{"id":"AV09260","vessel":"Mary and Susan","rig":"Ship","master":"Gilbert Pendleton Jr.","port":"Stonington, CT","ground":"Pacific","year_out":"1847","year_in":"1850","logbook":{"id":"logbookofmarysus00mary","title":"Logbook of the Mary and Susan (Ship) out of Stonington, CT, mastered by Gilbert Pendleton, Jr., on a whaling voyage between 1847 and 1850.","url":"https://archive.org/details/logbookofmarysus00mary","pages":172},"days":[{"date":"1847-10-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"killer","count":null}],"lat":39.3333,"lon":-71.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nOctober 23d\n1847.\nVariation 5.W\nThese 24 hours commenced with strong winds from the N N W\nand cloudy weather at 2 P M pass' Montaug and steerd S by E\nat 3 P M stowed the Anchors and unbent the chains and stowed\nthem between decks at 5 P M chose watches boats crews at 9 P M\nthe wind hauled to N E and blowing strong handed fore and\nMizen topgallant sails braced up sharp by the wind spoke\na Brig standing to the Northward Middle hours strong gales and\nrought the wind inclining Southerly Latter hours strong gales and cloudy\nwith a heavy [struck: star] seas heaving to the westward saw Killers\n\nLatitude 39.20 North Long 71.45 West","wind":[["first","NNW","strong"],["first","NE","strong"],["middle","S","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"Passing Montauk, the crew secured the anchors and chains and chose watches and boat crews. After speaking a northbound brig, they endured strong gales and heavy seas, and sighted killer whales.","where":"near land","place":"Montauk"},{"date":"1847-10-24","events":[],"lat":38.95,"lon":-70.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nOctober 24th\n1847\nVariation 5.W\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the S E\nheading by the wind to the S W saw several sails standing\ndiferent ways at 4 P M the wind hauling S W tackt to\nthe N E Middle hours more moderate wind S W steering\nE S E at 2 A M handed flying jib and topgallant sails\nat 3 A M set them again Latter hours strong gales and passing\nclouds the wind inclining Westuly strong appearance of rain\nLattitude by Obs 38.57 North Long 70.40 West","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["first","SW",""],["middle","SW","moderate"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales blew throughout the day as the ship sailed on, sighting several other vessels in the distance.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-10-25","events":[],"lat":38.2167,"lon":-66.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nOctober 25th\n1847\nVariation 5.W\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from S W heading\nS E with all requisite sails set by the wind at at 2 P M furled\nfore and Mizen topgallant sails at 3 the wind increasing in\nmain topgallant sails at 4 P M Double reef the topsails and\nhanded the mainsail split the jib sent it in blowing heavy\nand rought at 8 P M came in to rains the wind hauled to\nW S W steering S E by E Middle hours more moderate set the main\ntopsail whool Latter hours the wind hauld to W N W made the\nforetopsail employed on various jobs of ships duty\nObs Lat 38.13 North Long 66.13 West","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["first","WSW",""],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","WNW",""]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales blew heavy and rough, splitting the jib, which the crew had to take in. The weather moderated later, and they set more sail and worked on routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-10-26","events":[],"lat":37.1667,"lon":-65.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nOctober 26th\n1847\nVariation 5.W\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the N & W\nsteering E S E employed setting up head rigging and various others\njobs of ships duty bent a new jib at 10 PM the wind hauld out\nfrom the N & W and blowing strong and squally double reef\nthe fore topsail Middle hours strong gales and rains at [struck: 5] 4 P M\ndouble reef the Main topsail and handed the Mainsail at 6 P M\nclose reef the fore topsail and furled the jib parted the Gob\nline Latter hours strong gales and squally attended with rain\n\nLat by Obs 37.10 North Long 65.20 West","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["first","NW","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew dealt with strong gales, squalls, and rain, keeping busy with rigging work and reducing sail through rough weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-10-27","events":[],"lat":36.05,"lon":-62.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nOct 27th\n1847\nVariation 6. W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the NE heading\nESE under close reef topsails thick and small rain verry\nrough Middle hours blowing heavy in squalls attended with\nfrequent showers of rain running under 3 close reef topsails\nLatter hours the same saw one Brig steering to the N & E\nLat by Dct 36.03 North Long 62.41 West","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain","heavy sea","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales, heavy squalls, and rain made for very rough seas as the ship sailed under reduced canvas. They sighted a brig steering to the northeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-10-28","events":[],"lat":35.9167,"lon":-61.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nOctober 28th\n1847\nVariation 6. W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from NNE\nand heavy squalls of wind and rain at 2 PM made the\nMain topsail double reef the wind inclining Southerly\nMiddle hours strong gales and squally at 7 AM came on to\nblow heavy close ref the Main topsail Latter part strong gales\nLat by Dct 35.55 North Long 61.30 West","wind":[["first","NNE","gale"],["first","S",""],["middle","","gale"],["middle","","storm"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales and heavy squalls of wind and rain throughout the day, forcing the crew to repeatedly reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-10-29","events":[],"lat":35.5,"lon":-60.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nOctober 29th\n1847\nVariation 7. W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from ENE and\nsqually heading SE under close reef topsails and foresail\nfrequent showers of rain and verry rough Middle hours\nstrong gales handed the foresail the wind hauld to ESE\nLatter hours blowing heavy and squally squalls of small rain\nLat by Dct 35.30 North Long 60.15 West","wind":[["first","ENE","gale"],["middle","ESE","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain","heavy sea"],"plain":"The ship battled strong gales, heavy squalls, and rough seas under reduced sail, with frequent rain showers throughout the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-10-30","events":[],"lat":35.25,"lon":-60.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nOctober 30th\n1847\nVariation 8. W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from ESE\nand squally heading South under close reef topsails at 1\nPM set the foresail at 7 PM came on to blow heavy in\nsqualls took in the foresail and fore and Mezen Topsails\nlay[struck: i]ng too under a close reef Main topsail and fore topmast\nStaysail frequent squalls of small rain and verry rough\nMiddle hours blowing heavy in squalls and shurs of rain\nLatter hours laying too under close reef Main topsail\nLat by Dct 35.15 North Long 60.20 West","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["first","","storm"],["middle","","storm"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales and heavy squalls with rain brought very rough seas, forcing the crew to reduce sail and stop the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-10-31","events":[],"lat":35.1667,"lon":-60.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nOctober 31th\n1847\nVariation 8. W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from ENE\nlaying too heading SSE at 5 PM set the Main spencer\nat 10 PM shipt a heavy sea and washd off the caboose cover over\nboard the wind abating and a tremendous bad sea heaving\nfrom the NE squalls of small rain Middle hours strong\ngales and squally at 3 AM the wind hauld to\nthe SSE and shipt to the NE set the foresail at 9 AM\nset the fore and Mizen topsails and mainsail at 11 AM\nhanded the mainsail Latter hours passing clouds and squally\nLat by 35.10 North Long 60.05 West","wind":[["first","ENE","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["middle","SSE",""]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea","squalls","rain","cloudy"],"plain":"The ship rode out strong gales and a rough sea. A heavy wave broke over the deck at 10 PM, washing the galley's caboose cover overboard.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Heavy sea washed galley cover overboard","quote":"shipt a heavy sea and washd off the caboose cover over board","interest":5}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-01","events":[],"lat":33.85,"lon":-58.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nNovember 1st\n1847.\nvariation 8\" W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from\nS E and inclining Westerly heading ENE by the wind at\n3 P M It came in squally with frequent showers of rain\nMiddle hours heavy rain and squally Latter hours more\nmoderate the wind hauled to the Southward steering ESE\nmade double reef topsails and mainsail passing clouds\n\nLat by Obs 33\"51 North Long 58\"55 West","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["latter","S","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls brought heavy rain before the weather moderated toward the end of the day. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-02","events":[],"lat":33.35,"lon":-55.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nNovember 2d\n1847\"\nvariation 9\" W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate winds and small\nrain wind South steering ESE at 3 P M made whole\ntopsails at 4 P M set the Main topgallant sails employed\non various jobs of ships duty repaired the gobline and set\nit up Middle hours more moderate set the Mizen topsail hoisted\nat 5 A M set the fore topgallant sail and flying jib Latter\nfresh winds and passing clouds employd on various jobs of ships duty\n\nLat by Obs 33.21 North Long 55.07 West","wind":[["first","S","moderate"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing in moderate winds and light rain with passing clouds. The crew spent the day on various ship's duties and repairs.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-03","events":[],"lat":33.05,"lon":-53.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nNovember 3d\n1847\nvariation 10\" W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the\nSouthward heading ESE with all requisite sail set by the\nwind employed on various jobs of ships duty at 11 P M handed\nfore and main topgallant sails Middle hours strong winds\nand passing clouds with a heavy head beat sea Latter hours\nstrong winds handed topgallant sails and refd Mizen topsail\n\nLat Obs 33.03 North Long 53.20 West","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong winds and a heavy head sea throughout the day. The crew handled sails and attended to various routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-04","events":[],"lat":32.6,"lon":-49.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nNovember 4th\n1847\nvariation 10\" W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from S S W\nsteering E S E saw one sail off the lee beam steering to the\nEastward at 5 P M more moderate set the Main topgallant\nsail and turned the refs out of the Mizen topsail Middle\nhours clear pleasant weather made main topgallant sails\nLatter hours strong winds from S S W employd drawing yarns\nand various other jobs of ships duty\n\nLat Obs 32\"36 North Long 49\"34 West","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"],["first","","moderate"],["latter","SSW","strong"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales gave way to clearer weather as the ship sighted another vessel sailing eastward. The crew set more sail and spent the later hours drawing yarns and doing routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-05","events":[],"lat":32.0333,"lon":-45.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nNovember 5th\n1847\"\nvariation 11\" W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from\nS S W steering E S E employd drawing yarns set fore and\nMizen topgallant sails and spanker a troublesome old sea\nheaving to the westward shipping a considerable water\npassing clouds and lightning in the S W Middle hours\nstrong winds handed Mizen topgallant sail and split\nthe fore topgallant sail Latter hours strong winds employd\nrepairing fore topgallant sail and various jobs of ships duty\n\nLat Obs 32\"02 North Long 45\"33 West","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["heavy sea","cloudy","lightning"],"plain":"Strong winds and rough seas caused the ship to take on considerable water. A sail split during the night, and the crew spent the day repairing it alongside routine rope work.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Troublesome rough seas washed over ship","quote":"a troublesome old sea heaving to the westward shipping a considerable water","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-06","events":[],"lat":31.05,"lon":-43.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nNovember 6th\n1847\nVariation 12.. W\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from\nthe S W steering S E by E passing clouds and pleasant\nweather bent the fore topgallant sail and set It\nat 8 P M it came in squally attended with lightning\nand small rain Middle hours looking squally took\nin all sails at 3 A M the squalls cleared off again\nand looking pleasant made sail Latter hours clear pleasant\nweather made all sail the wind inclining Southerly\n\nLat 31..03 North Long 43..38 West","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["latter","S",""]],"weather":["squalls","lightning","rain","clear"],"plain":"Squalls with lightning and light rain struck during the night, forcing the crew to take in all sail until the weather cleared toward morning. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-07","events":[],"lat":30.45,"lon":-40.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nNovember 7th\n1847\nVariation 13.. W\nThese 24 hours Commences with clear pleasant\nweather the wind South with all sails set steerings\nby the wind heading from SE to E S E passing clouds\nand smooth lightning off the weather beam wind\nincreasing Middle hours fresh breezes handed the\nflying jib at 5 A M handed fore and Mizen topgallant\nsails Latter hours strong winds employed pointing cutting\nfalls and various other small jobs of ships duty\n\nLat Obs 30..27 North Long 40..13 West","wind":[["first","S",""],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["clear","lightning"],"plain":"Clear weather gave way to fresh winds as the ship sailed southeast. The crew reduced sail and spent the morning preparing cutting ropes and doing small jobs around the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-08","events":[],"lat":29.75,"lon":-38.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nNovember 8th\n1847\nVariation 14.. W\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from\nthe Southward steering E S E by the wind with all requisite\nsails set employed on small jobs of ships duty saw an\nsail off the lee beam steering to the N W Middle hours\nit came in squally blowing strong and rough Latter\nhours light winds and steady heavy rain heading S E\nat 9 A M the wind changd to the S W -- --\n\nLat by Dct 29..45 North Long 38..25 West","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","light"],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales, squalls, and heavy rain while the crew attended to routine chores. They sighted another vessel steering to the northwest.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-09","events":[],"lat":29.25,"lon":-37.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nNovember 9th\n1847\nVariation 15.. W\nThese 24 hours commences with thick rainy weather\nthe wind S W steering S E at 2 P M the rain abating\nset fore and Mizen topgallant sails at 7 P M the\nwind changd from S W to SSE and squally with\nsteady rain Middle hours strong winds and steady\nrain thick and light squalls of wind Latter hours the\nwind inclining Southerly frequent showers of rain\n\nLat by Act 29..15 North Long 37..55 West","wind":[["first","SW",""],["first","SSE",""],["middle","","strong"],["latter","S",""]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Thick, rainy weather and shifting squalls continued throughout the day; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-10","events":[],"lat":28.75,"lon":-37.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nNovember 10th\n1847\"\nVariation 15\" W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with heavy rain the\nwind S W sturing S E at 3 P M the rain clearing off\nthe weather lookibug more favorable set fore & Mizen\ntopsgallant sails at 7 P M the wind chang to the Northward\nand from that gradually into the NE Middle hours\nstrong winds and thick steady rain and squally at\n6 A M handed fore and Mizen topsgallant sails Latter\nhours thick and squally the wind from the Eastward\nand variable heading to the Southward by the wind\n\nLat by Act 28.45 North Long 37.20 West","wind":[["first","SW",""],["first","N",""],["first","NE",""],["middle","","strong"],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Experienced heavy rain and squally weather with shifting winds, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-11","events":[],"lat":27.6667,"lon":-35.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nNovember 11th\n1847\"\nVariation 17. W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds and\nfrequent showers of rain heading by the wind to\nthe Southward at 4 P M the wind chang to the S & E\nhanded the Main topsgallant sail the weather looking\nsqually and heavy rain Middle hours light wind and\nvariable at 7 A M set all topsgallant sails and flying. jib\nLatter hours strong winds and pasing clouds the wind\ninclinging to the S & W - - - - -\n\nLat Obs 27.40 North Long 35.14 West","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","SE",""],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","SW","strong"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"The crew experienced rain squalls and shifting winds as they sailed south, adjusting sail throughout the day. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-12","events":[],"lat":27.5,"lon":-34.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nNovember 12th\n1847\"\nVariation 17\" W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from\nthe Southward heading to the S & E at 1 P M handed\nflying jib and Mizen topsgallant sail at 2 P M the\nwind hauled out S W handed fore and Main topsgallant\nsails wore ship to the S & E double reef the Mizen topsail\nat 7 A M more moderate set the Main topsail and Main\ntopsgallant sail Middle hours strong winds and squally\nfurld the topsgallant sail again at 3 A M it came in\nheavy squalls again attended with lightning and rain\nLatter hours strong gales and squally sout out ship sturing\nto the Northward - - - -\n\nLat by Act 27.30 North Long 34.40 West","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["first","SW",""],["first","","moderate"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","lightning","rain","gale"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls blew from the south and southwest, bringing heavy squalls with lightning and rain. The crew repeatedly shortened sail and turned the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-13","events":[],"lat":28.0333,"lon":-34.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nNovember 13th\n1847\"\nVariation 18\" W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the\nS & E heading S & W and variable at 4 P M tackd to the\nN & E squally weather attended with sharp lightning and\na troublesome old sea Middle hours strong winds and\nsqually frequent showers of small rain at 8 A M tackd to\nthe S & W Latter hours pleasant weather and passing clouds\nemployed on various jobs of ships duty\n\nLat Obs 28.02 North Long 34.02 West","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["first","variable",""],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","lightning","heavy sea","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales, squalls, sharp lightning, and rough seas before the weather turned pleasant, with the crew working on routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-14","events":[],"lat":26.5833,"lon":-35.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nNovember 14th\n1847\"\nVariation 17. W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from SSE\nheading S.W. by the wind passing clouds and squally\nbroke out one side of the fore hold stowed the new rigging\naway and aird some that was wet Middle hours strong\nwinds and squally the wind variable from SE to S S E\nat daylight started the pumps found 200 strokes Latter hours strong\nwinds and frequent squalls of small rain\n\nLat by Act 26.35 North Long 35.15 West","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"],["middle","variable","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls continued throughout the day. The crew broke out the fore hold to stow new rigging and air out wet lines, and pumped 200 strokes at daylight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-15","events":[],"lat":26.65,"lon":-33.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nNovember 15th\n1847\"\nVariation 17. W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from\nS S E heading S & W by the wind at 2 P M It came\nin squally handed the Main topsgallant sails strong\nwinds and inclining Westerly heavy rain at 3 P M\ntackt to the Eastward at 8 P M the squalls cleard off\nand the wind abating made the Main topsgallant\nsail heading So by E found a head beat sea Middle\nhours strong winds and squally Latter hours strong gales\nhanded the Main topsgallant sails\n\nLat Obs 26.39 Nrth Long 33.40 West","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","heavy sea","gale"],"plain":"Strong winds, squalls, and heavy rain prompted changes in sail. The day ended with strong gales and rough head seas.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-16","events":[],"lat":26.5,"lon":-33.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nNovember 16th\n1847\"\nVariation 17. W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales and rough\nthe wind from the Southward and squally heading\nby the wind to the S & E unbent the foresail and\nrepaird it and bend it again employd on various\nother jobs of ships duty at 11 P M set the Main tops\ngallant sails the wind abating Middl hours quite\nmoderate and pleasant Latter hours strong winds\nand passing clouds tackt to the S & W\n\nLat by Obs 26.30 North Long 33.06 West","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough seas kicked off the day. The crew took down the foresail to repair it, reattached it, and carried out other routine ship's work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-17","events":[],"lat":24.75,"lon":-33.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nNovember 17th\n1847\"\nVariation 17. W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from S S E\nheading S W by the wind employd refitting cutting gear\nand various other jobs of ships duty at 5 P M set the\nmain topsgallant sail and spanker at 7 set the fore\ntopsgallant sail the wind inclining Easterly and clear\npleasant weather Middle hours moderate pleasant\nweather Latter hours fine winds set the Mizen topsgallant\nsail and flying jib employ overhauling cutting gear\n\nLat by Obs 24.45 North Long 33.11 West","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"],["first","E",""],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew spent the day overhauling and refitting cutting gear under pleasant weather, making sail as conditions allowed.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-18","events":[],"lat":22.7333,"lon":-32.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nNovember 18th\n1847\"\nVariation 16\" W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from the\nEastward heading by the wind to the Southward saw 2\nBrigs off the weather beam steering Northerly at 2 P M took in\nthe flying jib and split it and repaird it set it again\nemployd overhauling cutting gear making spun yarn and\nvarious other jobs of ships duty Middle hours strong winds\nhanded the flying jib passd 2 ships heading to the Northward\nat 6 A M made the flying jib Latter hours moderate pleasant\nweather employd fitting cutting gear\n\nLat by Obs 22\"44 North Long 32\"28 West","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"The crew sighted two brigs and passed two ships steering north. They repaired a torn sail and spent the day overhauling and fitting their blubber-cutting gear alongside routine rope work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-19","events":[],"lat":21.1667,"lon":-30.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nNovember 19th\n1847\"\nVariation 16\" W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades and fine\npleasant weather steering S E by S with all sails out saw\ntwo sails both steering Northerly employd overhauling & fitting\ncutting gear and various other small jobs at 6 P M started\nthe pumps had out 100 strokes Middle hours pleasant weather\nand passing clouds Latter hours the same employd on various\njobs of ships duty\n\nLat Obs 21\"10 North Long 30\"48 West","wind":[["first","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with strong trade winds. The crew sighted two other ships, overhauled the blubber-cutting gear, and pumped the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":19.1167,"lon":-29.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nNovember 20th\n1847\"\nVariation 15\" W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh trades and clear\npleasant weather steering S E by S bent and set a new\ntopmast stering sails employd on various jobs of ships\nduty saw spouts spposd to be finbacks Middle hours the\nwind light and clod but fine pleasant weather Latter\nhours strong winds and passing clouds bent a nuo main topgallant\nstering sails employd setting up fore topmast rigging ~\n\nLat Obs 19\"07 North Long 29\"21 West","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["clear","cloudy"],"plain":"Pleasant weather with fresh trade winds as the crew worked on the rigging and sails. They sighted spouts thought to be finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-21","events":[],"lat":16.6167,"lon":-28.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nNovember 21th\n1847\"\nVariation 15\" W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from\nthe Eastward heading S E with all requisite sails\nset by the wind at 6 P M it came in squally hauled\nin the topmast stering sails employd setting up\nrigging Middle hours strong winds and passing clouds started\nthe pumps had out 50 strokes saw an English Brig steering\nto the Northward Latter hours strong winds and squally\n\nObs Lat 16\"37 North Long 28\"42 West","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong, squally winds blew as the crew tended the rigging and pumped the ship. They sighted an English brig sailing northward, but saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-22","events":[],"lat":14.3333,"lon":-26.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nNovember 22d\n1847\"\nVariation 14\" W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from\nthe Eastward heading S S E by the wind this day searched\nthe forecastle for stolen goods found them in Possesion of\n2 boys by the names of Henry & William boys from the House\nof reffuge Middle hours strong winds and squaly with\nsteady squalls rain hauld the ford and Mizen topgallant\nsails Latter hours strong gales furld the main topgallant\nsails the wind inclining Easterly and raise the 2 boys cleaning\nthe try pots\nLat Obs 14..20 North Long 26..45 West","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","E","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","gale"],"plain":"Amid strong winds, squalls, and rain, the crew searched the forecastle for stolen goods and found them with two boys, Henry and William, who were from the House of Refuge. Later, the boys were set to cleaning the try pots.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Stolen goods found with two boys","quote":"found them in Possesion of 2 boys by the names of Henry & William boys from the House of reffuge","interest":5}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-23","events":[],"lat":12.9167,"lon":-25.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nNovember 23d\n1847\nVariation 13\" W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with with strong gales\nfrom the Eastward heading S S E by the wind at 3 P M\nmore moderate and the squalls abated set the Main\ntopgallant sails caught a Porpoise Middle hours fine\npleasant weather the wind E N E and mostly clear Latter\nhours moderate pleasant weather employd setting up rigging\nand Brething out the sails room for the purpors of cleaning out\nmice the 2 house of reffuge boys cleaning pots\nLat Obs 12..55 North Long 25..27 West","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["middle","ENE",""]],"weather":["gale","squalls","clear"],"plain":"Strong gales eased by afternoon, when the crew caught a porpoise. Later, they worked on the rigging and cleaned out the sail room to get rid of mice, while two boys from the House of Refuge cleaned pots.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Crew caught a porpoise","quote":"caught a Porpoise","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"nature.porpoises-a"},{"date":"1847-11-24","events":[],"lat":10.6,"lon":-24.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nNovember 24th\n1847\"\nVariation 12.. W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with pleasant weather the\nwind East steering S E by S employd turning rigging and\nmaking alterations forward saw no merchant ships steering\nto the S & W at 4 P M Kept off S by E and set topmast\nsturring sails the 2 boys cleaning pots Middle hours moderate\npleasant weather passing clouds and smoothe Latter hours\nfine pleasant weather the wind light and smoothe\nLat Obs 10..36 North Long 24..26 West","wind":[["first","E",""],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","smooth sea"],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds as the crew worked on the rigging and made alterations forward. The two boys were put to cleaning pots.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-25","events":[],"lat":8.4,"lon":-23.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nNovember 25th\n1847\"\nVariation 11\" W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate pleasant\nweather the wind variable from the Eastward steering\nS by E passing clouds and smooth employd turning\nin and setting up rigging oerhauling Onions and potatoes\nand various jobs of ships duty Middle hours fine pleasant\nweather Latter hours the same employd setting up rigging\nLat Obs 8..24 North Long 23..46 West","wind":[["first","E","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy","smooth sea"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather. The crew worked on the rigging, sorted through onions and potatoes, and did other routine ship's chores.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-26","events":[],"lat":7.3333,"lon":-23.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nNovember 26th\n1847\"\nVariation 11,, W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with moderate pleasant weather\npassing clouds the wind ENE and variable steering South\nemployed turning in rigging forward at 4 PM hauld up\nS by E the wind inclining Southerly brak up sharps by the wind\nMiddle hours light winds and squalls of small rain caught\nthe man on the look out a sleep by the name of Frank apeleed the\nend of a piece of sieving stuff and stood him on his feet again\nLatter hours took a heady squall from the S & E split the cluo of the\njib the wind hauld to the SSE and squally attended with heavy\nthunder and sharps lighning handed all topsailant sails\nLat Obs 7,,20 North Long 23,,27 West","wind":[["first","ENE","moderate"],["first","S",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","SE",""],["latter","SSE",""]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","rain","thunder","lightning"],"plain":"During light winds and rain squalls, Frank was caught sleeping on lookout and disciplined with a piece of cordage. Heavy squalls followed with sharp lightning and thunder, splitting the jib.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Lookout caught sleeping and struck with cordage","quote":"","interest":3,"topic":"punishments"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-27","events":[],"lat":7.0167,"lon":-23.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nNovember 27th\n1847\"\nVariation 10,, W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with squally weather wind\nSE at 1 PM word to the S & W and made all sail again\nthe squalls cleard off the wind light repaird the jib &\nset it employd fitting a new boat at 5 PM lowerd all\nboats to excise the crews at 6 came along sidw hoisted up\nMiddle hours light airs and passing lelouds Latter houn the\nwind verry light from the Northward and frequend squalls\nof rain employd overhauling foretopmast stays\nLat Obs 7,,01 North Long 23,,22 West","wind":[["first","SE",""],["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["squalls","cloudy","rain"],"plain":"Squally weather cleared to light winds. The crew repaired sails, worked on outfitting a new boat, and put all the boats into the water to drill the crews.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-11-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"sperm","count":2,"notable":true}],"lat":6.75,"lon":-23.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nNovember 28th\n1847\"\nVariation 10,, W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with pleasant weather but\nentirly calm employd overhauling whale boats and breaking\nout the fore hold for water at 1/2 [struck: 2] P M raisd Sperm whales\nlowerd struck and [whale stamp] B. SB. 30. [whale stamp] C. LB. 30.\nkilled 2 got one boat\nstove took the whales along side and made them secured\nfor the night through out the night prepared for cutting\nthe wind hauld out from the NNE and fine pleasant\nat daylight calld all hands seeid the cutting pendants\nover the mast head at 8 AM hookt on and frequend\nshowers of rain finished cutting at Meridean\nLat by Acct 6,,45 North Long 23,,15 West","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","NNE",""]],"weather":["calm","rain"],"plain":"In calm weather, the crew put the boats out after sperm whales, harpooning and killing two, though one boat was smashed. They brought the whales alongside and finished stripping the blubber by midday amidst frequent rain showers.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Whale smashed a boat","quote":"killed 2 got one boat stove","interest":3}],"where":"at sea","catch":2,"plate":"caught.sperm-d"},{"date":"1847-11-29","events":[],"lat":6.3167,"lon":-23.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nNovember 29th\n1847\"\nVariation 10,, W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with light airs and variable\nand squally made whole topsails all hands employ cleaving\naway heads finished at 3 PM cleard up decks and scrubd\noff and prepard for [struck: cutting] or minsing and boiling the\nweather lookling squally Middle hours light winds and light\nshowers of rain attendced with thunclan and lightning\nLatter hours mord mild began to boile Body\nLat Obs 6,,19 North Long 23,,16 West","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","thunder","lightning"],"plain":"The crew finished clearing away whale heads, washed down the decks, and prepared to mince blubber. Squally weather brought rain, thunder, and lightning before settling down, when they began boiling the blubber into oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1847-11-30","events":[],"lat":5.8333,"lon":-23.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nNovember 30th\n1847\"\nVariation 10\" W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light airs from\nall points of the compass working to the Southward as\nfast as possible employed boiling at 4 P M took a heavy\nsquall from the S & W attended with heavy showers of\nrain Middle hours light winds from the Northward\nand mostly clear Latter hours variable winds saw one sail\nstanding to the N & W at 10 A M camed in heavy rain &\nsqually handed fore and Mizen topgallant sails\nLat by Acct 5..50 North Long 23..05 West","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["first","SW",""],["middle","N","light"],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain","clear"],"plain":"The crew worked the ship southward, boiled blubber into oil, and sighted another vessel. Heavy squalls and rain hit both in the afternoon and the next morning.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-01","events":[],"lat":5.5,"lon":-21.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nDecember 1st\n1847\"\nVariation 10\" W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with the wind from the\nwestward heading to the Southward at 2 PM the\nwind hauled out from the Northward and the squalls\ncleard off set the fore topgallant sails at 9 PM coold\ndown out of blubber cleard up decks and stowed off the\nblubber room Middle hours variable winds and squalls\nof heavy rain handed topgallant sails Latter hours more\nmoderate maad all sails again saw one sail off the lee\nbow standing to the Southward one man by the name of Lanch\ngot cut in the blubber room off duty\nLat Obs 5.30 North Long 21..48 West","wind":[["first","W",""],["first","N",""],["middle","variable",""],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew finished boiling oil and cleaned the decks. A crewman named Lanch was cut while working in the blubber room and taken off duty.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Crewman cut in the blubber room","quote":"one man by the name of Lanch got cut in the blubber room off duty","interest":3,"topic":"accidents"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1847-12-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":5.3333,"lon":-20.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nDecember 2nd\n1847\"\nVariation 10. W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with passing clouds the\nwind S S W heading S E by S by the wind parted fore\ntopgallant tie fitted new gear through out and made\nthe sail again saw 1 Brig standing to the Southward\nsaw Blackfish did not lour Middle hours passing clouds\nand pleasant Latter hours fine pleasant weather tackt\nto the S & W employed setting up fore topmast stays\nLat Obs 5.20 Nath Long 20.33 West","wind":[["first","SSW",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew repaired rigging after a line broke on the fore-topgallant sail. They sighted a brig heading south and saw pilot whales but did not lower the boats.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-03","events":[],"lat":4.8333,"lon":-19.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nDecember 3rd\n1847\"\nVariation 10. W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from the\nS E heading S S W with all requisite sails set by the\nwind at 2 P M it came in squally with showers of\nrain saw 2 sails standing southerly employed on\nvarious jobs of ships duty Middle hours light winds and\nmoderate pleasant weather at daylight commend breaking\nout the fore hold all hands employed shifting casks from\nforward aft Latter houers light winds and variable with heavy\nshowers of rain\nLat by Acct 4..50 Nath Long 19..55 West","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew sighted two other ships sailing south, did routine ship's duties, and spent the morning shifting casks from the forward hold aft amid squalls and heavy rain showers.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-04","events":[],"lat":3.7333,"lon":-20.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nDecember 4th\n1847\nVariation 10,, W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with variable winds and light\nwith heavy showers of rain all hands employed breaking out\nand restowing the Mizen hatch shifting hoops aft and other\njobs saw 3 sails standing Southerly Middle hours light winds\nfrom S E and mostly clear heading S S W at 4 P M it came\nin squally saw 2 sails Latter hours frequent showers of rain\nand variable winds at 9 A M tackt to the S & E\n\nLat Obs 3,,44 North Long 20..48 West","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["rain","clear","squalls"],"plain":"Light, variable winds brought heavy rain showers. The crew reorganized the hold under the mizzen hatch and shifted hoops aft. Five other ships were sighted throughout the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-05","events":[],"lat":3.1667,"lon":-20.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nDecember 5th\n1847,,\nVariation 10,, W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with variable winds and\nrainy squally weather heading by the wind to the S & E\nbroke out water from the main Hatch and filled the\ncasks 1/3 full of salt water at 4 P M tackt to the S & W at\n7 P M tackt again to the S & E at 8 tackt to the S & W at 11\ntackt again to the S & E the wind variable and frequent\nshowers of small rain Middle hours variable winds and rain\nat 6 A M tackt to the South & East Latter hours fresh wind\nand variable showers of rain Mr Stafford Hurt in the low\nhold off duty . . . . .\n\nLat by Act 3..10 North Long 20..50 West","wind":[["first","variable",""],["middle","variable",""],["latter","variable","fresh"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed through rainy, squally weather and frequent turns, filling emptied water casks with salt water for ballast. Mr. Stafford was injured down in the lower hold and was relieved from duty.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Mr. Stafford injured in the lower hold","quote":"Mr Stafford Hurt in the low hold off duty","interest":3,"topic":"accidents"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-06","events":[],"lat":2.7833,"lon":-21.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nDecember 6th\n1847,,\nVariation 10,, W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds and\nthick showery weather heading to the South & East saw 2\nsails at 3 P M tackt to the S & W the wind hauling in\nevery squall from S E to S W at 5 P M tackt to the S & E\nat 9 P M it came in heavy rain and squally hauled\nup the spanker and handed fore topgallant sail —\nMiddle hours the wind fresh and thick rainy weather\ntackt again to the S & W at 6 A M made the fore topgallant\nsail Latter hours strong wind from S & E and passing clouds\n\nLat Obs 2,,47 North Long 21,,19 West","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["first","variable",""],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"They navigated through squally, rainy weather and shifting winds, turning several times. Two other ships were sighted, but nothing else of note occurred.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-07","events":[],"lat":1.2333,"lon":-23.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nDecember 7th\n1847,,\nVariation 10,, W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from\nS & E heading S & W with all requisite sails set by the\nwind saw a large Steam ship steering S & E employed on\nvarious jobs of ships duty at 4 P M the main topgallant\ntie parted and carried away the yard in the slings\nsent down the sails and yard passing clouds and strong\ntrades Middle hours strong trades from the S & E Latter hours\nthe same employed fitting topgallant yard crossed it and\nbent the sails saw 1 Brig steering Southerly\n\nLat Obs 1..14 North Long 23..05 West","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Strong trade winds blew as the crew handled shipboard duties. A main spar broke when its hoisting chain parted, but the crew fitted and raised a replacement. They sighted a large steamship and a brig.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Main topgallant yard broke in the slings","quote":"the main topgallant tie parted and carried away the yard in the slings","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-08","events":[],"lat":-0.1333,"lon":-25.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nDecember 8th\n1847\"\nVariation 9\" W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades from\nSouth to SSE heading S & W by the wind passing\nclouds experienc and old ground swell heaving to the\nwestward the Brig off the weather quarter employed on\nvarious jobs of ships duty coopered the Sperm oils and\nstowed it down the blubber room Middle hours passing\nclouds and strong trades heading S W Latter hours the\nsame employed repairing Larboard quarter boat\nLat Obs 00\"08 South Long 25\" West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew did routine maintenance, coopered and stowed the sperm oil in the blubber room, and repaired the left quarter boat. A brig remained off their windward side.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1847-12-09","events":[],"lat":-1.5,"lon":-26.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nDecember 9th\n1847\"\nVariation 9\" W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh trades heading by\nthe wind S W at 2 P M came in squally handed the\nflying jib saw one sail off the weather quarter employed\non various jobs of ships duty Middle hours passing clouds\nand fine pleasant weather at daylight set the flying\njib saw one Merchant Bark off the weather beam by\nthe wind heading S & W Latter hours came in squally\ntook in the flying jib and split it\nLat Obs 1.30 South Long 26\"27 West","wind":[["first","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew experienced squally weather and routine ship's duties, spotting a couple of distant sails. While taking in the flying jib during a squall, they tore the sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-10","events":[],"lat":-3.45,"lon":-27.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nDecember 10th\n1847\"\nVariation 9\" W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades and\npassing clouds heading S W by the wind employed\nstowing off the fwd hold and various other jobs of\nships duty the Merchant Barke whoes down a head at\n10 P M passed one full Rigd Brig heading Southerly Middle\nhours strong trades and a little squally unbent the flying\njib to repair Latter hours strong trades and passing clouds\nset up fwd topmast backstays and various other jobs\nLat Obs 3.27 South Long 27\"50 West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed under strong trade winds, stowing the forward hold and making rigging repairs. They sighted a merchant bark ahead and passed a full-rigged brig heading south.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1847-12-11","events":[],"lat":-5.4833,"lon":-29.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nDecember 11th\n1847\"\nVariation 9. W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fine pleasant weather\nthe wind varying from S to S S E steering by the wind\nto the S & W employed on flying jib and various other jobs\nof ships duty at 5 P M bent the flying jib at 10 P M it\ncame in squally and but little or no wind Middle hours\nfresh trades and passing clouds Latter hours the same saw\nan Brig steering Southerly [struck: [illegible]] this day took a Lunar bservation\nby measuring the distance of the moon from the sun\nLat Obs 5.29 South Long 29\"02 West by Chrono\nLong 29\"28 West by Lunar","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["first","","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew worked on the flying jib alongside other routine duties, and they sighted a brig sailing south.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-12","events":[],"lat":-7.4667,"lon":-30.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nDecember 12th\n1847\"\nVariation 8,, W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh trades from S E\nheading S S W by the wind with all requisite sails set the\nBrig whole down a head employed on various jobs of ship's duty\nMiddle hours fresh trades and passing clouds heading from\nS S W to S W by the wind Latter hours much the same\nat 11 A M took a Lunar Observation by measuring the distance\nof the Moon from the sun the Longitude reduced there from was\nOne boatsteerer of duty by the name of [Baker — crossed out?]\nLat Obs 7,,28 South Long by Chron 30,,34 West\nLong by Lunar 31,,11 West","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They sailed in fresh trade winds while the crew handled routine ship's duties. One harpooner was off duty, and the crew took a lunar observation to calculate their longitude.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"grampus","count":null}],"lat":-9.8333,"lon":-31.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nDecember 13th\n1847\"\nVariation 8,, W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh trades and passing\nclouds steering by the wind heading S S W with all sails\nset and very smooth Middle the wind hauled out East\nsteering S S W Latter hours the wind the same employed on ships\nduty saw spouts of Grampus or jumpers this day Obsived the distan\nof the Moon from the sun\nLat: Obs 9,,50 South Long by Chron 31,,22 West\nLong by Lunar 32,,02 West","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","E",""],["latter","E",""]],"weather":["cloudy","smooth sea"],"plain":"The crew sailed south-southwest with every sail set in smooth seas, attended to ship's duties, and sighted spouts from killer whales or jumpers (probably leaping dolphins).","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw spouts of grampus or jumpers (probably leaping dolphins)","quote":"saw spouts of Grampus or jumpers","topic":"animals"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-14","events":[],"lat":-12.3333,"lon":-33.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nDecember 14th\n1847\"\nVariation 7,, W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh trades and\nfine pleasant weather stering S S W employed on various\njobs of ships duty setting the tiquants and jobs of spinning\nat 7 P M bend and set the toprnast sturing sails in\nhoisting it up the halyards parted and hurt one boy by the\nname of smith of duty Middle hours fine pleasant weather\nflying trade wind clouds and light winds from the Eastward\nLatter hours the wind E N E saw one merchant ship sturing Southerly\nemployed repairing a jib and various other jobs of ship's duty\nLat Obs 12,,20 South Long 33..05 West","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","ENE",""]],"plain":"Fine weather with trade winds as the crew carried out routine ship's duty. While hoisting a sail, the rope broke and injured a boy named Smith, putting him off duty.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"A falling sail injured a boy","quote":"the halyards parted and hurt one boy by the name of smith of duty","interest":3,"topic":"accidents"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-15","events":[],"lat":-14.6833,"lon":-33.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nDecember 15th\n1847\"\nVariation 7,, W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh trades from E N E\nsturing S S W the merchantman out sails employed on\nthe jib finished and bend it at 7 P M came in squally\nthe wind hauled out from S E Baker on duty again at 9 P M\ntook the wind S E and clear pleasant weather Middle hours\nfresh trades and and pleasant weather Latter hours the same\nsaw 1 sail sturing Southerly employed on ships duty\nLat Obs 14,,41 South Long by Chron 33,,15 West\nLong by Lunar 34,,34 West","wind":[["first","ENE","fresh"],["first","SE",""],["first","SE",""],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","clear"],"plain":"The crew worked on and attached the jib, and Baker returned to duty. The day brought trade winds, a brief squall, and a sighting of another ship steering south.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-16","events":[],"lat":-16.6667,"lon":-33.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nDecember 16th\n1847\nVariation 6.. W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh trades from\nNE steering S.S.W with all sail out saw 1 sail steering\nNorthely employd serving for topmast stays setting up\nand taring down rigging and various other job of ships\nduty Middle hours fresh trades passing clouds and\npleasant Latter hours the same employd on the rigging\nsaw 1 sail heading N.W\n\nLat Obs 16..40 South Long 33.35 West","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Under fresh trade winds, the crew sailed south-southwest with every sail set. They worked on maintaining the rigging and sighted two other ships heading north.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-19.6,"lon":-36.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nDecember 17th\n1847\nVariation 6.. W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades from\nNE steering S S W employd painting yards and masts\nand serving for topmast stays passing clouds and\nfine pleasant weather Middle hours strong trades and\na cloudy atmosphere at 3 P M it came in squally at\n10. P M squalls of heavy Rain Latter hours the rain\ncleard off saw a large sperm whale 1/4 of a mild from\nthe ship hove the main topsail to the mast and stood\nby the boats\n\nLat Obs 19.36 South Long 36.16 West","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew painted the masts and yards amid squally weather and heavy rain. Later, the rain cleared and they spotted a large sperm whale just a quarter mile away, stopping the ship and standing by the boats.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":-21.8333,"lon":-37.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nDecember 18th\n1847\nVariation 6.. W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades from\nNE steering S S W lay with the main topsails to the\nmast 1 hours 57 minuets waiting for the whale saw nothing\nof him after kept off her course and set sturing sails at\n9 P M kept off S W by S Middle hours thicck and squally\nthe wind hauld out NNE blowing strong Middle hours strong\nwinds and squally Latter hours came in steady rain the\nwind changd to North saw 2 sails sturing S&W\n\nLat by Act 21.50 South Long 37.20 West","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","NNE","strong"],["latter","N",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew stopped and waited nearly two hours for a whale they had seen, but it never reappeared. The weather turned squally with steady rain, and they sighted two other vessels.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-19","events":[],"lat":-24.3,"lon":-38.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nDecember 19th\n1847\nVariation 6.. W\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the\nNorthward sturing SW by S squally and heavy steady\nrain at 11 P M the rain abated and mostly clear crossed\nmain topgallant studensails boom and set the sail\nthe wind abating Middle hours moderate the wind hauling\nwesterly Latter fine pleasant weather the wind from the\nwestward heading S & W by the wind close hauled\n\nLat Obs 24.18 South Long 38.51 West","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","W","moderate"],["latter","W",""]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain","clear"],"plain":"The day began with strong gales, squalls, and heavy rain before clearing overnight. The weather turned fine and pleasant later in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-24.7667,"lon":-38.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nDecember 20th\n1847\"\nVariation 5\" W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate pleasant weather\nthe wind SW and hauling Southerly heading SSE with all\nrequisite sails set by the wind this day had mastheads\nforward At 10 PM tackt to the westward light winds and\npassing clouds Middle hours light winds and fine pleasant\nweather Latter hours the wind light and hauling Easterly\nemployed painting boats and setting rigging the Boy Smith\ncame on duty saw finbacks\n\nLat Obs 24.46 South Long 38.47 West","wind":[["first","SW","moderate"],["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds as the crew painted boats and adjusted the rigging. The boy Smith returned to duty, and they sighted finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-25.35,"lon":-39.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nDecember 21st\n1847.\nVariation 5. W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate pleasant\nweather the wind from the Southward heading SaW\nwith all requisite sails set by the wind employed overhauling\nthe rigging and various other small jobs of ships duty saw\nspouts did not ascertain what they were passing clouds and\nsmooth Middle hours fine pleasant weather Latter hours the\nsame employed setting up main rigging —\n\nLat Obs 25.21 South Long 39.36 West","wind":[["first","S","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy","smooth sea"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather while the crew worked on the rigging. They saw whale spouts, but could not identify what made them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-22","events":[],"lat":-26.55,"lon":-39.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nDecember 22d\n1847.\nVariation 5. W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nENE steering SW by W with passing clouds employed\nsetting up main rigging and also f[illegible]ad rigging painted\nthe bow boat saw 1 sail to the Sa E Middle hours light\nwinds inclining to calm had an altercation with a\nnegro by the name of Jenkins caught him below a\nsleep in his watch on deck hurried him out of it the\nwind hauled out SW hauled sharps on the wind Latter\nhours pleasant weather employed breaking out and stowing\nthe run and provision\n\nLat Obs 26.33 South Long 39.34 West","wind":[["first","ENE","light"],["middle","SW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew worked on rigging, painted a boat, and moved provisions. The keeper had an altercation with a crewman named Jenkins after finding him asleep below deck during his watch.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Crewman caught sleeping on watch","quote":"caught him below a sleep in his watch on deck hurried him out of it","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-23","events":[],"lat":-27.0,"lon":-39.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nDecember 23d\n1847\"\nVariation 5. W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate pleasant\nweather the wind light from SSW heading SE by [illegible]\nthe wind employed stowing down the Mizen Hatch\nand run Middle hours the wind light and inclining\nEasterly at daylight took the wind from the Northward\nLatter hours moderate pleasant weather painted the\nwaist boat\n\nLat Obs 27.00 South Long 39.24 West","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["middle","E","light"],["middle","N",""]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather. The crew stowed cargo down the mizzen hatch and painted the waist boat.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":-28.9167,"lon":-39.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nDecember 24th\n1847\nVariation 4.. W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate pleasant\nweather the wind NE and increasing steering S W by S\nemployed on various jobs of ships duty saw Humpbacks\nMiddle hours strong gales and cloudy a strong app-\nearance of rain and variable winds Latter hours the\nwind hauling to the S & W and frequent showers\nof rain handed topgallant sails wind S W\n\nLat by Act 28..55 South Long 39..30 West","wind":[["first","NE","moderate"],["middle","variable","gale"],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["gale","cloudy","rain"],"plain":"The crew worked on routine ship tasks and sighted humpback whales. The weather turned to strong gales and frequent rain showers later in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-25","events":[],"lat":-29.95,"lon":-40.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nDecember 25th\n1847\nVariation 4.. W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales\nand squally the wind hauled to S S W at 7 P M\nthe wind increasing double reef the fore and Misen\ntopsails and single reef the main at 10 P M the\nwind inclining Easterly word ship heading W S W\nand made topgallant sails over single reef topsails\nMiddle hours moderate made all sails Latter hours the\nwind hauld to N E heading S W by S and light rain\n\nLat Obs 29..57 South Long 40..30 West","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"],["first","E",""],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","NE",""]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales and squalls forced the crew to reduce sail before the weather moderated and they set full sail again in light rain.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-26","events":[],"lat":-30.5167,"lon":-41.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nDecember 26th\n1847\nVariation 4.. W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate\npleasant weather the wind N E steering S W by S\nemployed setting the rigging and various other\njobs of ships duty saw 1 full Rigd Brig heading to\nthe N & E Middle hours light winds and fine plea-\nsant weather Latter hours the the wind from the South\nheading W S W pleasant and mostly clear\n\nLat Obs 30..31 South Long 41..38 West","wind":[["first","NE","moderate"],["middle","","light"],["latter","S",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Pleasant weather as the crew worked on the rigging and other ship's duties. They sighted a fully rigged brig heading northeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-27","events":[],"lat":-31.6833,"lon":-43.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nDecember 27th\n1847\nVariation 4.. W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate pleasant\nweather the wind light from the Southward with all\nsails out by the wind heading W S W saw 1 sail\nheading to the Northward at 11 P M it came in\nsqually handed the flying jib and hauled up the\nspanker Middle hours strong gales handed topgallant\nsails Latter hours strong gales and clear made topgallant\nsails again employed fitting a new main topsail\nsaw 1 whaleman steering to the S & W the steerage boy\nby the name of Henry [illegible] with sickness\n\nLat Obs 31..41 South Long 43..53 West","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","gale","clear"],"plain":"Strong gales struck during the night, forcing the crew to reduce sail before setting them again in clearer weather. The steerage boy, Henry, was down with sickness.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Steerage boy fell sick","quote":"the steerage boy by the name of Henry [illegible] with sickness","interest":3,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-28","events":[],"lat":-33.9833,"lon":-45.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nDecember 28th\n1847\"\nVariation 3. W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from\nE N E steering S.S W passing clouds experienced an old\nsea heaving from the Southward employ in setting a\nnew foresail at 3 P M bent it at 4 P M set the topmast\nsteering sail our Partner off the weather quarter Middle\nstrong winds and passing clouds set main topgallant\nsteering saile Latter hours thick cloudy employed coopering\nand stowing bread lumber and spars\nLat 33.59 South Long 45.10 West","wind":[["first","ENE","gale"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough seas pushed the ship while they sailed in company with their partner vessel. The crew bent a new foresail and spent the day coopering and stowing bread, lumber, and spars.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-29","events":[],"lat":-35.3333,"lon":-45.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nDecember 29th\n1847.\nVariation 2. W\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nthe Northward steering S S W employd stowing bread\nand lumber secured the spars on deck at 5 P M\nexchangd signals with a whaleman off the weather\nquarter at 8 P M came on to rain and lightning in\nthe N & looking squally Middle hours squally in\nsteering sails knod topgallant saile at 2 A M double\nreeft the topsails at daylight made saile again Latter\nhours strong gales double reeft the topsails strong winds\nand steady rain the Cooper off duty sick\nLat by Act 35.20 South Long 45.40 West","wind":[["first","N","light"],["latter","","gale"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain","lightning","squalls","gale"],"plain":"The crew stowed bread and lumber, secured the deck spars, and exchanged signals with a whaler. Rain, lightning, and squalls arrived overnight, turning into strong gales by morning. The cooper was off duty sick.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-30","events":[],"lat":-36.9167,"lon":-46.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nDecember 30th\n1847\nVariation 6. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds\nfrom the Northward steering S S W thick cloudy\nand small rain at 1 P M the rain and wind abating\nmade whole topsails at 3 P M made topgallant sails\nthe wind hauld md from the Eastward and mostly\nclear Middle hours light winds and variable Latter\nhours the wind from the S E and steady small\nrain sent in the flying jib and repaired it\nLat by Act 36.55 South Long 46.30 West","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["first","E",""],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["rain","cloudy","clear"],"plain":"The crew sailed under strong winds and light rain, setting more sail as the weather cleared, and took down the flying jib sail to repair it.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1847-12-31","events":[],"lat":-37.3333,"lon":-49.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nDecember 31st\n1847\nVariation 6. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate winds\nfrom S E heading S S W by the wind steady rain at\n1 P M the wind came out from the Southward in\na squall all hands employd double reefing the\ntopsails at 7 P M close reeft and furld the mainsail\nmostly clear and strong winds heading S W by South\nMiddle hours more moderate made the mainsail and\njib at 7 A M made double reef topsails the wind abating\nLatter hours strong winds and passing clouses\nLat Obs 37.20 South Long 49.36 West\nLong by Lunar 48.48 West","wind":[["first","SE","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain","squalls","clear"],"plain":"The ship faced steady rain and a sudden squall from the south that forced the crew to shorten sail, followed by strong winds and clearing skies.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-01","events":[],"lat":-37.3667,"lon":-51.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJanuary 1st\n1848\nVariation 7. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds\nfrom the S W and variable heading S. W by the\nwind at 2 P M made whole topsails at 5 P M\nthe main topgallant sails employed on various jobs\nof ships duty Middle hours light winds and cloudy\nat 6 A M made the fore topgallant sails Latter hours\nstrong winds and variable employed secureing the\nAnchors in the bow the steerage boy Henry came on\nduty and the cooper also\nLat Obs 37.22 South Long 51.47 West","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","variable","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew handled sails in variable winds, did routine ship's duty, and secured the anchors at the bow. Henry, the steerage boy, and the cooper returned to duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":2},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-38.55,"lon":-52.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJanuary 2d\n1848.\nVariation 7. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from\nthe S & E heading S & W with all requisite sails set by\nthe wind employed bracking out water at 4 P M saw\n2 or 3 large sperm whales run for them luffed too and\nlowrd struck the starboard boat struck first Larboard 2d\nfast too him untill dark got 3 good lances at him and\nsounded out my line being dark saw him blow twice\nto the windward came on board and kept off S S W the\nwind hauled E S E at 11 P M set the mizen topgallant\nsails passing clouds and unsteady wind Middle hours\npleasant at 5 A M saw several large sperm whales again\nlowrd struck slightly the Irons drew Latter hours all hands\nemployed chasing sperms whales pleasant weather\nLat Obs 38.33 South Long [struck: 52] 30 West","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["first","ESE",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew put boats out for several large sperm whales, harpooning one until dark when it escaped. The next morning they struck another, but the harpoon pulled loose, and they spent the rest of the day in pursuit.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1848-01-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"sperm","count":2}],"lat":-41.1667,"lon":-53.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJanuary 3d\n1848.\nVariation 8. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant\nweather the wind N N & E plenty of sperms whales in\nsight all going S S W lowrd and struck one the Irons\ndrew at 4 P M struck again and lost one line came\non board and kept off S S W set the topmast stuning\nsails strong winds and passing clouds Middle hours\nblowing strong dead aft furld the mainsail at 7 A M\nmade the mainsail and fore topgallant sails at 8 blowing\nstrong hauld topgallant sails and double reef the topsails\nLatter hours strong gales bent a new main topsail and furld\nthe mizen topsail and jib blowing heavy from the North\nLat Obs 41.10 South Long 53.50 West","wind":[["first","NNE","strong"],["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","N","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"They saw plenty of sperm whales and put the boats out to chase. They harpooned one, but the iron pulled out; later they harpooned another and lost it after the line broke. Gale-force winds followed.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-04","events":[],"lat":-43.5667,"lon":-55.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJanuary 4th\n1848.\nVariation 9. C\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the\nNorthward steering S S W at 4 P M made the mizen topsail\nmainsail and jib at 9 P M it came in squally with\nrain in Mizen topsail and jib blowing heavy and the\nappearance of a change of wind Middle hours strong gales\nand steady rain at 5 A M the wind hauld to the S W\nand clear at 9 A M wore to the Westward wind inclining\nEasterly Latter hours moderate pleasant weather\nLat Obs 43.54 South Long 55.14 West","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["middle","SW",""],["middle","E",""],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain","clear"],"plain":"Strong gales, squalls, and steady rain gave way to clear, pleasant weather by the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-05","events":[],"lat":-44.8,"lon":-56.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJanuary 5th\n1848.\nVariation 11. E.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from the\nSouthward heading S. & W by the wind at 2. P M more moder-\nate made whole topsails and main topgallant sails employed\nfitting a new fore topsail at 4. P M bent it the old one\nin want of repairs saw 1 sail off the lee beam at 6 P M\nlight winds Middle hours the winds light and variable\nat 3 A M took the wind from N to E set sturing sails\nLatter hours pleasant weather employed coopering sperm\noil down the blubber room\nLat Obs 44.48 South Long 56.23 West","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["first","","moderate"],["first","","light"],["middle","variable","light"]],"plain":"The crew replaced a damaged sail, sighted another ship, and coopered sperm oil barrels down in the blubber room.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-06","events":[],"lat":-46.9167,"lon":-58.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJanuary 6th\n1848.\nVariation 12. E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds\nfrom the Northward sturing S. S W at 6 P M the wind\ncommenced hauling westerly in topgallant sturing sails\nat 8 P M bracd up sharp hauled in the topmast sturing\nsails the wind W. N. W. and clear pleasant weather the\ncooper and steerage boy henry both sick off duty Middle\nhours clear pleasant weather Latter hours the wind hauld aft\nout topmast sturing sails saw 2 sails\nLat Obs 46.55 South Long 58.38 West","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["first","WNW",""],["first","WNW",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Strong winds gave way to clear, pleasant weather. The cooper and Henry, the steerage boy, were both off duty sick. Two other ships were sighted.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-07","events":[],"lat":-48.9667,"lon":-61.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJanuary 7th\n1848.\nVariation 13. E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with moderate pleasant\nweather the wind W N W sturing S S W saw 1 sail astern\nemployed on various jobs of ships duty at 9 P M spoke\nthe Lydia Robinson of Fairhaven 32 months out 2300 [blot]\nat 1/2 past 9 kept off again Middle hours the wind N Wand\nsmooth set the main topgallant sturing sails at 6 A M the\nwind increasing in sturing sails and main topgallant\nsails Latter hours strong gales handed fore and main\ntopgallant sails and flying jib\nLat Obs 48.58 South Long 61.17 West","wind":[["first","WNW","moderate"],["middle","NW",""],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","smooth sea"],"plain":"The crew worked routine ship's duties in pleasant weather. That evening, they met the Lydia Robinson of Fairhaven, which was 32 months into its voyage with 2,300 barrels of oil, before strong gales set in.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Lydia Robinson","rig":"","port":"Fairhaven","captain":"","months_out":32,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1848-01-08","events":[],"lat":-50.1,"lon":-62.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJanuary 8th\n1848.\nVariation 15. E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from\nthe N & W and mostly clear sturing S. SW at 6 P M the\nwind abating made topgallant sails and flying jib\nat 8 P M little or no wind at all, mostly cloudy at 9 P M\nlight airs kept off S by W Middle hours light airs from\nthe westward Latter hours the wind ligt from the eastward\nand variable with steady light rain\nLat Obs 50.06 South Long 62.10 West","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["first","","calm"],["first","","light"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["clear","cloudy","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales gave way to light airs, variable winds, and steady light rain; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-09","events":[],"lat":-52.4167,"lon":-63.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJanuary 9th\n1848\"\nVariation 17. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nthe Northward sturing South set sturing sails saw 1 cr\nsail off the starboard beam at 3 P M made the cr\nJasons the Western extremety of the Falkland Islanas\nbearing S E 35 miles distant Middle hours strong\nwinds and clear Latter hours strong winds from N W\nin sturing sails, mizen topgallant and flying jib\nsaw 2 sails off the weather quarter the Cooper came on duty\n\nLat Obs 52.25 South Long 63.15 West,","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","NW","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They sailed south under light, then strengthening winds, sighting the Jason Islands at the western end of the Falkland Islands 35 miles away. Three other ships were seen at a distance, and the cooper returned to duty.","where":"near land","place":"Jasons, Falkland Islands"},{"date":"1848-01-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":-54.2,"lon":-64.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJanuary 10th\n1848\"\nVariation 19. E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with pleasant weather\nthe wind N W made all sail again sturing\nS by W mostly cloudy the wind inclining Southerly\nat 12 P M hauled in main topgallant sturing sail\nthe wind Northy saw plenty of finbacks strong appearance\nof rain Middle hours strong winds at 3 A M came in\nthicks the wind hauled to N E at 4 A M took the wind\nlight from the westward in ford and mizen topgallant\nsails at 5 A M took the wind from W. N. W in a squall\ntook in sails to a close reefd main topsail Latter hours\nblowing heavy in squalls cr\n\nLat by Act 54.12 South Long 64.30 West","wind":[["first","NW",""],["first","S",""],["first","N",""],["middle","NE","strong"],["middle","W","light"],["middle","WNW",""],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","rain","squalls"],"plain":"They saw plenty of finback whales while sailing under changing winds. By morning, heavy squalls forced the crew to reduce sail down to a close-reefed main topsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-11","events":[],"lat":-55.0833,"lon":-63.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJanuary 11th\n1848\"\nVariation 21. E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales at 1 P M\ntook the wind from the westward in a squall handed\nthe main topsail blowing heavy in squalls at 3 A M\nmade Statten Land bearing from S E to South 25 miles\ndistant at 7 P M set the main spencer and secured the\nboats at 11 wore ship stove the bow boat Middle hours more\nmoderate at 2 A M made sails and kept off for the\nEast end of Statten Land Latter hours moderate wind\nfrom the westward heading S & W by the wind\n\nLat Obs 55.05 South Long 63.22 West","wind":[["first","","gale"],["first","W",""],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","W","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and heavy squalls battered the ship as they sighted Staten Island. While turning the ship around in the rough weather, the bow boat was smashed.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Bow boat stove during heavy gales","quote":"at 11 wore ship stove the bow boat","interest":5,"topic":"accidents"}],"where":"near land","place":"Statten Land","via":[[-63.45,-54.95]],"at":"isla-de-los-estados"},{"date":"1848-01-12","events":[],"lat":-55.95,"lon":-63.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJanuary 12th\n1848\nVariation 22. E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from\nthe S & W heading S & E by the wind at 6 P M set the\nford and mizen topgallant sails & flying jib an old\nsea heaving from the westward and mostly clear Middle\nhours strong winds and steady at 3 A M it came in\nheavy squalls doubly reef the topsails Latter hours more\nmoderate made whole topsails the boy Henry came on duty\n\nLat Obs 55.57 South Long 63.02 West","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["clear","squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds and heavy squalls forced the crew to shorten sail during the night. By morning the weather moderated, and the boy Henry returned to duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-13","events":[],"lat":-57.0333,"lon":-63.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJanuary 13th\n1848.\nVariation 22,, E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with Westerly winds and\nsqually by the wind heading to the Southward saw 2\nsails working westerly Middle hours squally at 8 A M\nthe squalls abating made topgallant sails and flying\njib at 5 A M it caned in small rain Latter hours blowing\nstrong handed fore and Misen topgallant sails and\nflying jib saw 4 ships working westerly\n\nLat by Act 57,,02 South Long 63,,20 West","wind":[["first","W",""],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Squally westerly winds brought rain as the crew headed southward under changing sail. They sighted several other vessels working to the west.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-14","events":[],"lat":-57.6333,"lon":-64.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJanuary 14th\n1848,,\nVariation 22,, E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from\nW N W heading by the wind to the S W the rain\nabated at 6 P M the winds abating set the fore\ntopgallant sail at 11,, at the flyink jib came in small\nrain and fog Middle hours strong winds with fog and\nrain Latter hours the wind hauled out from the North\nheading to the westward by the wind saw 4 ships\n\nLat Obs 57,,38 South Long 64,,28 West","wind":[["first","WNW","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","N",""]],"weather":["rain","fog"],"plain":"Strong winds, fog, and rain continued throughout the day. They saw four other ships, but no whales were mentioned.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":-57.8333,"lon":-64.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJanuary 15th\n1848.\nVariation 22,, E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from\nthe Northward heading by the wind to the westward\nemployed repairing the bow boat saw several Hum\npbacks and 5 ships blowing strong at 9 P M handed\nthe misen topgallant sail and flying jib Middle\nhours small rain and fog sturing W S W Latter\nhours strong gales and squally double reef the topsails\nemployed repairing the bow boat saw 2 ships\n\nLat by Act 57,,50 South Long 64,,55 West","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["first","","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["rain","fog","gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds, fog, and gales developed as the crew repaired the bow boat. They sighted several humpback whales and multiple ships.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-16","events":[],"lat":-57.95,"lon":-66.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJanuary 16th\n1848.\nVariation 22,, E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from\nthe Westward heading by the wind to the Southward\nat 1 P M furled the Mainsail blowing strong and rough\nat 8 P M moderating made all sail again at 10,, P M\ntook the wind light from the Northward came in\nsmall rain sturing West by Compass Middle hours light\nwinds and small rain Latter hours the sam set the\ntopmast studdensails and repaired the fore topgallant\nsails saw one ships steernog westerly\n\nLat Obs 57,,57 South Long 66,,54 West","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["first","N","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The day began with strong gales and rough seas, forcing the crew to reduce sail. The weather moderated overnight with light winds and light rain, and they sighted another ship heading west.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-17","events":[],"lat":-56.2667,"lon":-67.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJanuary 17th\n1848.\nVariation 24. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nthe Northward steering west at 2 PM took the wind\nfrom the Southward at 10 P M came in heavy squalls\ndouble reefd the topsails the wind S W rough and\nsqually attendance with small rain Middle hours strong\ngales and rough Latter hours the wind abating and\nmostly clear saw 3 sails working westerly the steerage boy\nHenry off duty sick\nLat Obs 56.16 South Long 67.18 West","wind":[["first","N","light"],["first","S",""],["first","SW",""],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","gale","clear"],"plain":"The ship faced heavy squalls and gale-force winds with rain around Cape Horn, forcing the crew to reduce sail. Three other vessels were seen working westward, and the steerage boy Henry was off duty sick.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-56.25,"lon":-67.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJanuary 18th\n1848.\nVariation 24. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from\nthe S W heading N. W by the wind at 2 PM more\nmoderate made single reft topsails and main top\ngallant sails saw 5 ships at 5 P M saw a large sperm\nwhale run for him spoke the Golconda Brisk of\nNew Bedford lowerd in company with the Gs boats the\nwaist boat went along side of him the boatsteerer misd\nthe cause unknown the Golcondas boats struck and\ntook him Middle hours moderate made whole topsails\nand main topgallant sails at daylight made the Hermite\nIslands or false Cape Horn bearing from NW to N 15 miles distant\nLatter hours strong gales and squally stood off shore\nLat 56.15 South Long 67.36 West","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"They saw a large sperm whale and put out boats alongside the Golconda of New Bedford. The waist boat came alongside the whale, but the harpooner missed, and the Golconda's boats harpooned and took it. At daylight, they sighted the Hermite Islands near Cape Horn.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Golconda","rig":"","port":"New Bedford","captain":"Brisk","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Hermite Islands or false Cape Horn","plate":"chase.sperm-c"},{"date":"1848-01-19","events":[],"lat":-56.6833,"lon":-68.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJanuary 19th\n1848.\nVariation 25. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the\nS & W and squalls of rain and Hail heading S & E\nat 1 P M tackt to the N & W saw 3 ships at 3 P M\nwind to the S & E handed topgallant sails at 10 P M\nsingle reefd the topsails Middle hours strong winds &\nsqually at 5 A M, made ford and main topgallant\nsails and and ship heading WSW Latter hours more\nmoderate made all sail at 10 A M made the Diegos\nRamires Bearing NW 15 miles distant the Black boy\nJones off duty sick\nLat Obs 56.41 South Long 68.29 West","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["first","SE",""],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","hail"],"plain":"Strong winds brought squalls of rain and hail as the ship sailed south around the Horn. They sighted three ships, made land at Diego Ramírez Islands, and noted that Jones was off duty sick.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Jones was off duty sick","quote":"the Black boy\nJones off duty sick","topic":"sickness"}],"where":"near land","place":"Diego Ramírez Islands","at":"diego-ramirez-islands"},{"date":"1848-01-20","events":[],"lat":-57.3333,"lon":-67.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJanuary 20th\n1848.\nVariation 25. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from\nthe S & W heading to the westward by the wind at\n3 P M handed ford & misen topgallant sails and flying\njib past 10 miles to the Northward of the Diegoes at 6 P M\nsingle reefd the topsails and set the main topgallant\nsail at 7 PM tackt to the Southward made the Island\nof Ildefonso bearing NNW 20 miles distant saw 3 ships.\nMiddle hours strong gales and squally and rough withall\ndouble reefd the topsails Latter hours the gale increasing handed\nthe mainsail and jib rough and small rain\nLat by Act 57.20 South Long 67.50 West","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","gale","heavy sea","rain"],"plain":"The crew faced strong winds and an increasing gale with rain, sighting three ships and passing the Diego Ramirez and Ildefonso Islands off Cape Horn.","where":"near land","place":"Diegoes","at":"diego-ramirez-islands"},{"date":"1848-01-21","events":[],"lat":-58.0833,"lon":-68.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJanuary 21st\n1848\"\nVariation 26\" E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with heary gales from the\nwestward heading to the S & E under close reef topsails\nat 2 P M furld the foresail blowing heavy in squalls of\nrain and Hail at 5 P M more moderate made the foresail\nand main spencer Middle hours strong gales & rough\nat 3 A M the fore tack parted blowing heavy furld the fore\nsail one man got badly hurt by the wheel his Name Patrick\nbelow sick Latter hours blowing heavy and rough sea\nLat by Act 58.05 South Long 68.45 West","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["first","","moderate"],["middle","","gale"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain","hail","heavy sea"],"plain":"Heavy gales brought squalls of rain and hail as the ship sailed under shortened sail. During the storm, Patrick was badly injured by the ship's wheel and sent below sick.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Patrick was badly injured by the wheel","quote":"one man got badly hurt by the wheel his Name Patrick below sick","interest":3,"topic":"accidents"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-22","events":[],"lat":-58.3,"lon":-67.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJanuary 22d\n1848\nVariation 26\" E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the\nwestward heading S & E at 2 P M the wind hauld to\nthe S & W and blowing heavy in squalls handed the\nfore and Mizen topsails and hoisted up the boats &\nmade all secure for the night Middle hours heavy\nsqualls of wind rain & Hail and a tremendous, bad sea\nLatter hours blowing heavy in squalls lay up South ff\n7 6 saw 1 sail to the windward\nLat Obs 58.18 South Long 67.27 West","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain","hail","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales and heavy squalls brought rain, hail, and a dangerously rough sea. The crew secured the boats and shortened sail for the night, later sighting a ship upwind.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Battered by heavy squalls and hail","quote":"heavy squalls of wind rain & Hail and a tremendous, bad sea","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-23","events":[],"lat":-57.8,"lon":-68.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJanuary 23d\n1848\"\nVariation 26\" E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from\nW S W laying too heading S & E at 3 P M the squalls\nabating set the mein topsail close reef and the foresail\nat 4 P M the wind changd to the Southward wore to the\nwestward at 10 P M made double reef topsails Middle\nhours more moderate made whole topsails the wind abat-\ning and mostly clear at 5 A M made all topgallant sails\nand flying jib Latter hours strong winds and squally\nLat Obs 57.48 South Long 68.36 West","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["first","S",""],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","clear"],"plain":"The ship endured strong gales and squalls, waiting out the worst of the weather before setting more sail as conditions moderated.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-24","events":[],"lat":-56.8333,"lon":-70.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJanuary 24th\n1848\"\nVariation 26\" E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from\nthe Southward and squally heading by the wind to\nWestward at 3 P M handed mizen topgallant sail the\nwind variable saw one Bark ahead a merchantman\nMiddle hours strong winds and squally split the\nflying jib Latter hours strong winds frequent squalls\nof snow and hail repaired the flying jib and broke\nout water from the main Hatch\nLat Obs 56.50 South Long 70.04 West","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["first","variable",""],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","snow","hail"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls battered the ship around Cape Horn, tearing the flying jib amid squalls of snow and hail. The crew repaired the sail and broke out freshwater from the main hatch.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Endured frequent squalls of snow and hail","quote":"frequent squalls of snow and hail","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-25","events":[],"lat":-56.2333,"lon":-70.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJanuary 25th\n1848\"\nVariation 26\" E\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from\nthe S & W and variable heading by the wind to the\nN & W frequent squalls of hail & snow Exchanged\nsignalls with an American whaler steering to the\nEastward at 2 P M hanauled the flying jib at 3 P M\nthe mizen topgallant sail at 10 the fore topgallant-\nsail at 2 A M tackt to the Southward hauled the\ngibline to the jib boom repaired it at 4 P M [struck: I] came in heavy\nsqualls single reeft the topsails Latter hours strong gales\nand squally & Barker sick off duty\nLat Obs 56,,14 South Long 70,,55 West","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["first","variable","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","hail","snow"],"plain":"Strong gales brought squalls of hail and snow near Cape Horn. The crew exchanged signals with an American whaler, and crewman Barker was off duty sick.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-26","events":[],"lat":-56.4333,"lon":-72.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJanuary 26th\n1848\"\nVariation 26\" E\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds and\nsqually heading to the Southward by the wind at\n2 P M wind shift heading N W the wind from the South\nand variable at 3 tackt to the So W thick and small\nrain saw 1 sail the man Patrick came on duty again\nMiddle hours light winds from the North and West wind\nshifts to the Northward at 2 A M took the wind from the\nSouthward Latter hours strong winds from the South\nmade all sail\nLat Obs 56,,26 South Long 72,,00 West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["first","S",""],["middle","NW","light"],["middle","N",""],["middle","S",""],["latter","S","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed through strong, squally winds and light rain, sighting one other ship. A crewman named Patrick returned to duty.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Patrick returned to duty","quote":"the man Patrick came on duty again","topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-27","events":[],"lat":-56.0167,"lon":-73.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJanuary 27th\n1848\"\nVariation 26\" E\nThese 24 hours commences with moderate pleasant\nweather the wind from the Southward heading to the\nwestward with all requisite sails set by the wind sent\nthe gibline out and set the rigging up and various other\njobs of ships duty Middle hours light winds and small\nrain the wind hauld out from the Northward heading\nWest Latter hours came in squally handed top-\ngallant sails and double reeft the topsails &\nLat Obs 56,,01 South Long 73,,49 West","wind":[["first","S","moderate"],["middle","N","light"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"The crew did rigging work and other maintenance in moderate weather. Light winds and light rain followed before squalls forced them to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-28","events":[],"lat":-55.4,"lon":-75.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJanuary 28th\n1848\"\nVariation 26\" E\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from\nthe Northward heading by the wind to the westward\nat 4 P M made single reeft topsails at 7 P M main\ntopgallant sail at 11 P M more moderate made the\nfore topgallant sails frequent showers of small rain\nMiddle hours came in squally handed topgallant sails\nat 2 A M took the wind from S & W and to the N & W\nat 8 A M double reeft the topsails handed mainsail &\njib latter hours strong gales and rough\nLat Obs 55,,24 South Long 75,,12 West","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["first","","moderate"],["middle","SW",""],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain","squalls","heavy sea"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales, squalls, and rain while navigating rough seas off the southern tip of South America.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-29","events":[],"lat":-55.45,"lon":-75.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJanuary 29th\n1848.\nVariation 26. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from\nthe S & W heading by the wind to the N & W at 3 P M\nmore moderate made the mainsail and jib the wind\ninclining Northerly at 8 P M wore to the S & W Middle\nhours came in thick and rainy at 5 A M came in\nsqually handed the mainsail & jib Latter hours strong\ngales furld the fore and mizen topsails and close reffd\nthe main topsails blowing heavy in squalls the Boy Jones\ncame on duty\nLat Obs 55.27 South Long 75.35 West","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["rain","squalls","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales and rain buffeted the ship, forcing the crew to reduce sail in heavy squalls. The boy Jones returned to duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-30","events":[],"lat":-56.5,"lon":-77.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJanuary 30th\n1848.\nVariation 26. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from\nthe N & W with heavy squalls of wind haile and rain\nheading S & W at 7 P M wind moderate made close reffd\ntopsails Middle hours wind moderating and raining and\na heavy old sea Made double reff topsails mainsail &\njib at 3 A M it blowing heavy handed the mainsail & jib\nLatter hours the wind abating made the jib & main cource\n\nLat by DR 56.30 South Long 77.30 West","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["first","","moderate"],["middle","","moderate"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","hail","rain","heavy sea"],"plain":"The ship battled strong gales, heavy squalls, hail, and rain with a heavy sea, adjusting sails as the wind fluctuated.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-01-31","events":[],"lat":-56.3,"lon":-77.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJanuary 31st\n1848.\nVariation 26. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from\nthe Westward heading S & W by the wind rainy and\nrough at 8 P M split the jib furled it Middle hours\nstrong winds cleard off at 2 A M wore ship heading\nN W by N blowing fresh and clear pleasant weather\nat 6 A M made whole topsails at 9 Main topgallant sail Latter\nhours came in squally repaired the jib and bent it and\nfurld the mdin topgallant sail heading N S W\n\nLat Obs 56.18 South Long 77.16 West","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["middle","","fresh"]],"weather":["rain","clear","squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds and rough seas split the jib sail, which the crew later repaired. They turned ship in squally, changing weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-01","events":[],"lat":-55.55,"lon":-76.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nFebruary 1st\n1848.\nVariation 26. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales and squally\nwind West and inclining Northerly at 12 P M double reffd\nthe topsails at 3 furld the mainsail and jib blowing\nstrong and rough set the main spencer at 10 P M the\nwind hauld to W N W and ship heading S & W strong\nstrong appearance of rain Middle hours came in rain\nand squally handed fore and mizen topsails and foresail\nat 9 A M came out in a tremendous heavy squall from\nthe S W took in the main topsail Latter hours blowing\nheavy in squalls of rain & haile\nLat Obs 55.55 South Long 76.55 West","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["first","WNW",""],["middle","SW",""]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain","hail"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough seas forced the crew to reduce sail, facing squalls, rain, and a tremendous gale with hail.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Hit by a tremendous squall and hail","quote":"came out in a tremendous heavy squall from the S W","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-02","events":[],"lat":-55.2,"lon":-76.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nFebruary 2nd\n1848\"\nVariation 25,, E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with heavy gales from the S W\nlaying too heading N [struck: &] W at 2 P M the squalls abating set\nthe main topsail close reef at 5 P M reef the foresail and\nset it and the Mizen topsail at 6 P M handed the Mizen-\ntopsail Middle hours blowing heavy in squalls with rain\nand Hail at 5 A M made close reef topsails and foresail\nLatter hours strong gales and squally set the mainsail\nreef the wind inclineing westerly\nLat Obs 55..12 South Long 76..34 West","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain","hail"],"plain":"The ship faced heavy gales and squalls with rain and hail, having to stop and wait before setting reduced sail as the weather allowed.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-03","events":[],"lat":-55.2,"lon":-77.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nFebruary 3d\n1848\nVariation 25,, E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the\nwestward heading N NW made double reef topsails &\njib Exchangd signals with an English Bark steering\nEastward at 7 P M made whole topsails and main\ntopgallant sail the wind hauling Northerly at 10 P M\nwore to the Westward the wind light and passing-\nclouds Middle hours light winds at 6 A M took the wind\nfrom S E made all sail set topmast steering sails repaired\nthe flying jib Latter hours the wind hauld to the westward\nin steering sails\nLat Obs 55..12 South Long 77,,03 West","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["first","N","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","W",""]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the west before easing to light winds. The crew exchanged signals with an English bark sailing eastward and repaired the flying jib.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-04","events":[],"lat":-52.8667,"lon":-76.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nFebruary 4th\n1848,,\nVariation 25,, E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the\nwestward and hauling Northerly heading by the wind to\nthe Northward at 2 P M in flying jib and topgallant\nsails at 7 P M the wind increasing double reef the topsails\nhanded the mainsail and jib at 10 P M close reef the top\nsails at 11 took in sails laying too under close reef main\ntopsail and main spencer blowing heavy wind ship to the\nS & W Middle hours heavy gales small rain and rough\nlaying up S W by W off S S W at 6 A M made the foresail\nand close reef foretopsail Latter hours blowing heavy and\nrain handed the foresails\n\" Lat Obs 52..52 South Long 76..34 West","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"The crew battled strong winds, rain, and heavy gales, repeatedly reducing sail and stopping the ship to ride out the rough weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-05","events":[],"lat":-52.6,"lon":-76.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nFebruary 5th\n1848\nVariation 25,, E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with heavy gales from the West\nward laying too heading S W at 4 P M it came on heavy rain\nat 8 P M the wind hauld out S W wind ship set the foresail\nat 11 P M made double reef topsails and mainsail small\nrain and rough Middle hours squally Latter hours the same\nthe wind hauld out S S W steering W S W frequent-\nsqualls and heavy\nLat Obs 52.36 South Long 76,,02 West","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["first","SW",""],["latter","SSW",""]],"weather":["gale","rain","squalls"],"plain":"The ship faced heavy westerly gales, rough seas, and frequent squalls with rain, forcing the crew to wait out the storm under reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-06","events":[],"lat":-52.1667,"lon":-76.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nFebruary 6th\n1848.\nVariation 24,,E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from S S W\nsturing W.N.W. under double reef topsails at 2 P M the\nsquals increasing handed the jib at 3 reef the mainsail\nand set it at 5 blowing heavy close reef the misen topsails\nMiddle hours mord moderate set the jib the wind hauld\ning westerly at 6 A M woor to the So W made the jib at 10 and\nagain to the No W Latter hours strong winds and cloudy\nLat by Act 52,,10 South Long 76,,30 West","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"],["middle","W","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales and heavy squalls forced the crew to reduce sail repeatedly throughout the day, though the weather moderated somewhat during the middle hours.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-07","events":[],"lat":-51.75,"lon":-76.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nFebruary 7th\n1848\nVariation 24,,E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from\nN W heading So W by the wind cam in rain at\n8 P M took the wind from the Northward blowing\nstrong close reef the topsails wore to the westward handed\nthe jib blowing heavy in squalls at 11 P M handed the\nmainsail, and Misen tfpsail hauld the foresail up Middle\nhours blowing heavy and and a hevy bad sea Latter\nhours more moderate made double reef topsails and courses\nexperianc a succession of heavy gales which started the coppper\noff of the starboard side under the bens between the ford\nand main rigging say 8 or 10 sheets\nLat by Act 51,,45 South Long 76..50 West","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["first","N","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["rain","squalls","heavy sea","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales, heavy squalls, and rough seas battered the ship, ripping eight to ten sheets of protective copper plating off the hull on the right side.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Gales stripped copper plating from the hull","quote":"","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-08","events":[],"lat":-49.4667,"lon":-77.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nFebruary 8th\n1848,\nVariation 24,,E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the\nSo W heading to the Southward at 1 P M und to the No W\nthick fog and rain at 2 P M more moderate made whole\ntopsails ford and main topgallant sails and jib at 3 the\nwind hauld out from S W and squally handed topgallant\nsails and jib at 5 P M reef the misen topsail at 7 doubl rigd\nthe ford and main Middle hours strong gales the wind hauld\nout W.S.W. steering N W by compass close reef the misen\ntopsails Latter hours strong gales and squally\nLat Obs 49,,28 South Long 77,,37 West","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["first","SW","moderate"],["first","SW",""],["middle","WSW","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["fog","rain","squalls","gale"],"plain":"The ship battled strong gales, squalls, thick fog, and rain, repeatedly adjusting sails against the shifting winds.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-09","events":[],"lat":-47.5667,"lon":-76.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nFebruary 9th\n1848.\nVariation 23,,E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from\nW.S.W heading by the wind to the No W at 2 P M\nmore moderate made single reef topsails and main\ntopgallant sail, at 5 P M handed topgallant sail\nthe wind inclining Northerly and squally at 10 P M the\ngale increasing double reef the ford topsail Middle hours\nstrong gales and squally handed the mainsail & jib\nand close reef the ford and misen topsails Latter hours\nstrong gales and rugh\nLat Obs 47,,34 South Long 76..30 West","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["first","N","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough, squally weather continued throughout the day, forcing the crew to repeatedly shorten sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-10","events":[],"lat":-47.75,"lon":-76.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nFebruary 10th\n1848.\nVariation 23. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the\nN. W heading N x E at 4 P M wind to the S. W blowng\nstrong and squally repaired the mainsail Middle\nhours strong gales and rough close reefed the Main\ntopsail Latter hours strong gales rainy and rough\nfurld the foresail\nLat by Act 47.45 South Long 76.50 West","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["first","SW","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced strong, squally gales and rough seas, forcing the crew to repair the mainsail and shorten sail in rainy weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-11","events":[],"lat":-47.4,"lon":-77.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nFebruary 11th\n1848.\nVariation 22. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales\nfrom the N. W heading S W by W rainy rough and\nheavy squalls at 7 P M the wind hauled to the west\nward and ship heading N N W and set the foresail\nat 11 P M made double reefd for and main topsails\nMiddle hours strong gales and squally Latter hours the\nsame the wind strong and variable reef the mainsail\nand set it\nLat Obs 47.24 South Long 77.03 West","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["first","W",""],["middle","","gale"],["latter","variable","strong"]],"weather":["gale","rain","squalls"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales, heavy squalls, and rough, rainy seas as the crew repeatedly adjusted and reduced sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-12","events":[],"lat":-46.3833,"lon":-77.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nFebruary 12th\n1848.\nVariation 22. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales\nfrom the S. W heading N W by N under double\nreefd topsails at 1 P M took a heavy squall from\nthe westward employed on small jobs of shipes duty\nMiddle hours squally the wind inclineing Northerly\nat 3 A M wore ship heading West at 5 A M took the\nwind from S Ws hedd N W Latter hours strong\ngales and squally\nLat Obs 46.23 South Long 77.16 West","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["first","W",""],["middle","N",""],["middle","SW",""],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"The ship battled strong gales and squalls under reduced sail while the crew attended to small jobs around the vessel.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-13","events":[],"lat":-45.3333,"lon":-77.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nFebruary 13th\n1848.\nVariation 21. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales\nfrom S W steering N W under double reefd topsails\nheavy squalls of wind hail and rain and rough\nMiddle hours squally the wind to W. N W brac[struck: d]e\nsharp by the wind Latter hours strong gales and\nrough Baller came on duty\nLat by Act 45.20 South Long 77.10 West","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","WNW",""],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","hail","rain","heavy sea"],"plain":"The ship weathered strong gales, heavy squalls, hail, rain, and rough seas while sailing under reduced sail. Baller returned to duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-14","events":[],"lat":-42.9833,"lon":-76.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nFebruary 14th\n1848\"\nVariation 21. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales\nfrom W. N. W with heavy squalls of rain hedding by\nthe wind to the Northward at 8 P M it came in heavy\nsqualls closd reefe fore and mizen topsails at 9 the main\nand reefe the foresail the wind hauled out from W. S W\nsturing N. W rough and strong gusts of wind Middle\nhours strong gales at 4 A M more moderate made a whole\nforesail and double reefe main topsail Latter hours strong\nwinds made double reefe topsails the steerage boy Henry came\non duty\nObs Lat 42.59 South Long 76.41 West","wind":[["first","WNW","gale"],["first","WSW","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales and heavy squalls of rain forced the crew to reduce sail. The steerage boy, Henry, returned to duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-15","events":[],"lat":-41.0167,"lon":-76.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nFebruary 15th\n1848\"\nVariation 20 E\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from\nW. N. W heading by the wind to the Northward the\nweather improveing at 2 P M made single reefe topsails\nat 8 P M it carld in squally Middle hours strong winds\nand squally attended with lightning and thunder clewd\ndown the topsails the wind light rain heavy latter hours\nstrong gales the wind W. S W made single reef topsails\nLat Obs 41.01 South Long 76.39 West","wind":[["first","WNW","gale"],["middle","","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","WSW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","lightning","thunder","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales and squally weather battered the ship, bringing heavy rain, thunder, and lightning through the middle of the night.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-39.1167,"lon":-76.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nFebruary 16th\n1848\"\nVariation 20..E\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales\nfrom W. S W sturing N. W at 2 P M, made the\nmain topgallant sail, at 6 saw 1 ship sturing to\nthe Southward under shoort sail at 7 P M made the\nfore topgallant sail Middle hours squally hauled\nthe [struck: fore] topgallant sail the wind inclining Northerly\nmade the fore topgallant sail Latter hours moderate made\nwhole topsails saw sperme whales to the windward going\nquick did not low\nLat Obs 39.07 South Long 76.22 West","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","N",""],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and squalls gave way to calmer weather. The crew spotted sperm whales swimming quickly to windward, but they did not lower boats to chase them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-37.4167,"lon":-75.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nFebruary 17th\n1848\"\nVariation 19. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate plieasant\nweather the wind from the westward and inchining\nNortherly with all requisite sail set by the wind\nsaw sperme whales to the windward lowred saw nothing of\nthem puse the boats came on board and stood to the N. W. by [struck: W] N\nMiddle hours light winds and clear pleasant weather\nLatter hours the same the wind light & unfavorabl\nLat Obs 37.25 South Long 75.18 West","wind":[["first","W","moderate"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They had pleasant weather with light winds. After sighting sperm whales upwind, they put out the boats to chase them, but saw nothing more of them.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1848-02-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"pilot","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"pilot","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"pilot","count":1}],"lat":-36.0833,"lon":-73.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nFebruary 18th\n1848.\nVariation 18\" E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate pleasant\nweather the wind from the N. W heading by the wind\nto the No & at 1 PM saw Blackfish lowrd 3 boats in\npursuit of them wild could not get held came on board\nMiddle hours light winds and clear pleasant weather\nLatter hours moderate and light winds saw Blackfish\nlowrd struck and killed 2 sunck one and savd one\nLat Obs 36.05 South Long 73.53 West","wind":[["first","NW","moderate"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew put three boats out after pilot whales in the afternoon, but the whales were too wild to strike. Later, they lowered again, killing two pilot whales; one sank, but they saved the other.","where":"at sea","catch":1},{"date":"1848-02-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":-34.8333,"lon":-76.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nFebruary 19th\n1848.\nVariation 18\" E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate pleasant\nweather the wind N W heading N E by E set the bow\nboat on the cranes at 6 P M saw one school of Blackfish\nlowrd chase at 7 P M took the wind from the Southward\nhauld up W S W at 8 P M set the topmast sturing\nsail fog and small rain Middle hours strong winds\nand cloudy set Main topgallant sturing sail Latter\nhours strong winds and pleasant the Bhy Henry off duty sick\nLat Obs 34.50 South Long 76.11 West","wind":[["first","NW","moderate"],["first","S",""],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["fog","rain","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew put the boats out to chase a school of pilot whales, but caught none. Henry, the boy, was off duty sick.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Henry off duty sick","quote":"the Bhy Henry off duty sick","topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-20","events":[],"lat":-32.7667,"lon":-79.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nFebruary 20th\n1848.\nVariation 17\" E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds\nfrom the Southward sturing W. S. W. passing\nclouds and fine pleasant weather sent out the\ngobline to the jib boom and set up the rigging\nMiddle hours strong winds and fine pleasant weather\npassing clouds and smooth at daylight made the\nIsland of Juan Fernandez bearing SW 35 miles distant\nLatter hours strong winds and pleasant saw 2 sails\nObs Lat 32.46 South Long 79.13 West","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","smooth sea"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with strong winds. At daylight, the crew sighted the island of Juan Fernandez about 35 miles away, and later spotted two other ships.","where":"near land","place":"Island of Juan Fernandez","at":"robinson-crusoe-island"},{"date":"1848-02-21","events":[],"lat":-30.6167,"lon":-81.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nFebruary 21st\n1848.\nVariation 16\" E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds and\npassing clouds sturing W. N. W the wind from S S W\nand inclining westerly lost sight of the land at 5 PM\nat 4 PM carried away the topmast studdensail yard\nand split the sail bent a new sail and sent it out\nMiddle hours fresh wind and passing clouds\nLatter hours the same the wind variable imployed\nat various jobs of ships duty\nLat Obs 30.37 South Long 81.44 West","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","variable","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The ship sailed under strong winds and lost sight of land in the afternoon. A spar broke and split a sail, but the crew bent and set a new one, then worked on routine duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-22","events":[],"lat":-28.95,"lon":-83.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nFebruary 22d\n1848\"\nVariation 16\" E\nthese 24 hours Commences with strong winds\nfrom SE with passing clouds and light squalls of\nrain steering W.N.W pleasant and smooth employed\non ships duty Middle hours light squalls of rain the\nwind variable Latter hours fresh winds bent and set\nfore topgallant sturing sails\nLat Obs 28.57 South Long 83.51 West","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","rain","smooth sea"],"plain":"The ship encountered strong winds and passing rain squalls while steering west-northwest. The crew attended to routine ship duties and set additional sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-23","events":[],"lat":-27.3667,"lon":-85.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nFebruary 23d\n1848\"\nVariation 15\" E\nthese 24 hours Commences with fine pleas\nant weather passing clouds and smooth the\nwind ESE steering WNW employed on various\njobs of ships duty at 7 P M the wind hauled out\nE by N shifted over studensails Middle hours fine\npleasant weather hauled up NW by W Latter hours\nfine pleasant weather the wind variable employed\nfitting main Royal yard\nLat Obs 27.22 South Long 85.29 West","wind":[["first","ESE","moderate"],["first","E by N",""],["latter","variable","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy","smooth sea"],"plain":"Pleasant weather with smooth seas. The crew attended to routine ship's duty, adjusted the sails as the wind shifted, and worked on fitting the main royal yard.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-24","events":[],"lat":-25.7333,"lon":-87.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nFebruary 24th\n1848\"\nVariation 15\" E\nthese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant\nweather the wind from the SE and variable passing\nclouds and smooth steering NW by W employed on\nvarious jobs of ships duty Middle hours fresh winds\nparted the Main topgallant tie, repaired and set the\nsail shifted over sturing sails Latter hours variable\nwinds and passing clouds employed repairing\nthe main sail\nLat Obs 25\"44 South Long 87.01 West","wind":[["first","SE","moderate"],["first","variable","moderate"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["cloudy","smooth sea"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with smooth seas while sailing northwest by west. The crew did various shipboard chores and repaired sails after a rigging line broke.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-25","events":[],"lat":-24.9167,"lon":-89.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nFebruary 25th\n1848\"\nVariation 14\" E\nthese 24 hours Commences with moderate pleasant\nweather the wind from E to ESE steering NW mostly\nclear employed repairing the mainsail at 4 P M bent\nit at 7 P M it came in squally and small rain\nMiddle hours fine pleasant weather the wind variable and\nold sea heaving from the Eastward Latter hours fine\npleasant weather crost the main Royal yard\nLat by Act 24.55 South Long 89.15 West","wind":[["first","","moderate"],["middle","variable",""]],"weather":["clear","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew repaired and remounted the mainsail in mostly pleasant weather, with a brief squall and light rain in the evening.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-26","events":[],"lat":-22.8667,"lon":-88.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nFebruary 26th\n1848.\nVariation 13..E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate pleasant,\nweather the wind from the Eastward sturing N W\nemployed on various jobs of ships duty Practiced with\nthe whaling gun Performing well Middle hours fresh\nwinds and moderate pleasant weather and mostly\nclear, Latter hours pleasant the wind hauled to the\nNorthward hauld in studensails bo't up sharts this day\ntook a Lunar by measuring the distance of the sun\nand Moon the Boy Henry came on duty\nLat Obs 22..52 South Long 88..57 West\nLunar at 10 AM Long 88..28 West,","wind":[["first","E","moderate"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","N",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Pleasant weather as the crew worked on ship's duty and practiced target shooting with the whaling gun, which performed well.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-27","events":[],"lat":-21.9,"lon":-89.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nFebruary 27th\n1848..\nVariation 13..E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate pleasant\nweather the wind North heading by the wind W N W\nbent the Main Royale and spanker at 7 P M the\nwind inclining Easterly set studensails Middle hours\nlight winds and fine pleasant weather Latter hours\nfine pleasant weather Observd the distance between the\nsun & Moon\nLat Obs 21..54 South Long 89..35 West\nLong by Lunar — 89..39 West.","wind":[["first","N","moderate"],["first","E",""],["middle","","light"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with light winds; the crew adjusted the sails and took lunar observations.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-28","events":[],"lat":-20.5667,"lon":-90.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nFebruary 28th\n1848..\nVariation 12..E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds\nfrom the S & E sturing N W passing clouds and\nvariable winds saw one full Rigd Brig sturing to\nthe Southward Middle hours fine pleasant weather\nthe wind light and variable Latter hours pleasant\nand light squalls of rain employed on rigging\nLat Obs 20..34 South Long 90..49 West\nLong by Lunar 90..51 West,","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["first","variable",""],["middle","variable","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather with passing clouds and rain squalls. The crew worked on the rigging and sighted a fully rigged brig steering south.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-02-29","events":[],"lat":-18.5667,"lon":-92.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nFebruary 29th\n1848..\nVariation 12..E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with pleasant weather\nthe wind from the Eastward and variable sturing\nN W employed on various jobs of ships duty Middle\nhours Strong winds, and squally from S E Latter\nhours the wind hauled Eastward passing clouds\nand pleasant employed on ships duty the Boy\nhenry off duty sick\nLat Obs 18..34 South Long 92..23 West.","wind":[["first","variable",""],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","E",""]],"weather":["squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew attended to ship duties amid variable winds and squalls. The boy Henry was off duty sick.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-01","events":[],"lat":-16.3333,"lon":-94.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMarch 1st\n1848.\nVariation 11„ E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades from\nESE sturing NW passing clouds & small rain\nemployed setting the spiritsail yard and Backing to\nthe jib boom setting up the rigging Middle habrs, strong\nwinds from SE and squally Latter hours employed\nsetting Larboard fore swifter found it stranded the\nwinds variable and squally\n\nLat Obs 16„20 South Long 94„05 West","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["cloudy","rain","squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed through strong trade winds, squalls, and light rain while working on the rigging, where they found a damaged support rope.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-02","events":[],"lat":-14.3333,"lon":-96.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMarch 2nd\n1848.\nVariation 11„ E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and\nvariable the wind from East to SE sturing NW\nemployed on various jobs of ships duty at 7 PM it came\nin squally frequent showers of rain Middle hours\nstrong trades and rain squalls Latter hours strong\nwinds and passing clouds employed turning in rigging\nand various other jobs of ships duty\n\nLat Obs 14„20 South Long 96„00 West","wind":[["first","variable","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and squalls of rain continued throughout the day. The crew kept busy with routine rigging work and other ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":-12.15,"lon":-97.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMarch 3d\n1848„\nVariation 10„ E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades\nand squally sturing NW the wind variable,\nat 5 PM saw a large sperme whale come too and\nlowrd got clost ad went downd saw nothing of him\nafter came on board kept off our course Middle hours\nstrong trades and pleasant Latter hours strong trades\nand passing clouds broke out water\n\nLat Obs 12„09 South Long 97„25 West","wind":[["first","variable","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and squalls. At 5 PM they spotted a large sperm whale and put out the boats, getting close before it dived and disappeared, so they returned to the ship and resumed their course.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-b"},{"date":"1848-03-04","events":[],"lat":-9.95,"lon":-99.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMarch 4th\n1848„\nVariation 9„ E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades\nand passing clouds & pleasant weather steering\nNW by compass employed on various jobs of ships\nduty Middle hours fine pleasant weather wind SE\nLatter hours strong trades and passing clouds employed\non various jobs of ships duty\n\nLat Obs 9„57 South Long 99„07 West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","SE",""],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with strong trade winds as the crew carried out various shipboard duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":-7.85,"lon":-100.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMarch 5th\n1848.\nVariation 9\" E\nthese 24 hours Commences with strong trades\nand passing clouds sturing N W employd fetting\nrigging at 6 P M saw a schoole of Sperm whales\ncame up with them at dark did not lour Middle\nhours strong trades and fine pleasant weathur\nand passing clouds Latter hours pleasant and\nstrong trades\nLat Obs 7.51 South Long 100.49 West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"The crew worked on the rigging under strong trade winds. At 6 p.m. they sighted a school of sperm whales and reached them at dark, but did not put the boats out.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-06","events":[],"lat":-5.85,"lon":-102.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMarch 6th\n1848\nVariation 9\" E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades\nand squally sturing N W by Compass the eye\nbolt drew out of the end of the Main topgallant\nyard hauld in the stayensail and repaird it\nset the sail again the wind S E Middle hours\nthe wind hauld Easterly passing clouds Latter\nhours fresh trades and fine pleasant weathur\nemployd overhauling rigging Henry came on duty\nLat Obs 5.51 South Long 102.36 West","wind":[["middle","E",""],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and squalls caused an eyebolt to pull out from the main topgallant yard. The crew repaired the damage, reset the sail, and overhauled the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-07","events":[],"lat":-4.1833,"lon":-104.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMarch 7th\n1848\"\nVariation 8. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant\nweather fresh trades and passing trade wind\nclouds sturing N W by Compass employd on\nrigging Middle hours moderate peryids It came\non squally and small rain Latter hours fine\ntrades and pleasant weather employd on rigging\nand cleaning ships out side\nLat Obs 4.11 South Long 104.15 West","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Pleasant weather with fresh trade winds and brief periods of rain. The crew worked on the rigging and cleaned the outside of the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":-3.6667,"lon":-104.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMarch 8th\n1848\"\nVariation 8. E\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh trades\nand fine pleasant weather sturing N W by\nCompass employd cleaning ships and fetting for\npainting Middle hours light winds and passing\nclouds Latter hours light winds and squally\nemployd painting ships out side saw Blackfish\nLat by Act 3.40 South Long 104.50 West","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"The crew cleaned the ship and painted the outside. They saw pilot whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-09","events":[],"lat":-2.6333,"lon":-106.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMarch 9th\n1848.\nVariation 8..E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nthe NE steering NW employed painting ships out\nside at 10 PM took the wind from the Eastward\nMiddle hours light winds and mostly clear Latter\nhours fresh winds and clear pleasant weather the\nwind variable and smooth\n\nLat Obs [struck: 1] 2.38 South Long 106..38 West","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["first","E",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","variable","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather as the crew spent the day painting the ship's outside. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-10","events":[],"lat":-1.7667,"lon":-107.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMarch 10th\n1848.\nVariation 8. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh trades\nfrom the SE and mostly clear steering NW by\nCompass employed on barious jobs of ships duty\nMiddle hours light winds inclining to calm and\nsmooth at 4 AM it came in squally in stuansails\nLatter hours light winds filled 30 casks of water to list\nthe ship and repair the copper\n\nLat Obs 1.46 South Long 107..03 West","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear","calm","smooth sea","squalls"],"plain":"The crew handled various ship duties and took in the studdingsails during a squall. Later, they filled 30 casks with water to tilt the ship and repair its copper sheathing.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-11","events":[],"lat":-0.15,"lon":-107.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMarch 11th\n1848.\nVariation 8. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nthe NE and clear pleasant weather steering SSE\nby the wind hauld as the wind to repair the copper\nat 2 PM began to start the water and kept off NW\nat 3 PM set studensails Middle hours light winds\nand clost Latter hours strong winds from ENE\nand pleasant employed setting up rigging and\npainting bulwarks\n\nObs Lat 00..09 South Long 107..59 West","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","ENE","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew altered course to repair the ship's copper sheathing, started the water casks, and spent the day adjusting the rigging and painting the bulwarks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-12","events":[],"lat":1.4667,"lon":-109.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMarch 12th\n1848.\nVariation 8..E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds\nfrom the Eastward steering NW employed as\non rigging and painting bulwarks Middle hours\nlight airs inclining to calm & clear pleasant\nweather passing clouds Latter hours pleasant serene\nthe wind light and variable\n\nLat Obs 1.28 North Long 109.32 West","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["clear","calm","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew worked on the rigging and painted the bulwarks under light winds and pleasant weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-13","events":[],"lat":2.6667,"lon":-110.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMarch 13th\n1848.\nVariation 8.. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate pleasant\nweather the wind from East to South East steering N W\nby Compass Middle hours wind variable and squally\nShowers of rain and lightning wind light an old sea\nheaving to the S & W Latter hours It came in squally\nheavy rain the foretopsail tie parted repaired it and\nset topmast sturing sails filt 13 casks of salt water\ndown the main Hatch\n\nLat by Act 2.40 North Long 110.05 West","wind":[["first","","moderate"],["middle","variable","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","lightning"],"plain":"Squalls brought heavy rain and lightning. After a sail line broke and was repaired, the crew filled 13 casks of salt water for ballast in the main hatch.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-14","events":[],"lat":3.95,"lon":-111.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMarch 14th\n1848.\nVariation 8.. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds and\nsqually the wind variable sturing N W at 2 P M\nset main Royal and Main topgallant sturing sails\nthe wind S E at 10 P M came in squally attendid\nwith thundar lightning and light rain Middle\nhours light winds and a troublesome old sea\nLatter hours strong winds from the Eastward and\nsqually accompaned with heavy rain\n\nLat by Act 3..57 North Long 111.50 West","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["first","SE",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","E","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","thunder","lightning","rain","heavy sea"],"plain":"The ship sailed through squally weather with thunder, lightning, and heavy rain, accompanied by a rough, troublesome sea. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-15","events":[],"lat":5.6167,"lon":-113.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMarch 15th\n1848.\nVariation 8.. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds\nfrom the Eastward steering N W by Compass\nat 7 P M It came in squally in studensails\nand Main Royal and clewed down topgallant sails\nat 8 made sail again Middle hours strong winds\nand squally Latter hours the wind E N E steering\nW N W employed on ships duty\n\nLat Obs 5.37 North Long 113.22 West","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","ENE",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls blew through as the ship sailed northwest, briefly forcing the crew to take in sail. The crew spent the day on routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-16","events":[],"lat":7.8167,"lon":-115.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMarch 16th\n1848\nVariation 7. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades from\nE N E passing clouds and rough steering N W by W\nby Compass employed on various jobs of ships duty\nMiddle hours passing clouds and fine pleasant\nweather Latter hours strong winds in studensails\nand Main Royal employed Taring down rigging\n\nLat Obs 7.49 North Long 115.45 West","wind":[["first","ENE","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew handled routine duties and tarred the rigging under strong trade winds and passing clouds, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-17","events":[],"lat":9.8667,"lon":-118.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMarch 17th\nVariation 7..E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and\nsqually accompanys with lightning and heavy\nthunder steering N W by W employed taring down\nrigging at 9 P M made ford and main topgallant\nsteering sails and main Royal Middle hours strong\ntrades and mostly clear had an altercation with a\nnegro Jenkins for sauce given me Latter hours blowing\nstrong and squally employed taring Rigging\n\nLat Obs 9.52 North Long 118.50 West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","lightning","thunder","clear"],"plain":"The crew sailed through squalls, lightning, and heavy thunder while tarring the rigging. The keeper had an altercation with a crewman named Jenkins over his impudence.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Keeper clashed with a crewman","quote":"had an altercation with a negro Jenkins for sauce given me","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-18","events":[],"lat":11.3833,"lon":-122.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMarch 18th\n1848..\nVariation 7..E\nor\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades\nand squally steering W. N. W by Compass employed\ntaring down rigging and other jobs of ships duty Middle\nhours moderate trades and passing clouds Latter hours\nstrong trades and variable with squalls employed\non various jobs of ships duty\n\nLat Obs 11.23 North Long 122.00 West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","variable","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The ship sailed west-northwest through trade winds and squalls while the crew tarred the rigging and did routine ship's work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-19","events":[],"lat":12.95,"lon":-124.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMarch 19th\n1848..\nVariation 7. E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades from\nN NE and squally steering WNW by Compass\nemployed refitting new gear for the Anchors Middle\nhours strong winds and squally in topgallant\nsteering sails and flying jib Latter hours strong\ntrades and squally the wind clost set the flying jib\n\nLat Obs 12.57 North Long 124.55 West","wind":[["first","NNE","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The ship faced strong trade winds and squalls while steering west-northwest. The crew worked on refitting gear for the anchors.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-20","events":[],"lat":13.8333,"lon":-128.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMarch 20th\n1848..\nVariation 7..E..\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades\nfrom N NE and squally steering WNW at\n2 P M kept off W by N at 7 P M made topgallant\nsteering sails more moderate the wind inclining\nEasterly Latter hours strong trades and looking squally\nsplitt the flying jib sowd it employed repairing the\nflying jib and fore topsail\n\nLat Obs 13.50 North Long 128.16 West","wind":[["first","NNE","strong"],["middle","E","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The ship sailed on under strong trade winds and squalls. After splitting the flying jib sail, the crew set to work repairing it and the foretopsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":14.6167,"lon":-131.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMarch 21st\n1848\"\nVariation 8\" E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and\nlooking squally steering W by N by Compass saw\nseveral spouts and plenty of birds employed repairing\nthe [insert: flying jib] and main topsail at 3 P M bent the flying\njib at 9 P M it came in squally in topsgallants steer\ning sails Middle hours fresh trades and squalls\nof rain Latter hours the squalls cleard off & moderate\nset to walk repairing sails\nLat Obs 14..37 North Long 131..28 West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"They sailed through squally weather with rain, spotting several whale spouts and plenty of birds while the crew repaired sails.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw plenty of birds","quote":"saw\nseveral spouts and plenty of birds","topic":"animals"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-22","events":[],"lat":15.3667,"lon":-134.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMarch 22nd\n1848\"\nVariation 8\" E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades\nfrom the E N E steering W by N by Compass all\nhands employed repairing sails at 7 P M it came\nin squally in topsgallant steering sails flying jib &\nmain Royal at 10 P M more moderate make sail\nagain Middle hours strong trades and small\nrain Latter hours moderate and pleasant employed\npainting fly jib & jib booms\nLat Obs 15..22 North Long 134..36 W[struck: t]","wind":[["first","ENE","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and passing squalls drove the ship westward as the crew repaired sails, later taking advantage of calmer, pleasant weather to paint the jibbooms.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-23","events":[],"lat":16.2333,"lon":-137.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMarch 23d\n1848\nVariation 8\" E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades\nfrom N E and passing clouds steering W by N\nby Compass employed altering the jib and painting\nat 4 P M it came in squally showers of rain\nMiddle hours fine pleasant weather the wind steady\nLatter hours strong trades unbent the jib and repaired\nit employed as painting and various other jobs\nLat Obs 16..14 North Long 137..52 West","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed under strong trade winds, spending the day altering, repairing, and taking down the jib, painting, and doing other odd jobs around the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-24","events":[],"lat":17.1667,"lon":-140.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMarch 24th\n1848\nVariation 8\" E\nThese 24 hours Commences with sting trades and\nfrequent showers of small rain steering W by N by\nCompass employed on various jobs of ships duty bent\nthe jib Middle hours strong trades and passing\nclouds squalls of mist or small rain Latter hours\nblowing the trades from the Eastward and thick\nrainy weather\nLat by Dct 17..10 North Long 140..05 West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","E","fresh"]],"weather":["rain","cloudy","squalls","drizzle"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and frequent rainy squalls; the crew carried out routine ship duties and bent the jib.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-25","events":[],"lat":18.4333,"lon":-144.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMarch 25th\n1848.\nVariation 9. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades from\nthe Eastward and rainy squally weather steering\nW by N by Compass [struck: 1] at 6 PM it cleard off mostly\nclear Middle hours strung trades from E N E and\nsqually in topgallant Steering sails at 4 mad mod\nerate [struck: made] these again Latter hours fresh trades and\nfine pleasant weather\n\nLat Obs 18.26 North Long 144.05 West","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","ENE","strong"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["rain","squalls","clear"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and squally, rainy weather gave way to clear, pleasant skies. Routine sailing; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-26","events":[],"lat":19.15,"lon":-147.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMarch 26th\n1848.\nVariation 9. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh trades\nfrom the Eastward and fine pleasant weather\nsteering W by N by Compass employed in various\njobs of ships duty Middle hours strong winds and\npassing clouds Latter hours strong winds and variable\nand squally\n\nLat Obs 19.09 North Long 147.10 West","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","variable","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh trade winds and squalls as the crew carried out various shipboard duties; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-27","events":[],"lat":19.9333,"lon":-150.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMarch 27th\n1848\nVariation 9. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades\nand squally steering W by N at 2 PM kept of W by N\npassing clouds and rough Middle hours pleasant the\nwind from the Eastward and sqalls of small rain\nLatter hours strong trades and squalls of hevy rain\n\nLat Obs 19.56 North Long 150.39 West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","E","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","cloudy","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed westward through rough seas, squalls, and heavy rain.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-28","events":[],"lat":20.55,"lon":-153.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMarch 28th\n1848.\nVariation 10. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades from\nthe Eastward and squally steering W [illegible] N by Compass\nat 5 PM kept of W hauld find topgallant steering sails in\nsqually and showers of heavy rain and a troublesome [blot]\nsea Middle hours strong trades and showers of rain\nLatter hours strong winds from the Eastward set\nup head stays and repaird the Mainsail\n\nLat Obs 20.33 North Long 153.33 West","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","E","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong trade winds brought squalls, heavy rain, and a rough, troublesome sea. The crew set up head stays and repaired the mainsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-03-29","events":[],"lat":19.25,"lon":-155.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMarch 29th\n1848..\nVariation 10.. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades from\nthe Eastward and passing clouds steering west by\ncompass boil out water and run salt down at 7\nP M hauled in fore topgallant stering sails Middle\nhours squally & showers of rain at 3 A M made the land\nOwyhee bearing S W by Compass by estimation 50 miles distant\nLatter hours strong trades and squally bent the chains and\nhoisted the anchors off the bows spoke the Betsey williams of\nstonington 1500 bound out saw 2 ships coming in 3 going out\n\nRunning for the Anchorage","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"They sighted the island of Owyhee about 50 miles away and prepared the anchors for arrival. Along the way, they met and exchanged news with the Betsey Williams of Stonington.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Betsey Williams","rig":"","port":"stonington","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Owyhee","via":[[-154.95,19.25]],"plate":"gam.spoke-c","at":"hawaii"},{"date":"1848-03-30","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":-156.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMarch 30th\n1848.\nVariation 11.. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and\nsqually layeing becalmed in the passage at 2 P M\ntook the sea brese light and set 4 boats ahead and\nrun in at 4 P M came to Anchor in 20 fathoms of\nwater furld the sails and made all secured for the\nnight set the watch light winds and squally Middle\nhours light winds and squally Latter hours pleasant\none watch on liberty the watch on board employed painting\nLat 20..50..50 Nutte Long 156..39..40 West Lead Wills","wind":[["first","","strong"],["first","","light"],["first","","light"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["squalls","calm"],"plain":"After being becalmed in the passage, four boats towed the ship into harbor on a sea breeze. They anchored in 20 fathoms, granted shore leave to one watch, and set the remaining crew to painting.","where":"at anchor","via":[[-155.65,18.85],[-156.05,19.05]]},{"date":"1848-03-31","events":[],"lat":20.6852,"lon":-157.514,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nMarch 31st\n1848..\nVariation 11.. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nthe So W one watch on liberty on shore employed\npainting on board Discharged the Carpenter Henry Smith\non the Consuls hands nettle took on board Wet Potatoes\nand alb recruits Middle hours light sea wind from S S W\nLatter hours moderate pleasant weather employed on\nvarious Jobs of shipes duty\n\nLaying at Anchor &c","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","SSW","light"]],"plain":"While lying at anchor, half the crew took liberty ashore, while the rest painted and did ship's work. They discharged carpenter Henry Smith into the consul's custody and brought aboard potatoes and other provisions.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Carpenter discharged into consul's custody","quote":"Discharged the Carpenter Henry Smith on the Consuls hands","interest":3}],"where":"at anchor","via":[[-156.75,20.65],[-157.05,20.65]]},{"date":"1848-04-01","events":[],"lat":20.7592,"lon":-158.4903,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nApril 1st\n1848\"\nVariation 11.. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate pleasant\nweather a light sea brese all hands employed tucourng\nthe shoud ships arriveing and clearing started the water\nand stow the casks below cleard up decks Middle\nhours light winds and light squalls of rain Latter\nhours fine pleasant weather employed boating pone\nthe shore shipd 2 men kernacker named Bob Blacksmith\nby the name James A Ward Latter hours fine pleasant\nweather 3 Arivals\n\nLaying at Anchor &c","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"At anchor, the crew worked on the rigging, stowed water casks below, and cleared the decks. They took in provisions from shore and shipped two new crewmen, including a Kanaka named Bob and a blacksmith.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Two new crewmen shipped aboard","quote":"shipd 2 men kernacker named Bob Blacksmith by the name James A Ward","interest":3}],"where":"at anchor","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1848-04-02","events":[],"lat":20.8333,"lon":-159.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nApril 2d\n1848\"\nVariation 11\" E\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather\nat 3 P M took our Anchor and stood at sent a boat\non shore for the Skipper came along side and stood\ndown through the Islands at 10 P M made topgallant\nsails at 11 topmast and topgallant studensails steering\nW by S Middle hours strong trades in topgallant stud-\nensails split the fore topgallant sail Latter hours set\nstudensails strong trades and passing clouds\n\nLat Obs 20\"50 North Long 159\"28 West","wind":[["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"They weighed anchor in pleasant weather and sent a boat ashore for the captain before sailing down through the islands under strong trade winds.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1848-04-03","events":[],"lat":20.8167,"lon":-162.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nApril 3d\n1848\"\nVariation 11\" E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and\npassing clouds steering W by S by Compass the\nwind East Middle the trades strong and variable\nand frequent showers of rain Latter hours moderate\npleasant weather sent down the fore topgallant to repair\nemployd on the sails and building chain bins down the\nrubler wood\n\nLat Obs 20\"49 North Long 162\"22 West","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","variable","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and passing rain showers gave way to moderate, pleasant weather. The crew took down the fore topgallant mast for repairs, worked on sails, and built chain bins.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-04-04","events":[],"lat":20.6667,"lon":-165.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nApril 4th\n1848\"\nVariation 12\" E\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh trades and\npleasant weather the wind from the Eastward steering\nW by S bent the fore topgallant sail and run the\nchains below fine pleasant weather Middle hours fresh\ntrades and passing clouds Latter hours the same\nemployd setting up rigging\n\nLat Obs 20\"40 North Long 165\"08 West","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Pleasant weather with fresh trade winds. The crew bent the fore topgallant sail, ran chains below, and worked on setting up the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-04-05","events":[],"lat":20.5333,"lon":-168.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nApril 5th\n1848\"\nVariation 12\" E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades from\nthe Eastward steering W by S by Compass employd in\nsetting up rigging and overhauling Potatoes passing\nclouds and rugged Middle hours fine pleasant weather\nLatter hours the same employd securing the Anchors\nand fitting a new boat and various other small jobs\n\nLat Obs 20\"32 North Long 168\"11 West","wind":[["first","E","strong"]],"plain":"The crew spent the day tightening the rigging, sorting through potatoes, securing the anchors, and outfitting a new boat amid generally pleasant weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-04-06","events":[],"lat":20.3333,"lon":-171.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nApril 6th\n1848,,\nVariation 12,, E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades from the\nEastward steering W by S by Compass employed fitting\na new boat and other jobs of ships duty at 8 P M came\nin squally showers of rain and strong trades Middle\nhours moderate pleasant weather Latter hours strong\ntrades and light squalls of rain employed fitting\na new boat Broke out water\n\nLat Obs 20,,20 North Long 171,,03 West","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["first","","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew worked on outfitting a new boat, handled other ship duties, and broke out water amidst trade winds and rain squalls.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-04-07","events":[],"lat":20.2333,"lon":-173.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nApril 7th\n1848,,\nVariation 12,, E\nThese 24 hours Commences strong trades from S E and\npassing clouds steering W by S by Compass employed on\nthe boat and overhauling the fore hold rattling down fore\ntopgallant rigging at 4 P M came in squally Middle\nhours squally the wind hauled out N E in topgallant\nsteering sails and braced at 3 wind hauled back S E made\nsteering sails again Latter hours fresh trades and passing\nclouds employed Painting new boats overhead\n\nLat Obs 20,,14 North Long 173,,22 West","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","NE",""],["middle","SE",""],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew worked in the hold, repaired rigging, and painted boats amid shifting winds and squalls.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-04-08","events":[],"lat":20.1167,"lon":-176.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nApril 8th\n1848,,\nVariation 12,, E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades from\nN E steering W by S by Compass employed on various\njobs of ships duty at 7 P M spoke the Betsey Williams\nof Stonington Wales hauled up West in company with\nher Middle hours strong trades and passing clouds\nLatter hours fresh trades and fine pleasant weather\nkept off W by S by Compass gamd with the B,, W,,\n\nLat Obs 20,,07 North Long 176,,40 West","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew met and sailed alongside the Betsey Williams of Stonington, socialized with her crew, and attended to routine ship's duties.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Betsey Williams","rig":"","port":"Stonington","captain":"Wales","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1848-04-09","events":[],"lat":20.1833,"lon":-180.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nApril 9,,th\n1848,,\nVariation 12,, E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades from\nE N E steering W by S by Compass passing clouds &\nfine pleasant weather carried away a fore topgallant\nsteering sails boom replaced it with another and set the sails\nMiddle hours strong trades and passing clouds the ship\nB,, W,, off the lee beam Middle hours strong trades Latter\nhours the same carried away the 2 d Topgallant steering\nsail boom gamd with the B W,,\n\nLat Obs 20,,11 North Long 179,,40 East","wind":[["first","ENE","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Strong trade winds broke two steering sail booms, which the crew replaced. They had a visit with the ship B. W.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"B. W.","rig":"ship","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-b"},{"date":"1848-04-10","events":[],"lat":20.1833,"lon":-183.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nApril 10th\n1848.\nVariation 12. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and\npassing clouds steering W by S by Compass at 7 P.M\nsplit the ford topgalland sail sent it doun & repaird\nit strong winds and a troublesome old sea heaving\nto the Southward Middle hours strong winds & squally\nLatter hours the same the B.W. in sight\n\nLat Obs 20..11 North Long 176..19 East","wind":[["first","","strong"],["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","heavy sea","squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls caused a \"troublesome old sea.\" After splitting the fore topgallant sail in the evening, the crew brought it down to repair it.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"A troublesome old sea","quote":"strong winds and a troublesome old sea heaving to the Southward","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-04-11","events":[],"lat":20.2667,"lon":-187.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nApril 11th\n1848.\nVariation 12. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades from\nE N.E and squally steering W by S by Compass employd\nsetting up the head rigging and various other\nJobs of ships duty Middle hours strong trades and\npassing clouds an, old sea heaving to the Southward\nLatter hours strong trades and squally employd at\nvarious Jobs of Ships duty\n\nLat Obs 20\"16 North Long 172\"42 East","wind":[["first","ENE","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The ship sailed on under strong trade winds and squalls while the crew worked on the head rigging and other routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-04-12","events":[],"lat":20.45,"lon":-190.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nApril 12th\n1848.\nVariation 13. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and\nsqually steering W by S by Compass At 6 P M spoke\nthe B. W boarded and got 4 hogs in luffing with the\nmain topsail to the mast the main topgalland staring\nyard run through the main topsail repaird staredd steer\nalong W p S passing clouds and rough Middle hours\nstrong trades and squally Latter hours the same employd\nstowring the Mizen Watch the Dy Diett off duty tame\n\nLat Obs 20..27 North Long 169..03 East","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong trades and squally weather. At 6 p.m., they met the B. W., boarded her, and obtained four hogs. While maneuvering, a yard punctured the main topsail, which they promptly repaired.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Dy Diett off duty","quote":"Dy Diett off duty tame","topic":"sickness"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"B. W.","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1848-04-13","events":[],"lat":20.6667,"lon":-193.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nApril 13th\n1848.\nVariation 13. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades from\nE N.E and squally steering W p S by Compass employd\nfitting new Cutting Pendants and various other jobs\nspoke the B. W. Middle hours strong trades and\npleasant Latter hours the same gam'd with the B. W\npainted the Starboard quarter boat\n\nLat Obs 20..40 North Long 166..03 East","wind":[["first","ENE","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and squalls blew as the crew fitted new cutting gear and painted a boat. They met and socialized with the B. W.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"B. W.","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1848-04-14","events":[],"lat":20.7667,"lon":-196.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nApril 14th\n1848,,\nVariation 13.. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades\nfrom E N E and fine pleasant weather steering\nW 1/2 S by compass employed a visiting with the B.W\nMiddle hours fresh trades and fine pleasant weather\nLatter hours the same unbent the Mizen Topsail\nrepaired and bent it again\n\nLat Obs 20..46 North Long 163..18 East","wind":[["first","ENE","strong"],["middle","","fresh"]],"plain":"Fine weather with strong trade winds. The crew spent time visiting with another ship, and took down, repaired, and reset the mizzen topsail.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"B. W.","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-c"},{"date":"1848-04-15","events":[],"lat":21.0,"lon":-199.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nApril 15th\n1848,,\nVariation 12.. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh trades and\npassing clouds steering W by S by compass repaired\nthe Main Topsail aloft and various other jobs of ships\nduty Exchangd Longitude with the B. W. Middle hours\nH [canid or: Cloud] strong trades and hauled to N E\ncaught a Portiguese by the name of Joe asleep on the look out\napplyed the roperend and restored his senses again Latter\nhours fine pleasant weather\n\nLat Obs 21..00 North Long 160..38 East","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","NE","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew did routine maintenance and compared navigational readings with another vessel. After catching a lookout asleep, officers flogged him with a rope end to \"restore his senses.\"","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Lookout beaten for sleeping on watch","quote":"caught a Portiguese by the name of Joe asleep on the look out applyed the roperend","interest":3,"topic":"punishments"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"B. W.","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1848-04-16","events":[],"lat":21.0,"lon":-201.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nApril 16th\n1848,,\nVariation 12 E,,\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fine pleasant\nweather the wind E N E steering W 1/2 S by compasses\nemployed on various jobs of ships duty the wind light\nfrom the Eastward Middle hours moderate pleasant\nweather Latter hours the same passing clouds and\nsmooth the wind variable\n\nLat Obs 21..00 North Long 158..29 East","wind":[["middle","","moderate"],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["cloudy","smooth sea"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with smooth seas and light winds; the crew spent the day on routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-04-17","events":[],"lat":21.3167,"lon":-202.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nApril 17th\n1848,,\nVariation 10.. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light trades from\nthe Eastward and passing clouds steering W 1/2 S\nby compass Middle hours light airs and squally\nhauled up E by N Latter hours light airs inclining\nto calms gamed with the B. W the boy Dick came\non duty\n\nLat Obs 21..19 North Long 157..05 East","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls","calm"],"plain":"Light winds and squalls turned to calm. The crew had a visit with the ship B. W., and the boy Dick returned to duty.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Boy Dick returned to duty","quote":"the boy Dick came\non duty","topic":"sickness"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"B. W.","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1848-04-18","events":[],"lat":21.8667,"lon":-204.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nApril 18th\n1848.\nVariation 7. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light airs from the\nNorthward and passing clouds saw several water\nspouts steering W by N by Compass the wind inclining\nEasterly fine pleasant weather and smooth Middle\nhours passing clouds and pleasant Latter hours strong\ntrades and squally employed coiling lines ~\n\nLat Obs 21.52 North Long 155.27 East","wind":[["first","N","light"],["first","E",""],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","smooth sea"],"plain":"The ship sailed under light airs and saw several waterspouts, followed by squally trade winds. The crew spent their time coiling lines.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-04-19","events":[],"lat":23.5667,"lon":-206.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nApril 19th\n1848.\nVariation 8. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades\nfrom N E and squally steering N W by W by\nCompass employed on various jobs of ships duty spoke\nthe B M at 7 PM handed the flying jib and\nMain Royal at 10 P M the squalls cleard off made\nthem again Middle hours pleasant had an altercation\nwith a Portiguise by the name of Joe for suttle Latter\nhours fine pleasant weather the wind light from the\nEastward employed fitting whaling gear\n\nLat Obs 23.34 North Long 153.25 East","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"They met the ship B M amid squally weather and worked on routine ship's duties. Later, there was an altercation with a Portuguese crewman named Joe, and the crew prepped whaling gear.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Altercation with a crewman named Joe","quote":"had an altercation with a Portiguise by the name of Joe","interest":3},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"B M","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1848-04-20","events":[],"lat":24.4333,"lon":-207.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nApril 20th\n1848.\nVariation 6. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nthe Eastward steering N W by Compass employed on\nvarious jobs of ships duty at 5 PM it came in squally\nthe wind from the N W stood N E at 9 P M tackt\nto the N W the wind hauled to the Northward and\npleasant the Misen topgallant tie parted repaired it\nwith a new one Middle hours light winds and passing\nclouds Latter hours the same heading N W by the wind\n\nLat Obs 24.26 North Long 152.20 East","wind":[["first","E","light"],["first","NW",""],["first","N",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew worked on routine ship's duties under light winds and squalls. A line on the mizzen mast broke and was replaced with a new one.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-04-21","events":[],"lat":24.9167,"lon":-209.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nApril 21st\n1848.\nVariation 6. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather\nthe wind N N E with all requisite sail set by the wind\nheading N W gam'd with the B.M. employed on various\njobs of ships duty Middle hours clear pleasant weather\nand light winds Latter hours the same light airs and\nsmooth employed on whaling craft\n\nLat Obs 24.55 North Long 150.58 East","wind":[["first","NNE",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear","smooth sea"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with light winds. The crew had a visit with the B.M. and worked on routine ship tasks and whaling gear.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"B.M.","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-b"},{"date":"1848-04-22","events":[],"lat":25.1667,"lon":-209.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nApril 22d\n1848.\nVariation 5,, E\nThese 24 hours Commences with light airs from\nthe Northward and clear pleasant weather heading\nNo W by the wind employed on various jobs of ships\nduty the B. W off the weather beam Middle hours light\nwinds and clear pleasant weather Latter hours light airs\nand calms launched 2 new boats took the old ones in to\npaint and repair\nLat Obs 25,,10 North Long 150,,26 East","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"Light winds, calms, and clear weather. The crew attended to routine ship's duty, launched two new whaleboats, and brought the old ones aboard to paint and repair.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-04-23","events":[],"lat":25.1667,"lon":-210.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nApril 23d\n1848.\nVariation 5,, E\nThese 24 hours Commences with light airs and calms\nheading to the mercy of the waves employed fitting the\nboats and other Jobs of ships duty at 7 PM took the\nwind light from the Northward wored to the No & E at 9 PM\nwored again to the Westward Middle hours light airs and\npassing clouds Latter hours light winds and fine pleasant\nweather observe the distance between the Sun and Moon\nLat Obs 25,,10 North Long 149,,23 East\nLong by Lunar 149,,19 East","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","N","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew drifted in light airs and calms, \"heading to the mercy of the waves,\" while working on the boats and doing routine chores.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Ship left drifting in calms","quote":"heading to the mercy of the waves","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"life.keeper-d"},{"date":"1848-04-24","events":[],"lat":25.1667,"lon":-211.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nApril 24th\n1848.\nVariation 4,, E\nThese 24 hours Commences with clear pleasant\nweather the wind from the Northward & inclining\nEasterly heading No W by the wind set up the main\ntopgallant and Royals backstays spoke the B. W\nMiddle hours fine pleasant weather the wind from\nthe Eastward heading N by W Latter hours moderate\npleasant weather set up the ford topmast and topgallant\nBackstays Observed the distance between the Sun & Moon\nLat Obs 25,,10 North Long 148,,23 East\nLong by Lunar 148,,19 East","wind":[["first","N",""],["middle","E",""],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Pleasant weather as the crew set up backstays and met the B. W. Later, they observed lunar distances to determine their longitude.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"B. W.","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1848-04-25","events":[],"lat":27.5333,"lon":-211.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nApril 25th\n1848.\nVariation 4,, E\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather\nthe wind from the Eastward steering N by W employed\npainting boats and other small jobs of ships duty\nspoke the B. W and gam'd with her at 8 PM hauld\nup North wind So E set studensails Middle hours light\nwinds and fine pleasant weather Latter hours light winds\nand hauling Westerly employed on small jobs\nLat Obs 27,,32 North Long 148,,25 East\nLong by Lunar 148,,38 East","wind":[["first","E",""],["first","SE",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"plain":"Fine pleasant weather. The crew painted boats and attended to small chores, and they met and visited with the B. W.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"B. W.","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1848-04-26","events":[],"lat":29.0167,"lon":-211.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nApril 26th\n1848\"\nVariation 5\" E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences. with light winds from the\nWestward hauld in studensails and bracd sharps by the\nwind unbent the topgallant studensails and stow them\nbelow sent the booms down spoke the Betsey Williams and\ngam'd light winds and passing clouds heading Nirth by\ncompass on the wind Middle hours light winds and pleasant\nLatter hours the wind hauld out from the N W blowing strong\nhanard topgallant sails and flying jib\nLat Obs 29\"01 North Long 148\"22 East","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","NW","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They spoke and had a visit with the Betsey Williams under light winds. By the end of the day, strong winds picked up from the northwest, forcing them to reduce sail.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Betsey Williams","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-b"},{"date":"1848-04-27","events":[],"lat":30.6333,"lon":-212.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nApril 27th\n1848\nVariation 3\" E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from NNE\nheading to the No W by the wind single reef the topsails\nemployd on smalle Jobs of ships duty at 10 P M the wind\nabating made fore and main topgallant sails strong\nappearance of rain Middle hours more moderate and\ncloudy Latter hours cleard off made whole topsails and topo\ngallant sails unbent the flying jib to repair seve the cutting\nPendants aloft employd in repering the flying jib\nLat Obs 30\"38 North Long 147\"17 East\nLong by Lunar 147\"45 East","wind":[["first","NNE","strong"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy","clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in changing winds. The crew handled sail, attended to small ship's duties, and repaired the flying jib.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-04-28","events":[],"lat":33.8833,"lon":-213.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nApril 28th\n1848\"\nVariation 3\" E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from the\nN W heading No W with all requisite sail set by the\nwind sent down the Main Royal yard and saib staod\nthere away bent the flying jib and some othur smalle\nJobs of ships duty thick cloudy and a strong appearance\nof wind and rain Middle hours fresh winds and mostly-\nclear the wind inclining Easterly Latter hours thick doury\nset the topmast staring sails and flying jib wind NE\nemployd on various Jobs of ships duty\nLat Obs 33.53 North Long 146\"57 East","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["middle","E","fresh"],["latter","NE",""]],"weather":["cloudy","clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing in fresh winds and thick clouds as the crew attended to various shipboard chores, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-04-29","events":[],"lat":36.0833,"lon":-213.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nApril 29th\n1848.\nVariation 3\" E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from the East-\nward sturing North employd stowing away spars and fifting\nfore chatch at 7 P M handed fore and Mizen topgallant sails\nand Jibs & mainsail at 9 the main topgallant sail and double reef\nthe fore and Mizen topsails Middle hours strong gales and rain\ndouble reef the main topsail and closed reef the Mizen came in\nthick the wind hauld to the Southward Latter hours strong gales\nthick and rainy at 11 A M it came in squally hauld the foresailup\nand hanard the mizen topsail\nLat by Act 36\"05 North Long 146\"35 East","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["rain","gale","squalls"],"plain":"The crew stowed spars and worked on the fore hatch before strong gales, thick weather, and rain forced them to shorten sail repeatedly.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-04-30","events":[],"lat":36.4667,"lon":-212.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nApril 30th\n1848\"\nVariation 3\" E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the\nSouthward thick and rainy steering N b W by Compass\nAt 1 [struck: P] [caret: A]M looking squally in the westward closed ref the tops\nsails at 2 P M took the wind from the westward light the rain\nabated at 5 P M made double ref topsails at 10 P Mcleard\noff made all sail the wind light and an old graund swell\nheaving to the Northward Middle hours light winds made\nwhole topsails and main topgallant sails Latter hours light\nairs from the N & E made all sail wood to the Northward\nLat Obs 36,,28 North Long 147,,22 East","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["first","W","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","NE","light"]],"weather":["gale","rain","squalls","clear","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong southerly gales, thick weather, and rain gave way to clearing skies and light winds over a heavy ground swell.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-05-01","events":[],"lat":38.3333,"lon":-212.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMay 1st\n1848\"\nVariation 3,, E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nthe N & E heading by the wind to the Northward the wind\ninclining easterly at 3 P M made the topmast steansails\nthick cloudy and a strong appearance of rain the B M\nahead Middle hours strong gales and squalls of rain\nDouble ref the topsails and furld the mainsail & jib\nLatter hours strong gales and heavy rain the wind hauld\nto the Southward clost ref the missen topsail &c\nLat by Dct 38,,20 North Long 147,,25 East","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","S","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales, heavy rain squalls, and thick cloudy weather, forcing the crew to shorten sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-05-02","events":[],"lat":39.55,"lon":-211.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMay 2 d\n1848\"\nVariation 2\" E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from\nthe Southward steering North by Compass heavy rain\nand rough at 2 P M the wind hauled all round the\nwestward at 4 P M looking squally handed the fore and\nmisen topsails at 5 P M the gale increasing and wind\nN W clost ref the main topsail and furld the foresail\nblowing heavy and rough the B.M off the weather bow under\nshort sail Middle hours more moderate at 4 A M made\nwhole topsails and run N by W Latter hours fresh winds\nfrom S W and cloudy looke out walen\nLat Obs 39.33 North Long 148,,17 East","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["first","W",""],["first","NW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["gale","rain","squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales, heavy rain, and rough seas forced the crew to reduce sail. The weather moderated by morning, and they set more sail to look out for whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-05-03","events":[],"lat":40.6833,"lon":-212.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMay 3 d\n1848\"\nVariation 2. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from S. W\nand cloudy steering N by W at 4 P M spoke the B. M and\ngamd at 7 P M it camd in thick fog and took in sail\nheading N by W the wind hauld to the westward light winds\nand smooth Middle hours the wind hauld to the N & E\nwood to the N & W at daylight made sail and stood to the\nN & W Latter hours strong winds unurssing to ref topsails\n\nLat Obs 40,,41 North Long 147,,17 East","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["first","W","light"],["middle","NE",""],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","fog","smooth sea"],"plain":"Fresh winds and cloudy weather. The crew met and visited with the B. M. before thick fog set in and forced them to reduce sail.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"B. M","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1848-05-04","events":[],"lat":41.8333,"lon":-213.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMay 4th\n1848\nVariation 3. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds and clear\npleasant weather the wind hauled to the Eastward run\nNNW at 5 PM handed main topgallantsail and main\nsail at 7 PM took in sails and set the watch mid PM\nlight winds and fine smooth weather Middle hours the\nwind moderate at day light made whole topsails and stood\nto the NW Latter hours light winds and variable squalls of\nfog and smooth\nLat by Act 41.50 North Long 145.35 East","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["first","","light"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["clear","fog","squalls","smooth sea"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light, variable winds, smooth seas, and squalls of fog. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-05-05","events":[],"lat":42.5,"lon":-213.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMay 5th\n1848\"\nVariation 3. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the\nEastward steering NNW at 1 PM took the wind from\nthe Northward hauled on the wind to the Westward made\nall sail at 4 PM blowing fresh furled the mainsail topgallant\nsails and flying jib at 4 PM took in sail heading Fly W\nthe wind ENE spoke the B. M thick cloudy and smooth\nMiddle hours light winds and smooth at daylight made\nall sail and stood to the Northward Latter hours calm\nemployed stowing between decks [flourish]\nLat by Act 42.30 North Long 146.40 East","wind":[["first","E","light"],["first","N",""],["first","","fresh"],["first","ENE",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["cloudy","smooth sea","calm"],"plain":"They sailed through shifting winds and variable weather, speaking the B. M. The crew spent the calm later hours stowing between decks.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"B. M","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1848-05-06","events":[],"lat":43.2667,"lon":-213.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMay 6th\n1848\"\nVariation 3. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with light airs inclining\nto calm at 2 PM took a light breez from the Northward\nstood to the Northward thick fog at 2 1/2 PM fird several\nmuskets at 3 PM handed the and misen topgallant\nsails and flying jib at 4 PM spoke the B. M gamed\nat 7 PM took in sail heading ENE light winds and\nthick fog Middle hours fresh breezs from the S & E and thick\nfog at 1/2 past 5 AM made whole topsails and kept off SEbE\nLatter hours strong winds from SE thick at 10 AM the fog\ncleard off maad the land bearing NNW 15 miles distant [flourish]\nLat Obs 43.16 North Long 146.34 East","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","N","light"],["first","","light"],["middle","SE","fresh"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"weather":["calm","fog"],"plain":"In thick fog, the crew fired muskets to signal and had a visit with the B. M. Later, the fog cleared and they sighted land about 15 miles away.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"B. M","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.visit-c"},{"date":"1848-05-07","events":[],"lat":43.7167,"lon":-213.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMay 7th\n1848\"\nVariation 2. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the\nSE runing NNE at 2 PM came in thick fog hauled on\nthe wind to the Eastward spoke the B. M at 7 PM took\nin sail heading East thick fog and smooth Middle\nhours the fog cleard off the wind hauled to the westward\nat daylight made sail and made Spanberg Island\nbearing NNW 35 miles distant Latter hours light airs\nand variable all sail out\nLat Obs 43.43 North Long 146.20 East\nLong by Lunar 147.51 East","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","W",""],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["fog","smooth sea"],"plain":"Strong winds gave way to thick fog, and they met the B. M. The fog cleared during the night, and at daylight they sighted Spanberg Island about 35 miles away.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"B. M","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Spanberg Island","via":[[-213.55,43.75]],"plate":"gam.spoke-c","at":"shikotan"},{"date":"1848-05-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":44.6833,"lon":-213.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMay 8th\n1848\nVariation 2. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light airs and variable\nand mostly clear at 2 P M took the wind from the Sallt\nkept off N W made Alalla and Staten Island bearing\nN. N W 50 miles distant verry high Land and well Covered\nwith snow at 7 P M Cape Pricoa bore N W by N 30\nmiles distant fresh winds and mostly clear steering\nfor Peall Channell at 8 P M found the wind droping\noff tackt off shore Middle hours moderate at 2 P M kept\noff for the passage Latter hours pleasant weather running\nthrough the channell saw several Humpbacks\n\nLat Obs 44.41 North Long 146.24 East","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["first","S","fresh"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They sighted snow-covered islands and steered for a channel, probably Catherine Strait between Kunashir and Iturup. They saw humpback whales while sailing through the passage.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Sighted snow-covered islands","quote":"verry high Land and well Covered with snow","interest":1}],"where":"near land","place":"Catherine Strait (probable)","via":[[-213.35,44.35],[-213.45,44.65]]},{"date":"1848-05-09","events":[],"lat":45.9167,"lon":-214.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMay 9th\n1848\nVariation 2. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant weather the\nwind from S & to South steering from N to N W at 4 P M\nthe Islandes bore from ESE to S W at 5 P M spoke the\nB. W and gamed kept off N W smooth but mostly cloudy\nMiddle hours strong gales close reefed the main topsail\nat daylight made sail and kept off N W made all sail\nLatter hours moderate winds and fine pleasant weather\n\nDis Lat 45.55 North Long 145.07 East","wind":[["first","S",""],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","smooth sea"],"plain":"They sailed past islands in pleasant weather and visited with the B. W. Strong gales blew during the night, forcing them to reduce sail, but conditions improved by morning.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"B. W.","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Islandes"},{"date":"1848-05-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"blue","count":null}],"lat":46.3833,"lon":-213.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMay 10th\n1848\nVariation 2. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate pleasant\nweather the wind from South to S E at 1 P M saw a\nlong chain of Ice bearing from SW to N E at 2 P M\nkeps off from N W to E N E saw plenty of finbacks and\nSulphur Bottoms at 1/2 past 7 P M took in sail heading\nfrom S E to S by E light winds and fine pleasant weath\ner and perfectly smooth Middle hours light winds at\ndaylight made sail and stood to the N E Latter hours light\nairs unbent the foresail and bent an old one in the place of it\n\nLat Obs 46.23 North Long 146.34 East","wind":[["first","S","moderate"],["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["smooth sea"],"plain":"The crew sailed in pleasant weather and perfectly smooth seas. They encountered a long chain of ice and saw plenty of finback and blue whales, but did not give chase.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Encountered a long chain of ice","quote":"saw a long chain of Ice bearing from SW to N E","interest":1,"topic":"ice"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-05-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":47.05,"lon":-212.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMay 11th\n1848\nVariation 2. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light airs from the west\nward heading N E unbent the fore and main topsail\nand bent old ones in the place of them at 5 P M saw 1 right\nwhale lowred all boats in persuit went in the whale setted\ncame on board took in sails at 8 P M light airs from the\nS E heading N E Middle hours light airs and pleasant\nLatter hours the wind hauling to the S W and increasing at\n10 A M spoke the B W at 11 saw 1 right whale going quick\nchased came on board and double reef the topsails and kept\noff N E.\n\nLat by Act 47.03 North Long 147.54 East","wind":[["first","W","light"],["first","SE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","SW",""]],"plain":"The crew changed out the topsails and put out the boats twice to chase single right whales without success. At 10 a.m., they met the B W.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"B. W.","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1848-05-12","events":[],"lat":46.7167,"lon":-210.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMay 12th\n1848.\nVariation 2. E\n\nthese 24 hours Commences with strong wind from S.W.\nsteering N E and snowing at 4 P M made a long chain\nof ice and Icebergs Blockiden the way Northward and to the\nSouthward spoke the B. W. at 1/2 past 7 furled the mainsails\ncarried double refd topssails moderate and close sey smouth\nMiddle hours fresh winds and thick fog at 3 A M came in\nthick snow at 7 A M tackt to the So W employed shoveling\nsnow fell 6 or 7 inches deep Latter hours spoke the B W again\nat 11 A M kept off E N E and made whole fore and main\ntopssails and jib\nLat by Act 46.43 North Long 149.35 East","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","","fresh"]],"weather":["snow","fog"],"plain":"Strong winds brought snow and thick fog, and icebergs and a long chain of ice blocked their passage north and south. The crew shoveled six or seven inches of fallen snow and met the B. W. twice.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Icebergs and deep snow blocked navigation","quote":"made a long chain of ice and Icebergs Blockiden the way Northward","notable":true,"interest":1,"topic":"ice"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"B. W.","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1848-05-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":47.1167,"lon":-209.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMay 13th\n1848.\nVariation 2. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from W. S. W.\nsteering E N E at 2 P M hauled up N E saw a long\nrange of feield Ice saw 1 right whale going quick\nto the So W at 3 it came in squally and set with a\nlight sprinckling of snow and raind at 7 P M the boats\ncame along side close refd the main topsail double refd\nthe fore and mizen and furled them and the foresails. Jib and\nmade all secud for the night Having heary and rough heading\nNorth Middle hours strong gales and rought the wind change\nto N.N.W. Latter hours strong gales and mostly clear\nLat Obs 47.07 North Long 150.31 East","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","NNW","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","snow","rain","gale","clear"],"plain":"The crew sighted a long range of field ice and saw a right whale swimming quickly southwest. Squalls brought snow and rain as the boats returned, followed by rough seas and strong gales overnight.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Sighted a field of ice","quote":"saw a long range of feield Ice","interest":1,"topic":"ice"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-05-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":null}],"lat":47.4667,"lon":-208.