LOG BOOK – APRIL 2nd 1884 TO OCTOBER 19th 1884
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navy yard brooklyn
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
List of officers
W. S. Schley Commander, U Sebree Lieutenant, EH Faunt Lieutenant, SC Lemly Lieutenant (~), WJ Chambers Ensign, CH Harlow Ensign, GW Melville Chief Engineer, EH Green PA Surgeon - List of officers
W.S. Schley - Commander
U. Sebree - Lieutenant
E.H. Taunt - Lieutenant
S.C. Lemly - Lieutenant
W.J. Chambris - Ensign
C.H. Harlow - Ensign
G.W. Melville - Chief Engineer
E.H. Green - P.A. Surgeon
Lieutenant E. H. Faunt - List of Officers
Lieutenant U. Sebree - List of Officers
Ensign W. J. Chambers - List of Officers
Lieutenant (~~) S. C. Lemly - List of Officers
Ensign C. H. Harlow - List of Officers
Commander Winfield S. Schley - List of Officers
Chief Engineer G. W. Melville - List of Officers
~~ Surgeon E. H. Green - List of Officers
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List of officers from May 1st, 1884 to Oct 20 1884
List of officers who have died, been detached, or transferred, on board the USS Steam Thetis commanded by Comdr WS Schley USN during a cruise on the Arctic Sea from May 1st 1884 to Oct 20 1884
WJ Chambers - Transferred to Str Loch Gang at St Johns NF May 11th, 1884
Chas H Harlow Ensign - Aug 22, 84, de~ted and order to special duty, Souther Exposition
U Setree Lieutenant - Aug 28, 84, det~ed and placed on waiting orders
EH Faunt Lieutenant - Sept 10, 84, del~ and place on waiting orders
WS Schley Commander - Sept 11 84, deloc~ and appointed Chief of Bureau
WJ Chambers Ensign - Aug 1, 84, transferred to this ship from Loch Garry
LIST OF OFFICERS Who have died, been detached or transferred, on board the U.S.S. Steamer "Thetis" commanded by Comdr A.S.Schley U.S.N., during a cruise on the Arctic Seas from May 1st, 1884 to Oct 20 1884.
Ch H Harlom - ensign, Aug 22nd 1884. Allocated and ordered to special duty, Southern Espirit
U Sebre - Lieutenant, Aug 28 1884, Delocture and placed on waiting orders
A J Chambers - ensign, Transferred to Str "Loch Gany" at St johns A.J. May 11th 1884
E H Taunt - Lieutenant, Sept 10 1884, Delocture and placed on waiting orders
N S Schley - COmmander
N S Schley - Commander, Sept 11 1884, Delocture and appointed Cheif of Burau Equpt and Reanting
N J Chambers - ensign Aug 1st 1884 Transferred to this ship from Loch Garry
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Complement of Petty officers, Seaman on board the USS Thetis at time of leaving
William Norman - Ice Pilot
John W Power -
W.A. Coffin - S. Cook
Geo Harvey - B.M.
E.W. Walker - B.M.
Joseph Mitre - C. Top
John Manin - C. Top
John Cross - L.M.
John McLeod - D.M.
Christian Paulsen - C. Mate
Walter Booth - 1st Mate
James Francis - 1st Mate
Adam Stett - B. smith
Gro. Ton Spieckelson - 3d mach Enlisted at St John N.~. for cruise
W.J. Fischer - 1st Firem.
Harry P. Neal - 1st Fire m. Transfeerd to "Eduado" for dis. Navy 10th
Wiliam Griffin - 1st Fire m.
F.F. Taylor - Sea
P.W. Johnson - Sea
Michael Hickey - Sea
Bartley Cook - Sea
Fred F. Baggeson - Sea
John McDonald - Sea Trans. to Eng. Dept as 1st Fireman May 15th
Geo E. Jewell - Sea
Jhos. Maloney - Sea
Earl Wasdon - Sea
Chas. Tong Sing - C. Stem.
M. Tyson - C. Cook
William Norman, ice pilot; John W Power act CH and pay yeo; WA Coffin S Cook act CBM; Geo Harvey B M; EW Walker B M act QM; Joseph Meitre C Top; John Manin C Top and QM; John Cross QM; John McLeod QM; Christian Paulsen Car Mate; Walter Booth 1d Mach; James Francis 1d Mach; Adam Stett B smith; Geo ~ Speckleson 3d Mach; WJ Fischer 1d Firem; Harry Beteal 1d Firem; William Griffin 1d Firem; FF Taylor Sea ship and armorer; PW Johnson Sea; Michael Henckey Sea; Bartley Cook Sea; Fred ~ Baggesen Sea; John McDonald Sea; Geo E Yerrell Sea; Thomas Maloney Sea act ship cook; Carl Wasdon Sea act as sail M~; Chas Fong Sing C Stew; Max Tyson C Cook - Complement of petty officers, seamen
William Norman - Sea Pilot
John W Power - Yeo act pay yes
W A Coffin - S Cock
W A Coffin - S Cock
Jospeh Meitre - C Top
E W Walker - B Me
Geo Harvey - B Me
John Meanin - C Top and GM
John Cross - L Me
John McLeod - L Me
Christian Caulsen - Cai Mate
Wlater Booth - 1st Mach
James Francis - 1st Mach
Adam Stett - B smith
W J Fischer - 1st Friem
Yeo row Speckelson - 3rd Mach enlist
Harry Beteal - 1st Firem, Transferred to "Colorado" for Dis May 10th
F F taylor - Sev (ship & Armour)
J W Johnson - sea
Michael Hickey - sea
Bartley Cook - sea
Fred F baggeson - sea
John McDonald - sea, Transf to Eng Dept as 1st Fireman May15th
Geo E yerrell - sea
Thos Mcaloney - Sea (act ship cook)
Carl Wasdon - Sea (act as sail mno)
Chas Tong Sing - C Stew
Me an Tyson - C Cook
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Plants and Sections
Plans and sections
A drawing of the ship
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LOGS FOR APRIL 1884
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in dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.7, Long -73.9
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2 April 1884
in dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.7, Long -73.9
ship put in commision
At 11 am ship was put in commission by capt W A kirkland USN Captain of the yard.
At 11.00 am ship was put in commission by Capt WA Kirkland USN Captain of the Yard. Day rainy and rather disagreeable. Officers present Comdr WS Schley USN, Commanding Thetis and Greeley Relief, Lt Urill Sebree USN Executive and Navigating Officer, Lt Emery U Faunt USN Watch Officer; Lt SC Lemley USN Watch Officer, Ensign CH Harlow USN Watch Officer and Photographer, PA Surgeon EU Green USN Surgeon, Ice Pilot WN Norman USN. Chief Engineer GW Melville USN was absent having been summoned to Washington by Committee of House of Representatives.
6 to 8 pm Cloudy raining and snowing. Wind ENE
At 11.00 a.m. ship was put in commission by captain W.A. Kirkland N.S.N. captain of the yard. Day rainy and rather disagreable. Officers present.
Cmdr W.S. Schley N.S.N. - Commanding "Thetis" and Greley Relief E.P.
Lt. Nriel Sebree - Executive and navigating officer
Lt. Emery N. Taunt - Watch officer
Lt. S.C. Lumley - Watch officer
P.A. Surgeon E.N. Green - Surgeon
Ice Pilot W.N. Norman -
Chief Engineer G.W. Melville N.S.N. - Was absent having been summoned to Washington by committee of House of Represention.
Lt. E.M. Taunt - Was activated in charge for the day
11 to 12 Meridian. Overcast and rainy. Navy yard workmen at work on board making necessary alterations. Wind about E.N.E.
12 to 4 p.m. Overcat with cold drizzling rain. Navy yard workmen at work on board. Wind easterly
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast and rainy. Navy yard workmen at work on board. Wind easterly
6 to 8 p.m. Cloudy rain and snowing. Wind ENE
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy and snowing. Wind NNE
Comdr W SW Schley - Commander
At 11 .00 am ship was put in commision by Capt W A Kirkland WSN Captain of the Yard.
Day rainy and rather disagreeable
Capt W A Kirland - Captain of yard
Combr W S Schley - Commanding Thetis and Truly relief
Lt Nrill Sebree - Executiveand navigating officer
Lt S C lemley - Watch Officer
Lt Emery N Taunt - Watch officer
P A Surgeon E N Green - surgeon
Ensign C H Harlow - Watch officer and Photographer
Ice Pilot W N Norman -
Lt E N Taunt - was detailed in charge for the day.
Cheif engineer G W Melville NSN - was absent having been summoned to washington by committee of House of respresentitives.
11 to 12 meridian. Overcast and rainy. Navy yard workmen at work making necessary alterations.
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navy yard brooklyn in dry dock
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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3 April 1884
Midnight to 4 am Cloudy with snow. Wind fresh from NNE.
