{"id":"AV07009","vessel":"Indian Chief","rig":"Ship","master":"John Prentis Hempstead","port":"New London, CT","ground":"Pacific, Chile, NW Coast","year_out":"1844","year_in":"1847","logbook":{"id":"journalofindianc00indi","title":"Journal of the Indian Chief (Ship) out of New London, CT, mastered by John P. Hempstead and kept by Uriah F. Rogers, on a whaling voyage between 1844 and 1847.","url":"https://archive.org/details/journalofindianc00indi","pages":240},"days":[{"date":"1844-07-01","events":[],"lat":40.94,"lon":-71.44,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday July 1st. This day moderate- winds from S.S.W\ngot underweigh. at 12 meridian discharged Pilot. So Ends","wind":[["whole","SSW","moderate"]],"plain":"The ship got underway in moderate winds and discharged the pilot at noon.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1844-07-02","events":[],"lat":40.94,"lon":-71.44,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday July 2d Begins with fresh breezes from the S.W.\nsteering S.E. at 4 P.M. Montauk point bore W. N. W. Dist.\n20 miles from which I take my departure. latter part\nthick weather. hands employed fiting boats for whaling\nSo Ends. No Observation","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"]],"plain":"The voyage began as the ship took its departure from Montauk Point under fresh breezes. Later in the day, the crew prepared the boats for whaling in thick weather.","where":"near land","place":"Montauk point","at":"montauk-point"},{"date":"1844-07-03","events":[],"lat":39.845,"lon":-68.3616,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday July 3d The first part- of these 24 hours winds from\nthe western board, steering E. S. E. middle and latter parts-\nwinds from the Northern board. hands employed fiting\nfor whaling. So Ends. No Observation. [stamp: PROVIDENCE\nPUBLIC\nLIBRARY]","wind":[["first","W",""],["middle","N",""],["latter","N",""]],"plain":"The crew prepared the ship for whaling amid shifting winds.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-04","events":[],"lat":38.75,"lon":-65.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 4th Begins with light winds from the western\nboard, steering E. by S. middle and latter parts- squally hands\nemployed in setting up rigging three sail in sight. So Ends\nLat by Obs 38°45 N. Long by Chro. 65°17'","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew worked on tightening the ship's rigging under squally skies, with three other ships in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-05","events":[],"lat":38.5167,"lon":-61.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 5th All these 24 hours fresh breezes from N. N. E.\nsteering. E. hands employed fiting for whaling. So Ends\nLat by Obs 38°31'. N. Long by Chro 61°50'. W.","wind":[["whole","NNE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes from the north-northeast as the crew prepared the ship for whaling.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-06","events":[],"lat":39.0667,"lon":-59.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 6th 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the W steering E by S.\nmiddle part light winds from the western board. latter\npart fresh breezes from S. S. W. three sail in sight.\nSo Ends Lat by Obs 39°04 N. Long by Chro 59°04 W.","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","SSW","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light to fresh winds; three ships were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-07","events":[],"lat":38.75,"lon":-57.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 7th / Begins with fresh breezes from S. S. W.\nsteering E. by S. middle part wind S. W. set topmast and\ntop gallant Studding sails. latter part strong breezes took\nin main royal. flying jib and top gallant Studding sail.\nSo Ends Lat by Obs 38°45' N. Long by Chro. 57°50' W","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["middle","SW",""],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes; no whales or ships were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-08","events":[],"lat":39.8166,"lon":-54.225,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday July 8th Begins with strong breezes from the S.W.\nsteering East by South at 2 P M carried away fore topmast\nstudingsail boom. at 2 P M took in top gallant sails. at 4 P M\ndouble reefed topsails. middle part strong gales from S.S.W.\ntook in mizzen topsail. jib and mainsail. latter part heavy\ngales So Ends No Obs\nRemarks","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","SSW","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong breezes turned to heavy gales, breaking the fore topmast studdingsail boom and forcing the crew to shorten sail.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Studdingsail boom carried away in gale","quote":"carried away fore topmast studingsail boom","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-09","events":[],"lat":40.8833,"lon":-50.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"July 9th Begins with heavy gales from S.S.W.\nsteering E by S. middle part the same. latter part more\nmoderate let the reefs out of the topsails. set jib and main-\nsail and main top gallantsail. So. Ends Lat by Obs 40°53' N\nLong by Chro 50°37'. W","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"],["middle","SSW","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the south-southwest for most of the day before easing, allowing the crew to set more sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-10","events":[],"lat":40.65,"lon":-47.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 10th Begins with thick rainy weather winds\nfrom E. N. E. heading S.E. middle part light winds from E.\nset fore and mizzen top gallant sails latter part winds\nfrom. S W. steering E. S.E. set topmast and topgallant\nstudding sails. hands employed in ship's duty. three sail\nin sight steering. E. So Ends Lat by Obs 40°39' N\nLong by Chro 47° 47'. W.","wind":[["first","ENE",""],["middle","E","light"],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Thick, rainy weather gave way to lighter winds, with the crew handling routine ship's duty. Three other ships were in sight, all heading east.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-11","events":[],"lat":41.2667,"lon":-44.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 11th\nBegins with light winds from the S.W. steering E. SE. with\nall sail out. middle and latter parts cloudy steering E by S.\nhands employed in ships duty So Ends Lat 41° 16' N\nLong by Chro 44° 51' W.","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing with all sail set under light winds and cloudy skies; the crew was kept busy with ships duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-12","events":[],"lat":40.6,"lon":-42.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 12th Begins with moderate breezes from\nS.W. steering SE with cloudy weather, nothing in sight\nmiddle and latter parts \"thick rainy weather So Ends\nLat by act 40° 36' N. Long by act 42° 11' W.","wind":[["first","SW","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy","rain"],"plain":"The ship sailed on under cloudy skies that turned to thick, rainy weather. Nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-13","events":[],"lat":40.6,"lon":-39.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 13th Begins with thick squally weather\nwind from SW. steering SE, took in flying jib and main\nroyal and studdingstails middle and latter parts \"the same\n[drawing] spoke barque Wade of New Bedford clean.\nhands employed in ships duty. So Ends\nthis day. Lat by Obs 40° 36' N\nLong by Chro 39° 06' W.","wind":[["first","SW",""],["middle","SW",""],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"In thick, squally weather, the crew met the bark Wade of New Bedford, which had taken no oil yet, and went about routine ship's duties.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Wade","rig":"bark","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1844-07-14","events":[],"lat":39.6167,"lon":-36.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 14th Begins with light breezes from. SW. steering\nSE. with all sail out three sail in sight. middle and\nlatter parts \"pleasant\". one sail in sight steering Eastward, So Ends\nLat by Obs 39° 57' N Long by Chro 36° 32' W.","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and pleasant weather as they sailed southeast with every sail set, sighting several ships in the distance.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-15","events":[],"lat":39.55,"lon":-32.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 15th All these 24 hours pleasant breezes from\nSW steering SE. by E 1/2 E two sail in sight steering East,\nhands employed in turning in fore and main rigging. So Ends\nLat by Obs 39° 33' N Long by Chro 32° 57' W","wind":[["whole","SW","moderate"]],"plain":"Pleasant breezes as the crew worked on the rigging, with two other ships in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-16","events":[],"lat":39.45,"lon":-31.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 16th Begins with light wind from W by S steering SE by E.\nmiddle and latter parts the same at 3 AM saw the isle of Floras.\nbearing S E by E. 4 ships and one barque laying off and on at\nFlores. So Ends. No Observation.","wind":[["first","W by S","light"],["middle","W by S","light"],["latter","W by S","light"]],"plain":"They sailed under light winds and sighted the island of Flores, where four ships and a bark were cruising back and forth off the coast.","where":"near land","place":"Flores","at":"flores-island"},{"date":"1844-07-17","events":[],"lat":38.45,"lon":-28.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 17th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from S.W. steering S.E. by S\nmiddle and latter moderate winds from the southern\nboard, saw Fayal bearing S.E. by S. So Ends\nLat by Obs Long by Chro","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","S","moderate"],["latter","S","moderate"]],"plain":"Sailed under moderate breezes and sighted the island of Fayal.","where":"near land","place":"Fayal","via":[[-31.35,39.25],[-28.75,38.45]],"at":"faial-island"},{"date":"1844-07-18","events":[],"lat":38.45,"lon":-28.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 18th Begins with light winds from the southern\nboard, steering in for Fayal. at 3 AM went on shore middle and\nlatter part \"laying off and on at Fayal. hands employed in geting\nrecruits off. So Ends this day. No Obs.","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"plain":"With light winds, the ship headed in for Faial, where someone went ashore around 3:00 a.m. They spent the rest of the day cruising back and forth off the island while bringing fresh provisions aboard.","where":"near land","place":"Fayal","at":"faial-island"},{"date":"1844-07-19","events":[],"lat":37.2667,"lon":-28.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 19th Begins with pleasant weather, wind from the West.\nlanded Spanden [struck: Kenny] [insertion: Kenny] sick. hands employed in getting off recruits\nat 6 AM left Fayal steering S by W. So Ends. Lat by Obs 37°16' N\nLong by Chro. 28°05' West","wind":[["first","W",""]],"plain":"With pleasant weather and a west wind, they put sick crewman Kenny ashore and took on recruits. At 6 a.m., they departed Fayal and headed south by west.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Sick crewman landed ashore","quote":"","interest":4,"topic":"sickness"},{"kind":"crew","title":"Sick crew member landed","quote":"landed Spanden [struck: Kenny] [insertion: Kenny] sick","interest":1,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"in port","place":"Fayal","at":"faial-island"},{"date":"1844-07-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":35.3667,"lon":-27.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 20th Commences with light breezes from the Western\nboard, steering S by W. One sail in sight. at 4 PM saw blackfish\nlowered boats \"but could not get fast came on board. middle and\nlatter part \"pleasant. hands employed on the rigging So Ends\nLat by Obs 35°22' North\nLong by Chro 27°00' West","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"plain":"They saw a ship in the distance and spotted pilot whales at 4 PM. The crew put out the boats to chase them but could not harpoon any.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-21","events":[],"lat":33.3667,"lon":-26.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 21st All these 24 hours moderate winds from the\nWestern board, steering S by W. with all sail set. hands employed\nin ships duty. So Ends. Lat by Obs 33°22' N\nLong by Chro. 26°18' W","wind":[["whole","W","moderate"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with moderate winds and all sails set, with the crew occupied with regular ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":31.0,"lon":-26.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 22d All these 24 hours light winds from the W. steering\nS.S.W. at 3 PM saw blackfish, lowered, boats struck 2 irons drew. middle\nand latter pleasant, hands employed on the rigging. So Ends\nLat by Obs 31°00' N. Long by Chro 26°06' W","wind":[["whole","W","light"]],"plain":"They lowered boats for pilot whales and struck, but the irons drew out. The crew then worked on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-23","events":[],"lat":29.5667,"lon":-26.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 23d 1844\nCommences with light wind from the west and cloudy steering\nS. S. W. with all sail out. middle part the same. latter part\nrainy. hands employed in ships duty So Ends. Lat by Obs 29°34' N\nLong by Chro 26°00' W","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","W","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed under all canvas in light winds and cloudy weather, turning rainy later in the day, while carrying out routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":28.5833,"lon":-25.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 24th\nBegins with light winds from W. S. W. steering S. S. W. at\n4 PM saw blackfish lowered boats but could not get fast. middle\nand latter parts wind from the North. hands employed on the rig-\nging one sail in sight So Ends. Lat by Obs 28°35' North\nLong by Chro 25°37' West","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["middle","N",""],["latter","N",""]],"plain":"The crew spotted pilot whales and put out the boats to chase them, but failed to harpoon any. Later, they worked on the rigging and sighted another ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-25","events":[],"lat":26.2833,"lon":-25.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 25th\nThe first part of these 24 hours wind from the North steering\nS. S. W. with all sail set. middle and latter parts fresh N E.\ntrades steering S by W. hands employed on the rigging. So Ends\nLat by Obs 26°17' N. Long by chro 25°42' W.","wind":[["first","N",""],["middle","NE","fresh"],["latter","NE","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew sailed south under the northeast trade winds with all sails set and worked on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-26","events":[],"lat":23.0,"lon":-25.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 26th\nAll these 24 hours fresh trades steering S by W. with all sail set\nmiddle part took in maintop gallant studding sail latter part set it\nagain. employed on the rigging. So Ends Lat by Obs 23°00' N\nLong by Chro 25°40' W.","wind":[["whole","","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh trade winds with all sail set as the crew worked on the rigging. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-27","events":[],"lat":20.7833,"lon":-25.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 27th\nCommences with strong trades steering South with thick clouy\nweather middle part light winds from East. latter part thick\ncloudy weather steering South. hands employed in ships duty\nSo Ends this day Lat by Obs 20°47' North\nLong by Chro 25°20' West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","E","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew sailed south under thick, cloudy skies and attended to routine ship duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-28","events":[],"lat":18.3167,"lon":-24.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 28th 1844\nCommences with light airs from E.S.E. and cloudy steering\nSouth with all sail set middle and latter parts light wind\nfrom S.E. and cloudy. So Ends Lat by act 18°19' North\nLong by chro 24 47' West","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds, cloudy skies, and every sail set heading south.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-07-29","events":[],"lat":17.15,"lon":-25.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 29th\nBegins with light winds from S.E. and pleasant at 11 P M\nmade the island of St Anthony one of the Cape De Verdes bearing\nS S W. distance 20 miles. middle part light breezes runing in for the\nland, latter part went on shore for recruits.\" So Ends this day.","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","light"]],"plain":"They sighted the island of St. Anthony in the Cape Verdes and ran in toward the land. Later in the day, a boat went ashore for provisions.","where":"near land","place":"island of St Anthony","at":"santo-antao"},{"date":"1844-07-30","events":[],"lat":16.6002,"lon":-25.2649,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday July 30th\nBegins with fine weather employed in trading for hogs, goats and\nfowls. at sundown came on board. James Fish, Chas Valentine and\nWm Marshall deserted. middle part laying off and on trying to\ncatch the deserters. latter part caught Wm Marshall. Shiped 4\nPortuguese. So Ends this day.","plain":"The crew traded for hogs, goats, and fowls. At sundown, James Fish, Charles Valentine, and William Marshall deserted. After cruising off and on to hunt for them, they caught Marshall and shipped four Portuguese sailors.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Three crewmen deserted and one was caught","quote":"","interest":5,"topic":"desertions"},{"kind":"people","title":"Traded for livestock ashore","quote":"trading for hogs, goats and fowls","interest":3},{"kind":"crew","title":"Three crew members deserted","quote":"James Fish, Chas Valentine and\nWm Marshall deserted","interest":3,"topic":"desertions"},{"kind":"crew","title":"Caught deserter Wm Marshall","quote":"caught Wm Marshall","interest":3,"topic":"desertions"},{"kind":"crew","title":"Shipped four Portuguese crew members","quote":"Shiped 4\nPortuguese","interest":1}],"where":"near land","via":[[-25.45,17.15],[-25.45,16.85]]},{"date":"1844-07-31","events":[],"lat":15.95,"lon":-24.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 31st\nCommences with fine weather employed trading and hunting de-\nserters\" at 1 PM caught Chas Valentine. James Fish came to the\nboat of his own accord. came on board and kept off to the South.\nmiddle part pleasant. latter part light airs from S. E. So Ends\nLat by Obs 15°57' N. Long by chro 24°47' W","wind":[["latter","SE","light"]],"plain":"While trading and hunting for deserters, the crew caught Charles Valentine, and James Fish returned to the boat on his own. After bringing them aboard, the ship headed south.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Runaway crew members recovered","quote":"","interest":3,"topic":"desertions"}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1844-08-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"pilot","count":1}],"lat":15.05,"lon":-24.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday August 1st\nBegins with calm and pleasant weather at 2 P M saw blackfish lowered boats and\ntook one to the ship. middle part fresh breezes. runing for the isle of Fogo. At\n8 AM went on shore to trade. So Ends.","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew put boats out to chase pilot whales and took one back to the ship. They then headed for the island of Fogo, going ashore in the morning to trade.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Went ashore to trade at Fogo","quote":"runing for the isle of Fogo. At 8 AM went on shore to trade","interest":3}],"where":"near land","place":"isle of Fogo","catch":1,"at":"fogo"},{"date":"1844-08-02","events":[],"lat":15.05,"lon":-24.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday August 2d 1844\nBegins with strong breezes from the N & E, and squally, on shore\ntrading for hogs at sundown came on board and kept off steering\nS by W. shiped one Portugiese, middle and latter parts \"pleasant\"\nemployed in ship's duty. So Ends Lat, by Obs 14°57' North\nLong by Chro 24°23' West","wind":[["first","NE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong, squally winds blew as the crew traded ashore for hogs. After returning to the ship at sundown, they set sail south by west and recruited a Portuguese sailor.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1844-08-03","events":[],"lat":12.9667,"lon":-24.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Aug 3d\nCommences with light-airs from the North steering South with\nall sail set, two sail in sight steering South, middle and latter\nparts \"fresh winds and pleasant.\" hands employed in ship's duty -\nSo Ends Lat by Observation 12°58' North\nLong by Chro 24°23' West","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"Light airs gave way to fresh, pleasant winds as they sailed south with all sails set. Two other ships were in sight, and the crew was busy with ship's duties.","where":"at sea","via":[[-24.65,15.05],[-24.55,14.75]]},{"date":"1844-08-04","events":[],"lat":11.5,"lon":-23.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Aug 4th\nThe first part of these 24 hours light-winds from the Northern\nboard, steering South with all sail set, \"middle and latter parts\"\npleasant, winds from East\" two sail in sight, steering South. So Ends\nLat by Obs 11°30' N. Long by chro 23°47' W.","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","E",""],["latter","E",""]],"plain":"They sailed south with every sail set in light winds and pleasant weather, with two other ships in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-05","events":[],"lat":10.9333,"lon":-22.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Aug 5th\nBegins with light breezes from the East, steering South. at 2 PM\n[drawing] spoke ship Splendide of Cold Spring with no oil. at 3 PM\nspoke ship Huntress of New Bedford, with no oil. middle\nand latter parts \"pleasant, hands employed in ship's duty\nSo Ends, Lat by act 10°56' N Long by act 22°51' West","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and pleasant weather. The crew met and spoke with the ship Splendide of Cold Spring and the ship Huntress of New Bedford, both carrying no oil, and spent the rest of the day on routine ship's duty.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Splendide","rig":"ship","port":"Cold Spring","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Huntress","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1844-08-06","events":[],"lat":9.7166,"lon":-22.7167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Aug 6th\nCommences with light airs and bafflin at 4 PM fresh winds from the\nWest, steering South \"middle part the same, latter part wind WSW.\nand squally, Splendid and Huntress in company. So Ends. No Obs.","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","W","fresh"],["latter","WSW",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed south in squally winds, traveling alongside the Splendid and Huntress.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Splendid","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Huntress","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1844-08-07","events":[],"lat":8.5,"lon":-22.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Aug 7th 1844\nBegins with strong breezes from S.W. by W. heading Southward at 5 PM\ntook in flying jib. middle part thick rainy weather wind from S.S.W.\nheading S.E. latter part the same ships Splendid and Huntress in\nsight. employed in ships duty. So Ends Lat by Obs 8°30'. North\nLong by Chro 22°35' West","wind":[["first","SW by W","strong"],["middle","SSW",""],["latter","SSW",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong breezes and thick, rainy weather. The crew carried out routine ship's duties with the ships Splendid and Huntress in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-08","events":[],"lat":7.85,"lon":-19.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Aug 8th\nThe first part of these 24 hours strong winds from S.W. by W heading\nS E. with squally weather. middle part the same latter part strong\nbreezes took in fore and missen top gallantsail. ship Huntress in\nsight. hands employed in ships duty. So Ends Lat by Obs 7°51' North\nLong by Chro 19°46 West","wind":[["first","SW by W","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls blew as the ship pressed on. The ship Huntress was in sight, and the crew attended to regular ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-09","events":[],"lat":7.2,"lon":-17.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Aug 9th\nCommences with string breezes from S W heading S E by S. middle\nand latter parts the same set fore and missen top gallant sails\nhands employed in ships duty. So Ends. Lat by Obs 7° 12' North\nLong by Chro 17° 10' West","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","SW","strong"],["latter","SW","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes; the crew was occupied with routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-10","events":[],"lat":6.3,"lon":-16.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Aug 10th\nThese 24 hours begins with strong winds from the S.W. heading S. S E.\nmiddle and latter parts the same. hands employed in ships\nduty. So Ends this duty. Lat by Obs 6° 18' North\nLong by Chro 16° 16' West","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","SW","strong"],["latter","SW","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds continued from the southwest as the crew carried on with routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-11","events":[],"lat":5.2333,"lon":-15.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Aug 11th\nBegins with fresh breezes from S W by W. heading S. S. E. with\nall sail set. middle part heading South. latter part heading\nS.E. by S. one sail in sight heading southward. So Ends\nLat by Obs 5°14' N Long by chro 15°25' W.","wind":[["first","SW by W","fresh"]],"plain":"They sailed south with every sail set in fresh breezes, sighting another ship heading in the same direction.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-12","events":[],"lat":4.1333,"lon":-14.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Aug 12th 1844.\nBegins with fresh breezes from S. W. heading S. E. middle\npart cloudy at 8 A M tacked ship to W by S. one sail in sight\nat 10 A M took in flying jib. hands employed in ship's duty—\nSo Ends Lat by Obs 4°18' North\nLong by Chro 14°43' West","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing in fresh breezes and cloudy weather, with the crew set to general ship's work and one other vessel in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-13","events":[],"lat":2.7333,"lon":-16.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Aug 13th\nBegins with strong winds from S. W. by W. heading West at 1 A M\ntacked ship heading S. E. by S. two sail in sight at 4 1/2 P M tacked\nship heading W by S middle part heading W. S. W. latter part head-\ning S W. hands employed in ship's duty. Lat by Obs. 2°44' North\nLong by Chro 16°14' West","wind":[["first","SW by W","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in strong winds, with two other ships in sight and the crew engaged in regular shipboard work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-14","events":[],"lat":0.75,"lon":-17.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Aug 14th\nThese 24 hours begins with fresh breezes from S. S. E. and\npleasant heading S. W. middle and latter part, strong trades\nfrom S E and pleasant employed in ship's duty. So Ends\nLat by Obs 0°43' N. Long by chro 17°45' W.","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in pleasant weather with strong trade winds while the crew carried out ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-15","events":[],"lat":-1.6333,"lon":-18.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Aug 15th\nCommences with strong trades from the S. E. and pleasant heading\nS W. by S. middle and latter part, the same. employed in ship's\nduty \" So Ends this day. Lat by Obs 1°38' South\nLong by chro 18°39' West","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with strong trade winds; the crew spent the day on routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-16","events":[],"lat":-4.0167,"lon":-19.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Aug 16th\nAll these 24 hours strong trades from the S E. heading\nS W by S. with all sail set. nothing in sight. So Ends\nLat by Observation 4°01' South\nLong by Chronometer. 19° 59' West","wind":[["whole","SE","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with strong trade winds and all sails set; nothing in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-17","events":[],"lat":-6.1333,"lon":-21.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Aug 17th 1844\nBegins with strong trade winds from S. E. by E heading S W\nby W. middle and latter parts the same. hands employed\nin ships duty. So ends this day. Lat by Obs 6°08' South\nLong by chro 21°16' West","wind":[["first","SE by E","strong"],["middle","SE by E","strong"],["latter","SE by E","strong"]],"plain":"Strong trade winds continued throughout the day as the crew carried out routine ship duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-18","events":[],"lat":-8.35,"lon":-22.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Aug 18th\nThe first part of these 24 hours fresh trades from the S East\nand pleasant heading S W. by S. with all sail out middle\npart the same. latter part squally took in fore and mis-\nzen top gallant sail and flying jib. So Ends Lat by Obs 8°21' South\nLong by chro 22°16' West","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in pleasant trade winds, with squalls later in the day prompting the crew to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-19","events":[],"lat":-10.4333,"lon":-23.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Aug 19th\nBegins with strong trades and squally heading S. S. W. mid-\ndle part took in main top\"gallant sail latter part more\nmoderate; set fore and main top gallant sail. So Ends\nLat by Obs 10°26' S. Long by chro 23°00 W","wind":[["first","","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in squally trade winds with changing sail; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-20","events":[],"lat":-13.0167,"lon":-22.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Aug 20th\nCommences with strong breezes and squally heading S. S W.\nunbent main top\" gallant sail and bent a new one, at 2 P.M.\ntook in fore and main topgallant sail middle part more\nmoderate set top gallant sails and flying jib heading South\nlatter part the same. hands employed in ships duty So Ends\nLat by Obs 13°01' South Long by Chro 22°57' W","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather with strong breezes gave way to moderate conditions. The crew replaced a sail and carried on with routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-21","events":[],"lat":-15.6,"lon":-22.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Aug 21st\nThese 24 hours fresh breezes from East steering South with\npleasant weather. sent down maintop gallant mast and yard hands\nemployed fitting the rigging to a new mast. So Ends\nLat by Obs 15°36' S Long by Chro 22°57' W.","wind":[["whole","E","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes and pleasant weather as the ship steered south. The crew took down the main topgallant mast and yard, spending the day rigging a new mast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"humpback","count":1}],"lat":-17.8833,"lon":-22.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Aug 22d 1844\nBegins with fresh winds from the East steering South \"at\n4 PM sint\" up maintopgallantmast \"and set fore top gallant sail.\nand flying jib. middle part\" light breezes. latter part saw a\nhumpback whale lowered boats \"but did not get fast. came on\nboard and sent up maintopgallantyard and set the sail. So Ends\nLat by Obs 17°53' S. Long by chro 22°28' W.","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","","light"]],"plain":"They saw a humpback whale and put the boats out to chase it, but failed to harpoon it.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-23","events":[],"lat":-20.2,"lon":-21.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Aug 23d\nCommences with pleasant\" breezes from E by N steering S by E.\nset fore topmast studdingsail. middle part set fore and main\ntop\"gallant\"studdingsail. latter part wind E.N.E. steering south\nunbent the jib and bent\" a new one. all hands employed breking\nout and coopering the bread. So Ends Lat by Obs 20°12' South\nLong by chro 21°57' West.","wind":[["first","E by N","moderate"],["latter","ENE",""]],"plain":"Pleasant weather as the crew replaced the jib sail and worked at breaking out and coopering the bread casks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-24","events":[],"lat":-22.5833,"lon":-21.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Aug 24th\nThe first part of these 24 hours light airs from E.S.E. and\npleasant steering South all hands employed coopering bread and\nstowing back at 4 PM finished the bread. middle part rainy lat-\nter part\" wind N E. employed getting the cuting gear aloft. So Ends\nLat by Obs 22°35' S. Long by chro 21°20' W.","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["latter","NE",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew spent the day coopering and restowing bread casks, finishing in the afternoon, and later rigged the cutting tackle aloft in rainy weather.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1844-08-25","events":[],"lat":-24.0,"lon":-20.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Aug 25th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S E. and steering South with\nall sail set. \"bent main spencer. middle part the same. latter\npart light breezes from S. S.E. nothing in sight. hands\nemployed in ships duty\" So Ends. Lat by act 24°00' South\nLong by act 20.09' West","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","SE","fresh"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with all sail set, and the crew worked on ship duties. Nothing was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-26","events":[],"lat":-26.25,"lon":-20.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Aug 26th 1844\nBegins with light airs from N.N.E Steering S by E with all\nsail set \"middle part the same. latter part \"pleasant un-\nbent the fore topsail and foresail and bent new ones. hands em-\nployed mending sails. So Ends Lat by Obs 26° 15' South\nLong by chro 20° 06' West.","wind":[["first","NNE","light"],["middle","NNE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather as the ship sailed south with every sail set. The crew changed out the fore topsail and foresail for new ones and spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-27","events":[],"lat":-27.3333,"lon":-19.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Aug 27th\nCommences with light winds from the Northern board and\npleasant steering S by E with \"all sail set \"middle part the same\nlatter part light airs from East \"steering South, employed\nsetting up rigging and mending sails. one sail in sight. So Ends\nLat by Obs 27° 20' South. Long by chro 19° 37' W.","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant sailing with all sails set. The crew worked on the rigging and mended sails, and spotted another ship in the distance.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-28","events":[],"lat":-28.5667,"lon":-19.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Aug 28th\nBegins with light airs from E.S.E. and pleasant heading South\nunbent missentopsail and bent another, \"middle and lat-\nter parts the same. So Ends Lat by Obs 28° 34' South\nLong by chro 19° 29' West","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","ESE","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light breezes as the crew headed south and replaced the mizzen topsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-29","events":[],"lat":-30.1333,"lon":-19.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Aug 29th\nThese 24 hours begins with \"light-breezes from E by S heading\nSouth\" a 4 PM unbent fore and maintopsails and bent others\none sail in sight \"middle part thick rainy weather. latter\npart strong winds from S E and squally. took in tops gallant sails\nand flying jib at 10 AM singled reefed topsails. employed in ship\nduty. So Ends Lat by Obs 30' 08' Long by chro 19° 23 West","wind":[["first","E by S","light"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"The crew changed some of the sails and spotted another ship in the distance. The day brought rain, followed by strong winds and squalls that forced them to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-30","events":[],"lat":-32.7167,"lon":-19.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Aug 30th. Begins with fresh gales from S E. heading S.S.W.\nat 4 P M doublereofed topsails and took in spanker middle part strong\ngales. latter part, employed fitting new waist, and bow boat. So Ends\nLat by act 32' 43: Long by act 19° 09. W.","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew throughout the day as the ship sailed south-southwest. Later, the crew worked on outfitting a new waist boat and bow boat.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-08-31","events":[],"lat":-35.0,"lon":-17.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday August 31st 1844\nBegins with strong gales from E. N. E. and squally heading\nS. E. under double reefed topsails with a heavy sea on middle\nand latter parts the same. So Ends Lat by Obs 35°00' South\nLong by act 17.45 West","wind":[["first","ENE","gale"],["middle","ENE","gale"],["latter","ENE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales, squalls, and heavy seas forced the crew to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-01","events":[],"lat":-36.9,"lon":-14.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept 1st\nCommences with strong gales from N E with thick weather\nsteering S. E. at 6 A M took in jib and mainsail and missen top-\nsail. middle part close reefed fore and maintopsail. latter part\nwind from the North steering S E with thick rainy weather at\n7 A M took in foresail. So Ends Lat by act 36°54' South\nLong by chro [superscript: act] 14°00' West","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["latter","N",""]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales and thick, rainy weather forced the crew to shorten sail throughout the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-02","events":[],"lat":-36.95,"lon":-13.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 2d\nBegins with strong gales from the North with thick rainy weather\nsteering S E. under close reefed fore and maintopsail at 12 P M took\nin fore topsail and hove too. heading Eastward. middle part mod-\nerate. latter part made all sail heading East. So Ends\nLat by Obs 36°57' South Long by chro. 13°00' W.","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The ship weathered strong northerly gales and thick, rainy weather under reduced sail before stopping to wait out the storm. The winds eased later, and the crew set all sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-03","events":[],"lat":-37.11,"lon":-12.28,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 3d\nBegins with light airs and bafflin a 1 P M saw Tristan d Acunha\nbearing E. S. E. distance 50 miles. middle part light-breezes from S. E.\nand cloudy. latter part strong winds from E by S. heading South Land bear-\ning East. So Ends this day - No Observation.","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","E by S","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Light, shifting winds opened the day, and Tristan da Cunha was sighted about fifty miles away to the east-southeast.","where":"near land","place":"Tristan d Acunha","at":"tristan-da-cunha"},{"date":"1844-09-04","events":[],"lat":-37.3,"lon":-12.68,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 4th. Begins with fresh winds from E by S. heading S. a 2 PM\ntook in topgallant sails at 4 P M double reefed topsails and tacked ship heading E N E.\nat 6 P M strong gales took in jib and mainsail Inaccesable bearing E by N\nlatter part close reefed topsails. So Ends. No Obs -","wind":[["first","E by S","fresh"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew up as the ship reduced sail and turned, with Inaccessible Island sighted bearing east by north.","where":"near land","place":"Inaccesable","at":"inaccessible-island"},{"date":"1844-09-05","events":[],"lat":-37.11,"lon":-12.28,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday September 5th 1844\nBegins with string galez from the S.E. under close reefed topsails\nat 6 PM took in fore and mizzen topsails and foresail and hove\ntoo: heading East-at daylight made sail heading E.S.E. Tristan bearing\nE.S.E. dist 25 milez. latter part runing in for the land, So Ends 100ks.","wind":[["first","SE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales forced the crew to stop and wait under reduced sail. At daylight, they set sail toward Tristan da Cunha, spotted about 25 miles away, and headed in toward land.","where":"near land","place":"Tristan","at":"tristan-da-cunha"},{"date":"1844-09-06","events":[],"lat":-37.6533,"lon":-11.6475,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Sept 6th\nBegins with pleasant breezes from S.S.W. a 1 PM went in to the land\nwith the boats at sunset came on board, middle part laying off and on\nlatter part fresh windz from W.S.W. went in with the boats. at 10 AM\ncame on board strung breezes from W. S. W.\n[drawing] spoke barque Pimbroke of New London with\n400 bbls of oil. and spoke ship Huntress of\nNew Bedford with. no oil, So Ends No observa [drawing]","wind":[["first","SSW","moderate"],["latter","WSW","fresh"],["latter","WSW","strong"]],"plain":"The boats went ashore twice during the day while the ship waited off the coast. They met the bark Pembroke of New London, carrying 400 barrels of oil, and the ship Huntress of New Bedford, with no oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Pimbroke","rig":"bark","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Huntress","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1844-09-07","events":[],"lat":-38.1966,"lon":-11.015,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Sept 7th.\nCommencez with string winds from W.S.W and squally laying off and on\nat 4 PM took in sail middle part more moderate made sail latter\n[drawing] part spoke barque Pimbroke and barque Cad-\nmuz of Sag Harbour with 900 bbls of oil So [drawing]\nEndz this day. No Observation.","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"After cruising back and forth in strong winds and squalls, the weather moderated. They met and spoke with the barks Pimbroke and Cadmuz of Sag Harbor, which had 900 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Pimbroke","rig":"bark","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Cadmuz","rig":"bark","port":"Sag Harbour","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1844-09-08","events":[],"lat":-38.74,"lon":-10.3825,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Sept 8th\nBegins with light airs from the North gaming with Pimbroke and Cad\nmuz a 6 PM fresh breezes steering South, middle part fresh galez took in\ntop gallantsails and mainsail. latter part took in fore and mizzen\ntopsails and double reefed main topsail wind N.W, So Endz No Obs","wind":[["first","N","light"],["first","","fresh"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","NW",""]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"They gammed with the Pembroke and Cadmus during light winds. Fresh gales picked up later, forcing them to reduce sail.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Pimbroke","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Cadmuz","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-c"},{"date":"1844-09-09","events":[],"lat":-39.2833,"lon":-9.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday September 9th 1844\nBegins with strong gales from W.S.W. took in the foresail and close reefed\nmain topsail heading South. at 6 P M set closerefed missen topsail. middle part\nthe same. latter part more moderate. one sail in sight. made all sail So Ends\nLat by Obs 39° 17 S. Long by chro 9° 45' West.","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","WSW","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship weathered strong gales under reduced sail before the wind moderated, and another vessel was sighted.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-39.7167,"lon":-8.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 10th\nBegins with strong breezes from S W. heading S.S.E. at 6 P M wind from S.\ntacked ship heading W.S.W. one sail in sight. middle part light airs and bafflin\nlatter part fresh gales from South. saw one right whale lowered boats but did\nnot get fast. So Ends this day Lat by Obs 39° 43' South\nLong by Chro 8. 57' West","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["first","S",""],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","S","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew saw a right whale and put boats out to chase it, but failed to harpoon it.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1844-09-11","events":[],"lat":-40.32,"lon":-9.88,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 11th. Begins with heavy gales from the N. at 1 P M hove\nto heading W. N. W. middle part the same. at 12 midnight saw Goughs\nisland bearing So W dist 1 mile. latter part wind from W. tacked ship.\none sail in sight So. Ends this day. No Observation ——","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","N","gale"],["latter","W",""]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Heavy gales forced the ship to stop and wait. At midnight, they sighted Gough's Island just a mile away, and later spotted another ship in the distance.","where":"near land","place":"Goughs island"},{"date":"1844-09-12","events":[],"lat":-40.3219,"lon":-9.6567,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Sept 12th\nBegins with strong breezes from W heading in fore the land a 4 P M\nspoke ship Phoenix of New London\nwith 450 bbls of oil. and Bengal\nof New London with 1 whale middle\n[stamp: ship] and latter parts strong gales. Bengal [stamp: ship]\nin sight. So Ends. No Observation.","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Heading toward land in strong breezes, the crew met and exchanged news with the ships Phoenix and Bengal, both of New London. The day ended with strong gales as the Bengal remained in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Phoenix","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Bengal","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1844-09-13","events":[],"lat":-40.3238,"lon":-9.4333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Sept 13th\nCommences with heavy gales from the west heading N by W. land bear-\ning W by S. Bengal in sight. at 4 P M strong gales laying too under close\nreefed maintopsail. middle part the same. latter part moderate made sail\nheading in for the land So Ends. No Obs.","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Heavy gales forced the ship to lie to near Gough Island, with the Bengal in sight. As the wind moderated, they set sail toward the land.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Bengal","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Gough Island","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1844-09-14","events":[],"lat":-40.3257,"lon":-9.21,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday September 14th 1844\nBegins with strong breeses from the North heading West a\n2 P M took in tops gallantsails and flying jib at 4 P M double\nreefed topsails at 5 P M took in jib and mainsail and close reefed\ntopsails took in spanker. at 6 took in fore and misson topsails hove\ntoo heading West. land bearing W by S. dist 5 miles. 5 sail in sight. —\nmiddle part the same. Latter part moderate made sail standing\nin for the land. So Ends this day. No Observation.","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","N","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"Strong breezes forced the crew to shorten sail and stop the ship off the coast, with land five miles away and five other ships in sight. Later, the weather moderated, and they made sail toward land.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1844-09-15","events":[],"lat":-40.3276,"lon":-8.9867,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Sept 15th\nBegins with fresh winds and pleasant trying to get up to the\nland 5 sails in sight. wind N.W. land bearing N W. dist 20 miles\nat 6 P M hard gales from N. close reefed main topsail. middle part.\nthe same heading W. latter part wind shifted to West. wore ship head\nN by W. with strong gales. So Ends this day with a fair prospect\nof never getting up to the land. So Ends","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["first","N","gale"],["middle","N","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew up as the crew tried to reach land, forcing them to reduce sail and turn. The keeper grumbled that there was \"a fair prospect of never getting up to the land.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper despaired of reaching land","quote":"with a fair prospect of never getting up to the land","interest":1}],"where":"near land","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1844-09-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":null}],"lat":-40.3295,"lon":-8.7634,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Sept 16th\nBegins with strong breeses from the West middle part the\nsame. latter part \"pleasant boats \"in shore saw several right whales\nSo Ends this day","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","W","strong"]],"plain":"Boats went in toward the shore and saw several right whales.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1844-09-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-40.3314,"lon":-8.54,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 17th\nBegins with light breeses from the West \"and pleasant \"boats\"\nin shore at sunset came on board. middle part pleasant laying\noff and on. latter part boats in shore saw whales struck one\nand he took the line. bats came on board. seven sail in\nsight. So Ends this day. No Observation","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"plain":"Cruising back and forth near the coast, the boats went inshore. They saw whales and harpooned one, but it took the line and escaped. Seven other ships were in sight.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1844-09-18","events":[],"lat":-40.3333,"lon":-8.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept. 18th 1844\nCommences with strong breezes from the S. S. W. standing off and\non under doublereefed topsails at 4 P M left the island steering East.\nmiddle and latter parts thick dirty weather. Lat by act 40°20' S\nLong by chro 8. 19' W","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes blew as the ship cruised back and forth off the island under reduced sail, before leaving at 4 p.m. and heading east into thick, dirty weather.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1844-09-19","events":[],"lat":-39.7611,"lon":-4.3,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Sept 19th\nBegins with strong winds from the S. S. W. steering East under-\ndouble reefed topsails with thick weather. at 6 P M let the reefs\nout. middle part thick. latter part the same. So Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds and thick weather continued throughout the day as the ship sailed eastward. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-20","events":[],"lat":-39.1889,"lon":-0.2834,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Sept 20th.\nThe first of these 24 hours breezes from the South. with thick dirty\nweather. steering East. middle part bafflin winds. latter part\nstrong breezes from N. W. steering E.S.E. nothing in sight. hands\nemployed in ships duty. No Observation","wind":[["first","S",""],["middle","variable",""],["latter","NW","strong"]],"plain":"The crew experienced thick, murky weather and shifting winds, with nothing in sight as they attended to ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-21","events":[],"lat":-38.6167,"lon":3.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept 21st\nBegins with strong winds from N. W. with foggy weather. steering\nE. S. E. with all sail set. nothing in sight. middle and latter\nparts the same. hands employed in ships duty. Lat by Obs 38° 37 South\nLong by chro 3° 44' East","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["middle","NW","strong"],["latter","NW","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Foggy weather with strong winds while sailing under full sail. The crew carried on with routine ship's duties, and nothing was seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-39.0,"lon":6.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept 22d\nBegins with fresh breezes from S. W. steering S to by E. set fore\ntop mast studdingsail, several finback whales in sight. middle and\nlatter parts fresh breezes from the Northern board, steering\nS E by E. hands employed in ships duty. nothing in sight\nSo Ends this day — Lat by Obs 39° 00' South\nLong by chro 6° 22' East","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","N","fresh"],["latter","N","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued as the crew sailed south-southeast, then southeast by east, and went about routine ship's duty. Several finback whales were seen, but nothing else.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-23","events":[],"lat":-39.6,"lon":11.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 23d 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from N.W steering S.E. by E. with all sail\nset \" middle part strong\" breezes and cloudy latter part sent up\nmain royal yard and bent a new flying jib. hands employed in\nships duty. So Ends. Lat by obs 39°36' South\nLong by chro 11°02' [struck: West.] East","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fresh to strong breezes with all sail set as the crew carried out routine ship's maintenance.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-39.6,"lon":16.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 24th\nCommences with\" strong breezes from the North steering E.S.E\nwith\" all sail set\" at 2 PM took in flying jib, several finbacks\nin sight. \" middle part wind shifted to the Westward took in\ntopgallantsails, latter part set them again at 8 A M furled jib and\nmainsail. wind from the W.S.W. So Ends Lat by Obs 39°36 South\nLong by chro 16°18' East","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","W",""],["latter","WSW",""]],"plain":"Strong breezes and changing winds throughout the day; several finback whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-25","events":[],"lat":-38.7833,"lon":17.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 25th\nBegins with strong gales from W. N. W. with thick cloudy weather\nsteering E. S. E. at 2 PM took in topgallantsails, at 4 PM took in\nmizzen topsail and hoisted up the boats \" at 6 P. M. double reefed\nthe fore and main topsails, middle part heavy gales and a tremendous\nheavy sea on took in fore topsail and foresail and close reefed the\nmain. and hove too, at 12 midnights pitched of the jibboom and\nflying jib boom and fore topgallant mast \" and parted \" main top-\nsail sheets \" all hands employed clearing the wreck latter part\nmore moderate set double reefed topsails, So Ends Lat by obs 38°47' S\nLong by chro 17°10' East","wind":[["first","WNW","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy","heavy sea"],"plain":"Heavy gales and massive seas forced the ship to stop and wait. At midnight, rough pitching carried away the jib-boom, flying jib-boom, and fore topgallant mast, keeping all hands busy clearing the wreckage.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Heavy seas carried away several spars","quote":"pitched of the jibboom and flying jib boom and fore topgallant mast","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-26","events":[],"lat":-37.9333,"lon":18.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept 26th\nBegins with strong gales from S.S.W. steering E by S. under double\nreefed topsails and courses. middle part light winds, latter part fresh\nbreezes from N.W. So Ends Lat by Obs 37°56 S. Long by chro 18°52' East\"","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"],["middle","","light"],["latter","NW","fresh"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales gave way to lighter winds, followed by fresh breezes. Routine sailing; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-27","events":[],"lat":-38.4833,"lon":20.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept 27th 1844\nThe first part of these 24 hours fresh breezes from the S.W.\nsteering E.S.E. with pleasant weather. employed making a jib boom\nmiddle part light breezes. latter part the same set fore topmast\n\" studdingsail. So ends. Lat by Obs 38°29' North\nLong by chro 20°42 East","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather as the crew worked on making a jib boom; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"pilot","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-38.4833,"lon":21.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept 28th\nBegins with light breezes from the S.W. steering E.S.E. at 2 P M saw\nblack fish lowered boats but could not get fast at 4 P.M finished jib\nboom and sent it out middle [insert: part] light winds, latter part fresh breezes\nfrom N E. heading E.S.E. saw one right whale going quick lowered boats\nbut could not get fast. one sail in sight,\" Lat by Obs 38°29' South\nLong by chro 21°44' East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","NE","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew put the boats out to chase pilot whales and later a fast-moving right whale, but could not harpoon either. They also finished setting up a new jib boom.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1844-09-29","events":[],"lat":-38.6833,"lon":24.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept 29th\nBegins with strong breezes from NE. heading E.S.E. middle part\nthe same latter part calm all hands employed in sending up fore\ntop gallant mast and bending jib. So ends Lat by Obs 38°41 South\nLong by chro 24°25' East","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","NE","strong"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The day brought strong breezes followed by calm weather. The crew worked on the mast rigging and attached a new jib sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-09-30","events":[],"lat":-38.6,"lon":26.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 30th\nCommences with fresh breezes from E.N.E. and foggy heading S.E. all\nhands employed setting up top gallant rigging. middle part fresh winds\nfrom the N. latter part pleasant; set topmast and top gallant studdingsail\nSo Ends Lat by Obs 38°36 S. Long by chro 25°37 East","wind":[["first","ENE","fresh"],["middle","N","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Foggy weather with fresh winds gave way to pleasant conditions as the crew adjusted rigging and set additional sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-38.45,"lon":30.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday [insert: Oct. 1st] Sept 31st\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S.W. and cloudy steering E.S E\nemployed fitting flying jib boom one sail in sight. saw several finbacks\nmiddle and latter part the same So Ends Lat by Obs 38°27'.S\nLong by chro 30°12' East","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","SW","fresh"],["latter","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They sailed under fresh breezes and cloudy skies, worked on fitting the flying jib boom, sighted another vessel, and saw several finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-02","events":[],"lat":-37.9333,"lon":34.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday October 2d 1844\nBegins with strung breezes from the Western board steering E S E\nwith all sail set \"middle part squally. latter part pleasant sent\nout flying jib boom. So Ends this day. Lat by Obs 37°56' South\nLong by chro 34°20' East","wind":[["first","W","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong breezes and squalls; the crew sent out the flying jib boom. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-03","events":[],"lat":-37.3833,"lon":37.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 3d\nCommences with fresh winds and squally steering E. S E employed\nfitting royal masts. at 6 P M took in topgallant studdingsails middle\npart strung breezes from the S W. took in topmast studdinsails\nlatter part wind from the South. So Ends Lat by Obs 37°23' South\nLong by chro 37°57' East","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","SW","strong"],["latter","S",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Fresh winds and squalls as the crew worked on fitting royal masts and shortened sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":-37.3833,"lon":40.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct 4th\nThe first \"of these 24 hours fresh winds from the South\" steering E S E.\nmiddle part calm latter part light breezes from N W saw two\nright whales lowered but could not get fast \"So Ends Lat by Obs 37°23' S\nLong by chro 40°40' E.","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","NW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They saw two right whales and put the boats out to chase them, but were unable to harpoon either.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1844-10-05","events":[],"lat":-37.6333,"lon":44.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct 5th\nBegins with \"strong breezes from the North steering E. S E. cloudy weather\nsent up main royalmast \"and painted starboard boat\". middle\nand latter part, strong breezes took in topgallantsails with thick\nrainy weather. So Ends this day. Lat by Obs 37°38' South\nLong by chro 44°54' East","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","rain"],"plain":"Strong breezes and cloudy skies, later turning to thick, rainy weather. The crew set up the main royal mast and painted the right-side boat.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-06","events":[],"lat":-37.45,"lon":47.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct 6th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the N W. and pleasant\" steering\nE. S E. set topgallantsails and topmast and topgallant studding sails\nmiddle part light breezes from South \"latter part light airs and\nbafflin. employed on ship's duty. So Ends Lat by Obs 37°27' South\nLong by chro 47 [illegible]30' East","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in pleasant weather with shifting winds while the crew carried out ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-07","events":[],"lat":-36.95,"lon":48.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday October 7[th] 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the South and pleasant heading\nE. S E. set topgallantsails and topmast and top gallant studdingsails\nmiddle part calm latter part light airs from East heading N. N E. em-\nployed painting boats. So Ends Lat by Obs 36°57' South\nLong by chro 48°48' East","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light breezes and calm weather; the crew spent the day painting the boats. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-37.8833,"lon":52.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 8[th]\nBegins with strung winds from the North steering E. S E. at\n6 PM took in top gallant sails several finbacks in sight middle\npart fresh gales double reefed topsails and took in jib and spanker\nlatter part strong gales. So Ends Lat. by Obs 37°53' South\nLong by Chro 52°43' East","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"They sailed in strong winds and fresh gales, reducing sail as the weather worsened. Several finback whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-09","events":[],"lat":-37.5917,"lon":55.6917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 9[th]\nBegins with strong gales from the North steering E. S E. with\nthick cloudy weather at 6 PM took in fore and missen topsails and\nmainsail. strong gales with a heavy sea on. middle part the same\nlatter part set fore-topsail double reefed. So Ends this day No Obs","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong northerly gales and heavy seas forced the crew to reduce sail, though the fore-topsail was reset double-reefed by the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-10","events":[],"lat":-37.3,"lon":58.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 10[th]\nCommencez with strong gales from the North steering East under\ndouble reefed fore and main topsail and foresail. middle and\nlatter parts steering E. N E. Employed in ships duty. Lat by Obs 37°18' South\nLong by chro 58°40' East","wind":[["first","N","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew sailed under reduced sail through strong gales from the north while carrying out routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-11","events":[],"lat":-35.7833,"lon":60.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct 11[th]\nBegins with fresh winds from the West steering E. N E with all sail\nset. unbent the fore topsail to mend and bent it again. at sunset\ntook in sail at daylight made sail. So Ends Lat by Obs 35°47' South\nLong by chro 60°40' East","wind":[["first","W","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh west winds carried the ship east-northeast under full sail. The crew repaired the foretopsail, reduced sail for the night, and made sail again at daylight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":-34.2333,"lon":62.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday October 12th 1844\nBegins with strong gales from the West steering E. & E. nothing\nin sight. middle part strong breezes at 8 AM saw 2 right whales\nlowered boats but could not get fast came on board and took\nin sail. So Ends this day. Lat by Obs 34°14' South\nLong by chro 62°24' East","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"They experienced strong gales and breezes while sailing east. In the morning, they spotted two right whales and put the boats out to chase them, but failed to harpoon either.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1844-10-13","events":[],"lat":-34.0333,"lon":62.6,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Oct 13th\nBegins with strong gales from the S. W laying too under\ndouble reefed maintopsail middle and latter part the same. hands\nemployed in ships duty. So Ends this day. No Obs.","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the southwest throughout the day as the ship lay stopped under reduced sail. The crew was busy with routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-33.8333,"lon":62.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct 14th\nCommences with fresh gales and squally set close reefed topsails\nheading North. saw plenty of finbacks. middle and latters parts\nstrong gales from S W. laying too\" So Ends Lat by Obs 33°50' South\nLong by chro 62.48' East","wind":[["first","","gale"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and squalls forced the ship to stop and wait under reduced sail. Plenty of finback whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-15","events":[],"lat":-34.35,"lon":65.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 15th\nBegins with strong gales from the S. W. laying too. middle and\nlatter parts\" the same. employed in ships duty. nothing in sight\nSo Ends Lat by Obs 34°21' S. Long by chro 65°17' E","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the southwest throughout the day as the ship stopped and waited out the weather. The crew carried out routine ship's duty, with nothing in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-16","events":[],"lat":-34.45,"lon":65.