezs from the ESE\nat 2 PM took the whale to the Ship and\ncut in the Body and made sail to the S to\nclear the land latter part took the Head\nin and began to boil saw nothing\nNo Lat [illegible]","wind":[["first","ESE","light"]],"plain":"The crew brought a whale to the ship, stripped the blubber from the body, and set sail south to clear the land. Later, they brought the head aboard and began boiling oil.","where":"near land","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1845-01-05","events":[],"lat":-35.7333,"lon":123.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan 5th 1845\nBegins with Light breezes from the N and\ncalm imployed in Boiling & at latter\npart gentle breezes from the ESE heading\nN employed in boiling Lat 35 44 Long 123 53","wind":[["first","N","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calm weather as the crew spent the day boiling blubber into oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1845-01-06","events":[],"lat":-35.5667,"lon":123.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan 6th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the ESE\nand clear heading N imployed in boiling &\nat 10 am recked ships to the E showers of\nrain some Thunder & lightning finished\nat 11 latter part gentle breezes from the\nSW steared N by E Lat 35 34 Long 123 30 E","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["latter","SW","light"]],"weather":["clear","rain","thunder","lightning"],"plain":"The crew was busy boiling blubber. Rain showers brought some thunder and lightning before clearing up.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-07","events":[],"lat":-35.0,"lon":124.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan 7th 1845\nBegins with light breeze from the SW\nand clear steering N by W at night ENE\nMid part headed SSE latter steared ESE\nimployed in Coopering Oil saw nothing\nLat 35 00 S Long 124 10 E","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew spent the day coopering oil barrels in fair weather, but saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-08","events":[],"lat":-35.05,"lon":125.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 8th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the WSW\nand clear- steared ESE at night houled\nto the S Mid and latter parts fresh gales\nimployed in Stowing down Oil Lat 35 03 Long 125 00","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales developed as the crew stowed oil down into the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1845-01-09","events":[],"lat":-35.05,"lon":125.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan 9th 1845\nBegins with fresh gales from the WSW and a\na hevy sea heading S at 6 PM Bar- 29 70 and riseing\nO Lord grant us some more oil may we be\nthankfull for the last Mid part the same latter\npart light breezes Lat 35 05 Long 125 25- E","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","WSW","gale"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"The ship faced fresh gales and a heavy sea before winds lightened. The logkeeper prayed, \"O Lord grant us some more oil may we be thankfull for the last.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-10","events":[],"lat":-35.3667,"lon":124.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan 10th 1845\nBegin with acalm and clear saw grampuses\nno Whales No Whales and the time going fast\nwhen shall we get full O dear- O dear this makes\nme Home sick at 2 am took a breezes from the NNW\nsteared SW latter part fresh gales steering WSW\nSaw squid No Whales Lat 35 22 S Long 124 50","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","NNW","moderate"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["calm","clear","gale"],"plain":"The crew saw grampuses and squid but no whales. Frustrated by the lack of success, the log keeper lamented, \"when shall we get full O dear- O dear this makes me Home sick.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented lack of whales and homesickness","quote":"when shall we get full O dear- O dear this makes me Home sick","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-11","events":[],"lat":-35.25,"lon":123.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 11th 1845\nBegins with fresh gales from the NNE and clear\nsteering WSW at 6 PM the wind lulled at 7\nhouled suddenly to the W Bar- began to rise\nat 6 29 4/10 at 7 29 5/10 Mid and latter parts light\nwinds from the S heading WSW Lat 35-15 Long 123-35","wind":[["first","NNE","gale"],["first","W",""],["middle","S","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Experienced fresh gales from the north-northeast before the wind shifted to the west and lightened, with the barometer rising. No whales were reported.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-12","events":[],"lat":-35.3333,"lon":123.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan 12th 1845\nBegins with light brey[illegible] from the S and clear-\nheading WSW at 4 PM tacked to the SEbS at\n6 PM saw a sail to E steering W at 10 PM\nspoke the Schooner- Minerra Identity 30 days\nfrom Sydney for- Calcutta with Transports\nMid and latter calm bouned the M\nLat 35 20 S Long 123 24 E","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"Light breezes and clear weather gave way to calms. In the evening, the crew met and spoke with the schooner Minerra Identity, 30 days out from Sydney heading for Calcutta with transports.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Met a schooner carrying transports","quote":"spoke the Schooner- Minerra Identity 30 days from Sydney for- Calcutta with Transports","interest":2},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Minerra Identity","rig":"schooner","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-01-13","events":[],"lat":-35.8,"lon":123.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan 13th 1845\nBegin with a steudy gale from the SW and\nclear- heading SSE Mid and latter hevy\ngale from the SW Lat 35-48 Long 123-30","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"The ship weathered steady to heavy gales from the southwest under clear skies. No whales were reported.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-14","events":[],"lat":-35.8333,"lon":123.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan 14th 1845\nBegins with a fresh gale from the SW\nand clear- heading SSE at night saw a\nschooner- supposed to the Minerva\nMid and latter parts more Moderate wind WNW\nat noon tacked to the N Lat 35 50 Long 123 58 E","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","WNW","moderate"],["latter","WNW","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","clear"],"plain":"Strong gale-force winds blew from the southwest under clear skies. At night they sighted a schooner, believed to be the Minerva, before the weather moderated.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-15","events":[],"lat":-36.2,"lon":123.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 15th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the W and squally\nheading to the N saw the M heading to the\nS at 7 am veered to the S Mid and latter\nparts the same Lat 36 19 Long 123 45-","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","S","fresh"],["latter","S","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in squally weather and fresh breezes, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-16","events":[],"lat":-35.2,"lon":123.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan 16th 1845\nBegins with fresh gales from the WSW and\ncloudy heading S at 9 PM veered ships to the\nNW the commet still very Bright Mid and\nlatter light breezes and clear- at day light- saw-\na Penguin round the Ships & a Sea Hen fighting\nthe Hen kept in chace about 4 hours kept\nhim under water so much that he got\ndrouned lowered a Boat and got the Penguin\nimployed in repain[illegible] the foretop sail &\nLat 35 42 Long 123-35","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy","clear"],"plain":"The comet remained very bright during the night. At daylight, the crew watched a sea hen (a skua) attack and drown a penguin after a four-hour chase, then lowered a boat and picked up the dead penguin.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Sea hen (skua) chased and drowned a penguin","quote":"the Hen kept in chace about 4 hours kept him under water so much that he got drouned","notable":true,"interest":3,"topic":"deaths"},{"kind":"nature","title":"Observed very bright comet","quote":"the commet still very Bright","notable":true,"interest":3,"topic":"wonders"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"nature.comet-a"},{"date":"1845-01-17","events":[],"lat":-34.7833,"lon":123.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan 17th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the\nW SW and clear- heading S no whales\nto be seen Lord bless us again When\nshall we get Home. Home sweet Home\nI am home sick cannot hear- from there\nbut hope for the best & Pray the Lord\nto keep me from murmuring at his\nwill Lord forgive the past help us to\ndo better- latter part strong breezes from\nthe W. heading SSW Lat 34 47 S Long 123.40","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["latter","W","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew sailed south under clear skies with no whales seen. The keeper suffered from severe homesickness, longing for home and praying to accept his circumstances without complaint.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-18","events":[],"lat":-35.8,"lon":123.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 18th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the W\nand squally heading SSW at 6 PM the wind\nveered to the SSW tacked to the W\nMid part the same latter calm Lat 35,48 Long 123.25","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["first","SSW",""],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["squalls","calm"],"plain":"Squally weather with shifting breezes gave way to calms; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-19","events":[],"lat":-36.1,"lon":121.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan 19th 1845\nBegins with a light breezes from the E and\ncloudy steering W saw nothing latter part\nfresh breezes from the ESE steering W1/2S\nLat 36 00 Long 121.40 ?","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","ESE","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing in cloudy weather with light to fresh breezes; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-20","events":[],"lat":-36.2167,"lon":121.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan 20th 1845-\nBegins with strong gales from ENE and clear\nsteering NW at 4 shortened sail & hauled\nto the SE Bar- 29 6/10 Mid part the same\nlatter- moderate steered N Lat 36 13 Long 121.20","wind":[["first","ENE","gale"],["middle","ENE","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","clear"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the east-northeast under clear skies. The crew shortened sail, turned to the southeast, and later steered north as conditions moderated.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-21","events":[],"lat":-35.7333,"lon":120.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan 21st 1845-\nBegins with gentle breezes from the ENE &\nhalzy steering NW saw- porpoises in abundance\nat night steered WNW Mid and latter parts\ncalm and foggy Bar- 29 5/10 Lat 35 44 Long 120 10","wind":[["first","ENE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["fog","calm"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and hazy weather brought calm and fog by the middle and latter parts of the day. They saw an abundance of porpoises.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw porpoises in abundance","quote":"saw- porpoises in abundance"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"nature.porpoises-a"},{"date":"1845-01-22","events":[],"lat":-35.8167,"lon":120.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 22d 1845-\nBegins with a clm and clear- at 4 PM took a light\nbreezes from the WSW steered W saw- nothing\nCome Whales Come Home sweet Home when shall\nwe get there latter part fresh breezes from the\nNW and squally Lat 35-49 Long 120 00\n\n[left margin note at top]\nBreame\n4- may\n2\n2","wind":[["first","","calm"],["first","WSW","light"],["latter","NW","fresh"]],"weather":["clear","calm","squalls"],"plain":"The ship sailed on under clear skies and shifting breezes, seeing nothing. Homesick, the log keeper wrote, \"Come Whales Come Home sweet Home when shall we get there.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Homesick log keeper longed for home","quote":"Come Whales Come Home sweet Home when shall we get there","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-23","events":[],"lat":-35.6333,"lon":120.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan 23rd 1845\nBegins with Strong breezes from the W and\ncloudy heading SSW at 4 PM commenced a fresh\ngale from the WSW took in sail and hove\ntoo this is the place for gales Bar 29 5/10 and\nriseing latter moderate wind W S W\nBar 29 8/10 Lat 35 38 Long 120 10","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","WSW","gale"],["latter","WSW","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"Strong breezes turned into a fresh gale, forcing the crew to reduce sail and stop the ship. The keeper remarked that \"this is the place for gales.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented frequent gales","quote":"this is the place for gales","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-24","events":[],"lat":-35.3167,"lon":120.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan 24th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from the WSW\nand cloudy heading N W at 7 PM veered\nto the S Saw nothing Come Whales Mid part\nthe same latter wind S and some rain\nheading to the W Lat 35-19 Long 120 05","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["first","S",""],["middle","S",""],["latter","S",""]],"weather":["cloudy","rain"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and rain as the ship sailed on. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":-35.55,"lon":119.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 25th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the SE\nand clear steering SW saw Black fish\nmid part the same latter steered W\nfine weather Lat 35 33 Long 119 00 E","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They had light breezes and fine weather while steering southwest and then west. Pilot whales were sighted.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-26","events":[],"lat":-35.5167,"lon":118.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan 26th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE\nand clear steering WSW at night houled\nto SSW at 2 am veered to the N E latter\nsteered N saw a Brig steering WSW at 8 am\nsaw Mount Gardner bareing NNW dist 40\nmiles Lat 35-31 S Long 118 30 E","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","NE",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They sailed under clear skies and gentle breezes, sighting a brig and spotting Mount Gardner about forty miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Mount Gardner"},{"date":"1845-01-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"grampus","count":null}],"lat":-36.1,"lon":118.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan 27th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from ESE heading\nSSW saw grampuses no Whales Mid and\nlatter same at 8 am varied to the NE saw\nPorpuises & squid Lat 36 06 Long 118 24","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","ESE","light"],["latter","NE","light"]],"plain":"Gentle breezes blew as the ship sailed south-southwest. The crew saw killer whales, porpoises, and squid, but no whales.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw squid","quote":"saw\nPorpuises & squid","topic":"animals"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-28","events":[],"lat":-36.6667,"lon":118.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan 28th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from the ESE\nand clear heading NE saw a Sperm whales\nCase appeared to have been a long time on\nthe water at 7 tacked to the S latter part\nfresh breezes from the ENE heading SE\nsaw jumpens Lat 36 40 S Long 118 40 E","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["latter","ENE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They had gentle breezes and clear skies, and saw the floating head of a dead sperm whale that seemed to have been adrift for a long time. Later, they saw jumping fish.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Found floating sperm whale case","quote":"saw a Sperm whales Case appeared to have been a long time on the water","interest":1},{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw jumpers (probably leaping dolphins)","quote":"saw jumpens","topic":"animals"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-29","events":[],"lat":-37.4,"lon":119.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 29# 1845\nBegins with strong gales from the E S E and\nclear heading S E Bar- 29 8/10 Mid part the\nsame latter wind hauled to the W N W had\nsome rain and light winds Lat 37 24 Long 119 35","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","ESE","gale"],["latter","WNW","light"]],"weather":["gale","clear","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales blew early on, followed by shifting light winds and rain. Routine sailing; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-30","events":[],"lat":-36.6833,"lon":119.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan 30th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezs from the W S W and\ncloudy heading N nothing to be seen O Lord\nbe Mercyfull to us again Bar- 29 5/10 and riseing\nMid and latter part strong gales from\nthe W S W and clear heading N W saw a sail\nhead to the S Lat 36 41 S Long 119 44 E","wind":[["first","WSW","moderate"],["middle","WSW","gale"],["latter","WSW","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","clear"],"plain":"Strong gales picked up from the west-southwest as they sailed northwest. Seeing nothing, the keeper prayed, \"O Lord be Merciful to us again.\" Later, they sighted another ship heading south.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for mercy","quote":"nothing to be seen O Lord be Mercyfull to us again","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-35.8,"lon":119.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan 31st 1845\nBegins with gentle breezs from the S W and\nclear steering N W Cow whales Bar- 29 8/10\nMid part calm latter took a breezes from the\nN E steared N W Lat 35 48 Long 119 00","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","NE","light"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"The crew sailed northwest under gentle breezes and sighted cow whales, followed by calm conditions and then fresh breezes from the northeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-35.6833,"lon":118.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb 1st 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from E and cloudy\nat 4 P M saw some Cow-fish lowered and chased\ngot none at sun set saw the Land to the N N W\nweared ship to the S S E at day light steared\nN N W Bar- falling Lat 35 41 Long 118 10","wind":[["first","E","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew put boats out to chase cow-fish (small whales or dolphins) but caught none. At sunset they sighted land to the north-northwest and turned away.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Chased cow-fish (small whales or dolphins)","quote":"saw some Cow-fish lowered and chased\ngot none"}],"where":"near land","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1845-02-02","events":[],"lat":-35.9,"lon":117.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb 2d 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the E S E\nand haazy steering N W at 5 P M the hauled\nto the W got ready for a storm Bar- 29 5/10\nand began to rise Lord protect us throughe\nthe storms of life Mid part a hard gale latter\nmore moderate wind S W heading S S E\nLat 35 54 S Long 117 40 E","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","SW","moderate"]],"weather":["haze","gale"],"plain":"The crew prepared the ship for an approaching storm and weathered a hard gale, prompting the keeper to pray, \"Lord protect us throughe the storms of life.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for protection through life's storms","quote":"Lord protect us throughe the storms of life","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-03","events":[],"lat":-36.3,"lon":118.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb 3rd 1845\nBegins with moderate breezes from S S W and\nclear heading S E at night weared ship to\nthe W O Lord grant us some whales this week\nMid and latter part light airs & calm\nsaw a sail Lat 36 18 Long 118 00","wind":[["first","SSW","moderate"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"The crew sailed under light breezes and calms, spotting one other vessel. The keeper prayed: \"O Lord grant us some whales this week.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for whales","quote":"O Lord grant us some whales this week","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-04","events":[],"lat":-35.95,"lon":118.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 4th 1845\nBegins with light breezes and calms at 3\nPM spoke the Schooner Hawk. Brown\n8 days from Adelaide for Singapore\nMid and latter fresh breezes from W to\nWSW heading in to the S Lat 35-57 Long 118-00","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","W","fresh"],["latter","WSW","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light breezes and calms gave way to fresh winds. In the afternoon, they met the schooner Hawk, Captain Brown, eight days out from Adelaide bound for Singapore.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Hawk","rig":"schooner","port":"","captain":"Brown","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-02-05","events":[],"lat":-35.65,"lon":118.1883,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 5th 1845 [stamp: ship]\nBegins with fresh gales from the WSW\nSteering NE & E at 5 PM saw the Land to\nthe N Dist 25 miles reerd Ship to the\nS O dear gales of Wind and a heavy Sea and\nno whales makes me home sick Almost 4 Monthes\ngeting one Whales God knows what is best\nfort us I know not hou this voyage\nwill turn but hope for the best\nMid and latter parts the same at 5 am reerd\nShip to the NNW at 10 saw the Land at\n11 reerd to the SSE- Mount Gardner\nbore N Dist 35 miles Lat 35-32","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","WSW","gale"],["latter","WSW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"The ship faced fresh gales and heavy seas near land, sighting Mount Gardner. With no whales found and having taken only one in nearly four months, the keeper admitted he felt terribly homesick.","where":"near land","place":"Mount Gardner"},{"date":"1845-02-06","events":[],"lat":-35.8167,"lon":117.9955,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Feb 6th 1845-\nBegins with a fresh gale from the Wind\nsqually heading SSW Mid and latter parts\nContinues the same reerd Ship at 6 am to\nthe NW Lat 35-49 S","wind":[["first","","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"The ship faced a fresh gale and squally weather, turning to the northwest at 6 a.m.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-07","events":[],"lat":-35.6667,"lon":117.8028,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Feb 7th 1845-\nBegins with strong gales from WSW air\nclear heading NW at 6 PM reerd to the\nS dull times this No Whales and a gales of\nWind latter part Moderate made sail to the NW\nLat 35-40 S","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","clear"],"plain":"Strong gales blew, and the keeper complained of \"dull times this No Whales and a gales of Wind.\" The weather moderated later, and the crew set more sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-08","events":[],"lat":-35.135,"lon":117.61,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb 8th 1845-\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SW and\nclear heading NW at 2 PM saw the Land at\n5 tacked to the SSE Cape Howe bore NW by W\nDist 25 miles saw Bald Head to the N & E Mid and\nlatter parts fine weather imployed in Breaking\nout between decks and clearing up So End\nthe Land 30 miles Dist","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They sighted Cape Howe and Bald Head, sailing in fine weather while the crew cleared up and reorganized supplies between decks.","where":"near land","place":"Cape Howe"},{"date":"1845-02-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"killer","count":null}],"lat":-35.5667,"lon":117.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb 9th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the SSE\nand clear at 8 PM veered to the SW\nBald Head baring [illegible]NW Dist 50 Miles\nlatter steers NW fresh breezes and hazy\nSaw Killers Lat 35-34 S Long 117 15","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["first","SW",""],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear","haze"],"plain":"They sailed in fresh breezes and hazy weather off Bald Head, spotting killer whales.","where":"near land","place":"Bald Head","at":"bald-head"},{"date":"1845-02-10","events":[],"lat":-35.4333,"lon":117.125,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Feb 10th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from SSE and clear\nsteering NW at 3 PM the Land 15 miles Dist\nheaded SW at night S. O dear shall we get\nany more Whales this cruise I am Home sick\nat 1 am the wind hauled to the SW veered\nship to the SSE at 8 am the land 25 miles\ndist imployed in breaking out for- Shooks\nLat 35-26 S","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["middle","SW",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They sailed near land in fresh breezes and clear weather, breaking out cask staves in the morning. Homesick and discouraged, the keeper lamented, \"O dear shall we get any more Whales this cruise I am Home sick.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented being homesick","quote":"O dear shall we get any more Whales this cruise I am Home sick","interest":2}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-02-11","events":[],"lat":-35.9333,"lon":117.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 11th 1845\nBegins with strong breezes from the SSW\nheading SE imployed in seting up Casks\nfor water at 12 m tacked to the SW more modr\nwinds saw nothing Lat 35 56 S Long 117 00 E\n[drawing]","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"],["middle","","moderate"]],"plain":"The crew worked at assembling water casks under strong breezes. Later in the day, the ship turned southwest in lighter winds, seeing nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-12","events":[],"lat":-35.8167,"lon":116.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 12th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the SE and clear\nsteering [struck: WSW] at night houled to the SW caught\na Porpoise and nailed his flukes to the end of\nthe Fily jibb Boom for good luck Mid and latter\nparts the same saw a part of a Whales Case\nLat 35.49 S Long 116 30 E\n[drawing]","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew caught a porpoise and nailed its tail flukes to the end of the flying jib-boom for good luck. Later, they sighted part of a sperm whale's head floating in the water.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Porpoise tail nailed to jib-boom for luck","quote":"caught a Porpoise and nailed his flukes to the end of the Fily jibb Boom for good luck","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"nature.porpoises-a"},{"date":"1845-02-13","events":[],"lat":-35.5833,"lon":115.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb 13th 1845\nBegins with light airs from SSW and clear\nheading WNW caught a Porpoises no whales\nto be seen when shall we get Home Sweet Home with\nour friends the Lord knows what is best for us\nMid part calm latter fresh breezes from the\nSSE heading WSW Lat 35 33 S Long 115 50 E","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SSE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"The crew caught a porpoise but saw no whales. Weary of the voyage, the log keeper wondered when they would finally return to \"Home Sweet Home.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper yearned for home","quote":"when shall we get Home Sweet Home with our friends the Lord knows what is best for us","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1845-02-14","events":[],"lat":-35.3333,"lon":115.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb 14th 1845\nBegins with strong breezes from SSE and clear\nheading SW at 3 pm veered ship to the [illegible] E\nlatter the same Lat 35-20 Long 115 23 E","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"],["latter","SSE","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with strong, clear breezes from the south-southeast as the ship turned and continued on its course.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-15","events":[],"lat":-36.0,"lon":115.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sat Feb 15th 1845\nBegins with fresh gales from ESE and cloudy\nheading NE at 5 PM veered ship to the SSW\nBarking &c Mid and latter part the same\nLat 36.06 S Long 115 00","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","ESE","gale"],["latter","ESE","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales and cloudy skies continued throughout the day as the ship changed course.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-16","events":[],"lat":-35.9667,"lon":114.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb 16th 1845-\nBegins with fresh gales from the ESE and\ncloudy heading NE at 10 AM tacked to the S\nlatter more moderate at 11 am tacked to the\nSE Lat 35.58 S Long 114 40","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"The ship faced fresh gales and cloudy skies, turning several times as the weather moderated. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-17","events":[],"lat":-35.45,"lon":116.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb 17th 1845-\nBegins with light breezes from NE\nand clear heading ESE Mid and latter-\npart gentle breezes from the S steered ESE\nat day light saw a Bark steering NW spoke\nher got no answer Lat 35.47 S Long 116 00 E","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","S","moderate"],["latter","S","moderate"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They sailed under light, clear breezes. At daylight they hailed a passing bark steering northwest, but got no answer.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-18","events":[],"lat":-35.5084,"lon":116.5,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 18th 1845-\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S\nheading E at 5 saw the Land at 7 tacked\nto the SSW the haveing NE Dist 25 miles\nNo prospect of geting [struck: [illegible]] any more Oil this\ncruise no whales to be seen a long voyage\nahead but we must have patience and work\nhard Mid and latter heading S & SSE\nLat No Obs Long 116 30 E","wind":[["first","S","fresh"]],"plain":"They sighted land in the morning and turned back out to sea. With no whales in sight and no prospect of taking more oil on this cruise, the keeper lamented the long voyage ahead.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Lamented a long, fruitless voyage","quote":"no whales to be seen a long voyage ahead but we must have patience and work hard","interest":1}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-02-19","events":[],"lat":-35.5667,"lon":117.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 19th 1845-\nBegins with fresh breezes from the ENE\nand cloudy heading N split the jibb took\nit in to repair- at 7 veered ship to the SE\nno whales to be seen mid part wind W latter-\nblowing hard from WSW steered ENE at 12 MK hauled to\nthe wind heading S Lat 35 34 Long 117 45","wind":[["first","ENE","fresh"],["middle","W",""],["latter","WSW","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fresh breezes brought cloudy weather and split the jib sail, which the crew took in to repair. The wind blew hard later in the day, and no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-20","events":[],"lat":-35.109,"lon":118.016,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb 20th 1845-\nBegins with a hard gale from SW and clear heading\nSSE took in the main top sail at 5 more moderate\nset it & steered Ely N at 6 PM saw the Land bearing\nNNE dist 40 miles Mid and latter light airs\nand calm Bald Head 40 miles dist","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["first","","moderate"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear","gale","calm"],"plain":"After a hard southwest gale forced the crew to reduce sail, the weather moderated and turned calm. Land, identified as Bald Head, was sighted about 40 miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Bald Head","at":"bald-head"},{"date":"1845-02-21","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb 21st 1845\nBegins with light breezes from ESE and\nclear at 3 PM took a fresh breezes steered in\nat 10 AM came to anchor in Princes Royal\nHarbour latter part pleasant","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Light breezes and clear weather. The ship picked up fresh winds in the afternoon and came to anchor in Princess Royal Harbour at 10 AM.","where":"at anchor","place":"Princes Royal Harbour","at":"king-george-sound"},{"date":"1845-02-22","events":[],"lat":-35.1516,"lon":117.8516},{"date":"1845-02-23","events":[],"lat":-35.1532,"lon":117.8532},{"date":"1845-02-24","events":[],"lat":-35.1548,"lon":117.8548},{"date":"1845-02-25","events":[],"lat":-35.1563,"lon":117.8563},{"date":"1845-02-26","events":[],"lat":-35.1579,"lon":117.8579},{"date":"1845-02-27","events":[],"lat":-35.1595,"lon":117.8595},{"date":"1845-02-28","events":[],"lat":-35.1611,"lon":117.8611},{"date":"1845-03-01","events":[],"lat":-35.1627,"lon":117.8627},{"date":"1845-03-02","events":[],"lat":-35.1643,"lon":117.8643},{"date":"1845-03-03","events":[],"lat":-35.1659,"lon":117.8659},{"date":"1845-03-04","events":[],"lat":-35.1674,"lon":117.8674},{"date":"1845-03-05","events":[],"lat":-35.169,"lon":117.869},{"date":"1845-03-06","events":[],"lat":-35.1706,"lon":117.8706},{"date":"1845-03-07","events":[],"lat":-35.1722,"lon":117.8722},{"date":"1845-03-08","events":[],"lat":-35.1738,"lon":117.8738},{"date":"1845-03-09","events":[],"lat":-35.1754,"lon":117.8754},{"date":"1845-03-10","events":[],"lat":-35.177,"lon":117.877},{"date":"1845-03-11","events":[],"lat":-35.1785,"lon":117.8785},{"date":"1845-03-12","events":[],"lat":-35.1801,"lon":117.8801},{"date":"1845-03-13","events":[],"lat":-35.1817,"lon":117.8817,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday 13th March 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the W at day\na light breeze from the W took our anchor\nand run out of the Harbour and glad am I\nshiped two men in place of James Covent\n& John Bridgford Deserted latter imployed\nin stowing anchors &c","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","W","light"]],"plain":"The ship weighed anchor and ran out of the harbor, with the keeper remarking, \"glad am I.\" Two men were recruited to replace James Covent and John Bridgford, who had deserted.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Two crewmen deserted","quote":"shiped two men in place of James Covent & John Bridgford Deserted","interest":5,"topic":"desertions"},{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper glad to leave harbor","quote":"run out of the Harbour and glad am I","interest":1}],"where":"near land","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1845-03-14","events":[],"lat":-35.1833,"lon":117.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 14th 1845\nBegins with gentle breyz from the SE\nand clear steering SW at night Eclips\nIsland bore NW dist 8 miles Mid part calm\nat 9 AM took a strong breezes from the NW and\nsqually steerd WSW latter part wind houled to W and\nincreasd to a strong gale laying too heading SSW\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","NW","strong"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["clear","calm","squalls","gale"],"plain":"The ship sailed past Eclipse Island before facing calm conditions, followed by squalls and a strong gale that forced them to stop and wait out the weather.","where":"near land","place":"Eclipse Island"},{"date":"1845-03-15","events":[],"lat":-36.1833,"lon":117.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 15th 1845\nBegins with a strong gale from the SW heading\nSSE at 6 AM more moderate Bar riseing 29 7/10\nat 4 [struck: AM] takes to the W latter moderate steerd\nWNW all sail Lat 36 11 S Long 117 45 E","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","W","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"A strong southwest gale gradually moderated, allowing the crew to make all sail by the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-16","events":[],"lat":-36.0,"lon":116.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 16th 1845\nBegins with a light breeze from the SE and a heavy\nswell from the SW steering WNW Mid and latter\npart the same Lat 36 00 S Long 116 25 E","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"Routine sailing in a light breeze and a heavy swell; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-17","events":[],"lat":-35.9667,"lon":115.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 17th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the SE and clear\nsteering NW by W all sail set saw nothing O Lord\nlook upon us and grant us success may we be thankful\nfor the past Mid and latter part much the same\nsaw nothing [struck: Lat] 35 58 S Long 115 50 E","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Under light breezes and clear skies, the ship sailed with all canvas set, but they saw nothing. The keeper prayed for success and gratitude for the past.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for success","quote":"O Lord look upon us and grant us success may we be thankful","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"killer","count":null}],"lat":-34.9333,"lon":115.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 18th 1845\nBegins with a fresh breezs from WSW\nat 4 PM tacked to the SW at 10 to the NNW\nlatter heading N W Saw nothing but Killers\nLat 34.56 S Long 115 15 E","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"]],"plain":"They sailed under fresh breezes, turning ship several times, and saw nothing all day except killer whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-34.8167,"lon":115.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday 19th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the SW and clear\nheading W½N at 2 PM Saw Cape Lewen bearing\nNE½N at 6 the Cape bore N dist 20 miles\nCame Whales Come Mid part calm latter light\nlight breezes and baffeling saw Land from\nNE½N to ESE dist 25 Miles Lat 34.49 Long 115-20","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"They sailed along the coast in clear weather with light winds and saw Cape Leeuwin. Whales appeared, followed by calm conditions and baffling breezes.","where":"near land","place":"Cape Leeuwin","at":"cape-leeuwin"},{"date":"1845-03-20","events":[],"lat":-34.6667,"lon":114.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March 20th 1845\nBegins with a light breezs from WSW at 4 PM\nhove too to SSW tacked to the N saw the Land at\n6 to the ESE 25 miles dist latter part fresh\nbreezes from the SE Steering NW Lat 34..40 Long 114.20","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Light breezes shifted as the crew turned the ship. They sighted land about 25 miles to the east-southeast before continuing under fresh breezes.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-03-21","events":[],"lat":-33.25,"lon":112.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 21st 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SE\nand clear- Steering NW at night shortened\nsail latter the same steerd WSW repaired\n& bent the Old Main tops sail Lat 33 15 Long 112..50","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and clear weather as the ship sailed on. The crew repaired and attached the old main topsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-22","events":[],"lat":-32.05,"lon":111.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 22d 1845\nBegins with gentle breezs from the SE\nand chaizy steering NNW at night steerd\nNW Middle stiched the Main tops sail\nMid and latter parts much the same\nsaw nothing Lat 32 03 S Long 111 00 E","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle breezes as the crew stitched the main topsail. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-23","events":[],"lat":-30.9167,"lon":110.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 23d 1845\nBegins with fresh gales from the WSW\nand clear- heading NW latter steerd W\nLat 30 55 Long 110 36","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales and clear skies; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-24","events":[],"lat":-31.1333,"lon":110.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 24th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes the SSE and clear\nheading E at night veerd Ship to the SW\nsaw nothing latter part the same\nLat 31 08 Long 110 02 E","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["latter","SSE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and clear skies; turned ship during the night. Nothing seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-25","events":[],"lat":-30.4,"lon":110.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 25th 1845\nBegins with fresh gales from the SSE\nsteering ENE at night heade E nothing\nto be seen Come Whales Come O Lord unto\nthee we look for help grant us thy blessings\nagain keep us from murmuring at the will\nand may we be thankfull for the past and\nfor all we reciene at thy Hand at 1 am\nreered ship to the SW latter steered NW\nLat 30 24 S Long 110 35","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"With nothing in sight under fresh gales, the keeper offered an earnest prayer for whales: \"Come Whales Come O Lord unto thee we look for help grant us thy blessings again.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-26","events":[],"lat":-30.4333,"lon":109.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday March 26th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSE\nand clear heading E at night reered ships\nto the SW mid and latter same saw\nnothing Lat 30 26 Long 109 35","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["middle","SSE","fresh"],["latter","SSE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather and fresh breezes; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-27","events":[],"lat":-30.3,"lon":109.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March 27th 1845\nBegins with strong gales from S heading\nWSW at night reered ships to the ESE O dear\nthis is Bad weather for Whaleing mid and\nlatter the same Lat 30 18 Long 109 25-E","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["middle","S","gale"],["latter","S","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales battered the ship as they turned eastward, prompting the keeper to lament, \"O dear this is Bad weather for Whaling.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented the bad whaling weather","quote":"O dear this is Bad weather for Whaleing","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1845-03-28","events":[],"lat":-30.3333,"lon":109.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 28th 1845\nBegins with strong gales from the SSE\nheading E at night reered ships to the SW\nno Whales No Whales no prospect of Home\nMid and latter same Lat 30 20 Long 109 [struck: 00]","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"],["middle","SSE","gale"],["latter","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew as they turned the ship to the southwest. The keeper lamented seeing no whales and having \"no prospect of Home.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented lack of whales and home","quote":"no Whales No Whales no prospect of Home","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1845-03-29","events":[],"lat":-30.25,"lon":109.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 29th 1845\nBegins with fresh gales from the SSE and cloudy\nheading E O dear when shall we get good\nWeather Mid and latter same saw nothing\nLat 30 15-S Long by Chro 109 00 by Dist 108 45","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"],["middle","SSE","gale"],["latter","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"The ship faced fresh gales and cloudy skies, prompting the keeper to lament, \"O dear when shall we get good weather.\" Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-30","events":[],"lat":-30.0333,"lon":109.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 30 1845\nBegins with fresh gales from the SSE and\ncloudy heading E at 12 Mid reered to the SW\nat day light to E Lat 30 02 Long by Chro 109 37 by Dist 109.30","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"],["middle","SW",""],["latter","E",""]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"Fresh gales and cloudy skies with routine sailing; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-31","events":[],"lat":-29.7333,"lon":110.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Mon Day March 31st 1845\nBegins with strohg breezes from the SSE and clear\nheading E latter part more moderate made sail\nonce more Lat 29 44 Long by Chro 110 00 by Dist 110 00 E","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Strong breezes blew from the south-southeast before moderating, and the crew set more sail once more.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-01","events":[],"lat":-29.55,"lon":110.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 1st 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSE\nand clear heading E saw nothing at 10 PM\nweared ship to the SW at 6 am to the E\nBar 30 1/10 Lat 29 33. Long 110 45","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather and fresh breezes; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-02","events":[],"lat":-30.0,"lon":110.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 2d 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSE\nheading E at night weared ship to the SW\nMid and latter same Lat 30 00 Long 110 25\nBar 30","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["middle","SSE","fresh"],["latter","SSE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes from the south-southeast as the ship turned to the southwest at night. No whales were reported.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-03","events":[],"lat":-29.8333,"lon":109.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 3rd 1845\nBegins with a half of a gale of wind from\nthe SSE and clear heading SW no Whales\nto be seen O dear what shall we do we must\nhave patience Home sick enough Mid and\nlatter much the same Lat 29 50 Long 109.55\nBar 29 7/10","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"],["middle","SSE","gale"],["latter","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","clear"],"plain":"The ship faced near-gale winds with no whales in sight, leaving the keeper longing for home and lamenting, \"O dear what shall we do we must have patience Home sick enough.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-04","events":[],"lat":-29.7333,"lon":110.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 4th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSE\nand haizy. heading E at night tacked to the\nSW Bar 29 8/10 latter part light winds\nat 9 am spoke the Ship Hope, Wilcox\nof New Bedford 10 months out 600 Bbls (80 sperm)\nBar 29 8/10 Lat 29 44 Long 110 10","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["haze"],"plain":"Hazy weather with fresh breezes. In the morning, they met and met the ship Hope of New Bedford, ten months into its voyage with 600 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Hope","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"Wilcox","months_out":10,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-04-05","events":[],"lat":-29.4667,"lon":110.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 5th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SSE\nat night weared to the SW - Mid and latter part\nthe same steered NE the ship sight no Whales\nBar 29 8/10 Lat 29 28 Long 110 44","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["first","SW",""],["middle","SW",""],["latter","SW",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle breezes; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"killer","count":null}],"lat":-28.85,"lon":110.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 6th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from SSW and clear-\nsteering NNW at night headed W\nlatter same steered NW Saw Killers\nfine weather. Lat 28 51 Long 110 30 E\nBar 29 75/100","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["latter","SSW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew sailed under light breezes and clear skies, spotting killer whales along the way.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":-27.5167,"lon":109.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 7th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SSW\nand clear steering NW saw the Hope & 1 fin back\nCome Whales Come latter part strong breezes\nfrom SSE steered NE Saw nothing\nLat 27 31 S Long 109 50 E","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["latter","SSE","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They sighted the ship Hope and saw a finback whale, with the keeper pleading, \"Come Whales Come.\" The day ended with strong breezes and nothing more seen.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper pleaded for whales to appear","quote":"Come Whales Come"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1845-04-08","events":[],"lat":-27.0667,"lon":109.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 8th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSE and\nclear steering ESE at night veered ships\nto the SW at day light veered to the E\nBar- 30 1/10 Lat 27 04 Long 109 45- E","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and clear skies; the ship turned course during the night and morning. Routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-09","events":[],"lat":-26.7667,"lon":109.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 9th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSE and\nclear heading SEbS saw- nothing O Lord send\nus some whales may we ever trust in thee grant\nus a three years voyage at 9 am veered to the\nSW at 3 to the ESE latter- more moderate\nBar- 29 9/10 Lat 26 46 S Long 109 30 E","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["middle","SW",""],["middle","ESE",""],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew sailed under fresh breezes with no whales in sight, prompting a prayer for whales and a three-year voyage.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-10","events":[],"lat":-26.55,"lon":109.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 10 the 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE\nand hazy heading ENE Mid and latter\nparts light airs and calm Lat 26 33 Long 109 18\nBar- 29 8/10","wind":[["first","SE","moderate"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["haze","calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle breezes and hazy weather, turning to light winds and calms.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":-26.35,"lon":110.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 11th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from\nthe NE heading NWbW at night tacked\nto the SE saw one fin Back caught\na dolphin Mid and latter part calm\nBar- 29 8 1/2/10 Lat 26 21 Long 110 05","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They saw a finback whale and caught a dolphin amid light breezes, turning calm later in the day.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Caught a dolphin","quote":"caught a dolphin","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-12","events":[],"lat":-26.0,"lon":111.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 12th 1845\nBegins with a calm and clear- picked up\na piece of an oar- and caught a dolphin\nMid and latter- part calm Lat 26 00 Long 111 11\nBar- 29 8/10","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm","clear"],"plain":"In calm, clear weather, the crew picked up a piece of an oar and caught a dolphin.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-13","events":[],"lat":-25.0667,"lon":110.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 13th 1845-\nBegins with light breezes from the SW\nsteered N caught a Baracota Mid and\nlatter part gentle breezes from the SSE\nsteered ESE Lat 25 04 Long 110 40\nBar- 29 7/10","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","SSE","light"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed under light breezes and caught a barracuda.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-14","events":[],"lat":-23.9167,"lon":110.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 14th 1845-\nBegins with fresh breezes from the\nSSE and clear steering NWbW at night\nheaded E latter part steered NEbE\nLat 23 55- S Long 110 35 E\nBar 29 5/10","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear skies with fresh breezes; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-15","events":[],"lat":-23.7667,"lon":110.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 15th 1845\nBegins with gentle Trades and clear\nheading SSE at night veered Ships\nto the SW latter steered W Lat 23 46 Long 110 15\nBar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather and gentle trade winds as the ship sailed on; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-23.7167,"lon":109.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 16th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from the S steering\nW at 1 PM saw a large Sperm Whale lowered\nwithout effect O dear this is hard but we\nmust be patient at night came onboard\nand headed ESE Mid and latter parts heading\n[drawing: whale tail] different ways Lat 23 43 Long 109 50\nBar-29 7/10","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"plain":"The crew put boats out after a large sperm whale but had no success, prompting the keeper to lament, \"O dear this is hard but we must be patient.