Meridian to 4 pm Partially clear, cool, fresh N Westerly winds and flying clouds
Midnight to 4 a.m. Cloudy with snow. Wind fresh from NNE
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy and cool. Fresh N.Westerly wind
8 a.m. to meridian. Partially clear with fresh N.Westerly winds and flying clouds. Navy yard workmen engaged in making alterations in cabin. Building deck house and stringthening ship
Meridian to 4 p.m. Partially clear, cool. Fresh N.Westerly wind and flying clouds. Navy yard workmen still at work on board
4 to 8 p.m. Clear and cool. Fresh wind from NW. Navy yard workmen engaged on board until 6 p.m.
8 p.m. until midnight. Partially overcast and cool. Fresh N.Westerly wind
Navy Yard workmen engaged onboard.
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in dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.7, Long -73.9
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4 April 1884
8 am to meridian Overcast, moderate and fresh breeze in squalls from NW
And until 4 a.m. Fresh N.Westerly wind. No on board
4 to 8 a.m. Same as above
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast. Moderate and fresh breeze in squalls from NW. Navy yard workmen employed as yesterday about ship. made preparations for hoisting up propeller
Meridian to 4 p.m. Weather same as from 8 a.m. to meridian. Work progressing. Unshipped and hoisted propeller.
4 to 8 p.m. Weather same as above. Workmen left ship at 6.00
8 p.m. to midnight. Partially overcast, wind as above.
Work progressing. Unshipped and hoisted propeller.
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in dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
In dry dock, Navy yard, Brooklyn, NY
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5 April 1884
8 am to meridian Cloudy and cool
8 pm to midnight Clear and cool, wind NW
(?) + until 4 a.m. Cloudy. Fresh wind from northward
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy. Wind fresh from northward
8 a.m. to meridian. Cloudy and cool. Wind in squalls from northward and westward. Navy yard workmen at work on board
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Wind from northward and westward. Navy yard workmen at work on board
4 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Wind NNW
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and cool. Wind NW
Commenced & until 4 A.M.Cloudy, fresh wind from Northward
Meridian to 4 P.M. Cloudy. fresh wind from Northward
4 to 8 A.M. Cloudy. Wind fresh from Northward
8 A.M. to Meridian Cloudy and cool. Wind in squalls from Northward and Westward. navy yard workmen at work on board.
Meridian to 4 P.M. Clear and pleasant. wind from Northward and Westward. Navy yard Workmen at work on board.
4 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Wind N.N.W.
8 P.M. to Midnight Cler and cool. Wind N.W.
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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6 April 1884
Weather clear and pleasant
April 7, 1884 Midnight to 4 am Clear and cool, north westerly winds
Weather clear and pleasant. Northward and westward. One forman, twelve joiners and one boy at work on forward and cabin during the day
Midnight to 4 a.m. Clear and cool. North westerly wind
4 to 8 a.m. Clear and cool. North westerly wind
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant, moderate north westerly wind. Navy yard workmen engaged on board strengthening, making alterations in cabin, building deck house overhauling machinery and rattling down.
Meridian to 4 p.m. Partially overcast. Pleasant, north westerly wind. Navy yard workmen engaged as in preceding watch
4 to 8 p.m. Partially clear. Pleasant. North wersterly wind. Navy yard workmen engaged on board until 6.00 p.m.
8 p.m. to midnight. Partially clear. Pleasant
Weather clear and pleasant Northward and Westward. One foreman, twelve joiners and one boy at work on forward and cabin during the day.
April 7, 1884
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. North Westerly wind.
8 A.M. to Meridian Clear and pleasant, Moderate North Weserly Wind. Navy Yard workmen egaged on board, strengthening, making alterations in cabin, building deck house, ovrhauling machinery and rattling down.
Meridian to 4 A.M. Partially overcast, pleasant, North Westerly wind. Navy yard workmen engaged as in preceding watch.
8 P.M. to Midnight Partially clear. Pleasant.
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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8 April 1884
No instruments on board
Meridian to 4 am Clear first and warm, overcast and cooler latter part
Midnight to 4 a.m. Clear and cool. Wind westerly. no instruments on board
4 to 8 a.m. Same as above
8 a.m. to meridian. Milder and pleasant. Wind westerly to S.Wly. Navy yard workmen in construction and engineer's department, at work on board ship
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear first and warm. Overcast and coller latter part. Work progressing as from 8 to meridian
4 to 8 p.m. Overcast, cool. Wind N.Westerly. Workmen left ship at six
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast and cool. Southerly wind. Rain
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind Westerly. No instruments on board.
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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9 April 1884
8 am to meridian Cloudy with hard rain from Eastward
Midnight to 4 a.m. Overcast and rainy. Easterly wind
4 to 8 am. Overcast, rain latter part of watch. Easterly wind
8 a.m. to meridian. Cloudy with hard rain from eastward. Workmen engaged on board
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast, drizzling rain. Wind northward and eastward. Workmen engaged on board
4 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy and cool. Wind northward and eastward
Midnight to 4 A.M. Overcast and rainy. Easterly wind.
4 to 8 A.M. Overcast, rain latter part of watch. Easterly wind.
8 A.M. to Meridian Cloudy wit hard rain from Eastward. Workmen engaged on board.
Meridian to 4 P.M. Overcast, drizzling rain. Wind Northward and Eastward. Workmen engaged on board.
4 p.M. to Midnight Cloudy and cool. Wind Northward and Eastward.
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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10 April 1884
Midnight to 4 a.m. Cloudy, southerly wind
4 to 8 am. Clearing weather. North easterly wind
8 a.m. to meridian. Partially clear. N.Easterly wind. Navy yard workmen engaged in altering cabin, building deck house, caulking ship outside and overhauling machinery and rigging
Meridian to 4 a.m. Partially clear. Moderate N.Easterly wind. Navy yard workmen engaged as during forenoon watch
4 to 8 p.m. Partially clear. Moderate N.Easterly wind. Navy yard hands at work on board until six p.m.
8 p.m. to midnight. Partially clear. Pleasant. North easterly wind
Midnight to 4 A.M. Cloudy, southerly wind.
4 to 8 A.M. clearing weather. North Easterly wind.
8 A.M. to Meridian. Partially clear. N. Easterly wind. Navy yard workmen engaged in altering cabi, building deck house, caulking ship outside and overhauling machinery and rigging.
Meridian to 4 A.M. Partially clear. Moderate N.Easterly winds. Navy yard workmen engaged as during forenoon watch.
4 to 8 P.M. Partially clear. Moderate N.easterly wind. Navy Yard hands at work on board until six P.M.
8 P.M. to Midnight Partially clear, pleasant, North Easterly wind.
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in dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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11 April 1884
Threatened squalls.
Midnight to 4 a.m. Clear and cool. Wind north westerly in general direction. No instruments on board
4 to 8 a.m. Partially overcast. Pleasant. Wind same as above. At 6 work commenced on board
8 a.m. to meridian. Warmer and pleasant. Westerly to N.Easterly winds. Workmen engaged in fitting out ship
Meridian to 4 a.m. Partially overcast. Threatened squalls. Westerly wind. Work progressing as above
4 to 8 p.m. Threatened squalls. Westerly winds. Workmen left ship at six
8 p.m. to merdian. Partially overcast. Cooler. Westerly to north westerly wind
No instruments on board.
Midnight to 4 A.M. Clear and cool. Wind North Westerly in general direction. No instruments on board.
4 to 8 A.M. Partially overcast, pleasant. Wind same as above. At 6 work commenced on board.
8 A.M. to meridian. Warmer and pleasant. Westerly to N. Easterly winds. Workmen engaged in fitting out ship.
Meridian to 4 A.M. Partially ov'rc'st. threatened squalls. Westerly wind. Work prgressing as above.
4 to 6 A.M. threatened squalls. Westerly winds. Workmen left ship at six.
8 P.M. to Meridian Partially overcast. Cooler. Westerly to North Westerly wind.
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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12 April 1884
Midnight to 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Wind northward and westward
4 to 8 a.m. Clear and pleasant. WInd northward and westward
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Wind northward and westward. Workmen engaged on board
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from nortward and westward. Workmen engaged on board
4 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from northward and westward. Workmen engaged on board until 6 p.m.
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and cool. Breeze northward and westward
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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13 April 1884
Midnight to 4 a.m. Clear and cool. North westerly breeze
4 to 8 a.m. Clear and cool. North westerly breeze
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. N.Westerly breeze. Navy yard workmen engaged on board in altering cabin, building deck house and overhauling machinery
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Navy yard workmen engaged on board as during the last watch
4 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. North westerly wind. Navy yard workmen at work until 6.00 p.m.