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 16th\nBegins with strong gales from SW. heading S S E. under close\nreefed, maintopsail and foresail middle part moderate\" latter part\npleasant\" employed in painting bow boat. So Ends Lat by Obs 34°27' S\nLong by chro, 65°17' East","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The day began with strong gales before turning pleasant. The crew spent their time painting the bow boat.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-17","events":[],"lat":-33.8667,"lon":66.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 17th\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezes from the western board steering\nEast. So Ends Lat by Obs 33°52' S. Long by chro 66°00' East\"","wind":[["whole","W","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":null}],"lat":-33.6167,"lon":66.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday October 18th 1844\nBegins with fresh gales from the S. W. under double reefed\ntopsails. saw right whales lowered boats but could not get fast\nmiddle and latter part \" the same. hands employed in ships\nduty. So Ends this day. Lat by Observation 33° 37' South\nLong by chro 66° 35' East.","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales blew as the crew sighted right whales and put the boats out to chase, but they could not harpoon any. The hands spent the rest of the day on ship's duty.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1844-10-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":-33.8667,"lon":67.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct 19th\nBegins with fresh gales from the S.W. and squally under double\nreefed top-sails saw two right whales lowered boats but could not\nget fast. at sunset took in sail. middle part moderate at sun-\nrise made sail heading East- latter part pleasant, hands employed\nin ships duty. So Ends. Lat by Obs. 33° 52' South\nLong by chro. 67° 48' East.","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Under squally gales, the crew sighted two right whales and put out the boats to chase them, but could not harpoon either.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1844-10-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-33.8167,"lon":68.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct 20th\nBegins with fresh winds from the S W. and pleasant- heading S E.\nseveral finbacks in sight. at 4 P M spoke ship\n[drawing] Chas Phelps of Stonington with no oil. at sunset\ntook in sail. middle part pleasant. at daylight made\nsail heading S E. So Ends Lat by Obs. 33° 49' South\nLong by chro. 68° 14' East","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"]],"plain":"They saw several finback whales, and met the ship Charles Phelps of Stonington, which had taken no oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Chas Phelps","rig":"ship","port":"Stonington","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1844-10-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-33.8167,"lon":68.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct 21st\nCommences with light breezes from S. S. W. and pleasant. at 2\nP M saw whales lowered boats but could not get fast. at sunset\ntook in sail. ship Chas Phelps in sight. middle part pleasant\nat daylight made sail at 10 A M [struck: made sail] saw whales\nlowerd boats but could not get fast. latter part pleasant.\nSo Ends Lat by Obs 33° 49' South\nLong by chro 68° 57' East","wind":[["first","SSW","light"]],"plain":"The crew spotted whales twice, once in the afternoon and again the next morning, putting out the boats both times but failing to harpoon any. The ship Chas Phelps was in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1844-10-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-34.55,"lon":69.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday October 22d 1844\nBegins with light breezes from the North and pleasant saw\nwhales lowered boats but could not get fast at sunset took in\nsail middle part pleasant. at daylight made sail a 8 AM\nsaw whales lowered but could not get fast. latter part the same\nhands employed in ships duty, Lat by Obs 34°33' South\nLong by chro 69°47' East.","wind":[["first","N","light"]],"plain":"In pleasant weather, the crew spotted whales twice—once in the afternoon and again the following morning—and put the boats out to chase, but failed to harpoon any.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1844-10-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-34.45,"lon":71.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 23d\nBegins with breezes from the North steering South East with pleasant\nweather. plenty of finbacks in sight and one sail. at sunset took\nin sail heading East middle part pleasant. at daylight made\nsail standing on different tacks. So Ends Lat by Obs 34°27' South\nLong by chro 71°15' East","wind":[["first","N",""]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with plenty of finback whales and one other ship in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-24","events":[],"lat":-34.1667,"lon":70.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 24th\nBegins with light breezes and pleasant at 4 PM spoke\n[drawing] ship Champion of New Bedford with 130 bbls of\nsperm oil. at sunset took in sail. middle part pleasa[insert: nt]\nat daylight made sail nothing in sight. Lat by act 34°10' S\nLong by act 70°00' E.","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and pleasant weather. In the afternoon, they met the ship Champion of New Bedford, carrying 130 barrels of sperm oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Champion","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1844-10-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-33.85,"lon":69.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct 25th\nBegins with light winds from the South steering West middle\nand latter part the same. saw several finbacks. one sail in\nsight hands employed in ships duty. Lat by obs 33°51' South\nLong by Obs 69°32' East","wind":[["whole","S","light"]],"plain":"Light southerly winds as the ship steered west. The crew saw several finback whales and sighted another ship while attending to routine duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-26","events":[],"lat":-33.45,"lon":69.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct 26th\nCommences with light airs from the SE. steering NW. two\nsail in sight middle and latter part the same. hands employed\nin ships duty. Lat by Obs 33°27' S. Long by chro 69°25 East","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds with two other ships in sight as the crew attended to routine duty. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-33.6167,"lon":68.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday October 27th 1844\nBegins with light airs and bafflin several finbacks in sight.\nunbent the jib and bent another at sunset took in sail. middle\npart pleasant at daylight made sail. latter part pleasant. hands\nemployed in ship's duty: So Ends Lat by obs 33°37' South\nLong by chro 68°17' East.","wind":[["first","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds with several finback whales in sight. The crew changed the jib sail and performed routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-28","events":[],"lat":-34.5667,"lon":67.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct 28th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the North and pleasant at 12 M\nspoke ship Sally Ann of New Bedford\nwith one whale. at 5 P M spoke ship -\nChampion of New Bedford 130 bbls Sperm\nat sunset took in sail. middle part pleasant\nat 10 A M kept off steering South 4 sail in sight and no\nwhales - So Ends this day Lat by Obs 34°34' South\nLong by chro 67°40' East\n[drawing] [whale stamp]","wind":[["first","N","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew met and exchanged news with the ships Sally Ann, which had one whale, and Champion, carrying 130 barrels of sperm oil, both of New Bedford. No whales were seen.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Sally Ann","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Champion","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1844-10-29","events":[],"lat":-34.8917,"lon":68.0667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 29th\nBegins with strong breezes from the North steering South under\ntopsails and courses nothing in sight that looks like a whale.\nat sunset took in sail at daylight made sail with fresh winds\nfrom the N W and rainy. So Ends. No Observation.","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["latter","NW","fresh"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong breezes and rain as the ship sailed south under shortened sail, with nothing in sight that looked like a whale.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-35.2167,"lon":68.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 30th\nBegins with thick dirty weather, plenty of finbacks in sight but\nno right whales. middle part wind from the West and pleasant. at\ndaylight made sail heading S.S.W. a 9 a m. tacked ship heading\nNorth. hands employed in ships duty.\" So Ends this day\nLat by Obs 35°13 South\nLong by chro 68°28 East.\"","wind":[["middle","W",""]],"plain":"Thick, dirty weather gave way to pleasant winds. The crew saw plenty of finback whales but no right whales, and spent the day on routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-10-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-34.9667,"lon":68.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday October 31st 1844\nBegins with light breezes from W. S. W. heading N. N. E. at\n2 PM saw whales lowered boats and struck. and the iron drew\n[drawing] came on board and took in sail middle part calm -\nat daylight made all sail heading S. E. at 10 AM saw\na right [insertion]whale[/insertion] lowered boats but could not get fast. So Ends\nwith several whale in sight. Lat by Obs 34° 58' South\nLong by chro 68° 56 East","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["middle","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew spotted whales and harpooned one, but the iron pulled out. The next morning they chased a right whale without success, ending the day with several whales in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1844-11-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-35.0667,"lon":69.1333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Nov 1st\nBegins with light-airs from the North at 1 PM lowered for\nwhales but could not get fast, at 4 PM lowered again could\nnot get fast. at sunset could not get fast. middle part mod-\nerate. at daylight made sail. at 10 AM saw whales lowered boats\n[drawing] struck and killed and took him to the\nship and cut him in in. So Ends with\nthick rainy weather. wind from the North. No Obs","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","N",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew lowered the boats twice in the afternoon without success. The next morning they chased whales again, harpooned and killed one, brought it alongside, and stripped the blubber in thick, rainy weather.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1844-11-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-35.1667,"lon":69.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 2d\nBegins with light breezes from the North and rainy saw\nwhales lowered boats but could not get fast, at sunset took in\nsail. middle fresh winds, at daylight made sail saw whales lowered\nbut did not get fast. So Ends Lat by Obs 35° 10' South\nLat by chro 69° 20' East","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","fresh"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"In light breezes and rain, the crew put out boats after whales both in the afternoon and again the next morning, but could not harpoon any.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1844-11-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-35.3167,"lon":68.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 3d\nBegins with strong breezes from the North at 4 PM saw whales lowered\nbut could not get fast. middle strong winds. latter part the same.\nnothing in sight. So Ends boiling, Lat by obs 35° 09' South\nLong by chro 68° 11' East","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"The crew spotted whales and put out the boats to chase them, but could not harpoon any. The day ended with strong winds while boiling blubber into oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1844-11-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-35.15,"lon":68.4611,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday November 4th 1844.\nCommences with strong breezes from the North heading West\nnothing in sight. at sunset took in sail. wore ship heading\nemployed in boiling. middle part strong breezes at daylight made\n[whale tail stamp] sail finished boiling the whale at 11 AM saw right whale\nlowered struck and the iron drew. So Ends. No Obs.","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","","strong"]],"plain":"The crew finished boiling blubber from a previous whale. At 11 AM they saw right whales and put boats out to chase; they harpooned one, but the harpoon pulled out and the whale escaped.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1844-11-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-34.9834,"lon":68.7389,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 5th\nBegins with fresh gales from the S.E. with thick rainy weather\nsplit the jib and mainsail at 1 PM hoisted up the boats\nand took in sail. middle part pleasant at daylight made\nsail unbent the jib and bent another. several finbacks in sight\nemployed mending sails. So Ends No Observation,","wind":[["first","SE","gale"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Fresh gales and thick, rainy weather split the jib and mainsail, prompting the crew to reduce sail. Later conditions cleared, and they saw several finback whales while repairing the sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":-34.8167,"lon":69.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 6th\nBegins with light breezes from the South and pleasant saw\ntwo right whale going quick at sunset took in sail at daylight\nmade sails with nothing in sight. hands employed in ships\nduty. So Ends this day. Lat by Obs. 34. 49' South —\nLong by chro 69° 01' East —","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and pleasant weather. The crew saw two right whales swimming quickly, but did not chase them, and tended to routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-34.0,"lon":69.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov 7th\nBegins with light breezes from the West and pleasant at\n2 PM saw whale lowered boats could not get fast. at sunset\ntook in sail. middle part pleasant. latter part saw whales low-\nered boats struck and the line parted. came on board.\n[whale tail stamp] employed in ships duty So Ends this day.\nLat by act. 34° 00' S. Long by chro 69° 33' East,","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"plain":"The crew put out the boats after a whale in the afternoon without success. Later they chased whales again and harpooned one, but the line broke and it escaped.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1844-11-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"pilot","count":7,"notable":true}],"lat":-34.3444,"lon":69.6111,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday November 8th 1844\nBegins with light-winds from the West and pleasant-\nweather saw whales lowered boats could not get fast. middle\npart pleasant. latter part saw black fish lowered boats and\ntook seven. So Ends No Obs [drawing]","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather. The crew put out boats after whales but could not harpoon any, but later chased pilot whales and caught seven.","where":"at sea","catch":7,"plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1844-11-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-34.6889,"lon":69.6722,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Nov 9th\nCommences with fresh breezes from the West saw whales\n20 Bbls lowered boats struck killed and took\n[whale stamp] to the ship and cut him in. latter\npart commence boiling. So Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","W","fresh"]],"plain":"They saw whales, put the boats out, and harpooned and killed one. They brought it alongside, stripped the blubber, and began boiling it into oil.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1844-11-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-35.0333,"lon":69.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 10th\nBegins with light airs and bafflin saw whales lowered\n20 Bbls boats struck killed and took him to\n[whale stamp] the ship and cut him in middle part\n65 Bbls pleasant latter part saw whales lowered\n[whale stamp] boats struck killed and took him to\nthe ship and cut him in. So Ends\nLat by Observation 35°02' South Long by chro 59°45' East","wind":[["first","variable","light"]],"plain":"The crew spotted whales, put the boats out, and killed and stripped blubber from a 20-barrel whale. Later in the day, they chased again, capturing and cutting in a second whale yielding 65 barrels.","where":"at sea","catch":2,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1844-11-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-34.725,"lon":69.9333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Nov 11th\nBegins with strong breezes from the North: at 5 P M\n75 Bbls saw whales lowered boats struck, killed\n[whale stamp] and took him to the ship and let\nhim lay along side all night at 8 AM\ncommence cutting with fresh gales and thick rainy\nweather at 11 finish cutting. So Ends. Boiling. No Obs.","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"They saw whales, put the boats out, and killed one, bringing it to the ship for the night. The next morning in gale-force winds and thick rain, they stripped the blubber and began boiling it into oil.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1844-11-12","events":[],"lat":-34.4167,"lon":70.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday November 12th 1844\nBegins with strong gales from the West employed boiling\nmiddle and latter parts \" the same, one sail in sight.\nSo Ends Lat by Obs 34°25' South\nLong by chro 70°08' East","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","W","gale"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew boiled blubber in strong westerly gales, and sighted one other ship.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1844-11-13","events":[],"lat":-35.3833,"lon":70.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 13th\nBegins with strong gales from the West employed boiling, middle\npart more moderate \" latter part fresh gales employed stowing down\nSo Ends Lat by Obs 35°23' S. Long by chro 70°37' E","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the west as the crew boiled blubber and stowed down oil in the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-14","events":[],"lat":-35.4833,"lon":70.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov 14th\nBegins with strong gales from the Western board and rainy em-\nployed stowing down at 3 PM finish stowing down and wore ship\nheading N by W. middle part moderate: latter part made sail at\n10 AM finish boiling. three sail in sight. Lat by Obs. 35°29. S.\nLong by chro 70°47' East","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales and rain began the day as the crew finished storing the oil in the hold. They turned the ship around, finished boiling blubber the next morning, and sighted three other ships.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-35.3,"lon":70.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov 15th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Western board, heading N. & W.\nemployed stowing down saw whales lowered boats \" could not get fast\ncame on board and finished stowing down at sunset took in sail\nmiddle part moderate: at daylight made sail saw one right\nwhale going quick. 3 sail in sight. Lat by obs 35°18' South\nLong by chro 70°40' East","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","","moderate"]],"plain":"While stowing oil into the hold, the crew put the boats out to chase whales but could not harpoon any. At daylight they sighted a right whale moving quickly, along with three other ships.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1844-11-16","events":[],"lat":-35.1,"lon":68.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 16th\nBegins with fine pleasant weather wind from SE. nothing\nin sight middle and latter parts the same. employed in\nships duty. So Ends this day. Lat by obs 35°06' South\nLong by chro 68°28' East","wind":[["first","SE","moderate"],["middle","SE","moderate"],["latter","SE","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather; no whales or ships seen, and the crew was busy with ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-35.5,"lon":70.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday November 17th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the North and pleasant steering\nS W. at 5 p m saw one right whale going quick lowered boats could\nnot get fast. at sunset took in sail heading Eastward middle\n[drawing] part strong breezes at daylight made sail at 10 A M\nspoke ship Tacitus of New Bedford with 150 bbls of\nsperm and one right whale. So Ends. Lat- 35°30' S\nLong by chro 70°10' E","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","","strong"]],"plain":"They spotted a fast-moving right whale and put out the boats but could not harpoon it. Later that morning, they met the ship Tacitus of New Bedford, carrying 150 barrels of sperm oil and one right whale.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Tacitus","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1844-11-18","events":[],"lat":-35.4,"lon":71.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov 18th\nBegins with strong winds from N. N. E. heading E. S E. under\ndouble reefed topsails. nothing in sight. middle and latter\nparts strong gales. employed in ships duty. Lat by obs 35°24' S\nLong by chro 71°30' E","wind":[["first","NNE","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew sailed through strong winds and gales, attending to routine ship duties with nothing in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-19","events":[],"lat":-35.2,"lon":72.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 19th\nCommences with strong gales from the Western board heading\nNorth middle part moderate at daylight made sail latter\npart strong breezes from N W. two sail in sight one boiling\nSo Ends Lat 35°12 S. Long 72° 21° East","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","NW","strong"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales gave way to moderate breezes. They set more sail at daylight and saw two other ships, one of which was boiling blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1844-11-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-35.3667,"lon":72.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 20th\nBegins with strong breezes from the Northern board heading\n[drawing] eastward. at 5 PM spoke ship Louore of\nNew London with one whale. at sunset took\nin sail at daylight made sail saw whale lowered\nboats could not get fast. So Ends with strung\ngales. Lat by Observation 35° 22' South\nLong by chro 70°15' East.","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"They met the ship Louore of New London, which had taken one whale. At daylight, the crew sighted a whale and put out the boats, but could not harpoon it. Strong gales followed.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Louore","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1844-11-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-35.45,"lon":72.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday. November 21st 1844\nBegins with gales from the Northern board, with thick\nweather gaming with Louvre saw whales lowered boats but\ncould not get fast at sunset took in sail. at daylight made\nsail. with thick dirty weather. at 8 a m strong gales from\nthe North. and rainy. took in sail. Lat by obs 35°27' South\nLong by chro 72°27' East","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["latter","N","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Gales and thick weather began the day while visiting with the Louvre. The crew put out boats after whales but could not harpoon any, later facing more gale winds and rain.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Louvre","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1844-11-22","events":[],"lat":-35.3833,"lon":72.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov 22d\nBegins with strong gales from the Northern board and squally\nlaying too middle and latter parts the same. hands imployed\nin ships duty. So Ends this day. Lat by Obs 35°23' South\nLong by chro. 72°05' East","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","N","gale"],["latter","N","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and squalls forced the ship to stop and wait while the crew attended to routine maintenance.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-35.2333,"lon":72.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 23d\nBegins with strong breezes from the Southern board, with a\nheavy sea at 3 P M spoke the Louvre. middle part\n[drawing] moderate at daylight made sail at 3 A M\nsaw one right whale lowered but could not\nget fast. came on board. So Ends this day\nLat by Obs 35°14' South\nLong by chro 72°00' East","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"They met the Louvre in a heavy sea. Early the next morning, they put boats out to chase a right whale but failed to harpoon it.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Louvre","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1844-11-24","events":[],"lat":-35.0,"lon":72.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 24th\nBegins with light airs from S. S. E. nothing in sight\nmiddle and latter part the same. So Ends Lat by obs 35°00 S.\nLong by chro 72°28\" E.","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SSE","light"],["latter","SSE","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and calm seas with nothing in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-11-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-36.2333,"lon":71.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov 25th\nBegins with light airs from the Eastern board and pleasant\nmiddle and latter parts fresh winds from S E. saw whales lowered\nbut could not get fast. So Ends. Lat 36°14' S. Long 71°48' East.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","SE","fresh"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Light breezes gave way to fresh southeasterly winds. The crew saw whales and put the boats out to chase, but failed to harpoon any.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1844-11-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-36.6,"lon":71.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday November 26th 1844\nBegins with pleasant weather wind from the S E. a 5 PM\n50 saw whales lowered boats struck killed\n[whale stamp] and took him to the ship and cut him\nin. spoke ship Bingham of Mystic with\n6 whales. middle part pleasant latter part\nsaw plenty of whales chased all of the fore\nnoon could not get fast. So Ends —\n[drawing] Lat by obs 36°36'S. Long by chro 71°29'E","wind":[["first","SE",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew spotted whales, put out the boats, and killed one, bringing it to the ship to strip its blubber. They met the Bingham of Mystic and later chased plenty of whales but could not harpoon any.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Bingham","rig":"ship","port":"Mystic","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1844-11-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-36.6667,"lon":71.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 27th\nBegins with light breezes from S E saw plenty of whales\nlowered boats could not get fast. saw the Bingham take\na whale, employed boiling. middle part pleasant. latter part\nthe same saw the Bingham take another whale. saw whales\nlowered but could not get fast. So Ends. Lat 36°40'S\nLong by chro 71°23'E","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"plain":"They saw plenty of whales and put boats out twice to chase them, but could not harpoon any. Meanwhile, they watched the Bingham catch two whales while they finished boiling blubber.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Bingham","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1844-11-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-36.3333,"lon":71.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov 28th\nBegins with light breezes from the North and pleasant saw\n60 whales lowered struck killed and took\n[whale stamp] him to the ship and cut him in middle\nand latter parts strong gales from the\nNorth. So Ends Lat 36°20'S. Long 71°29'E","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","N","gale"],["latter","N","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew put boats out, harpooned, killed, and brought a whale back to the ship, stripping its blubber before strong northerly gales set in.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1844-11-29","events":[],"lat":-35.45,"lon":72.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov 29th\nBegins with strong gales from the North and rainy at 1 PM\nwind shifted to the southward with heavy gales. employed boiling\nmiddle and latter parts moderate. nothing in sight. So Ends\nLat by obs 35°27' [struck: East] South\nLong by chro 72°27' East","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["first","S","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales and rain gave way to heavy gales shifting from the south, but the weather moderated later. The crew spent the day boiling blubber into oil, with nothing in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1844-11-30","events":[],"lat":-35.8,"lon":71.875,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday November 30th 1844\nBegins with strung gales from S W. heading W. N. W. at 4 PM\nfinish boiling. middle part squally. at sunrise made sail and\ncommenced stowing down at 11 A M finish stowing. So Ends No Obz","wind":[["first","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the southwest. The crew finished boiling oil, set more sail at sunrise, and finished stowing the oil down into the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"pilot","count":2}],"lat":-36.15,"lon":71.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec 1st\nBegins with light airs from the Southern board. saw black\nfish lowered took two. at sunset took in sail. middle and lat-\nter parts \"the same. 4 sail in sight. Lat by Obz 36°09' S\nLong by chro. 71°18' E","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"plain":"Light winds from the south. The crew spotted pilot whales, put out the boats, and caught two. Four other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea","catch":2},{"date":"1844-12-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-36.3833,"lon":71.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 2d\n[struck: By] Begins with light breezes from the North middle part\nthe same. latter part saw whales lowered boats could not\nget fast: three sail in sight. So Ends Lat by obz 36°23' S\nLong by chro 71°18' E","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","N","light"]],"plain":"The crew spotted whales and put the boats out to chase them, but could not harpoon any. Three other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1844-12-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-36.7167,"lon":71.5417,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 3d\nCommences with light-breezes from the North and pleasant.\nsaw whales lowered boats could not get fast. middle and latter\nparts strong gales from North and rainy. So Ends. No Obz","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","N","gale"],["latter","N","gale"]],"weather":["rain","gale"],"plain":"They saw whales and put out the boats to chase them, but could not harpoon any. Strong gales and rain set in later in the day.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1844-12-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-37.05,"lon":71.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 4th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Northern board saw whales\nlowered boats could not get fast: middle part the same\nlatter part strung breezes from the North and foggy saw\nwhales could, not get fast\" So Ends. Lat by obz 37°03' S\nLong by chro 71°47' E","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","N","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew spotted whales and put the boats out twice to give chase, but they were unable to harpoon any amid fresh breezes and fog.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1844-12-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-36.9166,"lon":72.2917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday December 5th 1844\nBegins with strong breezes from the Northern boards\nand thick weather saw whales lowered, boats could\nnot get fast at sunset took in sail. middle part strong\ngales latter part the same. So Ends with No Obs","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong breezes and thick weather began the day. The crew saw whales and put the boats out to chase, but could not harpoon any. Strong gales set in by sunset and continued through the rest of the day.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1844-12-06","events":[],"lat":-36.7833,"lon":72.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec 6th\nBegins with strong breezes from the Northern board and\nfoggy middle and latter parts pleasant nothing in\nsight. employed in ships duty. \" So Ends Lat 36° 47' S\nLong by chro 72° 48' [illegible]","wind":[["first","N","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The day began with strong breezes and fog before turning pleasant. The crew attended to ship's duties, with nothing in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-07","events":[],"lat":-36.6667,"lon":74.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec 7th\nBegins with light airs from the Western board, and\npleasant. nothing in sight. middle and latter parts\nthe same. employed in ship's duty. So Ends Lat 36° 43' S\nLong by chro 74° 19' E","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather, with nothing in sight as the crew did routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-08","events":[],"lat":-36.3167,"lon":74.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec 8th\nBegins with light breezes from the Western board, and\npleasant steering East middle part pleasant. latter\npart the same. So Ends employed in ship's duty\nLat by obs 36° 19' S. Long. 74° 40' East","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and pleasant weather continued all day while steering east, with the crew carrying out routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-09","events":[],"lat":-37.55,"lon":74.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 9th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Northern board, and\npleasant steering S. S. W. middle and latter parts the\nsame. nothing in sight. employed in ships duty.\nSo Ends Lat by obs 37° 33' South\nLong by chro. 74° 27' East","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","N","fresh"],["latter","N","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh, pleasant breezes continued throughout the day with nothing in sight. The crew spent the day on routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-38.1667,"lon":74.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday December 10th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Northern board\nsteering South at 4 P M spoke ship Midas of New\nBedford with 8 whales. middle part pleasant\n[drawing] latter part strung breezes from N. N. E at 9 AM\nsaw whales lowered boats could not get fast\ncame on board at 11 P M saw more whales\nlowered but did not strike, two sail in sight.\ncutting. So Ends Lat 38°10' S. Long 74°13' E","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["latter","NNE","strong"]],"plain":"They met the ship Midas of New Bedford, which had taken eight whales. Later, the crew put out boats twice after whales but failed to harpoon any.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Midas","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1844-12-11","events":[],"lat":-38.55,"lon":75.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 11th\nBegins with strung breezes from the Northern board with\nthick weather. middle part heading W. N. W. latter part\nstrung breezes with thick weather. employed in ship's duty\nSo Ends. Lat by Obs. 38° 33' South\nLong by chro 75°05' East","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes and thick, hazy weather continued throughout the day as the crew carried out routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-12","events":[],"lat":-37.4167,"lon":74.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 12th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the N. W. heading to\nthe Southward. middle part the same. latter part\nstrong. nothing in sight. employed in ships duty.\nSo Ends. Lat by Obs. 37°25' South\nLong by chro 74°46' East","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["middle","NW","fresh"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Fresh to strong breezes as the ship steered southward, with routine work and nothing in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-13","events":[],"lat":-37.1667,"lon":75.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec 13th\nBegins with strong gales from the Western board\nmiddle and latter parts pleasant heading Eastward\nnothing in sight. employed in ships duty. So Ends\nLat by obs. 37°10' South\nLong by chro 75°35' East","wind":[["first","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales gave way to pleasant weather as the ship headed eastward. The crew carried out routine ship's duties, with nothing in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-14","events":[],"lat":-37.2,"lon":76.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday December 14th 1844\nBegins with light-airs from the Southern board and\npleasant heading E. S. E. nothing in sight. middle part\nlight breezes from the North. latter part fresh breezes\nfrom the Western board steering S. S. E. Lat by Obs 37° 12' S\nLong by chro 75° 27' E","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","W","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with pleasant weather and light to fresh breezes. Nothing was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-37.83,"lon":77.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec 15th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Western board steering S. S E.\nmiddle part moderate. at sunrise made sail a 7 AM saw whale\ngoing quick lowered could not get fast \"at 8 AM. saw the island\nof Amsterdam bearing E. N. E. dis 25 miles runing in for the land\nSo ends. No Obs","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","","moderate"]],"plain":"They sighted a fast-moving whale in the morning and put out the boats, but could not harpoon it. Soon after, they spotted the island of Amsterdam and headed toward land.","where":"near land","place":"island of Amsterdam","plate":"chase.right-c","at":"ile-amsterdam"},{"date":"1844-12-16","events":[],"lat":-38.14,"lon":78.5667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Dec 16th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the West run in with the\nland lowered boats went in shore a fishing at sunset came on\nboard middle part laying off and on. latter part boats in shore a\n[drawing] fishing. spoke ship Su-\nperiour of New London\nwith three whales and\nMontezuma of New\n[drawing] London with 700 bbls 75 sperm. So ends. No Obs","wind":[["first","W","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes blew as the ship approached the coast. The boats went inshore fishing throughout the day. They met the ships Superior and Montezuma, both of New London.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Superiour","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Montezuma","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1844-12-17","events":[],"lat":-38.45,"lon":79.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 17th\nCommences with fresh breezes from the N. W. and squally at\nsunset boats came aboard and left the island steering S. S. E.\nmiddle part the same latter part pleasant So Ends.\nLat by obs 38° 27 South.\nLong by chro 79° 35' East =","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["middle","NW","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The boats returned to the ship at sunset, and they departed the island under fresh breezes and squalls, steering south-southeast.","where":"near land","place":"the island"},{"date":"1844-12-18","events":[],"lat":-39.05,"lon":80.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday December 18th 1844\nBegins with fresh breezes from the NW and pleasant steering\nS E by E. spoke ship\nMoctesuma of New\nBedford with 600\nbbls of oil and ship\n[drawing] [drawing]\nHibernia of New Bedford with 7 whales. middle part fresh gales\nlatter part fresh gales from the western board laying too under close\nreefed maintopsail. So Ends - Lat by Obz 39°03' South\nLong by chro 80° 03' East","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"They met and exchanged news with the ships Moctesuma and Hibernia, both of New Bedford. Fresh gales arose later in the day, forcing the ship to stop and wait under close-reefed sails.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Moctesuma","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Hibernia","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1844-12-19","events":[],"lat":-38.1167,"lon":82.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 19th\nBegins with heavy gales from the Western board laying too under\nclose reefed maintopsail. middle and latter parts the same So Ends\nLat by Obs 38° 07' South Long by chro 82°18 East","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","W","gale"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Heavy gales blew from the west throughout the day, forcing the ship to stop and wait under minimal sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-20","events":[],"lat":-38.3167,"lon":84.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec 20th\nBegins with strong gales from the Western board, kept off and\nset the foresail and double reefed topsails steering E. SE. two sail\nin sight. middle and latter parts fresh gales. split fore topsail\nunbent it to repair. So Ends Lat by obs 38° 19' South\nLong by chro 84° 32' East","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew throughout the day. The fore topsail split in the wind and had to be taken down for repairs. Two other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-21","events":[],"lat":-39.3167,"lon":85.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec 21st\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S. W. steering SE. at\n4 PM finish the fore topsail and bent it at sunset took in\nsail, middle and latter parts fresh gales. So Ends Lat- 39°19' S\nLong by chro 85° 33' E","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew bent a finished fore-topsail before taking in sail at sunset as fresh gales set in.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-22","events":[],"lat":-39.7167,"lon":91.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec 22d Begins with fresh gales from the West steering\nSE. by E. middle and latter parts the same. So Ends\nLat by obs 39°43' South Long 91°24' East","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","W","gale"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales blew from the west as the ship continued on its course. Nothing else was reported.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-23","events":[],"lat":-39.7167,"lon":94.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday December 23d 1844\nBegins with strong breezes from the Western board and squally\nsteering S.E. by E. with\nall sail set. at 5 P M spoke\nship Thomas Dickson of\nSag Harbour with 3 whales.\nand spoke ship Bengal\n[drawing] [drawing]\nof New London with 75 bbls Sperm and 2 right whales middle\nand latter parts strong breezes. So Ends Lat 39°43'S\nLong by chro 94°30' East","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"They sailed under strong, squally breezes with every sail set. In the afternoon, they met and exchanged news with the ship Thomas Dickson of Sag Harbor and the ship Bengal of New London.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Thomas Dickson","rig":"ship","port":"Sag Harbour","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Bengal","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1844-12-24","events":[],"lat":-39.8167,"lon":98.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 24th\nBegins with fresh gales from the West steering E.S.E. at 3 PM\nsplit the mainsail and unbent it. middle and latter parts\nstrong gales with rain squalls So Ends Lat by Obs 39°49'S\nLong by chro 98°29'E","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain","squalls"],"plain":"The ship encountered fresh to strong gales and rain squalls, splitting the mainsail in the afternoon.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-25","events":[],"lat":-40.0,"lon":101.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 25th\nBegins with strong gales from Western board steering\nE.SE. with frequent rain squalls middle and latter parts\nfresh gales and cloudy all sail set. So Ends Lat by obs 40°00'S\nLong by chro 101°38'E","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain","squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales and frequent rain squalls from the west blew as the ship steered east-southeast with every sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-26","events":[],"lat":-40.1667,"lon":106.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 26th\nBegins with fresh breezes from Western board steering\nE.SE. with all sail set. middle part thick rainy weather\nlatter part fresh gales. So Ends. Bound to Lord Howes\nislands. nothing in sight. Lat by obs 40°10' South\nLong by chro 106°00 East","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["rain","gale"],"plain":"They sailed east-southeast under full sail toward Lord Howe Island with fresh breezes, thick rain, and fresh gales, seeing nothing.","where":"at sea","place":"Lord Howes islands"},{"date":"1844-12-27","events":[],"lat":-40.5056,"lon":109.0611,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday December 27th 1844\nCommences with fresh gales from the S. W. steering E by S.\nwith nothing in sight. middle and latter parts the same. hands\nemployed in ships duty. \" So Ends with No Observation","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales blew as the ship continued on its course. The crew carried out routine ship duties, with nothing in sight and no navigation sights taken.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-28","events":[],"lat":-40.8444,"lon":112.1222,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Dec 28th\nAll these 24 hours light airs from the Northern board, and\nbafflin. employed mending sails, So Ends. No Obs.","wind":[["whole","N","light"]],"plain":"Light, baffling winds from the north. The crew spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-41.1833,"lon":115.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec 29th\nThese 24 hours begins with fresh breezes from N. N. W. with\nthick weather unbent the foresail and bent another. middle part\npleasant\" breezes from the Western board, steering E. by S. latter\npart strong breezes. saw several finbacks. So Ends Lat 41° 11' S\nLong by chro 115° 11 East.","wind":[["first","NNW","fresh"],["middle","W","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"The crew replaced the foresail amid fresh breezes and thick weather, and later saw several finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-30","events":[],"lat":-41.25,"lon":118.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 30th\nBegins with strong breezes from N. W. with rain squalls steer\nE by S. middle part fresh gales latter part thick rainy weather\nemployed in ships duty. So Ends. Lat by act 41° 15' South\nLong by act 118° 17' East","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["rain","squalls","gale"],"plain":"Strong breezes, rain squalls, and fresh gales accompanied routine shipboard work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1844-12-31","events":[],"lat":-41.35,"lon":122.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 31st\nCommences with strong breezes from S. S. W. with cloudy\nweather steering E by S. with all sail set middle part\nthe same latter part fresh gales hands employed in\nships duty. So Ends this day and year.\nLat by Obs 41° 21' South\nLong by chro 122° 15' East\"","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"],["middle","SSW","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"The crew handled routine ship's duties under strong breezes and fresh gales, sailing with all sail set to close out the year.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-01","events":[],"lat":-42.35,"lon":125.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday January 1st 1845\nThis year commences with strong gales from the N. N W. steering\nE. S. E. at 4 PM took in fore and missen topsail with thick rainy weather\nand a heavy sea on middle part the same. latter part fresh breezes\nfrom the Western board. employed mending sails. So Ends Lat 42°21' S\nLong by chro 125°23' E","wind":[["first","NNW","gale"],["middle","NNW","gale"],["latter","W","fresh"]],"weather":["rain","gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"The new year began with strong gales, heavy seas, and thick, rainy weather that forced them to reduce sail. Later, as the winds eased, the crew mended sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-02","events":[],"lat":-43.25,"lon":129.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday January 2d\nBegins with fresh breezes from the western board with pleasant\nweather steering E. S E. nothing in sight. middle part moderate\nbreezes. latter part strong gales with strong gales took in fore and\nmissen topgallant sails. So Ends. Lat by obs 43°15' South\nLong by chro. 129°42' E","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Fresh breezes gave way to strong gales, forcing the crew to reduce sail. Nothing was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-03","events":[],"lat":-44.0667,"lon":133.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan.ry 3d\nBegins with fresh gales from the N. W. steering E. S E with thick\nsqually weather. middle part heavy rain squalls took in maintop\ngallantsail and double reefed fore and missen topsail. latter part\nthe same. So Ends this day. Lat by obs 44°04' South\nLong by chro 133° 55' East","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["latter","NW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Gales and heavy rain squalls forced the crew to reduce sail as they steered east-southeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-04","events":[],"lat":-44.4667,"lon":137.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 4th\nBegins with strong breezes from the W. S. W. steering Esby S.\nmiddle part squally latter part moderate made all sail. with\nnothing in sight. So Ends. Lat by Obs 44°28' South\nLong by chro 137°08' East","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong breezes and squalls; with nothing in sight, the crew set all sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-05","events":[],"lat":-44.6667,"lon":140.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan 5th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Western board steering\nEast half South. middle part moderate. latter part squally.\nSo Ends Lat 44°40' South\nLong 140°58' East","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes, moderate conditions, and squalls later in the day. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-45.0,"lon":141.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday January 6th 1845\nBegins with light [insert: breezes] from the Western board with frequent\nrain squalls steering East. at 5 PM saw whales lworeed\n[whale stamp] [insert: 65] boats struck one and killed him and\ntook him to the ship and cut him\nin middle part started try works. latter\npart boiling. So ends this day. Lat by act 45° 00' South\nLong by chro 141° 55' East","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Light breezes and rain squalls. At 5 PM they sighted whales and lowered the boats; they struck and killed one, brought it alongside, and stripped its blubber before firing up the try-works to boil the oil.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1845-01-07","events":[],"lat":-44.6167,"lon":144.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan 7th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S.W. steering East. middle\nand latter parts \"moderate\" employed. boiling. So ends Lat 44 37 S\nLong 144° 25' E","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes gave way to moderate weather as the crew was busy boiling blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1845-01-08","events":[],"lat":-45.3333,"lon":145.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan'y 8th\nBegins with fresh breezes and squally, finished boiling. latter\nparts thick rainy weather. wind from the S.W. employed\nstowing down. So ends this day. Lat by act 45° 20' South\nLong by act 145° 50' East","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew finished boiling blubber and spent the rainy afternoon storing the oil down in the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-09","events":[],"lat":-45.15,"lon":149.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan 9th\nBegins with strong gales from the S.W. and thick rainy\nweather steering East. middle part heavy gales hove too under\nclose reefed main topsail. latter parts set close reefed topsails steering\nN.E. So ends this day. Lat by obs 45° 09' South\nLong by chro 149° 39' East","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales and thick, rainy weather forced the crew to stop and wait under heavily reduced sails before the wind eased and they set sail again.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-10","events":[],"lat":-42.8,"lon":151.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan 10th\nThese 24 hours begins with strong breezes from the Western\nboard steering N.N.E. under double reefed topsails. latter part\nmoderate made all sail. Lat by obs 42° 48' South\nLong by chro 151° 27' East","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"Strong westerly winds eased by the latter part of the day, allowing the crew to set full sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-42.45,"lon":151.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Janth 11th 1845\nBegins with light airs from W. S. W steering N by E.\nmiddle part pleasant. latter part light breezes from the\nNorth heading W. N. W. several finbacks in sight So End\nLat by obs 42°27' S Long by chro. 151°34' E","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather. Several finback whales were in sight, but none were chased.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-12","events":[],"lat":-41.9167,"lon":150.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan 12th\nBegins with light breezes from the N. E. heading W. S. W\nmiddle part the same. latter part calm. nothing in sight\nSo Ends Lat by obs 41°55'. Long by chro 150°48' E","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","NE","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds ending in calm; nothing was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-13","events":[],"lat":-40.9667,"lon":149.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan 13th\nBegins with light airs from the Eastward with thick\nfoggy weather heading to the Northward. middle part\nwind from the N. E. heading NW. by N. latter part the same\nSo Ends Lat by obs 40°58' S Long 149°40' E","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","NE",""],["latter","NE",""]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Thick, foggy weather with light winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-14","events":[],"lat":-40.5333,"lon":150.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan 14th\nBegins with strong breezes from the N E heading N. NW mid-\ndle part strong gales took in top gallantsails and doublereefed\nthe topsails latter part heading East. under close reefed main\ntopsail. So Ends. Lat by act 40°32' Long 150°13' E","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales that forced the crew to reduce sail, eventually heading east under just a close-reefed main topsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-15","events":[],"lat":-38.5667,"lon":152.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 15th\nBegins with strong breezes from W. S W set double\nreefed topsails steering N. NE. middle part rainy. latter\npart moderate weather made all sail. nothing in sight\nhands employed in ships duty\". So Ends this day.\nLat by Obs 38°34' South\nLong by chro 152°10' East.","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The ship encountered strong breezes and rain before the weather moderated, with the crew setting full sail and doing routine maintenance.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-16","events":[],"lat":-37.8667,"lon":152.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday January 16th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from W. S. W. and pleasant steering\nN. N. E. middle part calm. Latter part fresh breezes from\nthe N E. heading N W. by N at 10 A M took in topgallant sails -\nSo Ends. Lat by obs 37°52'S Long 152°41 East","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","NE","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing in variable winds and pleasant weather, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-17","events":[],"lat":-36.5667,"lon":153.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan 17th\nBegins with strong breezes from the Northern board heading\nW by N with squally weather at 5 PM hard squalls with thunder\nand lightning, took in to a close reefed maintopsail and wore\nship heading East. at 8 am split maintopsail. middle\npart tremendous gales from the S. W. latter part more mod-\nerate made sail steering N. N E unbent maintopsail and bent\nanother. So Ends. Lat by Obs 36°34' S. Long 153°41' East","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","SW","storm"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","thunder","lightning","gale"],"plain":"The ship faced heavy squalls with thunder and lightning, followed by a tremendous gale from the southwest. The storm split the maintopsail, which the crew replaced once the weather moderated.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Battered by a tremendous gale","quote":"","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-18","events":[],"lat":-33.7,"lon":155.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 18th\nBegins with strong breezes from the S W steering N. N E\nwith squally weather. middle part the same. latter part\nset studdingsails. So Ends this day. Lat by obs 33°42' S.\nLong by chro 155°20' E","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","SW","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong breezes and squalls; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-19","events":[],"lat":-32.5667,"lon":156.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan 19th\nBegins with light breezes from the SW steering N Ely N\nsent up mainroyalyard and set the sail. middle part\nlight airs from N. W. latter part the same. Lat 32° 34' S\nLong by chro. 156°50 E","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","NW","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes and calm airs; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-20","events":[],"lat":-31.5833,"lon":158.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan 20th\nBegins with light breezes from NW by N. heading N E bent\nfly jib. middle part light airs from West. latter part fresh breezes.\nSo Ends. Lat by Obs 31°35' S. Long by chro 158°46. East","wind":[["first","NW by N","light"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"Light airs and fresh breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-21","events":[],"lat":-31.1833,"lon":159.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday January 21st 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S E heading E. N E. took\nin fore and missentop gallantsails at 4 P M made Lord\nHowes island bearing E by N distance 20 miles at 6 P M strong\nbreezes took in maintop gallant sail. middle part fresh\nbreezes. latter part strong breezes working up to the land\nSo Ends. Lat- 31°11' Long 159°19 E","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["first","","strong"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed in fresh to strong breezes and sighted Lord Howe Island 20 miles away, spending the rest of the day working toward the land.","where":"near land","place":"Lord Howes island","at":"lord-howe-island"},{"date":"1845-01-22","events":[],"lat":-31.1083,"lon":159.2708,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 22d\nBegins. with fresh breezes from S. E. middle part the\nsame. latter part went on shore for\n[drawing] Potatoes. ship Louvre of New London at\nthe island. That night the cooper deserted\nSo Ends this day with. No Observation—","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew went ashore for potatoes. The Louvre of New London was at the island, and the cooper deserted that night.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"The cooper deserted","quote":"That night the cooper deserted","interest":5,"topic":"desertions"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Louvre","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-01-23","events":[],"lat":-31.0333,"lon":159.225,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Jan 23d\nBegins with light breezes from the SE and pleasant took\non board one half a ton of Potatoes. middle part light airs\nfrom S E. left the island heading N E. latter part the same\nSo Ends with land in sight—","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"plain":"With light breezes and pleasant weather, the crew took half a ton of potatoes aboard. They left the island and headed northeast, ending the day with land still in sight.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-01-24","events":[],"lat":-30.9583,"lon":159.1791,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Jan 24th\nBegins with light breezes from the Eastern board heading\nN N E. at 4 P M tacked ship heading S by W middle\nand latter parts calm: So Ends with land in sight.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light breezes gave way to calms as the ship turned course, ending the day with land in sight.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-01-25","events":[],"lat":-30.8833,"lon":159.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 25th Begins with light airs and bafflin\nmiddle and latter parts light breezes from the N W. steer\nE S E. So Ends Lat by obs 30°53' South\nLong by chro 159°08' East—","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","NW","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light, shifting winds and no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-26","events":[],"lat":-31.5,"lon":161.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan.y 26th. 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the N. W. and pleasant steering\nE by S middle and latter parts the same employed in ships\nduty: So Ends Lat by Obs. 31°30' S Long by chro 161° 34' East","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","NW","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light breezes; the crew spent the day on routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-27","events":[],"lat":-32.5667,"lon":163.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan.y 27th\nCommences with light winds from the Northern board\nwith pleasant weather steering E by S. middle part wind\nNE. latter part the same. one sail in sight. Lat 32°34'\nLong 163°49' E","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","NE",""],["latter","NE",""]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather as the ship continued east by south. Another ship was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-28","events":[],"lat":-33.85,"lon":165.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan.y 28th\nBegins with light breezes from the NE. with light squalls\nof rain heading ESE. middle part fresh breezes heading\nSE. latter part the same. Lat by Obs 33°51' South\nLong by chro 165°39' East","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing in light breezes and rain squalls; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-01-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-34.8833,"lon":166.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 29th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the NE. heading ESE at\n3 PM saw sperm whales lowered boats could not get fast.\nsaw the Louvre take one sperm whale. middle and latter parts\nmoderate: So Ends this day Lat by Obs 34°53' South\nLong by chro 166°46' East","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"They spotted sperm whales and put out the boats to chase them, but could not harpoon any. Nearby, they saw the Louvre catch one.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1845-01-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-35.4833,"lon":167.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan 30th\nBegins with light breezes from the SE heading ESE at 1\nPM saw sperm whales lowered boats could not get fast saw\nthe Louvre take whales. middle and latter parts light breezes.\nSo Ends this day. Lat by act 35°29' South\nLong by act 167°09' East","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"They saw sperm whales and put the boats out to chase them but could not get fast. Nearby, they watched the Louvre catch whales.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1845-01-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":2},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-35.4666,"lon":168.4738,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday January 31st 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the Northern board and pleas[ant]\nat 2 P M saw sperm whales lowered boats struck three\n[drawing: whale] 34 one took the line. killed the other\ntwo and took them to the ship—\ngot two boats stove. at 6 P M began\ncutting one of the whales and let the\nother lay alongside all night. middle\npart rainy. at 7 a m cut the other\nwhale. So ends with frequent rain squalls. No Obs\n\n[drawing: whale tail]\n\n35\n[drawing: whale]","wind":[["first","N","light"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"The crew put out the boats after sperm whales and struck three. One whale escaped with the line and two boats were smashed, but they killed two whales and brought them to the ship to cut blubber.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Two boats smashed during the whale hunt","quote":"got two boats stove","notable":true,"interest":3}],"where":"at sea","catch":2,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1845-02-01","events":[],"lat":-35.45,"lon":169.7976,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Feb 1st\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S.W. started the try-\nworks. middle part wind from E.N.E. heading North\nlatter part winds N.N.E heading East with thick dirty\nweather. So ends this day. No Observation","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","ENE",""],["latter","NNE",""]],"plain":"The crew started up the try-works to boil blubber into oil amid shifting winds and thick, dirty weather.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1845-02-02","events":[],"lat":-35.4333,"lon":171.1214,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Feb 2d\nBegins with fresh breezes from. E.S.E heading North\nmiddle part continual rain. slacked down tryworks\na 7 a m cleared up started try works again. employed\nin boiling. So Ends. Lat by Observation 35° 26' S.","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"]],"weather":["rain","clear"],"plain":"Rain forced the crew to damp the fires in the furnaces, but they restarted them and resumed boiling blubber once the weather cleared.