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented an unsuccessful chase","quote":"O dear this is hard but we must be patient","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1845-04-17","events":[],"lat":-23.8167,"lon":109.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 17th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S steered\nWSE at night headed ESE at 11 PM veered Ship\nto the SW saw Jumpers Lat 23 49 Long 109 15\nBar-29 9/10","wind":[["first","S","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes from the south as the ship altered course through the night. The crew sighted jumpers (probably leaping dolphins) (porpoises or dolphins).","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw jumpers (probably leaping dolphins)","quote":"saw Jumpers"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-18","events":[],"lat":-23.5667,"lon":108.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 18th 1845\nBegins with strong breezes from the SSE\nsteering W at night veered Ships to the\nE saw Jumpers &c 16 months out and\npoor are we but little oil and Home a\ngreat dist off O God be gracious to us\nagain grant us a good season. O dear when\nshall we get Home latter part headed SW\nBar 29 9/10\nLat 23 34 Long 108 50","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"]],"plain":"They saw jumpers (probably leaping dolphins) while sailing under strong breezes. Sixteen months into the voyage, the keeper lamented having little oil and being far from home, praying, \"O God be gracious to us again grant us a good season.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper despaired over poor luck","quote":"16 months out and poor are we but little oil and Home a great dist off","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1845-04-19","events":[],"lat":-22.5333,"lon":110.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 19th 1845\nBegins with fresh gales from SSE heading E\nlatter part steered NE Lat 22 32 Long 110 05-","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship sailed under fresh gales; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-20","events":[],"lat":-22.9333,"lon":109.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 20th 1845\nBegins with fresh Trades and cloudy steering\nSW Saw nothing at night headed ESW\nveered ship at In AM and at 6 AM Saw nothing\nBar-29 8/10\nLat 22 56 Long 109.00 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fresh trade winds and cloudy weather as the ship sailed on; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-21","events":[],"lat":-23.05,"lon":108.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 21st 1845\nBegins with light Trades and clear heading\nSW at night Tacked to the E Mid and latter\npart light airs and Calm\nLat 23 03 Long 108 30 E\n29 5/10","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"Light trade winds and clear weather gave way to calms and light airs. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-22","events":[],"lat":-22.9167,"lon":109.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 22 d 1845\nBegins with light airs and calm no\nwhales this day mid and latter part calm\nLat 22 55 Long 109 50","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm conditions with light breezes; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-23","events":[],"lat":-22.55,"lon":109.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 23rd 1845\nBegins with a calm at 5 AM spoke the ship\nYoung Phenix Michal 5 month from New\nBedford 80 bbls sperm got a letter from\nHome latter part gentle trades heading\nENE    Lat 22 33 Long 109 50","wind":[["first","","calm"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"After a calm morning, they met and met the ship Young Phenix of New Bedford and received a letter from home.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Received a letter from home","quote":"got a letter from Home","interest":3,"topic":"letters"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"Michal","months_out":5,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.letters-a"},{"date":"1845-04-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-22.2333,"lon":110.2417,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday April 24 th 1845\nBegins with genttle breezes from the SE\nheading ENE at 9 AM saw the young\nPhenix after whales 6 or 7 miles to the\nwindward down boats at 5 the Y P s\nBoats fastene and got the whale [whale stamp]\nLord grant us a whales at 3 PM neard\nto the SW at 7 saw whales at 8 loweard\nand struck a whale got stove and lost\na line so end the boats off Lat 22 14\nBar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"plain":"After watching the Young Phenix capture a whale, the crew spotted whales in the evening, put out the boats, and harpooned one, but their boat was smashed and they lost the whale and line.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Logkeeper prayed for a whale","quote":"Lord grant us a whales","interest":2},{"kind":"accident","title":"Whale smashed a boat","quote":"struck a whale got stove and lost a line","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-21.9167,"lon":110.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 25 th 1845\nBegins with genttle trades the boat off\nat 11 AM struck a large whale at 5 took\nhim to the ship latter part imployed in\ncuting blubbery made bad work of it Lat 21 55 Lo 110 39\nBar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"The boats went out in gentle trade winds and harpooned a large whale around 11 a.m. They brought it alongside by 5 p.m. and began stripping the blubber, though they \"made bad work of it.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Crew struggled with cutting blubber","quote":"cuting blubbery made bad work of it","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1845-04-26","events":[],"lat":-21.6667,"lon":110.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 26 th 1845\nBegins with strong gales First got the body\nin and neard ship to the SSE latter fine\nweather tuck in the Head Lat 21 40 Long 110 15\nBar 29 7 1/2 /10\n[drawing]","wind":[["first","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew brought in the body and later took in the head of a whale amid strong gales that later gave way to fine weather.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1845-04-27","events":[],"lat":-22.0167,"lon":109.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 27 th 1845\nBegins with light breezes heading SW\nimployed in boiling Mid and latter part calm\nBar 29 7/10    Lat 22 01 Long 109 55","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew was busy boiling blubber under light breezes, followed by calm conditions.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1845-04-28","events":[],"lat":-22.2667,"lon":110.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 28 th 1845\nBegins with a calm finishe d boiling at\n8 [struck: AM] Mid and latter part much the same\nLat 22 16 Long 110 20","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The day began with calm weather as the crew finished boiling blubber into oil at eight o'clock. The calm continued through the rest of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"grampus","count":null}],"lat":-22.5167,"lon":110.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 29th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the SSW\ncloudy heading SE saw grampuses\nMid and latter parts wind all round the\ncompass a heavy swell from the SW imployed\nin fitting casks to stow Lat 29 51 Long 110 45\nBar - 29 7 1/2/10","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Light breezes and cloudy weather brought shifting winds and a heavy swell from the southwest. The crew saw killer whales and spent the day preparing casks for storage.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-30","events":[],"lat":-22.5667,"lon":110.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 30th 1845\nBegins with strong breezes from the SSW\nand cloudy heading SE at night veered to\nthe WSW saw nothing Come Whales Come\nlatter fresh gales imployed in stowing\ndown saw the ship young Phenix\nBar 29 8/10 Lat 29 34 S Long 110 03 E","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"],["middle","WSW",""],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"Strong breezes and cloudy skies turned to fresh gales. The crew stored oil in the hold, spotted the ship Young Phenix, and saw no whales, prompting the keeper to plead, \"Come Whales Come.\"","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1845-05-01","events":[],"lat":-22.5833,"lon":110.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday [struck: April] May 1st 1845\nBegins with fresh gales from the SSW\nand clear imployed in stowing down\nat night finished veered ship to the\nESE at day light veered to the WSW\nLat 29 35 Long 110 15\nBar - 29 8/10","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales blew as the crew finished storing the oil down into the hold at night, turning the ship around at daybreak.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-02","events":[],"lat":-22.8,"lon":109.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 2d 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes and clear\nheading WSW at 7 AM spoke the ship\nyoung Phenix Come Whales come Mid and\nlatter the same Lat 29 48 S Long 109 50\n29 8/10","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and clear skies continued throughout the day. In the morning, they met and spoke with the ship Young Phenix, with the keeper adding, \"Come Whales come.\"","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"ship","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-05-03","events":[],"lat":-23.0833,"lon":109.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 3d 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the S and\ncloudy steering W 1/2 S at night tacked to\nthe E no whales to be seen O Lord reme-\n-mber us again grant us success latter\nheaded to the SW saw 2 ships Lat 29 05 Long 109 45","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They sailed under light breezes and cloudy skies without sighting any whales, prompting a prayer for success. Later, they sighted two other ships.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-04","events":[],"lat":-22.8667,"lon":109.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 4th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE\nheading SSW at night veered ship to the\nEN and hauled the Main top sail aback\nlatter part steered NE\nLat 29 52 Long 109 50 E","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle breezes, turning at night and stopping briefly before continuing northeast. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-05","events":[],"lat":-23.4,"lon":108.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 5th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from the\nSE heading SSW At night spoke\nthe young Phenix saw another ship\nlatter headed SW Lat 23 24 Long 108 40\nBar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"plain":"Gentle breezes blew from the southeast. At night, they met and spoke with the Young Phenix and saw another ship.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-05-06","events":[],"lat":-23.25,"lon":108.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 6th 1845\nBegins with light Trades and fine\nweather heading SW At neved ships to\nthe E and ley a back latter part steere\nW Lat 23 15 Long 108 30","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light trade winds; the crew turned ship and stopped, then continued sailing west.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-22.9833,"lon":108.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday May 7th 1845\nBegins calm saw Whales at 1 PM going\nto the SE lowered at 3 1/2 fastene to a\nlarge Whale at 8 took him to the ship\nthis is good luck latter part\n[drawing: whale] 95 light breezes from the N imployd\nin cuting Lat 22 59 Long 108 39","wind":[["first","","calm"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"After a calm morning, they sighted whales heading southeast, put the boats out, and harpooned a large whale. They brought it to the ship that evening—\"this is good luck\"—and spent the rest of the day stripping the blubber.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Celebrated taking a large whale","quote":"this is good luck","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1845-05-08","events":[],"lat":-23.2667,"lon":108.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 8th 1845\nBegins with a calm finished cuting\nand begun to boil Mid and latter parts\nthe same Lat 23 16 Long 108 50","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"In calm weather, the crew finished stripping the blubber and began boiling it down into oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1845-05-09","events":[],"lat":-23.3,"lon":108.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 9th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from the\nSSE heading SW at a 8 AM spoke the\nbark Crotent Coggshall of N Bedford\n5 month out 100 Bbls Mid part lay aback\nlatter headed SW Lat 23 18 Long 108 20","wind":[["first","SSE","light"]],"plain":"Gentle breezes blew as the ship headed southwest. In the morning, they met and spoke with the bark Crotent of New Bedford.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Crotent","rig":"bark","port":"N Bedford","captain":"Coggshall","months_out":5,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-05-10","events":[],"lat":-22.75,"lon":108.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 10th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the SSE\nheading E saw the Otranto finishe boiling\nat [illegible] AM latter spoke the Hope and Otranto\nLat 22 45 Long 108 40","wind":[["first","SSE","light"]],"plain":"They finished boiling blubber, then met and spoke with the ships Hope and Otranto.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Hope","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Otranto","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-05-11","events":[],"lat":-22.8,"lon":108.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 11th 1845\nBegins with light breezes at 5 spoke\nthe young phenix and had a general gam\nMid and latter part the same heading SE\nBar 29 7/10 Lat 22 48 Long 108 24","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Under light breezes, the crew met the Young Phoenix and enjoyed a general visit between ships.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-c"},{"date":"1845-05-12","events":[],"lat":-23.1667,"lon":108.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 12th 1845\nBegins with fresh Trades and clear heading\nSW at night veered ship to the E saw\nthe young Phenix latter part stowing down\nheading SSW Lat 23 10 Long 108 15 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Under fresh trade winds, the crew sighted the Young Phenix and spent the latter part of the day stowing oil into the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1845-05-13","events":[],"lat":-23.05,"lon":108.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 13th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE and clear\nheading SSW busy stowing down latter part\nthe same Lat 23 03 Long 108 35\n29 8/10","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and clear weather as the crew was busy storing oil in the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-14","events":[],"lat":-23.9167,"lon":109.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday May 14th 1845\nBegins with light airs and calm finished\nstowing down a noble whale 97 bbls all\nready for - more may god bless us with\nsome more latter part gentle breezes from\nthe N steering SE Lat 23 55 Long by Chro 109 20\nby Dirts 108 40\nBar- 29 7/10","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Under light airs and calms, the crew finished stowing down ninety-seven barrels of oil from a \"noble whale\" and hoped for more.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for more whales","quote":"all ready for - more may god bless us with some more","interest":2}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1845-05-15","events":[],"lat":-24.0833,"lon":109.8333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday May 15th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from the N and\nclear- steering SE at night hauled to ENE\nmid lay a-cock at 9 veered ship to the W\nBar- 29 6 1/2 / 10\nLat Obs Long 109 50","wind":[["first","N","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle breezes and clear weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-16","events":[],"lat":-24.25,"lon":109.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 16th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the NNW\nheading west cloudy and some rain imployed\nin setting up shooks saw one ship mid part\nheavy rain latter wind SSW W steered WSW\nBar 29 7/10\nLat 24 15 Long 109 30","wind":[["first","NNW","fresh"],["latter","SSW",""]],"weather":["cloudy","rain"],"plain":"The crew assembled wooden barrel parts under cloudy skies and heavy rain, sighting one other ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-24.2167,"lon":109.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 17th 1845\n[drawing: whale fluke] Begins with gentle breezes from the SSW and\ncloudy at 1 PM saw-whales going to the S down\nBoats and chased got nothing in lowering the\nLarboard Boat got stove she is always geting\nstove. got out another took her in to repair\nlatter steered WSW repaired the stove Boat\nsaw-fin backs Lat 24 13 Long 109 20 E\n29 8/10","wind":[["first","SSW","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew put boats out to chase whales but caught nothing. One boat was smashed while being lowered, prompting the keeper to grumble that it was \"always getting stove.\" They later spotted finback whales.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper complained about a frequently damaged boat","quote":"the Larboard Boat got stove she is always geting stove","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1845-05-18","events":[],"lat":-23.4667,"lon":109.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 18th 1845\nBegins with fresh Trades and a heavy swell steerd\nNW mid part lay aback latter steered N.\nLat 23 21 Long 109 10 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"Routine sailing in fresh trade winds and a heavy swell, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-23.3333,"lon":108.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 19th 1845\nBegins with gentle trades head to the SW\nat [illegible] PM spoke the ship Hope at night saw\nspouts at a dist could not tell what the were\nlatter part light wind steering to the ESE\nBar-29 7/10 Lat 23 20 Long 108 00","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"They met and met the ship Hope. That night, they saw spouts in the distance but could not tell what kind of whales made them.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Hope","rig":"ship","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-05-20","events":[],"lat":-23.3167,"lon":108.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday May 20th 1845\nBegins with light airs and calm at night\nspoke the young Phenix boiling a small\nwhale latter part fresh breezes steere\nE wind W took the jib in to repair\nBar 29 5/10 No Lat &c","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","W","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds turned to calm, followed by fresh breezes. At night, they met the Young Phenix, which was boiling oil from a small whale, and later took in the jib sail for repairs.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-05-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-23.3,"lon":109.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday 21st May 1845-\nBegins with fresh gales from the W- steered\nE at night houled to the N showers of rain\nat day light steere S S saw- fin Back's\nand 1 ship Lat 23 18 Long 109 30","wind":[["first","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Fresh gales brought rain showers during the night. At daylight the crew saw finback whales and sighted another ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-22","events":[],"lat":-22.7,"lon":109.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 22d 1845-\nBegins with gentle breeze from the W and clear\nsteering NE at night houled to the N Mid and\nlatter parts strong breeze from the WSW\nBar 29 7/10 Lat 22 42 Long 109 55-","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","WSW","strong"],["latter","WSW","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with clear weather and winds shifting from the west to west-southwest; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-23","events":[],"lat":-22.65,"lon":111.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 23rd 1845\nBegins with strong breeze from the WSW\nand clear- steering ENE at night houled\nto the S O Lord teach thy servant where to\ngo Mid and latter parts light trades\nheading to the S Lat 22 39 Long 111 20\nBar 29 7/10","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Strong breezes gave way to light trade winds as they sailed south. The keeper added a brief prayer: \"O Lord teach thy servant where to go.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for guidance","quote":"O Lord teach thy servant where to go","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-24","events":[],"lat":-22.25,"lon":110.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 24th 1845-\nBegins with light breezes from the S and\nclear heading to the E at 3 PM veered ships\nto the W Mid and latter same Lat 22 15 Long 110 40","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in light breezes and clear weather as the ship changed heading to the west.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-25","events":[],"lat":-23.0667,"lon":110.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 25th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the SSE\nand clear heading to the SW Mid and latter\nsame steering SW Lat 23 04 Long 110 00","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SSE","light"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in light breezes and clear weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-23.4667,"lon":109.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 26th 1845\nBar 29 8/10\nBegins with light trades and clear- steering\nWSW at night houled to the S latter steerd\nW saw fin Backs Lat 23 48 Long 109 50 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Light trade winds and clear weather as they steered west-southwest and then south. Later they steered west and saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-23.55,"lon":109.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 27th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the S E\nand clear steering W saw fin backs lowered\nand chaced them but got nothing latter- part\nlight airs from the S W headed\nWSW Lat 23 33 Long by Chro 109 30 ½ Dist 108 53\nthe Chro is 37 miles to the E [drawing: whale fluke]\nBar- 29 8/10","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["latter","SW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Under light breezes, the crew sighted finback whales and put the boats out to chase them, but caught nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"killer","count":1}],"lat":-23.3333,"lon":108.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday May 28th 1845\nBegins with light airs and baffeling saw Killers\ndown Boats and got one. spoke the Ships Hopes\nBoat she has not got a Whale for- 5 months\nMid part wind houled to the S and rained\nhard latter clear- fresh breezes Lat 23 20 Long 108 28\nBar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","S",""],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["rain","clear"],"plain":"The crew spotted killer whales, put the boats out, and caught one. They also spoke with a boat from the ship Hope, which had not taken a whale in five months.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Met a ship suffering a five-month dry spell","quote":"she has not got a Whale for- 5 months","interest":2},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Hope","rig":"ship","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-05-29","events":[],"lat":-23.4167,"lon":107.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 29th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSW\nand clear- heading W saw nothing O dear\nWhen shall we get a whale mid and latter\nfresh breezes from the SSE Lat 23 25 Long 107 30\nBar 29 7/10","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["middle","SSE","fresh"],["latter","SSE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew sailed under fresh breezes with no whales in sight, prompting the logkeeper to lament, \"O dear When shall we get a whale.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented the lack of whales","quote":"saw nothing O dear When shall we get a whale","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1845-05-30","events":[],"lat":-23.3333,"lon":106.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 30th 1845\nBegins with fresh gales from the SSE\nand clear heading to the SW latter same\nimployed in boiling Killer bluber-\n[drawing: whale fluke]\nLat 23 20 Long 106 43","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"],["latter","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","clear"],"plain":"The crew sailed under fresh gales and clear skies, busy boiling killer whale blubber into oil.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Boiled killer whale blubber","quote":"imployed in boiling Killer bluber"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1845-05-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-22.75,"lon":107.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 31st 1845\nBegins with fresh trades at 3 PM saw\nldge school of Whales down Boats but\ngot none Mid and latter same saw\nnothing\nLat 22 45 Long 107 10\nBar 29 7/10","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"They had fresh trade winds and saw a large school of whales. The crew put out the boats to chase them, but caught none.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1845-06-01","events":[],"lat":-23.0333,"lon":106.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 1st 1845\nBegins a hard gale from the SSE heading\nE at night weared Ship to the SW\nMid and latter part the same\nBar [struck: 2] 30\nLat 23 02 Long 106 36","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"],["middle","SSE","gale"],["latter","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"A hard gale blew from the south-southeast throughout the day as the ship turned and sailed on.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-02","events":[],"lat":-23.0167,"lon":106.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 2d 1845\nBegins with fresh trades and clear heading\nE C God grant us some Oil. it begins to\nlook dark 17 1/2 Months out 750 but I hope for\nthe best the Lord has been good to us and I\nstill trust He will not forsake us Mid and\nlatter part the same heading S E saw jumpers\nBar 30\nLat 23 01 Long 106 30","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"With fresh trade winds blowing, the keeper reflected anxiously that they were seventeen and a half months into its voyage with only 750 barrels, praying, \"God grant us some Oil. it begins to look dark.\" They later saw jumpers (probably leaping dolphins).","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for oil after seventeen months","quote":"God grant us some Oil. it begins to look dark 17 1/2 Months out 750","interest":2},{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw jumpers (probably leaping dolphins)","quote":"saw jumpers"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-03","events":[],"lat":-22.3833,"lon":106.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 3d 1845\nBegins with fresh trades and Cloudy heading\nEbN Mid and latter the same saw a\nBrig heading S W Lat 22 23 Long 106 55\n[drawing of whale tail]\n29 9/10","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fresh trade winds and cloudy weather. The crew sighted a brig heading southwest.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-22.4833,"lon":106.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 4th 1845\nBegins with a fresh gale at 12 1/2 saw a scoal\nof small whales going S W lowered the\nBoats without success at 5 P M veered Ship to\nthe SSW at 6 PM veered to the ESE\nsaw fin Backs Lat 22 29 Long 106 45\n29 9/10","wind":[["first","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"In a fresh gale, the crew spotted a school of small whales and put out the boats to chase them without success. Later that evening, they also saw finback whales.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1845-06-05","events":[],"lat":-22.775,"lon":107.0,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday June 5th 1845\nBegins with fresh trades and cloudy\nheading ESE Mid and and latter more moderate\nmade sail to the S found the Ship has a small\nleak in rough weather Lat D O Obs Long 107 00\nBar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The ship sailed on under fresh trade winds and cloudy skies. The crew discovered that the vessel had developed a small leak in rough weather.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Discovered a small leak","quote":"found the Ship has a small leak in rough weather","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-23.0667,"lon":107.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 6th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the ESE and\nclear heading S saw fin Backs latter light\nwinds from NW steered E saw fin backs\nBar 29 11/12 [or 11/10]\nLat 23 04 Long 107 20","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["latter","NW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Light breezes and clear weather. The crew saw finback whales both early and late in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-07","events":[],"lat":-22.7667,"lon":108.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 7th 1845\nBegins with light wind from NW steered\nE at night hauled aback headed to the N\nat 10 PM the wind hauled to the SSE heavy squalls\nlatter strong gales and cloudy Lat 22 46 Long 108 30\nBar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","SSE",""],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","gale","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew sailed through shifting winds that brought heavy squalls overnight and strengthened into gale-force winds with cloudy skies.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-08","events":[],"lat":-22.3,"lon":109.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 8th 1845\nBegins with strong gales from SSE heading E\nsaw nothing mid and latter part much the\nsame Lat 22 18 Long 109 20\nBar 29 7/10","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"],["middle","SSE","gale"],["latter","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the south-southeast, and the crew saw nothing of note.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-22.0667,"lon":109.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 9th 1845\nBegins with fresh gale from SE and clear\nheading ESE at night tacked to the SSW\nMid and latter parts more Moderate\nsaw fin backs Lat 22 04 Long 109 30\nBar - 29 8/10","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales eased to more moderate weather as the ship changed course. Finback whales were sighted.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-10","events":[],"lat":-22.7333,"lon":109.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 10th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes and clear\nheading SW latter pleasant Weather\nLat 22 44 Long by Chro 109 56 by Dist 109 28","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Pleasant weather with fresh breezes; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-22.8833,"lon":110.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 11th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the ESE and\nclear heading S saw fin backs in abundance\nMid part calm latter light breezes from the\nW steere SSE no Whales No Whales\nBar - 29 8/10 Lat 22 53 Long by Chro 110 14 by Dist 109.50","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"Light breezes and calm seas as the ship sailed south. The crew saw finback whales in abundance, but no sperm whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-12","events":[],"lat":-23.2833,"lon":111.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 12th 1845\nbegins with fresh breezes from the SW heading\nSSE at 2 AM veered to the W at 7 to the ESE\nBar - 29 8/10 Lat 23 17 Long by Chro 111 07 by Dist 110 35","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","W",""],["middle","ESE",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with shifting breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-23.0,"lon":110.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 13th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S heading\nESE saw fin backs in abundance O god grant us\nsome Whales give us patience O Lord at night veered\nships to the SW latter fresh gales no Whales\nBar 29 8/10 Lat 23 00 Long by Chro 110 47 by Dist 110 12","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"They saw plenty of finback whales amid fresh breezes and gales. The keeper prayed desperately for catchable whales, writing, \"O god grant us some Whales give us patience O Lord.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-14","events":[],"lat":-23.5,"lon":109.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 14th 1845\nBegins with strong gales from SE and clear\nheading SW Mid and latter parts the same\nBar - 29 8/10 Lat 23 30 S Long 109 40","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["middle","SE","gale"],["latter","SE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","clear"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the southeast under clear skies as the ship headed southwest.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-23.65,"lon":109.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 15th 1845\nBegins with fresh gales and clear heading SSW\nat night veered Ships to the ESE saw\nfin backs latter steered WSW saw fin back\nBar - 29 8/10 Lat 23 39 Long 109 35","wind":[["first","","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales and clear skies as the crew turned ship to the east-southeast. They sighted finback whales in the evening and again later.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-16","events":[],"lat":-23.0333,"lon":109.4667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday June 16th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from SE and clear\nsteering SW at night veered Ships to the ESE\nmid and latter Moderate\nLat 23 02 Long [struck: 109] 95","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes from the southeast and clear skies, turning to the east-southeast at night.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-23.0,"lon":109.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 17th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from SW saw fin\nBacks at 5 AM spoke the Bark Hoogly\nTownsend of Warren 10 month out 300 Sperm\nMid and latter headed SSE Lat 23 00 Long 109 21","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"plain":"They saw finback whales, and met the bark Hoogly under Captain Townsend, out of Warren, ten months into its voyage with 300 barrels of sperm oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Hoogly","rig":"bark","port":"Warren","captain":"Townsend","months_out":10,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-06-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-23.3333,"lon":109.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 18th 1845\nBegins with fine breezes from SW and clear\nheading SSW saw fin backs in abundance\nO Lord grant us some Oil 18 month out when\nshall we get home sweet Home the Lord what\nis best for us Mid part calm latter gentle\nbreezes from SSW steere W Lat 23 20 Long 109 50\nBar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","SW","moderate"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SSW","light"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"They saw plenty of finback whales. Eighteen months into the voyage, the keeper prayed for oil and wondered when they would ever return home.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for oil and home","quote":"O Lord grant us some Oil 18 month out when shall we get home sweet Home","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-19","events":[],"lat":-22.5667,"lon":109.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 19th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSW\nand squally heading W Mid and latter\nthe same Lat 21 34 S Long 109 00 E","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["middle","SSW","fresh"],["latter","SSW","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and squalls; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-22.7833,"lon":108.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 20th 1845\nBegins with strong breezes from SSE and clear\ntheading SW saw fin backs & jumpers\nno whales Home sick when shall we get Home\nthe Lord knows latter moderate veered ships\nto the to the NE [struck: Lat 22 47] Long 108 35 E\nBar-29 7/10","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew saw finback whales and jumpers (probably leaping dolphins), but no sperm or right whales. The keeper lamented being homesick, wondering when they would finally return home.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-21","events":[],"lat":-22.8333,"lon":109.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 21st 1845\nBegins with light breezes from ESE and\ncloudy heading S saw one sail latter part\nheading E spoke the young Phenix &\nHoogly Lat 22 50 Long 109.15","wind":[["first","ESE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They sailed under light breezes and cloudy skies, meeting and speaking with the Young Phenix and the Hoogly.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Hoogly","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-06-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-22.5167,"lon":109.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 22d 1845\n[drawing]\nBegins with fresh Trades and clear heading\nE at 5 saw a sperm Whale going quick to\nthe S did not lower veered Ships to SSW\nat day light veered Ships to the E latter saw\njumpers & 2 Ships Lat 22 31 Long 109.02\nBar-29 7/10","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Under fresh trade winds, the crew sighted a sperm whale swimming quickly south but did not lower the boats. Later they saw leaping fish or porpoises and two other ships.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-23","events":[],"lat":-22.4167,"lon":109.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 23rd 1845\nBegins with fresh breezs from the S and squally\nheading E1/2S at 12 Mid veered Ship to the SSW\nlatter part blowing hard in squalls\nBar 29 7/10 Lat 22 25 Long 109 23","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather with fresh breezes blowing hard later in the day, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":-21.8833,"lon":109.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 24th 1845\nBegins with fresh gales and hard squalls\nheadding SSW saw Hump Backs at night weerd\nships to the ENE clear—what weather for\nWhaleing Mid and latter parts the same\nBar 29 8/10 Lat 21 53 S Long 109..42 E","wind":[["first","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","clear"],"plain":"Strong gales and heavy squalls blew throughout the day. The crew saw humpback whales, with the keeper sarcastically noting, \"what weather for Whaleing.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper complained about the whaling weather","quote":"what weather for Whaleing","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1845-06-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-22.35,"lon":108.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 25th 1845—\nBegins with fresh breezes from SE and clear\nheadding SSW saw fin Backs O God grant us some\nOil Mid and latter the same Lat 22 21 Long 108 55\nBar-29 8 1/2 / 10","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","SE","fresh"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew sailed under fresh breezes and clear skies. They saw finback whales, prompting the keeper to plead, \"O God grant us some Oil.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-26","events":[],"lat":-21.5167,"lon":109.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 26th 1845\nBegins with a gale of wind from SSE headding\nE no whales no weather to get them Mid and\nlatter the same at 10 weerd ships to the SSW\nBar 29 7/10 Lat 21 31 S Long 109 45– E","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"],["middle","SSE","gale"],["latter","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the south-southeast, with the keeper noting there were \"no whales no weather to get them.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Gale brought bad whaling weather","quote":"no whales no weather to get them","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-27","events":[],"lat":-22.2833,"lon":109.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 27th 1845—\nBegins with strong gales from the SE at\n4 AM squally headding SSW to SSE Mid and\nlatter the same Lat 22 17 Long by Chro 109 10 by Acct 109 16\nBar 29 30","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["middle","SE","gale"],["latter","SE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong southeasterly gales and squalls continued throughout the day. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-28","events":[],"lat":-23.2,"lon":108.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 28th 1845—\nBegins with a fresh gale from the ESE and clear\nheadding S Mid and latter the same laying\ntoo Lat 23 12 Long by Chro 108 38 by Acct 108 35\nBar 29 7 1/2 / 10","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","ESE","gale"],["latter","ESE","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"The ship faced a fresh gale throughout the day and stopped to wait it out under clear skies.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-24.0,"lon":108.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 29th 1845—\nBegins with strong gales from the E headding\nStbSE saw fin backs latter moderate wind\nESE heaving SE saw fin backs\nBar 29 2/10 Lat 24 00 S Long 108 55– E","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["latter","ESE","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew experienced strong gales from the east, moderating later in the day, and saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-24.5,"lon":109.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 30th 1845—\nBegins with gentle breezes from the ESE\nand clear headding SE Mid and latter parts\nmuch the same employed in seting th Head Stays\nat 11 am saw Whales down Bots So ends\nLat 24 30 Long 109 00","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","ESE","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew spent the day sailing under gentle breezes and adjusting the rigging. At 11 a.m., they spotted whales and put the boats out to chase them.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1845-07-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-24.4667,"lon":109.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 1st 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from the NE\nthe boats off at 3 PM fastene to a whale\nhe took 2 lines and went off Spouting\nthick Blood latter part light airs\nfrom the NW runing different courses\nto look for the whale Lat 24 28 Long 109 00\nBar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["latter","NW","light"]],"plain":"The boats went out and harpooned a whale at 3 PM, but it took two lines and escaped while spouting thick blood. The crew spent the rest of the day searching for it.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-24.4667,"lon":109.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"[struck: Wednesday July 2nd 1845]\nBegins with light breezes from the W\nand clear - at 1 PM saw a shoal of large\nWhales at a dist at 4 lowered the boats\nand ran afoul of them as usual O Lord grant\nus thy Blessings again at 9 AM the wind\n[whale stamp: tail] houled to the SSW latter part fresh\ngales and cloudy steering E saw fin Back\nBar - 29 8/10 Lat 24 28 Long 109 05\ngave the Cook a\nfloging for\n[illegible] fighting","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","SSW",""],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["clear","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew put the boats out after a large school of whales, but struck trouble: \"ran afoul of them as usual O Lord grant us thy Blessings again.\" Later, the cook was flogged for fighting.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Prayed for blessings after whaling trouble","quote":"ran afoul of them as usual O Lord grant us thy Blessings again","interest":2},{"kind":"crew","title":"Cook flogged for fighting","quote":"gave the Cook a floging for [illegible] fighting","interest":5,"topic":"punishments"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1845-07-03","events":[],"lat":-24.3,"lon":109.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 3rd 1845-\nBegins with fresh gales from the SSW and\nclear steering E at night houled to the SE\nno whales at 12 weared ship to the SW mid\nand latter parts squally steering EbN\nBar - 29 7/10 Lat 24 15 S Long 109 30 E","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale","squalls"],"plain":"Fresh gales and squalls; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-04","events":[],"lat":-23.3667,"lon":110.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 4th 1845\nBegins with strong breezes from the South and\nsqually steering EbN at night headed E\nO god grant us some Oil I feel that we do not deserve\nit but in thy Mercies I trust O dear O dear-\nMid and latter squally [blot] rainy Lat 23 22 Lng 110 15-\nBar - 29 7/10","wind":[["first","S","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Amid squalls and rain, the keeper offered an anxious prayer, pleading, \"O god grant us some Oil I feel that we do not deserve it... O dear O dear.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper pleaded for oil","quote":"O god grant us some Oil I feel that we do not deserve it but in thy Mercies I trust O dear O dear","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1845-07-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-22.4,"lon":111.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 5th 1845\nBegins with fresh trades and clear- heading from\nNE to ENE saw fin Back Mid and latter- the\nsame. Lat 22 24 S Long 111 30 E Condemed the Old\nmain top gallant\nsail","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fresh trade winds and clear weather as the ship sailed northeast. The crew saw a finback whale and condemned an old sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-21.8333,"lon":112.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 6th 1845\nBegins with fresh Trades and clear- heading EbE\nat 8 AM veered Ships to the SW at 9 to the ENE\nlatter the same saw fin Backs\nLat 21 50 S Long 112 08 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fresh trade winds and clear skies. The crew turned the ship several times and saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-07","events":[],"lat":-21.5167,"lon":112.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 7th 1845\nBegins with fresh trades and clear heading\nENE at night veered ships to the SW\nMid part light airs and calm latter light\nbreezes from the W steered E bent the 2d best\nMain top sail and altered the old one for a\nFore top sail bent it and condemened the\nold fore top sail Lat 21 31 Long 112 26\nBar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing in changing winds. The crew bent the second-best main topsail, altered the old one into a fore topsail, and condemned the worn-out fore topsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-08","events":[],"lat":-21.25,"lon":111.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 8th 1845\nbegins with light airs from the SW\nsteered E at night houled aback heading\nNW Mid part calm latter light breezes from\nthe S and cloudy steering NEbE\nLat by Act 21 15 Long 111 40","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["calm","cloudy"],"plain":"Light winds, calms, and cloudy weather; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-09","events":[],"lat":-20.725,"lon":113.1667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday July 9th 1845\nbegins with light breezes from the SE and\ncloudy steering NEb E saw abundanse of Rock\nweed no whales at 8 PM veered to the S at [illegible] am\nto the latter strong breezes steered ENE\nBar - 29 7/10 No Latt Long 113 10","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","S",""],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They sailed under light breezes and cloudy skies, noticing an abundance of rockweed, but saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-10","events":[],"lat":-20.2,"lon":112.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 10th 1845\nbegins with strong breezes from the S\nand rainy steered ENE at night veered\nships tot the SW at 2 [illegible] to the ENE latter\nclear saw nothing Lat 20 12 Long 112 55\nBar - 29 [illegible]/10","wind":[["first","S","strong"]],"weather":["rain","clear"],"plain":"Strong breezes and rain gave way to clear weather later in the day. The crew saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":-19.7,"lon":114.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 11th 1845\nbegins with light trades and cloudy heading\nENE at tacked to the SW at 3 to the E\nlatter NE employed in repairing the Fore\nsail saw Black fish no whales\nLat 19 42 S Long by Chro 114 26. by Dist 114 13","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","NE",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew spent the day repairing the foresail under light trade winds. They saw pilot whales, but no other whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-12","events":[],"lat":-19.5167,"lon":113.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 12th 1845\nbegins with gentle breezes from the S and clear\nsteering Eby N at night veered ships and lay\naback latter headed SW saw a ships steering\nNE Lat 19 31 S Long by Chro 113 58 by Dist 113 40","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle breezes and clear weather. They spotted another ship sailing northeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-13","events":[],"lat":-18.8,"lon":114.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 13th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S heading\nWSW at night veered Ships to the ESE\nlatter heading N E Lat 18.48 Long 114 15","wind":[["first","S","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-14","events":[],"lat":-18.9667,"lon":114.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 14th 1845\nBegins with strong breezs from the ESE and\nclear- heading NE at night veered ships to the\nS saw- nothing O God grant us oil mid and latter\nparts fine weather and no whales heading SSW\nLat 1858 Long 114 08","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fine sailing with strong breezes, but no whales were seen. The keeper prayed, \"O God grant us oil.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-15","events":[],"lat":-19.2667,"lon":113.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 15th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezs from the S and\nclear- heading SSW at 10 veered Ships to the\nENE latter light light airs from the S heading\nto the E Lat 19.16 S Long 113 50 E","wind":[["first","S","moderate"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds and clear weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":-19.1,"lon":114.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 16th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the S and\nclear- heading E saw- 1 fin Back & Porpoises\nMid and light winds and Baffling put\nup the Black smiths forge but no smith\nto work Lat 19.06 Long 114 03 E\nBar 29 9/10","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","variable","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Light winds and clear skies. The crew saw a finback whale and some porpoises, and set up the blacksmith's forge, though they had no blacksmith to work it.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw porpoises","quote":"saw- 1 fin Back & Porpoises"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"nature.porpoises-a"},{"date":"1845-07-17","events":[],"lat":-19.5167,"lon":113.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 17th 1845\nBegins with light breezs from SSE heading\nSW saw- nothing O dear- O dear- Mid and latter-\npart the same Lat 19 31 Long 113 25","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SSE","light"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"plain":"With light breezes, the ship sailed southwest. The keeper lamented seeing nothing all day.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented seeing no whales","quote":"saw- nothing O dear- O dear-","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1845-07-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":-19.65,"lon":113.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 18th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from SE and fine\nweather heading to the S at night tacked\nto the SSW Mid and latter same at 10 am\ntacked to the E saw- 1 fin Back we must go\nsome where else for- Whales Lat 19 39 Long 113 15","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and fine weather. After spotting only a single finback whale, the keeper noted that they \"must go somewhere else for whales.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented lack of whales","quote":"we must go some where else for- Whales","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1845-07-19","events":[],"lat":-18.8667,"lon":113.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 19th 1845\nBegins with fresh from the SSE and clear-\nhedding E Lord grant us some whales Mid part\nlay aback latter steers NE saw- Porpoises\nBar- 19 8/10 Lat 1852 Long 113 50 E","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew sailed under fresh, clear breezes, stopped the ship during the middle part, and later steered northeast. They saw porpoises, prompting the keeper to write, \"Lord grant us some whales.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"pilot","count":1}],"lat":-18.4167,"lon":114.