8 p.m. until midnight. Clear and fine. N.Westerly wind
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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14 April 1884
Commences (?) until 4 a.m. Clear and cool. Westerly wind
4 to 8 a.m. Clear and cool. Westerly wind
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Westerly wind. Navy yard workmen engaged on board making alterations in cabin, building deck house, overhauling machinery, caulking and rigging ship
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Westerly wind. Navy yard engaged as during forenoon watch
4 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Westerly wind. Navy yard workmen engaged on board until 6 p.m.
8 p.m. until midnight. Clear and pleasant. Westerly wind
Navy Yard workmen engaged on board making alterations in cabin, building deck house, overhauling machinery, caulking and rigging ship.
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in dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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15 April 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Partially overcast. Light variable winds. No instruments on board
4 to 8 a.m. Overcast and misty. Wind easterly and S.Easterly in general direction. Workmen commenced work at 6 a.m.
8 a.m. to meridian. Rain and mist. Wind easterly and south easterly. Workmen engaged at work on various departments of the ship
Meridian to 4 a.m. Rain and mist. Wind same as above. Work progressing
4 to 8 p.m. Rain and mist. Wind same in general direction, lighter in force. At 6 wokrmen left ship
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast. Wind light in force, easterly in direction
Workmen engaged at work in various departments of the ship.
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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16 April 1884
Thunder storm about 7 am
Passing showers of light rain
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy and rainy. Easterly wind
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy and rainy with easterly winds until latter part when hauled to SW thunder storm about 7 a.m.
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and warm. S.Wly wind. Navy yard workmen engaged in cabin, deck house and overhauling machinery. Got chains aboard. 120 fathoms for each bower and 90 fms spare
Meridian to 4 a.m. Partially clear and warm. S.Wly wind. Passing showers of light rain latter part. Navy yard workmen engaged as during forenoon watch
4 to 8 p.m. Partially clear. Variable wind. Navy yard workmen engaged on board until 6 p.m. and in engineer's department throughout watch
8 p.m. to midnight. Partially clear. Variable wind. workmen from engineer's left of Navy Yard engaged on board
Got chains aboard, 120 fathoms for each bower and 90 fm's spare.
Cloudy and rainy. Easterly wind.
Cloudy and rainy with Easterly wind until latter part when hauled to SW. Thunder storm about 7 am.
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
Memorandum showing storage of chain: 60 fathoms 9/16, 6 sec 1 3/8, 2 sec 1 1/4, 5 secs 1 1/4, 1 secs 1 3/8, 6 secs 1 3/8, 2 secs 1 1/4
Services inside hawser on each bower chain and at the end of third sec. from bottoms
Memorandum showing storage of chains
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17 April 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Partially overcast; cool. Wind westerly in general. No instruments on board. Works in engineer's department during night
4 to 8 a.m. Weather same as before. At 6 workmen in other departments came on board
8 a.m. to meridian. Weather milder but still overcast. Wind Nly and S.Wly. Workmen at work in various departments
Boatswain Brown - Reported chain as stowed (see memorandum appended)
Meridian to 4 p.m. Weather same as above. Work progressing.
4 to 8 a.m. Weather cooler and more overcast. Wind westerly in general direction. 6 workmen left ship
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast and cool. Wind Nly and N.Wly
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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18 April 1884
Made ship fast along steamer 'Ybera' and amde preparations for coaling.
Midnight to 4 a.m. Clear and fine. N.Wly wind
4 to 8 a.m. Clear and fine. N.Wly wind
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and fine. N.Wly wind. Navy yard workmen engaged in caulking main deck, making alterations in cabin, building deck house, overhauling machinery and rigging ship. At 9.00 commenced filling dock and at 11 landed out
Meridian to 4 p.m. Partially clear. Pleasant. N.Wly winds. Navy yard workmen engaged as during forenoon watch. Made ship fast alongside coal steamer "Ybera" and made preparations for coaling
4 to 8 p.m. Partially clear. N.Wly wind. Navy yard workmen engaged on board till 6 p.m.
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast. Pleasant. Ely wind
Commenced filling dock and havuled out.
Thera - Alongside coal steamer and made preperations for coaling.
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.7, Long -74.0
Tharra - Alongside coal steamer
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19 April 1883
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Wind northward and eastward
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy. Easterly wind
8 a.m. to meridian. Cloudy. Wind northward and eastward. Navy yard workmen engaged on board. Took on board spare rudder. Discharging pig iron ballast and evaling ship
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy. Wind southward and eastward. Took on board and stowed below two spare propellers. Hoisted out about 8 tons of pig iron ballast. Workmen engaged on board
4 to 8 p.m. Cloudy. Wind southward and eastward. At 4.15 Yard tug came alongside and dropped ship (?) to main St. wharf
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy. Wind southward and eastward
Wrong year posted, should be 1884
Took on board spare rudder.
Hoisted out about 8 tons of pig iron ballast.
Yard tug came alongside and dropped ship down to Main St. wharf.
Yara tug -
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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20 April 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy. N.Ely wind
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy. N.Ely wind
8 a.m. to meridian. Partially clear. N.Wly wind. Navy yard workmen engaged in painting ship inside and out and overhauling rigging
Meridian to 4 p.m. Partially clear. Pleasant. N.Wly wind. Navy yard workmen engaged as during forenoon watch
4 to 8 p.m. Partially clear, pleasant. N.Wly wind. Navy yard workmen engaged on board 6 p.m.
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear. Pleasant. N.Wly wind
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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21 April 1884
Commenced discharging balast.
Midnight to 4 a.m. Cloudy and cool
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy and cool, breeze from northward
8 a.m. to meridian. Cloudy, wind northward. Workmen from navy yard engaged on board. Commenced discharging ballast
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Wind from northward and westward. Workmen engaged on board. Discharging ballast
4 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Fresh wind from northward and westward. Coal steamer came along side. Made preparations for coaling ship
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and cool. Fresh NW wind
Cloudy and cool
Clody and cool, breeze from N
Cloudy, wind N. Workmen from Navy Yard engaged on board. Commenced discharging ballast
Clear and pleasant. Wind from N and W. Workers engaged on board. Discharging ballast
Clear and pleasant. Fresh wind from N and W. Coal steamer along side, made preparations for coaling ship
Clear and cool. Fresh NW wind
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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22 April 1884
No instruments on board
Gilbert - Greeley Relief Expedition, came in in tow of the yard tub "Catalpa"?
coal: 137 tons - Took all balast from hold.
Commenced and until 4 a.m. Clear and cool. Wind Nly in general direction. No instruments on board
4 to 8 a.m. Weather same as preceding watch. Commenced taking in coal in after bunkers and end of hold. Hoisting out ballast. Work progressing in various departments. Draft of ship before taking in coal about forward 9'06", aft 15'00"
8 a.m. to meridian. Partly overcast. Cool. Wind northerly and NEly. Work propressing.
Alert - About noon the "Alert", Greeley relief expedition, came in, in tow of the yard tug "Catalpa", and moored at the wharf astern of the "Thetis". She was in command of Lt. Comdr C.G. Goodrich N.S.N, 34 days from England. Cmdr Schley visited her unofficially
Meridian to 4 p.m. Same as preceding watch
Took all ballast from holds. At 6 workmen left ship
4 to 8 p.m. Weather partially overcast. Cool. Wind Nly and N.Ely in general direction
coal: 137 tons -
8 p.m. to midnight. Cool and cloudy. Wind same as above. Coal steamer still alongside ship
Clear and cool. Wind N'ly in general direction. No instru~ on board
Weather same as preceding watch. Commenced taking in coal in after bunkers and end of h~. Hoisting out ballast. Work progressing in various departments. Draft of ship before taking in coal. about, Forward 9' 06". Aft 15' 00"
Party overcast took. Wind northerly and NE'ly. Work progressing about noon the "G~", ~ Relief Expedition, came in, in tow of the yard tug "L~". and moored at the wharf astern of the "Thetis". She was in command of Lt Comdr C.~. Mordrich ~, 3rd day from England. Comdr Sahley visited her unofficially
Same as preceeding watch
Weather partially overcast. Cool. Wind N'ly and NE'ly in general direction. Received on board during the day 137 tons of coal. Took all ballast from hold. At 6 workers left ship
coal: 137 tons -
Cool and cloudy. Wind same as above. Coal steamer still alongside ship
Alert - Moored at the wharf astern of the Thetis
Lt Commander C.F. Goodrich U.S.N. - in command of the Alert
Took on board during the day 137 tons of coal. Took all ballast from holds.
Coal steamer still alongside ship.
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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23 April 1884
coal: 110 tons - making 247 tons in all.
coal: 83 tons - making 330 tons in all.
