Entry Index: 281
Position: 72.68, -178.43
Date by Position: 1 April 1880
Logbook Volume: 2 of 4
Logbook Metadata: Volume 2
Latitude by observation at noon Sun N. 72° 41' Longitude by chronometer from afternoon observations Sun W. 178° 25' 30" Variation of the compass by azimuth at 3pm E. 24° 00' 40" Water expended during the preceding 24 hours: 35 gallons Water distilled during the preceding 24 hours: 35 gallons Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours: 510 lbs Coal remaining on hand at noon: 69 tons 1138 lbs 1am: B.B. in vacuo = 12°; B.B. in air = 12° 6am: B.B. in vacuo = 30°; B.B. in air = 7° 7am: B.B. in vacuo = 41.5°; B.B. in air = 4.5° 9am: B.B. in vacuo = 54°; B.B. in air = 9° 10am: B.B. in vacuo = 53°; B.B. in air = 6.5° 11am: B.B. in vacuo = 56.5°; B.B. in air = 7° 12am: B.B. in vacuo = 60°; B.B. in air = 8° 1pm: B.B. in vacuo = 64°; B.B. in air = 7.5° 2pm: B.B. in vacuo = 48°; B.B. in air = 7.5° 3pm: B.B. in vacuo = 28°; B.B. in air = 6° 4pm: B.B. in vacuo = 19°; B.B. in air = 6° 5pm: B.B. in vacuo = 12.5°; B.B. in air = 4° 6pm: B.B. in vacuo = 8.5°; B.B. in air = 3.5° The pumping is done by the Baxter engine and the steam cutters engine. The steam cutter's boiler is also employed in distilling. Water in the ship to day at 8am at 4pm at midnight At water tight bulkhead 7 inches 12 inches 8 inches At fire room bilge 1 1/2 inches 2 inches 1 1/2 inches Sounded at noon in 32 fathoms, muddy bottom, very slight drift to N.N.W. being indicated by the lead line. Weather generally clear and pleasant. During the first two hours and the last two hours of the day the sky was overcast and a light snow fell. Much haze and vapor rising from ice openings during the afternoon. At 8.15am a bear coming near the ship was pursued and killed. He was 8 feet in length 3 feet 5 inches in height and weighed 675 lbs. Took up the port forward spar deck bilge pump, and placed it in the fire room hatch with its end in the starboard bilge of the fire room, preparatory to moving the Baxter engine and boiler below and making connections therewith. Crew engaged in breaking out after store room, and removing the accumulation of frost and ice therefrom. The usual monthly examination of the physical condition of the officers and men was commenced to day by the surgeon. The internal routine for spring was put in operation in place of the routine established on November 1st. Moon 21° 59' S. Last quarter
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Hour |
Wind |
Pressure |
Att'd |
Dry |
Wet |
Sea |
Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sxw | 29.83 | — | 12.5 | — | — | ocz |
| 2 | ssw | 29.83 | — | 10.0 | — | — | bczs |
| 3 | s | 29.83 | — | 8.0 | — | — | bc |
| 4 | sxw | 29.82 | — | 6.5 | — | — | bc |
| 5 | sw | 29.84 | — | 7.0 | — | — | bc |
| 6 | — | 29.84 | — | 7.0 | — | — | bc |
| 7 | — | 29.86 | — | 4.5 | — | — | bc |
| 8 | s | 29.86 | — | 4.5 | — | — | bc |
| 9 | — | 29.86 | — | 6.0 | — | — | bc |
| 10 | sw | 29.86 | — | 6.0 | — | — | bc |
| 11 | sw | 29.86 | — | 6.5 | — | — | bc |
| 12 | — | 29.85 | — | 7.5 | — | 27.8 | bc |
| 13 | sw | 29.83 | — | 7.0 | — | — | bc |
| 14 | — | 29.84 | — | 7.8 | — | — | bc |
| 15 | w | 29.83 | — | 6.5 | — | — | bcz |
| 16 | wsw | 29.83 | — | 6.0 | — | — | bcz |
| 17 | wxn | 29.82 | — | 4.3 | — | — | bcz |
| 18 | calm | 29.81 | — | 3.8 | — | — | bcz |
| 19 | n | 29.8 | — | 1.5 | — | — | bcz |
| 20 | n | 29.79 | — | 1.0 | — | — | bcz |
| 21 | n | 29.79 | — | 1.0 | — | — | bcz |
| 22 | n | 29.78 | — | 2.5 | — | — | ocz |
| 23 | nne | 29.77 | — | 3.0 | — | — | oczs |
| 24 | ne | 29.75 | — | 3.5 | — | — | oczs |