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-03","events":[],"lat":-34.5666,"lon":172.4243,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Feb 3d Begins with strong breezes from the\nNorth heading E by N under short sail employed boiling\nmiddle part heading N E by E finished boiling. latter part\nrainy employed mending boats. So ends this day No Obs","wind":[["first","N","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew finished boiling blubber under strong breezes and then mended the boats in rainy weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-04","events":[],"lat":-33.7454,"lon":173.7501,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday February 4th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from S by E heading SE with\nthick dirty weather. middle part squally. latter part thick\nweather employed repairing boats. So Ends. No Obs.","wind":[["first","S by E","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew endured thick, squally weather and spent the day repairing boats.","where":"at sea","via":[[172.75,-34.35]]},{"date":"1845-02-05","events":[],"lat":-32.9394,"lon":175.0834,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 5th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Western board with\nthick weather steering SE. middle part cloudy spoke\n[drawing] ship Falcon of New Bedford 19 mos out\nwith 1500 bbls of oil. latter part thick\nrainy weather. wind from the S. E. em-\nployed in ships duty. So Ends No Obs.","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["cloudy","rain"],"plain":"They sailed in thick, cloudy, and rainy weather, and met the ship Falcon of New Bedford, nineteen months into its voyage with 1,500 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Falcon","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":19,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-02-06","events":[],"lat":-32.1333,"lon":176.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb 6th\nBegins with thick rainy weather wind from the SE steering S. E.\nmiddle part strong gales from the SW took in jib and mainsail\nand fore and missen topsail and double reefed the main. So Ends\nLat by Obs. 32°08' Long 176°25' E.","wind":[["first","SE",""],["middle","SW","gale"]],"weather":["rain","gale"],"plain":"Thick, rainy weather brought strong gales from the southwest, forcing the crew to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-07","events":[],"lat":-30.9333,"lon":177.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb 7th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Southern board steering\nNE by E middle and latter parts moderate breezes from SE steer\nNE by E employed setting up head stays and repairing sails\nLat by act 30°56' S. Long by act 177°35' E","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["middle","SE","moderate"],["latter","SE","moderate"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with moderate to fresh breezes while the crew repaired sails and tightened rigging. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-08","events":[],"lat":-28.3167,"lon":179.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb 8th\nBegins with pleasant breezes from the SE heading S E\nmiddle part strong breezes took in top gallant sails latter part fresh\ngales with thick rainy weather under single reefed topsails. So Ends\nLat by Obs 28°19' South Long 179.03 E","wind":[["first","SE","moderate"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The day brought pleasant breezes that grew into strong gales with heavy rain, forcing the crew to shorten sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-09","events":[],"lat":-28.5167,"lon":180.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday February 9th 1845\nBegins with fresh gales from the Eastern board with thick\nrainy weather heading N. S E. under single reefed topsails —\nmiddle part hard squalls. latter part hard gales lost the\nmainsail close reefed maintopsail and hove too, So Ends\nLat by Dg. 28° 31 S. Long by chro. 179° 44. W\n[in left margin, vertically:] Changed the day","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain","squalls"],"plain":"The ship faced heavy gales, thick rain, and severe squalls. They lost the mainsail to the storm, reduced sail, and stopped to wait out the weather.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Mainsail lost in heavy gales","quote":"latter part hard gales lost the mainsail","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-10","events":[],"lat":-25.0667,"lon":182.6667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Feb 10th\nBegins with fine pleasant weather wind from S E by E. heading\nN E employed mending sails middle and latter parts rainy\nLat by obs 27° 42. S Long by chro 178° 55\n\nMonday Feb 10th\nBegins with light breezes from the S E steering N E with\ncloudy weather middle and latter parts pleasant employed\nsetting up rigging. So Ends Lat by Obs 25° 04' S\nLong by chro 177° 20' E","wind":[["first","SE by E","moderate"],["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["rain","cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing with periods of rain and pleasant weather. The crew spent their time mending sails and working on the ship's rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-11","events":[],"lat":-24.35,"lon":184.5667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 11th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S E. steering N E with\npleasant weather. employed on the rigging, middle part squally\nwith rain. latter part pleasant. stowed down. So Ends\nLat by obs 24 21' S Long by chro 175° 26' E","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew worked on the rigging and stowed oil barrels down in the hold amid squalls and rain.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1845-02-12","events":[],"lat":-21.75,"lon":185.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 12th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SE and pleasant steering\nN N E. middle part pleasant. latter part the same at 9 am\nsaw the island of Eooa bearing S by W. dis 30 miles. So Ends\nreuning for the land. Lat by Obs 21° 45. South\nLong by chro 174° 39' E","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with fresh breezes. In the morning, they sighted the island of Eooa about 30 miles away and ran for the land.","where":"near land","place":"Eooa","plate":"land.landfall-a","at":"eua"},{"date":"1845-02-13","events":[],"lat":-21.3133,"lon":185.1629,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday February 13th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from E. SE and squally run\nto leeward of the island at 4 PM went on shore at sunset came\non board. middle part laying off and on. latter part on shore\ntrading at 11 came on board. So Ends this day","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Under fresh squally breezes, they ran to the leeward side of the island. Crew members went ashore twice to trade, while the ship cruised back and forth off the coast overnight.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Crew went ashore to trade","quote":"","interest":3}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-02-14","events":[],"lat":-21.05,"lon":184.85,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Feb 14th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SE. runing for the island\nof Tongataboo. at 3 PM took a pilot. at 5 PM came to an anchor\nin Van Diemans roads. middle and latter parts fresh gales and\nsqually with rain. So Ends this day-","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"They sailed for the island of Tongataboo with fresh breezes, took on a pilot at 3 PM, and anchored at Van Diemen's Roads at 5 PM amid squalls and rain.","where":"at anchor","place":"Van Diemen Roads, Tongatapu","via":[[185.05,-21.05]]},{"date":"1845-02-15","events":[],"lat":-21.05,"lon":184.85,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Feb 15th\nAll these 24 hours strong breezes from the S. E. with frequent\nrain squalls. smoking ship to destroy the rats. So Ends","wind":[["whole","SE","strong"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"The crew dealt with strong breezes and frequent rain squalls while fumigating the ship with smoke to kill rats.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Smoked the ship to kill rats","quote":"smoking ship to destroy the rats.","interest":1}],"where":"at anchor","place":"Van Diemen Roads, Tongatapu"},{"date":"1845-02-16","events":[],"lat":-21.05,"lon":184.85,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Feb 16th\nBegins with thick squally weather. middle and latter parts\nfresh gales. smoking ship- So Ends this day","wind":[["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","gale"],"plain":"Thick, squally weather gave way to fresh gales as the crew spent the day fumigating the ship with smoke.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Crew fumigated the ship","quote":"smoking ship","interest":3}],"where":"at anchor","place":"Van Diemen Roads, Tongatapu"},{"date":"1845-02-17","events":[],"lat":-21.05,"lon":184.85,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Feb 17th\nAll these 24 hours heavy gales from the S. E. with thick\nsqually weather. let go the second anchor. So Ends","wind":[["whole","SE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Heavy southeasterly gales brought thick, squally weather, prompting the crew to drop a second anchor.","where":"at anchor","place":"Van Diemen Roads, Tongatapu"},{"date":"1845-02-18","events":[],"lat":-21.05,"lon":184.85,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 18th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Northern board. and\nrainy employed getting off wood and water, and trading with\nthe natives. So Ends","wind":[["first","N","fresh"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew gathered firewood and water, and traded with the local inhabitants in rainy weather with fresh breezes.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Traded with local inhabitants","quote":"trading with the natives","interest":3}],"where":"at anchor","place":"Van Diemen Roads, Tongatapu"},{"date":"1845-02-19","events":[],"lat":-21.05,"lon":184.85,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday February 19th 1845\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezes and squally\nemployed wooding and watering. So Ends","wind":[["whole","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Fresh squally breezes while the crew spent the day gathering wood and fresh water.","where":"at anchor","place":"Van Diemen Roads, Tongatapu"},{"date":"1845-02-20","events":[],"lat":-21.05,"lon":184.85,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Feb 20th\nAll these 24 hours pleasant weather employed\npainting ship and setting up topmast and top gallant\nrigging and trading. So Ends this day","plain":"The crew enjoyed pleasant weather while painting the ship, adjusting the rigging, and trading.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Crew engaged in trading","quote":"trading. So Ends this day","interest":3}],"where":"at anchor","place":"Van Diemen Roads, Tongatapu"},{"date":"1845-02-21","events":[],"lat":-21.05,"lon":184.85,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Feb 21st\nAll these 24 hours pleasant. employed painting ship\nand trading. barque Jane & Eliza came in and anchroed\nHenry Peterson. Wm Marshall. Wm Newton and Denis\nDerin deserted: So Ends this day","plain":"Pleasant weather while the crew painted ship and traded. The bark Jane & Eliza arrived and anchored, and four crew members—Henry Peterson, William Marshall, William Newton, and Denis Derin—deserted.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Four crew members deserted","quote":"Henry Peterson. Wm Marshall. Wm Newton and Denis Derin deserted","interest":5,"topic":"desertions"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Jane & Eliza","rig":"bark","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at anchor","place":"Van Diemen Roads, Tongatapu","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-02-22","events":[],"lat":-21.05,"lon":184.85,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Feb 22d\nAll these 24 hours pleasant finish painting and wood-\ning and watering and condemned the Jane & Eliza and\nshiped Chas Perkins one of her crew- So Ends-","plain":"In pleasant weather, the crew finished painting, taking on firewood, and filling water casks. They condemned the vessel Jane & Eliza and recruited one of her crew, Charles Perkins.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Condemned the Jane & Eliza and hired crewman","quote":"condemned the Jane & Eliza and shiped Chas Perkins","interest":3},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Jane & Eliza","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at anchor","place":"Van Diemen Roads, Tongatapu","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-02-23","events":[],"lat":-20.325,"lon":184.975,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Feb 23d\nAll these 24 hours pleasant breezes. at 8 am got\nunderweigh and stood out to the Northward in compay\nwith the Louvre. employed stowing Anchors and chain-","wind":[["whole","","moderate"]],"plain":"Under pleasant breezes, the crew weighed anchor, set sail northward alongside the Louvre, and stowed the anchors and chains.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Louvre","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-02-24","events":[],"lat":-19.6,"lon":185.1,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Feb 24th All these 24 hours pleasant breezes from\nEast heading NNE saw several small islands. So Ends\nLat by obs 19°56' S. Long by chro 174° 54 E.","wind":[["whole","E","moderate"]],"plain":"Pleasant breezes with several small islands sighted.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-02-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-17.6,"lon":185.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday February 25th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Eastern board heading\nN. N. E. middle part pleasant. latter part saw sperm whales\nlowered boats could not get fast. So Ends. Lat by Obs 17°36' S\nLong by chro [illegible]4°40' E.","wind":[["first","E","fresh"]],"plain":"They saw sperm whales and put out the boats to chase them, but could not harpoon any.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1845-02-26","events":[],"lat":-15.85,"lon":185.5333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 26th\nBegins with fine breezes from the Eastern board steering\nNorth. middle and latter part frequent rain squalls. So Ends\nLat by obs 15°51' S. Long by chro 174°28' E","wind":[["first","E","moderate"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"The ship sailed north with a fine breeze and frequent rain squalls, but saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-27","events":[],"lat":-14.7833,"lon":184.5167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Feb 27th\nThese 24 hours begins with light breezes from the East-\nern board with frequent rain squalls. middle and latter\nparts the same. So Ends. Lat by obs 14°47' South\nLong by chro 175°29' East","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Light breezes and frequent rain squalls continued throughout the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-02-28","events":[],"lat":-13.28,"lon":184.0,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Feb 28th\nBegins with fresh breezes from E by S. middle part the\nsame. at daylight made Wallis island bearing West Dist\n15 miles. runing in for the land. So Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","E by S","fresh"],["middle","E by S","fresh"]],"plain":"With fresh breezes blowing, the crew sighted Wallis Island at daylight and headed toward land.","where":"near land","place":"Off Wallis Island"},{"date":"1845-03-01","events":[],"lat":-13.28,"lon":184.0,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday March 1st\nBegins with light breezes from the Eastern board run\nin under the land, and went on shore at dark came on\nboard. middle part standing off and on. latter part the\n[drawing] same spoke barque Indian of\nLondon with 400 bbls of sperm\noil. 18 mos out. So Ends this day","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"The crew headed in near the land and went ashore, returning at dark to cruise back and forth off the coast. Later, they met the bark Indian of London, 18 months into its voyage with 400 barrels of sperm oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Indian","rig":"bark","port":"London","captain":"","months_out":18,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Off Wallis Island","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-03-02","events":[],"lat":-13.28,"lon":184.0,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday March 2d 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the Eastern board and\nsqually laying off and on. middle and latter parts the\nSo Ends","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew experienced squally weather with light easterly breezes while cruising back and forth off the coast.","where":"near land","place":"Off Wallis Island"},{"date":"1845-03-03","events":[],"lat":-13.28,"lon":184.0,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday March 3d\nAll these 24 hours fine weather laying off and entra-\nding with the natives for recruits. found chronometer\n18 miles to Eastward of Ship— So Ends—","plain":"Fine weather while cruising off the coast and trading with the natives for fresh provisions. The keeper noted the chronometer was 18 miles to the eastward of the ship.","where":"near land","place":"Off Wallis Island"},{"date":"1845-03-04","events":[],"lat":-13.28,"lon":184.0,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday March 4th\nBegins with fresh breezes and squally laying off and\non. employed getting off recruits. middle part hard squall\nlatter part pleasant finish getting off recruits. and run\nto leeward of the isle, So Ends this day.","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Cruising back and forth off the island in squally weather, the crew took on provisions and fresh supplies, then sailed to the leeward side of the isle.","where":"near land","place":"Off Wallis Island"},{"date":"1845-03-05","events":[],"lat":-12.4,"lon":183.6667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday March 5th\nBegins with light breezes from S E employed getting\noff wood, at dark left the land, heading N. N E middle\nand latter parts squally, So Ends Lat by Obs 12°24'S\nLong by chro 176°20'E","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew spent the morning bringing wood aboard from shore, then left the land at dark and headed north-northeast into squally weather.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-03-06","events":[],"lat":-11.8666,"lon":183.6167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday March 6th\nBegins with thick squally weather with rain. employed\nstowing away wood, wind from the S E heading NN\nby N. middle part thick squally weather, Latter\npart hard rain squalls. employed breaking out between\ndecks. So Ends this day. No Observation.","wind":[["first","SE",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew endured thick, squally weather and hard rain squalls while stowing away wood and shifting supplies between decks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-07","events":[],"lat":-11.3333,"lon":183.5667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday March 7th 1845\nBegins with thick rainy weather with the wind bafflin middle\npart squally, latter part wind bafflin with continual rain\nsqualls employed breaking out and coopering the bread. So Ends\nLat by Obs 11°20'S. Long by chro 176°26'East","wind":[["first","variable",""],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"The crew endured thick, rainy weather and shifting winds while breaking out and repairing bread casks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-08","events":[],"lat":-11.0833,"lon":183.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday March 8th\nBegins with light-airs and bafflin with heavy rainsqualls\nmiddle part light breezes from the Northern board. latter\npart calm employed in ship's duty, Lat by Obs, 11°03'S\nLong by chro 176°39'E","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["rain","squalls","calm"],"plain":"The crew dealt with heavy rain squalls, light shifting winds, and calms while attending to routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-09","events":[],"lat":-10.9667,"lon":183.1667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday March 9th\nBegins with a calm. middle part the same. latter part\nlight airs and bafflin, employed in ship's duty. So Ends\nLat by Obs 10°58'S Long 176.58.","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The day was calm with only light, shifting airs, and the crew attended to routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-10","events":[],"lat":-10.7167,"lon":182.9167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday March 10th\nBegins with light breezes from the Northern board and\nbafflin. middle part calm. latter part light airs from\nthe N.W. heading S.E. by N. So Ends Lat by obs 10°43'S\nLong by chro 177°05'E","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","NW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light, shifting breezes turned to calm before picking up again from the northwest. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-11","events":[],"lat":-10.1167,"lon":184.2167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday March 11th\nThese 24 hours commences with light breezes from\nthe N W heading S E by N middle part light airs from\nWNW. latter part the same. So Ends Lat 10°07'S\nLong 175°47' E","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","WNW","light"],["latter","WNW","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in light winds; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-12","events":[],"lat":-9.3389,"lon":185.2222,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday March 12th Begins with light breezes\nfrom W.N.W. heading S by E. middle part rainy. latter\npart hard squalls. Split fore and mizzen topsails\nNo Obs","wind":[["first","WNW","light"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Light breezes gave way to rain and hard squalls that split the fore and mizzen topsails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-13","events":[],"lat":-8.5611,"lon":186.2278,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday March 13th 1845\nAll these 24 hours light airs from the S. W with\nfrequent rain squalls heading S. E by S. hands em-\nployed in ships duty. So Ends with No Obs","wind":[["whole","SW","light"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Light winds and frequent rain squalls as the ship continued on its course, with the crew occupied with routine ship's work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-14","events":[],"lat":-7.7833,"lon":187.2333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday March 14th\nBegins with light breezes from S. by W heading E S. E\nmiddle part fresh breezes and squally took in top gallant-\nsails. latter part the same. employed in ships duty. So Ends\nLat by Obs 07°47' S. Long 172°45' E","wind":[["first","S by W","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather with fresh breezes; the crew reduced sail and carried out routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-15","events":[],"lat":-7.2,"lon":187.7833,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday March 15th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S. W. heading S E by\nS with squally weather a 3 pm tacked ship heading W. N. W\nmiddle part rainy. latter part pleasant. employed in ship's\nduty. So Ends Lat by Obs 7°12' S. Long by chro 172°13' East","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Squally weather with rain gave way to pleasant conditions as the crew attended to routine ship duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-16","events":[],"lat":-6.8889,"lon":188.0,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday March 16th\nThe first part of these 24 hours moderate breezes from\nS. W. with frequent showers of rain heading S E. middle\npart squally latter part wind bafflin with frequent showers\nof rain. So Ends this day. No Observation","wind":[["first","SW","moderate"],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with moderate breezes, squalls, and frequent rain showers; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-17","events":[],"lat":-6.5778,"lon":188.2166,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday March 17th\nBegins with fresh breezes from S. S. W. heading S. East\nmiddle part rainy. latter part wind from S. E. heading\nS. W. by S. employed in ships duty. So Ends\nNo Observation","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and rain, with the crew occupied with routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-18","events":[],"lat":-6.2667,"lon":188.4333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday March 18th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the SE. and pleasant\nmiddle part squally. latter part pleasant employed mending\nsails. So Ends this day. Lat by obs 6°16'.S. Long by chro 171°34'E[superscript: m]","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew spent the day mending sails in pleasant weather, with squalls in the middle part. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-19","events":[],"lat":-4.8667,"lon":187.3,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday March 19th\nBegins with light breezes from the S & E and squally middle\npart rainy. Latter part fresh breezes and squally with frequent\nshowers of rain. sent down fore royal mast So Ends. No Obs","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Squalls and rain continued. The crew sent down the fore royal mast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-20","events":[],"lat":-3.4667,"lon":186.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March 20th\nBegins with thick squally weather wind bafflin from S&W\nto S&E. struck mizzen royalmast. middle and latter parts\nfresh breezes from the S & E. heading N. NW. employed in ship's\nduty. So Ends. Lat by obs 3°28'S. Long by chro 173°50' E","wind":[["first","variable",""],["middle","SE","fresh"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Thick, squally weather with shifting winds. The crew took down the mizzen royal mast and attended to routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-21","events":[],"lat":-1.7,"lon":184.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 21st\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezes from the S & E heading N.\nN.W. with pleasant weather. hands employed mending sails\nLat by obs 1°42'.S. Long by chro 175°50' W.","wind":[["whole","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes and pleasant weather. The crew spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-22","events":[],"lat":-0.75,"lon":183.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 22d\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S & E heading N & W. with\nall sail set. middle part the same. Lat ter part strong breezes\nand pleasant employed mending sails So Ends Lat by obs 0°45'S.\nLong by chro. 176°21 W","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","SE","fresh"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Fine weather and strong breezes with all sail set; the crew spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-23","events":[],"lat":3.4167,"lon":183.0667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday March 23d All these 24 hours strong breezes from\nS & E by E steering N. N W. middle and latter parts the same\nLat by obs. 3°25'S. Long by chro 176°56'W","wind":[["whole","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes blew throughout the day as the ship steered north-northwest. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-24","events":[],"lat":4.6833,"lon":181.5167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday March 24th 1845\nBegins with strong breezes and squally at 5 P M took in\ntopgallant sails. middle part heavy squalls took in jib and\nmainsail and double reefed the topsails. latter part strong\nbreezes and squally. sent down mainroyalyard and mast\nSo Ends Lat by obs 4°41' S Long 178°29' W","wind":[["first","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong breezes and heavy squalls forced the crew to reduce sail and send down the main royal yard and mast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-25","events":[],"lat":6.2667,"lon":179.7333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday March 25th\nBegins with strong breezes and squally from the S. E. steering\nS. W. under double reefed topsails. sent in flying jib boom.\nmiddle part the same. latter part let the reefs out of the\ntopsails and set topgallant sails. So Ends. Lat by obs 6°16' S\nLong by chro 179°44' [illegible]","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","SE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed under strong breezes and squalls before the weather moderated and they set more sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-26","events":[],"lat":8.8,"lon":177.8333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday March 26th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S E and pleasant\nsteering S. W. employed mending sails. middle part pleasa[nt]\nlatter part the same. employed mending sails. Lat 8°48' S\nLong by chro 177°50' [illegible]","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with fresh breezes as the crew spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":10.3,"lon":175.9667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday March 27th\nBegins with light breezes and pleasant steering S. Wbs\nmiddle part strong breezes. latter part pleasant saw\nsperm whales lowered boats but could not get fast em-\nployed mending sails. So Ends Lat by obs 10°18' S\nLong by chro. 175°58' E","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","strong"]],"plain":"They saw sperm whales and put out the boats to chase them, but could not get harpoons into any. The crew spent the rest of the day mending sails.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1845-03-28","events":[],"lat":12.5833,"lon":173.6,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday March 28th\nBegins with strong breezes from the S E steering S. W. midd[le]\npart the same. latter part strong breezes and cloudy. em-\nployed mending sails. So Ends Lat by obs 12°35' S\nLong by chro 173°36' East","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Strong breezes and cloudy weather; the crew spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-03-29","events":[],"lat":13.8583,"lon":172.625},{"date":"1845-03-30","events":[],"lat":15.1333,"lon":171.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 30th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S & E steering N West\nwith all sail set. middle part the same. latter part\nsqually. employeed fiting new cutting pennants. So Ends\nLat by obs 15°08'. N Long by chro 171°39'. E","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed northwest under fresh breezes with all sail set, spending the day preparing new gear for stripping blubber as the weather turned squally.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1845-03-31","events":[],"lat":16.75,"lon":168.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 31st\nBegins with strong breezes from the S & E and squally steering\nW. N. W. middle part the same. latter part the same. So Ends\nLat by obs 16°45'. N. Long 168° 37'. E","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong breezes and squalls continued throughout the day; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-01","events":[],"lat":17.6667,"lon":165.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 1st\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezes and squally steering\nW. N. W employeed fiting new cutting falls and over hauling\ncutting blocks and straps. So Ends Lat by obs 17°40 North\nLong by chro 165°53'. E","wind":[["whole","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and squalls as the ship steered west-northwest. The crew spent the day preparing whaling gear, fitting new ropes and overhauling the cutting blocks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-02","events":[],"lat":18.6833,"lon":163.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 2d\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S & E steering W. N. West\nmiddle part the same. latter part pleasant set topmast\nand topgallant studdingsails employed making a fore topsail\nSo Ends. Lat by obs 18°41'. N. Long 163°25'. E","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes as the crew worked on making a foretopsail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-03","events":[],"lat":19.1667,"lon":161.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 3d\nBegins with fresh breezes and rain squalls steering W. by N.\nmiddle part the same. latter part employeed in ships duty\nLat by Obs 19°10'. N. Long by chro 161°49'. E","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and rain squalls continued as the crew attended to routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-04","events":[],"lat":20.2167,"lon":160.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 4th\nBegins with light breezes from the Eastern board steering W\nby N. middle part light breezes with rain. latter part pleasant\nemployed in ships duty. Lat by obs 20°13'. North\nLong by chro 160° 17'. East","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing in light breezes with rain, followed by pleasant weather while the crew carried out ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-05","events":[],"lat":20.9333,"lon":159.075,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday April 5th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the Eastern board and\nsqually steering W by N with studdingsails set. middle\npart wind from the Western board and pleasant took in\nstuddingsails. latter part pleasant [struck: [illegible]] [blot] sent up cutting penants\nLat by obs 20°56' North","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","W",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Light breezes and squalls shifted to pleasant weather from the west as the crew rigged the cutting gear.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-06","events":[],"lat":21.7667,"lon":157.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 6th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Western board heading\nN by W. at 6 P. M. thick squally weather took in top gallant\nsails at 8 A M reefed topsails and took in jib and main\nsail. wind from the North middle part the same. latter\npart wind N. N. E heading W. N. W. So Ends Lat by Obs 21°46' N\nLong by chro 157°52' E","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["first","N",""],["middle","N",""],["latter","NNE",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather set in, forcing the crew to reduce sail. The day ended with routine sailing and no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-07","events":[],"lat":22.5,"lon":155.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 7th\nCommences with strong breezes from N. E steering N. W by W\nmiddle part the same. latter part more moderate set the\njib and mainsail and let the reefs out of the topsails em-\nployed in ships duty. So Ends Lat by Obs 22°30' North\nLong by chro 155°45' East","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","NE","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"Routine sailing and ship's duty under moderating breezes. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-08","events":[],"lat":24.7167,"lon":153.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 8th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the N E steering N. W. set\nmaintopgallant sail. middle part the same. latter part pleasant\nat 7 A M saw Bennets island bearing North distance 5\nmiles. hands employed in ships duty. Lat 24°43' North\nLong by chro 153°49' E","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","NE","fresh"]],"plain":"They sailed under fresh breezes and sighted Bennets Island five miles to the north. The crew attended to routine ship's duties.","where":"near land","place":"Bennets island","plate":"land.landfall-a"},{"date":"1845-04-09","events":[],"lat":25.95,"lon":153.1917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday April 9th Begins with light breezes from E. N E\nsteering N. N. W. middle part light breezes. latter part pleasant em-\nployed stowing water between decks. So Ends No Observation-","wind":[["first","ENE","light"],["middle","","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and pleasant weather. The crew spent the day stowing water between decks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-10","events":[],"lat":27.1833,"lon":152.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 10th 1845\nBegins with light airs and bafflin at 3 P M strong breezes\nfrom the S.E. with thick dirty weather took in top gallant\nsails middle part squally latter part pleasant So Ends\n[struck: Lat by] Obs 27° 11' N. Long 152° 34' E","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","SE","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Experienced light and baffling winds, followed by strong breezes, squalls, and thick, dirty weather, before the day ended pleasant.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":28.3333,"lon":151.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 11th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S&E heading N.W. by N\nsaw several finbacks. middle part pleasant latter part the\nsame. employed in ship's duty. Lat by Obs 28° 20' North\nLong by chro 151° 11 East","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"They saw several finback whales while sailing in pleasant weather, with the crew occupied by routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-12","events":[],"lat":29.7,"lon":150.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 12th\nBegins with light breezes from the Eastern board steering N. & W.\nmiddle part pleasant. latter part fresh breezes from W. S. W\nheading NW. by N employed in ships duty. Lat 29° 42' North\nLong 150° 19' East","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","WSW","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with changing breezes and pleasant weather. The crew was occupied with regular ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-13","events":[],"lat":31.7667,"lon":150.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 13th\nCommences with fresh breezes from W. S. W heading N. W by N.\nmiddle part strong breezes from the SW. at 3 a m took in top\ngallant sails So Ends. Lat by Obs 31° 46' N. Long 150° 15' E","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","SW","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in fresh to strong breezes; reduced sail early in the morning.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-14","events":[],"lat":32.5667,"lon":150.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 14th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Western board heading\nN by W at 1 P M set topgallant sails. middle part wind from\nthe Northern heading W. NW. Latter part fresh breezes from\nSE. and squally. all hands employed in ships duty. So Ends\nLat by Observation 32° 34' North\nLong by Chronometer 150° 18' East","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","N",""],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes and squalls as the crew attended to regular ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-15","events":[],"lat":33.65,"lon":149.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday April 15th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Southern board steering\nN. W. by N at 5 p m. strong breezes from S W and squally\ntook in topgallantsails. middle part wind from S W and\nsqually. latter part wind from the Northern board, tacked ship\nheading West and set topgallantsails. So Ends. No Obs—","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["first","SW","strong"],["middle","SW",""],["latter","N",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather with shifting winds; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-16","events":[],"lat":34.7333,"lon":149.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 16th\nBegins with fresh. breezes from S E by S. heading S. W at\n3 p m took in topgallant sails. middle and latter parts\npleasant. So Ends. Lat by Observation 34°44' S\nLong by chro 149°15' East","wind":[["first","SE by S","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes gave way to pleasant weather with routine sailing; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-17","events":[],"lat":36.6,"lon":147.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 17th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Eastern board steering\nS. W. by S with all sail set. middle part strong breezes\ntook in top gallantsails. latter part heavy gales from the East\ntook in jib and mainsail and double reefed topsails at\n5 a m took in mizzen topsail. So Ends Lat by obs 36°35'\nLong by chro 147°39'","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew sailed under fresh breezes before heavy gales forced them to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":38.15,"lon":147.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 18th\nBegins with heavy gales from the Eastern board, steering\nS. S. W under double reefed topsails saw several finback[struck: s]\nand plenty of whale feed. middle and latter parts pleasant\nLat by obs 38°09' S. Long 147°30' E","wind":[["first","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Heavy gales blew from the east while the ship steered under reduced sail. They saw several finback whales and plenty of whale feed, with pleasant weather returning later.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":2}],"lat":39.1833,"lon":147.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 19th Begins with fresh breezes from the\nEastern board. heading S. S E middle part under short sail\nlatter part pleasant saw two humpbacks. So Ends\nLat by obs 39°11' S Long by chro. 147°51' E","wind":[["first","E","fresh"]],"plain":"The ship sailed under reduced sail in fresh breezes, heading south-southeast. The weather turned pleasant later in the day, and they saw two humpback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":40.5333,"lon":147.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 20th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the Eastern board heading\nN.N.E. plenty of finbacks in sight. middle part under short\nsail steering N E. latter part pleasant steering N.N.E. So Ends\nLat by Obs 40°32' S. Long by chr 147°51' E","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and pleasant weather; plenty of finback whales were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":41.1333,"lon":148.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 21st\nBegins with fresh breezes from SE steering N N E\n[whale stamp] at 4 P. M. saw two right whales lowered boats\nstruck killed and he sunk lost one line\nand one half lost 9 irons and two lances come\non board saw more whales lowered boats could\nnot get fast at sunset took in sail at daylight\nmade sail saw whales lowered boats could not get\nfast. so Ends. Lat 41°08' S. Long 148° 52' East","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew put out the boats after two right whales, harpooning and killing one, but it sank. They lost nine harpoons, two lances, and one and a half lines. Later chases that evening and the next morning were unsuccessful.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Killed whale sank and took gear","quote":"killed and he sunk lost one line and one half lost 9 irons and two lances","interest":5,"topic":"wrecks"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1845-04-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":41.1025,"lon":148.65,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday April 22d\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Southern board heading\nW.S.W. at 1 pm. saw whales lowered boats struck one\n[whale stamp: tail] and he took the line came on board saw several\nwhales lowered boats struck one killed and took\n125 it to the ship and took in sail at day-\n[whale stamp] light commenced cutting with thick dirty\nweather saw several whales. So Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","S","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew put the boats out to chase whales, harpooned one that took the line, and then struck and killed another. They brought the whale alongside and began stripping the blubber at daylight in thick, dirty weather.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1845-04-23","events":[],"lat":41.0716,"lon":148.4334,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday April 23d\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Southern board employed cutting\nat 2 PM finish cutting and commence boiling. middle part thick rainy\nweather latter part the same. employed boiling. So Ends. No Obs [whale stamp: tail]\n[whale stamp]","wind":[["first","S","fresh"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew finished stripping the blubber from a whale around 2 PM and spent the rest of the day boiling it into oil through thick, rainy weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":41.0408,"lon":148.2167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday April 24th 1845\nBegins with fresh gales from SSE standing on different\ntacks with thick rainy weather. employed boiling. middle\nand latter parts thick fog. with rain. employed boiling saw one\nright whale lowered boats could not get fast. So Ends. No Obs","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["rain","fog"],"plain":"Amid thick fog and rain, the crew boiled blubber. They sighted a right whale and put out the boats, but could not harpoon it.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1845-04-25","events":[],"lat":41.01,"lon":148.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 25th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Western board with thick\nweather at 8 pm finished boiling. middle cleared up. latter part\nheavy gales from W by N. employed stowing down oil. So Ends\nLat by Obs 41° 36' Long by chro 148° 10' E.","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["latter","W by N","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"The crew finished boiling blubber and stowed the oil in the hold amidst heavy gales.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1845-04-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":41.5,"lon":148.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 26th\nBegins with strong gales from the Western board heading\nSSW. under close reefed maintopsails employed stowing down\nat 4 PM. finish stowing and set the foresail saw several whales\nmiddle part moderate at daylight set single reefed topsails at\n[whale stamp: tail] 8 AM. saw whales lowered boats struck one and had\nto cut came on board and took in sail. with strong gale\nfrom the SW. So Ends this day. Lat by Obs [illegible] North\nLong. by chr 148° 51 E","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"After finishing stowing oil during a strong gale, the crew spotted whales in the afternoon. The next morning they put boats out to chase, harpooned a whale, but had to cut the line and reduce sail as another strong gale came on.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1845-04-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":41.5,"lon":148.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 27th\n[whale stamp: whole whale] Begins with strong gales from [struck: SW by] [drawing]\nSSE under short sail at daylight made sail at 10\nAM saw whales. lowered boats struck killed and\nhe sunk came on board. got one boat stove. So Ends\nLat by Obs 41° 30' North\nLong by chro 148° 39' East","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"In strong gales, the crew spotted whales at 10 AM and put out the boats. They harpooned and killed one whale, but it sank, and one of their boats was smashed in the chase.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Whale boat stove during hunt","quote":"killed and he sunk came on board. got one boat stove.","interest":5,"topic":"accidents"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":3}],"lat":42.0,"lon":147.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 28th 1845-\nBegins with fresh breezes from SWbyW employed in re-\npairing boats at 5 PM saw whales lowered boats struck\none and the iron drew. at 6 saw more whales lowered\nstruck and had to cut at dark came on board and\ntook in sail. middle part pleasant. latter part\nsaw whales lowered boats struck one and killed and\nhe sunk. come on board. So Ends this day\n[drawing]\nLat by Obs 42°00' North\nLong by chr 147°50' East","wind":[["first","SW by W","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew repaired boats until five in the afternoon, when they chased whales and harpooned one, but the iron pulled out. They struck another an hour later but had to cut the line, and the next morning struck and killed a third whale, which sank.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-04-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":41.8333,"lon":147.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 29th\nBegins with light airs from SSW and pleasant saw plenty\nof whales lowered boats could not get fast. at sunset took in\nsail. middle part thick fog. latter part strong gales from the\nNorthern board with thick rainy weather saw whales. So Ends\nLat 41°50' N Long 147° 43 East","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["latter","N","gale"]],"weather":["fog","gale","rain"],"plain":"The crew saw plenty of whales and put out the boats but could not harpoon any. The day ended with thick fog, rain, and strong gales, though they sighted more whales.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1845-04-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":42.0833,"lon":147.4125,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday April 30th\nBegins with strong gales from the Northern board with\nthick rainy weather. middle part hard gales took in foresail\nand close reefed main topsail. latter part squally with snow.\nsaw several whales. So Ends. No Observation","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["rain","squalls","snow","gale"],"plain":"The ship weathered strong gales with thick rain, heavy winds, and squalls of snow. They saw several whales during the storm but did not chase them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":42.3333,"lon":147.1084,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday May 1st Begins with strong gales from the N.\nheading ENE at 4 PM wore ship heading NW. wind from NEbyE\nsaw whales middle part more moderate at daylight made sail\nat 10 AM saw one whale going quick to windward. So Ends\nNo Observation","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["first","NE by E",""],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew as they turned the ship. They sighted whales in the afternoon, and the next morning saw a single whale swimming quickly into the wind.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-02","events":[],"lat":42.5833,"lon":146.8042,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday May 2d 1845\nBegins with light breezes from E. S. E heading North\nwith cloudy weather no whale in sight. middle part\nunder short sail. latter part strong breezes from [struck: bunges] E \nheading S by E with thick dirty weather. So Ends. No Obs","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["latter","E","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes and cloudy skies, turning into strong winds and thick, dirty weather. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-03","events":[],"lat":42.8333,"lon":146.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 3d.\nAll these 24 hours heavy gales from E.S.E heading S.E\nunder doublereofed mamtopsail with fog and frequent\nsnow squalls. So Ends Lat by [struck: Obs] Obs 42°50' North\nLong by act- 146°30' East","wind":[["whole","ESE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","fog","snow","squalls"],"plain":"The ship faced heavy gales, fog, and frequent snow squalls under reduced sail.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Heavy gales and snow squalls","quote":"heavy gales from E.S.E heading S.E under doublereofed mamtopsail with fog and frequent snow squalls","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-04","events":[],"lat":42.05,"lon":147.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 4th\nBegins with hard gales from the Northern board heading\nE. S. E with thick dirty weather. middle part more mod-\nerate \"at daylight made sail light baffling winds, no whales\nin sight. So Ends Lat by Obs 42.03'. N. Long 147° 19' E","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The day began with hard northern gales and thick, dirty weather before moderating. At daylight, the crew made sail under light, baffling winds, but saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":41.3333,"lon":148.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Moonday May 5th\nBegins with light airs from S. S W heading S E nothing\nin sight. middle part light breezes. latter part fresh breezes\nfrom the Southern board heading E S. E. saw one right whale\ngoing quick. So Ends. Lat by act 41°20' N. Long 148°00' E","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","S","fresh"]],"plain":"Light airs turned to fresh southern breezes as the ship steered southeast. The crew sighted a single right whale swimming fast, but did not chase it.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":41.0,"lon":148.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 6th\nBegins with fresh breezes from S.S.W with thick fog middle\nand latter part the same saw one whale. So Ends\nLat by act 41° 00' North\nLong by act 148° 32' East","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["middle","SSW","fresh"],["latter","SSW","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew sailed through fresh breezes and thick fog, and sighted one whale.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":41.6833,"lon":148.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday May 7th 1845\nBegins with thick fog with wind from the S.W by W.\nheading SSE at 1 pm wore ship heading NW by W.\nmiddle part thick fog at 8 am fog cleared up saw whales\nlowered boats could not get fast. So Ends Lat 41°41 North\nLong 148° 40 East","wind":[["first","SW by W",""]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Thick fog marked most of the day. When it cleared in the morning, they spotted whales and put the boats out to chase them, but could not harpoon any.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1845-05-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":41.5,"lon":148.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 8th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Western board and pleas\nant working to the Eastward at 2 PM saw whales lowered\n[drawing: whale] boats struck killed and took to the\nship middle part calm latter part\nlight airs and pleasant employed cut\nting at 12 meridian finished cutting. Lat by acct 41°30' N\nLong by chro 148° 51' E","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew sighted whales, put out the boats, harpooned and killed one, and brought it to the ship. They spent the calm night and morning stripping the blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1845-05-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":42.0417,"lon":148.675,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday May 9th\nBegins with light airs from the Eastern board at [blank] pm saw\n[drawing: whale fluke] whales lowered struck and the iron drew came on board\ntok in sail and commenced boiling. middle part strong\ngales from the East split the maintopsail and took in the fore\nsail. latter part tremendous gales slacked down try works\nSo Ends No Observation","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","gale"],["latter","","storm"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew put out the boats after whales and harpooned one, but the harpoon pulled out. Later, strong gales split the maintopsail, escalating to tremendous gales that forced them to shut down the oil-boiling furnace.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Tremendous gales forced try-works shutdown","quote":"latter part tremendous gales slacked down try works","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1845-05-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":42.5833,"lon":148.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 10th\nBegins with tremendous gales from ESE. at 3 PM wind shifted\nto SSW. and moderated at 7 PM set close reefed missen topsails\nmiddle part thick fog at daylight made sail and started try-\nworks at 10 A.M. saw whales lowered boats could not get fast\ncame on board. So Ends this day's work\nLat by Obs 42°35' North\nLong by chro 148°30 East","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["first","SSW","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","fog"],"plain":"After tremendous gales and thick fog, the crew started boiling blubber. At 10 a.m. they sighted whales and put the boats out to chase, but failed to harpoon any.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1845-05-11","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":42.4629,"lon":148.6463},{"date":"1845-05-12","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":42.3426,"lon":148.7926},{"date":"1845-05-13","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":42.2222,"lon":148.9389},{"date":"1845-05-14","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":42.1018,"lon":149.0852},{"date":"1845-05-15","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":41.9815,"lon":149.2315},{"date":"1845-05-16","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":41.8611,"lon":149.3778},{"date":"1845-05-17","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":41.7407,"lon":149.5241},{"date":"1845-05-18","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":41.6204,"lon":149.6704},{"date":"1845-05-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":41.5,"lon":149.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 19th 1845\nBegins with light airs from the Western board heading\nNorth started by works nothing in sight. middle part mod-\nerate. latter part strong breezes saw several whales lowered\ncould not get fast. So Ends Lat by obs 41° 30' North\nLong by chro 149° 49' East-","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"The crew started up the furnace for boiling blubber. Later in the day, they spotted several whales and put the boats out to chase them, but were unable to harpoon any.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1845-05-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":41.65,"lon":149.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 20th\nBegins with strong breezes from the Southern board at\n5 pm saw whales lowered boats\n[drawing: whale with '200' inscribed] struck killed and took him to\nthe ship and took in sail let\nthe whale lay all night- employed boiling at 8 AM hooked\non the whale and began cutting. Lat by obs 41° 39' North\nLong by chro 149° 33' East-","wind":[["first","S","strong"]],"plain":"After sighting whales in the afternoon, the crew put the boats out, struck and killed one, and brought it to the ship. They let the whale lie overnight while boiling, then began stripping its blubber the next morning.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1845-05-21","events":[],"lat":41.9,"lon":149.5834,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday May 21st\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SW. and pleasant\nemployed cutting and boiling at 4 PM finish cutting middle\npart moderate. latter part foggy employed stowing down-\nSo Ends No Obs\".","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew spent the day stripping blubber and boiling it down, finishing cutting by late afternoon. The day ended foggy as they stored the oil in the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-22","events":[],"lat":42.15,"lon":149.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 22d\nBegins with strong breezes from the Southern board\nwith thick rainy weather. at 4 pm finish stowing down\nmiddle part strong gales and rainy. latter part strong\nbreezes from the Western board. employed boiling and\nstowing down. with nothing in sight. So Ends\nLat by Observation 42° 09' North\nLong by chronometer 149° 37 East-","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","W","strong"]],"weather":["rain","gale"],"plain":"Gales and rainy weather dominated the day as the crew finished storing oil in the hold, continued boiling blubber, and saw nothing in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1845-05-23","events":[],"lat":41.8167,"lon":149.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 23d. 1845\nBegins with strong breezes from W S W heading to the\nS by E employed stowing down and boiling at 4 P M finish\nstowing down middle part moderate, latter part light\nairs from the Southern board no whales in sight. So Ends\nLat by obs 41° 49' N. Long 149° 20' East-","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","S","light"]],"plain":"The crew finished boiling blubber and storing the oil in the hold. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":42.0167,"lon":149.175,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday May 24th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Southern board head-\ning W by S with thick fog at 6 P M fog light up saw whales\nLowered boats could not get fast. middle part thick fog.\nlatter part light airs and bafflin with thick fog finished\nboiling employed stowing down. So Ends. No Obs","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"In thick fog, the crew spotted whales when the weather briefly cleared and put out the boats, but could not harpoon any. They finished boiling blubber and stowed the oil in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1845-05-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":42.2167,"lon":149.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 25th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Northen board with\nthick fog and rain employed stowing down at 5 pm\nfinish stowing down. middle part strong gales with thick fog\nlatter part light breezes from the Western board and\n[drawing: whale] pleasant at 11 A M. saw right whales\nlowered boats struck one killed him and\nhe sunk come on board. So Ends this day\nemployed in ships duty. Lat by obs 42° 13' North\nLong by chro 149° 01' East-","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["fog","rain","gale"],"plain":"The crew finished storing oil in the hold amid fog and gales. Late in the morning, they spotted right whales and lowered the boats; they struck and killed one, but it sank.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1845-05-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":42.4167,"lon":149.175,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday May 26th Begins with light breezes from S W.\n117\nat 4 P M saw whales lowered struck 2 killed\none and took him to the ship. the other\nwent off spouting blood middle and latter part\npleasant. at daylight began cuting at 11 finished. No Obs\n[drawing: whale tail]","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"plain":"They saw whales, put the boats out, and harpooned two. They killed one and brought it to the ship, but the other escaped spouting blood. At daylight they stripped the blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1845-05-27","events":[],"lat":42.6167,"lon":149.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 27th 1845\nBegins with strong breezes from the SE with thick fog\nand rain cleared up the decks and began boiling middle part\nstrong breezes with fog and rain. latter part fresh gales from\nSW. employed boiling. So Ends Lat by Obs. 42°37'. North\nLong by chro 149°20' East—","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["fog","rain","gale"],"plain":"Strong breezes brought thick fog and rain while the crew cleaned the decks and boiled blubber into oil through fresh gales.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1845-05-28","events":[],"lat":42.6167,"lon":150.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday May 28th\nBegins with strong breezes from the SSW heading SE\nunder close reefed main topsail and foresail employed boiling\nat dark wore ship to the Western board, middle part mod-\nerate. latter part fresh breezes from SW. employed boiling\nLat- by Obs 42°37'. N. Long 150°08' East—","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","SW","fresh"]],"plain":"Strong breezes blew as the crew boiled blubber into oil under reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-05-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":42.5333,"lon":149.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 29th\nBegins with strong breezes from SSM. [struck: [illegible]] heading SE at 3\nPM saw whales lowered boats could not get fast. middle part\nfinish boiling. latter part thick fog employed stowing\ndown. Lat- by Obs. 42°32'. N. Long by chro 149°35' East ","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew spotted whales and put the boats out to chase them, but could not harpoon any. They finished boiling blubber and stowed the oil in the hold amid thick fog.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1845-05-30","events":[],"lat":42.7833,"lon":149.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 30th\nBegins with fresh breezes from WSW heading SW\nemployed stowing down. nothing in sight at 5 PM finish\nstowing down and tacked ship heading South middle part\nlight airs from North. latter part calm, So Ends—\nLat by Obs 42°47' N Long by chro 149°12'","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew finished stowing oil in the hold, turned the ship south, and ended the day in calm conditions with nothing in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1845-05-31","events":[],"lat":42.5166,"lon":148.9666,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday May 31st\nBegins with light breezes from the Eastern board and cloudy \nsteering SSW. nothing in sight middle part the same\nlatter part thick fog. So Ends. No Observation—","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","fog"],"plain":"Light breezes and cloudy skies gave way to thick fog; nothing was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":42.25,"lon":148.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 1st 1845\nBegins with light airs from S S E with thick fog steering\nS W at sunset wind shifted to S W cleared up saw several\nwhales middle part fresh gales. latter part the same. So Ends\nLat 42° 15. N Long 148° 44 East","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["first","SW",""],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["fog","clear","gale"],"plain":"Thick fog cleared at sunset, and the crew saw several whales. The day ended with fresh gales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":41.6167,"lon":148.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 2d 1845\nBegins with strung breezes from N S W at 3 p m. saw\n[whale stamp: tail] whales lowered boats struck one and the line parted\ncame on board saw more whales could not get fast\nat dark shortened sail middle and latter parts pleasant\nat 8 A M. saw one whale lowered boats could not get fast\ncame on board. So Ends. Lat by obs 410 37' North\nLong by chro 148° 39' East","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"]],"plain":"The crew put out the boats after whales and harpooned one, but the line broke and it escaped. They chased more whales that afternoon and another the next morning, but failed to strike any.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1845-06-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":41.8833,"lon":149.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 3d 1845\nBegins with light airs from N. W. and pleasant heading East\nmiddle part the same at 6 a m saw whales lowered boats\ncould not get fast came on board at 10 A M saw more\n[drawing: whale with '20' written inside] whales lowered boats struck one\nkilled him and took him along\nside. employed getting ready for\ncutting. So Ends this day. Lat by observation 410 53 North\nLong by chro 149° 17' East","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","NW","light"]],"plain":"The crew put boats out after whales at 6 a.m. but could not harpoon any. At 10 a.m. they saw more, harpooned and killed one, brought it alongside, and prepared to strip the blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1845-06-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":41.8333,"lon":149.