Commenced and until 4 a.m. Clear and cool. Light variable airs, N.Ely in general direction. No instruments on board
4 to 8 a.m. Weather same as above. Commenced sealing ship in main hold. Work in various departments progressing
coal: 110 tons - Making 247 tons in all
8 a.m. to meridian. Warmer, clear and pleasant weather. Calm and light variable airs. Work progressing
Draft of ship forward 9'9", aft 17'11"
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear, warm and pleasant. Calm and light N.Ely airs. Work progressing in various departments
Draft of ship forward 10'10", aft 17'00"
coal: 83 tons - Making 330 tons in all
4 to 8 p.m. Weather same as above. Workmen left ship at six, but coaling continued
8 p.m. to midnight. Weather same as above. Coaling ship
Clear and cool. Light variable airs NE'ly in general direction. No instruments on board
Weather same as above. Commenced coaling ship in main hold. Work in various departments progressing
Warmer. Clear and pleasant weather. Calm and light variable airs. Work progressing. At noon had received on board 110 tons of coal, making 237 tons in all. Draft of ship forward 9' 9", after 11' 11"
coal: 110 tons -
Clear, warm and pleasant. Calm and light NE'ly airs. Work progressing in various departments. At 4.00 had received on board, same noon, 83 tons, making 330 tons in all. Draft of ship forward 10' 10", aft 17' 00"
coal: 83 tons -
Weather same as above. Workmen left ship at six, but coaling continued
Weather same as above. Coaling ship
coal: 110 tons -
coal: 106 tons -
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navy yard brooklyn new york
Lat 40.7, Long -74.0
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24 April 1884
coal: 447 tons - at 8 am
coal: 565 tons - at meridien
coal: 610 tons - at 4 pm. Finished coaling
coal: - 447 tons of coal on board
coal: - 565 tons of coal on board
Got up steam on main boilers and tried engines.
USS Bear - of Greeley Relief Expedition cast off from wharf and started down the bay, out bound.
coal: - Finished coaling having received on board 610 tons.
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear an cool. N.Wly wind. Coaling ship
4 to 8 a.m. Clear and pleasant. N.Wly wind. Coaling ship. At 8 447 tons of coal on board. Draft forward 13', af 17'2"
8 a.m. to meridian. Partially clear. Wind light and variable. Passing showers of rain. At meridian 565 tons of coal on board. Draft 13'9" foreward 18' aft. Got up steam on main boiler and tried engines
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy with passing showers of rain. Turning over engines to try machinery. Coaling ship
N.S. Steamer "Bear" - At 3.30 the N.S. Steamer "Bear" of the Greeley Relief Expedition, Lt. N.H. Emory Comding, cast of from wharf and starboard d~~~~ the lay, bound out. The crews of the "Thetis", "Alert" and "Colorado cheered her in passing which cheers were returned by the crew of the "Bear"
4 p.m. to 8. Cloudy. Passing showers. Wind light and variable. At 4.30 finished coaling having received on board 610 tons. Draft 13'8" forward. 18'3" aft. Cleaning ship
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy, variable wind, passing showers
Clear and cool. NW'ly wind. Coaling ship
Clear and pleasant. NW'ly wind. Coaling ship. At 8 447 tons of coal on board. Draft forward 13' aft 17' 2"
Partially clear. Wind light and variable. Passing showers of rain. At meridian 565 tons of coal on board. Draft 13' 9" forward, 18' aft. Got up steam on main boiler and tried engines
Bear -
Cloudy with passing showers of rain. Turning over engines to try machinery. Coaling ship. ~ 33 the NS Steamer "Bear" of the G~ Relief Expedition, Lt WN Emory Comdr, cast of from wharf and stood down the bay, bound out. The crew of the "Thetis", "Alert" and "Colorado" cheered her in passing which cheers were returned by the crew of the "Bear"
Cloudy. Passing showers. Wind light and variable. At 4.20 finished coaling having received on board 610 tons. Draft 13' 8" forward, 18' 3" aft. Cleaning ship
Cloudy, variable wind, passing showers
coal: 447 tons -
coal: 565 tons -
USS Steamer Bear - Left port, cheered by crew members on Thetis
coal: 610 tons - total fuel loaded at 4:30pm
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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26 April 1884
no instruments on board
Stores and medical supplies received.
dogs in hold -
Commences and until 4 a.m. Rain, Nly and Ely wind. No instruments on board
4 to 8 a.m. Rain and drizzle. Wind N.Ely and N.Wly. Commenced work on board
8 a.m. to meridian. Same weather as above. Received stores on board
Meridian to 4 p.m. Rain and drizzle all three when cleared with N.Wly wind. Receiving stores. Asjusted standard compass. Bent all sail
4 to 8 p.m. Clearing weathers, same wind. Received on board and stored as follows; 191 lbls pemmican for crew, 135 for dogs in hold forward of water tight compartement port side latter on top. Also 223, 50 lb loves of bread stored on starboard side of same place. 10 lbls pickles after head, starboard side. 59 lbls of onions, olives, pigs feet, cabbage and pigs jowls main hold port side forward. 49 lbls apple butter after head, peach butter main hold port side, 17 lbls syrup port side after hold. 23 lbls saluron same place, 49 do peach butter main hold port side, 7 do tamarinde as 24 as mackkerl after holds 21 do sauerkraut starboard main hold forward. 40 do bacon after head and 89 main head port forward, 6 do s~ucked beef same place. 27 matresses and pillows for crew and 8 do for officers. Put up curtains and carpets in captain's cabin. Received medical stores, no me~~orander furnished. Stopped works. Draft before receiving stores, forward 13 ft 7 in at 5 13 ft 11 in
8 p.m. to midnight. Clearing weather, wind Nly in general direction
Rain. N'ly and E'ly wind. No instruments on board
Rain adn drizzle. Wind NE'ly and NW'ly. Commenced work on board
Same weather as above. Receiving stores on board
Rain and drizzle till three when cleared with NW'ly wind. Receiving stores. Adjusted standard compass. Bent all sail
Clearing weather, wind N'ly in general direction
Inventory of stores received for voyage
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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27 April 1884
Stores received
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy. Northerly wind
4 to 8 a.m. Clear and cool, with breeze from northward
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant; light breeze from nordward and westward. Taking on board provisions and storing in main hold
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant, light breeze from northward and westward. Received on board 414 packages bread, 51 mutton, 24 cooked hams, 19 shucker corn, 12 samp, 45 beef tongue, 29 rice, 82 sugar, 20 pork jowls, 100 roast beef, 45 soup, 6 corned beef, 81 flower, 12 corn meal, 47 beans, 25 raw hams, 115 fried potatoes, 106 lime juice, 22 figs, 6 citron, 16 macaroni, 21 green peas, 13 eggs, 20 split peas, 68 tea, 47 butter, 7 salt, 14 buckwheat, 29 oatmeal, 28 leima beans, 26 crackers, 18 nuts, 15 vermicelli. All stored on main deck
4 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. NW wind
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and pleasant. Wind NW
Cloudy. Northerly wind
Clear and cool with breeze from N
Clear and pleasant; light breeze from N and W. Taking on board provisions and storing in Main Hold
Clear and pleasant, light breeze from N and W. Received on board 414 packages bread, 51 muttons, 24 cooked ham, 19 shacker corn, 12 samp, 45 beef tongue, 29 rice, 82 sugar, 20 pork ~, 100 roast beef, 45 soup, 6 corned beef, 81 flour, 12 ~ meal, 47 beans, 25 raw hams, 115 fried potatoes, 106 L~ ~, 22 figs, 6 citron, 16 macaroni, 21 green peas, 13 eggs, 20 split peas, 68 tea, 47 butter, 7 salt, 14 Buckwheat, 29 O~, 28 L~ beans, 26 crackers, 18 nuts, 15 vermicelli. All stored on Main deck
Clear and pleasant. NW wind
Clear and pleasant, wind NW
Inventory of provisions received that day
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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28 April 1884
James B White - transferred to "Colorado".
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Wind easterly in general direction
4 to 8 a.m. Wind and weather same as above. Commenced receiving stores on board in various departments
8 a.m. to meridian. Heazy but very pleasant. Wind to southward and westward. Receiving and storing stores
Meridian to 4 p.m. Weather same. Receiving stores till 4, memorandum appended
James BWLK (2.c.f) - By order of commandant of Navy Yard transfered from the vessel to "Colorado"
4 to 8 p.m. Weather same. Hoisted steam cutter
8 p.m. to midnight. Cooler. Wind SWly
Clear and pleasant. Wind E'ly in general direction
Wind and weather same as above. Commenced receiving stores on board in various Depts
Hazy but very pleasant. Wind to S and W. Receiving and storing stores
Weather same. Receiving stores till 4, memorandum appended. By order of Comdt of Navy Yard, transferred James B White (Lcf) from the vessel to "Colorado"
James B White - transferred to "Colorado"
Colorado -
Weather same. Hoisted steam cutter
Cooler. Wind SW'ly
James B Whik - Transferred by Comd't of Navy Yard from Thetis to the vessel "Colorado"
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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29 April 1884
Received stores for Ordance, Construction and Naviagation Depts.
