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: 50 tons 1748 lbs 

Max. temperature = 24°
Min. temperature = 9°

The pumping forward is done by hand at the spar deck 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 34 fathoms. Muddy bottom. A drift to W.S.W. being indicated by the lead line. 
Weather gloomy and dull, except for a short time about noon when the sky partly cleared. Moderate 
north-easterly breezes with steady barometer and generally falling temperature. Occasional light snow 
in the early morning and in the afternoon.
Crew engaged in the various operations pertaining to the routine of the ship. Engineer's force engaged 
in repairing distilling pipe leading from steam cutter's boiler to waster cask; the bursting or cracking of 
said pipe having admitted salt water from the feed tank to the water cask and spoiled its contents.

Moon 10° N. 
Last quarter