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 4th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Southern board. began\ncuting at sunset finished cuting. middle part began boiling\nlatter part fresh breezes from the SW at 10 A M saw whales\nlowered could not get fast. So Ends. Lat by obs 40° 50' North\nLong by chow 149° 20' East","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["latter","SW","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew finished stripping blubber at sunset and began boiling it through the night. The next morning, they put the boats out to chase whales but could not harpoon any.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1845-06-05","events":[],"lat":42.6167,"lon":149.05,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday June 5th 1845\nBegins with fresh gales from the Western board took in\nfore and missen topsails middle part light-breezes from\nthe West- latter part calm employed boiling. So Ends\nLat by obs 42°39' S","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["gale","calm"],"plain":"Fresh gales gave way to light breezes and finally calm weather as the crew boiled blubber into oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1845-06-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":42.5833,"lon":148.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 6th\nBegins with light-airs from the Western board heading\nSouth at 4 P.M. saw whales\nlowered boats struck two\nand killed them both and one\n[drawing] [drawing] 90\nsunk. took the other to the ship and let him lay\nalongside all night- at 8 A.M. began to cut at 12\nfinish. So Ends this day. Lat by obs. 42°35' South\nLong by chro 148°46' East","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"plain":"The crew put boats out after whales and killed two, but one sank. They brought the other whale alongside for the night and finished stripping its blubber the next morning.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1845-06-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":3}],"lat":42.5333,"lon":149.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 7th\nBegins with light airs and bafflin employed stowing\ndown and boiling middle part calm latter part light-\nlight-breezes from the S W. heading S E saw three\nwhales going quick to S E employed stowing down\nSo Ends. Lat by Obs 42°32' S\nLong by chro 149°43' E","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew boiled blubber and stowed down oil in calm and light winds. Later, they sighted three whales swimming quickly to the southeast.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1845-06-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":41.9167,"lon":149.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 8th\nBegins with light breezes from the Southern board\nand pleasant employed boiling no whales in sight- mid-\ndle and latter parts light breezes from the Eastern board\nsteering South. saw whales going quick. So Ends\nLat by obs 41°55 North\nLong by chro 149°23 East","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"plain":"The crew boiled blubber under light breezes and pleasant weather. Later in the day, they saw whales swimming fast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":41.75,"lon":148.5083,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday June 9th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the Eastern board steering\n[drawing] South at 3 PM saw whales\n110 [drawing] lowered boats struck two and\nkilled them both and one sunk\ntook the other to the ship. and let him all night\nmiddle part light airs and bafflin at 7 A M hooked\non to the whale and began cutting at 12 meridian\nfinished cuting , So Ends. with No Observation -","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","variable","light"]],"plain":"The crew put boats out after whales and harpooned and killed two. One sank, but they brought the other to the ship and stripped its blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1845-06-10","events":[],"lat":41.5833,"lon":147.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 10th\nBegins with light breezes from the Eastern board heading\nSouth with thick fog employed boiling and stowing down\nat 6 P M finish stowing down, middle part thick fog, latter\npart light airs from the West and pleasant employed\nstowing down, So Ends. Lat by Obs. 41° 35' North\nLong by chr[struck: os] 147° 38' East","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"In thick fog and light breezes, the crew boiled blubber and stowed oil down in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1845-06-11","events":[],"lat":41.4833,"lon":148.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 11th\nBegins with light airs from the Western board steering E\nN E. nothing in sight employed boiling middle part [struck: pleas] pleas[illegible]\nlatter part the same employed stowing down So Ends\nLat by Obs 41° 29'. N. Long 148° 40' E","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"plain":"The crew was busy boiling blubber into oil and storing it down in the hold under light breezes. No other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-12","events":[],"lat":41.9778,"lon":148.2333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday June 12th\nBegins with light airs from S. S. E heading S. E. with\nfog. middle part light breezes from East heading North\nemployed boiling latter part wind bafflin with thick fog\nemployed stowing down. So Ends. No Observation","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"In foggy weather, the crew boiled blubber and stowed the oil casks into the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-13","events":[],"lat":42.4722,"lon":148.4667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday June 13th 1845\nBegins with light-airs and foggy wind from the Sh\nsteering S & E employed stowing down oil and bone no\nwhale in sight middle and latter parts thick fog.\nSo Ends Lat No Obs","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Light winds and thick fog throughout the day. The crew spent their time storing oil and baleen in the hold; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1845-06-14","events":[],"lat":42.9667,"lon":148.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 14th\nBegins with light airs from the North with thick fog\nmiddle and latter part the same employed stowing\ndown. So Ends Lat 42.58. N Long 148°42 East","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Light winds and thick fog persisted throughout the day while the crew worked at storing oil in the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-15","events":[],"lat":44.3705,"lon":148.8217,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday June 15th\nBegins with light breezes from the SE steering S & E\nwith pleasant weather set fore topmast studdingsail\nmiddle part thick fog. latter part the same [struck: set top]\ngallant-studdingsail. So Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes, bringing on thick fog by the middle and latter parts of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-16","events":[],"lat":45.7743,"lon":148.9434,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday June 16th\nAll these 24 hours light breezes from SE steering S & E\nwith thick fog. hands employed in ships duty So Ends\nNo Observation","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew sailed south and east under light breezes and thick fog, carrying out routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-17","events":[],"lat":47.0333,"lon":149.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 17th\nBegins with light breezes from the SE heading NE by E\nwith thick fog took in studdingsails. middle and latter\nparts strong breezes from ESE heading S & E by S with\nthick fog. So Ends. Lat by obs 47°02 North\nLong by chro 149°50 East","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","ESE","strong"],["latter","ESE","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Sailed in thick fog throughout the day, with breezes strengthening from light to strong; no whales seen.","where":"at sea","via":[[148.95,45.85]]},{"date":"1845-06-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":44.8833,"lon":154.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 18th 1845\nBegins with strung breezes from S E by E heading S E\nwith thick dirty weather saw several whales at 6 PM\ntook in sail. middle and latter parts strung gales So Ends\nLat - 44.53' Long 154°54' East","wind":[["first","SE by E","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"They saw several whales amid strong breezes and thick, dirty weather, before strong gales set in and forced them to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-19","events":[],"lat":45.75,"lon":155.7708,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday June 19th\nBegins with fresh gales from E S E heading S E by S.\nat 8 p m saw the islands of Mankoke and Mussir\nbearing North at 6 saw the Sisters bearing N N E dis\n40 miles at 8 P M wore ship heading S by E Rankoke bear-\ning N N W dist- 20 miles. middle part fresh gales. latter\npart- strung gales. land in sigh-. So Ends. No Obs\n","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"They sailed through fresh and strong gales, sighting the islands of Mankoke, Mussir, and the Sisters.","where":"near land","place":"Mankoke"},{"date":"1845-06-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":46.6166,"lon":156.6416,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday June 20th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Eastern board heading\nS S E with cloudy weather land in sight at 2 p m saw\nseveral whales to windward at sunset saw the isle\nof       bearing N. W. middle part- light airs and\nbafflin. latter part thick fog and calm So Ends. No Obs","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["cloudy","fog","calm"],"plain":"With land in sight, the crew saw several whales to windward. The day ended with thick fog and calm.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-06-21","events":[],"lat":47.4833,"lon":157.5125,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday June 21st\nBegins with a calm and thick fog middle part light\nairs from S. E. latter part fresh breezes and thick\nweather. hands employed in ship's duty. So Ends\nNo Observation","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["calm","fog"],"plain":"Foggy weather and variable winds; the crew carried on with routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":48.35,"lon":158.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 22d 1845\nBegins with strong breezes from S. S. E. steering E. N. E\nwith rain at 2 P. M saw whales at 4 P. M. strong gales\ntook in fore and mizzentopsails plenty of whales in sight\nmiddle part fresh gales. Latter part light winds\nfrom W. S. W. with fog. So Ends Lat by obs 48°21' N\nLong by chro 158°25' E","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"],["first","","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","WSW","light"]],"weather":["rain","gale","fog"],"plain":"Strong breezes and rain brought plenty of whales in sight, followed by a gale that forced them to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":48.4667,"lon":159.3916,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday June 23d\nBegins with light breezes from the western board\n[whale stamp] steering N. E. at 5 P. M. saw whales lowered boats\nstruck and had to cut on account of the fog at\nsundown took in sail. middle part foggy. Latter\n[whale stamp] part cloudy saw whales lowered boats struck\none and the iron drew got one boat stove\ncame on board. So Ends No Obervation","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"weather":["fog","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew put out the boats after whales in the afternoon, harpooned one, but had to cut the line due to fog. The next morning they harpooned another whale, but the harpoon pulled out and a boat was smashed.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Whale smashed a boat","quote":"got one boat stove","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":48.5833,"lon":160.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 24th\nBegins with light airs and bafflin saw whales lowered\ncould not get fast. middle part pleasant. latter part\nfresh gales from N W and rainy. saw whales. So Ends\nLat 48°35. N Long 160°24. E","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","NW","gale"]],"weather":["rain","gale"],"plain":"The crew spotted whales and put out the boats to chase them, but could not harpoon any. Later in the day, amid fresh gales and rain, they saw whales again.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1845-06-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":48.6667,"lon":160.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 25th\nBegins with fresh gales from the S W with thick\n[drawing] weather at 5 P M spoke barque Com\nPerry of New London with 600 bbls plenty\nof whales in sight. middle and latter parts\nstrong gales from S S W. laying too. So Ends\nthis day Lat by obs 48°40' N Long by chro 160°10' E","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","SSW","gale"],["latter","SSW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Amid fresh gales and thick weather, they met the bark Commodore Perry of New London, which reported 600 barrels of oil. Plenty of whales were in sight, but strong gales forced the ship to stop and wait.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Com Perry","rig":"bark","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-06-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":48.25,"lon":160.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 26th 1845\nBegins with string gales from the Northern board\nlaying under short sail. saw several whales. Com Perry\nin sight Middle part the same. latter part\n[drawing: ship] strong gales with thick weather spoke\nship Angelina of Havre de Grace with\nfour whales this season. So Ends this day\nLat by observation 48° 15' North\nLong by chro 160° 00' East","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","N","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Under strong gales and reduced sail, the crew saw several whales. Later in thick weather, they met the ship Angelina of Le Havre, which had taken four whales this season.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Angelina","rig":"ship","port":"Havre de Grace","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-06-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":48.3352,"lon":159.8815,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday June 27th\nBegins with strong gales from the Northern board laying\nunder short sail on different tacks middle part the same\nlatter part fresh gales with fog. saw several whales. So Ends.","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","N","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","fog"],"plain":"Strong gales and fog continued throughout the day while the ship sailed under reduced canvas. They saw several whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":48.4204,"lon":159.763,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday June 28th\nBegins with fresh gales from the Northern board with thick\nweather saw whales. middle part the same. latter part\nrainy. hands employed in ship's duty. So Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","N","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The crew saw whales amid fresh gales, thick weather, and rain, and carried on with routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":48.5056,"lon":159.6444,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday 29th\nAll these twenty four hours fresh gales from the\nNorthern board with thick weather. saw whales lowered\nboats struck and the line parted. Came on board\n[drawing: whale tail] hands employed in ship's duty. So Ends No Obs","wind":[["whole","N","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Under fresh gales and thick weather, the crew saw whales and put the boats out. They harpooned a whale, but the line broke and it got away.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-06-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":48.5908,"lon":159.5259,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday June 30th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Northern board\nwith thick weather saw whales lowered could not get\nfast. middle part foggy. latter part the same. No Obs","wind":[["first","N","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"They saw whales in thick, breezy weather and put the boats out to chase, but could not harpoon any. Fog set in for the rest of the day.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1845-07-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":48.6759,"lon":159.4074,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday July 1st\nBegins with light breezes from the Western board with\nthick fog at sunset fog cleared up saw whales. middle\nand latter parts thick fog. So Ends. No Observation","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Fog dominated the day, though it cleared briefly at sunset and they spotted whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-02","events":[],"lat":48.7611,"lon":159.2889,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday July 2d\nBegins with strong breezes from the Western board\nwith thick weather. middle and latter parts thick fog.\nSo Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","W","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Strong breezes and thick weather continued into a heavy fog, preventing navigation observations. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-03","events":[],"lat":48.8463,"lon":159.1703,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday July 3d\nBegins with thick fog and ends with the same\nhands employed in ships duty. So Ends. No Obs","weather":["fog"],"plain":"Thick fog lasted all day while the crew attended to routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-04","events":[],"lat":48.9315,"lon":159.0518,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday July 4th\nThese 24 hours commences with light breezes from\nthe SE with thick fog. middle part strong breezes\nlatter part thick fog with heavy rain squalls and\nthunder and lightning. So Ends No Observation","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["fog","rain","squalls","thunder","lightning"],"plain":"Foggy weather with light breezes turned to heavy rain squalls, thunder, and lightning, preventing any navigational observations.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-05","events":[],"lat":49.0167,"lon":158.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 5th All these 24 hours strong gales\nfrom the Northern board laying too under close reefed\nmaintopsail nothing in sight So Ends Lat 49° 11' N\nLong 158° 56' E","wind":[["whole","N","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the north, forcing the ship to stop and wait under heavily reduced sail. Nothing was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-06","events":[],"lat":48.7,"lon":160.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 6th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Western board.\nmiddle and latter parts calm. no whales in sight. hands\nemployed in ships duty. So Ends Lat by obs 48° 42' No\nLong by chro 160° 12' Eas","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Fresh breezes turned to calms. No whales were seen, and the crew spent the day on routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":49.4889,"lon":160.3611,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday July 7th\nBegins with strong breezes from the Northern board\nheading Eastward at 6 P M saw whales lowered boats could\nnot get fas, middle and latter parts foggy. [whale fluke stamp] So Ends. No Obs","wind":[["first","N","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew spotted whales and put the boats out to chase them, but could not harpoon any. The rest of the day was foggy.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1845-07-08","events":[],"lat":50.2778,"lon":160.5222,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday July 8th\nBegins with light breezes from the Northern board with\nthick fog heading W. S. W. middle part light breezes from\nS E steering North latter part fresh breezes with fog and\nrain. So Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed through thick fog, light breezes, and rain, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-09","events":[],"lat":51.0667,"lon":160.6833,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday July 9th\nBegins with strong breezes from the S E. steering N E\nwith thick rainy weather middle and latter part foggy\nSo Ends. No Observation","wind":[["first","SE","strong"]],"weather":["rain","fog"],"plain":"Strong breezes brought thick rain and fog, with no chance for a navigational reading; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-10","events":[],"lat":51.8555,"lon":160.8445,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday July 10th\nBegins with light breezes from the Eastern board steering\nN N E with thick fog. middle part the same. latter part\nfog cleared up. 4 sail in sight--- So Ends with No Obs\n[drawing]","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"]],"weather":["fog","clear"],"plain":"Light breezes and thick fog cleared up later in the day, with four ships in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-11","events":[],"lat":52.6444,"lon":161.0056,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday July 11th Begins with light breezes\nfrom the South. middle part spoke ship Brunswick of New Bedford with 700 bbls. latter\npart foggy- So Ends with No Observation","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"In light breezes, they spoke the Brunswick of New Bedford, with 700 barrels of oil. Fog followed.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Brunswick","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-07-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":53.4333,"lon":161.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 12th 1845\nBegins with strong breezes from the Southern board with\nfog spoke ship Jefferson of New\nLondon with 1100 bbls of oil. middle\npart the same latter part pleasant\nsaw one right whale lowered boats\nstruck him and the iron broke came\non board. Land in sight. So Ends\nLat by Obs 53°26' N° Long by chro 161°10' E","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","S","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"In foggy weather, they met the ship Jefferson of New London, which had 1,100 barrels of oil. Later, with land in sight, the boats chased and harpooned a right whale, but the harpoon broke and the whale escaped.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Jefferson","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-07-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":53.2889,"lon":162.1834,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday July 13th\n[drawing: ship]\nBegins with light airs from the Western\nboard plenty of humpbacks in sight at\n4 PM. spoke ship Hibernia of New London\nwith 1300 bbls of oil. middle part calm\nlatter part foggy. land in sight. So Ends.","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","","calm"]],"weather":["calm","fog"],"plain":"Light winds brought plenty of humpback whales into sight. At 4 PM, they met the ship Hibernia of New London, carrying 1,300 barrels of oil. The day ended calm, foggy, and with land in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Hibernia","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-07-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":53.1444,"lon":163.2,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday July 14th\nBegins with light airs and pleasant 8 sail in sight one\nboiling. middle part calm latter part pleasant saw plenty\nof humpbacks. land in sight bearing S. S. W dis 12 miles.\nSo Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Eight other ships were in sight, with one of them boiling blubber. Later in the day, the crew saw plenty of humpback whales while sailing about 12 miles off land.","where":"near land","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1845-07-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":53.0,"lon":164.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 15th\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezes from the Northern\nboard with fog squalls saw whales going quick to North\n5 sail in sight. So Ends Lat by Obs 53°00' Nort\nLong by chro 164°13' East","wind":[["whole","N","fresh"]],"weather":["fog","squalls"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and fog squalls continued all day. The crew saw whales swimming quickly north, and five other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-16","events":[],"lat":53.05,"lon":163.3667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday July 16th 1845\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh breezes from the\nNorthern board with [drawing] fog middle part\nthe same latter part fresh gales\nwith thick weather spoke ship. Newton\nof New Bedford with 6 whales. [illegible]","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"In foggy weather and fresh gales, the crew met and exchanged news with the ship Newton of New Bedford, which had six whales.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Newton","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-07-17","events":[],"lat":53.1,"lon":162.5167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday July 17th\nBegins with fresh gales from the Northern board, mid-\ndle part the same [drawing] latter part thick\nrainy weather spoke ship Hibernia of\nNew London nothing since last seen\nSo Ends. No Obs","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","N","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Fresh gales and thick, rainy weather. They met the ship Hibernia of New London, which reported taking nothing since they last saw each other.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Hibernia","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-07-18","events":[],"lat":53.15,"lon":161.6667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday July 18th Begins with light airs from the\nnorthern board with thick rainy weather. middle part\nlatter part light airs with squalls. So Ends. Lat-53° 09' N","wind":[["first","N","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Light airs brought thick, rainy, and squally weather throughout the day. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-19","events":[],"lat":53.75,"lon":160.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 19th\nBegins with light airs from the Eastern board with fog\nsqualls 5 sail in sight spoke ship Alciope\nof Sag Harbour with [drawing] 600 bbls of oil\nmiddle part light airs and bafflin\nlatter part calm land in sight. hands\nemployed in ships duty. So Ends\nLat 53° 45' North\nLong 160° 49' East-","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["fog","squalls","calm"],"plain":"In light airs and foggy squalls, five ships were in sight. They met the ship Alciope of Sag Harbor, which had 600 barrels of oil. With land in sight, the crew worked on routine ship's duty.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Alciope","rig":"ship","port":"Sag Harbour","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-07-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":54.1167,"lon":162.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 20th 1845\nBegins with light airs and bafflin saw two whales low-\nered could not get fast middle part light breezes\nfrom the Southern board. latter part pleasant So Ends\nLat 54.07. N. Long 162.00 E","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","S","light"]],"plain":"Light and shifting winds. The crew saw two whales and put the boats out to chase, but could not harpoon them.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1845-07-21","events":[],"lat":54.15,"lon":162.2458,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday July 21st\n[drawing] Begins with light airs from the\nSouthern board steering North at 4 PM\nspoke ship Wm Lee of Newport with\n500 bbls of right whale oil and 400. Sperm\nmiddle and latter parts light breezes\nwith fog squalls. So Ends. No Obs","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog","squalls"],"plain":"The crew met and exchanged news with the ship William Lee of Newport, which had 500 barrels of right whale oil and 400 barrels of sperm oil aboard. The day ended with light breezes and fog squalls.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Wm Lee","rig":"ship","port":"Newport","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-07-22","events":[],"lat":54.1834,"lon":162.325,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday July 22d\nBegins with light breezes from the Southern board\n[drawing] with fog at 4 P M spoke ship\nColumbia of New London with\n1800 bbls of oil. middle and latter\nparts strong gales with thick fog-\nSo Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["fog","gale"],"plain":"Light breezes and fog gave way to strong gales. In the afternoon, they met and spoke with the ship Columbia of New London, carrying 1,800 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Columbia","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-07-23","events":[],"lat":54.2167,"lon":162.4041,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday July 23d\nBegins with strong gales from the Northern with thick\nfog middle and latter part light breezes with thick\nweather. So Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales and thick fog gave way to light breezes, but the weather remained thick.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":54.25,"lon":162.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 24th. Begins with light-airs with fog\nmiddle part calm latter part saw two whales going quick\nSo Ends. Lat by act 54.15. N.\nLong by act 162°29' E","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","calm"]],"weather":["fog","calm"],"plain":"The day brought light airs, fog, and calms. Later, the crew spotted two whales swimming quickly past.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-07-25","events":[],"lat":54.175,"lon":162.9333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday July 25th 1845\nThese 24 hours light breezes with fog spoke ship's\nLucy Ann of Green\nport with 7 whales\nspoke ship Hope\nwell. of Warren with\n600 bbls of oil. So Ends\n[stamp: ship] [stamp: ship]","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Light breezes and fog. The crew met and exchanged news with the ship Lucy Ann of Greenport, reporting seven whales, and the ship Hopewell of Warren, carrying 600 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Lucy Ann","rig":"ship","port":"Greenport","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Hopewell","rig":"ship","port":"Warren","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-07-26","events":[],"lat":54.1,"lon":163.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 26th\nBegins with light winds and fog spoke ship Isack\nWalton of New\nLondon with 700\nbbls of oil and\nship Charleston\nwith 1700 bblls\nmiddle part calm\nlatter part strong breezes. So Ends. Lat 54°06' N\nLong 163°23' East\n[stamp: ship] [stamp: ship]","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["fog","calm"],"plain":"Foggy weather with light winds. The crew met the ship Isaac Walton of New London, reporting 700 barrels of oil, and the ship Charleston with 1,700 barrels.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Isack Walton","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Charleston","rig":"ship","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-07-27","events":[],"lat":53.8,"lon":163.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 27th\nAll these 24 hours strong breezes from the Southern\nboard with fog\ninthian of Bristol\noil. middle and\nbreezes. So Ends\n[stamp: ship]\nspoke ship Corn-\nwith 2100 bbls of\nlatter parts strung\nLat- by obs 53°48' N\nLong by chro 163° 52' E","wind":[["whole","S","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Strong breezes and fog continued throughout the day. They met the ship Corinthian of Bristol, which reported 2,100 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Corninthian","rig":"ship","port":"Bristol","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-07-28","events":[],"lat":53.925,"lon":164.625,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday. July 28th 1845-\nBegins with strong breezes from the Southern\n[stamp: ship]\nboard spoke barque\nEugene of Stonington\nwith 4 whales and\nship Huntsville of\nCold. Spring 5 whales\n[stamp: ship]","wind":[["first","S","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes blew from the south. The crew met and spoke with the bark Eugene of Stonington, which had taken four whales, and the ship Huntsville of Cold Spring, which had five whales.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Eugene","rig":"bark","port":"Stonington","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Huntsville","rig":"ship","port":"Cold. Spring","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-07-29","events":[],"lat":54.05,"lon":165.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 29th\nBegins with a calm. middle and latter parts\nlight breezes from SE with fog and rain land in\nsight. and 16 ships. So Ends Lat 54° 03' N\nLong 165° 23 E","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["calm","fog","rain"],"plain":"Calm conditions gave way to light breezes, fog, and rain, with land and 16 other ships in sight.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-07-30","events":[],"lat":53.825,"lon":164.8222,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday July 30th\nBegins with light breezes from the Northern board\n[stamp: ship]\nspoke ships Louvre\nwith 1550 bbls and\nship Morrison with\n1050 bbls and ship\nPhonix with 1950\nbbls and Nantasket\n[stamp: ship]\nof New London with 3750 bbls. and ship Hibernia.\n[stamp: ship] [stamp: ship] [stamp: ship]\nmiddle and latter parts thick fog. So Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","N","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Light breezes gave way to thick fog. They met and exchanged news with five ships: Louvre, Morrison, Phoenix, Hibernia, and Nantasket of New London.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Louvre","rig":"ship","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Morrison","rig":"ship","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Phonix","rig":"ship","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nantasket","rig":"","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Hibernia","rig":"ship","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-07-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":53.6,"lon":164.2611,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday July 31st 1845\nAll these 24 hours light airs and bafflin 10 sail in\nsight saw one whale going quick land in sight. So ends\nLat 53° 36 North.","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"With light, shifting winds and land in sight, the crew saw ten other vessels and spotted one whale moving quickly.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-08-01","events":[],"lat":52.6167,"lon":163.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday August 1st\nBegins with light airs from the Southern board with\nfog. middle and latter parts the same. So. Ends. Lat 52° 37'\nLong 165° 42' East","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Light winds and fog continued throughout the day; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-02","events":[],"lat":52.8556,"lon":163.83,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Aug 2d\nBegins with light breezes from the Southern board\n[drawing] with fog spoke ship Mechanic of\nNewport 3 whales this season middle\npart the same. latter part strong breezes\nwith fog and rain. So Ends. No Obs","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"In foggy weather with light breezes, they met the ship Mechanic of Newport, which had taken three whales that season. The day ended with strong breezes, fog, and rain.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Mechanic","rig":"ship","port":"Newport","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-08-03","events":[],"lat":53.0944,"lon":163.96,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Aug 3d\nAll these 24 hours light breezes from the Southern board\n[drawing] with fog and rain. spoke ship Jacques\nLaffitte of Havre de Grace with 4\nwhales this season. So Ends. No Obs","wind":[["whole","S","light"]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"Light breezes brought fog and rain. The crew met and exchanged news with the ship Jacques Laffitte of Le Havre, which had taken four whales that season.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Jacques Laffitte","rig":"ship","port":"Havre de Grace","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-08-04","events":[],"lat":53.3333,"lon":164.09,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Augt 4th Begins with light airs from the S&E\nwith fog and rain. middle part the same latter part\nthe same. 12 sail in sight land in sight. Lat 53° 20' North","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"Light winds, fog, and rain continued throughout the day. Land was in sight, along with twelve other vessels.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-08-05","events":[],"lat":53.1333,"lon":164.22,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday. August 5th 1845\nBegins with light airs from the Western board with\n[stamp: ship] fog spoke ship Phoenix of New London\nwith 1950 bbls of oil middle and lat-\nter parts thick fog and calm. So Ends\n8 sail in sight.","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["fog","calm"],"plain":"In foggy, calm weather, the crew met and exchanged news with the ship Phoenix of New London, which had 1,950 barrels of oil. Eight other ships were in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Phoenix","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-08-06","events":[],"lat":52.9333,"lon":164.35,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Aug 6th\nAll these 24 hours light-breezes and pleasant no whale\nin sight - 24 ships in sight - and none boiling. land in\nsight bearing West - dist - 50 miles. Lat 52' 56' North","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light breezes. No whales were seen, but 24 other whaling ships were in sight, none of them boiling oil. Land was visible about 50 miles to the west.","where":"near land","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1845-08-07","events":[],"lat":52.9417,"lon":164.48,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Aug 7th Begins with calm 21 sail in sight\nmiddle part - light airs from the East latter part hard\ngales with rain. So Ends. No Observation.","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["calm","gale","rain"],"plain":"The day began calm with twenty-one ships in sight, but ended with heavy gales and rain.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-08","events":[],"lat":52.95,"lon":164.61,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Aug 8th Begins with strong gales from the\n[stamp: ship] East spoke ship [stamp: ship]\nDraper. N.B. with 4\nwhales. Hannibal of\nN L. 3100 bbls. George\nof Havre 2 whales\nNancy of Havre 3 whales\nBatchelor of Havre 4\nwhales. Manche of Havre [stamp: ship]\nwith 3 whales\n[stamp: ship] [stamp: ship] [stamp: ship]","wind":[["first","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the east. The crew met and spoke six other whaleships: the Draper, Hannibal, George, Nancy, Batchelor, and Manche.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Draper","rig":"ship","port":"N.B.","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Hannibal","rig":"","port":"N L","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"George","rig":"","port":"Havre","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nancy","rig":"","port":"Havre","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Batchelor","rig":"","port":"Havre","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Manche","rig":"","port":"Havre","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-08-09","events":[],"lat":52.9584,"lon":164.74,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday August 9th 1845\nBegins with strong gales from the Southern board. middle\npart hard gales. latter part the same with fog and rain\nSo Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","fog","rain"],"plain":"The ship weathered strong to hard gales from the south all day, accompanied by fog and rain. No observation was taken.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-10","events":[],"lat":52.9667,"lon":164.87,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Aug 10th\nBegins with thick fog at 3 PM fog cleared up spoke\n[drawing] ship Splendid\nof Cold Spring with\n1000 bbls. and ship\nIsaac Hicks of New\nLondon with 1400\nmiddle and latter\npart pleasant spoke\nship Helen of S. H.\n4 whales. barque Herr\nman of Flensburg.\nSo Ends. Lat by [struck: [illegible]] 52°58' North\n[drawing]\n[drawing]\n[drawing]","weather":["fog"],"plain":"After thick fog cleared in the afternoon, the crew met and spoke four ships: the Splendid, Isaac Hicks, Helen, and barque Herrman.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Splendid","rig":"ship","port":"Cold Spring","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Isaac Hicks","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Helen","rig":"ship","port":"S. H.","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Herr Man","rig":"bark","port":"Flensburg","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-08-11","events":[],"lat":52.0,"lon":165.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Aug 11th\nBegins with stron[struck: g] breezes from the Southern board middle part\nthe same latter part strong gales from S W steering SE. So Ends\nLat by Obs. 52°00' N Long 165°00 E","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","S","strong"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong breezes picked up into strong gales from the southwest. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-12","events":[],"lat":51.95,"lon":163.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Aug 12th\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezes from the SW steering\nSE. several sail in sight and no whale So Ends\nLat 51°57' North\nLong 163°15' East","wind":[["whole","SW","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued from the southwest as they sailed southeast. Several other ships were in sight, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-13","events":[],"lat":51.4389,"lon":164.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday August 13th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the S W. steering SE\nmiddle and latter part thick fog set topmast studding\nsail steering SE by E hands employed in ships duty\nSo Ends. No Obs","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The ship sailed southeast through thick fog while the crew went about routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-14","events":[],"lat":50.9278,"lon":166.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Aug 14th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SW. steering SE by E\nbound to the Navigation Islands. middle and latter part\nthick fog. hands employed in ships duty So Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew sailed under fresh breezes toward the Navigation Islands before encountering thick fog, carrying out routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea","place":"Navigation Islands"},{"date":"1845-08-15","events":[],"lat":50.4167,"lon":167.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Aug 15th\nBegins with light breezes from the Western board steering\nSE by E with thick fog. middle part wind SE tacked ship\nheading S E by E latter part the same. So Ends\nLat by obs 50°25'. Long 167°45' East","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","SE",""],["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Thick fog and light breezes; the crew turned the ship as the wind shifted.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-16","events":[],"lat":50.8667,"lon":171.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Aug 16th\nBegins with strong breezes from the SE heading S E by E\n[drawing] at 4 PM spoke ship Nil of Havre at\ndark took in topgallant sails and double\nreefed the topsails. middle and latter\npart \"the same. So Ends Lat 50°52'. S\nLong by chro 171°58' East","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes blew as they headed southeast. In the afternoon, they met the ship Nil of Le Havre, then shortened sail for the night.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nil","rig":"ship","port":"Havre","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-08-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":51.3333,"lon":174.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Aug 17th\nBegins with fresh breezes from S E by S heading E S E\nmiddle part the same. latter part fresh breezes and pleas[struck: ant]\nsaw several whales going quick lowered but could not get\nfast. employed in ships duty. Lat by obs 51°20' North\nLong by chro 174. 17. East","wind":[["first","SE by S","fresh"],["middle","SE by S","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued throughout the day. The crew saw several whales moving quickly and put boats out to chase them, but they could not harpoon any.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1845-08-18","events":[],"lat":51.725,"lon":174.8,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday August 18th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S E. heading E S E. mid-\ndle and latter part heading East with cloudy weather.\nnothing in sight. So Ends. No Observation —","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and cloudy weather; nothing in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-19","events":[],"lat":52.1167,"lon":175.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday August 19th\nBegins with light breezes from SSE heading East with\nthick cloudy weather middle part the same. latter part fog\nsqualls two sail in sight. So Ends Lat by obs 52° 07' N\nLong by chro 175° 19' E","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SSE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","fog","squalls"],"plain":"Thick clouds, fog squalls, and light breezes; two ships were in sight, but nothing else of note occurred.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-20","events":[],"lat":50.0917,"lon":177.325,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday August 20th\nBegins with strong breezes from the SE heading N E by E at\n8 pm fresh gales took in top gallant sails middle part strong\ngales with heavy rain squalls. latter part strong breezes from the\nN W. steering SE by S. one sail in sight So Ends. No Obs","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["first","","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","NW","strong"]],"weather":["gale","rain","squalls"],"plain":"Strong breezes turned to heavy gales with rain squalls, forcing the crew to reduce sail. A ship was sighted, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":48.0667,"lon":179.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday August 21st\nBegins with fresh breezes from the N. W. steering SE by S.\nmiddle part the same. latter part strong breezes with thick\nweather saw several finbacks. So Ends. Lat by obs. 48° 04. N\nLong by chro. 179° 20' E","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["middle","NW","fresh"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Fresh to strong breezes and thick weather. The crew saw several finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":45.2833,"lon":181.6167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday August 22d\nBegins with strong breezes from the N. W steering SE by S\nmiddle part the same latter part strong gales. saw two\nright whales. employed in ships duty. So Ends this day\nLat by act 45° 17. North\nLong by act 178. 23' East","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["middle","NW","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship faced strong breezes that grew into heavy gales. The crew attended to routine work and sighted two right whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-23","events":[],"lat":42.5833,"lon":183.3,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday August 23d 1845\nBegins with strong gales from the NNW steering SE\nwith thick dirty weather and a heavy sea. middle and\nlatter parts the same. So Ends. Lat by obs 42°35' North.\nLong by chro 176°42' E","wind":[["first","NNW","gale"],["middle","NNW","gale"],["latter","NNW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the north-northwest with thick, dirty weather and heavy seas throughout the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-24","events":[],"lat":41.2,"lon":184.3667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday August 24th\nBegins with strong breezes from the Northern board\nsteering SE with all sail set. middle part the same\nlatter part light breezes from the Western board and\npleasant. So Ends Lat by obs 41°12' S. Long 175°38' E","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","W","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed southeast with every sail set in strong winds, which became light and pleasant by the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-25","events":[],"lat":39.4333,"lon":185.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday August 25th\nBegins with light breezes from the Western board and\npleasant steering SE middle part the same. latter part\nstrong gales from the West took in top gallant sails and\nstuddingsails. So Ends Lat Obsd 39°26' Long 174°15' E","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The day began with pleasant, light breezes before strong westerly gales set in, forcing the crew to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-26","events":[],"lat":37.7667,"lon":187.7,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday August 26th\nBegins with fresh gales from the Western board steering\nSE by S. employed mending sails middle part the same\nlatter part strong breezes from the West. employed cleaning\nship. So Ends. Lat by obs 37°46' S. Long. 172°18' E","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","W","gale"],["latter","W","strong"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong winds and gales blew from the west as the crew mended sails and cleaned the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-27","events":[],"lat":33.1333,"lon":189.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday August 27th\nBegins with strong breezes from West-steering SSE with\nall sail set. middle and latter parts the same. employed\nin sending up mainroyal mast and yard and sending out\nflying jib boom. So Ends Lat 35°21' S. Long 171°45' East\n\nWednesday August 27th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from W S.W. steering Sby E\nmiddle and latter parts the same bent a new missen\ntopsail. So Ends Lat by obs 33°08' S. Long [struck: D] 170°55' [superscript: West] East-","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","W","strong"],["latter","W","strong"],["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","WSW","fresh"],["latter","WSW","fresh"]],"plain":"Strong breezes blew as the ship steered south-southeast with every sail set. The crew spent the day rigging masts and booms, and bent a new mizzen topsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-28","events":[],"lat":31.3833,"lon":190.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday August 28th\nBegins with strong breezes from the Western board head-\ning to the Southward middle and latter parts the same\npmployed in ship's duty. So Ends. Lat by obs 31°25' S.\nLong by chro 169°51' East-","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","W","strong"],["latter","W","strong"]],"plain":"Strong westerly breezes continued throughout the day as the ship headed southward, with the crew engaged in routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-29","events":[],"lat":29.6333,"lon":192.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday August 29th\nBegins with strong breezes from the Western board heading\nSouth middle part squally split the mainsail. latter part\nwind from S S.W. heading S.E. employed repairing\nthe mainsail. So Ends Lat 29°38' S. Long 168°00' [struck: West] East-","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["latter","SSW",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew dealt with strong breezes and squalls that split the mainsail, spending the latter part of the day repairing it.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-30","events":[],"lat":28.9167,"lon":192.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Aug 30th\nBegins with strong breezes from S S W heading SE.\nbent the mainsail middle part bent the mainsail\nheading East. latter part the same employed drying bone.\nSo Ends Lat 28°55' S. Long 167.35. [struck: West] East-","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes blew as the crew attached the mainsail and worked on drying whalebone.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-08-31","events":[],"lat":29.0833,"lon":192.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday August 31st\nAll these 24 hours light airs and bafflin em-\nployed drying bone. [struck: bent] a new spanker. nothing\nin sight. So Ends this day. Lat by obs 29°05' S\nLong by chro 167°15' East","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds with nothing in sight. The crew spent the day drying whalebone and attached a new spanker sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-01","events":[],"lat":28.3333,"lon":193.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday September 1st 1845\nBegins with light breezes from S E by E heading N E by E\nat 6 p.m tacked ship heading S by W. middle and latte[struck: r]\n[struck: parts the same.] employed bunching bone. Lat- 28° 20' S\nLong 166° 11' West","wind":[["first","SE by E","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes as the crew worked at bundling whalebone.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-02","events":[],"lat":27.05,"lon":194.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 2d\nBegins with fresh freezes from E S E heading S S W\nmiddle part heading S E latter part squally took in\ntopgallantsails and single reefed fore and missen topsails\nemployed in ship's duty. So Ends. Lat- 27° 03. South\nLong by chro 165° 53' [struck: E] West","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Fresh breezes turned squally by the end of the day, prompting the crew to reduce sail. The crew was occupied with routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-03","events":[],"lat":25.5667,"lon":194.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 3d\nBegins with strong breezes from the East heading S S E\nemployed bunching bone middle and latter parts steeri[struck: n]\nS E by S.. So Ends Lat- 25° 34' S. Long 165° 42 [struck: East] West","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"plain":"The crew spent the day bundling whalebone under strong easterly breezes.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-04","events":[],"lat":23.75,"lon":194.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept 4th\nBegins with strong breezes from E S E steering S E by S\nmiddle part squally under double reefed topsails at 6 a m\nsaw French Frigate Shoal bearing S S E dist- 10 miles So En[struck: ds]\nLat- 23° 33' North. Long 165° 49 [struck: East] West","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather with strong breezes required the crew to shorten sail. In the morning, they sighted French Frigate Shoals ten miles away.","where":"near land","place":"French Frigate Shoal","plate":"land.landfall-a"},{"date":"1845-09-05","events":[],"lat":21.4333,"lon":194.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept 5th\nBegins with strong trades steering S S E finished bunchin[struck: g]\nbone middle and latter part squally So Ends this day\nLat by obs. 21° 26' South\nLong by chro 165° 37' West","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew finished bundling whalebone amidst strong trade winds and squally weather. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-06","events":[],"lat":19.05,"lon":194.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday September 6th 1845\nAll these 24 hours strong trade winds steering SSE\nwith frequent squalls. employed in ships duty. So Ends\nLat 19°03' N. Long 165°34' W","wind":[["whole","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and frequent squalls as the ship sailed on routine duty. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-07","events":[],"lat":17.4,"lon":194.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept 7th\nBegins with fresh trades and squally, steering. SSE with\nall sail set. middle part the same latter part light breezes\nSo Ends. Lat 17°24.' N. Long 165°21' W.","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in squally trade winds under full sail; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-08","events":[],"lat":15.1667,"lon":194.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 8th\nBegins with light trades from E.SE steering SSE with all\nsail set middle and latter parts fresh breezes employed\nrattin the rigging. So Ends Lat 15°10'. N Long 165°18' West","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew sailed with every sail set in the trade winds and did routine maintenance on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-09","events":[],"lat":12.6167,"lon":194.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 9th\nBegins with fresh trades from E SE steering SSE with all\nsail set middle and latter parts strong breezes with heavy squalls\nof rain employed in ships duty. So Ends. Lat 12°37' North\nLong 165°15' West","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong breezes brought heavy rain squalls while the crew carried out routine ship's duties with every sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-10","events":[],"lat":10.75,"lon":195.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 10th\nBegins with strong breezes from the SE with squally\nweather steering SSE middle part under double reefed\ntopsails latter part pleasant made all sail steering SbE\nemployed taring down rigging and repairing the larboard\nboat. So Ends. Lat by obs 10°45'. N. Long by chro 164°55' W","wind":[["first","SE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally weather gave way to pleasant conditions as the ship set all sail. The crew tarred down the rigging and repaired the left-side boat.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-11","events":[],"lat":8.75,"lon":195.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept 11th Begins with fresh breezes from [illegible]\nsteering Sb by S middle and latter parts the same. So End\nLat by obs 8°45'. N. Long by chro. 164°17' W.","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued as the ship steered south by east.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-12","events":[],"lat":4.5167,"lon":196.6333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday September 12th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from E S E steering S E by S\nmiddle and latter parts fresh breezes from the Eastern\nboard with rain squalls. employed in ships duty. So Ends\nLat 6° 30'. North. Long 163° 22' W","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","E","fresh"],["latter","E","fresh"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in squally, rainy weather as the crew attended to regular ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-13","events":[],"lat":0.2833,"lon":197.0,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Sept 13th\nBegins with light airs from E S E with rain middle\npart the same. latter part calm. employed in ships duty\nSo Ends Lat 5° 10'. North. Long 163° 10' W","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","ESE","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["rain","calm"],"plain":"The crew did routine work aboard ship amid light airs, rain, and calms.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-14","events":[],"lat":-3.95,"lon":195.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept 14th\nBegins with light airs and bafflin. middle part light\nbreezes from the S E latter part fresh breezes from the\nEastern board heading S by E. So Ends Lat 3° 57'. North\nLong 164° 04 W","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","E","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light and shifting winds that later freshened from the east. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-15","events":[],"lat":-2.45,"lon":195.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 15th\nBegins with light breezes from the S E heading S. S. W.\nmiddle and latter parts heading South. So Ends this day\nLat 2.27. North. Long 164° 40' W","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in light breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-16","events":[],"lat":-2.4167,"lon":195.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 16th\nBegins with light airs and bafflin. middle and latt\nparts the same employed in ships duty. Lat 2° 25'. North\nLong 164. 40'. W","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds continued throughout the day while the crew attended to routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-17","events":[],"lat":-2.3833,"lon":195.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 17th\nBegins with light airs and bafflin middle part\nthe same. latter part calm employed in ships duty.\nSo Ends Lat by obs 2° 23'. North.\nLong by chro 164. 21 W","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light, shifting airs gave way to a calm as the crew attended to routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-18","events":[],"lat":-2.3333,"lon":195.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday. September 18th 1845.\nBegins with light airs from the Southern board heading E S East\nmiddle and latter parts the same, employed in ships duty\nSo Ends. Lat 2° 20' North Long 164° 05' W.","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and routine ship's duties throughout the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-19","events":[],"lat":-1.3833,"lon":195.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept 19th\nAll these 24 hours light breezes from the S E heading\nS by W. with all sail set employed in ships duty. So Ends\nLat by Obs 1'23. North. Long 164° 33' W.","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and routine ship's duties with every sail set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-20","events":[],"lat":-0.85,"lon":194.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept 20th\nBegins with light airs from the S E heading SW by South\nmiddle and latter parts heading South. employed in ships\nduty. Lat by obs. 0° 31'. North. Long by chro 165° 30' West","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds with the ship heading southward, and the crew occupied with routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-21","events":[],"lat":-0.7667,"lon":194.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept 21st\nBegins with light airs from the S E heading S by East\nmiddle and latter parts the same. hands employed\nin ships duty. Lat by obs 0° 46'. S. Long. 165° 46' West","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds continued throughout the day while the crew attended to routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-22","events":[],"lat":-2.6667,"lon":194.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 22d\nAll these 24 hours light breezes from the East—steering S by E\nmiddle and latter parts the same. Lat 2° 40'. S. Long [struck: 166° 00]","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in light easterly breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":2}],"lat":-3.6333,"lon":193.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 23d Begins with light breezes from East\nsteering S by E middle part the same\n[drawing] 25\n[drawing] 35\nlatter part saw sperm whales lowered\nboats struck 2 killed them and took\nthem to the ship. So Ends. Lat 3° 48'\nLong by chro 166° 23' West","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"]],"plain":"They sighted sperm whales, put out the boats, and struck and killed two, bringing them back to the ship.","where":"at sea","catch":2,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1845-09-24","events":[],"lat":-5.05,"lon":193.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday September 24th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from S E and pleasant em-\nployed cutting middle part steering S by E started try works\nlatter part pleasant employed boiling So Ends Lat 5°03' S\nLong 166.59' West","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"plain":"With light breezes and pleasant weather, the crew stripped blubber from a whale, started the furnace, and began boiling the blubber into oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1845-09-25","events":[],"lat":-6.6,"lon":193.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept 25th\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezes and pleasant heading\nS by E employed boiling. So Ends. Lat 6° 36' South\nLong 166° 50 W","wind":[["whole","","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with fresh breezes as the crew was busy boiling blubber into oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1845-09-26","events":[],"lat":-7.6167,"lon":192.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept 26th Begins with fresh breezes from\nE.S.E heading S by E. middle part finished boiling. lat-\nter part light breezes employed stowing down. So Ends\nLat 7°37' S. Long 167°02' W.","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The crew finished boiling blubber and spent the latter part of the day storing the oil down in the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-27","events":[],"lat":-9.25,"lon":192.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept 27th\nBegins with light breezes from E S E with frequent rain\nsqualls heading S by E. middle and latter part wind from\nthe Eastern board steering South. set topmast and top\ngallant studdingsails. So Ends Lat 9°15' South\nLong. 167° 12' West","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","E",""],["latter","E",""]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Light breezes and rain squalls; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-28","events":[],"lat":-10.2,"lon":192.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept 28th\nBegins with light breezes from the Eastern board\nand squally steering South middle part the same\nlatter part calm. So Ends Lat 10° 12' South\nLong by chro 167° 22' W","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["squalls","calm"],"plain":"Light breezes and squalls gave way to calm weather as the ship steered south. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-29","events":[],"lat":-11.0,"lon":191.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 29th\nBegins with light airs and bafflin. middle part the sa[struck: me]\nlatter part light breezes. employed repairing sails. So Ends\nLat by Obs 11°00 S. Long by chro 168°03' W","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds as the crew repaired sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-09-30","events":[],"lat":-11.8,"lon":191.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday September 30th 1845\nAll these 24 hours light airs from the S.E steering S\nby W.1/2 W. employed mending sails. So Ends this day\nLat 11°48' Long. 168°47' W","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds with the crew busy mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-01","events":[],"lat":-13.3667,"lon":190.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 1st\nBegins with fresh breezes from S E by E steering S by W[illegible]\nmiddle part the same latter part fresh breezes and cloudy\nSo Ends Lat 13°22. S Long 169°55' W","wind":[["first","SE by E","fresh"],["middle","SE by E","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes and cloudy skies; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-02","events":[],"lat":-14.3,"lon":189.