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Sly wind
4 to 8 a.m. Clear, cool and pleasant. Fresh Wly wind
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Strong Nly wind. Receiving stored from Equipt and Ordnance Depts
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Strong Nly wind. Receiving stores from Ordnance, Construction and Navigation dept's
4 to 8 p.m. Clear, cool and pleasant. Fresh breeze from northward
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and pleasant. Fresh Nly breeze
Clear and pleasant. S'ly wind
Clear cool and pleasant. Fresh W'ly wind
Clear and pleasant. Strong N'ly wind. Receiving stores from Equipt and Ordnance Depts
Clear and pleasant. Strong N'ly wind. Receiving stores from Ordnance, Constructions and Navigation Depts
Clear cool and pleasant. Fresh breeze from N
Clear adn pleasant. Fresh N'ly breeze
Received stores from equipment, ordinance, construction and navigation depts
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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30 April 1884
W S Okam, Ensign - report on board for passage
Jim Hall - (cabin cook) was discharged the service.
Max Tyron - enlisted as landsman for Special service.
Catalka, Navy Yard tug - delivered Ordance stores
Adam Stelf? - blacksmith, was by order of Commander, confined on board Reci=eiving ship "Colorado" for safe keeping, being under the influence of liquor.
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and cool. NWly breeze
4 to 8 a.m. Clear and cool. NWly breeze
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. SWly breeze. Engaged in putting ship to right and preparing to receive on board stores as for list appended marked A, also two bales of seal skin mittens
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. SWly breeze
Catalpa - Navy yard tug "Catalpa" came alongside and delivered on board ordnance stores as per list appended marked B.
Jim Hall (cabin cook) - Was discharged the service
Adam Stelt, blacksmith - Was by order of commander confined on board Receiving ship "Colorado" for safe keeping, being under the influence of liquor.
Ensign W.G. Chambers - Reported on board for pasage to St Johns N.F.
Engaged as during morning watch
4 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. SWly breeze. Engaged preparing for sea
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and cool. SWly breeze
Clear and cool. NW'ly breeze
Clear and cool. NW'ly breeze
Clear and pleasant. SW'ly breeze. Engaged in putting ship to rights, and preparing to receive on board stores as for list appended marked A. Also two gales of seal skin mittens
Clear and pleasant. SW'ly breeze. Navy Yard tug "Catalpa" came alongside and delivered on board Ordnance stores as per list appended marked B. Jim Hall (cabin cook) was discharged the service. Max Fyr~n was enlisted as landsman for special service. Adam Stelt, blacksmith, was by order of Commander, confined on board Receiving Ship "Colorado" for safe keeping being under the influence of liquor. Engaged as during Morning watch. Ensign W.J.Chambers reported on board for passage to St. Johns ~
Jim Hull (cabin cook) - discharged the service
Adam Stelt, blacksmith - under arrest for being drunk
Clear and pleasant. SW'ly breeze. Engaged preparing for sea
Clear and cool. SW'ly breeze
Received two bales of seal skin mittens
Navy Tug "Catalka" - Delivered ordinance after pulling alongside vessel
Jim Hall - Cabin cook, discharged of service
Max Fyron - enlisted as Landsman for special service
Adam Stelt - confined on board "Colorado for safe keeping, being under the influence of liquor
W. J. Chambers - reported on board for passage to JH Johns
LOGS FOR MAY 1884
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navy yard brooklyn and making passage to st johns nf
Lat 47.5, Long -52.7
From 4 to 6 p.m. Clear and pleasant with moderate breeze from south. Standing out to sea on courses as directed by comanding officer. Swung ship for local deviation of compasses
From 4 to 6 pm, clear and pleasant with moderate breeze from South. Standing out to sea on courses as directed by Comdg officer. Swung ship for local deviation of compasses
coal: 601 tons, 860 lbs - remaining at noon
coal: -
coal: 601 tons= 860 lbs. -
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1 May 1884
fire island light
Lat 55.3, Long -131.5
Hoisted flag of the Secty of Navy atthe main and received him and party, consisting of Secty of War, ComanderFillifrown?, Maj Gen'l Naucock?, Sergeon Gen'l Gunnel? and others.
Midnight to 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Southerly winds
4 to 8 a.m Clear and pleasant. Southerly wind. Engaged in cleaning ship and making preparations for sea
8 am. to meridian. Slightly hazy, very pleasant. Gentle breeze from SbyE
C. Larson (Sea) - Was this day received on board from the U.S.S. "Alert" for passage to St. John's N.F.
Care Nilson (Sea) - Was this day received on board from the U.S.S. "Alert" for passage to St. John's N.F.
Adam Still (B.S.) - By order of commanding officer was released from confinement
Served out one year supply of clothing to the crew. Started fires at 11. At 11.45 hoisted flag of the Secty of Navy at the main and received him and party consisting of Secty of War, Com~~ Fillifoun, Maj Gen'l Nancock surgeon Gen'l Gunnel and others. Secty of Navy inspected ship
Meridian at 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from southward and eastward. At 1.15 cleared ship of strangers. At 1.30 navy yard tug came alongside and made fast. Singled all lines and made preparations to cast off from wharf. Mustered ship's company aft and they were inspected by the Sectys of Navy and War. At 2.30 cast of from wharf towed out of the wall about. Tug cast off and we started under steam down the bay.
Vessels saluted us as we passed down.
Colerado - Fired a solute of 7 guns
Alert - Cheered ship
Colorado - Cheered ship
All salutes and cheers were returned by us with whistle and cheers. Gov. Island, Forts Wadeworth and Hamilton all fired salutes of 21 guns which were answerd by dipping colors. Commanding officer at the con.
Gallap~~ - With Secty of War and Navy on board, escorted us down the bay
6 to 8 p.m. Steamed round and took bearing on every other point of compass for determining local deviation of compass. Took departure at 6.35 pm.
Got anchors on bows and secured things about decks generally
8 p.m. to midnight. Damp but clear. Moderate breeze from SbyE.
Passed large steamer on port side and pilot boat on starbord
Midnight to 4 am: Clear and pleasant. Southterly winds
4 to 8 am: Clear and pleasant. Southerly winds. Engaged in cleaning ship and making preparations for sea
8 am to meridian: Slightly hazy, very pleasant. Gentle breeze from SbyE. By order of commanding officer Adam Still ~ was released from confinement. A. Larson (sea) and Carl Nils~ (sea) were this day received on board from the NSS "Alert" for passage to St John's NF. Served out one years supply of clothing to the crew. Started fire at 11. At 11.45 hoisted flag of the Secty of navy at the main and received him and party, c~ of Secty of ~, Commdr Fu~, Maj Genl Hancock Swageon ~
Meridian to 4 pm: Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from S and E. At 1.15 cleared ship of strangers. At 1.30 Navy Yard tug came along side and made fast. Singled all lines and made preparations to cast off from wharf. Mustered ship's company aft and ~ where instructed by the Sec~ of Navy and ~. At 2.30 cast off from wharf towed out of the Wallabout. Tug cast off and we started under steam down the bay. "Colorado" fired a salute of 7 guns. Vessels saluted us as we passed down. Colorado and Alert cheered ship. All saluted and cheers were returned by us with whistle and cheers. Gov. Island, F~ Wadewo~th and Hamilton all fired salutes of 21 guns which were answered by dipping c~. Commanding officer at the con "~" with Secty of War and navy on board, escorted us down the bay
5 to 8 pm: Steam round and took bearings on every other point of compass for determining local deviation of compass. Took departure at 6.35 pm. Sandy Hook light South, 1 mile distance. Set course E0.75°S. Patent log 0. At 7.00 pm set FI Staysail, MI Staysail and at 8 pm set foresail. At 7.35 pm sighted Fire Island Light bearing (PO) ENE. Got anchors on bows and secured things about decks generally
8 pm to midnight: Damp but clear. Moderate breeze from SbyE. At 8.05 took cast of patent lead in 15 fathoms and again at 10.15 in 13 fathoms and at 12 midnight in 32 fathoms. Lost Highland light at 8.45. At 11.00 Fire abeam. At 12 two points abaft beam. Steering courses EbyS. Patent log at end of watch 34.2. Passed large steamer on port side and pilot boat on starboard
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at sea making passage to st johns nf from ny
Lat 40.27, Long -71.17
other: 2920 gallons - water remaining at noon
coal: 599 tons 1240 lbs - remaining at noon
coal: 599 tons 1240lbs -
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2 May 1884
fire island light bearing nw
Lat 55.3, Long -131.5
Chas Tong Sing (cabin st'd) - a good conduct medal as a survivor of the Artic Steamer "Jeannette".
