Read all about USS Bear's general description, specifications and time line.

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LOG BOOK – MARCH 17th 1884 TO SEPTEMBER 22nd 1884


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- List of Officers

List of Officers

Bear -

Lieut A H Emory Jr -

A H(?) Emory Jr - Lieutenant

J A Crosby - Lieutenant

J C Colwell - Lieut Jr Grade

A R Usher - Lieut Jr Grade

L K Reynolds - Ensign

John Lowe - Chief Engineer

H E Ames - P.O. Surgeon

W. H. Emory - Lieutenant

F. N. Crosby - Lieutenant

J. G. Godwell - Lieut. Jr. Grade

L. K. Reynolds - Ensign

John Lowe - Chief Engineer

M. E. Ames - P.A. Surgeon


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L K Reynolds Ensign - Aug 23rd 1884 Detached

L. K. Reynolds Ensign - Aug 23 1884 Detached


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- Petty Officers

Complement of Petty Officers, Seamen, Ordinary Seamen, Landsmen, Boys and Marines on board

Bear -

Ice Master 1, Yeomen 1, Boatswain Master 2,Quarter Master 2, Captains of Tops 2, Carpenters Mates 1, Ships Cook 1, Cabin Cook 1, Seaman 9, 1st Class machinist 2, Black Smiths 1, 1st Class Firemen 3, Cabin Steward 1


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Steamer Bear -



LOGS FOR MARCH 1884


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17 March 1884

Ship went into commission

Bear - Ship went into commission at 1105 A.M.

Lieut A H Emory -

Clear & pleasant

Ship went into commission at 11.05 am

Total 40 of workmen engaged on repairs & outfit of "Greely Relief Expedition" in Depts of Construction & Steam Engineering 368 also 21 from Equipment Dept at work on rigging.

The Ship went into commission at 1105

Total no. of workmen engaged on repairs & outfit of "Greely Relief Expedition" in dept. of Construction & Steam Engineering 368. Also 21 from Equipment dept. at work on rigging.

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J.C. Colwell - Reporting for duty

A.A. Emory - Reporting for duty

A.R. Uolen - Reporting for duty

L. K. Reynolds - Reporting for duty

P. Q. Sangoon - Reporting for duty

John Lowe - Reporting for duty

A. E. Omes - Reporting for duty

Repairs underway

Repairs underway


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navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0

Steamer Bear -


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18 March 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Men working on ship for "Greely Relief Expedition"

Total 40 of men employed on "Greely Relief Expedition" 384 and 21 Riggers. Engaged in caulking lower decks: joiner work for quarters of Officers and men. overhauling boilers & machinery & getting rigging in place. Also gang at work in Boat House and Joiner Shop on Boats.

Total no.of men employed on "Greely Relief Expedition" 384 and 21 Riggers.


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19 March 1884

laying at navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Steamer Bear -


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19 March 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

879 men & 21 riggers - Employed on ship

Rainy

Total 40 of men employed 897 & 21 riggers. Same general work as preceeding day. Rainy

Total no. of men employed 897 & 21 riggers.


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20 March 1884

laying at navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Steamer Bear -


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20 March 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Men employed on ship

Total No of employed 384 & 21 riggers Same general work as preceeding day. Commenced work upon deck bed for galley

Total no. of employed 384 & 21 riggers.


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21 March 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0

Steamer Bear -

Lying at Navy Yard. Brooklyn N.Y.


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21 March 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Men employed on ship. Weather clear & pleasant.

Total No of men employed 379 & 21 riggers same general work as preceeding day. Clear and pleasant

Total no. of men employed 879 & 21 riggers.


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22 March 1884

lying at navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0

Steamer Bear -


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22 March 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Men employed on ship, weather clear & pleasant, finished galley bed.

Total No of men employed 380 & 21 riggers same general work as preceeding day. Clear and pleasant. Tarred down. Finished galley bed

Total no. of men employed 380 & 21 riggers.


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23 March 1884

lying at navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Steamer Bear -


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28 March 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

U.S.S. Thetis - Arrived at the Navy Yard

Weather clear & pleasant

Clear & pleasant

USS Thetis - arrived at the Navy Yard

Lieut L L Reamus - Officer commanding Thetis

U.S.S. Thetis - Arrived at the Navy Yard.

Lieut. L. L. Reamy - command of U.S.R.C. Thetis

U.S.S. Haetis - Arrived in Port

L.L. Reamy - Comand of Haetis


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25 March 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0

Steamer Bear -


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24 March 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Cloudy and pleasant weather, men employed on ship, painting

Cloudy & pleasant weather

Total No of men employed 393 same general work as saturday 22nd. Rove off running rigging. Painters engaged in painting hull & spars

Total no. of men employed 393.


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25 March 1884

lying at navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Steamer Bear -


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25 March 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Clear and pleasant weather, receiving stores.

Gangs of workmen from Navy yard in depts of Construction Equipment and Steam Engineering engaged on Ship. Painters engaged painting ships bottom Received stores in Engineers dept as follows. Fire room implements, tools & oil.

Clear warm & pleasant weather

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26 March 1884

lying at navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Steamer Bear -


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26 March 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Cloudy weather, taking in coal as ballast to come out of dry dock

Cloudy weather

Made preparations for coming out of dry dock but when dock was half filled with water on account of list of Ship to port shut off water and began taking in Coal as ballast. Workmen from depts of Steam Engineering Equipment & Construction at work on vessel. Rove off running rigging


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27 March 1884

lying at navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Steamer Bear -


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27 March 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Clear and warm weather, Navy Yard tug took ship out of dry dock and placed alongside Yard Dock. Received on board about 26 tons of Welsh Coal used as ballast & stowed in main hold.

Lieut. F. K. Crosby - reported for duty

At 9.40 Navy Yard tug took Ship out of dry dock and placed her alongside Yard dock. Secured to dock.

Clear & warm

coal: 26 tons - use as ballast & stowed in main hold

Navy Yard workmen in depts of Equipment Construction & Steam Engineering engaged on Ship's work

Lieut J A Crosby - reported for duty on board

Navy Yard tug took Ship out of dry dock and placed her alongside yard dock.

Lieut. L. W. Crosby - reported for duty

J.A. Crosby - Reported for duty


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28 March 1884

lying at navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Steamer Bear -


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28 March 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Weather clear & pleasant. Received chains (two) 105 fathoms each. Propeller & donkey boiler tested.

Clear & pleasant

Gangs of workmen engaged on board in depts of Steam Engineering Equipment & Construction Received on board both bower chains 105 fathoms each stowed in chain lockers; bent port bower chain; shipped fore & main booms & transported one spare propellor to main deck. Got up steam in & tested donkey boiler


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29 March 1884

lying at navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0

Steamer Bear -


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29 March 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Clear & pleasant weather. Anchors ready for letting go. Stowed spare propellers on lower deck.

Clear & pleasant

Gangs of men from depts of Equipment. Construction & Steam Engineering engaged on ship work. Received & stowed sheet & Stream chains. Bent port bower chain to port bower Anchors & got Anchor ready for letting go. Stowed spare propellors on lower deck. Caulkers caulking spar deck

Preparations


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29 March 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0

Steamer Bear -


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30 March 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Clear & cold. Stiff SW breeze

Clear & cold. Stiff ?? breeze

Clear, Cold, breeze


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31 March 1884

brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0

Steamer Bear -


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31 March 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Clear & pleasant. Received on board one Galley

Gangs of workmen from depts of Steam Engineering Equipment & Construction engaged on board. Received on board one galley

Clear & pleasant

preparations



LOGS FOR APRIL 1884


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1 April 1884

lying at navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0

Steamer Bear -


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1 April 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Clear & pleasant. Tested engines everything worked to work well.

Commodore Filletsown & Captain Kirkland - visited the ship

Propeller housing installed and everything worked well.

Captain Kirkland - visited

Commodore Fillebown - Visited

trial of engines

Captain Kirkland - visited Ship

Commodore Jillebrown - visited Ship


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2 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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2 April 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Overcast cloudy and rainy. Worker employed on board

preparations


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3 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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3 April 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Overcast and cloudy. Stiff breeze from north + west. Navy Yard workmen employed on board

preparations


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4 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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4 April 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Cloudy and stormy weather fresh breezes increasing to moderate gales from N & NNW.

storing of provisions


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5 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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5 April 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Cloudy and pleasant stiff breeze SW

storing of provisions, glass, china and plated ware


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6 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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6 April 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Clear and pleasant, moderate breeze from NW

preparations, ships work


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7 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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7 April 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Clear & pleasant. Moderate breeze from SW. Received and placed Standard Compasses, received Medical stores

received provisions and medical stores as well as compasses


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8 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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8 April 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Cloudy but pleasant weather until evening when a light fall of rain. Received 36 barrels of Salt Pork 100 lbs each on board.

preparations of ship, storing of provisions


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9 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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9 April 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Cold rainy and squally, rain stopped towards evening, received no stores because of weather

preparations of ship resume, no stores received on account of bad weather


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10 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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10 April 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Partly clear moderate breeze from NW. Received and stowed galley furniture

received tried and hoisted into place steam whale boat and galley furniture


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11 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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11 April 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Clear and pleasant light breeze from North


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12 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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12 April 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Clear and pleasant gentle NW breeze

Chief Engineer John Lowe & P.A. Surgeon N. E. Ames - left ship on three days leave of absence

John Lowe - 3 days leave

H. E. Ames - Leave

Chief engineer John Lowe - left ship on leave

P.Q. Surgeon H. E. Arkes - left ship on leave


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13 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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13 April 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Clear and pleasant gentle SW breeze

Painting the Deck


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14 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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14 April 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Clear and pleasant gentle NW breeze.

Secretary of the Navy visited & inspected the Ship -

Three Whale boats hoisted on starboard side

the secretary of the Navy - visited and inspected ship

Brought 2 28ft and 2 24ft boats and hoisted on starboard side


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15 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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15 April 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Stormy and Rainy the whole day.

received Boom cover and spread it

fitting steam pipes in holds and bunkers

Workmen fitting steam pipes in holds


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16 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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16 April 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Clear and pleasant greater part of day. Calm and gentle airs breezes in afternoon

Workers engaged all night on steam pipe

coal: - preparations for receiving coal

Workmen installing steam pipe in bunkers in preparation for receiving coal


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17 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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17 April 1884

brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

coal: took on board about 7 tons -

Overcast & cloudy. Slight breeze from N.N.W.

Received on board 94 casks Beef & 155 boxes of Bread.

Received food on board. Workmen worked on steam pipes


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17 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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18 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn nyc

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0

Cloudy & cool. Light to moderate N.W. breeze

Spanish Steamer "Ybassa" - came alongside

coal: received 38 tons - by 6 PM

Received food stores

Ybarra - came alongside

preparations for coaling

coal: 38 tons -

Made preparations for coal

Ybarra - Spanish steamer, came alongside

coal: 38 tons -

received 16000lbs bread, 4680lbs ham, 1170lbs sugar cakes

Cloudy & cool. Light to moderate NW breeze. Rec'd from Paymasters store house 7300 lbs. dog pemmican, 16,000 lbs bread (?), 8680 lbs. Ham, 1170 lbs. Sugar cakes. Rec'd Navigation stores & all ordinance stores except ammunition. Draft of ship forward 13 ft. 11 in. aft 15 ft.


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19 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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19 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn nyc

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0

1 to 4 AM Overcast & cloudy. Light N.N.W. breeze

coal: Received 87 tons -

coal: At 4 PM had received and stowed 197 Tons coal -

coal: At 8 PM had received together to day 210 tons coal -

coal: continued coaling midnight received altogether to day 265 tons, workmen left -

received 87 tons of coal

stowed 197 tons of coal

altogether 210 tons of coal stowed today

265 tons of coal today

received 87 tons of coal

stowed 197 tons of coal

altogether 210 tons of coal stowed today

265 tons of coal today

coal: 210 tons -

coal: 265 tons -


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20 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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20 April 1884

coal: 441 tons - Stopped coaling 6 PM received in all

stopped coaling; 441 tons loaded in all

coal: 441 tons -

coal: 441 tons -

Overcast & cloudy with light breezes from NNW

coal: 441 tons -

Clear & pleasant w/light breeze from NE


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21 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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21 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn nyc

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0

Francis Draper E.B.M.3 & John Johnson - Discharged by order of Commanding Officer to enable them to ? their terms of service having nearly expired.

John Donele & James C Keegan - Transferred to U.S.R.S. "Colorada"

coal: 607 tons - Finished coaling at 3 PM

coal: 607 tons - total

John johnson - discharged to reenlist

Francis Draper - discharged to reenlist, their term of service having nearly expired

Transfered John Powell & James C. Keegan ~sea to USRS Colorado

coal: 607 tons -

Clear & cold. Wind fresh & squally from N.E.


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22 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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22 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn nyc

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0

"Alert" - arrived at Navy Yard 1125 AM

Alert - arrived at Navy Yard

"Alert" arrived at Navy Yard at 11.25 am

Cloudy light breeze from SW cumulus clouds


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navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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23 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn nyc

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0

Clear with light breeze from NE

Clear & pleasant. Wind NE


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24 April 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0

coal: 532 tons - remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 532 tons -


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24 April 1884

Lat , Long

Ship was placed under sailing orders at 8 AM.

Received all Ammunition & explosives from Ordinance. Finished taking on board supplies.

C A McLeod (Sea) - Transferred to U.S.R.S. "Colorado"

D. M. Diedrichaen (Sea) - Received from "Colorado"

All hands - Read Commander W.S. Schley "Greely Relief Expedition" orders

At 3 PM left Navy Yard Brooklyn N.Y. "Catalpa" alongside. Crews of "Thetis" "Albert" & Colorado" cheering Ship

Cloudy & cool. Light NE Breeze

Cloudy & cool. Occasional light rain. Light ENE breeze

Overcast & cool. Misty horizon. Light E. breeze. Made all preparations for getting under way. U.S. Brig "Catalpa" came alongside at 2.30 pm. Called all hands to muster at 2.00 pm when Commd. W.S. Schley landing "Greely Relief Expedition" read his orders to officers & crew. At 3.00 pm left Navy Yard "Catalpa" alongside. Crews of "Thetis", "Alert" & "Colordo" cheering ship. Brig cast-off below "Governors Island". Went ahead full speed down the bay, Comding officer conning the ship. Secured everything for sea. Draft of Ship 17 ft. 6 in forward. 17 ft 8in aft.

Commenced till 4 am: Cloudy & cool. Light NE breeze

From 4 to 8 am: Cloudy & cool. Light NE breeze. Ship was placed under sailing orders at 8 am

From 8 am to meridian: Cloudy & cool. Occasional light rain. Light ENE breeze. Finished taking on board supplies. Received all ammunition & explosives from Ordnance dept. Transferred to USRS "Colorado" C.A.McLeod (Sea). Received from "Colorado" D.M. ~nichem (Sea). Started fires at 11 am

Meridian to 4 pm: Overcast & cool. Misty horizon. Light E breeze. Made all preparation for getting under way. U.S. Tug "Catalpa" came alongside at 2.80 pm. Called all hands to ~ster at 2.00 pm when Comdr W.S. Schley, landing "Greely Relief Expedition" read his orders to officiers & crew. At 3.00 pm left Navy Yard "Catalpa" alongside. Crews of "Thetis", "Alert", "Colorado" cheering Ship. Tug cast off below "Governor Island". Went ahead full speed down the bay. Comding officer co~ing the ship. Secured everything for sea. Draft of Ship 17 feet 6 inches forward, 17 feet 8 inches aft.

from 4 to 8 pm: Overcast & chilly. Misty horizon. Light E breeze. At 6.25 took departure at whistling buoy off Sandy Hook. Set course ExS by standard compass. Sandy Hook light bearing WSW. Put over patent log reading 1.1 miles. At 8 pm Fire Island light bore at ExN.

from 8 pm to midnight: Overcast & cloudy. Under steam alone. Course ExS by standard compass. At 9.40 pm lost sight of Highland light. At 10 pm Fire Island light bore abeam. At 10.40 stopped engine to replace in stuffing box of piston rod. At 11.20 went ahead. At midnight patent log read 37

Called all hands to muster at 2.00PM when Comd~r W. S. Schley, Comd'ng "Greely Relief Expidition" read his orders to officers & crew.


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25 April 1884

making passage from new york to st johns newfoundland

Lat 39.95, Long -71.55

coal: 9 tons 1740 lbs. - consumed during Coal the preceding 24 hours

coal: 522 tons 500 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 522 tons, 500 lbs - remaining

coal: 522 tons 500 lbs - 9 tons 1740 lbs used


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25 April 1884

End of watch, 6 PM coal comsumed 1820 lbs

Overcast & cloudy. Moderate breeze from ENE. Easterly swell.

Overcast chilly & misty. Light NE swell. Moderate breeze from NNE

Overcast & misty in horizon. Smooth sea with long swell from the E.

Water in tank was found to be strongly impregnated with lime. Pumped out port tank.

Served out to ships company the following articles of stores each Pea Coat, 3 pr Pants. Boots. 3 prs socks. 3 Over shirts. 3 prs drawers. 2 caps 3 Under Shirts.


