Sumbawa

3 whaling voyages of the atlas came to Sumbawa, which their keepers wrote as “Sumbawa”, “Island of Sumbawa”, “Sumbawa coast”.

Visits

1. Jefferson, 1841–44: July 1, 1842, off, 1 day.
2. Draco, 1843–47: August 13, 1845, off, 2 days.
3. Draco, 1843–47: August 30, 1845, off, 1 day.
4. Draco, 1843–47: September 9, 1846, off, 2 days.
5. Active, 1852–56: December 11, 1852, off, 1 day.
6. Active, 1852–56: August 22, 1853, off, 1 day.
7. Active, 1852–56: September 1, 1853, off, 1 day.
8. Active, 1852–56: November 22, 1853, off, 2 days.
9. Active, 1852–56: November 29, 1853, off, 1 day.

What the logs record there

1. 1853 · Active: Traded whale teeth for provisions with islanders.
2. 1845 · Draco: Keeper prayed for more oil before landing.
3. 1845 · Draco: Praised Sumbawa for wood and fowls.
4. 1853 · Active: Keeper found chronometer was off.

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