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 20 th 1845\nbegins with gentle breezes from the SSE\nand clear- steering ENE at heuled to\nlatter baffling withrds saw- black fish lowered\na boat and fastened to one & drawered\nLat 18..25 Long 114..30 [drawing]","wind":[["first","SSE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew sighted pilot whales and put out a boat, harpooning one, but the harpoon pulled out.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-21","events":[],"lat":-17.9667,"lon":114.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 21 th 1845\nBegins with light airs from the ESE and\nclear heading S at 5 PM tacked to the NE\nsaw a water Snake about 4 feet long o Lord\ngrant us some Oil and carry us Home that we\nMay see our friends again Home sick and sea sick\nMid and latter the same employed in\ntacking Iron Hoops aft to trim Ships\nLat 17 58 S Long 114 55 E\n[drawing]","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","ESE","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They saw a four-foot water snake while sailing in light winds. Weary and longing for home, the keeper prayed for oil and a safe return, noting he was \"Home sick and sea sick.\"","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw a four-foot water snake","quote":"saw a water Snake about 4 feet long","interest":1},{"kind":"voice","title":"Homesick keeper prayed for oil and home","quote":"grant us some Oil and carry us Home that we May see our friends again Home sick and sea sick","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-22","events":[],"lat":-17.9833,"lon":115.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 22 nd 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from the ESE\nand clear- heading NE saw- Porpoises\nand cought one at 12 Mid tacked to the\nSSE latter the same employed in makeing\na Potatoe Pen Lat 17 59 S Long 115 05-","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew caught a porpoise in fine weather, turned ship at midnight, and spent the rest of the time building a potato pen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-17.8167,"lon":115.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 23 rd 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from the ENE\nheading NE by N no Whales No Whales\nMid and latter light airs and baffling\nat 12 M R saw a Sperm Whale going to the\nNE Lat 17 49 Long 115-09","wind":[["first","ENE","moderate"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light winds; spotted a sperm whale swimming to the northeast at midday.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-17.7833,"lon":115.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 24 th 1845\nbegins with light airs and calm lowers boats\nat 2 stouck at 5 took the Whale to the\nShip and took in sail latter part cuting\n[drawing] Lat 17 47 Long 115 07","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"In light airs and calms, the crew put out boats at 2 o'clock, harpooned a whale at 5, and brought it back to the ship before stripping the blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1845-07-25","events":[],"lat":-17.5667,"lon":115.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 25 th 1845\nBegins with fine weather employed in\ncutting at 7 finshed at 3 PM spoke the\nBark Hoyly of Warren 11 months out 350\nat 8 began to boil. Mid and latter parts\nfresh breezes heading NE\nLat 17 34 Long 115-09","wind":[["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew finished stripping blubber in the morning and began boiling it down into oil in the evening. In the afternoon, they met the bark Hoyly of Warren, eleven months into its voyage with 350 barrels.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Hoyly","rig":"bark","port":"Warren","captain":"","months_out":11,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-07-26","events":[],"lat":-17.35,"lon":115.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 26th 1845\nBegins with fine weather employe[struck: d] in\nboiling heading NW & saw the Floogly\nMid part lcked & at day light seene ships\nto the SSW Lat 17 01 S Long 115 28 E","plain":"Fine weather as the crew boiled blubber, spotted the ship Floogly, and saw other ships to the south-southwest at daybreak.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1845-07-27","events":[],"lat":-17.6667,"lon":115.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 27th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE\nand clear heading SSW saw nothing employed\nin boiling O Lord I thank thee for this and\npray that thou wilt send us 3 more this\ncruise at 11 tacked to the E latter the\nsame [struck: finishe] boiling saw nothing\nLat 17 40 Long 115 15 E","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew spent the day boiling blubber into oil under gentle breezes and clear skies, seeing no new whales. The keeper offered a prayer thanking God and asking for three more whales this cruise.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for three more whales","quote":"O Lord I thank thee for this and pray that thou wilt send us 3 more","interest":2}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1845-07-28","events":[],"lat":-17.1667,"lon":115.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 28th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from the\nSSE heading E all ready for another\nwhale at 10 PM tacked to the WSW latter\nthe same fiting oil to stow saw 1 snake\nLat 17.10 Long 115 30 E","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"plain":"The crew kept ready for another whale, turned ship in the evening, prepared oil for stowing, and spotted a sea snake.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-29","events":[],"lat":-17.4667,"lon":115.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 29th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from the S and clear\nheading W at night spoke 2 ships and houled\naback waiting for Whales latter heading E employed\nin stowing down Lat 17 28 Long 115 25","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and clear weather. At night, they met two ships and stopped to wait for whales, then spent the rest of the day stowing oil in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1845-07-30","events":[],"lat":-17.4,"lon":115.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 30th 1845\nbegins with light breezes from the SSE employed\nin stowing down heading E cone whales come\nlatter part finished stowing Lat 17 24 Long 115.43","wind":[["first","SSE","light"]],"plain":"The crew worked on stowing oil casks in the hold and finished by the latter part of the day.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper wished for whales to come","quote":"cone whales come","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1845-07-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":2},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":-17.1667,"lon":116.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 31st 1845\n[drawing]\nBegins with gentle breezes from S steared\nSE at 4 PM saw a school of whales at\n5 lowered at sun set struck 3 whales and\nkilled another night came on got only\none small one took him to the ship at day\nlight cut him in saw and got another at 11\nthat we wast fast to last night took him to\nthe ship and cut him in So ends\n[drawing]\n14\nLat 17 10 Long 116 00","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"plain":"The crew spotted a school of whales, put the boats out, and harpooned three while killing another. Night fell and they brought one small whale to the ship to strip its blubber, later recovering a second.","where":"at sea","catch":2,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1845-08-01","events":[],"lat":-16.8833,"lon":115.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Augst 1st 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SSE\nheading different courses trying to find\nthe other whales employed in clearing the\ndeck &c saw- nothing at night hould aback\nheading to the SW at day light began to boil\nsaw- a carcase Lat 16 53 Long 115 48","wind":[["first","SSE","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed various courses searching for other whales while clearing the deck, and spotted a floating carcass. At daylight they began boiling blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1845-08-02","events":[],"lat":-16.75,"lon":114.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Augst 2d 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE steering\nW employed in boiling saw- nothing Mid parts\nlay aback heading WSW latter the same all\nsail Lat 16 45 Long 114 55","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"plain":"The crew continued boiling blubber and saw no whales, making routine sail under gentle breezes.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-03","events":[],"lat":-16.05,"lon":115.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Augst 3d 1845\nBegins with light trades and pleasant heading\nENE saw- nothing Mid and latter parts light\nairs and calm Lat 16 23 Long 115 22","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds and calms. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-04","events":[],"lat":-16.2333,"lon":115.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Aug 4th 1845\nBegins with a dead calm and a plenty of\nsharks around the the ship O Lord grant\nus some whales O dear when shall we get\nHome Mid and latter parts light airs &\ncalm Lat 16 14 S Long 115 40 E","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Becalmed with plenty of sharks surrounding the ship, the keeper lamented their luck, writing, \"O Lord grant us some whales O dear when shall we get Home.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for whales and home","quote":"O Lord grant us some whales O dear when shall we get Home","interest":2},{"kind":"nature","title":"Plenty of sharks surrounded the ship","quote":"a plenty of sharks around the the ship","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-05","events":[],"lat":-15.8,"lon":116.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Augst 5th 1845\nBegins with a light airs from the W steering\nNNW saw- nothing No Whales No Whales mid\nand latter- parts light winds from the S steering\nNEbE stowed down our- Oil Lat 15 48 Lng 116 10","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"plain":"The crew stowed their oil in the hold under light winds. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1845-08-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":-15.0667,"lon":116.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Augst 6th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the S and\nweather- steering NEbE saw- nothing\nMid and latter parts the same saw- bleack\nfish & squid Lat 15 04 Long 116 52 E","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed under light breezes and saw pilot whales and squid, but no whales were chased.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw squid","quote":"saw- bleack\nfish & squid","topic":"animals"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-07","events":[],"lat":-14.2167,"lon":117.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Augst 7th 1845\nBegins with a light breeze from SSE steering\nWNW Mid and latter parts the same\nemployed in whitewashing the Fore\ncastle Lat 14 13 S Long 117 20 E","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SSE","light"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"plain":"With light breezes, the crew spent the day whitewashing the forecastle.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-08","events":[],"lat":-13.3583,"lon":118.1,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Augst 8th 1845\nBegins with genttle breeys from\nthe SW and cloudy steering N E b N\nlatter heading [struck: N]b E Lat 1319 Long 118 06","wind":[["first","SW","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle breezes and cloudy weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"pilot","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-12.5,"lon":118.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Augst 9th 1845\nBegins with light SE winds steering [illegible]\nat night hauld aback employd in\nratling the Main riggin no whales saw\nsquid. latter headed N saw black Fish\nlowered without effect some Whales\nLat 12 32 S Long by Chro 118 04 by Dist [struck: 118 12]","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"plain":"The crew worked on the rigging and spotted squid. Later, they put the boats out to chase pilot whales without success, and also saw some whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-11.2167,"lon":117.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Augst 10th 1845\nBegins with genttle breezs from ESE and\ncloudy heading N Mid part headed NE b N\nlatter N by E saw fin Back &c\nLat 11 13 Long by Chro 117 54 by Dist 118 06","wind":[["first","ESE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and cloudy weather as the ship sailed north; they sighted finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-10.75,"lon":118.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Augst 11th 1845\nBegins with gentt breezes from the ESE\nheading NE saw fin Back No Whales\nMid and latter part the same\nLat 10 25 S Long by Chro 118 24 by Dist 118 32","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","ESE","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"plain":"Gentle breezes blew from the east-southeast. The crew saw finback whales, but no other whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-12","events":[],"lat":-9.8667,"lon":118.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Augst 12th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the ESE\nand huzy heading N E at sun set saw the\nmake of Sandalwood Island from NE by N to\nE about 30 miles dist at 9 am tacked at 1\ntacked to N E latter saw the Island from\nN to E dist 15 miles high land\nLat 9 32 S Long 118 40","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"]],"weather":["haze"],"plain":"The crew sailed in hazy weather with fresh breezes and sighted the high land of Sandalwood Island.","where":"near land","place":"Sandalwood Island","plate":"land.landfall-a","at":"sumba"},{"date":"1845-08-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-9.85,"lon":118.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Aug 13th 1845\nBegins with gentl breezs from SSE steered\nNNW at night hauld to the SW saw\nthe Island of Sumbawa to the W dist\n25 miles Mid and latter the same heading\nSSW saw fin Backs &c\nLat 9.51 S Long 118.10","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SSE","light"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"plain":"They sailed under gentle breezes and sighted the island of Sumbawa about 25 miles to the west, later spotting finback whales.","where":"near land","place":"Island of Sumbawa","at":"sumbawa"},{"date":"1845-08-14","events":[],"lat":-10.2,"lon":118.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Augst 14th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from S E\nheading SSW employed in seting up\ncask for- Water at night tacked to the\nE S E at 2 to the SW at 7 to the E\nsaw- nothing Lat 10 12 Long 118 12","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"plain":"The crew worked at setting up casks for water. Routine sailing; saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-10.0833,"lon":118.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Augst 15th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from SSW heading\nE at night tacked to the SW saw Sandal\nWood Island to the N E O Lord grant us\none more pure of Oil be fore we get in\nat 7 tacked to the E saw fin backs\nLat 10 05 Long 118 00","wind":[["first","SSW","light"]],"plain":"They sighted Sandal Wood Island to the northeast and saw finback whales. The keeper offered a prayer: \"O Lord grant us one more pure of Oil be fore we get in.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for more oil before landing","quote":"O Lord grant us one more pure of Oil be fore we get in","interest":2}],"where":"near land","place":"Sandal Wood Island","at":"sumba"},{"date":"1845-08-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-9.4833,"lon":117.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Augst 16th 1845\nBegins with light S E Trades heading to\nthe SW saw fin backs &c at 10 PM\ntacked to the E latter part steered W\nsaw Sumbawa to the N Lat 9 29 Long 117 40","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"plain":"They sailed under light southeast trade winds and sighted finback whales. Later in the day, they spotted the island of Sumbawa to the north.","where":"near land","place":"Sumbawa","at":"sumbawa"},{"date":"1845-08-17","events":[],"lat":-9.2457,"lon":116.942,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Aug. 17 1845\nBegins with light Trades steering NW\nthe land in sight from N E to WNW\nat 6 PM about 15 miles dist steered W\nmid n[illegible] latter part runing down the\nland bent the cables","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"The ship sailed along the coast in sight of land under light trade winds, and the crew attached the anchor cables.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-08-18","events":[],"lat":-8.7,"lon":116.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Aug 18th 1845\nBegins with strong trades at 1 PM entered\nallas straits at 4 Pm anchored off Bally Town\nin 14 fathoms of water","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"plain":"Under strong trade winds, the ship entered Allas Strait and anchored off Bally Town in 14 fathoms of water.","where":"at anchor","place":"allas straits, Bally Town","via":[[116.65,-9.15]],"at":"bally-town-roadstead-east-lombok"},{"date":"1845-08-19","events":[],"lat":-8.9668,"lon":116.5659,"via":[[116.65,-8.95]]},{"date":"1845-08-20","events":[],"lat":-9.0333,"lon":116.2337},{"date":"1845-08-21","events":[],"lat":-9.0289,"lon":115.8974,"via":[[116.15,-9.05]]},{"date":"1845-08-22","events":[],"lat":-9.0008,"lon":115.5596},{"date":"1845-08-23","events":[],"lat":-8.9727,"lon":115.2219},{"date":"1845-08-24","events":[],"lat":-8.8848,"lon":114.95,"via":[[114.95,-8.95]]},{"date":"1845-08-25","events":[],"lat":-8.55,"lon":114.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Augst 25th 1845\nBegins with fresh trades at 4 PM the ship\ndraged let go the other- Anchor at 6 AM\nthe Bark adventure of London came to\nanchor 10 months out 100 at 5 AM took\nour anchor and steared over- for- Sumbawa\nfor wood so end fresh trade\nfound Bally a good [struck: place] for water-\nand refreshments","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"After dragging anchor, they dropped a second anchor. The bark Adventure arrived, and later they weighed anchor and sailed toward Sumbawa for wood, noting Bally was good for water and provisions.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Praised Bally for water and refreshments","quote":"found Bally a good [struck: place] for water- and refreshments","interest":1},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Adventure","rig":"bark","port":"London","captain":"","months_out":10,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Bally","plate":"gam.spoke-c","at":"bali"},{"date":"1845-08-26","events":[],"lat":-8.45,"lon":116.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Aug 26th 1845\nBegins with fresh trades at 1 PM\nanchored in 11 fathoms soft mud at\nthe Town of Allas to get wood","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"With fresh trade winds blowing, the ship anchored in eleven fathoms of water over soft mud at the town of Allas to gather wood.","where":"at anchor","place":"Town of Allas","via":[[114.95,-8.95],[115.65,-8.95],[116.05,-8.25],[116.35,-8.15],[116.75,-8.15]]},{"date":"1845-08-27","events":[],"lat":-8.3471,"lon":117.0529},{"date":"1845-08-28","events":[],"lat":-8.25,"lon":117.1584,"via":[[117.15,-8.25]]},{"date":"1845-08-29","events":[],"lat":-8.25,"lon":117.3047},{"date":"1845-08-30","events":[],"lat":-8.35,"lon":117.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Aug 30th 1845\nBegins with light clear weather finished\ngetting wood employed in clearing the Deck\nand getting ready for Sea at 5 am took the\nanchor and stood out to to Sea at 11 took\nthe trades headed SW Sumbawa is a good harb-\nour and a fine place for- wood & Fouls","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew finished gathering firewood, cleared the deck, and weighed anchor to head to sea, catching the trade winds by 11 a.m. The keeper praised Sumbawa as a fine harbor for obtaining wood and fowls.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Praised Sumbawa for wood and fowls","quote":"Sumbawa is a good harb- our and a fine place for- wood & Fouls","interest":1}],"where":"near land","place":"Sumbawa","via":[[117.35,-8.25]],"at":"sumbawa"},{"date":"1845-08-31","events":[],"lat":-9.65,"lon":115.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Augst 31st 1845\nBegins with fresh trades steering SW by S\nat night shortened sail heading SSW\nthe Land about 15 miles Dist O God\ngrant us a successfull cruise and may\nwe be thankfull to thee for- the past\nMid and latter parts the same saw the Land\nat a Dist Lat 9 39 S Long 115 10 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"The ship sailed on with fresh trade winds, keeping land in sight about 15 miles away. The keeper prayed for a successful cruise and gave thanks for the past.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for a successful cruise","quote":"O God grant us a successfull cruise and may we be thankfull to thee for- the past","interest":2}],"where":"near land","via":[[117.25,-8.25],[116.15,-8.15],[115.75,-8.75]]},{"date":"1845-09-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-10.1,"lon":114.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 1st 1845\nBegins with gentle trades heading SW\nsaw- fin Backs Mid and latter part the\nsame employed in stowing away recruits\nLat 10 06 S Long 114 24","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Under gentle trade winds, the crew saw finback whales and spent the day stowing away fresh provisions.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-10.4667,"lon":114.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 2d 1845\nBegins with gentle trades and clear\nheading SSW saw- fin Back No Whales\nyet at 12 Mid taked to the ENE at 7 Am to\nSSW Lat 10 28 Long 114 00 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Gentle trade winds and clear skies. The crew saw a finback whale, but noted there were still no sperm whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-03","events":[],"lat":-10.7167,"lon":113.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 3rd 1845\nBegins with light trades and clear heading\nSW caught a con-fish at night taked to\nthe E Come Whales come on- Oil has begun\nto leak a little I hope soon to get some more\nto pay for- it at 5 AM taked to the SW\na strong current sting to the W\nLat 10 43 Long 113 50 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew caught a fish while sailing under light trade winds. The keeper pleaded, \"Come Whales come on,\" noting their oil had begun leaking slightly and hoping to take more to make up for the loss.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper pleaded for whales to appear","quote":"Come Whales come on- Oil has begun to leak a little"},{"kind":"nature","title":"Caught a cow-fish (a small whale or dolphin)","quote":"caught a con-fish","topic":"animals"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-10.75,"lon":113.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept 4th 1845\nBegins with light trades and clear-heading\nE saw-fin Backs Porpoises &c I am sick\nto night at [illegible] am tackes to the SW\nLat 10 45-S Long 113 00","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They had light trade winds and clear weather, sighting finback whales and porpoises. The log keeper noted he was sick that night.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Log keeper fell sick","quote":"I am sick to night","interest":3,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-05","events":[],"lat":-11.1,"lon":112.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept 5th 1845\nBegins with gentle trades and cloudy heading\nE by S saw- a Bark supposed to be the\nadventure of London heading to the WSW\nat 10 PM tackes to the SW by S latter the same\nLat 11 06 Long 112 30-E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Gentle trade winds and cloudy skies. They sighted a bark, believed to be the Adventure of London, sailing west-southwest.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-06","events":[],"lat":-11.8167,"lon":111.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept 6th 1845-\nBegins with gentle breezes and cloudy\nheading SSW saw- a Bark to the Leaward\nno Whales no whales mid and latter parts\nheading SbW Lat 11 19 S Long 111 50","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and cloudy weather; a bark was sighted downwind, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-07","events":[],"lat":-12.3667,"lon":111.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept 7th 1845-\nBegins with gentle breezes and clear-heading\nSbW saw- nothing mid and latter part\nthe same at 6 am tackes to the EbN\nLat 12 22 S Long 111 30","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather with gentle breezes; nothing was seen all day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-08","events":[],"lat":-11.85,"lon":112.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 8th 1845\nBegins with gentle trades and clear\nheading SSW at 6 PM tackes to the EbN\nsaw- nothing mid and latter part the same\nLat 11 51 Long 112 10-E","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle trade winds and clear weather; saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-09","events":[],"lat":-11.5833,"lon":112.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 9th 1845\nBegins with fresh trades and clear headin\nSSW saw- porpoises at 8 PM tacked to the\nE no whales O Lord look uppon us in\nmercy mid and latter part strong breezes\nLat 11 35-S Long 112 40","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They saw porpoises while sailing in fresh winds, but found no whales. The keeper offered a brief prayer: \"O Lord look upon us in mercy.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for mercy","quote":"O Lord look uppon us in mercy","interest":2},{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw porpoises","quote":"saw- porpoises"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"nature.porpoises-a"},{"date":"1845-09-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-11.7,"lon":112.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 10th 1845\nBegins with strong breezes from SSE and clear\nheading E saw- jumpers and fin Backs at 12 mid\nneind ships to the SSW latter the same\nLat 11 42 Long 112 25-E\nGave the cooper 4 blows with the main tops\ngallant clue line for disoheying the First officer","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"],["latter","SSE","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They saw finback whales while sailing in strong breezes. The captain punished the cooper with four lashes using a rope for disobeying the first mate.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Cooper struck for disobeying the mate","quote":"Gave the cooper 4 blows with the main tops gallant clue line for disoheying the First officer","interest":3,"topic":"punishments"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-11","events":[],"lat":-12.75,"lon":111.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept 11th 1845\nBegins with fresh trades and clear heading\nSSW saw nothing no whales Mid and latter\nparts light wind nothing to be seen\nLat 12 43 S Long 111 50","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light trade winds; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-12","events":[],"lat":-13.1333,"lon":111.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept 12th 1845\nBegins with light trades and clear- heading\nSSW at night tacked to the ESE\nsaw- jumpers at 4 am tacked to the SSW\nLat 13 08 Long 111 25","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew sailed under light trade winds and clear skies, turning through the night, and saw jumping fish.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-13","events":[],"lat":-13.2833,"lon":111.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept 13th 1845\nBegins with gentle trades and cloudy\nheading SSW at night tacked to the\nE by N Mid and latter heading E by S\nso Ends another week and no whales\nLat 13 17 S Long 111 55 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The ship sailed on under gentle trade winds. The keeper closed the day noting another week had ended without sighting any whales.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented another week without whales","quote":"so Ends another week and no whales","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1845-09-14","events":[],"lat":-12.8833,"lon":113.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept 14th 1845\nBegins with gentle breeze from SE &\nheading E by S, the current appears\nnot to run as strong as usual, Mid\nand latter parts fresh gales\nLat 12 53 S Long 113:18 E","wind":[["first","SE","moderate"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship sailed on with gentle breezes that gave way to fresh gales, noting that the ocean current seemed weaker than usual.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-15","events":[],"lat":-12.5833,"lon":113.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 15th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes and clear heading\nE by S at night veered ships to the SW and shortened\nsail come whales come at 2 am tacked to the\nE at 8 am the crew- complained that.\nthe cook had stolen goods from them there\nhas been a great number of complaints\nagainst him before but could not be\nproved to my satisfaction but this was\n\" very clear cace seased him up and\ngave him 3 1/2 Dozen with the cat\nhe is one of the greatest Liars that\nI ever saw- I should like to break him\nof it O the trouble of sailors\nLat 12 35- Long 113 20","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew complained that the cook had stolen from them. Convinced by the evidence, the captain tied him up and gave him 42 lashes with the cat-o'-nine-tails, calling him \"one of the greatest liars that I ever saw.\"","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Cook flogged for stealing","quote":"seased him up and gave him 3 1/2 Dozen with the cat","interest":5,"topic":"punishments"},{"kind":"voice","title":"Lament over dishonest sailors","quote":"","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1845-09-16","events":[],"lat":-10.2667,"lon":113.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 16th 1845\nBegins with fresh trades and clear\nheading E at night tacked to the SW\nNo Whales to be seen O dear O dear when\nshall we get Home at 2 AM tacked to the\nNE Lat 10.16 S Long 113 38 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew sailed under fresh trade winds and clear skies without seeing any whales. Weary of the voyage, the keeper lamented, \"O dear O dear when shall we get Home.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented being far from home","quote":"O dear O dear when shall we get Home","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1845-09-17","events":[],"lat":-11.3,"lon":114.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 17th 1845\nBegins with gentle trades steering W by S\nat night headed E by S latter steered NW\nrepaired the spanker caught a porpoise\nLat 11 18 S Long 114 10 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Under gentle trade winds, the crew repaired the spanker sail and caught a porpoise.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-18","events":[],"lat":-11.3833,"lon":113.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept 18th 1845\nBegins with light trades and clear\nsteering NW at night headed ESE\nO Lord grant us some Oil at 10 AM\nveered ship to the S latter steered SW\nLat 11 23 S Long 113 35-","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew sailed under light trade winds and clear skies. Longing for success, the keeper wrote, \"O Lord grant us some Oil.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for oil","quote":"O Lord grant us some Oil","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-19","events":[],"lat":-11.2,"lon":113.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept 19th 1845\nbegins with light breeze from the E steered\nSW at night hauled to the S saw squid and\nporpoises the ground looks lively but no\nwhales to be seen home sick Mid and latter\nparts calm employed in coopering the provision\nLat 11 12 S Long 113 20 E","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms slowed the ship. The crew saw squid and porpoises and worked on repairing provision barrels, while the keeper admitted he was \"home sick.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper admitted to being homesick","quote":"the ground looks lively but no whales to be seen home sick","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-20","events":[],"lat":-11.2667,"lon":112.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept 20 the 1845\nBegins with light breeze from SSE and\nclear steering NW at night headed SW\nCome whales come. Iron Hooped 50 Bbls of\nmeat latter steered SW\nLat 11.16 Long 112 30","wind":[["first","SSE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Under light breezes and clear skies, the crew iron-hooped 50 barrels of meat. The log keeper wished for better luck, writing, \"Come whales come.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-11.55,"lon":111.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept 21st 1845\nBegins with light winds from the SSE\nat 1 PM saw sperm whales going quick\nto the windward down boats but could\nnot get near the came onboard and stood\nto the ENE at 12 Mid tacked to the SW\nlatter fresh breeze saw nothing\n[drawing] Lat 11 33 Long 111 50","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew spotted sperm whales swimming fast upwind and put the boats out to chase them, but they could not get close.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1845-09-22","events":[],"lat":-11.2667,"lon":111.9167,"fixed":true},{"date":"1845-09-23","events":[],"lat":-12.3833,"lon":111.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept [struck: 23] 23 [superscript: d] 1845\nBegins with fresh trades and some cloudy\nheading SSW come Whales come\nmid and latter parts strong breyze\nLat 12 23 Long 111 15 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew sailed under fresh trade winds and cloudy skies, with the keeper calling out, \"come Whales come.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-24","events":[],"lat":-13.4833,"lon":110.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 24 th 1845\nBegins with strong gales from SE and\nclear heading SSW squid and Porpoises\nno whales mid and latter the same\nLat 13 09 Long 110 40","wind":[["first","SE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","clear"],"plain":"Strong gales blew throughout the day as the ship sailed on. The crew saw squid and porpoises, but no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-25","events":[],"lat":-13.95,"lon":110.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept 25 th 1845\nBegins with strong breezes from\nSE heading SSW [struck: saw] a Bone shark\n& a log of wood cought a fish at night\ntaked to the ENE at 10 AM taked to\nthe SSW saw nothing\nLat 13 57 S Long 110 15 E","wind":[["first","SE","strong"]],"plain":"They had strong breezes and saw a basking shark and a floating log, catching a fish during the night.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Spotted a basking shark and floating log","quote":"","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-26","events":[],"lat":-13.6833,"lon":110.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept 26 th 1845\nBegins with fresh trades heading SSW\nsaw Jumpers at night veened to the\nENE latter same saw Con-fish\nLat 13.41 S Long 110 25 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","ENE",""],["latter","ENE",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh trade winds; they spotted jumpers (probably leaping dolphins) and cowfish (small whales or dolphins) during the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-13.85,"lon":110.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept 27 th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from SE\nsteering SW saw nothing at 4 AM veered\nto the E saw fin backs\nLat 13 51 Long 110.00\"","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"plain":"Gentle breezes blew from the southeast as the ship steered southwest. In the early morning, they turned to the east and saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-28","events":[],"lat":-14.2333,"lon":110.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept [struck: 28] 28 th 1845\nBegins with [struck: flight] light trades and\nclear heading SSW at night taked to\nthe ENE saw jumpers & Porpoises at day\nlight tacked to the SW\nLat 14 14 S Long 110 20 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Light trade winds and clear weather as the ship sailed south-southwest. The crew saw jumpers (probably leaping dolphins) and porpoises during the night.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-13.6167,"lon":110.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Mon day Sept 29th 1845\nBegins with fresh gales from SSE heading\nE at 4 PM double reefed the top sails\n& saw one Nautilus shell Come Whales\nCome board and latter same saw fin\nBack and jumpers\nLat 13 37 Long 110 50 E","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"],["latter","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales blew as the ship headed east under reduced sail. The crew saw a nautilus shell, finback whales, and jumpers (probably leaping dolphins), and the keeper called out: \"Come Whales Come board.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-30","events":[],"lat":-13.4333,"lon":110.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 30th 1845\nBegins with fish gales from the SSE and\nclear heading [illegible] E at 10 AM taked to\nthe SW latter steerd N\nLat 13 46 Long 110 50 E","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fresh gales and clear weather; the ship turned and steered various courses. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-14.0833,"lon":110.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 1st 1845\nBegins with fresh gales from the SE heading\nto the SSW at 4 PM spoke the Bark\nOtranto Coggshall 10 Months out 930 Bbls\nMid part the same at 11 am spoke\nthe C and stood to the NE\nsaw fin Backs Lat 1405 Long 110 00","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"They met the bark Otranto, ten months into its voyage with 930 barrels of oil, and spoke another vessel the next morning. Later, they sighted finback whales.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Otranto","rig":"bark","port":"","captain":"Coggshall","months_out":10,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"C","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-10-02","events":[],"lat":-12.7,"lon":110.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 2d 1845\nBegins with fresh trades and clear\nheading NE Mid and latter same\nLat 14 42 Long 110 25","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh trade winds and clear skies; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-03","events":[],"lat":-13.9,"lon":110.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct 3rd 1845\nBegins with gentle trades heading\nSE No Whales Mid and latter fresh breezes\nLat 13 54 S Long 110 00","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with trade winds; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-04","events":[],"lat":-14.05,"lon":110.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct 4th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes and clear heading\nS by W at night veered ships to the NE\nat day light to the S saw nothing\nLat 14 03 Long 110 30","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in fresh breezes and clear weather. They turned ship several times through the night and morning, seeing nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-05","events":[],"lat":-14.6333,"lon":110.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct 5th 1845\nBegins with fresh trades heading S by W at night\ntacked to the NE Come Whales come at 11 Mid\nto the SSW Lat 14 38 Long 110 10","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"They sailed under fresh trade winds and turned ship in the night. The keeper wished for whales to appear, writing, \"Come Whales come.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper pleaded for whales to appear","quote":"Come Whales come"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1845-10-06","events":[],"lat":-15.0833,"lon":110.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct 6th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes and Plean\nheading SSW at night tacked to the ESE\nO Lord grant us some oil O dear- this is\nHome sick work Come Whales Come\nat 5 am tacked to the SW latter- the same\nLat 15-05- Long 110 00","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle breezes. Homesick and longing for success, the keeper prayed: \"O Lord grant us some oil O dear- this is Home sick work Come Whales Come.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"killer","count":null}],"lat":-14.45,"lon":110.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 7th 1845-\nBegins with fresh breezes from SSE\nand cloudy heading SW at night tacked\nto the E O dear O dear how will this\nvoyage end latter steared N E saw\nKillers Lat 1427 Long 110 30 E","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The ship sailed under fresh breezes and cloudy skies, later spotting killer whales. The keeper lamented, \"O dear O dear how will this voyage end.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper despaired over the voyage","quote":"O dear O dear how will this voyage end","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1845-10-08","events":[],"lat":-13.65,"lon":111.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesd Oct 8th 1845-\nBegins with gentle trades steering SE\nat night headed ESE At 12 mid tacked\nto the SW at 6 to the E latter- steared\nNE by E Lat 13.39 Long by Chro 111.30 by [struck: Dist] 111.10","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Gentle trade winds and routine sailing; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-09","events":[],"lat":-12.8667,"lon":112.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 9th 1845\nBegins with fresh trades and clear- steering\nESE Come Whales Come At day light steared\nESE saw- Grampuses\nLat 12.52 Long by Chro 112 00 by [struck: Dist] 111.47 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They sailed under fresh trade winds and clear skies, seeing only grampuses as the keeper pleaded, \"Come Whales Come.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-11.6,"lon":112.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct 10th 1845-\nBegins with light breezes heading E saw-\nfin backs no Whales mid and latter the\nsame the wind SSW heading to the E\nLat 11 36 Long 112 30","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","SSW","light"],["latter","SSW","light"]],"plain":"They sailed east under light breezes and saw finback whales, but no sperm whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-11","events":[],"lat":-12.2,"lon":113.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct 11th 1845-\nBegins with light winds from the\nSSW and clear- heading to the East\nAt 6 PM Bar 29 70 has stood at 29 8/10 for\na month past mid and latter same\nLat 12 42 Long 113 06","wind":[["first","SSW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Light winds and clear skies continued as the ship headed east, with routine sailing and no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-12","events":[],"lat":-11.7667,"lon":113.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct 12th 1845-\nBegins with light winds from SW\nheading SE Spoke the Bark Otronto\nlatter steared N E Lat 11 46 Long 113.40 E","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"plain":"Light winds; they met and exchanged news with the bark Otronto.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Otronto","rig":"bark","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-10-13","events":[],"lat":-11.9465,"lon":113.4584},{"date":"1845-10-14","events":[],"lat":-12.1262,"lon":113.25},{"date":"1845-10-15","events":[],"lat":-12.306,"lon":113.0417},{"date":"1845-10-16","events":[],"lat":-12.4857,"lon":112.8334},{"date":"1845-10-17","events":[],"lat":-12.6655,"lon":112.625},{"date":"1845-10-18","events":[],"lat":-12.8452,"lon":112.4167},{"date":"1845-10-19","events":[],"lat":-13.025,"lon":112.2083},{"date":"1845-10-20","events":[],"lat":-13.2048,"lon":112.0},{"date":"1845-10-21","events":[],"lat":-13.3845,"lon":111.7917},{"date":"1845-10-22","events":[],"lat":-13.5643,"lon":111.5833},{"date":"1845-10-23","events":[],"lat":-13.744,"lon":111.375},{"date":"1845-10-24","events":[],"lat":-13.9238,"lon":111.1667},{"date":"1845-10-25","events":[],"lat":-14.1035,"lon":110.9583},{"date":"1845-10-26","events":[],"lat":-14.2833,"lon":110.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct 26th 1845\nBegins with gentte trades heading SW\nsaw nothing at 12 mid veered to the E\nat day light to the SW So Ends\nLat 14 17 S Long 110 45 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with gentle trade winds; saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-27","events":[],"lat":-14.6167,"lon":110.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct 27th 1845\nBegins with gentte trades and clear\nheading SW at at night tacked to\nthe E and lay aback O Lord grant us\nsome oil latter steered SW\nLat 14 37 S Long 110 20","wind":[["first","","moderate"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The ship sailed under gentle trade winds and clear skies. Hoping for better whaling luck, the keeper wrote, \"O Lord grant us some oil.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for oil","quote":"O Lord grant us some oil","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-28","events":[],"lat":-14.5667,"lon":110.3333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 28th 1845\nBegins with gentte breezs and cloudy\nsteering SW at 12 mid veered ship to the\nE Mid and latter parts thick rainy\nweather No Lat Long 110 20 E","wind":[["first","","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy","rain"],"plain":"The ship sailed under gentle breezes and cloudy skies, turning eastward at midnight. Thick, rainy weather set in for the rest of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-29","events":[],"lat":-14.5167,"lon":110.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 29th 1845\nBegins with light winds and rainy heading\nE Mid and latter parts much the same\nLat 14 31 Long 110 40","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Light winds and rain continued throughout the day with routine sailing; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-30","events":[],"lat":-14.7,"lon":110.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 30th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezs and cloudy light\nrains heading SW at night veered to the\nE latter light airs and calm saw nothing\nLat 14 42 S Long 110 55 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","E",""],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","rain","calm"],"plain":"Fresh breezes brought light rain before giving way to light airs and calms. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-14.45,"lon":110.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct 31st 1845\nBegins with light airs and cloudy steering\nSSE at night hauled aback Come whales\ncome I am home sick O Lord bless us I pray\nthee and grant us a vovage but thou knowest\nwhat is best for us at sunrise saw\na large whale down boats but he soon\nrun out of sight of us So Ends\n[drawing] Lat 14 27 Long 110 55 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew put boats out at sunrise to chase a large whale, but it quickly escaped out of sight. Weary of the voyage, the keeper wrote a homesick prayer asking the Lord to bless them with whales.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1845-11-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-14.75,"lon":111.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 1st 1845\nBegins with a light breezes from ESE\nand cloudy heading to the N Come\nwhales Mid and latter heading different\nCourses Lat 14.15 Long 111 07","wind":[["first","ESE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Light breezes and cloudy skies as the ship steered north. Whales were seen, and they steered various courses through the rest of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-02","events":[],"lat":-14.7,"lon":110.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 2 d 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the E\nsteering SW at night headed S aback\nlatter part steered W\nLat 14.42 S Long 110 35 E","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-14.45,"lon":110.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov 3 d 1845\nBegins with fresh trades and clear\n[struck: at] steering N at 4 PM saw Whales\ndown Boats and got one at 6 PM took\nhim to the ships latter employe in cuting\nLat 14.27 Long 110 30\n[drawing: whale] 50","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"In fresh trade winds, the crew saw whales at 4 p.m. and put out the boats. They caught one whale, brought it alongside at 6 p.m., and began stripping the blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1845-11-04","events":[],"lat":-14.55,"lon":110.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 4 th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes and hard cuting\nat 4 finishes spoke the ship Lalla Rookh\nRaynand 14 months 600 Bbls Mid and\nlatter parts heading all round the Compas\nat 11 Spoke the I K\nLat 14 33 Long 110 50 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes made stripping blubber hard work, finishing at 4. They met and met the ship Lalla Rookh and later met the I K while heading in various directions.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Lalla Rookh","rig":"ship","port":"","captain":"Raynand","months_out":14,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"I K","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-11-05","events":[],"lat":-14.65,"lon":110.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 5th 1845\nBegins with fresh gales heading SW\nin Co with the I K employed in Boiling\nat day light veered to the N saw nothing\nLat 14 39 Long 110 40","wind":[["first","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Under fresh gales, the crew sailed alongside the I K and boiled blubber into oil. At daylight, the ship turned north, but saw nothing.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"I K","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-11-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-14.0667,"lon":111.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov 6 th 1845\nBegins with fresh gales and clear # steering\nNN[illegible] finished boiling at night headed E\nand lay aback saw the Lalla Rookh\nlatter part heading SW saw [struck: nothing]\nCome Whales\nLat 14 04 Long 111.00 E\nGot a letter by the Lalla Rookh\none year old\n\nThursday Nov 6th 1845\nBegins with fresh gales and clear [insertion: #] steering\nNW finished boiling at night headed E\nand lay aback saw the Lalla Rooke\nlatter part heading SW saw [struck: nothing]\ncome Whales\nLat 14.04 Long 111.00 E\nGot a letter by the Lalla Rooke\none year old","wind":[["first","","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"They finished boiling blubber, saw the Lalla Rookh, and received a year-old letter from her. Later, they spotted whales.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Received a year-old letter","quote":"Got a letter by the Lalla Rookh one year old","interest":3,"topic":"letters"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Lalla Rookh","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.letters-a"},{"date":"1845-11-07","events":[],"lat":-14.9667,"lon":110.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov 7th 1845\nBegins with gentle trades heading SW\nsaw nothing at day light veered ships\nand began to stow down Oil\nLat 14 57 Long 110 40 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"With gentle trade winds, the crew turned the ship at daylight and began storing the oil down in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1845-11-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"killer","count":null}],"lat":-15.25,"lon":110.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov-8th 1845-\nBegins with light breezes finished stowing\ndown saw grampusses & Black fish at night\nveered ships to the SW mid and latter\nthe same saw- Black fish & Killers\nLat 15 15 Long 110 40","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The crew finished storing oil in the hold under light breezes. Over the course of the day they saw grampuses, pilot whales, and killer whales.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw grampuses","quote":"saw grampusses & Black fish"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1845-11-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-14.75,"lon":110.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"SunDay Nov 9th 1845-\nBegins with light trades and clear- steering\nNW at night lay aback latter steere NW\nsaw- Jumpers Lat 14 45 Long 110 40","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The ship sailed northwest under light trade winds, stopped and waited during the night, and continued northwest the next morning. They sighted leaping whales or dolphins.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-10","events":[],"lat":-14.8833,"lon":110.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov 10th 1845-\nBegins with gentle trades and clear- steering\nNW at night headed SW [struck: G] God send us\nsome whales mid and latter the same employed\nin Painting the Iron work\n[drawing] Lat 14 53 S Long 110 00 E","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Pleasant weather with gentle trade winds as the ship changed course. The crew painted ironwork, and the keeper prayed, \"God send us some whales.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for whales","quote":"God send us some whales","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-13.85,"lon":110.