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26 April 1884

making passage from new york to st johns nf

Lat 41.10, Long -67.90

coal: 9 tons 1740 lbs - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 512 tons 1000 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 512 tons 1000 lbs. - on hand at Noon

coal: 512 tons 1000 lbs - 9 tons 1740 lbs used


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26 April 1884


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27 April 1884

making passage from new york to st johns nf

Lat 41.83, Long -65.23

coal: 502 tons 1500 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 9 tons 1740 lbs - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 502 tons 1500 lbs - on hand at noon

coal: 502 Tons 1500 lbs - 9 tons 1740 lbs used

coal: 9 Tons 172 LBS Consumed -


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27 April 1884

Water very phosphorescent

Water very phosphorescent.

Overcast cloudy & rainy. Blowing a strong gale from N.E. Frequent heavy rain squalls.

Weather ~ame heavy NNE gale. Ship pitching & rolling deeply but easily shipping great deal of water. A heavy sea carried away bridge stanchions & twisted(?) sail.


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28 April 1884

making passage from new york to st johns nf

Lat 42.52, Long -63.55

coal: 8 tons 310 lbs - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 494 tons 1190 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 494 tons 1190 lbs - on hand at noon

coal: 494 tons 1190 lbs - 8 tons 310 lbs used


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28 April 1884


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29 April 1884

on passage to st johns nf

Lat 43.30, Long -60.20

coal: 484 tons 70 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 10 tons 1120 lbs - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 484 tons 70 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 10 tons 1120 lbs - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 484 tons 70 lbs - on hand at noon

coal: 484 tons 70 lbs - 10 tons 1120 lbs used


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29 April 1884

Overcast & thick wet fog. Light ENE breeze.

Overcast, cloudy, foggy. Gentle ENE breeze.

Foggy weather. Gentle ENE breeze. At 11:30 wind died out & at 12:00 came out light from ESE. Frequent rain squalls.

Overcast chilly foggy & rainy. Light breeze & long swell from SE. Breeze shifting to N.E. towards close of watch.

Overcast cloudy & foggy. Heavy swell from S.W. increasing in force.

Foggy weather. Light breeze from S.E. Rain squalls.

Overcast & foggy. Fog cleared away during third hour. Bright starlight. Gentle to moderate S.E. breeze. Long swell from direction. Ship rolling deeply at times.


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30 April 1884

on passage to st johns nf

Lat 44.30, Long -56.52

coal: 473 tons 70 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 10 tons 1120 lbs - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 473 tons 70 lbs - on hand at noon

coal: 473 Tons 70 lbs - 10 tons 1120 lbs used


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30 April 1884

J. J. Campbell - By order of Commanding Officer reduced from E2N3 to (Seaman) for culpable neglect of duty for deserting his post.

Temperature of Sea Water 38 degrees Fahrenheit

Thick fog. Stars seen through fog at intervals. Long swell from S & E.

Foggy weather. Long swell from SSE

Broke off main sheet cleat & before boom could be secured carried it away about half distance from mast. By order of Com'ding Officer reduced J.J. Campbell ~~~ to seaman for culpable neglect of duty & deserting his post.

Cool & pleasant thick fog in patches occasional clear place in sky. Moderate SSE breeze.

Foggy weather. Gentle to moderate breeze from ESE. Under steam & sail. Sun visible at intervals through fog. Ship rolling easily. Temperature of surface water decreasing.

Thick foggy weather.

4 to 8AM. Broke off main sheet cleat & before boom could be secured carried it away about half distance from mast. By order of Comdn'g officer reduced J.J. Campbell {2m3 to {Seaman} for culpable neglect of duty & deserting his post.



LOGS FOR MAY 1884


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1 May 1884

on passage to st johns nf

Lat 46.43, Long -53.15

coal: 10 tons 1120 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 463 tons 70 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 463 tons 70 lbs - on hand at noon

coal: 463 tons 70 lbs - 10 tons 1120 lbs used


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1 May 1884

- Passed a Bank two Schooners a Brig & six fishing schooners all standing to the Sd & Wd

Coast of Newfoundland in sight along port beam all the watch


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2 May 1884

st johns newfoundland

Lat 47.5, Long -52.7

coal: 6 tons 1320 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 455 tons 990 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 455 tons, 990 lbs - on hand at noon


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2 May 1884

At 150 AM came to in the harbor off Custom house landing, moored on starboard & Port anchor

An officer from H.M.S. "Tenedos" visited the Ship an offered his services

Commanding Officer paid an official visit to H.M.S. "Tenedos"

Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Tenedos" and U.S. Consul paid official visit to Ship.

coal: 65 tons - Coal lighter with 65 tons came alongside at 3.30 PM


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st johns newfoundland

Lat 47.5, Long -52.7

coal: 1120 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 454 tons 210 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 454 tons, 210 lbs - on hand at noon


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3 May 1884

Steamer Whaler "Esquimoux" - left for the whaling grounds in Davis Strait

Steamer "Wolf" - came in empty

Carpenters building kennel for dogs

Dogs - 18


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4 May 1884

st johns newfoundland

Lat 47.5, Long -52.7

coal: 564 tons 650 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 1800 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 564 tons, 650 lbs - on hand at noon


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4 May 1884

Finished coaling ship 1250 received 111 tons

Got under way at 520 PM and left St-Johns harbour

Several Icebergs in sight

Passed several peices of floating ice

coal: 111 tons - received

Weather cloudy & cool. Wind fresh & squally from W. Occasional light flurry of snow.

Several ice bergs in sight

Passed several pieces of floating ice.

coal: 111 tons -

Several ice bergs in sight

several pieces of loating ice passed

Commencement till 4am: ...Finished coaling ship at 12:50 rec'd 111 tons. Bell hangers at work as before.

coal: 111 tons -

From 4 to 8 am. Clear & cool. Bell hangers finished work. Towed coal lighters ashore. Got crows nest in place.

from 8am to Meridian ...Hoisted and secured all boats for sea. Made preparations for getting under way. At. 12:00 started fires.

from Meridian to 4pm ... Cleared hawse & unmmoored Ship. Hawse up & secured port anchor & into 30 fths on starboard chain.

from 4 to 6pm ... Parted chain messenger while heaving sip stb'd anchor. Geot under way at 5:20 & stood out of St.Johns harbor. Comd'g officer conning the Ship. Draft 17ft. forward 18ft aft. At 5:45 took departure from St.Johns narrows. Pt. Amherst Lt bearing W'd ~~ Put over Pat.Log reading 2.75 knots. set course East by standard compass. At 6:00 changed course to NExE. Pat.Log read 4 knots.

From 6 to 8pm ... Several icebergs in sight

from 8pm to Midnight ... Passed several pieces of floating ice.


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5 May 1884

at sea on passage to godhavn disko isd

Lat 49.37, Long -51.02

coal: 555 tons 1735 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 8 tons 1155 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 555 tons, 1735 lbs - on hand at noon


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5 May 1884

One large Berg in sight at close of watch

Several Ice Bergs insight one about 250 ft long & 40 ft high

One large berg in sight ahead at end of watch

Passed a large iceberg at 545 PM

Berg in sight at close of watch

Passed a large ice berg at 5:30

Several icebergs in sight. One about 250 ft. long & 40 ft. high.

One large berg in sight ahead at end of watch

Passed a large iceberg at 5:45

Cloudy weather slight fall of snow. Light breeze from ENE

One large Berg in sight at close of watch to W.

Passed a large ice berg at 5:30

Several icebergs in sight, one about 250 ft long & 40 ft high

One large Berg in sight ahead at end of watch.

Passed a large iceberg at 5:45.


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6 May 1884

at sea on passage to godham disko is

Lat 52.00, Long -50.22

coal: 548 tons 1340 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 7 tons 395 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 549 tons, 1340 lbs - on hand at noon


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6 May 1884

Ship passing through numerous detached pieces of ice. At 730 AM steamed through moderate sized field of water crushed ice.

Ship passing through numerous detached pieces of ice. At 7:30 steamed through moderate sized field of water washed ice.

Overcast & cool. Stiff NExE breeze. Heavy sea. Pitching easily. Steering to head into sea.

Overcast & cloudy. Moderate gale from NExE. Heavy sea. Ship pitching & rolling heavily.

ship passing through numerous pieces of ice


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7 May 1884

at sea on passage to godham disko island

Lat 52.97, Long -50.62

coal: 541 tons 945 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 7 tons 395 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 541 tons, 945 lbs - on hand at noon


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7 May 1884

Cloudy & cool occasional light fall of snow. Fresh to moderate NE breeze. Sea moderating.

Pretty clear. Light rain & snow squalls in the horizon.


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8 May 1884

at sea on passage to godham disko island

Lat 54.82, Long -50.25

coal: 532 tons 1875 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 8 tons 1305 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 532 tons, 1875 lbs - on hand at noon

coal: 8 tons 1305 -


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8 May 1884

Fog at end of watch 8 AM

coal: - Got last of deck load of coal off deck

Irregular lumpy sea. Ship pitching & rolling deeply at times.

Course NExN Long sea from N'd & E'd. Ship rolling deeply at times.


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9 May 1884

at sea on passage to godham disko isd

Lat 57.15, Long -50.52

coal: 524 tons 2135 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 7 tons 1980 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 524 tons, 2135 lbs - on hand at noon


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9 May 1884


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10 May 1884

at sea on passage to godham disko isd

Lat 59.80, Long -50.97

coal: 9 tons 630 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 515 tons 1505 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 515 tons, 1505 lbs - on hand at noon


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10 May 1884

0100 Light snow

0900 Entered a field of pack ice

seals - on pack ice

Pack and loose ice course through rest of watch

Very open pack scattered bergs visible to East

Steaming through pack ice few bergs in sight changed course at short intervals to avoid large pieces

seals -

At 9:00 entered a field of pack ice.

Fields of ice on each bow & ahead. Conning ship through loose ice during watch several bergs in sight

pack ice & bergs

Ship through loose ice during watch. Several bergs in sight

very oipen pack and scattered bergs

a few bergs in sight - changed course at short intervals to avoid large pieces.

Lieutenant N. N. Emory Jr -

Ice ahead on both ~. At 9.00 entered a field of pack ice. Saw a number of seals. Steering through pack ice.

Fields of ice on each bow and ahead.

Passing occasionally small pieces ~ of ice very open pack and scattered. very visible to east.

Steaming through pack ice a few bergs in sight, changed course at short intervals to avoid large pieces of ~


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at sea on passage to godham disko isd

Lat 62.62, Long -53.77

coal: 505 tons 1085 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 10 tons 420 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 505 tons, 1085 lbs - on hand at noon

coal: 10 tons, 420 lbs - coal remaining 505 tons, 1085 lbs


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11 May 1884

0015 AM passed through pack of loose ice. 0200 passed through quite q thick pack of ice, ice in sight all around horizon

0600 old Hood and later old Harp - two

strings of very loose heavy ice

Bottle nose & one Finback Whale, Gulls & other water fowl -

Several ice bergs in sight

1815 sighted land on starboard about 40 miles

several small bergs in sight

Passed through pack of loose broken ice. At 2:00 passed through quite a thick pack of ice. Ice in sight all around horizon.

Passing through a couple of strings of very loose, heavy ice. No more ice in sight during watch.

Bottlenose - several

Several ice bergs in sigh

Finback Whale - one

At 6:15 sighted land on starboard bow distant about 40 miles.

Several small bergs in sight during watch

thick pack of ice, ice in sight all around horizon

botlenose - a number

finback whale - one

gulls - a number

several small bergs in sight


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12 May 1884

at sea on passage to gotham disko isd

Lat 64.90, Long -53.93

coal: 495 tons 1670 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 9 tons 1660 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 495 tons, 1670 lbs - on hand at noon


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12 May 1884

greenland coast plainly in sight along starboard beam

Lat 15.5, Long 73.9

Greenland coast plainly in sight along starboard beam.


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13 May 1884

at sea on passage to godham disko id

Lat 65.55, Long -54.28

coal: 7 tons 1510 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 488 tons 150 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 488 tons, 150 lbs. - on hand at noon


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13 May 1884

Clear & cold. Fresh NE breeze. Moderate sea. Shipping considerable water. Spray & water freezing on rigging and deck.

Land distant about 4 leagues.

Water freezing on rigging and deck


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14 May 1884

at sea on passage to godham disko isd

Lat 67.63, Long -54.30

coal: 9 tons 630 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 478 tons 1770 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

pack ice

coal: 478 tons, 1770 lbs - on hand at noon

pack ice


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14 May 1884

Passing numerous pieces of detached ice

Passed severalstrings of ice, several icebergs in sight.

heavy pack ice changing course to avoid heavy flows, bergs in sight

Whales in sight - latter part of watch

pack ice strings. A very large number of icebergs around ship during watch.

Steering through loose ice for harbor of Godhavn

strings of loose ice

numerous pieces detached ice

Passed several strings of ice. Several icebergs in sight.

white whales - school

Narwhal - several

Steering through loose ice for harbor of Godhaven

loose ice

heavy pack ice

strings of loose ice

Passing numerous pieces of sea ice

Passed several strings of ice: several icebergs in sight.

Heavy pack ice changing course to avoid heavy floes. Numerous bergs in sight ahead.

White whales - school

Pack ice, a very large number of icebergs around ship.

seals - several

Narhwal - 1

steering through loose ice.

steering through strings of loose ice


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15 May 1884

at sea on passage to godhaven disko island

Lat 69.8, Long -53.5

coal: 6 tons 2140 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 470 tons 1870 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 470 tons, 1870 lbs - on hand at noon


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15 May 1884

Pack ice along coast for Godhavn Harbor 205 AM entered in solid ice pack

Danish inspector - visited ship

Experimented with 8 lb gunpowder torpedo in blowing up ice in harbor for docking ship. Explosion made only a small hole, only local effect.

Experimented with 28 lb gun cotton torpedo, placed several cracks in ice, varying from 10 to 350 ft in length, local effect only no cracks

Steaming through pack ice along the coast for Godhaven Harbor. At 2:05 entered lead & steered along coast to E. Ice in solid pack except this lead.

At 7:30 steamed up to the ice in the mouth of the harbor of Godhaven and made the ship fast.

Laying alongside ice in Godhaven Harbor. Experimented with 8lb. gunpowder torpedo in blowing up ice in harbor for docking ship. Explosion made only a small hole 8 ft. in diameter. Purely local effect. Danish Inspector visited the ship.

Experimented with 2 8lb guncotton torpedoes, 1st placed in hole in ice resulted in placing several cracks in the ice varying from 10 to 350 ft. in length and starting(?) several sheets of ice. 2nd placed on top ~~ ~~ of ice. Purely local effect. no cracks.

8AM to merid. Laying stranded in ice in Gohhaun harbor. Experimented with 8lb gunpowder torpedo in blowing up ice in harbor for docking ship. Explosin made only a small hole 8ft in diameter purely local effect. Danish inspector visited the ship.

Merid to 4pm. Experimented with 28lb Guncotton torpedoes, 1st palce in hole in ice resulting in placing several cracks in ice varying from 10 to 350 ft in lenght and starting several sheets of ice.: 2nd placed on top of ice: purely local effect no cracks.


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16 May 1884

godhaven disko island

Lat 69.8, Long -53.5

coal: 470 tons 1870 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 470 tons, 1870 lbs - on hand at noon


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16 May 1884

Tried dogs on small Mellville Sledge.

Called all hands to abandon ship: fitted all boats with two months provisions and all their equipment: rigged weather clothes & tried under sail. Secured equipment in boats & stowed two months provisions on deck opposite respective boats.

4am to 8am. Tied dogs to Mellville sledge.

8am to merid. Called all hands to abandon ship: fitted alllboats with two months provisions and all their equipments: Rigged weather cloths and tried under sail Seasoned equipments in boats and stowed two months provisions on deck opposite respective boats.


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17 May 1884

godhaven disko island

Lat 69.8, Long -53.5

coal: 1 ton 1260 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 469 tons 1870 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 469 tons, 1870 lbs - on hand at noon


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17 May 1884

Hans Kansen Esquimaux - came on board with his Kyack & outfit engaged to serve with ship as dog driver

Swung ship for compass deviations. Sent mail ashore for Navy Department to be delivered by Danish Brig via Copenhagen

1535 went out of harbour

Large sheets of floating ice going along shore of Disko Island

Rec'd a sledge with complete outfit & 7 Esquimaux dogs with their harness.

Haus Hansen Esquimeux came on board with his kyack & outfit engaged to serve with the ship as hunter & dog driver until the return to the port of Godhaven. God out ice anchor & swung ship through 10 points for compass deviation. Sent mail ashore to be forwarded to Navy Departmant by Danish Brig via Copenhagen. At 3:25 unmoored & at 3:35 went ahead steaming out of Godhaven harbor.

Steaming along shore of Disko Is. through large sheets of floating ice. At 8:00 opposite Disko Fiord.

Much loose pack ice & scattered bergs to seaward. Clear water along land.

engaged in training dogs to sledges. Making preperations for getting under way. Rec'd a sledge with complete outfit & 7 E~mimaux dogs with their harness.