Midnight to 4 a.m. Clear, cool and pleasant. Moderate and fresh wind from southward
4 a.m. to 8. Partially clear. Cool. Hazy about horizon.
At 7.10 stopped engine to set up on high pressure piston rod stuffing box gland. Started ahead again at 7.25
8 a.m. to meridian. Partly clear, hazy and damp. Moderate to gentle breeze from south.
Meridian to 4 p.m. Very hazy but pleasant. Moderate to gentle breeze from south and SbyW
At 12.52 stopped engine to set up screw. Started ahead again at 1.10
Chai Tong Sing (Cabin Std) - Delivered a good conduct medal as a survivor of the Artic steamer "Jeanette"
Served out tobacco, knives and belts
4 to 6 p.m. Hazy, moderate breeze from southward and westward. At 5.40 broke pump connecting rod and stopped engine for repairs
6 to 8 p.m. Clear overhead but hazy about horizon. Under sail alone. Moderate breeze from SSW and moderate sea.
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear overhead but hazy about horizon. Moderate breeze from SWbyW to WNW.
Midnight to 4 am: Clear cool and pleasant. Modreate and fresh wind from Southward. At 2.00 passed a steamer ~ding to Westward. At 2.30 lost sight of Fire Island light bearing NW (pc). Moderate sea. Set the foresail. At 4 got cast of the lead. 20 fathoms. Patent log read 61.2 at end of watch
4 am to 8: Partially clear. Cool. Hazy about horizon. At six set inner job and topsails. At 7.10 stopped engine to set up on high pressure piston rod stuffing box g~. Started ahead again at 7.25. Several sails in sight. At end of watch patent log ~ed 89.79
8 am to meridian: Partly clear. hazy and damp. Moderate to gentle breeze from South. Set top gallant sails. Main Topmost staysail and main and mi~ top gallant stay sail, outer job and gaff topsail. N~ steam and sail. Engaged in scraping forecastle deck
Meridian to 4 pm: Very hazy but pleasant. Moderate to gentle breeze from South and SbyW. At 12.45 changed course to East. Cast of lead at 12.30 in 42 fathoms. At 12.52 stopped engine to set up screw. Started ahead again at ~.10. Ship making 5 knots under sail down. At 2.00 set main sail. Delivered to Ch~ Tong Sing (Cabin St'd) a good con~ m~ as a survivor of the Arctic Steamer "Jeannette". Patent log at end of watch 148.0. Steering course EbyS 0.75 of an hour. East remainder of watch. Served out tobacco, knives and ~
4 to 6 pm: Hazy, moderate breeze from Southward and Westward. At 5.40 broken pump connecting rod and stopped engine for repairs. At end of watch patent log read 163.5 miles
6 to 8 pm: Clear overhead but hazy about horizon. ~der sail alone. Moderate breeze from SSW and moderate sea. At end of watch patent log req~ 177.5 ~
8 pm to midnight: Clear overhead but hazy about horizon, moderate breeze from SWbyW to WNW. At 8.30 pm got cast of lead in 30 fathoms water, bottom grey sand. Hack sp~. At 8.10 hauled down fore and main topmast staysails. At 9.45 hauled down m~ top gallant and royal staysails, main top gallant staysail and outer job; took in gaff topsail and spanker and L~ up main sail. Squaring away to ahilt of w~ to K~. 10 pm get cast of lead in 23 fathoms, bottom w~ ~ ~. At 12 midnight got another cast in 25 fathoms, same bottom. Toward end of watch wind light and hauling to WNW. Mercurial barometer 30.00 53/- ~
Tong Sing - awarded good conduct medal as survivor of Arctic Steamer "Jeannette"
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at sea making passage from ny to st johns nf
Lat 40.75, Long -68.23
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3 May 1884
Midnight to 4 a.m. Heavy mist and dew. Gentle to moderate breeze from WNW and NW
Lightning to southward
4 to 8 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NW to NNE
Broke out engineers stores
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant with moderate NNE wind and sea
Engines stopped, fires banked. Repairing stud bolt of air pump luik
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Moderate to gentle breeze from NNW to NWbyN
Started ahead on engine at 12.25 p.m.
4 to 6 p.m. Thin cir and stratus clouds. Cool and pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from NWbyW.
6 to 8 p.m. Clear, cool and pleasant. Light breeze from westward
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear, cool and pleasant. Bright moonlight. Light breeze from WSW and SW. Smooth sea.
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at sea making passage from ny to st johns nf
Lat 41.80, Long -65.12
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4 May 1884
Midnithg to 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Damp last part of watch. Light airs from southward and westward
4 to 8 a.m. Clear and very pleasant. Light airst to moderate breeze from WSW.
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from WbyN to NNW
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant with light wind from WbyN. Smooth sea
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and pleasant with gentle breeze from WbyN
6 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Wet dew last hour. Moderate breeze from West
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear, cool and pleasant. Moderate to fresh breeze from northward and westward
mercurial bar 30.19
mercurial barometer 30.2 with attached thermometer 59deg
mercurial barometer at 6:30 pm 30.13 attached thermometer 58deg
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st johns new foundland
Lat 42.73, Long -61.42
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5 May 1884
Commenced and until 4 a.m. Clear and cool. Moderate to light NWly vreeze. Moderate sea
4 to 8 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNW to NbyW.
At 7.40 stopped engine for 10 minutes to set up as low pressure piston rod stuffing box gland
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear beatiful weather. Gentle breeze from NW to West
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from west
4 to 6 p.m. Partially clear. Light cirrus clouds. Light wind from west. Smooth sea. Heavy fog bank on horizon to northward and eastward
6 to 8 pm. Cloudy with gentle to moderate breeze from NEbyN to NE
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast first two hours, clear last two. Moderate breeze from NE to NNE
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at sea making passage from ny to st johns nf
Lat 43.45, Long -58.23
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6 May 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and cold. Fresh breeze from northward and northward and eastward. Moederate last hour of watch
4 to 8 a.m. Clear and cool. Fresh breeze from north. Moderate sea
Stopped engines at 7.50 and hove the log. Ship being under sail alone
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and cool, bracing weather. Stiff breeze from north to NbyW. Moderate sea
Meridian to 4 p.m. Severally overcast. Moderate to fresh breeze in squalls from north to NNW
4 to 6 p.m. Clouday and cold. Moderate breeze from northward
6 to 8 p.m. Cloudy and cold. Moderate breeze from north and moderate sea
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy and damp first part. Clearing away and bright moonlight last hour. Moderate breeze from NbyE to NNE
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at sea making passage from ny to st johns nf
Lat 44.97, Long -55.53
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7 May 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and damp. Moderate breeze from NbyE
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy but pleasant. Moderate breeze from northward and eastward
8 a.m. to meridian. Partially clear, cool. Moderate breeze from NNE. Smooth sea
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNE veering and hauling a half point occasionally
Engines working slowly owing to choking of boiler tubes with coal dust
4 to 6 p.m. Clear, cool and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNE
6 to 8 p.m. Cloudy and cool. Moderate breeze from northward and eastward
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy and cool. Moderate breeze from NNE. Long Ely swells
Past an ice berg to southward
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at sea making passgae from nf to st johns nf
Lat 46.37, Long -53.38
coal: 565 tons 600 lbs -
coal: 545 tons 600 lbs -
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8 May 1884
cape spear light
Lat -8.7, Long 115.2
Two ice bergs in sight on either beam.
Passed on large bery and several hammocky bits of ice during watch.