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMay 14th\n1848\nVariation 2.. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from\nN. N. W heading N E at 3 P M set the main spencer at\n6 P M the foresail and saw 1 right whale Having heary\ncould not low[struck: r] made all secuid ford the night the gale\nabating and a light sprinckling of fog the B. W. off the\nweather beand Middle hours strong gales and rought at\ndaylight made sails and stood to the N W at 8. A M\nsaw right whales going quick to the N W Having strong\nand rough did not lowr Latter hours strong winds and a hea\nda sea heaving to the So W the Boy Henry sick off duty\nLat Obs 47.28 North Long 151.22 East","wind":[["first","NNW","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","fog"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough seas prevented the crew from putting out boats when right whales were spotted in the evening and again the following morning.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Boy Henry was sick off duty","quote":"the Boy Henry sick off duty","topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-05-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":48.1167,"lon":-209.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMay 15th\n1848.\nVariation 2.. E.\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds and abating\nheading to the Northward at 3 P M made all sails at 6 P M\nmade Mankan Island bearing E by N 40 miles distant one\nthe next Southermost Island at sund down tooke in sails head\ning at the murcy of the waves entierely calm Middle hours light\nwinds at daylight maad sails kept off N W by W Latter hours\nsaw whales lowrd found the calfs would not strikle came\non board kept off N W by N\nLat Obs 48.07 Nath Long 150.32 East","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["first","","calm"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"They sighted Mankan Island in the evening before falling completely calm. After making sail the next morning, they saw whales and put out the boats, but found they were calves and chose not to strike them.","where":"near land","place":"Mankan Island","plate":"chase.right-c","at":"paramushir-and-onekotan"},{"date":"1848-05-16","events":[],"lat":48.1667,"lon":-209.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMay 16th\n1848.\nVariation 2. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the\nSouthward sturing NNW by N at 3 P M handed topgallant\nsails and mainsail at 7 PM hauled on the wind to the\nSo Wst took in sail heading W S W strong winds and\nrugld hauld the foresail up Middle hours fresh winds\nand thick fog and smalle rain close reefd the main\ntopsails Latter hours frishe winds and thick fog\n\nLat by Act 48-10 Noth Long 150-15 East","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced strong winds, heavy seas, thick fog, and light rain, prompting the crew to repeatedly reduce sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-05-17","events":[],"lat":49.3333,"lon":-209.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMay 17th\n1848.\nVariation 2. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds\nfrom the Southward kept of North by compass at\n3 P M it cleard off made fore and mizen topsails\nand a double reefd main the B. W entirely out of sight\nMiddle hours light winds and thick fog, at day light made\nsail kept off North employed heating out water at 9 AM\ntook the wind light from the N.W. Latter hours light\nwind and inclining Southerly the boy Henry came on duty\n\nLat by Act 49.30 North Long 150.10 East","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew sailed through fresh winds and thick fog, and worked at heating out water. The boy Henry returned to duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-05-18","events":[],"lat":50.5,"lon":-209.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMay 18th\n1848.\nVariation 2. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds\nfrom the Eastward at 2 P M the fog cleard off the\nwind hauled to S E and looking squally at 5 P M\nhanded topgallant sails and flying Jib at 8 P M\ntook in sails heading N E by N by the wind furled the\nforesail and close reefd the main topsail set the main\nspencer Middle hours strong gales the wind changd to\nthe S W at 7. A M word to the N. W Latter hours strong\ngales and rugld with fog and raind\n\nLat by Act 50.30 Nath Long 150.40 East","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["first","SE",""],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["fog","squalls","gale","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales, fog, and rain forced the crew to reduce sail, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-05-19","events":[],"lat":51.0333,"lon":-209.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMay 19th\n1848.\nVariation 2.. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the\nS W laying too heading to the N W attenduid with\nfog and raind at 4 P M the wind hauld to the NW\nheading N E hoisted up the boats and made all securd\nfor the night Middle hours thick fog and strong winds\nLatter hours more moderate the fog cleard off set the foresails\nheading No E\n\nLat Obs 51.02 Nath Long 150.53 East","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["first","NW",""],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","fog","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales, fog, and rain forced the crew to wait out the weather under reduced sail. Conditions moderated toward the end of the day, allowing the fog to clear and more sail to be set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-05-20","events":[],"lat":51.65,"lon":-208.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMay 20th\n1848.\nVariation 2. E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from\nN. N. W heading N & E at 1 P M made single reefd\ntopsails jib and mainsail saw plenty of ducks and drift\nwood at 1/2 past 7 P M took in sails heading N E\nsmooth and light winds appearance of fog Middle\nhours strong winds and a light falling of fog and snow\nat 6 A M made sail and stood to the Northward\n\nLat by Act 51.39 North Long 151.28 East","wind":[["first","NNW","fresh"],["first","","light"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["smooth sea","fog","snow"],"plain":"The crew sailed north through fresh winds, spotting drifting wood and plenty of ducks. The night brought strong winds along with light fog and snow.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw plenty of ducks","quote":"saw plenty of ducks","topic":"animals"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-05-21","events":[],"lat":52.6167,"lon":-207.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMay 21st\n1848.\nVariation 2. E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from\nthe Northward and westward heading by the wind to\nthe North saw ducks at 3 P M came up fog and a light\nfalling of snow at 5 P M took in the jib at 1/2 past 7 P M\ntook in sail heading N by W blowing strong and clouy\nclose reef the main topsail Middle hours more moderate\nat 4 A M made sail squalls of fog Latter hours strong\nwinds and cloudy heading N E by the wind\n\nLat Obs 52.37 North Long 152.27 East","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["first","","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["fog","snow","cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds, fog, and light snow marked the day as the ship sailed north. Ducks were spotted in the afternoon, and the crew shortened sail as the winds blew strong.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Encountered fog and light snow","quote":"came up fog and a light falling of snow","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-05-22","events":[],"lat":53.4333,"lon":-206.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMay 22d\n1848.\nVariation 3. E.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from\nN W heading N & E by the wind saw a plenty of diver\nat 4 P M took in main topgallant sail the wind fuels\nand inclining westerly at 1/2 past 7 P M took in sail\nheading N N E strong winds and mostly clear Middle\nhours light winds and squalls of fog and snow\nat 4 A M made sail Latter hours moderate pleasant\nweather heading to the N & E\n\nLat Obs 53.26 North Long 153.49 East","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["clear","squalls","fog","snow"],"plain":"They sailed through shifting conditions with strong winds, squalls of fog and snow, and finally pleasant weather. Plenty of divers (seabirds) were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-05-23","events":[],"lat":53.75,"lon":-207.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMay 23d\n1848.\nVariation 3. E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from\nthe N & W heading N & E by the wind smooth pleasant\nweather and cold at 1/2 past 7 P M took in sails head\ning N E by N fresh winds and mostly clear sky\nMiddle hours fresh winds and squalls of fog at 4 A M\nmade sails and ship heading W N W Latter hours\nlight winds and squalls of fog and cold weather\n\nLat by Act 53.45 North Long 152..50 East","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["smooth sea","clear","squalls","fog"],"plain":"The ship sailed on under fresh winds and cold weather, encountering squalls of fog throughout the middle and latter parts of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-05-24","events":[],"lat":53.4333,"lon":-208.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMay 24th\n1848.\nVariation 3. E.\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from\nthe Northward heading by the wind to the N & W\nat 1 P M set fore and main topgallant sails at 3 P M\nIt came in thick the wind veering and making Ice\nlow and aloff at 7. P M took in sails heading west,\nMiddle hours the wind abating and thick fog at 5 A M\nmaad sail the fog cleard up Latter hours fresh winds\nand passing clouas all the rigging fill with Ice.\n\nLat Obs 53.26 North Long 151.45 East","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The ship faced fresh winds, thick fog, and freezing weather, which left all the rigging coated in ice.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Rigging coated in ice","quote":"","interest":1,"topic":"ice"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-05-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":53.8333,"lon":-207.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMay 25th\n1848\nVariation 3. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from\nthe Northward heading by the wind to the westward at\n2 P M maad the main topgallant sails and tackt to\nthe N & E at 4 P M saw 1 right whale going quick to\nthe Northward did not lour at 1/2 past 7 P M double\nreeff the topsails and carried it through the night\nMiddle hours light winds and smooth at 4 A M maad\nall sail and stood to the Northward Latter hours\ncalm repaired the fore topsail and unbend the main\nsail and repaired it wind shifts to the N & W\n\nLat Obs 53.50 North Long 152.02 East","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","calm"],["latter","NW",""]],"weather":["smooth sea","calm"],"plain":"The crew sighted a right whale moving quickly north, but did not put out the boats to chase it. They spent the calmer later hours repairing sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-05-26","events":[],"lat":54.4167,"lon":-209.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMay 26th\n1848,\nVariation 3. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds\nfrom N & E and variable heading N & W with all\nsail set by the wind bend the mainsail and set,\nit thick cloudy and smooth at 1/2 past 7 P M took\nin sail to, double reeff topsails at 9 P M came in fog\nMiddle hours light winds and squalls of snow at 4 A M\nmaad whole topsails heading N & W Latter hours thick\nfog and snow at 11. A M It cleard off pleasant\n\nLat Obs 54.25 North Long 150.38 East","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","fog","squalls","snow","clear","smooth sea"],"plain":"The crew sailed under cloudy skies, bending and setting the mainsail. Fog and snow squalls moved in during the night and morning before clearing off pleasantly.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-05-27","events":[],"lat":55.0,"lon":-209.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMay 27th\n1848.\nVariation 3. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant\nweather the wind NE heading Nw W by the wind\nat 1 P M maad all sail the wind light and smooth\nemployd coopering barrels at 1/2 past 7 P M double reefd\nthe topsails and ruu in quarter watches Middle hours\nlight winds and thick at 4 A M maad sails and\nstood to the Northward Latter hours fine pleasant\nweather and smooth\n\nLat Obs 55.00 North Long 150.45 East","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["smooth sea"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with light winds as the crew coopered barrels. They stood to the north under smooth seas.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-05-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":56.25,"lon":-209.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMay 28th\n1848.\nVariation 3. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant\nweather the wind from the westward sturing North\nat 3 P M the wind fresh handed topogallnt sails\nand flying Jib came over thick & souay at 1/2 past\n7 P M took in sails heading N W Middle hours\nstrong gales and rough at 4 A M made sail &\nkept off North at 9 A M saw 1 right whale rough\ndid not lower luffd too and took in ford and mizen\ntopsails Latter hours strong gales and rough\nLat by Act 56.15 North Long 150..25 East","wind":[["first","W","moderate"],["first","","fresh"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough seas brought thick weather. The crew sighted a right whale in the morning but could not put the boats out because of the rough water.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-05-29","events":[],"lat":56.8667,"lon":-209.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMay 29th\n1848.\nVariation 3.. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from\nW S W heading N & W laying too heading up\nN W by N N W at 7 P M furled the ford and\nmizen topsails the wind abating and fog coming\non Middle hours strong winds and squalls of snow & rain\nLatter hours strong gales and rough laying too heading\nto the Northward\nLat Obs 56.52 North Long 150..08 East","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","fog","squalls","snow","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales, rough seas, fog, and squalls of snow and rain forced the crew to shorten sail and stop and wait.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-05-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"bowhead","count":1}],"lat":57.1667,"lon":-209.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMay 30th\n1848.\nVariation 3.. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds\nfrom the N & E heading to the Northward at 1 P M\nthe wind abating maid sail and stood to the North\nat 2 P M wrd to the Southward saw whales chad did\nnot strike at 8 P M took in sails heading N & E Midd\nhours light winds and smooth at daylight saw whales maid\nsail lowrd struck and [drawing: whale] S.B. 100.\nKilled\nalng\nat 9 Am\ncrd at 7 A M took him\nside and prepard for cutting\nhooked in Latter hours an old sea wrd to the leward &c\nLat by Act 57..10 North Long 150..15 East","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["smooth sea"],"plain":"The crew chased whales in the afternoon without success. At daylight, they saw more whales, put out the boats, and killed one, bringing it alongside by 9 a.m. to prepare for stripping the blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1848-05-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":56.9167,"lon":-209.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMay 31st\n1848..\nVariation 3.. E\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from\nthe Southward finished cutting at 5 P M cleard up decks\ntook in sails heading W N W set the watch and began\nto boil smooth and cloudy Middle hours light winds\nwith rain Hail and snow rigan to boil Latter hours\nthe wind light and fog saw whales at 10 A M the fog\ncleard off maid sail saw whales lwerd chasd could\nnot get hold came on board\nLat by Act 56..55 North Long 150.15 East","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["smooth sea","cloudy","rain","hail","snow","fog"],"plain":"The crew finished stripping the blubber and began boiling through rain, hail, and snow. In the morning, after fog cleared, they put the boats out to chase whales but could not harpoon any.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Rain, hail, and snow while boiling","quote":"light winds with rain Hail and snow rigan to boil","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1848-06-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":57.1667,"lon":-208.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJune 1st\n1848\"\nVariation 3\" E\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds and\nsmooth the wind from the S&E saw whales lowrd chas\ncouded not get nor get any run of them down from 20\nto 40 minuts came on board coopered some oils and\nhebbd out cask forward took in sails wood to the S&E\nlight winds and variable set the watch and drow the\ntry works Middle hours light winds fog and rain & snow\nlatter hours fog made sails saw whales lowrd chasd going\nquick light winds and smooth\nLat Obs 57\"10 North Long 151\"07 East","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["first","variable","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog","rain","snow","smooth sea"],"plain":"The crew put boats out twice to chase whales in light winds, but could not catch them. Fog, rain, and snow set in during the night while they worked on oil casks.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1848-06-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"bowhead","count":1}],"lat":56.8833,"lon":-209.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJune 2d\n1848\"\nVariation 2..E\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds and\nsmooth wind from S W by W heading to the S & E by the\nwind at 2 P M made whole topsails at 7 P M took\nin sails heading to the Southward employd boiling light\nwinds and thick fog Middle hours fresh winds and clear\nat daylight maid sails at 6 coold downd out of blubber at 7\nA M saw whales lowrd all boats in pursuits struck and killd\none [whale stamp] B.B.90 took him along side and\nprep ared for cutting Latter hour\nshong winds and mostly clear -\nLat Obs 56.53 North Long 150.41 East","wind":[["first","SW by W","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["fog","clear"],"plain":"The crew finished boiling oil as they ran out of blubber. That morning they sighted bowhead whales, put all boats out to chase, and killed one, bringing it alongside to begin stripping blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1848-06-03","events":[],"lat":56.9667,"lon":-209.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJune 3d\n1848\nVariation 2 E\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the\nSouthward at 1 P M hookd on to the whale and begand\nto cut finished cutting at 7 P M cleard up decks took in\nsails and set the watch and begand to boil light airs and\nsmooth Middle hours light airs and smooth at 5 AM it\ncamd in thick fog all hands employd boiling & stowing\noil downd the main hatch on the starboard side.\nLat by Act 56.58 North Long 150\"35 East","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["first","","light"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["smooth sea","fog"],"plain":"The crew stripped the blubber from their whale and began boiling it down into oil, working through thick fog to boil and store the oil below deck.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-06-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":5}],"lat":56.8333,"lon":-209.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJune 4th\n1848\"\nVariation 2.E\nThese 24 hours Commences with light airs and thick\nfog the wind variable all hands employd boiling and\nstowing down oil saw 4 or 5 whales thick did not lowrd\nat 7 P M took the wind from the Eastward haulling to the\nNorth at 8 P M blowing strong coold down blowing strong with\nrain Hail and snow Middle hours strong gales and rou\ngh the wind hauld to the Northward Latter hours blowing\nstrong hauled the foresails up Laying too heading E N E\nLat by Act 56.50 North Long 150.30 East","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["first","E","strong"],["middle","N","gale"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["fog","rain","hail","snow","gale"],"plain":"The crew boiled and stored oil in thick fog. They saw four or five whales but did not lower the boats due to the weather. A gale brought rain, hail, and snow, forcing the ship to stop and wait.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Gale brought rain, hail, and snow","quote":"blowing strong with rain Hail and snow Middle hours strong gales","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1848-06-05","events":[],"lat":56.45,"lon":-208.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJune 5th\n1848\"\nVariation 2\" E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from\nthe Northward heading E N E at 1 PM close reef the\nmain topsail and furld the foresail Having Heavy\nwith snow and rain and a troublesome sea short\nMiddle hours strong gales and rough attended with\nrain at 3 A M the wind chang to the westward\nand abating at 4 A M began to bile again Latter part\nthe wind hauled to the S W made sail stood N W\nLat Obs 56..27 North Long 151..35 East","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","W","gale"],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["gale","snow","rain","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales brought snow, rain, and rough seas, forcing the crew to reduce sail. As the storm eased early the next morning, they resumed boiling blubber.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-06-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"bowhead","count":1}],"lat":56.5,"lon":-209.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJune 6th\n1848.\nVariation 2.. E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds\nfrom S W heading N W employed boiling mostly clear\nand pleasant at 7 P M took in sail heading N N W\nMiddle hours light winds and passing clouds at\ndaylight made sail saw whales lowrd [struck: struck] & killed\n[whale stamp with \"BB 160\"] took her along side Latter\nhours good whaling weather\ncoold down out of blubber the\nwind from the Southward and cloudy\nLat by Act 56..30 North Long 150..58 East","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","S",""]],"weather":["clear","cloudy"],"plain":"They finished boiling out blubber under fresh winds. At daylight, they saw whales, put out the boats, and caught and killed a bowhead whale, bringing it alongside.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1848-06-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":56.6667,"lon":-208.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJune 7th\n1848\nVariation 2.. E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from\nthe Southward laying by the whale at 1 P M hooked on\nand began to cut finished cutting at 8 P M cleared up\ndecks took in sails blowing strong and looking squally\nMiddle hours strong winds and cloudy employed clearing\naway the head Latter hours moderate pleasant weather\nbegan to bile saw 1 whale going quick to the Southward\ndid not low the boy Williams off duty with a lame hand\nLat Obs 56..40 North Long 151..08 East","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew stripped the blubber from their whale and began boiling it into oil. They saw another whale moving quickly south but did not lower boats. Williams, the boy, was off duty with an injured hand.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1848-06-08","events":[],"lat":56.85,"lon":-208.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJune 8th\n1848\"\nVariation 2.. E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with moderate pleasant\nweather the wind S S W heading West under short sail\nat 7 P M wore to the E N E set the watch employed\nboiling light winds smooth and pleasant Middle hours\nthick cloudy the wind light from the Southward at 6\nA M wore to the westward Latter hours light winds and\nsmooth all hands employed stowing oil down the main\nhatch and boiling\nLat by Act 56..51 North Long 151..25 East","wind":[["first","SSW","moderate"],["first","","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["smooth sea","cloudy"],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds as the crew boiled blubber and stored oil down the main hatch.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1848-06-09","events":[],"lat":56.8,"lon":-208.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJune the 9th\n1848\"\nVariation 2,, E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nthe Southward heading W S W under short sails\nall hands employed stowing oils and boiling finisht\nstowing at 4 P M cleard up decks under the M.S D\nthick fog and an old sea heaving to the Northward\nthe fog cleard off light winds and thick cloudy D.\nMiddle hours light winds and fog Latter hours light\nairs and calms cloudy and perfectly smooth employed\nboiling and other small jobs\nLat by Act 56..48 North Long 151..30 East","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog","cloudy","calm","smooth sea"],"plain":"The crew boiled blubber and finished storing oil in the hold by 4 p.m. Thick fog and heavy swells gave way to light airs, calms, and smooth seas.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-06-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"killer","count":null}],"lat":57.0833,"lon":-208.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJune 10th\n1848\"\nVariation 2 E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with thick cloudy\nweather entirely calm heading at the mercy of the\nwaves employed boiling with all possible haste saw\nKillers hookd out Provisions Flour and casks Middle\nhours light airs and calms Latter hours fine pleasanth\nweather the wind light from the westward at 9 A M made\nsail and kept off N E employed boiling clear pleasant\nweather and perfectly smooth\nLat by Obs 57..05 North Long 151.40 East","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","calm","clear","smooth sea"],"plain":"In calm seas, the ship drifted at the mercy of the waves while the crew boiled blubber as fast as possible and broke out provisions. Killer whales were sighted.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-06-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":56.9167,"lon":-208.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJune 11th\n1848\"\nVariation 2,, E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fine pleasant\nweather the wind light from the westward steering\nN E at 1 P M saw whales lowrd struck 2 draws from\none and killed the other [whale stamp] BB.150 / a [struck: took]\n[struck: it] along side at 6 P M and\nhookt on cut the head [struck: took]\nin sail and lay by the body through\nall the night employed fitting boats and clearing away\nthe head and clearing the main Hatch fine pleasant\nweather and mostly clear and smooth Middle hours light\nwinds and pleasant Latter hours strong winds double reefd\nthe main Topsail broke out the main Hatch and stowd\ndown 130 bls of oil thick fog\nLat by Act 56..55 North Long 151..50 East","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["clear","smooth sea","fog"],"plain":"They sighted whales and put out the boats, harpooning two; the harpoon pulled out of one, but they killed the other and brought it alongside. The crew worked on the head and stored 130 barrels of oil.","where":"at sea","catch":1},{"date":"1848-06-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":3}],"lat":57.1667,"lon":-208.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJune 12th\n1848.\nVariation 2,, E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from the North\nand thick fog finisht stowing and hove the body of the whale\nin the fluke chains cut the flukes off pass through at 7 P M took\nthe watch and began to boil thick fog heading E by N Middle\nhours fresh winds and hauling westwly Latter hours light\nwinds and thick fog saw 3 whales going quick to windward\nemployed fitting fluke pass and boiling\nLat by Act 57.10 North Long 151..55 East","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","W","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"In thick fog and strong winds, the crew finished cutting in a whale and began boiling blubber. Later, they sighted three whales swimming quickly against the wind.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1848-06-13","events":[],"lat":57.1,"lon":-208.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJune 13th\n1848.\nVariation 2. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light wind from\nthe eastward heading to the Northward under short\nsail employed fiting flutke [struck: H] hass and boiling and\nvarious other Jobs of ships duty thick fog and smooth\nMiddle hours thick fog and light winds chang'd to the East\nward Latter hours light wind and thick fog employed\nboiling and fitting tycastles\n\nLat by Act 57.06 North Long 151.58 East","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog","smooth sea"],"plain":"Under light winds and thick fog, the crew boiled blubber and attended to routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1848-06-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":57.05,"lon":-207.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJune 14th\n1848..\nVariation 2. E\n\nThese 24 hours, commences with light winds from\nthe Eastward heading S by E, under short sail, employed\nboiling at 6 PM the fog cleard off saw whales lowrd\nstruck and drawd camd on board took in sails\nheading S S W light winds and clear pleasant weather\nMiddle hours strong winds and clear wore to the Northward\nLatter hours strong gales saw whales rough did not lower\nemployed stowing oil down the main Hatcts and boiling\nwore to the Southward\n\nLat Obs 57.03 North Long 152.50 East","wind":[["first","E","light"],["first","","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["fog","clear","gale"],"plain":"While boiling blubber, the crew sighted whales and put out the boats; they harpooned one, but the harpoon pulled out. Later, during strong gales and rough seas, they saw more whales but did not chase them.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1848-06-15","events":[],"lat":57.4333,"lon":-208.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJune 15th\n1848.\nVariation 2. E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from\nthe S & W and variable heading S W under short sail\nfinish'd stowing at 6 P M cleard up decks furled the\nfore and mizen topsails wore to the N & W strong\ngales rough and entirely clear employed boiling Middle\nhours strong gales and rough coold down and cleard up decks\nLatter hours employ'd cleaning bond blowing strong & rough\n\nLat Obs 57.26 North Long 151.58 East","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["first","variable","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"The crew finished stowing down oil, boiled blubber, and cleared the decks under strong gales and rough seas.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-06-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":57.75,"lon":-207.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJune 16th\n1848\nVariation 2. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from\nS W heading W S W under short sail employ'd cleaning\nbone and stowing between decks forward stow'd 3 heads of\nbone below saw whales blowing heavy could not lower at\n8 P M close reffd the main topsails and set the watch\nMiddle hours strong gales and rough und to E & W and\nhauld the foresails up at 5 A M maw the Land bearing\nN W by N 50 miles distant well coverd with snow Latter\nhours employed stowing oil and cleaning bone the wind\nabating and hauling Southerly\n\nLat Obs 57.45 North Long 152.04 East","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","S",""]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew throughout the day. The crew cleaned baleen and stowed oil below decks. They spotted whales blowing heavily, but rough seas prevented them from putting the boats out. At dawn, snow-covered land was visible fifty miles away.","where":"near land","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1848-06-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":3},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":57.6167,"lon":-208.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJune 17th\n1848\"\nVariation 2..E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from\nthe westward and inclining Southerly heading S S W\nat 1 P M made sail finisied stowing oils and bone at\n3 P M saw 2 or 3 whales going did not lour saw 7 ships\nall of them boiling saw the Land at 8 P M took in\nsail heading S W & fine pleasant weather and smooth\nMiddle hours light airs and smooth at 4 A M made sail\nand stood to the Northward the Land in sight bearing N\nat 7 A M kept off west at 10 saw whales lowrd chsd rough\nLatter hours blowing strong from the Eastward and thick\ncould not get hold camd on board\nLat by Act 57..37 North Long 151..45 East","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","E","strong"]],"weather":["smooth sea"],"plain":"The crew finished stowing oil and bone with land in sight, and spotted seven other ships all boiling blubber. They sighted whales in the afternoon without chasing them, then lowered boats in rough seas the next morning but could not catch any.","where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1848-06-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":57.55,"lon":-208.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJune 18th\n1848\"\nVariation 2..E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strung gales from the\neastward and rough at 1 P M it came in to rain and\nthe wind increasing saw plenty of whales rough did not\nlour at 3 P M took in sail close reef the main topsail\nheading S by W saw 2 ships and one of them take a whale\nat 6 P M the wind began to abate whales in sight thick\nMiddle hours strong winds at 4 A M the wind dript\noff camd in thick fog Latter hours strung gales and\nrain the wind hauling westerly\nLat Obs 57.33 North Long 151.58 East","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea","rain","fog"],"plain":"Strong gales, rough seas, and rain dominated the day. They saw plenty of whales but the sea was too rough to put the boats out, though they watched another ship take one.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-06-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":57.7833,"lon":-208.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJune 19th\n1848\"\nVariation 2..E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strung gales from\nthe westward wore ship heading N & E At 3 P M the\nwind came out from the westward strong saw whales\nblowing and rough could not lour saw 2 ships at\n5 P M it cleard off pleasant and the wind abating\nMiddle hours strung winds and clear at 6 A M began to\nabate made sail saw whales lowrd chasd could not get\nhold camd on board Latter hours wore to the S & W light winds\nsaw the Land bearing N [struck: &] W\nObs Lat 57..47 North Long 151..40 East","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["first","W","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale","clear"],"plain":"Strong westerly gales prevented lowering for whales seen blowing in the rough seas. After the weather cleared the next morning, the crew put out the boats after more whales but could not harpoon any, later sighting land.","where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1848-06-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":57.5833,"lon":-208.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJune 20th\n1848\"\nVariation 2..E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the West\nward heading S & W at 1 P M saw whales lowrd struck 2\nkilled one and drawd irons 1 [whale stamp with LB. 140 / C inside] took\nher along side at 4 P M and [illegible]\npared for cutting at 5 P M hooked on and\ncut to the leward finisd cutting at 12 at night set\nthe watch and cleard up decks at 6 A M made sail light winds\nand clear stood S W saw 1 sail off the lee bow Middle hours\nlight winds and clear employd clearing away the head at\n6 A M made sail and stood to the S & W Latter hours\nlight airs began to boil saw the Land bearing N W\nLat Obs 57..35 North Long 151..46 East","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew put boats out for whales, harpooned two, and lost one when the iron pulled out. They brought the other alongside, stripped the blubber, and began boiling it into oil with land in sight.","where":"near land","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1848-06-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":57.7,"lon":-208.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJune 21st\n1848\"\nVariation 2\" E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with light airs from the\nwestward heading to the Southward imployed boiling\nsaw 2 ships boiling at 7 P M saw one whale near the\nship lowered 2 boats chas'd wild could not get near him\ncamed on board took in sails and ship heading WSW [struck: light]\nthe wind hauld to SW light and smooth Middle hours\nstrong winds and mostly clear at day light made sail the\nwind light Latter hours fresh winds double refd the ford and\nmisen topsails I had an altercation with an Irishman for\nnot turning out and abuse and was severely repremaned\nfor taking too much responsibility upon myself and so the\nthing dropd saw whales lowrd struck both Irons drew [drawing]\n\nLat Obs 57\"42 North Long 151\"18 East","wind":[["first","W","light"],["first","SW","light"],["middle","","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear","smooth sea"],"plain":"While boiling oil, the crew chased a whale without success. The keeper was severely reprimanded after an altercation with a crewman who refused to turn out. Later, boats harpooned a whale, but both harpoons pulled out.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Keeper reprimanded after altercation with crewman","quote":"altercation with an Irishman for not turning out and abuse and was severely repremaned","interest":3}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1848-06-22","events":[],"lat":57.4833,"lon":-208.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJune 22nd\n1848\"\nVariation 2\" E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the\nEastward heading to the Northward double refd the main\ntopsail at 2 P M the gale increasing hauld the ford and\nmisen topsail and jib at 4 P M clost refd the main topsail\nand hauld the foresail up at 5 coold down and ship to the\nSouthward made all secure for the night blowing strong &\nrough Middle hours strong gales and rough at 6 A M made\nmoderate cleand the pots and began to boil again Latter\nhours strong winds and rough the wind hauling Northerly\n\nLat Obs 57.29 North Long 151.04 East","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["first","","gale"],["first","","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","N","strong"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough seas forced the crew to reduce sail, cool down the try-works, and secure the ship for the night. By morning, conditions moderated enough to clean the pots and resume boiling blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1848-06-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":56.8167,"lon":-208.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJune 23d\n1848\nVariation 2\" E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the\nEastward under short sails the wind heading Easterly\nemployed boiling heading S E the wind hauling Northerly\nat 7 P M saw 1 right whale to the windward did not\nlower blowing heavy and rough set the watch and draud\nthe tryworks the wind abating Middle hours strong gales\nand rough past 1 ship standing to the Northd Latter hours strong\ngales and rough imployed stowing porvision down the misen\nhatch and boiling saw 1 whale blowing did not lowr\n\nLat Obs 56\"49 North Long 151.24 East","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough seas continued while the crew boiled blubber and stowed provisions. They sighted two whales, including a right whale, but could not put out the boats because of the heavy weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-06-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":2},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":56.9167,"lon":-208.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJune 24th\n1848\"\nVariation 2\" E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the\nN E heading ESE under short sails employed boiling and\nstowing pervision down the misen hatch at 4 P M coold down\nout of blubber at 7 P M saw 2 right whales going to the\nNorthward the wind abating and mostly clear Middle hours\nthick and strong winds at 4 A M it came in to rain\nat 7 A M woor to the Southward and hauld the foresails\nup Latter hours strong gales and thick fog with rain\nsaw 1 right whale\n\nLat by Act 56.55 North Long 151\"30 East","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["first","","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["clear","rain","fog","gale"],"plain":"Under strong gales and reduced sail, the crew finished boiling blubber and stowed provisions. They sighted three right whales during the day amid rain, heavy winds, and thick fog.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-06-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":56.2833,"lon":-208.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJune 25th\n1848\nVariation 2 E\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from\nthe eastward heading to the Northward thick & rain\nat 7 P M wind shift heading S S E and furled the\nforesails thick fog and rain the wind abating and\nold sea heaving from the Southward Middle hours\nstrong winds and fog at 6 A M made double reef topsails\nand stood to the Southward saw 1 ship take a whale off\nthe lee beam Latter hours moderate employed stowing oils\ndown the Mizen Hatch at [illegible] past 11 A M saw whales\nloured 2 boats struck saw 3 ships\nObs Lat 56.17 North Long 151.16 East","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["rain","fog","gale"],"plain":"Gales, thick fog, and rain gave way to moderate weather. The crew stowed oil in the hold, saw another ship take a whale, and put out two boats to chase and harpoon whales.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1848-06-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":56.4167,"lon":-208.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJune 26th\n1848\nVariation 2. E\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from\nthe eastward and mostly clear killed the whale took\nit along side at 2. P M [whale stamp: W.B 115?] at 4. P M\nhookt on and began to cut\nfinisd cutting at 1/2 past 9 P M\ntook in sails set the watch & cleand\nup decks light winds and pleasant an old sea heaving\nfrom the Southward Middle hours light winds at 4 A M\nbegan to boil Latter hours light winds from W. N W and thick\nfog heading to the Northward employed stowing oil down\nthe mizen hatch\nLat by Act 56.25 North Long 151.20 East","wind":[["first","E","light"],["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","WNW","light"]],"weather":["clear","fog"],"plain":"The crew killed a whale, brought it alongside, and stripped the blubber before boiling it and stowing oil in the hold under thick fog.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1848-06-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":56.5,"lon":-208.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJune 27th\n1848.\nVariation 2. E\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from\nW. N W and thick fog heading to the Northward\nunder short sail finishd stowing and cleard up decks\nemployd boiling with all possible haste at 7 P M set the\nwatch fresh winds and a short sea Middle hours fresh\nwinds and fog Latter hours the fog cleard off saw whales\nlourd 2 boats [whale stamp: 1/2.B. 140] struck and killd\nthe whale the wind increasing\nand thick cloucy and a short sea\nLat by Act 56.30 North Long 151. 25 East","wind":[["first","WNW","light"],["first","","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"]],"weather":["fog","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew finished stowing oil and boiled blubber as fast as they could in thick fog and choppy seas. When the fog cleared, they spotted whales, put two boats out, and harpooned and killed one.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1848-06-28","events":[],"lat":56.6167,"lon":-208.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJune 28th\n1848.\nVariation 2. E\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from\nthe eastward at 1 P M took the whale along side at\n2 hookt on cut to the leaward finisd cutting at 7 P M cleand\nup decks took in sails set the watch and began to\nboil Middle hours strong gales and fog the wind\nhauled to the S & W heading to the westward Latter hours\nstrong gales and rough and thick fog employed\nboiling and various other necesary jobs of ships duty\nLat by Act 56.37 North Long 151. 18 East","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","fog"],"plain":"Strong winds and thick fog set in. The crew brought a whale alongside, finished stripping its blubber by evening, cleaned the decks, and began boiling.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1848-06-29","events":[],"lat":56.3833,"lon":-210.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJune 29th\n1848..\nVariation 2. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from\nS.S.W and thick fog heading to the westward at 3 PM\nit camed in to rain and the wind abating but thick fog\nthe sea running down Capt Pendleton lickt 2 men for\nfighting a Porteguise by the name Joe and an Englishman\nby the name of Moses set the watch and drove the try\nworks Middle hours strong winds and steady rain at\n5 PM the wind hauld out from the N.W Latter hours the\nrain abated and cleard off employed Braking out the misen\nhatch for stowing oil Mr Myers off duty sick.\nObs Lat 56.23 North Long 149.50 East","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"],["middle","NW","strong"]],"weather":["gale","fog","rain","clear"],"plain":"Gales, thick fog, and rain gave way to clearing weather. Captain Pendleton beat two crewmen for fighting—a Portuguese man named Joe and an Englishman named Moses. The crew boiled blubber and prepared the hatch to store oil.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Captain beat two crewmen for fighting","quote":"Capt Pendleton lickt 2 men for fighting a Porteguise by the name Joe and an Englishman by the name of Moses","interest":3,"topic":"punishments"},{"kind":"accident","title":"Mr Myers off duty sick","quote":"Mr Myers off duty sick","topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1848-06-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":56.5,"lon":-209.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJune 30th\n1848\nVariation 2..E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nthe No W and pleasant heading No & employed stowing\noil down the misen hatch at 2 PM wore to the southward\nat 3 PM it camed in thick fog finishd stowing and cleard\nup decks set the watch boiling with all possible haste\nMiddle hours light winds and fog at 6 AM saw whales\nlowrd 3 boats struck [whale stamp: S.B. 170 B] and killd\nit took her along side &\nmade her secured Latter\nhours fresh winds fog and light rain\nLat by Act 56.30 North Long 150.05 East","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"The crew stowed oil down the hatch and boiled blubber through foggy weather. At 6 a.m., they sighted whales, put three boats out to chase, and harpooned and killed one, bringing it alongside.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1848-07-01","events":[],"lat":56.2833,"lon":-209.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJuly 1st\n1848\nVariation 2.. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from\nthe S.W and variable prepared for cutting and cleard\nthe blubber room at 4 PM hoisted and cut to the leward\nand part the fins out cut the head and took in sail\nlay by the body thick fog and rain Middle hours the\nwind changd to the westward at 7 AM began to boil the\nwind hauld to the Northward blowing strong took in the\nmain topsail Latter hours strong gales and mostly clear\nLat Obs 56.17 North Long 150.18 East","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","W",""],["middle","N","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["fog","rain","clear","gale"],"plain":"The crew prepared the blubber room and stripped the blubber and head from a whale during thick fog and rain. By morning they began boiling the oil as winds increased to a strong gale.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1848-07-02","events":[],"lat":56.3333,"lon":-209.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJuly 2 d\n1848\nVariation 2..E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from\nthe Northward and mostly clear laying by the whale\nheading West and drifting to the Southward employed\nsetting up shooks and boiling and cutting out the old\nstocks of blubber at 4 PM hoisted and cut the Body\nfinis at 8 PM cleard up the decks set the watch and rund\nto the Northward at 10 PM camed in light raind and fog\nMiddle hours light winds and variable showers of light rain\nLatter hours light airs and thick fog employed stowing oil\ndown the fore hatch and boiling the wind South heading to\nthe westward Lat by Act 56.20 North Long 150.30 East","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","variable","light"]],"weather":["clear","rain","fog","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew while the crew drifted beside a whale. They finished stripping the blubber by evening, ran north through rain and thick fog, and spent the night boiling and storing oil.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-07-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":56.6,"lon":-209.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJuly 3d\n1848\nVariation 2\" E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nthe Southward heading to the westward thick fog and\nsmooth employed stowing oil down forward finished\nstowing set the watch at 1/2 past 7 P M saw 1 right whale\ngoing quick to the S & E Middle hours light winds and smooth\nat 3 A M It came in thick fog Latter hours employed filling\nthe main hatch boiling and setting up shooks the fog\ncleared off and the wind increasing Wm Mynes came on duty\nLat Obs 56.36 North Long 150.26 East","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["fog","smooth sea"],"plain":"In light winds and thick fog, the crew stowed oil in the hold, boiled blubber, and assembled cask parts. They spotted a single right whale swimming quickly southeast. William Mynes returned to duty.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Wm Mynes returned to duty","quote":"Wm Mynes came on duty","topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1848-07-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":56.5,"lon":-209.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJuly 4th\n1848\nVariation 2\" E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with smooth pleasant wea\nther the wind S E heading S & W under short sail employed\nat shooks and boiling and setting the tryworks caught\non fire at the [illegible] and several shook casks and pipes\nof Oil Middle hours light winds and variable at 6 A M\nmade sail and stood to the S & W saw 2 sails and a\ndead whale run off to It [whale stamp with \"100.\" and \"C.D.\" inscribed inside] found\nher good took her along side\nlight winds and thick fog Latter\nhours light winds and thick but smooth\nLat by Act 56.30 North Long 150\"21 East","wind":[["first","SE",""],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog","smooth sea"],"plain":"While boiling oil, a fire broke out at the try-works, burning several casks and casks of oil. Later, they sighted two ships and retrieved a good dead whale they found drifting.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Fire broke out at the try-works","quote":"the tryworks caught on fire at the [illegible] and several shook casks and pipes of Oil","interest":5}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1848-07-05","events":[],"lat":56.55,"lon":-209.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJuly 5th\n1848\nVariation 2\" E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nthe S & E and smooth at 2 P M hooked on to the whale\nlost the bone out of the head finished cutting at 8 P M\ntook in sail set the watch Middle hours light winds\nand fog with light showers of rain Latter hours the\nwind changed to N W heading N & E employed stowing\noil down the fore hatch and in the eyes of her thick\nfog and very smooth\nLat by Act 56.33 North Long 150\"30 East","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","NW",""]],"weather":["fog","rain","smooth sea"],"plain":"The crew hooked onto their whale and finished stripping the blubber by 8 P.M., though they lost the baleen from the head. Later, amidst thick fog and light rain, they stowed oil in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1848-07-06","events":[],"lat":56.6,"lon":-209.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJuly 6th\n1848\nVariation 2\" E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the\nN W and fog heading N N E employed stowing oil\ndown forward and boiling at 5 P M saw 1 ship boiling\nwith topgallant sails out standing directly for us light\nwinds and smooth at 7 P M spoke the Huntsville of\nColdspring Smith 8 1/2 months out 1600 bbls gamed Middle\nhours light winds and thick fog employed boiling Latter\nhours light airs and thick but perfectly smooth employed\nstowing oil forward and breaking out dry casks\nBaker off duty sick\nLat by Act 56.35 North Long 150\"35 East","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog","smooth sea"],"plain":"In light winds and thick fog, the crew boiled blubber and stowed oil. They met and visited with the Huntsville, and Baker was off duty sick.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Huntsville","rig":"ship","port":"Coldspring","captain":"Smith","months_out":8,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1848-07-07","events":[],"lat":56.4333,"lon":-209.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJuly 7th\n1848\"\nVariation 2..E\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nN W heading N N E under short sail thick fog and\nperfectley smoothe employed boiling, breaking out dry casks,\nand setting up shookes and other smalle jobs of ships\nduty at 4 P M the fog cleared off saw the Huntsvill[struck: e]\noff the led quater with her main yard abacke light\nairs Middle hours light winds and thick fog Latter hours\nthe fog cleard off made sail and stood to the N W saw\n3 ships employd setting up shookes and boiling\nLat Obs 56.26 North Long 150.23 East","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["first","","light"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["fog","smooth sea"],"plain":"Under light winds and thick fog, the crew boiled blubber, broke out dry casks, and coopered barrels. They sighted the Huntsville lying to, along with three other ships.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-07-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":56.9333,"lon":-210.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJuly 8th\n1848.\nVariation 2..E\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from W S W\nheading N W by the wind at 10 A M saw 1 small right\nwhale lowrd darted did not get hold came on board\nat 6 P M coold down out of blubber at 8 P M took in\nsail heading N W light airs and thick fog Middle\nhours light winds and thick fog at 5 A M began to breake\nout the fore hatch and shift water Latter hours the fog\ncleared off kept off N E employd stowing rib down the\nfore hatch\nLat Obs 56.56 North Long 149.46 East","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["first","","light"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew put out the boats after a small right whale and darted a harpoon, but failed to catch it. They finished boiling their blubber, encountered thick fog, and later reorganized cargo and shifted water in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1848-07-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":57.6667,"lon":-209.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJuly 9th\n1848.\nVariation 2..E\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from\nthe S W steering N E at 3 P M it came in thick fog\nfinis stowing at 6 P M stood off at 7 P M luff to by\nthe wind heading N N W strong winds and thick\nfog, set the quarter watch Middle hours fresh winds & fog,\nat 3 A M the fog cleard off at daylight saw 2 whales rough\ncould not low Latter hours strong gales and clear employd\nstowing rib and cleaning bone\nLat Obs 57..40 North Long 150.13 East","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["first","","strong"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["fog","clear","gale"],"plain":"Thick fog rolled in during the afternoon and cleared by early morning. At daylight the crew saw two whales, but the sea was too rough to put boats out to chase them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-07-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":57.9,"lon":-208.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJuly 10th\n1848\nVariation 2..E\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from\nS W heading W N W and clear employd cleaning bone\nall hands stowd it below took in the foresail wore\nship heading S E by S rough and doubey made all\nsecure for the night Middle hours strung gales and rough\nat 6 A M made sail kept off N E, clear pleasant weather\nLatter hours pleasant employd Blacksmithing saw 1 small\nwhale lowrd chasd the boatsteerer darted too deep [drawing]\nLat Obs 57.54 North Long 151.18 East","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"After strong gales and rough seas, the crew cleaned whalebone and stowed it below. Later, they put out boats after a small whale, but the harpooner threw too deep and missed.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1848-07-11","events":[],"lat":57.8,"lon":-208.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJuly 11th\n1848.\nVariation 2. E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from\nthe S. W at 2 P M the boats came along side hoisted\nup and Kept off N E clear pleasant weather at 8\nP M took in sails and luffed too heading to the S & E\nlight winds and smooth Middle hours moderate and\nclear at 3 A M it came in thick fog Latter hours laying\ntoo thick fog the wind W S W heading to the Southward\n\nLat by Act 57.48 North Long 151.25 East","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["first","","light"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","WSW",""]],"weather":["clear","smooth sea","fog"],"plain":"The boats returned to the ship in the afternoon and were hoisted aboard. After sailing through pleasant weather, the ship encountered thick fog early in the morning and stopped to wait it out.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-07-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":57.7,"lon":-208.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJuly 12th\n1848\nVariation 2. E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from\nW S W heading to the Southward under short sails\nthick fog employed cleaning ship and blacksmithing\nMiddle hours light winds and thick fog and perfectly\nsmooth Latter hours light airs and thick employed stowing\nshooks blacksmithing and coopering at 1/2 past 11 A M the\nfog cleared up saw a dead whale and then came over thick\nagain and lost sight of it\n\nLat by Act 57.42 North Long 151.20 East","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog","smooth sea"],"plain":"Amid thick fog and calm seas, the crew cleaned the ship, did blacksmithing, and coopered barrels. The fog briefly cleared late in the morning to reveal a dead whale, but it quickly rolled in again and they lost sight of it.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-07-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":57.6667,"lon":-208.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJuly 13th\n1848\nVariation 2. E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with light airs from the\nS W heading to the Southward thick fog and perfectly\nsmooth At 3 P M the fog cleard up saw the whale again\nrun for it found it good [whale stamp: D.C. 80] took\nit along side at 5 P M [struck: hoysted] and\nand began to cut finis, at 1/2 past\n9 P M cleard up decks set the watch and began\nto boil light airs and thick fog the wind inclining Southerly\nMiddle hours light airs from the S W and thick fog Latter\nhours entirely calm and thick fog employed setting up\npipes and boiling\n\nLat by Act 57.40 North Long 151.21 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["first","S","light"],["middle","SW","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["fog","smooth sea","calm"],"plain":"After thick fog cleared in the afternoon, the crew spotted a dead whale they had been looking for, brought it alongside, and cut it in by 9:30 p.m. They then began boiling the blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1848-07-14","events":[],"lat":57.6167,"lon":-207.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJuly 14th\n1848.\nVariation 2. E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with calm and smooth thick\nfog at 2 P M took the wind light from the Northward emp-\nloyed setting up shooks and boiling at 7 P M und the eastward\nthick fog and light winds Middle hours light winds the\nfog cleard off at 5 A M made sail at 6 A M it came\nin rain Latter hours light winds and pleasant the\nwind from the Northward heading to the eastward\n\nLat Obs 57.37 North Long 152.35 East","wind":[["first","","calm"],["first","N","light"],["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["calm","smooth sea","fog","rain"],"plain":"Calm conditions and thick fog dominated the early hours while the crew boiled blubber and assembled casks. After rain in the morning, the weather turned pleasant with light winds.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-07-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":57.9333,"lon":-206.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJuly 15th\n1848\nVariation 2.. E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from the\nNorthward heading to the E as [word crossed out: forward] with all requisite\nsail set by the wind made the Land bearing NNW\n40 miles distant at 7 P M handed the main topgallant\nsail carried whole topsails fine pleasant weather\nemployed setting up pipes and boiling saw a Plenty\nof finbacks at 10 P M cast boiled out of blubber Middle\nhours light winds and clear pleasant weather at 4 A M made\nsail and stood to the N & E Latter hours fresh winds and fine\npleasant weather employed cleaning ship and coopering oil\nthe Land bearing NW 20 miles distant\n\nLat 57.56 North Long 153.41 East","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather while sailing in sight of land. The crew boiled out the last of the blubber, cleaned the ship, set up casks, and saw plenty of finback whales.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1848-07-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":58.5,"lon":-207.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJuly 16th\n1848\nVariation 2.. E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with light airs from the So W\nheading N & E working in for the Land saw 1 right whale\ngoing in to the Land lowered chased came on board saw Plenty\nof Grampus and finbacks light airs at 8 P M took in\nsails to topsails the Land 15 miles distant heading NW by W\nentirely calm and smooth Middle hours calm at 3 A M\ntook the wind light from the S & E Kept off NW Latter\nhours fresh winds standing along the Land heading W.S.W.\nwith all sails out and clear pleasant weather\n\nLat Obs 58.30 North Long 152.31 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["first","","calm"],["middle","","calm"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["calm","smooth sea","clear"],"plain":"As the ship headed in toward land, the crew spotted a right whale and lowered the boats to chase it without success. They also saw plenty of grampuses and finback whales.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw grampus and finbacks","quote":"saw Plenty\nof Grampus and finbacks"}],"where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1848-07-17","events":[],"lat":58.9167,"lon":-206.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJuly 17th\n1848.\nVariation 2.. E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from the\nSouthward steering W.S.W the Land bearing from N.W\nto N N W at 5 P M the wind began to hawl westerly fine\npleasant weather and smooth took in sails to whole top\nsails and stood off shore heading N N W light winds &c\nmostly clear at 10 P M and ship off shore light winds Middle\nhours the wind hauled red from the westward blowing fresh\nat 3 A M stood in for the Land Latter hours strong gales and\nrough double reft the topsails at 11 Kept off to the Northward\n\nLat Obs 58.55 North Long 153.17 East","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["middle","W","fresh"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"The crew sailed along the coast in changing winds, ending with strong gales and rough seas that forced them to reduce sail.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1848-07-18","events":[],"lat":57.9333,"lon":-206.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJuly 18th\n1848\nVariation 2. E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the westward\nrunning to the Northward along shore at 3 P M the gale\nincreasing furld the ford and Mizen topsails and jib tuff\nby the wind off shore heading south Cape Chrie bearing\nNE 10 miles distant at 5 P M the gale began to abate\nand the sea run down Middle hours strong gales and rough\nat 4 A M made sails and stood to the N & E Latter hours\nmore moderate employed stowing oil and breaking out\ndown the ford hatch\n\nLat by Act 57.56 North Long 153.40 East","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales forced the crew to reduce sail and turn offshore near a cape, probably on the northern Okhotsk coast. As the weather moderated, they set more sail and stowed oil in the forward hold.","where":"near land","place":"Northern Okhotsk coast (probable)","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1848-07-19","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":57.7111,"lon":-206.5833},{"date":"1848-07-20","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":57.4889,"lon":-206.8333},{"date":"1848-07-21","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":57.2666,"lon":-207.0833},{"date":"1848-07-22","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":57.0444,"lon":-207.3333},{"date":"1848-07-23","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":56.8222,"lon":-207.5833},{"date":"1848-07-24","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":56.6,"lon":-207.8333},{"date":"1848-07-25","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":56.3777,"lon":-208.0833},{"date":"1848-07-26","events":[],"missing":true,"lat":56.1555,"lon":-208.3333},{"date":"1848-07-27","events":[],"lat":55.9333,"lon":-208.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJuly 27th\n1848.\nVariation 3 . E\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nthe S. W. heading to the N W at 1 P M made sails\nat 4 P M spoke the Huntress of New Bedford Shearman\nmaster 1000 bls boiling at 6 P M it came in thicke fog\nat 7 P M took in sails heading North the wind hauled\nto the westward an old sea heaving to the Northward\nMiddle hours light winds from the N W and thicke fog\nLatter hours entirely calm at 11 the fog cleard off\n\nLat by Act 55.56 North Long 151.25 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["first","W",""],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["fog","calm"],"plain":"Light winds and thick fog. They met and spoke with the Huntress of New Bedford, Captain Shearman, with 1,000 barrels of oil and boiling blubber.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Huntress","rig":"","port":"New Bedford","captain":"Shearman","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1848-07-28","events":[],"lat":55.8333,"lon":-208.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJuly 28th\n1848.\nVariation 3 .\nThese 24 hours Commences with a cloudy thicke air\nand entirely calm at 3 P M cleard off tooke the wind light\nfrom the N E made sail and run S W saw 11 ships\n1 of them boiling 10 doing nothing at 8 P M took in sail\nand run S W thicke cloudy Middle hours fresh winds\nand thicke at 4 A M made sail and run to the N W\nLatter hours fresh winds and thicke spoke the United States\nof Nantucket 800 this season kept off west saw 7 ships\nall of them doing nothing\n\nLat by Act 55.50 North Long 151.10 East","wind":[["first","","calm"],["first","NE","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy","calm"],"plain":"Thick, cloudy weather with calm and fresh winds. The crew saw numerous other ships and met the United States of Nantucket, which had 800 barrels for the season.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"United States","rig":"","port":"Nantucket","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1848-07-29","events":[],"lat":55.4833,"lon":-210.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJuly 29th\n1848.\nVariation 2 . E\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the\nNorthward steering to the westward spoke the Florience\nof New Bedford Cox 3300 spoke the Tybee of Stonington\nDickens 1800 at 4 P M kept off South run untill 8 P M\ntook in sail and fuff by the wind heading to the\nEastward thick cloudy the wind N N E Middle hours\nfresh winds and pleasant at 4 A M made sail & kept\noff South in company with the Tybee Latter hours pleasant\nweather spoke the Huntsville of cold spring 3000 bls\n\nLat Obs 55.29 North Long 149.59 East","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["first","NNE",""],["middle","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They sailed in company with the Tybee and met the Florence, the Tybee, and the Huntsville.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Florience","rig":"","port":"New Bedford","captain":"Cox","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Tybee","rig":"","port":"Stonington","captain":"Dickens","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Huntsville","rig":"","port":"cold spring","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-07-30","events":[],"lat":54.9333,"lon":-208.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJuly 30th\n1848.\nVariation 2 . E\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather the\nwind N N E hauled the the wind to the Eastward at 8 P M\ntook in sail heading E by S and beautiful weather & clear\nMiddle hours light winds and fine pleasant weather at\n4 A M made sail heading to the Eastward Latter hours\nfine pleasant weather the wind dropd off entirely calm\n\nLat Obs 54.56 North Long 151.02 East","wind":[["first","NNE",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"Pleasant weather continued with light winds, ending in an entirely flat calm. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-07-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":55.0833,"lon":-208.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJuly 31st\n1848\"\nVariation 2\" E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather\nentirely calm at 4 P M took the wind light from E S E\nat 6 P M saw what we calld a right whale to winward\nlowrd saw no thing of him after camd on board took\nin sail heading S by W light winds and smooth Middle\nhours light winds and clear pleasant weather rais'd a dead\nwhale at 4 A M call all hands lowrd found it too old\ncamd on board and stood to the Eastward thick fog and\nfresh winds Latter hours fresh winds and thick fog\n\nLat by Act 55.05 North Long 151.40 East","wind":[["first","","calm"],["first","ESE","light"],["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["calm","smooth sea","clear","fog"],"plain":"The crew put out the boats after a right whale, but it disappeared. Later, they lowered for a dead whale but found it too decomposed to use. Thick fog and fresh winds followed.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1848-08-01","events":[],"lat":55.6333,"lon":-207.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nAugust 1st\n1848.\nVariation 2\" E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from\nthe Southward heading to the Eastward thick fog\nand an old sea heaveing from the Southward at\n7 P M double reef the main topsail and made all\nsecure for the night Middle hours the fog cleard off\nand the wind abated at 4 A M made sail and steerd\noff North at 9 A M spoke the Lucy Ann of Greenport\nBrown 700 bbls Latter hours pleasant weather the wind\ninclining Westerly\n\nLat Obs 55.38 North Long 152.17 East","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","W",""]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Thick fog and rough seas gave way to clearer weather overnight. In the morning, they met and exchanged news with the Lucy Ann of Greenport, Captain Brown, carrying 700 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Lucy Ann","rig":"","port":"Greenport","captain":"Brown","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1848-08-02","events":[],"lat":55.75,"lon":-207.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nAugust 2d\n1848\"\nVariation 3\" E\n\nBegins these 24 with fresh winds from the S W\nsteering North saw 2 ships heading Easterly at 5 P M\nhauld up by the wind heading N W at 6 It camd in\nthick fog at 8 P M took in sails heading N N W\nMiddle hours light airs and mostly clear the fog cleard off\nat 4 A M made sails and stood to the N & W at 10 A M\nword to the S & W the wind variable Latter hours light\nairs and thick fog\n\nLat by Act 55.45 North Long 152..05 East","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog","clear"],"plain":"The crew sailed through shifting winds and thick fog, sighting two ships heading east. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-08-03","events":[],"lat":56.7833,"lon":-208.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nAugust 3d\n1848\"\nVariation 2\" E\n\nBegins these 24 hours with light airs from the S & W and\nvariable thick fog heading to the Southward at 2 P M wond\nto the N & W light airs and calm at 8 P M took in\nsail heading N N W smooth and thick fog Middle\nhours light winds and thick fog at 7 [struck: P] A M the fog\ncleard off made sail Latter hours light airs heading\nto the westward by the wind saw 2 sails\n\nLat Obs 56.47 North Long 151.25 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["first","variable",""],["first","NW","light"],["first","","calm"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog","calm"],"plain":"They navigated through light winds, calms, and thick fog, which cleared in the morning. Later in the day, they set sail and spotted two other ships.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-08-04","events":[],"lat":56.6667,"lon":-210.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nAugust 4th\n1848\nVariation 2 \" E\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nthe N.N.W heading west with all requisite sails set\nby the wind saw 3 sails standing both East & West doing\nnothing at 8 P M took in sails heading W S W light\nwinds, smooth and fine pleasant weather Middle hours\nfresh winds and thick fog at 4 A M made sail\nand stood to the westward Latter hours the fog\ncleared off smooth and thick cloudy\n\nLat by Act 56.40 North Long 149.30 East","wind":[["first","NNW","light"],["first","","light"],["middle","","fresh"]],"weather":["smooth sea","fog","cloudy"],"plain":"They sailed westward under light winds, sighting three other ships. The night brought fresh winds and thick fog, which cleared off later in the day under cloudy skies.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-08-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":55.75,"lon":-213.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nAugust 5th\n1848\"\nVariation 1 \" E\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from\nS.S.W. heading to the westward by the wind with\nall sail out saw 1 sail off the weather quarter comeing\nup fast at 8 P M took in top gallant sails and fly\ning jib caried whole topsails and courses, at 4 A M made\nsail and stood to the S W Latter hours the fog cleard\noff the wind inclineing Southerly saw finbacks\n\nLat Obs 55.45 North Long 146.54 East","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["latter","S",""]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew sailed westward under fresh winds and spotted a vessel gaining on them. After shortening sail for the night, they headed southwest as the fog cleared and saw finback whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-08-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":55.8333,"lon":-216.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nAugust 6th\n1848\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nthe westward and variable at 3 P M tackt to the\nN & W light airs and thick cloudy saw plenty of\nfinbacks and Grampus stood whole watches carried all\nsail heading west by the wind Middle hours hours thick\nfog and strong winds at 5 A M hove aback and sounded\n85 fathoms at 8 A M found 85 fathoms at 9 A M handed\ntopgallant sails and flying jib Latter hours strong gales\nand heavy rain thick and rain\n\nLat by Act 55.50 North Long 144.00 East","wind":[["first","W","light"],["first","","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","fog","gale","rain"],"plain":"The crew saw plenty of finback whales and grampuses in thick, cloudy weather. Thick fog and strong winds moved in overnight, developing into heavy rain and a strong gale.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-08-07","events":[],"lat":55.3,"lon":-216.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nAugust 7th\n1848\"\nVariation\nThese 24 hours Commences strong winds from the\nS W and hauling westerly heading N & W by the wind\nat 1 P M sounded 100 fathoms whale at 7 P M double\nreeft the topsails and wore to the Southward sounded\n65 fathoms coral rock thick fog the rain abated the\nwind hauling Northerly Middle hours strong gales and\nrough took in the foretopsail thick fog at 7 A M made sail\nheading West Latter hours light winds and calm shid sounded\n\nLat Obs 55.18 North Long 143.54 East","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","N","gale"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog","rain","gale","calm"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales, rough seas, and thick fog while taking depth soundings, with the weather calming toward the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-08-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":55.5,"lon":-216.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nAugust 8th\n1848\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light airs and variable\nthick cloudy at 4 P M took the wind from SE kept WNW\nat 7 P M it camed in thick fog at 8 P M double reefd\nthe topsails and run Middle hours it camed in to blow\nheavy took in the ford and mizen topsails and luff\nto by the wind heading SW at 7 A M kept off NNW and\nrun at 8 A M saw a spout calld it a right whale luff to\nagain and hauld the foresail Latter hours strong gales\n\nLat by Act 55.30 North Long 143.35 East","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["first","SE",""],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","fog","gale"],"plain":"Thick fog and heavy winds set in, forcing the ship to shorten sail. The crew sighted a spout thought to be a right whale, but strong gales continued.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-08-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":55.1333,"lon":-218.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nAugust 9th\n1848.\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from SE\nheading SW at 1 P M it camed in rain at 4 P M it\ncleared off the wind abated at 6 P M made the ford tops\nsail Capt Pendleton reprehmanded Jacks forward for abuseing\nStephenson and the blacksmith for refuseing to obey the boat\nsteerers at 7 P M saw spouts fine pleasant weather and\nclear Middle hours light winds and thunder and lightning\nat 4 A M it camed in fog at 6 cleard off made sail and\nstood to the SW Latter hours light winds & pleasant\n\n[drawing]\nLat Obs 55.08 North Long 141.15 East","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale","rain","clear","thunder","lightning","fog"],"plain":"Captain Pendleton reprimanded the crew forward for abusing Stephenson, as well as the blacksmith for refusing to obey the harpooners. They spotted whale spouts in the evening amid changing weather and thunderstorms.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Captain reprimanded crew for insubordination and abuse","quote":"Capt Pendleton reprehmanded Jacks forward for abuseing Stephenson and the blacksmith for refuseing to obey","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-08-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"killer","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":54.15,"lon":-218.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nAugust 10th\n1848\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the\nSouthward and pleasant weather heading by the\nwind to the SW saw plenty of Hair seals and Killers\nat 6 P M camed over thick cloudy standing sea watches\ncarrieing all sail, Middle hours fresh winds and clear\nat 9 A M saw whales lourd darted at 2 missd them Latter\nhours fresh winds and clear hauld ford and Mizen\ntopgalland sails and flying jib plenty whales in sight\nthe Land off Cape Iotauga bearing from South to West\n8 miles distant\n\nLat by Act 54.09 North Long 141.50 East","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy","clear"],"plain":"They saw seals and killer whales while heading southwest, probably in Sakhalin Gulf. The boats pursued whales but missed two harpoon strikes. Many whales remained in sight near a cape.","where":"near land","place":"Sakhalin Gulf (probable)","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1848-08-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":54.1333,"lon":-218.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nAugust 11th\n1848\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds and fine\npleasant weather the wind from the Southward lourd 4\nboats pulld in shore saw whales plenty and wila darted\nat 2 at 4 part [illegible] hoisted up carried whole topsails light airs\nplenty of whales insight Middle hours light airs and clear\nat 4 A M made topgalland sails, saw whales lourd chased\nwila could not get hold Latter hours light airs and variable\n\nLat Obs 54.08 North Long 141.55 East","wind":[["first","S","light"],["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew put four boats out and pulled toward shore after plentiful but wild whales. They threw harpoons at two without success, and chased more wild whales the next morning but could not catch them.","where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1848-08-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":54.2,"lon":-218.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nAugust 12th\n1848.\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant wea\nther the wind light and variable laying off and on the\nLand 10 miles off saw a plenty of whales at 2 PM lowrd\n4 boats and chas could not get hold at 7 PM hoisted up\nand double reef the topsails furled the mainsails and Jib\nthe wind fresh from the Southward heading S & E smooth\nand droucy Middle hours light winds and bariable at 4\nA M made sail saw whales lowred 4 boats in persuit\nstruck and and [whale stamp: G.B.B / 100] killed the whale\nLatter hours light [whale stamp] airs and variable\nat 11 A M took the [whale stamp] whale along side\ncame in thick and rainy\nLat by Act 54.13 North Long 142.00 East","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["first","S","fresh"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Cruising ten miles off the land, the crew saw plenty of whales and put out four boats in an unsuccessful chase. The next morning they lowered again, harpooned and killed a whale, and brought it alongside.","where":"near land","catch":1,"plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1848-08-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":54.3333,"lon":-217.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nAugust 13th\n1848\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds and\nVariable at 1/2 PM hooked on and began to cut finished\ncutting at 1/2 past 5 PM cleard up decks and double\nreefed the topsails stood on shor untill 1/2 past 8 wor[struck: d]\nto the Northward thick fog wind East Middle hours light\nairas at 4 AM made sail saw whales lowrd struck and\nkilled one and [whale stamp: W.B. 100 / B] took him along side\nat 9 A M [whale stamp] hooked on and began\nto cut Latter [whale stamp] hours pleasant weather\nthe Land 8 miles distant and 10 fathoms of water\nLat by Act 54.20 North Long 142.05 East","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["first","E",""],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"After finishing stripping blubber from a whale in the evening, the crew spotted more whales early the next morning near land. They put out the boats, harpooned and killed one, and brought it alongside to cut in.","where":"near land","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1848-08-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":54.3,"lon":-217.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nAugust 14th\n1848.\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the\nEastward at 1 PM finis cutting made sail and stood off\nshor cleard up decks and began to boil at 7 PM double\nreefed the topsails and set the watch thick droucy Middle\nhours fresh winds and plight rain und ship to the S and\nat 6 AM kept in shore saw plenty of whales lowred two\nboats the boatser missed Latter hours fresh winds and rough\nthe Land 12 miles distant\nLat by Act 54.18 North Long 142.08 East","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"They finished stripping blubber, cleaned the decks, and began boiling. In the morning, they headed back toward shore, saw plenty of whales, and put two boats out to chase, but the harpooner missed.","where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1848-08-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"bowhead","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":53.7167,"lon":-217.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nAugust 15th\n1848.\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from N.E.\nand rough came along side at 1/2 PM at 3 PM saw whales\nagain lowrd 2 boats struck the boatsteer fasten with one\nIron and draid & came ad board at 5 PM wor to the vast\nward the Land in sight off the lee beam Middle hours mod\nerate at 6 AM saw whales lowrd struck and killed and\nat 9 AM took [whale stamp: B.B.85 / B] him along side at\n10 hooked on and [whale stamp] began to cut Latter\nhours light winds [whale stamp] and fine pleasant\nweather and plenty of [whale stamp] whales in sight the\nland 8 miles distant chas whales could not get hold\nLat Obs 53.43 North Long 142.10 East","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"In rough weather near land, the crew chased whales, but the harpoon pulled out. The next morning they struck and killed a whale, brought it alongside, and began stripping the blubber amid plenty of whales.","where":"near land","catch":1,"plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1848-08-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":53.8667,"lon":-219.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nAugust 16th\n1848\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate pleasant\nweather the wind from the Northward at 2. P M finished\ncutting saw whales lowrd 2 boats chasd light airs could\nnot get hold camd on board set the watch the Land\n8 miles distant and 12 fathoms entirely calm and smoth\nMiddle hours light winds and pleasant at 6 A M began break\ning out forward Latter hours fine pleasant weather the wind\nhauld to the Southward employed stowing oil down forward\nLat Obs 53.52 North Long 141.00 East","wind":[["first","N","moderate"],["first","","light"],["first","","calm"],["middle","","light"],["latter","S",""]],"weather":["calm","smooth sea"],"plain":"After finishing stripping blubber, the crew sighted whales and put out two boats to chase them, but light winds prevented a catch. They spent the rest of the day stowing oil forward, with land eight miles away.","where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1848-08-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":54.15,"lon":-217.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nAugust 17th\n1848\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant weather the\nwind from the Southward laying with the main topsail\nto the mast employed stowing oils down forward at 3. P M\nsaw whales lowrd the 2 quarter boat chasd could not get hold\nat 4 P M blowing strong took in sails and ship to the E\nastward rugh and thick clowdy employed boiling strong\nMiddle hours strong gales closd reef the main topsail and\nhauld the weather clew of the foresail up Latter hours more\nmoderate stowed 15 bls of oils and and ship to the N W\nLat Obs 54.09 North Long 142.10 East","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"The crew stowed oil and continued boiling. They put out two boats to chase whales in the afternoon but could not harpoon any before strong gales set in, forcing them to shorten sail.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1848-08-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"gray","count":null}],"lat":54.4167,"lon":-219.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nAugust 18th\n1848.\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate pleasant\nweather the wind S W heading N W at 2 P M made\nCape Maria bearing N E 15 miles distant and Cape Elizabeth\nbearing bearing N E by N 40 miles distant at 3 P M the wind\nhauld out from NNE made sail and stood N W employed\nboiling found a strong current a setting to the Northward\nMiddle hours light winds and rain Latter hours light airs\nand mostly clear at 7 A M saw whales lowrd found them to\nbe Calufornia whales could not get hold employed breaking\nout water forward and boiling\nLat Obs 54.25 North Long 140.44 East","wind":[["first","SW","moderate"],["first","NNE",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["rain","clear"],"plain":"They sighted Cape Maria and Cape Elizabeth, boiled blubber, and put boats out after whales, but found they were California gray whales and could not catch them.","where":"near land","place":"Cape Maria","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1848-08-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"gray","count":null}],"lat":54.15,"lon":-219.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nAugust 19th\n1848\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light airs from the WSW\nand heading to the N.W saw a plenty of Calufornia whales\nsaw the Land both sides of the bay at 5 P M could down out\nof blubber at 7 P M double reef the topsails heading N W\nMiddle hours light winds and variable at 4 A M began to\nbreak out forward and while doing so the Second Officer Mr\nMyers had an altercation with an Irishman for sauce the Capt\nthamd the 2d Officer in presance of the men for resenting the\ninsult Latter hours light winds\nLat Obs 54.09 North Long 140.32 East","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"They saw plenty of California gray whales near land on both sides of the bay. While breaking out cargo, the second mate argued with an Irishman over backtalk, and the captain reprimanded the officer in front of the crew.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Captain reprimanded second mate before the crew","quote":"the Capt thamd the 2d Officer in presance of the men for resenting the insult","interest":3},{"kind":"crew","title":"Second Officer had altercation with Irishman","quote":"the Second Officer Mr\nMyers had an altercation with an Irishman for sauce","interest":1}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1848-08-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":3}],"lat":54.75,"lon":-219.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nAugust 20th\n1848\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nthe westward heading S S W by the wind the Land 15\nmiles distant employd stowing oil forward at 7 P M\ndouble reefd the topsails heading west the wind hauled out\nfrom the S & W Middle hours light winds and variable\nLatter hours made sails and stood in for the Land the\nwind light and variable saw 3 right whales going quick\nto the Southward did not lower\n\nLat by Act 54..45 North Long 140..25 East","wind":[["first","W","light"],["first","SSW",""],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"The crew stowed oil forward while sailing near land. Later, they set more sail and headed toward the shore, sighting three right whales swimming quickly southward but deciding not to lower the boats.","where":"near land","plate":"work.stowing-a"},{"date":"1848-08-21","events":[],"lat":54.3333,"lon":-219.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nAugust 21st\n1848\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light airs & variable\nthe Land 8 miles distant lowrd 4 boats and went in\nshore in search of whales saw none Landed and got\nsome birds came along side at 3 P M and kept off\nS S E at 7 P M took in sails and stood off shore the\nwind S E Middle hours light winds and variable at\n3 A M kept off S E at 8 off S S E at 10 A M found from\n3 1/2 to 4 fathoms of water the Land 5 miles distant hauld\noff shore Latter hours strong gales and rough 5 fathoms\nof water and thick with much thick fog and rain\n\nLat by Act 54..20 North Long 140..35 East","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["first","SE",""],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","fog","rain"],"plain":"With land eight miles off, the crew lowered four boats and searched near the shore for whales. Finding none, they landed and gathered some birds before returning to the ship.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Crew went ashore and gathered birds","quote":"Landed and got some birds","interest":3},{"kind":"nature","title":"Landed and got some birds","quote":"Landed and got\nsome birds","topic":"animals"}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1848-08-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":54.25,"lon":-219.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nAugust 22d\n1848\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from\nthe N W heading N E by N by the wind the depth of\nwater increases from 5 to 7 fathoms at 2 P M saw a plenty\nof right whales thick fog rain and rough did not lower at\n7 P M took in sails the wind hauled out from the Eastward\nheading N N E 15 fathoms of water Middle hours fresh winds\nand heavy rain at 5 A M mand sail and stood to the\nNorthward saw 2 whales going quick for the Land Latter\nhours strong gales and rough employd cleaning bone\n\nLat by Act 54..15 North Long 140..40 East","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["first","E",""],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","fog","rain","heavy sea"],"plain":"In strong gales, thick fog, and rough seas, they saw plenty of right whales but did not chase them. Later they saw two more whales heading quickly toward land, while the crew cleaned whalebone.