Hans Kans Kansen Esquimaux came on board with his Kyack & outfit engaged to serve with the ships as hunter & dog trainer until the return to the report of Godhavn.

large sheets of floating ice


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18 May 1884

at sea

Lat 69.67, Long -55.25

coal: 463 tons 520 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 6 tons 90 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 463 tons, 520 lbs - on hand at noon


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18 May 1884

solid pack ice. heading for Godhavn

1700 arrived at edge of ice in outer harbor anchorage off Godhavn and made fast to edge of ice

steam whaler "Polynia" of St-Johns HF - fast to edge of ice

The masters of both whalers - visited the ship

dogs - exercised dogs on ice

whaler "Nova Zernlld" of Dunder arrived - 1715 made fast to edge of ice near the ship

Steaming through leads in the ice for N.E. end of Hare Island. At 2:45 stopped engines having arrived at solid pack ice starting from shore at the W. A few water streaks near N.E. end of Hare Island being the only open water in sight. At 3:30 the ice appearing solid all the way across & ahead & no chance offering to proceed headed ship to St'bd. Steering back towards Godhaven last half hour of watch.

Light breeze from N.E. & cloudy. Steaming back toward Godhaven. Sea smooth. At 8:00 abreast of Middle Fiord about 5 miles off shore.

Overcast & cold. Light NNE breeze. Sea smooth. Much loose pack ice to seaward. Clear water along the land. Steaming to S'd along coast of Disko Is. for Godhaven. At 3:30 sighted two bark rigged steamers heading in for Godhaven. At close of watch entrance to Godhaven harbor one mile distant.

Steaming along southern shore of Disko Island for Godhaven. At 5:00 arrived at edge of ice in outer anchorage off Godhaven and made fast to edge of ice. Found steam whaler "Polynia" of St. Johns N.F. fast to edge of ice and at 5:15 steam whaler "Nova Ze~~~~" of Dundee arrived and made fast near the ship on port quarter. The masters of the two whalers visited the ship. At 5:15 hauled fires Exercised the dogs on the ice.

Commenced till 4AM. At 3:30 the ice appering solid all the way across & ahead & no chance offering to proceed headed ship to Sd. Steering back to Godhavn last half hour of watch.

From 4 to 8PM. At 5:00 arrived at edge of ice in outer anchorage off Godhavn and made fats to edge of ice. Found Steam whaler "Polinia" of St Johns N,F. fast to edge of ice and at 5:15 steam whaler 'Nova ~ of D~~dex arrived and made fast near the ship on port quarter.


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19 May 1884

godhavn disko island

Lat 69.8, Long -53.5

coal: 460 tons 1160 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 1 ton 1190 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 460 tons, 1160 lbs - on hand at noon


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19 May 1884

Hoisted out steam whale boat and put boiler in her. Started fires in her boiler but hauled them again to hoist her out of water and thaw condenser pipe.

Clear & cool. Engaged at watering ship & hoisting coal out of main hold & transferring it to bunkers (port).


commenced a ~ 4am: overcast & cloudy. Cirro cumulus clouds. Bar - steady calm and gentle breeze from SE X E

partly overcast & cloudy. Calm Bar steady, hoisted out steam whale ~ and put boiler in her. Started fires in her ~but hauled them again to ~~~~water and ~ condenser pipe

from 8am to meridian: clear and light breeze from NSW Bar steady. washed down open deck and opened an air hatch to lower hold ~~~~~

from meridian to 4 pm: clear cool. engaged at ~ ship. Provisioning coal and of ~hold transferring it to ~ (pork)

from 4 to 8 pm: clear & cool finished ~ for breaking out ~ and diverted it from port-bilge to the hatch.

From 8pm to midnight: cloudy & cool light breeze from SE Bar fell from 30.15 to 30.00


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20 May 1884

godhavn disko island

Lat 69.8, Long -53.5

coal: 460 tons 1860 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 1 ton 1190 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 460 tons, 1860 lbs - on hand at noon

coal: 460 tons 1860 lbs -

coal: 460 tons 1860 lbs -

coal: 460 tons 1860 lbs -


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20 May 1884


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21 May 1884

godham disko island

Lat 54.2, Long -165.5

coal: 459 tons 310 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 1 ton 1540 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 459 tons, 310 lbs - on hand at noon


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21 May 1884

disko island

Lat 69.8, Long 48.5

"Polynia" and "Nova Zambla" - proceeded to sea

1410 got under way and steamed out of harbor

At 8:50 the ice began to break up necessitating continual shifting the hold of our ice anchors. Moved the ship ahead under slow steam at intervals to keep our hold on ice which rapidly broke up & drifted out of the harbor with the tide & SE breeze. At 11:00 the ice broke up around the "Nova Zembla" and she drifted out making preparations for sea. At 11:00 the "Polynia" unmoored the ice breaking up inshore of her the "Polynia" and "Nova Zembla" proceeded to sea making sail to a fair SE breeze. They shaped their course around the Island to the N. During latter part of watch continually shifting to get a hold on fast ice using engines at intervals.

At 2:10 got under way & steamed out of harbor heading to the W'd about 2.5 miles from land. Sent Quartermaster into crows nest to look for USS Thetis. No vessel in sight. Engines going slowly; half speed.

Steering to W along coast of Disko Is'd under easy steam. Some streaks of loose ice to seaward. Clear water from six to seven miles off shore; occasional moderate sized bergs. Set fore topsail at 7:30. At 5:30 sighted Strs. "Polynia" & Nova Zembla" to the W under sail. At close of watch, to W of entrance to Disko Fiord

Entrance to Weigat channel appeared clear of ice. Ice thick to N & W Clear lead along the land & close to Hare(?) Island.

sent Qaurtermaster in the crows nest to look for USS "Thetis"

8:50 the ice began to break up necessitating continued shifting the hold of our ice anchors

Nova Zembla - At 10:30 the ice broke up around the "Nova Zembla" and she drifted out making preparations for sea.

Polynica - At 11:00 the "Polynica" answered the ice breaking up in stern of her

USS Thetis - Sent Quartermaster into crows nest to look for USS "Thetis". No vessel in sight.

Ice thick to ~d + ~d clear lead along the land + close to Hare Isd


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making passage to upesnavik greenland

Lat 70.57, Long -5.08

coal: 4 tons 70 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 455 tons 240 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 455 tons, 240 lbs - on hand at noon


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22 May 1884

hare island

Lat 64.6, Long -173.3

Steaming through ice towards Hare Island. At 2:25 at end of lead & made fast to ice hummock to await opening.

Laying fast to floe 3 miles off south end of Hare Is'd. At 5:30 ice opened; cast loose & forced way through barrier into open. At 8:00 passed north end of Hare Is. about 1 mile distant. Ice light. Ahead slowed engines. Two Whalers in sight - northernmost trying to work her way ahead through some cracks of water; the other jammed in the ice.

~ Ash, Ice Master U.S.N.: Overcast & cloudy; commenced snowing heavily at 11:30. Wind light & variable in direction. Ice extending to horizon in every direction ahead, but much broken up. A few streaks of water in it. a few bergs; ice about the ship one winters ice, much broken & apparently out of Wergatt(?) Straits. First part of watch steering in for land nearer ~~~~~~~~ Peninsula. At 9:00 by order of Comd. Officer tied to outside (Sth) edge of ice and wait for pact to open more & banked fires. At 11:00 spread fires to shift berth about two miles nearer in shore & again tied to ice & banked fires. The most distant Steamer to W'd under way & apparently moving through streaks of loose ice; the nearer one fast in ice. Hoisted her colors (British) at 11:00 exchanged colors with her.

At 2:45 the ice having moved somewhat showing a lead to ~ & E cast off from the floe & steamed into lead. Steaming various courses under steam alone. Lead open at times & again filled with thick ice pans & broken ice. Continued along the lead during remainder of watch at times ramming a passage through thick ice pans(?) & drift ice. A large number of gulls & ducks in sight. At end of watch a barque rigged steam whaler ~~~~ in the ice bore SxE from us.

seals - several

Ice opening cast-off moorings & spread fires & at 11:00 started ahead through loose pack of much broken ice a few moderate sized bergs in pack. At close of watch a steam whaler inshore bore SExE.

a few bergs ice about the ship

At 2:25 at end of lead + made fast to ice hummock to await opening

Laying fast to sloe 3 miles off south end of Hare Is'd

Ice light ahead slowed engines. Two whalers in sight ~ trying to work her way ahead through some creaks of water; the other jammed in the ice

Ice extending to horizon in every direction ahead but much broken ab. A few streaks of water in it - a few bergs; ice about the ship one winters ice, much broken + apparently out of the ~ Straits

The most distant steam to st'd under way + apparently moving through streaks of loose ice; the nearer one fast in ice hoisted her colors (British) at 11:00, exchanged colors with her

The most distant steam to st'd under way + apparently moving through streaks of loose ice; the nearer one fast in ice.

At 2.45 the ice having moved somewhat - showing a lead to st'd + p't east from the floe + steamed into lead

Lead open at times + again filled with thick ice ~ + broken ice. Continued along the lead during remainder of watch at times ramming a passage through thick ice floes + drift ice.

ducks - A large number

Gulls - A large number

At 5.00 as on leads opened made fast to floe

Steaming through water lanes in ice

Seal - Several

gulls - numerous

Ducks - numerous

Ice openeing cast off moornings + spread fires + at 11:00 started ahead through loose pack of much broken ice. A few moderate sized bergs in pack


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23 May 1884

making passage to upernavik greenland

Lat 70.57, Long -5.08

coal: 2 tons 11820 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 452 tons 660 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 452 tons, 660 lbs. - on hand at noon


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23 May 1884

ice pans very thick and heavy, making but little progress

eight Esquimaux - 1130 came off from shore and came on board

Overcast & passing snow showers(?) during first hour. Moderate breeze from WxN. Steaming through leads in the ice. The ice pans very thick & heavy. Making but little progress. At 2:45 stopped, banked fires, & moored to floe. Latter part of watch clear. A steam whaler in shore of us fast to the ice.

4 to 8 pm(?): Light breeze from SSW & fine weather. Steam whaler in shore hove SxE distant 3 miles. At 5:30 ice slacking a little, spread fires & worked our way through ice towards land about 3 miles. At 7:00 ice closed & stopped our progress. Stopped engines & banked fires. Course made good about SE.

Overcast. Moderate to fresh NNE wind. Showing steadily all the watch. At 4:15 leads opening to the E'd Spread fires & got under way & steamed through leads between packs & through pack ice working in towards land, the snow falling thickly. At 7:30 made the land about 3 miles distant.

Overcast cloudy & snowing during whole of watch. At 8:30 came to, made fast to floe & banked fires to await opening in ice. At 11:30 8 Exquimaux came off from shore & came on board. Natives from the settlement of Nourcaska(?), it bearing SxW by standard compass.

at /:00am ice closed and stopped our progress

Moored to ice floe

snowfalling falling thickly

4am-overcast and passing snow during first hours. Moderate breeze from W&S. A steam whaler in ~ of us fast to the ice.

From 4 to 8 pm: light breeze from SSW @ fine weather. steam whaler in shore cove SxE. stopped engines & banked fires. course made good about SE

8am to meridian- overcast & cloudy. snowwing during whole of watch. Ship lying alongside ice flow waiting for opening of leads. Light breeze from NxE. Ship listing to NNW & back to NNE

From Meridian to 4pm-cloudy & cool. Light snow last two hours. Light NxE to NNW breeze. moored to ice flow. fires banked all the watch

from 4 to 8pm: overcast. moderate to fresh NNE. snowing steadily all the watch. at 4:15 leads opening to the E. opened fires & got under way & steamed through leads between packs through pack ice working in towards land the snow falling falling thickly. at 7:30 made the land about 3 miles distant.

from 8 pm to midnight. overcast cloudy * snowing during whole of watch. at 8:30 came to ~ fast to floe & banked fires to await opening in ice. at 11:30 8 esquimmeark came off from shore & came on board. Natives from the settlement of nousa~. bearing Sx W by standards compass.


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24 May 1884

making passage to upernavik greenland

Lat 70.70, Long -55.05

coal: 450 tons 870 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 1 ton 2030 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 450 Tons, 870 lbs - on hand at noon


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24 May 1884

passed close to two large icebergs aground 150 yards from shore

ducks - large number near the Ship

large number of icebergs in sight

Light variable airs; snowing slightly; sky overcast. Steaming along the coast 1/4 mile off between Nourasook(?) & Kamasak Points. Engines going slow. We passed close to two large icebergs aground 150 yds from shore & came to a tight ~~~ of ice & made fast to the land ice to await an opening.

Overcast & cloudy; passing snow ~~~~~~. Hoved to ice the entire watch. Ice moving slightly to W'd. Sent boat & obtained fresh water ice for tanks from large berg aground near land. A large number of ducks near the ship. Breeze light from the W'd. Ships head ENE.

Overcast, cloudy & cold. Light passing snow showers during last hour. Steaming through leads in the ice & through broken ice. At 9:30 could no longer make any way, the ice being in large solid pans. Hoved alongside the ice & banked fires. Ships head NNE. The ice appeared much packed, the edges piled high, the blocks showing evidence of former severe rips(?). The water in the leads covered with slab ice from one to two inches in thickness. Large number of icebergs in sight. Barometer steady.

Sent boat and obtained fresh water ice for tanks from large berg aground near land

ducks - a large number

the ice appeared much packed, the edges piled high

4am - overcast & cool. Snowwing steadily. light NExN airs. at 2:30 opened fire. cast off & steamed slowly through open lead into shore. at close of watch in open stretch ofabout a mile wide along the shore. steaming slowly to n & along coast of ~ peninsula f

passed close to five large icebergs around 150 yds from shore

8am to meridian: overcast & cloudy. passing snow ~ moored to ice the entire watch. sent boat and obtained fresh water ice for ~from large berg aground near land. a large number of ~ near the ship. breeze light from the ~. ships head ENE.

from meridian to 4pm: overcast & cool. snowing first part of watch. made fast to ice. ~ leads showing to N.~ fires & got under way. working way through broken ice until 2:25 when leads closing up made fast to floe and banked fires. latter part of watch cleared off ~ land bearing NNE distant about 5 miles

From 4 to 8 PM; overcast @ cold: occasional light snow. light SE to ESE breeze. tied to ice till 7:20. ~ fires cast off & steamed in through lead nearer land leading to N. at close of watch Ka~ pt cove SE 1/2 E by standard.

Ice appeared much packed. The edges piled high. the blocks showing evidence of former ~ ~ Large number of icebergs in sight.


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25 May 1884

making passage to upernavik greenland

Lat 71.28, Long -55.67

coal: 2 tons 2040 lbs - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 447 tons 1070 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 447 tons, 1070 lbs - on hand at noon


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25 May 1884

passed several large bergs one about 29 yards dustant

seals - A number of seals seen near the Ship

seals and loons - a number of seals and numerous flocks of loons in sight, brought dogs back on board

new snow ice

Light-variable wind. Steaming across Omanak Fiord through bays of water and black slop. Passed several large bergs, one about 20 yds. distant. At 8:00 Sarasten(?) Hook(?) bore ESE distant about 5 miles. Whaling steamer "Tara~~" in sight about 5 miles ahead.

J. Ash, Ice Master U.S.N.: Overcast & mild; light NxW airs. Steaming through ice pack to N & E. Ice in large unbroken hummocky sheets covered with 2 ft of snow. Water pools covered with soft sludge ice several inches thick. At 10:00 sighted two Whalings St'mrs to N working through the ice. At 11:00 on more leads open to N & E. Made fast to ice about 3/4 mile from Br. Whaling Str "T~~~~" & banked fires. Read prayers at 10:00.

Clear & pleasant to calm & gentle Nly airs. Dogs were put on the ice for exercise. Some of the officers & men practiced on snow shoes. A number of seals were seen during watch near the ship. A party of men from Dundee Whaling Stmr ~~~~~ visited the ship. The vessel is three months out from Dundee. Two other steam whalers visible about 12 miles to N. They are supposed to be the "Conwallis" of Dundee & the "Aurora" of St. Johns N.F. The men from the ~~~~~ reported another ship visible from their masthead supposed to be the "Narwhal" of St. Johns N.F. The ice still clear in the lead near the ship. A strong tide is observed running to SW.

passed several large bergs about 20 yds distant

seals - a number

loons - numerous flocks

lons - numerous flocks


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26 May 1884

making passage to upernavik greenland

Lat 71.32, Long -55.75

coal: 1 ton 1190 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 445 tons 2170 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 445 tons, 2170 lbs - on hand at noon


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26 May 1884

At 2;25 the "Triune" got under weigh and steamed off to N & W. The snow storms very thick during last hour of watch. Several Eider Ducks swimming around the ship.

Fresh breeze & snow. At 6:00 snow stopped and saw the land bearing ESE about a league distant. S.S. "Triune" in company. Both ships made fast to a floe. At 7:30 both ships cast loose and steamed along the edge of the floe, the ice opening to the NE.

Cloudy hazy & cool. Fresh NExN breeze. Tied to fast ice all the watch. Loose ice driving to S'd before the wind. At close of watch no ice except scattered bergs visible from deck from SSW to NNW. Open water visible to the N but seperated from the ship by about two miles of fixed ice held by line of grounded bergs off S~~~~ Hook.