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 11th 1845-\nBegins with strong trades steering NW\nat 5 PM saw- whales down Boats but night\ncame on got nothing the going N\nlatter steere N saw- nothing\nLat 13 51 Long 110 00","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"plain":"They had strong trade winds and sailed northwest. At 5 p.m., they saw whales and put the boats out, but night fell and they caught nothing.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1845-11-12","events":[],"lat":-14.0,"lon":110.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 12th 1845-\nBegins with fresh trades heading E\nsaw nothing god grant that we may\nget oil at 2 am taked to the SW\nlatter the same Lat 14 00 Long 110 45-","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"Sailing with fresh trade winds, the crew saw nothing, prompting the keeper to write, \"god grant that we may get oil.\" They turned to the southwest during the night.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-13","events":[],"lat":-13.85,"lon":111.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov 13th 1845-\nBegins with gentle trades at a PM taked\nto the E at 4 spoke the Bark Ebrante\n11½ Months 300 bbls latter steere ENE\nLat 13.51 Long 111 10","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"They sailed with gentle trade winds and met the bark Ebrante, eleven and a half months into its voyage with 300 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Ebrante","rig":"bark","port":"","captain":"","months_out":12,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-11-14","events":[],"lat":-12.8167,"lon":112.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov 14th 1845\nBegins with gentle trades steering\nNW [struck: [illegible]] at night headed E O God send\nus some whales latter steared NW\nLat 12 49 Long 112 10","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed under gentle trade winds, with the keeper praying, \"O God send us some whales.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":-11.9667,"lon":112.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 15th 1845\nBegins with gentle trades steering\nNW at night headed E while we\nware takeing in sail at dark saw\na whale near the ship down Boats but\nit was to late this is hard near half\nthe crew at the mast head all the\nafter noon and at dark saw a whale\n1/4 of mile from the ship Mid part lay\naback at 6 am saw whales out down\nBoats Black fish got amongst them\nand started them so ends the Boat off\n[drawing] Lat 11 58 Long 112 16","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"The crew put boats out at dark after sighting a whale close by, but it was too late. The next morning they chased whales again until pilot whales scattered them.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented missing an evening whale","quote":"this is hard near half the crew at the mast head all the after noon","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1845-11-16","events":[],"lat":-11.85,"lon":112.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 16th 1845\nBegins with gentle trades the boats\noff at night came onboard and headed E b S\nat 3 reast ships to the SW\nLat 11.51 Long 112 30","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"With gentle trade winds, the boats were out during the day and returned to the ship at night. The crew then set course east by south.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-17","events":[],"lat":-11.9833,"lon":113.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov 17th 1845\nBegins with gentle trades heading ESE\nsaw a number of breaches but could not\ntell what they were at 5 am tacked to the\nSW Lat 11 59 S 113 10 Long E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"They saw several breaches but could not identify what was making them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":2},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":-11.7333,"lon":112.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 18th 1845 10\nBegins with gentle breezes from the S\nat 4 past 12 Mk saw Whales down Boats\nand struck 2 school whale at 3 PM took\nthem to the ship & cut them in\nand headed E b E saw a large body of\nthem going to the E at 4 am tacked to the\nW at 8 to the SE saw Black fish employed\nin boiling there is a strong current seting to\nthe NW Lat 11 44 S Long 112 45-?","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"plain":"The crew spotted whales, put the boats out, and harpooned and brought back two school whales to strip their blubber. They later saw a large body of whales and some pilot whales while boiling blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":2,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1845-11-19","events":[],"lat":-12.075,"lon":113.5833,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 19th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from S to SSW\nheading SE saw Porpoises employed in boiling\nO Lord grant some more. 23 months out\nabout 950 when shall we get Home I am Home\nsick time will prove all things at 7 am tacked\nto the W by S finishes boiling\nLat 1222 S Long 113 35 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"The crew saw porpoises and finished boiling blubber. Twenty-three months into the voyage with about 950 barrels of oil, the keeper lamented, \"when shall we get Home I am Home sick.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper grew homesick after 23 months","quote":"when shall we get Home I am Home sick time will prove all things","interest":2}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1845-11-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":-12.4167,"lon":113.0,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Nov 20 th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from the S heading\nESE At night tacked to the WSW saw-Black\nfish & no whales Mid and latter parts\nthe same Lat 1240 Long 11300","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"plain":"Gentle breezes continued as the ship turned from heading east-southeast to west-southwest. The crew saw pilot whales, but no other whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-21","events":[],"lat":-12.7583,"lon":112.1667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Nov 21 st 1845\nBegins with fresh trade heading E at night\ntacked to the SW saw-nothing come Whales\ncome Lord grant that we may get Home\nin 3 years with 2000 bbls mid and latter\nthe same Lat 1254 S Long 112 10 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"Under fresh trade winds, the crew saw no whales. The keeper pleaded, \"come Whales come Lord grant that we may get Home in 3 years with 2000 barrels.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-22","events":[],"lat":-13.1,"lon":111.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 22 [superscript: d] 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes at 5 PM spoke\nthe Otranto Mid and latter part heading\nSW Lat 1306 Long 111 30","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Under gentle breezes, they met and spoke with the Otranto and continued heading southwest.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Otranto","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-11-23","events":[],"lat":-13.2833,"lon":111.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 23 [superscript: d] 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes at 1 PM spoke\nthe ship young Phenix. Mickell of New-Bedford\n27 months out 300 bbls. at 10 Am tacked to\nthe ESE the Y. P in sight\nLat 1317 S Long 111 10 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Gentle breezes. They met the ship Young Phenix of New Bedford, 27 months into its voyage with 300 barrels, and stayed in sight of her through the morning.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"ship","port":"New-Bedford","captain":"Mickell","months_out":27,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-11-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":-13.5833,"lon":111.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov-24th 1845\nBegins with gentle trades heading ESE\nsaw- Black fish god grant us some oil at 10 am\ntacked to the WSW Lat 1335 Long 111 30","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Gentle trade winds. The crew saw pilot whales, prompting the keeper to pray, \"god grant us some oil.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-13.9083,"lon":111.3333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 25th 1845\nBegins with strong trades heading ESE\nat night-tacked to the SW Mid and\nlatter the same saw some spouts to the\nwindward but could not tell what they were\nLat 1350 Long 111 20 E","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"The ship sailed on under strong trade winds. The crew saw some spouts upwind, but could not tell what kind of whales made them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-26","events":[],"lat":-14.2333,"lon":109.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 26th 1845\nBegins with strong trades heading SW\nsaw nothing Come Whales Come\nat 9 am tacked to the E\nLat 14 14 S Long 109 40 E","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"plain":"The ship sailed under strong trade winds, but the crew saw nothing. The keeper pleaded in his log, \"Come Whales Come.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper pleaded for whales to appear","quote":"saw nothing Come Whales Come"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1845-11-27","events":[],"lat":-14.35,"lon":110.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov 27th 1845\nBegins with fresh trades and cloudy\nheading E by S at 4 am tacked to the WSW\nLat 14 21 Long 110 20","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fresh trade winds and cloudy weather; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-28","events":[],"lat":-14.5667,"lon":110.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov 28th 1845\nBegins with fresh trades and clear\nheading ESE no whales to be seen\nat 1 am tacked to the WSW saw\njumpers Lat 14 34 S Long 110 30","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fresh trade winds and clear weather. The crew saw jumping fish, but no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-29","events":[],"lat":-14.9667,"lon":110.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 29th 1845\nBegins with gentle trades and clear\nheading E½S Come Whales Come O Lor d\ngrant us some Oil let us be thankfull\nfor the past for thou hast been\nkind to us at 4 tacked to the WSW\nLat 14 58 S Long 110 30 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Gentle trade winds and clear weather. The keeper prayed for whales and oil, giving thanks for past blessings.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-30","events":[],"lat":-14.9,"lon":110.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 30th 1845\nBegins with gentle trades and cloudy\nsteering NE saw the young Phenix\nI find that our Oil is leaking bad\nat night headed WSW at 1 10 tacke to\nthe ESE at day light to the SW\nLat 14 54 S Long 110 20 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They sailed in gentle trade winds and spotted the Young Phoenix. The keeper discovered that their stored oil was leaking badly.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Discovered stored oil leaking badly","quote":"I find that our Oil is leaking bad","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-01","events":[],"lat":-14.7,"lon":110.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 1st 1845\nBegins with fresh trades and cloudy at\n5 PM spoke the ship Lalla Rookh 12½\nmonth 800 & young Phenix 300 latter\nsteered W saw 2 ships\nLat 14 42 Long 110 25","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Under fresh trade winds, the crew met the ship Lalla Rookh, twelve and a half months into its voyage with 800 barrels of oil, and the Young Phenix with 300 barrels.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Lalla Rookh","rig":"ship","port":"","captain":"","months_out":12,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-12-02","events":[],"lat":-13.4167,"lon":110.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 2nd 1845\nBegins with fresh trades and cloudy some\nrain steering WSW at night headed ENE\nlatter strong brees and clear employed\nin repairing the Main sail\nLat 1305 S Long 110 45 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","rain","clear"],"plain":"The crew sailed under fresh trade winds with some rain and worked on repairing the mainsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-03","events":[],"lat":-13.2,"lon":111.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 3nd 1845\nBegins with fresh trades heading ENE\nAt night reened ships to the SW\nat 4 reened to the ENE Saw porpoises\nemployed in repairing the Fore top\nsail Lat 1312 S Long 111 00","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"They sailed under fresh trade winds, spotted porpoises, and spent the day repairing the fore topsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-04","events":[],"lat":-13.2333,"lon":110.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 4th 1845\nBegins with fresh trades and clear\nheading ESE at night reened ships\nto the SW Mid and latter same saw\n2 ships to the Leward No Whales\nLat 13 14 Long by Chro 110 41 by Dct 111 09","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather with fresh trade winds. They spotted two ships downwind, but saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-13.2833,"lon":110.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec 5th 1845\nBegins with strong trades heading E\nemployed in repairing the Jibb & fly Jibb\n2 sails in sight [whale stamp: Sperm Whale Come] Whales Come\nat night reened ships to the SW\nMid and latter same\nLat 1317 Long by Chro 110 30 by Dict 110 50","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"plain":"The crew repaired the jib and flying jib sails under strong trade winds. They sighted two other ships and saw sperm whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-06","events":[],"lat":-13.0167,"lon":111.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec 6th 1845\nBegins with strong trades heading E[struck: ?]S\nsaw jumpers mid and latter the same\nsaw 2 ships no Whales\nLat 13 01 Long by Chro 111 34 by Dct 111 44","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed under strong trade winds, spotted jumpers (probably leaping dolphins), and sighted two other ships, but saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-07","events":[],"lat":-13.0167,"lon":112.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec 7th 1845\nBegins with strong trades and clear heading\nE[struck: ?]S saw jumpers latter saw 2 ships\nLat 1301 S Long 112 20","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They sailed under strong trade winds and clear skies, sighting leaping fish or dolphins and two other ships.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-13.15,"lon":112.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 8th 1845\nBegins with light trades at 1 PM saw\nships chaseing whales run for them at\n4 PM saw fin backs we called them whales\nlowered the boats but soon saw our mistake\nat 7 PM spoke the Lalla Rookh she got one\nsmall whale the young Phenix was in Co\nlatter headed to the SW saw nothing\nLat 13 09 Long 112 23","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"The crew put boats out to chase what they thought were whales, but quickly realized they were finbacks. Later, they met the Lalla Rookh, which had taken a small whale while sailing with the Young Phenix.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Mistook finbacks for catchable whales","quote":"we called them whales lowered the boats but soon saw our mistake","interest":1},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Lalla Rookh","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1845-12-09","events":[],"lat":-13.2833,"lon":113.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 9th 1845\nBegins with gentle trades heading E\nsaw a ships at 4 am tacked to the SW\nemployed in stowing down oil\nLat 13 17 Long 113 00","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"With gentle trade winds blowing, the crew saw a ship and spent the day storing casks of oil in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1845-12-10","events":[],"lat":-14.1167,"lon":112.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 10th 1845\nBegins with gentle trades and vary\nwarm weather themometer on 85°\nheading SW saw a ships we must\ngo to the S O dear - O dear at 11 mid tacked\nto the E at 6 to the SW saw nothing\nLat 14 07 S Long 112 40","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"In very warm weather, the crew sailed southwest, spotted another ship, and tacked south and east. The keeper lamented having to head south, writing, \"O dear - O dear.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented heading south","quote":"we must go to the S O dear - O dear","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1845-12-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-14.6333,"lon":111.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 11th 1845\nBegins with gentle trades heading ESE\nat night tacked to the SSW saw fin backs\nmid and latter part the same\nLat 14 38 Long 111 45","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Gentle trade winds continued as the ship sailed on. At night they turned to the south-southwest and saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-12","events":[],"lat":-15.5167,"lon":110.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Frayday Dec 12th 1845\nBegins with fresh trades heading SW\nat 8 Am tacked to the ESE\nLat 15 31 Long 110 40","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh trade winds; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-13","events":[],"lat":-16.15,"lon":110.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec 13th 1845\nBegins with gentle trades and clear heading\nESE at 6 PM tacked the SW. latter part\nstreny trades Lat 16 09 Long 110 40","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with trade winds and clear skies; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-14","events":[],"lat":-17.0167,"lon":109.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec 14th 1845\nBegins with Strong trades and clear\nheading SW Mid and latter parts\nthe Same Lat 17 01 S Long 109 10 E","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with strong trade winds and clear skies; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-15","events":[],"lat":-17.8833,"lon":107.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 15th 1845\nBegins with strody trades and clear heading\nSW Mid and latter part light winds\nLat 17 53 S Long 107 30","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with steady trade winds and clear skies, turning to light winds later.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-16","events":[],"lat":-18.15,"lon":107.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 16th 1845\nBegins with light trades and clear\nat 5 PM takes to the EbS at 8 am\nto the SW Lat 18 09 Long 107 50 E","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear skies and light trade winds; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-17","events":[],"lat":-18.45,"lon":107.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 17th 1845\nBegins with gentle trades heading WSW\nAt 4 PM tackes to the ESE at 8 to the SW\nLat 18 27 Long 107 57","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with gentle trade winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-19.6,"lon":106.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 18th 1845\nBegins with fresh trades heading SW\nat 1/2 past 5 PM saw a shoal of Whales\ngoing N quick did [insertion: not] lower Mid and latter\npart much the same this ends two years\nLord grant the next year may be better\nLat 19 36 S Long 106 40 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"They saw a shoal of whales swimming quickly north but did not put out the boats. Marking the end of two full years out, the keeper prayed that the coming year would be better.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for a better year","quote":"this ends two years Lord grant the next year may be better","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-19","events":[],"lat":-20.7,"lon":105.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec 19th 1845\nBegins with strong trades heading SW\nat 9 takes to the EbS at 12 Mid to the SW\nLat 20 42 S Long 105 35 E","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"plain":"The crew sailed through strong trade winds, turning from southwest to east by south, and back to southwest by midnight. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-20","events":[],"lat":-21.7,"lon":104.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec 20th 1845\nBegins with gentle trades and cloudy\nheading SW Mid and latter parts the same\nLat 21 42 Long 104 25","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle trade winds and cloudy weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-21","events":[],"lat":-22.2833,"lon":103.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec 21st 1845\nBegins with light trades and clear\nheading SW O Lord grant us Some oil this\nweek Mid and latter much the same\nLat 22 17 S Long 103.30 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Light trade winds and clear skies continued throughout the day as the ship steered southwest. The keeper offered a prayer, writing, \"O Lord grant us Some oil this week.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-22","events":[],"lat":-23.1166,"lon":103.4167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Fed 22d 1845\nBegins with gentle trades and clear\nheading SE by S at 5 PM tacked to the SW\nCome Whales Come Mid and part,\nfresh breezes heading SW by S","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The ship sailed under gentle trade winds before turning southwest in fresh breezes. In the middle of the entry, the keeper pleaded, \"Come Whales Come.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-23","events":[],"lat":-23.95,"lon":103.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Fed 23d Lat 23 57 S Long 103 20\nBegins with fresh trades and clear heading\nSW by S Mid and latter part the same\nLat 24 10 S Long 102 33 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather and fresh trade winds; the ship sailed on without incident.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-24","events":[],"lat":-25.7333,"lon":102.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Fed 24th 1845\nBegins with fresh trades and Cloudy\nheading SSW No Whales to be seen\nMid and latter same employed in seting\nup Main T M Riggin saw nothing\nLat 25 44 S Long 101.43 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fresh trade winds and cloudy skies. The crew worked on the main topmast rigging, but saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-25","events":[],"lat":-26.9167,"lon":100.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Fed 25th 1845\nBegins with fresh trades and clear\nheading SSW Mid and latter the same\nLat 26 55 S Long 100 50","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather with fresh trade winds; nothing noteworthy happened.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-26","events":[],"lat":-28.3333,"lon":100.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Fed 26th 1845\nBegins with gentle trades heading SW by S\nMid and latter same\nLat 28 20 S Long 100 20","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with gentle trade winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-27","events":[],"lat":-28.8333,"lon":100.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Fed 27th 1845\nBegins with light breezes heading SW\nat 4 PM taked to SE by E O Lord grant\nus some Oil that we may go Home mid\nand latter the same employed in seting up\nthe head stays Lat 28 50 S Long 100 35","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"With light breezes, the ship turned to the southeast by east as the crew tightened the rigging. The keeper prayed for oil so they could return home.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":-28.85,"lon":101.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Fed 28th 1845\nBegins with gentle breezes from the S and\nclear heading S E by E saw squid Jumpers &\nBlack fish mid and latter part, light airs &\nbaffling saw a Bark steering WNW\nLat 28 51 Long 101 25 E","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They sailed under gentle breezes and clear skies, spotting squid, jumping fish, and pilot whales, and later sighted a bark.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw squid","quote":"saw squid","topic":"animals"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-29","events":[],"lat":-29.0,"lon":102.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 29th 1845-\nBegins with light airs from the S and clear\nheading ESE Mid and latter the same\nLat 29 00 S Long 102 00 E","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather and light airs; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"killer","count":null}],"lat":-29.3333,"lon":102.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 30th 1845-\nBegins with light airs and calm no\nWhales to be seen I pray the Lord to\nsend us some at day light took a light [struck: illegible]\nfrom WSW steered By E saw fin backs\nBlack fish jumpers & Killers\nLat 29 20 S Long 102.10 E","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","WSW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"With light airs and calms, the crew saw no sperm whales, prompting the keeper to pray for some. Later they spotted finback whales, pilot whales, killers (killer whales), and jumpers (probably leaping dolphins).","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for whales","quote":"no Whales to be seen I pray the Lord to send us some","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-31","events":[],"lat":-30.7667,"lon":103.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 31st 1845-\nBegins with gentle breezes from the WSW\nsteering SbyE at 2 PM the wind began to\nhaul to the S latter fresh breezes heading\nSE thus ends one year God grant that\nwe may be at home brefore another let us\nsay how have we spent the past may we\nlive better lives the next\nLat 30 46 S Long 103 35 E","wind":[["first","WSW","moderate"],["first","S",""],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"As the year ended, the ship steered southeast in fresh breezes. The keeper reflected on the past year, praying they might be home before the next and live better lives.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed to be home next year","quote":"God grant that we may be at home brefore another let us say how have we spent the past","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-30.7167,"lon":104.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan 1st 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S and\nclear heading ESE Mid and latter parts\nlight airs and a heavy swell at day light\nsaw what we called Sperm whales near the\nship going to the south quick did not\nlower O what luck\nLat 30 43 Long 104 30","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear","heavy sea"],"plain":"At daylight the crew sighted sperm whales swimming quickly southward near the ship, but they did not put out boats to chase them. The keeper lamented, \"O what luck.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented missed whales","quote":"did not lower O what luck","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-01-02","events":[],"lat":-31.0,"lon":104.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Firiday Jan 2nd 1846\nBegins with light airs from the S heading\nWSW at night shortened sail Mid and latter\nlight airs & calm Lat 31 00 Long 104 16 E","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds and calms; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-32.3333,"lon":105.6958,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 3rd 1846\nBegins with a light breeze from the N and\ncloudy steered SbyE Cowe Whales Mid and latter\nparts fresh breezes\nLat 32 20 S Long by Dist 105.40 & Chro 105.12","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They had light to fresh breezes under cloudy skies and sighted cow whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-04","events":[],"lat":-33.1667,"lon":105.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan 4th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SW\nheading S by E saw nothing & dear where are\nthe Whales look for theam latter part light\nwinds and a heavy swell\nLat 33 10 S Long by Chro 105 30 by Dist 105 59\nBar - 29 8/10","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"The crew sailed under fresh breezes and a heavy swell without spotting anything. The keeper lamented, \"dear where are the Whales look for theam.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper wondered where the whales were","quote":"dear where are the Whales look for theam","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-01-05","events":[],"lat":-34.05,"lon":106.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan 5th 1846\nBegins with light breezes from SW & a\nheavy swell heading S by E No Whales\nMid and latter parts fresh breezes from\nthe NW steering S Lat 34 03 Long 106 10\nBar - 29 7/10","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","NW","fresh"],["latter","NW","fresh"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"Routine sailing in light to fresh breezes and a heavy swell. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-06","events":[],"lat":-35.4167,"lon":106.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan 6th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the\nNW and clear steering S at night hauled\nto the SW and took in sail latter steard\nSSE Lat 35 25 S Long 106 35-2\nBar-29 6/10","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-07","events":[],"lat":-35.4417,"lon":107.375,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 7th 1846\nBegins with a galle of wind from the\nWSW laying too at 6 PM veered Ship to\nthe NW Bar riseing 29 8/10 at 7 Mid and latter\ncontinues the same veered ship at 6 am to the SSW\nBar-29 7/10","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","WSW","gale"],["latter","WSW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew endured a gale, stopping the ship and turning it to ride out the weather as the barometer rose and fell.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-08","events":[],"lat":-35.4667,"lon":108.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan 8th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SW\nsteared SE saw nothing O dear when\nshall we get a Whale latter part light\nwinds Lat 35 28 Long 108 10\nBar 30","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in fresh breezes. Having seen nothing, the keeper lamented, \"O dear when shall we get a Whale.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper despaired over seeing no whales","quote":"saw nothing O dear when shall we get a Whale","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-01-09","events":[],"lat":-36.0833,"lon":109.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan 9th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the\nWSW steard E at night headed SW\nlatter fresh breezs Lat 36 05 Long 109 10\nBar-29 8/10","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light to fresh breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-10","events":[],"lat":-35.2833,"lon":110.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 10th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the NW and clear\nsteering NE at night headed S Nole Mid part the same\nlatter wind SW steard NNW foggy and some\nrain Lat 35-17 S Long 110 28","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["middle","NW","fresh"],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["clear","fog","rain"],"plain":"The crew experienced fresh breezes and foggy weather with some rain as they steered north-northwest.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":-35.1333,"lon":110.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan 11th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the\nSW and cloudy steering NW caught\na Porpoise at night weered ships to\nthe SSE latter part fine weather saw\n[struck: illegible] Porpoises & Black Fish no Whales\nBar - 29 7/10 Lat 35-08 S Long 110 25 E","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew caught a porpoise in the evening. Later in the day, they saw more porpoises and pilot whales, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-12","events":[],"lat":-35.5,"lon":111.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan 12th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SW\nand clear - heading SSE Mid and latter a\ndead calm Latt 35-36 S Long 111-00\nBar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"The day began with gentle breezes and clear skies, but the wind died down into a dead calm by the middle and latter parts of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-13","events":[],"lat":-35.2,"lon":111.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan 13th 1846\nBegins with a dead calm caught an Alabatross.\nemployed in makeing Fish lines struck a\nShark no Whales no money no go Home\nand I am home sick latter part light\nbreezes and baffling\nBar - 29 8/10 Lat 35-12 Long 111 30","wind":[["first","","calm"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"In a dead calm, the crew caught an albatross, worked on making fishing lines, and harpooned a shark. The keeper lamented, \"no Whales no money no go Home and I am home sick.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented being homesick","quote":"no Whales no money no go Home and I am home sick","interest":2},{"kind":"nature","title":"Caught an albatross and harpooned a shark","quote":"caught an Alabatross. employed in makeing Fish lines struck a Shark","interest":3}],"where":"at sea","plate":"nature.birds-a"},{"date":"1846-01-14","events":[],"lat":-35.1333,"lon":112.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 14th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the S heading\nESE latter part fresh breezes\nBar - 29 7/10 Lat 35-08 Long 112 00","wind":[["first","S","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with gentle to fresh southerly breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-15","events":[],"lat":-34.8,"lon":112.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan 15th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSE\nheading E. saw Porpoises No Whales O Lord I\nPray thee not to forsake us grant us success\nagain teach us where to go at 1 AM weered ship\nto the SW 1/2 S Lat 34 48 Long 112.45\nBar 30-","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew saw porpoises but no whales. Disheartened by the poor luck, the keeper prayed for guidance and success.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for whaling success","quote":"O Lord I Pray thee not to forsake us grant us success again teach us where to go","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-16","events":[],"lat":-35.2667,"lon":112.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan 16th 1846\nBegins with fresh gales from the SE\nand clear heading SW 1/2 S at 6 AM weered Ship\nto the ESE Latt 35-16 S Long 112..10 E\nBar - 30-","wind":[["first","SE","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the southeast under clear skies as the ship turned and sailed on. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-34.8667,"lon":112.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 17th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE at\n1 PM saw sperm Whales going to the windward\nquick down Boats but saw nothing more of\nthem O dear what luck when shall we get Home\n\nSaturday Jan 17th 1846\nWe cannot catch whales this is the third\ntime we have seen them going so quick\nthat it was no use lowering a boat\nat 12 veered ship to the SW at 6 am to the\nE at 11 spoke the Bark Otranto Coggshall\n13 1/2 months 300 sp Lat 34 52 Long 112 50 E\nBar-30-","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"plain":"The crew spotted sperm whales moving fast to windward and put out the boats, but lost sight of them. Later they met the bark Otranto, out 13 and a half months with 300 barrels of sperm oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Otranto","rig":"bark","port":"","captain":"Coggshall","months_out":13,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1846-01-18","events":[],"lat":-34.75,"lon":112.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan 18th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSE\nheading E at 6 veered to the SW mid and\nlatter veered ship several times the O [drawing]\nin sight Lat 34 45 Long 112 30\nBar-30 1/10","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued as the crew turned the ship several times. Another ship remained in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-19","events":[],"lat":-35.0833,"lon":112.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan 19th 1846\nBegins with fresh gales from the SE\nand clear heading SW by S mid and latter\nthe same Lat 35 05 Long 112 00\nBar-30 1/10","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["middle","SE","gale"],["latter","SE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","clear"],"plain":"Fresh gales and clear skies; routine sailing continued with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-20","events":[],"lat":-35.8,"lon":111.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan 20th 1846\nBegins with strong gales from the SE\nheading SSW mid and latter a hard gale\nheading S Lat 35 48 Long 111 45\nBar-30-","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales that worsened into a hard gale; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-21","events":[],"lat":-36.7167,"lon":111.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 21st 1846\nBegins with fresh gales from the E heading\nSSE mid and latter light winds and\nhaizy Lat 36 43 S Long 111 30 E\nBar-29 8/10","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale","haze"],"plain":"Routine sailing in fresh gales that gave way to light winds and hazy weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-22","events":[],"lat":-36.7667,"lon":111.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan 22d 1846\nBegins with a calm and haizy at 4 PM\nto a breezer from SW steered E latter part\nlight airs and baffling No Whales\nBar-29 8/10 Lat 36 46 Long 111 45","wind":[["first","","calm"],["first","SW","moderate"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["calm","haze"],"plain":"Calm and hazy weather gave way to a breeze, then light, shifting winds. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-23","events":[],"lat":-36.1833,"lon":112.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan 23nd 1846\nBegins with a calm and clear bent the 2d\nbest Fore sail at 6 PM took a light breeze\nfrom the W O Lord grant us some whales\nthis cruise mid and latter part gentle breezes\nfrom the W steering E by S employed in puting\na new bunt to the Main top sail\nLat 36. 11 S Long 112 45","wind":[["first","","calm"],["first","W","light"],["middle","W","moderate"],["latter","W","moderate"]],"weather":["calm","clear"],"plain":"The crew worked on the sails under light breezes and calm seas, with the keeper praying for whales this cruise.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":-35.9167,"lon":113.2056,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Jan 24th 1846\nBegins with a light breezes from the\nWand clear steering E come Whales Come\nat 5 am spoke the ship young Phenix\nMichell 14 months from New Bedfer 350\nSp 64 she was cuting a large whale at 54\nsaw whales to the windwond, at 9 lowered\nand fastend to two large whales at 12 MK\ntook them to the ship\nBar - 29 8/10 Lat by Act 35 55 Long 13 55 E\n[whale stamp with 65 inside]","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They met the Young Phoenix, which was cutting in a large whale. Later that morning, the crew put out boats, harpooned two large whales, and brought them both alongside by noon.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedfer","captain":"Michell","months_out":14,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","catch":2,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1846-01-25","events":[],"lat":-36.075,"lon":113.6611,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Jan 25th 1846\n[whale stamp with 70 inside] Begins with gentle breezes from\nthe W and clear - cut in one whales\nbody and began to boil latter cut in the\nother body haizy weather - wind SSE\nBar - 29 9/10 No obs","wind":[["first","W","light"],["latter","SSE",""]],"weather":["clear","haze"],"plain":"The crew stripped the blubber from two whale bodies taken previously and began boiling it into oil amid hazy weather.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1846-01-26","events":[],"lat":-36.2333,"lon":114.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Mon day Jan 26th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE\nand a heavy swell took in both Heads\nplenty of work latter calm busy boilling\nBar 29 9/10 Lat 36 14 S Long 114 07 E","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["heavy sea","calm"],"plain":"The crew brought in the heads of the whales and kept busy boiling blubber amid a heavy swell, ending the day in calm weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-27","events":[],"lat":-36.1667,"lon":113.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan 27th 1845\nBegins calm employed in boiling mid mid\nlatter parts the same saw a ship\nBar - 29 7/10 Lat 36 10 Long 113.54 E","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"In calm weather, the crew boiled blubber and sighted another ship.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1846-01-28","events":[],"lat":-36.2667,"lon":114.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 28th 1846\nBegins with light breezes from the SW\nat 6 PM spoke the young Phenix cuting a\nwhale that we killed saturday Mid part\ncalm latter light breezes from SW finished\nboiling Lat 36 16 S Long 114 00 E\nBar - 29 8/10","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light breezes and calm weather. They met the Young Phenix, which was stripping the blubber from a whale the crew had killed the previous Saturday, and finished boiling their own oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1846-01-29","events":[],"lat":-35.8,"lon":114.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan 29th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SW\nand haizy heading WNW latter part\nemployed in stowing down\nLat 35 48 Long 114 25 E","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["haze"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and hazy weather. The crew spent the latter part of the day storing oil down in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1846-01-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-35.7667,"lon":115.0083,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Jan 30th 1846\nBegins with light breezes from the SW and\nclear heading WSW employed in stowing\ndown oil At 6 PM veered Ships to the SSE\nAt day light saw Whales down boats and\nstruck one and drawed So End\nBar 29 7/10 Lat 35.46 S\n[whale stamp] 55 [struck: [whale stamp]]","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew stored oil in the hold under light breezes. At daylight they sighted whales and put the boats out; they harpooned one, but the harpoon pulled out.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1846-01-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-35.5833,"lon":115.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 31st 1846\nBegins with fine weather saw a large\nbody of Whales At 3 PM struck one at\n6 took him to the ships latter part\ncuting got the Body in at 10 it began\nto blow hard at the same time after\na hard job got the Head in\nBar 29 8/10 Lat 35-35 Long 115 50 E","wind":[["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"They saw a large group of whales, harpooned one at 3 p.m., and brought it alongside by 6 p.m. As they finished stripping the blubber from the body around 10 p.m., it began to blow hard, making it a hard job to bring in the head.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1846-02-01","events":[],"lat":-35.3667,"lon":114.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb 1st 1846\nBegins with a hard gale from the SW\ncut up the junk and lashed up for\na gale heading SSE Mid and latter parts\nblowing a gale Lat 3522 Long 114 00 E\nBar 30/1","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship faced a heavy southwest gale. The crew cut up the junk and secured everything for the storm.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-02","events":[],"lat":-35.4,"lon":115.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb 2d 1846\nBegins with fresh gales from SSW\nto rough to boil at 5 PM more\nModerate veered ships to the WSW\nand began to boil Mid and latter part\nfine weather saw 2 ships\nBar 30 1/10 Lat 35-24 Long 115 35\n[whale stamp]","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"],["first","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales initially made it too rough to boil blubber, but the weather eased by late afternoon and the crew began boiling. They later sighted two other ships.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1846-02-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-35.1833,"lon":114.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 3d 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the S\nand clear heading ESE at 5 PM saw Whales\ndown Boats and got one 60 bbl whale took\nhimalong side this is good O Lord I thank\nthee for all thy blessings latter fine weather\nemployed in cuting & boiling saw 1 ship\nBar 30 1/10 Lat 35-11 S Long 114 03 E","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They saw whales in the afternoon, put out the boats, and caught a 60-barrel whale, taking it alongside. The keeper thanked the Lord for the blessing as the crew began stripping the blubber and boiling oil.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper offered a prayer of thanks","quote":"this is good O Lord I thank thee for all thy blessings","interest":2}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1846-02-04","events":[],"lat":-35.8167,"lon":114.3166,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 4th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SW\nand cloudy finished cuting and stood to\nthe SSE employed in boiling Mid and\nlatter same coopering Casks to stow\nBar 29 7/10 Lat [illegible]-29","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","SW","light"],["latter","SW","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and cloudy weather. The crew finished stripping the blubber, boiled oil, and coopered casks for storage while sailing south-southeast.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1846-02-05","events":[],"lat":-35.8667,"lon":114.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb 5th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the W and\ncloudy employed in boiling & coopering\nat 4 PM spoke the Bark Dromo. Grinell of\nWarren 7 months out 250 sp 200 whale the\nPhenix run down at the same time\nmid and latter parts strong gales and\nrainy put some Oil down between Decks\nand got ready for a gale\nBar-29 7/10 Lat 35-52 S Long 114 35 E","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","rain"],"plain":"The crew boiled blubber and coopered barrels. They met the bark Dromo, along with the Phenix, then stowed oil below and prepared for strong gales and rain.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Dromo","rig":"bark","port":"Warren","captain":"Grinell","months_out":7,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1846-02-06","events":[],"lat":-35.7584,"lon":114.6,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Feb 6th 1846\nBegins with a fresh gale from the SW\nand cloudy heading SSE employed in\nboiling saw the y Phenix Mid and latter\nparts the same employed in stowing down finished\nboiling","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"Under a fresh gale, the crew boiled blubber, sighted the Phenix, and finished boiling before storing the oil in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1846-02-07","events":[],"lat":-35.65,"lon":114.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb 7th 1846\nBegins with gentle breeze from the SW\nand cloudy & a heavy swell employed\nin stowing down at night reered ship\nto the SE saw 1 ships Mid and latter parts\nlight airs and calm Lat 35.39 Long 114 37\nBar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["cloudy","calm"],"plain":"The crew worked at storing oil down in the hold amid a heavy swell. They sighted another ship, and the weather turned calm.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1846-02-08","events":[],"lat":-35.9,"lon":114.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb 8th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the\nWSW heading SW saw nothing at 1 reered\nShip to the WNW at 6 to the SSE latter fresh\ngales and a heavy swell\nBar-29 5/10\nLat 35 54 S Long 114 26 E","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Gentle breezes gave way to fresh gales and a heavy swell, with nothing seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-09","events":[],"lat":-34.7833,"lon":114.8833,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Feb 9 th 1846\nBegins with a fresh gale from SSW\nand squally heading SE at 5 PM\nveered ship to the W latter part headed\nESE finishes stowing down\nBar 30- Lat 34 47 S Long [illegible]","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gale-force winds and squalls blew as the ship turned westward, finishing up stowing oil in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1846-02-10","events":[],"lat":-35.2167,"lon":115.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 10 th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSE\nand cloudy employed in geting out pipe\nshook for water heading WSW\nat night veered ship to the E\nlatter part fresh gales heading NE b E\nBar-30- Lat 35-13 S Long 114 20","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"The crew got out pipe shook staves for water casks under fresh breezes that built into gales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-11","events":[],"lat":-35.4833,"lon":115.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 11 th 1846\nBegins with strong gales from the SE\nheading ENE at 5 PM veered ship to\nthe SSW Mid and latter- parts heading\nSSE employed in seting up shooks for\nWater Lat 35-29 S Long 114-20 E\nBar-30-","wind":[["first","SE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the southeast as the ship turned and headed south-southeast. The crew spent the day assembling wooden casks for water.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-12","events":[],"lat":-36.1167,"lon":115.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb 12th 1846\nBegins with fresh gales from ESE and\nclear heading S saw nothing Mid part the\nsame at 7 Am veered ship to the NE\nBar 29 9/10 Lat 36 07 S Long 114 50 E","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","ESE","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales blew, but the skies stayed clear. The crew saw nothing and turned the ship to the northeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-13","events":[],"lat":-35.6333,"lon":115.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb 13 th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the ESE\nand clear heading NE saw nothing come\nwhales come once more into port we must\ngo at 9 PM veered to the SSE at 3 am to the\nNNE Lat 35 38 Long 114 40 E\nBar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["middle","SSE",""],["latter","NNE",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and clear skies; the crew saw no whales. The keeper wrote, \"come whales come once more into port we must go.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper pleaded for whales to appear","quote":"come whales come once more into port we must go"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-02-14","events":[],"lat":-35.4333,"lon":114.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb 14 th 1846\nBegins with strong gales from E heading\nNNE at 7 PM veered ship to the S saw a\nSchooner steering NW Mid part the same\nat 4 Am veered to the NNE latter more\nmoderate Lat 35 26 S Long 114 35 E\nBar 29 7/10","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew throughout the day. The crew turned the ship several times and sighted a schooner steering northwest.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-15","events":[],"lat":-36.2,"lon":114.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb 15th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from from\nthe E heading NE at 4 Pm tacked to\nthe SSE saw nothing Calms a head wind\nMid and latter same\nBar 29 8/10 Lat 36 12 S Long 114 50 E","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and calm periods with headwinds; saw nothing all day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-16","events":[],"lat":-36.1833,"lon":114.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb 16th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the\nESE and cloudy heading NE a prospect\nof a gale the Bar 29 60 Mid and latter parts\nlight winds and some Thunder & Lightning\nheading SE Lat 36 11 S Long 114 52 E\nBar-29 5/10","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","thunder","lightning"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and cloudy skies brought the threat of a gale, followed by light winds with thunder and lightning.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-17","events":[],"lat":-35.6,"lon":116.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 17th 1846\nBegins with a light breezes from the NW\nand clear steering ENE Bar-riseing I hope\nto clear a gale Mid latter gentle breezes\nfrom NW to W employed in washing\nthe ships sides Lat 35 36 S Long 116 15\nBegins with Bar 29 7/10","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"With light breezes and a rising barometer, the crew hoped to avoid a gale. They spent the day washing down the ship's sides.