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-08-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":2},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"gray","count":null}],"lat":54.05,"lon":-218.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nAugust 23d\n1848\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the\nN & E, heading by the wind, to the Southward employd\non bone at 3d P M went to the Northward at 4 P M saw\n2 right whales going quick in shore lowrd chased came on\nboard entirely calm and light rain Middle hours light\nwinds and rain at 6 A M made sail and stood on\nshore Latter hours fresh winds saw Calafornia whales -\na plenty the Land 15 miles distant\n\nLat by Act 54..03 North Long 141..53 East","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["first","","calm"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["calm","rain"],"plain":"The crew worked on baleen. They put the boats out to chase two right whales heading quickly toward shore, but returned without success. Later, they saw plenty of California (gray) whales about 15 miles off land.","where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1848-08-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"gray","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":54.1667,"lon":-217.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nAugust 24th\n1848.\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds and thick\ncloudy heading to the So W the wind from the No W and\nvariable experiencd a strong current setting to the Southward\nsaw Calafornia whales at 7 P M shortend sails to topsails\nand stood to the Northward Middle hours light winds &\nvariable found a strong current setting to the Southward at\n9 A M stood in by Cape Maria [whale stamp: O,S B, 126]\nsaw whales lowrd 3 boats struck\nand killed the whale and sunk her\nLatter hours fresh winds from the westward and pleasant\nLat by Act 54.10 North Long 142.20 East","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","W","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They saw California gray whales, then pursued whales near Cape Maria. One was killed and sank on the line, but the crew hauled it up the following afternoon and cut it in. Its drawing records 126 barrels.","where":"near land","place":"Cape Maria","catch":1},{"date":"1848-08-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":54.45,"lon":-217.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nAugust 25th\n1848\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the west\nward and pleasant at 2 P M took the lines to the ship\nhauled the whale up at 3 P M took it [struck: in] and finis cutting at\n7 P M set the watch and began to boil Middle hours light\nwinds and variable Latter hours the wind hauld at SSE\nsaw whales to the windward at 10 A M lowrd 3 boats in\npersuite of whales chasd wild\nLat by Act 54.24 North Long 142.47 East","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","SSE",""]],"plain":"They hauled up the whale killed the previous day, finished cutting it in by 7 p.m. and began boiling. The following morning three boats pursued more whales without success.","where":"at sea","via":[[-217.75,54.25],[-217.45,54.55],[-217.25,54.55]],"plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1848-08-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"gray","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":54.1,"lon":-216.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nAugust 26th\n1848.\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from SSE\nstanding off and on between the 2 Capes Maria & Elisabeth\nat 2 P M came along side and hauled round Cape Elisabeth\nto the Eastward saw plenty of spouts als Calafornia grays at 4\nP M blowing strong double reefd the topsails and handed the\njib employd boiling Middle hours light winds and light showers\nof rain D' 4 A M cleard off at 8 A M wore ship and stood in for\nthe land and made whole topsails Latter hours fine pleasant wea\nther the wind hauld to the No W employd setting up shroods\nand boiling\nLat Obs 54.06 North Long 143.25 East","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","NW",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Cruising between Cape Maria and Cape Elisabeth, the crew saw plenty of whale spouts as well as gray whales while boiling blubber into oil and tightening the rigging.","where":"near land","place":"Cape Maria & Elisabeth","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1848-08-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":53.5833,"lon":-216.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nAugust 27th\n1848.\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from the NE\nkept off and rund to the Southward experiencd strong currents\nsetting bett No S employd coopering and boiling at 5 P M\nsaw 1 right whale lurd 2 boats chasd wild camed on board and\nhauld off heading So by S carried sails at 9 P M camed in light rains\nMiddle hours light winds and rain Latter hours came in strong\ngales and steady rain coold down out of blubber and double\nreefd the topsails cleard up decks &c\nLat by Act 53.35 North Long 143.40 East","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["rain","gale"],"plain":"The crew boiled blubber and coopered casks. At 5 p.m., they put out two boats to chase a right whale that proved too wild, before strong gales and steady rain set in.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1848-08-28","events":[],"lat":53.0,"lon":-215.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nAugust 28th\n1848\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales [struck: from] NE\nheading E by S under double reef topsails thick fog and\nrain at 6 P M took in sails the wind abating and clearing\nup saw the Land bearing W S W 15 miles distant Middle\nhours more moderate at 5 A M made sails and stood to\nthe Southward Latter hours light airs and variable all\nhands employed stowing oil down the fore Hatch\nLat Obs 53.00 North Long 144.10 East","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["fog","rain","clear","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales, thick fog, and rain gave way to clearing skies as they sighted land fifteen miles away. Later, in light and variable winds, the crew stowed oil down the fore hatch.","where":"near land","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1848-08-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"gray","count":null}],"lat":53.75,"lon":-217.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nAugust 29th\n1848\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weathr\nthe wind S S E heading S W by the wind employed stowing\noil down forward finish stowing at 4 P M cleared the\ndecks saw a plenty of Calafornia whales saw the Land\nbearing from S W to N W 15 miles distant at 7 P M\ntackt to the Eastward and took in sail smooth & pleasant\nMiddle hours strong winds and thick cloudy at 7 A M made\nsail and kept off North Latter hours strong gales and rough\nsaw the Land 10 miles distant cleard the head of bone\nLat by Act 53.40 North Long 142.40 East","wind":[["first","SSE",""],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","smooth sea"],"plain":"The crew finished storing oil in the forward hold and cleared the decks. They sighted land and saw plenty of California gray whales, later encountering strong gales and rough seas.","where":"near land","via":[[-217.25,54.55],[-217.65,54.45],[-217.75,54.15]]},{"date":"1848-08-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"gray","count":null}],"lat":54.0,"lon":-217.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nAugust 30th\n1848.\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales and\nthick cloudy the wind from the Southward steering North by\nCompass saw a plenty of Calafornia whales at 4 P M made\nCape Elizabeth bearing N N W 15 miles distant at 7 P M\ntook in sail and hauld on the wind to the Eastward\nblowing strong and rough Middle hours strong gales payed\nthe folesail up at 5 A M made sail and kept off west Latter\nhours made Cape Elizabeth and run for it strong gales saw\na plenty of Calafornia whales\nLat by Act 54.00 North Long 142.25 East","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"Amid strong gales and rough seas, they sighted Cape Elizabeth twice and saw plenty of gray whales, but did not lower boats.","where":"near land","place":"Cape Elizabeth"},{"date":"1848-08-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":54.25,"lon":-217.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nAugust 31st\n1848\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from S S E\nat 1 P M pass Cape Elizabeth and hauld to the Southward\nat 2 P M saw right whales lowrd 4 boats and pull in shore\nstruck the whales [drawing] B.B.85 C saw 3 or 4 Inaians\nin a canoe killd the whale and\ntook him along side at 6 P M, hauld\non and began to cut blowing heavy finish cutting\nat 12 [struck: P C] and took in sail at 2 A M it came on to blow heavy in\nsqualls at 6 A M calld all hands and cleard away the head &\nmade sail and stood in for the Land Latter hours more mild\nand smooth\nLat by Act 54.15 North Long 142.10 East","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","smooth sea"],"plain":"After passing Cape Elizabeth, they saw right whales and sent four boats toward shore. They harpooned and killed a whale while spotting several Indigenous people in a canoe, bringing the whale alongside to strip its blubber in heavy winds.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Spotted Indigenous people in a canoe","quote":"saw 3 or 4 Inaians in a canoe","interest":2}],"where":"near land","place":"Cape Elizabeth","catch":1},{"date":"1848-09-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":54.85,"lon":-216.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nSeptember 1st\n1848\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate pleasant weather\nthe wind variable, from the S & E heading N & W employed\nboiling Capse Elisabette bearing S E 6 miles distant saw several\nwhales in shoar did, not loor at 7 P M took in sails and\ncame in a havy shower of rain with thunder and lightning\nexperiened an bad sea cased by the current setting to the Sooth\nat 9 P M found the current setting the ship ind shoar made sails\nand run to the Northward Middle hours strong gales and rough\ndouble reft the main topsails at 3 heached by the wind to the N&W\nLatter hours strong gales handed the foretopsails\nLat Obs 54.51 North Long 143.37 East","wind":[["first","SE","moderate"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["rain","thunder","lightning","gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"While boiling blubber near Cape Elizabeth, the crew saw several whales close to shore but did not put out the boats. Strong gales, heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and a dangerous inshore current forced them to set sail northward.","where":"near land","place":"Cape Elizabeth","via":[[-216.85,54.85]],"plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1848-09-02","events":[],"lat":55.1167,"lon":-216.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nSeptember 2th\n1848\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the\nwestward and rough heading by the wind to the N N W\nemployed settling up shootts and boiling at 7 P M began to\nabate and came in light rain and fog Middle hours light\nsteady rain and fog blowing strong at 5 A M made sails and\nstood to the N & E Latter hours blowing strong and squalls of\nfog and rain could draw out of Blubber at 10 A M wore to\nthe westward\nLat by Act 55.07 North Long 143.25 East","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","rain","fog","squalls"],"plain":"The crew endured strong gales, rough seas, rain, and squalls of fog while boiling blubber into oil.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-09-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":null}],"lat":54.95,"lon":-216.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nSeptember 3d\n1848\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the\nNorthward heading by the wind, to the westward thick\nfog and rough employed cleaning bone at 6 P M it began\nto moderate carried double reft topsails Middle hours light\nwinds and fog wore ship to the N & E at 5 A M commenced\nheating out forward for stowing oil Latter hours fine pleasant\nweather saw several right whales going quick to the S & E did not\nloor employed stowing oil forward\nLat Obs 54.57 North Long 143.46 East","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["fog","gale"],"plain":"The day began with strong gales, heavy seas, and thick fog as the crew cleaned baleen. Later, they stowed oil and spotted several right whales moving quickly, but did not send out the boats.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1848-09-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":55.3167,"lon":-216.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nSeptember 4th\n1848\nVariation\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant weather the\nwind N N W heading N E finisd stowing at 2 P M saw\nwhales going quick, to the westward at 7 P M wore ships\nheading to the westward carried sails light winds and mistt\nMiddle hours strong appearaned of rain and light winds\nat 5 A M maade sails and run N by W Latter hours strong\nwinds and thicke clowdy saw Humpbacks bent a new jib\nand slowed the old one in the sail room\nLat by Act 55.19 Northe Long 143.50 East","wind":[["first","NNW","light"],["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew finished stowing oil in the afternoon. They sighted whales heading quickly westward, turned the ship to follow, and later spotted humpbacks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-09-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":56.3333,"lon":-216.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nSeptember 5th\n1848\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the\nSouthward and thick cloudy steering N by W at 5 P M\nsaw Humpbacks going quick at 7 P M took in sails\nand run N by W strong winds and thick cloudy\nMiddle hours strung gales and thick fog luff to by the\nwind and hauld the foresail up at 7 A M wore to the N E\nLatter hours strong gales thick fog and rain laying too\nLat by Act 56.20 North Long 143.35 East","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["first","","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","fog","gale","rain"],"plain":"They saw fast-moving humpback whales in the evening. Strong gales, heavy fog, and rain forced the crew to shorten sail and stop the ship to wait out the storm.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-09-06","events":[],"lat":56.5,"lon":-216.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nSeptember 6th\n1848\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from\nE S E heading N E laying to thick fog and rain at\n7 P M wore ship to the Southward the wind abating\nand heavy rain Middle hours strong [struck: gales and] heavy\nrain at 5 A M made sails and stood to the North\nat 8 A M it camed in thick fog and rain the wind\nincreasing double reft the topsails Latter hours camed on\nto bloo heavy took in the fore and mizen topsails\nLat by Act 56.30 North Long 143.30 East","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","fog","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales, heavy rain, and thick fog, repeatedly turning and shortening sail as the stormy weather worsened.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-09-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":55.7333,"lon":-216.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nSeptember 7th\n1848\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from\nthe S E thick fog and rainy heading N N W at 4 P M\nit blowing a heavy gale close reft the main topsail and\nwore ship to the S E at 3 P M it cleard off the wind\nabating and the sea running down saw a plenty of birds\nMiddle hours strong gales and passing clowds at 7\nA M made sail kept off S S W Latter hours\nstrong gales and clear saw finbacks\nLat by Act 55.44 North Long 142.02 East","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["first","","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["fog","rain","gale","clear","cloudy"],"plain":"Heavy gales, thick fog, and rain forced the crew to reduce sail. Later the weather cleared, and they saw plenty of birds and some finback whales.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw plenty of birds","quote":"saw a plenty of birds","topic":"animals"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-09-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":54.75,"lon":-216.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nSeptember 8th\n1848\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strung gales from\nN N W steering S S W at 2 P M kept off South at\n4 P M hauld by the wind for whales found them finbacks\nkept off South again carried sail clear and pleasant\nMiddle hours light winds and pleasant at daylight made\nCape Elizabeth bearing S E 45 miles distant at 5 A M made\nsail and hauld by the wind for the Land Latter hours fine\npleasant weather the wind inclining to the S W saw a\nplenty of Humpbacks\nLat Obs 54.45 North Long 142.53 East","wind":[["first","NNW","gale"],["middle","","light"],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["gale","clear"],"plain":"Strong gales gave way to pleasant weather. The crew turned toward whales but found they were finbacks, and later saw plenty of humpbacks after sighting Cape Elizabeth.","where":"near land","place":"Cape Elizabeth"},{"date":"1848-09-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":54.5833,"lon":-216.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nSeptember 9th\n1848\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the\nSo W and variable heading by the wind in for the Land\nat 4 P M it came over thik& cloudy at 7 P M it began\nto rain carred sails and stood wholed watches the wind\nlight and variable Middle hours light winds and passing\nclouds at daylight made sails and stept off for the Land\nat 9 A M the wind light lowred 3 boats and pulled in between\nthe 2 Capes Elisabeth and Maria saw nothing but Derikfishe\nand 4 canoe loads of Indians had a confab with them very\nfriendly Latter hours fine pleasant weather\nLat by Act 54.35 North Long 143.35 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["first","variable","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","rain"],"plain":"They headed in toward land under light winds and rain. In the morning, they put three boats out and pulled between Cape Elisabeth and Cape Maria, seeing only pilot whales and meeting four canoes of friendly Native people.","where":"near land","place":"Capes Elisabeth and Maria"},{"date":"1848-09-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":54.6167,"lon":-216.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nSeptember 10th\n1848\nVariation\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant weather\nthe wind light from the eastward came along side at\n3 P M at 4 saw 1 right whale lowred 4 boats and chas[struck: ed] going\nquick could not get hold at 7 P M double reef the topsails\nheading to N E strong winds and clear Middle hours the\nabated at 5 A M made sail the wind light and variable\nsaw Humpbacks lowred chased wild could not get hold Latter\nhours light winds from the N & E wore to the S & E thik&\ncloudy\nLat Obs 54.37 North Long 143.32 East","wind":[["first","E","light"],["first","","strong"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","NE","light"]],"weather":["clear","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew put four boats out to chase a fast-swimming right whale but could not harpoon it. Later, they put the boats out after humpback whales, but the whales were too wild to catch.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1848-09-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"killer","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":53.7833,"lon":-214.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nSeptember 11th\n1848\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nthe N & E and fine pleasant weather heading S & East\nall sails set by the wind saw a Plenty of Humpbacks\nat 7 P M caped Elisabeth bord W S W 20 miles distant\nwith all sail out standing whole watches working to the\nS & E clear pleasant weather Middle hours fesh winds\nand thick cloudy and squalls of fog Latter hours fresh\nwinds and hauling southerly saw spouts and killers\nLat Obs 53.47 North Long 145.01 East","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","S","fresh"]],"weather":["clear","cloudy","squalls","fog"],"plain":"The crew sailed southeast with every sail set in variable weather, sighting Cape Elisabeth twenty miles away. Along the way, they saw plenty of humpback whales, followed later by whale spouts and killer whales.","where":"near land","place":"Cape Elisabeth"},{"date":"1848-09-12","events":[],"lat":53.9667,"lon":-214.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nSeptember 12th\n1848.\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the\nEastward heading by the wind to the southward with\nall sails out at 6 P M the wind increasing handed top\ngallant and flying jib at 7 P M double reef the topsails heading\nsouth blowing strong and rough Middle hours strong gales\nand rough wore ship to the N & E parted the main tacke and\nreplaced it Latter hours blowing strong and squally heading\nby the wind to the N & E\nLat by Act 53.58 North Long 145.20 East","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["first","","strong"],["first","","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"The ship encountered strong gales and rough seas, forcing the crew to reduce sail. A main sail rope broke in the rough weather and was replaced.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-09-13","events":[],"lat":53.2167,"lon":-213.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nSeptember 13th\n1848\nVariation \"\nthese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the\nESE heading NE by the wind under double reef topsails\nat 5 PM the wind abating set the main topsails\nwhole the fore single reef the wind still abating and the\nsea runging down thick cloudy Middle hours strong\nwinds at 2 AM tackt to the Southward Latter hours the\nwind fresh made all sail heading SSE by the wind.\nemployed setting up short shetbacks\nLat Obs 53..13 North Long 146..22 East","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales before the wind eased and the sea calmed. The crew made more sail and worked on setting up short shiftbacks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-09-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":3}],"lat":52.5,"lon":-213.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nSeptember 14th\n1848.\nVariation \"\nthese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the\neastward heading SSE with all sails set by the wind at 2\nPM took in [mizen?] topgallant sails and flying jib\nat 3 hanouled the, fore topgallant sails at 6 PM hanouled the\nmain thick clouay and a light sprinkling of rain\nMiddle hours strong gales and thick cloudy Latter hours\nthe wind increasing double reef the topsails saw 3 right whales\nalong side the ship wore ship and hauld aback blowing\nstrong the whales to the windward did not low wore ship\nto the Southward again and stood on\nLat by Act 52..30 North Long 146..15 East","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","rain","gale"],"plain":"They reduced sail through strong gales, clouds, and light rain. Three right whales appeared alongside the ship, but with the wind blowing too strong, the crew did not put out the boats to chase them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-09-15","events":[],"lat":52.0,"lon":-213.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nSeptember 15th\n1848.\nVariation \"\nthese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the\nESE heading to the southward by the wind at 2 PM\nthe gale increasing furled the mainsails and Jib thick\nclouay and a light sprinkling of rain Middle hours the\nwind increasing at 7 AM close reef the topsails and furld\nthe foresails Latter hours blowing heavy attended with fog and\nrain heading by the wind to the SSE\nLat by Act 52..00 North Long 146..20 East","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy","rain","fog"],"plain":"Strong gales blew throughout the day. With increasing winds, rain, and thick fog, the crew took in most of the sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-09-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":50.4,"lon":-213.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nSeptember 16th\n1848\nVariation \"\nthese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the\neastward heading by the wind from South to SSE\nblowing heavy under close reef topsails fog and rain and\na troblesome sea made all secured for the night Middle\nhours light winds and a heavy ground swell rolld about\nuncomfortably at daylight light rain and fog serculd deckls\nLatter hours light winds and thick saw 1 right whale made\nthe main topsails whole and run to the Sx E\nLat Obs 50..24 North Long 146..48 East","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale","fog","rain","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales, fog, and rain brought a troublesome sea that left the ship rolling about uncomfortably. Later in the day, the winds lightened, and the crew spotted a right whale.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-09-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":4},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":50.2333,"lon":-212.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nSeptember 17th\n1848.\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds and a\ntroblesome Sea sex the wind veriying from NNW to NW\nsteering E S E at 1 PM saw 4 right whales going quick\nat 2 PM tooke the wind from NNE hauled to the S & E\nby the wind and made sail saw 1 sail to the Eastward\nand killed a fur seal and tooke him carried sail in\nwhole watches frequent squalls of fog Middle hours\ncaried in squally double reef the topsails and lay\nwith the main topsail to the mast at daylight saw\nthe ship and stood along at 8 A M kept off E S E at 9\nA M saw whales took in sail and luffd by the wind latt-\nhours strong gales and passing clouds\nLat Obs 50.14 North Long 147.48 East","wind":[["first","NNW","light"],["first","NNE",""],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["heavy sea","squalls","fog","gale"],"plain":"The crew sighted four right whales moving fast, caught a fur seal, and saw a ship in the distance. Later, they spotted more whales during squally weather and strong gales.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Crew killed a fur seal","quote":"killed a fur seal and tooke him","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-09-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":50.0833,"lon":-211.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nSeptember 18th\n1848\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from\nthe Northward heading by the wind to the Eastward at\n1 PM the wind abating set the foresails saw several wha-\nles blowing heavy and rough at 6 PM it caried in squally\nMiddle hours fresh winds and thick cloudy at daylight\nmade sails and steered S E at 7 saw whales lourd 4 boats and\nchased could not get hold came on board and kept off saw\nwhales Latter hours fine pleasant weather lourd 2 boats chase\nuntil couled not get hold came on board\nLat Obs 50.05 Nath Long 148.31 East","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","","fresh"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales eased by afternoon, when the crew saw several whales in rough seas. They put out the boats twice the next day to chase whales, but could not harpoon any.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1848-09-19","events":[],"lat":49.6833,"lon":-210.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nSeptember 19th\n1848\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant wea\nther the wind from the Westward steering SE all hands\nemployed bending sails a new fore and main Topsails and\nforesail at 7 PM took in sail and run S E under short\nsail fine pleasant weather and light winds Middle hours\nlight winds Latter hours pleasant weather spoke the Globe of\nNew Bedford Dagget master 3100 [illegible] 36 months out took 3 men\nout of the Globe belonging to the David Paddock of Nantucket\nlost in the Jap[struck: p]an sea full bound home their names as follows\nMorgard. Ned & Joe 2 Portiguese Passengers to the Sandwich Islands\nLat Obs 49.41 Nath Long 149.32 East","wind":[["middle","","light"]],"plain":"The crew bent new sails in pleasant weather. They met the Globe of New Bedford and took aboard three castaways from the wrecked Nantucket ship David Paddock, along with two Portuguese passengers bound for Hawaii.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Rescued survivors of the wrecked David Paddock","quote":"","interest":4,"topic":"wrecks"},{"kind":"crew","title":"Three shipwrecked men joined the ship","quote":"took 3 men\nout of the Globe belonging to the David Paddock of Nantucket","interest":1},{"kind":"crew","title":"Two passengers joined for Sandwich Islands","quote":"2 Portiguese Passengers to the Sandwich Islands","interest":1},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Globe","rig":"","port":"New Bedford","captain":"Dagget","months_out":36,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1848-09-20","events":[],"lat":49.9833,"lon":-210.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nSeptember 20th\n1848.\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant weather the\nwind from the S & E steering N E employd setting up shrowds\nand ships duty at 4 past 6 P M double reef the topsails\nand stood to the N & W Middle hours strong gales and thick\nfog and rain at 7 A M made sail the wind inclining East\nerly Latter hours strong gales and rough\nLat by Acct 49.59 Nath Long 149.10 East","wind":[["first","SE","moderate"],["middle","","gale"],["middle","E",""],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["fog","rain","gale"],"plain":"The crew worked on the rigging before the weather worsened into strong gales, heavy fog, and rain. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-09-21","events":[],"lat":50.8833,"lon":-208.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nSeptember 21st\n1848\"\nVariation 2 E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the\nEastward heading by the wind to the N W at 6 P M the wind\nhauling Nytherly and ship and took in sail heading SE\nMiddle hours strong gales and rough at daylight made\nsail and kept N E b E Latter hours strong gales and heavy\nsqualls of rain stowd 4 pipes of water down the mizen hatch\nLat Obs 50\"53 North Long 151\"41 East","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["first","N",""],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales and heavy rain squalls buffeted the ship as they adjusted sail. The crew stowed four pipes of water down the mizzen hatch.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-09-22","events":[],"lat":49.7833,"lon":-208.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nSeptember 22d\n1848\"\nVariation 2 E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales and squalls\nthe wind inclining westerly kept off East at 2 P M Hauled\nout to the Southward furled the mainsail and Jib employd\nsetting up shoots at 6 P M took in all sail close reef the\nmain topsail and luff by the wind heading W S W blowing\nstrong and rough Middle hours strong gales and a troublsom\nold sea at daylight made sail and kept off South Latter\nhours more moderate and pleasant employ drying bone\nLat Obs 49\"47 North Long 151\"53 East","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales and squalls brought a \"troublesome old sea.\" As the weather moderated later, the crew set more sail and dried whalebone.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-09-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":49.1333,"lon":-208.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nSeptember 23d\n1848.\nVariation 2 E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from the\nN W steering to the Southward with all sail out the wind\nabating stowd the bone below at 6 P M took in sail double\nreefd the topsails and run S by W. W light airs and pleasant\nMiddle hours fresh winds at daylight made sail saw 1 right\nwhale lowrd chasd nilco could not get hold Latter hours the\nwind from the Eastward and pleasant employed stowing\nsalt water down the mizen Hatch to trim ship\nLat Obs 49\"08 North Long 151\"25 East","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["first","","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","E",""]],"plain":"The crew stowed whalebone below and later pumped salt water into the hold to balance the ship. At daylight, they lowered boats to chase a right whale but could not strike it.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1848-09-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":49.3,"lon":-208.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nSeptember 24th\n1848.\nVariation 2 E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fine pleasant weather\nthe wind E N E steering South saw 2 whales going quick\nto the N & E at 6 P M took in sail and run South fresh\nwinds and mostly cloudy at 8 P M saw 1 sail showing a\nlight at 9 P M luffd too tot the Northward Middle hours blowing\nstrong and increasing at 3 hauled the foresails up & ched close\nreefd the maintopsail Latter hours blowing heavy and rough\nlost the bow boat and stove the waist boat lusthing carried\naway the bow davit and crane stantion the gale increasin[g]\nin squalls took in the main topsail made a M N W\ndrift under main spencer and topmast staysail\nLat by Act 49\"18 North Long 151\"15 East","wind":[["first","ENE","fresh"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","squalls"],"plain":"They spotted two whales swimming quickly to the northeast. A worsening gale battered the ship overnight, ripping away a boat davit, losing the bow boat, and smashing another boat.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Gale swept away and smashed boats","quote":"lost the bow boat and stove the waist boat lusthing carried away the bow davit","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-09-25","events":[],"lat":49.5,"lon":-209.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nSeptember 25th\n1848\nVariation 2 E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with heavy gales from the\nE S E laying too heading to the N & E at 1 P M turned\nthe waist boat up and made all as secur as possible\nthe squalls abating Middle hours thick and rain and the\nwind abating att 3 A M made the maintopsail close reef\nat 5 A M set the spanker at 6 the mizen topsail Latter\nhours more moderate thick fog and heavy rain wind\ninclining to the S E.\nLat by Act 49.30 North Long 150\"55 East","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["latter","SE","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain","fog"],"plain":"The ship endured heavy gales, waiting out the storm with the waist boat turned up and everything secured. The weather eased slightly later with thick fog and heavy rain.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-09-26","events":[],"lat":49.65,"lon":-208.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nSeptember 26th\n1848\"\nVariation 2 E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with steady heavy rain the\nwind from S E heading to the N & E fresh winds and a\ntroublesome old sea set the waist boat on the cranes and\nrepaired her as well as the weather would admit of —\nat 3 P M took the wind from the S W. strong Middle\nhours strong gales and mostly clear at 6 A M word ship\nto the S & E and set the mizen topsail Latter hours strong\ngales and passing clouds set the foresail —\nLat Obs 49\"39 North Long 151\"05 East","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["rain","heavy sea","clear","gale"],"plain":"Heavy rain, strong gales, and rough seas battered the ship as the crew managed to repair one of the whaleboats as best they could.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-09-27","events":[],"lat":49.4167,"lon":-208.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nSeptember 27th\n1848\"\nVariation 2 E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the\nSouthward and passing clouds heading E S E blowing\nstrong and rough employed drying to bowline and other\njobs of ships duty found all the heads of the stantcons in\nthe Larboard waist broke off and several on the Starboard\nside Middle hours strong gales and thick fog Latter hours\nmoderate the fog cleard off made single reef topsails and\ncourses and stood to the S & E —\nLat by Act 49\"25 North Long 151\"20 East","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","fog"],"plain":"Strong gales, rough seas, and thick fog battered the ship. The crew discovered that all the stanchion heads along the left side and several on the right had broken off.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Stanchions broken by rough seas","quote":"found all the heads of the stantcons in the Larboard waist broke off","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-09-28","events":[],"lat":49.3,"lon":-208.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nSeptember 28th\n1848\"\nVariation 3 E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the\nSouthward and inclining Easterly heading by the wind\nto the S & E at 2 P M it came in thick fog standing whole\nwatches at 6 P M heading East the wind S S E Middle\nhours light winds and thick fog wore ship to the S & W\nat 5 A M wore off to the S by W the wind hauld out from\nthe westward Latter hours fresh winds and clearing off\nset whole topsails and main top gallant sail\nLat Obs 49\"18 North Long 151\"52 East","wind":[["first","S","light"],["first","SSE",""],["middle","W","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The ship sailed through light winds and thick fog before the weather cleared later in the day. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-09-29","events":[],"lat":48.3333,"lon":-207.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nSeptember 29th\n1848.\nVariation 3 E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the\nwestward sturing S by W at 1 P M made all topgallant\nsails and flying jib fine pleasant weather and smooth\nMiddle hours light winds at 3. A M tackt to the S & W at 6\nA M took the wind from the Eastward kept her S by W Latter\nhours strong winds and inclining Northerly took the fore and mizen\ntopgallant sails and flying jib and mainsail —\nLat by Act 48\"30 North Long 152\"30 East","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["middle","E",""],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["smooth sea"],"plain":"Routine sailing in changing winds, ending with strong winds that prompted the crew to shorten sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-09-30","events":[],"lat":47.2,"lon":-208.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nSeptember 30th\n1848.\nVariation 3 E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the\nNorthward sturing S by W thick fog and heavy rain at 5 —\nP M took in the main topgallant sail at 6 P M took in the\nfore and Mizen topsails and close reef the main topsail\nat 8 P M took in the foresail and luff too by the wind\nheading N W Middle hours strong gales and rain saw\n1 sail at daylight made sail and kept off S S E Latter hours\nstrong gales and mostly clear\nLat Obs 47\"12. North Long 151\"47 East","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["fog","rain","clear","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales, thick fog, and heavy rain forced the crew to shorten sail and stop the ship. They sighted another vessel, but saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-01","events":[],"lat":46.1,"lon":-208.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nOctober 1st\n1848\"\nVariation. 3 E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the\nN E to North steering S E by E at 1 P M spoke the John Wells\nof Sagharbor French master did not ascertain the quan\ntity of Oil at 3 P M made [Makanhin?] Island bearing\nN E 40 miles distant and the top covered with snow the\nJohn Wells bound out in company with us passing clouds\nand a troublesome [old?] sea Middle hours light airs at day\nlight took the wind from the S & hauled by the wind to the\nE S W Latter hours fresh winds and hauling Southerly\n\nLat Obs 46.06 North Long 151.55 East","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","S","fresh"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales blew alongside a troublesome sea. The crew met and met the John Wells of Sag Harbor, and sighted Makanhin Island forty miles away with its peaks covered in snow.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Snow-covered island sighted from afar","quote":"made [Makanhin?] Island bearing N E 40 miles distant and the top covered with snow","interest":1},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"John Wells","rig":"","port":"Sagharbor","captain":"French","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"[Makanhin?] Island","via":[[-208.35,46.75]],"plate":"gam.spoke-b","at":"paramushir-and-onekotan"},{"date":"1848-10-02","events":[],"lat":46.25,"lon":-205.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nOctober 2d\n1848.\nVariation 4 E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the\nS E heading S W by the wind with all sails out at 1 P M\ntackt to the Eastward at 6 P M it came in thick and raining\nexperienced an old [illegible] heaving too the S & W from the N & E thick\nfog at 7 P M handed topgallant sails and flying jib split the\nfore topgallant sail in clewing up Middle hours strong gales and\nsqually and steady rain Latter hours strong gales and steady\nrain the wind inclining Easterly\n\nLat by Act 46..15 North Long 154.30 East","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","E","gale"]],"weather":["rain","fog","gale","squalls"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales, thick fog, and steady rain, splitting the fore topgallant sail while taking it in.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-03","events":[],"lat":45.4667,"lon":-203.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nOctober 3d\n1848.\nVariation 5 E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from E S E\nheading N E by the wind at 1 P M wore to the S W the rain\nabating at 2 P M took the wind light from W S W kept off\nS E by E and made whole topsails at 6 P M the main-\ntopgallant sail at 9 P M it came in squally double reef\nthe topsails Middle hours it cleared off made all sails again\nLatter hours strong winds and clear bent a new fore topgall\nant sail and took out the sail room saw 1 sail astern\n\nLat Obs 45..28 North Long 156..22 East","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["first","WSW","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","rain","squalls","clear"],"plain":"The crew weathered strong gales, rain, and squalls, adjusting sails throughout the day. They attached a new fore topgallant sail and sighted a ship astern.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-04","events":[],"lat":45.1333,"lon":-202.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nOctober 4th\n1848\"\nVariation 6 E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather\nthe wind N W steering E S E employed drying sails at 2\nP M spoke the Brinck Gibbs Merrihew of Fair Haven 2400\nBbls with the scurvy on board supplied her with Potatoes\nMiddle hours light airs and variable Latter hours fine pleasant\nweather the wind from the westward employed Blacksmithing\nfitting topsail ruiners rove new jib sheets\n\nLat Obs 45.08 North Long 157..15 East","wind":[["first","NW",""],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","W",""]],"plain":"They met the Brinck Gibbs Merrihew, which had 2,400 barrels of oil and scurvy aboard, and gave them potatoes. The crew dried sails and did blacksmith and rigging work.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Supplied another ship afflicted with scurvy","quote":"with the scurvy on board supplied her with Potatoes","interest":5,"topic":"sickness"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Brinck Gibbs Merrihew","rig":"","port":"Fair Haven","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1848-10-05","events":[],"lat":44.6333,"lon":-200.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nOctober 5th\n1848.\nVariation 7 E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the west\nward steering E S E rove new fore tacks bent and set the topmast\nsteering[sail] and small jobs of iron work Middle hours light winds\nand passing clouds Latter hours fresh winds from S & W and\npassing clouds employed Blacksmithing and repairing main\nsail and shifting the Larboard quarter and waist boats\n\nLat Obs 44.38 North Long 159..45 East","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","SW","fresh"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light to fresh winds and passing clouds. The crew worked on blacksmithing, repaired the mainsail, and repositioned the whaleboats.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-06","events":[],"lat":43.9,"lon":-198.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nOctober 6th\n1848\"\nVariation 8 E\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the\nS.S.W and mostly cloudy steering E by S bent a new mainsail\nthick cloudy and smoothe Middle hours strong winds and\npassing clouds Latter hours the wind strong split the flying jib\nsent it in saw 1 sail steering to the Eastwards\nLat by Act 43.54 North Long 161..40 East","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew experienced strong winds that split the flying jib, which they brought in. They also sighted another ship heading eastward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-07","events":[],"lat":43.3333,"lon":-194.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nOctober 7th\n1848\"\nVariation 9 E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the\nSouthward and thick cloudy at 3 PM It came in squalls\n& rain handed topgallant sails at 4 PM double reef the\ntopsails and hoisted up the boats at 6 PM more moderate\nmade fore and main topsails Middle hours light airs and\nvariable at 3 AM took the wind from the westward kept\nher E by S Latter hours strong gales from W.N.W passing clouds\nLat Obs 43.20 North Long 165.15 East","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["middle","variable","light"],["middle","W",""],["latter","WNW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales, squalls, and rain forced the crew to reduce sail and secure the boats.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-08","events":[],"lat":42.9167,"lon":-192.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nOctober 8th\n1848\nVariation 9 E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from W\nN W and passing clouds steering E by S at 1 PM took\nmainsail and fore topgallant edite and jib in at 5 PM\nIt came over thick cloudy Middle hours strong winds &\npassing clouds set the topmast staring sail Latter hours\nlight winds and variable from South to S W—\nLat by Act 42.55 North Long 167..10 East","wind":[["first","WNW","gale"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales and passing clouds brought thick, cloudy weather as the crew reduced sail, followed by light and variable winds later in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-09","events":[],"lat":42.6667,"lon":-191.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nOctober [struck: 1] 9th\n1848\"\nVariation 10..E\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from the\nS.W. and thick cloudy and a troublesome old sea steer\ning E by S with all sail out at 5 PM entirely calm\nat 6 PM intirely calm at 7 PM took the wind light from\nS.S.E made all sail Middle hours light winds and passing\nclouds at 10 AM It came in strong gales and rain Latter\nhours the wind increasing handed fore topgallant sails\nLat by Act 42.40 North Long 168.40 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["first","","calm"],["first","SSE","light"],["middle","","light"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","calm","rain","gale"],"plain":"The crew contended with a rough swell, shifting calms, and light winds before strong gales and rain set in, forcing them to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-10","events":[],"lat":41.9667,"lon":-187.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nOctober 10th\n1848\"\nVariation 12..E\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from S E\nheading E NE by the wind at 3 PM double reef the topsails at\n4 PM handed the mainsail and mizen topsail at 5 PM took in\nthe fore topsail and foresail and close reefd the main topsail at 6\nPM the rain abated and cleard off rough and blowing strong and e\nhauling westerly at 10 PM the wind hauld out from NW blowing\nheavy in squalls took in the main topsail carried away the gobbins\nto the jib boom and let the head stays adrift secured them at 12\nOc kept off and run E by S under the foresail At 7 AM set the main\ntopsail Latter hours blowing heavy and squally stove the bulwarks and\nthe Larboard quarter boat\nLat Obs 41.58 North Long 172..11 East","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["first","W","strong"],["first","NW","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and heavy squalls battered the ship. Rigging gave way, and the rough seas stove the bulwarks and smashed the left quarter boat.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-11","events":[],"lat":41.0667,"lon":-184.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nOctober 11th\n1848,\nVariation 14..E\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales and heavy squalls from\nthe westward steering E by S lost a hog overboard at 3 PM It came in\nheavy squalls of rain and hail Middle hours more moderate made\nwholed topsails Latter hours strong gales and passing clouds imployed ref-\nairing repairing the martingale and setting up the stays set the main\ntopgallant sail blowing strong—\nLat Obs 41..04 North Long 175..35 East","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain","hail","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales and heavy squalls of rain and hail battered the ship, washing a hog overboard. The crew later made repairs to the rigging as the rough weather continued.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Hog washed overboard in heavy squalls","quote":"lost a hog overboard at 3 PM It came in heavy squalls of rain and hail","interest":5,"topic":"accidents"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-12","events":[],"lat":40.6667,"lon":-182.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nOctober 12th\n1848.\nVariation 15. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the westward\npassing clouds and a troublesome old sea steering East by Compass\nat 2 P M set the fore topgallant sails and jib at 6 P M came\nin thick snowy the wind hauling Southerly at 9 P M it came in\nsqually handed fore and main topgallant sails at 10 took in [struck: s]ail\nand hove too under a close reef main topsail Middle houses\nblowing heavy from the Southward rough heavery S & E Latter\nhours blowing heavy and came in heavy squalls with lightning\nand thunder took in the main topsail\nLat by Act 40.40 North Long 177.15 East","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["first","S",""],["middle","S","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy","snow","squalls","lightning","thunder"],"plain":"The crew faced strong gales and rough seas, followed by thick snow, thunder, lightning, and heavy squalls. They reduced sail and stopped the ship to wait out the storm.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Battered by heavy squalls, snow, and lightning","quote":"","interest":3,"topic":"storms"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-13","events":[],"lat":39.9167,"lon":-179.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nOctober 13th\n1848\"\nVariation 16. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from S W and\nheating away at 1 P M Kept off to the Eastward and set the\nforesail rough and squalls of rain at 3 P M lost the gangway\nand rail Middle hours strong gales and squally at 3 A M more\nmoderate made the main topsail Latter hours strong gales made\nsail and run E by S stove the 2 Larboard boats in several places\nLat Obs 39.55 North Long 179.28 West","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales, rough seas, and rain battered the ship. The heavy weather carried away the gangway and rail, and smashed both boats on the ship's left side in several places.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-14","events":[],"lat":39.0833,"lon":-177.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nOctober 14th\n1848.\nVariation 16. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the westward\nand passing clouds steering E by S experiecd a troublesome old\nsea started the pumps found 4 feet of water mostly run down the\nhatches pump her out at 6 P M took the wind from N W\nMiddle hours light winds and variable set the mainsail & any\njib at 4 A M it came in squally the wind hauld to the\nSouthward Latter hours strong winds and thick cloudy\nhoisted out the Larboard pump overhauldt it & sent it down\nLat by Act 39.05 North Long 177.11 West","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["first","NW",""],["middle","variable","light"],["middle","S",""],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy","heavy sea","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough seas brought water washing down the hatches, leaving four feet of water in the hold before the crew pumped it out. They later overhauled and reinstalled the left pump.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Four feet of water in the hold","quote":"experiecd a troublesome old sea started the pumps found 4 feet of water","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-15","events":[],"lat":39.1167,"lon":-175.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nOctober 15th\n1848\"\nVariation 16. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from S S E head\ning by the wind to the Eastward at 3 A M took in the main\ntopgallant sail and double reef the topsails at 9 P M handed\nthe mainsail and jib Middle hours strong gales and rain\nLatter hours the wind hauld out from the Northward thick\ncloudy and light rain steering E by S\nLat Obs 39.07 North Long 175.15 West","wind":[["first","SSE","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","N",""]],"weather":["gale","rain","cloudy"],"plain":"The ship sailed through strong gales and rain, forcing the crew to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-16","events":[],"lat":37.9833,"lon":-171.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nOctober 16th\n1848.\nVariation 15. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from N N W\nthick cloudy and a head sea steering E by S by compass in\nclose reef the Mizen topsail Middle hours more moderate made\nall sail Latter hours pleasant set the topmast steering sail\nLat Obs 37.59 North Long 171.20 West","wind":[["first","NNW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"The day began with strong gales, heavy seas, and thick clouds before the weather moderated, allowing the crew to set full sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-17","events":[],"lat":37.65,"lon":-169.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nOctober 17th\n1848.\nVariation 15. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds and fine pleasant\nweather wind North and hauling Easterly steering E by S employed setting\nup the head stays and other small jobs Middle hours light winds\ninco to the N & E wind S E and clear Latter hours the wind hauling\nwesterly and increasing in squalls handed topgallant sails and a c\ndouble reef the topsails\nLat by Act 37.39 North Long 169.30 West","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","W",""]],"weather":["clear","squalls"],"plain":"Fine weather gave way to squalls as the wind shifted. The crew did routine maintenance on the rigging, later reducing sail as the squalls increased.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-18","events":[],"lat":36.8667,"lon":-168.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nOctober 18th\n1848\nVariation 14..E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the Southward\nthick cloudy and squally at 1 P M handed the mainsail and\njib at 3 P M close reef the topsails at 4 P M handed the foresail\nthe wind hauling westerly and heavy squalls at 10 handed the\nmizen topsail at 10 P M kept off and made sail wind strong from\nS W Latter hours strong gales from W.S.W thick cloudy & rough\nmade single reef topsails\nLat Obs 36.52 North Long 168,,23 West","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["middle","W","strong"],["middle","SW","strong"],["latter","WSW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and heavy squalls battered the ship throughout the day, forcing the crew to repeatedly reduce sail in rough, thick, cloudy weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-19","events":[],"lat":35.4,"lon":-166.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nOctober 19th\n1848.\nVariation 14. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from N N W and\nhauling Easterly thick cloudy steering E by S employed fitting gang\nway and rails at 7 P M set the mainsail Middle hours cloudy\nand moderate made whole topsails and main topgallant sail\nthe wind NE steering by the wind Latter hours strong winds from\nthe NE the wind hauling Southerly employed repairing bulworks\nLat Obs 35,,24 North Long 166,,47 West","wind":[["first","NNW","gale"],["latter","NE","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales and thick, cloudy weather kept the crew busy working on the gangway, rails, and bulwarks. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-20","events":[],"lat":34.1833,"lon":-165.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nOctober 20th\n1848.\nVariation 14. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from E NE and\npassing clouds with all requisite sail set by the wind heading\nS E employed on various jobs of ships duty Middle hours strong\nwinds and variable wore to the NE at 5 P M wore to the S&E\nLatter hours strong winds and passing clouds tackt to the N&E\nLat Obs 34,,11 North Long 165..25 West","wind":[["first","ENE","gale"],["middle","variable","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales and variable winds blew throughout the day. The crew handled the sails and worked at various ship's duties; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-21","events":[],"lat":34.7333,"lon":-163.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nOctober 21st\n1848.\nVariation 13. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from S E to\nS S E heading to the N & E by the wind with all sail out\nemployed repairing sails and various other jobs of shipes\nduty Middle hours light winds and pleasant set the fore\nand mizen topgallant sails Middle hours light winds and\npleasant Latter hours the same bent the flying Jib and various\nother jobs of shipes duty\nLat Obs 34..44 North Long 163,,56 West","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed with every sail set in pleasant weather, repairing sails and attending to ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-22","events":[],"lat":34.7,"lon":-161.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nOctober 22d\n1848.\nVariation 13. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather\nthe wind from the S E heading NE by E with all sail out the\nwatch employed on rigging and jobs of sword wortk and sword matts\nMiddle hours fresh winds from S by E heading East Latter\nhours clear pleasant weather and smooth\nLat Obs 34.42 North Long 161,,31 West","wind":[["first","SE",""],["middle","S by E","fresh"]],"weather":["clear","smooth sea"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather as the ship sailed with every sail set. The crew spent the day working on the rigging and making sword mats.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":1}],"lat":34.15,"lon":-159.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nOctober 23d\n1848.\nVariation 13,,E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from\nthe Southward and clear pleasant weather with all sail\nout by the wind heading East at 5 P M came on cloudy\nand old sea heaving from the westward saw 1 Humpback\nMiddle hours light winds and fine pleasant weather at\ndaylight housted in the 2 Larboard boats to repair saw 1 sail\noff the led beam steering to the Eastward Latter hours fine pleasant\nweather employed on boats\nLat Obs 34..09 North Long 159,,17 West","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["clear","cloudy"],"plain":"They saw a humpback whale and spotted another ship in the distance. The crew brought the two left-side boats aboard for repairs under fine weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-24","events":[],"lat":32.2333,"lon":-157.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nOctober 24th\n1848.\nVariation 13. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences fine pleasant weather the wind\nfrom S S W steering E S E passing clouds and smooth the\nwatch employed bunching bone the wind hauled to S W hauled\nup SE by E, launced the Larboard boats and hoisted them up\nMiddle hours fresh winds and passing clouds Latter hours\nthe same employed bunching bone steering S E,\nLat Obs 32..14 North Long 157..11 West","wind":[["first","SSW",""],["first","SW",""],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy","smooth sea"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather. The crew spent the day bundling whalebone and briefly lowered and raised the left-side boats.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-25","events":[],"lat":30.1167,"lon":-155.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nOctober 25th\n1848.\nVariation 13. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the\nWestward hauled up SE by S employed drying bone and stowing\nit below saw 1 sail off the weather beam at 5 PM Cleared in\nthick cloudy and squally appearance of rain Middle hours\nfresh winds and squally the wind hauled N W W and E and\nset the topmast steering sails Latter hours fresh winds and\nlight squalls of rain employed cleaning ship in sear\nLat Obs 30.07 North Long 155.51 West","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","NW","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew dried whalebone, stowed it below, and cleaned ship amid squally weather and rain. They sighted another vessel off the weather beam.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-26","events":[],"lat":29.5,"lon":-155.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nOctober 26th\n1848.\nVariation 13. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the\nNorthward and light squalls of rain employed cleaning ship\nsteering S E the wind hauling Easterly at 3 PM hauled sharp\nby the wind took in the topmast steering sails Middle hours\nlight winds and variable and squalls of rain Latter hours light\nairs and calm employed bunching bone.\nObs Lat 29.20 North Long 155.32 West","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["first","E",""],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","calm"],"plain":"The crew cleaned the ship and bundled baleen bone under shifting winds, light rain squalls, and later calm.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-27","events":[],"lat":28.3833,"lon":-155.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nOctober 27th\n1848.\nVariation 13. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant weather the\nwind verry light and variable heading at the mercy of the\nwaves employed drying and bunching bone and stowing\nit below Middle hours light winds from the Eastward heding\nby the wind to the S E Latter hours took the wind from the\nS E heading by the wind to the S W appearance of the trades\nand strong handed topgallant sails and flying jib employed\ndrying bunching and stowing bone\nLat Obs 28.23 North Long 155.47 West","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"plain":"The crew spent the day drying, bundling, and stowing whalebone below deck under light, shifting winds.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-28","events":[],"lat":27.5667,"lon":-156.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nOctober 28th\n1848.\nVariation 13. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades & inclining\nEasterly heading by the wind to the S W employed as before\nat 7 P M took topgallant sails passing clouds and smoother\nMiddle hours fresh winds and variable Latter hours finished\nbunching the bone and stow it away the wind hauling\nto the westward tacked to the Eastward squalls of rain\nLat Obs 27.34 North. Long 156.03 West.","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","variable","fresh"],["latter","W",""]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed through variable winds and rain squalls, finishing bundling the whalebone and stowing it away.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-29","events":[],"lat":28.1167,"lon":-154.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nOctober 29th\n1848.\nVariation 13. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the\nS W. and variable heading to the Eastward by the wind\nsqually employed in rigging 272 bundles of whale bone Mid-\ndle hours strong winds and passing clouds heading from E\nto E NE Latter the wind moderate and variable,\nLat Obs 28.07 North Long 154.13 West","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","variable","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong, squally winds blew as the ship headed eastward. The crew spent the day bundling and securing 272 bundles of whalebone.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-30","events":[],"lat":28.2833,"lon":-153.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nOctober 30th\n1848,\nVariation 13. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds and variable\nfrom the S & E heading by the wind to the N & E frequent squalls\nof light rain at 10 P M set the flying jib light winds and\nand old sea Middle hours light winds and squalls of rain\nat 6, A M tackt to the S & W Latter hours pleasant the wind vari\nable saw 1 sail heading by the wind to the S & W employed on rigging\nLat Obs 28.17 North. Long 153.49 West","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Light winds, squalls of rain, and an old sea brought variable sailing. The crew worked on the rigging and sighted one ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-10-31","events":[],"lat":26.95,"lon":-154.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nOctober 31st\n1848,\nVariation 13. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate pleasant wea\nther the wind variable from the S & E heading by the wind to\nthe S & W employed on various jobs of ships duty cleaning ships\nout side Middle hours fresh winds and passing clouds &\nlight squalls of rain Latter hours strong winds from the\nEastward steering S & E employed on rigging\nLat Obs 26.57 North Long 154.40 West","wind":[["first","SE","moderate"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","E","strong"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"The crew cleaned the ship's exterior and worked on the rigging under variable winds and light rain squalls.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-11-01","events":[],"lat":24.7833,"lon":-155.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nNovember 1st\n1848,\nVariation 13. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the East\nward steering S & E employed cleaning ship and various jobs\non rigging saw 1 ship off the weather quarter coming up passing\nclouds Middle hours strong trades and passing clouds,\nLatter hours squally took in topgallant sails and flying jib\nspoke the Governor Troup Coggeshall 2200 bbls gamed\nLat Obs 24.47 North Long 155.53 West","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew cleaned ship and worked on the rigging under strong trade winds. Later, in squally weather, they met and had a visit with the Governor Troup, Captain Coggeshall, which had 2,200 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Governor Troup","rig":"","port":"","captain":"Coggeshall","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1848-11-02","events":[],"lat":23.55,"lon":-156.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nNovember 2d\n1848,\nVariation 13. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and\nvariable and light squalls at 2 P M the squalls abating\nset fore and main topgallant sails the wind inclining East\nerly employed on rigging Middle hours fresh winds at Daylight\nthe wind from the S E and squally tackt to the N & E Latter hours\nmoderate employed setting up rigging\nLat Obs 23.33 North Long 156.35 West","wind":[["first","variable","strong"],["first","E",""],["middle","","fresh"],["middle","SE",""],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The ship faced strong trade winds and passing squalls, turning to the northeast as the wind shifted. The crew spent the day working on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-11-03","events":[],"lat":23.7167,"lon":-156.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nNovember 3d\n1848,\nVariation 13. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from the S & E\nheading N E passing clouds and pleasant employed on various\njobs of ships duty at 6 P M wore ships heading S E light winds\nMiddle hours light winds and pleasant Latter hours light\nairs from the S & E employed on various jobs of ships duty\nLat Obs 23.43 North Long 156.00 West","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds as the crew carried out routine ship's work. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-11-04","events":[],"lat":23.25,"lon":-156.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nNovember 4th\n1848,\nVariation 12. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light airs from the\nS & E and variable heading to the Eastward employed on\nrigging and cleaning overhauling cutting blocks at 6 A M\nenterly calm Middle hours light airs Latter part fresh winds S & E\nLat Obs 23.15 North Long 156.00 West","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["first","","calm"],["middle","","light"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew spent the day cleaning, working on the rigging, and checking over the cutting blocks under variable winds and calms.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-11-05","events":[],"lat":20.65,"lon":-156.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nNovember 5th\n1848\nVariation 12. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from N E to E N E\nsteering S & E employed on cutting blocks and fitting rigging at 6 P M\nit rained very squally the wind increasing Middle hours strong trades\nand and passing clouds Latter hours the same made the Island of\nMowee bearing S S W 20 miles distant strong trades and squally\nLand 10 miles distant","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain","squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew worked on rigging and gear amid squalls, rain, and fresh winds. By the end of the day, they sighted the island of Mowee (Maui) about ten miles off.","where":"near land","place":"Island of Mowee","via":[[-155.85,20.65],[-156.45,20.45]],"plate":"land.landfall-a","at":"maui"},{"date":"1848-11-06","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":-156.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nNovember 6th\n1848,,\nVariation 12..E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and squally at\n1 P M came down through the passadge sent a boat on shore\notained some Potatoes 14 saile of whaleman in port at 8 P M the\nwind drops off let go the Anchor in 14 fathoms of water cloos\nup the sails and set the watch Middle hours light winds\nLatter hours the same sevral departures —","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"They sailed through the passage, sent a boat ashore for potatoes, and anchored in 14 fathoms of water alongside 14 other whaleships.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1848-11-07","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":-156.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nNovember 7th\n1848\nVariation 12..E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasand weather\nthe wind from the Westward at 1 P M took the Anchor\nand run down off the Kings Palaec and comee too in 23 fathoms\nof water Middle hours light airs and passing clouds Latter\nhours the same employed boating bone on shore for shipping","wind":[["first","W",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The ship weighed anchor and sailed down off the King's Palace, anchoring in 23 fathoms of water. The crew spent the day ferrying baleen ashore for shipment.","where":"at anchor","place":"Kings Palace","at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1848-11-08","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":-156.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nNovember 8th\n1848.\nVariation 12..E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather the\nwind Variable employd on bone weighing and staging 374\nbundles 28,540, lbs sevral arivals and departures Middle hours\nlight winds and passing Latter part the same imployd on\nships duty breaking out for smithing","wind":[["first","variable",""],["middle","","light"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with light, variable winds. The crew weighed and staged 374 bundles of whalebone, totaling 28,540 pounds, observed several ships arriving and departing, and broke out supplies for blacksmithing.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1848-11-09","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":-156.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nNovember [struck: 1]9th\n1848,,\nVariation 12. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the\nN & E employd smiting ship and setting up shoofs at\nsunset opend the patent fire good Middle hours light,\nairs Latter hours the same took the watches off put fires out","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The crew spent the day on routine work under light winds, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-11-10","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":-156.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nNovember 10th\n1848,,\nVariation 12..E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds and passing\nclouds employd wetting hold and small jobs of ships duty\nMiddle hours light winds and passing clouds Latter hours\nmoderate one watch on libirty on board breaking out Provision","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Light winds and passing clouds. The crew wet down the hold, did small chores, broke out provisions, and had one watch on liberty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-11-11","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":-156.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nNovember 11th\n1848\nVariation 12. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds and passing\nclouds employd breaking out and coopering Provision at 6 P M\nthe liberty men came on board Middle hours light winds\nLatter hours the same one watch on libirty & Landing Provision","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"With light winds throughout the day, the crew broke out and coopered provisions, while one watch went ashore on liberty and landed supplies.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1848-11-12","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":-156.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nNovember 12th\n1848,,\nVariation 13. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light airs and passing\nclouds employd boating Provision on shore the Liberty men\nall of them came along side sevral departures Middle hours\nlight winds Latter hours the same the men on Liberty","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"With light winds and passing clouds, the crew moved provisions ashore, while the men on shore leave returned alongside the ship.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1848-11-13","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":-156.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nNovember 13th\n1848.\nVariation 12..E\nThese 24 hours Commences with light airs and fine pleasant\nweather and mostly clear the Liberty men all of them came\nalong One of them by the name of Darns drunk came aft and\nstruck the [struck: bachelorette] with a club twice Capt Pendleton parted\nthem and slapt his faed several times Latter hours pleasant","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The men returned from liberty on shore. One of them, Darns, arrived drunk, came aft, and struck another man twice with a club. Captain Pendleton broke up the fight and slapped Darns several times.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Drunken sailor struck crewmate with a club","quote":"Darns drunk came aft and struck the [struck: bachelorette] with a club twice Capt Pendleton parted them","interest":3}],"where":"in port"},{"date":"1848-11-14","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":-156.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nNovember 14th\n1848\nVariation 12. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds and fine &\npleasant all hands employd breaking out the misen hatch\nand boating Provision and Bread Flour and Molasses on\nshore for storage Middle hours moderate Latter hours strong\ntrades and squally employd stawing the Misen hatch with\nground tier and Privision\n\nLat Obs 20. 50 North Long 156.38.15 West","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"With fine weather and light winds, the crew spent the day unloading provisions—including bread, flour, and molasses—ashore for storage, then restowed the hold.","where":"near land","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1848-11-15","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":-156.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nNovember 15th\n1848,,\nVariation 12,, E,,\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and squally\nstarted the Larboard Anchor let go the starboard payd out 60\nfathoms and hove up employed stowing Provision and fetching salt\nwater Middle hours strong winds and passing clouds Latter hours\nmoderate took one raft of water on board stowd it down the mein Hatch","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew shifted anchors, stowed provisions, fetched salt water, and took a raft of fresh water on board to stow down the main hatch.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1848-11-16","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":-156.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nNovember 16th\n1848,,\nVariation 12,, E,,\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate pleasant weather and\nand fresh trades took the raft on shord at 4 P M it came in\nstrong trades took the Larboard anchor at 7 P M sent the boat\non shore for the skipper breaking across the passaged could not get\nthrough Middle hours strong winds Latter hours moderate took\none raft of water on board and stood it between decks —","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"They took a raft of water ashore, raised the left anchor, and brought a raft of fresh water on board to stow between decks. A boat sent ashore for the captain could not get through because waves were breaking across the passage.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Boat blocked by breaking surf","quote":"breaking across the passaged could not get through","interest":3}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1848-11-17","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":-156.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nNovember 17th\n1848,,\nVariation 12,, E,,\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds and passing\nclouds employed stowing water between decks and clearing decks\nsetting up sheers and boating from the shore Middle hours light\nair and passing clouds Latter hours the same one watch on liberty","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew stowed water between decks, cleared the decks, set up sheer legs, and boated supplies from shore. Later, one watch was given liberty on shore.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1848-11-18","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":-156.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nNovember 18th\n1848,,\nVariation 12,, E,,\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh trades and passing\nclouds at 7 P M the watch came along side excepting 3 two\nof them abusive put in the fast end of the watch absent without\nleave names Painter, Patrick and James Latter hours moderate\npleasant weather one watch on liberty Painter Patrick came\non board the starboard watch on liberty took 13 Bbls of Irish Potatoes","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Part of the crew returned to the ship in the evening, but three men—Painter, Patrick, and James—were absent without leave. Two became abusive and were confined. Later, Painter and Patrick returned, and the crew took aboard 13 barrels of potatoes while watches went on liberty.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Crew members went missing and turned abusive","quote":"two of them abusive put in the fast end of the watch absent without leave","interest":3},{"kind":"crew","title":"Two crewmen returned on board","quote":"Painter Patrick came\non board","interest":1}],"where":"in port"},{"date":"1848-11-19","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":-156.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nNovember 19th\n1848,\nVariation 12,, E,,\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather fresh\ntrades and passing clouds the Carpenter employed making\na bow Davit Middle hours strong trades and squally Latter\nhours moderate pleasant weather 3 ships in the Offing","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The carpenter made a bow davit amid trade winds and passing clouds. Three other ships were seen in the distance.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-11-20","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":-156.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nNovember 20th\n1848,,\nVariation 12,, E,,\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate pleasant weather\nthe trades strong one view one watch on liberty at 7 P M came\nalong side Middle hours light winds and passing clouds —\nLatter hours pleasant weath took on board 37 Bbls of Ptatoes","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"With pleasant weather and strong trade winds, one watch had liberty on shore and returned by 7 p.m. Later, the crew took aboard 37 barrels of potatoes.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1848-11-21","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":-156.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nNovember 21st\n1848,,\nVariation 12,, E,,\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate pleasant weather\nthe wind variable and passing clouds employed on various\nJobs of ships duty Middle hours light winds and passing\nclouds Latter hours the same ship and Hernacles came on board","wind":[["first","variable","moderate"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew spent the day on routine ship's duty under pleasant weather and variable winds. Visitors from the ship Hercules came on board.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Hernacles","rig":"ship","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-c"},{"date":"1848-11-22","events":[],"lat":19.9167,"lon":-156.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nNovember 22d\n1848,,\nVariation 12 1/2 E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and light vari\nable winds in the Harbor at 2 P M took up the Anchors & stood\nout for Navahood the Island of Owoyhee at 7 P M took the\ntrades Middle hours fresh winds and passing clouds Latter\nhours the wind hauled out from the Northward and pleasant\nLat Obs 19,,55 North Long 156,,50 West,,","wind":[["first","","strong"],["first","variable","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","N",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They weighed anchor at 2:00 PM and sailed out of the harbor, heading toward the island of Owoyhee.","where":"near land","place":"Owoyhee","at":"hawaii"},{"date":"1848-11-23","events":[],"lat":19.85,"lon":-156.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nNovember 23d\n1848,\nVariation 12,, E,,\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the Northward\nheading to the Eastward by the wind at 4 P M took the wind\nfrom the S W steering E N E saw the Island of Owhyhee bearing from\nN E,, to S S E Middle hours entirely calm and thicke cloudy\nLatter hours the wind light from the Eastward and hauling\nNortherly the Land 15 distant\nLat Obs 19,,45 North Long 155,,49 West,,","wind":[["first","N","light"],["first","SW",""],["middle","","calm"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["calm","cloudy"],"plain":"Light winds and calm, overcast weather. They sighted the island of Owhyhee (Hawaii) about 15 miles off.","where":"near land","place":"Owhyhee","at":"hawaii"},{"date":"1848-11-24","events":[],"lat":19.4797,"lon":-155.9272,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nNovember 24th\n1848.\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with find pleasant weather\nthe wind from the Northward steering down for Karakakooa\nbay at 6 P M. took the wind light from the Westward hauld\nby the wind to the Southward at 10 tacktd at 12 tacktd light\nwinds Latter hours pleasant weather the wind from the North\nThe Land 12 miles distant","wind":[["first","N",""],["first","W","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","N",""]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather as the ship steered toward Kealakekua Bay, with light winds through the night. By morning, land was twelve miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Karakakooa bay","via":[[-156.15,19.75],[-156.05,19.45]],"at":"kealakekua-bay"},{"date":"1848-11-25","events":[],"lat":19.4726,"lon":-155.9565,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nNovember 25th\n1848.\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the North\nward steering for the bay at 4 P M. took the Pilot and\nstood in at 5 PM came to Anchor in 12 fathoms of water\nfurled the sails and cleard up decks saw 1 sail to the leward\nMiddle hours light winds Latter hours pleasant all hands emp\nloyed heating ship and painting the ship out side & spars","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","light"]],"plain":"With light northerly winds, the ship took on a pilot and anchored in the bay in 12 fathoms of water. The crew furled sails, cleared the decks, and set to work heating and painting the ship's exterior and spars.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1848-11-26","events":[],"lat":19.4655,"lon":-155.9859,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nNovember 26th\n1848.\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather\n2 sails out side all hands imployed wetting hold and boattig\nout water Middle hours a fresh sea breese and passing\nclouds Latter hours fine pleasant weather the men on liberty","wind":[["middle","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"With fine weather and two ships outside, the crew spent the day watering ship and wetting the hold. Later, the men were given liberty ashore.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1848-11-27","events":[],"lat":19.4584,"lon":-156.0152,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nNovember 27th\n1848.\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather\nand passing clouds borded the Anne of Sagharbor bound in\nat sun set the men came along side hoisted up the boats\nMiddle hours light winds Latter hours the same all hands\nimployed tending shore and painting ship the Anne arived","wind":[["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather. The crew boarded the Anne of Sag Harbor as she headed in, and later all hands were busy tending to the shore and painting the ship.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Anne","rig":"","port":"Sagharbor","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1848-11-28","events":[],"lat":19.4513,"lon":-156.0445,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nNovember 28th\n1848.\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds and fine\npleasant weather all hands imployed painting ship and various\nother jobs of ships duty Middle hours light winds and pass\ning clouds Latter hours the same employed [insertion: painting] one watch on liberty","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fine weather while the crew painted the ship and did routine chores. Later, one watch was given liberty on shore.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1848-11-29","events":[],"lat":19.4715,"lon":-156.0592,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nNovember 29th\n1848.\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather the\nsea breese fresh saw one sail out side imployed painting\nmasts at 7 0P M. the watch came along side Middle hours\nlight winds Latter hours the same employed boating off Potatoes","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with a fresh sea breeze. The crew painted masts and spent the latter part of the day boating off potatoes.","where":"near land","via":[[-156.05,19.45]]},{"date":"1848-11-30","events":[],"lat":19.498,"lon":-156.0706,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nNovember 30th\n1848.\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather\none watch on liberty and boating off recruits at 7 P M. the watch\ncame along side Middle hours light winds and passing clouds\nLatter hours the same employed coopering bread the watch on liberty","wind":[["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather. One watch had shore liberty while the rest boated provisions aboard. Later, the crew coopered bread casks while a watch was on liberty.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1848-12-01","events":[],"lat":19.5245,"lon":-156.0819,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nDecember 1st\n1848.\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather imployd\nboating off recruits at 7 PM. the watch came along side off[struck: shor]\nshore saw 1 sail out side Middle hours light winds and passing\nclouds Latter hours the same one watch on liberty on shore","wind":[["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"With fine, pleasant weather, the crew brought provisions aboard. Later, one watch had liberty ashore, and they sighted a ship outside.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1848-12-02","events":[],"lat":19.5509,"lon":-156.0933,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nDecember 2d\n1848\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather the\nwind light imployed on board fitting main topgallant yard\nat 7 P M. the watch came along side Middle hours light winds\nand thick cloudy Latter hours it came in squally and heavy rain","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew worked on fitting the main topgallant yard in light winds, followed by thick clouds, squalls, and heavy rain.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-12-03","events":[],"lat":19.5774,"lon":-156.1046,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nDecember 3d\n1848\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences strong traas and heavy rain saw\n2 schooners laying off and on the bay at 5 P M the rain abated\nand began to Break away at 8 PM one schooner came in and Anchord\nMiddle hours mod moderate Latter hours the same squally\nout side wind to the Southward","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","S","moderate"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Strong trades brought heavy rain, but the weather moderated later on. They saw two schooners cruising off and on outside the bay, and one came in and anchored that evening.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1848-12-04","events":[],"lat":19.6039,"lon":-156.116,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nDecember 4th\n1848.\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds and passing\nclouds at 3 P M it camed on squally attended with heavy rain\nand blowing strong out side at 4 P M it cleared off pleasant\nMiddle hours light winds and moderate Latter hours pleasant\nthe schooner sailed employed setting up rigging forward &c","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","","strong"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","clear"],"plain":"A brief afternoon squall brought heavy rain and strong wind, but the weather soon cleared. An unnamed schooner set sail, and the crew worked on the rigging forward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-12-05","events":[],"lat":19.6304,"lon":-156.1273,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nDecember 5th\n1848\"\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the N\n& Ward squally out side employed setting up rigging forw\nand the Fltcglitb laying abreast out side sent a boat on shore\nMiddle hours light winds and passing clouds Latter hours strong\nwinds and squally all hands employed boating and cutting wood","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew tightened the forward rigging while near shore, sent a boat to land, and later gathered and cut wood.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1848-12-06","events":[],"lat":19.6568,"lon":-156.1387,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nDecember 6th\n1848.\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant weather squally\nout side the wind from the N. W. one ship out sided one schooner\nand all hands employed cutting and boating wood and stowing\nMiddle hours light winds and passing clouds Latter hours the\nwind light and variable employed clearing up decks & clearing","wind":[["first","NW",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew spent the day cutting, boating, and stowing wood, then cleared up the decks. A ship and a schooner were seen outside.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1848-12-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":19.6833,"lon":-156.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nDecember 7th\n1848\"\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds and passing\nclouds at 3 P M it camed on squally out side employed boating\nfrom the shore Middle hours thick heavy at 4 A M got under\nway and stood out Latter hours fine pleasant weather saw\nblackfish stow the starboard Anchor and run the chaine below\nLat Obs 19..41 North Long 156..09 West","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"After boating supplies from shore, the crew got underway at 4 AM and stood out to sea, later spotting pilot whales and stowing the anchor and chain.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1848-12-08","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":-156.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nDecember 8th\n1848.\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather wind\nW S W passing clouds and pleasant sea breez saw East\nMorco bearing North 50 miles distant at 6 P M handed fin\n& Mizen topgallant sails and flying jib Middle hours strong\ntrades and squally reef the Mizen topsails made the Island of\nTowarooa 5 miles distant Latter hours light winds the boat on shore\nLaying off and on Lahina","wind":[["first","WSW","moderate"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Cruising off the islands in squally weather, the crew sighted East Morco and later reached Towarooa. They sent a boat ashore while cruising back and forth off Lahaina.","where":"near land","place":"Lahaina","at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1848-12-09","events":[],"lat":21.25,"lon":-157.