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27 May 1884

making passage to upernavik greenland

Lat 71.77, Long -56.18

coal: 441 tons 1860 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 4 tons 260 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 441 tons, 1860 lbs - on hand at noon


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27 May 1884

British Whaling Steamer "Cornwalis" - passed and exchanged colors with her

Norwhal - 2140 exchanged colors

Whaling Steamer "Cornwalis" - Exchanged colors. (note, spelt as "Cornwallis" in 9.30pm mention.

Steamer Kingitok - Sighted

Steamer "Kingek" - sighted

Steam whaler supposed to be the "Norwhal" - Exchanged colors. She showing English colors.

Steam whaler supposed to be the "Aurora" - Sighted.

Fine clear weather & fresh breeze from N by E. Ice braking away ahead. At 4:30 got up steam cast off and worked around the sheets & bergs and steamed to NE. At 7 Black Hook abeam about one (1) league dist. N~ steamer in sight at 8.

Clear & pleasant, but cold. Fresh breeze from N by E. Steaming through clear water till 9:30. At 10 encountered loose ice in leads between large floes & pans. The remainder of the watch ramming through the loose ice which in places was held by new ice one inch to one & one half inches in thickness. At 11 exploded a 7lb. charge of gunpowder in a pan of ice on port bow. At 12 the floes closed preventing further advance of the ship. Made fast to floe. Floes moving and grinding together.

Clear and cold. Blowing fresh from NE. At 12:30 got under way and began working way through loose and new ice. At 4 pm got clear of ice and entered clear water & set course to N'd along the land. No ice except small strings in sight. Three steamers in sight to N'd.

Cloudy and cold. Fresh N.E. breeze. Steaming to the N'd under full steam all the watch. Open water; occasional strings of loose ice; many bergs. At 7 passed Br. Whaling steamer "Cornwalis" and exchanged colors with her. At close of watch, clear water, no ice in sight, slight swell from the N'd. Two steamers in sight ahead steering to N'd. Kingitok(?) bearing S by W. Kaigek(?) NE byE 1/2 E. Ships head NE 1/2 N.

Clear & cold. Fresh breeze from NE. Under steam alone. Course NE 1/2N Steaming through clear water with occasional streams of loose ice visible during last hour of watch and ice bergs passed occasionally. At 9:30 lost sight of steam whaler "Cornwallis" astern. Exchanged colors with steam whaler supposed to be the Narwhal at 9.40, she showing English colors. Steam whaler supposed to be the "Aurora" bearing 3 points for'd of port beam at end of watch. Greenland coast in plain sight during entire watch.

ice breaking away

occasional strings of loose ice

ice bergs passed occasionally


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28 May 1884

making passage to upernavik greenland

Lat 73.03, Long -56.93

coal: 435 tons 1400 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 6 tons 460 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 435 tons, 1400 lbs. - on hand at noon


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28 May 1884

Large Berg ahead of ship

Whale ship "Aurora" & "Narwhal" & "Cornwallis" in company - secured to ice about three miles to SW

An officer visited the "Cornwallis" which ship then got underway & steamed to E

2240 with three ice anchors moored near settlement.

Whaling steamers "Nova Zembla","Polynia", "Tonine" in ice anchor. -

Esquimaux pilot - came on board with his Kyak. Made fast to ice at Upernavik

Commanding officer - left the ship to call on the Governor on board S.S. "Polynia" taking with hin the Danish mail brought from Godhavn.

Whale ship "Aurora" - sighted

SW "Aurwhal" - Sighted

SW "Cornwallis" - Sighted

Whaling ships "Nova Zeambla", "Polynia" and "T~inna" - Anchored in harbor.

Clear & cold. At 2:30 ice appearing close & heavy to N'd & showing no lead; steamed inshore to make fast to floe & at 3:00 mad fast. Whale ship "Aurora" secured to ice about three miles to S.W. "Narwhal" & "Cornwallis" in company with her & secured alongside. Large berg just ahead of ship.

Begins with fresh breeze & fine weather. Ship laying fast to a large floe. Berry Island SWxW two miles, and a large ~~~ 1/2 mile to N'd of us. At 5:00 the floe secured fast to got adrift with the current - shifted the ship to another & made fast. Ice light to the N'd & E'd. no chance of getting farther at present. Two whalers laying fast to ice about two miles Wst of us.

Cloudy and cold clearing latter part of watch. Gentle NNE breeze. Tied to ice all the watch. Comdg officer landed on one of the small adjoining islands to view the coast ~~. Br. whaling stmr "Cornwallis" joined the "Narwhal" & "Aurora" tied to ice about two miles to S'd of this ship.

Cloudy & cold. At 5:35 got under way from floe & forcing the ship through one narrow lead headed SWxS under half speed. Many bergs & loose strings of ice in sight. Left "Narwhal", "Corwallis" & "Aurora" moored to ice.

Overcast & cold: commenced snowing heavily at 9:00. Steamint to S'd & E'd for Upernavik. At 9:15 stopped and took on board an Esquimauix Pilot & his Kyak. Pilot conned ship into anchorage at Upernavik. Made fast to the ice off the settlement at 10:40 with three ice anchors. Moored near by one whaling stmr. "Nova Zeambla", "Polynia", "Triune". Com'dg officer left the ship to call on the Governor on board SS "Polynia" taking with him the Danish mail brought from Godhaven. Banked fires.

At 230 ice appearing close and heavy to Id and showing no lead

Ice light to the Nd and Ed, no chance of getting father at present

whaler "Cornwallis" - Joined "Narwhal" and "Aurora" tied to ice ~2' S

Many bergs and loose strings of ice in sight.


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29 May 1884

upernavik greenland

Lat 71.3, Long -52.8

coal: 1 ton 1840 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 433 tons 1800 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 433 tons, 1800 lbs - on hand at noon


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29 May 1884

Whale Ship "Arctic" - 0952 came into harbor and secured to ice flow

"Loch Ganny" - came alongside and commenced coaling ship

Coaling ship "Tsinne" and "Polynia", "Nova Zembla" and "Arctic" - 1510 both got under way in short intervals

Hove up both anchors and got under way

"Thetis" - 1715 got under way

"Loch Garry" - Stopped coaling 1645 Cast off

Followed "Thetis" into Kingalik and made fast to ice off the settlement alongside "Thetis" and steamer "Arctic" in the harbor

Coal Stmr "Loch Garry" - Came alongside

Steam whale ship "Artic" - Came into harbor.

"Fainne", "Polynia", "Nova Zembla" "Artic" - Got under way.

"Loch Gaory" - Cast off.

Followed "Thitis" into Kingatok & made fast to ice off the settlement alongside "Thetis", Stmr "Artic" in the harbor.

Cloudy & cool at 8:50 coal stmr "Loch Garing" came alongside & at 9:45 commenced coaling ship. At 9:52 steam whale ship "Arctic" came into harbor & secured to ice floe. Light breeze from WxN

Cloudy & cool; light breeze from WxN. Coaling ship. At 3:10 "Triune" got under way followed at short intervals by "Polnia", Nova Zambla" and "Arctic".

Stopped coaling and at 4:45 "Loch Garry" cast off.

Followed "Thetis" into Kingavik & made fast to ice off the settlement alongside "Thetis". Stmr "Arctic" in the harbor. Rec'd from "Thetis" ten seal carcases for dog food.


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30 May 1884

kingatok harbor greenland

Lat 22.4, Long 114.2

coal: 477 tons 2080 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 1 ton 160 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 477 tons, 2080 lbs - on hand at noon

coal: 1 ton 160 lbs - preceding 24hrs


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30 May 1884

Lying at Kingitok fast to land ice in company with "Thetis" and British whaler "Arctic"

Moored alongside of ice floe opposite settlement of Kingatok

Governor of Upernivik - returned and came on board

The Governer of Upernivik returned and came on board this vessel as he was prevented by ice from returning to Upernivik. His boat crew were given their supper.

brought dogs on board & secured them for the night.

Clear & pleasant. Gentle airs variable in direction. The Governor of Upernivik returned and came on board this vessel as he was prevented by ice from returning to Upernivik. His boats crew were given their supper.

british whaler "artic" - In company of at Kingitok

unbroken as far as could be seen north

Govenor of Upennivik - came on board with crew for supper as he was unable to return to Upennivik because of ice

dogs -


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31 May 1884

kingatok harbor greenland

Lat 22.4, Long 114.2

coal: 1 ton 1340 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 476 tons 740 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 476 tons, 740 lbs - on hand at noon


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31 May 1884

"Thetis" & "Arctic" - laying fast to ice, with ships close by

Captains and Commander Schley - of whalers "Artic", "Polynia", "Nova Jemble", "Trium" visited ship

1645 & at 1700 cast off from ice flow and steamed around in a circle for compass deviation. Secured at same place alongside ice at 1820



LOGS FOR JUNE 1884


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1 June 1884

kingatik harbor greenland

Lat 7.05, Long -56.20

coal: 1 ton 1340 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 476 tons 740 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 476 tons, 740 lbs - on hand at noon


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1 June 1884

Steamer "Arctic" - in getting under way at 0300 drifted down on this vessel and forced us down on "Thetis". Cast off from flow to get clear carried away flying Jib guy and bent port forecastle sail. Made fast to floe again at 0345. The "Arctic" steamed out of harbor

At 0820 cast off and followed "Thetis" out of harbor steamed around Kingatok Island at 1030 made fast to ice on Western side of island

"Polynia", "Nova Zembla", "Triune" & "Arctic" - these steamers got under way

Four steamers - in sight to N & W

At 1130 cast off & followed "Thetis" towards open water.

At 1310 passed just to E of Berry Island

At 1415 stopped and got out ice anchors, made fast to ice flow following the motions of "Thetis"

steam whalers "Polynia", "Nova Zembla" & "Turine" - doing the same following "Thetis"

"Arctic" - continued on her way to the westward

1430 cast off ice flow, steaming to East. 1515 sighted rocks ahead stopped & backed struck hard got a line out to small berg and got clear.

Carpenter looking for leaks and stopping them. Leak reduced to 9 inches in two hours. Fast to ice

From Merid to 4PM. At 2:30 cast of from the flow & started steaming to the Ed. taking the lead of the "Thetis" following. At 3:15 sighted rocks ahead stopped & backed. Struck hard: got a line out on port quarter fast to small berg. The "Thetis" sent her steel hawser but be backing we get the ship clear without using it. At 3:30 ship making no water several small pieces of wood floated up. Bearing to Berry Island NNW nearest mainland s1/2e.

From 4 to 8PM. At 5:00 made fast to ice flow in lea of an island (Uninhabited) alonside of Stmr "Aurora" Made an examination of injuries to forefoot.

From 8 to Midnight. Broke out fore peak. carpenter looking for & stopping leaks. leak reduced to 9in. in two hours.

Calm first part of watch & then wind came out fresh from NW. The "Arctic" in getting under way at 3:00 drifted down on this vessel and forced us down on "Thetis". Cast off from floe to get clear carried away flying jib guy and bent port forecastle rail. Made fast to floe again at 3:45. The "Arctic" steamed out of harbor.

Fresh breeze & rain. Ice breaking up. Kept shifting ice anchors. Got a line ashore and held fast. "Thetis" broke adrift and finally got under way.

Cloudy & pleasant. Fresh breeze from S & W. At 8:20 cast off from rocks and followed "Thetis" out of harbor & steamed around Kingatok Island. At 10:30 made fast to ice on western side of Island near "Thetis" & ships "Polynia", "Nova Zembla", "Triune" & "Arctic". These ships got under way shortly afterward. At 11:30 cast off & followed Thetis towards open water. The four ships in sight to N & W at close of watch.

Partly clear. Snow ~~~~ passing between 2 & 3 pm. Moderate breeze from SSW. Steaming through leads & broken ice following the lead of the Thetis. At 1:10 passed the Triune. At 2:00 passed just to E of Berry Island. At 2:15 stopped and got out ice anchor and made fast to floe following the motions of the Thetis. Steam whaler Polynia, Nova Zembla & Triune doing the same. The Arctic continued on her way to the W. At 2:30 cast off from floe & started steaming to the E taking the lead the Thetis following. At 3:15 sighted rocks ahead. Stopped & backed. Struck hard; got a line out on port quarter fast to small berg. The Thetis sent her steel hawser, but by backing we got the ship clear without using it. At 3:30 ship making no ~~~ several small pieces of wood floated up. Bearing of Berry Island NNW nearest ~~~ land S 1/2 E. Ships head NW. Sounded around ship over st'bd bow found 6 ftms st'bd waist 5 ftms st'bd quarter 4 fthms port quarter the least water 2 1/2 ftms rocky bottom smooth rocks covered with seaweed. At 4:00 started ahead following the Thetis. At close of watch 8 steam whalers in sight.

Blowing fresh from W; snowing hard first hour of watch. Steaming through leads & forcing way through ice following motions of Thetis. At 5:00 made fast to ice floe in lea of an island (~~~~~~) alongside of steamer Aurora. Made an examination of injuries to forefoot.

Overcast & cold; snowing all the watch. Broke out fore peak. Carpenter looking for & stopping leaks. Lead reduced to 9 in in two hours. Fast to ice all the watch. Fires banked.

Clam first part of watch then wind came outfresh from N.W.

From 4 to 8 am Fresh breeze & rain. Ice breaking kept shifting ice anchors got a line ashore and held fastThetis broke adrift and finally got under way


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2 June 1884

greenland

Lat , Long

coal: 472 tons 726 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 4 tons 20 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 472 tons, 726 lbs - on hand at noon


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2 June 1884

Ship leaking at the rate of 5 to 6 inches per hour

five steam whalers - in sight five miles to seaward

Commenced till 4AM. Ship leaking at the rate of 5 to 6 inches per hour. Carpenter & two men at work in fore peak stopping the leak.

Overcast. Thick snow ~~yes at intervals. Moderate to fresh breeze from WSW. Barometer falling. Ship leaking at rate of 5 to 6 inches per hour. Carpenter & his men at work in forepeak stopping the leak.

Overcast & cloudy; snowing heavily at times & blowing fresh from WSW. frequent squalls. Ice showed no movement & no leads or open water in sight from crows nest. Barometer rose 29.74 to 29.80. Banked fires.


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3 June 1884

greenland

Lat 73.43, Long -58.08

coal: 467 tons 640 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 5 tons 98 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 467 tons, 640 lbs - on hand at noon


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3 June 1884

Ship fast to ice

At 1020 cast off from ice, received signal to follow "Thetis"

At 1545 "Thetis" made fast to floe and signaled to make fast, made fast in obedience to signal.

Four Esquimaux - with his dog sleds came on board from settlement of Itidlianuk.

several Esquimaux - went on board "Thetis" and sold seal

From 8AM to Meridian. At 10:20 "Thetis" made signal "follow in my wake slow" steamed slowly to Ed this ship folowed. During rest of watch followed Flagship slowly through the Islands to Nd & Ed

At Meridian to 4PM. Steaming slowly to Nd & Ed in wake of "Thetis" and among a number of unimhabited islands and what is described on the chart as mainland. At 2:30 "Thetis" sent a boat on shore to examine what appeared to be a cairn on a point of high land to the Ed. At 3:45 "Thetis" made fast to floe and signalled "one ships length to right and make fast" made fast in obedience to signal.

Cloudy but pleasant. Gentle breeze from WNW. Sent boat and the Esquimaux Nicolis to meet several natives who with dog sledge & kyaks went to the steam whaler Narwhal in the ice to N of this ship. Thetis made signal at 10:00 "I am getting under way". At 10:10 signalled to Thetis "I am ready to get under way". Thetis answered "allright". At 10:12 cast off from the ice and backed out slowly. Boat returned from Narwhal with the intelligence that there was clear water to the N of Horsehead. At 10:20 Thetis made signal "follow in my wake slow" & steamed slowly to E. This ship following during rest of watch followed Flagship slowly through the Islands to N & E

At 8:30 several natives with dogs & sledges came up & went on board Thetis. They had one seal which they sold to that vessel. Sent Hans & Nicole out after seal. several in sight. they returned unseccessful. several of the ships company were permitted to go seal hunting.


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4 June 1884

Lat 73.45, Long -56.67

coal: 2 tons 1020 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 463 tons 1020 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 463 tons, 1020 lbs - on hand at noon


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5 June 1884

4 to 8AM. At 6:30 ~ fires and took two lines from the "Thetis". Both vessels backing, the "Thetis" backing out of nip at 6:55. She having butted her way thought the nip, we followed at 7.55

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle breeze from ENE. Ship moored to ice floe. At 1:15 Thetis attempted to get clear of ship. This ship was cast off from floe and backed astern. Fires spread. After trying for 15 minutes Thetis gave up the attempt. This ship was again secured as before. Ship's head NNW. The steam whaler Arctic was seen to N making her way to E for land leads. At 3:00 three other steam whalers were sighted on port beam making their way to N & E. A large lead to N & E in plain sight but the Thetis and this ship unable to enter it. At 3:30 two Esquimaux with their dogs & sledges came alongside the Thetis.

At 6:30 spread fires and took two lines from the Thetis. Both vessels backing, the Thetis backed out of nip at 6:55. She having butted her way through the nip, we followed at 7:55.

Thetis engaged in forcing passage through nip by repeated ramming. At 9:35 passage cleared and went(?) ahead in wake of Thetis. Remainder of watch, steaming in a general NE direction through leads in ice, following in wake of Thetis. Steam whaler in sight astern at end of watch.

