Sumba

3 whaling voyages of the atlas came to Sumba, which their keepers wrote as “Sandal Wood Island”, “Sandalwood”, “Sandalwood Island”, “Island of Sandalwood or Zeendainca”, “Sandal Wood”, “Sandal Wood Isle”.

Visits

1. Jefferson, 1841–44: June 26, 1842, off, 3 days.
2. Draco, 1843–47: August 12, 1845, off, 2 days.
3. Draco, 1843–47: September 6, 1846, off, 1 day.
4. Active, 1852–56: January 27, 1853, off, 2 days.

What the logs record there

1. 1845 · Draco: Keeper prayed for more oil before landing.

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