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Cape Leeuwin

2 whaling voyages of the atlas came to Cape Leeuwin, which their keepers wrote as “Cape Leeuwin”.

Visits

  1. Draco, 1843–47: November 20, 1844, off, 1 day.
  2. Draco, 1843–47: March 19, 1845, off, 1 day.
  3. Draco, 1847–50: January 14, 1848, off, 1 day.
  4. Draco, 1847–50: October 20, 1848, off, 1 day.
  5. Draco, 1847–50: November 1, 1848, off, 1 day.
  6. Draco, 1847–50: November 15, 1848, off, 1 day.
  7. Draco, 1847–50: November 2, 1849, off, 1 day.

What the logs record there

  1. 1844 · Draco: Keeper lamented an unsuccessful chase.
  2. 1848 · Draco: Keeper despaired over meager catch.
  3. 1848 · Draco: Keeper despaired over the lack of oil.

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