Steaming to N in wake of Thetis through narrow leads between large unbroken sheets. Several small bars necessitated ramming by both ships. At close of watch in large open lead off Cape Shackleton. Two steam whalers in sight to N moored to ice near Duck Islds. Steamer Polynia close astern.

Lying made fast to floe about 5 miles SW of Duck Islands.

ice presented appearance of having broken into several leads now closed by wind and tide


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5 June 1884

at tessiusak greenland at sea

Lat 73.40, Long -56.23

coal: 465 tons 2140 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 1 ton 540 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 465 tons 2140 lb -

coal: 1 Ton 540 lbs - consumed prev. 24 hrs.


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4 June 1884

native from Tessinsak - 0300 came on board and also boarded "Thetis"

1310 got under way following "Thetis"

1530 arrived off fishing settlement of Tessiusak. Moored alongside ice off "Thetis" starboard beam.

Commanding Officer examined ship damage by way of water glass and sun giving excellent view of damages found 15 inches up the stern and 10 feet along the keel.

Secured to icein the harbor of Tessiusak. At 1840 cast off and steamed out of harbor following lead of "Thetis"

Ice about 3.5 feet thick in large unbroken sheets, many bergs,

2130 up with "Thetis" unable to move. At 2245 moored to ice

"Thetis" used six gunpowder cartridges in the failed attempt to loosen the ice

Broke out and emptied pemmican casks to store in fore peak.

Commanding officer examined fore peek with water glass, and the sun giving excellent view of the damages, found it extended only 15 inches up the stem and 10 feet along the keel. ship drawing 16'6" and damage not beginning to show till 15' depth was reached.

Clear & pleasant. Light breeze from E. Lying secured to ice one ships length to stb'd of Thetis. Ice close to N - no leads. At 3 am a native from Tessiusak came on board and also boarded the Thetis. A narwhale and several seals sighted during watch.

Clear & pleasant. Light ESE airs. Broke out and emptied pemmican casks to stow in fore peak. Eleven dog sledges from small settlements near about the ship. Governor of Tessiusak arrived on sledge and visited Thetis.

Clear & Pleasant. Warm. Light airs from ENE. Stratus clouds. At 1.10 got under way following the motions of the Thetis. The natives with their K~~~~~~ left to go back to ~~~~~~~. Steaming in wake of Thetis. At 1.45 the Thetis mad signal "keep two cables length distance." At 3.30 arrived off the fishing settlement of Tessiusak. Thetis made signal "moor ship one ships lenght off starboard beam." Moored alongside the ice off Thetis stb'd beam. Afterwards hauled alongside ice starboard side to the ice. Signalled to Thetis "shall I bank fires." Answer "yes" Banked fires. Commanding Officer examined fore foot with water class and the sun giving excellent view of the damages, found it extended only 15 inches up the stem and 10 feet along the keel. Ship drawing 16'6" and damages not beginning to show till 15' depth was reached.

At 6.40 cast off and steamed out of harbor following lead of Thetis. Remainder of watch working way through ice in a general N. direction.

Steaming slowly to seaward through very narrow leads in wake of Thetis. Ice about 3.5 ft. thick in large unbroken sheets, many bergs. At 9.30 came up with Thetis, caught in a light nip unable to move. Gave her a 6~ manilla hawser and took from her a 3" steel hawser. Parted both lines while attempting to more he astern. At 10.45 moored to ice close astern of Thetis and banked fires. Sent torpedo apparatus with Ensign Reynolds and four gun cotton torpedoes to assist in blasting Thetis loose. The Thetis used six gunpowder cartridges and the attempt failed to loosen the ice.

Thetis - Lying secured to ice one ship's length to stbd of "Thetis"

Ice close to N'd. No leads.

Narwhale - 1

Seals - Several

Commanding officer examined four foot with water glass, and the sea giving excellent view of the damages, found it extended only 15 inches up the stern and 10 feet along the keel. Ship drawing 16' 6" and damages not beginning to show till 15' depth way reached.

Remainder of watch working way through ice

Steaming slowly to seaward through very narrow leads in wake of Thetis. Ice ahead about 3 1.2 ft thick in large unbroken sheets, many bergs

9.30 Came up with Thetis, caught in a light nip, unable to move. Gave her a 6in Manilla hawser and took from her a 3in steel hawser; parted both lines, while attempting to moor her astern. At 10.45 moored to ice close astern of Thetis and banked fires. Sent torpedo apparatus with Ensign Reynolds and four gun cotton torpedoes to assist in blasting Thetis loose. The Thetis used six gunpowder cartridges and the attempt failed to loosen the ice.

Ensign Reynolds - sent torpedo apparatus with Ensign Reynolds


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5 June 1884

at duck islands greenland

Lat 73.97, Long -57.85

coal: 461 tons - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 2 tons 1020 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 461 tons - on hand at noon


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6 June 1884

duck islands 3 miles sw

Lat -17.9, Long 146.2

six whalers - position of whalers near and two to S'd unchanged

0900 cast off from ice and got underway following the "Thetis". The steam whalers all got under way the Arctic leading

Stopped at 1200 made fast to ice, steam whalers already stopped

Five whalers to South steamed up and made fast near by

At 2130 "Arctic" and "Aurora" went ahead and steamed through the clear. "Thetis" and this vessel cast off from floe and steamed at lead until 2245 steamed for the Western end of Duck Islands, 2345 "Thetis" went ahead this ship following

Clear & pleasant weather. Gentle airs from W changing to S. Cirro Cumulus clouds. At 9 am cast off from the ice and got underway following the Thetis. The steam whalers all got under way , the Arctic leading. Steamed through leads to the N. At 10.35 arrived at a check in the lead. Made fast to the floe astern of the Thetis. At 11 the Thetis went ahead ramming into the floe. She made signal "Come up and butt on portside." Cast off and went ahead ramming the floe alongside of Thetis. Found floe solid and 30" thick and at 12 stopped ramming, having broken in a couple of ship's lengths. Made fast to ice and banked fired. The steam whalers Arctic, Aurora & Narwhal had already come to a short time before we stopped.

Clear & pleasant. Gentle E'ly airs. Barometer steady. At 9 the ice ahead of steam whaler Arctic showed signs of opening. At 9.30 Arctic & Aurora went ahead and steamed through the lead. Thetis & this vessel cast off from floe and this vessel leading steamed into the lead. Rammed at the lead until 10.45, when having finished with the close ice, entered more open lead. Steering for the western end of Duck Islands. The Thetis and six(?) whalers following. At 11.45 the Thetis went ahead, this ship following.


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7 June 1884

lying at ducks islands west coast of greenland

Lat 74.00, Long -57.78

coal: 1 ton 360 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 458 tons 800 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 458 tons, 800 lbs - on hand at noon

Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours 1 tons 360 lbs. Coal remaining on hand at Noon 458 tons 800 lbs.


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7 June 1884

duck islands

Lat -17.9, Long 146.2

Steamed in towards Duck Island, made fast to ice SW of middle of island

ducks - several flocks in sight

"Aurora" & "Arctic" - made fast near us, rest to eastern side of island

Steam whaler "Norwhal" - made fast to ice floe on east side of island at 1800

Steamed in towards Duck Islands............. Several flocks of ducks in sight.

Clear & Pleasant. light breeze from NE. Steaming through leads following the Thetis. Steamed in towards Duck Islands and at 12.45 made fast bow & stern to ice SW of the middle island. The Aurora and Arctic made fast near us, the rest coming to on Eastern side of islands. Several flocks of ducks in sight. Very small sheet of open water to N of islands and no leads in sight from crowsnest.

Clear, pleasant & warm. Cirrus clouds. Calm. The dogs were placed on the ice for exercise. Several shooting parties of officers and men went out in dories for ducks.

Thetis - Steaming through leads following the Thetis.

Steamed in towards Duck Islands and at 12.45 made fast bow & stern to ice S.W. of the middle island.

Aurora and Arctic - The Aurora and Arctic made fast near us, the rest coming to on Eastern side of islands.

ducks - several flocks

No changes on ice.

dogs -

ducks -

ice floe on East side of Islands at 6.

Norwhal - Steam whaler Norwhal made fast


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8 June 1884

lying at duck islands west coast greenland

Lat 74.00, Long -57.77

coal: 457 tons 440 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 1 ton 260 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 457 tons, 440 lbs - on hand at noon


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8 June 1884

"Norwhal" and "Wolf" - At 0345 got under way from Duck Islands and steamed to north for better berth, no ice opening.

"Polynia" - At 2130 got under way steamed to the north

8AM to Meridian. At 10 called all hands to muster and read Articles of War. Immediatily after held divine service.

Clear and pleasant. Calm and light E'ly airs. At 2.45 the Narwhal and Wolf got under way from the other side of the Duck Islands and steamed out to W apparently to get a better berth. The ice showing no signs of opening.

Overcast, cloudy and foggy. Gentle breeze from WSW. At 5 large ice floe floated in from W. At 7.30 ice floe started out again, having done no damage to any of the ships. Large quantities of ice in motion to W. Too thick to see anything to N.

large quantities of ice in motion to W'd


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9 June 1884

lying at duck islands west coast of greenland

Lat -17.9, Long 146.2

coal: 1 ton 1760 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 456 tons 2180 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 456 tons, 180 lbs - on hand at noon


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9 June 1884

"Wolf" and "Norwhal" - in sight bearing SW by W (p.c.) about a mile

The "Wolf" and "Narwhal" in sight.

Commenced snowing heavily at 1, and continued remainder of watch


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10 June 1884

lying at duck islands west coast of greenland

Lat -17.9, Long 146.2

coal: 454 tons 2160 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 454 tons, 2160 lbs - on hand at noon

coal: 454 tons, 2160 lbs - remaining on hand at noon


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10 June 1884

west coast of greenland

Lat 55.0, Long -1.5

"Aurora" - At 0815 cast off and steamed to westward

Overcast & foggy. Moderate NE breeze. Fog occasionally lifting and giving view of ice well off shore drifting to S. At 8.15 the Aurora cast off and steamed to W.

Overcast, cold and foggy. Occasional very light snow. Fog lifting for a short time at 11 showed steamers Wolf and Narwhal was visible to W. apparently fast in the pack. Aurora about 5 miles to W. working to S out of pack. Polynia in her old berth with the other vessels to E of the islands. Wind fresh from NE to NxE.


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11 June 1884

sailed from duck islands for cape york greenland

Lat -17.9, Long 146.2

coal: 453 tons 400 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 1 ton 1760 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 453 tons, 400 lbs - on hand at noon


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11 June 1884

"Arctic" - 0520 cast off and steamed NW

0545 Got under way steamed following "Thetis" N by W course.

1850 made fast to ice

At 5.20 the Arctic cast off and steamed to NW. The Thetis signalled, "Be ready to get under way"; got under way under steam at 5.45 and folled Thetis into leads, making a general course of N by W.

The four whalers to S (?) steamed up and made fast to ice near by at 1.15. At 2 the Thetis cast off and rammed several times at the bar of ice, but failed to break a passage. Ice slacked at 3.15 showing lead into water to N. Cast off at 3.40 and followed Thetis in obedience to signal. At close of watch steaming through leads to N. Thetis and four whalers in sight ahead on north edge of water pool.

Steaming through a lead between floes first hour and in wake of Thetis to N & E. At 5 arrived at edge of large floe completely stopping furthe progress. Made fast to floe on port side of Thetis. Whalers Aurora & Narwhal fast to same floe. Wolf father to W. Arctic fast to large floe on stb'd hand. At 6.10 the ice showed signs of closing in, moving generally to S & W. The Aurora got under way and steamed back towards the mooring place from which ~~~~ came. At 6.30 we cast off from the floe, spread fires, following the lead of Thetis and steamed to N&E making fast at 6.50 astern of the Thetis, which vessel was made fast astern of the Arctic. The ice closing in the lead just left and moving in a general direction to S & W. Open water visible from masthead to the N & E of is and extending parallel to the ~~~~ of the land. At close of watch weather became clearer showing the Duck Islands bearing (p.s.c.) SExS. Ships head NExE. The coast line was also seen extending to N & E on stb'd beam. The Aurora was at end of watch, jammed in by large pan & floe and attempting to get to S. The four whalers left at former mooring place had not moved. After mooring at 6.50, fires were banked.


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12 June 1884

making passage to cape york greenland

Lat 74.03, Long -58.30

coal: 450 tons 1220 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 2 tons 1420 lbs - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 450 Tons, 1220 lbs - on hand on noon

Coal consumed 2 tons 1420 lbs Coal remaining 450 tons 1220 lbs


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12 June 1884

greenland coast to sd ed near horsehead cape shackleton

Lat -17.9, Long 73.9

1515 Cast off following "Thetis" lead

1730 Made fast to ice with "Arctic" & "Thetis" unable to proceed. At 1800 "Wolf" steamed up and made fast to ice nearby, ice five feet thick.

Lying in small water pool. Banked fires. Ice tight all about Arctic & Thetis fast in ice close ahead. All the rest of fleet occasionally visible scattered to S & W.

Overcast & cool; misty horizon. Light SSE shifting to SW airs. Arctic ahead of Thetis stopped by narrow bar of ice at 4.45 and failed to break it. Arctic, Thetis & this ship made fast to the ice at 5.30 to wait for it to slack. Streaks of open water visible to N. Ice slack to S & W. At 6 the Wolf steamed up and made fast nearby. Ice 5 ft. thick. At close of watch, two steamers in sight to S & W.

Partly cloudy. Sun shining on Greenland coast to S. & E. near Horsehead & Cape Shackleton. Gentle breeze from SW. The ice near the ship to the W broken up into large pans which with the tide were packing in SW. Tidal current apparently of about 3/4 knot per hour running to N. Four whalers in sight to S. The Wolf & Arctic being near the Thetis & this ship. At 10.30 hauled ship astern half a length to be clear of nip from close packing of ice pans. The ice to N showing open leads at long intervals with spaces of close ice & packed pans between. Clouds hanging low over the land.

Ice tight all about "Arctic" & "Thetis" fast in ice close ahead.

No change in ice.

the four whalers, Aurora, Wolf, Norwhal - At 9:30 Am the four whalers left at mooring place yesterday morning, got under way and steamed in toward the land, the "Aurora" having already got in and made fast to the land floe. The "Wolf" and "Norwhal" made fast, the former off starb'd quarters, the latter off port quarter, each being distant about two (2) miles.

At 11.30 the ice showed some signs of closing,

Thetis - The "Thetis" and this ship were accordingly hauled about one ship's length astern and then made fast to the ice.

The ice in the immediate vicinity of this ship broken up into large pa~s, which were closely packed together.

Aurora, T~ine, Cornwallis, Nova J~~bla, Polynia, Arctic, Thetis, Wolf, Norwhal - The "Aurora" "T~ine", "Cornwallis", "Nova J~~bla", and "Polynia" close in under the land and fast to the land ice at end of watch. "Arctic" a few ships length ahead of the "Thetis", The "Wolf" & "Norwhal" as at the commencement of watch.

at 3.15 the ice loosened to N'd & E'd

Thetis - following lead of "Thetis"

Remainder of watch steaming through short-leads and through loose ice

Arctic, Wolf, Norwhal - "Arctic", "Wolf" & "Norwhal" got underway at same time and steamed to N'd.

"Arctic" ahead of Thetis stopped by narrow bar of ice at 4.45 and failed to brak it.

Arctic, Thetis - "Arctic" ahead of Thetis stopped by narrow bar of ice at 4.45 and failed to brak it. "Arctic", "Thetis" and this ship made fast to the ice at 5.30 to wait for it to slack.

Wolf - At 6 the "Wolf" steamed up and made fast nearby.

Ice slack to S'd & W'd.

Ice 5ft. thick.

At close of watch, two steamers in sight to S'd and W'd.

The ice near the ship to the W'd broken up into large paus which with the tide were packing in & N'd.

Wolf, Arctic, Thetis - Four whalers in sight to S'd. The "Wolf" & Arctic" bring near the Thetis & this ship.

At 10.00 hauled ship astern half a length to be clear of nip from close packing of ice pans. The ice to N'd showing open leads at long intervals with spaces of close ice & packed pans between.


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13 June 1884

making passage to cape york greenland

Lat 74.18, Long -58.50

coal: 448 tons 1700 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 1 ton 1800 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 448 tons, 1700 lbs - on hand at noon


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13 June 1884

White Whales - several schools passed near the ship

Seals - several seen at long distance from the ship

Dogs - were exercised on the ice & afterwards brought on board

1646 got under way and steamed in wake of "Thetis" for 2.5 miles, stopped and secured to ice floe at 1820 ice pans 4 to 5 feet thick. Six whalers in sight and the "Arctic" and "Wolf" astern about 2 miles secured to ice.

The main boom ahving been completely repaired was got in place and the iron work red leaded preparatory for painting

At 2.30 am towed large pan from port-side & made it fast astern at 3. Ice loose to SW and small spaces of open water visible to N. At end of watch two whalers in sight inshore leaving SxW (p.c.) Several schools of white whales passed near the ship.

At 3.30 the ice showed signs of loosening though no leads appeared. Several seals were seen at long distance from the ships. At end of watch, besides the Thetis & steam whalers Arctic & Wolf near us, there were in sight the other six steam whalers. These latter to the S & apparently underway & get-up to our position. The dogs were exercised on the ice & afterwards brought on board.