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 2d\nBegins with fresh breezes from ESE steering S by W at\n4 P M saw the island of Tootuilah one of the Navigators\nbearing S by W. dist 20 miles middle part laying off the\nisle latter part thick squally weather. So Ends &c &c","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Fresh breezes from the east-southeast. They sighted the island of Tutuila in the Navigators at 4 p.m., twenty miles away, and waited off the island through thick, squally weather.","where":"near land","place":"Tootuilah","via":[[189.55,-14.35]],"plate":"land.landfall-a","at":"tutuila"},{"date":"1845-10-03","events":[],"lat":-14.3886,"lon":189.0091,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Oct 3d Begins with strung breezes from the South\nwith heavy rain, squally at 1 P M saw the island of Polo. mid-\ndle part the strong galez laying off the island split the\njib and sent down main royal yard and mast. latter part\ncalm. employed in ships duty. So Ends. &c &c","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["rain","squalls","gale","calm"],"plain":"Strong winds and heavy rain struck off Upolu. They split the jib and sent down the main royal yard and mast before the weather fell calm.","where":"near land","place":"Upolu","via":[[189.35,-14.45],[189.05,-14.45]]},{"date":"1845-10-04","events":[],"lat":-13.9509,"lon":188.7172,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Oct 4th Begins with light airs from the S E\nworking up the land. middle part calms latter part light\nairs from the Eastern board runing down the land. So Ends","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calms as the ship sailed along the coast.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1845-10-05","events":[],"lat":-13.75,"lon":188.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Oct 5th Begins with light airs from the S E\nat 1 P M took a Pilet, at 4 came to an anchor in Polo harbour\nship Margaret of London laying in the bay. 39 mos out\n1900 bbls sperm oil. So Ends.","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds blew from the southeast. They picked up a pilot at 1:00 p.m. and anchored in Polo Harbor at 4:00 p.m., where the ship Margaret of London was also anchored.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Margaret","rig":"ship","port":"London","captain":"","months_out":39,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at anchor","place":"Apia","via":[[188.65,-13.85]],"plate":"gam.spoke-b","at":"apia-upolu"},{"date":"1845-10-06","events":[],"lat":-13.75,"lon":188.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday October 6th 1845\nAll these 24 hours pleasant sent down fore topmast\none watch on shore on liberty. ship Margaret went to\nsea. So Ends this day —","plain":"Pleasant weather while the crew lowered the fore topmast. Half the crew went ashore on liberty, and the ship Margaret put out to sea.","where":"at anchor","place":"Apia","at":"apia-upolu"},{"date":"1845-10-07","events":[],"lat":-13.75,"lon":188.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 7th Begins with fresh breezes from the SE\nand pleasant, middle and latter parts the same, one watch\non shore employed sending up masts and yards. So Ends","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","SE","fresh"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh southeasterly breezes and pleasant weather. One watch had liberty on shore while the crew worked on sending up the masts and yards.","where":"at anchor","place":"Apia","at":"apia-upolu"},{"date":"1845-10-08","events":[],"lat":-13.75,"lon":188.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 8th The first part of these 24 hours\nfresh breezes latter part light winds one watch on shore\ntook on board 3 boats loads of wood. So Ends this day","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"With light winds in the latter part of the day, one watch went ashore and brought back three boatloads of wood.","where":"at anchor","place":"Apia","at":"apia-upolu"},{"date":"1845-10-09","events":[],"lat":-13.75,"lon":188.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Oct 9th\nThese 24 hours pleasant took on board 100 bbls of\nwater. one watch on shore. So Ends — — — —","plain":"With pleasant weather, the crew took aboard 100 barrels of water while one watch was given liberty on shore.","where":"at anchor","place":"Apia","at":"apia-upolu"},{"date":"1845-10-10","events":[],"lat":-13.75,"lon":188.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Oct 10th All these 24 hours pleasant employed\nstowing wood and water watch on shore. So Ends","plain":"Pleasant weather; the crew spent the day stowing wood and water, and a watch had shore leave.","where":"at anchor","place":"Apia","at":"apia-upolu"},{"date":"1845-10-11","events":[],"lat":-13.75,"lon":188.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Oct 11th These 24 hours pleasant employed\nin ships duty. So Ends watch on shore — — — —","plain":"The day brought pleasant weather as the crew handled ship duties. Part of the crew was on shore leave.","where":"at anchor","place":"Apia","at":"apia-upolu"},{"date":"1845-10-12","events":[],"lat":-13.75,"lon":188.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Oct 12th All these 24 hours pleasant —\nweather took on board 125 bbls of water one watch\na shore on liberty. So Ends this day — —","plain":"The ship had pleasant weather while taking aboard 125 barrels of water, and half the crew had shore leave.","where":"at anchor","place":"Apia","at":"apia-upolu"},{"date":"1845-10-13","events":[],"lat":-13.75,"lon":188.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday October 13th 1845\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezes with pleasant weather\none watch ashore on leberty. employed stowing wood and\nwater and cold taring the ship's bends. So Ends. —","wind":[["whole","","fresh"]],"plain":"With pleasant weather and fresh breezes, one watch was granted liberty ashore while the rest of the crew stowed wood and water and tarred the ship's sides.","where":"at anchor","place":"Apia","at":"apia-upolu"},{"date":"1845-10-14","events":[],"lat":-13.75,"lon":188.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 14th All these 24 hours light breezes\nemployed taking aboard wood and water watch on liberty","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"Under light breezes, the crew was busy taking aboard wood and water while a watch went ashore on liberty.","where":"at anchor","place":"Apia","at":"apia-upolu"},{"date":"1845-10-15","events":[],"lat":-13.75,"lon":188.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 15th All these 24 hours light breezes\nand pleasant employed taking on board wood and water\nand stowing it away. So Ends. this day.","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"With light breezes and pleasant weather, the crew spent the day taking aboard and stowing wood and water.","where":"at anchor","place":"Apia","at":"apia-upolu"},{"date":"1845-10-16","events":[],"lat":-13.75,"lon":188.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Oct 16th Begins with strong breezes from the\nEastern board employed stowing away wood and water middle\nand latter parts light breezes. employed taking on board\nwood and water. and stowing it away. So Ends —","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The crew spent the day taking aboard firewood and water and stowing them away.","where":"at anchor","place":"Apia","at":"apia-upolu"},{"date":"1845-10-17","events":[],"lat":-13.75,"lon":188.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Oct 17th All these 24 hours pleasant employed\ngeting off wood and stowing it away. and getting ready\nfor sea. So Ends this day —","plain":"In pleasant weather, the crew took on firewood, stowed it away, and prepared the ship to put to sea.","where":"at anchor","place":"Apia","at":"apia-upolu"},{"date":"1845-10-18","events":[],"lat":-13.965,"lon":189.3,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Oct 18th Begins with strong [illegible] the Eastern\nboard employed getting ready for sea middle part the same\nlatter part string breezes from the Eastern board got\nunderweigh and put to sea. bound off New Zeeland\na whaling. So Ends this day. —","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","E","strong"],["latter","E","strong"]],"plain":"The crew prepared the ship for sea, then weighed anchor and set sail bound for whaling grounds off New Zealand.","where":"at sea","place":"New Zeeland"},{"date":"1845-10-19","events":[],"lat":-14.18,"lon":190.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday October 19th 1845\nBegins with strong breezes from the Eastern board runing down\nthe land employed stowing anchors and cables middle\npart laying off and on at the island of Manuna latter part\non shore trading for recruits. So Ends","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed along the coast with strong breezes and stowed their anchors and cables. After cruising off and on at the island of Manuna, crew members went ashore to trade for fresh provisions.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Traded for fresh provisions ashore","quote":"on shore trading for recruits","interest":3}],"where":"near land","place":"Manuna"},{"date":"1845-10-20","events":[],"lat":-14.55,"lon":187.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct 20th Begins with fresh breezes from the\nSE laying off and on at Manuna at sunset boats came\naboard middle and latter parts heading S by W. employed\nin ships duty. So Ends Lat by obs 14°38' Suth\nLong by chro 172°39' West","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew cruised off and on at Manuna under fresh breezes, returning the boats to the ship at sunset before sailing south by west on routine duty.","where":"near land","place":"Manuna","via":[[188.65,-14.55]]},{"date":"1845-10-21","events":[],"lat":-16.2333,"lon":186.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 21st\nBegins with light breezes from ESE heading South mid-\ndle and latter parts the same at 8 AM. saw Boscawens isle\nbearing West by North dis 45 miles. So Ends. Lat 16°14' S\nLong. 173°20' W.","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","ESE","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and calm sailing as the crew sighted Boscawen's Island about 45 miles to the west-northwest.","where":"near land","place":"Boscawens isle","at":"tafahi"},{"date":"1845-10-22","events":[],"lat":-18.0,"lon":186.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 22d\nBegins with light breezes from ESE heading South\nmiddle and latter parts heading SSE. employed\nin ships duty. Lat by obs 18°00' S. Long by chro 173°25' W","wind":[["first","ESE","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and routine ship's duties as they sailed south-southeast; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-23","events":[],"lat":-19.5667,"lon":187.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 23d All these 24 hours light breezes\nfrom ESE steering SE employed in ships duty\nSo Ends Lat-19°34' Long 172°57' W","wind":[["whole","ESE","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes as the ship steered southeast with the crew doing routine ship's work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-24","events":[],"lat":-20.5,"lon":187.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct 24th\nBegins with light breezes from ESE steering SE\nmiddle and latter parts calm. employed in ships duty\nLat by obs 20°34' S Long by chro 172°08' W","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light breezes gave way to calms while the crew carried out routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-25","events":[],"lat":-21.0833,"lon":188.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday October 25th 1845\nBegins with light airs from the Northern board steering\nS S E middle part the same. latter part calm employed\nin ship's duty. So Ends. Lat by obs 21°05' S. Long 171°40 W","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew handled routine ship's duties in light winds that fell calm by the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-26","events":[],"lat":-21.7667,"lon":187.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct 26th\nBegins with light airs from the S E heading S S W middle\npart the same latter part light airs from the Eastern board\nheading S by E. employed in ship's duty. Lat 21°46' S\nLong 172°08' W","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and routine ship's duties; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-27","events":[],"lat":-22.4167,"lon":187.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct 27th\nBegins with light breezes from the Eastern board steering\nS by E middle and latter parts the same employed re-\npairing sails. So Ends Lat [struck: 22°25' S. Long] 172°16' W","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in light breezes while the crew repaired sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-28","events":[],"lat":-23.2833,"lon":187.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 28th Begins with fresh breezes from the\nS E with rain squalls heading S S W middle and latter\npart squally. employed in ship's duty. Lat 23°17' S\nLong. 172°20' W","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Fresh breezes brought rain squalls as the crew attended to routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-29","events":[],"lat":-23.35,"lon":188.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 29th\nBegins with fresh breezes from S by W heading E\nS E with squally weather took in topgallant sails mid-\ndle part the same latter part bafflin. Lat 23°21' S\nLong 172°00' W","wind":[["first","S by W","fresh"],["middle","S by W","fresh"],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in squally weather and baffling winds. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-30","events":[],"lat":-23.4833,"lon":188.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 30th\nAll these 24 hours light winds and bafflin employed\nmending sails. So Ends. Lat by obs 23°29' S\nLong by chro, 171°17' West","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds; the crew spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-10-31","events":[],"lat":-23.75,"lon":189.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday October 31st 1845-\nBegins with light airs and bafflin from SW by S.\nheading SE. middle and latter parts calm. employed\nin ship's duty. So Ends. Lat by obs 23°45' South\nLong by chro 170°49 West","wind":[["first","SW by S","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm conditions and light, shifting winds slowed the ship while the crew carried out routine maintenance.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-01","events":[],"lat":-23.95,"lon":189.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 1st\nBegins with light airs and bafflin middle and\nlatter parts calm employed in ship's duty. So Ends\nLat by obs 23°37'.S. Long 170°45'","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light, shifting winds gave way to calm weather, with the crew occupied by routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-02","events":[],"lat":-24.1667,"lon":189.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 2d\nAll these 24 hours light airs and bafflin employed\nin ship's duty. So Ends. Lat 24°10'.S Long. 170°44'W","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds with the crew engaged in routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-03","events":[],"lat":-24.85,"lon":189.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov 3d Begins with light breezes from the\nSouthern board heading ESE middle part the same\nlatter part light breezes from SE by S. heading SW.\nLat by obs 24°51'S. Long 170°08'W","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","SE by S","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in light breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-04","events":[],"lat":-25.7667,"lon":188.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 4th\nBegins with strong breezes from the SE heading SW by S\nat 4 PM took in fore and mizzen topgallantsails. middle\npart the same, latter part strong breezes. Lat 25°46' South\nLong 171°17' West","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes and routine sailing; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-05","events":[],"lat":-27.3333,"lon":188.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 5th\n[drawing] Begins with strong breezes from SE\nheading SW by S middle part the same\nlatter part spoke ship Good Return of\nNew Bedford with 1400 bbls of oil.\nLat by obs. 27°20'S. Long 171°35'W","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","SE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes blew from the southeast. Later in the day, they met and spoke with the ship Good Return of New Bedford, which had 1,400 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Good Return","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-11-06","events":[],"lat":-29.0,"lon":188.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday November 6th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Eastern board heading\nSSE middle and latter parts the same employed in\nships duty. So Ends. Lat 29°00' S. Long. 171°23' W","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","E","fresh"],["latter","E","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes from the east as the ship sailed south-southeast, with the crew carrying out routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-07","events":[],"lat":-30.5167,"lon":189.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov 7th Begins with light breezes from the\nS E steering S E middle and latter parts the same.\nSo Ends. Lat 30°31' S. Long 170°35' W","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light southeasterly breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-08","events":[],"lat":-32.0833,"lon":190.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 8th\nBegins with light breezes from the North steering S E\nwith cloudy weather. middle part the same. latter part\nsteering S S E. So Ends Lat 32°05' S. Long 169°36' W","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","N","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing in cloudy weather with light northerly breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-09","events":[],"lat":-33.4833,"lon":191.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 9th Begins with fresh breezes from the\nNorthern board steering S S E middle part the same\nlatter part thick dirty weather. saw several spots of whale\nfeed. So Ends. Lat by obs 33°29' S. Long 168°51 W","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","N","fresh"]],"plain":"The ship sailed on under fresh breezes, encountering thick and dirty weather later in the day. The crew saw several patches of whale feed, but no whales were sighted.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-34.5,"lon":190.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov 10th Begins with fresh breezes from\nthe Northern board steering S S E with rainy weather\nmiddle part the same. latter part saw several finbacks\nSo Ends. Lat 34°30' S. Long. 169°26' W","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","N","fresh"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"They sailed through rainy weather and fresh breezes, spotting several finback whales late in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-36.15,"lon":192.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 11th\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezes from the S W steering\nS S E with cloudy weather. finbacks in sight and no\nright whales. So Ends Lat by obser - 36°09' S\nLong by chro 168°46. W","wind":[["whole","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and cloudy weather. The crew saw finback whales, but no right whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-36.55,"lon":193.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday November 12th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SW steering\nEast at 5 PM saw a dead whale at sunset took in sail\nmiddle part fresh breezes at daylight made sail head\nEast saw a carcass at 8 AM saw one right whale\nlowered boats could not get fast. Lat 36°33' South\nLong 166°12' West","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew spotted a dead whale carcass in the evening, and another the next morning. Later that morning, they saw a right whale and put the boats out to chase it, but could not harpoon it.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1845-11-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":-36.3,"lon":194.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov 13th\nBegins with strong breezes from SSE heading East took\nin topgallantsails at sunset saw two right whales\ntook in sail middle part fresh gales latter part heading\nEast under double reefed topsails. Lat- 36°18' South\nLong 165°11' West","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"They saw two right whales around sunset amid strong breezes and rough weather, but could only reduce sail as fresh gales picked up.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-14","events":[],"lat":-36.025,"lon":195.6111,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Nov 14th\nBegins with fresh gales from the SSE heading to\nthe Eastward at 3 PM took in jib and spanker at\n4 PM took in fore and mizzen topsails and closereefed\nthe main. middle & latter parts strong gales with rain\nSo Ends NOb","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The crew shortened sail through fresh gales and rain, heading eastward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-15","events":[],"lat":-35.75,"lon":196.2389,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Nov 15th\nBegins with strong gales from the S. heading E. middle\npart wind SW. latter part made sail heading SSE\nnothing in sight. So Ends Lat-35°45' South","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["middle","SW",""]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong southerly gales blew throughout the day. They set more sail toward the end, but saw nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":-36.6667,"lon":196.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 16th Begins with strong breezes from\nSW heading SSE middle part fresh gales latter part\nthe same. saw 2 whales. So Ends Lat- 36°40' South\nLong 163°08' West","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew sailed through strong breezes and fresh gales, spotting two whales during the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-17","events":[],"lat":-36.2,"lon":196.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday November 17th 1845\n[drawing]\nBegins with strong gales from the S.W.\nmiddle and latter part the same spoke\nship Fenelen of New Bedford with\n150 bbls of oil, one year out— So Ends\nLat by obs 36°12'S. Long 165°28'W.","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the southwest throughout the day. They met the ship Fenelen of New Bedford, one year out with 150 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Fenelen","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":12,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-11-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-36.65,"lon":196.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 18th\n70\n[drawing]\nBegins with fresh breezes from Sw\nheading to the southward at 4 PM\nsaw right-whales lowered boats\nstruck one killed him and took\nhim alongside and took in sail. at daylight began\ncuting the whale at 8 AM finished cuting and made sail\nstarted the tryworks. So Ends Lat by obs. 36°39' South\nLong by chro 165°21'W.","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"]],"plain":"After sighting right whales, the crew lowered the boats, struck and killed one, and brought it alongside. By morning they finished stripping the blubber and fired up the try-works to boil the oil.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1845-11-19","events":[],"lat":-37.2,"lon":196.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 19th\nBegins with light-airs from the Western board and\npleasant employed boiling, nothing in sight. middle\npart the same latter part strong gales from the South\nwith rain. So Ends this day. Lat—37° 12' Sout—\nLong 163°11' West—","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","S","gale"]],"weather":["rain","gale"],"plain":"The crew spent the day boiling blubber into oil with nothing in sight. Strong gales and rain set in toward the end of the day.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1845-11-20","events":[],"lat":-37.05,"lon":196.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov 20th\nBegins with strong gales from the Northern board with\nthick rainy weather employed boiling middle part\nclear finished boiling. latter part employed stowing down\nSo Ends Lat by observation 37°03' S\nLong by chronometer 165°49' W","wind":[["first","N","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain","clear"],"plain":"Strong gales and thick, rainy weather gave way to clear skies. The crew finished boiling blubber and stowed the oil casks below in the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-21","events":[],"lat":-36.2833,"lon":195.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday November 21st 1845\nBegins with strong galez from the Western board. employed\nstowing down at dark finished. middle part the same. lat-\nter part strong galez with rain squalls. two sail in sight So Ends\nLat by Obs 36°17'. S. Long, 164°11'. W","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","W","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the west while the crew finished storing the oil in the hold by dark. The gale continued with rain squalls, and two other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1845-11-22","events":[],"lat":-36.6333,"lon":196.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 22d\nBegins with strong galez from the Western board hedding\nS by W. under short sail. at 6 PM wore ship wind from [struck: E.S.E.]\nheading South middle part the same. latter part hard galez\nwith rain squalls. and a heavy sea. So Ends. [whale stamp] Lat 36°38' S\nLong, 163, 15' W","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain","squalls","heavy sea"],"plain":"The ship navigated strong to severe gales, rain squalls, and heavy seas under shortened sail, turning to head south.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-23","events":[],"lat":-36.5333,"lon":197.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 23d\nBegins with strong galez from the Western board under\nshort sail middle and latter party the same employed\ncoopering Provisions. So Ends Lat 36°32'. S. Long 162°57'. W","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","W","gale"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the west throughout the day while the crew worked at cooperage on the provisions under reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-24","events":[],"lat":-37.5833,"lon":196.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Moonday Nov 24th Begins with fresh galez from W.S.W.\nunder short sail employed cleaning bone and coopering\nProvisions. middle part the same latter part set double reefed\ntopsails. So Ends Lat 37°35'. S. Long. 163°14' West","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","WSW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales blew as the crew cleaned baleen and coopered provision barrels under reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-25","events":[],"lat":-37.6667,"lon":196.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 25th Begins with breezes from the South\nwith rain. middle part the same. latte part pleasant So E.\nLat 37°40'. S Long 163°16'. W.","wind":[["first","S","moderate"],["middle","S","moderate"],["latter","SE","moderate"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Rain and southerly breezes gave way to pleasant weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-26","events":[],"lat":-38.4667,"lon":196.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 26th Begins with light breezes from the W.\nand pleasant middle part steering S. latter part string galez\nfrom S W took in fore and missen topsails and hove too. So Ends\nLatitude by Observation 38°28' S. Long 163°23' West","wind":[["first","W","light"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"The day started pleasant with light breezes, but strong gales picked up later, forcing them to reduce sail and wait out the weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-27","events":[],"lat":-38.6667,"lon":196.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov 27th 1845\nBegins with strong gales from the Northern board laying too\nemployed repairing maintopsail middle part the same latter\npart heavy gales took in foresail with thick rainy weather [struck: [illegible]]\nLat by act 38°40' S. Long 163.50 W","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","N","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Strong to heavy gales and thick, rainy weather forced the ship to stop and wait while the crew repaired the maintopsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-28","events":[],"lat":-39.95,"lon":196.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov 28th\nBegins with strong gales from the Northern board laying too\nunder close reefed maintopsail with thick\ndirty weather. middle part steering S East\n[ship illustration] [whale stamp]\nlatter part pleasant spoke Barque Alice of\nCold Spring with 1400 bbls of whale 120 bbls of\nSperm. So Ends 39°57' S. Long by chro 163° 09' West","wind":[["first","N","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales and thick, dirty weather forced the crew to wait under reduced sail before conditions improved. Later, they met and exchanged news with the bark Alice of Cold Spring, carrying 1,400 barrels of whale oil and 120 of sperm.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Alice","rig":"bark","port":"Cold Spring","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1845-11-29","events":[],"lat":-40.7333,"lon":196.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 29th\nBegins with pleasant weather steering SSE. middle &\nlatter parts strong gales from the Western board laying too\nSo Ends. Lat 40°44' S. Long 163.22 W","wind":[["middle","W","gale"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The day began with pleasant weather, but strong gales from the west later forced the ship to stop and wait.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-11-30","events":[],"lat":-41.15,"lon":196.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 30th\nBegins with strong gales from the Western board mid-\ndle and latter parts the same split the foresail So Ends\nLat 41°09' S. Long 163° 04' West","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","W","gale"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the west throughout the day, splitting the ship's foresail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-01","events":[],"lat":-41.5,"lon":197.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 1st\nBegins with heavy gales from the W S W with a heavy\nsea middle part the same latter part more moderate\nmade sail steering South East with one sail in sight\nhands employed in ship's duty. So Ends —\nLat by Observation 41° 50' South\nLong by Chronometer 162° 35' West","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","WSW","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"Heavy gales and rough seas battered the ship before the weather moderated later in the day. The crew set more sail, spotted another ship in sight, and carried on with routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-02","events":[],"lat":-42.3333,"lon":197.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday December 2d 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Norther board with\nthick rainy weather steering South at dark took in\nsail middle part the same latter part moderate made\nall sail steering So E. So Ends Lat by obs 42°20 S\nLong 162°07 West","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","N","fresh"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and thick, rainy weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":-43.1111,"lon":198.9444,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 3d\nBegins with light breezes from the Western board and\n[drawing: whale] 70 pleasant steering SE at 2 pm saw\none right whale lowered boats struck\nkilled and took him to the ship and\ncut him in. middle part started tryworks latter part\nemployed boiling. So Ends with No Observation","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"plain":"They saw a right whale, put out the boats, and struck and killed it. After bringing it alongside, they stripped the blubber and began boiling out the oil.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1845-12-04","events":[],"lat":-43.8889,"lon":200.0056,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Dec 4th Begins with fresh breezes from\nthe Southern board heading East no whale in sight. mid-\ndle part pleasant latter part strong breezes from the\nNorth steering E by S. employed boiling. Lat No Obs","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["latter","N","strong"]],"plain":"The crew sailed under fresh breezes and boiled blubber, with no whales in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1845-12-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-44.6667,"lon":201.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec 5th\nBegins with fresh gales from the Northern board\nwith thick weather finished boiling at 4 PM strong\ngales took in fore and mizzen topsails and closereefed\nthe main topsail and hovetoo middle part the\nsame latter part pleasant saw whales lowered boats\ncould not get fast one sail in sight. So Ends this day\nLat by obs 44°40' South\nLong by chro 158°56' West","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"After strong gales forced the crew to shorten sail and stop to wait out the weather, they finished boiling blubber. Later, in pleasant weather, they put out the boats after whales but could not harpoon any.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1845-12-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-43.6333,"lon":200.1583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday December 6th 1845\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Western board\nand pleasant steering SE at 1 PM spoke\nBarque Cossack of Sippican with 4 whales\nthis season at sunset- saw one whale low\nered could not get fast. middle part-\npleasant- latter part fresh gales employed\nstowing down. So Ends two sail in sight. Lat- 43° 38' S","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"They met the bark Cossack of Sippican, which had taken four whales this season. At sunset they sighted a whale and put boats out to chase it, but could not get fast.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Cossack","rig":"bark","port":"Sippican","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1845-12-07","events":[],"lat":-43.9167,"lon":199.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec 7th Begins with strong gales from the S.W.\nwith rainy weather finish stowing down. middle part the\nsame. latter part made sail with strong breezes and rainy\nat 10 AM took in fore and mizzen topsails. Lat- 43° 55' S\nLong 160° 45' West-","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"They contended with strong gales and rain while finishing storing the oil in the hold, later reducing sail in heavy weather.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1845-12-08","events":[],"lat":-44.4333,"lon":199.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 8th\nBegins with strong gales from the Western board middle\npart the same latter part pleasant- nothing in sight. So En\nLat 44° 26'. S. Long 160° 26' W.","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the west before the weather turned pleasant later in the day. Nothing was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-09","events":[],"lat":-44.1167,"lon":200.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 9th\nBegins with light breezes from the Western board and\npleasant steering Eastward one sail in sight middle and\nlatter parts wind from the South. Lat- 44° 07' South\nLong 159° 28' West-","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","S",""],["latter","S",""]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light breezes as the ship steered eastward. Another ship was in sight, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-10","events":[],"lat":-43.8667,"lon":201.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 10th Begins with light breezes from\n[drawing: ship] the SE heading S & by E with cloudy\nweather. middle part fresh gales. latter\npart strong breezes. spoke ship Cicero of\nNew Bedford. So Ends Lat 43° 52'. S. Long 158° 12' W","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"Cloudy weather with fresh gales developed. They met and spoke with the ship Cicero of New Bedford.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Cicero","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1845-12-11","events":[],"lat":-44.1,"lon":202.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday December 12th 1845\nBegins with strong breezes from the Northern board heading\nEastward. middle part light breezes and bafflin latter part\nstrong gales from the Southern board. Lat- 44°06' South\nLong 157° 38' West","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","S","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong breezes shifted to light winds and ended with strong gales from the south; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-12","events":[],"lat":-44.5833,"lon":201.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec 12th\nBegins with strong gales from the Southern board\nlaying too at 4 P.M. wind hauled to the East wore ship\nheading SSE middle part the same. latter part light\nairs and bafflin nothing in sight. Lat- 44°35' South\nLong 158° 20' West-","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["first","E",""],["middle","E",""],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew endured strong southern gales, stopping and waiting before turning ship as the wind shifted. The day ended with light and shifting breezes, with nothing in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-13","events":[],"lat":-45,"lon":203.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec 13th\nBegins with light airs and bafflin middle part the\nsame. latter part wind from the Northern board steering\nSE. So Ends Lat- 45° 00' South\nLong 157° 00 West-","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","N",""]],"plain":"Light, baffling winds shifted to the north as they steered southeast; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-14","events":[],"lat":-45.1334,"lon":203.425,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Dec 14th\nBegins with light airs and bafflin. middle part fresh\nbreezes from the Western board latter part strong gales\nSo Ends No Obs","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","W","fresh"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The day began with light, shifting breezes, followed by fresh winds and ending in strong gales. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-15","events":[],"lat":-45.2667,"lon":203.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 15th\nAll these 24 hours strong gales from the\nWestern board spoke ship-\nHuntress of New Bedford with 900\nbbls of oil. 2 whales this season\nhands employed in ships duty\nSo Ends. Lat 45°16' South\nLong 156° 9' West\n[drawing]","wind":[["whole","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the west. The crew met the ship Huntress of New Bedford, which had 900 barrels of oil, including two whales taken this season.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Huntress","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1845-12-16","events":[],"lat":-45.2,"lon":204.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday December 16th 1845\nBegins with strung breezes from the Northern board head\ning to the East nothing in sight. middle part the same\nlatter part strong breezes. So Ends. Lat 45° 12' South\nLong 155° 17' West","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","N","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes blew from the north as the ship headed east. Nothing was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-45.1667,"lon":205.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 17th\nBegins with strung breezes from the Northern board\nsteering S E at 3 PM saw one right whale lowered but\n[whale stamp] 55\ncould not get fast middle part\nthe same. latter part saw whales\nlowered struck one killed him &\ntook him alongside. So Ends. Lat 45° 10' South\nLong 154° 14' West","wind":[["first","N","strong"]],"plain":"The crew put boats out to chase a right whale in the afternoon but could not harpoon it. Later, they sighted more whales, lowered again, and successfully killed one and brought it alongside.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1845-12-18","events":[],"lat":-45.5333,"lon":205.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 18th\nBegins with strong gales from the Northern board cut\nin the whale. middle part heading West employed\nboiling latter part fresh gales from the Northern board\nheading West. So Ends. Lat 45° 32' South\nLong 154° 03' West","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["latter","N","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Despite strong gales, the crew stripped the blubber from their whale and began boiling it into oil while heading west.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1845-12-19","events":[],"lat":-45.4667,"lon":206.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec 19th\nBegins with fresh gales from the Western board\nemployed boiling middle part finish boiling latter part\nstrong gales from the W. S. W. Lat 45° 28' South\nLong 153° 38' West","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["latter","WSW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales blew as the crew finished boiling blubber into oil, ending with strong gales from the west-southwest.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1845-12-20","events":[],"lat":-44.9667,"lon":207.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec 20th Begins with strong gales from the\nWest one sail in sight middle and latter parts the\nsame employed cleaning bone. So Ends 44° 58' South\nLong 152° 48' West","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","W","gale"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong westerly gales continued throughout the day with another ship in sight. The crew spent their time cleaning baleen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-21","events":[],"lat":-45.3667,"lon":207.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday December 21st 1845\nBegins with strong gales from the Western board, with a heavy\nsea. Laying too under close reefed maintopsail. middle part the\nsame latter part [employed struck-through?] stowing down. So Ends Lat 45°22' S\nLong 152° 52' West","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales and heavy seas forced the ship to stop and wait under reduced sail before the crew stowed oil in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1845-12-22","events":[],"lat":-46.05,"lon":206.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Moonday Dec 22d\nBegins with fresh gales from the Western board with rain\nsqualls middle part the same. latter part strong gales. So Ends\nLat by obs 46°03' South\nLong by chro 153°07' West","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","W","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["rain","squalls","gale"],"plain":"Fresh to strong gales blew from the west with rain squalls throughout the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-23","events":[],"lat":-46.5,"lon":207.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 23d Begins with strong gales from the\nWestern board. middle part the same latter part fresh breezes\nfrom S.S.W. made sail. saw two sail steering to the S E\nLat 46°30' S. Long 152°18' W","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","SSW","fresh"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the west before easing to fresh breezes from the south-southwest. The crew set more sail and sighted two ships heading southeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-24","events":[],"lat":-45.2167,"lon":208.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 24th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Southern board steering\nNorth nothing in sight middle and latter parts light\nbreezes and pleasant saw 2 sail heading South. So Ends\nLat 45°18' S. Long. 152°00 W","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes from the south, turning light and pleasant. Two ships were seen heading south, but nothing else was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-25","events":[],"lat":-44.5333,"lon":208.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 25th\nBegins with light airs from the Eastern board with\npleasant weather nothing in sight middle and latter\nparts the same saw one sail steering West. So Ends\nLat 44°32' S. Long. 151°43' W","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light breezes on Christmas Day. They sighted one ship sailing west.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-26","events":[],"lat":-44.2833,"lon":209.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec 26th Begins with light breezes from\nSE with cloudy weather. middle and latter parts rainy\nnothing in sight. employed in ship's duty. So Ends\nLattitude by Observation. 44°17' S Long by chro 150°57' W","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","rain"],"plain":"Cloudy weather with light breezes gave way to rain. The crew carried out routine ship's work, and nothing was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-27","events":[],"lat":-44.3333,"lon":210.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday December 27th 1845\nBegins with light breezes from the Southern board with\nrainy weather nothing in sight middle and latter part\npleasant steering S. S. E. Lat- 44°20' S Long 149°21' West","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Light breezes and rain gave way to pleasant weather as the ship continued southeast with nothing in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-28","events":[],"lat":-44.0,"lon":212.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec 28th\nBegins with light breezes from the Northern board and pleasant\nmiddle and latter part wind from the West and pleasant\nsaw a sail steering S. E. So Ends. Lat- 44°00' S Long 148°00' W","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","W",""],["latter","W",""]],"plain":"Pleasant weather; they spotted a ship steering southeast, but nothing else of note happened.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-29","events":[],"lat":-43.2333,"lon":213.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 29th Begins with light breezes from the\nWestern board steering S. S. E. middle and latter part\npleasant employed in ship's duty. So Ends Lat- 43°14' S\nLong 146°40' West","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather; the crew was occupied with routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-30","events":[],"lat":-42.45,"lon":214.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 30th\nBegins with light breezes from the Western board and\npleasant steering S. S. E middle and latter part the same\nLat 42°27' S. Long. 145°06' West","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with light breezes; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1845-12-31","events":[],"lat":-41.6667,"lon":215.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 31st Begins with light airs from\nthe Northern board heading E S. E middle part wind baffling\nlatter part light breezes from S. S. W. heading S. E employed\nin ships duty. So Ends Lat- 41°40' S. Long 144°25' W","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","SSW","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light and shifting winds; the crew carried out everyday ship's work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-01","events":[],"lat":-40.65,"lon":216.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jany 1st Begins with light breezes from the\nNorthern board heading S E middle part the same latter\npart heading S. S. E. So Ends this day. Lat 40°39' South\nLong by Chronometer 143°32' West","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","N","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in light breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-02","events":[],"lat":-39.5333,"lon":217.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday January 2d 1846\nBegins with light breezes from the Western board steering\nNorth middle part the same. latter part wind S S West\ntopmast studdingsail. sent up mainry al mast and yard\nLat-39°32' S. Long 143°00' West-","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","SSW",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes; the crew set more sail and raised the main royal mast and yard.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-03","events":[],"lat":-37.6333,"lon":217.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan! 3d\nBegins with light breezes from the Southern board steering\nNorth middle part the same. latter part fresh breezes\nfrom ESE So Ends Lat-37°38' S. Long 142°46 W","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light to fresh breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-04","events":[],"lat":-36.3333,"lon":217.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan! 4th Begins with pleasant breezes from\nESE steering North middle part the same latter part\nlight breezes from S E by E. heading N N W. So Ends\nLat 36°20' S. Long 142°56' West-","wind":[["first","ESE","moderate"],["middle","ESE","moderate"],["latter","SE by E","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant breezes with routine sailing; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-05","events":[],"lat":-34.95,"lon":216.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan 5th\nBegins with light breezes from the SE heading N\nNW. middle and latter parts \"the same employed\nin ship's duty\". So Ends Lat 34°57' S Long 143°23' W","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes blew as the crew carried on with routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-06","events":[],"lat":-33.3667,"lon":215.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan 6th Begins with light breezes and\npleasant heading N N W middle and latter parts\nfresh breezes and pleasant - So Ends Lat- 33°22' S\nLong 144°14' W","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"Light to fresh breezes and pleasant weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-07","events":[],"lat":-32.25,"lon":215.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan! 7th\nBegins with light breezes from the NE heading N N W\nmiddle part the same. latter part pleasant. employed\nin ship's duty. So Ends Lat by Observation 32°15' S\nLong by Chronometer 144°43' W","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","NE","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and pleasant weather. The crew spent the day on routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-08","events":[],"lat":-30.9,"lon":215.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday January 8th 1846.\nBegins with light breezes from N E by E heading N by W\nmiddle and latterparts fresh breezes and squally. So Ends\nLat 30°54. S. Long 144°01' West-","wind":[["first","NE by E","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with squally weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":3}],"lat":-29.25,"lon":216.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Janry 9th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Eastern board steering\nN N E middle part the same. at 8 A M saw sperm\n[whale stamp] [whale stamp] [whale stamp] whales lowered boats struck\nthree one line parted and the\nother 2 drawed. got one boat stove\nand come on board So Ends\nLattitude by Observation 29°15'S Long 143°44' West-","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","E","fresh"]],"plain":"They spotted sperm whales and put out the boats. They harpooned three, but one line broke, two harpoons pulled out, and one boat was stove before they returned to the ship.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Whale stove a boat","quote":"got one boat stove and come on board","interest":5,"topic":"accidents"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-10","events":[],"lat":-27.7333,"lon":216.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 10th Begins [blot] with fresh breezes from\nthe East steering N N E, middle part the same. latter\npart saw the four crowns bearing N by W dist 10 miles. &c\nLat 27°44' S. Long 143°16' W.","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","E","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes from the east as the ship steered north-northeast. In the latter part of the day, they sighted the Four Crowns about 10 miles to the north-northwest.","where":"near land","place":"four crowns"},{"date":"1846-01-11","events":[],"lat":-25.6833,"lon":218.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan 11th\nBegins with fresh breezes from E S E steering N N E\nmiddle part the same latter part employed mending\nthe boat. So Ends Lat 25°41 S. Long 141°17' West-","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["middle","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes carried the ship north-northeast as the crew spent the latter part of the day mending a boat.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-12","events":[],"lat":-23.9333,"lon":218.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Mconday Jan 12th\nBegins with fresh breezes from S E middle and\nlatter parts squally. employed in ship's duty\nSo Ends this day Lat by Observation 23°56'S\nLong by chronometer. 140°15' W","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Fresh breezes brought squally weather as the crew tended to routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-13","events":[],"lat":-21.8667,"lon":219.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday January 13th 1845\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezes from the SE\nat 8 AM saw Blighs lagoon passed to the West\nof the isle one sail in sight. So Ends. Lat. 21°52\nLong. 140°56' W","wind":[["whole","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued throughout the day. In the morning, they sighted Bligh's Lagoon and sailed past the west side of the island, with another ship in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Blighs lagoon"},{"date":"1846-01-14","events":[],"lat":-19.6667,"lon":220.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 14th\nBegins with fresh breezes and pleasant middle\nand latter parts \"rain squalls at 10 AM saw [struck: [illegible]]\nisland bearing East diss 10 miles. So Ends Lat-19°41 S\nLong. 139°57' W","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"The day brought fresh breezes and pleasant weather followed by rain squalls. In the morning, the crew sighted an island ten miles to the east.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-01-15","events":[],"lat":-18.6667,"lon":219.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan[struck: .]y 15th\nBegins with light winds and pleasant at 5 PM\nsaw Gloucester island bearing North distance 15\nmiles. middle and latter parts \"pleasant a 6 AM saw\nBow island bearing S. dist 7 miles passed to the W\nof it 1 mile So Ends Lat by ob. 18°10 South\nLong by chro 140°35' West","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather. They sighted Gloucester Island in the evening, and the next morning passed within a mile west of Bow Island.","where":"near land","place":"Bow island"},{"date":"1846-01-16","events":[],"lat":-17.2083,"lon":219.45,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Jan.y 16th\nBegins with fresh breezes from E SE with pleasa[illegible]\nweather saw land bearing E SE dist 15 miles midd[illegible]\nand latter parts \"pleasant. So Ends. No Observati[illegible]","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes and pleasant weather as they sighted land about 15 miles to the east-southeast.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-01-17","events":[],"lat":-15.75,"lon":219.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan y 17th\nBegins with light breezes from the Eastern board\nheading S by E at 5 pm saw Predprialage island. middle\nand latter parts \"pleasant. imployed in ships duty.\nSo Ends. Lat by ob. 15°45' South\nLong by chronometer 140.31' West","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and pleasant weather as the ship sailed south-southeast, sighting Predprialage Island at 5 p.m. The crew carried on with routine ship's duties.","where":"near land","place":"Predprialage island"},{"date":"1846-01-18","events":[],"lat":-14.94,"lon":219.0417,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday January 18th 1846\nAll these 24 hours light-airs and bafflin [struck: employd]\nin ship's duty. So Ends Lat by observation\nLong by chronometer","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting breezes with the crew occupied with routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-19","events":[],"lat":-14.13,"lon":218.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan.y 19th\nThe first part of these 24 hours light winds at 12\nmeridian saw Disapointment island at 6 PM. pased\nEast of it distance 2 miles middle and latter parts\nrain squalls. So Ends. Latitude by obs—\nLongitude by chro","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Light winds with rain squalls later in the day. At noon, they sighted Disappointment Island and passed about two miles east of it by 6 p.m.","where":"near land","place":"Disapointment island"},{"date":"1846-01-20","events":[],"lat":-12.565,"lon":218.881,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Jan.y 20th\nAll these 24 hours light-winds and pleasant-from\nthe North East. employed in ship's duty. So Ends\nLat by obs.   Long—","wind":[["whole","NE","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light northeast winds; the crew carried out routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-21","events":[],"lat":-11.0,"lon":219.1619,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 21st\nAll these 24 hours light-breezes from the Eastern\nboard with rain squalls employed in ship's duty.\nLat by obs. 11°.   Long.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Light breezes brought rain squalls as the crew attended to routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-22","events":[],"lat":-10.6333,"lon":219.4429,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Jan.y 22d\nBegins with light-breezes from the S & E heading\nS & W with frequent rainsqualls. middle part light\nairs from North tacked to the East. latter part the\nsame. So Ends. Lat 10° 38' S. Long.","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds, rain squalls, and no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-23","events":[],"lat":-10.5208,"lon":219.7238,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Jan.y 23d.\nBegins with light-airs from the Northern board\nheading S W by W. middle and latter parts the same\nNo Observation—","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds throughout the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-24","events":[],"lat":-10.4083,"lon":220.0048,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday January 24th 1846\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezes and squally from\nthe Northern board standing on different tacks &c &c\nSo Ends No Obervation","wind":[["whole","N","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and squalls came from the north as the ship turned back and forth. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-25","events":[],"lat":-10.2958,"lon":220.2857,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Jan.y 25th\nBegins with strong breezes from the Northern board\nheading E. S. E. middle and latter parts the same\nSo Ends. No Obervation","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","N","strong"],["latter","N","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes blew from the north, and the crew had no chance to take an observation. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-01-26","events":[],"lat":-10.1833,"lon":220.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan.y 26th\nBegins with strong breezes from the Northern\nboard heading E. S. E. middle part the same tacked\nship to N W by N- latter part the same tacked\nship to E by S- land in sight- So Ends Lat 10° 11' S\nLong. 139° 26' West","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed in strong breezes and sighted land. No whales were seen.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-01-27","events":[],"lat":-10.05,"lon":220.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan.y 27th\nBegins with fresh winds from the N by E heding\nin for the land. middle part beating up to the bay\nlatter part went on shore with one boat, at 11 AM came on\nboard and stood along. heading N. W by W. So Ends this day\nLat by obs. 10° 00' S. Long [struck: 139° 09']","wind":[["first","N by E","fresh"]],"plain":"They sailed in toward land and worked into the bay. A boat went ashore, returned at 11 a.m., and the ship sailed on.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-01-28","events":[],"lat":-9.2667,"lon":220.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan.y 28th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Northern board heading\nN W at 4 PM saw the island of Ohoapoah bearing S W\nmiddle part the same. latter part saw Nookahoovah bearing\nNorth dist 20 miles. employed making a jib So Ends\nLat by obs. 9° 16' South.\nLong. by chro 139° 48' West","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","N","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued as the crew sighted the islands of Ohoapoah and Nookahoovah while working on a jib sail.","where":"near land","place":"Ohoapoah"},{"date":"1846-01-29","events":[],"lat":-8.5167,"lon":219.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday January. 29th 1846\nBegins with pleasant weather and calm. 3 different\nislands. Nookaheeva. Roapooa. and Mabuily. 3 of the\nMarquesas or Washington islands. middle part fresh\nbreezes heading S W. latter part the same. employed\nin sailmaking. So Ends. Latitude by ob. 8°31' S\nLong. by chro 140°59' W","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm and pleasant weather gave way to fresh breezes as the crew sighted Nookaheeva, Roapooa, and Mabuily in the Marquesas, spending the day working on sails.","where":"near land","place":"Marquesas","via":[[219.55,-8.95]],"at":"marquesas-islands"},{"date":"1846-01-30","events":[],"lat":-7.5,"lon":218.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan. 30th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S. SE. heading\nS W by S one island in sight. middle part the\nsame. latter part fresh breezes heading S. S. W. So Ends\n[struck: &] Lat 7°30' S. Long. 141°53 West.","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["middle","SSE","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued throughout the day with an island in sight.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-01-31","events":[],"lat":-6.1833,"lon":217.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan. 31st\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S. SE heading\nS W by S with nothing in sight. middle part head\nSo by W 1/2 W. latter part the same. employed in ships\nduty. So Ends. Lat - 6°11 S. Long. 142°36' W","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued throughout the day with nothing in sight. The crew was occupied with routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-01","events":[],"lat":-4.8667,"lon":216.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan. 1st\n[superscript: Feb]\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S E heading\nS S W. with pleasant weather. middle part the\nsame heading North: latter part the same. So Ends\nLat 4°52'. Long 143°18' W","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","SE","fresh"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather and fresh breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-02","events":[],"lat":-3.5333,"lon":216.075,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Feb 2d\nBegins with fresh breezes from the E. SE heading\nNorth. middle and latter part the same hands\nemployed in ship duty. Lat by ob\nLong by chro","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["middle","ESE","fresh"],["latter","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes from the east-southeast; the crew spent the day on routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-03","events":[],"lat":-2.2,"lon":215.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday February 3d 1846\nBegins with pleasant breezes from the E S E heading N\nW unbent maintopsail and mended it and bent it again\nmiddle and latter part the same. So Ends Lat 2° 12' S\nLong 144° 33' West","wind":[["first","ESE","moderate"],["middle","ESE","moderate"],["latter","ESE","moderate"]],"plain":"Pleasant breezes. The crew took down the maintopsail to mend it and put it back in place.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-04","events":[],"lat":-1.55,"lon":214.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 4th\nBegins with light breezes from E. S. E heading\nS by W. employed on the rigging. middle part pleasant\nlatter part the same. employed working on the\nrigging. So Ends. Lat by Obs 1° 33' S. Long 145° 15' W","wind":[["first","ESE","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and pleasant weather; the crew spent the day working on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-05","events":[],"lat":0.9,"lon":215.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb 5th Commences with light winds\nand pleasant heading North. middle breezes from\nthe E by S. latter part the same. blacksmiths forge\nup employed mending the truss to the mainyard\nLat by Obs 0° 54' S. Long 144.46","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","E by S","moderate"],["latter","E by S","moderate"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds as the ship headed north. The crew set up the blacksmith's forge to repair the truss on the main yard.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-06","events":[],"lat":0.9833,"lon":215.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb 6th\nBegins with light airs steering North employed\nblacksmithing. middle part the same. latter\npart light airs and squally. employed breaking out\noil and coopering it. So Ends. Lat 0° 59' North\nLong. 144.41 West","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Light winds and squalls as they steered north. The crew worked at blacksmithing, broke out casks of oil, and coopered them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-07","events":[],"lat":2.5667,"lon":214.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb [blot] 7th\nBegins with light airs and pleasant, employed in\nbreaking out and coopering oil. middle part strong\nwinds from the N East, heading S. S. W. latter part\nthe same, with squalls of rain Lat 2° 34. North[illegible]\nLong 145° 15' Wes[illegible]","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","NE","strong"],["latter","NE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew spent the day unpacking and coopering barrels of oil amid light breezes and pleasant weather, which later turned to strong winds and rain squalls.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-08","events":[],"lat":4.3333,"lon":214.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday February 8th 1846\nBegins with strong breezes from the No E by E with frequent\nrainsqualls employed breaking out oil and coopering it and\nstowing back. middle part the same. latter part squally\nemployed breaking out and coopering oil. heading S. S. W\nLat by act 4° 20' North. Long 145° 31' W","wind":[["first","NE by E","strong"],["middle","NE by E","strong"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Strong breezes and frequent rain squalls continued throughout the day while the crew broke out casks of oil, coopered them, and stowed them back in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1846-02-09","events":[],"lat":5.6167,"lon":214.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb 9th\nBegins with fresh breezes heading S. S. W. employed coopering\noil. middle part strong S East trades and squally. latter\npart the same employed breaking out and coopering oil.