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nDecember 9th\n1848.\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds and variable at\n4 P M the boat camed along side hoisted them up and stood out\nship out Kenmackee camed on board Middle hours strong gales and\nsqually double reef the topsails Laying off Oahu the boat on shore\nLaying off and on Oahu","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","gale"],"plain":"The boats returned to the ship and Kenmackee came on board. They spent the rest of the day cruising off and on Oahu through strong gales and squalls under reduced sail while a boat went ashore.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Kenmackee came on board","quote":"Kenmackee camed on board","interest":2}],"where":"near land","place":"Oahu","via":[[-156.75,20.65],[-157.05,20.65],[-157.95,21.15]],"at":"oahu"},{"date":"1848-12-10","events":[],"lat":21.25,"lon":-157.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nDecember 10th\n1848\"\nVariation 11. E\"\nThese 24 hours Commences with stung gales and passing clouds\nlaying off and on Oahu 5 sails laying off at 7 P M the boat camed\nalong side stood out one man missing from the boat by the name\nof John McDougle Middle hours strong trades and squally\nhancided the jib Latter hours more moderate laying off and on","wind":[["first","","gale"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"While cruising off and on Oahu in strong gales and squalls, a boat returned to the ship in the evening with crewman John McDougle missing.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Crewman missing from boat","quote":"the boat camed along side stood out one man missing from the boat by the name of John McDougle","interest":3,"topic":"desertions"}],"where":"near land","place":"Oahu","at":"oahu"},{"date":"1848-12-11","events":[],"lat":21.25,"lon":-157.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nDecember 11th\n1848\"\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and passing\nclouds set the jib laying off and on The Port of Oahu 2 ships\nout side and several schooners Middle hours strong gales and\nsqualls of rain Latter strong trades found the man in the fort talk to him","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The ship cruised off and on outside the port of Oahu amid strong trades and gale squalls. They saw several schooners and two ships, and later found and spoke with a man in the fort.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Spoke with a man in the fort","quote":"found the man in the fort talk to him","interest":2}],"where":"near land","place":"Oahu","at":"oahu"},{"date":"1848-12-12","events":[],"lat":21.0833,"lon":-158.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nDecember 12th\n1848.\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and passing clouds\nlaying off and on several departures set up the main rigging and dub\nthe reef the topsails and handed the jib Middle hours strong gales and\nsqually close reef the topsails set up the fore rigging Latter hours strong\ntrades and passing clouds Lat Obs 21.05 North Long 158.27 West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","squalls"],"plain":"The ship sailed back and forth off the coast under strong trade winds, squalls, and gales, with the crew working on the rigging and shortening sail.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1848-12-13","events":[],"lat":19.75,"lon":-160.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nDecember 13th\n1848.\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades and passing\nclouds kept off to the westward and made sail employed on vari-\nous jobs of ships duty at 6 P M the Island of Oaho bred N E by\ncompass Middle hours strong trades and squalls of rain\nLatter hours the same repaird the fore topmast staysail\nLat Obs 19,,45 North Long 160,,56 West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and rain squalls as the ship sailed westward with more sail set. In the evening, the island of Oahu was sighted, and the crew repaired the foretopmast staysail.","where":"near land","place":"Island of Oaho","at":"oahu"},{"date":"1848-12-14","events":[],"lat":18.2833,"lon":-162.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nDecember 14th\n1848,,\nVariation 10,,E,,\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades and gen-\nerally steering S W employed settling rigging aft the carpenter\nfitting the rails and stanchions the Cooper making breakers\nMiddle hours more moderate set the main topgallant sail\nLatter hours strong trades and squally handed topgallant sails\nLat Obs 18,,17 North Long 162,,57 West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed under strong trade winds, adjusting the rigging while the carpenter worked on rails and stanchions and the cooper made small water casks. Later hours brought squalls.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-12-15","events":[],"lat":17.25,"lon":-164.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nDecember 15th\n1848,,\nVariation 10. E,,\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades and squally\nbroiled out water and set up the fore topmast rigging and\nfitting the ships rails and stanchions wind variable and se-\nrough Middle hours strong trades and squally Latter hours the\nsqualls abated and pleasant employed setting rigging forward\nLat Obs 17,,15 North Long 164,,58 West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["first","variable",""],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The ship faced strong trade winds, rough seas, and squalls while the crew bailed water and worked on the ship's rigging, rails, and stanchions.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-12-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"sperm","count":null}],"lat":16.6,"lon":-165.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nDecember 16th\n1848\nVariation 10,,E,,\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades and passing\nclouds steering S W employed fitting the ships rails at 4 P M\nsaw a shoot of spmd whales lwrd 3 boats going quick could\nnot get near them came on board and kept off S W light\nwinds and squalls of smalle rain Middle hours light trades\nand passing clouds the wind variable Latter hours the same\nemployed fitting the ships rails and setting up rigging aft\nLat Obs 16,,36 North Long 165,,52 West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["first","","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew worked on fitting the ship's rails. In the afternoon, they saw a school of sperm whales and put out three boats, but the whales were moving quickly and they could not get near them.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.sperm-a"},{"date":"1848-12-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"grampus","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":null}],"lat":15.9667,"lon":-167.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nDecember 17th\n1848,,\nVariation 10. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light trades and passing\nclouds steering S W saw spouts found them to be Grampus kept\noff again employed painting the helmets and other smalle jobs\nMiddle hours light winds and passing clouds Latter hours\nfresh winds saw spouts finbacks\nLat Obs 15,,58 North Long 167,,04 West","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew saw spouts that turned out to be grampuses, and later spotted finback whales. Between sightings, they painted the boat helmets and did other small jobs.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-12-18","events":[],"lat":15.1167,"lon":-168.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nDecember 18th\n1848,,\nVariation 10,, E,,\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh trades from the N E\nand passing clouds steering S W by Compass all sail out\nMiddle hours moderate pleasant weather and passing clouds\nLatter hours the same employed fitting a new boat & smalle jobs\nLat Obs 15,,07 North Long 168,,44 West","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Pleasant weather with trade winds. The crew spent the day outfitting a new whaleboat and doing small jobs.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-12-19","events":[],"lat":14.0,"lon":-170.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nDecember 19th\n1848.\nVariation 10,, E,,\nThese 24 hours commences with fine pleasant weather wind\nfrom N E steering S W employed fitting a new boat and taring down\nrigging forward set the boat on the cranes Middle hours fresh trades\nand pleasant weather Latter hours fresh trades employed fitting\nthe waist boat and taring down the rigging and other small jobs\nof ships duty\nLat Obs 14,,00 North Long 170,,30 West","wind":[["first","NE",""],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with fresh trade winds. The crew spent the day tarring the rigging, fitting out whaleboats, and doing routine ship's maintenance.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-12-20","events":[],"lat":13.4167,"lon":-172.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nDecember 20th\n1848\"\nVariation 10\" E.\nThese 24 hour Commences with strong trades and passing clowds\nsteering S W by Compass employed fitting boats and taring down\nthe ships rigging and other smalle Jobs Middle hours strong trades\nand passing clouds Latter hours the same steering W S W by Compass\nthe Boy Henry [struck: ff] duty with the venercal\nLat Obs 13..25 North Long 172..58 West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew spent the day under strong trade winds outfitting the boats, tarring the ship's rigging, and doing other small jobs. A boy named Henry was off duty with venereal disease.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Crew boy off duty with venereal disease","quote":"","interest":1,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-12-21","events":[],"lat":13.4333,"lon":-175.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nDecember 21st\n1848\nVariation 10. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with moderate pleasant weather the\ntides steady from E N E steering W S W employed painting spars\nand other Jobs of ships duty at 7 PM hauled up W by S by Compass\nMiddle hours strong trades and passing clouds Latter hours fine\npleasant weather employed repairing boats and matting sails\nLat Obs 15..26 North Long 175..18 West","wind":[["first","ENE","moderate"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather. The crew spent the day painting spars, repairing boats, mending sails, and doing other ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-12-22","events":[],"lat":13.3833,"lon":-177.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nDecember 22\n1848\nVariation 11.. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh trades from E N E\nand passing clouds steering W by S employed matting boat sails\nand other Jobs of ships duty Middle hours fresh trades and passing\nclouds Latter hours employed fitting the Larboard Anchor hoisted it\nin on deck light trades and variable\nLat Obs 15..23 North Long 177..28 West","wind":[["first","ENE","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in the trade winds. The crew worked on boat sails, handled other ship duties, and brought the left anchor up onto the deck.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-12-23","events":[],"lat":13.3667,"lon":-178.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nDecember 23.\n1848.\nVariation 11.. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather the\ntrades variable steering W by S employed fitting and painting boats\nhoisted the Anchor on the bow and stowed it and other smalle Jobs\nMiddle hours light winds and passing clouds Latter hours the\nwind variable and squally\nLat Obs 13..22 North Long 178..47 West","wind":[["first","variable",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather gave way to squalls. The crew painted and fitted the boats, stowed the anchor on the bow, and did odd jobs.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-12-24","events":[],"lat":13.2833,"lon":-180.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nDecember 24th\n1848\"\nVariation 11.. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with pleasant weather the trades\nlight from N N E and squally steering W by S by Compass employ-\ned various Jobs of ships duty Middle hours fresh trades and passing\nclouds Latter hours the wind variable and squalls of rain\nLat Obs 13..17 North Long 179..50 East","wind":[["first","NNE","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["squalls","cloudy","rain"],"plain":"The crew handled various ship's duties under trade winds and passing squalls of rain.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-12-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":13.1,"lon":-182.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nDecember 25th\n1848\"\nVariation 11.. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light squalls of rain the\ntrades light and variable steering W by S by compass set the\ntopmast steering sails Middle hours light winds and variable\nLatter hours strong trades and squalls of rain saw spouts\nLat Obs 13.06 North Long 177..59 East","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Light winds and rain squalls marked the day. Toward the end of the entry, stronger trade winds brought more rain, and they sighted whale spouts.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-12-26","events":[],"lat":13.1333,"lon":-184.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nDecember 26th\n1848\"\nVariation 11.. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and passing clouds\nsteering W by S by compass employed repairing the ships sails\nMiddle hours strong trades and passing clouds Latter hours the same\nemployed repairing sails\nLat Obs 13.58 North Long 175..19 East","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and passing clouds. The crew spent the day repairing the ship's sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-12-27","events":[],"lat":13.2667,"lon":-188.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nDecember 27th\n1848.\nVariation 11.. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades and passing clouds\nsteering W by S all sail out employed repairing the ships sails\nMiddle hours strong trades and passing clouds Latter hours\nstrong trades and pleasant rove new main braces unbend the\nMizen topsail to repair\nLat Obs 13..16 North Long 171..49 East","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They sailed west-southwest under strong trade winds with all sails set, busy repairing sails and running new rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-12-28","events":[],"lat":13.2833,"lon":-190.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nDecember 28th\n1848.\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant weather trades\nflying and passing clouds steering W by S repaired and bent\nthe mizen Topsail and other small jobs, Middle hours strong\ntrades and light squalls of rain Latter hours light trades-qu-\nally and variable employed on sails\nLat Obs 13.47 North Long 169.27 East","wind":[["middle","","strong"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Fine weather with passing clouds and occasional rain squalls as the ship sailed west by south. The crew worked on sails and did other small jobs.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-12-29","events":[],"lat":13.3333,"lon":-192.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nDecember 29th\n1848.\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light trades from the S E\nand passing clouds steering W by S employed repairing the ships\nsails and other small jobs of ships duty Middle hours light\ntrades Latter hours the same the winds variable and squally\nLat Obs 13.20 North Long 167.40 East","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light trade winds and passing clouds while the crew repaired sails and did ship's maintenance.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-12-30","events":[],"lat":13.25,"lon":-194.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nDecember 30th\n1848.\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds and variable\nsteering W by S by Compass employed repairing the ships\nsails and setting up Pipes Middle hours light trades and\nsqually Latter hours fresh trades and passing clouds\nLat Obs 13.15 North Long 165.54 East","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed under variable winds and squalls, repairing sails and assembling casks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1848-12-31","events":[],"lat":13.2,"lon":-196.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nDecember 31st\n1848.\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and pleasant\npassing clouds steering W by S by compass employed repairing\nold sails and the Cooper setting up pipes for water and other\nsmall jobs Middle hours strong trades and passing clouds\nLatter hours [struck: the same] pleasant\nLat Obs 13.12 North Long 163.11 East","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Pleasant weather with trade winds. The crew repaired old sails, and the cooper assembled water casks alongside other small jobs.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-01-01","events":[],"lat":13.2,"lon":-199.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJanuary 1st\n1849\nVariation 11. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades and passing\nclouds steering W by S by compass at 6 P M it camed in squally\nwith showers of rain Middle hours strong trades & squalls\nof rain Latter hours the same employed setting up pipes\nLat Obs 13.12 North Long 160.33 East","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed under strong trade winds with passing clouds and rain squalls while working on setting up casks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-01-02","events":[],"lat":13.1333,"lon":-202.4833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJanuary 2d\n1849.\nVariation 10. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades passing clouds\nand frequent showers of rain steering W by S employed setting\nup pipes and small jobs of ships duty Middle hours strong\ntrades and squally Latter hours pleasant and passing clouds\nLat Obs 13.08 North Long 157.31 East","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and frequent rain showers continued as the ship sailed west by south. The crew spent the day assembling casks and doing minor shipboard chores.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-01-03","events":[],"lat":13.0167,"lon":-205.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJanuary 3d\n1849.\nVariation 10. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and squally\nsteering W by S employed setting up shooks and small jobs\nMiddle hours strong trades and passing clouds Latter hours\nthe same employed on pipes\nLat Obs 13.01 North Long 154.21 East","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and squalls blew while the ship steered west by south. The crew spent the day assembling casks and doing small jobs.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-01-04","events":[],"lat":12.9167,"lon":-208.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJanuary 4th\n1849\nVariation 10. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and passing\nclouds steering W by S employed on pipes and small jobs on\nrigging Middle hours strong trades and passing clouds\nLatter hours the trades variable and squally employed setting\nup pipes\nLat Obs 12.55 North Long 151.34 East","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Sailing under strong trade winds with squalls, the crew worked on casks and small rigging jobs.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-01-05","events":[],"lat":12.9667,"lon":-211.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday  These 24 hours commences with strong trades and\nJanuary 5th  passing clouds sturing W by S by compass employed setting\n1849  up Pipes and smalle jobs Middle hours strong trades and\nVariation 9. E.  squalls of rain Latter hours squally the wind variable\nLat Obs 12.58 North Long 148..46 East","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed under strong trade winds with passing clouds and rain squalls, setting up casks and doing small jobs.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-01-06","events":[],"lat":12.9667,"lon":-213.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday  These 24 hours commences with strung trades and passing\nJanuary 6th  clouds sturing W by S employed on smalle jobs on rigging\n1849.  and setting up Pipes Middle hours fresh trades and\nVariation 8. E.  passing clouds Latter hours the samed employed on Pipes\nLat Obs 12.58 North Long 146..06 East","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and passing clouds; the crew worked on minor rigging repairs and assembled casks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-01-07","events":[],"lat":13.25,"lon":-215.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday  These 24 hours commences with strong traous and\nJanuary 7th  passing clouds steering W by Compass employed on\n1849.  Pipes and other smalle Jobs Middle hours strung traous\nVariation 7.. E.  Made the Island of Guam bearing W by N 30 miles distant\nlay aback untilt daylight and kept off Latter hours pleasant\ntook a Pilot and stood in came to Anchor in Umatac bay\nin 14 fathoms of water furled the sails and cleand up decks\nLat Obs 13..17 North Long 149..38 East","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"]],"plain":"After sighting the island of Guam, the ship stopped until daylight, took on a pilot, and came to anchor in Umatac Bay. The crew then furled the sails and cleaned the decks.","where":"at anchor","place":"Umatac bay","via":[[-215.45,13.15]],"at":"umatac"},{"date":"1849-01-08","events":[],"lat":13.25,"lon":-215.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday  These 24 hours commences with strong trades & pleasant\nJanuary 8th  weather the natives came along side with Potatoes and Coconuts\n1849.  Middle hours strung trades and passing clouds Latter hours\nVariation 6. E.  pleasant employed rafting water and stowing down aft [illegible]\nLaying at Anchor","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"While lying at anchor in pleasant trade-wind weather, islanders came alongside with potatoes and coconuts. The crew brought barrels of water aboard and stored supplies aft.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Islanders brought produce to trade","quote":"the natives came along side with Potatoes and Coconuts","interest":4}],"where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1849-01-09","events":[],"lat":13.25,"lon":-215.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday  These 24 hours commences with strong trades and passing\nJanuary 9th  clouds employed stowing Pipes of water down aft and filling\n1849.  water on shore Middle hours strung trades and passing clouds\nVariation 6. E.  Latter hours the same employed stowing between decks forward\nLaying at Anchor","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Anchored in trade winds, the crew spent the day filling water casks on shore and stowing water pipes aft and forward between decks.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1849-01-10","events":[],"lat":13.25,"lon":-215.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday  These 24 hours commences with strong trades and\nJanuary 10th  passing clouds employed hoistiug in water and stowing it\n1849.  below and trading with the natives Middle hours strung\nVariation 6.. E.  trades and passing trade wind clouds Latter hours the same\nemployed hosting wood and water stowing it below & traxings\nLaying at Anchor","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Lying at anchor under strong trade winds, the crew loaded and stowed wood and water while trading with the local natives.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Traded with local natives while taking on supplies","quote":"trading with the natives","interest":5}],"where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1849-01-11","events":[],"lat":13.45,"lon":-215.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday  These 24 hours commences with strung trades and passing\nJanuary 11th  clouds employed stowing wood and water betwurd decks and\n1849.  other small jobs of ships duty Middle hours strong trades\nVariation 6. E.  and smooth at 6 A M ght underway and stood up for the\nharbor of Apra Latter hours strung trades and passing clouds\nWorking up for the Harbor","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","smooth sea"],"plain":"The crew stowed wood and water between decks under strong trade winds. At 6 a.m., they got underway and worked their way toward the harbor of Apra.","where":"near land","place":"Apra"},{"date":"1849-01-12","events":[],"lat":13.4333,"lon":-215.45,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday  These 24 hours commences with strong trades and passing\nJanuary 12th  clouds at 1 P M took the Pilot and stood through the reef camed\n1848.  to Anchor at 3 P M in 18 fathoms of water furled the sails with\nVariation 6. E  70 fathoms of chain & Larboard Anchor ahead Middle hours moder\nate Latter hours strung trades and squally the Captain gone\nto town  Laying at Anchor","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong trade winds blew as the ship took on a pilot, navigated through the reef, and came to anchor in 18 fathoms of water. The captain went ashore to town.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1849-01-13","events":[],"lat":13.4167,"lon":-215.45,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nJanuary 13th\n1849.\nVariation 6. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades and squ-\nally 2 arivals the Captain gone to town to obtain pass\nports and open for recruiting Middle hours strong trades &\nsqually Latter hours the same 2nd watch on Liberty 2 days\nLaying at Anchor","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"At anchor, the captain went ashore to secure passports and recruit crew members. Two other ships arrived, and the second watch went ashore on two days' liberty.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1849-01-14","events":[],"lat":13.4,"lon":-215.45,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nJanuary 14th\n1849.\nVariation 6. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades and\nheavy squalls of rain at 8 P M let go the Starboard An\nchor and paid out 30 fathoms of chain Middle hours stro\nng trades and squally Latter hours the same showrs of rain\nLaying at Anchor","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and heavy squalls of rain continued all day. The crew anchored with thirty fathoms of chain at eight in the evening and lay at anchor through the rainy night.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1849-01-15","events":[],"lat":13.3833,"lon":-215.45,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nJanuary 15th\n1849.\nVariation 6. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades and squally\nemployd repairing the tywootts at 7 P M the watch came\nalong side the Boy Joe absent Middle hours more moderate\nLatter hours pleasant 2nd watch on Liberty 2 days the Boy Joe on boar[struck: d]\nLaying at Anchor","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"While at anchor, the crew repaired the try-works. Half the crew went ashore on liberty, and the boy Joe was noted as absent before returning aboard.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"The boy Joe went missing ashore","quote":"the watch came along side the Boy Joe absent","interest":4,"topic":"desertions"}],"where":"at anchor","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1849-01-16","events":[],"lat":13.3667,"lon":-215.45,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nJanuary 16th\n1849.\nVariation 6. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with moderate pleasant weather\nthe trades light employd boating off Potatoes and other small\njobs on board Middle hours strong trades and mostly clear\nLatter hours light airs and pleasant the Boy [struck: Merey] came\non duty Laynig at Anchor","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Lying at anchor with light trade winds, the crew spent the day boating off potatoes and doing odd jobs aboard. Later, the ship's boy returned to duty.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1849-01-17","events":[],"lat":13.35,"lon":-215.45,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nJanuary 17th\n1849\nVariation 6. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light trades and\nfine pleasant weather employd on various jobs of Ships\nduty Middle hours light trades and mostly clear Latter\nhours strong trades employd boating off Potatoes and cutting\nwood severale arivals Laying at Anchor","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"While lying at anchor in pleasant weather with trade winds, the crew worked on ship's duty, boated off potatoes, cut wood, and noted several arrivals.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1849-01-18","events":[],"lat":13.3333,"lon":-215.45,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nJanuary 18th\n1849.\nVariation 6. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades and\npassing clouds employd cutting wood and boating it off\non board the ship Middle hours strong trades and squally\nLatter hours strong trades and heavy old sea heaving in\nLaying at Anchor","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","heavy sea"],"plain":"While at anchor, the crew cut firewood and boated it out to the ship amidst strong trade winds, squalls, and a heavy sea rolling in.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1849-01-19","events":[],"lat":13.3167,"lon":-215.45,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nJanuary 19th\n1849.\nVariation 6. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades and passing\nclouds took on board 500 lbs of sweet Potatoes and 2 boat loads\nof wood Middle hours strong trades and squally Latter hours\nsqually employd boating off Potatoes\nLaying at Anchor","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Lying at anchor in squally trade winds, the crew brought aboard 500 pounds of sweet potatoes and two boatloads of wood, spending the rest of the day boating off more potatoes.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1849-01-20","events":[],"lat":13.3,"lon":-215.45,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nJanuary 20th\n1849.\nVariation 6. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades and squally\nemployd on small jobs of ships duty took on board some\nPotatoes and yams Middle hours strong trades and passing\nclouds Latter hours the same 2 arivals\nLaying at Anchor","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and squalls blew while the ship lay at anchor. The crew did small jobs, took potatoes and yams aboard, and saw two other ships arrive.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1849-01-21","events":[],"lat":13.2833,"lon":-215.45,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nJanuary 21st\n1849.\nVariation 6. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades and\npassing clouds severale arivals Middle hours strong trades\nand passing clouds Latter hours pleasant employd on shore\ndigging yams and boating them off to the ship\nLaying at Anchor","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"While at anchor, the crew spent the day ashore digging yams and boating them out to the ship.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1849-01-22","events":[],"lat":13.2667,"lon":-215.45,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nJanuary 22d\n1849.\nVariation 6.. E..\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and passing\nclouds employd on shore digging yams and boating them off\nstowd the wood below and cleard up decks Middle hours strong\ntrades and pleasant Latter hours the same passing clouds\nLaying at Anchor","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Lying at anchor, the crew spent the day ashore digging yams and boating them out to the ship. They stowed firewood in the hold and cleared up the decks under strong trade winds.","where":"at anchor","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1849-01-23","events":[],"lat":13.25,"lon":-215.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJanuary 23d\n1849.\nVariation 6.. E..\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades passing\nclouds and pleasant tooke some sweet potatoes on board.\nMiddle hours light winds and passing clouds at 9 A M got\nunderway with the Pilot and stood out discharge the Pilot and\nmade sail for Umata Latter hours strong trades and pleasant\nRunning for Umata","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"After taking sweet potatoes aboard, the crew got underway with the pilot, dropped him off outside, and set sail toward Umata.","where":"near land","place":"Umata","at":"umatac"},{"date":"1849-01-24","events":[],"lat":13.25,"lon":-215.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJanuary 24th\n1849.\nVariation 6.. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh trades and passing\nclouds running down for Umata at 3 P M camed to Anchor\nin 14 fathoms of water furled the sails 5 ships after water\nMiddle hours light winds and passing clouds Latter hours\nthe trades light and smoothe\nLaying at Anchor","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","smooth sea"],"plain":"Under fresh trade winds, the ship sailed down to Umata and anchored in 14 fathoms of water, finding five other ships there taking on water.","where":"at anchor","place":"Umata","at":"umatac"},{"date":"1849-01-25","events":[],"lat":13.2722,"lon":-215.5722,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nJanuary 25th\n1849.\nVariation 6.. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light trades and passing\nclouds at 3 P M felt the shock of an Earthquake at 6 P M a\nsecond shock at 7 the third and shatterd the end of the church\non shore besides the water doing some damage on shore stove\n2 boats and set several water casks adrift Middle hours light\nwinds Latter hours strong trades at 9 A M found the ship adrift\nhaw in found the Anchor gone the swivel head had drawd\nthrough made sail and stood back for the Anchorage","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew felt three earthquake shocks that shattered the end of a church on shore, smashed two boats, and set water casks adrift. Later, the ship drifted when the anchor broke off, forcing them to sail back.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Earthquake shocks damaged church and boats","quote":"felt the shock of an Earthquake at 6 P M a second shock at 7 the third and shatterd the end of the church","notable":true,"interest":3,"topic":"wonders"},{"kind":"accident","title":"Ship drifted after losing its anchor","quote":"found the ship adrift haw in found the Anchor gone","interest":3},{"kind":"nature","title":"Water did damage on shore","quote":"besides the water doing some damage on shore stove\n2 boats and set several water casks adrift","interest":1}],"where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1849-01-26","events":[],"lat":13.2945,"lon":-215.6945,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nJanuary 26th\n1849.\nVariation 6.. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and passing\nclouds at 2 P M camed to Anchor in 14 fathoms of water furled\nthe sails and hoisted another Anchor on the bow and bend the\nchain Middle hours strong trades and passing clouds Latter\nhours the same employd repairing the main topsail and\nmain topgallant sail and bend them again\nLaying at Anchor","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The ship came to anchor in 14 fathoms of water under strong trade winds. The crew rigged another anchor and repaired and reset the main topsail and main topgallant sail.","where":"at anchor"},{"date":"1849-01-27","events":[],"lat":13.3167,"lon":-215.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJanuary 27th\n1849.\nVariation 6.. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades and\npassing clouds set 2 new boats on the cranes took the old\nones to repair stowd the Larboard Anchor and cleard the\ndecks Middle hours light winds and squalls of rain\nat daylight got underway and stood out for Aproa\nLat Obs 13..19 Nath Long 144..11 East","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew mounted two new boats on the cranes to repair the old ones, stowed the left anchor, and cleared the decks. At daylight, they got underway and headed for Aproa.","where":"near land","place":"Aproa"},{"date":"1849-01-28","events":[],"lat":13.2834,"lon":-215.6334,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nJanuary 28th\n1849.\nVariation 6.. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades at 1 P M\nhove aback off the Harbor and landed with the boat at 3\ncamed on board and stood up for the town in persuit of\nyams clear and pleasant Middle hours strong trades and\npassing clouds at 10 tackt off shore Latter hours laying aback\noff the town the Skipper on shore after yams\nLaying off and on the town","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["clear","cloudy"],"plain":"The ship stopped outside the harbor, sending a boat ashore. They then cruised back and forth off the town while the captain went ashore in search of yams.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-01-29","events":[],"lat":13.25,"lon":-215.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJanuary 29th\n1849.\nVariation 6\" E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and passen\nclouds laying off and on the town the boat out shore tradin\nat 6 PM the boat came along side with 800 lbs of yams Kept\noff for Apra Middle hours strong trades lay off and on Latter\nhours string trades run down for Uomatta squalls of rain\nLaying off and on Uomatta","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Cruising off and on near town, they sent a boat ashore to trade, which returned in the evening with 800 pounds of yams. They then headed for Apra and later sailed down toward Uomatta.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Traded ashore for yams","quote":"the boat out shore tradin at 6 PM the boat came along side with 800 lbs of yams","interest":3}],"where":"near land","place":"Uomatta","at":"umatac"},{"date":"1849-01-30","events":[],"lat":14.275,"lon":-216.7416,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nJanuary 30th\n1849.\nVariation 6\" E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades and passing\nclouds at 1 PM bord away for the Japan Sea set the main\ntopgallant sail stowed the Anchors and run the chains below &c\nMiddle hours strong trades made all topgallant sails\nLatter hours light squalls imployed repairing boats","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"They bore away toward the Sea of Japan under strong trade winds, stowed the anchors and chains below, and repaired boats.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-01-31","events":[],"lat":15.3,"lon":-218.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJanuary 31st\n1849.\nVariation 5\" E.\nLat Obs 15\"18 North Long 141\"58 East\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades & passing\nclouds steering NW parted the gobline to the jib boom put\non a preventer guy and stowd the boats over head &c Middle\nhours strong gales handed fore and Misen topgallant sails\nLatter hours strong trades rough and squally handed M.t.pglt sails","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and gales brought rough, squally seas. The crew repaired broken rigging on the jib boom, secured the boats overhead, and took in sail during the heavy weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-02-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"pilot","count":null}],"lat":17.35,"lon":-220.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\n[struck: February] 1st\n1849.\nVariation 4\" E.\nLat Obs 17\"21 North Long 140..00 East\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and\nsqually steering NW by Compass virry rough shippng\nquantities of water saw Black fish rough did not lower\nMiddle hours more moderate made topgallant sails Latter\nhours pleasant set the topmast stering sails","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","heavy sea"],"plain":"In rough, squally seas, the ship took on quantities of water over the deck. The crew sighted pilot whales but did not put out the boats because of the rough conditions.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-02-02","events":[],"lat":19.1667,"lon":-221.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nFebruary 2d\n1849.\nVariation 4\" E.\nLat Obs 19\"10 North Long 138\"17 East\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and passin\nclouds steering NW employed on various jobs of ships duty\nat 5 PM it came over thick cloudy the wind hauled out\nfroind NNE in topmast stering sails and hauled sharp\nby the wind Middle hours handed topgallant sails squall\nthe wind hauld out from North Latter hours strong gales\nrough and squally double reefd the topsails heading WNW","wind":[["first","","strong"],["first","NNE",""],["middle","N",""],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","gale"],"plain":"The crew handled routine ship's duties as strong winds and squalls blew in, forcing them to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-02-03","events":[],"lat":20.9333,"lon":-225.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nFebruary 3d\n1849.\nVariation 3\" E.\nLat by Act 20\"05 North Long 136.45 East\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the\nNorthward and squally heading WNW by the wind &c\nimployd on rigging Middle hours strong gales squally and\nrough Latter hours the same the wind inclining Easterly\nLat Obs 20\"56 North 134.43 East","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","E","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales, squalls, and rough seas continued throughout the day while the crew worked on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-02-04","events":[],"lat":22.2167,"lon":-227.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nFebruary 4th\n1849.\nVariation 3\" E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the\nNE and variable stering NW by W employed on vario\nJobs of ships duty Middle hours more moderate made all\nsails the wind hauling Easterly Latter hours pleasant &c\nLat Obs 22\"13 North Long 132\"38 East","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["middle","E","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales gave way to pleasant weather as the crew worked on routine ship's duty and set all sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-02-05","events":[],"lat":22.7667,"lon":-228.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nFebruary 5th\n1849.\nVariation 3\" E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with clear pleasant weather\nthe wind hauled back to the Northward heading by the\nwind W N W with all requisit sail out Middle hours\nlight winds and pleasant Latter hours the same employed\nrepairing new sails etc by the rate\nLat Obs 22.46 North Long 131..06 East","wind":[["first","N",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Clear and pleasant weather with light winds. The crew spent the day repairing sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-02-06","events":[],"lat":23.2,"lon":-230.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nFebruary 6th\n1849\nVariation 2.. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather\nthe wind from N N E heading by the wind N W by W emp-\nloyed repairing sails bent an old mainsail and main\nSpencer at 3 P M it camed in squally handed Topgallant\nsail and reef the Mizen Topsail the wind variable and\nlight rain Middle hours strong winds and a troublesome\nold sea Latter hours more moderate bent an old fore top-\nsail and repaired the other set the main topgallant sail\nLat Obs 23..12 North Long 129..27 East","wind":[["first","NNE",""],["first","variable",""],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","heavy sea"],"plain":"The crew spent the day repairing sails and changing out canvas in squally weather, contending with light rain, strong winds, and a rough sea.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-02-07","events":[],"lat":24.0667,"lon":-232.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nFebruary 7th\n1849.\nVariation 2. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with moderate pleasant wea-\nther the wind N N E heading by the wind to the N West\nthe fore topgallant sail employed repairing sails at 5 P M\nit camed in squally Middle hours light winds and passing\nclouds Latter hours the same employed setting up rigging\nLat Obs 24.04 North Long 127..56 East","wind":[["first","NNE","moderate"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"Pleasant weather gave way to squalls in the afternoon, followed by light winds and passing clouds. The crew spent the day repairing sails and working on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-02-08","events":[],"lat":25.55,"lon":-233.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nFebruary 8th\n1849.\nVariation 1.. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds & pleasant\nweather the wind variable from North to N N E heading\nN W by the wind repaired the Mizen topgallant sail &\nbent it Middle hours light winds and passing clouds Latter\nhours light winds and pleasant the wind from N E to S E\nsteering N N W employed on ships duty saw one sail astern\nLat Obs 25.33 North Long 126..43 East","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather. The crew repaired and fitted the mizzen topgallant sail, worked on ship's duty, and saw a ship astern.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-02-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":26.25,"lon":-233.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nFebruary 9th\n1849.\nVariation 1. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the\nEastward steering N N W employed on ships duty at 2 P M\nmade the western Loo Chew Islands bearing from North\nto N W 30 miles distant set the topmast steering sails middle\nMiddle hours strong winds handed topgallant sails and\nflying jib hauled by the wind at 2 tackt at 5 tackt and\nsaw a plenty of Humpbacks spoke the Nile of New Bedford\n70 barrels have game Latter hours strong winds and passing\nclouds saw a ship on shore on Koniisang Island with her\nColors flying in distress camed in squally and thicke rain\ncould not get near her the wind hauled out from S & W\nLat Obs 26.15 North Long 126.15 East","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","rain"],"plain":"They sighted the western Loo Chew Islands and plenty of humpback whales, then gammed with the Nile of New Bedford. Later, they spotted a distressed ship wrecked on Koniisang Island with colors flying, but thick rain and squalls prevented them from getting near.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Spotted a shipwrecked vessel in distress","quote":"saw a ship on shore on Koniisang Island with her Colors flying in distress","interest":3},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nile","rig":"","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Loo Chew Islands","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1849-02-10","events":[],"lat":26.045,"lon":-232.6565,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nFebruary 10th\n1849\nVariation 1. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the\nS W heading to the N W at 3 P M tackt to the S E the\nwind hauled out from the westward in a squall double\nreeft the topsails and stood to the So W at 6 P M wore to\nN & E the wind ahead unable to render the ship on shore\nany assistance rough and blowing strong ahead working the\nship up Middle hours strong winds and roway working up to\nthe ship Latter hours more moderate boarded the ship found\nit to be the Elisabeth & Henry of London bound to China Capt\nClark the ship had bilgd Latter hours light winds Laying off & on\nLaying off and on by the reffe","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["first","W",""],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","moderate"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"In rough winds and heavy weather, the crew struggled to reach a grounded vessel to offer help. After working toward her, they finally boarded the wrecked ship, discovering she was the Elizabeth & Henry of London, bound for China.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Boarded a shipwrecked vessel","quote":"boarded the ship found it to be the Elisabeth & Henry of London bound to China Capt Clark the ship had bilgd","interest":3},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Elisabeth & Henry","rig":"ship","port":"London","captain":"Clark","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1849-02-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":26.45,"lon":-231.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nFebruary 11th\n1849.\nVariation 1. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the Northward\nand passing clouds at 1 P M made all sails for the Great\nLoo Choo Island with Capt Clark on board in company with\nthe Nile at 7 P M spoke Middle hours light winds and [illegible]\ncaust standing off and on the Port saw several reefs the wind vari-\nable Latter hours light winds variable and pleasant saw plenty\nof Humpbacks spoke the Nile\nLaying off and on the Harbor","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"They sailed under full sail for Great Loo Choo Island alongside the Nile, with Captain Clark aboard. They stood back and forth off the harbor, spotted several reefs, and saw plenty of humpback whales.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nile","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Great Loo Choo Island","via":[[-232.15,25.95],[-231.95,26.35]],"plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1849-02-12","events":[],"lat":25.9863,"lon":-232.4291,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nFebruary 12th\n1849.\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleassant weather the\nthe wind from the Eastward laying off the town at 1 PM the\nboat left for the Harbor with Capt Clarke at 6 P M the boat camede\nalong side Middle hours light winds and passing clouds at 8\nP M the boat went on shore again Latter hours strong winds from\nthe Eastward and clear Laying off out side of the reef.","wind":[["first","E",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","E","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Lying off the town outside the reef in pleasant weather, a boat took Captain Clarke ashore into the harbor in the afternoon, returned at 6 p.m., and went ashore again that evening.","where":"near land","via":[[-232.05,26.05],[-232.35,25.95]]},{"date":"1849-02-13","events":[],"lat":26.34,"lon":-233.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nFebruary 13th\n1849.\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from S E and\nhauling Southerly at 4 P M the boat came along side with one\nof the Native boats with sweet Potatoes, hogs, Fowls. Eggs. & Turnips\nhauled by the wind for Roonusang Middle hours the wind hauld\nout from the westward and came in rain and light winds the\nLand 6 miles distant Middle hours squally the wind hauld\nout from the N & W and small rain Latter hours wind\nstrong and thick cloudy standing to the westward\nmade Roonusang bearing N W","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","W","light"],["middle","NW",""],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain","squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong winds blew as a native boat arrived alongside bringing sweet potatoes, hogs, fowls, eggs, and turnips. The ship then headed toward Koomisang amidst rain and squalls.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Traded with islanders for fresh provisions","quote":"the boat came along side with one of the Native boats with sweet Potatoes, hogs, Fowls. Eggs. & Turnips","interest":5}],"where":"near land","place":"Koomisang"},{"date":"1849-02-14","events":[],"lat":26.34,"lon":-233.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nFebruary 14th\n1849.\nVariations \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the\nNorthward thick cloudy and small rain standing for\nRoonisang in company with the Nile at 11 P M went\nabout out side of the reef saw the nette Middle hours thick\ncloudy and strong winds stood in to the wind North Latter\nhours strong winds from N E boarded the wrecke and\ntook on board Capt Clarke 2 Prentice boys and one ornary\nseaman and the Barles Pumps botte Iron, and rigginges\nLaying off and on","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","N","strong"],["latter","NE","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","rain"],"plain":"Sailing alongside the Nile, the ship headed for Koomisang. They boarded a shipwreck and rescued Captain Clarke, two apprentice boys, and an ordinary seaman, also salvaging pumps, iron, and rigging while cruising off and on.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Rescued survivors from a shipwreck","quote":"boarded the wrecke and took on board Capt Clarke 2 Prentice boys and one ornary seaman","interest":5},{"kind":"crew","title":"Took crew from wreck on board","quote":"boarded the wrecke and\ntook on board Capt Clarke 2 Prentice boys and one ornary\nseaman","interest":3,"topic":"wrecks"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nile","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Koomisang","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1849-02-15","events":[],"lat":26.6667,"lon":-234.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nFebruary 15th\n1849.\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with string winds from the\nN E at 1 P M made all sails for Shang-ha in Company\nwith the Nile at 4 P M. spoke the Nile and gamd hoistea\nin the Barles cutter Middle hours light winds and an\nold sea Latter hours the wind light from the N E and\npassing clouds Employd fitting the Pumps hoisted the\nold ones on deck Lat Obs 26.40 North Long 126.00 East","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","NE","light"]],"plain":"Under strong winds, they set all sails for Shanghai alongside the Nile. They met and visited with the Nile that afternoon, and the crew later worked on fitting new pumps and bringing the old ones up on deck.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nile","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","place":"Shang-ha","plate":"gam.visit-b"},{"date":"1849-02-16","events":[],"lat":28.0,"lon":-234.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nFebruary 16th\n1849.\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the\nN E sturing N W employd fitting the pumps at 5 P M\ntooke the wind light from the S E hauled up N W by N\nMiddle hours light winds from the Southward Latter hours\nthe wind hauld out from the Northward and came over\nthick hauled by the wind employd fitting the pumps\nLat Obs 28.00 North Long 125.20 East","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["first","SE","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","N",""]],"plain":"Light winds and hazy weather; the crew spent the day working on the ship's pumps.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-02-17","events":[],"lat":29.3833,"lon":-236.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nFebruary 17th\n1849.\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the\nN E steering N N W thick cloudy and mist employd ad\nthe pumps at 3 P M spoke the Nile at 5 P M thick fog\nsounded 60 fathoms Middle hours thick cloudy the wind\nEast Latter hours the wind from the westward steard off\nset the topmast stuing sails sounded 55 fathoms mud\nLat Obs 29.23 North Long 124.00 East","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","E",""],["latter","W",""]],"weather":["cloudy","fog"],"plain":"Thick, foggy weather with rain. The crew worked the pumps, met the Nile, and took depth soundings in shallow muddy water.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nile","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1849-02-18","events":[],"lat":30.1833,"lon":-236.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nFebruary 18th\n1849\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from west\nhauled by the wind heading N N W in studensails spoke the\nNile gamd at 7 P M it came in thick the wind hauld out\nfrom the Northward wird ship light rain Middle hours strong\nwinds thick and rainy saw lights stood off shore Latter hours\nstring winds and rain Lat Obs 30.11 North Long 123.25 East","wind":[["first","W","light"],["first","N",""],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Light winds early on. They met the Nile and had a gam. The weather turned thick and rainy with strong winds, and they headed offshore after seeing lights.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nile","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.visit-c"},{"date":"1849-02-19","events":[],"lat":30.1167,"lon":-237.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nFebruary 19th\n1849.\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the North\nand East thick and rainy saw 3 fishing boats laying at Anchor\nin 35 fathoms of water bent the Larboard chain at 7 P M wore to\nS & E & dit began to breake away at 9 P M wood again Middle hours\nlight winds and passing clouds at 6 A M made Saddle Islands\nbearing W S W 15 miles distant cast the Lead 25 fathoms Latter\nhours light winds and varying from N to E N E thick cloudy\nLat Obs 30..07 North Long 122..55 East","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["rain","cloudy"],"plain":"They sailed in thick, rainy weather with strong winds, spotting three fishing boats anchored offshore. By morning the weather cleared slightly, and they sighted Saddle Islands about 15 miles away.","where":"near land","place":"Saddle Islands"},{"date":"1849-02-20","events":[],"lat":30.25,"lon":-237.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nFebruary 20th\n1849.\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the Eastward\nkept off W. N W at 1 P M cast the Lead 20 fathoms soft mud\nat 2 P M it camd in thick spoke the Nile and gamd saw two\nfishing boats they made sail and stood from us light winds &\nsmooth at 9 A M sounded 18 fth took in topgallant sails & flying\njib and courses Middle hours light winds and cloudy lay\nwith the main yard aback and ship off shor 19 and 20\nfathoms of water at daylight kept off West Latter hours the\nwind light from the Eastward spoke the Brig Antelope at An\nchor and saw several Junks going diferent ways\nLat Obs 30..15 North Long 122..10 East","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"weather":["smooth sea","cloudy"],"plain":"In foggy weather and shallow water, they met and visited the Nile. They later met the brig Antelope at anchor and spotted two fishing boats and several junks.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Sighted junks and fishing boats","quote":"saw two fishing boats they made sail and stood from us","interest":1},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nile","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Antelope","rig":"brig","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1849-02-21","events":[],"lat":31.1667,"lon":-237.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nFebruary 21st\n1849.\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from the\nEastward and thick fog at 10 P M came to Anchor in 5 fathoms\nof water found a 3 knot currend furled the topgallant sails &\nflying jib cleard up decks saw an English ship off shore\nat Anchor the wind hauled to the N W camd over thick &\ncloudy again Middle hours fresh winds and cloudy at 7 A M\ngot underway and ran out for the Isle of England or Londres\nand put one ship wreckt marines on board and stood\nout heading E in company with the Nile Latter hour the\nwind light from the N W and thick fog at intervals","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["first","NW",""],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","NW","light"]],"weather":["fog","cloudy"],"plain":"After anchoring in thick fog, the ship got underway the next morning and transferred the shipwrecked mariners to the English ship Ann before sailing east with the Nile.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Transferred a shipwrecked marine to an English ship","quote":"put one ship wreckt marines on board","interest":2},{"kind":"crew","title":"Put shipwrecked marine on board","quote":"put one ship wreckt marines on board","interest":1},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nile","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1849-02-22","events":[],"lat":32.0833,"lon":-236.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nFebruary 22nd\n1849.\nVariation \"\nRunning for the Isle of London\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the N\n& E heading to the Eastward by the wind at 5 P M the South\nern extremity of the Saddle Islands bord S W & S by Compass\n15 miles distant thick cloudy and smooth Middle hours\nlight winds and variable tookt to the Northward Latter\nhours the wind hauled to the S E thick cloudy saw a plenty\nof Junks sailing all ways ran the chains below and stod\nthe Anchors — Lat by Act 32..05 North Long 123.20 East","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["cloudy","smooth sea"],"plain":"Sailing for the Isle of London, they sighted the Saddle Islands 15 miles away. They saw plenty of junks sailing in all directions and stowed the chains and anchors.","where":"near land","place":"Saddle Islands"},{"date":"1849-02-23","events":[],"lat":33.3333,"lon":-235.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nFebruary 23d\n1849.\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with strung winds from\nthe S & E sturing N E by N the wind hauling Southerly spoke\nthe Nile and gamd at 4 P M it camd in raind hauld the\nwind out from S & W and abated Middle hours strong gales\nfrom W N W and squally double reft the topsails hauld the\njib Latter hours blowing strong and rough furld the mainsail\nLat Obs 33.20 North Long 124.37 East","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["first","S",""],["first","SW",""],["middle","WNW","gale"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain","squalls","gale"],"plain":"Strong winds shifted through the day, bringing rain and heavy gales. They met and socialized with the Nile before being forced to shorten sail in rough weather.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nile","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1849-02-24","events":[],"lat":33.7833,"lon":-235.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nFebruary 24th\n1849.\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours commences with strng gales and rough the\nwind W N W and squally hauled by the wind heading North\nthick and rain at 6 P M wore to the S & W saw the Nile set the\nmain spencer Middle hours light winds and passing\nclouds wore to the N & E and made sail Latter hours the\nwind light made Quilpats Island bearing N N W 20 miles\ndistant made all sail overhauling Potatoes spoke the Nile\nLat Obs 33.47 North Long 124.35 East","wind":[["first","WNW","gale"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain","cloudy"],"plain":"After strong gales and squalls, the crew set more sail in lighter winds, sighted Quilpats Island, sorted their potatoes, and met with the Nile.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nile","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Quilpats Island","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1849-02-25","events":[],"lat":34.9833,"lon":-236.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nFebruary 25th\n1849.\nVariation ,,\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from\nthe Northward heading to the westward by the wind. ca\nrried sail to the Northward employd overhauling potatoes\nand other jobs of ships duty the Land bearing ENE at 5\nPM took in sail ford the Eastward heading N by Ely\nthe wind thyck & cloudy Middle hours strung gales and rain\nat 5 AM handed main topgallant sail and double reef the\ntopsails Latter hours strong gales and clear set the fores\nLat Obs 34..59 North Long 123..28 East","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","rain","clear"],"plain":"The crew sorted potatoes and did ship's work under strong winds, sighting land to the east-northeast before facing gale-force winds and rain.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-02-26","events":[],"lat":35.0,"lon":-234.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nFebruary 26th\n1849.\nVariation ,,\nThese 24 hours Commences strong gales from the North\nward heading to the NW W by the wind set the jib at 5\nPM woore to the Eastward blowing strong and rough Mid\ndle hours more moderate and clear Latter hours strong trade\nand rough employd repairing the main topgallant sail at\n11 AM made Dougma Islands bearing ESE 20 miles distant\nLat Obs 35..00 North Long 125..08 East","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","clear"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough seas accompanied repairs to the main topgallant sail. In the morning, they sighted islands about 20 miles east-southeast, possibly the Heuksan Islands.","where":"near land","place":"Heuksan Islands (possible)"},{"date":"1849-02-27","events":[],"lat":34.85,"lon":-234.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nFebruary 27th\n1849.\nVariation ,,\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the North\nheading by the wind to the NE handed the fore topgallant\nsail and bent the main and furled it rough and colder\nat 7 PM took in sail and hauled to the NW Middle hours\nstrong gales woore to the Eastward Latter hours blowing strong from\nthe Northward made sail at 9 AM made the Corean Archi-\npelegoes bearing from NW to SE 15 miles distant thick watr\nLat Obs 34..51 North Long 126..32 East","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","N","strong"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough, colder weather forced the crew to shorten sail and turn eastward. In the morning, they sighted the \"Korean Archipelago\" 15 miles away amidst thick water.","where":"near land","place":"Korean Archipelago"},{"date":"1849-02-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":33.7167,"lon":-234.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nFebruary 28th\n1849.\nVariation ,,\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from NE\nand clear heading by the wind to the Eastward at 2 PM\nkept off SSW and run down through the Islands spoke\nthe Nile thick cloudy and the wind abating saw one right\nwhale going quick at 10 PM hauled by the wind to the North\nMiddle hours light winds and smalle rain Latter hours the\nwind strong from the Northward kept off and run S E\nLat Obs 33..43 North Long 125..54 East","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["middle","","light"],["latter","N","strong"]],"weather":["clear","cloudy","rain","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew as they sailed through the islands. They met the Nile, spotted a right whale swimming quickly by, and continued on through light winds and rain.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nile","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1849-03-01","events":[],"lat":34.1667,"lon":-233.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMarch 1st\n1849.\nVariation ,,\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from the\nNorthward and hauling Easterly heading by the wind to\nthe SE spoke the Nile game at 1 PM made Quelpart\nIsland bearing SE by E 35 miles distant at 4 PM it\ncame squally the wind light and variable the Island 10\nmiles distant the South end bearing South Middle hours\nstrong winds and light rain double reef the topsails and\njib Latter hours it came strong gales and heavy squalls of\nhail at 10 AM close reef the fore and main topsails furled\nthe Mizen and courses the Land 20 miles distant West\nLat by Act 34..10 North Long 126..25 East","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["first","variable","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","gale","hail"],"plain":"They spoke and gammed with the Nile. After sighting Quelpart Island, the weather deteriorated into strong gales and heavy squalls of hail, forcing them to reduce sail.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Endured heavy squalls of hail","quote":"strong gales and heavy squalls of hail","interest":1},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nile","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Quelpart Island","plate":"gam.visit-b"},{"date":"1849-03-02","events":[],"lat":33.4333,"lon":-232.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMarch 2nd\n1849.\nVariation ,,\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from NW\nblowing heavy in squalls and rough heading NE at\n2 PM the gale incresing furled the foretopsail saw the\nLand bearing WNW a small Island detacht from Quelpart\nthe Nile off the lee bow Middle hours strong gales and squal\nLatter hours the same the wind NW and rough\nLat Obs 33..26 North Long 127..36 East","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","NW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the northwest with heavy squalls and rough seas. In the afternoon, they sighted an island detached from Quelpart, with the ship Nile off their lee bow.","where":"near land","place":"Quelpart"},{"date":"1849-03-03","events":[],"lat":33.7333,"lon":-231.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMarch 3d\n1849\nVariation ,,\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the NW laying\ntoo head to the NE making a NE drift with the current Mid\ndle hours strong gales Latter hours made sail and stood for the\nStraits of Cored made the Land bearing East 50 miles distant\nLat Obs 33..44 North Long 128..38 East","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the northwest as the ship lay to, drifting northeast with the current. Later, they set sail toward the Korea Strait and sighted land 50 miles to the east.","where":"near land","place":"Korea Strait"},{"date":"1849-03-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":35.1333,"lon":-230.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMarch 4th\n1849.\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strung winds and steady\nfrom the SW heading by the wind to the N&E pass through the\nmouth of the straits at 2 PM found the current setting to the\nnorthward pleasant and passing douds the Land bearing both\nEast & W 15 miles distant by Estimation The Nile off the Larboard\nbeam in company Middle hours light winds Latter hours the wind\nvariable spoke the Nile and gamd the wind hauling westerly\nsaw a Plenty of Humpbacks and Land both sides of the Straits\nLat Obs 35,,08 North Long 129,,29 East","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","variable",""],["latter","W",""]],"plain":"Strong winds carried the ship through the straits with land in sight on both sides. They sailed alongside the Nile, stopped for a visit with her, and saw plenty of humpback whales.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nile","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"straits","plate":"gam.visit-c"},{"date":"1849-03-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":36.9833,"lon":-229.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMarch 5th\n1849.\nVariation .\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the\nwestward and passing clouds stearing NW & saw a Plenty of\nHumpbacks did not low the Land 20 miles distant at 6 PM\nthe wind SW Middle hours strong winds and passing\nclouds Latter hours strong gales from the westward double\nreefd the topsails saw 2 right whales rough did not low saw\nthe Island Daglets bearing NE by E 30 miles distant high Land\nLat Obs 35.58 North Long 130..27 East","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["first","SW",""],["middle","","strong"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"They saw plenty of humpback whales and later two right whales, but did not put out the boats due to rough weather and strong gales. Daglets Island was sighted in the distance.","where":"near land","place":"Daglets"},{"date":"1849-03-06","events":[],"lat":36.9167,"lon":-229.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMarch 6th\n1849.\nVariation .\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strung gales from the westward\nheading NNW morn moderate made sail bent and set foresail and\nunbent the fore topsail and sent it EP M took in sail heading N&W\nspoke the Nile the wind hauling Northerly and increasing Middle\nhours light squalls of rain the wind hauld to NE at daylight mad\nsail and stood to the to the S&E Latter hours strung winds & rough\nLat by Act 36.55 North Long 130.37 East","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["first","N",""],["middle","NE",""],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the west before moderating. The crew changed sails, met and met the ship Nile, and sailed through rain squalls and rough seas.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nile","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1849-03-07","events":[],"lat":37.4667,"lon":-229.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMarch 7th\n1849.\nVariation .\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strung winds from ESE-\nand passing clouds heading S&E at 4 PM tackt to the North\nward the Land bearing ENE 30 miles distant at 6 PM took\nin sail heading N by E light winds and pleasant Middle\nhours light winds and variable at daylight maad sail and\nstood to the Eastward Latter hours light winds and variable spoke\nthe Nile and gamd Daglets Island bearing E by N distant 20 miles\nLat Obs 37..28 North Long 130..17 East","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"],["first","","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They sailed in sight of Daglet's Island and met with the Nile for a visit.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nile","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","place":"Daglets Island","plate":"gam.visit-a"},{"date":"1849-03-08","events":[],"lat":38.55,"lon":-228.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMarch 8th\n1849.\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds and variable head\nheading NE at 7 PM took in topgallant sails and [run?] with whole\ntopsails NE wind SSW and clear Middle hours light winds and\npassing clouds at daylight maad sail and rund NE Latter hours\nstrong gales from SW double reefd the topsails fud and set Jib\nLat Obs 38..23 North Long 131..48 East","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["first","SSW",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["clear","cloudy","gale"],"plain":"The crew sailed northeast through changing winds, which built into a strong southwest gale by the end of the day, forcing them to shorten sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-03-09","events":[],"lat":39.1833,"lon":-228.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMarch 9th\n1849.\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the SW\nhauld up North at 2 PM hauled up NNW at 5 PM hauld by\nthe wind at 6 took in sail heading W by N morn moderated the\nsea decreasing Middle hours light winds and passing clouds\nat daylight made sail the wind light and and did set Latter\nhours light airs and variable employed at jobs of ships duty\nLat Obs 39..11 North Long 131..32 East","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales moderated to light winds and calmer seas. The crew set more sail at daylight and worked at routine ship duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-03-10","events":[],"lat":38.9,"lon":-229.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMarch 10th\n1849.\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light airs and variable at\n2 PM took the wind from the Eastward kept off west with\nall sails out at 6 PM took in sail and rund through the night\nwith fine pleasant weather and clear Middle hours light winds\nand pleasant at daylight made sail and rund WSW Latter hours\nthe wind hauld to the NE clear pleasant weather and smooth\nLat Obs 38,,54 North Long 130..33 East","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["first","E",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","NE",""]],"weather":["clear","smooth sea"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with smooth seas; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-03-11","events":[],"lat":38.9167,"lon":-230.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMarch 11th\n1849.\nVariation.\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the\nN E and pleasant stering west the wind hauling Easterly at\n6 P M took in sails light winds from East and pleasant\nMiddle hours light winds and clear at 1/2 past 5 A M made\nsail and run to the westward spoke the Nile and gamed Latter\nhours strong winds from the Southward and mostly clear\nLat Obs 38.55 North Long 129,,13 East","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["first","E","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","S","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They had light winds and clear weather while heading west, then met and visited with the Nile before picking up strong southerly winds.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Nile","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.visit-c"},{"date":"1849-03-12","events":[],"lat":38.8333,"lon":-231.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMarch 12th\n1849.\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the Southward\nand pleasant heading to the westward saw the Land bearing West\n30 miles distant. at 6 took in sails heading W S W by the wind\nthe wind inclining Easterly Middle hours light winds and vari-\nable at daylight made sails and stood in for the Land Latter\nhours light winds and small rains the Land 5 miles distant\nLat by Act 38.50 North Long 128.50 East","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"They sailed toward land in the west under strong winds. At daylight, they set more sail and approached to within five miles of the coast under light winds and light rain.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-03-13","events":[],"lat":38.9667,"lon":-231.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMarch 13th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds and variable\nthick cloudy the Land mountainous and covered with snow at\n3 P M took the wind from the S W saw several Junks in shore\nkept off to the Northward at 6 took in sails the wind light from\nN N W and smooth Middle hours variable winds and rain\nat 6 A M made sails and word to the N & E Latter hours strong\nwinds and thick snow the wind North heading E N E off shore\nLat Obs 38.58 North Long 128,,49 East","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["first","SW",""],["first","NNW","light"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","N","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","rain","snow"],"plain":"They sailed along a mountainous, snow-covered coast and spotted several junks inshore. The day ended with strong winds and heavy snow as they headed offshore.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Sailed past snow-covered mountains and thick snow","quote":"the Land mountainous and covered with snow","interest":1}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-03-14","events":[],"lat":38.75,"lon":-231.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMarch 14th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from the North-\nward heading E N E by the wind passing clouds and an old sea\nat 6 P M took in sails heading N & E the wind N N W Middle\nhours variable winds and squally Latter hours strong gales from\nthe N E run to the Southward the Land 30 miles distant rough\nLat Obs 38,,45 North Long 128,,40 East","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["first","NNW",""],["middle","variable",""],["latter","NE","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","gale"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls turned into a strong gale from the northeast, and the ship ran southward in rough seas about 30 miles off the land.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-03-15","events":[],"lat":38.0,"lon":-229.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMarch 15th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the N & E stering\nSouth with a troublesome old sea saw the Land at 4 P M took the\nwind from the westward light at 6 P M took in the main topgallant\nsail and jib crried whole topsails light airs Middle hours light winds\nat daylight made sails and run S E Latter hours strong winds\nfrom the S & W. made Daglets Island bearing S & by E 30 miles distant\nLat Obs 38,,00 North Long 130,,25 East","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["first","W","light"],["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","SW","strong"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough seas marked the start of the day. They sighted land in the afternoon and later spotted Daglets Island about 30 miles off.","where":"near land","place":"Daglets Island"},{"date":"1849-03-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":null}],"lat":37.7833,"lon":-227.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMarch 16th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the S W\nstering S E by E with all sails out saw 4 ships spoke the James\nProufe of New-Bedford and double reef the topsails and run to\nthe eastward Middle hours strong winds from the westward\nLatter hours strong gales made sails and run to the eastward\nsaw several right whales wild did not lower hauled topgallant sails\nLat Obs 37.47 North Long 132,,15 East","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","W","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"They met the James Proufe of New Bedford amid strong winds and gales. Later, they sighted several right whales, but the whales were too wild to put out the boats.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"James Proufe","rig":"","port":"New-Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1849-03-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":37.4167,"lon":-227.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMarch 17th\n1849.\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences strong gales from the westward &\npassing clouds stering to the Eastward saw several whales going\nquick did not lower saw 4 ships 1 of them whaling at 6 P M-\ntook in sails the wind hauled to the Northward the wind abating\nMiddle hours strong winds and rough at daylight made sails\nand stood to the Eastward Latter hours saw whales chased wild\nLat Obs 37.25 North Long 132.50 East","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["first","N",""],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough seas. They saw several fast-moving whales early on without lowering, and spotted four ships, including one whaling. Later, they put the boats out to chase whales, but they were wild.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1849-03-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":37.3667,"lon":-226.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMarch 18th\n1849.\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours commences with moderate pleasant weather the wind\nfrom N N E saw whales lowrd chasd saw 4 ships whaling at 6 P M took\nin sails heading to wind E N E and clean Middle hours light winds\nat daylight made topsails Latter hours light airs saw whales lowrd\nchasd wild could not get near them,\nLat Obs 37.22 North 133,,18 East","wind":[["first","NNE","moderate"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"They saw whales twice and put out the boats to chase each time, but could not get near them because the whales were wild. Four other whaling ships were in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1849-03-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":37.6333,"lon":-226.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMarch 19th\n1849\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with light air and calms maed all\nsails saw whales lowred chas'd wild could not get hold saw Bone\nsharks lancd them at 6 P M took in sails heading E by S the wind\nS S E and clear Middle hours light winds and clear at daylight wind\nS S E made sails and stood to the Eastward saw 3 sails one of them\nboiling Latter hours pleasant employd setting the rigging forward\nLat Obs 37..58 North Long 133..40 East","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","SSE",""],["middle","","light"],["middle","SSE",""]],"weather":["calm","clear"],"plain":"The crew put the boats out to chase whales, but they were wild and could not be caught. They also saw basking sharks and lanced them. Later, they sighted three other ships, one of which was boiling blubber.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Crew lanced basking sharks","quote":"saw Bone sharks lancd them","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1849-03-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":37.6667,"lon":-226.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMarch 20th\n1849\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from the S&E heading\nto the Eastward by the wind with all sails out employed setting uper\nrigging at 7 & 6 P M took in sail heading E by N light winds and\nsmooth Middle hours light airs at daylight made sails sent down\nthe ford topsails to repair saw whales lowred chasd wild calm\nLat Obs 37..40 North Long 134..00 East","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew repaired rigging and sails in light winds and smooth seas. At daylight, they spotted whales and put the boats out to chase, but the whales were wild.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1849-03-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":37.55,"lon":-225.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMarch 21st\n1849.\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather entirely\ncalm bent the ford topsails and set it at 5 P M saw whales off\nthe lee beam lowrd 4 boats strucke and killed one and commenced\ntowing took him along sides at 10 P M entirely calmed & smooth\nthrough 80\n[drawing: whale with text \"C.S B\"]\nout the night prepard for cutting\ndaylight Broke out the blubber\nand rove the falls and hooked on\nto the whale Latter hours the wind from the\nEastward all hands employd cutting saw 2 ships boiling\nLat Obs 37..33 North Long 134..05 East","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","E",""]],"weather":["calm","smooth sea"],"plain":"In calm weather, the crew spotted whales and put out four boats. They harpooned and killed one, towed it alongside by 10 p.m., and spent the morning cutting in the blubber while two other ships boiled nearby.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1849-03-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":37.6667,"lon":-225.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMarch 22d\n1849.\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from the S & E\nfinis, cutting and maad sails and stood to the N & E at 1 P M\nsaw whales lowrd 2 boats and chas could not get near them\nat 3 P M double reef the topsails and woord to the Southward\nat 6 P M took in sail heading South began to boil Middle\nhours strong winds word ship to the N & E Latter hours strung gales\nthick and rain employd boiling saw 1 right whale did not lowr\nLat by Act 37..40 North Long 134..15 East","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["rain","gale"],"plain":"The crew finished stripping blubber, set sail, and began boiling oil. They put out two boats after whales but could not get near them, and later saw a right whale during thick gales and rain but did not chase.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1849-03-23","events":[],"lat":37.05,"lon":-226.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMarch 23d\n1849.\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours commences with strong and thick rain the wind\nE S E heading N & E set the mizen topsail at 3 P M wore to the\nSouth & East employd boiling at 6 P M took the wind from N W\nheading W S W the rain abating Middle hours strong winds and\npassing clouds Latter hours strong gales and rough colld down &\ntook in the foresail and closd reef the main topsail\nLat Obs 37..03 North Long 133..49 East","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"],["first","NW",""],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["rain","gale"],"plain":"The crew continued boiling blubber amid heavy rain and strong winds. The day ended with rough seas and strong gales.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1849-03-24","events":[],"lat":37.2833,"lon":-225.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMarch 24th\n1849.\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours commences with stong winds from N W and\nabating at 1 P M made the foresails and began to boil again\nat 4 P M &t came in heavy squalls the wind hauled to W N W\nsaw 1 sail off the led quarter the wind hauling Southerly and rough\nMiddle hours strong gales coold down and furled the foresail at 4\nP M more moderate began to boil again Latter hours light winds\nand troubelsome old sea coold down out of blubber made sail\nLat Obs 37..17 North Long 134..13 East","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["first","WNW",""],["first","S",""],["middle","","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls","gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls blew through as the crew boiled blubber. They spotted a distant ship, and later shut down the furnace after using up the last of the blubber.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-03-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":37.6833,"lon":-225.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMarch 25th\n1849.\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours commences with light airs from the N&W heading\nN&E employd breating out forward at 3 P M saw whales lowred\nchasd wild could not get hold came on board tooks in sails heading\nSouth the wind blowing strong from the S&W and rough cooperd\nsome oils Middle hours strong winds and thick cloudy at daylight\nmade sails and kept off NE Latter hours moderate employd stowing\noils down forward steering NE saw 1 ship and one junk\nLat Obs 37..41 North Long 134..20 East","wind":[["first","NNW","light"],["first","SSW","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew broke out provisions forward and spotted whales in the afternoon. They put out the boats to chase, but the whales were wild and they could not catch them. Later, they stowed oil in the forward hold and sighted a ship and a junk.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1849-03-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":37.9833,"lon":-224.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMarch 26th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the South-\nward stearing N E finish stowing saw whales lowerd chas could\nnot get hold camed on board and kept off East saw 1 junck at 6\nP M took in sails furld the foresails and luff too heading E by S\nand making a N N E drift Middle hours strong winds & rain\nset the foresails at 8 A M made sail saw whales lowerd chas\ncould not get hold Latter hours strong winds and passing clouds\nLat Obs 37\"59 North Long 135\"32 East","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"The crew finished stowing down. They spotted whales twice and put out the boats both times to chase, but could not get close enough to harpoon them. They also sighted a junk.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1849-03-27","events":[],"lat":38.0833,"lon":-224.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMarch 27th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the N W\nheading to the N E saw severale Junks running to the N & E\nat 6 P M took in sails and luff by the wind heading S W [illegible]\nthick cloudy and smoothe Middle hours light winds and\npassing clouds at 5 A M made sail the wind light from the\nN & W saw 8 Junks boarded 2 off them appeard frienaly Latter\nhours light winds and pleasant employd cleaning bone\nLat Obs 38\"05 North Long 136\"00 East","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["middle","","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","smooth sea"],"plain":"They saw several junks sailing northeast and boarded two of them, finding the crews friendly. The crew spent the rest of the day cleaning whalebone.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Boarded friendly native junks","quote":"boarded 2 off them appeard frienaly","interest":4}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-03-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":38.1833,"lon":-222.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMarch 28th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from E S E and\npleasant send down the Mizen Topsails and repaird it bent it\nagain at 6 P M took in sails heading N E by E and mostly\nclear and smoothe Middle hours light winds and clear at dayli\nght made sails Latter hours the wind from the Southward\nheading to the Eastward by the wind saw whales lower chas\nLat Obs 38\"11 North Long 137\"05 East","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","S",""]],"weather":["clear","smooth sea"],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather. The crew repaired the mizzen topsail, sighted whales, and put boats out to chase them.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1849-03-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":37.9,"lon":-222.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMarch 29th\n1849.\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the South\nheading to the Eastward handed the mainsail and stowd the\nboat saw the Land bearing S by E 15 miles distant and severale\nJunks took in sails word to the N & W the wind S W & haisy\nMiddle hours it came in thick fog and rain at 7 cleard off\nmade sails saw 1 whale lowerd and struck in thick fog\ncut the line and found the ship by fireing muskets and the\ncannon Latter part the fog cleard off pleasant wind S W\nLat Obs 37\"54 North Long 137\"40 East","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["first","SW",""],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["fog","rain","clear"],"plain":"They sighted land and several junks before thick fog and rain moved in. After harpooning a whale in the dense fog, they had to cut the line and navigate back to the ship guided by the firing of muskets and cannon.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Lost in fog after harpooning whale","quote":"cut the line and found the ship by fireing muskets and the cannon","interest":3}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-03-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":38.3333,"lon":-222.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMarch 30th\n1849\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from S S W\nand mostly clear kept off East at 2 P M made the Island\nof Sado bearing E by N 15 miles distant saw whales lowerd chas\nwild at 1/2 past 6 P M took in sails heading N N W the wind\nwest and abating Middle hours strong winds and chas-\nat daylight made sails saw whales lowerd chas wild could not\nget near them Latter part the wind light from the Northward\nLat Obs 38\"20 North Long 137\"58 East","wind":[["first","SSW","strong"],["first","W",""],["middle","","strong"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"They sighted the island of Sado fifteen miles off. The crew put out boats twice to chase whales, but they were wild and impossible to get near.","where":"near land","place":"Island of Sado","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1849-03-31","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":38.5833,"lon":-222.