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast, cloudy. Gentle breeze from NNE and NEbyN freshening at end of watch
4 to 8 a.m. Generally overcast. Moderate breeze from NNE. Squally apparances last hour
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from northward and eastward
Two ice bergs in sight on either bow
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy but pleasant. Slight from NNE until last hour when hauled to SSE. Smooth sea
Passed one large berg and several hummocky bits of ice during watch
Made ship's name to signal station on Cape Race and received answer 'godspeed, adieu'
4 to 6 p.m. Partly cloudy, cool and pleasant. Sight breeze from SSE
Drifting pieces of hummocky ice in stight
6 to 8 p.m. Partially overcast first hour, clear last. Bright moonlight. Gentle breeze from ESE
Passed serveral large pieces of ice
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and pleasant, heavy dew
two ice bergs in sight
passed one large berg and several hummocky bits of ice during watch
drifting pieces of hummocky ice in sight
several large pieces of ice
Overcast, cloudy. Gentle breeze from NNE and NEbyN freshing at end of watch. Pumped ship out. At 3.40 set foresail. At 3.55 got cast of lead in 65 fathoms, white sand, beach specks and shells. Moon set at 3.50 am. Mercurial barometer 30.33 attached thermometer 65° 01' 4 am
4 to 8 am: Generally overcast. Moderate breeze from NNE. Squally appearance last hour. Schooner passed astern bound to Southward and Eastward. Pumped ship out. Mercurial barometer at 8.00 30.35. Took in main royal staysail. Long swell from Northward and Eastward
8 am to meridian: Clear and forecast. Light breeze from Northward and Eastward. At 9.50 sighted land 3 points out port bow. At 10 changed course to NEbyE~E. At 10.20 Changed course to NE~E. At 11.10 changed course to NExE~E. At end of watch two ice bergs in sight on either beam. ~. Race bore about NEbyE (p.c.) at end of watch. Mercurial barometer stood, at end of watch, 30.38
At end of watch two ice berg in sight
meridian to 4 pm: Cloudy but pleasant. Light from NNE until last hour when hauled to SSE. Smooth sea. At 3 took in all square sail and hauled ~ mizzen up mast staysail. At end of watch Cape Race NWxN, distant 2 miles. Mercurial barometer stood 30.26, attached thermometer 50°. Passed one large berg and several hummocky bits of ice during watch. Made ship's name to signal station on Cape Race and received answer, "~ speed, adieu". Got a cast of patent lead at 1 pm in 56 fathoms water, sea sandy rock. At 1 changed course to ENE~E
Passed one large berg and several hammocky bits of ice during watch
4 to 6 pm: Partly cloudy, cool and pleasant. Light breeze from SSE. At 4.30 pm changed course to ENE and at 5.30 pm to NE~E. At 4.20 set foresail. Got both anchors ready for letting go and ranged the cables, 15 fathoms in each. R~ing along SE coast of Newfoundland which land, s~ s~ craft, and drifting pieces of hammocky ice in sight. At 6.0 pm Hans Ears light bore (p.c.) NNE~E. Cape Race Light WSW, Renewse Point NNW, and Cape Ballard WNW. Pumped ship out. Mercurial barometer at 6.15 30.31, attached thermometer 51°
drifting pieces of hammocky ice in sight
6 to 8 pm: Partially overcast first hour. clear last. Bright moonlight. Gentle breeze from ESE. At 6.45 hauled up foresail. At 7.45 mizzen topmast staysail. Pumped ship out. Passed several large pieces of ice. At 8 Haris Ears Light bore (p.c.) NWbyW. Mercurial barometer 30.34
Passed several pieces of ice
8 pm to midnight: Cleary and pleasant. ~ ~. At 10.20 sighted Cape Spear Light bearing NNE~E (p.c.). At end of watch Cape Spear Light bore NxE (p.c.). Mercurial barometer read 30.32. Long Easterly swells
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making passage to and at anchor at st johns nf
Lat 47.5, Long -52.7
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9 May 1884
st johns harbor
Lat 47.5, Long -52.7
At 7.50 received a visit of courtesey from an officer of HMS 'Tenedos'
Mr Malloy, American consul - visited the ship
Received a visit of courtesy from an office of HMS "Tenedos"?
Mr. Malloy - American consol visited ship
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear, cool and damp with light NEly wind
Came to with port anchor
4 to 8 a.m. Clear, cool and pleasant. Light breeze from west. Lowered steam whale boat
H.M.S. Tenedos - At 7.30 received a visit of couresy from an officer of H.M.S. Tenedos
8 a.m. to meridian. Light cirrus clouds at times. Generally clear. Light to moderate breeze from SW to SE
American consul Mr. Malloy - Visited the ship, as did also the harbor master
Meridian to 4 p.m. Foggy. Moderate breeze SEbyE
4 to 8 p.m. Overcast, foggy, moderate breeze from SEbyE first two hourse, baffening air from southward and eastward last two. Commence coaling chip at 7.45
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast, foggy. Calm and light airs from SE. Coaling ship
H.M.S "Tenedos" - received a courtesy visit from an officer of HMS "T/Fenedos"
coal: - made preparations for coaling ship.
American Consul Mr. Malloy - visited the ship, as did the harbor master
coal: - commenced coaling ship at 7:45
coal: - coaling ship
Commences and until 4 am: Clear, cool and damp, with light NEly wind. Ship rolling deeply but easily to long ~ from Northward. At 1.20 hauled in patent log registering 1104.3. Standing in for St John's harbour on courses as directed by Commander. At 3.35 came to with port anchor, 15 fathoms chain, in 8.5 fathoms water ~ bottom. Dankid fires. Bearings f anchorage, North Tower of Cathedral NWbyW St John's church ~ NxE~E Signal station E0.75°S Ship's ~ NNW. Draft forward 15'6", aft 18'3"
4 to 8 am: Clear, cool and pleasant. Light breeze from West. Lowered steam whale boat, rigged accommodation loader. Cleared up decks and hauled ~-rigging. At 7.50 received a visit of courtesy from an officer of HMS "Tenedos"
Officer from HMS Tenedos -
8 am to Meridian: Sight cirrus clouds at times. Generally clear. Light to moderate breeze from SW to SE. Made preparations for coaling ship. Tried steam launch. American ~ Mr. Malloy visited the ship as did also the harbor master
Mr Malloy -
Meridian to 4 pm: Foggy. Moderate breeze SEbyE. Broke out and restored ~ ~. Mercurial barometer 30.25 at 4.00. At one ~ to 30 f~ of chain at ~
4 pm to 8 pm: Overcast, foggy, moderate breeze from SEbyE firs two hours. baffing ~ from Southward and Eastward last time. Commenced coaling ship at 7.45. Mercurial barometer at 8 30.25
8 pm to midnight: Overcast, foggy. Calms and light airs from SE. Coaling ship
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st johns newfoundland
Lat 47.5, Long -52.7
coal: 60 tons -
coal: 60 tons -
coal: 60 tons - 617 tons remaining
coal: 60 tons - coal loaded during previous night
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10 May 1884
HMS "Fantome"? - came in and anchored
dogs - 23
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast and foggy. Light wind from ESE
4 to 8 a.m. Overcast, cool and foggy. Light wind from ESE. Barometer falling
8 a.m. to meridian. Cloudy and foggy. Light SE breeze
E.D. Neall 1st CF - Transfered to "Colorado" per steamer "Ardandluc"
Sent aloft the "Crow's Nest" and secured it at the main top gallant mast head
Fitted ship's comany with seal skin boots
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy and foggy. Light SE wind
English man of war "Fantome" - Came in and anchored
Dog - 23
4 to 8 p.m. Cloudy and thick. Wind SE. Passing showers
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast thick and threattening. Wind and light rain from southward and eastward
Commences and until 4 am: Overcast and foggy. Light airs from ESE. At 1.10 had taken on board 2.5 tons of coal
4 to 8 am: Overcast, cool and foggy. Light airs from ESE. Barometer falling. At 8 mercurial read 30.17. Commenced coaling again at 4
8 am to meridian: Cloudy and foggy. Light SE breeze. Transferred E.D.Neall, ~ C.F., to "Colorado" per steamer "Ardan~", as not being fitted for arctic ~. Sent a~ the "Crow's Nest" and secured it at the main top gallant mast head. Coaling ship. Fitted ship's company with seal skin ~
Meridian to 4 pm: Cloudy and foggy. Light SE wind. At 3.30 the English Man of War "Fantome" came in and anchored. Finished coaling ship, having received on board 60 tons
coal: 60 tons -
4 to 8 pm: Cloudy and thick. Wind SE. Received on board 23 dogs. Passing rain showers
dogs - 23
8 pm to midnight: Overcast thick and threatening. Wind and light rain from Southward and Eastward
coal: 25 tons - at 12:10 had taken on board 25 tons of coal.
E.L. Neall - transferred E.L. Neall, 1st C.F. to "Colorado" per stearman "Ardandlur" as not being fit for arctic service.
Colorado - transfered E.L. Neall, 1st C.F., to "Colorado"
coal: - coaling ship
fitted ship's company with seal skin boots.
Fantome - at 3:30 English man of war "Fantome" came in and anchored.
coal: 60 tons - finnished coaling ship having received 60 tons
received on board 23 dogs
dogs - 23
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st johns newfoundland
Lat 47.5, Long -52.7
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11 May 1884
Two men C. Nelson (Sea) and P. LArson (Sea) left the ship wioth their luggage for duty on board of the 'Loch Garry'.
