Entry Index: 662
Position: 75.88, 169.43
Date by Position: 18 April 1881
Logbook Volume: 4 of 4
Logbook Metadata: Volume 4
Latitude by observation at Noon N. 75° 53' Longitude by chronometer from afternoon observations E. 169° 26' 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: 21 tons 1303 lbs Max. temperature = -11.5° Min. temperature = -21.5° 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 84 fathoms. Muddy bottom. A moderate drift to S.W. being indicated by the lead line. Weather generally bright and pleasant. Moderate northerly breezes. Steady barometer and a continuance of unusually low temperature. Sunrise 2h 15m. Sunset 9h 55m. At 11am the ship was inspected by the Commanding Officer. At 1.30pm divine service was read in the cabin. Moon 23° S. Full moon
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Hour |
Wind |
Pressure |
Att'd |
Dry |
Wet |
Sea |
Code |
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3 | n | 30.22 | 52.0 | -19.5 | — | — | oc |
6 | n | 30.19 | 45.0 | -15.5 | — | — | bc |
9 | n | 30.22 | 55.0 | -17.5 | — | — | bc |
12 | nxe | 30.18 | 42.0 | -13.0 | — | — | bc |
15 | nxe | 30.17 | 49.0 | -11.5 | — | — | bc |
18 | nxe | 30.15 | 49.0 | -12.0 | — | — | bc |
21 | nne | 30.16 | 48.0 | -18.0 | — | — | b |
24 | nne | 30.15 | 43.0 | -21.5 | — | — | bc |