\nSo ends. Lat 5° 37'. North. Long. 145° 18' West","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and squalls as the ship headed south-southwest. The crew spent the day coopering oil and rearranging casks in the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-10","events":[],"lat":6.9833,"lon":215.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 10th Begins with strong S E trades\nheading S by W. employed breaking out and coopering\noil. middle part squally split the mainsail. latter part\nemployed coopering oil. So ends. Latitude 6° 59' North.\nLongitude 144° 42' W","wind":[["first","SE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew worked at unpacking and repairing oil casks. A squall split the mainsail during the night.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-11","events":[],"lat":8.8,"lon":215.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 11th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Eastern board steering\nS S W under reefed topsails. employed coopering and\nstowing back oil. middle part strong breezes. latter part\nthe same set maintopgallant sail. employed repairing\nthe mainsail. So ends Lattitude 8° 48' North\nLongitude 144° 42' W","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Under fresh breezes, the crew coopered casks, stowed back oil, and repaired the mainsail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1846-02-12","events":[],"lat":10.55,"lon":214.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb 12th Commences with fresh\nbreezes heading S. W. employed mending sails mid\ndle and latter part the same. So ends.\nLat 10° 33' North. Long 145° 08 W","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued throughout the day as the crew worked at mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":2}],"lat":11.8,"lon":213.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday February 13th 184[illegible]\nCommences with fresh trades heading S W bent\nthe mainsail. saw two finbacks, middle part fresh\ntrades heading S W by W. latter part the same employed\nblacksmithing So Ends. Lattitude 11°48. North Long 146°21' [illegible]","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew bent the mainsail and worked at blacksmithing while sailing under fresh trade winds. They saw two finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-14","events":[],"lat":13.5,"lon":211.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday February 14th Commences with fresh breezes\nheading S W by W. middle part the same latter part\nemployed breaking out the missen hatch and coopering\nit So Ends this day Lat 13°30'. North Long. 148°24'. W.","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes carried the ship southwest by west while the crew opened the mizzen hatch and coopered casks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-15","events":[],"lat":14.875,"lon":208.0,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Feb 15th\nBegins with fresh trades steering S W by W. with all\nsail set employed breaking out oil and coopering it and\nstowing back. middle part strong breezes. latter part the\nsame. employed coopering oil, So Ends. Lat [blank]\nLong [blank]","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"With fresh trade winds blowing, the crew broke out casks of oil to inspect and repair them, then stowed them back into the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1846-02-16","events":[],"lat":16.25,"lon":204.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb 16th\nCommences. with light breezes from E S E and\npleasant, employed cleaning ship middle and\nlatter part the same. So Ends Lat 16°15'. North.\nLong 155°36'. W","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","ESE","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and pleasant weather. The crew was busy cleaning the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-17","events":[],"lat":17.2333,"lon":201.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 17th\nAll these 24 hours light breezes from the\nEastern board heading S by E. employed on\nthe rigging. So Ends this day Lat 17° 14'\nLong 158°42'. W","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes; the crew worked on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-18","events":[],"lat":17.8,"lon":202.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday February 18\nCommences with light airs from the eastern board\nheading N by E. middle part frequent rain squalls\nlatter part light airs from the Western board\nset topmast and top gallant studdingsails. So Ends\nLat 17°48' N. Long. 157°53' W","wind":[["first","E","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds and frequent rain squalls; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-19","events":[],"lat":18.1667,"lon":204.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb 19th\nBegins with strong breezes from the Western board\nsteering E. NE with all sail set. middle part the\nsame. latter part heading N & by E. So Ends.\nLat by obs. 18°10' N. Long 155°40'","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","W","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes blew from the west as the ship sailed under full sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-20","events":[],"lat":19.0333,"lon":204.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb 20th\nCommences with strong breezes from the S. West.\nheading SE at 3 PM saw the island of Owhyhee one\nof the Sandwhich isles bearing S dist - 45 miles. mid\ndle part runing for the land. latter part beating up\nthe isle. So Ends. Lat 19°02' N. Long 15[illegible]","wind":[["first","SW","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes blew from the southwest. In the afternoon, they sighted the island of Owhyhee (Hawaii) about 45 miles away, heading toward the land and sailing against the wind along the island.","where":"near land","place":"Owhyhee","via":[[204.55,19.05]],"plate":"land.landfall-a","at":"hawaii"},{"date":"1846-02-21","events":[],"lat":19.3667,"lon":203.67,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb 21st\nCommences with fresh breezes from the Northern\nboard beating up the land. saw the island of Mowee\nbearing North dist- 60 miles, middle part the same\nlatter part calm employed fiting a new fore topsail yard\nSo Ends. Lat by Obs. 19°22' N.","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","N","fresh"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They sailed against fresh northern breezes toward land, sighting the island of Mowee sixty miles to the north. Later, during a calm, the crew fitted a new fore topsail yard.","where":"near land","place":"Mowee","via":[[204.55,18.95],[204.25,18.85]],"at":"maui"},{"date":"1846-02-22","events":[],"lat":19.4667,"lon":204.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb 22nd Begins with light airs and frequen\nrain squalls. middle part fresh breezes. latter part the\nsame stood in to the mouth of Kearakakea bay saw\none ship at anchor. So Ends Lat 19°28 N Long. 155°56' W","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"They experienced light airs, frequent rain squalls, and fresh breezes, heading into the mouth of Kealakekua Bay, where they saw a ship at anchor.","where":"near land","place":"Kearakakea bay","at":"kealakekua-bay"},{"date":"1846-02-23","events":[],"lat":19.85,"lon":203.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday February 23d 1846\nCommences with fresh breezes from the Northern\nboard, standing on different tacks middle part the\nsame latter part stood in to the mouth of [illegible]\nbay, So Ends. Lat 19°43'·S  Long 155°56' West-","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","N","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew sailed under fresh breezes on different tacks before heading in toward the mouth of a bay.","where":"near land","via":[[203.95,19.45],[203.85,19.85]]},{"date":"1846-02-24","events":[],"lat":19.85,"lon":203.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 24th\nBegins with light airs standing on different tacks\nmiddle part the same latter part heading WSW\nMowee in sight dist- 45 miles, So Ends Lat 19°50\nLong 156°","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"]],"plain":"Light winds with the ship turning on different courses. Maui was in sight about 45 miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Mowee","at":"maui"},{"date":"1846-02-25","events":[],"lat":20.3,"lon":204.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 25th\nBegins with light breezes standing on different tacks\nmiddle part bafflin. latter part the same. employed\non the rigging So Ends Lat by Obs 20°18'·S\nLong by chro 156°","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","variable",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light, shifting winds while the crew worked on the rigging. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-02-26","events":[],"lat":20.65,"lon":203.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb 26th\nCommences with a calm. Owhyhee. Mowee, Ranai\nTahoorowa in sight, middle part baffling. latter\npart fresh breezes from the Western board runing\nfor Mowee harbour, So Ends No Observation-","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","W","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calms gave way to light, shifting winds and then fresh breezes as the ship ran for Mowee harbor, with Owhyhee, Mowee, Ranai, and Tahoorowa all in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Mowee","via":[[203.45,20.55]],"at":"maui"},{"date":"1846-02-27","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb 27th\nCommences with light breezes at 1 PM came to\nan anchor at Lahaina harbour at the island of\nMowee. middle and latter pleasant- one watch\nashore on liberty. So Ends this day-","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"The ship anchored at Lahaina harbor at the island of Mowee in the early afternoon, and one watch went ashore on liberty.","where":"at anchor","place":"Lahaina","at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1846-02-28","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday February 28th 1846\nAll these 24 hours pleasant weather. one watch\nashore on liberty employed in getting off water. So Ends","plain":"Pleasant weather. Half the crew went ashore on liberty while the rest were busy bringing fresh water aboard.","where":"at anchor","place":"Lahaina","at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1846-03-01","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 1st 1846\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezes and pleasant one\nwatch ashore on liberty two or three ship's came in","wind":[["whole","","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes and pleasant weather. One watch went ashore on liberty, and two or three ships arrived.","where":"at anchor","place":"Lahaina","at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1846-03-02","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 2d The 24 hours fresh airs\nemployed in getting water off and stowing it down\nwatch on liberty. So Ends this day","wind":[["whole","","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew was busy bringing fresh water aboard and stowing it away, while part of the watch was given liberty on shore.","where":"at anchor","place":"Lahaina","at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1846-03-03","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 3d All these 24 hours calm\nemployed stowing down water. watch on liberty so end","wind":[["whole","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The weather was calm throughout. The crew was busy stowing fresh water in the hold, and the watch had liberty on shore.","where":"at anchor","place":"Lahaina","plate":"work.stowing-c","at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1846-03-04","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday March 4th All these 24 hours\npleasant. watch on liberty several ships came in\nto the harbour.  So Ends","plain":"Pleasant weather in port. A watch had shore leave, and several other ships arrived in the harbor.","where":"at anchor","place":"Lahaina","at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1846-03-05","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March 5th Calm weather watch\non liberty. several ships went to sea.  So Ends","wind":[["whole","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"In calm weather, the watch had liberty ashore while several other ships put out to sea.","where":"at anchor","place":"Lahaina","at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1846-03-06","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 6th Pleasant weather. watch\non liberty employed. stowing down water","plain":"Fine weather. One watch had liberty on shore while the crew aboard stowed fresh water.","where":"at anchor","place":"Lahaina","at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1846-03-07","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 7th All these 24 hours\npleasant employed calking the ship watch on\nliberty. So Ends -","plain":"Pleasant weather as the crew calked the ship and one watch was given liberty ashore.","where":"at anchor","place":"Lahaina","at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1846-03-08","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 8th 1846\nAll these 24 hours pleasant weather [blank] one watch\nashore on liberty. 6 ships came in to the harbour","plain":"With pleasant weather, half the crew went ashore on liberty, and six ships arrived in the harbor.","where":"at anchor","place":"Lahaina","at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1846-03-09","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 9th All these 24 hours pleasant\nemployed calking the ship one watch on liberty","plain":"The weather was pleasant. The crew calked the ship while half of them had liberty ashore.","where":"at anchor","place":"Lahaina","at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1846-03-10","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 10th All this day pleasant\nwatch on liberty. employed getting off water—","plain":"Pleasant weather while in port. Part of the crew went ashore on liberty while others took fresh water aboard.","where":"at anchor","place":"Lahaina","at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1846-03-11","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday March 11th All these 24 hours\nfresh breezes watch on liberty. So Ends—","wind":[["whole","","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued throughout the day, and the watch went ashore on liberty.","where":"at anchor","place":"Lahaina","at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1846-03-12","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March 12th\nCalm weather watch on liberty. So Ends","wind":[["whole","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm weather, with the watch granted liberty on shore.","where":"at anchor","place":"Lahaina","at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1846-03-13","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 13th Pleasant weather one\nwatch on liberty shipped Chas. P. Scudder\ncooper and Thos. Durham seaman. So Ends","plain":"With pleasant weather, half the crew was granted liberty ashore. The ship took on two new crewmen: cooper Charles P. Scudder and seaman Thomas Durham.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Two crew members joined the ship","quote":"shipped Chas. P. Scudder\ncooper and Thos. Durham seaman","interest":1}],"where":"at anchor","place":"Lahaina","at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1846-03-14","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 14th Fresh breezes employed\nclearing up decks and getting ready for sea. So Ends","wind":[["whole","","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew cleared the decks and prepared the ship for sea in fresh breezes.","where":"at anchor","place":"Lahaina","at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1846-03-15","events":[],"lat":20.9708,"lon":202.7575,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday March 15th\nThe first of these 24 hours light winds latter\npart strong breezes got underweigh and went to sea.","wind":[["first","","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"With winds strengthening from light to strong breezes, the crew got underway and headed out to sea.","where":"at sea","via":[[203.25,20.65],[202.95,20.65]]},{"date":"1846-03-16","events":[],"lat":21.2167,"lon":203.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 16th 1846\nAll of these 24 hours light breezes Woahoa in\nsight bearing S. S. W. dist. 20 miles. Lat 21° 13'. S\nLong 157° 00 W","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes carried the ship within sight of Oahu, about 20 miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Woahoa","via":[[202.65,21.15],[202.65,21.35],[203.05,21.25]],"at":"oahu"},{"date":"1846-03-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"humpback","count":2}],"lat":20.8667,"lon":201.8666,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday March 17th\nAll these 24 hours calm pleasant weather saw 2\nhumpbacks lowered boats but could not get fast.\nLat 20° 52'. S Long -","wind":[["whole","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"In calm, pleasant weather, they saw two humpback whales and put out the boats, but could not harpoon them.","where":"at sea","via":[[202.75,21.35],[202.35,21.15]]},{"date":"1846-03-18","events":[],"lat":21.8333,"lon":200.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday March 18th\nCommences with light breezes and pleasant middle\nand latter parts strong breezes the island of Atooi\nin sight bearing S. W. dist 40 miles 3 sail in sight.\nSo Ends. Lat 21° 50. Long 159° 16' W","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed under pleasant, strengthening breezes with the island of Atooi in sight forty miles away. Three other ships were also in sight.","where":"near land","place":"Atooi","at":"kauai"},{"date":"1846-03-19","events":[],"lat":22.2,"lon":198.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday March 19th\nBegins with light bafflin wind laying off and on\nat Wymoa bay two boats on shore trading for hogs\nat sundown came on boad and kept off steering\nW by S Montezuma of New London in sight mid\npart bafflin. latter part fresh breezes 2 sail in sight.\nSo Ends. Lat 22.12 Long 161° 42' W","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"While cruising off Wymoa Bay, two boats went ashore to trade for hogs. At sundown the boats returned, and the ship sailed off to the west-southwest. The Montezuma of New London was in sight.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Sent boats ashore to trade for hogs","quote":"two boats on shore trading for hogs","interest":3}],"where":"near land","place":"Wymoa bay","via":[[200.45,21.75],[199.65,21.65]]},{"date":"1846-03-20","events":[],"lat":22.6333,"lon":195.6222,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday March 20th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S & E steering West.\nspoke ship Montezuma of New London\n22 mos out 2100 bbls middle and\nlatter parts strong breezes. hands em-\nployed in ship's duty. So Ends\nLat by Obs — 22° 38'. North.\nLong by Chro — 16[illegible]\n[ship stamp]","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed west in fresh to strong breezes and met the ship Montezuma of New London, 22 months into its voyage with 2,100 barrels of oil. The crew spent the day on routine ship's duty.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Montezuma","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":22,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1846-03-21","events":[],"lat":22.5833,"lon":192.9445,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday March 21st 1846\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezes from the S & E steering\nWest. with all sail set nothing in sight. hands em-\nployed in ships duty. So Ends. Lat by Obs 22.35. North","wind":[["whole","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew sailed west under fresh breezes with all sail set, doing routine ship's work. Nothing was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-22","events":[],"lat":23.2167,"lon":190.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 22d\nCommences with strong breezes from the Eastern board\nsteering West. with frequent rain squalls nothing in sight\nmiddle and latter parts. strong breezes. employed in ships\nduty. So Ends Lat by Obs 23° 13. [struck: S] Long. by Chro 169° 44' W","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Strong breezes and frequent rain squalls as the ship sailed west. The crew carried out routine ship's duties, with nothing in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-23","events":[],"lat":23.45,"lon":187.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 23d\nCommences with strong breezes from the Eastern\nboard steering West. middle part light breezes. latter\npart fresh breezes and pleasant employed in ships\nduty. So Ends. Lat by Obs 23° 27. [struck: S] Long. 172° 16' W","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"Sailed west under shifting breezes with pleasant weather, while the crew went about routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-24","events":[],"lat":23.2667,"lon":185.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 24th\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezes from the\nEastern board steering West. with nothing in\nsight. employed fiting new maintopsail. So Ends\nLat 23°.16' N Long. 174. 29' W","wind":[["whole","E","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes blew as the ship steered west with nothing in sight. The crew spent the day fitting a new maintopsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-25","events":[],"lat":23.225,"lon":183.2583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday March 25th\nBegins with light breezes from the East steering\nWest employed repairing Bow Boat. bent new main\ntopsail and foresail. middle and latter parts light\nbreezes employed setting up shucks.\nLat by Obs. Long.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Under light breezes, the crew repaired the bow boat, bent a new main topsail and foresail, and assembled barrel casks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-26","events":[],"lat":23.1834,"lon":181.0,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday March 26th 1846.\nCommences with light breezes from the S East\nsteering W by S. middle part strong breezes and\nsqually. latter part pleasant. employed in ships\nduty. So Ends. Lat by Obs. Long. 179°\n\n[vertically in left margin: Changed our day]","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew handled routine ship's duties under varying breezes and squalls. In the margin, the keeper noted that they crossed the date line and adjusted their calendar day.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Adjusted the calendar upon crossing the date line","quote":"Changed our day","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-27","events":[],"lat":23.1417,"lon":179.6416},{"date":"1846-03-28","events":[],"lat":23.1,"lon":178.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 28th\nBegins with strong breezes from the S East\nsteering West took in fore and missen top gallan\nsails. middle and latter parts the same. em-\nployed repairing old boat. So Ends. Lat - 23° 06' S.\nLong by chro. 178° 17 E","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes blew from the southeast as the ship steered west. The crew spent the day repairing an old whaleboat.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-29","events":[],"lat":23.0667,"lon":175.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 29th\nBegins with strong breezes from E. S E steering West\nwith all sail set, nothing in sight, middle and\nlatter parts the same. employed in ships duty.\nLat. 23° 04'. S. Long. 175° 48'. East","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"],["middle","ESE","strong"],["latter","ESE","strong"]],"plain":"The ship sailed west under strong breezes with every sail set. Nothing was in sight, and the crew attended to routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-30","events":[],"lat":23.25,"lon":172.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday March 30th\nBegins with fresh breezes and pleasant steering\nWest. middle part squally. latter part light\nbreezes. employed mending old boat. So Ends.\nLat 23° 15'. S. Long 172° 38'. E","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Fresh breezes gave way to squalls and then light winds as the crew repaired an old boat. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-03-31","events":[],"lat":23.7,"lon":170.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 31st\nBegins with light breezes and cloudy staring\nWest set foretopmast studdingsail. middle and\nlatter parts light winds. employed mending\nsails.\nLat by Observation 23° 42 S\nLong by Chronometer 170° 49 E","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew sailed westward under light breezes and spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-01","events":[],"lat":24.0667,"lon":169.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 1st 1846.\nCommences with light breezes from the Eastern\nboard steering West. middle and latter parts\nthe same employed mending sails So Ends\nLat. 24.04. S Long 169.31. E","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes as the ship steered west, with the crew busy mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-02","events":[],"lat":25.1667,"lon":167.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 2d\nBegins with light breezes and pleasant. mending\nsails. middle part fresh breezes and squally.\ntook in foretopmast studdingsail and fore and\nmizzen top gallantsail. latter part strong breezes\nand cloudy. So Ends. Lat. 25\"10' S Long 167°20'","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew mended sails under changing breezes and squalls. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-03","events":[],"lat":26.1167,"lon":165.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday. April 3d 1846.\nBegins with fresh breezes. from the Eastern boar\nsteering W. S. W. middle and latter parts light\nbreezes. employed in coiling new whale line. So Ends\nLat. 26:07' S Long. 165°35 East-","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed west-southwest in light breezes and spent the day coiling new whale line.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-04","events":[],"lat":27.1667,"lon":163.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 4th\nCommences with light breezes from the E\nsteering W. S. W. middle light baftlin winds\nwith frequent rain squalls. latter part fresh\nbreezes wind from the S. W. heading S by E with\nall sail set. Lat. 27°10' South. Long 163°10' East","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Light breezes and shifting winds brought frequent rain squalls, followed by fresh breezes as the ship continued with every sail set. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-05","events":[],"lat":28.0833,"lon":162.4583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday April 5th Begins with light breezes\nfrom the West. heading South middle and\nlatter parts strong breezes from the. North head\nW. N. W. under double reefed Topsails. [illegible]","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","N","strong"],["latter","N","strong"]],"plain":"The crew sailed under light western breezes before stronger winds from the north picked up, forcing them to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-06","events":[],"lat":27.95,"lon":161.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 6th 1846\nBegins with strong breezes from the Northern\nboard heading to the Westward under single reef\ntopsails middle and latter parts [\"] the same em-\nployed in fiting new cutting falls. sent down\nmain y. royal yard & mast— So Ends this day\nLat by Obs. 27°57' S Long 161°45' E","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","N","strong"],["latter","N","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes blew from the north as the ship headed west. The crew fitted new blubber-hoisting tackle and took down the main royal yard and mast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-07","events":[],"lat":28.3667,"lon":160.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 7th 1846\nBegins with light breezes from S by W heading\nWest. sent in flying jib boom. middle and latter\nparts [\"] light breezes from the East. steering S. West—\nLat. 28°22' S Long 160°58' E","wind":[["first","S by W","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes brought routine sailing as the crew brought in the flying jib boom.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-08","events":[],"lat":30.3667,"lon":160.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 8th\n[blot]Begins with fresh breezes from the East. steering\nNW. middle part strong breezes. latter part strung\nbreezes from S. W by W. heading North took in\nmain topgallantsail. So Ends. Lat. 30.22. South\nLong. by chro 160°15' E","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","SW by W","strong"]],"plain":"The crew experienced strong breezes while steering northwest and then north, shortening sail as winds increased. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-09","events":[],"lat":31.6667,"lon":159.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday April 9th\nBegins with light airs from the S. W middle\npart calm. latter part light winds from the\nSW. hands employed in ship's duty.\nLat. 31°40' 159°16' East.","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calm weather; the crew carried out routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-10","events":[],"lat":33.65,"lon":158.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 10th\nBegins with light breezes from the South middle\npart wind from the SW. with rainsqualls latter\npart wind from the S. W with fog. So Ends\nLat 33°39' S Long 158°45' E","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","SW",""],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["rain","squalls","fog"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes, rain squalls, and fog. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-11","events":[],"lat":34.0333,"lon":157.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 11th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S.W.\nheading S.S.E at 2 PM wind from the W\ntacked ship. and took in topgallantsails\nand sent down fore and mizzen topgallant\nyards at 4 double reefed topsails middle &\nlatter parts fresh gales from the S E steering\nS.W. So Ends. Latitude by Obs 34°02' S\nLongitude by chro 157°05' E","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["first","W",""],["middle","SE","gale"],["latter","SE","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew faced fresh gales and reduced sail as the ship turned and steered southwest. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-12","events":[],"lat":35.55,"lon":155.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 12th\nThese 24 hours moderate breezes from the\n[illustration: ship] S East—spoke ship Splendid\nof Cold Spring with 1000 bls\nof oil. So Ends. Lat. 35°33'\nLong 153°33' East","wind":[["whole","SE","moderate"]],"plain":"Moderate breezes from the southeast. They met and spoke with the ship Splendid of Cold Spring, carrying 1,000 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Splendid","rig":"ship","port":"Cold Spring","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1846-04-13","events":[],"lat":37.75,"lon":153.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Moonday April 13th\nBegins with strong breezes from the Southern\nboard steering S.W. Middle and latter parts\nfoggy. Lat by obs 37°45' S Long 155°05' E","wind":[["first","S","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Routine sailing in strong breezes and foggy weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-14","events":[],"lat":39.1667,"lon":151.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday April 14th\nBegins with strong breezes from the S & E steering\nS W. with fog and rain middle and latter\nparts under doublereofed topsails. So Ends\nLat by obs 39°10'. South\nLong by chro 151°47'. East","wind":[["first","SE","strong"]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed under double-reefed topsails through fog, rain, and strong breezes.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-15","events":[],"lat":37.85,"lon":150.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 15 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S East\nsteering S W. Let the reefs out of the topsails\nat 4 P.M. wind from the S.S.E single reefed\ntopsails middle part calm. latter part fresh\nbreezes from SW by S. heading S.W. So Ends\nLat 37°51'. S. Long 12°00","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["first","SSE",""],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SW by S","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing with shifting breezes and a calm stretch; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":2}],"lat":38.25,"lon":149.8929,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday April 16th\nCommences with fresh breezes from the\n100\n[drawing: whale] Eastern board. at 5 P M. saw\na right whale lowered boats\nstruck killed and took him\nalongside at daylight began cutting. at 9 finish\ncutting. two humpback in sight. So Ends. Solbz","wind":[["first","E","fresh"]],"plain":"They spotted a right whale in the afternoon, put out the boats, struck, and killed it. After bringing it alongside, they stripped the blubber between daylight and 9 o'clock, with two humpbacks in sight.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1846-04-17","events":[],"lat":38.65,"lon":149.7857,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday April 17th 1846\nCommences with fresh gales from the Eastern\nboard middle part the same latter part\ngales from the Northern board. So ends. Solbz","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["middle","E","gale"],["latter","N","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship endured continuous gales shifting from the east to the north.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":1}],"lat":39.05,"lon":149.6786,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday April 18th\nBegins with fresh gales from the Northern board\nlaying too under closereofed maintopsail middle\npart more moderate. latter part pleasant. saw\none humpback. employed boiling. So Ends\nLat by Obs 39°03' South\nLong by chro","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales forced the ship to stop and wait under reduced sail before the weather improved. The crew saw a humpback whale and continued boiling blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1846-04-19","events":[],"lat":39.6208,"lon":149.5714,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday. April 19th 1846\nBegins with moderate breezes. middle part the\nsame. latter part fresh gales with rainsqualls\ncooled down tryworks. 1 sail in sight steering\nS E. So Ends. No Observation","wind":[["first","","moderate"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The weather turned from moderate breezes to fresh gales with rain squalls. The crew cooled down the furnace for boiling blubber and sighted one ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-20","events":[],"lat":40.1916,"lon":149.4643,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday April 20th\nBegins with heavy gales and rainy middle\npart the same. latter part moderate started\nthe tryworks. stowed down 50 bbls of oil.\n","wind":[["first","","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Heavy gales and rain continued through the middle of the day. As the weather moderated, the crew started boiling blubber in the try-works and stowed down 50 barrels of oil in the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":40.7625,"lon":149.3571,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday April 21st\nBegins with fresh gales from the S. W. middle\npart moderate. latter part saw plenty of finbacks\nemployed stowing down. So Ends","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew saw plenty of finback whales while busy storing oil down in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1846-04-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":null}],"lat":41.3333,"lon":149.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday April 22d\nBegins with fresh gales from the Southern boar\nsteering S W. middle part foggy. latterpart\npleasant saw right whales lowered could not\nget fast. Lat 41° 30' S. Long 149° 15' East","wind":[["first","S","gale"]],"weather":["gale","fog"],"plain":"The crew spotted right whales and put the boats out to chase them, but could not get close enough to harpoon any.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-04-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":41.6166,"lon":149.2083,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday April 23d\nBegins with light airs and bafflin at 5 PM\nsaw whales lowered but could not get fast.\nmiddle part pleasant. latter part fresh\ngales. 2 sail in sight.","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Light, shifting winds began the day. In the afternoon they sighted whales and put the boats out, but could not harpoon any. Fresh gales blew later, with two other ships in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1846-04-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":41.9,"lon":149.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday April 24\nCommences with fresh gales from the S.W. middle\npart the same. latter part moderate saw\nwhales. lowered boats struck one killed him\nand he sunk. three sail in sight So Ends.\nLat by Obs 41°54' S. Long 149°10' East","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"After fresh gales, the crew saw whales and lowered the boats. They harpooned and killed one whale, but it sank. Three other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":42.45,"lon":148.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday April 25th\nBegins with fresh gales from the S.W. saw 2 whales\nlowered boats but could not get fast. middle and\nlatter parts strong gales and foggy. Lat 42°27' S.\nLong by Chro 148°11' E","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","fog"],"plain":"Fresh gales began the day. They saw two whales and put the boats out to chase, but could not harpoon them. Strong gales and fog set in for the rest of the day.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-04-26","events":[],"lat":42.2833,"lon":148.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday April 26th\nAll these 24. hours strong gales from the Southern\nBoard laying too saw two ships steering North\nLat 42°17' S. Long by Chro 148°20' E","wind":[["whole","S","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew throughout the day as the ship stopped and waited. They sighted two other ships heading north.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-27","events":[],"lat":41.9333,"lon":147.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday April 27th\nBegins with strong gales from the S E. with thick\nrainy weather. middle part the same heading\nS. S W. latter part wind from the Western board.\nsaw a ship standing N E. So Ends Lat 41°56' S\nLong 147°55' East","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["middle","SE","gale"],["latter","W",""]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales and thick, rainy weather continued through the day. Later, they sighted a ship heading northeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-04-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":41.9708,"lon":147.7917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday April 28th. Begins with fresh breezes from\nthe Western board heading S. at 4 p.m. saw whales lowered\nboats but could not get fast. middle part calm. latter part\nstrong gales from the North. So Ends. No Obs","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","N","gale"]],"weather":["calm","gale"],"plain":"They saw whales and put the boats out to chase them, but could not harpoon any. Strong gales blew from the north by the end of the day.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-04-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":42.0083,"lon":147.6667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday April 29th 1846\nCommences with strong gales from the Northern Board with\nfog and rain. middle part the same. latter part light\nbreezes from the West. saw whales lowered boats- struck one\nkilled and took alongside. So Ends\nLat\nLong","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["gale","fog","rain"],"plain":"After strong gales, fog, and rain, the wind calmed. The crew sighted whales, put out the boats, and struck and killed one, bringing it alongside.","where":"at sea","catch":1},{"date":"1846-04-30","events":[],"lat":42.0458,"lon":147.5417,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday April 30th\nBegins with a calm at 3 P M began cutting. spoke ship\nCatchelot of Havre d Grace with one whale\nthis season at 9 finish cutting latter\npart fresh breezes from the Southend em-\nployed boiling. So Ends. No Obs\n[drawing of ship]","wind":[["first","","calm"],["latter","S","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew stripped the blubber from their whale and began boiling it down. They also met and spoke with the ship Catchelot of Havre de Grace, which had taken one whale this season.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Catchelot","rig":"ship","port":"Havre d Grace","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1846-05-01","events":[],"lat":42.0833,"lon":147.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 1st 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Southern Board steerin\nW. S. W. at 5 pm. spoke ship Alexander\nCoffin of New Bedford 18 months out 900\nbbls of oil. middle and latter parts [drawing of ship]\nemployed boiling. So Ends. this day\nLat 42°05' N. Long 147°25' East.","wind":[["first","S","fresh"]],"plain":"They met and spoke with the ship Alexander Coffin of New Bedford, 18 months into its voyage with 900 barrels of oil, and spent the rest of the day boiling blubber.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Alexander Coffin","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":18,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1846-05-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":41.75,"lon":147.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 2d Begins with light breezes\nfrom the S W. heading S. W. middle part the same\nlatter part saw one whale lowered boats could not get\nfast. Employed stowing down, So Ends\nLat by Obs 41°45' North\nLong by Chro 147°37' East.","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","SW","light"]],"plain":"The crew spotted a whale and put out the boats to chase it, but could not harpoon it. They spent the rest of the day storing oil in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-05-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":41.25,"lon":148.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 3d 1846. I. Chief\nBegins with light breezzes from E. N. E. heading S E finished\nboiling at 3 pm saw whales lowered boats did not strike at\n5 p m tuk in sail with thick snow squalls middle and\nlatter parts\" strong gales from the Northern Board. So Ends\nLat 41°15' N. Long 148°00' East.","wind":[["first","ENE","light"],["middle","N","gale"],["latter","N","gale"]],"weather":["snow","squalls","gale"],"plain":"The crew finished boiling oil at 3 p.m. and put out the boats after whales, but failed to strike any. Thick snow squalls and strong gales followed later.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Chased whales into thick snow squalls","quote":"","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-05-04","events":[],"lat":41.2333,"lon":147.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 4th\nBegins with strong gales from the North heading E S E\nmiddle part the same latter part. more moderate employed\nstowing down with nothing in sight. Lat. 41°14' North\nLong. 147°45' East","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","N","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong northerly gales eased by the end of the day. The crew spent their time storing oil in the hold, with no other ships or whales in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1846-05-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":41.6167,"lon":147.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 5th\nBegins with light breezzes from the Western Board\nheading North at 5 pm saw whales lowered boats\"\ncould not get fast. two sail in sight one boiling\nMiddle part the same latter part light airs from\nthe South saw one whale. So Ends. Lat 41°37' North\nLong 147°56' East","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"plain":"The crew put the boats out to chase whales in the afternoon but could not harpoon any. Later, they sighted another whale, and saw two other ships in the distance, one of them boiling blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1846-05-06","events":[],"lat":41.7167,"lon":147.5917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday May 6th\nBegins with fresh breezzes from the South steering\nN East nothing in sight but water. middle and\nlatter parts fresh gales from S. with thick weather\nSo Ends. No Obs","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["middle","S","gale"],["latter","S","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship sailed northeast under fresh breezes and later gales from the south, with thick weather and nothing in sight but water.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":41.8167,"lon":147.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 7th\nBegins with strong gales from the Southern board\nwith thick weather heading W by S. middle part\nthe same. latter part calm. saw one whale going\nquick. Lat. 41°49' N. Long 147°15' East —","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["middle","S","gale"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["gale","calm"],"plain":"Strong gales and thick weather gave way to a calm. The crew spotted a single whale moving fast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-08","events":[],"lat":41.7167,"lon":146.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 8th 1846\nBegins with light breezes from the Southern board\nsteering West. middle part the same. latter part\npleasant. nothing in sight. Lat 41° 43' North\nLong 146° 04' East","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with light breezes, and nothing in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-09","events":[],"lat":41.6167,"lon":147.4,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday May 9th\nBegins with light breezes from S.W. by S with thick\nfog heading S E. middle part the same latter part\nrainy. So Ends this day. No Observation —","wind":[["first","SW by S","light"],["middle","SW by S","light"]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"Thick fog and light breezes gave way to rain; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-10","events":[],"lat":41.5167,"lon":148.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 10th\nCommences with light breezes from the SW with fog\nmiddle and latter parts fresh breezes from the Western\nBoard. with nothing in sight. Lat by Obs 41° 31' N\nLong by Chro 148° 44' E","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","W","fresh"],["latter","W","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Foggy weather with variable breezes, and nothing in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":41.6,"lon":148.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 11th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Western Board\nspoke ships Morrison\n[drawing] of New London with [drawing]\none whale this season &\nship Catchelot of Havre\nwith two whales. middle\nand latter parts fresh breezes saw two whales. So Ends\nLat 41° 36' N. Long 148° 36' E","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"They met the ship Morrison of New London, which had taken one whale this season, and the ship Catchelot of Havre, which had two. Later in the day, they saw two whales.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Morrison","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Catchelot","rig":"ship","port":"Havre","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1846-05-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":41.9667,"lon":148.575,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday May 12th Begins with strong breezes from\nthe W. saw several whales lowered boats stru\none at dark cut from him middle part moder\nlatter part saw whales could not strike. Lat 41° 58' N","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","","moderate"]],"plain":"The crew spotted several whales and put out the boats. They harpooned one at nightfall but had to cut the line, and later saw more whales but could not harpoon them.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-05-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":41.9833,"lon":148.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday May 13th 1846. I. Chief-\nBegins with fresh breezes from the North East\nmiddle and latter parts light breezes saw whales\nlowered boats struck one killed him and he\nsunk. So ends this day.\nLeat by Obs. 41°59' N\nLong by Chro 148°33' E","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes followed fresh winds from the northeast. The crew sighted whales and put out the boats; they harpooned and killed one, but it sank.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":42.15,"lon":148.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 14th\nBegins with light winds from the Eastern Board\nsaw two whales lowered boats could not get fast came\non board. middle and latter parts strong breezes. So Ends\nLeat by Obs 42°09'. N. Long by Chro 148°33' E","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Light winds with stronger breezes later. They sighted two whales and put the boats out to chase them, but could not get close enough to harpoon either one.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1846-05-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":41.7167,"lon":148.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 15th\nBegins with strong breezes from the Eastern Board saw\none whale lowered boats struck him and the irons drew\nand away he went saw a ship steering North\nmiddle and lat- ter parts thick fog. So Ends\nLeat 41°43' N Long 148°21' E","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"They saw a whale and put out the boats, but after harpooning it the irons pulled out and it escaped. Later, they sighted a ship, and thick fog set in.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-16","events":[],"lat":41.8834,"lon":148.5917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday May 16th\nCommences with strong breezes from S.S.E. heading\nS.W. under close sail with thick fog and rain. middle\npart the same. latter part pleasant. So Ends\nNo Observation","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"],["middle","SSE","strong"]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed through strong breezes, thick fog, and rain before the weather turned pleasant. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":42.05,"lon":148.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 17th\nBegins with light breezes from S W. steering N E saw a\nwhale lowered struck killed and took to the ship let\nhim lay all night at daylight be-\ngan cutting at 9 AM finished and\nmade sail. So Ends. Leat. 42°03' N. Long 148°50' E","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"plain":"The crew sighted a whale, put out the boats, and caught it. After leaving it alongside overnight, they stripped the blubber the next morning and set sail.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1846-05-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":41.9583,"lon":148.9167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday May 18th 1846\nBegins with light breezes from the S W. heading E. S E at\n2 P M saw whales lowered boats\nstruck two, got two boats stove\ncut from one and had to leave the\nother spouting thick blood on account\nof the fog. So Ends with hard luck\nNo Observation","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew put out boats after whales and harpooned two, but both boats were smashed. They cut loose from one whale and had to abandon the other, which was spouting thick blood, because of fog.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Two boats smashed by whales","quote":"struck two, got two boats stove","interest":3},{"kind":"voice","title":"Keeper lamented their hard luck","quote":"So Ends with hard luck","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-05-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":41.8667,"lon":149.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday May 19th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Western Board\nand pleasant. saw two whales lowered boats but\ndid not strike. middle part started\n[drawing] the tryworks latter part employed\nboiling. Spoke ship Saratogo of New\nBedford with one whale So Ends\nLat 41.52. N. Long 149.00 East","wind":[["first","W","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew put out boats after two whales but could not harpoon them. They started the furnaces and boiled blubber, and met the ship Saratogo of New Bedford, which had one whale.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Saratogo","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-05-20","events":[],"lat":41.4167,"lon":148.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday May 20th\nBegins with strong breezes from the N W. heading\nS W by W. under short sail middle part the same\nlatter part calm two sail in sight employed boiling\nLat 41.25. N. Long 148.52 E","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["middle","NW","strong"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew boiled blubber while sailing under short sail in strong breezes, which gave way to calm weather. Two other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1846-05-21","events":[],"lat":41.5333,"lon":148.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday May 21st\nBegins with light breezes from S. S W with thick\nrainy weather steering S W. a 10 finished boiling\nmiddle part the same. latter part employed stowing\ndown. So Ends. Lat by Obs. 41.32' North\nLong by Chr. 148.36 East","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["middle","SSW","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Light breezes brought thick, rainy weather. The crew finished boiling blubber in the morning and spent the rest of the day stowing the oil down into the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":41.6667,"lon":148.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 22[superscript: d] 1846\nCommences with light breezes from the Western Board\nwith thick weather middle and latter parts wind from\nthe Eastern Board with fog squalls saw one whale\nlowered boats could not get fast. Lat. 41°40' S\nLong. 148°17' E","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","E",""],["latter","E",""]],"weather":["fog","squalls"],"plain":"Foggy weather with shifting winds. The crew sighted a whale and put the boats out to chase it, but could not harpoon it.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-05-23","events":[],"lat":41.8167,"lon":148.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 23[superscript: d]\nBegins with strong breezes from the Eastern Board\nwith thick rainy weather at 2 p m. took in sail mid-\ndle and latter parts snow and rain. Lat 41°42' S\nLong 148°37' E","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"weather":["rain","snow"],"plain":"The crew faced strong breezes, thick rain, and later snow, reducing sail in the afternoon.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Encountered snow and rain","quote":"","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-24","events":[],"lat":42.0833,"lon":148.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 24[superscript: th]\nBegins with strong breezes from the West made sail\nmiddle and latter parts light breezes from the South\nwith nothing in sight. Lat by Obs 42°15' S\nLong by Chro 148°50' E","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in changing breezes, with nothing in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":42.3333,"lon":148.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday May 25[superscript: th]\nBegins with light winds from the Southern Board\nand pleasant saw 2 whales lowered boats struck\none killed him and took him\nalongside middle part getting ready\nfor cutting at daylight began cutting at 9 AM\nfinished and made sail. So Ends. [struck: Lat 42°20' S]\n[struck: Long 148°59' E]","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather. The crew saw two whales, put the boats out, and harpooned and killed one. They brought it alongside, finished stripping the blubber by 9 a.m., and set sail.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1846-05-26","events":[],"lat":42.2375,"lon":148.8083,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday May 26[superscript: th] begins with fresh breezes from\nthe Eastern Board with thick fog employed boil-\ning. middles and latter parts the same So Ends\n. No Observation.","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","E","fresh"],["latter","E","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew boiled blubber in thick fog and fresh breezes.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1846-05-27","events":[],"lat":42.1416,"lon":148.6333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday May 27th 1846\nAll these 24 hours thick fog employed boiling. So Ends\nNo Obs","weather":["fog"],"plain":"The ship encountered thick fog all day while the crew was busy boiling blubber into oil.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-28","events":[],"lat":42.0458,"lon":148.4583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday May 28th 1846\nBegins with a calm and [struck: calm] thick fog employed\nboiling at 7 pm finished boiling. middle and lat-\nter parts thick fog employed stowing down So Ends\nNo Observation","wind":[["first","","calm"]],"weather":["calm","fog"],"plain":"In calm weather and thick fog, the crew finished boiling blubber into oil in the evening and spent the rest of the time storing the oil in the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-05-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":41.95,"lon":148.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday May 29th\nCommences with light airs from the Western Board\nwith thick fog at 3 pm fog cleared up made sail\nnothing in sight middle part pleasant saw one\nwhale lowered boats could not get fast\" So Ends\nLat 41.57. N. Long 148.17. E","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"After thick fog cleared in the afternoon, the crew spotted a whale and put the boats out to chase, but could not harpoon it.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-05-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":42.8833,"lon":148.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday May 30th\nBegins with light winds from the East at 2 pm\nfog shut in middle part foggy. latter part cloudy\nsaw two whales lowered boats could not strike\nLat 42.53. N Long 148.00. E","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"weather":["fog","cloudy"],"plain":"In foggy weather, the crew spotted two whales and put the boats out to chase them, but were unable to harpoon them.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1846-05-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":44.1333,"lon":147.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday May 31st\nBegins with light winds from the Eastern Boar\nmiddle and latter parts the same at 5 am\nsaw 2 whales lowered boats and missed them\nat 6 am saw Staten Island bearing N by W\ndistance 70 miles. So Ends. this day\nLatitude. 44.08. North\nLongitude 147.45. East","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"plain":"The crew put boats out to chase two whales early in the morning but missed them. Soon after, they sighted Staten Island in the distance.","where":"near land","place":"Staten Island","plate":"chase.right-b","at":"isla-de-los-estados"},{"date":"1846-06-01","events":[],"lat":43.8583,"lon":147.2917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday June 1st/1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from E. S. E. at 6 P. M -\nspoke ship Francis Henrietta of New\nBedford with 128 bbls of sperm oil and 2\nright whales middle and latter parts\nthick weather. So Ends. No Obs\n[drawing]","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"They had fresh breezes and met the ship Francis Henrietta of New Bedford, carrying 128 barrels of sperm oil and two right whales. The day ended with thick weather.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Francis Henrietta","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1846-06-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":43.5833,"lon":146.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 2d\nBegins with fresh winds from the S E and cloudy\none sail in sight middle part the same. latter\npart pleasant saw 2 whales lowered\nboats struck one killed and took him -\nalongside 4 sail in sight and Spangberg isle bear[super: ing]\nW. S W distance 25 miles. employed getting ready for\ncutting. So Ends. Lat 45° 35' N. Long 146° 50' Eas","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They saw two whales and put the boats out to chase. They harpooned, killed, and brought one alongside, then prepared to strip its blubber, with Spangberg Island in sight 25 miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Spangberg isle","catch":1,"plate":"chase.right-c","at":"shikotan"},{"date":"1846-06-03","events":[],"lat":43.5333,"lon":146.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 3d\nBegins with moderate breezes from the Eastward\ncommenced cutting at 1/2 past 4 finished cutting\nand began boiling middle and latter parts-\npleasant employed boiling. 3 sail in sight -\nLat 45.32' N. Long 146° 38' E","wind":[["first","E","moderate"]],"plain":"The crew began stripping blubber early in the morning, finished, and spent the rest of the day boiling it into oil under pleasant weather. Three other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1846-06-04","events":[],"lat":44.0125,"lon":146.5784,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday June 4th\nBegins with light winds from the S E heading\nin for the land at 4 pm tacked ship Land\nbearing Sorth distance one mile middle and\nlatter parts pleasant. So Ends.","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed toward the coast in light winds, coming within a mile of land before turning back out.","where":"near land","via":[[146.55,43.95]]},{"date":"1846-06-05","events":[],"lat":44.4754,"lon":146.7888,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday June 5th 1846\nBegins with light breezes from the N & E employed\nboiling and stowing       down saw a dead\nwhale lowered boats       and took him to\nthe ship at day light - commenced cutting and\nfound it to be a dryskin took his head throat\nand lips and let his body go. So Ends with thick\nfog. No Observation -","wind":[["first","NE","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"While boiling and storing oil, the crew spotted a dead whale and brought it alongside. It turned out to be a deteriorated \"dryskin,\" so they stripped only its head, throat, and lips before casting the body adrift.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1846-06-06","events":[],"lat":44.9384,"lon":146.9993,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday June 6th\nBegins with light airs from the Eastern Board\nwith fog employed boiling and stowing down middle\nand latter parts the same. finished boiling. So Obs","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Foggy weather with light breezes. The crew spent the day boiling blubber and stowing oil in the hold, finishing the boiling.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":45.3592,"lon":147.3376,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday June 7th\nBegins with light airs from the N & E and pleasant\nat 3 pm saw one whale             lowered\n                    struck        killed\n[drawing]           him and took him alongside &\n                    cut him in at 5 pm spoke ship\n                    Washington of New Bedford with 5\n                    whales this season, middle and\nlatter parts pleasant. So Ends. this day -","wind":[["first","NE","light"]],"plain":"They spotted a whale, put boats out to chase, and harpooned, killed, and stripped the blubber from it. Later, they met and spoke with the ship Washington of New Bedford, which had taken five whales that season.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Washington","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","via":[[147.05,45.05]],"catch":1,"plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1846-06-08","events":[],"lat":45.7667,"lon":147.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 8th\nAll these 24 hours light breezes from the SS.\ncommenced boiling. So Ends. with nothing in sigh[struck: t]\nLat by Obs 45°46' N. Long by Chro, 147.45' E","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes all day as the crew began boiling blubber into oil. The day ended with nothing in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1846-06-09","events":[],"lat":45.0,"lon":148.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 9th 1846--\nBegins with light breezes from the Southern Board steering\nN E. with land in sight middle and latter parts the\nsame finished boiling. Lat by act. 45°00' North\nLong by chro. 148°17' East.","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"plain":"Sailing northeast with light breezes and land in sight, the crew finished boiling blubber into oil.","where":"near land","via":[[148.95,45.65],[148.95,45.25]]},{"date":"1846-06-10","events":[],"lat":45.3333,"lon":150.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 10th\nCommences with fresh winds from the Southard\nsteering N E. with fog at 6 p.m. saw the land\nmiddle and latter parts strong winds steering E.\nLat. 45°20'. N. Long 150°19' East","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"They sailed through fresh winds and fog, sighting land at 6 p.m., followed by strong winds for the rest of the day.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-06-11","events":[],"lat":45.6833,"lon":152.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 11th\nBegins with strong breezes from the Southern\nBoard heading East. land in sight. middle part\nthe same. latter part foggy. Lat. 45°41' N.\nLong 152°26' East","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","S","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Strong breezes blew from the south with land in sight, followed by foggy weather.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-06-12","events":[],"lat":46.0167,"lon":154.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 12th\nBegins with light airs from the South acompanied\nwith fog squalls steering E by N middle and lat\nter parts foggy. and calm. Lat. 46°01' North\nLong 154°37' East","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["fog","squalls","calm"],"plain":"Light winds brought fog squalls before giving way to calm, foggy weather. No whales were reported.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-13","events":[],"lat":46.35,"lon":155.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 13th\nAll thesd 24 hours light airs from the Western\nBoard heading E by N with fog. Lat 46°21' N\nLong 155°00' E","wind":[["whole","W","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Light winds and fog as the ship sailed east-northeast; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-14","events":[],"lat":46.6833,"lon":155.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 14th\nBegins with light airs from the West steering\nE by N. middle and latter parts the same.\nLat. 46°41' N. Long 155°24' E","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light westerly winds and no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-15","events":[],"lat":47.1667,"lon":155.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday June 15\nBegins with a calm and thick fog middle and\nlatter parts clear with nothing in sight. So Ends\n                                        L[struck: ea]at 47.10'. N. Long 155. 