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper hoped to avoid a gale","quote":"Bar-riseing I hope to clear a gale","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-18","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 18th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the W and\nclear steering NE 1/2 E at night saw the\nLand at a dist steerd E at 3 AM saw\nthe Ellipse Island latter light wind\nsteerd in for the sound Came to anchor\nin Princes Royal Harbour","wind":[["first","W","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"After sighting land and Eclipse Island, the ship sailed into the sound and anchored in Princess Royal Harbour.","where":"at anchor","place":"Princes Royal Harbour","at":"king-george-sound"},{"date":"1846-02-19","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.8556},{"date":"1846-02-20","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.8611},{"date":"1846-02-21","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.8667},{"date":"1846-02-22","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.8722},{"date":"1846-02-23","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.8778},{"date":"1846-02-24","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.8833},{"date":"1846-02-25","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.8889},{"date":"1846-02-26","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.8944},{"date":"1846-02-27","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.9},{"date":"1846-02-28","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.9056},{"date":"1846-03-01","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.9111},{"date":"1846-03-02","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.9167},{"date":"1846-03-03","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.9222},{"date":"1846-03-04","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.9278},{"date":"1846-03-05","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.9333},{"date":"1846-03-06","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.9389},{"date":"1846-03-07","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.9444},{"date":"1846-03-08","events":[],"lat":-35.15,"lon":117.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 8th 1846\nBegins with Light Easterly Winds night\nahead at daylight took the Anchor\nand run out of the Harbour latter\npart light breezes beating out in\ncompany with the Bark [struck: Frowo] So ends\nI hope the last time we shall go in to\nKing George's Sound","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"They weighed anchor at daylight and sailed out of the harbor with light breezes, beating out alongside another bark. The keeper hoped it was \"the last time we shall go in to King George's Sound.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper hoped never to return","quote":"I hope the last time we shall go in to King George's Sound","interest":1}],"where":"near land","place":"King George's Sound","plate":"life.keeper-d","at":"king-george-sound"},{"date":"1846-03-09","events":[],"lat":-35.2666,"lon":117.3916,"fixed":false},{"date":"1846-03-10","events":[],"lat":-35.3833,"lon":116.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 10th 1846\nBegins with light wind, and calm\nworking out of the sound At 6 PM took\na fresh breezes from the SE steered\nWSW 1/2 W Latter the same steered WbS\nsaw the Dromo Lat 35-23 S Long 116.50 E\nBar-29 7/10","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","SE","fresh"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The ship worked out of the sound in light winds and calm before catching fresh southeasterly breezes. They sighted the Dromo later in the day.","where":"near land","place":"the sound","at":"king-george-sound"},{"date":"1846-03-11","events":[],"lat":-34.9667,"lon":114.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday March 11th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the\nSE and clear steering W at 6 PM the\n[land] to th N Dist 15 miles now for\nWhales god grant us success Mid and\nlatter parts fresh breezes from the SE at 6\n[AM] steered NW Lat 34.58 S Long 114.40 E\nBar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","fresh"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew sailed along with land in sight to the north. Setting out to hunt, the keeper wrote, \"now for Whales god grant us success.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for whaling success","quote":"now for Whales god grant us success","interest":2}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-03-12","events":[],"lat":-34.4584,"lon":113.3333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday March 12th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SES\nclear steering N W mid part calm latter\nfresh gales and squally from the NW\nBar 29 3/10 Lat N.Obs Long 113.20","wind":[["first","SSE","moderate"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","NW","gale"]],"weather":["clear","calm","gale","squalls"],"plain":"The day started clear with gentle breezes, turned calm, and ended with squalls and fresh gales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-13","events":[],"lat":-33.95,"lon":113.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 13th 1846\nBegins with a hard gale from the NW\nand hard squalls at 2 PM the wind hauled\nto the WSW weered ship to the NW\nBar riseing Mid part a heavy gale from\nthe SW at 6 am steered NW by W latter\nmore modderate Lat 33 57 S Long 113.00\nBar - 29 7/10","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["first","WSW",""],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"The ship weathered a heavy gale and hard squalls before the winds moderated toward the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-14","events":[],"lat":-33.1833,"lon":112.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 14th 1846\nBegins with a gentle gale from SSW and\nclear - steering N WbW latter part calm\nBar 29 7/10 / Lat 33 11 S Long 112.18","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["clear","calm","gale"],"plain":"Routine sailing with a gentle breeze, ending in calm weather; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":-32.6333,"lon":111.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 15th 1846\nBegins with a calm saw Black fish lowered\nbut got none saw a sail. at 4 PM took a light\nbreezes from the ESE steered NW Mid and\nlatter parts the same saw a [struck: brig]\nsteering NW Lat 32 38 S Long 111 30 E\nBar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","","calm"],["first","ESE","light"],["middle","ESE","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew put boats out to chase pilot whales during a calm, but caught none. They also sighted a couple of other vessels.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-16","events":[],"lat":-31.4333,"lon":111.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 16th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the WSW\nand clear steering NW Lord send us some\nwhales Mid and latter part, wind W heading\nWSW Lat 31 26 S Long 111.10 E\nBar 29 7/10","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["middle","W",""],["latter","W",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and clear weather as they sailed northwest, with the keeper writing, \"Lord send us some whales.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for whales","quote":"Lord send us some whales","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-17","events":[],"lat":-30.1667,"lon":110.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 17th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the W and\ncloudy, heading NNW saw a Brig latter part\nlight breezes from the SSW steerd WSW\nBar 29 5/10 Lat 30.10 [struck:","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["latter","SSW","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They sailed under fresh breezes and cloudy skies, sighting a brig during the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-18","events":[],"lat":-30.45,"lon":109.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday March 18th 1846] Long 110 30\nWednesday March 18th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the S steerd\nW a heavy swell from the SW latter\nwind S E steerd NW\nBar 29 7/10 Lat 3027 Long 109 12","wind":[["first","S","light"],["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"Routine sailing with gentle breezes and a heavy swell from the southwest. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-19","events":[],"lat":-30.0583,"lon":108.2,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday March 19th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from ESE\nsteerd WW at night headed N Mid\nand latter wind NNW heading W\nBar 29 6/10 No Lat Long 108 12 E","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","NNW",""],["latter","NNW",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-20","events":[],"lat":-29.6667,"lon":107.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 20th 1846\nBegins with strong gales from the SW\nsteerd N at night headed to the W\nlatter wind S and a heavy swell steerd\nN Lat 29.40 S Long 107 40 E\nBar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["latter","S",""]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the southwest with heavy swells as the ship steered north and west.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-21","events":[],"lat":-28.95,"lon":108.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 21st 1846\nBegins with strong breezes from the\nSSE and cloudy steering NNE at night\nheaded ENE latter light winds and\nbaffling Lat 28 57 S Long 108 00 E\nBar 29 7/10","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing in breezy, cloudy weather with light, shifting winds later in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-22","events":[],"lat":-28.8167,"lon":107.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 22nd 1846\nBegins with light baffling wind and\ncloudy heading to the NW saw Porpoises\nmid and latter all kinds of winds\nand weather\nBar 29 7/10 Lat 28.49 Long 107 24","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew experienced shifting winds and varied weather while heading northwest, and saw porpoises.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw porpoises","quote":"saw Porpoises"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"nature.porpoises-a"},{"date":"1846-03-23","events":[],"lat":-28.2333,"lon":107.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 23 [superscript: r d] 1846\nBegins with light winds from the\nW heading NNW no Whales to be seen\nOdear whech shall we get Home Come\nwhales Come Mid and latter the same\n[in margin: Bar 29 8/10] Lat 28 14 S Long 107.15-E","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"plain":"With light winds and no whales in sight, the keeper lamented, \"Oh dear, when shall we get home? Come whales, come.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper pleaded for whales to appear","quote":"Odear whech shall we get Home Come whales Come"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-03-24","events":[],"lat":-27.9667,"lon":107.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 24th 1846\nBegins with strong gales from the SW\nheading to the W Saw nothing\nlatter steered NW by W\nBar 29 8/10 Lat 27.58 Long 107.10","wind":[["first","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the southwest as the ship sailed on; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-25","events":[],"lat":-27.8333,"lon":106.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"WednesDay March 25th 1846\nBegins with strong breezes from the\nS and clear heading WSW Mid and latter\nthe same at 11 AM reered ships to the\nE by S Lat 27 50 S Long 106 15 E\nBar 30-","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","S","strong"],["latter","S","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Strong breezes and clear weather as the ship changed course to the east-southeast; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-26","events":[],"lat":-27.6167,"lon":107.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March 26th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from\nthe SSE and clear heading E\nat 12 mid reere ships to the BWS at 6 to\nthe E Lat 27.37 S Long 107 00 E\nBar 29 7/10","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in fresh breezes and clear weather, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-27","events":[],"lat":-27.4333,"lon":107.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"FriDay March 27th 1846\nBegin with strong breezes from the\nSSE and cloudy heading ESE at 5\nPM reerd ships to the SW saw a ship\nto windward at 5 am reered ships to\nthe E Lat 27.26 Long 107.10\nBar 29 7/10","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Strong breezes and cloudy weather. The crew turned the ship in the afternoon and again the next morning, sighting another vessel to the windward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-28","events":[],"lat":-27.2,"lon":107.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"SaturDay March 28th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SSE\nand cloudy heading E at 2 PM spoke the\nships Young Phenix Mickel of N Bedferd\n16 1/2 monthes 450 bbls latter part light wind\nfrom SSW steere NE saw nothing\nO God send us some whales\nBar 29 7/10 Lat 27 12 S Long 107.20 E","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["latter","SSW","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They met and exchanged news with the ship Young Phenix of New Bedford. Seeing no whales of their own, the keeper prayed, \"O God send us some whales.\"","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"ship","port":"N Bedferd","captain":"Mickel","months_out":16,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1846-03-29","events":[],"lat":-26.7,"lon":107.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 29th 1846\nBegins with light breezes from\nthe SW and clear heading NE at\nnight headed WNW latter part steerd\nNE Saw the Young Phenix\nBar 29 8/10 Lat 26 42 Long 107 20","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Light breezes and clear weather. The crew sighted the Young Phenix, but no other activity was reported.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-30","events":[],"lat":-26.5583,"lon":107.5833,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday March 30th 1846\nBegins with light breezes from the\nSW at 5 PM spoke the young Phenix\nMid part rainy latter steering E\nsqually no whales\nBar 29 5/10 No Lat Long 107 35 - E","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"They met the Young Phenix in the afternoon. The weather turned rainy and squally, and no whales were seen.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1846-03-31","events":[],"lat":-26.4167,"lon":108.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 31st 1846\nBegins with light airs from the SW\nand cloudy steering E latter fresh\nbreezes from the W steering NE\nBar 29 6/10 Lat 26.25 S Long 108 40","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["latter","W","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing with shifting winds and cloudy skies; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-01","events":[],"lat":-25.8667,"lon":108.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 1st 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the W\nand clear- steering at night headed\nWNW at 7 veered ship to the SSW\nlatter steered N employed in Painting\nBoats Saw nothing Lat 25.52 S Long 108.55\nBar 29 7/10","wind":[["first","W","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and clear skies as the crew painted boats. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-02","events":[],"lat":-25.7167,"lon":109.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 2nd 1846\nBegins with light breezes from the SSW\nand clear steering N at night headed W\nat 1 AM veered ship to the E latter\nsteered E bent the old Fore sail\nand repaired the other saw- nothing\nBar 29 8/10 Lat 25-43 Long 109 00","wind":[["first","SSW","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Light breezes and clear weather. The crew bent the old foresail, repaired the other, and saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-03","events":[],"lat":-25.5833,"lon":109.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 3rd 1846\nBegins with light winds from the S\nand clear steering E latter same steerd\nNE employed in repairing the Main sail\nBar 29 8/10\nLat 25 35 S Long 109 25- E","wind":[["first","S","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in light winds; the crew spent the day repairing the mainsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-04","events":[],"lat":-25.3167,"lon":109.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 4th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSE\nand some rain heading E saw\njumpers & porpoises come whales\ncome O dear I am Home sick at 12 mid\nreered ship to the SW at 6 to the\nE Bar-29 7/10 Lat 25 19 Long 109 40 E","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed through fresh breezes and rain, sighting jumpers (probably leaping dolphins) and porpoises. The keeper lamented, \"come whales come O dear I am Home sick.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented being homesick","quote":"come whales come O dear I am Home sick","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-05","events":[],"lat":-24.7667,"lon":109.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 5th 1846\nBegins with strong gales from the SSE\nand squally heading E at 12 mid reered\nship to the SW latter the same\nsteares W Lat 24 46 Long 109 55\nBar-29 7/10","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"],["latter","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and squalls blew through the day as the ship sailed on.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-06","events":[],"lat":-24.2667,"lon":109.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 6th 1846\nBegins with fresh gales from the\nSSE heading SW at night reered ship\nto the E O dear when shall we get home\nat 6 am reered to the SW latter the\nsame Bar 29 7/10 Lat 24 46 Long 109 30","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"],["latter","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales blew as the ship turned back and forth. Longing for the voyage to end, the keeper wrote, \"O dear when shall we get home.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-24.8333,"lon":109.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 7th 1846\nBegins with strong breezes from the SSE\nand clear heading SW at 6 PM reered\nship to the E at day light to the SW\nat 10 am saw a large whale going to\nthe S quick down boats but could not\ncatch him Lat 24 50 Long 109 30 E\nBar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They spotted a large whale swimming quickly south and put out the boats, but could not catch it.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1846-04-08","events":[],"lat":-25.35,"lon":108.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 8th 1846\n[whale drawing] Begins with gentle breezes from\nthe SSE and clear heading SW and lay\naback latter headed to the SW at 11 am\ntacks to the E saw nothing\nBar 29 8/10 Lat 25-21 S Long 108 55 E","wind":[["first","SSE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with gentle breezes; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-09","events":[],"lat":-24.95,"lon":109.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 9th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from SSE\nand cloudy heading E mid and latter\nparts the same Lat 24 57 S Long 109 30 E\nBar 29 6/10\nHome sick this day\nNo whales to be seen","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SSE","light"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and cloudy weather continued through the day. The log keeper felt homesick, and no whales were seen.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Log keeper felt homesick","quote":"Home sick this day","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-10","events":[],"lat":-24.8333,"lon":109.6667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday April 10th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the\nSE and cloudy heading ESE\nMis and latter parts the wind all\naround the compass and heavy rains\nBar 29 5/10 N Obs","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["cloudy","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with shifting winds and heavy rain; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-11","events":[],"lat":-24.7167,"lon":109.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 11th 1846\nBegins with fresh gales from the SSW\nand cloudy Mis and latter wind WSW\nheaded NW saw nothing\nBar 29 7/10 Lat 24 43 S Long 109 50 E","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"],["middle","WSW",""],["latter","WSW",""]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales and cloudy skies; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-12","events":[],"lat":-24.3833,"lon":109.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 12th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the WSW\nheading NW at night veered ships to the\nS at 2 to the W\nBar 29 8/10 Lat 24 23 S Long 109 55","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-13","events":[],"lat":-24.5167,"lon":109.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 13th 1846\nBegins with strong breezes from\nthe S heading ESE at night veered\nships to the WSW O Lord send us some\nOil grant us success this cruise let\nus be truely thankfull for the past\nO dear when shall we get home\nMis and latter parts more moderate\nBar 29 8/10 Lat 24 31 S Long 109 30","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"The crew sailed through strong breezes that moderated later in the day. Weary of the voyage, the keeper prayed for oil and success on the cruise, adding, \"O dear when shall we get home.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for oil and longed for home","quote":"","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-14","events":[],"lat":-24.6167,"lon":109.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 14th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the\nSSW heading W at night tacked to the\nSE at 2 Abm to the WSW latter the same\nBar 29 7/10 Lat 24 37 Long 109 00","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["latter","SSW","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle breezes with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-15","events":[],"lat":-24.85,"lon":108.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 15th 1846\nBegins with pleasant breezes from the S\nheading SW at 5 Am spake the the Bark\nOtwayto Coggshall NB 16th month 600 sp\nlatter the same\nBar 29 7/10 Lat 24 51 Long 108 45","wind":[["first","S","moderate"],["latter","S","moderate"]],"plain":"With pleasant breezes, the crew met and met the bark Otwayto of New Bedford, Captain Coggshall, 16 months into its voyage with 600 barrels of sperm oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Otwayto","rig":"bark","port":"NB","captain":"Coggshall","months_out":16,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1846-04-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-24.95,"lon":109.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 16th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades at no. saw\na shoal of Whales going quick to the\nE down boats and cha[struck: s]sed untill night\nwithout effect 6 clear latter the same\nheading WSW Lat 24 57 Long 109 00\nBar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","N","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew spotted a school of whales swimming quickly east and put the boats out to chase them until nightfall, without success.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1846-04-17","events":[],"lat":-25.3833,"lon":107.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 17th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades heading SW\nat 5 PM spoke the Otranto Mid\nand latter the same saw nothing\nBar - 29 8/10 Lat 25 23 S Long 107 50 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Gentle trade winds carried the ship southwest. At 5 PM, they met and exchanged news with the Otranto, but saw no whales.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Otranto","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1846-04-18","events":[],"lat":-24.9667,"lon":107.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 18th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades heading SW\nno whales the O in sight at 12 Mid neard\nships to the E latter steered N E\nBar - 29 7/10 Lat 24 58 Long 107 50 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"Sailed under fresh trade winds with other ships in sight, but saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-19","events":[],"lat":-24.5667,"lon":108.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 19th 1846\nBegins with strong gales from the SSE\nand clear heading E Mid and latter part\nthe same Bar 29 7/10 Lat 24 34 Long 108 45","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"],["middle","SSE","gale"],["latter","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","clear"],"plain":"Strong gales and clear weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-24.35,"lon":109.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 20th 1846\nBegins with strong gales from the SSE\nand squally heading E 6 Lord gra[struck: n]t us some Oil\nat day light neared to the SW\nBar-29 7 1/2/10 Lat 24 21 S Long 109 00 E\n[whale stamp]","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and squalls brought rough weather. The keeper prayed for success, writing, \"Lord grant us some Oil.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-24.325,"lon":108.9583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday April 21st 1846\nBegins with strong gales and squally at 4 part\n4 MR saw sperm whales going SSW at 9 lowed\nbut it was so rought that we could not get\nnear them 6 clear latter moderate at 8 am\nsaw whales down boats and fastened to one\nat 12 took tuck him to the ships saw\nthe ship young Phenix chaceing whales\nSO Cis\n[drawing of whale]\n35","wind":[["first","","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","heavy sea","clear"],"plain":"Squally gales made the water too rough to approach sperm whales seen early on. Later, the weather moderated, the crew lowered the boats, harpooned a whale, and brought it to the ship, while the Young Phoenix chased whales nearby.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1846-04-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-24.3,"lon":108.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 22nd 1846\nBegins with genttle trades cut in the whale\nand began to boil at day light saw whales\ndown and chased without success\n[drawing]\nBar- 29 8/10 Lat 24 18 S Long 108 55- E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Gentle trade winds. The crew stripped the blubber from their whale and began boiling oil, then put the boats out to chase whales at daylight without success.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1846-04-23","events":[],"lat":-24.2667,"lon":109.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 23d 1846\nBegins with fresh trades and clear\nat 6 PM spoke the young Phenix\n17½ months 450 Mid and latter fresh\ngales from SSW employed in boiling\nBar 29 9/10 Lat 24 16 Long 109 20 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","SSW","gale"],["latter","SSW","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"They met the Young Phoenix, 17 and a half months into its voyage with 450 barrels of oil, then boiled blubber amid fresh gales.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":17,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1846-04-24","events":[],"lat":-24.1333,"lon":109.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 24th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the\nSSW heading W finished boiling\nallready for more at 9 veered Ships\nto the E at 6 am to the SW\nBar-29 7/10 Lat 24 08 Long 109 00","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew finished boiling down blubber into oil and stood ready for more whales.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1846-04-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-24.2667,"lon":108.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 25th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades and clear\nheading SW employed in seting up\nshooks at night veered Ship to the\nE saw- saw fin and jumpers\nMid and latter part fresh gales from\nSE heading SSW Lat 24 16 S Long 108 50\nBar 29 7/10","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","SE","gale"],["latter","SE","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"The crew worked at assembling cask staves under fresh trade winds, and sighted finback whales and porpoises.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw jumpers (probably leaping dolphins)","quote":"and jumpers"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-26","events":[],"lat":-24.4167,"lon":108.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 26th 1846\nBegins with strong breezes from the SE\nand a heavy swell from the SW as usual\nheading SSW O dear- this is bad weather\nfor whaleing Lord bless us again Mid and\nlatter same Lat 24 25 Long 108 15- E\nBar-29 5/10","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong breezes and a heavy swell continued, prompting the keeper to lament the poor whaling weather and pray for better luck.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented the weather and prayed","quote":"O dear- this is bad weather for whaleing Lord bless us again","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-27","events":[],"lat":-24.475,"lon":108.875,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday April 27th 1846\nBegins with strong gales from the SE\nand clear heading SSW saw- the young\nPhenix at night veered to the ENE\nat day light runed to the SSW\nunbent & repaired the Main T gallant sail\nand spanker [illegible] Obs","wind":[["first","SE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","clear"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the southeast. The crew sighted the Young Phenix and repaired the sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-24.5333,"lon":109.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 28th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes and cloude[illegible]\nHeading SW saw the Y P at 6 PM reerd\nShip to the E Cowe Whales Cowe saw\nsquid Mid and latter part the same\nsaw the young Phenix boiling\nBar - 29 8/10 Lat 24 32 Long 109 00","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They sailed under fresh breezes and cloudy skies, spotting squid and cow whales. They also saw the Young Phenix boiling blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1846-04-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":-24.2167,"lon":109.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 29th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades and clear heading\nE saw 1 fin Back O dear latter part\nModerate heading WSW employe d in\nrepairing the [struck: Jibb]\nBar 29 8/10 Lat 24 13 S Long 109 20 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Under fresh trade winds, the crew sighted a finback whale. The crew spent the day repairing the jib.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented sighting a finback","quote":"saw 1 fin Back O dear","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-04-30","events":[],"lat":-24.4667,"lon":108.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 30th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades and clear\nheading SW at 5 PM spoke the young\nPhenix has got 2 40 bbls whales\nsince we last saw her latter\nheaded SW Lat 24 28 Long 108 30\nBar 29 7/10","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Under gentle trade winds and clear skies, they met and spoke with the Young Phenix, which had taken two 40-barrel whales since they last saw her.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1846-05-01","events":[],"lat":-24.75,"lon":108.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 1st 1846\nBegins with strong gales from the SSE and\nclear heading [struck: SW] saw nothing Mid and\nlatter part the same\nBar - 29 5/10 Lat 24 45 S Long 108 00","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"],["middle","SSE","gale"],["latter","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales and clear weather continued throughout the day. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-02","events":[],"lat":-24.05,"lon":108.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 2d 1846\nBegins with strong gales from the SE heading\nto the NE Mid and latter part the same\nBar 29 5/10 Lat 24 03 Long [struck: by Chro 108 29] L[illegible]t 108 28","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["middle","SE","gale"],["latter","SE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the southeast throughout the day as the ship headed northeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-03","events":[],"lat":-23.45,"lon":108.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 3d 1846\nBegins with strong gales from the ESE and\nclear heading NE saw nothing O dear O dear\nMid and latter the same at 9 am reered\nto the S Lat 23 27 Long 108 45\nI AM HOME SICK &c","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","ESE","gale"],["latter","ESE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","clear"],"plain":"Strong gales blew throughout the day. With nothing in sight, the keeper lamented his boredom and confessed in large letters, \"I AM HOME SICK.\"","where":"at sea","plate":"life.letters-a"},{"date":"1846-05-04","events":[],"lat":-23.6833,"lon":108.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 4th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the ESE\nheading S at night reeferd to the NE\ngod grant us some Oil at 6 am reeved\nto the south saw nothing\nBar 29 8/10 Lat 23 41 S Long by Chro 108:41 by Dist 108:39 E","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes from the east-southeast; they saw nothing. The keeper offered a prayer: \"god grant us some Oil\".","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-23.6167,"lon":108.8167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday May 5th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the ESE\nand clear heading S at night reered to\nthe NE saw fin Backs at day light [whale tail stamp]\nSaw Whales going to the E quick [whale stamp]\nboats but got nothing as usual come\nonboard and began to stow down\nBar 29 7/10 Lat 23 37 S","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","NE",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew saw finbacks, then sighted other whales moving quickly to the east. They lowered boats to chase them but came back empty-handed \"as usual,\" then began storing oil in the hold.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented empty-handed chase \"as usual\"","quote":"got nothing as usual","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1846-05-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-23.5667,"lon":108.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday May 6th 1846\nBegins with gentler breezes from the E\nand clear headed NE saw grampuses &\nfin Backs at 11 Mid tacked to the SSW\nBar 29 8/10 Lat 23 34 Long 108 57","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They had gentle breezes and clear weather, seeing grampuses and finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-23.9167,"lon":108.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 7th 1846\nBegins with light breezes from the E\nheading SSW saw an abundance of fin\nBacks at 6 am reered to the NE saw\na ships Lat 23 55 S Long 108 45 E\nBar 29 9/10","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"They saw plenty of finback whales and sighted another ship while sailing in light breezes.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-23.3833,"lon":108.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 8th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the ESE\nheading NE saw jumpers & fin Backs\nat 5 PM spoke the Ship Talla Rookh Reynard\nof New Bedford 18 months out 550 Bbls\n& the young Phenix the same with 500.\nat 8 am tacked to the S Lat 23 23 Long 108 45\nBar 29 7/10","wind":[["first","ESE","light"]],"plain":"They saw finback whales, then spoke with two New Bedford ships: the Lalla Rookh, carrying 550 barrels of oil, and the Young Phenix, carrying 500 barrels.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Lalla Rookh","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"Reynard","months_out":18,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":18,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1846-05-09","events":[],"lat":-23.0833,"lon":108.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 9th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the E and\nfine weather heading NE saw nothing\nlatter part light airs and calm\nBar 29 7/10 Lat 23 06 S Long 108 55 E","wind":[["first","E","moderate"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Fine weather with gentle breezes and later calms. Saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":-23.45,"lon":109.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 10th 1846\nBegins with a calm saw Jumpers &c\nlatter part light breezes from the [illegible] &\nsteered SE b E saw one fin back\nBar 29 8/10 Lat 23 47 S Long 109 15 E","wind":[["first","","calm"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The day began calm, and the crew saw dolphins or porpoises jumping. Later, in light breezes, they spotted a finback whale.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-11","events":[],"lat":-24.15,"lon":110.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 11th 1846\nBegins with a light light breezes from\nNE and clear steering SE b E Mid part\nthe same latter steered ESE\nBar - 29 8/10 Lat 24 09 Long 110 25 E","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","NE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather with light breezes as the ship continued on its course; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-24.15,"lon":110.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 12th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the N\nsteering ESE at night headed ENE\nsaw Fin Backs and Jumpers O Lord send\nus some Whales, that we may go home\nCome Whales Come Come Come Come Come\nO dear this is home sick work almost 29\nmonths out latter part fresh breezes from\nthe S headed WSW at 10 am spoke the\nLalla Rookh Lat 24 09 Long 110 40","wind":[["first","N","light"],["latter","S","fresh"]],"plain":"They saw finback whales and porpoises, and met the Lalla Rookh. Nearly 29 months into the voyage, the homesick keeper desperately pleaded, \"O Lord send us some Whales, that we may go home. Come Whales Come Come Come Come Come.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper pleaded desperately for whales","quote":"O Lord send us some Whales, that we may go home Come Whales Come Come Come Come Come","interest":1},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Lalla Rookh","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1846-05-13","events":[],"lat":-24.6,"lon":109.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday May 13th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades heading SW\nMid and latter the same Lat 24 36 Long 109 25\nBar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with gentle trade winds; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-14","events":[],"lat":-24.6167,"lon":109.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 14th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from SSE\nand a heavy swell from the SW steering\nWSW at houles too latter steered WSW\nBar 29 8/10 Lat 24 37 S Long 109 00","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes and a heavy swell from the southwest; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-15","events":[],"lat":-24.3833,"lon":108.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 15th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the\nSE steering WNW saw a ships caught a\nporpaise latter the same saw th Lalla Rookh\ncuting Lat 24 23 Long 108 00","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"plain":"Under gentle breezes, the crew caught a porpoise. Later, they sighted another ship, and saw the Lalla Rookh stripping blubber from a whale.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Caught a porpoise","quote":"caught a\nporpaise"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"nature.porpoises-a"},{"date":"1846-05-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-23.8,"lon":108.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 16th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades heading to the E\nat [struck: plen] night saw Breaches Mid and latter\nlight winds steering different courses\nLat 23 48 Long 108 25","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Gentle trade winds and light breezes as the ship steered various courses. At night, they saw whales breaching.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-17","events":[],"lat":-23.9833,"lon":108.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 17th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes and clear\nheading to the E at 6 AM spoke the\nValla Rookh boiling a large whale\nat 8 am tacked to the SSW latter\nthe same Lat 23 59 Long 108 06\nBar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew met the Lalla Rookh, which was boiling blubber from a large whale.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Lalla Rookh","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1846-05-18","events":[],"lat":-24.4167,"lon":107.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 18th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades and clear heading\nSW O god send us some whales 29 month\nout o dear dear come whales latter part\nfresh breezes Lat 24 25 Long by Chro 107 [struck: 27] 32/4 by Dist 107 40\nBar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Sailing under gentle trades, the keeper pleaded for whales, lamenting that they were twenty-nine months into the voyage.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for whales after 29 months","quote":"O god send us some whales 29 month out o dear dear come whales","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-24.7333,"lon":107.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 19th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes and squally heading\nSW saw fin backs at 9 am tacked to the E\nBar 29 8/10 Lat 24 44 Long 107 00 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and squalls as the ship headed southwest, then turned east. Finback whales were seen, but not chased.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-24.3666,"lon":107.1445,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday May 20th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades and clear heading\n[whale stamp] E at 9 PM saw Whales lowered as usual\n& got nothing at 7 am saw the Whales again\ndown boats [illegible] fastned to one large whale\nat 11 took him along side So end no Obs","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew put the boats out to chase whales at 9 p.m. but caught nothing. The next morning they saw whales again, harpooned a large whale, and brought it alongside by 11 a.m.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1846-05-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-24.0,"lon":107.2889,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday May 21st 1846\nBegins with fine weather cut in the body\nand began to boil at 8 am got the Head in\n[whale stamp] saw none Whales down boats\nSo ends Lat 24 00","plain":"The crew finished stripping the blubber from a whale and began boiling it into oil. Later, they put the boats out to chase whales.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1846-05-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-23.6333,"lon":107.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 22d 1846\nBegins with light airs and calm at 3 PM\nfastened to a large whale about 9 miles\nfrom the ship at 10h took him along\nside a calm mid and latter part gentle\nbreezes cut in the [whale stamp] Lat 23 38 Long 107 26\nNo Bar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"In calm weather and light airs, the crew harpooned a large whale about nine miles from the ship. They brought it alongside around 10:00 p.m. and stripped its blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1846-05-23","events":[],"lat":-23.7667,"lon":107.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 23d 1846\nBegins calm employed in boiling good luck\nlatter part gentle breezes from the SW\nsteering S\nBar 29 7/10 Lat 23 46 S Long 107 26","wind":[["first","","calm"],["latter","SW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The day began calm while the crew boiled blubber, noting \"good luck.\" The latter part brought gentle breezes as they steered south.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper noted good luck while boiling","quote":"employed in boiling good luck","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1846-05-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-23.9333,"lon":107.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 24th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the\nWSW heading S at 6 PM showers\nof rain employed in boiling\nmid and latter parts light breezes from\nthe SW and clear heading to the SE\nsaw- fin backs &c   Lat 23 56  Long 107.50\nBar 29 7/10","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["middle","SW","light"],["latter","SW","light"]],"weather":["rain","clear"],"plain":"The crew boiled blubber in light breezes and evening rain showers, and sighted finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-25","events":[],"lat":-24.5833,"lon":108.1666,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday May 25th 1846\nBegins with light breezes from the\nSW and clear heading to the SE employed\nin boiling latter finishes wind W strong\ngales and Squally spoke the young Phenix\ngot nothing since we saw- her, saw the\nLalla Rookh  Lat 24 35 S  Long Obs\nBar 29 7/10","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale","squalls"],"plain":"The crew continued boiling blubber into oil amid worsening weather that ended in strong gales and squalls. They met the Young Phenix, which had caught nothing since their last meeting, and also sighted the Lalla Rookh.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1846-05-26","events":[],"lat":-24.4333,"lon":108.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 26th 1846\nBegins with strong gales from the WSW\nheading S at 6 PM veered Ship to the\nNW a heavy sea on Mid part the same\nlatter light winds and a heavy swell\nemployed in fitting casks to stow\nBar 29 7/10   Lat 24 26 S  Long 108º 30 E","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","WSW","gale"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales and a heavy sea forced the ship to turn course. Later, the winds died down, leaving a heavy swell as the crew prepared casks for storage.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-27","events":[],"lat":-24.7833,"lon":108.4333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednes Day May 27th 1846\nBegins with a light wind from the SW\nand a heavy swell Mid and latter strong\nbreezes from the W and clear employed in\nstowing down  Lat 24 47 S  [illegible]\nBar 29 7/10","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","W","strong"],["latter","W","strong"]],"weather":["heavy sea","clear"],"plain":"The ship faced a heavy swell and strong westerly breezes while the crew was busy storing oil in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1846-05-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-24.5917,"lon":108.3667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday May 28th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the W\nheading NW saw nothing at 7 am saw\nWhales down Boats so ends Lat   Long 108 22\nBar 29 5/10","wind":[["first","W","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes blew from the west. At 7 a.m., they sighted whales and put the boats out to chase them.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1846-05-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-24.4,"lon":108.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 29th 1846\nBegins with strong breezes from the SW\nand clear at 10 PM fastened to a whale 8 miles\nto the windward at 5 am took him along\nside latter cut him in and began to boil\n[drawing: whale] [pencilled: 45]   Lat 24 24  Long 108 12","wind":[["first","SW","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Under strong breezes, the crew harpooned a whale eight miles upwind at 10 p.m. They brought it alongside by 5 a.m., stripped the blubber, and began boiling it down.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1846-05-30","events":[],"lat":-24.3833,"lon":108.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 30th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the S\nand a heavy swell employed in boiling\nand seting up shooks latter the same\n[illegible] Lat 24.23 Long 108 04 E","wind":[["first","S","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"The crew boiled blubber and assembled casks in a heavy swell.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1846-05-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-24.5,"lon":108.0445,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday May 31st 1846\nBegins with light breezes from the SW\nand a heavy swell finished boiling at\n9 AM latter employed in stowing down\nsaw- fin backs Lat 24 30 Long\nBar- 29 8/10","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"plain":"The crew finished boiling blubber at 9 AM and spent the rest of the day storing the oil down in the hold. They saw finback whales, sailing in a heavy swell.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-01","events":[],"lat":-25.0833,"lon":108.0222,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday June 1st 1846\nbegins with light breezes from the SE\nand clear heading to the S mid and latter\nsame employed in tackeing shooks from the Fore\npeak betwiene decks Lat 25-03\nBar 29 6 1/2 / 10 \"","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fine weather with light breezes. The crew spent the day moving cask parts between decks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-02","events":[],"lat":-25.1167,"lon":108.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 2nd 1846\nbegins with strong gales from the NE\nand cloudy heading to the NW mid part\nheavy squally the wind hauled to SW latter\nsteered NE Lat 25-07 Long 108 00\nBar- 29 7/10","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["middle","SW",""]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","squalls"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales and heavy squalls as the wind shifted from northeast to southwest.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-03","events":[],"lat":-24.2833,"lon":109.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 3rd 1846\nBegins with strong gales from the SW and\nsqually steering N by E employed in coopering\noil saw- nothing latter part employed in\nstowing oil in the Fore Peak steering N by E\nBar 29 8/10 Lat 24 17 S Long 109 00 E","wind":[["first","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and squalls blew from the southwest as the crew coopered oil casks and stowed oil in the forepeak. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1846-06-04","events":[],"lat":-24.0167,"lon":109.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 4th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSE and\nclear heading to the E finished stowing\nthe oil all ready for- more mid and latter\nparts some squally steering NE saw- nothing\nBar 29 8/10 Lat 24 01 S Long 109 15 E","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear","squalls"],"plain":"The crew finished stowing the oil in the hold, ready for more, but saw nothing as the weather turned squally.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-23.55,"lon":109.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 5th 1846\nbegins with fresh breezes from the SSE and\ncloudy steering NE saw an abundance of fin Backs\nat night headed E Olord grant us some more Oil\nlatter part steered NW\nBar 29 8 1/2 / 10 Lat 23 33 S Long 109 40 E","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They saw plenty of finback whales while sailing under fresh breezes and cloudy skies. The keeper pleaded, \"O lord grant us some more Oil.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for oil","quote":"Olord grant us some more Oil","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-06","events":[],"lat":-23.4333,"lon":109.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 6th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades and clear steering\nNW unbent the Old Fore sail & condemned it\nbent another repaired the F T M stay sail\nAt night headed SW latter fine weather\nsteered WNW Lat 23 26 Long 109 20\nBar 29 8 1/2/10","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fine weather with gentle trade winds. The crew condemned an old foresail, fitted a new one, and repaired the fore topmast staysail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-23.1667,"lon":109.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 7th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades an fine weather\nsteering WNW saw Fin Backs no Whales\nno go home Come Whales Come latter the\nsame Lat 23 10 S Long 109 00 E\nBar 29 7/10","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Under gentle trade winds and fine weather, the crew saw finback whales, prompting the keeper to plead for whales so they could head home.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-08","events":[],"lat":-23.45,"lon":108.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday [struck: the] June 8th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades and squally\nsteering N at night headed to the SW\nhere we are wanting 250 bbls to fill the lower\nhole and cannot get it latter part employed\nin Repairing the Fore top sail strong breezes\nBar 29 7/10 Lat 23 47 Long 108 45","wind":[["first","","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed under gentle trades and squalls, spending the latter part of the day repairing the fore-topsail. The keeper lamented that they needed 250 more barrels to fill the lower hold \"and cannot get it.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented missing the final barrels","quote":"here we are wanting 250 bbls to fill the lower hole and cannot get it","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-06-09","events":[],"lat":-23.4,"lon":108.