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMarch 31st\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the Northward\nheading to the Eastward saw whales able to the windward did\nnot lower at 4 P M tacktt to the N W the Island of Sado 6\nmiles distant at 1/2 past 6 took in sails heading N W wind N N E\nMiddle hours strong winds and small rain Latter hours\nstrong gales from E N E and thick rain heading N N E\nLat Obs 38\"35 North Long 137\"45 East","wind":[["first","N","light"],["first","NNE",""],["middle","","strong"],["latter","ENE","gale"]],"weather":["rain","gale"],"plain":"They sighted whales to windward but did not chase them, passing about six miles from the island of Sado. The day ended with strong gales and heavy rain.","where":"near land","place":"Island of Sado"},{"date":"1849-04-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":38.5,"lon":-222.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nApril 1st\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from E N E\nheading N N E thick and rainy at 6 P M the wind and\nrain abated breaking away Middle hours fresh winds and\nvariable at 6 A M made sail heading to the westward saw\nwhales lowerd chas wild could not get near them Latter hours\nstrong winds rough and cloudy\nLat by Act 38\"30 North Long 137\"50 East","wind":[["first","ENE","gale"],["middle","variable","fresh"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales and rain eased by evening. The crew spotted whales and put the boats out to chase, but the whales were wild and they could not get near them.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1849-04-02","events":[],"lat":39.5,"lon":-221.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nApril 2d\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from S W thick\nfog kept off and run N E at 5.30 P M came in a heavy showr\nof rain the wind hauled out from the westward in a squalle\nclosd reft the main topsail and furld the foresail and luffd\nby the wind heading N. N W blowing heavy and rough passing\ndetachd clouds Middle hours strong gales and squally parted\nthe ford topmast staysail halyards and split the sails at 6.30 AM\nword ship to the S & W Latter hours strong gales from N W rough\nLat Obs 39..30 North Long 138,,45 East","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["first","W",""],["middle","","gale"],["latter","NW","gale"]],"weather":["fog","rain","squalls","cloudy","gale"],"plain":"Strong winds, thick fog, and heavy rain brought squalls and rough seas. The gale broke the fore topmast staysail halyards and split the sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-04-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":40.15,"lon":-220.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nApril 3d\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from N W and\nrough repaired the staysail bent and set it and made a doub\nle reef main topsail and spanker saw 2 right whales at 6\nP M word to the N & W the wind abating but a troublesome old\nsea out thick & cloudy Middle hours strong winds and thick cloudy\nat daylight made sail and stood to the Northward the wind W S W\nLatter hours moderate all sails out Latter hours made the Land\nbearing N W by E 15 miles distant smoothe and passing clouds\nLat Obs 40..09 North Long 139,,21 East","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"The day began with strong gales and rough seas. They repaired and set sails, sighted two right whales, and later made land about 15 miles away as the weather moderated.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-04-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":40.75,"lon":-220.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nApril 4th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from W heading\nN N W by the wind the Land 20 miles distant saw 2 whales to the\nunawared at 6.30 P M took in sails to double reft topsails heading\nN W by W the wind W S W and pleasant mostly clear & smoothe\nMiddle hours light winds at daylight made sail and stood to the\nSouthward the wind variable tackt several times the Land 45 M distan\nLat Obs 40..45 North Long 139,,12 East","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["first","WSW",""],["middle","","light"],["middle","variable",""]],"weather":["clear","smooth sea"],"plain":"They sailed with land in sight in fresh winds, spotting two whales to windward without chasing them. The ship reduced sail for the night and later turned several times under variable winds.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-04-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":41.1167,"lon":-220.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nApril 5th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with variable winds from the S\n& W heading S & W by the wind with all sails out at 3 P M saw\nwhales lowrd struck [drawing: whale] B. B. B. 30 and parted struck him\nagain and kill him took him along side\nand hookt on and cut him finishd cutting &\nhoisted up the ford topsails set the watch and claved up mizzen\nheading W S W Middle hours light airs and clear at daylight\ncalm found the currend setting strong through the Straits of\nMatemai Latter hours fine pleasant weather the wind light\nfrom N W and clear saw whales lowrd chasd found them wild\nLat Obs 41,,07 North Long 139,,45 East","wind":[["first","SW",""],["middle","","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","NW","light"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"The crew put boats out for whales, harpooned one, had the line break, but struck and killed it. After stripping the blubber, they chased more whales the next morning but found them too wild.","where":"near land","place":"Straits of Matemai","catch":1,"plate":"chase.right-c","at":"tsugaru-strait"},{"date":"1849-04-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":41.25,"lon":-220.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nApril 6th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant weather the wind\nlight the Land 19 miles distant saw whales lowrd chased\nwith sails, Padals, & Oars it all availed nothing at 6 P M\nthe wind North kept off S W carried all sail clear & smoothe\nMiddle hours light winds at daylight calm Latter hours took\nthe wind from the S E heading S with chasd whales begand to boild\nLat Obs 41,,15 North Long 139,,25 East","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","N",""],["middle","","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["clear","smooth sea","calm"],"plain":"With land 19 miles off, the crew put the boats out to chase whales using sails, paddles, and oars, but had no success. Later, they chased whales again and began boiling blubber.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Strenuous chase brought no success","quote":"chased with sails, Padals, & Oars it all availed nothing","interest":1}],"where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1849-04-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":41.35,"lon":-221.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nApril 7th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from the S & E\nheading S & W by the wind saw whales lowrd chasd wild as\nMarch hairs could not get hold camed on board carried sail\nthe wind S W heading W N W with all sails out by the wind\nboiling Middle hours light winds from the S & W Latter hours\nlight winds from the N E kept off S W by W coold a coold oud of blubber\nLat Obs 41,,21 North Long 138,,18 East","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["first","SW",""],["middle","SW","light"],["latter","NE","light"]],"plain":"They saw whales and put the boats out to chase, but the whales were \"wild as March hares\" and could not be caught. Meanwhile, the crew continued boiling blubber.","moments":[{"kind":"voice","title":"Whales proved too wild to catch","quote":"chasd wild as March hairs could not get hold","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1849-04-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":41.6833,"lon":-224.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nApril 8th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from the N steering S\nW by W saw 1 whale chas at 5.30 P M hauld by the wind heading W S W\nwind North carried sails whole watches Middle hours light winds and\ncloudy Latter hours strong winds and mostly clear wind N N E head\ning N W by the wind Lat Obs 41..41 North Long 135,,19 East","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["first","N",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","NNE","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","clear"],"plain":"Strong winds blew from the north. The crew sighted and chased a whale in the afternoon, but without success.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1849-04-09","events":[],"lat":39.3333,"lon":-225.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nApril 9th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant weather the wind\nN N E heading N W by the wind at 6 P M kept off S W the wind\nlight and inclining Easterly and mostly clear Middle houres\nlight winds and passing clouds Latter hours the wind strong\nfrom the eastward steering South stowd the oil ends thick snow\nLat by Act 39\"20 North Long 134\"40 East","wind":[["first","NNE","light"],["first","E","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","E","strong"]],"weather":["clear","cloudy","snow"],"plain":"The crew stowed the oil, with the day ending in heavy snow.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1849-04-10","events":[],"lat":38.8333,"lon":-225.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nApril 10th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the E N E\nsteering South thick snow with all sails out at 2 P M handed\nMizen topgallant sails and flying jib at 4.30 P M took in the main\nand ford topgallant sails at 6 P M took in sails and run South\nthick snow and blowing strong Middle hours strong gales &\nrain at 7 A M it came in squally hanouled the foresails and\nclose reef the main topsail and luff by the wind heading\nEast Latter hours strong gales from N E thick and rainy\nLat by Act 38\"50 North Long 134.45 East","wind":[["first","ENE","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","NE","gale"]],"weather":["snow","gale","rain","squalls"],"plain":"The ship faced heavy weather with strong gales, thick snow, and rain, forcing the crew to reduce sail repeatedly.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Gales and thick snow forced reduced sail","quote":"","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-04-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":3}],"lat":38.3333,"lon":-225.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nApril 11th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from N N E\nlaying too heading East saw 3 right whales blowing heavy and\nthick made all secured for the night Middle hours strong\ngales and squally at 7 A M kept off S S W and set the fore\nsails Latter hours strong gales rough and squally wind N N E\nLat by Act 38\"20 North Long 134.40 East","wind":[["first","NNE","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","NNE","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"In strong gales and squally weather, the ship waited out the rough seas. They saw three right whales blowing, secured everything for the night, and later set sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-04-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":37.8333,"lon":-225.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nApril 12th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from N N E\nthick cloudy and rough steering S S W at 1.30 P M took in\nthe foresail and hauled by the wind heading East saw 1 sail\nlaying too. set the main spencer Middle hours strong gales\nand rough Latter hours strong gales and mostly clear saw several\nwhales rough did not lour spoke the Neva of Greenport 6 whales\nLat Obs 37\"50 North Long 134.43 East","wind":[["first","NNE","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","clear"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough seas persisted throughout the day. They sighted several whales but could not put the boats out, and met and exchanged news with the Neva of Greenport, which had six whales.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Neva","rig":"","port":"Greenport","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1849-04-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":37.8333,"lon":-224.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nApril 13th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from N N E made\nsail saw whales lowrd chasd could not get hold saw 4 ships whaling\ntook in sails heading East light winds and an old sea & clear\nMiddle hours moderate at daylight made sails and stood\nto the Northward Latter hours strong winds saw whales lowrd and\nchasd could not get hold saw 4 ships all of them whaling\nLat Obs 37\"50 North Long 135\"15 East","wind":[["first","NNE","strong"],["first","","light"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew put boats out twice to chase whales but failed to harpoon any, while four other ships were seen whaling nearby.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1849-04-14","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":37.8,"lon":-224.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nApril 14th\n1849.\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the S W\nhanded topgallant sails and flying jib at 3 P M handed the\njib spoke the Neva of Greenport gamd took in sails heading S to E\nMiddle hours strong gales Latter hours made sails and kept\noff South saw whales lowrd chasd spoke the Margard Scott\nLucy of New Bedford out whales wild N W and chasd [drawing]\nLat Obs 37\"48 North Long 135.19 East","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales struck after the crew met and gammed with the Neva of Greenport. Later, they set sail, put the boats out to chase whales, and met the Margaret Scott and the Lucy of New Bedford.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Neva","rig":"","port":"Greenport","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Margaret Scott","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Lucy","rig":"","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1849-04-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":37.6667,"lon":-224.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nApril 15th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences more moderate the wind S W\nsaw whales lowrd chasd wild saw 3 ships whaling took in\nsail heading NNE light winds and clear Middle hours\nlight winds from the N W Latter hours the wind hauled to the\nEastward and rain saw a dead whale lowrd found it good\nLat by Act 37\"40 North Long 135.25 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","E",""]],"weather":["clear","rain"],"plain":"They saw whales and put out the boats to give chase, but the whales were wild. After seeing three other ships whaling, they spotted a dead whale, lowered for it, and found it in good condition.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1849-04-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":37.3333,"lon":-224.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nApril 16th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the S & E\nand thick rain took the whale along side too rugh to cut lay by\nhim untill 3 P M cut and let him go word to the S & E the wind\nEast took in the foresails Middle hours light winds and variable\nwith rain at 8 A M made sail Latter hours strong winds and\nclear saw whales lowrd chasd\nLat Obs 37.20 North Long 135.52 East","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["first","E",""],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain","clear"],"plain":"With strong winds and heavy rain, the sea was too rough to strip blubber from a whale brought alongside, so they waited until 3 p.m. before processing it. Later, they spotted whales and put out boats to chase.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1849-04-17","events":[],"lat":37.6667,"lon":-224.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nApril 17th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from N W\nheading N & E by the wind saw the Land bearing East 40 miles\ndistant at 6 P M wood to the S & W at 7 P M took in sails mad-\ning W S W light winds and passing clouds Middle hours strong\nwinds and variable at daylight made sails and stood to the\nS & W Latter hours the wind variable and squally light rain\nLat Obs 37\"40 North Long 135\"44 East","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["first","","light"],["middle","variable","strong"],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong winds and squalls with light rain. Sighted land 40 miles to the east before turning and sailing southwest.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-04-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":37.8833,"lon":-224.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nApril 18th\n1849.\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant weather the winds\nfrom the Northward saw whales lowred chasd could not get\nhold saw 3 ships whaling at 6.30 P M took in sail and\nrun South the wind light and smooth Middle hours light\nwinds at 5 A M made sails and stood to the S & W saw whales\nlowrd chasd Latter hours the wind strong from S W clear\nLat Obs 37\"53 North Long 135\"49 East","wind":[["first","N","light"],["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","SW","strong"]],"weather":["clear","smooth sea"],"plain":"They saw whales twice, putting the boats out to chase both times, but could not catch any. Three other ships were seen whaling nearby.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1849-04-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":38.25,"lon":-223.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nApril 19th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from S W\nand clear saw whales lowrd chasd wild saw 3 ships whaling\nat 6.30 P M took in sails heading S E clear and more moderate\nMiddle hours moderate at 5 A M saw whales going quick\nmade sail and stood to the N & W Latter hours pleasant\nrun W to the N & E saw 3 ships all of them whaling\nLat Obs 38.15 North Long 136.06 East","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Strong winds and clear weather. The crew put out boats after whales, but they were wild. They spotted more whales moving quickly the next morning and sighted several other ships whaling.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1849-04-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":38.5833,"lon":-223.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nApril 20th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the S W\nand fine pleasant weather saw whales lowrd chasd did not\nget hold took in sails the wind light from the Southward\nheading S E Middle hours light winds and smooth at\n5 P M made sails and stood to the Westward saw 6 ships\nand 2 whales chasd wild Latter hours light winds run ff East\nLat Obs 38.35 North Long 136.35 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["first","S","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["smooth sea"],"plain":"The crew put the boats out twice to chase whales in light winds, but could not get near enough to harpoon them. Six other ships were in sight.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1849-04-21","events":[],"lat":38.3667,"lon":-221.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nApril 21st\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the Southw\nand sturing East saw 1 ship cutting at 4 P M it camed in\nrain at 6.30 P M it camed in thick took in sails heading\nS S E the wind N W and smooth Middle hours light winds\nfrom S W and rain at 6 A M the rain abated mad\nsails and kept off East Latter hours strong winds from W S [illegible]\nLat Obs 38.22 North Long 138.05 East","wind":[["first","S","light"],["first","NW",""],["middle","SW","light"],["latter","WSW","strong"]],"weather":["rain","fog","smooth sea"],"plain":"They sailed through light winds, rain, and thick weather. In the afternoon, they saw another ship stripping blubber from a whale.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1849-04-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":38.6167,"lon":-221.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nApril 22d\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the west\nand sturing East made the Island of Sado bearing E S E\n25 miles distant at 2 P M hauled by the wind to the North\nsaw whales rough did not lowr at 6 took in sails heading\nN N W Middle hours more moderate at 5 A M made sails\nand stood to the Southward Latter hours pleasant tackd to N W\nLat Obs 38\"37 North Long 138\"38 East","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew as they sighted the island of Sado. They saw whales, but the sea was too rough to put the boats out to chase them.","where":"near land","place":"Island of Sado"},{"date":"1849-04-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":38.4167,"lon":-221.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nApril 23d\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant weather wind\nfrom W S W heading N & W saw whales lowrd struck & killed\nher [drawing: whale] LB 90\ntook her along side and hookt\non and\ncut her in finishd at 9 P M\nset the\nwatch and cleard up decks\ncalm and smooth Middle hours calm began to boil\nLatter hours pleasant the wind light from the Southward\nsteering S W the Island of Sado bearing S E to South\n15 miles distant by Oestimation Employd boiling\nLat by Act 38.25 North Long 138.40 East","wind":[["first","WSW",""],["middle","","calm"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Pleasant weather near the island of Sado. The crew sighted whales, put the boats out, and harpooned and killed one, finishing stripping its blubber by 9 p.m. before starting to boil it down into oil.","where":"near land","place":"Island of Sado","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1849-04-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":38.85,"lon":-222.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nApril 24th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather\nthe wind from the SE and hauling Easterly sturing\nS W at 4 P M hauld by the wind heading N N W wind\nN E set the watch carried topsails boiling Middle hours\nlight winds and pleasant Latter hours the wind strong from\nS E saw whales lowrd chasd wild run off to the N E\nLat Obs 38..51 North Long 137..56 East","wind":[["first","SE",""],["first","NE",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"plain":"They continued boiling blubber in pleasant weather. Later, they put out the boats after whales, but the whales were wild and escaped to the northeast.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1849-04-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":39.1333,"lon":-222.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nApril 25th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from SE\nheading by the wind S W at 1..30 P M saw whales lowrd\nstruck the first Iron cut the short warp and lost the whale\ncame on board and run off S W at 6..30 P M took in sails\nheading N E boiling Middle hours the wind hauld to the\nwestward blowing strong and rough at 3 A M coold doun out of\nblubber Latter hours strong gales from the westward and rough\nhanded the foresails and closd reefd the main topsail &c\nLat Obs 39..08 North Long 137..45 East","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","W","strong"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew spotted whales and put the boats out. They harpooned one, but the short warp was cut and the whale was lost. Later, strong gales picked up as they finished boiling oil.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1849-04-26","events":[],"lat":39.9333,"lon":-221.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nApril 26th\n1849\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours commences with stung gales from the westwd\nheading North thick cloudy and rough secured the Oil the\nwind inclining Northerly at 6 P M the wind began to abate\nand the sea run down Middle hours strong gales & rough\nLatter hours strong gales and an old sea from the Northward\nLat Obs 39..36 North Long 138..24 East","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["first","N",""],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough seas continued through the day. The crew secured the oil as the heavy weather tossed the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-04-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":39.0833,"lon":-221.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nApril 27th\n1849\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the West-\nward heading to the Northward imployd stowing oil filld the\nford hatch at 5..30 P M made the foresails the wind abating\nsaw 3 ships Middle hours moderate at 5 A M made sail\nand stood to the Southward Latter hours pleasant and-\nlight airs employd cleaning bone saw 2 whales going quick\nLat Obs 39..05 North Long 138..35 East","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew stored oil in the hold and cleaned whalebone amid strong gales that later moderated. They sighted three other ships and saw two whales swimming fast.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1849-04-28","events":[],"lat":39.7,"lon":-221.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nApril 28th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the S W\nheading S E. at 2 P M took the wind from the N N E and\ncloudy heading N W stowd the bone below took in sail head\ning N W the wind light and smooth Middle hours the wind\nfrom the westward at 5 A M made sail and stood to the\nNorthward Latter hours more moderate made all sail wind N\nLat Obs 39..42 North Long 138..29 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["first","NNE","light"],["middle","W",""],["latter","N","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy","smooth sea"],"plain":"The crew stowed baleen below under light winds and cloudy skies as the ship headed northwest and then north.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-04-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":39.8333,"lon":-221.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nApril 29th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from N E\nthick cloudy heading to the N W saw 1 whale lowrd wild\nchas at 4 P M it came in thick rain took in sails heading\nN N W Middle hours strong gales and thick cloudy Latter\nhours strong gales and rough spoke the Bengal of N. London 3 whales\nLat Obs 39..51 North Long 138..40 East","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","rain","gale"],"plain":"They saw a whale and lowered the boats in a wild chase before thick rain set in and they had to reduce sail. Later, amid strong gales and rough seas, they met the Bengal of New London.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Bengal","rig":"","port":"N. London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1849-04-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":null}],"lat":39.9167,"lon":-221.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nApril 30th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from N N E\nheading N W thick cloudy and rough at 6 P M wore to E\nN E saw several whales blowing and rough saw 3 junks\nMiddle hours strong gales and thick cloudy Latter hours\nblowing strong from the Northward saw several right whales\nLat by Act 39..55 North Long 138..35 East","wind":[["first","NNE","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","N","strong"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough seas persisted throughout the day. The crew saw three junks and spotted several right whales blowing, but did not chase them.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Sighted three junks","quote":"saw 3 junks","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-05-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":39.7,"lon":-222.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMay 1st\n1849\"\nVariation \"\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the Northward\nheading to the Eastward at 1 P M wore to the westward saw 3 sails\nat 6 it came in rain Middle hours more moderate at daylight\nmade sails saw whales lowrd chasd wild Latter hours light airs\nand clear pleasant weather the whales going quick to the N W\nLat Obs 39..42 North Long 137.54 East","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale","rain","clear"],"plain":"After strong gales and rain, the crew sighted whales at daylight and put out the boats, but the whales were swimming fast to the northwest and they could not catch them.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1849-05-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"bowhead","count":1}],"lat":39.6667,"lon":-221.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMay 2d\n1849.\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the No & E\nheading No W by the wind spoke the Dover Jeffrey New London\n1 whale at 6..30 P M double rufd the topsails and stood N N W\nMiddle hours light winds from the S W at daylight made\nsail saw whales lowrd struck and killed the whale got one boat\nstove [drawing: whale] [within drawing: B.H.B. 100] took the whale along side\nand hooked on and began to cut\nLatter hours fresh winds from South\nLat by Act 39..40 North Long 138..45 E","wind":[["first","NNE","light"],["middle","SW","light"],["latter","S","fresh"]],"plain":"They met the Dover of New London, which had taken one whale. At daylight, they saw whales and lowered the boats; they struck and killed one whale, but had a boat smashed in the hunt before bringing it alongside.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Whale smashed a boat","quote":"killed the whale got one boat stove","interest":3},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Dover","rig":"","port":"New London","captain":"Jeffrey","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1849-05-03","events":[],"lat":40.5167,"lon":-221.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMay 3d\n1849 \"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from S S E\nand thick rain spoke the Salamandar French Bark\nGusman master 1 whale finish cutting took in sails the\nwind strong from S S E and rain Middle hours strong\ngales and rough the wind hauled to the westward heading to\nthe North Latter hours went to the Southward began to boil out\nLat Obs 40..31 North Long 138..33 East","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"],["middle","W","gale"]],"weather":["rain","gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"In heavy rain and strong winds, the crew met the French bark Salamandar. They finished stripping blubber from their whale, reduced sail during strong gales and rough seas, and began boiling the blubber into oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Salamandar","rig":"bark","port":"","captain":"Gusman","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1849-05-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":40.4667,"lon":-221.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMay 4th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the westward\nheading to the Southward the wind variable employed boiling\nat 1 P M made the Mizen topsail and Jib the wind abating\nMiddle hours strong winds from the S SW and pleasant\nat daylight made sails saw 1 whale going quick chasd saw\n2 ships Latter hours strong winds heading to the westward\nLat Obs 40..28 North Long 138..01 East","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["first","variable",""],["middle","SSW","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"The crew continued boiling blubber in fresh winds. At daylight they set more sail, sighted a whale moving quickly, and chased it, while also spotting two other ships.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1849-05-05","events":[],"lat":40.1667,"lon":-221.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMay 5th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences more moderate the wind S SW\nheading to the westward employed boiling at 2 PM thick fog\nat 4 cleared off at 7 double rufd the Topsails light winds & smooth\nMiddle hours light winds and variable cooled down out of blubber\nLatter hours light airs and variable employed stowing down aft\nLat by Act 40.10 North Long 138.06 East","wind":[["first","SSW","moderate"],["first","","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["fog","clear","smooth sea"],"plain":"The crew finished boiling oil and put out the fires after running out of blubber, then spent the later part of the day storing the oil down aft.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1849-05-06","events":[],"lat":40.2,"lon":-222.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMay 6th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences thick fog the wind light from\nS SW heading S E employed stowing rib at 7 PM the fog\ncleard off saw 2 ships wind W SW Middle hours light winds\nand variable at daylight made sail and stood to the S & E\nLatter hours light winds spoke the Braganza Davis [illegible] 1 whale\nLat Obs 40.12 North Long 137..49 East","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["first","WSW",""],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Thick fog gave way to clear weather by evening, and two ships were sighted. Later, they met and exchanged news with the Braganza, Captain Davis, which had taken one whale.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Braganza","rig":"","port":"","captain":"Davis","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1849-05-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":39.9333,"lon":-222.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMay 7th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the S W head\ning S & E saw Whales lowerd chasd with [illegible] at 2 tacked to the No W\ntook in the stoven boat and put out another at 6.30 P M took\nin sails heading W S W Middle hours strong gales from the\nNorthward Latter hours made sail and stood to the So W the\nwind hauling westerly cleard the bone saw 5 ships doing nothing\nLat Obs 39..56 North Long 137..36 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","N","gale"],["latter","W",""]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Light winds followed by strong gales from the north. The crew saw whales, put out boats to chase, and had a boat stove. They later cleaned baleen and saw five other ships doing nothing.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"A whaleboat was stove","quote":"took in the stoven boat and put out another","interest":5,"topic":"accidents"}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1849-05-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":39.8833,"lon":-222.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMay 8th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the No W\nheading So W saw 1 whale lowrd chasd 8 ships in sight stow the\nboat away took in sails heading West spoke the Huntress of\nNew Bedford Shearman 2 whales Middle hours light winds and\nvariable Latter hours the wind S W steering N W employed mending boats\nLat Obs 39..53 North Long 137..02 East","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","SW",""]],"plain":"The crew spotted a whale and put the boats out to chase it, but did not catch it. Eight other ships were in sight, and they met the Huntress of New Bedford, Captain Shearman, with two whales.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Huntress","rig":"","port":"New Bedford","captain":"Shearman","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1849-05-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":40.6667,"lon":-223.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMay 9th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences pleasant wind S W steering No W\nemployed on the boats saw 2 whales the ship gallied at 6.30 P M\ndouble rufd the topsails C and N No W smooth and pleasant Middle\nhours light winds at daylight maad sails Latter hours pleasant\nemployed repairing the boat and setting up shrowds the wind S S W\nLat Obs 40..40 North Long 136..36 East","wind":[["first","SW",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","SSW",""]],"weather":["smooth sea"],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds. The crew worked on the boats and rigging, and saw two whales that the ship accidentally frightened away.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-05-10","events":[],"lat":41.75,"lon":-224.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMay 10th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant weather the wind\nS S W steering N W employed and shootks finish the boat and\nprimd her over carried whole topsails smooth and smolky &c\nMiddle hours light winds at daylight calm at 7 A M took the\nwind from N N E made all sail by the wind heading N & W\nLatter hours pleasant and clear employed setting up Ripes\nLat Obs 41,,45 North Long 135,,18 East","wind":[["first","SSW",""],["middle","","light"],["middle","","calm"],["middle","NNE",""]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds and calm patches. The crew finished repairing and priming a boat and set up the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-05-11","events":[],"lat":42.3833,"lon":-224.35,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMay 11th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant weather the wind\nfrom the N & E heading N & W by the wind saw 2 ships emplo\nyd setting up shootks carried whole topsails light winds&smok\nMiddle hours light winds at day light made topgallant sails and\nflying jib Latter hours calm employed setting up shoots &c\nLat Obs 42,,23 North Long 135,,39 East","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds and calm spells. The crew worked on the rigging and sighted two other ships, but saw no whales.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-05-12","events":[],"lat":43.0333,"lon":-224.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMay 12th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with calm and pleasant weather\nemployd setting up shoots stood whole watches and bord away\nfor the Ochotsk sea saw 1 sail Middle hours light winds from\nthe N & W and variable Latter hours the same and thick&smoky\nLat Obs 43,,02 North Long 135,,08 East","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","NW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm and pleasant weather gave way to light winds and thick, smoky air. The crew set up shrouds and steered for the Sea of Okhotsk, sighting one other ship.","where":"at sea","place":"Ochotsk sea"},{"date":"1849-05-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":43.25,"lon":-224.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMay 13th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds and variable\nheading N & W wind N & E saw 1 right whale going South quick\nspoke the Superior. Picard of New London 100 Bbls entierly calm\nMiddle hours light airs and thick fog at 6 A M saw 2 whales\nthick fog did not lowr Latter hours the wind light from the\nS S W steering N E by E cast the Lead no bottoms in 50 fathoms\nLat by Act 43,,15 North Long 135,,20 East","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["first","NE","calm"],["first","","calm"],["middle","","light"],["latter","SSW","light"]],"weather":["calm","fog"],"plain":"They saw a right whale moving quickly south and later spotted two more whales, but thick fog prevented them from putting out the boats. They met the Superior of New London, which reported 100 barrels.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Superior","rig":"","port":"New London","captain":"Picard","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1849-05-14","events":[],"lat":43.0333,"lon":-224.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMay 14th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with thick fog the wind from the\nS S W steering N E by E with all sails out Middle hours\nlight winds from the Northward went to the Eastward\nLatter hours strong winds from the N & E handed topgallant s[illegible]\nLat by D.R 43,,02 North Long 136,,00 East","wind":[["first","SSW",""],["middle","N","light"],["middle","E",""],["latter","NE","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Thick fog and changing winds dominated the day; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-05-15","events":[],"lat":43.5833,"lon":-224.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMay 15th\n1849\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from N\nN E heading East by South thick fog Middle hours the\nwind fresh backt to the N & W at 8,,30 A M double refft the\ntopsails furld the mainsails and jib blowing strong in squalls\nand rainy Latter hours the same close refft the Mizen topsails\nLat by Act 43,,35 North Long 135,,30 East","wind":[["first","NNE","strong"],["middle","NW","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["fog","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong winds, thick fog, and rain forced the crew to shorten sail throughout the day; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-05-16","events":[],"lat":43.5833,"lon":-224.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMay 16th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from N & E and\nsqually heading N N W at 3 P M close refft the topsails &\nfurld the foresail squally rainy and rough at 7 P M wore\nto the Eastward Middle hours strong gales and rough\nLatter hours the same the rain abated thick fog & rough\nLat by D R 43,,35 North Long 135,,55 East","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain","fog"],"plain":"Strong gales, squalls, rain, and rough seas forced the crew to reduce sail. Later in the day, the rain let up, but thick fog set in.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-05-17","events":[],"lat":43.8,"lon":-222.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMay 17th\n1849\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from N.N.E\nheading by the wind to the Eastward under close refft top\nsails rough and light rain at 7 P M went to the N & W &c\nat 10 P M the wind abated and hauting Westerly mad whole\ntopsails and courses wore to the N E Latter hours made all sail\nLat by D R 43,,48 North Long 137,,27 East","wind":[["first","NNE","gale"],["first","NW",""],["first","W",""]],"weather":["gale","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales brought rough seas and light rain before the wind calmed, allowing the crew to set full sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-05-18","events":[],"lat":44.35,"lon":-221.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMay 18th\n1849\"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from S W steering\nN E sent the ford topgallant [struck: sails] down to repair and served new riggin\nford and aft at 4 P M thick fog Middle hours light airs\nfrom S W Latter hours entirely calm and smooth foggy\nLat Obs 44,,21 North Long 138,,57 East","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","SW","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["fog","calm","smooth sea"],"plain":"The crew repaired sails and worked on the rigging amid fog and shifting winds that finally died away into a calm.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-05-19","events":[],"lat":44.4833,"lon":-221.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMay 19th\n1849 \"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours commences with light airs and calms a\nthick fog imploy'd on small Jobs at 5..30, P M took\nthe wind from S E steering N E with all sail out by the\nwind Middle hours entirely calm and thick fog Latter hours\nthick fog took the wind light from the S & W and smooth\nLat Obs 44..29 North Long 138..55 East","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","SE",""],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SW","light"]],"weather":["calm","fog","smooth sea"],"plain":"The crew did small jobs under light airs, calms, and thick fog, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-05-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":45.9667,"lon":-219.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMay 20th\n1849 \"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from S W\nsteering N E thick fog bent a new ford topgallant sail and\nfitted the Jib halyards with a new pendant and other small\nJobs saw 1 whale going quick thick and fresh winds at 6 P M\nat 7 P M the wind variable Middle hours wind steady from\nS W steering N E at daylight the fog cleard off and came\nin showers of rain Latter hours rain abated saw whale breached\nLat Obs 45..58 North Long 140..32 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["first","","fresh"],["first","variable",""],["middle","SW",""]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"Foggy weather with rain showers. The crew did routine sail repairs and spotted a couple of whales, one swimming fast and another breaching.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-05-21","events":[],"lat":45.6167,"lon":-218.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMay 21st\n1849 \"\nVariations \"\n\nThese 24 hours commences with pleasant weather and\nclear the wind S W hauled up E by S at 2 P M hauled up\nS E by E made 2 Island off the Southern extremity of the\nstraits of Perouses bearing N E and S S E 25 miles distant\nPeaks all cover'd with snow hauled up between the Islands\nMiddle hours light airs and calm and clear pleasant\nweather Latter hours the wind light from the N & E variable\nheading S & E by the wind working through the straits clear\nLat Obs 45..57 North Long 141..43 East","wind":[["first","SW",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["clear","calm"],"plain":"They sailed through the Strait of La Pérouse under pleasant skies, sighting two snow-covered islands about 25 miles away.","where":"near land","place":"straits of Perouses"},{"date":"1849-05-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":45.8333,"lon":-216.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMay 22d\n1849\nVariations \"\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fine pleasant weather and\nclear the wind from the N & E and variable heading to the S\n& E working through the straits saw the Land both sides and\none Ship saw Humpbacks going quick to the Northward &c\nMiddle hours light winds at 12 tackt to the S & E at 2 A M thick\nfog at 3 tackt to the N & E the wind variable from the Eastern\nboard Latter hours the wind strong hand topgallant sails & flying jib\nLat by Act 45..50 North Long 143..30 East","wind":[["first","NE",""],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["clear","fog"],"plain":"Working through the straits with land in sight on both sides, the crew saw another ship and spotted humpback whales swimming rapidly northward.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-05-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":46.3333,"lon":-217.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMay 23d\n1849 \"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from East\nand variable heading N & E thick fog at 2 P M it cleard off\nsaw Humpbacks at 6 spoke the Indian Chief Bailey New Lon=\n=don 350 bbls cloudy wind E S E and cold Middle hours light winds\nat 1 tacktd at 2 tackt and made sail Latter hours strong gales and\nthick cloudy handed topgallant sails and double reef the topsails\nLat by D.R 46..20 North Long 142..40 East","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["first","ESE",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["fog","cloudy","gale"],"plain":"They navigated thick fog and strong winds before seeing humpback whales at 2 PM. That evening they met the Indian Chief of New London, which reported 350 barrels, before strong gales set in.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Indian Chief","rig":"","port":"New London","captain":"Bailey","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1849-05-24","events":[],"lat":46.05,"lon":-216.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMay 24th\n1849 \"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from E S E and\nrain heading to the Southward and rainy saw the Land bearing\nN E 40 miles distant at 2 P M word to the N & E and made topsails\nat 4 P M it camd in thick rain and squally at 5 P M shortened\nthe topsails rough and thick at 7..30 P M squally handed the\nmainsail lost the Jib and split the main topsail closd reef\nthe ford and misen Word to the Southward thick and rainy\nMiddle hours mord moderate Latter hours the same bent a Jib\nLat Obs 46..01 North Long 143..24 East","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","rain","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and rain battered the ship as they sighted land 40 miles to the northeast. During an evening squall, they lost the jib sail and split the main topsail before conditions moderated.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-05-25","events":[],"lat":46.3667,"lon":-213.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMay 25th\n1849 \"\nVariations \"\n\nThese 24 hours commences with pleasant weather the wind from\nthe Northward heading to the Eastward unbend the main topsail\nand repair'd it at 4 P M bent it the Land 15 miles distant N & W\npassing clouds Middle hours fresh winds and fog wind North to\nN & W heaving N & E by the wind Latter hours blowing strong and\nrough handed topgallant sails & double reef the ford and misen\ntopsails rough and squally Lat Obs 46..22 North Long 146..05 East","wind":[["first","N",""],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","fog","squalls"],"plain":"The crew repaired and reset the main topsail while sighting land 15 miles away. The weather turned rough and squally with fresh winds and fog, forcing them to reduce sail.","where":"near land","via":[[-216.55,45.95]]},{"date":"1849-05-26","events":[],"lat":46.8333,"lon":-213.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMay 26th\n1849 \"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from N N W\nheading N E at 3 P M double reft the main topsails and furld\nthe mainsail and jib spoke the Franklin of Sagharbor Cooper\n22 months out 600 bls at 6 furled the foresail and closed reft the\nford and misen topsails blowing heavy Middle hours strong\ngales and rough Latter hours more moderate maed single reft\ntopsails Jib and corses the wind variable from N W to N S W\nLat Obs 46 \" 50 North Long 146.52 East","wind":[["first","NNW","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","variable","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew throughout much of the day, forcing the crew to reduce sail. In the afternoon, they met and met the Franklin of Sag Harbor, 22 months into its voyage with 600 barrels.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Franklin","rig":"","port":"Sagharbor","captain":"Cooper","months_out":22,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1849-05-27","events":[],"lat":48.1167,"lon":-211.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMay 27th\n1849 \"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the Nct\nand variable heading by the wind to the N & E mostly clear\nand rough Middle hours more moderate the wind W N W\nmade all sails steering N by E Latter hours the wind hauld\nto N W and breeing handed topgallant sails and flying jib\nLat Obs 48 \" 07 North Long 148 \" 07 East","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["middle","WNW","moderate"],["latter","NW","fresh"]],"weather":["gale","clear"],"plain":"The day began with strong gales and rough seas before winds moderated and they made all sail. The wind freshened again toward the end of the day, forcing them to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-05-28","events":[],"lat":49.85,"lon":-210.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMay 28th\n1849 \"\nVariation \"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the N W and\nthick cloudy steering N N E at 4 P M It camed in thick and\nsqually at 5 \" 30 P M single reft the topsails rough and fog\nMiddle hours more moderate made the main topgall\nant sail at 4 A M made all sails light squalls of snow the\nwind N N E Latter hours light winds from N & E heading E\nLat Obs 49 \" 51 North Long 149 \" 20 East","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["latter","NNE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","fog","snow","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales, thick clouds, and fog forced the crew to reduce sail, accompanied later by light squalls of snow before the winds moderated.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-05-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":null}],"lat":50.2333,"lon":-209.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMay 29th\n1849 \"\nVariation \" 3 E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the\nN & E variable heading East light squalls of snow at 6 P M\ntook the wind light from N N W heading N E by the wind\nMiddle hours light winds and thick fog Latter hours strong\nwinds from W S W steering North saw several right whales\nthick fog and going did not lower at 11 A M cleard off\nLat Obs 50 \" 14 North Long 150 \" 13 East","wind":[["first","NNE","light"],["first","NNW","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","WSW","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","snow","fog"],"plain":"The crew encountered snow squalls, light winds, and thick fog. They saw several right whales heading along, but did not put the boats out to chase them because of the thick fog.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-05-30","events":[],"lat":52.0,"lon":-208.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMay 30th\n1849 \"\nVariation 3 E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the S & W\nvariable steering North the wind hauling Northrly at 2 P M\nhauled by the wind heading N N E wind N W and clear\nMiddle hours strong winds and rough handed topgallant\nsails and flying jib wind N W and and old sea Latter\nhours more moderate made ford and main topgallant sails\nLat Obs 52 \" 00 North Long 151 \" 27 East","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["first","NW",""],["middle","NW","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with strong winds and rough seas; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-05-31","events":[],"lat":53.2333,"lon":-207.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMay 31st\n1849\nVariation 3 \" E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with stong winds from W N W\nheading North by the wind imployd repairing sails clear\ncold and and old sea Middle hours strong winds and clear\nLatter hours the wind N N W thick and squalls of light snow\nLat Obs 53 \" 14 North Long 152 \" 48 East","wind":[["first","WNW","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","NNW",""]],"weather":["clear","squalls","snow"],"plain":"The crew repaired sails under strong winds and a rough sea. The day turned cold and overcast, bringing squalls of light snow.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Squalls of light snow","quote":"thick and squalls of light snow","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-06-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":54.45,"lon":-205.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJune 1st\n1849 \"\nVariation 3 \" E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from N N W\nheading N E with all sails out by the wind at 2 P M It cleard\noff saw several spouts at 5 P M thick fog Middle hours\nstrong winds and thick handed misen topgallant sails\nand flying jib Latter hours find pleasnt weather and clear\nmade all sails again saw several spouts all going quick\nLat Obs 54 \" 27 North Long 154 \" 26 East","wind":[["first","NNW","strong"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["clear","fog"],"plain":"The crew sailed through strong winds and bouts of thick fog, setting and reducing sail as the weather changed. They spotted several whale spouts moving quickly, but did not chase them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-06-02","events":[],"lat":55.3,"lon":-205.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJune 2nd\n1849 \"\nVariation 4 \" E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant weather wind S W\nheading N N E by the wind made the Land bearing East 50\nmiles distant and one ship Middle hours light winds from the\nS & W heading N by W Latter hours the wind light from the\nS E steering N W by W shifted the Larboard quarter boat\nsaw the Land bearing East Light winds and pleasant\nLat Obs 55 \" 18 North Long 154 \" 49 East","wind":[["first","SW",""],["middle","SW","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light winds as the crew sighted land about fifty miles to the east and spotted another ship.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-06-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":2}],"lat":55.2667,"lon":-207.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJune 3d\n1849\"\nVariation 4. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant weather & calms\nemployed on various jobs of Ships duty at 2 P M took the\nwind from the Northward hauld by the wind heading W\nS W clear and cold at 8 P M saw 2 right whales going Middle\nhours light winds and fog Latter hours light and calms\nLat Obs 55.16 North Long 152.20 East","wind":[["first","N",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm","clear","fog"],"plain":"The crew handled routine ship's duties in pleasant weather and calms. Later in the evening, they saw two right whales swimming past in clear, cold weather, followed by light winds, fog, and calms.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-06-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":1}],"lat":55.5,"lon":-208.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJune 4th\n1849\"\nVariation 4. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with calm and pleasant weather\nat 2 D M took the wind light from the Northward, heading by\nthe wind, N & E saw 1 finback, thick cloudy Middle hours light\nwinds and hauling Easterly tackt to the N & W at 4 A M\nit camd in thick fog brothe out water Latter hours pleasant\nLat Obs 55.50 North Long 151.35 East","wind":[["first","N","light"],["first","N","light"],["middle","E","light"]],"weather":["calm","cloudy","fog"],"plain":"The ship encountered light winds, thick clouds, and dense fog. The crew saw a finback whale and brought out water.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-06-05","events":[],"lat":56.7,"lon":-207.3167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJune 5th\n1849\"\nVariation 3. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather the\nwind from the Northward heading to the N & E at 1 P M\nsaw 2 ships one of them whaling clear and smooth & c\nMiddle hours fresh winds and cloudy at 7 A M tackt to\nthe Westward Latter hours light airs and calms killed 2 seals\nLat Obs 56.42. North Long 152.41 East","wind":[["first","N",""],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear","cloudy","calm","smooth sea"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather gave way to light airs and calms. The crew spotted two ships, one of which was whaling, and killed two seals.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Crew killed two seals","quote":"killed 2 seals","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-06-06","events":[],"lat":56.7333,"lon":-208.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJune 6th\n1849\"\nVariation 3. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light airs from the Northward\nheading by the wind W.S.W at 6 P M it camd in thick fog\nat 8 took in sails heading N & W Middle hours fresh winds\nand thick fog at 7 A M made the topsails lay aback Latter\nhours, from N E to E N E variable thick fog & making Ice\nLat by Act 56.44 North Long 151.20 East","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The ship sailed through thick fog and winds, stopping to wait under topsails as ice began forming.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Ice began forming in thick fog","quote":"variable thick fog & making Ice","interest":1,"topic":"ice"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-06-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":56.9833,"lon":-209.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJune 7th\n1849\"\nVariation 3. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the N & E\nvariable heading N & W trac[struck: k]e falls at 4 P M the fog broke at\n8 P M took in sails wove to the Southward Middle hours the\nwind abated and fog cleard off pleasant at daylight made\nsails saw whales lowrd struck the line parted Latter hours the\nwind light from the Northward saw a plenty of whales and Ice\nLat Obs 56.59 North Long 150.34 East","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["latter","N","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Fog cleared off after fresh winds. At daylight, the crew lowered boats and harpooned a whale, but the line broke and it escaped. Later they saw plenty of whales and ice.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Saw plenty of ice","quote":"saw a plenty of whales and Ice","topic":"ice"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-06-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":57.3333,"lon":-208.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJune 8th\n1849\"\nVariation 3. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant weather the wind from\nthe N & W rund off to the Eastward saw one ship and Ice from 57/N\nNorth as far East and West as the eye could extend from the mast\nhead fields Ice and detach pieces saw 1 whale lowrd chased\nto the westward clear and and old sea heaving from the S & E\ntook in sails heading S & W spoke the Manchof of Warren boiling\nat 3..30 A M made sails saw whales lowred struck and killd\nher [whale drawing with \"W.B. 120\" written on the tail] took her along side and prepard\nand for cutting Latter hours fine\npleasant weather saw 2 ships\nLat Obs 57.20 North Long 151.40 East","wind":[["first","NW",""]],"weather":["clear","heavy sea"],"plain":"Surrounded by vast fields of ice, the crew chased a whale without luck. Later, they met the Manchof of Warren boiling oil, before lowering again, killing a whale, and bringing it alongside to strip the blubber.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Vast fields of ice sighted","quote":"Ice from 57/N North as far East and West as the eye could extend","notable":true,"interest":1,"topic":"ice"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Manchof","rig":"","port":"Warren","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1849-06-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":57.45,"lon":-208.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJune 9th\n1849\"\nVariation 3. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather the\nwind S W at 10 P M hooked on and began to cut saw 4 ships\n2 of them takes whales finisd cutting at 7 P M. & the watch\ncleard away the head and began to boil light winds and\nthick cloudy carried wholed topsails to the Southward smooth\nMiddle hours light winds wove to the Northward Latter hours\nsqualls of fog saw several whales going quick to the westward\nLat Obs 57.27 North Long 151.42 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["first","","light"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","smooth sea","fog","squalls"],"plain":"The crew stripped blubber from a whale, cleared the head, and began boiling oil. They sighted four other ships, two of which took whales, and later saw several whales swimming quickly westward through foggy squalls.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1849-06-10","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":57.5,"lon":-208.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJune 10th\n1849\"\nVariation 3. E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the S W heading\nW.S.W. saw whales going quick to the S & E lowrd chasd employd\nboiling Middle hours light airs and variable at 7 P M thick fog at\n9 A M cleard off saw a whale lowrd chas saw 6 ships Latter hours\nlight winds and smooth Lat by Act 57.30 North Long 151.55 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog","smooth sea"],"plain":"The crew boiled blubber and lowered boats twice to chase whales, but caught none. They also sighted six other ships amid shifting winds and thick fog.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1849-06-11","events":[],"lat":57.25,"lon":-208.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJune 11th\n1849\"\nVariation 3. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from the S\n& W variable sturing NE saw one ship take a whale at 4 PM\nWb it came in rain at 6 PM Wb luff by the wind and lay\naback heading ENE wind SE Middle hours fresh winds\nand thick At 5 AM brac full and stood to the S & W\nemployed stowing oil down aft Latter hours the fog cleare\noff saw 5 ships 4 of them boiling and 1 cutting smoothly down\nLat by Act 57\"15 North Long 151\"50 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["first","SE",""],["middle","","fresh"]],"weather":["rain","fog"],"plain":"The crew stowed oil in the hold amid rain and fog. They saw several ships nearby, with four boiling blubber and two catching or stripping whales.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1849-06-12","events":[],"lat":57.6667,"lon":-207.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJune 12th\n1849\"\nVariation 3\" E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from the S E.\nheading S & W variable at 3 PM cooled down out of the [illegible]\nfinished stowing used to the Eastward light airs and baffling\naway Middle hours light winds and cloudy at daylight made\nall sail and run off NE Latter hours light winds from the\nSouthward all hands employed stowing oil down aft Away\nLat by Act 57\"40 North Long 152\"30 East","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["first","variable","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","S","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Light and baffling winds continued as the crew finished boiling blubber and stowed the oil casks below aft. At daylight, they set every sail and headed northeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-06-13","events":[],"lat":57.5,"lon":-208.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJune 13th\n1849\"\nVariation 3\" E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from the Southward\nsteering N W At 2 PM we saw Ice hauld by the wind to Satter\nemployed stowing oil aft spoke the Huntress Sherman New\nBedford 1 whale one ship to the Eastward light winds and\nthick cloudy At 7 hauld topgallant sails Middle hours used\nto the Sa W At 7 AM saw large quantities of Ice and ship\nheading E by S Latter hours snow & rain the wind S & E\nLat by Act 57\"30 North Long 151\"55 East","wind":[["first","S","light"],["middle","SSW",""],["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["cloudy","snow","rain"],"plain":"The crew stowed oil aft, met the Huntress of New Bedford, and navigated through large quantities of ice amid snow and rain.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Huntress","rig":"","port":"New Bedford","captain":"Sherman","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1849-06-14","events":[],"lat":57.4167,"lon":-207.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJune 14th\n1849\"\nVariation 3. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the S & E\nheading E by S thick snow and rain double reeft the topsails\nsaw 1 sails blowing strong and rough and thick snow and\nrain Middle hours strong gales and thick rain and\nsnow Latter hours the wind light from S & E fog and rain\nLat by Act 57\"05 North Long 152\"20 East","wind":[["first","SE","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","SE","light"]],"weather":["gale","snow","rain","fog"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales, rough seas, thick snow, and rain, forcing them to reduce sail. Later in the day, the wind died down to light breezes amid fog and rain. One ship was sighted.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-06-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":57.8833,"lon":-207.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJune 15th\n1849\"\nVariation 3\" E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from S & an\nold sea at 1 PM wind to the Swdt thick fog and rain\nmade the jib at 8 PM took the wind from the Eastward\nhauld to the Southward Middle hours light winds and fog\nat daylight made sail and kept off South Latter hours the\nwind from NE employed setting up shrowds saw 1 whale chasd\nLat Obs 57\"53 North Long 152.32 East","wind":[["first","S","light"],["first","SW",""],["first","E",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","NE",""]],"weather":["fog","rain"],"plain":"The crew dealt with fog, rain, and light winds while working on the rigging. They sighted a whale and put out the boats to chase it.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1849-06-16","events":[],"lat":57.7333,"lon":-208.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJune 16th\n1849\"\nVariation 3\" E\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from the\nNE steering N W employed on shrowds saw several ships and\none take a whale at 8 PM double reeft the topsails Middle\nhours fresh winds from the Northward at daylight made sail\nand stood to the Eastward spoke the India of New London\n11 whales Latter hours the wind abating & pleasant weather\nLat Obs 57\"44 North Long 151\"24 East","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","N","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew worked on the rigging and saw several ships, watching one take a whale. They later met and exchanged news with the India of New London, which had taken 11 whales.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"India","rig":"","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1849-06-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":57.15,"lon":-208.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJune 17th\n1849\"\nVariation 3\" E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from N and\npleasant saw 10 ships 5 off them cutting and boiling at 6 the\nwind west and light Middle hours light winds handed the\nmain topgallant sails Latter hours pleasant saw whales chasd\nLat Obs 57\"09 North Long 151\"17 East","wind":[["first","N","light"],["first","W","light"],["middle","","light"]],"plain":"They saw ten other ships, five of which were stripping blubber and boiling oil. Later in the day, the crew sighted whales and lowered the boats to chase them.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1849-06-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":57.2,"lon":-209.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJune 18th\n1849\"\nVariation 3\" E.\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from the North\nsaw whales chasd wild spoke the Marcus of Fair Haven\n600 bbl 550 Sperm at 7 PM hauld topgallant sails heading\nS W thick fog [drawing] C.H.B 120 Middle hours pleasant\nwhales round thick fog\nalong side and hauld in\nLatter hours saw\nand killed one took him\nand began to cut smoothly\nLat Obs 57\"12 North Long 150.37 East","wind":[["first","N","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew chased whales without success in fresh winds, then met the Marcus of Fair Haven. Later, amid thick fog, they spotted more whales, killed one, brought it alongside, and began stripping the blubber.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Marcus","rig":"","port":"Fair Haven","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1849-06-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":57.4167,"lon":-210.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJune 19th\n1849\"\nVariation 5. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the westward\nfinished cutting at 2 P M cleard up the decks tackt to the Northward\nsaw ships whaling boiling and cutting employd fitting the boy water\nat 7 P M saw whales lowrd chasd handed topgalland sails began\nto boil Middle hours light winds tackt to the Southward Latter\nhours light winds and thick clowdy saw 8 or 10 ships all boiling\nLat Obs 57..25 North Long 149..48 East","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew finished stripping blubber at 2 p.m. and began boiling. They put the boats out to chase whales at 7 p.m. without success. Surrounding ships were busy cutting and boiling blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1849-06-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":57.5,"lon":-210.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJune 20th\n1849\"\nVariation 4. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the S & W\nheading to the Southward saw a plenty of Ice spoke the Charles\nPhelps of Stonington wanting 2 whales to fill at 3 stood in for the\nIce at 4..30 P M tackt off the Ice extending N & S & W 15 miles [illegible]\nand and smoothe employd boiling Middle hours light winds wnd\nto the W & W at 5 A M saw a dead whale found her good took\nher along side [drawing: whale] C M 130 coold down & began\nto cut Latter hours fresh winds &\nand thick fog the wind Wraid S W\nLat 57..30 N Long 150..00 E","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"They navigated through plenty of ice and met the Charles Phelps of Stonington, which needed only two more whales to fill up. Later, they found a dead whale in good condition and brought it alongside to cut.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Tacked off extending ice","quote":"stood in for the\nIce at 4..30 P M tackt off the Ice extending N & S & W 15 miles","topic":"ice"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Charles Phelps","rig":"","port":"Stonington","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1849-06-21","events":[],"lat":57.5833,"lon":-210.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJune 21st\n1849\"\nVariation 4. E\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from the west\nward and thick fog finish cutting at 4 P M cleard up decks\nmade sail and stood to the Southward began to boil at\n6 P M the fog cleard off at 8 P M clue up the ford and Mizend\ntopsails furld the jib Middle hours fresh winds word to the N\n& W Latter hours strong winds from W. S. W and thicke fog\nLat by Act 57..35 North Long 149..40 East","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","NW","fresh"],["latter","WSW","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Under fresh winds and thick fog, the crew finished stripping blubber at 4 p.m., cleaned the decks, and set sail southward. They began boiling out the blubber at 6 p.m. amid worsening fog and strong winds.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1849-06-22","events":[],"lat":57.3333,"lon":-209.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJune 22d\n1849\"\nVariation 3.. E\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from the S & W\nheading N W by W thick fog employd boiling at 3 P M the fog\ncleard off saw Ice and to the Southward and double reft the main\ntopsail made all securd for the night blowing strong and rough\nthicke fog Middle hours strong gales and thicke fog Latter\nhours the samed employd stowing oil arund the men boiling\nLat by Act 57..20 North Long 150..05 East","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["first","","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["fog","gale"],"plain":"In thick fog, the crew boiled blubber and stowed oil. When the fog briefly lifted, they saw ice to the south, secured the ship, and faced strong gales and rough seas into the night.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1849-06-23","events":[],"lat":56.7,"lon":-208.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJune 23d\n1849\"\nVariation 3.. E\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from W S W\nand thicke fog word to the Northward employd boiling and\nstowing down the new Provision and oil Middle hours the\nwind light at 6 A M coold down out of blubber Latter hours\nlight winds and thicke fog all hands employd stowing oil aft\nLat Obs 56..42 North Long 151..13 East","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog","gale"],"plain":"Amid strong gales and thick fog, the crew boiled blubber and stowed provisions and oil. By morning, they ran out of blubber, cooled down the works, and spent the rest of the day stowing oil.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-06-24","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":57.5167,"lon":-209.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJune 24th\n1849\"\nVariation 4.. E\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from the west\nward heading N & W the fog cleard off made sail employd\nstowing oil downd aft saw 5 ships one of them whaling the\nwind light and mostly clear Middle hours fresh winds and\nclear at daylight made sail [drawing: whale] C B P 150 saw\nwhales all of them going quick struck\none Latter hours pleasant took the\nwhale along side and prepared ford cutting\nLat Obs 57..31 North Long 150..45 East","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["first","","light"],["middle","","fresh"]],"weather":["fog","clear"],"plain":"The crew stowed oil aft, saw five ships with one whaling, and spotted whales moving quickly at daylight. They harpooned and took one whale alongside, then prepared to strip the blubber.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1849-06-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":57.6167,"lon":-208.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJune 25th\n1849\"\nVariation 3.. E\nThese 24 hours commences with pleasant weather the\nwind N W hookt od and begand to cut saw whales bound\nstruck and killed him tooke [drawing: whale] J.S.B 130 him\nalong side and lay by him saw\n5 ships cutting and whaling the wind\nlight and clear Middle hours fresh winds and clear\nat daylight hookt on cut to the Leward Latter hours the wind fresh\nand a troublesome had sea saw several whales did not lowr\nLat Obs 57..37 North Long 151..27 East","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear","heavy sea"],"plain":"Pleasant weather began the day as the crew stripped blubber. They spotted more whales, harpooned and killed one making 130 barrels, and brought it alongside. Five other ships were nearby whaling, but rough seas prevented further pursuit later.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1849-06-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":57.5667,"lon":-208.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJune 26th\n1849\"\nVariation 3\" E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the S W\nheading S S E under short sails employed stowing oil between\ndecks saw whales did not lower saw several ships whaling and\nboiling spoke the E. Phelps of Stonington at 8 P M began to boil\nMiddle hours fresh winds from the westward and clear [struck: peas]\nand weather Latter hours fresh winds and clear saw 8 or 10 ships\nwhaling and boiling saw whales did not lower a plenty of Ice\nLat Obs 57\" 34 North Long 151\" 36 East","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","W","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew stowed oil between decks and began boiling blubber. They saw whales twice but did not chase them, noting plenty of ice and eight to ten other ships busy whaling.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"E. Phelps","rig":"","port":"Stonington","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1849-06-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":57.55,"lon":-208.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJune 27th\n1849\"\nVariation 4\" E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the westward\nand clear pleasant weather employed boiling and setting shooks\nsaw a plenty of whales did not lower saw 18 ships the most of them\ncutting and laying by whales a plenty of Ice in sight Middle\nhours light winds and variable at daylight saw a plenty whales\nlowerd chasd Latter hours pleasant employed stowing between decks\nLat Obs 57\" 33 North Long 151\" 33 East","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","variable","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew boiled blubber, worked on casks, and saw ice along with eighteen other ships, most cutting into whales. Though they saw plenty of whales, they only put the boats out to chase at daylight.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1849-06-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":57.65,"lon":-207.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJune 28th\n1849\"\nVariation 4. E.\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the S W\nheading S S E saw whales lowerd chasd all going N & E gamd\nwith the C. Phelps Middle hours fresh winds and hasy Latter\nhours Latter hours fresh winds from the S W rund to the North\nLat Obs 57\" 39 North Long 152\" 43 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","SW","fresh"]],"weather":["haze"],"plain":"The crew spotted whales and put the boats out to chase them as they headed northeast. Later, they had a visit with the C. Phelps.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"C. Phelps","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1849-06-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":"right","count":1}],"lat":57.1833,"lon":-207.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJune 29th\n1849.\nVariation 5. E.\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the S W\nrund off E S E saw 30 ships 4 of them cutting and all but one\nboiling stowd 9 Pipes of Oil between decks employed boiling and\nsetting up shooks Middle hours light winds and pleasant\nLatter hours pleasant weather saw a plenty of Right whales lower\nstruck and lost one line employed boiling coopering & setting shooks\nLat Obs 57\" 11 North Long 152\" 56 East","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","","light"]],"plain":"They saw 30 other whaleships, nearly all of them boiling oil. After sighting plenty of right whales, they put out boats and harpooned one, but the line was lost.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Fleet of thirty ships sighted working","quote":"saw 30 ships 4 of them cutting and all but one boiling","interest":1}],"where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1849-06-30","events":[],"lat":56.6667,"lon":-208.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJune 30th\n1849\"\nVariation 5. E.\n\nThese 24 hours Commences fine pleasant weather wind\nS S E heading S W employed stowing oil down forward\nbetween decks at 4 P M cooled round out of blubber saw 12 ships\ncarried whole topsails Middle hours light winds Latter hours\nthick fog stowd 30 bbls of Oil all hands employed cleaning bone\nLat by D.R 56\" 40 North Long 151\" 40 East","wind":[["first","SSE",""],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"The crew stowed oil between decks, finished boiling blubber, and cleaned whalebone amid thick fog, with twelve other ships in sight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-07-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":56.4,"lon":-208.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJuly 1st\n1849.\nVariation 4\" E.\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from S E\nand thick fog hauld aback all hands employed cleaning\nand stowing bone at 6 P M the fog cleard off tracd full and\nstood to the Southward wind E S E Middle hours light wind\nand passing clouds Latter hours fine pleasant weather stowd\n11 Pipes of Oil below saw 1 whale lowerd chasd to the N W\nLat Obs 56. 24 North Long 151\" 09 East","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["first","ESE",""],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["fog","cloudy"],"plain":"Foggy weather gave way to pleasant skies as the crew cleaned baleen and stored eleven pipes of oil in the hold. They sighted a whale and put boats out to chase it, but did not catch it.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1849-07-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":55.7,"lon":-209.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJuly 2d\n1849\"\nVariation 4\" E\"\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fine pleasant weather wind\nS S E heading by the wind S W with all sail employed cleanin\nand stowing bone below at 8 P M handed topgallant sails\nand flying jib heading S S W wind S E Middle hours light\nwinds at daylight made all sail saw whales lowerd chasd\nwild and going quick Latter hours fine pleasant weather smoo[th]\nLat Obs 55.42 North Long 150\" 09 East","wind":[["first","SSE",""],["first","SE",""],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["smooth sea"],"plain":"The crew cleaned and stowed whalebone below. At daylight they sighted whales and put the boats out to chase, but the whales were running wild and moving fast.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1849-07-03","events":[],"lat":55.1333,"lon":-210.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJuly 3d\n1849\"\nVariation 3\" E.\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather the win[d]\nfrom the Eastward heading S E employed on shooks at 2 P M\nkept off N W saw 1 sail Middle hours light winds Latter the sam[e]\nand variable employed setting up shooks and various other\njobs of ships duty spoke the Henry Kneeland Clarke of New\nBedford 11 months out 500 bbls bound to the Northward\nLat Obs 55\" 08 North Long 149\" 43 East","wind":[["first","E",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"The crew worked on assembling casks from shooks in fine weather. Later in the day, they met the Henry Kneeland of New Bedford, eleven months into its voyage with 500 barrels of oil, heading north.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Henry Kneeland","rig":"","port":"New Bedford","captain":"Clarke","months_out":11,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1849-07-04","events":[],"lat":56.3667,"lon":-211.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJuly 4th\n1849\"\nVariation 3\" E\"\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather\nthe wind from the Northward heading to the westward light\nairs employed setting up shrowds saw the St. He whaling\nMiddle hours fine pleasant weather and light winds tacked\nto the So W at daylight made sails saw the St He cutting Latter\nhours fresh winds and clear tacked to the North the wind W\nLat Obs 56,,22 North Long 148,,40 East","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","W","fresh"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with light winds as the crew tightened the rigging. They saw the St. He whaling and later stripping blubber.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1849-07-05","events":[],"lat":57.2167,"lon":-210.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJuly 5th\n1849\"\nVariation 3,, E\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant weather the winds\nstrong from W heading by the wind to the Northward at\n6 P M handed flying jib and Main Top gallant sails\nat 7 all topgallant sails blowing strong at 9 P M took in\nsails heading N W by N Middle hours strong gales and\nfog at 6 A M made sails Latter hours strong gales steering E\nLat Obs 57,,13 North Long 149,,12 East","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","fog"],"plain":"The crew sailed through strong gales and fog, reducing and setting sail as the winds shifted.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-07-06","events":[],"lat":57.3333,"lon":-208.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJuly 6th\n1849\"\nVariation 3,, E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the W\nstward steering East with all sails employed on small\njobs at 9 P M handed topgallant sails and flying jib\nthe wind light from W Middle hours light winds from\nthe Southward Latter hours light winds and passing clouds\nsaw 4 ships one of them boiling spoke the Superior 5 whales\nLat Obs 57,,20 North Long 151,,16 East","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["first","W","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew handled routine jobs under winds that eased over the day. They saw four ships, including one boiling blubber, and met the Superior, which had five whales.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Superior","rig":"","port":"","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1849-07-07","events":[],"lat":58.0,"lon":-208.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJuly 7th\n1849\"\nVariation 3,, E\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the\nSouthward heading E S E at 2 P M Kept off N N E spoke\nthe Minerva 2d of New Bedford wanting 60 bbls to fill\nsaw 7 ships 2 boiling at 9 P M handed topgallant sails\nand flying jib light winds and pleasant Middle hours\nlight airs lay aback at daylight made all sails and run\nNorth Latter hours light winds from East hauled to So E\nLat Obs 58,,00 North Long 151,,13 East","wind":[["first","S","fresh"],["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","E","light"]],"plain":"They met the Minerva 2nd of New Bedford, which needed only 60 barrels to fill its hold, and sighted seven other ships, two of which were boiling blubber.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Minerva 2d","rig":"","port":"New Bedford","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1849-07-08","events":[],"lat":57.15,"lon":-208.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJuly 8th\n1849\"\nVariation 3,, E\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from E and\nhauling Southerly spelled the Ontario Baird of Sagharbor 1200\nbbls at 5.30 P M tacked to the N E wind E S E light and mostly\nclear at 8 P M tacked to the S E handed topgallant sails and\nflying jib Middle hours light winds and passing clouds at\n3.30 P M made all sails Latter hours strong winds & rough\nLat Obs 57,,09 North Long 151,,26 North","wind":[["first","E","light"],["first","ESE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Light winds shifted southerly as they met the Ontario, Captain Baird, of Sag Harbor, with 1,200 barrels of oil aboard. The crew turned ship several times and set all sail, ending with strong winds and rough seas.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Ontario","rig":"","port":"Sagharbor","captain":"Baird","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1849-07-09","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":"right","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":57.3333,"lon":-207.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJuly 9th\n1849\"\nVariation 3,, E,,\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from E S E\nheading to the S E and hauling Southerly at 5 P M saw R W\nwhales lowrd chasd wild came on board word to the N & E at 9\nP M handed topgallant sails blowing strong and rough Mid\ndle hours fresh winds and fog at daylight made all sail\nsaw 3 carcasis Latter hours fresh winds saw whales lowrd chasd\nLat by Act 57,,20 North Long 152,,50 East","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["gale","fog"],"plain":"Amid strong gales, the crew put the boats out to chase right whales that proved too wild. At daylight, through fresh winds and fog, they saw three whale carcasses and later lowered to chase more whales without success.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-b"},{"date":"1849-07-10","events":[],"lat":57.5,"lon":-206.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJuly 10th\n1849\"\nVariation 4,, E,,\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from S S E and\nfog heading East camed on board and hoisted up frequerd squalls\nof fog at 8 P M handed topgallant sails and flying jib heading\nE Middle hours light winds Latter hours the same thick fog\nLat by Act 57,,30 North Long 153,,20 East","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog","squalls"],"plain":"The ship encountered fresh winds and frequent squalls of thick fog while heading east. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-07-11","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":57.5833,"lon":-206.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJuly 11th\n1849\"\nVariation 4,, E,,\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the South\nsteering East under topsails at 2 word and lay aback the wind\nhauled to the So W herd whales in the fog blowing Middle\nhours light winds and thick fog Latter hours the same Kept\noff and run to the Eastward herd whales blowing in the fog\nLat by Act 57,,35 North Long 153,,40 East","wind":[["first","S","light"],["first","SW",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Light winds and thick fog throughout the day as the ship sailed east. The crew heard whales blowing in the fog several times, but could not see them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-07-12","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":57.3333,"lon":-205.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJuly 12th\n1849.\nVariation 4. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from the N W\nand thick fog steering East herd whales blowing in the fog\nat 3 P M. luff'd too and hauld aback the wind light & smooth\nMiddle hours light winds from N W and thick fog Latter\nhours stood to the S & W thick fog herd whales blowing in the fog\nLat by Act 57.20 Nyth Long 154.40 East","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","NW","light"]],"weather":["fog","smooth sea"],"plain":"In light winds and thick fog, the ship headed east, and the crew heard whales blowing in the fog. They stopped and waited for a time before turning southwest, still hearing whales through the thick fog.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-07-13","events":[],"lat":56.85,"lon":-204.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJuly 13th\n1849.\nVariation 4. E\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from the S & W\nheading to the Southward thick fog and smooth the wind\nhauling Southerly Middle hours strong winds and thick fog\ntook in sails Latter hours the fog cleard off made the topsails\nLat Obs 56.51 North Long 155.50 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["first","S",""],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["fog","smooth sea"],"plain":"Thick fog and varying winds throughout the day forced the crew to reduce sail, but the fog finally cleared later on.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-07-14","events":[],"lat":57.1667,"lon":-204.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJuly 14th\n1849.\nVariation 5. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from the S W\nkept off E N E. made the land bearing East 30 miles distant\nand stood handy by the Land at 3 P M it cleard off at 5.30\nP M hauld by the wind heading W S W saw 5 or 6 mend on\nand Island they made no signals at 7 P M took in sail\nblowing strong and rough it came over thick cloudy again\nMiddle hours strong gales and thick and to the S & E\nhauled the foresail up Latter hours the gale incresing\nwrd to the W & M and furled the foresail rough\nLat by Act 57\"10 North Long 155\"20 East","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","SE","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["clear","cloudy","gale"],"plain":"They sailed near land and spotted five or six men on an island, but the men made no signals. Later, thick weather and increasing gales forced the crew to shorten and furl sails in rough seas.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Spotted men on an island","quote":"saw 5 or 6 mend on and Island they made no signals","interest":2}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-07-15","events":[],"lat":57.25,"lon":-204.