The ice slacking, got under way at 4.46 and steamed in wake of Thetis through loose ice about 2.5 miles in a general NE direction. Not being able to force way farther, stopped and secured to ice floe at 6.20. Ice loose but in very heavy pans from 4-5 feet thick. Six whalers in sight inshore and the Arctic & Wolf about two miles astern secured to ice.

Beset in the ice all the watch. Fires banked and the ship drifting slowly before the wind. Position of Thetis, Arctic & Wolf unchanged. Mist lifting along the land at 11 showed four steamers beset in the ice bearing SxE (p.c.) The coast plainly visible. Devils Thumb bore at midnight E 1/8 N, Wilcox Head E. Ships Head NE x E1/2E.

White whales - Several schools

Thetis, Hectic, Wolf - In sight

At 3:30 PM the ice schowed signs of loosing strength; no leads appeared.

The ice slacking. Ice loose but ~ very heavy ~ from 4 to 5 feet thick.

Beset in the ice all the watch.


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14 June 1884

making passage to cape york greenland

Lat 74.23, Long -58.63

coal: 446 tons 480 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 2 tons 1220 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 446 tons, 480 lbs - on hand at noon


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14 June 1884

At 0545 "Thetis" attempted force way through ice to open water. Cast off and prepared to follow, 0630 secured to ice having made about 1/3 of a mile to East

1030 got under way and followed "Thetis" made about 2 miles in NNE direction.

"Arctic" & "Wolf" - At 1330 they got underway and steamed to SE

At 1400 "Thetis" cast off, this ship followed

Large floe came down pressing smaller floe against ships rudder. Ice in vicinity of ship is large ~ ~ together and moving with the tide to N'd & W'd. Ships drifting with ice and tide.

Arctic & Wolf - About half mile distant.

Thetis - At 545 attempted to force way through ice to open water.

Thetis - Followed Thetis through small ice jams and entered large pond of clear water.

Arctic & Wolf - at 130 got underway

Ice appears broken up into large pans

Thetis - Steaming in wake of Thetis through large water spaces and occasionally through close jams of broken ice.


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15 June 1884

making passage to cape york greenland

Lat 75.02, Long -59.92

coal: 440 tons 1420 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 5 tons 1300 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 440 tons, 1420 lbs - on hand at noon


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15 June 1884

Mid to 0200 steaming full speed NE course wide open lanes of water in wake of "Thetis". 0210 made fast to solid ice.

"Thetis","Arctic" & "Wolf" - fast to ice near by

At 0640 ice opened cast off and followed "Thetis" and made fast again at 0710

"Arctic", "Wolf" and "Aurora" - near us at end of watch

Commanding Officer - visited "Thetis"

1415 "Wolf" castoff. 1435 Got under way in wake of "Thetis" . 1545 landed on ice.

1645 following "Arctic" "Aurora" and "Thetis" through narrow passage in the bar passed "Thetis" at 1930 steamed on in clear water

Leak in fore peak making to six inches per hour.

Clear, cool & hazy. Light NxE breeze. First two hours steaming full speed on a general NE (p.o.) course through wide apart lanes of water in wake of Thetis. Passed through a couple narrow bars of loose broken ice. At 2.10 made fast to the ice, further progress to the N being barred by solid ice. To E ice unbroken; to W in large sheets. Many bergs fast in it. Steamers Thetis, Arctic & Wolf fast to ice near by. Bearing (p.c.) Cape Walker ENS 3/4 E. Cape Siddon(?) SExE1/2E.

Clear & pleasant. Hazy about horizon. Light breeze from NNE. Lying made fast to ice floe. At 2.15 the Wolf got underway and steamed into loose ice to N. Got underway at 2.35 and following in wake of Thetis, began working way through loose ice and small water laned in a general NNE direction and at end of watch had made 2 miles. At 3.45 landed watch on ice to attempt to release pressure on a tight jam by poling small pieces away. At end of watch, watch still on ice.

At 4.45 took watch on board & followed Arctic, Aurora & thetis through narrow passage in the bar. Got in wide lanes of open water shortly afterwards and steamed full speed in a general NExN direction. At 7.05 the Thetis made signal "Go on ahead". Passed her at 7.30. At close of watch Wolf, Arctic & Aurora ahead in the order named. Following the edge of fast ice in wide clear water lanes.

Under full steam. Steaming through leads and the first two hours an occasional bar of broken ice. Whalers Wolf, Arctic & Aurora ahead of us, Thetis astern. The bight of Melville Bay in plain sight. A number of small Auks and ice gulls seen.


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16 June 1884

making passage to cape york greenland

Lat 75.30, Long -63.40

coal: 430 tons 2120 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 1 ton 1400 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 430 tons, 2120 lbs - on hand at noon


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16 June 1884

"Arctic", "Wolf", "Aurora" and "Thetis" - ahead two miles and Thetis astern one mile

At 0255 made fast to ice on port side of "Thetis" ice solid to North

Clear & Pleasant. light breeze from WxSW. Steaming in a general NW direction in open water. Arctic, Wolf & Aurora about two miles ahead. Thetis about one mile astern. At 2.55 having arrived at end of lead, made fast to ice on port hand of Thetis to await opening. Ice solid to the N & W. No open water in sight.


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17 June 1884

making passage to cape york

Lat 73.8, Long -87.0

coal: 1 ton 1460 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 430 tons 2120 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 430 tons, 2120 lbs - on hand at noon


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17 June 1884

2105 Cast off following "Aurora" "Wolf" & "Thetis" open water Cape York in sight

The carpenter completed changes in sledge ~ having lightened her 52 pounds by removing superfluous wood and iron

Carpenters completed changes in sledge dory having lightened her 52 pounds by removing superfluous wood and iron work.

Cast off fas~~ at 9.05 and followed Aurora, Wolf & Thetis in order named through slack ice & narrow leads in a general NNE direction. At 11 got into a wide lane of open water extending towards Cape York in sight bearing NExN. Ship's head NNE. ~~~~ ahead full speed and set fore and aft sails. At close of watch Aurora leading, about 2 miles ahead. Arctic about 10 miles astern. Thetis one mile ahead.


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18 June 1884

off cape york greenland

Lat 75.72, Long -66.67

coal: 422 tons 1240 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 8 tons 880 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 422 tons, 1240 lbs - on hand at noon


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18 June 1884

Arrived at Cape York

Cape York bore ENE distant about 8 miles

At 1315 made fast to ice

Arrived at Cape York

Cape York bore ENE distant about 8 miles

At 1315 made fast to ice

Mid to 4AM. The sledge party under Lt Colwell made ready to leave the ship to search the coast near the Cape for tidings of the Greely party.

4 to 8AM. At 5 stopped about three miles off Cape York & landed Lt Colwell, H. Brets Q.Mr., Carl Learlson (Sea), John Linguist (Sea) & Nocoli (Esquimo) with sled & dog to communicate with natives.

Under full steam following Thetis through broad leads in the ice. At 1.35 reached a bar of loose ice pans near large bergs. The steam whalers Wolf & Aurora ahead of us. This bar was about four miles across. Received verbal permission from the Senior Officer to go ahead as soon as the open North Water was reached. At 2 the Aurora emerged from the pan ice into the North Water, her crew giving three cheers as they steamed into it. The Wolf followed her and a few minutes afterwards the Thetis and this vessel. Shortly afterwards we passed the Thetis & Wolf laying our course through open water for Cape York. At 3.11 passed the Aurora. At 3.20 hoisted the ensign at helm(?) & mizzen. Set fore and aft sail at 3.20. The sledge party under Lt. Colwell made ready to leave the ship to search the coast near the Cape for tidings of the Greely party. ~~~ number of small auks seen.

AT 5 stopped about three miles off Cape York & landed Lt. Colwell, H. Brock Q M, Carl Carlson (sea), John Linquist (sea) & Nioli (Esquimeux) with sled & dog to communicate with natives. Then steamed out to Thetis & received orders to go to Conical(?) Rock, Saunders, Wolstenholm, & Cary Islands and rendezvous at Littleton Island if not met by Thetis before. Our arriving at Cape York this vessel led the Aurora by one mile and she was followed by the Thetis in the order named. The Thetis remained at Cape York to pick up Lt. Colwell & party. At 6 ships head SE Cape York bearing NxE distance about 4 miles, ~~~ ahead steering along the edge of floe to find a lead to N.500dc362cd0db4000200051d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/USS Bear/BEAR_001_jpgs/b001of002_0100_0.jpg)


19 June 1884

off cape york greenland

Lat 75.75, Long -66.43

coal: 421 tons 1420 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 1 ton 2060 lbs - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 421 tons, 1420 lbs - on hand at noon


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19 June 1884

0210 Cast off shifted berth about 1.5 miles SW, 0230 anchored on same ice floe.

"Aurora" "Wolf" & "Arctic" - in sight about four miles to South jammed in ice

Auks & loons - Many in sight, auks going South in large flocks

Esquimaux bitch "Justina" (dog) - pupped six pups

The "aurora" in a hard nip. Lowered all her boats and launched them clear of the ship ~ the flow, in case the ship should get smashed.

The "aurora" was seen to have gotten clear of the ice.

AT 2.10 cast off from ice and shifted berth about 1/2 mile to SW coming to and making fast to same floe at 2.30.No leads to N open. Aurora, Wolf & Arctic in sight about five miles to S jammed in ace and attempting to force way through by ramming. Many auks & loons in sight. Auks going to S in large flocks.

Dull weather with moderate breeze from S to SSE and snow. Had to shift berth twice. The two floes came together astern of ship and rafted very heavily. Three whaling steamers about 1 league to SSE. The Aurora in a hard nip. Lowered all her boats and launched them clear of the ship on the floe, in case the ship should be crushed. Weather clearing up last hour.

Overcast & cloudy first part of watch. Fog setting in last hour. Light breeze from SExS. Ice light to N. Fast to floe. Steam whalers Arctic, Wolf & Aurora still jammed in ice. Aurora with her boats lowered and hauled upon the ice. Carpenters engaged fitting wooden davits to ships side for dorys. Fitted port davits just abaft the bridge and hoised one dory. Exquimaux bitch "Justina" pupped; six pups.

Overcast foggy and misty. Mist frozen and at times appearing almost like snow. At 10 fog lifted up somewhat,showing ice conditions about the same as in previous watch. The Aurora was seen to have gotten clear of the ice. Arctic & Wolf steaming hard to get clear. A current running to E was observed during the watch. The ship swung to this current at 9.30. The breeze gentle from NW shifting to N.


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20 June 1884

left cape york making passage to cape sabine

Lat 76.03, Long -68.82

coal: 3 tons 1100 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 418 tons 280 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 418 tons, 280 lbs - on hand at noon


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20 June 1884

At 0600 cast off with "Wolf" ahead and "Aurora" astern steamed on open water

1855 came to at edge of ice awaiting opening or lifting of fog

Under way from 2120 to 2220 and 2310 to 2320 made 2.5 miles

Overcast, cloudy & thick fog & mist. Steaming through leads and loose ice. Much slab holding pans of hard ice. Ice much broken. Many ice bergs. Wind moderate from N. At 1 steam whaler Wolf was seen on port quarter. Afterwards was lost sight of on starboard quarter. Latter part of watch heard no whistles and saw no signs of the whalers. At 3 passed close to four large walrus on a small pan of ice. Great numbers of little auks and ducks seen during watch.

Wind & weather same. Under way from 9.20 to 10.20 & from 11.10 to 11.20 making about 2.5 miles NE. At 11.30 fog lifted a little and we made out Cape ~~~ and Wolstenholme Island. Ships head WxN East end Wolstenholme Id. SExE. West end is E 1/2S. Cape Athol SSE 3/4 E.


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21 June 1884

making passage to cape sabine cary islands

Lat 76.68, Long -71.83

coal: 6 tons 890 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 411 tons 1610 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 411 tons, 1610 lbs - on hand at noon


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21 June 1884

wolstenholme island visible from nw

Lat 76.4, Long -70.0

"Wolf" - At 0400 sighted, under sail for island

4 to 8PM At 6:45 Ceased snowing at 7 and discovered S.E. Cary Island.

8PM to Midnight. The Commanding Officer accompanied by Chief Engr. John Lowe & Dr H.E. Hanes, landed with the 3d whale boat & crew to examine cairn deposited by HBMS "Alert". At 11.15 party from island returned to ship.

Coast and southern end of Wolstenholme Island visible first hour of watch. At 12 got under way steaming out through loose pans & open leads to N, intending to make S end of Wolstenholme Island, but fog shut down thick at 1.30 so gave up attempt to reach Wolstenholme Island and shaped course NXE1/2E for ~~ry Islands. Numbers of ice bergs in sight. The ice pans greatly increased in thickness and by 2 am we encountered very heavy ice though small in extant. After 2 steaming various courses, keeping out of the pack ice which was found very heavy. At 3.30 sighted the land on starboard bow. At 4 a whaler, the Wolf, was sighted under sail to S.

At 4.30 ships head NNE1/2E south end Wolstenholme Is. bow SzW & N end Saunders Is. ESE1/2E. The whaler Wolf coming up astern came to on north side of Wolstenholme Is. Steamed within five miles of both islands and examined them carefully with large telescope, but saw no signs of people.

8pm to Midnight: Cloudy & slightly foggy. Fresh breeze from WNW. Steaming in towards SE Island of group of ~~ry Islands. At 8.10 came to making fast to ice floe about one mile ESE of SE point of SE island of gropu. The commanding officer accompanied by Chief Eng. John Lowe & Dr. H.E. Hires(?) landed with 3rd whale boat & crew to examine cairn deposited by H.Baker(?) S. "Aleut". The floe to which we were fast drifting to S & W. shifted positionabout 1/2 mile to N&E. At 11.15 party from island returned to ship and at 11.20 got under way working passage on towards to E of islands. At 11.30 set course for Cape Parry, ExS.


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22 June 1884

arrival at cape sabine discovery of greely party

Lat 78.40, Long -7.05

coal: 7 tons 1720 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 403 tons 2130 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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22 June 1884

cape paery was sighted but ice thick and solid pans

Lat 70.2, Long -124.7

Steamers Arctic and Aurora - At 0230 left Cary Islands steaming Westerly

At 1030 sighted Cape Alexander

1800 Steaming into Payer Harbor and at 1930 came to making fast to ice flow about 1/2 mile on port beam of the "Thetis"

Found camp of Lieut. Greely Party, Greely and six men alive. Remaining of party dead of starvation.

2000 party under Lieut. Tannt discovered a cairn on Brevoost Island conaining Records of Lieut Greely stating that on 26th October 1883 he established permanent camp half wat between Cocked Hat Island and Cape Sabine having at that time 40 days rations

Sergts. Fredevicks, Long, and Ellison U.S. Signal Corps - of the Greely party came on board

From 6 to 8PM. Steamed into Payer Harbor and at 7:30 came to making fast to ice flow about 1/2 mile on port beam of the "Thetis". sent two men with Lt Taunst of the "Thetis", to search Brvoot I'd, also Dr Arnes & two men to search gully & ~ islands in shore. Also a party with steam launch, Lt ~, Chief engr Lowe, Ice Masters F.Ash & Noonan to examine Cairn on Cape Sebina.

8PM to Mid.about 8 the party under Lieut ~ discovered a cairn on Brvoot Island containing Records of Lieut Greely stating that on 26th October 1883 he had extablished permanent camp half way between Cocked Hat Island and Cape Sabine, having at that time 40 days rations. Got under way at once Cmd Schley coming on board this ship. Steam launch in meantime found camp of Leiut greely's party, landed finding Lieut Greely & six men alive. The remainder of the party died of starvation. Comd. Schley and Lieut Emory landed at once with surgeon of ship and medical stores and provisions. .... Sergts Fredericks, Long and Ellison U.S.Signal Corps of the Greely party came on board.


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23 June 1884

camp clay cape sabine and littleton island

Lat 78.77, Long -74.42

coal: 5 tons 1000 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 390 tons 1650 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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23 June 1884

Lying off camp of Lieut. Greely, bringing off survivors.

At 1100 cast off from ice to make another search of Camp Clay and steamed around Cape Sabine

Sent boat to "Thetis" and brought from her five corpses, numbered 1-3-8-9-& 10. Prepared for burial.

Mid to 4AM. Lying of camp of Lieut Greely and communicating by whale boats and steam launch with the shore to bring off survivors of the Greely expidition as well as records, relics etc. Latter named articles as soon as brought on board was collected & put together, some in main hold and some in cabin. Received on board Segts Long. Fredericks & Ellison, the first two in a very weak condition. The last having both feet frozen off as well as the fingers & thumbs of both hands and he was very weak and much exhausted.

Meridian to 4PM. Overcast and cloudy. Blowing whole gale with heavy squalls from WNW. On arriving off the camp ships stood off and on, and parties in charge of Lt ~ and Lt ~ went in shore and made search through the camp, both the abandoned winter quarters and ground occupied by the summer camps for all relics belonging to Lieut Greelys party. The ice showed signs of shutting down on the shore, the party accordingly returned with the relics and the ship returned to Payser harbor and made fast to ice near the "Thetis" at 3.45. A complete list of articles brought on board is in the possession of the Comd'g Officer.