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 9th 1846\nBegins with strong breezes and clear steering\nWNW saw nothing Whales Whales Whales latter\nlight airs and calm no Whales\nBar 29 5/10 Lat 23 24 S Long 108 12","wind":[["first","","strong"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"The crew sailed under strong breezes before encountering light winds and calms. The log keeper recorded an eager repetition of \"Whales Whales Whales,\" though ultimately saw none.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper fixated on whales","quote":"saw nothing Whales Whales Whales latter light airs and calm no Whales","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-06-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"finback","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-23.0833,"lon":108.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 10th 1846\nBegins with a calm saw fin Back lowered\nthe boats and fastened to one soon drawerd it\nWhen shall we get home Mid and latter part\ngentle trades steering N saw fin back\nBar 29 6/10 Lat 23 05 S Long 108 16 E","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew put out the boats after seeing finback whales and harpooned one, but the harpoon quickly pulled out. Despondent, the keeper wondered, \"When shall we get home.\" Later in the day, they saw more finbacks.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper wondered when they would get home","quote":"When shall we get home","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-06-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-22.55,"lon":108.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 11th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE and\nclear heading ENE Mid and latter same saw fin\nBack & jumpers Lat 22 33 S Long 108 45 E\nBar 29 7/10","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and clear weather as they sailed east-northeast, spotting finback whales and jumpers (probably leaping dolphins).","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw jumpers (probably leaping dolphins)","quote":"saw fin\nBack & jumpers"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-12","events":[],"lat":-23.0167,"lon":108.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 12th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades heading SSW at night tacked\nto the E Mid and latter light breezes heading\ndifferent Courses Lat 23 01 Long 108 20 E\nBar 29 7/10","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh trade winds shifting to light breezes; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-13","events":[],"lat":-23.0,"lon":109.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 13th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S and\nsqually heading ESE Mid and latter strong\ngales laying too Lat 23 05 Long 109 00\nBarra 29 8/10","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales and squalls forced the ship to stop and wait out the rough weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-14","events":[],"lat":-23.2833,"lon":109.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 14th 1846\nBegin with a strong gale from the S\nheading ESE at 8 reered to the WSW at 8 am\nto the ESE Lat 23 19 S Long 109 00\nBar 29 8/10","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["middle","WSW",""],["latter","ESE",""]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship navigated a strong gale from the south; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-15","events":[],"lat":-23.4667,"lon":109.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 15th 1846\nBegins with fresh gales from the S heading\nESE at 12 Mid reered to the SW latter\nsqually Lat 23 28 S Long 109 30 E\nBar 29 7/10","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["middle","SW",""]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"The crew experienced fresh gales and squally weather, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-16","events":[],"lat":-23.5667,"lon":109.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 16th 1846\nBegins with strong breezes from the SSE and\nclear heading E O dear what weather for\nwhaling when shall we get Home at 8 PM\nreered to the SW saw nothing\nBar 29 70/100 Lat 23 34 S Long by Dist 109 37 by Chro 109 29","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Strong breezes and clear skies; they saw nothing. The keeper lamented, \"O dear what weather for whaling when shall we get Home.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-24.3833,"lon":108.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 17th 1846\nBegins with gales and squally heading SSW\nsaw fin backs latter more Moderate heading\nSSE no whales to be seen\nBar 29.90 Lat 24 23 S Long 108 50 E","wind":[["first","","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"The ship faced gales and squalls early on, but conditions moderated later. The crew saw finback whales, but no other whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-18","events":[],"lat":-24.4667,"lon":108.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 18th 1846\nBegins with moderate breezes from the ESE\nheading NE at night reered to the S O dear\nO dear at 12 mid reered to the NE latter\nfine weather no whales\nBar 29 90 Lat 24 28 Long by Dist 108 54 by Chro 108 52","wind":[["first","ESE","moderate"],["middle","S",""],["middle","NE",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed through moderate breezes and changing courses, with fine weather later in the day. No whales were seen.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented changing winds or courses","quote":"at night reered to the S O dear O dear","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-24.3,"lon":109.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 19th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the ESE\nheading NE saw fin back. Rove new fore\n& Main T Sail & Fore Braces at day light takes\nto the S saw fin backs\nBar 29.90 Lat 24 18 S Long 109 30 E","wind":[["first","ESE","light"]],"plain":"The crew replaced several lines in the rigging and saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":-23.95,"lon":109.6667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday June 20 th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the. SSE\nat 3 PM saw Whales at 4 lowered and\nstruck two large whales at 7 took one\nto the ship at 8 took the other O Lord I\nthank thee for them latter fine weather\nemployed in cuting  Lat 23 57 S\nBar 29 90","wind":[["first","SSE","light"]],"plain":"The crew sighted whales in the afternoon and put out the boats, harpooning and securing two large whales by evening. The keeper wrote, \"O Lord I thank thee for them,\" before they began stripping the blubber.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper gave thanks to God for whales","quote":"O Lord I thank thee for them","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","catch":2,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1846-06-21","events":[],"lat":-23.5833,"lon":109.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 21st 1846\nbegins with gentle breezes cut in the two\nwhales bodys and one Head began to boil\nat 4 AM parted from the Head along side at\n8 found it took it along side and cut it in\nBar- 29 90  Lat 23 35- S Long 109 50 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"The crew stripped the blubber from two whale bodies and one head, then began boiling. At 4 AM, the second head broke loose from alongside, but they recovered it by 8 AM and finished cutting it in.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1846-06-22","events":[],"lat":-23.7167,"lon":109.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 22 D 1846\nBegins with gentle trades heading SSW\nemployed in boiling Mid and latter the\nsame veared ship to the ESE at 5 AM\nBar 29 85  Lat 23 43 Long 109 48 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"They had gentle trade winds and spent the day boiling blubber into oil while sailing on.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1846-06-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":-23.45,"lon":109.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 23 D 1846\nBegins with fine weather heading ESE\nsaw-fin Back, we are busy setting up\ncasks and boiling Mid and latter part, the\nsame Bar 29 83  Lat 23 27  Long 109 54","plain":"Fine weather as the crew saw a finback whale. They kept busy assembling casks and boiling blubber.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-22.9333,"lon":110.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 24 th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades and clear heading\nESE saw- fin Backs finished boiling at 3 am\nlatter the same fiting casks to stow\nBar 29 85  Lat 22 56 S Long 110 30 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Under fresh trade winds, the crew saw finback whales, finished boiling oil at 3 a.m., and prepared casks for storage.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-25","events":[],"lat":-22.9333,"lon":109.8167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday June 25- th 1846\nBegins with strong trades and clear heading\nESE at 8 veared to the S latter blowing\nstrong employed in stowing down Oil\nBar 29 90  Lat 22 56","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","S",""],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and clear weather as the ship headed east-southeast, then turned south. The crew spent the day stowing oil in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1846-06-26","events":[],"lat":-22.9167,"lon":109.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 26 th 1846\nbegins with a gale of wind employed in stowing\ndown Oil at 6 PM veared to the SE at day light\nto the SSE finished stowing the fore Hole\nBar 29 90  Lat 22 55- S Long 109 08 E","wind":[["first","","gale"],["middle","SE",""],["latter","SSE",""]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The day began with a gale of wind while the crew stored oil in the hold, finishing work on the forward hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-27","events":[],"lat":-23.2833,"lon":110.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 27th 1846\nBegins with strong breezes from the E\nand clear finished stowing down the Oil\nheading SSE latter employed in washing\noff Bar 29 90 Lat 23 17 Long 110 02","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew finished storing the oil in the hold under strong breezes and clear skies, then washed down the decks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-23.15,"lon":110.0333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday June 28th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the E and\nclear saw whales at 2 PM down boats\nstruck 2 soon drouned from one at 4\ntook one to the ship this is good luck\nlatter cut in the [struck: [illegible]] 40 saw more\nrun for them No Obs\nBar-29 90","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew put the boats out for whales, harpooning two. One harpoon drew loose, but they brought the other to the ship, which the keeper called \"good luck.\" They stripped its blubber and chased more whales.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper celebrated good luck","quote":"this is good luck","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1846-06-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-23.0166,"lon":110.0333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday June 29th 1846\nBegins with fine weather at 3 PM lowered\nand fastened 2 boats to one whale and drawed\nthe other parted latter employed in boiling\nBar 29 85- Lat as obs Long 110 02 E","plain":"Two boats fastened to the same whale, but one harpoon pulled out and the other boat’s line broke. The crew continued boiling the earlier catch.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1846-06-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-22.8833,"lon":109.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 30th 1846\n[whale tail stamp] John missed him\nBegins with strong breeze from ESE\nand a heavy swell from the SW heading\nNE at 10 veered to the S latter fine\nweather finishes boiling saw fin backs\nlowered could not get fast\nBar 29 90 Lat [struck: a] 21 53 Long 109 45 E","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"They finished boiling oil and saw finback whales. The crew put out boats to chase them, but John missed his throw and they could not harpoon any.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"John missed the whale","quote":"John missed him","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1846-07-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-22.7333,"lon":110.1667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday July 1st 1846\nBegins with gentle trades and clear heading\nSSW at night veered to the E Mid and latter\nthe same saw fin backs & ends my birth day\nBar 29 85 No Lat Long 110 10 E [blot]","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","E",""],["middle","E",""],["latter","E",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They had gentle trade winds and clear skies. The crew saw finback whales, and the logkeeper noted it was his birthday.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper noted his birthday","quote":"saw fin backs & ends my birth day","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-02","events":[],"lat":-22.5833,"lon":109.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 2nd 1846\nBegins with fresh trades heading ENE at\nnight tacked to the SSW latter the same employed\nin stowing down Oil saw nothing\nall reddy for more\nBar-29 82 Lat a 2 55- Long 109 50","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew was busy storing oil in the hold under fresh trade winds. They saw no whales and were \"all ready for more.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Ready for more oil","quote":"saw nothing all reddy for more","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1846-07-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-22.75,"lon":109.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 3rd 1846\nBegins with fresh trades and clear\nheading SSW saw fin backs mid and\nlatter same at 8 am veered ship and\nsteered ENE to the N we must go\nBar- 29 82 Lat 22 45 Long 109 35","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They sailed under fresh trade winds and clear skies, sighting finback whales. In the morning, they turned the ship to steer east-northeast, noting, \"to the North we must go.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Turned course toward the north","quote":"to the N we must go","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-07-04","events":[],"lat":-21.9167,"lon":110.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 4th 1846\nbegins with strong gales from the SSE\nand cloudy steering ENE mid part the\nsame latter more moderate\nBar 29 80 Lat 21 55 S Long 110 25-","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales and cloudy skies before the weather moderated later in the day; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-21.5167,"lon":111.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 5th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades and clear-\nheading ENE saw- fin backs the ship\nhas began to leak a little god grant that\nit may be no worse latter part strong\ngales from E veered to SSE saw an abundance\nof fin backs Lat 21 31 S Long 111 10 E\nBar 29.90","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","E","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"The crew saw finback whales throughout the day. The ship sprang a leak, leading the keeper to pray it would get no worse, followed by strong gales.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Ship began to leak","quote":"the ship has began to leak a little god grant that it may be no worse","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-06","events":[],"lat":-22.0167,"lon":111.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 6th 1846\nBegins with strong breezes from the E\nand clear- heading SSE Mid part calm latter\nfresh gales from ENE heading SE\nBar- 29.85 Lat 22 01 Long 111 40 E","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","ENE","gale"]],"weather":["clear","calm","gale"],"plain":"Routine sailing with shifting winds, ranging from calms to fresh gales; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-22.2833,"lon":111.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 7th 1846\nBegins with strong gales from ENE\nand clear at 6 PM veered ship to the\nN employed in varnishing the Cabin\nCone Whales Come at 3 to the SE\nBar 29.75 Lat 22 17 Long 111.40 E","wind":[["first","ENE","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales while the crew varnished the cabin. Whales appeared at 3:00 to the southeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-08","events":[],"lat":-22.2583,"lon":111.2167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday July 8th 1846\nBegins with strong gales from the NE split\nthe Main Top sail took it down & repaired\nit heading NNW & clear- what weather\nat 9 am veered to the ESE at 10 am\nto the N latter blowing a heavy gale\nand a had sea\nBar 29:70 No Lat Long 111 13","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["middle","ESE",""],["middle","N",""],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales split the main topsail, forcing the crew to take it down for repairs. The day ended with heavy gales and rough seas.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-09","events":[],"lat":-22.2333,"lon":111.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 9th 1846\nBegins with a heavy gales from the ENE\nand rainy heading N a heavy sea on\nlatter more moderate but still blows hard\nat 10 veered ship to the ESE\nBar 29.75 Lat 22 14 Long 111 18","wind":[["first","ENE","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","rain","heavy sea"],"plain":"Heavy gales and rain brought rough seas before conditions moderated slightly, though it still blew hard as the ship turned east-southeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-10","events":[],"lat":-22.075,"lon":111.0,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday July 10th 1846\nBegins with a strong gales from the ESE\nand rainy at 4 PM veered to the N\nO Lord grant us good weather Mid and\nlatter the same No Lot Long 111 00 E\nBar 29.80","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["first","N","gale"],["middle","N","gale"],["latter","N","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales and rain from the east-southeast, prompting the keeper to pray, \"O Lord grant us good weather.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for better weather","quote":"O Lord grant us good weather","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-11","events":[],"lat":-21.9167,"lon":111.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 11th 1846\nBegins with strong breezes from ESE\nand cloudy heading S by E at 10 veered to\nthe N latter moderate and clear-\nBar 29.80 Lat 21.55 S Long 111.50 E","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy","clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in strong breezes and cloudy skies, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":-21.5167,"lon":111.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 12th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from N to ENE\nheading to the N saw fin backs the wind\nabated and no whales Mid and latter parts\nlight airs and calm saw black fish\nBar- 29.80 Lat 21.31 S Long 111 42 E","wind":[["first","","moderate"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They saw finback whales, followed by calm conditions and light airs. Later in the day, they sighted pilot whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-21.3833,"lon":111.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 13th 1846\nBegins with light breezes from the East and\nclear heading N by E waiting for a fair wind\nMid and latter parts calm saw fin backs\nBar- 29.80 Lat 21 23 S Long 111.46 E","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"After light breezes, the ship was stopped by calms. The crew saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-14","events":[],"lat":-19.75,"lon":112.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 14th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the S and clear\nsteering N [struck: &] to N by E latter wind S E employed\nin calking in places about the ships she\nleaks about 150 strokes per day God grant\nthat it may be no more\nBar 29.80 Lat 19 45 S Long by Chro 112.25 by Dist 112 16","wind":[["first","S","light"],["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew worked at caulking various spots around the ship. She was taking on water at about 150 pump strokes a day, prompting the keeper to pray it would get no worse.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed ship's leak would not worsen","quote":"she leaks about 150 strokes per day God grant that it may be no more","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-18.9333,"lon":113.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 15th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SE\nand clear- heading N 1/2 E saw-fin\nbacks Some Whales Mid and latter much\nthe same Lat 18.56 Long by Chro 113.30 & Dist 113 29\nBar-29.80","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","SE","fresh"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They had fresh breezes and clear skies, sighting finback whales during the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-16","events":[],"lat":-18.3833,"lon":113.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 16th 1846\nBegins with light trades and clear- heading\nNE employed in seting up stays &c\nMid and latter parts the same wind\nENE heading SE saw-nothing found\nthe leak near the bob stays I will note\nthis day I came near- my death a[struck: n] barrel\nfell from the uper- deck and struck my\nhead if it had hit one inch higher it\nmust have broken the scull\nBar 29.80 Lat 18 23 Long by Chro 113 [struck: 33] 44 by Dist 113 22","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","ENE",""],["latter","ENE",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew set up stays and found a leak near the bobstays. A falling barrel struck the keeper on the head, which he noted nearly killed him.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Keeper narrowly escaped death from falling barrel","quote":"","interest":5,"topic":"deaths"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-17","events":[],"lat":-18.1667,"lon":113.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 17th 1846\nBegins light airs and baffling Mid and\nlatter same Lat 18 10 S Long 113 40\nBar 29.80","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light, shifting winds. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-18","events":[],"lat":-18.1667,"lon":114.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 18th 1846\nBegins with a light breezes from SE\nheading SW & at 2 am veered to the SE\nwind ENE at 6 am found the Bar- had\nfell to 29 20/100 the weather very clear\nfearing a gale sent down T Gallant yards\nand fore Top g Mast Fly jibbb boom\ntook in two boats got all ready for\na Storm latter- the weather- continues\nmid no signes of a gale the Bar- still\nfalling Lat 18.10 S Long 114 05- E\nBar 29.00","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","ENE",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"With very clear weather but the barometer falling sharply, the crew prepared for a severe gale by stripping upper masts and taking in boats. By day's end, the barometer dropped to 29.00 inches, but no storm had yet arrived.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Plummeting barometer prompted preparations for a storm","quote":"fearing a gale sent down T Gallant yards and fore Top g Mast Fly jibbb boom","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-19","events":[],"lat":-18.4,"lon":114.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 19th 1846\nBegins with light airs and clear- weather-\nwarm the Bar at 6 am 29.15- Ther- 83° no\nsignes of a gale accepit the Bar- Mid and\nlatter the same\nBar 29.90 Lat 18.24 Long 114.00","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Light breezes and clear, warm weather continued throughout the day. Despite a falling barometer, there were no signs of a gale.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-20","events":[],"lat":-18.3833,"lon":114.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 20th 1846\nbegins with a flight air from the N\nand clear the Bar riseing at 6 PM 29.50\nI think has been a gale at a short dist\nfrom us our Bar has usualy told the\ntruth before at a AM took a breezes\nfrom the SSW steerd E latter fresh\ngales and cloudy\nBar 29.70 Lat 18 23 S Long 114 40 E","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","SSW","moderate"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale","cloudy"],"plain":"Light winds gave way to fresh gales and cloudy skies. Watching the barometer rise, the keeper suspected a gale had passed nearby, noting their barometer \"has usually told the truth before.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper trusted the barometer's warning of a gale","quote":"our Bar has usualy told the truth before","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-21","events":[],"lat":-18.2833,"lon":115.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 21st 1846\nbegins with fresh breeze from the S and\ncloudy steering E Bar nothing Mid mid\nlatter fresh breezes from SSE at day light\nfound the bar had fell to 28.30 I begin to\nthink the something is the matter of the\nBar the Mercury rises & falls 2 or 3 tenths\nin a short time Lat 18 17 S Long 115 20","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["latter","SSE","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The ship sailed under fresh breezes and cloudy skies. The keeper puzzled over the barometer, which dropped unusually low and kept fluctuating.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper suspected the barometer was broken","quote":"I begin to think the something is the matter of the Bar the Mercury rises & falls","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-22","events":[],"lat":-18.0333,"lon":115.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 22d 1846\nbegins with fresh trades and clear heading\nE at 6 PM reered to the SW a heavy\nswell from the SW the continues at\n28.40 no signs of a gale latter sent up\nthe Masts Lat 18 02 S Long 115 00 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","SW",""]],"weather":["clear","heavy sea"],"plain":"Fresh trade winds and clear skies; the crew faced a heavy southwest swell and sent up the masts. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-23","events":[],"lat":-18.2167,"lon":114.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 23rd 1846\nbegins with a light breeze from the E\nheading to the N at 5 PM spoke the ship\nLalla Rookh Reynold of NB 20th Months\n800 sp Mid and latter same\nLat 18 13 Long 114 50","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes carried the ship north. In the afternoon, they met and spoke with the ship Lalla Rookh.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Lalla Rookh","rig":"ship","port":"NB","captain":"Reynold","months_out":20,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1846-07-24","events":[],"lat":-18.0833,"lon":115.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 24th 1846\nAll the 24 hours light airs and calm\nin company with the LR Lat 1805 Long 115-30","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms; sailed alongside the LR.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"LR","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1846-07-25","events":[],"lat":-18.1167,"lon":115.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturd July 25th 1846\nbegins with gentle breezes from the S\nand clear heading ESE Mid and\nlatter the same\nLat 18 07 Long 115 20 E","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fine, clear weather with gentle breezes; routine sailing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-26","events":[],"lat":-17.95,"lon":115.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 26th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from\nthe SW heading SSE at night tacked\nto the NW Mid and latter same\nLat 17 57 Long 115 40","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","SW","light"],["latter","SW","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with gentle breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-27","events":[],"lat":-17.9667,"lon":116.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 27th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the\nW and clear saw nothing heading to\nthe N at night veered to the SW\nO Lord O send us some Whales Mid and\nlatter same Spoke the Ship Wm Henry\nbenjmin 10 months from Fair-Haven\n300 sp Lat 17 58 Long 116 20 E","wind":[["first","W","light"],["first","SW",""],["middle","SW",""],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"With gentle breezes and clear skies, they saw no whales, prompting the keeper to pray for some. They met the ship William Henry of Fairhaven, ten months into its voyage with 300 barrels of sperm oil.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for whales","quote":"O Lord O send us some Whales","interest":1},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Wm Henry","rig":"ship","port":"Fair-Haven","captain":"benjmin","months_out":10,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1846-07-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-18.0,"lon":115.6667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday July 28th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S\nheading E at night steered W Mid\npart rainy latter wind SSE at 11 am\nsaw Whales down Boats So ends\n[struck:","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["latter","SSE",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Fresh breezes brought rain in the middle part of the day. At 11 a.m., the crew sighted whales and put the boats out to chase them.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1846-07-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-18.0333,"lon":115.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday] Lat Long 115 40 E 29\n\nWednesday [struck: July 29]\nBegins with fresh breezes from\n[whale stamp: tail] the SSE at 4 PM the Boats returned\nwithout whales supposed the WH\ngot one at 11 Mid veered to the E\nat day light to the SW Lat 18 02 Long 115 30","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["middle","E",""],["latter","SW",""]],"plain":"The boats returned at 4 PM after an unsuccessful hunt, though another vessel may have taken a whale.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1846-07-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-18.1,"lon":114.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 30th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the\nSSE at 1 PM saw a large school of\nwhales going SW quick down Boats\nand got one at 5 took him to the ships\nlatter cut him in [whale stamp: body with 18 written inside]\nLat 18 06 Long by Chro 114 45 1/2 by D.R 114 45 E","wind":[["first","SSE","light"]],"plain":"Gentle breezes blew from the south-southeast. At 1 p.m., the crew sighted a large school of whales swimming quickly to the southwest, put out the boats, and caught one, bringing it to the ship to strip the blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1846-07-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-17.6333,"lon":115.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 31st 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from ESE\nheading NE saw fin Baks employed\nin boiling Mid and latter same\nLat 17 38 Long 115 10","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","ESE","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"plain":"The crew boiled blubber under gentle breezes and spotted finback whales.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1846-08-01","events":[],"lat":-17.7667,"lon":115.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday August 1st 1846\nBegins with gentle ESE trades heading NE\nat night tacked the S Cow Whale Carcase\nat day light the same saw a sail\nLat 17 46 Long 115-12","wind":[["first","ESE","light"]],"plain":"They sailed under gentle trade winds, came across the carcass of a cow whale, and spotted a ship in the morning.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-02","events":[],"lat":-18.3667,"lon":115.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Aug 2nd 1846\nBegins with fine trades heading\nSSE at 6 am spoke the Wm Henry\nhas got 1 small whales since we saw\nher latter sam heading ENE\nLat 18 22 Long 115-06","plain":"They sailed in fine trade winds and met the William Henry, which had caught one small whale since they last saw her.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Wm Henry","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1846-08-03","events":[],"lat":-17.6667,"lon":115.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Aug 3rd 1846\nBegins with fine weather heading\nENE Mid and latter same\nLat 17 40 Long 115-40 S","plain":"Fine weather throughout as the ship headed east-northeast; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-04","events":[],"lat":-17.5,"lon":115.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Aug 4th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades and clear\nheading E at 9 PM spoke the Young\nPhenix. Mickell NB 10 1/2 months out\n750 bbls Sp neared to the SW at\nday light to the E latter stood down\nand bit Lat 17 30 Long 115 48 S","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Under gentle trade winds, they met and spoke with the Young Phenix, out of New Bedford, ten and a half months into its voyage with 750 barrels of sperm oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"NB","captain":"Mickell","months_out":10,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1846-08-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":-18.2667,"lon":115.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Aug 5th 1846\nBegins with fine weather heading\nE saw - Hump Backs and one ship\nat night tacked to the SW Mid and\nlatter S Lat 18 16 Long 115-30 S","plain":"Fine weather while heading east. They saw humpback whales and another ship, then turned to the southwest for the night.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-06","events":[],"lat":-18.25,"lon":115.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Aug 6 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the E\nheading SSE employed in ratling the\nFore Rigin saw one ship at night tacked\nto the NNE Mid and latter light wind\nheading NNE at 9 am spoke the Young\nPhenix Lat 18 15 Long 115-50 S","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The crew worked on the rigging. That morning, they met and spoke with the Young Phenix.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1846-08-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-17.5333,"lon":116.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday August 7th 1846\nBegins with light breezes from\nthe E heading N W at 5 PM saw\nspouts at a dist could not tell wat\nthe were latter calm employed\nin Taring the Riggin\nLat 17 32 S Long 116 15 E","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They saw spouts in the distance but could not identify what made them. The day ended calm, with the crew tarring the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-08","events":[],"lat":-17.2833,"lon":116.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saterday August 8th 1846\nBegins with a calm Mid and latter the\nsame Lat 17 17 S Long 116 00 E","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The ship remained completely becalmed all day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-09","events":[],"lat":-16.75,"lon":116.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Aug 9th 1846\nBegins with a calm Mid and latter\nlight airs from [struck: E S E] heading N E\nLat 16 45 S Long 116 30 E","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing in calms and light breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-10","events":[],"lat":-16.9667,"lon":117.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Aug 10th 1846\nBegins with light breezes from\nE S E heading N E at night took\nto the S Mid and latter calm\nLat 16 58 Long 117.00","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light breezes shifted south by night, followed by calm conditions. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"grampus","count":null}],"lat":-16.3667,"lon":117.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Aug 11th 1846\nBegins with light breezes from the S E\nheaded ESE saw grampusses Mid the\nsame latter fresh breezes from Do\nemployed in fitting an Anchor stock\nLat 16 22 Long 117 30 E","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Light to fresh breezes blew from the southeast as the crew worked on fitting an anchor stock. They sighted grampuses.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw grampuses","quote":"saw grampusses"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-12","events":[],"lat":-15.7333,"lon":118.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Aug 12 [blot] 1846\nBegins with fresh trades heading N E\nlatter strong gales\nLat 15 44 Long 118 10","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship sailed northeast under fresh trade winds, ending with strong gales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-13","events":[],"lat":-15.3333,"lon":118.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Aug 13th 1846\nBegins with fresh gales from E S E\nheading NE at 4 PM veered to the\nS at 10 to the N E latter same\nLat 15.20 Long by Chro 118 05 E Dist 118 08","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["first","S",""],["middle","NE",""],["latter","NE",""]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales blew as the ship altered course through shifting winds. No whales were reported.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-14","events":[],"lat":-14.9667,"lon":118.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday August 14th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from ESE\nat 4 PM tacked to the S at 10 to the NE\nlatter same employed in repairing the\nfore Top sail no whales to be seen\nLat by Obs 14 58 Long by Dint 118.20 [struck: by] Chro 188 15-","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["latter","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew repaired the foretopsail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-15","events":[],"lat":-15.05,"lon":118.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Aug 15th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from ESE\nheading SE by E at 12 Mid tacked to the ENE\nlatter same. whitewashing the Forecastle\nLat 15 03 Long by Chro 118 35 by Dirt 118.55\nthe chro 20 miles to the w","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["latter","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes from the east-southeast as the ship turned course. The crew spent the day whitewashing the forecastle.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-16","events":[],"lat":-14.3667,"lon":119.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Aug 16th 1846\nBegins with gently breezes from SE heading\nENE Mid and latter the same\nLat 14 22 S Long 119 40 by Chro by Dirt 119 54 E","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with gentle breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-13.5167,"lon":121.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"MonDay Aug 17th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades heading from\nENE to NE at 4 PM saw spouts at\na dist down boats but did not get near\nenough to see what they were\nMid and latter part the same employed\nin repairing Old sails\nLat 13 31 S Long 121 00 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"They saw spouts in the distance and put out the boats to chase, but could not get close enough to identify the whales. The crew spent the rest of the time repairing old sails.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1846-08-18","events":[],"lat":-13.05,"lon":121.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Aug 18th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades heading ENE\nsaw nothing at 8 taked to the S latter\nsteered NE by E Lat 13 03 S Long 121 50 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh trade winds; saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-19","events":[],"lat":-11.9667,"lon":122.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Aug 19th 1846\nBegins with strong breezes from the ESE\nsteering NE by N at 4 pm steered NE by E\nsaw large tide rips Mid part lay aback\nLat steered NE by N Lat 11 58 Long 122 15","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"The crew sailed through strong breezes and encountered large tide rips, stopping the ship for part of the middle day. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-20","events":[],"lat":-10.8833,"lon":122.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Aug 20th 1846\nBegins with strong gales from E steering\nNE by E under double reefed topsails at 9 pm\ntaked it in tacked in latter same at 11 am saw\nthe Isla of Savu NW by W Dist 25-miles Lat 10 53 S\nLong 122 15-E","wind":[["first","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the east as the ship sailed under reduced sail. In the late morning, they sighted the island of Savu about 25 miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Isla of Savu","plate":"land.landfall-a","at":"savu"},{"date":"1846-08-21","events":[],"lat":-10.5,"lon":122.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday August 21st 1846\nBegins with fresh trades heading NEbE\ntook in the jibb and repaired it at 3 PM\nSaw Pulo Seow Island bareing ESE\nat 6 PM bore SE Dist 15 milles Sawe\nWest 30 miles at 4 am to the S otter part\nsaw- [illegible]ottee to the SE at noon 10 miles\nDist bent the Cables\nLat 10 30 S Long 122 54 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"They repaired the jib and sighted Pulo Seow Island along with other land. Later, they prepared the anchor cables.","where":"near land","place":"Pulo Seow Island"},{"date":"1846-08-22","events":[],"lat":-10.15,"lon":123.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Aug 22d 1846\nBegins with fresh trades head NEbE\nat 5 PM South end of Samco E Dist\n12 miles at day light W end of Samrao\n2 miles Dist run in for Copang","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"They sailed in fresh trade winds, sighted the island of Semau, and headed in toward Kupang.","where":"near land","place":"Copang","via":[[122.75,-10.75],[122.75,-11.05],[123.35,-10.95],[123.55,-10.65]]},{"date":"1846-08-23","events":[],"lat":-10.7697,"lon":123.5172,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Aug 23rd 1846\nBegins with a light Sea breezes\nat 2 PM came to anchor in 18\nfathoms mud the Fort SSE 1 1/2 miles\nfound the Wm & Henry 10 months\n300 Mercator- 9 months 40 oil\nan Eng Bark Three Brothers 9 month\n250","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"With light sea breezes, the ship anchored in 18 fathoms of water near the fort. They found the William & Henry, the Mercator, and the English bark Three Brothers already anchored there.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Wm & Henry","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":10,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Mercator","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":9,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Three Brothers","rig":"bark","port":"","captain":"","months_out":9,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at anchor","place":"the Fort","via":[[123.55,-10.75]],"plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1846-08-24","events":[],"lat":-11.05,"lon":122.9479,"via":[[123.05,-11.05]]},{"date":"1846-08-25","events":[],"lat":-10.755,"lon":122.4129,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Aug 25th 1846\nCapt George Coffin of the English Bark\nBrothers died at 6 PM was buried at\n8 am withe the jandice","plain":"Captain George Coffin of the English bark Brothers died of jaundice at 6 PM and was buried at 8 AM.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Captain of English bark died and was buried","quote":"Capt George Coffin of the English Bark Brothers died at 6 PM was buried at 8 am withe the jandice","interest":5,"topic":"deaths"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Brothers","rig":"bark","port":"","captain":"George Coffin","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","via":[[122.75,-11.05]],"plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1846-08-26","events":[],"lat":-10.3356,"lon":121.9248,"via":[[121.95,-10.35]]},{"date":"1846-08-27","events":[],"lat":-10.0155,"lon":121.3647},{"date":"1846-08-28","events":[],"lat":-9.6955,"lon":120.8046},{"date":"1846-08-29","events":[],"lat":-9.3395,"lon":120.2694,"via":[[120.55,-9.55]]},{"date":"1846-08-30","events":[],"lat":-8.9537,"lon":119.7549},{"date":"1846-08-31","events":[],"lat":-8.3399,"lon":119.7804,"via":[[119.75,-8.95],[119.75,-8.35]]},{"date":"1846-09-01","events":[],"lat":-8.15,"lon":120.3934,"via":[[120.25,-8.15]]},{"date":"1846-09-02","events":[],"lat":-8.2088,"lon":121.0315,"via":[[120.75,-8.15]]},{"date":"1846-09-03","events":[],"lat":-8.3405,"lon":121.6621,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Sept 3rd 1846\nBegins with fine weather- at 10 am\ntook our Ancher and stood out of the\nBay in Company with the Wm & Henry\nof fair haven left the young Phenix\nMickell NB & Lalla Rookh Do with 850\nbbls each Ends bound for- Bally\nfor-recrutes","plain":"They raised anchor and left the bay alongside the William & Henry of Fairhaven, leaving behind the Young Phenix and Lalla Rookh (with 850 barrels each), bound for Bali to get provisions.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Wm & Henry","rig":"","port":"fair haven","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Young Phenix","rig":"","port":"NB","captain":"Mickell","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Lalla Rookh","rig":"","port":"NB","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Bally","plate":"gam.spoke-b","at":"bali"},{"date":"1846-09-04","events":[],"lat":-9.7,"lon":121.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept 4th 1846\nBegins with gentle SSW winds steering\nWest 1/2 N in company with the Wm & H\nMid and latter the same\nLat 9.42 S Long 121.30 E","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["middle","SSW","light"],["latter","SSW","light"]],"plain":"Gentle winds; the ship sailed alongside the Wm & H.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Wm & H","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","via":[[120.45,-8.15],[120.15,-8.15],[119.75,-8.35],[119.75,-8.95]],"plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1846-09-05","events":[],"lat":-9.25,"lon":119.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept 5th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from S\nsteering W att day light heavy showers of\nrain enterd sandalwood strait latter clear\nsaw sandalwood Isl and Flores So end","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"weather":["rain","clear"],"plain":"After heavy rain at dawn, the ship entered Sumba Strait (Sandalwood Strait) in clear weather, sighting Sandalwood Island and the south end of Flores.","where":"near land","place":"sandalwood strait","via":[[119.95,-9.25]]},{"date":"1846-09-06","events":[],"lat":-9.1667,"lon":120.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept 6th 1846\nBegins with gentle Easterly wind and\nclear at 6 PM NW point of samdalwood\nbore W1/2S dist 18 miles saw Folores\n& Sumbawa to the N steering W1/2S\nin company with the Wm & Henry\nMid and latter parts Calm the Current\nset 2 miles per hour to the the lend in\nsight bothe sides of the strait\nLat 9.10 Long 120 00 E","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"They sailed in company with the William & Henry with land in sight on both sides of the strait, passing Sandalwood, Flores, and Sumbawa before falling into calms.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Wm & Henry","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Sandalwood","at":"sumba"},{"date":"1846-09-07","events":[],"lat":-9.0,"lon":120.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 7th 1846\nBegins with light breezes from E steering\nW1/2N the lend in sight bothe sides\nthis is dull work Mid and latte much\nthe same Lat 9.00 Long 120 00","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes carried the ship west with land in sight on both sides. The keeper complained, calling it \"dull work.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper complained of dull work","quote":"this is dull work","interest":1}],"where":"near land","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-09-08","events":[],"lat":-9.0833,"lon":119.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 8th 1846\nBegins with A light easterly wind set\nthe Main Royal & all the steering sails\nsteering W spoke the Wm & H saw the\nlend bothe sides Mid and latter parts\ngentle breezes Lat 9.05 S Long 119 00. 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Later, with fresh breezes while sailing along the land, they met the William & Henry.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Wm & H","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Sumbawa","plate":"gam.spoke-b","at":"sumbawa"},{"date":"1846-09-10","events":[],"lat":-9.1667,"lon":117.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept 10th 1846\nBegins with gentle bzeeze from\nthe E steering W by S sumbawa dist\n10 miles to the N Mid part calm\nlatter light breezes runned down the\nLan Lat 9 10 Long 117 10","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They sailed along the coast with gentle breezes and calm periods, sighting Sumbawa about ten miles to the north.","where":"near land","place":"sumbawa","via":[[117.45,-9.15]],"at":"sumbawa"},{"date":"1846-09-11","events":[],"lat":-8.45,"lon":116.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept 11th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades at 4 PM\ntook in sail off the west end of\nsumbawa and lay aback at 6 PM sw\npoint bore NW Dist 15 miels\nat day light entered Allas Strait\nSo End","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"With gentle trade winds, the ship shortened sail off the west end of Sumbawa and waited overnight before entering the Alas Strait at daylight.","where":"near land","place":"Allas Strait","via":[[115.85,-9.05],[115.75,-8.75],[116.15,-8.15],[116.75,-8.15]],"at":"alas-strait"},{"date":"1846-09-12","events":[],"lat":-8.7,"lon":116.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept 12th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades at 1 PM\nanchored off Bally in 11 fathoms of\nwater","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"With fresh trade winds blowing, the ship anchored off Bali in 11 fathoms of water.","where":"at anchor","place":"Bally","via":[[116.75,-8.15],[116.15,-8.15],[115.75,-8.75],[115.85,-9.05],[116.55,-9.05],[116.65,-8.75]],"at":"bally-town-roadstead-east-lombok"},{"date":"1846-09-13","events":[],"lat":-8.9872,"lon":116.6087,"via":[[116.65,-8.95]]},{"date":"1846-09-14","events":[],"lat":-9.1931,"lon":116.3803},{"date":"1846-09-15","events":[],"lat":-9.399,"lon":116.1519},{"date":"1846-09-16","events":[],"lat":-9.6049,"lon":115.9235},{"date":"1846-09-17","events":[],"lat":-9.8108,"lon":115.6951,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Sept 17th 1846\nBegins with fine weather- takeing\noff recruits at 4 am took the Anchor\nand stood out to sea So End","plain":"With fine weather, the crew brought aboard fresh provisions, weighed anchor at 4 a.m., and headed out to sea.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1846-09-18","events":[],"lat":-10.0167,"lon":115.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept 18th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades heading SSW\nthe Wm & Henry in company 11 1/2\nmonths 350 Sp Mid and latter parts\nmuch the same Lat 10.01 Long 115 28 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"Sailing with fresh trade winds alongside the William & Henry, which was eleven and a half months into its voyage with 350 barrels of sperm oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Wm & Henry","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":12,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-19","events":[],"lat":-11.2833,"lon":114.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept 19th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades and clear-\nheading SSW saw nothing Mid and\nlatter parts the same Lat 11 17 Long 114.32","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather with fresh trade winds. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-20","events":[],"lat":-11.8667,"lon":114.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept 20 the 1846\nBegins with gentle trades at 2 PM tacked\nto the E saw nothing at 12 Mid taked\nto the SSW latter [struck: t]same O Lord send us\nsome oil and carry us home\nLat 11 52 S Long 114 54 E","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed under gentle trade winds but saw nothing. Desperate for success, the logkeeper wrote, \"O Lord send us some oil and carry us home.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for oil and home","quote":"O Lord send us some oil and carry us home","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-21","events":[],"lat":-12.7333,"lon":113.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 21st 1846\nBegins with light trades. and clear.\nheading SbW nothing to be seen O dear\nwhen shall we get home Mid and latter\nmuch the same Lat 12 44 S Long 113 40 E","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Light trade winds and clear skies, but nothing in sight. The keeper lamented, \"O dear when shall we get home.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Log keeper longed for home","quote":"nothing to be seen O dear when shall we get home","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-09-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-12.5833,"lon":113.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 22d 1846\nBegins with gentle trades saw fin backs\nat 1 PM taked to the NE employed in\nseting up riggin at 4 AM to the S\nLat 12 35 Long 113 34","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"The crew saw finback whales and turned ship twice, spending the day adjusting the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-12.5833,"lon":113.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 23d 1846\nBegins with gentle trades at 2 PM tacked\nto the E saw squid bone Whales once\nat 7 AM taked to the SSW saw nothing\nLat 12 35 S Long 113 15","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Light trade winds. The crew saw squid bone and sighted whales once, but saw nothing after turning ship the next morning.