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJuly 15th\n1849.\nVariation 5. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the\nS W heading W S W making a N N W drift at 7 P M\nwrd to the S & E and made all secure for the night\nMiddle hours strong gales and thick fog Latter hours\nthe same thick fog and rough set the foresail &c\nLat by Act 57\"15 North Long 155.25 East","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","fog"],"plain":"The crew endured strong gales, thick fog, and rough seas, securing the ship for the night and later setting the foresail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-07-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":57.5667,"lon":-204.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJuly 16th\n1849.\nVariation 5. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the\nS W and thick fog heading S & E saw the Land bearing\nE S E 10 miles distant saw spouts did not ascertain what\nthey were at 3 the wind abated and came in thick rain\nMiddle hours light winds at 4 A M made sails and kept\noff S W strong winds and thick fog Latter hours thick & rough\nLat by Act 57.34 North Long 155.50 East","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","light"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["fog","rain","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales, heavy fog, and rain hampered the ship as they sighted land ten miles away. They spotted whale spouts but could not identify the species.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-07-17","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null}],"lat":57.9667,"lon":-203.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJuly 17th\n1849.\nVariation 5. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from the N E\nsteering S W thick fog at 3 P M the fog cleard off saw the Land\n25 miles distant saw 8 ships doing nothing spoke the Governor\nTroup Coggeshall of New Bedford 2500 bbls at 9 P M wrd to the\nN & E wind N N W and light Middle hours light winds at\nday light kept off N E the wind South Latter hours hauld\nin towards the Land saw Humpbacks and ships Plenty\nLat Obs 57\"58 North Long 156\"10 East","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["first","NNW","light"],["middle","","light"],["middle","S",""]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"After thick fog cleared, the crew sighted land and eight ships. They met the Governor Troup, and later headed toward the coast where they saw humpback whales and plenty of ships.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Governor Troup","rig":"","port":"New Bedford","captain":"Coggeshall","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1849-07-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"finback","count":2}],"lat":58.6667,"lon":-203.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJuly 18th\n1849.\nVariation 5. E.\nBegins with strong winds from the Southward steering to\nto the Northward by the Land 6 or 8 miles distant at 2 P M\nit came in equally the wind abated and came in light rain\nsaw 15 ships doing nothing Middle hours light winds off shore\nhauld aback Latter hours thick fog saw 2 F. S. [whale stamp]\nLat by Act 58.40 North Long 156.50 East","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["first","","light"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["rain","fog"],"plain":"Sailing along the coast in thick fog and rain, the crew sighted 15 other ships doing nothing, as well as two finback whales.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-07-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":59.3333,"lon":-202.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJuly 19th\n1849.\nVariation 5. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from the S W\nkept off to the N & E thick fog 36 fathoms of water at 9 P M\nhauld aback heading N & E the wind light from the S & E thick\nfog and smooth Middle hours light winds and thick fog at\n6 A M the fog cleard off lowred 3 boats and pulled in to the Land\n15 miles distant came in thick herd whales blowing up\nLat Obs 59.20 North Long 157.50 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["first","SE","light"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["fog","smooth sea"],"plain":"Amid light winds and thick fog, the crew put out three boats at 6 AM and pulled fifteen miles toward land, hearing whales blow as the fog closed in again.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-07-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":59.8,"lon":-199.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJuly 20th\n1849.\nVariation 5. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from N E\nheading in shore herd whales blowing in the fog at 2. P M\nbegan to fire great and smalle arms and by that means\nfound the Ship came along side at 3..40 P M at 7..30 P M\nhanded topgalland sails and flying jib light airs and smoothe\nheading to the Northward Middle hours light winds and\nthicke fog & showers of rain at 9 A M the rain abated and\nfog cleared off made all sail and steered in for the Land Lat-\nter hours light winds and pleasant weather the Land 15 miles\nLat Obs 59..48. North Long 160..14 East. -","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["fog","smooth sea","rain"],"plain":"Light winds and thick fog brought the sound of whales blowing nearby. The boats were separated in the fog, but the crew fired cannon and small arms until they found their way back to the ship.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Fired guns in fog to guide boats","quote":"began to fire great and smalle arms and by that means found the Ship","interest":1}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-07-21","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":60.4167,"lon":-200.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJuly 21st\n1849.\nVariation 7. E.\nBegins with pleasant weather the wind N E heading to E\nby [struck: the] [insertion: S1/2E] for the Land saw whales going quick chased and saw\nwhales well off shore going North at 7 PM took the wind from\nthe Westward taekt to the Northward handed topgalland\nsails and flying jib smooth and pleasant Land 10 miles distant\nMiddle hours strong winds rund N N E at 6 A M it came\nin thicke luff by the wind heading N & W the wind rather\nvariable Latter hours strong gales double reeft the topsails\nLat Obs 60..25 North Long 159.30 East","wind":[["first","NE",""],["first","W",""],["middle","variable","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["smooth sea","gale"],"plain":"With land ten miles off, they saw fast-moving whales and chased them, then spotted more heading north offshore. Strong winds and thick fog set in, turning into gales.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-07-22","events":[],"lat":60.4833,"lon":-198.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJuly 22d\n1849.\nVariation 7 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with storng gales from the\nS & W variable word to the S & E thicke fog and rough at 7\nP M the fog cleared off and the wind abating looks pleasant\nMiddle hours moderate and thicke fog at 6 A M the fog cleared\noff made sail steerd in ond the East shore the Land 2 miles\n15 fathoms of water Latter hours pleasant the wind N.N.E\nLat Obs 60..29 North Long 161..15 East.","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","NNE",""]],"weather":["gale","fog"],"plain":"The day began with strong gales, thick fog, and rough seas. After the fog cleared the next morning, the crew set more sail and steered toward the east shore, approaching within two miles of land.","where":"near land","place":"East shore"},{"date":"1849-07-23","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"gray","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":2}],"lat":60.65,"lon":-199.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJuly 23d\n1849.\nVariation 7. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from N.N.E\nand pleasant weather heading N W saw Calafonia whales\nofwhits the Gover Trouff the Land on the west shore 6 miles distan\nand pleasant and smoothe furled the flying jib and misien\ntopgalland sails Middle hours light winds and fog at 4 A M\nmade sail saw 2 whales lowrd chased Latter hours send 3 boats\nin shore carried saw nothing the wind strung from South\nLat by Act 60..45 North Long 160..45 East","wind":[["first","NNE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","S","strong"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"While sailing along the coast, the crew saw California gray whales, then put boats out to chase two whales early in the morning without success. Later, three boats searched close to shore but found nothing.","where":"near land","place":"west shore"},{"date":"1849-07-24","events":[],"lat":60.3833,"lon":-199.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJuly 24th\n1849.\nVariation 7. E.\nBegins with strong winds from the Southward and thicke\nat 1..30 P M came along side and hauled to the S & E at 3.\nP M it came in thick fog at 6 PM the fog cleared off at 9 P M\ntackt to the westward Land 10 miles distant the wind abated\nand smoothe Middle hours light winds and smothy made\nall sail at 6 A M came in thicke fog at 10 cleard off the wind\nfrom the Northward steering South Land 20 miles distant\nLat Obs 60..23 North Long 160..54 East","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","N",""]],"weather":["fog","smooth sea"],"plain":"Strong winds and alternating thick fog and clear skies throughout the day. The crew sailed near land, which was seen ten to twenty miles away, but encountered no whales.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-07-25","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":59.8333,"lon":-199.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJuly 25th\n1849.\nVariation 7. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine weather the wind Northe\nsteering South at 6. P M saw whales lowred chased mila and\ngoing came od board hand light sails and lay aback off\nshore heading W.N.W wind light Middle hours light winds\nat daylightt made sail Latter strong from S W double reeft\nLat by Act 59..50 North Long 160..45 East","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","SW","strong"]],"plain":"They saw whales in the evening and put the boats out to chase, but returned without success. Later, they shortened sail and waited offshore through light winds before heavier winds picked up.","where":"near land","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1849-07-26","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":60.25,"lon":-199.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJuly 26th\n1849.\nVariation 7. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the S W wind to\nthe N & W the Land 10 miles distant saw seperate whales at\n2 P M it cleared off Middle hours strong gales split the foresail\nfurled the fore and misien topsails Latter hours strong gales & rough\nbent another foresail reeft and sed it the Land 10 miles distant\nhigh and Mountanious Lat 60.15 North Long 160..52 East","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew throughout the day off high, mountainous land. The crew sighted several separate whales, split the foresail in the heavy winds, and bent on another.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-07-27","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"lost","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":60.1667,"lon":-198.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJuly 27th\n1849\"\nVariation 7. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the\nSW clear and rough made double reefd topsails heding\nSSE at 7 PM made the topsails jib and mainsail the\nwind abating passing clouds Land 6 miles distant high\nMiddle hours strong winds at daylight saw whales lour\nchasd camed on board Latter hours the wind abating saw\nwhales lourd the Larboard [drawing] CLB 80 struck\n2 parted from the first and [drawing] killd\nthe second and began to tow [drawing] fine\npleasant weather but a troublesomed [drawing] old sea\nLat 60\"10 North Long 161\"05 East","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["clear","gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"With land in sight, the crew chased whales at daylight. Later, the boats put out again; they harpooned two whales, but the line broke on the first, while they killed the second and began towing it.","where":"near land","catch":1},{"date":"1849-07-28","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":"bowhead","count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":60.25,"lon":-199.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJuly 28th\n\"1849\"\nVariation 7. E.\nBegins with light winds from the SW all hands emp\nloyd towing the current ahead made slow progress at\n4 PM took the whale along side hookt nd and began 2\ncut finished cutting at 8 PM cleard the deck to set the wale\nand began to boil saw a plenty of whales all working E\nMiddle hours strong winds and thick cloudy handed the\nmain topgallant sail at 4 AM saw whales lourd struck\nand killed one [drawing] B.WB 80 [drawing] took him along\nside hookt on [drawing] and began to\ncut Latter hours the [drawing] wind SW and\npleasant a plenty of whales [drawing] in sight and wild\nLat 60\"15 North Long 161\"00 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew towed a whale against the current, stripped its blubber, and began boiling. They spotted plenty of whales, lowered boats at 4 AM, and killed another, bringing it alongside to cut.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1849-07-29","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":60.4,"lon":-199.0,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nJuly 29th\n1849.\nVariation 7. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from SW\nall hands employd cutting saw whales while cutting lourd\none boat chas wild finished cutting at 3 PM heard allo\nthe boats could not get hold camed on board began to\nboil light winds and pleasant Middle hours light wind\nand clear Latter hours light winds heading for the west shoar\nLat 60\"24 North Land 10 miles distant","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"The crew stripped blubber in strong winds and spotted whales, sending out a boat to chase them without success. After finishing stripping blubber at 3 p.m., they began boiling while heading toward the west shore.","where":"near land","place":"West Shore","plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1849-07-30","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":60.25,"lon":-199.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJuly 30th\n1849\"\nVariation 8. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light wind from the SW\nheading NW saw whales lourd struck and killd one and\ntook him along side [drawing] BSB 90 [drawing] hookt on 2\n3.30 PM finished at 6.30 [drawing] PM made\nsail cleard the deck began [drawing] to boil thick\ncloudy wind SE Middle [drawing] hours light wine\nand thick cloudy Latter hours light winds and thick fog\nLat 60\"15 North Long 161\"00 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["first","SE",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","fog"],"plain":"The crew spotted whales, put out the boats, and struck and killed one. They brought it alongside, stripped the blubber, and began boiling amid thick fog.","where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"work.cutting-c"},{"date":"1849-07-31","events":[],"lat":60.1667,"lon":-198.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJuly 31st\n1849\"\nVariation 8. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from SSW\nand thick fog heading to the westward at 1 PM wind to the\nSSE employd boiling and setting up the last bunch of\nshooks and cooped some Oil Middle hours light winds and\nthick fog Latter hours employd stowing Oil down 75 iron hal[illegible]\nLat 60\"10 North Long 161\"15 East","wind":[["first","SSW","light"],["first","SSE",""],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"In light winds and thick fog, the crew boiled blubber, assembled the last bundle of cask staves, coopered casks, and stored oil in the hold.","where":"at sea","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1849-08-01","events":[],"lat":59.9667,"lon":-199.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nAugust 1st\n1849\nVariation 8. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds and thick fog\nwind SW and variable heading to the eastward employd\nstowing boiling and coopering Middle hours light winds fro[m]\nNE Latter hours the same stearing South employd stowing oil\nLat 59\"58 North Long 160\"04 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","NE","light"],["latter","NE","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"In light winds and thick fog, the crew spent the day boiling blubber, making casks, and stowing oil in the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-08-02","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":59.75,"lon":-200.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nAugust 2d\n1849.\nVariation 7. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from NE stearing\nSouth all hands stowing and coopering at 3 PM coold down out o[f]\nblubber at 5 saw whales lourd chas handid topgallantsails by the wi[nd]\nMiddle hours light winds Latter part the same saw whales chas\nwild employd stearing out and off Lat 59\"45 North Long 159\"55 Ea[st]","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The crew finished boiling oil and put the boats out twice to chase whales, but the whales were running wild and escaped.","where":"at sea","plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1849-08-03","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":59.8166,"lon":-199.875,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nAugust 3d\n1849\"\nVariation 7\" E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from the S W\nlaying aback stowing oil at 2 P M double reeft the topsails at\n6 P M saw whales lowrd chasd wild came on board word to the N W\nMiddle hours strong gales and thick fog wore to the S & E in\nshore at 5 A M and to the N & W Latter hours strong gales\nand rough handed the mainsail and Jib 1 M&D [struck: 2] & thus aftr\nLand 6 to 8 miles distant East shore","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["fog","gale"],"plain":"The crew stowed oil, then put out the boats at 6 p.m. to chase whales, but they proved wild. Strong gales and thick fog followed as they maneuvered six to eight miles off the east shore.","where":"near land","place":"East shore","plate":"chase.right-a"},{"date":"1849-08-04","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"humpback","count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"gray","count":null}],"lat":59.8833,"lon":-199.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nAugust 4th\n1849\"\nVariation 7\" E.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the S S W\nthick fog and rough wore to the S & E in shore the wind variable\nat 8 P M the fog cleard off the wind abating and mostly\nclear Middle hours fresh winds and thick fog Latter hours\nthe wind light saw a plenty of Humpbacks and Calafornia\nwhales stood off shore squalls of fog imployed cleaning bone\nLat 59..52 North Long 150..20 East","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"],["first","variable",""],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["gale","fog","clear","squalls"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales, rough seas, and thick fog near shore before winds lightened. The crew cleaned baleen and saw plenty of humpback and California gray whales.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-08-05","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":60.0833,"lon":-199.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nAugust 5th\n1849\"\nVariation 7 E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with light airs from the S & W\nat 20 P M wore ship and stood in shore imployed cleaning\nbone at 5 P M saw whales lowrd chasd entirly calm &c\ncaid going quick to the Southward the Land 10 miles\ndistant Middle hours light winds from the N E kept off\nS W Latter hours pleasant saw whales lowrd chasd all\nof them going South landed on the beach and boild out\nLat 60..05 North Long 160..15 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","NE","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"While cleaning baleen near shore, the crew sighted whales and put the boats out twice to chase them, but the whales swam quickly south in calm seas. Men landed on the beach to boil blubber.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Landed on the beach to boil blubber","quote":"landed on the beach and boild out","interest":2}],"where":"near land","plate":"work.trying-b"},{"date":"1849-08-06","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null},{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1},{"type":"whale","outcome":"chased","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":59.75,"lon":-199.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nAugust 6th\n1849\"\nVariation 7\" E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with pleasant weather the wind\nN E steering S & W at 2 P M saw whales lowrd chasd wild\nthe Land 10 miles distant camd along side at 6 P M & and\nkept off W S W found a strung Northurly current Middle\nhours light wind hauld out from the So W at 5 A M\nsaw a plenty of whales lowrd [whale stamp: 85 B] struck\nand killd him took him along side\nheeld on and began to cut Latter hours\nblowing strong from the N E finishd cutting and chasd whales\nLat 59..32 North Long 160..54 East","wind":[["first","NE",""],["middle","SW","light"],["latter","NE","strong"]],"plain":"Near land, the crew put out boats to chase whales without success. The next morning, they saw plenty more, struck and killed an 85-barrel whale, stripped the blubber, and then chased more whales.","where":"near land","catch":1,"plate":"chase.right-c"},{"date":"1849-08-07","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"caught","species":null,"count":1}],"lat":59.55,"lon":-200.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nAugust 7th\n1849\"\nVariation 7 E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from the\nNorthward made sail and kept off So W west saw whales\nlowrd struck and killd [whale stamp: CWB 110] the whale\ncut took her along side at 4 P M [struck: &]\nheeld on and began to cut finishd at\n10 P M set the watch Middle hours the wind hauld\nto the So W Latter hours the wind light and pleasant chasd\naway the head and broke out casks spoke the Cavalier Dexter\nof Stonington 1000 bls imployd clearing up the decks &c\nLat 59\" 33 North Long 159\" 33 East","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","SW",""],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The crew killed a whale and brought it alongside, finishing cutting in by 10 p.m. They later spoke with the Cavalier of Stonington, commanded by Dexter, which reported 1,000 barrels of oil.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Cavalier","rig":"","port":"Stonington","captain":"Dexter","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","catch":1,"plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1849-08-08","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"gray","count":null}],"lat":59.4333,"lon":-200.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nAugust 8\n1849\"\nVariation 7\" E\n\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from the So W\nvariable began to boil started 3 casks of Bred into the sail\nroom and started 2 casks of Flour into bags saw one ship in shore\ndoing nothing tackt to the S & E the Land 15 miles distant clear\npleasant and smooth Middle hours light winds at 7 A M\nspoke the govnr Troop Cogshall, Huntress Shearman of\nNew Bedford and Romulus Hull of Mystic 1000 bls &c\ntackt to the S & E Latter hours fresh winds imployd boil\ning making water casks out of white pine lumber and\nmaking bags for Flour saw a plenty of Calafornia whales\nLat 59..26 North Long 159..40 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["clear","smooth sea"],"plain":"The crew boiled blubber, moved bread and flour, and made water casks. They met the Governor Troup, Huntress, and Romulus, and later saw plenty of California (gray) whales.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Govnr Troop","rig":"","port":"","captain":"Cogshall","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Huntress","rig":"","port":"New Bedford","captain":"Shearman","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Romulus","rig":"","port":"Mystic","captain":"Hull","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1849-08-09","events":[],"lat":59.3,"lon":-200.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nAugust 9th\n1849\nVariation 7,, E,,\nThese 24 hours Commences with fush winds from S & W\nvariable heading S & E by the wind imployd on water Casks\nboiling & bagging up flour and stowing it below at 3 P M\nit came in thick fog at 5 tackt to the Westward Land\n5 miles distant at 8 P M coold down out of Casks and set\nthe mainsails fush winds Middle hours strong gales handd\ntrpegallant sails Latter hours strong gales and thick fog\nLat 59,,18 North Long 159,,20 East","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["first","variable",""],["first","","fresh"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["fog","gale"],"plain":"The crew worked on water casks and boiled, bagged, and stowed flour below. Dense fog rolled in, and they sighted land five miles away before turning west as strong gales developed.","where":"near land","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1849-08-10","events":[],"lat":59.1667,"lon":-200.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nAugust 10th\n1849,,\nVariation 7,, E,,\nThese 24,, hours commences with strung gales from the\nS & W heading N & W at 1 P M began to boil at 2 double\nrufd the topsails and wud to the S & E at 7 P M blowing\nstrong and rough handed fore & Mezen topsails jib and\nmainsail Middle hours strong gales and rough Latter hours\nthe samed employed boiling and fitteng every thing for oil &c\nLat 59,,10 North Long 159,,35 East","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["first","","strong"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales and rough seas throughout the day while the crew boiled blubber and prepared equipment for oil.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-08-11","events":[],"lat":59.2,"lon":-200.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nAugust 11th\n1849,,\nVariation 7 E,,\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from S & W\nrough and fog heading S E by E started 2 Casks of flour\nand 3 Pipes of water at 2 P M word to the westward saw the\nLand 5 miles distant bearing S E Pumpt Ship found 1500\nstrokes of water Middle hours strong gales and rough clost\nrufd the main topsails and set the Mezen clost rufd Latter\nhours strong gales and thick cloudy imployd boiling\nLat 59..12 North Long 159,,20 East","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","fog","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales, rough seas, and fog battered the ship. After spotting land five miles away, the crew pumped the ship and found 1,500 strokes of water in the hold, later continuing to boil blubber.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Heavy leaking found during gale","quote":"Pumpt Ship found 1500 strokes of water","interest":3}],"where":"near land","plate":"work.trying-c"},{"date":"1849-08-12","events":[],"lat":59.0833,"lon":-202.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nAugust 12th\n1849,,\nVariation 7,, E,,\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from S & W\nheading West at 2 P M made single rufd topsails at 3\nP M boild the last of the blubber at 6 P M made all sale\nmoderate and thick cloudy Middle hours to N the wind\nlight from N & E kept her S W Latter hours the wind fush\nfrom North all hands imployd coopering & stowing oil\nLat 59,,05 North Long 157,,52 East","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","NE","light"],["latter","N","fresh"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales blew early on. The crew finished boiling down the last of the blubber, set full sail, and later worked at coopering and storing oil in the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-08-13","events":[],"lat":58.3333,"lon":-201.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nAugust 13th\n1849,,\nVariation 7,, E,,\nThese 24 hours commences with fush winds from the\nNorthward steering S W finisht stowing oil and bent &\nset the topmast steering sails the wind hauking Easterly\nMiddle hours light winds from the S & E and theck cloudy\nLatter hours the wind light from the S W hauld to the S & E\nby the wind cleard 2 heads of bone and around the Tryworks\nLat 58,,20 North Long 158,,30 East","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["first","E",""],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SW","light"],["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew finished storing oil in the hold, set the steering sails, cleaned whalebone from two heads, and cleaned around the try-works amidst shifting winds and thick, cloudy weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-08-14","events":[],"lat":57.8167,"lon":-203.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nAugust 14th\n1849,,\nVariation 7,, E,,\nThese 24 hours commences with fush winds from the S W\nheading S & E by the wind with all sail out at 7 P M spoke\nthe Henry Kneeland Clarke 600 bbls tackt to the N & W the\nland 10 miles distant thick cloudy Middle hours fush winds\nand thick fog split and bent 2 fore trpegallant sails Latters\nhours light winds and variable saw 6 ships imployd cleaning ship\nLat 57,,49 North Long 156,,20 East","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","fog"],"plain":"They met the Henry Kneeland, Captain Clarke, with 600 barrels, about 10 miles off land. During foggy, windy weather they split and replaced two sails, later sighting six other ships while cleaning.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Henry Kneeland","rig":"","port":"","captain":"Clarke","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"near land","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1849-08-15","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":3}],"lat":57.65,"lon":-204.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nAugust 15th\n1849,,\nVariation 7,, E,,\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds and variable working\nto the Southward cleand ship spoke the Tuscarora of Cold Spring\nLuff 400 bbls boiling and Philips the 1st Woodruff 700 boiling Middle\nhours light winds and variable say all round the Compass,\nat daylight began to Scrub Ship with Cinders I had and alter\ncation with a Portiges he refused to obey and shove me over\non the Grinstone and struck me for which the Skepper\nticed him up and flogd him by 6 stripes Latter hours the wind\nsteady from N E steering S W, saw 3 right whales and 3 ships\nLat 57,,39 North Long 155..34 East","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","NE",""]],"plain":"They met the Tuscarora and the Philip 1st, both boiling oil. A Portuguese crewman refused orders, shoved the keeper over onto the grindstone, and struck him; the captain tied the man up and gave him six lashes. Later, they sighted three right whales.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Keeper attacked by crewman, who was flogged","quote":"he refused to obey and shove me over on the Grinstone and struck me for which the Skepper ticed him up and flogd him","interest":5,"topic":"punishments"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Tuscarora","rig":"","port":"Cold Spring","captain":"Luff","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Philips The 1st","rig":"","port":"","captain":"Woodruff","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1849-08-16","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":null}],"lat":57.0333,"lon":-205.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nAugust 16th\n1849\"\nVariation 6.. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from N E steering\nS W cross,d the main Royale yard and set the Sail saw one\nship steering Southerly passing clouds and smooth Middle\nhours light winds from N&E steering S W at daylight pumpt\nship 500 strokes Latter hours the wind light and variable\nsaw 1 ship whaling employed drying bond bent a new Mizen\nTopsail and Mainsail saw several right whales going North\nLat 57..02 North Long 155..00 East","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","NNE","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","smooth sea"],"plain":"Light winds and smooth seas as the crew bent new sails and pumped the ship. They saw another ship whaling and spotted several right whales swimming north.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-08-17","events":[],"lat":55.7833,"lon":-206.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nAugust 17th\n1849\"\nVariation 6.. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the No W\nand variable heading to the Southward by the wind stowed\n2 heads of bond below and the old sails Middle hours the\nwind light Latter hours employed drying and repairing the\nMizen topgallant sail stowed 3 heads of bond below & repaird\nthe topgallant sail and bent it the wind North steering S.S.W.\nLat 55..47 North Long 153..54 East","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","N",""]],"plain":"Light, variable winds continued as the ship headed south. The crew stowed several heads of whalebone below, dried and repaired old sails, and fixed the mizzen topgallant sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-08-18","events":[],"lat":53.9333,"lon":-206.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nAugust 18th\n1849\"\nVariation 5.. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the\nNorthward steering South bent and set the main topgallant\nsteering sail thick cloudy Middle hours thick cloudy wind\nNorth steering South Latter hours thick cloudy fitted and\nbent a new main topsail cleand ship and other small jobs\nLat 53.56 North Long 153.15 East","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","N",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Sailing under fresh winds and thick, cloudy skies, the crew rigged sails, cleaned the ship, and attended to small chores.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-08-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":null}],"lat":52.85,"lon":-205.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nAugust 19th\n1849\"\nVariation 5.. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant weather the wind\nNorth steering South bent a second hand topsail forward\nset it and made the fore topgallant steering sail the wind\nabating and clear Middle hours the wind hauld to S W\nhauld by the wind to the S&E Latter hours the wind\nS S W heading S E saw several right whales going North\nLat 52.51 North Long 154.21 East","wind":[["first","N",""],["middle","SW",""],["latter","SSW",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Pleasant weather with shifting winds as the crew fitted sails and sailed southeast. Later in the day, they saw several right whales heading north.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-08-20","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"right","count":null}],"lat":51.75,"lon":-206.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nAugust 20th\n1849\"\nVariation 4 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from S.S.W.\nheading S&E by the wind handed the Main Royal\ncloudy saw right whales Middle hours strong gales & thick\ncloudy at 4 A M made the Land bearing E S E 25 miles dist\nant Latter hours tackt off and on several times and handed\ntopgallant sails several times and furld the flying jib\nLat 51.45 North Long 153.45 East","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"They saw right whales early on, followed by strong gales and overcast skies. At 4 a.m. they sighted land 25 miles away and spent the rest of the day cruising back and forth under reduced sail.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-08-21","events":[],"lat":51.5,"lon":-206.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nAugust 21st\n1849.\nVariation 3.. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with, strong gales from S S W\nheading W by N by the wind thick cloudy and a strong app\nearance of rain at 8.30 P M double reef the Tpsails and furld\nthe, Mainsail and jib Middle hours strong gales and rough\nthick and light rain Latter hours more moderate wore to\nthe S & E thick fog, the wind inclining Westerly &c &c\nLat 51.30 North Long 153.50 East","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy","rain","fog"],"plain":"Strong gales, rough seas, and rain forced the crew to reduce sail. The weather moderated later with thick fog; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-08-22","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":51.0167,"lon":-205.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nAugust 22d\n1849\"\nVariation 3. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the W\nW.S.W off S.S.W the fog cleard off at 2 P M made Parramushir\nIsland bearing S S E 40 miles at 4 P M hauld by the wind thick\nfog at 6 P M made alout Island bearing South 13 miles distant\ntackt to the Northward the wind W.S.W and thick cloudy\nthe fog clearing off Middle hours light airs at 4.A M took the\nwind, from East run to the S & W the Land 20 miles distant.\nLatter hours the wind hauld out from South heading S W\nwith all sail out by the wind. the Land high & mountaneous\nand plenty of snow saw several spouts thick cloudy\nLat 51..01 North Long 154..40 East","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["first","WSW",""],["middle","","light"],["middle","E",""],["latter","S",""]],"weather":["fog","cloudy","snow"],"plain":"Strong winds and thick fog gave way to views of Parramushir and Alout islands, noting high, mountainous land covered with snow. Later in the day, they spotted several whale spouts.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Sighted snow-covered mountainous islands","quote":"the Land high & mountaneous and plenty of snow","interest":1}],"where":"near land","place":"Parramushir Island","at":"paramushir"},{"date":"1849-08-23","events":[],"lat":50.25,"lon":-205.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nAugust 23d\n1849\"\nVariation 3\"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the\nSouthward heading by the wind to the S & W at 10 PM took\nin flying jib and t[illegible]gallant sails double reef ford and Mizen\ntopsails at 3 P M thick and rainy reef the Main Flowing stron[g]\nand rain Middle hours more moderate wore to the W & W\nwind S W made the topsails Latter hours thick fog&light airs\nLat 50\"15 North Long 154\"30 East","wind":[["first","S","strong"],["middle","SW","moderate"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["rain","fog"],"plain":"The crew dealt with strong winds, rain, and thick fog, repeatedly adjusting the sails as conditions changed.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-08-24","events":[],"lat":50.5833,"lon":-205.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nAugust 24th\n1849\"\nVariation 3\" E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the\nS & W variable wore to the N & W and made all sail thick\nfog rove new Mizen topsail braces an old sea heaving from\nthe Northward Middle hours light airs and thick fog at 8\nA M took in the 3 Larboard boats and put out 2 old ones and\ncleared the others Latter hours the wind light from the N & W\nLat 50\"35 North Long 154.28 East","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","NW","light"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Light winds and thick fog throughout the day. The crew swapped out boat gear, bringing in three boats and putting out two older ones.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-08-25","events":[],"lat":49.8833,"lon":-204.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nAugust 25th\n1849.\nVariation 3\" E\"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant weather the wind\nN & W light and variable steering S by E In the passage the\nLand 15 miles distant employed on various jobs of ships duty\nMiddle hours light winds and variable steering S & E\nthrough the passage Latter pleasant rove new F. T. psails bres\nLat 49.53 North Long 155.28 East","wind":[["first","NNW","light"],["middle","variable","light"]],"plain":"The crew sailed through the passage with land in sight about 15 miles away, tending to various routine ship duties in pleasant weather.","where":"near land","via":[[-204.75,49.95]]},{"date":"1849-08-26","events":[],"lat":49.75,"lon":-204.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nAugust 26th\n1849\"\nVariation 6\" E\"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences pleasant wind W light &\nvariable steering E by S employed on various jobs of ships\nduty saw 1 Bark heading westerly through the passage\nJohn Collins off duty sick Middle hours light and variable\nLatter the wind light from S E heading E NE by the wind\nLat 49\"45 North Long 155\"45 East","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","SE","light"]],"plain":"The crew attended to ship's duty under light and variable winds and spotted a bark sailing through the passage. John Collins was off duty sick.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"John Collins off duty sick","quote":"John Collins off duty sick","topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-08-27","events":[],"lat":49.3333,"lon":-200.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nAugust 27th\n1849\"\nVariation 6\" E\"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from S E\nheading E NE by the wind thick fog at 3 P M took the\nwind S S W steering East set studensails Middle hours fresh\nwinds and thick fog Latter the same and rove ford T. gallant braces\nLat 49.20 North Long 159\"30 East","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["first","SSW",""],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Thick fog and light to fresh winds; the crew set more sail and worked on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-08-28","events":[],"lat":48.5833,"lon":-196.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nAugust 28th\n1849\"\nVariation 7 E\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with stong gales from S W thick fog\nand rough steering East with all sail out the wind inclining\nWesterly Middle hours strong gales from W S W steering E\nLatter the same in topgallant studensails and main Royals\nLat 48\"35 North Long 163\"53 East","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","WSW","gale"],["latter","WSW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","fog"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales, thick fog, and rough seas while sailing eastward under heavy canvas before taking in some sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-08-29","events":[],"lat":47.3167,"lon":-191.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nAugust 29th\n1849\"\nVariation \" 8 E\"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from N W\nrough and squally steering East handed Mizen topga\nllant sail Middle hours strong gales and squally at day\nlight started the pumps pumped out 1650 strokes of water Latter\nhours strong gales from W rough and squally steering East\nLat 47\"19 North Long 168\"25 East","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough squalls buffeted the ship all day. At daylight, the crew had to pump 1,650 strokes of water from the hold.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Pumps worked 1,650 strokes","quote":"started the pumps pumped out 1650 strokes of water","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-08-30","events":[],"lat":46.3167,"lon":-187.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nAugust 30th\n1849\"\nVariation 9\" E\"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from W\nsteering East at 3 P M took the wind from W S W\nshifted over studensails and made all the light sails rouy\nand passing clouds Middle hours squally in studensails &\nRoyals Latter hours more moderate made all sail again\nLat 46\"19 North Long 172\"23 East","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["first","WSW",""],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the west before the wind shifted and brought squalls. The crew adjusted sails throughout the day as the weather moderated.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-08-31","events":[],"lat":44.9667,"lon":-183.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nAugust 31s\n1849\nVariation 9. E\"\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with stong gales from W.S.W steering\nEast employed matting bone yarn at 2 P M it came out\nsqually light showers of rain Middle hours strong gales and\nsqualls of rain at daylight started the pumps pumped 1000\nstrokes Latter hours strong gales employed matting bone yarn\nLat 44\"58 North Long 176\"12 East","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales and rain squalls hit the ship as they sailed east. The crew spent the day weaving mats and working with baleen, and had to pump 1,000 strokes at daylight to clear water.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-01","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":"sperm","count":1}],"lat":43.7667,"lon":-180.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nSeptember 1st\n1849\"\nVariation 13. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from S.W\n& squally steered steering E by S saw a large Sperm\nwhale heading North employed making Manilla bond\nyarn from a Fluke rope, damaged by rats John Collins\ncame on duty Middle hours strong gales from S.S.W\nand squalls of rain at daylight started the pumps hovd\n789 strokes Latter hours strong gales making bond yarn\nLat 43,,46 North Long 179,,07 East","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","SSW","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"In strong gales and squalls, the crew spotted a large sperm whale heading north. They worked making yarn from a rope damaged by rats, and pumped out 789 strokes of water at daylight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-02","events":[],"lat":42.7333,"lon":-178.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nSeptember 2d\n1849\"\nVariation 16 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the\nS W rough and squally steering E by S employed fitting\nand painting the Fore Royal yard and other small jobs\nblowing strong and rough saw 1 sail Middle hours the\nwind fresh Latter hours the same variable hovd out 800 strokes th\nLat 42,,44 North Long 178,,15 West","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","variable","fresh"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough, squally seas continued throughout the day. The crew painted and fitted the fore royal yard, spotted another ship in the distance, and pumped the ship dry.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-03","events":[],"lat":41.8333,"lon":-177.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nSept 3d\n1849\"\nVariation 16 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from the\nS & W variable. steering E by S and fine pleasant weather\npassing clouds Stephen off duty sick Middle hours light\nwinds and variable from S & E heading Easterly Latter hours\nlight winds rove new main topgallant braces hoove out bond\nLat 41,,50 North Long 177,,20 West","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew had fine weather and light, variable winds as they sailed eastward. Stephen was off duty sick, and the crew replaced rigging lines.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-04","events":[],"lat":41.8333,"lon":-176.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nSept 4th\n1849\"\nVariation 16. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from the N & E\nvariable heading by the wind to the N & E at 1 P.M. it came\nrain stowed 39 spindels of bond below light winds and steady\nrain Middle hours strong gales and squally handed the light\nsails and double reef the topsails and handed the jib\nat daylight hovd 400 strokes of water Latter hours blowing\nheavy rough and squally the wind North steering E by S\nLat 41,,50 North Long 176,,10 West","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","N","strong"]],"weather":["rain","gale","squalls"],"plain":"The crew stowed whalebone below during steady rain. A heavy gale and squalls struck later, forcing them to reduce sail and pump 400 strokes of water from the hold.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-05","events":[],"lat":40.2333,"lon":-173.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nSept 5th\n1849\"\nVariation 16. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from North\nand rough Shipping quantities of water steering E by S at\n2 P.M. made the mainsail and jib thick cloudy Mid\ndle hours strong gales and squally with light rain at day\nlight hove out 1920 strokes of water Latter hours strong gales\nLat 40,,14 North Long 173,,20 West","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","heavy sea","cloudy","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales brought rough seas that swept water over the deck. At daylight, the crew had to pump 1,920 strokes of water out of the hold.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Rough seas forced heavy pumping","quote":"","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-06","events":[],"lat":38.6333,"lon":-170.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nSept 6th\n1849\"\nVariation 16 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from N.N.W\nsteering E by S made single reef topsails at 5 P M in seting\nthe main topgallant sail parted the leech and tore the sail\nin two pieces sent it down wind N W and light rain / og\nMiddle hours strong winds and squalls of light rain\nat daylight bent a new Main topgallant sail Latter hours\nstrong winds from S.W employed sparging Main topgalt sail\nLat 38,,38 North Long 170,,12 West","wind":[["first","NNW","gale"],["first","NW",""],["middle","","strong"],["latter","SW","strong"]],"weather":["gale","rain","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and squalls of rain brought trouble aloft: while setting the main topgallant sail, the crew tore it clean in two pieces, took it down, and attached a new sail at daylight.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-07","events":[],"lat":37.3167,"lon":-167.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nSept 7th\n1849\"\nVariation 16 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from S W\nsteering E by S bent the Mizen topgallant sail and set it\nsaw one sail astern coming up passing clouds & rough\nMiddle hours light winds and squally handed the main\nRoyal and topmast steering sail Latter hours the wind\nfresh carried away the jib boom took it in on deck\nLat 37,,19 North Long 167,,32 West","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales and rough seas, sighting one ship astern. Later, fresh winds broke the jib boom, which the crew brought onto the deck.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Jib boom carried away","quote":"carried away the jib boom took it in on deck","interest":3}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-08","events":[],"lat":37.5167,"lon":-166.4,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nSept 8th\n1849\"\nVariation 15. E\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from East heading\nS & E by the wind spoke the Pocahontas of Tisbury 2000 bls employed ma\nking a new jib boom at 8 P.M. tacked to the N & E Middle hours\nsqually Latter hours the same handed fore T.S.G. sail employed on\nthe jib boom Lat 37,,51 North Long 166,,24 West","wind":[["first","E","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"They met and exchanged news with the Pocahontas of Tisbury, which had 2,000 barrels of oil. The crew worked on making a new jib boom amid squally weather.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Pocahontas","rig":"","port":"Tisbury","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1849-09-09","events":[],"lat":37.8833,"lon":-165.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nSeptember 9th\n1849\"\nVariation. 15 E.,\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from S&E\nvariable heading N&E by the wind squally employed on\nthe jib boom Stephensons carried on duty the Carpenters off\nduty same Middle hours fresh winds and pleasant passing\nclouds Latter part the same hove the jib boom end and\nmade the jib the wind steady at S E and an old sea\nLat 37\" 55 North Long 165.30 West","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew worked on the jib boom, with Stephensons kept on duty while the carpenters were off duty, amidst squally weather and an old sea.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-10","events":[],"lat":38.4833,"lon":-163.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nSept 10th\n1849\"\nVariation. 15. E.,\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the S&E\nheading N&E by the wind passing clouds and wind variable\nall sail out Middle hours fresh winds and squally in\nlight sails Latter hours pleasant employed bunching bone\nLat 38.29 North Long 163.01 Chron Lunar 162.54 West.","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["first","variable",""],["middle","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"The crew experienced squally winds before the weather turned pleasant. They spent the time bundling whalebone.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-11","events":[],"lat":39.2167,"lon":-162.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nSept 11th\n1849\"\nVariation. 15 E.\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from S&E\nvariable heading N&E by the wind employed drying\nbunching and stowing bone 94 bundles passing clouds &\npleasant Middle hours fine pleasant weather and passing\nclouds Latter hours the same employed drying & bunching bone\nLat 39.13 North Long 162.13 West","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"]],"plain":"Under fine weather and fresh winds, the crew spent the day drying, bundling, and stowing 94 bundles of whalebone.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-12","events":[],"lat":39.6833,"lon":-159.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nSept 12th\n1849\"\nVariation. 15 E.,\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the SE\nheading E N E by the wind employed drying bunching &\nstowing bone 83 bundles saw 1 sail painted the jib boom\nand other small jobs Middle hours fresh winds from the\nS & E variable Latter hours the same light squalls of rain\nLatter employed drying bunching and stowing bone 55 bdls\nLat 39.41 North Long 159.04 West","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","SE","fresh"],["latter","SE","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew spent the day drying, bundling, and stowing whalebone, packed a total of 138 bundles, and painted the jibboom. They sighted one other ship amidst fresh winds and light rain squalls.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-13","events":[],"lat":39.5833,"lon":-156.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nSept 13.\n1849.\nVariation. 16 E.\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from S&E\nvariable heading N&E by the wind 271 bundles of bone the\nseason rove topgallant bolines Middle hours light winds\nand pleasant Latter hours squally handed topgallant sails\nLat 39.35 North Long 156.53 West","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The ship sailed on variable winds, recording 271 bundles of whalebone gathered for the season, with squally weather toward the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-14","events":[],"lat":38.4833,"lon":-156.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nSept 14th\n1849\"\nVariation 17\" E.\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the Sou\ntheward variable rough and squally heading by the wind\nto the Eastward Middle hours strong gales and rough the\nwind S S W Latter hours the wind N E and thick steering S by E\nLat 38.29 North Long 156.26 West","wind":[["first","S","gale"],["middle","SSW","gale"],["latter","NE",""]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales, rough seas, and squalls continued throughout the day with thick weather toward the end; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-15","events":[],"lat":37.5,"lon":-155.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nSept 15th\n1849\"\nVariation. 17 E.\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from N E\nsteering S E by S and light rain employed on ships duty\nall studensails out Middle hours it came in squally hauld\nthe light sails in at 4 A M lost the wind from S S W light\nLatter hours it came in squally handed topgallant sails\nLat 37.30 North Long 155.55 West","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","SSW","light"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"The crew handled routine ship's duties under light winds and rain, followed by squally weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-16","events":[],"lat":35.0667,"lon":-154.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nSept 16th\n1849\"\nVariation. 15 E.\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from S. S. W.\nvariable heading S & E by the wind at [illegible] P M single reef the\nfore and Mizen topsails blowing strong and rough the wind\nhauling westerly Middle hours strong gales and squally\nhanded fore topgallant sail Latter hours strong gales boarded tks\nLat 35.04 North Long 154.49 West","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"],["first","variable","strong"],["first","W","strong"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"The crew battled strong gales, rough seas, and squalls throughout the day, reducing sail as the winds shifted westerly.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-17","events":[],"lat":33.7,"lon":-154.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nSept 17th\n1849\"\nVariation 15. E.\n\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the\nW N Wand variable squally & rough at [illegible] P M handed the\nMain topgallant sail came in squally steering S by E\nMiddle hours the squalls abated and mostly clear made\nall sail the wind variable Latter hours fresh winds and\npassing clouds\nLat 33.42 North Long 154.33 West","wind":[["first","WNW","gale"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","clear","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough squalls struck the ship before easing, allowing the crew to set all sail under clear skies.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-18","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":30.9167,"lon":-154.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nSeptember 18th\n1849\"\nVariation 15 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from the\nS & W variable heading by the Wind to the S & E all sails\nout employed on ships duty saw breaches passing clouds\nMiddle hours light winds and passing clouds Latter\nhours the wind ligh from S & W employed Painting yards\nLat 30\"55 North Long 154\"11 West","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","SW","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Strong, variable winds gave way to lighter breezes as the crew attended to ship's duty and painted the yards. They sighted breaching whales but did not chase them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-19","events":[],"lat":30.1833,"lon":-153.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nSept 19th\n1849.\nVariation 14 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nS W heading S & E by the wind employed painting\nyards Middle hours light airs and variable Latter hours\ncalm and clear employed cleaning ship and painting\nLat 30\"11 North Long 153\"57 West","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["calm","clear"],"plain":"Light winds gave way to calm, clear weather as the crew spent the day cleaning ship and painting the yards.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-20","events":[],"lat":29.8333,"lon":-153.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nSept 20th\n1849\"\nVariation 14 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with pleasant weather and calm\nsaw 1 ship employed cleaning ship Painting yards & masts\nMiddle hours light airs and variable at 3 A M took the\nwind from N E Latter hours light airs and passing clouds\nLat 29\"50 North. Long 153\"59 West","wind":[["first","","calm"],["middle","variable","light"],["middle","NE",""],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm, pleasant weather with light winds. The crew spent the day cleaning the ship and painting the yards and masts, and sighted another ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-21","events":[],"lat":29.4333,"lon":-153.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nSept 21st\n1849\"\nVariation 13 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light airs from the\nN & E and variable heading South employed Painting\nship out side Middle hours light airs from the N W\nsteering South Latter hours pleasant the wind hauld\nto the Northward employed painting and smalle jobs\nLat 29\"26 North Long 153\"57 West","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","N",""]],"plain":"The crew spent the day painting the ship's exterior and doing small jobs under light, variable winds and pleasant weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-22","events":[],"lat":28.7667,"lon":-153.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nSept 22d\n1849\"\nVariation 13 E\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the\nNorthward and passing clouds steering South employed\npainting ship all sail out, Middle hours light airs and\npassing clouds Latter hours calm employed painting spars\nLat 28\"46 North Long 153\"58 West","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","calm"]],"weather":["cloudy","calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calm weather with passing clouds. The crew spent the day painting the ship and its spars.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-23","events":[],"lat":28.3667,"lon":-153.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nSept 23d\n1849\"\nVariation 13 E\nThese 24 hours Commences with warnd calm weather\nheading S by E employed painting low masts at 4 P M\ntook the wind light from the Eastward set studinsails\nMiddle hours light winds and hauling Southerly hauld by\nthe wind Latter hours the wind South heading by the wind S & E\nLat 28\"22 North Long 153\"47 West","wind":[["first","","calm"],["first","E","light"],["middle","S","light"],["latter","S",""]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The day began with warm, calm weather as the crew painted the lower masts before light winds picked up from the east and south.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-24","events":[],"lat":28.0667,"lon":-154.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nSept 24th\n1849\"\nVariation 12 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the\nSouthward heading S & E by the wind saw 1 sail at 4\nP M calm Middle hours light winds from the S E variable\nLatter hours light winds heading South by the wind\nLat 28\"04 North Long 154\"07 West","wind":[["first","S","light"],["first","","calm"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Light winds and calm weather with routine sailing; sighted another ship in the afternoon.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-25","events":[],"lat":27.5333,"lon":-154.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nSept 25th\n1849\"\nVariation 12\" E\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the\nS & E variable heading to the Southward passing clouds and\npleasant employed on ships duty Middle hours light airs\nand passing clouds Latter part the same employ painting boats\nLat 27\"32 North Long 154\"18 West","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light, variable winds as the ship headed southward. The crew attended to ship's duties and painted the boats.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-26","events":[],"lat":26.75,"lon":-154.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nSept 26th\n1849\"\nVariation 12 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light airs and fine weather\nheading by the wind S & E at 5 P M took the wind light\nfrom East steering South Middle hours light winds &\npassing clouds Latter hours pleasant employed on sails\nLat 26\"45 North Long 154\"27 West","wind":[["first","","light"],["first","E","light"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with light winds as the crew worked on the sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-27","events":[],"lat":24.85,"lon":-155.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nSept 27th\n1849\"\nVariation 12 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from East steering\nS by E saw 2 ships gaining on us fast employed repairing\nsails Middle hours fresh trades and passing clouds Latter\nhours the wind fresh and pleasant all sail by the wind\nLat 24\"51 North Long 155\"04 West","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Under fresh winds and trade winds, the crew repaired sails while two unidentified ships quickly gained on them.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-28","events":[],"lat":22.1833,"lon":-154.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nSeptember 28th\n1849..\nVariation 12 E..\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades from the\nEastward steering S by E with all sail out employed mak\ning a Fore Royal and other Jobs of ships duty Middle hou\nstrong trades and squally handed the Flying Jib and\nMain Royal Latter hours more moderate made all sail\nLat [struck: 22..] 22.11 North. Long 154..56 West","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The ship made good speed under strong trade winds while the crew worked on making a new sail and did other routine ship's duty. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-09-29","events":[],"lat":20.6667,"lon":-155.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nSept 29th\n1849..\nVariation 12 E..\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades and pass\ning clouds steering S by E at 5 P M handed the flying\nJib and Main Royal looking squally Middle hours the\ntrades strong and squally at 5 A M made the Island of\nOwhyhee bearing South 50 miles distant Latter hours strong trad\nLat 20..40 North Long 155..30 West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and squalls pushed the ship south-southeast. At 5 a.m., they sighted the island of Owhyhee about 50 miles away to the south.","where":"near land","place":"Owhyhee","plate":"land.landfall-a","at":"hawaii"},{"date":"1849-09-30","events":[],"lat":19.85,"lon":-156.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nSept 30th\n1849..\nVariation 10 E..\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong trades and squa\nsteering round for Karakakoa bay at H 2 [illegible] [illegible] Mouro bea\nring NW by W 35 miles bent the Chanes and hove the Anchors o\nthe bow Middle hours passing clouds and variable winds\nLatter hours the same tackd several times the Land 10 miles\nLat 19..57 North Long 156..07 West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and squalls as they steered toward Kealakekua Bay, preparing the chains and anchors. They turned several times with variable winds, staying about 10 miles off land.","where":"near land","place":"Karakakoa bay","via":[[-156.15,20.15]],"at":"kealakekua-bay"},{"date":"1849-10-01","events":[],"lat":19.8574,"lon":-156.1334,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nOctober 1st\n1849..\nVariation 10.. E\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from the\nSouthward tackt off and on several times at 3 P M took\nthe sea breese steering S by E wind W S W Middle hours\nlight winds Latter hours the same the Captain on shore\nLand 10 miles distant","wind":[["first","S","light"],["first","WSW",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The ship cruised off and on in light winds. By the end of the day, land was ten miles away and the captain was ashore.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-10-02","events":[],"lat":19.8648,"lon":-156.15,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nOct 2d\n1849..\nVariation 10 E\nBegins fine pleasant weather the wind light from W S W\nkept off for the bay Mr Waulb as Pilot came to Anchor at\n3 P M in 12 fathoms of water furled the Sails paid out 5\nfathoms of Chain Starboard Anchor Middle hours the\nwind light and cloudy Latter hours thick cloudy\nhealed ship for Painting one watch on liberty on shore","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Guided by Mr. Waulb as pilot, the ship anchored in twelve fathoms in the bay. The crew leaned the ship over for painting, and half the men were granted liberty on shore.","moments":[{"kind":"people","title":"Crew given liberty on shore","quote":"one watch on liberty on shore","interest":2}],"where":"at anchor","place":"the bay"},{"date":"1849-10-03","events":[],"lat":19.8722,"lon":-156.1667,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nOct 3d\nBegins light winds and cloudy at 1 P M it came\non rain the watch came on board hoisted up boats\nMiddle and Latter passing clouds one watch on Liberty","wind":[["first","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","rain"],"plain":"Light winds and cloudy weather turned to rain in the afternoon. The watch returned aboard, and the crew hoisted up the boats, with one watch later given liberty ashore.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1849-10-04","events":[],"lat":19.8796,"lon":-156.1834,"fixed":false,"entry":"Thursday\nOct 4th\nBegins moderate and passing clouds sent down main\nand Mizen topgallant yards to fit at 6 P M the watch\ncame along side hoisted up the boats Latter hours pleasant\none watch on liberty employed on board fitting fore topgallant yar","wind":[["first","","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"While in port, the crew worked on rigging the topgallant yards while watches took turns going ashore on liberty.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1849-10-05","events":[],"lat":19.8871,"lon":-156.2,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nOct 5th\nBegins pleasant the sea and Land breese employed painting\nand setting up rigging cross the T G yard at 7 P M the watch\ncame along side hoisted up the boats Middle and Latter\nhours pleasant one watch on liberty painted the ship","wind":[["first","","moderate"]],"plain":"With pleasant sea and land breezes, the crew painted the ship and worked on the rigging. One watch was granted liberty ashore.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1849-10-06","events":[],"lat":19.8945,"lon":-156.2167,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nOct 6th\nBegins pleasant employed Painting the Larboard side\nof the Ship at 7 P M the watch came a long side all\nof them Latter hours light airs employed setting up head stay","wind":[["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The crew spent the day painting the left side of the ship, with the watch returning alongside at 7 p.m. Later in the day, they worked on tightening the headstay.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-10-07","events":[],"lat":19.9019,"lon":-156.2334,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nOct 7th\nBegins light airs warme and pleasant employed settin\nup headstays and boating vegetables on board Middle &\nLatter hours fine pleasant weather wind light & variable","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"plain":"The crew spent the day in pleasant weather setting up the headstays and bringing vegetables aboard.","where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-10-08","events":[],"lat":19.9093,"lon":-156.25,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nOct 8th\nBegins pleasant and light airs Middle and Latter hou[struck: rs]\nthe same cross the fore and Mizen Royals yards and ben[struck: t]\nthe sails","wind":[["first","","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light breezes while the crew set up the upper yards and sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-10-09","events":[],"lat":19.9167,"lon":-156.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nOct 9th\n1849\"\n\nBegins pleasent the wind light and variable took on\nboard 2 Piles of wood and Painted the stern &c at 1 A M\ngot underway and stood out showers of heavy rain Latter\nhours light winds and variable stowed wood down foreward\nLat 19..55 North Long 156.16 West","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"After loading two piles of wood and painting the stern, the ship got underway at 1 a.m. amid heavy rain showers, then stowed the wood forward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-10-10","events":[],"lat":20.5,"lon":-156.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nOct 10th\n1849\"\nVariation 10 E\n\nBegins with fine pleasant weather the wind light and\nvariable stiering N W by N bound to Mowee Middle\nhours strong winds and squally double reft the topsails\nLatter hours more moderate made all sails thicke hazed\nLat 20..30 North Long 156..40 West","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","haze"],"plain":"Fine, light weather gave way to squalls that forced the crew to reduce sail, but conditions eased by the end of the day as they sailed on toward Mowee under thick haze.","where":"at sea","place":"Mowee"},{"date":"1849-10-11","events":[],"lat":20.85,"lon":-156.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nOct 11th\n1849\"\nVariation 10. E\n\nBegins moderate made the Island of Mowee bearing North\n10 miles thicke hazed kept off for the Anchorage comd too\nat 5 P M in 17 fathoms of water Starboard Anchor 75\nfathoms of chane furled the sails and made all secured\n24 ships in port Latter hours fine pleasant weathyer\ntook one raft on shore and broke out the mud for bone","wind":[["first","","moderate"]],"weather":["haze"],"plain":"After sighting Maui in thick haze, the ship headed for the anchorage and anchored at 5 p.m. with 24 other ships in port. Later, the crew took a raft ashore and cleared cargo to get at whalebone.","where":"at anchor","place":"Mowee","at":"lahaina-roads-maui"},{"date":"1849-10-12","events":[],"lat":20.6774,"lon":-156.75,"fixed":false,"entry":"Friday\nOct 12th\n\nBegins fine pleasant weather stowed 119 bundles of bone\ndown the run and other Jobs of ships duty Landed 4\ntry pots Latter hours pleasant tooke one raft of water","plain":"The crew had fine, pleasant weather as they stowed 119 bundles of whalebone below, landed four blubber-boiling pots, and brought aboard a raft of fresh water.","where":"near land","plate":"work.trying-a"},{"date":"1849-10-13","events":[],"lat":20.6092,"lon":-156.8988,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday\nOct 13th\n\nBegins pleasant employed boating bone and stowing It\nbelow started the water and sent the raft in setting up shookes\n&c Latter hours pleasant employed boating & stowing bone","plain":"With pleasant weather, the crew spent the day ferrying baleen out to the ship and stowing it in the hold, assembling barrel casks, and rafting water.","where":"near land","via":[[-156.75,20.65]],"plate":"work.stowing-b"},{"date":"1849-10-14","events":[],"lat":20.5607,"lon":-157.0757,"fixed":false,"entry":"Sunday\nOct 14th\n\nBegins with pleasant weather and passing clouds employed\nboating and stowing bone took 10 Bbls of Provision on board\nMiddle hours light winds and passing clouds Latter\nhours the same the most of the crew on Liberty on shore","wind":[["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"The crew boated and stored whalebone, brought aboard ten barrels of provisions, and most of the men were given liberty ashore.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1849-10-15","events":[],"lat":20.5122,"lon":-157.2526,"fixed":false,"entry":"Monday\nOct 15th\n\nBegins with pleasant weather the wind light & variable\nat 7 the men came on board Latter hours fine pleasant wea\nther took on board one raft of water the Starboard watch on liberty","wind":[["first","variable","light"]],"plain":"In pleasant weather, the men returned aboard, took on a raft of fresh water, and the starboard watch was given liberty onshore.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1849-10-16","events":[],"lat":20.4637,"lon":-157.4295,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nOct 16th\n\nBegins pleasant and passing clouds stowed the water below\nand set up shookes took the casks on shore again Middle\nand Latter hours moderate took on raft of water coopers and\nthe watch came off","wind":[["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew stowed fresh water into the hold, assembled wooden casks from bundles of staves, took them ashore for filling, and brought back a raft of filled water casks.","where":"near land","plate":"work.stowing-c"},{"date":"1849-10-17","events":[],"lat":20.4152,"lon":-157.6064,"fixed":false,"entry":"Wednesday\nOct 17th\n\nBegins pleasant the wind light from the So W took on\nboard 40 bbls of Irish Potatoes 2nd watch on liberty &c\nat 9 the watch came off Latter hours pleasant took boats\non shore and took the last raft on board stowed It","wind":[["first","SW","light"]],"plain":"In pleasant weather, the crew took aboard 40 barrels of Irish potatoes and loaded a final raft. The second watch had liberty ashore until 9 o'clock.","where":"in port"},{"date":"1849-10-18","events":[],"lat":20.3667,"lon":-157.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nOct 18th\nVariation 10 E\n\nBegins pleasant the wd fresh light from W S W\nat 2 P M got underway and stood out stowed the\nAnchors lost one man by desertion James and discharg\n1 Kanaker Daniel strong trades Middle hours fresh\nwinds hauled up S. S W Latter hours stowed the chains coursed\nLat 20.22 North Long 157..47 West","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["first","","strong"],["middle","","fresh"]],"plain":"The ship got underway and headed out to sea. One crew member named James deserted, and they discharged a Kanaka sailor named Daniel.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"A crewman deserted and another was discharged","quote":"lost one man by desertion James and discharg 1 Kanaker Daniel","interest":5,"topic":"desertions"}],"where":"near land"},{"date":"1849-10-19","events":[],"lat":18.8167,"lon":-157.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nOct 19th\nVariation 10 E\n\nBegins with strong winds and variable stiering South\nwith all sails out employed on various Jobs of ships duty\nMiddle hours fresh winds handed Main Royal & flying\nJib Latter hours the wind NE stiering S E saw Ouy hee\nbearing E by N 90 miles distant employed on ships duty\nLat 18..49 North Long 157..04 West","wind":[["first","variable","strong"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","NE",""]],"plain":"The crew sailed under strong winds, doing routine ship's duty and taking in some light sails. Later in the day, they sighted Hawaii about 90 miles to the east-northeast.","where":"near land","place":"Ouy hee","at":"hawaii"},{"date":"1849-10-20","events":[],"lat":17.65,"lon":-157.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday   These 24 hours Commences pleasant wind N E steering\nOctober 20th   S E at 2 P M took the wind from South hauld by the\n1849.   wind to the E S E saw 1 sail Middle hours strong winds\nVariation 10 E.   and squally handed topgallant sails & double reef the tp\nsails Latter hours strong winds made topsails & tpgallant st\nLat 17\"39 North Long 157\"03 West","wind":[["first","NE",""],["first","S",""],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Squally, windy weather forced the crew to reduce sail. A ship was sighted, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-10-21","events":[],"lat":15.65,"lon":-156.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday   These 24 hours commences with strong trades from E. N E\nOct 21st   and squally heading by the wind S E at 6 P M it came\nVariation 10. E.   in squally Middle hours light winds and squally Latter\nhours strong trades and passing clouds made all sail\nLat 15\"39 North Long 156\"38 West","wind":[["first","ENE","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with strong trade winds and passing squalls; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-10-22","events":[],"lat":13.85,"lon":-156.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday   These 24 hours Commences with strong trades & passing\nOct 22d   clouds heading S S E all sails out by the wind Middle hours\nVariation 10. E   strong traes squally & variable Latter hours mod moderate\nLat 13\"51 North Long 156\"00 West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","variable","strong"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and passing squalls; routine sailing with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-10-23","events":[],"lat":12.5667,"lon":-155.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday   These 24 hours Commences with strong trades from E N E\nOct 23d   heading S E by the wind all sail out at 6 P M it came\nVariation 9 E.   in squally heavy rain handed light sails at 10 made all\n[struck: sails] Middle hours strong trades and squally handed light\nsails Latter hours the rain abated made all sail again\nLat 12\"34 North Long 155\"41 West","wind":[["first","ENE","strong"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and squalls of heavy rain forced the crew to reduce sail repeatedly before the weather eased.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-10-24","events":[],"lat":10.7167,"lon":-154.8833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday   These 24 hours Commences with strong trades and passing\nOct 24th   clouds all sail out heading S E by the wind Middle hour\nVariation 9 E.   strong trades Latter hours squally handed light sails\nLat 10\"43 North Long 154\"53 West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in strong trade winds and squalls; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-10-25","events":[],"lat":9.5833,"lon":-154.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday   These 24 hours Commences with strong trades and\nOct 25th   squally heading S E at 6 P M double reefd the topsails\nVariation 9 E.   squally and rough Middle hours strong trades & squalls\nLatter hours made single reefd topsails and M. T. G sail\nLat 9\"35 North Long 154\"38 West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and squalls made for rough seas as the crew shortened sail; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-10-26","events":[],"lat":8.6333,"lon":-154.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday   These 24 hours Commences strong trades heading S E\nOct 26th   at 4 P M came in heavy squalls double reef the topsails\nVariation 9. E.   furled the jib Middle hours strong trades and passing\nclouds Latter hours strong trades and heavy squalls\nLat 8\"38 North Long 154\"30 [blot] West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and heavy squalls; the crew reduced sail. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-10-27","events":[],"lat":7.7,"lon":-154.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday   These 24 hours commences with strong trades and\nOct 27th   squally heading S S E by the wind at 4 P M double reef\nVariation 9 E.   the topsails heading South wind E S E at 6 made single\nreefd topsails Middle hours strong winds and squalls of\nwind and heavy rain Latter strong winds from S S E\nLat 7\"42 North Long 154\"00 West","wind":[["first","","strong"],["first","ESE",""],["middle","","strong"],["latter","SSE","strong"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed through strong trade winds, squalls, and heavy rain, adjusting sails as the wind shifted.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-10-28","events":[],"lat":6.3333,"lon":-154.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday   These 24 hours commences with strong winds from S S E\nOct 28th   heading S W at 3 P M it came in squally & rainy\nVariation 8.   Middle hours fresh winds and squally heading S W\nLatter hours more moderate all sail out by the wind\nLat 6\"20 North Long 154\"30 West","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"The ship faced strong winds, squalls, and rain before conditions moderated and all sail was set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-10-29","events":[],"lat":5.9,"lon":-156.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday   These 24 hours Commences with fresh trades & passing\nOct 29th   clouds heading by the wind S W wind S S E all sail ou\nVariation 8. E.   Middle and Latter hours strong winds heading S W\nLat 5\"54 North Long 156\"00 West","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing in fresh trade winds and passing clouds under full sail, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-10-30","events":[],"lat":4.2333,"lon":-158.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday   These 24 hours commences with strong trades from S S E hea\nOct 30th   ing S W by the wind fitted new martingale guys Middle\nVariation 8 E.   hours strong trades and passing clouds Latter part the same\nLat 4\"14 North Long 158\"20 West","wind":[["first","SSE","strong"],["middle","","strong"]],"plain":"Strong trade winds continued as the crew fitted new rigging. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-10-31","events":[],"lat":2.1833,"lon":-159.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nOctober 31th\n1849\nVariation 8. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades from the\nS & E variable heading S & W all sails out by the wind\nemployd on ships duty Middle hours strong trades &\npleasant Latter hours the same heading South by West\nLat 2..11 North Long 159..30 West","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Strong trade winds and pleasant weather as the ship sailed south under full sail. The crew was occupied with routine ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-01","events":[],"lat":0.05,"lon":-160.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nNovember 1st\nVariation 8 E\nThese 24 hours commences with pleasant weather the\nwind E S E heading South all sail out by the wind\nMiddle hours fresh trades and fine pleasant weather\nthe wind E S E Latter hours pleasant heading South\nLat 0..03 North Long 160..17 West","wind":[["first","ESE",""],["middle","ESE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with fresh trade winds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-02","events":[],"lat":-1.4667,"lon":-160.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nNovr 2d\nVariation 8 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with pleasant weather\nwind hauting Easterly heading S & E by the wind\nall sail out employd on ships duty Middle hours light\ntrades and pleasant Latter hours wind E heading S S E\nLat 1..28 South Long 160..16 West","wind":[["first","E",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","E",""]],"plain":"Pleasant weather with light trade winds as the ship sailed south-southeast with all sails set. The crew spent the day on routine ship's duty.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-03","events":[],"lat":-3.35,"lon":-159.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nNovr 3\nVariation 8 E\nThese 24 hours commences with light trades from\nthe Eastward heading S S E all sail out employd on\nships duty Middle hours light trades and pleasant\nLatter hours the trades strong heading S S E by the wind\nLat 3..21 South Long 159..55 West","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in pleasant trade winds, with the crew occupied with regular ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-04","events":[],"lat":-5.4333,"lon":-159.1833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nNovr 4th\nVariation 7 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades from E\nheading S S E all sail out employd on variois jobs\nof ships duty Middle hours strong trades and\npassing clouds Latter hours the same heading S E\nLat 5..26 South Long 159..11 West","wind":[["first","E","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"The crew sailed under strong trade winds with all sail set, doing various routine jobs aboard.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-05","events":[],"lat":-7.9667,"lon":-158.4667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nNovr 5th\nVariation 7. E\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades and\npassing clouds heading S E all sails out by the wind\nMiddle hours strong trades and variable Latter hours\nthe same heading S & E by the wind passing clouds\nLat 7..58 South Long Chro 158..28 Lunar 158..27 W","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","variable","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing with strong trade winds and passing clouds; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-06","events":[],"lat":-10.3667,"lon":-157.8167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nNovr 6th\nVariation 7 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades and vari-\nable heading S & E by the wind employd on various\njobs of ships duty at 2 P M carried in showers of rain\nMiddle hours strong trades and passing clouds Latter\nhours the same employd on ships duty saw and sails astern\nLat 10..22 South Long by Chronol 157..49 Lunar 157..37 W","wind":[["first","variable","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew sailed under strong trade winds with passing rain showers and did routine ship's work. Other vessels were spotted astern.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-07","events":[],"lat":-11.5,"lon":-157.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nNovr 7th\nVariation 7 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh trades from N E\nsteering S E by S all sail out employd on ships duty\nMiddle hours light winds from N E steering S E by S\nset studensails Latter hours light winds and pleasant\nLat 11..30 South Long 157..01 West","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","NE","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing in pleasant weather with trade winds; the crew was kept busy with regular ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-08","events":[],"lat":-12.3167,"lon":-156.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nNovr 8th\nVariation 7 E\nThese 24 hours commences with light trades from\nNorth steering S E by S passing clouds and warm emp-\nloyd on ships duty Middle hours light winds & variable\nLatter hours pleasant the wind N E steering S E by S\nLat 12..19 South Long 156..44 West","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","NE","moderate"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Light winds and warm, pleasant weather with passing clouds as the crew attended to ship's duties.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-09","events":[],"lat":-13.4,"lon":-156.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nNovr 9th\nVariation 7 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from N E\nsteering S E by S all sail out employd on various jobs\nof ships duty Middle and Latter hours light winds\nLat 13..24 South Long 156..14 West","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and routine maintenance under full sail; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-10","events":[],"lat":-14.0833,"lon":-156.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nNovr 10th\nVariation 7 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from N\nsteering S E by S at 4 P M it carried in rainy & squally\nMiddle hours light airs Latter hours the wind variable hea-\nding South rainy Lat 14..05 South Long 156..35 West","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in squally, rainy weather, with light and variable winds. No whales were mentioned.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-11","events":[],"lat":-15.9167,"lon":-156.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nNovmbr 11th\n1849.\nVariation 7. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nthe S & E variable heading S by the wind at 3 PM squ-\nally handed Mizen topgallant sail and flying Jib\nMiddle hours it cleard off the wind hauld out North\nmade all sail Latter hours light winds and pleasant\nLat 15..55 South Long 156.06 West","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","N",""],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls","clear"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light, shifting winds and an afternoon squall, ending with pleasant weather. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-12","events":[],"lat":-16.5667,"lon":-156.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nNovr 12th\n1849.\nVariation 7,, E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the\nNorthward steering S by E all sails out at 6 PM the\nwind N W and light Middle hours light airs and\nvariable with thunder and lightning Latter hours the\nwind C S E heading S by E Patrick off duty with venereal\nLat 16,,34 South Long 156..10 West","wind":[["first","N","light"],["first","NW","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["thunder","lightning"],"plain":"Light winds and variable weather brought thunder and lightning during the night. Patrick was off duty with venereal disease.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Patrick off duty with venereal disease","quote":"Patrick off duty with venereal","interest":1,"topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-13","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-17.55,"lon":-156.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nNovr 13th\nVariation 7,, E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nE S E and passing clouds heading S by E by the wind\nall sails out Middle hours light airs from the S & E\nheading S by E Latter hours fine pleasant weather [whale stamp]\nLat 17.33 South Long 156,,16 West","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","SE","light"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with light winds as the ship sailed south by east under full sail. Whales were sighted.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-14","events":[],"lat":-19.0333,"lon":-156.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nNovr 14th\nVariation 7,, E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fine pleasant weather\nthe wind East heading S S E by the wind passing clou\nMiddle and Latter hours fine pleasant weather wind E S E\nLat 19,,02 South Long 156,,20. West","wind":[["first","E","moderate"],["middle","ESE","moderate"],["latter","ESE","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather continued throughout the day with passing clouds and routine sailing. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-15","events":[],"lat":-20.3333,"lon":-157.2667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nNovr 15th\nVariation 7 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from E\nS E heading South by the wind imployed on ships duty\nMiddle hours fresh winds and passing clouds at\n5 P M made Parrys Island 15 miles Latter part pleasa[nt]\nLat 20..20 South Long 157..16 West","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew attended to ship duties under light to fresh winds. At 5 p.m., they sighted Parrys Island fifteen miles off.","where":"near land","place":"Parrys Island","plate":"land.landfall-a"},{"date":"1849-11-16","events":[],"lat":-21.8,"lon":-158.