8PM to Mid. Calm. Sent a boat to the Thetis and brought from her five corpses assign numbered 1 - 2 - 8 - 9 & 10. Stripped lothing & wrappings from them and prepared them for burial. Hoisted oil tank out of engine room and placed it on forecastle ready ot stow bodies in.

Occasional very loose strings of heavy ice passing the island


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24 June 1884

left littleton island to return southward along greenland coast

Lat 78.32, Long -72.92

coal: 6 tons 900 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 384 tons 750 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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24 June 1884

Ducks & auks - large numbers seen

bodies of five of the late members of Greely party - prepared for stowage in large tank

0630 up anchor and got under way

Ducks & auks - large numbers seen

bodies of five of the late members of Greely party - prepared for stowage in large tank

0630 up anchor and got under way

Mid to 4AM. Parties of officers and men from this vessel and the Thetis engaged in shooting water fowl and gathering eggs, in which they were very successful. Prepared the bodies of five of the late members of the Greely party for storage in larger tanks.

Meridian to 4PM. The large tank having been prepared five bodies were placed in it and a mixture of alcohol and water to preseve them.

Very loose strings of ice coming down from N'd


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25 June 1884

littleton island

Lat 77.27, Long -72.45

coal: 376 tons 1270 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 7 tons 1720 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours


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25 June 1884

0140 Stopped with "Thetis" nearby port bow ice moving through narrow strait between Hakley Island and Northumberland Island. A large number of bergs aground to N & NW of islands

At 0900 "Thetis" started ahead and at 0915 this ship got underway

At 2240 made fast to ice on way to Cape Parry

8PM to Midnight. At 10.40 made fast to flow and Thetis sent party ashore to leave record at cape Parry. Awaiting return of party at end of watch.

A large number of bergs aground to N'dxW'd of the two islands


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26 June 1884

returning south from littleton island

Lat 76.48, Long -69.70

coal: 369 tons 450 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 7 tons 820 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours


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26 June 1884

"Thetis", and British Whaling steamers "Jan Maen" "Esquimau" "Norwhal" "Nova Jenilla" and "Cornwallis" - following Thetis and exchanged colors with steamers

Stopped while "Esquimau" communicated with "Thetis", "Jan Maen" with this ship, the Master of latter came on board and left letters for home. Reports "Alert" has not reported.

thin and rotten


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27 June 1884

returning south from littleton island

Lat 75.97, Long -69.00

coal: 4 tons 1296 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 364 tons 550 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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27 June 1884

Made fast to ice alongside the "Thetis"

4 to 8AM. At 6 while forcing way through between two large flo~s Hans to Esquimo jumped over the side and ran towards the glacier about two miles distant. Started with the ship full speed to head him off. Steamed as far as we could and sent two men in chase and bring fresh soon ~ him & brought him alongside. During the chase one man fell through the ice up to his neck but with the assistance of his chum was soon out. Hans could give no explanation of his conduct and when brought on board was placed in single irons for safe keeping.


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28 June 1884

returning south through melville bay

Lat 75.48, Long -64.92

coal: 5 tons 2100 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 358 tons 690 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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28 June 1884

At 0900 cast off from floe and followed Thetis

At 1300 solid bar of heavy ice, made fast near Thetis


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29 June 1884

returning south through melville bay

Lat 75.37, Long -63.82

coal: 3 tons 1080 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 354 tons 1850 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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29 June 1884

At 0630 Thetis cast off, we cast off & followed her. At 0800 butting at a tight bar, each ship taking turns.

2335 made fast to ice following "Thetis"

~lAST TO TH EICE. fURS BANKED ALL THE WATCH

Ice marker

During first half of watch butting heavy part of ice. afterwards steaming throgh open leads with occasional bars of loos pans. Ice in heavy flows.

Clean an dpleasant. Steaming through loose ice and short-leads in a general Ely direction. At 3 came to a heavy bar and began butting on ~past-train of "Whetes"

Broke through bar at 5 nto broad lane of clear water

From 8 to 10:30 steaming forward and backward among loose pans of heavy ice. ~makingat last a bar of closely packed pans.


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30 June 1884

returning south through melville bay

Lat 74.85, Long -59.23

coal: 8 tons 780 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 348 tons 1070 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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30 June 1884

At 0310 got underway, following "Thetis" steaming to south

"Thetis" - sent carpenter to assist repairing her rutter



LOGS FOR JULY 1884


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1 July 1884

returning south through melville bay

Lat 74.23, Long -5.12

coal: 341 tons 1370 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 4 tons 1940 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours


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1 July 1884

0800 Steaming in wake of "Thetis" and followed by "Arctic" and "Loch Garry" in a general SW direction

1045 Came to fog made fast to floe, other ships also stopped

At 1625 got underway following "Thetis" , Loch Garry" and "Alert" following


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2 July 1884

arrived at upernavik greenland

Lat 71.3, Long -52.8

coal: 6 tons 960 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 335 tons 410 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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2 July 1884

"Alert" and "Loch Garry" - At 0620 Stopped, Alert and Loch Garry parted company for Disco

0645 "Thetis" and this ship proceeded for Upernavik

At 1100 came to and anchored in Upernavik

coal: - Sent steam launch with and officer and working party on shore to bring off coal left by "Loch Garry"

Governor Elberg - visited ship

Governor of Upernavik - visited ship


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3 July 1884

upernavik greenland and at sea

Lat 71.3, Long -52.8

coal: 2 tons 420 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 332 tons 2230 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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3 July 1884

coal: 133 bags - from shore

coal: 472 bags - received during watch

1845 Got under way following "Thetis" and steamed out of harbor

coal: 133 bags -

coal: 472 bags -

coal: 75 bags -


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4 July 1884

at sea upernavik to godhaven greenland

Lat 70.82, Long -55.90

coal: 377 tons 1830 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 7 tons 1120 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours


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4 July 1884

at midnight opposite mouth of disco fiord distant about 3 miles

Lat 42.2, Long 41.7

Lieutenant W. H. Emory Jr. - Under the command of


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5 July 1884

godhaven greenland

Lat 69.2, Long -53.5

coal: 371 tons 1370 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 8 tons 460 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours


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5 July 1884

0355 came to in harbor ( Godhavn) port anchor

"Alert" & "Loch Garry" - at anchor in the harbor

Natives, the Inspector of North Greenland and the Governor of Godhavn - visited the ship

Commanding Officer - visited the "Thetis"

Surgeons of "Thetis" And "Alert" - came on board and assisted the surgeon of this ship in operating on Sergt. Ellison U.S. Signal Corps

8AM to Meridian. The surgeons of the Thetis and the Alert came on board and assisted the surgeon of this ship in operating on Sergt Ellison U.S. sigbal Corps.

Luitenant W. H. Emory Jr. - Under the command of


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6 July 1884

godhaven greenland

Lat 69.2, Long -53.5

coal: 369 tons 750 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 2 tons 600 lbs - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours


Sliamer Bear -

Water remaining on hand fir for use at Noon

coal: 2 tons -


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6 July 1884

Mid to 4AM. At 1.30 sent boat for P.A. Surgn. G~~en for consultatine in case of sergt Ellison.


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7 July 1884

at godhaven greenland

Lat 69.23, Long -53.50

coal: 368 tons 390 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 1 ton 360 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours


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7 July 1884

Opened the tank and took out the remains of Frederik Jansen, Esquimau, late of the Greely party, previous to internment

At 1100 sent ashore the following stores turned over to the inspector of North Greenland by order of the Commander in Chief (extensive list follows)

body of Frederik Jansen, Esquimau - Brought from Cape Sabine from Greely party was landed for burial at 1445.

coal: eight 242 bags - received from "Loch Garry"

4 to 8AM. Opened the tank and took out the remains of Frederick Jansen. Esqumau, late of the Greely party, ~ to interment.

The body of Frederik Jansen, Esquimau, member of the Greely's party, brought from Cape Sabine by this ship was landed for burial at 2.45. The funeral procession consisted of two boats from this ship, and one each from the Thetis and Alert carrying the Commanding officers and a detail of officers and men from each ship.


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8 July 1884

at godhaven greenland

Lat 69.2, Long -53.5

coal: 1 ton 260 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 411 tons 1570 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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8 July 1884

Lat , Long

Joseph Ellison (Corporal 10th U.S. Infantry) - Died at 0330, member of Lt. Greely's party, received at Cape Sabine

coal: 425 bags - 0500 commenced coaling

At 1000 sent relics of Greely's Expedition aboard the "Thetis"

body of J. Ellison - prepared to be placed in alcohol in the tank

coal: received in all 1000 bags - finished coaling

Mid to 4AM. Joseph Ellison (Corporal 10th U.S. ~fantry) member of Lt Greely's party, received at Cape Sabine, Died at 3.30.

coal: 1000 bags. -


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29 November 2012

united states

Lat 68.68, Long -53.78

coal: 3 tons 2110 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 407 tons 1700 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

Distance run 34 Knots and 5 fathoms

coal: 3 tons 2110 lbs -


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9 July 1884

0600 Cast off all lines and hove up anchor. 0630 all the fleet left the harbor

Clear and pleasant weather.


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10 July 1884

at sea making passage to st johns nf

Lat 65.50, Long -55.22

coal: 398 tons 1360 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 9 tons 540 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

172 knots 5 fathoms

coal: 9 tons 540 lbs -


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10 July 1884

Light breeze ENE


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11 July 1884

at sea making passage to st johns nf

Lat 62.27, Long -55.37

coal: 389 tons 1020 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 9 tons 340 lbs - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 1 ton -

Variation of the compass not reliable. Duration keeps changing


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11 July 1884

Clear and Pleasant. Light E. breeze


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12 July 1884

at sea making passage to st johns nf

Lat 59.32, Long -54.80

coal: 380 tons 1280 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 8 tons 1080 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours


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12 July 1884

At 2200 fine display of Aurora Borealis last hour

sun rose at 2.30 AM

Find display of Aurora Borealis last hour.

Fine display of Aurora Borealis last hour

Slight hazee on horizon


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13 July 1884

at sea making passage to st johns nf

Lat 56.57, Long -54.37

coal: 572 tons 1300 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 8 tons 80 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours


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13 July 1884

Overcast and cloudy


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14 July 1884

at sea making passage to st johns nf

Lat 54.07, Long -53.82

coal: 7 tons 20 lbs - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 365 tons 1280 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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14 July 1884


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15 July 1884

at sea making passage to st johns nk

Lat 51.03, Long -53.33

coal: 9 tons 840 lbs - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 356 tons 440 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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15 July 1884


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16 July 1884

at sea making passage to st johns nf

Lat 49.32, Long -52.32

coal: 347 tons 1200 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 8 tons 480 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 347 tons 1200 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 8 tons 480 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours


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16 July 1884

4 to 8PM. At 5:00 called all hands to muster & read following order. "Upon the arrival of the Greely Relief Expidition at St Johns N.F. it is ordered that there shall not be any communication with the shore or persons outside the Expidition until the result of the cruise has been sent to the Hon Sec of the Navy". By order of W S Schley, Com'dr.


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17 July 1884

at sea making passage to st johns nf

Lat 47.5, Long -52.7

coal: 9 tons 1440 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 338 tons 760 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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17 July 1884

At 0730 all the vessels stopped. Lying to at end of watch waiting for fog to lift. 0800 inside harbor

At 1020 moored ship in port St Johns

U.S. Consul - visited ship


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18 July 1884

st johns nf

Lat 47.5, Long -52.7

coal: 3 tons - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 335 tons - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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18 July 1884

An Officer of the Governor's staff - visited the ship

"Alert" - At 1920 came in moored astern of Flagship and near entrance of harbor


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19 July 1884

st johns nf

Lat 47.5, Long -52.7

coal: 3 tons - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 332 tons - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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19 July 1884


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20 July 1884

st johns nf

Lat 47.5, Long -52.7

coal: 320 tons - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 3 tons - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours


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20 July 1884


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21 July 1884

st johns nf

Lat 47.5, Long -52.7

coal: 3 tons - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 326 tons - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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21 July 1884

"Loch Garry" - At 1230 left harbor

Hugh Brook (Q.M.) - being under the influence of liquor was palced in double irons for safe keeping


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22 July 1884

st johns nf

Lat 36.28, Long -52.7

coal: 3 tons - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 323 tons - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

WInds travelling s.e.

coal: 3 tons -


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22 July 1884


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23 July 1884

st johns nf

Lat 36.28, Long -52.7

coal: 320 tons - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 3 tons - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 5 tons -

Coal consumed


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23 July 1884

HOUR OF WALKING


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24 July 1884

st johns nf

Lat 47.5, Long -52.7

coal: 3 tons - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 317 tons - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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24 July 1884

Governor of Newfoundland & Party - visited the Flagship

Governor of Newfoundland and party - visited this ship afterwards going to the "Alert"


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25 July 1884

st johns nf

Lat 47.5, Long -52.7

coal: 313 tons - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 4 tons - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours


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25 July 1884

Received on board six (6) caskets for the remains of Greely's party on board ship.


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26 July 1884

st johns nf at sea making passage tp portsmouth

Lat 50.8, Long -1.1

coal: 6 tons 560 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 306 tons 1780 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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26 July 1884

Jao Rogan (1.C.F.) - returned to the ship

Got under way at 1000 and steamed out of St Johns harbor

Several bergs in sight


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23 April 1907

at sea making passage to portsmouth nh

Lat 45.92, Long -54.78

coal: 8 tons 180 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 298 tons 1600 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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27 July 1884

The bodies of the deceased members of the Greely Party were taken from the tank & placed inn coffins & stowed on provision deck aft.

Light breeze


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28 July 1884

at sea making passage to portsmouth nh

Lat 45.15, Long -58.07

coal: 7 tons 100 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 291 tons 1500 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

139 knots

coal: 7 tons 100 lbs -


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28 July 1884

Cloudy weather, drizzle and rainy


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29 July 1884

at sea making passage for portsmouth nh

Lat 43.97, Long -32.18

coal: 8 tons 680 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 283 tons 520 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 5 tons -

Wind travelling north

173 knots 2 fathoms = distance run


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29 July 1884

School of Mackerel and Porpoise - a large number

Cloudy and Overcast


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30 July 1884

at sea making passage to portsmouth nh

Lat 42.85, Long -65.33

coal: 276 tons 100 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 7 tons 720 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 7 tons -

Coal remaing at 270 tons


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30 July 1884

thick fog


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31 July 1884

at sea making passage to portsmouth nh

Lat 42.72, Long -68.47

coal: 7 tons 220 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 268 tons 2120 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

Variation of the Compass by Azimuth observed at 7.15 am W 8 32


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31 July 1884



LOGS FOR AUGUST 1884


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1 August 1884

at sea making passage to at portsmouth nh

Lat 36.8, Long -76.3

coal: 7 tons 120 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 261 tons 200 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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1 August 1884

U.S.S. "Alliance" - 0700 Communicated with the "Thetis" and this ship received mail

At 1530 Came to with Starboard anchor, Portsmouth harbor

U.S. North Atlantic Squadron - found in harbor

Officers of the Relief Expedition - paid official visit to the Gen Sec of the Navy on board the U.S. Flagship Tennica

Hon Sec of the Navy - visited this ship

USS Alliance -

US North Atlantic Squadron - In Harbor.

US Training Ships "Portsmouth" & "Jamistown" - In harbor.

US revenue Cutter "Albert Gullotin" - In harbor

Officers of the Relief Expedition paid an official visit to the Hon Sec of the Navy on board the US Flagship Tennesee.


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2 August 1884

portsmouth nh

Lat 36.8, Long -76.3

coal: 3 tons - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 258 tons 2000 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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2 August 1884

Relatives of Lieut. Greely - visited ship

Sectary of the Navy & party - visited ship

Sec of the Navy and party - visited ship


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3 August 1884

portsmouth nh

Lat 36.8, Long -76.3

coal: 3 tons - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 255 tons 2000 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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3 August 1884

Many visitors came on board

Rear Admiral & Governor of New Hampshire - visited ship

L. C. Smith - placed in double irons for safe keeping he being intoxicated

By order of Cmdg Officer placed L.C. Smith (1CF) in double irons for safe keeping he being intoxicated.