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-24","events":[],"lat":-12.0667,"lon":113.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept 24th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades & a hevy\nswell from the SW heading EbS\nno Whales Mid and latter part the same\nLat 12 02 Long 113 09 E","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"Gentle trade winds and a heavy southwest swell; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-25","events":[],"lat":-12.8667,"lon":112.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept 25th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades heading\nSW saw nothing Mid and latter same\nemployed in painting Boats &c\nLat 12 52 S Long 112 10 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh trade winds carried the ship southwest with nothing in sight. The crew spent the day painting the boats.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-26","events":[],"lat":-13.2667,"lon":111.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept 26th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades heading SSW\nat [illegible] taked to the NE employed\nin fiting New sails Lat 13 16 S Long 111 38","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh trade winds; the crew turned the ship and worked on fitting new sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-27","events":[],"lat":-12.75,"lon":112.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept 27th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades and clear\nheading EbS Mid and latter same\nO dear the trouble of a sea life\nLord give us strength to bare all\nLat 12 45 Long 112 47","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew sailed on through fresh trade winds under clear skies. Weary of the voyage, the keeper lamented the hardships of life at sea, praying for strength to bear it all.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented the troubles of sea life","quote":"O dear the trouble of a sea life Lord give us strength to bare all","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-09-28","events":[],"lat":-12.3167,"lon":113.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 28th 1846\nBegins with fine weather and no\nwhales to be seen heading E b S\nLord send us some Whales Mid and\nlatter parts the same bent a New- Main Sail\n& jibb condemned the old Main sail\nLat 12.19 S Long 113 15 E","plain":"Fine weather with no whales seen. The keeper prayed, \"Lord send us some Whales,\" and the crew attached a new mainsail and jib, condemning the old mainsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-29","events":[],"lat":-12.3833,"lon":114.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 29 th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades and clear- heading\nE b N at 11 M veered to the SW at 6\nto the N E bent a new- Fore Top sail\nrepaired the Old one\nLat 12 23 Long 114 20 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fresh trade winds and clear weather. The crew attached a new fore-topsail and repaired the old one.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-30","events":[],"lat":-11.95,"lon":114.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 30 th 1846\nBegins with light breezes steering\nN E at night headed E b N\nlatter steerd N Lat 11.57 S Long 114 30 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-12.3833,"lon":113.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday [struck: Sep] Oct 1st 1846\nBegins with light trades steering N\nat night steerd SW saw porpoises oil-\nis leaking some and none comeing to pay for it\nMid also latter the same saw fin backs\nLat 12 23 S Long 113 50 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Under light trade winds, the crew saw porpoises and finback whales. The keeper lamented that their stored oil was leaking, with \"none comeing to pay for it.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper complained about leaking oil","quote":"oil- is leaking some and none comeing to pay for it","interest":1},{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw porpoises","quote":"saw porpoises"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"nature.porpoises-a"},{"date":"1846-10-02","events":[],"lat":-13.1833,"lon":113.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct 2d 1846\nbegins with light trades steering\nSW at night headed SSW\nCome Whales Come I am Home sick\nMid and latter same Lat 13 11 Long 113 20","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Light trade winds continued as the ship steered southwest. Longing for a catch, the keeper pleaded, \"Come Whales Come I am Home sick.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper pleaded for whales while homesick","quote":"Come Whales Come I am Home sick","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-03","events":[],"lat":-13.6667,"lon":112.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct 3d 1846\nBegins withe fine weather heading\nSW at night veered to the E At 3 am\nto the SW- latter the same Lat 13 40 Long 112 40","plain":"Fine weather with routine sailing; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-04","events":[],"lat":-14.4333,"lon":111.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct 4 th 1846\nbegins with strong trades heading SW saw-\nnothing Mid and latter the same\nLat 14 26 Long 111 16 E","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"plain":"Strong trade winds and routine sailing; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-14.4333,"lon":110.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct 5th 1846\nBegins with strong trades and clear\nheading SW saw Fin backs at 3 am veerd\nto the SbE [struck: &] Wm Sproull taken with\nAgue & Fever [struck: had] he has been sick for\na month with a decease I know not what\nLat 14 26 Long 110 55 E","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They saw finback whales while sailing in strong trade winds. William Sproull came down with ague and fever after being sick for a month with an unknown illness.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Crewman fell ill with an unknown disease","quote":"he has been sick for a month with a decease I know not what","interest":3},{"kind":"accident","title":"Crew member taken with ague and fever","quote":"Wm Sproull taken with\nAgue & Fever [struck: had] he has been sick for\na month","interest":1,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-06","events":[],"lat":-13.6,"lon":111.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 6th 1846\nBegins with strong trades steering\nNW at night headed SbW Carpenter\nvary bad hes is delarious at times our\nBoy down with the Venerial he is 15 years ol[struck: d]\nMid and forth the same Carpenter sme\nbetter Lat 13.36 S Long 111 32","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"plain":"Strong trade winds blew as the ship steered northwest, then south-by-west. The carpenter was severely ill and delirious at times, and a 15-year-old ship's boy was down with venereal disease.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Carpenter delirious and boy sick with venereal disease","quote":"Carpenter vary bad hes is delarious at times our Boy down with the Venerial he is 15 years ol","interest":3,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-07","events":[],"lat":-13.0667,"lon":112.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 7th 1846\nBegins with gentle trade heading EbS\nemployd in fitting riggin &c\nMid and latter the same Lat 13 04. Long 112 10","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle trade winds while the crew worked on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-08","events":[],"lat":-13.6,"lon":112.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 8th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades heading EbS\nat 11 m veerd to the SW saw Porpoises\nLat 13 36 Long 112 20","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"The ship sailed on with gentle trade winds and spotted porpoises.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-13.5667,"lon":112.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct 9th 1846\nBegins with genttle trade and no\nwhales heading ENE Mid and latter\nthe same saw a large Body of fin Backs\nLat 13 34 Long 112 40","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Gentle trade winds continued as the ship headed east-northeast. They saw a large group of finback whales, but no others.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-10","events":[],"lat":-12.95,"lon":113.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct 10th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades and clear heading\nEbS Mid and latter the same steerd\nNW Lat 12 57 Long 113 35","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fine weather with gentle trade winds; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-11","events":[],"lat":-11.85,"lon":114.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct 11th 1846\nBegins with light trades steering NW\nat night headed E and houled aback\nlatter steerd NW\nLat 11 51 S Long 114 00 E","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light trade winds; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-12","events":[],"lat":-11.9667,"lon":113.0,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Oct 12th 1846\nBegins with light trades and varry\nwarm weather steering NE at night\nweered to the SW Carpenter & the\nboy some better Lord send us some\nwhales give us patience to wait thy\ntime mid and latter part the same\nLat 11 58","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Under light trade winds and very warm weather, the carpenter and the boy were feeling somewhat better. The keeper prayed for patience and that the Lord would send whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-13","events":[],"lat":-12.9167,"lon":112.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 13th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades and cloudy\nheading SW saw nothing O dear O dear\nfar from friends and home mid and\nlatter parts the same a heavy swell from\nthe SW Lat 12 55 Long 112 00 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy","heavy sea"],"plain":"The ship sailed southwest in cloudy weather and fresh trade winds amid a heavy swell, seeing nothing. The keeper lamented being \"far from friends and home.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented being far from home","quote":"O dear O dear far from friends and home","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-10-14","events":[],"lat":-13.8,"lon":110.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 14th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades and a heavy\nswell heading SW saw nothing\nCarpenter the boy Leavitt & antonio\n[struck: v] sick the two last with the\ndysentery mid and latter same\nLat 13 48 Long 110 50","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"Sailing through fresh trade winds and a heavy swell, the crew saw nothing. Three crew members were sick, including Leavitt and Antonio with dysentery.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-15","events":[],"lat":-13.8167,"lon":110.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 15th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades and no\nwhales heading SW at night weed\nto the E At 8 am to the SW\nLat 13 49 Long 110 10","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with gentle trade winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-16","events":[],"lat":-13.9667,"lon":109.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct 16th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades heading SW\nat night weered ship to the E At 8 am\nto the SW Lat 13 58 S Long 109 40 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh trade winds with routine sailing and turning ship; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-17","events":[],"lat":-13.8167,"lon":109.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct 17th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades heading ESE\nno whales to be seen we must soon go\nfrom here 4 men sick 2 with the dysentery\none with a Fever & one with the Venerial\nlatter headed SSW saw Jumpers\nLat 13 29 S Long 109 55 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"Saw no whales and noted they must leave soon. Four men were sick: two with dysentery, one with a fever, and one with a venereal disease.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-18","events":[],"lat":-13.1667,"lon":110.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct 18th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades heading ENE\nsaw nothing 34 months out O dear\nwhen shall we get home at 6 am veered\nto the SSW   Lat 13 10   Long 110.20","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"With fresh trade winds, the crew saw nothing. Thirty-four months into the voyage, the keeper lamented: \"O dear when shall we get home.\"","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-19","events":[],"lat":-12.8333,"lon":110.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct 19th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades and cloudy\nheading SSW Saw nothing at 12 Mid tacked\nto the NE latter employed in the reaveing\nNeu rigin &c Lat 12 50 Long 110 00","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing in fresh trade winds; saw nothing. The crew spent the latter part of the day fitting new rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-20","events":[],"lat":-13.1833,"lon":110.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 20th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades & cloudy\nheading S saw nothing at 6 am to the\nNE latter same the Sick all mending\naccept Leavitt he is about the same\nLat 13 11 S   Long 110 00","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew sailed south under fresh trade winds and saw nothing. The sick men were improving, except for Leavitt, who remained about the same.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Sick crew members slowly recovered","quote":"the Sick all mending accept Leavitt he is about the same","interest":3,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-21","events":[],"lat":-13.5833,"lon":110.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 21st 1846\nBegins with fresh trades and clear heading\nNE at night veered to the S no whales\nto be seen O dear when shall we get\nhome Mid and latter parts the same\nsaw a sail steering SW\nLat 13.38 Long 110 15","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew sailed under fresh trade winds and clear skies, seeing no whales. The keeper lamented, \"O dear when shall we get home.\" Later, they spotted another ship steering southwest.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-22","events":[],"lat":-13.75,"lon":110.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 22d 1846\nBegins with fresh trades heading SSW\nat 4 pm veered to the E employed in\nfiting steering sail riggin &c geting\nredy for a passage with 1500 Bbls of Oil\nMid and latter same   Lat 13 05 Long 110 00","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"With fresh trade winds, the crew fitted rigging and prepared for a passage, carrying 1,500 barrels of oil.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-13.75,"lon":110.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct 23d 1846\nBegins with fresh trades heading ENE\nno whales no whales no whales and I am\nhome sick at day light saw what we\ncalled sperm whales 2½ miles to the\nwindward going quick to the SE\nsoon lost sight of them\nLat 13 05 Long 11[illegible] 20","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"The log keeper lamented, \"no whales no whales no whales and I am home sick.\" At daylight they spotted sperm whales about two and a half miles upwind moving quickly to the southeast, but soon lost sight of them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-24","events":[],"lat":-13.55,"lon":111.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct 24th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades and clear\nheading E the Boy well on duty\nthe [struck: bothens] gaining Mid and latter\nheading ESE wind S Lat 13 33 Long 111 45","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","S",""],["latter","S",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Gentle trade winds and clear weather; the ship's boy returned to duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-13.6875,"lon":111.6667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Oct 25th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades heading E\na heany swell from the SW at 10 AM\nweared to the SW at 10 AM Saw a large\nwhale at noon lowered the boats\nNo Lat Long 111 40","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"Gentle trade winds and a heavy southwest swell. After sighting a large whale at 10 AM, the crew put out the boats at noon to chase it.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1846-10-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-13.825,"lon":111.1667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Oct 26th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades at 2 PM fastened\nto the Whale at 5 took him to the ships\na noble fish latter part employed in\nCuting a heany swell and bad wether\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"The crew harpooned and took a whale alongside, calling it \"a noble fish.\" They began stripping the blubber amid bad weather and a heavy swell.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1846-10-27","events":[],"lat":-13.9625,"lon":110.6667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 27th 1846\nBegins with a heaving sea trying\nto Cut got the Body in and began\nto boil latter took in the Head\n[drawing of whale] 90 No Lat [struck: fut] Long 110 40","weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"Working in heavy seas, the crew finished stripping the blubber from the whale's body, began boiling it down, and finally brought in the head.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1846-10-28","events":[],"lat":-14.1,"lon":110.3334,"fixed":false,"entry":"WednesDay Oct 28th 1846\nBegins with Moderate wind and\na heavy swell heading SW employed\nin boiling Mid and latter the same\nLat 14 06","wind":[["first","","moderate"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"The crew sailed through moderate winds and a heavy swell while boiling blubber into oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1846-10-29","events":[],"lat":-14.6667,"lon":110.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 29th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades and clear\nheading SSW employed in boiling & seting\nup Pipe Shooks Mid and latter the same\nLat 14 40 Long 110 00","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Under fresh trade winds and clear skies, the crew spent the day boiling blubber into oil and assembling cask staves.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-30","events":[],"lat":-14.95,"lon":110.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct 30th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades heading NE finished\nboiling at 4 PM latter heading SSW\nLat 14 54 S Long 110 12","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew sailed under fresh trade winds and finished boiling blubber into oil at 4 p.m.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-15.15,"lon":110.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct 31st 1846\n[whale stamp: tail facing right] Begins with fresh trades heading SSW\nat [illegible] PM veered to the SE at 6 AM saw\nwhales to the windward going to the windward\nsoon lost sight of them\nLat 15 09 S Long 110 25- E","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","SE",""]],"plain":"They sailed with fresh trade winds and sighted whales heading into the wind, but soon lost sight of them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-01","events":[],"lat":-14.8667,"lon":111.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 1st 1846\nBegins with fresh trades and clear\nheading SE Mid and latter the same\nLat 14 52 S Long 111 10 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather and fresh trade winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-02","events":[],"lat":-14.5833,"lon":111.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov 2 d 1846\nBegins with gentle trades heading SE\nMid and latter the same employed in\nstowing oil between decks\nLat 14 35 Long 111 48","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle trade winds while the crew stowed oil between decks.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1846-11-03","events":[],"lat":-14.0,"lon":111.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov- 3 d- 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes heading\nESE saw nothing at 3 AM veered\nto the SW latter finished stowing\ndown Lat 14 00 Long 111 31","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed under gentle breezes and saw nothing. Later in the day, they finished storing the oil in the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-04","events":[],"lat":-13.1833,"lon":111.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 4 th 1846\nBegins with light trades heading\nENE the last whales was 58 feet long\n8 feet throug the Head & 15 feet accrossed\nthe Tail made 90 bbls Mid and latter-parts\nmuch the same Lat 13 11 Long 111 37","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Under light trade winds, the crew noted measurements for their last whale: 58 feet long, 8 feet through the head, and 15 feet across the tail, yielding 90 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Keeper recorded measurements of a large whale","quote":"58 feet long 8 feet throug the Head & 15 feet accrossed the Tail made 90 bbls","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-12.9667,"lon":111.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov 5 th 1846\nBegins with light airs heading NE at\nnight veered to the SW [struck: Cow] whales\nMid and latter the same bent a new\nFore sail Main Top sail & best spanker\nin bending the M Top sail split it\nin several places found it to be very\nrotten I know not the cause of it\nLat 12 58 S Long 111 00","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"They saw whales in the night. While bending on replacement sails, they tore the new main topsail in several places, discovering it was mysteriously rotten.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"New sail was mysteriously rotten","quote":"found it to be very rotten I know not the cause of it","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-11-06","events":[],"lat":-13.5667,"lon":110.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov 6th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades heading\nSW no whales to be seen latter the\nsame employed in repairing the Main\nTop sail Lat 13 34 S Long 110 20 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh trade winds with no whales seen. The crew spent the day repairing the main topsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-07","events":[],"lat":-14.0667,"lon":110.5,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Nov 7th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades a heavy\nswell from the SW heading SW\nat 6 am veered to the El latter the\nsame Lat 14 04","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"The ship sailed with fresh trade winds and a heavy southwest swell. No whales were reported.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-08","events":[],"lat":-13.85,"lon":110.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 8th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades and clear\nheading E no whales to be seen\nlatter steered NE Lat 13 51 Long 110 40","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather with fresh trade winds. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-09","events":[],"lat":-13.2167,"lon":110.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov 9th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades steering NE saw\nJumpers at night headed E latter steerd\n[struck: WSW] employed in repairing the old\nFore sail saw nothing Lat 13 13 Long 110 52","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"Sailing with fresh trade winds, the crew repaired the old foresail. Some jumpers (probably leaping dolphins) were seen, but no whales were sighted.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw jumpers (probably leaping dolphins)","quote":"saw\nJumpers"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-10","events":[],"lat":-12.2333,"lon":110.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 10th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades steering\nNE b E bent a new FT G sail condemd\nthe old one bent a New F T Mast Stay\nsail at night headed E & lay aback\nlatter steerd WNW\nLat 12 14 S Long by Chro 110 45 E by Dist 110 44","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with gentle trade winds; the crew put on some new sails and stopped the ship overnight. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-12.7333,"lon":108.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 11th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades heading WSW\nsaw fin backs. employed in fiting\nsteering sail geting ready for a start\nfor Madagascar Mid and latter steerd\nWSW Lat 12 44 Long by Chro 108 50 E by Dist 108 41","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"They sailed under fresh trade winds and saw finback whales. The crew worked on the sails, preparing to head toward Madagascar.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-12","events":[],"lat":-13.55,"lon":106.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov 12th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades & clear steering WSW\nat night set half watches Mid and latter parts\nthe same Lat 13 35 S Long 106 35 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather with fresh trade winds as they steered west-southwest; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-13","events":[],"lat":-14.5,"lon":104.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov 13th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades and clear\nSteering WSW with all nescesary sail\nset latter steering SW b W took in the\nlight sails Lat 14 30 S Long 104 10","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather with fresh trade winds. The crew steered west-southwest and reduced light sails later in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-14","events":[],"lat":-15.55,"lon":102.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 14th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades and cloudy\nsteering sw b W latter strong gales from the\nSE double reefed the Top sails squally\nLat 15 33 S Long 102 10 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["latter","SE","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","squalls"],"plain":"Fresh trade winds gave way to strong squally gales, forcing the crew to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-15","events":[],"lat":-16.7167,"lon":99.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 15th 1846\nBegins with strohg gales from S E and\na bad sea steering SW by W Mid and\nlatter more moderate made sail set the\nsteering sails Lat 16 43 Long 99.57","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough seas marked the beginning of the day before conditions moderated, allowing the crew to set more sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-16","events":[],"lat":-17.8667,"lon":98.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov 16th 1846\nBegins with fuksh breezes from S E to E S E\nsteering SW b W Mid and latter part\nsqually Lat 17 52 S Long 98 00 E","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather with fresh breezes; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-17","events":[],"lat":-18.9333,"lon":95.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 17th 1846\nBegins with strong trades and squally\nsteering SW by W the Boy off duty with the\nVenerial Antonio continues very bad\nwith the Dysentaria I think it is doubtfull\nabout his recovering Mid and latter the same\nLat 18 56 S Long 95 56 E","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and squalls blew as the ship steered southwest by west. Two crewmen were ill: the boy remained off duty with venereal disease, and Antonio was very sick with dysentery, his recovery in doubt.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Crewman critically ill with dysentery","quote":"Antonio continues very bad with the Dysentaria I think it is doubtfull about his recovering","interest":3,"topic":"sickness"},{"kind":"accident","title":"Boy off duty with venereal disease","quote":"the Boy off duty with the\nVenerial","topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-18","events":[],"lat":-20.2333,"lon":93.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 18th 1846\nBegins with fresh S E trades and squally\nsteering SW by W employed in repairing the\nFly jibb Mid and latter the same\nLat 20 14 S Long 93 40 E","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","SE","fresh"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Fresh trade winds and squalls continued while the crew repaired the flying jib. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-19","events":[],"lat":-21.4667,"lon":91.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov 19th 1846\nBegins with strong S E trades and clear\nsteering SW b W 1/2 W set all of the steering\nsails Mid and latter part the same\nLat 21 28 S Long 91 06 E","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather with strong trade winds; they sailed under extra sails with nothing unusual to report.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-20","events":[],"lat":-22.4167,"lon":88.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov 20th 1846\nBegins with fresh S S E trades and clear\nSteering W S W Mid and latter the same\nfound the M T Gallant yard sprung\nemployed in fitting some plank to fish\nit Lat 22 25 S Long 88 30 E","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["middle","SSE","fresh"],["latter","SSE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They sailed under fresh trade winds and clear skies. After discovering that the main topgallant spar was cracked, the crew reinforced it with wooden planks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-21","events":[],"lat":-23.2667,"lon":85.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 21st 1846\nBegins with fresh trades and squally\nsteering W by S all sail Mid part the\nsame latter clear sented down the Main\nT G yard and fished it bent a new Main\nTop Gallant sail Lat 23.16 S Long 85 35 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","clear"],"plain":"Squally trade winds; the crew took down the main topgallant yard to reinforce it and fitted a new sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-22","events":[],"lat":-23.7333,"lon":83.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 22 1846\nBegins with fresh trades and clear steering\nW by S all sail set Mid part squally latter\nclear Lat 23 44 Long 83 30 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear","squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh trade winds and occasional squalls under full sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-23","events":[],"lat":-24.4,"lon":80.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov 23d 1846\nBegins with gentle trades and clear\nsteering W by S Mid and latter part fresh\nbreezes Lat 24 24 S Long 80 00 E","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with trade winds and clear weather; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-24","events":[],"lat":-24.45,"lon":77.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 24th 1846\nBegins with fresh trades and clear\nSteering W saw 2 ships steering to\nthe N Mid and latter light to squally\nspoke the English Bark Brechin\nCastle. Baxter 98 days from Adelaide\nfor England. Lat 24 27 S Long 77 45 E","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear","squalls"],"plain":"They sailed under fresh trade winds and met the English bark Brechin Castle, Captain Baxter, sailing from Adelaide to England.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Brechin Castle","rig":"bark","port":"","captain":"Baxter","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1846-11-25","events":[],"lat":-24.7333,"lon":75.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 25th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades steering\nW Mid squally latter clear\nLat 24 44 S Long by Chro 75 40 by Dict 75 40","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["squalls","clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle trade winds, with squalls in the middle of the day followed by clear weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-26","events":[],"lat":-24.7333,"lon":73.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Nov 26th 1846\nBegins with gentle trades and clear\nSteering W. N. W Mid and latter much the\nsame\nLat No Obs Long by Chro 73 21 by Dict 73.20 E","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Gentle trade winds and clear weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-27","events":[],"lat":-24.7333,"lon":71.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov 27th 1846\nBegins with gentle ESE trades and\nsome squals steering WSW all sail set\nto the best advantage mid and latter\nthe same Lat 24 44 S Long 71 25 E","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle trade winds with occasional squalls; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-28","events":[],"lat":-24.7667,"lon":69.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 28th 1846\nBegins with light trades from ESE\nand clear steering WSW mid and latter\nsame wind E steering W steering sails\nboth sides Lat 24 46 Long 69 36","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","E",""],["latter","E",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in fair weather with light trade winds.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-29","events":[],"lat":-25.05,"lon":67.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 29th 1846\nBegins with gentle wind from E and\nclear steering W all sail mid and latter\npart the same Lat 25 03 S Long 67 25 E","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with clear skies, gentle winds, and every sail set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-30","events":[],"lat":-25.2667,"lon":65.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov 30th 1846\nBegins with light breezes from the\nE steering WSW mid and latter the\nsame antonio no better the boy varry\nbad Lat 25-16 S Long 65-30 E","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes carried the ship west-southwest. Antonio was no better, and the boy was very sick.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-01","events":[],"lat":-25.4167,"lon":63.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 1st 1846\nBegins with light trades from the E\nsteering WSW all sail mid and latter the\nsame Lat 25 25 S Long 63 50 E","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing under light trade winds with all sail set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-02","events":[],"lat":-25.2833,"lon":61.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 2nd 1846\nBegins with light breezes from ENE and\nclear steering W by N all sail mid squalls\nlatter clear wind N Lat 25 17 Long 61.44","wind":[["first","ENE","light"],["latter","N",""]],"weather":["clear","squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes, mid-day squalls, and clear skies; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-03","events":[],"lat":-25.7333,"lon":60.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 3rd 1846\nBegins with light breezes from NNE and\ncloudy steering W mid part squalls from\nthe NW and calm latter light breezes from\nNE and clear Lat 25 44 S Long 60 50 E","wind":[["first","NNE","light"],["middle","NW",""],["middle","","calm"],["latter","NE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","calm","clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with squalls and calms; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-04","events":[],"lat":-25.8333,"lon":59.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec 4th 1846\nBegins with light airs from the NE steering\nWSW mid and latter the same a heavy\nswell from the SW\nLat 25-50 Long 59 50 E","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","NE","light"],["latter","NE","light"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light airs from the northeast and a heavy swell from the southwest; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-25.6667,"lon":58.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec 5th 1846\nBegins with a light breezes from E\nand clear a heavy swell from the SW\nsteering WNW we want some Whales\nat 10 Am saw what we called sperm whales\nnear the ship latter calm and squally\nLat 25 40 S Long 58 45 E","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["clear","heavy sea","calm","squalls"],"plain":"The ship sailed under light breezes and a heavy swell, with the keeper remarking, \"we want some Whales.\" At 10 a.m., they saw what they thought were sperm whales near the ship.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper wished for whales","quote":"we want some Whales","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-12-06","events":[],"lat":-25.5667,"lon":57.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec 6th 1846\nBegins with light breezes from E and\nclear steering WNW Mid and latter\nparts the same Lat 25 34 S Long 57 15","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Light breezes and clear weather as the ship continued sailing west-northwest. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-07","events":[],"lat":-25.3,"lon":55.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 7th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the ESE\nand squally steering WNW at 10 AM saw\na Brig heading to the N E Mid and latter\nthe same Lat 25 18 Long 55 04 E","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","ESE","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in squally weather; they sighted a brig heading northeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-25.1333,"lon":52.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 8th 1846\nBegins with with gentler breezes from\nESE and cloudy steering WNW saw\nFin Backs Jumpers & Porpoises. I hope\nwhales next Mid and latter parts squally\nLat 25 08 S Long 52 50 E","wind":[["first","ESE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"The crew saw finback whales, jumpers (probably leaping dolphins), and porpoises, prompting the keeper to write, \"I hope whales next.\" The weather turned squally later in the day.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper hoped for whales next","quote":"I hope whales next","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-12-09","events":[],"lat":-24.9916,"lon":50.8333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 9th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from E and\nsqually steering WNW mid and latter\nheavy squalls of rain No Lat Long 50 50","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing in squally weather with gentle breezes, ending with heavy rain squalls. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-10","events":[],"lat":-24.85,"lon":48.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 10th 1846\nBegins with gentler [illegible] breezes steering\nWNW at 1 PM spoke the English\nBark British Sovereign [struck: Sovereign] from Isle France\nfor London at night shortined sail\nMid and latter same Lat 24 51 Long 48 25","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"They sailed under gentle breezes. In the afternoon, they met and exchanged news with the English bark British Sovereign, bound from Isle of France to London.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"British Sovereign","rig":"bark","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1846-12-11","events":[],"lat":-25.2833,"lon":47.7917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Dec 11th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from NNE and clear\nsteering WNW at 5 PM saw Madagascar near\nFort Dauphin boreing from W to NW Dist 40 miles\ntack in sail heading NNW at 9 Am veered to the\nE at 3 to the SW stood in untill 10 struck green\nwater about 10 miles from the land weard to the\nSE saw Sun [struck: Fish] Lat 25 17 S","wind":[["first","NNE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They sighted Madagascar near Fort Dauphin about 40 miles off and sailed closer toward the land, reaching green water around 10 miles from shore before turning back out to sea. They also saw an ocean sunfish.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Spotted an ocean sunfish","quote":"saw Sun [struck: Fish]","interest":1},{"kind":"nature","title":"Struck green water","quote":"struck green\nwater about 10 miles from the land","interest":1}],"where":"near land","place":"Madagascar"},{"date":"1846-12-12","events":[],"lat":-25.5,"lon":47.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec 12th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from N E\nat 3 PM weared ship to the N W at\n7 to E S E the Land to the N W Mid\npart squally and baffling winds latter clear\nheading N saw the Lat to the N W\nLat 25 30 S Long 47 10 E","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","variable",""]],"weather":["squalls","clear"],"plain":"The crew sailed with fresh breezes, squalls, and shifting winds, sighting land to the northwest.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-12-13","events":[],"lat":-25.5584,"lon":47.1667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Dec 13th 1846\nBegins with light breezes from N & E at 4\nPM tacked to the E saw a Bark steering\nW at 6 PM the [struck: Land] Land bore N by W to N W [struck: by W]\nMid and latter parts gentle breezes from\nS W steered E by N saw the Land to the\nN W Dist 40 miles No Lat Long 47 10 E","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","SW","light"],["latter","SW","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and routine sailing. Land was sighted in the distance to the northwest, and a bark was seen sailing west.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-12-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":-25.6167,"lon":47.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 14th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S\nand squally steering E saw an abundance\nof Black Fish [illegible] Whales Come Mid and\nlatter the same heading ESE the Current seting\nW about 50 miles per- day\nLat 25-37 S Long 47 18 E","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["middle","S","fresh"],["latter","S","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"They sailed east-southeast under squally winds, noting a strong westward current of about 50 miles per day, and saw an abundance of pilot whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-15","events":[],"lat":-24.65,"lon":47.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 15th 1846\nBegins with strong breezes from SSE\nand cloudy some rain saw nothing but\ndull times heading E latter part fine clear\nweather heading N E saw the Land bareing N&W\nper compass 40 miles Dist a strong SW current\nLat 24 39 S Long 47 18 E","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","rain","clear"],"plain":"The ship faced strong breezes and cloudy, rainy weather before conditions cleared. The crew sighted land about 40 miles to the northwest, amid what the keeper described as \"dull times.\"","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-12-16","events":[],"lat":-25.85,"lon":47.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 16th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the E S E and\nclear heading N E caught a Porpoise & a Dolphin\nat 6 PM the Land bareing NNW per compass\nDist 40 miles at 11 weared to the S at 1 am to\nthe N & E latter heading N\nLat 25-51 S Long 47 15 E","wind":[["first","ESE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and clear weather as they sailed northeast. The crew caught a porpoise and a dolphin, and sighted land about 40 miles off.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Crew caught a porpoise and a dolphin","quote":"caught a Porpoise & a Dolphin","interest":1}],"where":"near land","plate":"nature.porpoises-a"},{"date":"1846-12-17","events":[],"lat":-25.8833,"lon":47.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 17th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the\nE and clear heading NNE the current\nseting SW about 50 miles per-day\nmid and latter the same heading NE saw\nnothing Lat 25-53 S Long 47 00 E","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and clear weather as the ship sailed on against a strong southwest current. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-18","events":[],"lat":-26.7,"lon":46.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec 18th 1846\nBegins gentle breezes from ESE and\nclear heading NNE the current is so\nstrong the we go stern foremost\nat 8 pm reered ship to the SE E latter-\nrainy at 11 tacked to the NE so ends 3 years\nLat 26 42 S Long 46 50 E","wind":[["first","ESE","light"]],"weather":["clear","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced currents so strong they drifted backward, though winds were gentle. The entry ends noting it had been three years since leaving port.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Marked three years at sea","quote":"so ends 3 years","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-12-19","events":[],"lat":-27.0,"lon":47.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec 19th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from ESE\nheading NE saw a bark steering WSW\nat night tacked to the SE E later mid\nto the NE at 6 am to the SSE\nLat 27 00 Long 47 30","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes; they sighted a bark steering west-southwest.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-27.3333,"lon":48.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec 20th 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes from the ENE\nheading SE saw- fin backs no whales\nmid and latter heading ESE saw a\nship steering W Lat 27 20 S Long 48 40 E","wind":[["first","ENE","light"]],"plain":"Gentle breezes blew as the ship sailed southeast. The crew saw finback whales and sighted another ship steering west.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-21","events":[],"lat":-26.75,"lon":49.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 21st 1846\nBegins with gentle breezes and clear-\nfrom the NE headed ESE at 7 PM tacked\nto the NNW at 4 am the wind houled\nto the S heavy rain latter- clear- steered W\nLat 26 45 S Long 49 15 E","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","S",""]],"weather":["clear","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing in changing winds and rain, eventually clearing as the ship steered west.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-22","events":[],"lat":-25.2667,"lon":49.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 22d 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSE\nand cloudy steering W Lord grant us some\noil latter part blowing strong from the SE\nheading SW Lat 25 16 S Long 49 15 E","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew sailed under fresh breezes and strong winds, with the keeper praying, \"Lord grant us some oil.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for oil","quote":"Lord grant us some oil","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-23","events":[],"lat":-25.7833,"lon":48.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 23rd 1846\nBegins with strong gales from the S E and\ncloudy steering WSW at night took in sail\nheading S oh what a place for whales\nat day light W by S Lat 25 47 S Long 48 00 E","wind":[["first","SE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the southeast as the ship steered west-southwest under reduced sail. Frustrated with the lack of sightings, the keeper lamented, \"oh what a place for whales.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented the lack of whales","quote":"oh what a place for whales","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-12-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-26.6083,"lon":47.1667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Dec 24th 1846\nBegins with strong breezes from ESE\nthick and rainy at 5 [struck: PM] it lighted up saw\na sperm whales near the ship down\nboats and struck one with all three\nboats one drawerd two lines got cut\noff came onboard without any this is hard\nbut it is for the best it is now near\nfive months that we have lowered\nour boats but once for whales God\ngrant us success once more at day light\nveered ship to the ENE No Lat Long 47 10","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"They sighted sperm whales and harpooned one with all three boats, but one harpoon pulled out and two lines were cut, losing the whale. The keeper lamented that they had only chased whales once in nearly five months.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented five months without whales","quote":"this is hard but it is for the best it is now near five months that we have lowered","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-12-25","events":[],"lat":-27.4333,"lon":45.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec 25th 1846\nBegins with strong gales from SE and\ncloudy at 6 PM veered ship & steered W by S\nmade sail for the Cape of Good Hope\nlatter clear steering WSW set the steering sails\nLat 27 26 S Long by Chro 45-20 by Dist 45-10 E","wind":[["first","SE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy","clear"],"plain":"Strong gales and cloudy skies gave way to clear weather as the crew set more sail and steered toward the Cape of Good Hope.","where":"at sea","place":"Cape of Good Hope"},{"date":"1846-12-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":-28.7667,"lon":43.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec 26th 1846\nBegins with strong ESE breezes and clear\nsteering WSW saw black fish at day light\nsteered W saw and english ship steering\nW Lat 28 46 S Long 43 05","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They had strong breezes and clear weather. At daylight, they saw pilot whales and sighted an English ship heading west.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-27","events":[],"lat":-29.05,"lon":41.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Dec 27th 1846\nBegins with strong breezes from ESE\nand clear steering W all sail set mid part\nthe same at 6 Am the wind hauled to\nSSW moderate and rainy\nNo Lat by Obs Long by Chro 41 15","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"],["middle","ESE","strong"],["latter","SSW","moderate"]],"weather":["clear","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing in changing winds and rain, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-28","events":[],"lat":-29.3333,"lon":39.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 28th 1846\nBegins with strong breezes from the\nSSW heading W some rain mid and\nlatter parts much the same Lat heading\nWbyS Lat 29 20 S Long 39 50 E","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"],["middle","SSW","strong"],["latter","SSW","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong breezes and rain as the ship continued westward; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-29","events":[],"lat":-29.3333,"lon":37.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 29th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SW\nand cloudy heading WbyS mid and\nlatter parts light breezes\nLat 29 20 S Long 37 42 E","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh to light breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-30","events":[],"lat":-29.7667,"lon":36.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 30th 1846\nBegins with light breezes from the SW\nheading W by N saw nothing the Boy still\noff duty with the venerial Antonio\nremains the same he is rather low\nwith the Dysentaria mid and latter light\nbreezes from E steered W by S all sail\nLat 29 46 S Long 36 05 E","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and calm sailing under full sail with nothing seen. The boy remained off duty with venereal disease, while Antonio remained sick and was \"rather low with the dysentery.\"","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Two crew members remained sick","quote":"Antonio remains the same he is rather low with the Dysentaria","interest":1,"topic":"sickness"},{"kind":"accident","title":"Boy off duty with venereal disease","quote":"the Boy still\noff duty with the venerial","topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"pilot","count":1}],"lat":-30.6,"lon":34.3333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Dec 31st 1846\nBegins with light breezes from the E\nand clear steering WbyS all sail at 2 PM\nsaw Black fish lowered and got one\nlatter Boiled him out thick rainy weather\nfresh breezes from the SE close reefed the\ntop sails No Obs Long 34 20 E","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear","rain"],"plain":"They saw pilot whales, put out the boats, and caught one. Later, they boiled out the blubber in thick, rainy weather with fresh breezes.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1847-01-01","events":[],"lat":-31.4333,"lon":33.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan 1st 1847\nBegins with gentle breezes from ESE and heavy\nrain & Thunder & Lightning steering W by S\nmade sail mid and latter cloudy steering\nWbS Lat 31 26 Long 33 25 E","wind":[["first","ESE","light"]],"weather":["rain","thunder","lightning","cloudy"],"plain":"Gentle breezes with heavy rain, thunder, and lightning gave way to cloudy weather as the ship continued westward under sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":-32.0,"lon":32.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 2d 1847\nBegins with light ESE winds and cloudy\nsteering WbS mid and latter same\nsaw Black Fish. this show wind the last\n24 hours about 15 miles westerly current\nLat 32 00 S Long 32 01 E","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","ESE","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Light winds and cloudy skies as the ship sailed west by south. The crew saw pilot whales and noted a 15-mile westerly current over the last 24 hours.