Water expended during the preceding 24 hours: 31 gallons
Water distilled during the preceding 24 hours: 31 gallons
Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours: 180 lbs
Coal remaining on hand at noon: 99 tons 755 lbs 

AM
Strong winds from the S'd of east, veering to S.E. and moderating at noon. Barometer falling rapidly and 
temperature as rapidly rising. Hazy. 
At 12.30 a meteor, very brilliant, fell in a curved line from S. to S.E., and in exploding showed red, 
yellow, and blue colors like a rocket.
Early daylight at 8.25. 
At 11 Commanding Officer inspected the ship. Sounded in 31 1/2 fathoms, muddy bottom, no drift 
indicated.

PM
Wind veering to S'd and, going on, reaches W.N.W. at midnight. Barometer slowly falling until 3 when it 
slowly rises again. Continued increasing temperature. Light snow fell nearly all the time. 
At 1pm read the articles for the government of the Navy and mustered the crew. At 1.30 divine service 
was performed in the cabin.

Moon 11° S. 
Last quarter