USS Jeannette (1879–1881)

Sunday, 10 April 1881

Beset and drifting in the pack ice about 365 miles N.W. of Herald Island, Arctic Ocean


Entry Index: 655
Position: 75.73, 170.32
Date by Position: 11 April 1881
Logbook Volume: 4 of 4
Logbook Metadata: Volume 4

Events & Observations

This entry contains remarks related to the following subject: Sea Ice
Latitude by observation at Noon N. 75° 44'
Longitude by chronometer from afternoon observations E. 170° 19'

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: 290 lbs
Coal remaining on hand at noon: 22 tons 1273 lbs 

Max. temperature = -2°
Min. temperature = -14°

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 77 fathoms. Muddy bottom. A rapid drift N.E. being indicated by the lead line.
At 11am the ship was inspected by the Commanding Officer. At 1.30pm divine service was performed in 
the cabin.
Weather clear, bright and pleasant. Fresh southerly winds, unusually high barometer and pleasant 
temperature.
Sunrise 3h 13m. Sunset 8h 45m.

Moon 1° N. 
First quarter

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Weather Observations

Hour
Wind
Pressure
Att'd
Dry
Wet
Sea
Code
3 sw 30.67 46.0 -13.0 bc
6 s 30.67 43.0 -10.0 bc
9 s 30.72 54.0 -7.0 bc
12 s 30.66 42.0 -4.0 bc
15 s 30.67 55.0 -2.0 bc
18 s 30.63 56.0 -4.0 bc
21 s 30.61 58.0 -8.0 bc
24 sxe 30.57 60.0 -11.0 bc