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":2}],"lat":-32.3333,"lon":31.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan 31st 1847\nBegins with light wind from the E and\ncloudy steering W latter wind SW at 9 am\nsaw sperm Whales down Boats and struck\nthree drawered from one\n[drawing] 40\nso ends the Boats off\n[drawing] Lat 32 20 S Long 31 20 E","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Light winds and cloudy skies. They spotted sperm whales in the morning and put out the boats, harpooning three, though the harpoon pulled out of one.","where":"at sea","catch":2,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1847-01-04","events":[],"lat":-31.85,"lon":31.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan 4th 1847\nBegins with light SW wind at 1 PM took\none whale to the ship at 4 took the other\ncut in one began to boil latter cut in\nthe other saw 2 ships steering W\nLat 31 51 S Long 31 30 E","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"plain":"The crew brought two whales to the ship, stripped the blubber from both, and began boiling it into oil. They also saw two ships sailing west.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1847-01-05","events":[],"lat":-32.25,"lon":31.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan 5th 1847\nBegins with gentle breezes from the E and\nclear heading SSE employed in Boiling\nAt 4 Pm saw the Coast of Africa to the\nwest 60 or 70 miles dist latter strong breezs\nLat 32 15 S Long 31 30 E","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew boiled blubber under clear skies and gentle breezes. In the afternoon, they sighted the coast of Africa about 60 to 70 miles to the west.","where":"near land","place":"Coast of Africa","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1847-01-06","events":[],"lat":-33.1167,"lon":30.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 6th 1847\nBegins with strong gales from the ENE\nsteering W employed in boiling saw\ntwo Barks steering W at 1 am shiped\na sea and washed a Pipe acrosed the deck\nand stove it lost about 8 Bbls of Oil latter\nmore moderate Lat 33 07 S Long 30 08 E","wind":[["first","ENE","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew as the crew boiled blubber. Around 1 a.m., a wave broke over the ship, washing a cask across the deck and smashing it, losing about 8 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"A wave smashed an oil cask on deck","quote":"shiped a sea and washed a Pipe acrosed the deck and stove it lost about 8 Bbls of Oil","interest":3},{"kind":"nature","title":"Shipped a sea across deck","quote":"shiped\na sea and washed a Pipe acrosed the deck\nand stove it lost about 8 Bbls of Oil","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1847-01-07","events":[],"lat":-33.4833,"lon":28.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan 7th 1847\nBegins with light [struck: wind] airs from the N and\nhaizy finished boiling at 5 PM steering WNW\nMid light airs and foggy at 3 am took a fresh\nbreezes from SW headed WNW saw a Bark\nLat 33 29 S Long 28 55 E","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","light"],["middle","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["haze","fog"],"plain":"The crew finished boiling oil at 5 p.m. and later sighted a bark.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-08","events":[],"lat":-35.0333,"lon":25.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan 8th 1847\nBegins with fresh breezes from the southward\nheading W at 6 am steared W by S Mid and latter\nfresh breezes from the ENE steered W b S employed\nin stowing the has been about 3 knots current\nto the W this day\nLat 35 02 S Long 25 20 E","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["middle","ENE","fresh"],["latter","ENE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued throughout the day with a strong three-knot westward current as the crew stowed cargo.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-09","events":[],"lat":-35.45,"lon":23.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Satur-Day Jan 9 [superscript: th] 1847\nBegins with fresh gales from the ENE\nand clear steering NNW & NW at\nPM saw the Land to the west of\nAlgoa Bay 50 miles Dist at 8 the wind\nbegan to haul at 3 am veered to the NW\nlatter heading NNW - about 40 miles current\nto the W Lat 35-27 S Long by Chro 23 35 E & [superscript: by] [struck: O]at 25 29 E","wind":[["first","ENE","gale"],["middle","NW",""]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales carried the ship forward, and the crew sighted land about fifty miles west of Algoa Bay.","where":"near land","place":"Algoa Bay"},{"date":"1847-01-10","events":[],"lat":-35.9333,"lon":21.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"SunDay Jan 10 [superscript: th] 1847\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SW heading\nNW by W at 4 PM green water and a vary confused\nsea at 6 veered ship to the S at 10 PM took\nan light easterly wind steerend WNW\nLat 35-56 S Long 21 00 E","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["first","E","light"]],"plain":"Gentle breezes and routine sailing through discolored green water and a confused sea, with no whales seen.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Observed green water and confused sea","quote":"at 4 PM green water and a vary confused\nsea","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-11","events":[],"lat":-36.75,"lon":20.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"MonDay Jan 11 [superscript: th] 1847\nBegins with gentle breezes from the E and\nclear steering NW all sail set latter calm\nemployed in repairing the Waist Boat\nLat 35-45 Long 20 10 E","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and clear weather gave way to calm. The crew spent the day repairing the waist boat.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-12","events":[],"lat":-35.95,"lon":20.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan 12 [superscript: th] 1847\nBegins with fresh breezes from the WSW\nand clear heading SW at 5 PM tacked to\nthe N saw- 2 sails one steering SE\nMid and latter strong gales from the W\nclose reefed the top sails veered ship several\ntimes Lat 35-57 S Long 20 00 E","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","W","gale"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"They sailed under fresh breezes and sighted two other vessels. The day ended with strong gales, forcing the crew to reduce sail and turn the ship several times.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-13","events":[],"lat":-35.4833,"lon":19.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 13 [superscript: th] 1847\nBegins with fresh gales from the W heading\nNNW at 4 PM veered ship to the SSW Mid\nand latter more moderate made all sail heading\nNW to NNW Lat 35 29 S Long 19 30 E","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales moderated later in the day, allowing the crew to set all sail as they continued on course.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-14","events":[],"lat":-35.3333,"lon":18.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"ThursDay Jan 14 [superscript: th] 1847\nBegins with gentle breezes from the WSW and\nclear heading NW saw the Land to west of Cape\nLaguillas bearing N 35 miles Dist saw- 2 sails\nlatter a light breezes from the SE steered NW\nsaw Folse Cape to the NW 35 miles Dist\nLat 35-20 S Long 18 50 E","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and clear skies as they steered northwest. They sighted land west of Cape Laguillas and False Cape in the distance, and saw two other ships.","where":"near land","place":"Cape Laguillas","at":"cape-agulhas"},{"date":"1847-01-15","events":[],"lat":-34.1667,"lon":17.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan 15th 1847\nBegins with gentle breezes from the S\nand clear at 6 PM the Cape of Good Hope\nbore NE by N by Compass Dist 30 miles got into\nthe Atlantic Ocean again god grant that we\nmay get some Oil and go Home Mid part steard\nNW at day light steared NNW saw the Cape\nto the E 50 miles Dist saw 3 sails\nLat 34 10 S Long 17 10 E","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They rounded the Cape of Good Hope back into the Atlantic Ocean under gentle breezes and sighted three ships. The keeper prayed that they might find some oil and finally head home.","where":"near land","place":"Cape of Good Hope","at":"cape-of-good-hope"},{"date":"1847-01-16","events":[],"lat":-32.4167,"lon":15.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 16th 1847\nBegins with fresh breezes from the W and\nclear heading NNW all sail Mid and latter\nthe same saw a sail Lat 32 23 S Long 15 00 E","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","W","fresh"],["latter","W","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and clear weather as they sailed with every sail set. They sighted another ship during the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-17","events":[],"lat":-30.7,"lon":12.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan 17th 1847\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSW\nsteering NNW all sail set Mid and latter\nparts much the same\nLat 30 42 S Long 12 35 E","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["middle","SSW","fresh"],["latter","SSW","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing under fresh breezes with all sail set. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-29.0167,"lon":10.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan 18th 1847\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S and\nclear steering NNW at 2 PM spoke the Dutch\nbark Sarah Maria of Amsterdam steering\nNNW at night shortene sail to look for\nwhales Mid and latter parts much the same\nsaw fin backs Lat 29 01 S Long 10 20 E","wind":[["first","S","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They met the Dutch bark Sarah Maria of Amsterdam and reduced sail at night to watch for whales. Later, they sighted finback whales.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Sarah Maria","rig":"bark","port":"Amsterdam","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1847-01-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-27.4167,"lon":8.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan 19th 1847\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SSE\nand clear steering NNW saw nothing Antonio\nRemains about the same I think he is gaining\na little the Boy well on duty Lord grant that\nAntonio may recover Mid and latter the\nsame saw fin backs No whales\nWhen shall we get home\nLat 27 25 S Long 8 15 E","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["middle","SSE","fresh"],["latter","SSE","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They sailed under fresh breezes and clear skies, sighting finback whales but no sperm whales. Antonio remained ill though slightly improving, and the keeper prayed for his recovery and wondered when they would get home.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper longed for home","quote":"When shall we get home","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1847-01-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-25.9833,"lon":7.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 20th 1847\nBegins with fine breezes from SSE\nand clear steering NW at 7 PM steered\nN come Whales [illegible] [struck: to the] steered NW\nLat 25 59 S Long 7 10 E","wind":[["first","SSE","moderate"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fine breezes and clear weather. Whales were seen during the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-21","events":[],"lat":-24.9667,"lon":5.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan 21st 1847\nBegins with strong breezes from the SSE\nand cloudy steering NW saw 1 sail Mid and\nlatter moderate at 8 am boarded the ship Jacob\nPerkins from Calcutta bound to Boston Capt Cope\nis very much of a gentleman he supplied us with\nMedicine and 3 Hogs and Fowls for the sick and a\nBag of Coffee I wish him a pleasant Passage home\nLat 24 58 S Long 5.15 E","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They boarded the ship Jacob Perkins, bound from Calcutta to Boston. The captain was described as \"very much of a gentleman,\" generously providing medicine, coffee, three hogs, and fowls for the sick crew members.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Homeward-bound ship provided supplies for sick","quote":"Capt Cope is very much of a gentleman he supplied us with Medicine and 3 Hogs and Fowls for the sick","interest":2,"topic":"sickness"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Jacob Perkins","rig":"ship","port":"Boston","captain":"Cope","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1847-01-22","events":[],"lat":-23.9667,"lon":4.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan 22d 1847\nBegins with light breezes from SSE and cloudy\nsteering NNW Mid and latter much the\nsame Lat 23 58 S Long 4 00 E","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SSE","light"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes and cloudy skies; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-23","events":[],"lat":-22.8333,"lon":2.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 23d 1847\nBegins with light southerly winds steering\nNW/W the Jacob Perkins in sight\nno whales Mid and latter the same\nLat 22 50 S Long by Chro 2 50 E Dist 2 58 E","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"plain":"Light southerly winds as the ship sailed on with the Jacob Perkins in sight. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-24","events":[],"lat":-21.65,"lon":1.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan 24th 1847\nBegins with gentle breezes from the S and clear\nsteering NNW saw nothing Mid and latter\nmuch the same Lat 21 39 S Long 1 40 E","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and clear skies; saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-25","events":[],"lat":-20.5667,"lon":0.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan 25th 1847\nBegins with fresh breezes from SE and cloudy\nsteering NW by N saw nothing O Lord grant\nus some Whales and carry us home safely but\nmay we say thy will be done latter steered\nN by W Exchanged signals with the ship Englands\nQueen of Liverpool\nLat 20 34 Long 00 05 E","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They sailed under fresh breezes and cloudy skies without seeing anything. The keeper prayed for whales and a safe return home, and later they exchanged signals with the ship Englands Queen of Liverpool.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for whales and safe return","quote":"O Lord grant us some Whales and carry us home safely","interest":2},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Englands Queen","rig":"ship","port":"Liverpool","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1847-01-26","events":[],"lat":-19.15,"lon":-1.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan 26th 1847\nBegins with Light breezes from SSE and\ncloudy steering NW saw a sails Mid and\nlatter part the same Lat 19 09 S Long 1.00 W","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SSE","light"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing in light breezes and cloudy weather. A ship was sighted, but nothing else happened.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-27","events":[],"lat":-18.4416,"lon":-1.5,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 27th 1847\nBegins with gentle trades and doudy steering\nNW at night shortenes and headed E aback\nsaw nothing latter steereed NW\nNo Lat Long 1 30 W","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing with gentle trade winds and cloudy skies; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-17.7333,"lon":-2.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan 28th 1847\nBegins with gentle breezes and cloudy\nsteering NW saw nothing Mid part lay\naback latter steened NNW saw. fin backs\nLat 17 44 S Long 2 40 W","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Gentle breezes and cloudy weather continued as the ship sailed northwest and then north-northwest, stopping briefly midway through. The crew sighted finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-29","events":[],"lat":-17.15,"lon":-3.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan 29th 1847\nBegins with strong trades and clear\nsteened NNW at night houled aback headed\nSW latter steened NNW employed\nin fitting &c Lat 17 09 S Long 3 30 W","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in strong trade winds and clear weather while the crew worked at fitting out the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-16.7333,"lon":-4.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 30th 1847\nBegins with gentle trades steering\nNW by N at night lay aback saw fin backs\nPorpuises no whales Mid and latter same\nsteened NW by N Lat 16 44 S Long 4 30 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"They sailed with gentle trade winds, stopped and waited during the night, and saw finback whales and porpoises, but no sperm or right whales.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw porpoises","quote":"saw fin backs\nPorpuises"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"nature.porpoises-a"},{"date":"1847-01-31","events":[],"lat":-15.95,"lon":-5.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan 31st 1847\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE\nsteering NNW I find we must go and land\nAntonio De Varges heir no better and I\nam sick to god grant us health at day\nLight saw St Helena NW Dist 20 miles\nat [struck: 2] 11 am come to anchor in 25 fathoms","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"plain":"With Antonio De Varges growing no better and the keeper also falling ill, the ship headed for port. They sighted St. Helena at daylight and anchored there at 11 a.m.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Sickness forced the ship into port","quote":"Antonio De Varges heir no better and I am sick to god grant us health","interest":3,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at anchor","place":"St Helena","via":[[-5.85,-16.15]],"at":"saint-helena"},{"date":"1847-02-01","events":[],"lat":-15.95,"lon":-5.85},{"date":"1847-02-02","events":[],"lat":-15.95,"lon":-5.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 2d 1847\nBegins with fine weather at [illegible] PM took\n[illegible] anchor and stood to the East at 3 tackes\nto the SW at 10 to the East St Helena\n6 miles Dist saw a number of Ships","plain":"Fine weather. The ship weighed anchor and got underway, sailing off St. Helena, which was six miles away, and saw a number of ships.","where":"near land","place":"St Helena","at":"saint-helena"},{"date":"1847-02-03","events":[],"lat":-15.95,"lon":-5.85,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 3rd 1847\nbegins with gentle breezes heading\nE 1/2 N at 2 am tackes to the SW\nlatter saw Jumpers saw the Island","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed under gentle breezes, sighted dolphins or other leaping sea life, and sighted an island.","where":"near land","place":"the Island"},{"date":"1847-02-04","events":[],"lat":-15.95,"lon":-5.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb 4th 1847\nBegins With glentle trades and clear\nheading SSW at 6 PM St Helena bore\nWNW Dist 15 miles at 3 am takes to the\nENE at 6 to the SW saw the Island\nto the N 20 miles Dist saw 1 sail","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They sailed in gentle trade winds and clear weather, sighting Saint Helena in the distance, and spotted one other ship.","where":"near land","place":"St Helena","at":"saint-helena"},{"date":"1847-02-05","events":[],"lat":-15.8667,"lon":-5.7794,"fixed":false,"entry":"[struck: Friday] Feb 5th 1847\nbegins with fine weather\nheading SE at 6 PM tacked to the E\nsaw nothing Mid and latter the same\nsaw the Island to the NNW","plain":"Fine weather as the ship cruised, turning east in the evening. They saw no whales, but sighted an island to the north-northwest.","where":"near land","place":"the Island"},{"date":"1847-02-06","events":[],"lat":-15.7833,"lon":-5.7089,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saterday Feb 6th 1847\nBegins with fresh trades heading ESE\nsaw one sail at 6 PM st Hellena bore\nNW by W Dist 40 miles at 6 am tackes to the\nSW Lat 15 47 S","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh trade winds carried the ship along. Saint Helena was sighted forty miles to the northwest, and the crew spotted a distant sail.","where":"near land","place":"St. Helena","at":"saint-helena"},{"date":"1847-02-07","events":[],"lat":-15.95,"lon":-5.85,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Feb 7th 1847\nBegins with gentle trades and cloudy\nheading E saw nothing at m mid to the\nSSW latter the same saw the Island\nto the WNW 50 miles Lat 15 55 S","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew sailed under gentle trade winds and cloudy skies, sighting an island about 50 miles to the west-northwest.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1847-02-08","events":[],"lat":-15.95,"lon":-5.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb 8th 1847\nBegins with gentle trades and clear heading\nSSW saw 1 ship Lord send us some Oil\nand grant us a sofe return home at day\nlight tackes to the E saw a ship steering\nNW saw St Helena to the NW","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They sailed under gentle trade winds, sighted two ships, and spotted Saint Helena to the northwest. The keeper prayed for oil and a safe journey home.","where":"near land","place":"St Helena","at":"saint-helena"},{"date":"1847-02-09","events":[],"lat":-15.7333,"lon":-4.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 9th 1847\nBegins with light trades and clear\nheading E saw nothing Mid and latter\nthe same employed in Taring the\nRigin & Varnising the Cabin &c\nLat 15.44 S Long 4 17 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Light trade winds and clear skies. The crew tarred the rigging and varnished the cabin, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea","via":[[-5.75,-15.85]]},{"date":"1847-02-10","events":[],"lat":-15.9167,"lon":-4.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 10th 1847\nBegins with gentle trades and cloudy\nheading SW at 6 PM tacked to East\nsaw nothing at 6 am to the SSW\nLat 15.55 S Long 4 20 W","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing with gentle trade winds and cloudy skies; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-11","events":[],"lat":-16.7333,"lon":-4.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb 11th 1847\nBegins with gentle trades and clear\nheading SSW saw nothing the most\ndead ground I ever cruised on Mid\nand latter same Lat 16 04 S Long 4 35 W","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The ship sailed on in clear weather under gentle trade winds. The keeper grumbled that they saw nothing, calling the area \"the most dead ground I ever cruised on.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper complained of empty seas","quote":"the most dead ground I ever cruised on","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-12","events":[],"lat":-16.7,"lon":-4.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb 12th 1847\nBegins with light airs heading SW\nnothing to be seen at 2 veered to the\n[blot] SE at 9 am to WSW saw a Bark\nsteering NW Lat 16 42 S Long 4 40 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","SE",""],["latter","WSW",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light airs; they sighted a bark steering northwest.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-13","events":[],"lat":-16.5833,"lon":-4.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb 13th 1847\nBegins with light airs heading WSW.\nat 6 PM veered to the ESE at 8 to the\nSW Lat 16 35 S Long 4 20 W","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-14","events":[],"lat":-17.1667,"lon":-4.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb 14th 1847\nBegins with light airs heading SW\nsaw one sail Mid and latter part\ngentle trades Lat 17 10 S Long 4 50 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and gentle trade winds as the ship sailed southwest. A ship was sighted, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-15","events":[],"lat":-17.4167,"lon":-5.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb 15th 1847\nBegins with gentle trades heading SW\nsaw a sails saw no whales o dear\nme must soon go home not full mid\nand latter the same\nLat 17 25 S Long 5 05 W","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Gentle trade winds carried the ship southwest. They sighted a ship but saw no whales, prompting the keeper to lament: \"o dear me must soon go home not full.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented heading home without full cargo","quote":"o dear me must soon go home not full","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1847-02-16","events":[],"lat":-16.6908,"lon":-5.0667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Fe 16th 1847\nBegins with light airs heading SW\nsaw a Brig at night neared Ships\nto the East latter light airs and calm\nsteered W employed in washing Ship\nNo Dot Long 5..04 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms as they steered southwest and then west. They sighted a brig and approached other ships to the east, while the crew washed down the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-17","events":[],"lat":-15.95,"lon":-5.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 17th 1847\nBegins with light airs SW steered\nN [illegible] I saw nothing [illegible] we must go\nfor Home at day light saw St Helena\nto the [illegible] latter run in to Anchor-","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed with light winds, seeing nothing and preparing to head for home. At daylight they sighted Saint Helena and ran in to drop anchor.","where":"at anchor","place":"St Helena","via":[[-5.85,-16.15]],"at":"saint-helena"},{"date":"1847-02-18","events":[],"lat":-15.8542,"lon":-6.0437},{"date":"1847-02-19","events":[],"lat":-15.7583,"lon":-6.2375},{"date":"1847-02-20","events":[],"lat":-15.6625,"lon":-6.4312},{"date":"1847-02-21","events":[],"lat":-15.5667,"lon":-6.625},{"date":"1847-02-22","events":[],"lat":-15.4708,"lon":-6.8188},{"date":"1847-02-23","events":[],"lat":-15.375,"lon":-7.0125},{"date":"1847-02-24","events":[],"lat":-15.2791,"lon":-7.2063},{"date":"1847-02-25","events":[],"lat":-15.1833,"lon":-7.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb 25th 1847\nBegins with fine weather at 2 PM\ntook the Anchor steered N W b W\nfor home took onboard Charles\nRobinson, wife and four children\nas passengers latter the same\n1 day out Lat 15.11 S Long 7 24 W","plain":"Fine weather. At 2 PM they raised anchor and set course for home, taking aboard passenger Charles Robinson along with his wife and four children.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Family taken aboard as passengers","quote":"took onboard Charles Robinson, wife and four children as passengers","interest":2},{"kind":"crew","title":"Passengers taken onboard","quote":"took onboard Charles\nRobinson, wife and four children\nas passengers","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-26","events":[],"lat":-14.1167,"lon":-9.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb 26th 1847\nAll these 24 hours fine trades steering\nNW b W several sail in sight\n2 Lat 14 07 Long 8 35 W","wind":[["whole","","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine trade winds as the ship sailed northwest by west. Several other ships were in sight, but nothing else of note occurred.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-27","events":[],"lat":-13.2,"lon":-10.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb 27th 1847\nBegins with fine trades steering\nNW b W all sail mid and latter the\nsame Lat 13 12 S Long 10 35 W\n3","plain":"Fine trade winds continued throughout the day with every sail set. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-28","events":[],"lat":-12.0667,"lon":-12.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb 28th 1847\nBegins with fresh trades and\nsqually steering NW b W Mid and\nlatter the same Lat 12..05 S Long 12 24 W\n4","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Fresh trade winds and squalls continued throughout the day as the ship steered northwest by west. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-01","events":[],"lat":-11.2333,"lon":-13.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 1st 1847\nBegins with fine trades steering NW b W\nall sail mid and latter the same\nLat 11 14 S Long 13 50\n5","plain":"Fine trade winds; sailed under full sail with no notable events.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-02","events":[],"lat":-10.0333,"lon":-15.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 2 [illegible] 1847\nbegins with fine trades steering N W by N\nall sail set Mr Robinson vary sick but\ngaining Mid and latter same\n5 Lat 10 02 Long 85 30 W","wind":[["first","","moderate"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"Sailing with every sail set with fine trade winds. Mr. Robinson was reported very sick, though slowly improving.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Mr. Robinson reported very sick","quote":"Mr Robinson vary sick but gaining","interest":3,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-03","events":[],"lat":-9.0,"lon":-17.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday March 3 [illegible] 1847\nBegins with fine weather employed\nin painting inside at 8 Am the Rev\nCharles Robinson [insertion: aged 45 years] departed this life [struck: the]\nafter a long and lingering sickness Mr R\nleft his native Home about 14 years since\non a mission to preach the Gospel at Siam\nhe has left a wife & 4 young chrildren to\nmourn the loss of a good man his Native place Lenox\nMass Lat 9 00 S Long 87 20 W","plain":"The crew painted inside during fine weather. At 8:00 AM, the Reverend Charles Robinson died at age 45 after a lingering illness, leaving a wife and four young children.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Reverend Charles Robinson died aboard","quote":"","interest":5,"topic":"deaths"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-04","events":[],"lat":-7.4667,"lon":-19.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March 4th 1847\nBegins with fine weather at 4 PM took\nsail and buried Mr Robinson no one knows\nwhat an effecting sight it is to burry a man\nat sea ecept those that haveseen it\nlatter the same Lat 7 [illegible] S Long 89 00 W","plain":"Fine weather. At 4 PM, they reduced sail and buried Mr. Robinson at sea, the keeper noting what an \"effecting sight\" it was.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Buried Mr. Robinson at sea","quote":"no one knows what an effecting sight it is to burry a man at sea ecept those that haveseen it","interest":5,"topic":"deaths"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-05","events":[],"lat":-6.1833,"lon":-20.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 5th 1847\nBegins with fine trades steering\nNW by W Mid and latter part the\nsame saw nuthing\n9 Lat 6 11 S Long 90 35 W","wind":[["first","","moderate"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine trade winds as the ship steered northwest by west. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-06","events":[],"lat":-5.0667,"lon":-22.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 6th 1847\nBegins with fresh trades and clear\nsteering N W by W all sail set Mid\nand latter same Lat 5 04 S Long 92 05\n10","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fine, clear weather with fresh trade winds while steering northwest by west under full sail; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-07","events":[],"lat":-3.7667,"lon":-24.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 7th 1847\nBegins with fresh trades and cloudy\nsteering NW by N Mid part squally\nlatter clear\n11 Lat 3.46 S Long 94 08 W","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh trade winds and squalls, steering northwest by north. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-08","events":[],"lat":-2.5833,"lon":-25.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Mon day March 8th 1847\nBegins with fresh trades and lear\nsteering NW by N saw nothing Mid\nthe saw a Bark heading to the S At 10\nPM put Wm Spraull in Irons and kept\nhim through the night for clenching the\nsecond mate oder the Sailors\n12 Lat 2 35-S Long 25 20 W","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew sailed northwest by north under fresh trade winds and sighted a bark heading south. At 10 p.m., they put William Spraull in irons for the night for grappling with the second mate.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Sailor put in irons for clenching mate","quote":"put Wm Spraull in Irons and kept him through the night for clenching the second mate","interest":5,"topic":"punishments"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-09","events":[],"lat":-1.65,"lon":-26.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 9th 1847\nBegins with gentle trades and cloudy\nsteering NW by N Mid and latter the same\nsaw one sail Lat 1 39 S Long 26 30 W\n13","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing with gentle trade winds and cloudy skies. One other ship was sighted.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-10","events":[],"lat":-0.7833,"lon":-26.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday March 10th 1847\nBegins with light trades steering NW by N\nMid and latter same\n14 Lat 00 13 S Long by Dist 26 55 by Chro 27. 04","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Light trade winds and quiet sailing; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-11","events":[],"lat":-0.2666,"lon":-27.8833,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday March 11th 1847\nBegins with light airs & calm saw a Bark\nheading N Mid and latter baffling winds\nand rain at 10 am spoke the Bark\nLucia Maria. Treadwell 25 days from\nBoston for Rio Janerio no ob\n15-","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["calm","rain"],"plain":"Light winds and calms gave way to shifting winds and rain. At 10 a.m., they met and exchanged news with the bark Lucia Maria, bound from Boston to Rio de Janeiro.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Lucia Maria","rig":"bark","port":"Boston","captain":"Treadwell","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1847-03-12","events":[],"lat":0.25,"lon":-29.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 12th 1847\nBegins with squally weather and\nbaffling winds, steering NW by W\n16 Lat 00 15' N Long 29 11","wind":[["first","variable",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather and shifting winds; routine sailing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-13","events":[],"lat":0.8,"lon":-30.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 13th 1847\nAll these 24 hours light baffling winds\nand hevy rain [struck: Lat 00 15' N] Long 30.00 W\n17","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Experienced light, shifting winds and heavy rain throughout the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-14","events":[],"lat":0.4167,"lon":-30.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sun day March 14th 1847\nBegins with light airs and calm Mid and\nlatter part thee Lat 00 45 N Long 30 50 W\n18","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calm weather with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-15","events":[],"lat":0.6333,"lon":-32.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Mon day March 15th 1847\nBegins with light breezes from the S\nand cloudy same rain steering NW by W\nMid and latter part hevy rain\n19 Lat 00 55 N Long 32 15 W","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed under light breezes and cloudy skies, facing heavy rain through the middle and later parts of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-16","events":[],"lat":1.4167,"lon":-33.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 16th 1847\nBegins with cloudy and rainy and\ncalm mid part took a breeze from\nthe NE by E which looks like the Trades\nheading NW by W Lat 1 25 N Long 33 31 W\n20 days out","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","NE by E",""]],"weather":["cloudy","rain","calm"],"plain":"Cloudy, rainy, and calm weather gave way to a breeze that looked like the trade winds. The ship was 20 days out.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-17","events":[],"lat":2.65,"lon":-35.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday March 17th 1847\nBegins with fresh trades heading\nNW by N Mid and latter the same\n21 Lat 2.39 N Long 35-10 W","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh trade winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-18","events":[],"lat":4.1,"lon":-37.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March 18th 1847\nBegins with fresh trades and clear steering\nNW by W Saw nothing God grant us a safe\npassage Mid and latter the same\n22 Lat 4 06 N Long 37 10 W","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fresh trade winds and clear skies as the ship sailed on; nothing was seen. The keeper wrote, \"God grant us a safe passage.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper prayed for safe passage","quote":"God grant us a safe passage","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-19","events":[],"lat":5.6333,"lon":-38.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 19th 1847\nBegins with strong trades and steering\nNW by W all sail Mid and latter the\nsame Lat 5-38 N Long 38.45 W\n23","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with every sail set with strong trade winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-20","events":[],"lat":7.45,"lon":-40.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 20th 1847\nBegins with strong trades from NE by E\nsteering NW by W all sail for Home\nMid and latter the same Lat 7.27 Long 40 10\n24","wind":[["first","NE by E","strong"],["middle","NE by E","strong"],["latter","NE by E","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed under full sail with strong trade winds, heading for home.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-21","events":[],"lat":9.1667,"lon":-42.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 21st 1847\nall these 24 hours strong trades steering\nNW by W Lat 9.10 N Long by Chro 42.09 by Dist 41.56 W\n25","wind":[["whole","","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in strong trade winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-22","events":[],"lat":10.6833,"lon":-43.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 22d 1847\nBegins with strong trades and clear heading\nNW by W Mid and latter the same\nLat 10.41 N Long 43.30 by Chro by Dist 43.30 W\n26","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear weather and strong trade winds continued as the ship sailed on; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-23","events":[],"lat":12.4167,"lon":-45.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 23.d 1847\nBegins with strong trades from NE by E\nsteering NW by W by the winds Mid and latter\nSame Lat 12 25 N Long 45-15 W\n27","wind":[["first","NE by E","strong"],["middle","NE by E","strong"],["latter","NE by E","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with strong trade winds; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-24","events":[],"lat":14.3333,"lon":-47.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday 24th 1847\nBegins with strong trades and clear steering\nNW by W latter the same cloudy\n28 Lat 14 20 Long 47 17","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"weather":["clear","cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing in strong trade winds under clear to cloudy skies, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-25","events":[],"lat":16.1667,"lon":-49.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March 25th 1847\nBegins with strong trades and squally\nfrom N E steering N W latter steered\nNNW all sail Mrs Robinson fell down\non deck and cut her Head bad\n29  Lat 16.10 N Long 49.30 W","wind":[["first","NE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Under full sail in strong, squally winds, Mrs. Robinson fell on deck and badly cut her head.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Mrs. Robinson badly cut her head","quote":"Mrs Robinson fell down on deck and cut her Head bad","interest":3,"topic":"accidents"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-26","events":[],"lat":18.0167,"lon":-51.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 26th 1847\nBegins with gentle trades and clear\nwind N E steering N W 1/2 W caught\na Porpoise [drawing] Mid and latter same\nsaw Gulf Weed Mrs Robinson better\n30  Lat 18.01 N Long 51.00 W","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","NE","light"],["latter","NE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Gentle trade winds and clear weather. The crew caught a porpoise and sighted gulfweed, and Mrs. Robinson was feeling better.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Crew caught a porpoise","quote":"caught a Porpoise","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"nature.porpoises-a"},{"date":"1847-03-27","events":[],"lat":19.4167,"lon":-52.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 27th 1847\nBegins with gentle trades and clear\nwind ENE all sail set saw nothing\nMid and latter parts the same\n31  Lat 19.25 N Long 52.28 W [drawing]","wind":[["first","ENE","light"],["middle","ENE","light"],["latter","ENE","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fine, clear weather with gentle trade winds; nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-28","events":[],"lat":21.0,"lon":-54.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 28th 1847\nBegins with gentle trades from ENE\nsteering NW saw a Brig steering W\nMid and latter same Lat 21.00 Long 54.30\n32","wind":[["first","ENE","light"],["middle","ENE","light"],["latter","ENE","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in gentle trade winds; they sighted a brig heading west.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-29","events":[],"lat":22.1,"lon":-55.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 29th 1847\nBegins with gentle trades and clear\nsteering NW saw two sails Mid and\nlatter the same Lat 22.06 Long 55.50\n33","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fine weather with gentle trade winds; they sighted two ships during the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-30","events":[],"lat":23.35,"lon":-57.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 30th 1847\nBegins with light trades and a swell\nfrom the NE steering NW all sail\nset Mid and latter the same saw 2 sails\n34  Lat 23.21 N Long 57 30 W","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"They sailed northwest with every sail set with light trade winds and a northeast swell, sighting two other ships during the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-31","events":[],"lat":25.2,"lon":-59.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday March 31st 1847\nBegins with strong breezes from\nthe ENE and cloudy steering NW 1/2 W\nMid and latter the same saw 2 sails\nLat 25.12 N Long 59.20 W\n35","wind":[["first","ENE","strong"],["middle","ENE","strong"],["latter","ENE","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing in cloudy weather with strong breezes. Two other ships were sighted.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-04-01","events":[],"lat":26.8667,"lon":-61.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 1st 1847\nBegins with fresh breezes from E\nsteering NNW Mid and latter\nparts whine SE saw 2 sails\n36 Lat 26 52 N Long 61 12 W","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","SE",""],["latter","SE",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing in fresh breezes; two other ships were sighted.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-04-02","events":[],"lat":27.5,"lon":-62.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 2nd 1847\nBegins with light breezes from the S\nsteering NW 1/2 N saw one sail Mid and\nlatter baffeling win Es Lat 27 30 Long 62 00\n37","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","variable",""]],"plain":"Light breezes and shifting winds with routine sailing. A ship was sighted, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-04-03","events":[],"lat":28.6166,"lon":-63.3333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday April 3rd 1847\nBegins with light breezes and baffeling\nsteering NW 1/2 W saw one sail Mid\nand latter parts much the same\n38 Lat No Obs Long 63 20","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting breezes continued throughout the day. A ship was sighted, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-04-04","events":[],"lat":29.7333,"lon":-64.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 4th 1847\nBegins with a gentle breezes from\nthe SSW saw 2 sails at 5 PM took\na squall from the SW Mrs Robinson\nWell & hopes that she may sleep onshore\none week from to night with all her\nfamily at day light the wind NNW\nheaded W the two youngest children\nsick Lat 29 44 N Long 64 35 W\n39","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["first","SW",""],["latter","NNW",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"They sailed under gentle breezes and spotted two ships. Mrs. Robinson hoped to sleep ashore within a week with all her family, though the two youngest children were sick.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Mrs. Robinson hoped to sleep ashore soon","quote":"hopes that she may sleep onshore one week from to night with all her family","interest":2},{"kind":"accident","title":"The two youngest children fell sick","quote":"the two youngest children sick","interest":3,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-04-05","events":[],"lat":30.4333,"lon":-65.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 5th 1847\nBegins with gentle breezes from the E\nand clear heading WNW Mid Calm\nlatter strong breezes from the SW steere\nNW Lat 30 26 N Long 65 30 W\n40","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SW","strong"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes, a calm midday, and stronger winds later. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-04-06","events":[],"lat":30.7667,"lon":-66.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 6th 1847\nBegins with strong breezes from W to NW\nheading N to NE at 10 PM tacked\nto the W Lat 30 46 N Long 66 00 W\n41","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes blew from the west to northwest as the ship continued on its course; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-04-07","events":[],"lat":31.2667,"lon":-66.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 7th 1847\nBegins with gentle breezes from E and\na heavy swell heading WNW this night\nwriting with a little chile in my arms\nMid Calm latter fresh breezes from\nthe WSW Lat 31 16 Long 66 55 W\n42","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","WSW","fresh"]],"weather":["heavy sea","calm"],"plain":"The ship sailed through a heavy swell and periods of calm. The keeper wrote that night with a little child in their arms.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper wrote while holding a child","quote":"this night writing with a little chile in my arms","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1847-04-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":31.7833,"lon":-68.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 8th 1847\nBegins with fresh breezes from\nWSW heading NW &W haizy weather\nhome home from this time home\nJohn has promised to be a good Boy\nat 9 PM the wind houled to the N tacked\nto W Latter saw a ships and a plenty\nof fin Backs O dear a head wind\nLat 31 17 N Long by Chro 68 05 by Dird 67 55\n43","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","N",""]],"weather":["haze"],"plain":"They made their way toward home in hazy weather, sighting another ship and plenty of finback whales, but faced an unwelcome headwind.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper yearned for home and lamented headwinds","quote":"","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-04-09","events":[],"lat":32.4,"lon":-68.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 9th 1847\nBegins with gentle breezes from NW\nheading NE by E all sail set at day light took\na breezes from the WSW steered NNW 1/2 W\nLat 32 24 N Long by Chro 68 32 by Dirt 68 32\n44","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["latter","WSW","moderate"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-04-10","events":[],"lat":33.6167,"lon":-69.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 10th 1847\nBegins with strong breezes from the WSW\nsteered NNW 1/2 W\nTo day is dear little Jimmys birth-day three years\nold. Hope to see the dear creature ere next week this\ntime O dear dear!\nBy order of Capt J. V. Cox.\nMarin C Robinson\nActing Clerk\nat 9 PM the wind houled to the NSW\nthick weather with lightning latter part\nlight breezes from the NNE and clear\nheaded NW\nLat 33 37 N Long by chro 69 30 by Dirt 69 20 W\n45","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"],["latter","NNE","light"]],"weather":["lightning","clear"],"plain":"Strong breezes and thick weather with lightning. The clerk noted it was \"dear little Jimmys birth-day three years old,\" hoping to see him within the week.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper remembered a child's birthday","quote":"To day is dear little Jimmys birth-day three years old. Hope to see the dear creature","interest":2}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-04-11","events":[],"lat":34.75,"lon":-70.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 11th 1847\nBegins with gentle breezes from the\nSSW and clear steered NW by W all sail\nmid part strong breezes from the W\nat 6 am the houled to the NNW latter\na strong gale took in sail and hove too\nheading W Lat 34 45 N Long 70 15 W\n46","wind":[["first","SSW","moderate"],["middle","W","strong"],["middle","NNW",""],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Started with gentle breezes and clear skies, but strong breezes set in by morning. Facing a strong gale, the crew reduced sail and stopped the ship to ride it out.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-04-12","events":[],"lat":34.8333,"lon":-70.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 12th 1847\nBegins with a strong gale from the NNW\nheading W at 6 PM weered ship to the\nNNE more madderate sat double reefed\ntop sail Mid the same latter light airs\nand calm Lat 34.50 N Long 70 06 W","wind":[["first","NNW","gale"],["first","","moderate"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["gale","calm"],"plain":"A strong gale from the north-northwest moderated by evening, eventually giving way to light airs and calm.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-04-13","events":[],"lat":36.9833,"lon":-71.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 13th 1847\nBegins with a fresh breeze from the\nSW and clear steered NW all sail\nsaw 3 sails\nCapt Cox has been home sick all day\nmid part the same at 6 AM in the\nGulf at 10 the wind hauled to the\nNNE cloudy weather saw a sail\nLat 36.59 N Long 71.30 W","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["latter","NNE",""]],"weather":["clear","cloudy"],"plain":"Under full sail, the crew sighted four vessels throughout the day and entered the Gulf Stream. Captain Cox spent the entire day feeling homesick.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Captain Cox was homesick all day","quote":"Capt Cox has been home sick all day","interest":2},{"kind":"accident","title":"Captain Cox was sick all day","quote":"Capt Cox has been home sick all day","interest":1,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea","place":"Gulf Stream"},{"date":"1847-04-14","events":[],"lat":38.45,"lon":-71.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 14th 1847\nBegins with a hard gale from the\nNNE heading NW took in sail and\nhove too at 5 PM air 54° Water 73°\na bad sea Mid part more moderate\nat 7 AM left the gulf latter pleasant\nmade all sail wind SE steered NNW\nLat 38.27 N Long 71 50 W","wind":[["first","NNE","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"A hard gale and rough seas forced the crew to reduce sail and stop the ship. Weather moderated by the middle part of the day, and after leaving the Gulf Stream, they set all sail in pleasant conditions.","where":"at sea","place":"gulf"},{"date":"1847-04-15","events":[],"lat":40.2167,"lon":-71.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 15th 1847\nBegins with gentle breezes from the SE\nand clear steered N discharged the\nTry works saw a sail Mid the same\nlatter calm at 10 AM sounded 42 fathoms\nsand. latter t Lat 40 13 N Long 71 50.","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"The crew dismantled the blubber-boiling furnace, sighted a ship, and sounded bottom at 42 fathoms over sand as they neared the coast.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1847-04-16","events":[],"lat":41.35,"lon":-70.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 16th 1847\nBegins with gentte breezes from the\nW and horizy steering NE at 4 PM\nspoke the Walpole of Boston 30 days from\nLiverpool for New-york at 7 PM took a\nstrong breezes from the E at 9 AM wind\nhauled to the W at 11 saw Gay Head to the\nNE at 12 took a Pilot run in for\nNew-Bedford So ends this voyage","wind":[["first","W","light"],["first","E","strong"],["latter","W",""]],"plain":"They met the Walpole of Boston, sailing from Liverpool to New York. Later, they sighted Gay Head, took on a pilot at noon, and headed into New Bedford, ending the voyage.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Voyage came to an end","quote":"took a Pilot run in for New-Bedford So ends this voyage","interest":1},{"kind":"crew","title":"Took a pilot aboard","quote":"took a Pilot run in for\nNew-Bedford","interest":1},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Walpole","rig":"","port":"Boston","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Gay Head","plate":"gam.spoke-a","at":"gay-head"}],"plates":{"gam.visit":"A gam","life.keeper":"The log","land.landfall":"Land ho","gam.spoke":"Spoke a ship","caught.sperm":"A sperm whale taken","work.cutting":"Cutting in","work.trying":"Trying out","chase.sperm":"After sperm whales","work.stowing":"Stowing down","nature.porpoises":"Porpoises","nature.comet":"A comet","life.letters":"Letters from home","nature.birds":"Albatrosses"}}