Gov. Hale of New Hampshire - visited the ship

Emory, Jr. - Command


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4 August 1884

portsmouth nh

Lat 36.8, Long -76.3

coal: 4 tons 1000 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

Bean -


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4 August 1884

six Officers & 18 men - At 0945 left ship for parade

Emory, Jr. - Command


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5 August 1884

portsmouth nh at sea

Lat 42.80, Long -70.60

coal: 5 tons 100 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 246 tons 100 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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5 August 1884

U.S.S. "Constellation" - At 0700 dropped down from Navy Yard and came to

At 0800 got up anchor and steamed out of Portsmouth harbor, Flagship following

U.S. Revenue Cutter "Gallatin" - At 1000 passed and fired a salute of one gun


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6 August 1884

at sea making passage to new york

Lat 41.57, Long -69.88

coal: 5 tons 1300 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 240 tons 1040 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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6 August 1884

At 1935 "Thetis" anchored & at 2000 came to with starboard anchor

At 2300 got underway

Luis Envoy Jr. - Unde the Command of

At 2.15 heard fog whistle of Pollock Rip Lt Ship

At 4:35 passed close to Cross Rip Lt Ship

8 pm at anchor off Hobska Lt


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7 August 1884

at sea making passage to new york

Lat 40.90, Long -72.20

coal: 230 tons 840 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 10 tons 200 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours


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7 August 1884

At 2350 Came to anchor in Lower Bay


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8 August 1884

new york harbor

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

coal: 5 tons - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 225 tons 840 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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8 August 1884

at anchor in lower bay new york harbor

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Steaming into New York Harbor in wake of "Thetis" & at 1050 came to off Ellis Island

A salute of 21 guns was fired from Governor Island

six bodies - transferred to Tug Catalpa funeral on Governors Island

8AM to Meridian. Steamed into New York Harbor in wake of "Thetis" & at 10:50 came to off Ellis Island 51/2 fms water with stbd anchor 15 fms of chain. A salute of 21 guns was fired from Governors Island. US Tug "Catolpa" came alongside flying broad pennant of Commo Fillebrown Comdg. Us Navy Yard. Half masted colors with "Thetis" as we came to.

Meridian to 4PM. Transferred the six bodies to US Tug "Catalpa" Comdg. + Ex Officers left with them to attend funeral service at Govenors Island.

Transferred the six bodies to US Tug "Catalpa" om & Ex Officers left vessel with them to attend funeral service at Governor Island


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9 August 1884

new york harbor

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

coal: 322 tons 840 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 3 tons - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours


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9 August 1884


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10 August 1884

new york harbor

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

coal: 3 tons - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 219 tons 840 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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10 August 1884

Mid to 4 AM fresh breeze from East. Rain with lightning


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12 August 1884

new york harbor

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

coal: 3 tons - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 210 tons 840 lbs. - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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11 August 1884

General Hancock - visited the "Thetis"

At 1445 got under way and proceeded to Navy Yard, at 1730 made fast to wharf mooring

Gen Hancock - visited the"Thetis"


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12 August 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0

coal: 6 tons 840 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 219 tons - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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12 August 1884


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13 August 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0

coal: 3 tons - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 216 tons - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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13 August 1884


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14 August 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0

coal: 213 tons - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 3 tons - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours


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14 August 1884

Transfering samples of all stores to Ordnance Dep't to be packed for transportation to Louisville Exhibition

-


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15 August 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0

coal: -


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15 August 1884

W. Brock (Q.M.) - absent without leave having left the ship without permission

F. Law (SCook) - absent overstaying leave

F Law (S Cook) - absent over leave.

N. Brock (QM) & Jas F B~~~th (C.Top) were by order of the Comd'g Officer dis-rated to Seaman & by order of Com'dt of Navy Yard transferred to the USRS "Vermount" with their bags and hammocks.


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16 August 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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16 August 1884

Landed specimans of stores for exhibition at Louisville, Cincinatti & New Orleans.


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17 August 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0

coal: 196 tons - Coal remaining on hand at Noon


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17 August 1884


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18 August 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0

coal: 191 tons - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 3 tons - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours


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18 August 1884

4 to 8 PM. At 4:00 tug came along side & towed the ship to dry dock, hauled in, the water being left in.

a number of visitors on board


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19 August 1884

in dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.7, Long -73.9

coal: 188 tons - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 3 tons - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours


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19 August 1884

"Thetis" - At 0730 moved to berth left vacant by this ship

4 to 8 AM At 7:30 "Thetis" hauled into berth left by this ship. Dock men made preperation for pumping out dock.

Ship maintenance.


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20 August 1884

in dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.7, Long -73.9


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20 August 1884

Ship maintenance.


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21 August 1884

in dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.7, Long -73.9


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21 August 1884

L.C. Smith (ICF) - returned on board and was placed in confinement

Large number of visitors aboard

The Officers of the Relief Squadron - visited the President of the United States.

Rowhatan - came in & secured alongside the Navy Yard dock

Commander Walker - visited the Ship

The Secy of the Navy, Secy of War, Commander of the Yard & Commander Sehley - visited the ship, afterwards going aboard the other vessels of the relief Squadran and the Rawhlant

The officers of the Relief Squadron visited The President of the United States.

The Officers of the Relief Squadron visited the President of the United States

The officers of the Relief Squadron visited the President of the United States


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22 August 1884

in dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.7, Long -73.9


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22 August 1884

Yeo Savo (C. Steward) - was discharged from the Naval service at his own request


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23 August 1884

in dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.7, Long -73.9


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23 August 1884

Engaged in discharging stores


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24 August 1884

in dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.7, Long -73.9


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24 August 1884

Carl Carlson ~ man was by order of Comdg officer, disrated to seaman and transferred to USS Vermont. -

Carl Carlson, Q. Mr. - was by order of Comdg Officer disrated to seaman and transferred to USS "Vermont"


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25 August 1884

in dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.7, Long -73.9


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25 August 1884

Navy Yard workmen engaged repairing damage to ships keel and in caulking ships bottom.

4 to 8PM. Navy Yard workmen engaged repairing damage to ships keel - and in caulking ships bottom.


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26 August 1884

in dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.7, Long -73.9


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26 August 1884

workmen engaged repairing damage to ships keel and caulking and pitching shipd bottom


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8 January 1780

in dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.7, Long -73.9


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27 August 1884

D.M. Ditrichsen seaman - Discharged to U.S.S. Tennessee at Newport R.I.

List of stores

A. Ksansburg - Confined for drunkeness


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28 August 1884

in dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.7, Long -73.9


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28 August 1884


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29 August 1884

in dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.7, Long -73.9


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29 August 1884

Discharging provisions list follows

Work on ships bottom

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30 August 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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30 August 1884

discharging stores

Finished discharging stores


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31 August 1884

dry dock navy yard ny

Lat 40.7, Long -73.9


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31 August 1884



LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1884


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1 September 1884

in dry dock navy yard ny

Lat 40.7, Long -73.9


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1 September 1884

Finished discharging masters stores. Unbent sails & sent them to Eqpt. stores house. Stores sent to store house.


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2 September 1884

dry dock navy yard ny

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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2 September 1884


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3 September 1884

in dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.7, Long -73.9


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3 September 1884


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4 September 1884

in dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.7, Long -73.9


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4 September 1884

Items returned to store, listed

Lieut Coosby - Left ship on leave of absence


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5 September 1884

dry dock navy yard ny

Lat 40.7, Long -73.9


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5 September 1884

J. Roberts (Sea) - at 9:45 AM found absent without leave

J. Roberts (Sea) - Absent without leave.

J Roberts, seaman - absent without leave


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6 September 1884

dry dock navy yard ny

Lat 40.7, Long -73.9


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6 September 1884

John Roberts - Returned to ship after an absence without leave of 48 hours at 11 AM

C. J. Folger - Deceased, half masted colors as a tribute of respect

John Roberts - Returned to ship after 48hr AWOL.

At 11AM. Half masted colors as a tribute of respect to the ~ of C.J, ~olger deceased. Late of Sec'y of the ~.

John Roberts returned to ship after an absence without leave of 48 hours.


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7 September 1884

dry dock navy yard ny

Lat 40.7, Long -73.9


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7 September 1884

Colors at half mast respect to the memory of the Late Rear Admiral A.A.Howard U.S.A.

Half master colors from sun-rise to sunset as a tribute of respect to the memory of the late Rear Admiral A.A. Harward U.S.N deceased


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8 September 1884

dry dock navy yard ny

Lat 40.7, Long -73.9


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8 September 1884


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9 September 1884

dry dock navy yard ny

Lat 40.7, Long -73.9


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9 September 1884

Colors half masted in memory of the Hon. C. J. Folger

John Johnson - absent without leave, returned to ship after an absence of fifteen hours

John Johnson (QM) - AWOL

Colors half masted from sunrise to sunset in memory of the Hon C.J. Folger died late Secy of Treasury

John Johnson - Returned to ship after an absence without leave of (15) fifteen hours.

Colors half masted from sunrise to sunset in memory of the Hon C J Folger died late Sec. of Treasury.


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10 September 1884

dry dock navy yard ny

Lat 40.7, Long -73.9


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10 September 1884

Lieut A R Usher - returned from leave


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11 September 1884

dry dock navy yard new york

Lat 40.7, Long -73.9


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11 September 1884

G.W. Coffin - By order of Navy Dept. Commander W.S. Scholay U.S.N. turned over command of this vessels of the Greely Relief Expedition

By order of Navy Dept Comd'r H.S. Scloley USN turned over command of the vessels of the Greely Relief Expedition to Comd'r G.W. Coffin the next in ~ . Comd'r Schley visited the ship and bid farewell to the ships company.

Comdr Schley - visited the ships and bid farewell to ships company


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12 September 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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12 September 1884

1155 Let water in Dry Dock 1330 hauled out of Dry Dock 2030 made fast to Cob Dock

11.55 AM. let water in dry dock. 12.45PM. floated with 16 ft of water in dock. 1.30PM. Hauled out of Dry dock. 3.30PM. made fast to Cob Dock.


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13 September 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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13 September 1884

"Thetis" - shifted to Dry Dock

Moved into slip left vacant by "Thetis"

"Hulk hauled into dry dock"


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14 September 1884

navy yard brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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14 September 1884


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15 September 1884

navy yard brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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15 September 1884


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16 September 1884

navy yard brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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16 September 1884


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17 September 1884

navy yard brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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17 September 1884


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18 September 1884

navy yard brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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18 September 1884

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19 September 1884

navy yard brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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19 September 1884

Thomas J Morton - returned from leave at 1115 AM

Thomas J Morton - Returned from leave.

Li~ut W.~. Emory Jr. - under the command of


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20 September 1884

navy yard brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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20 September 1884


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21 September 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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21 September 1884


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22 September 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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22 September 1884

John Roberts - was reduced to Seaman from the 21st and transferred to the U.R.S. Vermont by order of Comdg Officer

John Roberts (~M) - Reduced to Seaman from the 21st inst and transferred to the URS Vermont by order of Comdg officer.

John Roberto - Being transferred

U.R.S. Vermont - Man being transferred there



LOG BOOK – SEPTEMBER 23rd 1884 TO OCTOBER 19th 1884


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23 September 1884

navy yard brooklyn

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0

Lieutenant W. H. Emory Jr. - Writer


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23 September 1884

navy yard brooklyn new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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24 April 1884

new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

List of Officers attached to and on board of the USS Bear, commanded by Lieut W.m H Emory Jr USN at the time of leaving the anchor at New York the 24 of April 1884

Lt. McHenry Jr. - Officer on Bear

Lt. F. H. Andry - Officer on Bear

Lt. C. Calwell - Officer on Bear

Ens. L. K. Reynold - Officer on Bear

Julien Lowe - Engineer on Bear

H. Eame - Officer on Bear


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24 April 1884

List of officers who have died, been detached or transferred on board of USS Bear

F. H. Crosby - Officer

L.K Reynolds - officer

William H. Emory - Officer

John Lowe - Officer

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L.K. Reynolds - Ensign, Aug.23, '84. Detached & ordered to special duty, southern expedition.

F.H. Crosby - Lieutenant. Sept. 30, '84. Detached & ordered to duty on Coast Surney

John Lowe - Chief Engineer. november 26 '84. Detached & placed on waiting orders.

Wm. H. Emory Jr - Lieutenant. November 20, '84. Detached & placed on waiting orders.

J.C. Coleman - Lieutenant. November 26 '84. Detached and placed on waiting orders.

N.R. Usher - Lieutenant November 26 '84. Detached & placed on waiting orders.

H.E. Ames - P.O. Serg. November 26 '84. Detached & placed on waiting orders.


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17 March 1884

new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

Complement of Petty officers, Seamen, Ordinary Seamen, Landsmen, Boys, and Marines on board of the USS Bear


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23 September 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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23 September 1884

"Thetis" and "Alert" - Thetis moved out of Dry Dock and Alert took her place

"Thetis" moved out of dry dock and "Alert" took her place.


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24 September 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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24 September 1884

Otto Schwarz (C.Steward) - returned on board having been absent without leave

U.S.S. Swatara - 2330 arrived at Navy Yard

Otto Schwarz (C Steward) - Returned on board having been absent without leave.

USS Savatara - Arrived at Navy yard.

Schwarz, (C. Steward) - ? on board having been absent without leave.

USS Savahara(?) - 11:30 pm arrived at Navy Yard.


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28 September 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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25 September 1884

U.S.S. Pawhatan - 1150 AM left Navy Yard. A salute of 13 guns were fired from the Island and one from the Ordinance dock

U.S.S. Yantic - 1330 entered Navy Yard

USS "Powhatan" - Left the yard

USS "Yantic" - Arrived at the Navy Yard

USS "Yantic" - arrived at the Navy Yard


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26 September 1884

navy yard ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0

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26 September 1884


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27 September 1884

navy yard ny

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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27 September 1884

Command Fellebrown U.S.N. - 0800 hoisted colors at half mast, died at 0200

At 8 AM hoisted colors half mast for Commd Fillebrown USN who died at 2.00 AM

At 8 A.M. hoisted colors at half mast for Commo Fillebrown U.S.N. who died at 2:00 A.M.


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28 September 1884

navy yard ny

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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28 September 1884


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29 September 1884

navy yard ny

Lat , Long


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29 September 1884

USS Alliance - Shifted from Ordinance dock to Navy Yard

Sent mewdical stores to Laboratory

Hoisted colors at half mast in memory of Commo J.S. Fillebrown USN late Commandant of this station.

U.S.S Albania - was sent medical


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30 September 1884

navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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30 September 1884

Lieut. J C Alence - returned from leave of absence at 0700

U.S.S.Alert - came out of dry dock at 1500

Lieut. F. N. Caraby - left ship having been detached and ordered to duty on .. Survey

Lieut. J.C. Ahune (?) - returned from leave of absense at 7am.

Lieut. F.H. Arraby - left the ship, having been detached and ordered to duty on the Coast Survey.

USS Ab~s(?) - came out of dry dock at 3pm and was made fast alongside Thetis, as cab dock.



LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1884


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navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.6, Long -74.0


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1 October 1884

P.A. Surg N.E. Ainers - left ship on leave of absence


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moored to cab dock navy yard brooklyn ny

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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2 October 1884

Frecik Lair (Ships Cook) - absent overstaying leave


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moored to cab dock navy yard new york ny

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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3 October 1884

Lieut W.K. Eurong?? - visited ship


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moved to cob dock navy yard new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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4 October 1884

F. Lum (Seam) - returned on board having over stayed leave 60 hours


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moored to cab dock navy yard new york new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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5 October 1884


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moored to cob dock navy yard new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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6 October 1884


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navy yard new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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7 October 1884


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moored to cab dock navy yard new york new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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8 October 1884

Commanding Officer - visited ship

Otto Schuring(Cabin Steward) - absent , returned on board, under false pretences

OTIS SWARTZ cabin stewart - apprehended-leave on false pretenses


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moored to cab dock navy yard new york new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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9 October 1884

Commander Coffin - left ship on leave

transfer of enlisted men from the Bear to the Summit for berthing and manning


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moored to cab dock navy yard new york new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

moved to Cob Doc


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10 October 1884

Ships Company - 1130 were transferred to U.S.R.S. "Vermont"

Ships company were transferred to USRS "Vermont" for quarters and messing

At 11:30 Ships company were transported to USRC "Vermont" for quarters and messing.

1100 hrs USFS Gennoe went into dry dock. 1130 hrs ships company were transported to USRS Vermont for quarters and messing

USJA Genmeae - went into dry dock

USRS Vermont - took crew of ship in dry dock for qarters and messing


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moored to cab dock navy yard new york new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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11 October 1884


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moored to cob dock navy yard new york

Lat -17.5, Long -74.0


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12 October 1884


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moored to cab dock navy yard new york new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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13 October 1884


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moored to cob dock navy yard new york

Lat -17.5, Long -74.0


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14 October 1884

Otto Schwarz (Cabin Steward) - was discharged from the Naval service by order of Commanding Officer

Otto Schwaz (Cabin Steward) - Discharged from the Navel service by order of Comd'g officer.

Otto Schwarz was ordered discharged from navel service by order of the commanding officer


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cob dock navy yard ny

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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15 October 1884

Jacob Johnson (Sea) - was transferred to the U.S.R.S. "Vermont" to be sent to the hospital

Jacob Johnson - sent to the USRS Vermont to be sent to the hospital

Jacob Johnson (Swa) - Transfered to the USRS Vermont to be sent to the hospital

Clear, cool and pleasant. Moderate S.W. breeze. Jacob Johnson (Seal) was transferred to the U.S.R.S. Vermont to be sent to the hospital. Sam A. Lemly (sp?) Lieutenant


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cob dock navy yard ny

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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16 October 1884

Sam A. Lemby, Lieutentant - Noting weather

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moored to cob dock navy yard new york

Lat -17.5, Long -149.8


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17 October 1884

pumped ship in forenoon


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moored to cob dock navy yard new york

Lat 40.7, Long -149.8


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18 October 1884

J. Morton (Blk Smith) - left ship for one week leave

J Morton & Blk Smicht - left ship on one week leave of absence


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cob dock navy yard ny

Lat -17.5, Long -74.0


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19 October 1884