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nNovr 16th\nVariation 7 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from\nS E heading S S W all sails out by the wind clod\nMiddle hours fresh winds and passing clouds at 5\nA M made Marigea bearing S E 15 miles distant Latter\nhours fine pleasant weather wind E S E heading South\nLat 21.48 South Long 158,,17 West","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","ESE",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They sailed under fresh winds and passing clouds, sighting the island of Mangaia 15 miles to the southeast early in the morning.","where":"near land","place":"Mangaia"},{"date":"1849-11-17","events":[],"lat":-22.9167,"lon":-157.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nNovr 17th\nVariation 7 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences pleasant wind E S E head-\ning South by the wind all sails out saw our ships head\nsoutherly took in the waist boat to repair the Island bear-\ning East light winds Middle hours light winds and\npassing clouds Latter hours thick cloudy heading S\nLat 22,,55 South Long 157.50 West","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["first","","light"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"With light winds and pleasant weather, the crew took in the waist boat for repairs while an island was in sight to the east.","where":"near land","place":"the Island"},{"date":"1849-11-18","events":[],"lat":-24.4167,"lon":-157.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nNovr 18th\nVariation 7 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nS & E variable heading S E by S at 5 P M [illegible] came in\nlight rain Middle hours strong gales and squally handed\ntopgallantsails and reft the topsails Latter hours more\nmoderate made all sails the wind N E steering S E\nLat 24,,25 South Long 157,,22 West","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","NE","moderate"]],"weather":["rain","gale","squalls"],"plain":"Light winds and rain gave way to strong gales and squalls, forcing the crew to reduce sail, before conditions moderated.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-19","events":[{"type":"whale","outcome":"saw","species":null,"count":null}],"lat":-26.1667,"lon":-156.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nNovr 19th\nVariation 7 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from N E\nand cloudy steering S E a troublesome old sea and a\nwesterly current Middle hours fresh winds and cloudy\nLatter hours the wind North and thick cloudy [whale stamp]\nLat 26..10 South Long 156,,17 West.","wind":[["first","NE","strong"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","N",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Strong winds and thick clouds brought a troublesome, rough sea as the ship continued southeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-20","events":[],"lat":-27.0333,"lon":-155.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nNovr 20th\nVariation 8 E..\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds & variable\nheading South by the wind at 6 P M the wind N E\nand light set up backstays forward bound S E Middle\nhours light winds from N W. Latter hours the same\nLat 27..02 South Long 155.27. West","wind":[["first","variable","light"],["first","NE","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","NW","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light, variable winds as the ship headed south-southeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-21","events":[],"lat":-27.6167,"lon":-154.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nNovember 21st\n1849\"\nVariation 8 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from N W\nsteering S E all sail thick cloudy and and old sea heaving\nfrom the Westward Middle hours, light airs & variable\nLatter hours the same employed setting up rigging\nLat 27,,37 South Long 154,,57 West.","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","variable","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","heavy sea"],"plain":"Light winds and cloudy skies with an old swell from the west. The crew spent the day tightening the ship's rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-22","events":[],"lat":-27.8833,"lon":-154.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nNovr 22d\nVariation 8 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light airs from the\nN & W variable steering S E Lamb off duty with veneral\nat 6 P M took the wind light S S W thick cloudy and\nsmooth Middle hours light airs and squally Latter\nhours the wind light from the N & E heading South\nLat 27,,53 South Long 154,,33 West.","wind":[["first","NNW","light"],["first","SSW","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","NNE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","smooth sea"],"plain":"The crew sailed south under light, variable winds and squally skies. Lamb was off duty with venereal disease.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-23","events":[],"lat":-29.45,"lon":-154.9333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nNovr 23d\nVariation 8 E-\n-\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the\nN & E variable heading S & E by the wind all sail out\nend man collins got hurt by a block at 6 wind S S E by\nthe wind passing cluds Middle hours strong winds\nand passing clouds Latter hours squally handed light sails\nLat 29,,27 South Long 154,,56 West.","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["first","SSE",""],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Light, variable winds brought passing clouds. During the day, crew member Collins was injured by a rigging block, and the weather turned squally by the end of the day.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Collins injured by a block","quote":"collins got hurt by a block","interest":3,"topic":"accidents"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-24","events":[],"lat":-30.6667,"lon":-154.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nNovr 24th\nVariation 8.. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the\nEastward heading S S E at 1 P M double reef the tops-\n-ails handed the jib Middle hours strong gales rough\nand squally Latter hours the same heading S S E\nLat 30,,40 South Long 154,,56 West,","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and squalls blew from the east throughout the day, forcing the crew to reduce sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-25","events":[],"lat":-31.9833,"lon":-155.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nNovr 25th\nVariation 8 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the\nEastward heading S S E by the wind rough and squally\nbent new Jib Pendants Middle hours strong gales and\nsqually Latter hours the same handed the Mainsail\nLat 31,,59 South Long 155,,35 West","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough, squally weather continued throughout the day. The crew bent new jib pendants and took in the mainsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-26","events":[],"lat":-33.0333,"lon":-156.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nNovr 26th\nVariation 9 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from E S E\nheading South rough and squally Middle hours the\nwind the same Latter hours strong gales and squally\nLat 33,,02 South Long 156,,34 West,","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","ESE","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and squally weather continued throughout the day with rough seas; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-27","events":[],"lat":-34.1167,"lon":-157.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nNovr 27th\nVariation 9 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from\nE S E heading S by W set the mainsail & Jib parted\nthe band on the Martingale repaired it furled the Jib\nMiddle hours more moderate made the mainsail &\njib Latter hours strong winds from E, S E passing clouds\nLat 34,,07 South Long 157,,05 West,","wind":[["first","ESE","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","ESE","strong"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales blew, and the band on the martingale broke but was repaired. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-28","events":[],"lat":-35.3167,"lon":-157.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nNovr 28th\nVariation 9 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from\nE S E heading South passing clouds single reef topsa\n-ils & topgallant sails Middle hours moderate made all\nsail Latter hours pleasant wind variable heading S W\nLat 35,,19 South Long 157,,50 West,","wind":[["first","ESE","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","variable",""]],"plain":"Strong winds gave way to moderate, pleasant weather as the crew made all sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-29","events":[],"lat":-35.6667,"lon":-157.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nNovr 29th\nVariation 10 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the\nS E variable heading S W all sail out by the wind Mid\n-dle hours light winds Latter hours the wind light from S W\nLat 35,,40 South Long 157,,20 West,","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","SW","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light, variable winds and all sails set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-11-30","events":[],"lat":-37.1333,"lon":-155.7,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nNovr 30.th\nVariation 10 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from the\nS & W variable heading S & E at 2 P M took the wind\nfrom the westward Coarsed S E thick cloudy Middle hours\nthe wind variable and light squalls of rain steering S E\nLatter hours the wind steady from W and thick cloudy\nLat 37,,08 South Long 155,,42 West,","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["first","W",""],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","W",""]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Routine sailing in thick, cloudy weather with light squalls of rain; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-01","events":[],"lat":-39.0333,"lon":-152.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nDecember 1st\n1849\"\nVariation 10. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from N W\nsteering S E and cloudy at 3 P M squally wind N W\nMiddle hours strong winds and thick cloudy Lat\nter hours the winds from North steady rain & squalls\nLat 39.02 South Long 152.20 West","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["first","NW",""],["middle","","strong"],["latter","N",""]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Strong winds, squalls, and steady rain; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-02","events":[],"lat":-40.25,"lon":-149.7667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nDecmr 2d\nVariation 10.. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from N W\nthick rainy steering S E at 2 P M took the wind W N W\nhanded Royals, and flying jib at 7 wind S W the rain\nabating and clearing off at 9 A M teamed in heavy\nsqualls Middle hours strong gales handed all light\nsails and mainsails Mizen Topsails & Jib clost reef the\nford & Main topsails Latter hours blowing heavy in squall\nand rough steering East double reef ford & close reef M. T. S\nLat 40..15 South Long 149..46 West","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["first","WNW",""],["first","SW",""],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain","squalls","clear"],"plain":"Strong gales, heavy squalls, and rough seas forced the crew to shorten sail throughout the day. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-03","events":[],"lat":-41.0333,"lon":-149.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nDecmr 3d\nVariation 9. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales blowing hea\nin squalls and rough wind W steering E by S shifted wat\nand washd off several pieces of bulwarks batted the hatches\nmade all secure Middle hours strong gales and heavy\nsqualls and rough stond the Larboard quarter boat Latter\nhours more moderate made single reef topsails cours E by S\nLat 41..02 South Long 149..27 West","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Heavy gales and rough seas washed away pieces of the ship's bulwarks and stove the left quarter boat. The crew battened down the hatches before the weather moderated later.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Gale damaged bulwarks and stove a boat","quote":"washd off several pieces of bulwarks batted the hatches made all secure","interest":5,"topic":"accidents"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-04","events":[],"lat":-41.6333,"lon":-142.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nDecmr 4th\nVariation 8 E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from W S W\npassing clouds coursed E by S at 1 P M made the mainsails\nat 3 main tofsgallant sails at 5- the ford and pumps shiftg\nfurled the jib Middle hours strong gales and passing\nclouds shook reef out off the main topsail at 3 A M\nsqually Latter hours strong gales and rough coursed E by S\nLat 41..38 South Long 142..55 West","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough seas continued throughout the day with squalls, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-05","events":[],"lat":-42.2,"lon":-139.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nDecmr 5th\nVariation 8.. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from W S W\nrough and passing clouds steering E by S ford and Main\ntofsgallants sails out at 8 squally handed them Middle hours\nstrong gales sed the main again Latter hours strong & squally\nLat 42.12 South Long 139..14 West","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"The ship encountered strong gales and squalls from the west-southwest, forcing the crew to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-06","events":[],"lat":-42.8667,"lon":-135.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nDecmr 6th\nVariation 8. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the\nwestward rough and squally sturing E by S set ford main\ntofsgallants sails Middle hours fresh winds and light rain\nLatter hours wind fl detachd clouds made all sails E by S\nLat 42..52 South Long 135..48 West","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","fresh"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong westerly gales brought rough, squally seas and light rain as the ship made sail to the east-southeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-07","events":[],"lat":-43.65,"lon":-132.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nDecmr 7th\nVariation 8 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from West\nand passing clouds coursed E by S repaired main tofsgallant\nstudding sails &c Middle hours fresh winds and squalls\nlight rain Latter hours pleasant wind N W coursed E by S\nLat 43..39 South Long 132..30 West","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","NW",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain"],"plain":"They sailed east-southeast under strong winds and squalls with passing clouds and light rain, repairing the main topgallant studdingsail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-08","events":[],"lat":-44.0833,"lon":-129.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nDecmr 8th\nVariation 8 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from N W\nand passing clouds sturing E by S all sails out Middle\nhours fresh winds and cloudy Latter hours pleasant E by S\nLat 44..05 South Long 129..40 West","wind":[["first","NW","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing with fresh winds, passing clouds, and all sails set; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-09","events":[],"lat":-45.5333,"lon":-127.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nDecmr 9th\nVariation 9. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from North and\npassing clouds sturing E by S all sails out pleasant Middle\nhours light winds and thick cloudy the wind hauling\nEasterly in studensails and hauled by the wind Latter\nhours strong gales and rain handed light sails at 11\nA M it camed in heavy wooleys double reef the topsails furl'd\nthe jib rainy Lat 45..32 South Long 127..35 West","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","rain","squalls"],"plain":"After a pleasant start under full sail, the weather worsened to strong gales, rain, and violent gusts. The crew took in the light sails, reefed down the topsails, and furled the jib.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Heavy gusts and strong gales struck","quote":"at 11 A M it camed in heavy wooleys","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-10","events":[],"lat":-46.25,"lon":-124.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nDecember 10th\nVariation 9. E\n1849\"\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from N E\nheading by the wind E by S at 2 P M the wind N W thick\nfog at 4 P M made alle sail set the topmast studensails\nMiddle hours the wind W and thick fog Course E by S\nLatter hours fresh winds from W S W and thick fog\nLat 46..15 South Long 124..25 West","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["first","NW",""],["middle","W",""],["latter","WSW","fresh"]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"They sailed through thick fog and fresh winds under full sail, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-11","events":[],"lat":-46.8167,"lon":-121.1167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nDecmr 11th\n1849\"\nVariation 9 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from S W\nand thick Course E by S all sail out wind handing South\nerly fog cleard off. Middle hours light airs and hauling\nEasterly Latter hours the wind North tackt to the S & E\nLat 46..49 South Long 121..07 West","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["first","S",""],["middle","E","light"],["latter","N",""]],"weather":["fog"],"plain":"Strong winds and thick fog began the day before clearing. Routine sailing followed with light, shifting winds and no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-12","events":[],"lat":-47.6833,"lon":-118.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nDecmr 12th\nVariation 10 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from Northe\nheading E by S at 3 rain hauald topgallant sails Double\nreft the topsails blowing strong at 6 P M much rain rough\nat 9 P M clos reft the topsails blowing heavy and squally\nwind North Middle hours strong gales wind S W Latter\nhours wind W. N. W. and mostly clear all sail out pleasent\nLat 47..41 South Long 118..00 West","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["first","N","gale"],["middle","SW","gale"],["latter","WNW",""]],"weather":["rain","squalls","gale","clear"],"plain":"The ship weathered strong winds, heavy rain, and gales that forced the crew to reduce sail, but conditions cleared toward the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-13","events":[],"lat":-48.5,"lon":-113.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nDecmr 13th\nVariation 10. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from W\nN W passing clouds sturing E by S all sail out Middle\nhours strong gales from the Westward passing clouds\nLatter hours strong gales from S W sturing Eastrs\nPatrick and Lamit camd ond duty by Williams off duty sick\nLat 48..30 South Long 113..37 West","wind":[["first","WNW","gale"],["middle","W","gale"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"The ship sailed on under strong gales. Patrick and Lamit returned to duty, while Williams was off duty sick.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Williams off duty sick","quote":"Williams off duty sick","topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-14","events":[],"lat":-49.2667,"lon":-110.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nDecmr 14th\nVariation 10 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from\nS W sturing East thick cloudy and squalls of fog\nMiddle hours strong gales from W to S W Latter hours the\nwind strong parted ford topgallant studensail boom & halyards\nLat 49..16 South Long 110..15 West","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","WSW","gale"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy","squalls","fog"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales, thick clouds, and squalls of fog. The winds broke the forward topgallant stunsail boom and halyards.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-15","events":[],"lat":-50.3333,"lon":-105.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nDecmr 15th\nVariation 12 E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from W sturing\nE repaired the ford topmast staysail and bent a new\nfore topmast staysail set it passing clouds Middle hours\nstrong gales from W. S W thick cloudy Course E Latter\nhours strong gales thick clougy and light squalls of rain\nLat 50..20 South Long 105..45 West","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","WSW","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy","squalls","rain"],"plain":"The crew sailed through strong gales, thick clouds, and rain squalls, taking time to repair and replace a fore topmast staysail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-16","events":[],"lat":-51.15,"lon":-101.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nDecmr 16th\nVariation 12. E\nThese 24 hours Commences with strung gales from W. S W.\nsteering E thick cloudy and light rain all sail out Middle\nhours light rains wind North Latter hours the wind hauld\nto S W blowing strong double reft the topsails Course E\nLat 51..09 South Long 101..06 West","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","N",""],["latter","SW","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","rain","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales, cloudy skies, and light rain continued throughout the day as the ship sailed east, eventually having to reduce sail as the winds picked up.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-17","events":[],"lat":-52.0,"lon":-97.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nDecmr 17th\nVariation 16 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from S W and\nsqually steering East under double reft topsails rough Middle\nhours strong gales hauald the main topsail Latter hours\nmore moderate made all sail the wind Westering East\nLat 52..00 South Long 97..02 West","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","W","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough seas forced the ship to reduce sail. The weather moderated toward the end of the day, allowing them to set full sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-18","events":[],"lat":-53.1667,"lon":-94.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nDecmr 18th\nVariation 18 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong winds from W sturing\nEast at 6 P M it came over thick cloudy Middle hours the wind\nNorth Latter hours strong gales hauled light sails double reft\nLat 53..10 South Long 94..50 West","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","N",""],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"The ship encountered strong winds and thick, cloudy weather, which built into strong gales by the end of the day, forcing the crew to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-19","events":[],"lat":-53.7667,"lon":-91.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nDecmr 19th\nVariation 20. E\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the Northe\nard and thick rainy heading East at 2 P M made mainsail\nand jib Middle hours strong gales from the westward singl\nreft topsails out Latter hours strong gales all sail out and\nmostly clear Lat 53..46 South Long 91..04 West","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","W","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain","clear"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales and thick rain as it headed east, though the weather cleared toward the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-20","events":[],"lat":-54.2667,"lon":-87.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nDecember 20th\n1849..\nVariation 22 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from the\nWestward steering East & all sail out mostly clear & pleasant\nthe Boy William camd on duty Middle hours moderate &\nwind W Latter hours strong gales from S W steering E by N\nLat 54.16 South Long 87..15 West","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","W","moderate"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the west as the ship steered eastward under full sail. The boy William returned to duty, and strong gales picked up again toward the end of the day.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Boy William returned to duty","quote":"the Boy William camd on duty","topic":"sickness"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-21","events":[],"lat":-54.6667,"lon":-82.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nDecmr 21st\nVariation 22. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from S W pass-\n-ing clouds steering E by N all sails out Middle hours the\nwind hauld out from S Latter hours squally in studdensails\nLat 54 40 South Long 82..32 West","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","S",""]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"They sailed through strong gales and passing clouds before the wind shifted to the south, bringing squally weather. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-22","events":[],"lat":-55.0833,"lon":-80.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nDecmr 22d\nVariation 23 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from S W\nand squally coursed E by N repaired the Misen tofga\n-llant sail and bent it Middle hours light winds &\nvariable from S & W Latter hours light airs from West\nLat 55.05 South Long 80..05 West","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"The day began with strong gales and squalls, though the winds later grew light. The crew repaired and reattached the mizzen topgallant sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-23","events":[],"lat":-55.4667,"lon":-78.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nDecmr 23d\nVariation 24 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from the\nWestward and pleasant steering E passing clouds all sail\nout Middle hours light winds from the N & E Latter hours\nthe wind N E and light heading the course East omrod?\nLat 55..28. South Long 78.45 West","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","NE","light"],["latter","NE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather with passing clouds; sailed east under full sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-24","events":[],"lat":-55.5833,"lon":-77.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nDecmr 24th\nVariation 24 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from the\nEastward heading S E at 2 P M took the wind from\nthe Southward tackt to the Eastward light winds & smoot\nMiddle hours light winds Latter hours the wind light\nfrom the Northward steering E by N all sail out\nLat 55.35 South Long 77.05 West","wind":[["first","E","light"],["first","S","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","N","light"]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds and smooth seas; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-25","events":[],"lat":-56.3333,"lon":-73.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nDecmr 25th\nVariation 24 E\nThese 24 hours commences with light wind from N&W\nsteering E by N Exchangd signals with 2 French ships\nsteering Westward at 4 P M handed light sails looking\nsqually & blowing strong Middle hours strong gales from\nW S W and rain saw 1 ship at 3 A M double reefd the\ntopsails furld the Jib Latter hours the hauld to S S W\nLat 56.20 South Long 73..18 West","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["first","","strong"],["middle","WSW","gale"],["latter","SSW",""]],"weather":["squalls","gale","rain"],"plain":"They exchanged signals with two French ships steering westward. The weather turned squally with strong gales and rain, forcing them to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-26","events":[],"lat":-56.5667,"lon":-67.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nDecmr 26th\nVariation 26 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from\nW steering E by N Exchangd signals with an English bark\nat 2 P M the W cloudy and rough Middle hours strong\ngales and squally handed light sails wind W Latter\nhours made the Diegoes bearing E N E 15 miles hauld off\nEast to clear them blowing strong and steady made sail\nLat 56.34 South Long 67..40 West","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["middle","W","gale"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale","squalls"],"plain":"The ship faced strong winds, squalls, and rough seas. After exchanging signals with an English bark, they sighted the Diego Ramirez Islands and steered east to clear them.","where":"near land","place":"Diegoes","at":"diego-ramirez-islands"},{"date":"1849-12-27","events":[],"lat":-55.0833,"lon":-62.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nDecmr 27th\nVariation 26 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from S W\nsteering S N E rainy at 2 P M it came in squally in\nlight sails split the main topgallants studdensail sheet\nparted at 4 the rain abated Middle hours more modera\nte made all sail again Latter hours fresh winds coursed N E by N\nLat 55.05 South Long 62.03 West","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds and rain brought squalls that tore a light sail. Weather moderated later, and the crew set every sail again.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-28","events":[],"lat":-53.2667,"lon":-58.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nDecmr 28th\nVariation 26 E\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from S W\nsteering N E by N made Staten Land bearing S W 40 miles\nMiddle hours squally Latter hours strong gales all sails out\nLat 53..16 South Long 58.41 West","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","gale"],"plain":"They sighted Staten Land forty miles away amid strong winds, squalls, and finally strong gales.","where":"near land","place":"Staten Land"},{"date":"1849-12-29","events":[],"lat":-51.1,"lon":-56.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nDecmr 29th\nVariation 22 E\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from S W steering\nN N at 1 P M made Beauchenes Island bearing N W 25 miles\ndistant squally handed light sails Middle [struck: hours] moderate at\ndaylight [illegible] reefs close reef the [struck: topsails] Jib Latter hours strong\ngales from W coursed N by E\nLat 51.06 South Long 56.15 West","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","W","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales blew from the southwest as the crew steered north. In the afternoon, they sighted Beauchene Island about 25 miles away, taking in light sails during squalls before gales picked up again from the west.","where":"near land","place":"Beauchenes Island"},{"date":"1849-12-30","events":[],"lat":-49.5,"lon":-55.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nDecember 30th\n1849\"\nVariation 20 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the\nWestward rough and clear steering N by E under double\nreeft topsails Middle hours strong gales and clear Latter\nhours more moderate made all sails the wind West\nLat 49.30 South Long 55.30 West","wind":[["first","W","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","W","moderate"]],"weather":["clear","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough seas continued through the night under reduced sail before the weather moderated and the crew set all sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1849-12-31","events":[],"lat":-46.1167,"lon":-51.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nDecr 31st\nVariation 16 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from WSW\ncloudy heading N by E at 3 PM the wind Wd West\nthy Royals and topmast studnsails light airs Middle\nhours strong gales double reeft the topsails furled mainsails\n& Jib Latter hours made single reeft topsails Course NE by E\nLat 46\"07 South Long 51.39 West","wind":[["first","WSW","light"],["first","W","light"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","gale"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales that forced the crew to shorten sail, but no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-01","events":[],"lat":-43.95,"lon":-49.7833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJanuary 1st\nVariation 12 E.\n1850\"\nThese 24 hours commences with stirng gales from W. S. W.\nsteering N by E at 6 PM it came heavy squalls from the\nWestward closed reef the topsails split the main furled\nthe mainsail and Jib rain and hail in squalles rough\nMiddle hours strong gales and heary squalls of wind hail\nand rain Latter hours more moderate wind SW Course NE by E\nLat 43.57 South Long 49.47 West","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["first","W",""],["middle","","gale"],["latter","SW","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain","hail"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales and heavy squalls of rain and hail, which split the main topsail and forced the crew to shorten sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-02","events":[],"lat":-42.75,"lon":-47.0333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednes.day\nJanuary 2d\nVariation 12 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with stirng gales from SW\nsteering NE whole topsails out bent a main topsail\nand a new fore topmast staysail at 7 PM double reeft\nthe topsails wind W S W thick cloudy Middle hours\nstirng gales from N W handed the Mainsail and Jib\nsplit the Jib Latter hours more mild wind SW Course NE by E\nLat 42.45 South Long 47.02 West","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["first","WSW",""],["middle","NW","gale"],["latter","SW","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales blew, splitting the jib and forcing the crew to reduce sail, though the weather moderated toward the end of the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-03","events":[],"lat":-41.7833,"lon":-45.6833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJanuary 3d\nVariation 10 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with stirng winds from SW\npassing clouds steering NE by N employed repairing the\nJib the wind light and an old sea Middle hours the wind\nNorth heading ENE Latter hours wind SW steering NE by N\nrepaired the Jib and bent it started some water forward\nLat 41.47 South Long 45.41 West","wind":[["first","SW","strong"],["first","","light"],["middle","N",""],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Strong winds and an old sea made for routine sailing as the crew repaired and reattached the jib sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-04","events":[],"lat":-40.5,"lon":-44.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJany 4th\nVariation 9 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from SW\nvariable steering NE by N all sails out repaird the flying\nJib pleasant started water out of the ford Hatch and the\nMizen Middle hours light winds from the Nd variable\nheading N W Latter hours moderate wrt the Jib down forward\nLat 40.30 South Long 44.40 West","wind":[["first","SW","fresh"],["middle","N","light"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"The crew sailed with every sail set in pleasant weather, repaired the flying jib, and transferred water from the forward and mizzen hatches.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-05","events":[],"lat":-39.5667,"lon":-43.3667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJany 5th\nVariation 9. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from NE\nheading NW by N handed t gallant sails at 2 PM squally\nwith thunder and lightning double reeft the topsails furled\nthe mainsail and Jib at 4 PM Wd and to the Nd wind NNW\nat 10 PM the wind from SW squally Middle hours stirng\ngales and squally Latter hours wind WSW steering NE\nLat 39.34 South Long 43.22 West","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["first","NNW",""],["first","SW",""],["middle","","gale"],["latter","WSW",""]],"weather":["squalls","thunder","lightning","gale"],"plain":"The ship faced squalls with thunder and lightning, followed by strong gales, forcing the crew to shorten sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-06","events":[],"lat":-37.9333,"lon":-41.1333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJany 6th\nVariation 8 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from W.S.W.\nCourse NE single reef topsails out rough and passing clouds\nMiddle hours more moderate made all sails Latter\nhours the wind SW clear and pleasant Course NE\nLat 37.56 South Long 41.08 West","wind":[["first","WSW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["cloudy","clear","gale"],"plain":"Strong gales gave way to moderate, clear weather as the ship made sail to the northeast. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-07","events":[],"lat":-37.4833,"lon":-40.5667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJany 7th\nVariation 8 E\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from\nSSW steering NE clear and pleasant saw one sail\nsteering North at 6 wind South Middle hours light airs\nLatter hours the wind North spoke the Bengal [struck: Chempside]\nof New London Lat 37.29 South Long 40.34 West","wind":[["first","SSW","fresh"],["first","S",""],["middle","","light"],["latter","N",""]],"weather":["clear"],"plain":"Under mostly clear skies and variable winds, the crew saw a ship steering north and later met and spoke with the Bengal of New London.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Bengal","rig":"","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1850-01-08","events":[],"lat":-36.8667,"lon":-39.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJanuary 8th\n1850\"\nVariation 7. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from the\nNorth heading E N E variable at 5 tackt to the N & W at\n8 tackt to the N & E fresh winds and passing clouds Middle\nhours fresh winds and variable parted the flying jib sheet\nLatter hours strong winds and squally heading N & E\nLat 36.52 South Long 39.03 West","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","variable","fresh"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"The ship experienced fresh, shifting winds and squally weather, turning several times and breaking a sail line.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-09","events":[],"lat":-36.9,"lon":-37.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJany 9th\nVariation 6 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong winds from the\nNorthward and squally heading N & E at 1 P M handed\nfore and Misen topsgallants sails and flying jib Middle\nhours fresh winds and passing clouds Latter hours the\nwind W S W light sturing N & E saw 2 sails all sails out\nLat 36..54 South Long 37..33 West","wind":[["first","N","strong"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","WSW","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing in squally weather and shifting winds, with two other ships sighted.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-10","events":[],"lat":-36.25,"lon":-37.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJany 10th\nVariation 6 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from S W\npassing clouds all sails out steering N & E Middle hours\nlight winds from the N & E Latter part the same bound N & E\nLat 36..15 South Long 37..45 West","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["middle","NE","light"],["latter","NE","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds and passing clouds, carrying all sails set while heading northeast.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-11","events":[],"lat":-33.9,"lon":-37.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJany 11th\nVariation 6 E.\nThese 24 hours commences light winds from the N & E\nvariable heading N & W by the wind at 1 P M light\nrain Middle hours light winds and variable Latter\nhours the wind from S W steering N & E wt the hole\nLat 33.54 South Long 37.15 West","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","SW",""]],"weather":["rain"],"plain":"Light, variable winds brought light rain as the ship sailed on. Routine sailing; no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-12","events":[],"lat":-33.6667,"lon":-37.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJany 12th\nVariation 6 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from S W\npassing clouds and pleasant steering N & E at 4 P M\ntook the wind light from West Middle hours light\nwinds from N W Latter hours from East steering N & E\nLat 33..40 South Long 37..10 West","wind":[["first","SW","light"],["first","W","light"],["middle","NW","light"],["latter","E",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing in pleasant weather with light winds; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-13","events":[],"lat":-33.1667,"lon":-36.8333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJany 13th\nVariation 6. E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from\nN & W variable heading N & E by the wind at 3 P M\nit carrid in rain Middle hours strong winds and light\nrain Latter hours squally handed tofsig allantsails & Jib\nLat 33.10 South Long 36..50. West","wind":[["first","NW","light"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Experienced shifting winds, squalls, and rain, prompting the crew to reduce sail. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-14","events":[],"lat":-32.0833,"lon":-35.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJany 14th\nVariation 4 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from W S W\nheading N N E at 2 P M made the main toptgallants sail\nat 3.30 the fore theile cloudy and fog pumps ships 500 strokes\nMiddle hours strong gales and thick cloudy handed\ntopsgallants sails and flying Jib at 5 A M it came\nin to thro heavy double reff the topsails Latter hours\nstrong gales and squally handed the fore & Misen and\nluff too by the wind clost reff the main topsaile\nLat 32..05 South Long 35..14 West","wind":[["first","WSW","fresh"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["cloudy","fog","gale","squalls"],"plain":"The crew navigated strong gales, thick fog, and squalls, reducing sail and pumping ship 500 strokes.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-15","events":[],"lat":-30.45,"lon":-34.7167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJany 15th\nVariation 3 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with heavey gales from the\nS W steering N & E at 1 P M set the fore topsails clost\nreff the wind abating and mostly clear at 5 P M made\nthe misen topsail pumps ships 700 strokes the weather improve\nMiddle hours the wind abating made all sails at 4\nA M began to wet hold Latter hours moderate wind South\nLat 30..27 South Long 34..43 West","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["latter","S","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","clear"],"plain":"Heavy gales blew from the southwest before easing, requiring 700 strokes at the pumps. By morning, the crew set all sails and wet down the hold in moderate winds.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-16","events":[],"lat":-29.2667,"lon":-35.0167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJany 16th\nVariation 3 E.\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds hauling\nEasterly sturing N N E at 3.30 P M in studensails and\nbraced sharps by the wind imployed ond small Jobs of Ships\nduty Middle hours light winds from the Eastward\nheading N & E by the wind Latter hours pleasant the\nwind hauling Northerly omployed ond Jobs of ships duty\nLat 29..16 South Long 35..01 West","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","N",""]],"plain":"Routine sailing with light winds while the crew worked on small shipboard chores.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-17","events":[],"lat":-28.3333,"lon":-35.0,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJanuary 17th\n1850.\nVariation 1. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh winds from the\nNorthward variable heading NbW at 2 PM tackt\nto the N&E mostly clear at 7 PM tackt heading\nNbW the wind variable Middle hours strong gales\nand clear handed flying jib and topgallant sails at 6\nA M double reeft the topsails word to the N&E Latter hours\nstrong gales and squally accompanyed thunder & Lightening\nLat 28.20 South Long 35..00 West","wind":[["first","N","fresh"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["clear","gale","squalls","thunder","lightning"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales and squalls accompanied by thunder and lightning, forcing the crew to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-18","events":[],"lat":-28.0,"lon":-34.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJany 18th\nVariation 1 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strung winds from the NNW\nand steady rain heading ENE by the wind at 3 P M\nthe rain and wind abated made whole topsails breaking\naway Middle hours light winds from SE Latter\nhours squally and steady rain c& the lower hole\nLat 28..00 South Long 34..20 West","wind":[["first","NNW","strong"],["middle","SE","light"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"Strong winds and steady rain dominated the start of the day before easing, followed by squalls and more steady rain.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-19","events":[],"lat":-26.8333,"lon":-34.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nJany 19th\nVariation 1 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nSE variable and squally all sail out stearing NbE\nat 3 P M in topgallant studensails Middle hours light\nwinds and passing clouds Latter hours the wind ESE\nLat 26..50 South Long 34..35 West","wind":[["first","SE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","ESE",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Light, squally winds with passing clouds; routine sailing, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-20","events":[],"lat":-25.6,"lon":-34.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nJany 20th\nVariation 1 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with light winds from\nESE heading NbE at 3 P M in stuansails and hauld\nthe wind to the NeW at 4.30 P M tackt heading NbE\nwind NbW variable Middle hours light winds and\npassing clouds Latter hours the wind East heading\nN by E and cloudy saw 1 American bark heading SbW\nLat 25..36 South Long 34..40 West","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","E",""]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Light winds and passing clouds. They sighted an American bark sailing south-by-west.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-21","events":[],"lat":-24.1833,"lon":-35.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nJany 21st\nVariation .1. E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with fresh wind from\nEast and passing clouds heading N by E with all\nrequisite sails sett by the wind Middle hours fresh winds\nand passing clouds Latter hours the wind from the NE\nand variable heading NbW saw 1 Bark stearing SbW\nLat 24..11 South Long 35..05 West","wind":[["first","E","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","NE",""]],"plain":"They sailed with fresh winds under passing clouds and sighted a bark heading south by west.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-22","events":[],"lat":-23.0667,"lon":-36.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nJany 22d\nVariation .3 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with variable winds from\nNbE heading NbW showers of rain and frequent furld\nmizen topgallantsail Middle hours strong gales & variable\nheading NbW Latter hours strong winds and variable\nLat 23..04 South Long 36..40 West","wind":[["first","N by E",""],["middle","variable","gale"],["latter","variable","strong"]],"weather":["rain","gale"],"plain":"Experienced variable winds, rain showers, and strong gales, but nothing else of note occurred.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-23","events":[],"lat":-22.5,"lon":-37.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nJany 23d\nVariation .4 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strung gales from\nthe NbE variable heading NbW by the wind with all\nrequisite sail out handed the flying jib Middle hours\nstrong gales handed topgallantsails and reeft Mizen\ntopsail Latter hours strong gales wore to the Eastward\nLat 22..30 South Long 37..05 West","wind":[["first","N by E","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Strong gales blew throughout the day as the ship sailed close to the wind, reduced sail, and turned to the east. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-24","events":[],"lat":-22.15,"lon":-36.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nJany 24th\nVariation .4 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from\nN heading Easterly by the wind light squalls of rain\nand wind variable Middle hours strong gales and\npassing clouds Latter hours made fore and main Tsails\nLat 22..09 South Long 36..04 West","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["first","variable",""],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales, shifting winds, and light squalls of rain continued throughout the day. Later, the crew set more sail; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-25","events":[],"lat":-21.75,"lon":-34.6,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nJany 25th\nVariation .4 E.\nThese 24 hours Commences with strong gales from\nthe Northward heading ENE Pumps ship herd out\n800 stroths passing clouds saw one ship stearing SbW\nMiddle hours strong gales at daylight wet hold saw 1 Brig\nstearing SbW Latter hours plesent heading ENE\nLat 21..45 South Long 34..36 West","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales blew through most of the day as the crew pumped the ship, pumped water into the hold, and sighted a ship and a brig sailing south-by-west.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-26","events":[],"lat":-21.35,"lon":-34.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday These 24 hours Commences pleas and the wind North\nJanuary 26th heading E N E all sails out out by the wind repaired the\n1850\" fore topgallant sail bent and set it wind light & smooth\nVariation \" 3 E\" Middle hours light winds & variable tac[struck: k]kt to the\nN & W Latter hours strong gales and passing clouds\nLat 21.26 South Long 34\"48 West","wind":[["middle","variable","light"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew repaired and reset the fore topgallant sail in pleasant weather. Strong gales set in later in the day.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-27","events":[],"lat":-21.0833,"lon":-34.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday These 24 hours Commences with strung gales from the\nJany 27th Northward heading E N E by the wind employed on the\n1850\" foresail spoke the Louisa of Jersey squally and rainy\nVariation \" 3 E\" at 6 P M bent the foresail at 7 \" 30 P M and altereation\ntook place betwene John Mc Dougl and Joe Portiguise\nJohn got badly stab in several places by the said Portiguise\nand the Portigee badly pounded by the said John 2 mens\nwatching with John through the the night Middle\nhours strong gales and squally at 6 A M double rifd the\ntopsails and to the N & W Latter hours more moderate wind\nto the Eastward made whole topsails the North & variable\nLat 21\"05 South Long 34\"30 West","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","NW","gale"],["latter","E","moderate"],["latter","variable",""]],"weather":["gale","squalls","rain"],"plain":"They met the Louisa of Jersey amid strong gales and rain. That evening, a violent fight broke out between John McDougal and Joe Portuguese, leaving John badly stabbed in several places and Joe severely beaten.","moments":[{"kind":"crew","title":"Violent brawl left one crewman stabbed","quote":"John got badly stab in several places by the said Portiguise and the Portigee badly pounded","interest":5},{"kind":"accident","title":"John Mc Dougl stabbed and injured","quote":"John got badly stab in several places by the said Portiguise","interest":3,"topic":"accidents"},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Louisa","rig":"","port":"Jersey","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1850-01-28","events":[],"lat":-21.0667,"lon":-33.4167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday These 24 hours Commences with variable winds from the\nJany 28th Northward heading E N E light squalls of rain and dad\nVariation \" 3 E\" seed heaving S & W Middle hours strong gales Latter hours\nthe wind variable and squally veerd to the N & W\nLat 21\"04 South Long 33\"25 West","wind":[["first","N",""],["middle","","gale"],["latter","NW",""]],"weather":["squalls","rain","gale"],"plain":"The crew experienced variable winds with rain squalls, followed by strong gales and shifting winds.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-29","events":[],"lat":-19.9333,"lon":-35.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday These 24 hours Commences with strung gales from the\nJanry 29th Northward and variable heading N & W at 1, P M it\nVariation 3\" E \" begand to moderate made fore and main topgallantsails\nMiddle hours strong winds and clear at daylight set\ntuld and 2 sails Latter pleasant repaired Main topsail\nLat 19.56 South Long 35\"03 West","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["first","variable",""],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["gale","clear"],"plain":"Strong gales moderated in the afternoon, allowing the crew to set more sail and later repair the main topsail under pleasant skies.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-30","events":[],"lat":-18.9167,"lon":-36.0667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday These 24 hours Commences with strung gales from the N & E\nJany 30th variable heading N W all sails out by the wind at 4 P M thick\nVariation 4 E. cloudy heading N N W stowd the main topsails below &\nMiddle hours strong gales & cloudy heading N. W. by the wind. Lat-\nter hours strong gales from the Northward tacked to the N & E.\nLat 18.55. South Long 36.04. West.","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","N","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong gales and thick, cloudy weather continued throughout the day as the ship sailed on by the wind.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-01-31","events":[],"lat":-19.0,"lon":-34.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday These 24 hours Commence with strung gales from the North-\nJany 31st ward & variable heading N & E. by the wind whole topsails out.\nVariation 4 E Middle hours strong gales & passing clouds made\nthe maintopgallant sail. Latter hours the wind N.\nLat 19.00 South. Long 34.40. West.","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","N",""]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew sailed through strong, variable northerly gales under whole topsails. No whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-01","events":[],"lat":-18.4333,"lon":-34.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday These 24 hours Commence with pleasant weather\nFeburary 1.st wind N. and variable heading N & E by the wind\nVariation 2.E. Parted the maintopgallant. stay fitted a new one\n& put it over the masthead. At 3 P. M. made the fore\n& main topgallantsail. Middle hours strong winds from\nN & E. tacked to the N & W. Latter strong winds & pleasant\nweather parted the foretopgallant backstay. saw 2 sails.\nLat 18.26. South. Long 34.39. West.","wind":[["first","N",""],["middle","NE","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"plain":"The crew replaced a broken mast stay, set more sail, and later broke another stay in strong winds. They sighted two other ships.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-02","events":[],"lat":-17.0666,"lon":-35.375,"fixed":false,"entry":"Saturday These 24 hours commence with fresh breezes from the N: E.\nFeb 2nd stering N & W by the wind: repaired the foretopgallant-\nVariation 2 E backstays & put them over the masthead at 4 the rigging\n& made the foretopgallantsail & flying-jib. Middle hours\nlight winds & passing clouds. At 4 A. M. it came in squal\nly. At 8.30 A. M. John Mc. Dougal. died from the inflammatio","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew repaired rigging and set sail in fresh breezes. At 8:30 a.m., crewman John McDougal died from inflammation.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"John McDougal died","quote":"John Mc. Dougal. died from the inflammatio","interest":5,"topic":"deaths"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-03","events":[],"lat":-15.7,"lon":-36.1,"fixed":true,"entry":"Feb 3d\nVariation 2. E.\n\nof the bowels caused by wounds from a knife. Latter\nhours light winds & variable heading N & W [struck: by the wind]\nLat 17..15. South. Long 35..25. West.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from\nN. E. heading N. W by the wind. At 4 PM. all\nhands assembled & beleved our deceased man\nJohn Mc Dougal. Middle hours strong winds from\nN : E. Latter hours fresh breezes from N & E. heading N W.\nLat 15..42. South. Long 36..06. West.\n\nMonday","wind":[["latter","variable","light"],["first","NE","light"],["middle","NE","strong"],["latter","NNE","fresh"]],"plain":"The crew assembled at 4 p.m. to bury John McDougal at sea, who died of bowel wounds caused by a knife.","moments":[{"kind":"accident","title":"Crew member buried after fatal knife wounds","quote":"of the bowels caused by wounds from a knife","interest":5,"topic":"deaths"},{"kind":"accident","title":"Burial of John Mc Dougal","quote":"all\nhands assembled & beleved our deceased man\nJohn Mc Dougal","interest":3,"topic":"deaths"}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-04","events":[],"lat":-13.9833,"lon":-35.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Feb 4th\nVariation 4. E.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with pleasant weather wind\nE. N. E. heading N. with all requisite sail set by the wind\nSaw a brig & a bark. Middle hours moderate & squally.\nLatter hours strong gales wind E. heading N: N. E. with close reefs\nLat 13..59. South. Long 35..58. West.\n\nTuesday","wind":[["first","ENE",""],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","E","gale"]],"weather":["squalls","gale"],"plain":"They sailed in pleasant weather and sighted a brig and a bark. The day ended with strong gales, forcing them to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-05","events":[],"lat":-12.1833,"lon":-35.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Feb 5th\nVariation 5 W.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the\nEastward & passing clouds heading N: N: E. by the wind\nMiddle hours more moderate made the mizzen topsgallsail &\nflying jib. Latter hours fine pleasant weather heading N by E.\nLat 12..11. South. Long Chron 35..48. Lunar Obs 35..00 West.\n\nWednesday","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["middle","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The day began with strong easterly gales, but the wind moderated and the weather turned fine and pleasant as they sailed on.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-06","events":[],"lat":-10.5833,"lon":-35.45,"fixed":true,"entry":"Feb 6th\nVariation 5 W.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fine pleasant weather\nwind from the Eastwards heading N & E by the wind. Saw\na bark to the windward. Middle hours fine breezes &\npassing clouds. Latter hours the same. Wind E. heading N & E.\nLat 10..35. South. Long pr Chron 35..27. pr Lunar Obs [illegible]\n\nThursday","wind":[["first","E","moderate"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","E","moderate"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather; no whales were seen. A bark was sighted to windward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-07","events":[],"lat":-9.1,"lon":-34.9667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Feb 7th\nVariation 6 W.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fine pleasant weather\nwind from the eastward heading N: E. by the wind.\nSaw 2 sails. Middle hours fresh breezes & passing clouds.\nAt 5 A M. saw the coast of Brazil extrem headlands\nbearing from S. W to N. 15 miles distant. Latter hours strong trades E. S. E.\nLat 9..06. South. Long 34..58 West.\n\nFriday","wind":[["first","E",""],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","ESE","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather as the ship steered northeast. They sighted two sails and spotted the coast of Brazil about 15 miles off.","where":"near land","place":"coast of Brazil","plate":"land.landfall-a"},{"date":"1850-02-08","events":[],"lat":-7.5,"lon":-34.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Feb 8th\nVariation. 6 W.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh trades from S. E. & fine\npleasant weather steering N. E. employed on various jobs of\nships duty. Middle hours fresh breezes & passing clouds.\nLatter hours strong trades from S. E. steering N. E with Royals set\nLat 7..30. South. Long 34..14. West.\n\nSaturday","wind":[["first","SE","fresh"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fine weather and fresh winds as the ship steered northeast. The crew spent the day on routine ship's work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-09","events":[],"lat":-4.8,"lon":-34.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Feb 9th\nVariation 7 W.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades from S. E. steer-\nN. by E. all sail out. At 3 P M. squally with heavy rain\nsaw a ship steering S. by W. Middle hours fresh trades & pass-\ning clouds. Latter hours fresh trades pleasant. Secured the maintogallant st\nLat 4..45. South. Long 34..39. West.\n\nSunday","wind":[["first","SE","strong"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","rain","cloudy"],"plain":"Strong trade winds and routine sailing. A squall brought heavy rain in the afternoon, and they sighted another ship steering south-by-west.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-10","events":[],"lat":-1.8833,"lon":-35.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Feb 10th\nVariation 7 W.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh trades from S. S. E. & fine\npleasant weather steering N. with all sail out. All hands\nemployed in turning up the fore & maintopmast backstays.\nMiddle hours strong trades from S. E. Latter hours the same steering N.\nLat 1..33. South. Long 35..40. West.\n\nMonday","wind":[["first","SSE","fresh"],["middle","SE","strong"],["latter","SE","strong"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with fresh trade winds. The crew was busy adjusting the mast rigging while sailing north with every sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-11","events":[],"lat":0.5833,"lon":-36.15,"fixed":true,"entry":"Feb 11th\nVariation 7 W.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh trades & fine pleasant\nweather steering N. Middle hours variable winds & squally.\nLatter hours fine pleasant weather. All sail out wind S. E.\nLat 0..35. North. Long 36..09. West.\n\nTuesday","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","variable",""],["latter","SE",""]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with pleasant weather, trade winds, and a few squalls.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-12","events":[],"lat":2.5,"lon":-36.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Feb 12th\nVariation 5 W.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with light trades from S. S. E.\n& fine pleasant weather steering N with all sail out.\nemployed on various jobs of ships duty. Middle hours light\nwinds from S. S. E. Latter hours fine pleasant weather steering N.\nLat 2..30. North. Long 36..31. West.","wind":[["first","SSE","light"],["middle","SSE","light"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather; the crew carried out various shipboard duties with every sail set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-13","events":[],"lat":4.8,"lon":-37.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nFeb 13th\n1850.\nVariation 5 W.\nThese 24 hours commences with Light trades from\nE. S. E. & fine pleasant weather Steering N. with all Sail\nout. Employed in various jobs of Ships duty. Middle\nhours Fresh breezes & passing clouds. Latter hours it came\nin Squally in Studdingsails & royals. Winds N. E. steering N. W.\nLat 4..48 North. Long 37. 30. West","wind":[["first","ESE","light"],["middle","","fresh"],["latter","NE",""]],"weather":["squalls","cloudy"],"plain":"The crew sailed with every sail set in pleasant weather, occupied with routine ship's duties, before taking in sails as squally weather set in.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-14","events":[],"lat":5.6667,"lon":-38.75,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nFeb 14th\nVariation 4 W.\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh winds from N. E.\n& thick cloudy weather Steering N. W. at 2 P. M. made\nMain Royal & Flying jib. Middle hours light breezes & passing clouds\nLatter hours fresh breezes from the Eastward & squally with heavy rain.\nLat 5. 40. North Long 38. 45. W.","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","E","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls","rain"],"plain":"Squally weather with fresh breezes and heavy rain as the ship sailed northwest. No whales or ships were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-15","events":[],"lat":7.0333,"lon":-40.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nFeb 15.th\nVariation 4. W.\nThese 24 hours commences with light breezes from N. E.\n& passing clouds steering N. W. Made Fore & Main Royals &\nForetopmaststuddingsail. Middle hours squally: in stuu-\ndingsails & royals. Latter hours fresh trades from N. E.\n& fine pleasant weather. This forenoon Employed in setting up the [illegible]\nLat 7. 02. North. Long 40. 17. West.","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["latter","NE","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"Routine sailing with light breezes and passing squalls, giving way to fresh trade winds and pleasant weather. The crew spent the morning working on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-16","events":[],"lat":8.0833,"lon":-41.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nFeb 16th\nVariation 3 W.\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh trades from N. E. & fine\npleasant weather steering N. W. Employed in rattlineing down\nthe rigging. Middle hours the wind & weather the same. Latter\nhours fresh trades from N. E. & passing clouds. Set the Royals.\nLat 8.05. North. Long 41. 54. West.","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","NE","fresh"],["latter","NE","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with fresh trade winds. The crew spent the day doing routine rope work on the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-17","events":[],"lat":9.3167,"lon":-43.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nFeb 17th\nVariation 2 W.\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh trades from N. E.\n& fine pleasant weather heading N. W. by the wind with\nall Sail out. Employed in rattlineing down the rigging. Mid-\ndle hours fresh trades from N. E. steering N. W. Latter hours the same\nLat 9. 19. North Long 43. 38. West.","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","NE","fresh"],["latter","NE","fresh"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with fresh trade winds; the crew spent the day doing routine rope work on the rigging under full sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-18","events":[],"lat":10.6833,"lon":-45.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nFeb 18th\nVariation 3 W.\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh trades from N. E. &\nfine pleasant weather steering N. W. Middle hours fresh\ntrades from E. N. E. & passing clouds. Set the foretopmast stud-\ndingsail. Latter hours fresh trades & fine pleasant weather\nLat 10..41. North Long 45..40. West","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["middle","ENE","fresh"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with fresh trade winds; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-19","events":[],"lat":12.2,"lon":-47.6167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nFeb 19th\nVariation 4 W.\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh trades from E. N. E.\n& fine pleasant weather steering N. W. Employed in\ntarring the Standing rigging. Middle hours fresh trades\nfrom E & variable. Latter hours fresh trades & variable.\nLat 12.12. North. Long 47. 37. West.","wind":[["first","ENE","fresh"],["middle","E","fresh"],["latter","variable","fresh"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with fresh trade winds. The crew was busy tarring the rigging.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-20","events":[],"lat":13.6,"lon":-49.8,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nFeb 20th\nVariation 4 W.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades & passing clouds.\nsteering N. W. with all sail out. Employed in Standing rigging\ntarring & painting &c. Middle hours light trades & fine pleasant weather\nLatter hours light trades & pleasant: finished tarring the standing rigg\nLat 13.36. North. Long 49. 48. West.","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Sailed under trade winds with every sail set while the crew tarred and painted the standing rigging. No whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-21","events":[],"lat":15.0333,"lon":-51.9833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nFeb 21st\nVariation 4 W.\nThese 24 hours commences with light trades from E. N. E. & fine\npleasant weather steering N. W. with all sail out. Employed\nin painting in various places. Middle hours strong trades & squall\nly weather. Latter hours strong trades & steady with all sail out.\nLat 15.02. North. Long 51. 59. West.","wind":[["first","ENE","light"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed with every sail set through squalls and trade winds, keeping busy with painting around the ship.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-22","events":[],"lat":16.7667,"lon":-54.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nFeb 22d\nVariation 3 W.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong trades from E. N. E. & pleas-\nant weather steering N. W. Employed on various jobs of Ships\nduty. Middle hours strong trades & passing clouds\nin the maintopgallantstuddingsail. Latter hours fresh trades & plea[illegible]\nLat 16.46 North. Long 54. 30. West.","wind":[["first","ENE","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"Fair weather with strong trade winds as the crew carried out routine ship's work.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-23","events":[],"lat":18.2833,"lon":-56.6333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nFeb 23d.\n1850.\nVariation 3 W.\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh trades & fine pleasant weather\nSteering N.W. Employed in painting bulwarks, &c. Middle\nhours fresh trades from E, & passing clouds. Latter hours light trades & pleasant\nLat 18.17. North. Long 56.38. West.","wind":[["first","","fresh"],["middle","E","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with fresh trade winds while steering northwest. The crew spent the day painting the bulwarks.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-24","events":[],"lat":19.65,"lon":-58.5,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nFeb 24th\n1850.\nVariation 3 W.\nThese 24 hours commences with light trades from E. & fine\npleasant weather Steering N.W. with all sail out. Employed\nin painting the bulwarks, windlass, &c. Middle hours strong\ntrades & variable & squally. Latter hours light trades & pleasant & all sail out.\nLat 19.39. North. Long 58.30. West.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","variable","strong"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"The crew sailed northwest with every sail set, painting the bulwarks and windlass in mostly pleasant trade-wind weather.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-25","events":[],"lat":21.1333,"lon":-60.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nFeb 25th\nVariation 2 W.\nThese 24 hours commences with light trades from E.N.E. & fine\npleasant weather Steering N.W. with all sail out. Middle hours\nlight trades from E & pleasant weather. Latter hours light trades & pleasant\nLat 21.08. North. Long 60. 20. West.","wind":[["first","ENE","light"],["middle","E","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with light trade winds; sailing northwest with all sails set.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-26","events":[],"lat":22.0667,"lon":-61.3,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nFeb 26th\nVariation 2 W.\nThese 24 hours commences with light trades from E & fine pleas-\nant weather Steering N.W. with all sail out. Employed\nin painting the lowermasts, &c. Middle hours light trades &\nfine pleasant weather. Latter hours very light breezes & calm.\nLat 22.04 North. Long 61.18. West.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with light winds and calms. The crew spent the day painting the lower masts.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-02-27","events":[],"lat":22.4667,"lon":-61.5333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nFeb 27th\nVariation 2 W.\nThese 24 hours commences with very light breezes from the Eastward\n& variable Steering N.W. with all sail out. Employed in various\njobs of painting & in scrubbing the ships bends. Middle hours calm\nin mending studdingsails & royals. Latter hours a light breeze springs up from\nS.W. Steering N.W. Spoke the hermaphrodite brig Haywood of & from\nBoston bound to Curacoa 12 days out. She wished to be reported\nLat 22.23. North Long 61.32 West.","wind":[["first","E","light"],["middle","","calm"],["latter","SW","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"The crew painted and scrubbed the ship's sides, and mended sails during a calm. Later, they met the brig Haywood, out of Boston bound for Curaçao, which asked to be reported.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Haywood","rig":"brig","port":"Boston","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-c"},{"date":"1850-02-28","events":[],"lat":23.5167,"lon":-61.55,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nFeb 28th\nVariation 2 W.\nThese 24 hours commences with light breezes from the Westward &\nvariable with pleasant weather Steering N B W by the wind. Em-\nployed on various jobs of ship's duty. Middle hours fresh breezes\nfrom the Westward & pleasant heading N by W by the wind.\nLatter hours strong breezes & at 7 A.M. had a heavy squall of wind\n& rain took in the light sails it then clears off so we set them again\nLat 23.31. North. Long 61.33. West.","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","W","fresh"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["rain","squalls"],"plain":"The crew worked on routine ship's duties as they sailed north-northwest. A heavy squall of wind and rain hit around 7 A.M., forcing them to briefly take in the light sails.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-03-01","events":[],"lat":24.4667,"lon":-62.8667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMarch 1st\nVariation 1 W\nThese 24 hours commences with strong breezes from the N.S.W.\nSteering No. E. by the wind. Saw a brig ahead Steering along\nwith us. At 6.30. P.M. tacked to the E N W. Middle hours strong\nbreezes & passing clouds. Latter hours fresh breezes from N.E. Steering N.W.\nLat 24. 28. North. Long 62.52. West.","wind":[["first","","strong"],["middle","","strong"],["latter","NE","fresh"]],"weather":["cloudy"],"plain":"They sailed under strong breezes and spotted a brig ahead steering in the same direction, but had no contact with it.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-03-02","events":[],"lat":25.1167,"lon":-63.2333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMarch 2d\nVariation. 1 W.\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh breezes from E.N.E. & fine\npleasant weather Steering N.W. with all sail out. Employed\non various jobs of ships duty. Middle & latter hours light br- fine weather\nLat 25.07. North. Long 63.44 West.","wind":[["first","ENE","fresh"],["middle","","light"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Fine, pleasant weather with fresh breezes as the ship steered northwest under full sail. The crew worked on various routine shipboard jobs.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-03-03","events":[],"lat":26.15,"lon":-63.7333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMarch 3d\nVariation 2 W.\nThese 24 hours commences with light airs from the West-\nward & pleasant weather heading N.N.W. by the wind.\nEmployed on various jobs of ships duty. Middle hours strong\nbreezes variable. Latter part light breezes & at 7.30 tacked to the N.E W.\nLat 26. 09. North. Long 63.44. West.","wind":[["first","W","light"],["middle","variable","strong"],["latter","","light"]],"plain":"Light winds and pleasant weather, with the crew working on various ship's duties; no whales were seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-03-04","events":[],"lat":26.75,"lon":-64.0833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMarch 4th\nVariation 3 W.\nThese 24 hours commences with light airs from the Northward\ncalm & pleasant weather. Middle hours light airs from the\nWestward. Latter hours the same heading N N.W. by the wind.\nLat 26. 45, North. Long 64. 05. West.","wind":[["first","N","light"],["middle","W","light"],["latter","W","light"]],"weather":["calm"],"plain":"Calm and pleasant weather with light breezes; routine sailing, with no whales seen.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-03-05","events":[],"lat":27.3,"lon":-65.7583,"fixed":false,"entry":"Tuesday\nMarch 5th\nVariation. 3 W.\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh breezes from the Westward\n& pleasant weather heading N.N.W. by the wind. At 5.30 P.M.\nspoke the hermaphrodite brig Mula of & from Halifax 8\ndays out. Middle hours strong winds & squally took in the light sails","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","","strong"]],"weather":["squalls"],"plain":"They sailed in fresh breezes and met the hermaphrodite brig Mula, eight days out of Halifax. Strong winds and squalls later forced them to reduce sail.","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Mula","rig":"brig","port":"Halifax","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-b"},{"date":"1850-03-06","events":[],"lat":27.85,"lon":-67.4333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMarch 6th\nVariation 3 W.\n\nTack'd to the N & W. Latter hours Strong gales rough & squal\nLat 27.28. North. Long 65.16 West.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the Northward\n& passing clouds heading W.N.W. by the wind. At 3 P.M. it\ncame in squally single reefed the topsails fore & aft. Middle\nhours strong gales & pasing clowds. Latter hours more moderate\nMade [struck: the fore & mizzen topgallant sail. Saw a brig to the windward of us]\nLat 27.51. North. Long 67.26. West.","wind":[["first","N","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and squalls forced the crew to reduce sail. The weather moderated toward the end of the day, and they sighted a brig upwind.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-03-07","events":[],"lat":28.95,"lon":-67.95,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMarch 7th\nVariation 3 W.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with light breezes from N & E & fine\npleasant weather heading N & W by the wind with all sail\nout. Middle hours light airs from the E & N. steering N.W by N.\nLatter hours strong gales from S.W. handed all light sail single reefd the ts\nLat 28.57. North Long pr Chron 67.57 pr Lunar 68.13. West.","wind":[["first","NE","light"],["middle","ENE","light"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"Started with fine weather and all sail set, but the day ended with strong gales from the southwest, forcing the crew to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-03-08","events":[],"lat":30.3833,"lon":-68.3833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMarch 8th\nVariation 4 W.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from S.W. & squally\nsteering N.N.W. double reefed the topsails. At 4 P.M. the gale\nstill increases close reefed the fore & mizzen topsails & handed jib\n& mainsail. At 6 P.M. close reefed the maintopsail & reefed the fore\nsail. At 8 P.M. handed the fore & mizzen topsails. Middle hours more\nmoderate. Latter hours it still moderates with snow saw a No W & made close reefd ts\nLat 30.23. North. Long 68.23. West.","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","snow"],"plain":"The ship faced an increasing gale and squalls, forcing the crew to repeatedly reduce sail. The weather moderated later with snow.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Gale brought snow","quote":"Latter hours it still moderates with snow","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-03-09","events":[],"lat":31.45,"lon":-67.1667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMarch 9th\nVariation 4 W.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong breezes from the Westward &\npleasant weather heading to the Northward by the wind with\ndouble reefd topsails out. At 2 P.M. the wind N.W. Middle\nhours more moderate. Latter hours it still moderates heading N & E.\nmade single reefd topsails. Passed a brig steering S.W.\nLat 31.27. North. Long 67.10. West.","wind":[["first","W","strong"],["first","NW",""],["middle","","moderate"],["latter","","moderate"]],"plain":"Strong breezes gradually moderated as the ship sailed northward. They passed a brig steering southwest.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-03-10","events":[],"lat":32.8333,"lon":-67.2,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMarch 10th\nVariation 5 W.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong breezes from N & W.\nheading N & E by the wind with pleasant weather. Middle\nhours light breezes fine pleasant weather heading N by the\nwind turned the reefs out of the topsails & set the topgallant sails\n& flying jib. Latter hours strong gales from S.W. steering NW handed the topsls\nLat 32.50 North. Long 67.12. West.","wind":[["first","NW","strong"],["middle","","light"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The crew experienced pleasant weather and set more sail before strong gales set in, forcing them to reduce sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-03-11","events":[],"lat":33.4167,"lon":-68.25,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMarch 11th\nVariation 5 W.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from S.W. & unsettled\nweather steering N.W. At 1 P.M. double reefed the topsails & at 4 do\nhanded the [struck: jib &] mainsail. At 8 do close reefed the topsails. Passed a brig\nsteering to the Southward. Middle part strong gales & squally the wind\nchanged to N & E haul'd on the wind heading N & W Latter hours\nmore moderate made all sail steering N W Carried away the Job stay. repaired it.\nLat [struck: 33.25] 34. North. Long 68.15 West.","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["middle","NE","gale"],["latter","","moderate"]],"weather":["gale","squalls"],"plain":"Strong gales and squally weather forced the crew to reduce sail, and the jib stay broke and was repaired. They passed a brig steering southward but did not stop.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-03-12","events":[],"lat":34.2833,"lon":-70.2167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMarch 12th\nVariation 5 W.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh breezes from N & E & unsettled\nweather steering N.W. At 4 P.M. handed the topgallant sails double\nreefd the topsails & in the jib & main sail. Strong gales & squally. Middle\nhours strong gales & squally close reefd the fore & main topsails & furled the\nmizzen. Latter hours fresh breezes from the Northward heading Westward with all sail run\nLat 34.17. North. Long 70.13 West.","wind":[["first","NE","fresh"],["first","","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","N","fresh"]],"weather":["squalls","gale"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales and squalls, forcing the crew to shorten sail, before the wind eased and they set all sail heading westward.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-03-13","events":[],"lat":34.7667,"lon":-71.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMarch 13th\nVariation 6 W.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh breezes from the N & W heading\nWestward by the wind with all sail out. Middle hours light winds\nfrom the S & E. made all sail. Latter hours strong gales from S & W. made all sail.\nLat 34.46. North. Long 71.55 West.","wind":[["first","NNW","fresh"],["middle","SE","light"],["latter","SW","gale"]],"weather":["gale"],"plain":"The ship encountered shifting winds and strong gales while sailing under full sail. No whales were mentioned.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-03-14","events":[],"lat":37.8333,"lon":-73.3333,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMarch 14th\nVariation 7 W\n1850\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from S.S.W. & pass-\ning clouds steering N.W.by N. Spoke a hermaphrodite Brig\nsteering N&W. & exchainged longitudes At 4 P.M. handed\nthe Royals & at 4 do the topgallant sails, mainsail & put one reef\nin the mizzentopsail. At 6 do. reef'd the fore & main topsail Middle\nhours strong gales & squally. at 6. A.M. left the Gulf Stream, & came\nin rainy. [struck: Latter] Latter hours strong gales rough sea & squally wind S.S.W. Course N.W.by N.\nLat 37.50 North Long 73..20 West.","wind":[["first","SSW","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","SSW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy","squalls","rain","heavy sea"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales, rough seas, and squalls while steering northwest by north. They met a brig and exchanged longitudes, and later crossed out of the Gulf Stream into rain.","where":"at sea","place":"Gulf Stream"},{"date":"1850-03-15","events":[],"lat":38.9833,"lon":-73.2833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMarch 15th\nVariation 8 W.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from S. W. thick &\nrainy steering N.W.W. At 2 P.M. Close reef'd the topsails the\nwind inclining Westly. Middle hours fresh breezes from the Westward\n& fine pleasant weather steering N. Latter hours lighter winds & pleasan [illegible] a crowd of sails\nLat 38.59. North. Long 73.17. West.","wind":[["first","SW","gale"],["first","W",""],["middle","W","fresh"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["rain","gale"],"plain":"The ship encountered strong gales, thick rain, and heavy winds before the weather cleared, ending with lighter breezes and pleasant skies under full sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-03-16","events":[],"lat":39.55,"lon":-72.85,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMarch 16th\nVariation 7 W.\n\nThese 24. Hours commence with a calm & pleasant weather.\nAt 3 P.M a light breeze springs up from the Southward steering\nN.N.E. thick cloudy. Middle hours light winds & variable with\nlight light rain. Saw several light. Latter hours light airs & smooth sea.\nLat 39..33. North. Long 72..51. West.","wind":[["first","","calm"],["first","S","light"],["middle","variable","light"],["latter","","light"]],"weather":["calm","cloudy","rain","smooth sea"],"plain":"Calm and pleasant weather gave way to light, variable breezes and light rain. Several lights were sighted during the night.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-03-17","events":[],"lat":40.3,"lon":-72.9,"fixed":true,"entry":"Sunday\nMarch 17th\nVariation 6 W.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with light winds from the North\nward heading NE by the wind. At 2 P.M. tack'd to the N.\n& W. wind N.E. Saw several ships & small crafts.\nMiddle hours strong gales & thick cloudy. handed the lights. sails\n& double reefed the topsails, cast the lead & found 27 fathoms. bottom\nfine sand & shells. Latter hours strong gales heading N.N.E.\nLat 40. 18' North. Long 72.54 West.","wind":[["first","N","light"],["first","NE",""],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","cloudy"],"plain":"They sailed in strong gales and thick clouds, sighting several ships and small craft. Sounding with the lead line, they found fine sand and shells at 27 fathoms.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-03-18","events":[],"lat":40.0,"lon":-72.6667,"fixed":true,"entry":"Monday\nMarch 18th\nVariation 5 W.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the Eastward\nheading N.E by the wind with double reefed topsails out. At 2\nP.M. wore ship to the S.E. Middle hours strong gales thick & rainy.\nhandeed the jib & mainsail & wore ship to the N.E. Latter\nhours strong gale & foggy. At 8.30 A.M. Sounded & found 20\nfathoms [struck: bottom] fine sand & shells. Wore ship heading to the S. E.\nLat 40.00 North. Long 73.40 West.","wind":[["first","E","gale"],["middle","","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","rain","fog"],"plain":"Strong gales, thick rain, and fog battered the ship as the crew repeatedly turned course and took in sail, sounding bottom at twenty fathoms.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-03-19","events":[],"lat":40.3333,"lon":-72.9167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Tuesday\nMarch 19th\nVariation 5 W.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the N.E\nthick fog heading S.E. by the wind with double reef'd topsails\nout. Middle hours strong gales from N.N.E. wore ship heading\nN.W. Latter hours strong gales with snow & rain Spoke the No 1\npilot boat. Phantom of New York. Wore ship heading E. by S.\nLat 40.20 North. Long 72.55. West","wind":[["first","NE","gale"],["middle","NNE","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["fog","gale","snow","rain"],"plain":"Strong gales brought thick fog, snow, and rain. Later, the crew met the New York pilot boat Phantom (No. 1).","moments":[{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Phantom","rig":"schooner","port":"New York","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at sea","plate":"gam.spoke-a"},{"date":"1850-03-20","events":[],"lat":39.8833,"lon":-72.5833,"fixed":true,"entry":"Wednesday\nMarch 20th\nVariation 5 W.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from N.N.E. & thick\nsnowy weather heading E. by the wind. At 3 P.M. it clears off made\nsingle reef'd topsails with the winds inclining Westerly. Middle\npart strong gales from N.N.W. heading N.E. by the wind double reefed\nthe topsails & handed the jib. Latter hours strong gales & rough sea with\npleasant weather At 10. A.M. Sounded & founded & found 45 fathoms\n& wore ship heading to the Westward. Passed a brig steering E.S.E.\nLat 39.53. North. Long 72.35 West","wind":[["first","NNE","gale"],["first","W",""],["middle","NNW","gale"],["latter","","gale"]],"weather":["gale","snow","clear","heavy sea"],"plain":"The ship faced strong gales, thick snow, and rough seas. They measured the water depth at 45 fathoms, turned to the west, and passed a brig.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Strong gales and thick snow","quote":"strong gales from N.N.E. & thick snowy weather","interest":1}],"where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-03-21","events":[],"lat":40.2167,"lon":-71.65,"fixed":true,"entry":"Thursday\nMarch 21st\nVariation 5 W.\n\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the N&W. heading\nto the Westward by the wind with squally weather & rough sea. at\n3.30. P.M. handed the mainsail. & at 5 do wore ship heading N.E.\nMiddle hours strong gales from the N&W. & clear weather. Set the main\nsail. Latter hours not much alteration. Saw 2 brigs steering to the N.E.\nLat. 40.15. North. Long 71.39 West.","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["middle","NW","gale"]],"weather":["gale","squalls","heavy sea","clear"],"plain":"Strong gales and rough seas made for heavy going. The crew saw two brigs heading northeast, but no whales were reported.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-03-22","events":[],"lat":40.95,"lon":-71.5167,"fixed":true,"entry":"Friday\nMarch 22d\nVariation 5° W.\nThese 24 hours commences with strong gales from the No Wt Vari-\nable steering to the W S E by the wind with plesant weather & a rough sea.\nAt 5 P. M. [illegible] the jib. Middle hours strong breezes from the S W. ship\nheading to the Westward. handed the jib & mainsail. Split the foresail.\nhandid that also. Latter hours more moderate repaired & bent the foresail\n& made all sail. [struck: the] Ship heading N & W & N W [illegible]. the wind hauling Westerly\nLat Obs 37. North. Long 71.31. West.","wind":[["first","NW","gale"],["middle","SW","strong"],["latter","W","moderate"]],"weather":["heavy sea"],"plain":"Strong gales and a rough sea split the foresail, forcing the crew to take it in along with the jib and mainsail. As the wind eased, they repaired and reset the sail.","where":"at sea"},{"date":"1850-03-23","events":[],"lat":41.25,"lon":-72.05,"fixed":true,"entry":"Saturday\nMarch 23d\nVariation 5 W\nThese 24 hours commences with fresh breeze spoke the Westward & fine plea-\nsnt weather heading N & W by the wind. At 2 P. M. made Block Island\nbearing N & Long Island bearing N W distance by estimation 25 miles. At 4\nP. M. got the anchors off of the bows & bent the chains. At 5.30 took a pilot\nfrom the No 1 pilot boat Albert R Harris New London pilot. Saw 3 whaleship\n& some small craft. Middle hours light airs & variable steering to the N & W\nAt 4 A M a breeze springs up from the N. E. heading N & W by the wind.\nLatter hours strong breezes & at 7 A. M. Snowey weather working to the\nEastward for the Watch hill passage but it came in so thick we\nwe were compelled to seek another harbor. At 8.30. kept off for\nNew London, & at 10.30 came to anchor in the river's mouth [illegible]\n1/4 of a mile to the S & E of New London light house & furled the sails\n& made every thing secure for bad weather. At 12 meridian spoke the\npilot boat & Capt. Pendleton & Mr Lester the first officer went on shore.\nAt anchor 1/4 of a mile S & E of New London light house","wind":[["first","W","fresh"],["middle","variable","light"],["middle","NE","moderate"],["latter","","strong"]],"weather":["snow"],"plain":"They sighted Block Island and Long Island, took aboard a pilot from the Albert R Harris, and prepared the anchors. Thick snow forced them to abandon the Watch Hill passage and anchor at the mouth of the New London river.","moments":[{"kind":"nature","title":"Forced into harbor by snow","quote":"Snowey weather working to the Eastward for the Watch hill passage but it came in so thick","interest":1},{"kind":"crew","title":"Captain and first officer went on shore","quote":"Capt. Pendleton & Mr Lester the first officer went on shore","interest":1},{"kind":"ship","vessel":"Albert R Harris","rig":"schooner","port":"New London","captain":"","months_out":null,"voyage_id":null}],"where":"at anchor","place":"New London","plate":"gam.spoke-b","at":"new-london"}],"plates":{"nature.porpoises":"Porpoises","caught.sperm":"A sperm whale taken","work.trying":"Trying out","work.stowing":"Stowing down","chase.sperm":"After sperm whales","gam.spoke":"Spoke a ship","gam.visit":"A gam","life.keeper":"The log","chase.right":"After right whales","work.cutting":"Cutting in","land.landfall":"Land ho"}}