Entry Index: 38
Position: 54.0, -165.85
Date by Position: 2 August 1879
Logbook Volume: 1 of 4
Logbook Metadata: Volume 1
Distance run by log since preceding noon 43 knots 0 fathoms Latitude by D.R. at noon (Position Kaleghta Point [Cape Kalekta]) 54° 00' N. Longitude by D.R. at noon (Position Kaleghta Point) 166° 25' W. Latitude by observation at noon no observation Longitude by chronometer from forenoon observations 7.30am 165° 51' W. Strong current in Ounalga and Akoutan Straits setting to S'd about 5 knots Water expended during the preceding 24 hours: 50 gallons Water remaining on hand fit for use at noon 210 gallons Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours: 3 tons 730 lbs Coal remaining on hand at noon: 8 tons 1060 lbs 5am: Set fore and aft sail Commenced and until 4am Cloudy. Light wind from W.N.W. Heavy fog hanging over lands. [signed] William Nindemann 4 to 8am Cloudy and misty. Clearing at times. At 4.45 got underway and stood up Ounalga Straits. Very strong current setting to the S'd & E'd through the straits - heavy tide rips and water very much agitated. Steaming at five knots the ship could not stem the tide. At 7.45 bore up to the N'd and crossed over to Akontan Pass going within a quarter of a mile of Akontan Island and into the eddy current. [signed] William Dunbar 8am to meridian Weather foggy. Light wind from N.W. by N. Passing along south side of Akontan Island. At 9.40 set course W. by N. (p.c.). At 9.50 changed to W. (p.c.). At 10 was off southern headland of Akontan with Abatanok on range with S.E. extremity of Akontan. A conical peak bearing S.W. by W. 3/4 W. (p.c.) on Ounalashka Island in sight at times above the fog bank. At 10.10 set course W. by S. (p.c.). At 11.05 weather became very thick. At 11.40 sighted land and rocks on port bow and ahead. Steamed in slowly and came to anchor at 12 in 35 fathoms. Condemned for dog food 36 lbs. roast beef marked "Cutting & Co". [signed] John Cole Meridian to 4pm Weather foggy. Calm. At 12.45 fog lighted up and Kaleghta Point visible on N.W. (p.c.) bearing. Distant 1/2 mile. Got underway and steamed passed Kaleghta and examined Cape Cheerful. At 1.30 entered Illioliuk Bay. Steamed into the harbor and shackled to buoy in narrows at 4. The steamer "St. Paul" and schooner "St. George" of the A.C. Co. and the Revenue Cutter "Rush" in port. Hauled fires. Draught of ship 9' 6" for'd and 12' aft. The ships in port dipped colors also the flags on shore were dipped. [signed] William Nindemann 4 to 6pm Weather pleasant. Misty at times. Received official visit from Commander of "Rush" and official of A.C. Co. Sent mail ashore. [signed] William Dunbar 6 to 8pm Cloudy. Mist hangs over the land. [signed] John Cole 8pm to midnight Cloudy. Calm. Mist hanging over the land. [signed] William Nindemann Moon 11° S. Full moon
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Hour |
Wind |
Pressure |
Att'd |
Dry |
Wet |
Sea |
Code |
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1 | nw | 30.28 | 48.0 | 49.0 | 48.0 | 52.0 | bcm |
2 | wnw | 30.28 | 47.0 | 49.0 | 48.0 | 52.0 | bcm |
3 | nw | 30.28 | 48.0 | 49.0 | 48.0 | 52.0 | bcm |
4 | nw | 30.28 | 48.0 | 49.0 | 48.0 | 52.0 | bcm |
5 | nwxn | 30.3 | 48.0 | 49.0 | 48.0 | 46.0 | bcm |
6 | nwxn | 30.32 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 48.0 | 46.0 | bcm |
7 | nwxn | 30.34 | 52.0 | 52.0 | 51.0 | 47.0 | bcm |
8 | nwxn | 30.36 | 58.0 | 55.0 | 54.0 | 46.0 | f |
9 | nwxn | 30.36 | 58.0 | 55.0 | 54.0 | 48.0 | f |
10 | nwxn | 30.36 | 58.0 | 55.0 | 54.0 | 48.0 | f |
11 | nwxn | 30.36 | 58.0 | 55.0 | 54.0 | 48.0 | f |
12 | nwxn | 30.36 | 58.0 | 55.0 | 54.0 | 48.0 | f |
13 | ne | 30.36 | 58.0 | 56.0 | 55.0 | 52.0 | bcm |
14 | ne | 30.36 | 58.0 | 56.0 | 55.0 | 52.0 | f |
15 | ne | 30.36 | 58.0 | 56.0 | 55.0 | 52.0 | f |
16 | ne | 30.36 | 57.0 | 56.0 | 55.0 | 52.0 | f |
17 | ne | 30.37 | 55.0 | 56.0 | 55.0 | 56.0 | om |
18 | ne | 30.37 | 55.0 | 56.0 | 55.0 | 56.0 | f |
19 | ne | 30.37 | 55.0 | 56.0 | 55.0 | 56.0 | ocm |
20 | ne | 30.38 | 55.0 | 56.0 | 55.0 | 56.0 | ocm |
21 | calm | 30.39 | 56.0 | 55.0 | 54.0 | 56.0 | ocm |
22 | calm | 30.4 | 56.0 | 55.0 | 54.0 | 56.0 | ocm |
23 | calm | 30.4 | 53.0 | 54.0 | 53.0 | 56.0 | ocm |
24 | calm | 30.4 | 54.0 | 54.0 | 53.0 | 56.0 | ocm |