No observations

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: 255 lbs
Coal remaining on hand at noon: 51 tons 273 lbs 

Max. temperature = 31°
Min. temperature = 18°

The pumping forward is done by hand at the spar deck bilge pump, and such water as filters aft through 
and under the bulkhead into the fire room is pumped out by hand at the bilge pump attached to the main 
engine.
The steam cutter's boiler is used for distilling. 
Sounded in 36 fathoms. Muddy bottom. A drift to west being indicated by the lead line. 
At 10am the ship was inspected by the Commanding Officer, and divine service was afterwards read in 
the cabin.
Generally cloudy weather except for a short time during the evening. Moderate easterly and north-
easterly breezes with steadily rising barometer and pleasant temperature. 
At 7.45pm auroral arch 50° in alt. above northern horizon and extending from east to W.N.W.; at 8 
auroral arch through zenith and extending from east to west; and at 9 several faint auroral arches 
through zenith and extending also from east to west. 

Moon 21° N. 
Last quarter