40' East-","wind":[["first","","calm"]],"weather":["calm","fog","clear"],"plain":"The day began with a calm and thick fog, clearing later with nothing in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-16","events":[],"lat":47.2945,"lon":156.3389,"fixed":false,"entry":"Buesday June 16th\nAll these 24 hours calm with nothing in sight\nhands employed in ship's duty. So Ends 80 bbs","wind":[["whole","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The day was completely calm with nothing in sight as the crew did routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-17","events":[],"lat":47.4222,"lon":157.0111,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday June 17th\nBegins with calm weather and\nthick fog at 11 A M. spoke ship\nSaratoga of New Bedford 4 whales [drawing]\nthis season. So Ends this day.","wind":[["first","","calm"]],"weather":["calm","fog"],"plain":"In calm weather and thick fog, the crew met the ship Saratoga of New Bedford, which reported taking four whales this season.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Saratoga","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1846-06-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":47.55,"lon":157.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 18th\nThe first and middle parts of these 24 hours\ndead calm and thick fog. Latter part clear\nplenty of finbacks in sight but no right whales\n                                        Lat 47.33' N. Long 157.41.E","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","calm"]],"weather":["calm","fog","clear"],"plain":"After thick fog and dead calm, the weather cleared, and they saw plenty of finback whales but no right whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-19","events":[],"lat":48.1167,"lon":159.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 19th\nAll these 24 hours light breezes from the West\non Board steering N.E. with nothing in sight\n                                        Lat. 48.07. N. Long 159.12 E","wind":[["whole","W","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes from the west and nothing in sight as the ship steered northeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-20","events":[],"lat":46.2667,"lon":159.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday June 20th\nAll these 24 hours light airs and bafflin with\nnothing in sight but water and sky. So Ends\n                                        Latitude 46.16' North\n                                        Longitude 159. 11' East","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting airs with nothing in sight but water and sky.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":46.5,"lon":159.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 21st 1846\nBegins with light winds from the Southern Board\nsteering E by N saw several       finbacks and\nhumpbacks at 6 P.M. saw         one right whale\nlowered boats struck him         and killed him\nand he sunk of course           middle and\nlatter parts thick fog.       Lat 46°30' S.\n                              Long 159°47' E","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"After sighting several finback and humpback whales, the crew lowered boats and struck and killed a right whale, which sank. Thick fog set in for the rest of the day.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Killed whale sank immediately","quote":"killed him and he sunk of course","interest":3,"topic":"wrecks"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-06-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":47.1278,"lon":160.3,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday June 22d\nBegins with light breezes from the South with\nfog squalls at 1 P.M. saw whales lowered boats\ncould not get fast. at 6 P M. lowered again but with\nno better success. middle part foggy. latter part\nrainy. So Ends                 No Observation.","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"weather":["fog","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew put boats out twice to chase whales through fog squalls, but could not harpoon any.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-06-23","events":[],"lat":47.7555,"lon":160.8166,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday June 23d\nBegins with strong winds from the Eastern Board\nheading North with thick rainy weather saw a\nship boiling middle and latter parts fresh gales\nwith fog and rain. So Ends. No Observation","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["rain","gale","fog"],"plain":"Strong winds, fog, and rain brought fresh gales as they headed north. They sighted another ship boiling blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1846-06-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":48.3833,"lon":161.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday June 24th\nBegins with strong breezes from the North with\nfog and rain at 4 P.M. saw whales lowered boats\nand chased two sail in sight middle part\nthe same latter part saw one Barque at 10\nAM saw one whale chased him off. So Ends\nLat 48°23' S.  Long 161°20' E","wind":[["first","N","strong"]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"In foggy and rainy weather, the crew put out the boats twice to chase whales, but caught none. Several other vessels were in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1846-06-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":48.5,"lon":162.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday June 25th\nBegins with light winds from the Northern\nBoard saw plenty of Humpbacks. middle part\npleasant latter part the same. nothing in sight\nLat 48° 30'. N. Long 162° 00 E","wind":[["first","N","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather. The crew saw plenty of humpback whales, but nothing else was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-26","events":[],"lat":49.0667,"lon":161.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday June 26th\nBegins with light airs from the S W. heading S W\nwith nothing in sight middle and latter\npart pleasant spoke ship Huntsville\nof Cold Spring with 4 whales this\nseason. So Ends Lat 49° 04'. N\nLong 161° 15' East","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather. The crew met the ship Huntsville of Cold Spring, which had taken four whales this season.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Huntsville","rig":"ship","port":"Cold Spring","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1846-06-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"blue","count":null}],"lat":49.625,"lon":161.1667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday June 27th\nBegins with light airs from the S W steering S\nsaw plenty of Sulphur Bottom whales but no right\nwhales. middle and latter parts thick fog. So Ends","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Light winds with thick fog later in the day. The crew saw plenty of blue whales but no right whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-28","events":[],"lat":50.1833,"lon":161.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday June 28th\nBegins with thick fog and ends with thick\nfog. Lat by act 50° 11 N. Long by act 161° 17' E","weather":["fog"],"plain":"Thick fog lasted all day, with no other activity reported.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":50.6917,"lon":161.3167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday June 29th\nBegins with light winds from the S E\nsteering North with foggy weather\nmiddle part the same. latter part\nclear saw whales Lowered boats struck\none killed him and he sunk. 5 sail\nin sight. So Ends No observation","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"]],"weather":["fog","clear"],"plain":"Foggy weather gave way to clear skies. The crew sighted whales and put out the boats; they harpooned and killed one whale, but it sank. Five other vessels were in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-06-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":51.2,"lon":161.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday June 30th 1846\nCommences with light breezes from the Northern\nBoard saw whales lowered\nboats struck one and got\none boat stove and the\nline cut and lost the whale-\nMiddle and latter parts pleasant spoke Ship\nSharon of New Bedford with 6 whales. saw several\nwhales but not get fast. So Ends. Lat. 51° 12'. N.\nLong 161° 31' East-","wind":[["first","N","light"]],"plain":"The crew put boats out for whales and harpooned one, but it smashed a boat, forcing them to cut the line and lose the whale. They met the ship Sharon of New Bedford and later chased more whales unsuccessfully.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Whale smashed a boat","quote":"struck one and got one boat stove and the line cut","interest":3},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Sharon","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-07-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":51.3584,"lon":160.8917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday July 1st\nBegins with fresh winds from the Western Board saw\nseveral whales lowered boats but could not get fast\n[stamp] Spoke ship Henry of Sag Harbor with\n6 whales this season at sunset\nsaw the Land. middle and\nlatter parts pleasant saw\nseveral whales lowered boats\nstruck one and the line parted &c","wind":[["first","W","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew put boats out after several whales early on but could not harpoon them. After speaking the ship Henry of Sag Harbor and sighting land at sunset, they chased whales again, harpooning one before the line broke.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Henry","rig":"ship","port":"Sag Harbor","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-07-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":51.5167,"lon":160.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 2d\nBegins with light winds and pleasant saw whales\nlowered boats struck      one and the line got cut\nby an iron. middle      and latter parts pleasant\ntwo sail in sight- a boiling. So Ends.\nLatitude by Obs 51° 31' North\nLongitude by Chro 160° 16' East-","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather. The crew put the boats out to chase whales and harpooned one, but lost it when an iron harpoon cut the line. Two other ships were seen boiling blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1846-07-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":51.3833,"lon":160.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 3d 1846\nBegins with light winds and pleasant at 4 PM saw\nwhales lowered but could not strike. land in sight middle\npart pleasant. latter part the same. Lat 51. 23' N\nLong 160. 29' East","wind":[["first","","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather with land in sight. In the afternoon, the crew saw whales and put the boats out to chase them, but could not get close enough to harpoon any.","where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1846-07-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":51.7833,"lon":161.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 4th\nAll these 24 hours strong breezes from the Western\nBoard saw several whales lowered for\nthem but could [drawing: ship] not get fast spoke\nship Charleston of New London\nwith 2800 Bbls of oil. So Ends\nLat. 51.47N / 161.00 E","wind":[["whole","W","strong"]],"plain":"The crew saw several whales and put the boats out to chase them, but could not harpoon any. Later, they met and spoke with the ship Charleston of New London, which reported 2,800 barrels of oil aboard.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Charleston","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-07-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":51.7611,"lon":160.4222,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday July 5th\nBegins with strong breezes from the Southern\nBoard. middle part pleasant. latter part saw whales\nlowered boats and chased. 5 sail in sight all boiling\nNo Observation","wind":[["first","S","strong"]],"plain":"The crew spotted whales and put out the boats to chase them. Five other ships were in sight, all boiling blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-07-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":51.7389,"lon":159.8445,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday July 6th\nBegins with light winds from the Eastern Board\nat 3 PM saw whales lowered boats struck one at dark\ncut from him middle and latter parts pleasant no\nwhales in sight. So Ends","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"plain":"Light winds. In the afternoon they saw whales and put the boats out to chase. They harpooned one, but cut the line when darkness fell.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-07","events":[],"lat":51.7167,"lon":159.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 7th\nAll these 24 hours light airs from the North and\npleasant with land in sight and no whales. So Ends\nLatitude. 51°43' North\nLongitude. 159°16' East","wind":[["whole","N","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather with land in sight, but no whales were seen.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-07-08","events":[],"lat":51.3667,"lon":159.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 8th 1846\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezes from the Western Board\n3 ships in sight and no whales. Lat 51°22' North\nLong 159°21' East\"","wind":[["whole","W","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued throughout the day. Three other ships were in sight, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-09","events":[],"lat":51.0,"lon":159.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 9th\nAll these 24 hours fresh gales from the South\nern Board Spoke ship Henry of Sag Harbor\nwith 830 bbls of oil. So Ends this day [drawing]\nLatitude 51°00' N. Longitude 159°00 E.","wind":[["whole","S","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales blew from the south. The crew met and exchanged news with the ship Henry of Sag Harbor, which had 830 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Henry","rig":"ship","port":"Sag Harbor","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1846-07-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":51.0333,"lon":159.5945,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday July 10th\nBegins with strong breezes from the Southern Board\nat 6 P M. saw whales lowered boats struck one\ngot two boats stove and one capsised and the\nwhale went off spouting thick blood left\nthe boat and came on board middle part\nlight breezes at 5 A M saw the boat\ntook it in at 6 saw whales lowered boats\nstruck one and the irons drew out.....\nNo Observation","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","","light"]],"plain":"After sighting whales, the crew put out boats and harpooned one, which smashed two boats and capsized another before escaping while spouting thick blood. They recovered the abandoned boat the next morning and chased more whales, but the harpoon pulled out.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Whale smashed two boats and capsized another","quote":"got two boats stove and one capsised and the whale went off spouting thick blood","notable":true,"interest":5,"topic":"accidents"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-11","events":[],"lat":51.0667,"lon":160.0222,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday July 11th 1846\nAll these 24 hours fresh winds from the Southern\nBoard with nothing in sight. employed repairing\nboats. So Ends. No Observation","wind":[["whole","S","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh winds blew from the south with nothing in sight. The crew spent the day repairing boats.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-12","events":[],"lat":51.1,"lon":160.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 12th All these 24 hours strong\ngales from the Western Board employed mending\nboats. Lat 51°06'. N. Long 160.27. East...","wind":[["whole","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew throughout the day while the crew worked on repairing the boats.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":50.9333,"lon":160.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 13th 1846\nCommences with strong breezes from the Northern\nboard made sail , at 3 P.M.\nsaw whales lowered boats and\nstruck one killed him and\ntook him alongside middle part pleasant getting\nready for cutting at daylight began cutting at 12\nfinished . So Ends. Lat 50.56. N Long 160°07. E","wind":[["first","N","strong"]],"plain":"They saw whales, put out the boats, and caught one, bringing it alongside. By midday the next day, they had finished stripping the blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1846-07-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":50.9583,"lon":159.7,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday July 14th\nBegins with light airs from the Western Board\nstarted tryworks again middle part pleasant latter\npart the same saw whales lowered boats and chased\nLand bearing S. W. diss 50 miles. So Ends","wind":[["first","W","light"]],"plain":"The crew fired up the furnace again to boil blubber. Later in the day, they sighted whales and put the boats out to chase them, with land visible about 50 miles away.","where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-07-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":50.9833,"lon":159.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 15th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S.W. saw several\nwhales lowered and chased spoke\nship Francis Henrietta of New\nBedford with 5 whales. middle\nand latter [drawing]\nparts pleasant\nat 9 A.M. saw whales lowered struck one killed\nhim and took him alongside got two boats stove\ntook them in imployed getting ready for cutting. So E\nLattitude 50.59' North\nLongitude 159. 17' East.","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew put out boats to chase whales and met the Francis Henrietta. Later they struck and killed a whale, bringing it alongside, though two whaleboats were smashed in the process.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Francis Henrietta","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-07-16","events":[],"lat":51.2,"lon":159.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 16th 1846\nAll these 24 hours light winds and pleasant cut in\nthe whale employed stowing down and boiling. So Ends.\nLat 51° 12' N. Long 159° 28' East","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"With light winds and pleasant weather, the crew finished stripping the blubber from their whale, boiled it into oil, and stowed it down in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1846-07-17","events":[],"lat":51.3333,"lon":159.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 17th\nBegins with light winds and pleasant middle part\nthe same latter part strong breezes from S.S.W. employed\nboiling. So Ends. Lat 51° 20' North Long 159. 31' East","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","SSW","strong"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather turned to strong breezes from the south-southwest as the crew was busy boiling blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1846-07-18","events":[],"lat":51.0833,"lon":160.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday July 18th\nBegins with strong breezes from the SW employed boiling\nand stowing down middle part finish boiling latter\npart stowing down. So Ends Latitude 51° 05' North\nLongitude 160° 00 East","wind":[["first","SW","strong"]],"plain":"The crew spent the day boiling blubber and stowing oil into the hold, finishing the boiling by midday.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-19","events":[],"lat":51.35,"lon":160.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday July 19th\nBegins with strong breezes from the Southern board\nemployed stowing down middle part fresh gales latter part\nstrong gales from the South. So Ends. Lat. 51° 21' N\nLong 160° 09' East","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","S","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew stored oil in the hold during strong breezes from the south, which worsened into strong gales by the end of the day.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1846-07-20","events":[],"lat":51.65,"lon":160.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 20th\nAll these 24 hours strong gales from the SW\nemployed repairing boats. So Ends. Lat 51° 39' N.\nLong 160° 27'. E","wind":[["whole","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the southwest all day while the crew worked on repairing the boats.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-21","events":[],"lat":51.3167,"lon":159.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 21st\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Southern board\nemployed stowing down middle and latter parts light\nbreezes with thick fog employed setting up shooks\nLatitude 51° 19' N. Longitude 159. 47. E","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew stored oil in the hold, then assembled barrel parts during thick fog and light breezes.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1846-07-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":51.6167,"lon":159.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 22d 1846\nBegins with light breezes from the SE. with thick fog\nmiddle part the same. latter part thick rainy weather.\nsaw whales lowered boats struck two killed them one went\noff spouting thick blood the other\ntook alongside So Ends this day.\nLat by Obs 51° 37' North\nLong by Chro 159° 23' East.","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"In thick fog and rain, the crew put the boats out to chase whales. They harpooned and killed two, but one escaped while spouting thick blood, and they brought the other alongside.","where":"at sea","catch":1},{"date":"1846-07-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":51.4417,"lon":159.4666,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday July 23d\nBegins with thick rainy weather began cutting at 5 PM\nfinish cutting middle part employed clearing up the\ndecks and started tryworks. at 10 AM. saw whales lowered\nboats struck one and the irons drew out. got\none boat stove. So Ends. No Observation.","weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew finished stripping blubber from an earlier whale and started boiling oil. After sighting whales, they put out the boats and harpooned one, but the harpoon pulled out and a whale stove one of the boats.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1846-07-24","events":[],"lat":51.2667,"lon":159.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 24th\nBegins with light winds from the SE. and foggy middle\nand latter parts rain squalls employed boiling and settin\nup shookes. So Ends. Lat 51° 16' N. Long 159° 33' East","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"weather":["fog","rain","squalls"],"plain":"Foggy weather with light winds gave way to rain squalls. The crew boiled blubber and assembled cask shooks.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1846-07-25","events":[],"lat":51.2111,"lon":159.5833,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday 25th All these 24 hours light airs from the\nSE and foggy employed boiling. So Ends. No Obs","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew spent the day boiling blubber into oil under light winds and foggy skies.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-26","events":[],"lat":51.1556,"lon":159.6167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday. July 26th Begins with winds from\nthe SE. with fog and rain middle part the\nsame finished boiling. latter part stowing [drawing: two ships]\ndown. Spoke ship Sophie of Bremen\n10 whales this season. So Ends.","wind":[["first","SE",""],["middle","SE",""]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"In foggy and rainy weather, the crew finished boiling blubber and stowed the oil into the hold. They met the ship Sophie of Bremen, which had taken ten whales this season.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Sophie","rig":"ship","port":"Bremen","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1846-07-27","events":[],"lat":51.1,"lon":159.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday July 27 [struck: th] 1846\nBegins with light winds and bafflin employed stowing down\nwater and clearing up between decks. middle and latter parts\nstrong breezes from the W. S. W. employed stowing down oil—\nLat. 51°06' North. Long 159°39' East","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","WSW","strong"],["latter","WSW","strong"]],"plain":"The crew spent the day stowing casks of water, clearing up between decks, and storing oil in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1846-07-28","events":[],"lat":51.4,"lon":159.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday July 28th\nBegins with fresh gales from W. S W. employed stowing bone\nand setting up shookes. middle part the same. latter part strong\ngales nothing in sight. So Ends. Lat 51°24' N. Long 159°15' E","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","WSW","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Fresh to strong gales blew throughout the day. The crew spent their time stowing whalebone and assembling barrel casks, with nothing in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-07-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":51.65,"lon":159.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday July 29th\nBegins with strong breezes from S W. heading in for the\nland. middle part standing off. latter\npart fresh gales at 11 AM saw a dead\nwhale took it alongside. So Ends. Lat—51° 39' North\nLong 159°27' East.","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong breezes and fresh gales blew as they sailed toward land and then stood off. At 11 AM, the crew spotted a dead whale and brought it alongside.","where":"near land","catch":1},{"date":"1846-07-30","events":[],"lat":50.0333,"lon":159.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday July 30th\nBegins with fresh gales from the Western Board cut in\nthe whale middle and latter part fresh gales employed\nboiling. Latitude 50°02' N. Longitude 159°20' East","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales blew as the crew stripped the blubber from their whale and spent the rest of the day boiling it down.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1846-07-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":50.5167,"lon":159.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday July 31st\nCommences with fresh breezes from the S W saw\nwhales going quick lowered boats but could not get fast.\nmiddle and latter parts thick fog employed boiling\nSo Ends this day. Latitude by Acount. 50°31' North\nLongitude by Acount 159°37' East","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"They saw fast-moving whales and put out the boats, but could not harpoon any. The rest of the day brought thick fog while the crew boiled blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-08-01","events":[],"lat":50.3833,"lon":159.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday August 1st. 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from S.W. and foggy. finished\nboiling middle part the same latter part empolyed\nstowing down. So Ends. Lat 50. 23. Nort—\nLong 159. 49. East—","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Foggy weather with fresh breezes. The crew finished boiling blubber and spent the rest of the day storing the oil in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1846-08-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":50.25,"lon":160.1333,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Aug 2d\nBegins with strong breezes from the S W emplyed\nstowing oil at 4. P. M. saw whales lowered and chased\nmiddle part the same. latter part thick fog. So Ends","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","SW","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew was busy storing oil in the hold. In the afternoon they sighted whales and put out the boats to chase them, ending the day in thick fog.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1846-08-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":50.1167,"lon":160.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Aug 3d\nBegins with light breezes from the Southern Board\nwith thick fog middle and latter parts the same\nsaw several whales lowered in the fog. Lat 50. 07. N\nLong 160. 27. E","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"In thick fog and light breezes, the crew spotted several whales and put the boats out to chase them.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-08-04","events":[],"lat":49.9334,"lon":160.225,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Aug 4t\nBegins with light breezes from the S. E. with thick\nfog. middle part the same. latter part strong\nwinds from the S E. So Ends So Ends. —","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Light southeasterly breezes brought thick fog, followed by strong winds later in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":49.75,"lon":160.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Aug 5th Begins with fresh gales from\nthe S. E. saw several whales. middle part mod—\nerate latter part calm saw whales lowered and\nchased. So Ends Lat. 49. 45. N. Long 160. 0. E","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["gale","calm"],"plain":"After fresh gales early on, the weather fell calm. The crew spotted several whales, put the boats out to chase them, but did not catch any.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-08-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":49.5333,"lon":159.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Aug 6th 1846\nBegins with light airs and bafflin saw whales lowered and\nchased, middle part light-breezes from the SE. latter part\npleasant\" at 10 A.M.                                    saw whales\nlowered boats\" struck                                     one killed him\nand took him to the                                       ship. So Ends\n                                                          Latitude 49°32'.N. Longitude 159°59'E","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","SE","light"]],"plain":"They saw whales early on and put out the boats to chase them. At 10 a.m. they sighted whales again, harpooned one, killed it, and brought it back to the ship.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-08-07","events":[],"lat":50.0833,"lon":159.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Aug 7th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Southern Board and\nfoggy. employed cutting the whale at 6 P.M finished cutting\nmiddle and latter part thick fog. employed boiling. So En\n                         Latitude 50°05'.N. Long 159°49' East.","wind":[["first","S","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Amid fresh breezes and thick fog, the crew spent the day stripping blubber from a whale, finishing by 6 p.m., and then boiled the oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1846-08-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":49.9333,"lon":159.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Aug 8th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S.W. with thick fog\nemployed boiling saw several whales middle and latter\nparts\" foggy. So Ends. Latitude 49°56'.N. Longitude 159°40'E","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"In thick fog and fresh breezes, the crew boiled blubber and saw several whales.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1846-08-09","events":[],"lat":49.3833,"lon":159.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Aug 9th\nBegins with fresh breezes from W.S.W. at 2 P.M\nfinished boiling middle and latter parts\" thick fog\nemployed stowing down. So Ends. Latitude 49°23'.N\n                                       Longitude 153°39' East","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Under fresh breezes and thick fog, the crew finished boiling blubber into oil and spent the rest of the day storing the casks in the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-10","events":[],"lat":49.6167,"lon":159.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Aug 10th\nAll these 24 hours wind from the Western Board\nwith thick fog employed stowing oil between decks\nand putting up shooks. So Ends this day\n                       Latitude by Account 49°31'.North\n                       Longitude by Account 159°35' East.","wind":[["whole","W",""]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Thick fog persisted as the crew worked at storing oil between decks and assembling barrel parts.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-11","events":[],"lat":49.3389,"lon":159.3389,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Aug the 11th 1846\nAll these 24 hours fresh winds from the West with\nthick fog employed setting up shurks. So Ends N. Obs","wind":[["whole","W","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew dealt with fresh westerly winds and thick fog while working on assembling casks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":49.0611,"lon":159.0944,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Aug 12th\nBegins with strong breezes from the S W. with fog\nand rain. saw whales middle and latter parts\nthe same. So Ends. No Observation","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","SW","strong"],["latter","SW","strong"]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"Strong southwest breezes brought fog and rain. Whales were sighted, and the weather remained the same throughout the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-13","events":[],"lat":48.7833,"lon":158.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Aug 13th\nBegins with light airs from the SW at 1 PM fog\ncleared off. made sail at sunset saw the island\nof Paramouser bearing W.N.W. middle part pleasan[t]\nlatter part foggy again. So Ends. Lat by Act. 48°47'.N\nLong by Chro. 158° 57. E","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"weather":["fog","clear"],"plain":"Fog cleared in the afternoon, and they made sail, sighting the island of Paramouser at sunset before the fog returned.","where":"near land","place":"Paramouser","at":"paramushir"},{"date":"1846-08-14","events":[],"lat":48.5167,"lon":158.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Aug 14th\nBegins with light breezes from E N.E. with frequent fog\nsqualls. middle and latter parts strong gales and fog\nLat 48°31'.N. Long 158°21' E","wind":[["first","ENE","light"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["fog","squalls","gale"],"plain":"The ship faced light breezes and frequent fog squalls early on, followed by strong gales and fog later in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":48.75,"lon":158.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Aug 15th\nBegins with strong gales from E N E. under double\nreefed maintopsail and foresail. middle part the\nsame. latter part moderate. saw two right whales low\nered boats could not get fast. Lat 48°45'.N. Long 158°19' [illegible]","wind":[["first","ENE","gale"],["middle","ENE","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"After strong gales early in the day, the weather moderated. The crew spotted two right whales and put the boats out to chase them, but they could not harpoon them.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1846-08-16","events":[],"lat":49.25,"lon":158.7833,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Aug 16th The first and middle part fresh\nbreezes from the S W. latter part fresh gales laying\ntoo. Latitude 49°15'.N. Long. 149°17. East","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","SW","fresh"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Fresh breezes from the southwest strengthened to fresh gales, forcing the ship to stop and wait out the weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":49.4667,"lon":159.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Aug 17th 1846\nAll these 24 hours strong gales from the Western Board\nLaying too under closereofed maintopsail and foresail. saw\none right whale. So Ends. Lat 49.28. North. Longt 159.15. E","wind":[["whole","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the west, forcing the ship to stop and wait under reduced sail. They saw one right whale.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-18","events":[],"lat":49.35,"lon":159.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Aug 18th\nAll these 24 hours strong gales from the Western\nBoard laying too doing nothing. So Ends Lat 49.21. N\nLongitude 159.01. East","wind":[["whole","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the west all day, keeping the ship stopped and the crew doing nothing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":49.2167,"lon":153.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Aug 19th\nCommences with fresh winds from the SW saw one whale\nlowered boats and chased. middle and latter part light\nbreezes and pleasant nothing in sight. employed cleaning\nbone. So Ends. Latitude 49.13. N Longitude 158.52. E","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The crew spotted a whale and put the boats out to chase it, but did not catch it. They spent the rest of the day cleaning baleen under pleasant, light breezes.","where":"at sea","via":[[154.55,49.15]],"plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1846-08-20","events":[],"lat":50.8833,"lon":148.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Aug 20th\nBegins with light breezes from the SW. steering North\nemployed cleaning bone. middle part the same. latter part\nheading N W. one sail in sight. Lat by act 50.55 N\nLongitude by Acount. 148.37. E","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","SW","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes as the crew spent the day cleaning whalebone. Another ship was in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":50.9964,"lon":152.3627,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Aug 21st\nBegins with light breezes from W. S. W. at 11 P. M.\nsaw. one whale lowered boats struck\nhim [whale stamp] killed and took him to\nthe ship and took in sail middle part calm\nlatter part pleasant employed cutting at 12 meridian\nfinished. Land in sight bearing N W. distance 50. m\nNo Observation —","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["middle","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Late in the evening they sighted a whale, put the boats out, and successfully harpooned and killed it. They brought it alongside, took in sail, and finished stripping the blubber by midday with land in sight.","where":"near land","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1846-08-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":51.1094,"lon":156.1086,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Aug 22[superscript: d] 1846\nBegins with Light breezes from the S. E. and pleasant\nat 2 P.M. saw a whale lowered\nboats struck him killed and took\nhim alongside and took in sail middle and latter\nparts strong gales. with fog and rain saw one sail. So En","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","fog","rain"],"plain":"Light breezes and pleasant weather gave way to strong gales, fog, and rain. After sighting a whale at 2 p.m., the crew put out boats, harpooned, killed, and brought it alongside.","where":"at sea","catch":1},{"date":"1846-08-23","events":[],"lat":51.0,"lon":159.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Aug 23[superscript: d]\nBegins with strong gales from the S & E with fog and rain\nemployed boiling with one whale alongsides middle part\nthe same. latter part moderate employed cutting one sail\nin sight. [struck: Lat by Act. 51.00. N. Long 159.27. East]","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["middle","SE","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["fog","rain","gale"],"plain":"In strong gales, fog, and rain, the crew boiled blubber while keeping another whale alongside. As the weather moderated, they stripped the blubber from it, sighting one other ship.","where":"at sea","via":[[156.625,51.125],[156.625,50.875]],"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1846-08-24","events":[],"lat":50.7667,"lon":159.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Aug 24[superscript: th]\nBegins with fresh breezes from the North. two sail in\nsight. at 5 P.M. finished cutting\n[drawing] middle part pleasant employed [drawing]\nboiling. latter part spoke ship\nGeorge of Havre. with 2000\nbbls. and ship Henry Lee\nof Sag Harbor with 2300 bbls. this day started for\nHOME. So Ends. Latitude. 50.46. N. Longitude 159°17'","wind":[["first","N","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew finished stripping blubber and spent the night boiling it down. Later, they met the ships George and Henry Lee, and then finally began the voyage home.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Ship started for home","quote":"this day started for HOME","interest":1},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"George","rig":"ship","port":"Havre","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Henry Lee","rig":"ship","port":"Sag Harbor","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1846-08-25","events":[],"lat":50.45,"lon":159.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Aug 25[superscript: th]\nBegins with light airs from the North. and pleasant\nemployed boiling and stowing oil. 7 sail in sight. middle\nand latter part coopering oil. So Ends this day\nLatitude by Observation. 50.27. N. Longitude 159°33. E","wind":[["first","N","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather. The crew was busy boiling blubber, stowing oil in the hold, and coopering casks, with seven other ships in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1846-08-26","events":[],"lat":49.6334,"lon":161.5834,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Aug 26th 1846.\nBegins with fresh breezes from W. S. W. steering E. S E employ-\nboiling. Middle part the same. latter part fresh breezes from\nthe West. steering SE by E. employed stowing oil and boiling. &c&c","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","WSW","fresh"],["latter","W","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued as the crew spent the day boiling blubber and stowing down oil.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-27","events":[],"lat":48.8167,"lon":163.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Aug 27th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the West with cloudy weather\nsteering SE by E. employed boiling and stowing oil. middle\npart finished boiling latter part spoke Barque\nMount Wallaston of Fair Haven with 6 whales\nthis season. hove tryworks overboard. So Ends\nLat by Act. 48°49' N Long. 163°37' E","wind":[["first","W","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew finished boiling and storing oil. Later, they met the bark Mount Wallaston of Fairhaven, which had taken six whales that season, and threw their furnace overboard.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Threw the furnace overboard","quote":"hove tryworks overboard","interest":3},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Mount Wallaston","rig":"bark","port":"Fair Haven","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1846-08-28","events":[],"lat":47.5333,"lon":165.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Aug 28th\nBegins with fresh breezes from W S W steering. SE by E with\nthick weather. middle part the same. latter part employed\nstowing down. Latitude. 47°32' N. Longitude 165°30' E","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","WSW","fresh"]],"plain":"The ship sailed through thick weather with fresh breezes. Later in the day, the crew was busy storing oil in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1846-08-29","events":[],"lat":46.5,"lon":167.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Aug 29th\nBegins with light winds from the North and pleasant\nsteering SE by E finished stowing oil and set fore topmast\nstuddingsail. middle part the same. latter part fresh\nbreezes and squally So Ends Lat. 46°30' S. Long 167°12'","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew finished storing oil in the hold under pleasant skies and light winds, which turned fresh and squally toward the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-30","events":[],"lat":45.4333,"lon":168.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Aug 30th\nThe first and middle part of these 24 hours fresh\nbreezes and squally. steering SE by E. latter part pleasant\nLatitude by Obs. 45°26' N\nLongitude by Chr 168°47' East","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Fresh, squally breezes gave way to pleasant weather. Routine sailing; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-08-31","events":[],"lat":44.7167,"lon":169.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Aug 31st 184[illegible]\nBegins with pleasant breezes from the S. W. steering\nS E by E. set top gallant studdingsails middle and latter\nparts light airs. Lat 44° 43' N. Long 169° 58' East","wind":[["first","SW","moderate"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant breezes with light airs later; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-01","events":[],"lat":43.6,"lon":171.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday [struck: Aug] Sept 1st 1846\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezes from the Western\nBoard sent up main royal mast and yard and sent\nout flying jib boom steering S E by E with all sail set—\nLat 43° 36' N. Long 171° 48' E","wind":[["whole","W","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew rigged and set additional spars and sails with fresh breezes, steering with every sail set. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-02","events":[],"lat":43.1667,"lon":172.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 2d\nAll these 24 hours fresh winds and pleasant steer\nS E by E with all sail set employed cleaning bone. &c—\nLat 43° 00' N. Long 172° 49' E","wind":[["whole","","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with fresh winds as the ship sailed with every sail set. The crew spent the day cleaning baleen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-03","events":[],"lat":41.7667,"lon":174.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept 3d\nBegins with light breezes from N W. steering S E by E\nemployed cleaning bone. middle part the same lat[illegible]\npart strong breezes from the North. employed bunch[illegible]\nbone, so Ends Lat 41° 46' N. Long 174° 29' E","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","N","strong"]],"plain":"The crew spent the day cleaning and bundling whalebone under winds shifting from light northwesterly breezes to strong breezes from the north.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-04","events":[],"lat":40.0167,"lon":176.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept 4th Begins with strong winds from\nthe Northern Board steering S E by E. employed bunching\nbone and stowing it away. middle and latter parts strong\nbreezes from the S. W. So Ends Lo 0.01 N. Long 176° 00' E","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","SW","strong"],["latter","SW","strong"]],"plain":"Strong winds blew as the crew bundled whalebone and stowed it away.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-05","events":[],"lat":39.4417,"lon":177.625,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Sept 5th Begins with fresh gales from the S[illegible]\ntook in to double reefed topsails. middle and latter parts stron[illegible]\ngales rolled the bow boat under and stove it. So Ends. No Ob","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales battered the ship, causing it to roll a bow boat under and smash it.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Whaleboat smashed in heavy seas","quote":"rolled the bow boat under and stove it","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-06","events":[],"lat":38.8667,"lon":179.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept 6th 1846\nBegins with fresh gales from the Southern Board heading East\nmiddle part steering E.S.E under single reefed topsails\nlatter part light winds from the Western Board all sail\nset. So Ends. Latitude 38° 52' North. Longitude 179° 15' East","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales gave way to light winds as the ship sailed eastward under full sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-07","events":[],"lat":39.5667,"lon":178.0917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Sept 7th\nAll these 24 hours light breezes from the Northern\nBoard steering E.SE. with all sail set employed cleaning\nthe boats. So Ends this day. No Observation","wind":[["whole","N","light"]],"plain":"With light breezes and every sail set, the crew spent the day cleaning the whaleboats.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-08","events":[],"lat":40.2667,"lon":176.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 8th Begins with fresh winds from the\nSE heading E.SE with rain squalls. middle and latter\nparts heavy gales. laying too under close reefed main topsail\nand foresail. So Ends. Changed the day\n\nTuesday Sept 8th\nCommences with strong gales from the SE heading\nE. NE. middle part more moderate latter part heading\nE by N. with all sail set. Latitude 40° 16' North\nLongitude 176° 06' East","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"],["first","SE","gale"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["rain","squalls","gale"],"plain":"Heavy gales and rain squalls forced the ship to stop and wait under minimal sail. As conditions improved, they made all sail again. The entry notes the crew crossed the antimeridian, writing \"Changed the day.\"","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Ship crossed the International Date Line","quote":"Changed the day","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-09","events":[],"lat":40.2833,"lon":181.7917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 9th\nAll these 24 hours light winds from the S.SE\nheading East employed bunching and drying\nbone. &c. So Ends this day.\nLatitude by Observation 40° 17' N\nLongitude by Chronometer 174° 14' E","wind":[["whole","SSE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds with the ship heading east. The crew spent the day bunching and drying whalebone.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-10","events":[],"lat":40.45,"lon":186.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept 10th 1846\nBegins with light breezes from S.SE heading East with\nall sail set imployed bunching bone middle and latter\nparts light airs from E.SE heading NE. So Ends\nLatitude 40.27. N. Long 173.21. W","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","ESE","light"],["latter","ESE","light"]],"plain":"Under light breezes, the crew was busy bundling and tying baleen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-11","events":[],"lat":41.0833,"lon":187.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept 11th\nBegins with light airs from the SE heading NElbyE\nemployed bunching bone middle and latter parts the\nsame finished bunching 213 bunches of bone. So End\nLeat 41.05. N. Long 172.04. West","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"plain":"Under light airs, the crew bundled whalebone, finishing 213 bundles.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-12","events":[],"lat":40.9333,"lon":188.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept 12th\nAll these 24 hours light and bafflin winds from\nthe Southern Board heading E. SE. employed in ship\nduty. Latitude 40.56. N. Longitude 171.17. West","wind":[["whole","S","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds from the south; the crew spent the day on routine ship duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-13","events":[],"lat":39.9333,"lon":189.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept 13th\nBegins with light winds from the South heading E. SE\nmiddle part strong breezes. latter part squally employed\ncleaning the ship. Leat 39.56. N. Long 170.02. West","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Light winds gave way to strong breezes and squalls as the crew spent the day cleaning the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-14","events":[],"lat":38.55,"lon":192.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 14th Begins with light winds from the\nS.SW sturing SE by E middle and latter parts freque[struck: nt]\nrain squalls employed cleaning ship Leat 38.33. N\nLong 167.56. W","wind":[["first","SSW","light"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Light winds brought rain squalls through the middle and latter parts of the day while the crew was busy cleaning the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-15","events":[],"lat":37.65,"lon":194.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 15th Begins with light airs from S\nby W. sturing SE by E. middle part the same latter par[struck: t]\nwind from the SW sturing SE Latitude 37.39. North\nLongitude 166.00. West","wind":[["first","S by W","light"],["middle","S by W","light"],["latter","SW",""]],"plain":"Light winds and routine sailing; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-16","events":[],"lat":36.6833,"lon":194.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday. Sept 16th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SW and squally steering\nSE. with all sail set middle part light airs. latter part\ncalm. employed in ships duty. Latitude 36°41' North\nLongitude 165°15' West","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["squalls","calm"],"plain":"The crew sailed with every sail set before the wind died to a calm. The men were occupied with routine ship's duties, and no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-17","events":[],"lat":35.7833,"lon":195.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept 17th 1846\nCommences with light airs from the North. middle part\nlight breezes from the West. latter part wind from\nthe SW. steering SE by E. So Ends Lat 35°47' North\nLongitude 164°52' West","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","SW",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light, shifting winds and no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-18","events":[],"lat":34.7167,"lon":197.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept 18th\nAll these 24 hours light breezes from the SSW. steering\nSE. by E. with all sail set employed in ship's duty.\nLat 34°43' N. Long 162°21' W","wind":[["whole","SSW","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes with all sails set; the crew was occupied with routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-19","events":[],"lat":33.3333,"lon":198.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept 19th\nAll these 24 hours light winds from the SW steering\nSE by E. with all sail set. Latitude 33°20' North\nLongitude 161°05' West","wind":[["whole","SW","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds and every sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-20","events":[],"lat":32.5833,"lon":199.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept 20th\nAll these 24 hours light and pleasant breezes from\nthe SW. steering SE by E. Latitude 32°30' North\nLongitude 160°11' West","wind":[["whole","SW","light"]],"plain":"Light, pleasant breezes from the southwest with routine sailing; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-21","events":[],"lat":31.5333,"lon":201.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 21st\nAll these 24 hours light winds from the SW\nsteering SE by E. employed mending the main\nsail. So ends. Latitude by Obs 31°32' North\nLongitude by Chr 158°32' West","wind":[["whole","SW","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds while the crew mended the mainsail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-22","events":[],"lat":30.9167,"lon":202.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 22d 1846\nAll these 24 hours light breezes from the Southern\nBoard heading E.S.E. bent the mainsail. So Ends\nLat by Obs 30°55' N. Long by Chrg 157°52 W","wind":[["whole","S","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light southerly breezes; the crew attached the mainsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-23","events":[],"lat":30.45,"lon":203.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 23d\nAll these 24 hours light breezes from the Southern\nBoard heading E. SE with all sail set. employed in\nship's duty. So Ends. Latitude 30 27' N. Long 156°52 W","wind":[["whole","S","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in light breezes with all sails set; the crew was occupied with regular ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-24","events":[],"lat":29.6333,"lon":203.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Sept 24th\nBegins with light winds from the South heading\nE.S.E. sent up fore and mizzen royalmast one sail\nin sight. So Ends. 29°38. Longitude 156°05' W","wind":[["first","S","light"]],"plain":"Light winds with one other ship in sight; the crew set up the fore and mizzen royal masts.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-25","events":[],"lat":28.8,"lon":204.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Sept 25th\nBegins with light airs and bafflin\nmiddle part light winds [drawing: ship stamp] from the S\nspoke ship Ceres of New Bedford with\n700 bbls of oil. So Ends Lat 28°48' N\nLong 155°55' W","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","S","light"]],"plain":"Light winds throughout the day. They met the ship Ceres of New Bedford, carrying 700 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Ceres","rig":"ship","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1846-09-26","events":[],"lat":27.15,"lon":204.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Sept 26th\nAll these 24 hours pleasant breezes from the SE\nsteering SE by E 1/2 E two sail in sight heading South\nLat 27°09' N. Long 155°29'","wind":[["whole","SE","moderate"]],"plain":"Pleasant breezes with two other ships in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-27","events":[],"lat":24.9167,"lon":204.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Sept 27th All these 24 hours light airs\nand pleasant. saw two ships steering Southward.\nLatitude by Obs 24°55' N\nLongitude by Chrg 155°30' W","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and pleasant weather. They saw two ships sailing southward, but had no other activity.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-28","events":[],"lat":23.4167,"lon":204.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Sept 28th 1846\nAll these 24 hours fresh winds from E.N.E steering S\nby E with all sail set hands employed in ships duty\nLat by Obs 23.25.N. Long 155°39.W","wind":[["whole","ENE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh winds and clear sailing under full sail with the crew busy with routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-09-29","events":[],"lat":21.8167,"lon":204.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Sept 29th\nCommences with fresh breezes from the eastern Board\nsteering S by E with all sail set middle part the same\nlatter part saw the island of Mowee bearing ShyW\ndistance 50 miles. Lat 21°49' N. Long 156°00' West","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","E","fresh"]],"plain":"They sailed under fresh breezes with all sail set, sighting the island of Mowee about 50 miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Mowee","plate":"land.landfall-a","at":"maui"},{"date":"1846-09-30","events":[],"lat":20.6947,"lon":204.1443,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Sept 30th\nBegins with light breezes from E.N.E. standing in for\nthe land at 11 tacked ship at day light kept off runing\ndown the land. So Ends. No Observation","wind":[["first","ENE","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes blew as the ship headed toward the land, turned at 11, and sailed along the coast at daylight. No whales were seen.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-10-01","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Oct 1st 1846\nBegins with light breezes from the NE running down\nthe island of Mowee at 10 AM came to an anchor middle\nand latter parts calm. one watch on liberty. So Ends","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They sailed down Maui and anchored at 10 a.m. The wind fell calm, and one watch had shore leave.","where":"at anchor","place":"Maui","via":[[204.15,20.65],[203.55,20.45]]},{"date":"1846-10-02","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Oct 2d\nAll these 24 hours light winds and pleasant took\non board 100 bbls of water. one watch on liberty.","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"With light winds and pleasant weather, the crew took aboard 100 barrels of water, and half the men were given liberty ashore.","where":"at anchor","place":"Maui"},{"date":"1846-10-03","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Oct 3d\nAll these 24 hours light winds and pleasant employed\npainting ship several ships came in and anchored.\nwatch on liberty So Ends.","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"With light winds and pleasant weather, the crew spent the day painting the ship. Several ships arrived and anchored, and a watch was given liberty on shore.","where":"at anchor","place":"Maui"},{"date":"1846-10-04","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Oct 4th 1846\nAll these 24 hours light breezes and pleasant. A ship\ncame in and anchored watch on Liberty. So Ends","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"Another ship arrived and anchored in pleasant weather. A watch of Indian Chief’s crew had shore leave.","where":"at anchor","place":"Maui"},{"date":"1846-10-05","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Oct 5th\nAll these 24 hours light trades and pleasant em-\n-ployed painting ship. So Ends. this day","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"Fine weather with light trade winds; the crew spent the day painting the ship.","where":"at anchor","place":"Maui"},{"date":"1846-10-06","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 6th\nthese 24 hours pleasant weather watch on liberty","plain":"Pleasant weather; the crew had shore leave.","where":"at anchor","place":"Maui"},{"date":"1846-10-07","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 7th these 24 hours calm weather\nemployed painting ship. watch on Liberty. So Ends","wind":[["whole","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm weather stopped the ship while the crew was busy painting, and the watch had liberty.","where":"at anchor","place":"Maui"},{"date":"1846-10-08","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Oct 8th All these 24 hours pleasant\nweather all hands on board. So Ends","plain":"Fine weather; all hands were on board.","where":"at anchor","place":"Maui"},{"date":"1846-10-09","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Oct 9th All these 24 hours pleasant\nemployed getting off water and Potatoes. So Ends","plain":"Pleasant weather as the crew spent the day taking aboard water and potatoes.","where":"at anchor","place":"Maui"},{"date":"1846-10-10","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":203.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday Oct 10th All these 24 hours pleasant\nshipped on board of the Charles of Boston 314\nbundles of Whalebone for America. So Ends","plain":"With pleasant weather throughout the day, the crew transferred 314 bundles of whalebone aboard the Charles of Boston to be shipped home to America.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Charles","rig":"","port":"Boston","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at anchor","place":"Maui","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1846-10-11","events":[],"lat":19.9417,"lon":203.45,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Oct 11th Begins with light and bafflin\nwinds at 6 AM got underweigh and stood out\ninto the passage.","wind":[["first","variable","light"]],"plain":"Under light, shifting winds, the ship got underway at 6 AM and headed out into the passage.","where":"near land","place":"the passage"},{"date":"1846-10-12","events":[],"lat":19.0333,"lon":203.65,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday October 12th 1846\nBegins with lights winds and bafflin\nspoke ship George Washington of New\nLondon with 300 bbls of Sperm oil\nand 2600 BBls of right. So Ends. [drawing]","wind":[["first","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds. The crew met and exchanged news with the ship George Washington of New London, which reported 300 barrels of sperm oil and 2,600 barrels of right whale oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"George Washington","rig":"ship","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1846-10-13","events":[],"lat":18.125,"lon":203.85,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 13th\nAll these 24 hours lights airs and bafflin heading\nSouthward. employed in ships duty. — — — —","wind":[["whole","variable","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds while heading south; the crew carried out routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-14","events":[],"lat":17.2167,"lon":204.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 14th\nAll these 24 hours fresh winds from E. SE heading\nto the Southward. Lat 17° 13' N. Long 155° 57' W","wind":[["whole","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh winds blew from the east-southeast as the ship sailed south; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-15","events":[],"lat":16.0667,"lon":203.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 15th These 24 hours fresh breezes\nfrom E. SE heading South. employed in ship's duty . .\nLat 16° 04! N. Long 156° 31' W","wind":[["whole","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes from the east-southeast as the ship headed south, with the crew busy with routine maintenance.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-16","events":[],"lat":14.6084,"lon":202.6917,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Oct 16th\nAll these 24 hours fresh winds from the Eastern\nBoard heading S. SE. the ship leaking 500 strokes\nan hour — — — — No Observation — —","wind":[["whole","E","fresh"]],"plain":"The ship faced fresh easterly winds while heading south-southeast, taking on water and leaking at a rate of 500 pump strokes an hour.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Ship leaked 500 strokes an hour","quote":"the ship leaking 500 strokes an hour","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-17","events":[],"lat":13.15,"lon":201.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct 17th\nBegins with fresh winds from the Eastern Board\nheading S. SE. with cloudy weather. middle and\nlatter parts the same. Lat by Obs. 13° 09' Nort\nLongitude by Chr. 158° 06' W.","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","E","fresh"],["latter","E","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fresh easterly winds and cloudy weather; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-18","events":[],"lat":11.1167,"lon":202.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday October 18th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from the East steering S.S.E\nwith all sail set. middle and latter parts strong breezes\nfrom S.S.E by E. So ends. Lat. 11° 07' N. Long. 157° 43' W","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","SE by E","strong"],["latter","SE by E","strong"]],"plain":"Fresh to strong breezes with all sails set; routine sailing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-19","events":[],"lat":9.65,"lon":202.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct 19th\nCommences with fresh breezes from S.S.E by E steering S.S.E\nthe ship leaking 550 strokes an hour. middle\nand latter parts squally. Lat by Obs 9° 39' North\nLong by Chr 157° 49' West","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The ship encountered fresh breezes and squalls while taking on water at 550 pump strokes an hour.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Ship leaked heavily","quote":"the ship leaking 550 strokes an hour","notable":true,"interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-20","events":[],"lat":8.2167,"lon":202.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 20th\nBegins with light winds and squally from the SE.\nheading S SE middle and latter parts the same.\nLat 8° 13' N Long 157° 55 W","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds and squalls; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-21","events":[],"lat":6.8833,"lon":201.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 21st\nBegins with moderate winds from the S E. steering\nS.S.E. middle and latter parts frequent rain squalls\nLat 6° 53' N. Long. 158° 02' W","wind":[["first","SE","moderate"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with moderate winds and frequent rain squalls; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-22","events":[],"lat":5.4167,"lon":202.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 22d\nCommences with fresh winds from the Eastern Board\nsteering S by E. middle and latter parts bafflin with\nrain squalls. Lat by Obs 5° 25' N. Long by Chr 157° 50' W","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed south-southeast with fresh eastern winds, followed by shifting winds and rain squalls. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-23","events":[],"lat":3.55,"lon":200.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct 23d\nBegins with fresh winds from the Eastern Board steer\nS.S.E middle part calm. latter part strong breezes\ntook in topgallant sails. Lat by Obs 3° 33' North\nLong by Chr 157° 50' West","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Routine sailing through fresh winds, a calm, and strong breezes that prompted the crew to take in sail.","where":"at sea","via":[[200.85,3.65]]},{"date":"1846-10-24","events":[],"lat":1.8333,"lon":200.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday October 24.th 1846\nBegins with fresh breezes from East. steering S by E at 1 P M\nsaw Fannings island bearing W by S dis 8 miles. middle and\nlatter parts strong winds. Lat by Observation 1°50' North\nLong by Chronometer. 159°51' West","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued as the ship sailed south-southeast, sighting Fannings Island about eight miles to the west-southwest in the early afternoon.","where":"near land","place":"Fannings island","at":"fanning-island"},{"date":"1846-10-25","events":[],"lat":1.0833,"lon":200.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Oct 25th\nAll these 24 hours strong breezes from the Eastern Board\nsteering S by E. with all sail set. employed in ships duty.\nLat by Obs. 1°05' N. Long by Ch 160° [struck: 20]","wind":[["whole","E","strong"]],"plain":"The ship sailed south by east under strong breezes with all sail set, the crew busy with routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-26","events":[],"lat":-1.25,"lon":199.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Oct 26th\nThese 24 hours first part fresh breezes from the East\nheading. S. SE. middle part the same. latter part lights airs\nLat 1°15'. South. Long. 160°04' West","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","E","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes and light airs; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-27","events":[],"lat":-2.4167,"lon":199.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Oct 27th\nAll these 24 hours light breezes and pleasant heading\nS by E. with all sail set employed in ships duty\nLat. 2°25' S. Long 160°15' W","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light breezes as the ship sailed south by east with every sail set, with the crew carrying out routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-28","events":[],"lat":-3.9167,"lon":200.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Oct 28th\nAll these 24 hours light airs from the Eastern Board\nheading S. SE. Lat 3°55' S. Long. 160°00' West....","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds from the east; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-29","events":[],"lat":-5.0667,"lon":201.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Oct 29th\nBegins with fresh breezes from N E by N steering E. SE\nset topmast and topgallant studding sails middle\nand latter parts moderate breezes. So Ends....\nLatitude by Observation. 5°04' S.\nLongitude by Chronometer. 158°41' W","wind":[["first","NE by N","fresh"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh to moderate breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-30","events":[],"lat":-6.7667,"lon":202.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Oct 30th\nAll these 24 hours light breezys from E S E heading\nS E by E with all sail set. Lat 6° 46' S. Long 157° 21 W","wind":[["whole","ESE","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes and all sails set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-10-31","events":[],"lat":-8.25,"lon":203.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Oct 31st\nAll these 24 hours light breezys from N N E steerig\nSE. employed in ships duty Lat 8.15' South\nLong 156° 17' West","wind":[["whole","NNE","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes and routine ship's duties; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-01","events":[],"lat":-10.1833,"lon":204.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 1st\nBegins wilt light breezys from N N E steering SE mid-\ndle and latter parts fresh breezys with rain squalls\nLat 10° 11' S. Long. 155° 28' W","wind":[["first","NNE","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light to fresh breezes and rain squalls. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-02","events":[],"lat":-12.0,"lon":204.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov 2d\nBegins with strong winds from the Northern Board\nsteering S. SE middle and latter parts rain squalls\nwith thunder and lightning Lat 12° 00' South\nLong 155° 00' West.","wind":[["first","N","strong"]],"weather":["rain","squalls","thunder","lightning"],"plain":"They experienced strong winds from the north followed by rain squalls with thunder and lightning.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-03","events":[],"lat":-13.3,"lon":204.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 3d\nBegins with fresh winds from the Northern Board and\nsqually steering S by E. middle part steering South\nlatter part steering S by W. Lat. 13° 18' South\nLong 155° 08' West","wind":[["first","N","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh winds and squalls; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-04","events":[],"lat":-15.2333,"lon":204.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 4th\nBegins with fresh winds from E. SE steering S by W\nmiddle and latter parts wind from the N E\nemployed mending sails. Lat by Obs. 15° 14' South\nLong by Chro. 155° 58' West","wind":[["first","ESE","fresh"],["middle","NE",""],["latter","NE",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh winds; the crew spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-05","events":[],"lat":-17.2833,"lon":203.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov 5th\nBegins with light breezzes from the N E steering S by W\nwith all sail set. middle part wind from E. N. Latter\npart the same. Lat 17°17'. South. Long 156°41'. West","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","ENE",""],["latter","ENE",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with light breezes; the ship sailed south with every sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-06","events":[],"lat":-18.8833,"lon":202.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov 6th\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezzes from the N E. steering\nS by W with all set. Lat 18.58' S. Long 157°40' West-","wind":[["whole","NE","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes and all sail set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-07","events":[],"lat":-20.0333,"lon":201.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 7th\nBegins with fresh breezzes from the NNE steering SW\n[drawing: ship] at 4 PM spoke barque Superior of Sag\nHarbour with 1200 bbls bound to New\nZealand middle part the same. Latter\npart light winds from NNW at 7 AM\nsaw the island of Choahooteah? bearing\nS W distance 15 miles. Lat 20°02' S. Long. 158°47' W","wind":[["first","NNE","fresh"],["middle","NNE","fresh"],["latter","NNW","light"]],"plain":"They met the bark Superior of Sag Harbor, which had 1,200 barrels of oil and was bound for New Zealand. The next morning, they sighted the island of Choahooteah 15 miles away.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Superior","rig":"bark","port":"Sag Harbour","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Choahooteah","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1846-11-08","events":[],"lat":-20.9833,"lon":200.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 8th\nAll these 24 hours strong winds from the S E head-\ning S. SW spoke ship Levant of\nSag Harbor with 1600 bbls at 11 AM\nsaw the [drawing: ship] island of Roratonga.\nbearing South distance 35 miles. S. Ends\nLatitude 20°59' South\nLongitude 160°00' West","wind":[["whole","SE","strong"]],"plain":"In strong southeasterly winds they spoke the Levant of Sag Harbor and sighted Rarotonga about 35 miles away.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Levant","rig":"ship","port":"Sag Harbor","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Roratonga","plate":"gam.spoke-c","at":"rarotonga"},{"date":"1846-11-09","events":[],"lat":-21.3111,"lon":199.9389,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday Nov 9th\nBegins with strong breezes from the SE took in fore\nand missen top gallant sails and flying jib Land\nbearing S by E. distance 20 miles. middle and latter\nparts under double reefed topsails. So Ends —","wind":[["first","SE","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes blew as the ship sighted land about 20 miles away, continuing under reduced sail. No whales were seen.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-11-10","events":[],"lat":-21.6389,"lon":199.8778,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 10th\nAll these 24 hours fresh gales with rain squalls\nwent on shore employed getting off wood. middle part\nheavy squalls. split fore and main topsails and\nmainsail and bent others. latter part hard\nsqualls from off the Land. carried away the fore\nyard. employed in sending the pieces down and\ngetting off recruits. So Ends this day's work","wind":[["whole","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain","squalls"],"plain":"Fresh gales and heavy rain squalls hit the ship near land. The crew gathered wood and fresh provisions, but squalls off the coast tore three sails and broke the foreyard, forcing them to bring down the broken pieces.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Squalls split sails and broke the foreyard","quote":"carried away the fore yard. employed in sending the pieces down","interest":3}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-11-11","events":[],"lat":-21.9667,"lon":199.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 11th\nBegins with strong breezes from the Eastern Board\nemployed fiting fore yard at 3 P.M.\nfinish getting off wood: spoke barque [drawing]\nRoanoke of Greenport. latter part\nsteering S by E. Lat. 21.58. S. &\nLongitude 160.11 West","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"plain":"The crew worked on fitting the foreyard and finished loading wood, then met and exchanged news with the bark Roanoke of Greenport.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Roanoke","rig":"bark","port":"Greenport","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1846-11-12","events":[],"lat":-23.75,"lon":199.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov 12th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Eastern Board\nsteering S by E employed fiting a new fore yard\nmiddle and latter part pleasant. So Ends\nLatitude 23°45'. S. Long. 160°16' West","wind":[["first","E","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes from the east gave way to pleasant weather as the crew worked on fitting a new foreyard.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-13","events":[],"lat":-25.375,"lon":200.2583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Nov 13th\nAll these 24 hours light winds from the Eastern Board\nheading S by E. sent the fore yard aloft bent the foresail\nand set it. latter part repairing the mainsail. No Obs","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in light winds. The crew raised the fore yard, attached and set the foresail, and spent the latter part of the day repairing the mainsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-14","events":[],"lat":-27.0,"lon":200.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 14th\nThese 24 hours begins with fresh breezes from the N & E\nsteering SE. ste fore topmast studdingsail and top\ngallant. middle part the same latter part thick rainy\nweather took in studdingsails and topggllantsails\nLat 27.00. S. Long 159.19. West","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","NE","fresh"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed southeast under fresh breezes, taking in sail toward the end of the day as thick, rainy weather set in.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-15","events":[],"lat":-28.3333,"lon":202.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 15th\nAll these 24 hours fresh winds from E by N steering\nS S E. with thick rainy weather. Latitude. 28.20. S\nLongitude 158.00. West","wind":[["whole","E by N","fresh"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing in thick, rainy weather with fresh winds. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-16","events":[],"lat":-29.7,"lon":203.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov 16th\nBegins with light airs from the Northern Board\nsteering SE with thick rainy weather. middle &\nlatter parts the same Lat 29.42 S. Long. 156.51. W","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Thick, rainy weather with light breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-17","events":[],"lat":-30.95,"lon":204.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 17th\nBegins with light breezes from the Northern\nBoard steering SE with all sail set middle and\nlatter parts fresh winds from the NW with thick\nrainy weather. So Ends. Latitude 30.57. South\nLongitude 155.23. West","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","NW","fresh"],["latter","NW","fresh"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Sailed southeast under light breezes, followed by fresh northwest winds with thick rainy weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-18","events":[],"lat":-33.2,"lon":206.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 18th\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezzes from the So West\nsteering So by E with thick rainy weather. So Ends\nLat 33°12' South. Long 154°00 W","wind":[["whole","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes and thick, rainy weather. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-19","events":[],"lat":-34.3333,"lon":208.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov 19th\nAll these 24 hours light winds from the Western\nBoard steering So with all sail set hands em-\nployed in ship's duty. Latitude 34°20' South\nLongitude 151°59' West","wind":[["whole","W","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and routine sailing duties south with every sail set. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-20","events":[],"lat":-35.5,"lon":209.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov 20th\nBegins with fresh winds from the Western Board\nsteering SE. middle part moderate latter part calm\nLatitude 35°30' S. Long. 150°32' W","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Fresh winds gradually gave way to calm weather. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-21","events":[],"lat":-35.9333,"lon":210.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 21st\nThese 24 hours first part calm. middle part the\nsame latter part lights breezzes from the SW em-\nployed mending sails Latitude 35°56' South\nLongitude 149°56' Wes[t]","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm conditions gave way to light southwest breezes as the crew spent the day mending sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-22","events":[],"lat":-36.6667,"lon":211.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 22d\nThe first and middle part calmed light winds\nfrom the SW steering SE with all sail set\nlatter part calm. Lat 36°40' S. Long 148°08' W","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","SW","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calms and light winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-23","events":[],"lat":-37.2667,"lon":212.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov 23d\nThese 24 hours first and middle part light\nbreezzes and bafflin latter part fresh breezzes\nfrom S E steering SW. Lat 37°16' S. Long 147°03' W","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Light, shifting breezes gave way to fresh southeasterly winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-24","events":[],"lat":-37.3667,"lon":213.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Nov 24th\nBegins with fresh breezzes from the S & E with cloudy\nweather. steering S E at 5 P M fresh gales took in studding\nsails flying jib and mainroyal. middle and latter\npart\" strong gales under double reefed topsails &c-\nLat 37.22. South. Long 146.06. W","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["first","","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales struck, forcing the crew to reduce sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-25","events":[],"lat":-40.3333,"lon":217.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Nov 25th\nBegins with strong gales from the Western Board steering\nE. S E under fore and maintopsails and foresail. middle\npart hard squalls took in fore and mizzen topsails and\ndouble reefed the main. latter part heavy gales scudding\nunder closereefed maintopsail and foresail So Ends\nLat 40°20' S. Long 143°00 West","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and hard squalls forced the crew to reduce sail, running before heavy gales under close-reefed sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-26","events":[],"lat":-39.9333,"lon":220.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Nov 26th\nBegins with strong gales from the Western Board steering\nEast. under close reefed topsail and foresail at 6 P M\nmore moderate set fore and mizzen topsails middle\npart the same latter part\" fresh breezzes. So Ends\nLat 39°56'. S. Long 139.50 W","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["first","","moderate"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales from the west forced the ship to reduce sail. The winds moderated later in the day, allowing more sail to be set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-27","events":[],"lat":-41.65,"lon":223.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Nov 27th\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezzes from the\nWestern Board steering E by S. with all sail set.\nLat 41.39'. S. Long 136.50 W","wind":[["whole","W","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued as the ship sailed east-southeast with every sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-28","events":[],"lat":-42.6333,"lon":226.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Nov 28th Begins with strong winds\nfrom the W. steering E by S. middle part the same\nlatter part more moderate set topgallan studding\nsails. Latitude 42.38'. S. Long 133°50' West\"","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","W","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with strong winds that moderated later in the day, allowing more sail to be set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-29","events":[],"lat":-43.4333,"lon":229.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Nov 29th\nBegins with fresh winds from the SW steering E\nmiddle and latter parts the same employed in\nships duty. So Ends Lat 43° 26' S. Long 130° 22'","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","SW","fresh"],["latter","SW","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh winds continued as the crew steered east and attended to routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-11-30","events":[],"lat":-43.7333,"lon":232.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Nov 30th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SW steering E\nat 4 PM wind from WSW. with squalls took in\nthe light-sails. middle and latter parts pleasa[nt]\nemployed repairing foretopsail. Lat 43° 44' South\nLong 127° 20' West","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["first","WSW",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"They experienced fresh breezes and squalls, reducing sail, and spent the latter part of the day repairing the foretopsail in pleasant weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-01","events":[],"lat":-44.3,"lon":235.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 1st\nBegins with light breezes from the SW steering E\nmiddle and latter parts wind from the Norther[n]\nBoard. So Ends. Lat 44.18. South. Long. 124° 16 W","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","N",""],["latter","N",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-02","events":[],"lat":-45.25,"lon":239.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 2d\nAll of these 24 hours fresh breezes from the NW\nsteering East hands employed doing nothing at all\nLat 45° 15' S. Long 120° 17' West","wind":[["whole","NW","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes from the northwest as the ship sailed east. The crew spent the day \"doing nothing at all.\"","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Crew spent the day doing nothing","quote":"hands employed doing nothing at all","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1846-12-03","events":[],"lat":-46.15,"lon":242.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 3d\nBegins with fresh winds from the Eastern Board head[ing]\nSouthward middle part the same. latter part\nstrong breezes from SSE heading to the Eastward\nLatitude by act. 46° 09' South\nLongitude by. D.R. 117° 57' West","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","E","fresh"],["latter","SSE","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh winds and strong breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-04","events":[],"lat":-45.95,"lon":244.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec 4th\nBegins with fresh breezes from S. SW steering E[illegible]s with\nthick rainy weather took in top gallantsails at 4 P.M. took\nin jib and mainsail and double reefed the topsails at 8 pm\ntook in fore and misen topsails with strong gales middle\npart the same Latter part moderate made all sail. So Ends\nLatitude 45. 57. S. Longitude 115..42. W","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["first","","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["rain","gale"],"plain":"The ship encountered thick rain and strong gales, forcing the crew to shorten sail before weather moderated and they set all sail again.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-05","events":[],"lat":-47.0,"lon":248.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec 5th\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezes from the S W\nsteering East. Latitude 47.00. S. Longitude 111.44. W","wind":[["whole","SW","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes from the southwest as the ship headed east. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-06","events":[],"lat":-48.2667,"lon":252.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec 6th\nCommences with fresh breezes from the Northern Board\nsteering East. took in light sails. middle part strong\ngales under double reefed topsails latter part moderate\nmade all sail. Latitude 48.16. S. Long 107.49 West","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"They sailed east through fresh breezes and a strong gale before the weather moderated and they made all sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-07","events":[],"lat":-49.0333,"lon":255.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 7th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S W and pleasant\nsteering E. middle part squally double reefed latter\npart made sail. Lat 49.02. S. Long. 104.09. West.","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Fresh breezes brought squally weather, prompting the crew to reduce and later reset sail as they steered east.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-08","events":[],"lat":-49.9,"lon":259.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 8th Begins with fresh breezes from\nW S W steering East unbent the missentopsail and\nrepaired it and bent it again. middle and latter\npart the same. Latitude by Obs 49.54 South\nLongitude by Chro 100.37 West.","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","WSW","fresh"],["latter","WSW","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes continued as the ship sailed east. The crew took down the mizzen topsail, repaired it, and put it back in place.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-09","events":[],"lat":-50.825,"lon":263.3583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 9th\nBegins with strong breezes from the Western Board steerin[g]\nE by S. middle and latter parts strong winds from the N W\nwith thick weather. So Ends. No Observation — —","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","NW","strong"],["latter","NW","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes and thick weather made navigation difficult, with no sight of the sun for an observation.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-10","events":[],"lat":-51.75,"lon":267.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 10th\nBegins with strong breezes from the S W with thick\nrainy weather. steering East. middle and latter part\nwinds from the NW and pleasant. Lat 51°45' South\nLong). 92°40' West","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","NW",""],["latter","NW",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The day began with strong breezes and thick, rainy weather before turning pleasant. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-11","events":[],"lat":-52.9833,"lon":271.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec 11th\nBegins with fresh winds from the N W and pleasant\nsteering E by S. with all sail set middle part took in\ntopgallantsails latter part set them again. So Ends\nLat. 52°59' S. Long 88°36' West","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in pleasant weather with fresh winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-12","events":[],"lat":-54.15,"lon":274.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec 12th\nBegins with strong breezes from W S W steering E by S\nwith cloudy weather. middle and latter parts stron[g]\ngales under double reefed topsails. Lat. 54°09' S\nLong). 85°54' West —","wind":[["first","WSW","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"Strong breezes turned into strong gales, forcing the crew to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-13","events":[],"lat":-54.9667,"lon":279.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec 13th\nBegins with fresh gales from the Southern Board\nsteering East. under double reefed topsails midd[le]\nand latter parts. moderate. made all sail em-\nployed repairing jib. Latitude. 54°58' South\nLongitude 80°25' West","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Started with fresh gales from the south before moderating. The crew set all sail and repaired a jib.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-14","events":[],"lat":-55.9667,"lon":283.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 14th\nBegins with light winds from the Western Board steering\nEast with all sail set. middle part strong breezes from the\nS W took in top gallantsails. Latter part the same. So Ends\nLatitude 55°58' S. Longitude 76°19' West","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","SW","strong"],["latter","SW","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with strengthening winds from the southwest; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-15","events":[],"lat":-56.7833,"lon":287.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 15th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S W steering East with\nthick rainy weather at 4 P M wind hauled to S W saw to\nsail heading to the Northward. middle and latter parts\nthe same. Latitude 56°47' S. Longitude 72°05' West—","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["first","SW",""],["middle","SW","fresh"],["latter","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Fresh breezes and thick, rainy weather as the ship steered east. In the afternoon, they sighted two ships heading northward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-16","events":[],"lat":-56.7,"lon":292.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 16th\nAll these 24 hours strong breezes from the Western Board\nsteering E by N with all sail set. Latitude 56°42' South\nLongitude 67°10' West","wind":[["whole","W","strong"]],"plain":"Strong breezes blew from the west as the ship sailed east-by-north with every sail set. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-17","events":[],"lat":-54.65,"lon":295.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 17th\nBegins with fresh winds from the Western Board steering\nN E by E middle part steering N E by N. latter part the same\nat 10 A M. saw Staten Land bearing North. by West distance\n40 miles. So Ends. with No Observation","wind":[["first","W","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh winds continued as the ship sailed northeast. At 10 a.m., Staten Land was sighted about forty miles to the north-northwest.","where":"near land","place":"Staten Land","via":[[295.35,-54.65]],"at":"isla-de-los-estados"},{"date":"1846-12-18","events":[],"lat":-54.0833,"lon":299.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec 18th\nBegins with winds from the Northern Board heading S E\nat 4 P M wind from the West steering N E by N. at 6 P M\nLand bearing N W distance 40 miles. middle and latter\nparts the same. Latitude by Observation 54.05' South\nLongitude by Chronometer. 60°17' West","wind":[["first","N",""],["first","W",""],["middle","W",""],["latter","W",""]],"plain":"The ship sailed on with changing winds, sighting land 40 miles to the northwest in the evening.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1846-12-19","events":[],"lat":-52.6667,"lon":302.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec 19th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SW steering NE by N\nwith all sail set middle part and latter light winds\nLat 52°40' S. Long. 57°25' West","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with all sail set as the winds shifted from fresh breezes to light winds. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-20","events":[],"lat":-51.3167,"lon":305.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec 20th\nBegins with lights breezes from the Western Board steer\nNE by N. middle and latter parts wind from the SW\nLat 51.19' S. Long. 54.50 W","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","SW",""],["latter","SW",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds shifting from the west to the southwest; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-21","events":[],"lat":-49.5667,"lon":307.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 21st\nBegins with fresh breezes from S W by S. steering\nNE by E with all sail set. middle and latter parts the\nsame. Latitude 49.34' South Longitude 52°44' West","wind":[["first","SW by S","fresh"],["middle","SW by S","fresh"],["latter","SW by S","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing under fresh breezes with all sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-22","events":[],"lat":-49.1084,"lon":310.5417,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 22d\nBegins with lights breezes from the SW steering NE by E\nmiddle part the same. latter part light breezes from\nthe Northern Board with thick weather. So Ends","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","SW","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in light breezes with thick weather setting in later; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-23","events":[],"lat":-48.65,"lon":313.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 23d\nBegins with lights breezes from the Northern Board\nwith thick rainy weather heading to the Eastw[ard]\ntook in flying jib and mainroyal middle part\nbafflin latter part lights breezes from the SE\nsteering NE set mainroyal again. so Ends this d[ay]\nLatitude by Obs. 48°39' South\nLongitude by Chr. 46.11' West","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Thick, rainy weather with light, shifting breezes as the ship made its way east and then northeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-24","events":[],"lat":-47.5667,"lon":314.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 24th\nBegins with fresh winds from the Western Board steering\nS E with all sail set. middle part the same. latter part\nwind from the S W. So Ends. Lat by Obs 47°34' South\nLong by Chro 45°20' West -","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","W","fresh"],["latter","SW",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh winds and all sails set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-25","events":[],"lat":-45.6,"lon":316.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Dec 25th\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezes from the S W steering\nS E. Employed in ships duty. Latitude 45°36' South\nLongitude 43°16' West -","wind":[["whole","SW","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes from the southwest as the ship steered southeast on Christmas Day, with the crew occupied with routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-26","events":[],"lat":-44.2333,"lon":319.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Dec 26th\nCommences with fresh winds from the S SW and\npleasant steering S E by S. middle part wind from\nthe Western Board. latter part light winds from the\nS W. Latitude 44°14' South. Longitude 40°23' West","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["middle","W",""],["latter","SW","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with pleasant weather and shifting winds; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-27","events":[],"lat":-42.1833,"lon":321.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Dec 27th\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezes from the S W\nheading S E by S so ends. Latitude 42°11' South\nLongitude 38°45' West","wind":[["whole","SW","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh southwest breezes and routine sailing; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-28","events":[],"lat":-39.65,"lon":323.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Dec 28th\nAll these 24 hours fresh winds from the S W heading\nS E by S. Latitude 39°39' S. Longitude 36°33' West -","wind":[["whole","SW","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh southwest winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-29","events":[],"lat":-38.55,"lon":325.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Dec 29th Begins with light breezes\nfrom W S W steering S E by S. middle and latter\nparts wind from the North heading E S E. So Ends\nLatitude 38°33' S. Longitude 34°53' W","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["middle","N",""],["latter","N",""]],"plain":"Light breezes and routine sailing; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-30","events":[],"lat":-38.2167,"lon":326.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Dec 30th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Northern Bboard\nheading E.N.E middle part the same latter part\nstrong breezes took in topgallant sails So Ends\nLat. 38°13' S. Long. 33°13' West","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","N","fresh"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in fresh to strong breezes; reduced sail toward the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1846-12-31","events":[],"lat":-37.5167,"lon":327.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Dec 31st\nBegins with strong breezes from the Northern Bboard\nheading E.N.E. middle and latter parts wind\nfrom the Western Board steering N & by N. So Ends\nLat 37°31' S. Long. 32°21' W","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","W",""],["latter","W",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with strong breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-01","events":[],"lat":-37.0667,"lon":328.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan'y 1st 1847\nBegins with light breezes from the S.W steering\nN & by N one brig in sight steering N E. middle part\nthe same latter part calms So Ends. Lat 37°04' S\nLong 31°32' West","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","SW","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light breezes and calm weather; sighted a brig sailing northeast, but nothing else of note occurred.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-02","events":[],"lat":-36.85,"lon":329.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan'y 2d\nBegins with lights airs and bafflin 1 sail in sight\nmiddle part the same. latter part. light breeze\nfrom S W steering N & by N. Latitude 36°51' South\nLongitude 30°55' West","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","SW","light"]],"plain":"Light and baffling winds continued through the day. A ship was sighted in the distance, but nothing else of note occurred.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-03","events":[],"lat":-35.25,"lon":329.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan'y 3d\nCommences with lights breezes from the SW\nsteering N & by N. middle and latter parts\nthe same. hands employed in ship's duty\none sail in sight. Latitude 35°15' South\nLongitude 30°17' West","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","SW","light"],["latter","SW","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes blew as the ship continued on its course. The crew carried out routine ship's duty, and another vessel was sighted.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-04","events":[],"lat":-34.6667,"lon":329.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan [struck: y] 4th\nBegins with light breezzes from the W S W. steering\nN E by N. middle and latter parts the same. So Ends\nLatitude 34.40. S. Longitude 30°04' W","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["middle","WSW","light"],["latter","WSW","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes from the west-southwest; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-05","events":[],"lat":-34.0167,"lon":330.81,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Jan[struck: y] 5th\nBegins with light airs from N W heading N W\nmiddle and latter parts strong breezzes from N W\nheading N E by N. So Ends. No Observation —","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","NW","strong"],["latter","NW","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with winds shifting from light airs to strong breezes from the northwest, preventing an observation.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-06","events":[],"lat":-33.3667,"lon":331.6866,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday Jan[struck: y] 6th\nAll these 24 hours fresh gales from the N W by N\nheading N E under double reefed topsails. So Ends","wind":[["whole","NW by N","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Gale winds blew as the ship sailed under reduced canvas; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-07","events":[],"lat":-32.7167,"lon":332.5633,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Jan[struck: y] 7th\nAll these 24 hours strong winds from the N N W\nheading N E by E under double reefed topsails with\nthick rainy weather. So Ends. No Observation\n[blot]","wind":[["whole","NNW","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and thick, rainy weather; sailed under reduced sail with no sight of the sun to fix their position.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-08","events":[],"lat":-32.0667,"lon":333.44,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan 8th\nBegins with strong breezzes from the Northern\nBoard with hard rain squalls heading N E\nby E middle and latter parts the same. hands\nemployed in ship's duty. [struck: Lat 32 04'] [illegible]","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","N","strong"],["latter","N","strong"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"The crew experienced strong breezes and hard rain squalls while attending to routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-09","events":[],"lat":-31.2,"lon":334.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 9th All these 24 hours fresh\nwinds from the N heading N E. middle and\nlatter parts heading NN.E. Lat 31°12'.S. Long 25°41 W","wind":[["whole","N","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh winds continued as the ship sailed north-northeast. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-10","events":[],"lat":-29.85,"lon":334.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan [struck: y] 10th\nBegins with light breezes from the Western Board heading\nN by E. middle part light airs from the Southern Board, latter\npart fresh winds from E. S. E. Latitude by Obs. 29°·51' South\nLongitude by Chry. 25° 51' West","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with changing winds; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-11","events":[],"lat":-27.6333,"lon":333.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan.y 11th\nAll these 24 hours light breezes from the Eastern Board\nsteering N by E employed mending sails. Lat by Obs. 27°·58' S\nLong by chry. 26·25' W","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in light breezes while the crew mended sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-12","events":[],"lat":-26.7667,"lon":333.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan [struck: y] 12th\nBegins with light breezes from the Eastern Board steering\nN by E. middle part the same, latter part, latter part light\nairs exchanged signals with an English ship who was steer[insert: ing]\nSouth. Latitude by Obs 26°·46' S. Longitude by Chry 26·56 W","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes carried the ship north-northeast. They exchanged signals with an English ship heading south.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-13","events":[],"lat":-25.7,"lon":332.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan.y 13th\nAll these 24 hours light airs from the Eastern Board\nheading N N E. with all sail set. Latitude 25°·42' South\nLongitude. 27° 10' West.","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds from the east and every sail set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-14","events":[],"lat":-24.65,"lon":332.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan.y 14th\nAll these 24 hours light airs from E N E heading to\nthe Northward. Latitude 24° 39' S. Longitude 27°·29' [struck: W]","wind":[["whole","ENE","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes, heading north. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-15","events":[],"lat":-23.2333,"lon":331.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan.y 15th Commences with light breezes\nfrom E by N heading N by E. middle part the same, latter\npart heading N N W. Latitude by Obs. 23°·14' South\nLongitude by Chry. 28°·08' West.","wind":[["first","E by N","light"],["middle","E by N","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-16","events":[],"lat":-22.0167,"lon":331.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan.y 16th\nBegins with light breezes from the SE heading S S W. middle\nand latter parts heading N by E. Latitude by Obs. 22°01' South\nLongitude by Chr. 28°47' West","wind":[["first","SE","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-17","events":[],"lat":-20.3333,"lon":330.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan.y 17th\nCommences with light breezes from the Eastern Board heading\nN by E. middle part the same. latter part. strong breezes from\nE by S. at 11 A M saw Martin Vas Rocks bearing W by S dist 25 miles\nLatitude 20°20' S. Longitude. 29°12' W","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","E by S","strong"]],"plain":"They sailed with light to strong breezes, sighting Martin Vas Rocks about 25 miles away in the morning.","where":"near land","place":"Martin Vas Rocks","plate":"land.landfall-a"},{"date":"1847-01-18","events":[],"lat":-18.1667,"lon":330.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan.y 18th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Eastern Board steering\nN 1/2 E. middle and latter parts the same. Latitude 18°10. S\nLongitude 29°46' W","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","E","fresh"],["latter","E","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh breezes from the east as the ship steered northward. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-19","events":[],"lat":-15.9,"lon":329.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan 19th\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezes from the Eastern Board\nsteering N 1/2 E. with all sail set. Latitude. 15°54' South\nLongitude 30°18' West-","wind":[["whole","E","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in fresh breezes with every sail set. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-20","events":[],"lat":-13.8333,"lon":329.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan 20th\nAll these 24 hours fresh South East trades steering\nN 1/2 E. saw 2 sail heading South. set studdingsails\nLatitude 13°50' S. Longitude 30°26' W","wind":[["whole","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh trade winds; two other vessels were sighted heading south.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-21","events":[],"lat":-11.8,"lon":328.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Jan 21st\nBegins with fresh trades steering. N 1/2 East with\neverything set middle and latter parts steering\nN 1/2 W employed on the rigging. So Ends this day\nLatitude by Observation. 11°48' S\nLongitude by Chronometer. 31°40' W","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"plain":"Fine sailing in the fresh trade winds while the crew worked on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-22","events":[],"lat":-9.6,"lon":327.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Jan 22d\nBegins with light trades steering [struck: NW] W middle and\nlatter parts strong trades employed painting the ships\nmasts. Latitude 9°36'. S. Longitude 32°55' West--","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in the trade winds while the crew painted the ship's masts. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-23","events":[],"lat":-7.8,"lon":326.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 23d\nAll these 24 hours fresh trades and pleasant\nsteering [struck: N] [struck: W] [struck: by] W employed painting yards and masts\nLatitude 7°48' S. Longitude 33°30' W","wind":[["whole","","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with fresh trade winds as the crew painted the yards and masts.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-24","events":[],"lat":-5.5,"lon":325.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan 24th\nAll these 24 hours fresh trades and pleasant steering\nNW by W. hands employed in ships duty. Lat 5°30' South\nLongitude 34°28' West","wind":[["whole","","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with fresh trade winds. The crew was occupied with routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-25","events":[],"lat":-3.5,"lon":325.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Jan.y 25th\nAll these 24 hours fresh trades steering NW by West\nemployed painting the ship inside. Lat 3°30' South\nLongitude 35°00' West","wind":[["whole","","fresh"]],"plain":"Fresh trade winds while the crew painted the inside of the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-26","events":[],"lat":-1.4667,"lon":323.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Jan.y 26th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the SE with frequent\nrainsqualls steering NW by W. middle and latter parts\npleasant Latitude 1°28' South. Longitude 37°00' West","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh breezes and frequent rain squalls, giving way to pleasant weather later in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-27","events":[],"lat":0.6333,"lon":322.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Jan.y 27th\nAll these 24 hours fresh breezes and pleasant\nemployed painting ships inside. So ends this day\nLatitude by Obs. 0°38' North\nLongitude by Chro. 37°51' West-","wind":[["whole","","fresh"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with fresh breezes. The crew spent the day painting the inside of the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-28","events":[],"lat":2.0666,"lon":320.85,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Jan. 28th\nBegins with light breezes from the Eastern Board steering\nN N W. middle and latter parts. frequent rainsqualls. N Obs","wind":[["first","E","light"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"They steered north-northwest through frequent rain squalls.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-29","events":[],"lat":3.5,"lon":319.55,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday Jan. 29th\nAll these 24 hours light breezes from the D & with\nrainsqualls. employed in ship's duty. No Observation—","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Light breezes and rain squalls continued all day as the crew attended to routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-30","events":[],"lat":4.9333,"lon":318.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Jan 30th\nAll these 24 hours light winds from the Do steering\nN W by N.. Latitude 4° 56' North. Longitude 41° 45' West—","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"They steered northwest by north in light winds.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-01-31","events":[],"lat":5.75,"lon":316.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Jan 31st — All these 24 hours fresh winds\nfrom the Do steering N W by N 1/2 N. Lat 5° 45' North\nLong. 43° 22' West—","wind":[["whole","","fresh"]],"plain":"They steered northwest by north, half north, in light winds.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-01","events":[],"lat":7.85,"lon":315.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday February 1st 1847\nBegins with fresh North East trades. middle and\nlatter parts strong trades took in top gallantsails\nLat 7° 51' North. Long. 44° 46' W","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in fresh to strong trade winds; reduced sail as the winds picked up.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-02","events":[],"lat":9.15,"lon":313.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 2d\nAll these 24 hours strong trades and pleasant\nsteering N W by N 1/2 N Lat 9° 09' North Long. 46° 26' W","wind":[["whole","","strong"]],"plain":"They continued northwest by north, half north.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-03","events":[],"lat":10.85,"lon":311.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 3d\nAll these 24 hours strong trade wind steering\nour course.. So Ends. Latitude by Obs. 10° 51' North\nLongitude by Chr. 48° 14' W","wind":[["whole","","strong"]],"plain":"Strong trade winds; the ship held its course.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-04","events":[],"lat":12.1833,"lon":310.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb 4th\nAll These 24 hours light winds and pleasant\nsteering N W by N 1/2 N. employed doing nothing. So Ends\nLat 12.11 N. Long. 49.51 W","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"plain":"They steered northwest by north, half north. The crew had little work.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Crew spent the day doing nothing","quote":"employed doing nothing","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1847-02-05","events":[],"lat":13.2833,"lon":309.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb 5th\nAll these 24 hours fresh trades steering N W by N\nLat 13°17' N. Long. 50°17' W-","wind":[["whole","","fresh"]],"plain":"They steered northwest by north.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-06","events":[],"lat":14.8667,"lon":308.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb 6th\nCommences with light breezes from SE steering [illegible]\nmiddle part fresh winds latter part light again-\nLat 14.52 N. Long. 51°39' W","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with changing winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-07","events":[],"lat":15.9833,"lon":307.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb 7th\nBegins with light winds and pleasant. from the\nEastern Board. middle part wind from the SE\nlatter part hauled to ESE. Lat. 15°59' North\nLong. 52°27' West--","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","SE",""],["latter","ESE",""]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":17.0333,"lon":306.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb 8th\nBegins with light airs from ESE and pleasant-\nmiddle and latter parts light winds and baffle\nsaw a shoal of Blackfish. Lat. 17°02 North\nLong. 53°16' West-","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Light and shifting winds; they saw a school of pilot whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-09","events":[],"lat":18.4333,"lon":305.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 9th\nCommences with light and bafflin winds. mi\npart fresh winds from the Eastern Board. latter\npart light & bafflin. So Ends this day--\nLatitude by Observation. 18°26' [illegible]\nLongitude by Chronometer. 54°24' [illegible]","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","E","fresh"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"The ship experienced light and shifting winds, with a period of fresh easterly breezes in the middle of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-10","events":[],"lat":19.3667,"lon":304.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 10th\nAll these 24 hours light airs and bafflin from\nthe Eastern Board saw plenty of Gulpth Weed. So Ends\nLatitude 17°22'. N. Long. 55°06'. West-","wind":[["whole","E","light"]],"plain":"Light, shifting winds blew throughout the day, and the crew saw plenty of gulfweed.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-11","events":[],"lat":20.6333,"lon":302.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb 11th\nCommences with light winds from SE by S. took in the stud-\ndingsails heading N W by N. middle part fresh breezes from\nSE by E. latter part took in fore and mizzen topgallantsails. So Ends\nLatitude 20°38. N. Long. 57°16'. West-","wind":[["first","SE by S","light"],["middle","SE by E","fresh"]],"plain":"They headed northwest by north.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-12","events":[],"lat":22.35,"lon":301.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb 12th\nBegins with strong winds from the SE steering N W by N\nmiddle part the same. latter part more moderate saw\na brig standing Southward. Latitude by Obs. 22°21' [illegible]\nLongitude by Chro. 58°55' West.","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"They steered northwest by north.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-13","events":[],"lat":23.6333,"lon":299.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb 13th\nBegins with moderate winds from the Eastern Board\nmiddle part calm. latter part lights airs from the SE\nset topgallantstuddingsails and sent down main and\nmizzen royal masts and yards. Latitude by Obs. 23°38' [illegible]\nLongitude by Chro. 60°02' West","wind":[["first","E","moderate"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew experienced moderate winds, a calm stretch, and light airs while tending to routine sail and rigging work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-14","events":[],"lat":24.5167,"lon":299.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb 14th All these 24 hours light airs from\nSE saw 2 sail steering to the Southward Lat. 24.31 N\nLongitude. 60°37'. West","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Light breezes blew from the southeast. They sighted two ships steering southward, but nothing else of note occurred.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-15","events":[],"lat":25.8667,"lon":298.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb 15th\nAll these 24 hours light airs from the SE steering\nNW by W. employed scrubbing ship outside. So Ends\nLatitude 25°02' N. Longitude 61°16' W","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds; the crew spent the day scrubbing the outside of the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-16","events":[],"lat":26.8084,"lon":297.475,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 16th\nCommences with light airs saw two sails. middle\npart pleasant breezes from the SE. latter part fresh wind\nand squally. No observation this day. ----","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","SE","moderate"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Light breezes brought two other ships into view, followed by pleasant weather that later turned fresh and squally.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-17","events":[],"lat":27.75,"lon":296.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 17th\nAll these 24 hours light breezes from the SE steering\nS W by S. Latitude 27.45. S. Long by Act 63.47 West","wind":[["whole","SE","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in light breezes; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-18","events":[],"lat":28.4167,"lon":295.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb 18th\nAll these 24 hours light airs and calm saw 2\nsail. and any quantity of Gulph Weed. Lat. 28.25. S\nLong. 64.35 West","wind":[["whole","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew experienced light airs and calms, sighted two other ships, and saw vast quantities of gulfweed.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-19","events":[],"lat":28.8,"lon":294.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb 19th\nBegins with light airs from the Eastern Board middle\nand latter parts light winds from the SE 2 sail in\nsight. Latitude 28.48. S. Longitude 65.35 West","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"plain":"Light winds continued throughout the day. Two other ships were in sight, but nothing else of note occurred.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-20","events":[],"lat":29.65,"lon":294.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb 20th\nBegins with light airs from the SE one sail\nin sight. middle part light winds from [struck: E] W S W\nheading North. latter part heading SE by S. So ends\nLat 29.59. S. Long 65.05 W.","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","WSW","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds, sighting one other ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-21","events":[],"lat":29.8333,"lon":294.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday Feb 21st Begins with light airs and calm\nheading NE. middle and latter parts dead calm with noth[illegible]\nin sight but Gulph Weed. So Ends. Latitude 29° 50' North\nLongitude 65° 05' West.","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","","calm"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The ship met calm weather with light airs, drifting in a dead calm with nothing in sight but gulfweed.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-22","events":[],"lat":31.1667,"lon":293.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday Feb 22d\nBegins with light breezys from the SW steering SE by S\nmiddle part. fresh winds from the W by S. latter part the\nsame. Latitude by Obs. 31°10' S. Longitude by Chro 66°17' W.","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","W by S","fresh"],["latter","W by S","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light to fresh winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-23","events":[],"lat":32.4167,"lon":292.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday Feb 23d\nCommences with strong breezys from the SW steering\nSE by S with all sail set. middle part strong winds\ntook in fore and mizzen top gallantsails and flying jib.\nand double reefed the topsails. took in jib and main\nsail. latter part took in fore and mizzen topsails. with\nstrong gales from the S W heading on differens tacks\nLat 32°25' S. Long. 67°22' W.","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew sailed through strong southwest winds that intensified into gales, forcing them to reduce sail repeatedly and turn on different tacks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-24","events":[],"lat":32.3833,"lon":292.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday Feb 24th\nBegins with strong breezys from the S W under\nclose reefed topsails. middle part. the same. latter\npart more moderate let the reefs out of the topsails\nand set the maintopgallantsail. Lat. 32°23' S\nLong 67°32' West.","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","SW","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"Strong breezes blew from the southwest, forcing the crew to shorten sail until conditions moderated and they could set more canvas. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-25","events":[],"lat":32.95,"lon":291.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday Feb 25th\nBegins with fresh winds from the Northern\nBoard. heading W.S.W. middle part calms and\nlight airs from the Eastern Board. latter part\nfresh breezys saw a schoner and a brig standing\nto the Eastward. So Ends. Latitude. 32°57' S\nLongitude by Chro 68°32 W.","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Experienced shifting winds and calms. The crew sighted a schooner and a brig sailing to the eastward, but had no other notable events.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-26","events":[],"lat":33.9167,"lon":290.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday Feb 26th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the S W steering\nN W middle part. wind hauled to the S W with\nfresh gales double reefed topsails. latter part moderat\nshook the reefs out and set topgallantsails. So Ends\nLat. 33.55 [struck: N] Dr Long. 69.27 1/2 [illegible]","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Fresh breezes turned to gale-force winds, forcing the crew to reduce sail before the weather moderated later in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-27","events":[],"lat":35.25,"lon":290.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday Feb 27th\nBegins with light winds and bafflin from N N E\nheading N W. middle part. wind from the S E steering\nN W. latten part fresh gales. Lat. 35.15. North ..\nLongitude 70.00 West..","wind":[["first","NNE","light"],["middle","SE",""],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Experienced shifting winds that turned into fresh gales by the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-02-28","events":[],"lat":36.125,"lon":290.0833,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday Feb 28th Begins with strong gales. from\nthe S E. took in to close reefed fore and main topsail.\nmiddle part hard gales with squalls. under close reefed main\ntopsail steering N N W. saw a vessel laying too. latter part. heav\ngales from the West laying too heading S S W....... No Obser","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"The ship weathered strong, heavy gales and squalls under heavily reduced sail, stopping to wait out the storm. They sighted another vessel also waiting out the weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-01","events":[],"lat":37.0,"lon":290.1667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Moonday March 1st 1847:\nBegins with tremëndous gales from the Western Board\nwith squalls of rain & hail. middle part the same shipp\na sea and stove in part of our bulwarks and two boat\nlatter part. the same. Leattitude by Acs 37.00.","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","W","gale"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain","hail","heavy sea"],"plain":"A tremendous gale brought rain and hail. A heavy sea crashed aboard, smashing part of the ship's bulwarks and damaging two whaleboats.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Heavy seas damaged bulwarks and boats","quote":"shipp a sea and stove in part of our bulwarks and two boat","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-02","events":[],"lat":36.9167,"lon":290.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday March 2d Begins with heavy gale\nand squally. middle part the same latter par\nmore moderate. set a reefed foresail and closere\nmissen topsail. 36°55' [struck: North]. Long, 69°45' West","wind":[["first","","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"A heavy gale and squalls battered the ship before conditions moderated later in the day. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-03","events":[],"lat":37.6333,"lon":290.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday March 3d\nBegins with fresh gales from the S W heading N N E\nmiddle part more moderate. set mainsail and jib\nand shook a reef out of the topsails. latter part light\nwinds made all sail. exchanged signals with a\nbarque. standing N E. by appearance we are in the\nGulph Stream. Latitude 37°38' North. Long 69°20'W","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Fresh gales moderated over the day, allowing the crew to make all sail. They exchanged signals with a bark and noted they appeared to be in the Gulf Stream.","where":"at sea","place":"Gulph Stream"},{"date":"1847-03-04","events":[],"lat":38.8666,"lon":288.9417,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday Mar 4th\nBegins with very light-airs from the Western Board\none sail in sight. middle part light breezes from\nthe S W steering N W. latter part light breezes from\nthe Eastern Board with rain squalls one sail in sight\nsounded but found no bottom by appearance we are out\nof the Gulph. So Ends . . . . . . . . No Observation","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","SW","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"The ship sailed under light winds and rain squalls with a sail in sight. The crew took depth soundings but found no bottom, noting they appeared to be out of the Gulf.","where":"at sea","place":"Gulph"},{"date":"1847-03-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":40.1,"lon":287.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday March 5th\nBegins with fresh breezes from the Eastern Board with\nrain. saw a shoal of Blackfish. middle part strong\nwinds from the N E steering N W. sounded but found no\nbottom singled reefed fore and mizzen topsails. latter part\nmore moderate made all sail. sounded and found 65\nfathoms of water. Lat. 40°06' N. Long 72°47' West . .","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","NE","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Fresh breezes brought rain as they sighted a school of pilot whales. After strong winds forced them to reduce sail, the weather moderated and they set every sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-03-06","events":[],"lat":41.07,"lon":288.14,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday March 6th begins with light airs from\nN E, middle part dead calm. latter part light winds from\nthe Western Board. took a Pilot. Montauk Point in sight. So Ends","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"With light airs and calms, they sighted Montauk Point and took on a pilot.","where":"near land","place":"Montauk Point","via":[[288.15,41.05]],"at":"montauk-point"},{"date":"1847-03-07","events":[],"lat":41.25,"lon":287.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday March 7th\nCommences with breezes from the West steering in to\nthe Point. at 6 passed the point. at 12 saw two steam\nboats. at 1 came to an anchor in New London\nSo Ends this voyage.....\n\nUriah F. Rogers.","wind":[["first","W",""]],"plain":"With westerly breezes, the ship rounded the point, spotted two steamboats at noon, and anchored at New London at 1:00, bringing the voyage to an end.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"The voyage ended","quote":"So Ends this voyage","interest":1}],"where":"at anchor","place":"New London","plate":"life.keeper-d","at":"new-london"}],"plates":{"gam.spoke":"Spoke a ship","work.stowing":"Stowing down","gam.visit":"A gam","chase.right":"After right whales","life.keeper":"The log","work.trying":"Trying out","work.cutting":"Cutting in","chase.sperm":"After sperm whales","caught.sperm":"A sperm whale taken","land.landfall":"Land ho"}}