"Loch Garry" - three men transferred to Loch Garry
Ensign W. J. Chambers - transferred to Loch Garry
C. Nelson - transferred to Loch Garry
P. Learson? - transferred to Loch Garry
Commenses and until 4 a.m. Overcast. Thick and rainy. Wind from southward and eastward. Barometer falling
4 to 8 a.m. Overcast and thick, raining. Strong wind from SE. Barometer falling. Fresh squalls
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast, cloudy and rain. Wind fresh in squalls from SE
At 10 let go starboard anchor under foot
U.S. Consul - Came onboard
Meridian to 4 p.m. Rain and fog, very unpleasant weather. Wind in squalls from SE to ESE
Ensign W.F. Chambers - Left the sip with baggage for duty on board the "Lock Garry"
C. Nelson (Sea) - Left the sip with baggage for duty on board the "Lock Garry"
P. Larson (Sea) - Left the sip with baggage for duty on board the "Lock Garry"
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast, thick and foggy with rain and hail. Wind moderating. Barometer steady
Geo. von Speckelson 3rd class machinst special service - Slipped for the cruise
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast, cloudy, foggy and rainy. Ely wind falling light and hailing to northward
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast, foggy, wet drizzling weather. Variable light air and calmed
U.S. Consul - U.S. Consul came on board.
inspected dry gin-cotton and found it all right
issued two hammocks to the men going on the "Lock Garry"
Ensign W.F. Chambers - going onboard the "Lock Garry"
Lock Garry - men going to "lock garry"
C. Nelson (Sea) - going onboard the "Lock Garry"
P. Larson (Sea) - going onboard the "Lock Garry"
three men left the ship with their luggage for duty on board the "Lock Garry".
Geo von Spreckelson, 3rd class machinist - Shipped Geo von Spreckelson, 3rd class Machinist, special service for the cruise
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st johns newfoundland
Lat 47.92, Long -52.23
coal: 3 tons 580 lbs -
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12 May 1884
collier "Loch Garry" - accompanied out to sea
John McDonald - transferred to Engineering Dept
"Loch Garry" - in convoy with
hammocky bits of ice and one large berg
passed a number of hammocky bits of ice and a large berg.
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy, cool and calm. Barometer rising slowly
4 to 8 a.m. Overcast with light airs from southward. Hove up starboard anchor at 5.30 and at 6.10 got under way and stood out to sea, accompanied by collier "Lock Garry". At 6.30 took departure Cape Spear Light
John McDonald (Sea) - Transferred to engineers department and rated him 1st class ~illman from this day
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast, heavy fog last two hours. Wind light to gentle breeze from SSE to SE
Exchanged for whistle signal at frequent intervals with convoy
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast and cloudy. Heavy fog.
Loch Garry - Signaled to "At sunset will hoist bright light aft". Exchanged fog signals at frequent intervals
4 to 6 p.m. Very foggy first hour, clearing up after
Passed a number of hummocky bits of ica and one large berg
Loch Garry - In position on starboard quarters, three cables length distant
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast drizzling rain and hail. Moderate breeze from ESE and EbyS
8 p.m. to Midnight. Overcast and thick. Wind strong in heavy squall with rain from eastward. Barometer falling
Loch Garry - At end of watch in sight on starboard
Ship rolling and fitching easily to a rought Ely swell. Last hour of watch ship fret steerage way on account of low steams
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at sea making passage from st johns newfoundland to disco greenland
Lat 49.33, Long -50.85
coal: 8 tons, 150 lbs - consumed
coal: 8 tons 150 lbs -
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13 May 1884
Loch Garry - on port quarter
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy and raining with fresh to light winds from EbyS veering to NNE last hour. Moderate sea.
4 to 8 a.m. Weather overcast. Wind WbyN blowing a moderate gale. Foggy first part though a vessel could be seen a mile. Driving snow storm last hour. Heavy sea from eastward first part. Heavy confused sea last part.
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast and cloudy; snowing hard the first two hours of watch. Pleasant last tow hours. Ship rolling deeply, taking water over rail at deepest rolls
Loch Garry - Signaled "Permission to stop about five minutes to repair feed pumps". Answered "Yes"
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast and cloudy with fresh wind from WSW hauling to SSW last hour. Rought sea. Ship rolling and pitching easily
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast. Stiff breeze from SSW. Rough sea
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast and cloudy. Wind fresh from southward and eastward
Lock Garry - In position on starboard quarter at end of watch
8 to 10 p.m. Overcast and cloudy with fresh wind from southward and eastward hauling to eastward
Loch Garry - In position on starboard quarter
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at sea making passage from st johns newfoundland to disco greenland
Lat 51.23, Long -50.07
coal: 6 tons, 1860 lbs - consumed
coal: 6 tons 1860 lbs - consumed
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14 May 1884
Vessels could be seen about 2 miles.
Loch Garry - in position on starboard quarter
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast, rain and fog. Wind in sqaulls from ESE to ENE
Exchanged fog whistle with convoy
At 3.35 not receiving reply to whistle from convoy. Stopped engine until he did so. Went ahead again at 3.40
4 to 8 a.m. Overcast and foggy. Wind fresh from ENE. Rough head sea. Vessels could be seen about 2 miles. Convoy steamed on starboard quarter. Ship with barely steering way at end of watch on account of low steam and head sea
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast and cloudy with fresh breeze from nortward and eastward hauling to westward. Sea rought and choppy. Ship easy
Loch Garry - In position on starboard quarter during watch
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast, wind from NEbyE and NE. Fresh to stiff breeze in force
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast and cloudy. Wind fresh from NEbyE
Loch Garry - In sight on starboard quarter
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast and cloudy, with fresh breeze from NEbyE and rought sea
Loch Garry - In position on starboard quarter
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast and squally last 3 hours. Wind moderate to fresh breeze from NEbyE
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at sea making passage from st johns nf to disco greenland
Lat 53.00, Long -51.15
coal: 7 ton, 1220 lbs - consumed
coal: 7 tons 1220 lbs - consumed
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15 May 1884
light passing snow squalls
Loch Garry - exchanged Lat and Long positions
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast, cloudy and cold. Moderate breeze with fresh puffs from NEbyE
Loch Garry - In sight at end of watch, off starboard quarter
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy but pleasant. Moderate breeze from EbyN. Sun occasionaly visible
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast but pleasant. Moderate breeze first three hours from EbyN and NE. About 11 it fell light and came out from NE
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast and cloudy with light breeze from NE. Light fall of snow latter part of watch
Loch Garry - Signalled "What is your long by chro". Exchanged lat and long
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast and cloudy with light breeze from NEbyE and light snow flutsies. Long swell from NEward. Ship easy
Loch Garry - In position on starboard quarter
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast with light passing snow squalls. Wind variable and light
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast cloudy and misty. Light easterly airs
Loch Garry - In position on starboard quarter
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at sea making passage from st johns newfoundland to disco greenland
Lat 55.37, Long -51.45
coal: 7 tons, 1020 lbs - consumed
coal: 7 tons 1020 lbs - consumed
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16 May 1884
Loch Garry - exchanged latitude and longitude with that vessel
Passed small berg
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast and cloudy with light airs and long swell from eastward
Loch Garry - On starboard quarters, distant about one mile
4 to 8 a.m. Weather cloudy but pleasant. Light airs from southward. Long easy swell. Convoy on starboard quarter
little chuks(?) - A number
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast and cloudy but pleasant weather. Light airs from southward
Loch Garry - In sight on starboard quarter
little chuks(?) - Small flock
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast and cloudy but pleasant. Wind light form SWward. Sea smooth
Loch Garry - Signalled course change. Also exchanged latitude and longitude with that vessel by same code
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast but pleasant. Slight to gentle breeze from SSW and SW
6 to 8 p.m. Cloudy; light breeze from SW
Loch Garry - In position on starboard quarter
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast and cloudy but pleasant. Light varable airs first two hoursk afterwards ligth breeze from SW. Sea smooth
Ice reported on starboard bow
Loch Garry - On starboard quarter distant about 1/2 mile
little auks - small flock
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at sea making passage from st johns nf to disco greenland
Lat 58.12, Long -52.15
coal: 7 tons, 1020 lbs - consumed
coal: 7 tons 1020 lbs - consumed
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17 May 1884
Passed large ice berg on Port beam
PAssed small pieces of ice about 11.50
Passed two small pieces of ice about 3 miles distant at 6:30.
Passed several small hummocks of ice
Loch Garry - in position on starbard quarter
Passed small pieces of ice at about 11:50
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast but pleasant. Wind light and very variable in direction. Light snow second hour
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy and pleasant with light breeze from southward and eastward and southward and westward. Sea smooth
Small pieces of ice
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast and cloudy but pleasant, with light breeze from SWbyW and smooth sea
Loch Garry - Signalled to by Meyers code, asking "How many persons have you on board and how many boats" Received answer "Twnty one all told and three boats". Asked "How much coal do you consume at present rate of steaming?" Answered "Six tons per day"
Several small hummocks of ice
Meridian to 4 p.m. OVercast but pleasant. Gentle breeze from SWbyW and WSW
At 1.30 stopped engines to set up bearings. Went ahead again at 1.55
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast and cloudy. Occasional spit of rain. Moderate breeze from soutward and westward
Large ice berg on port beam
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast and cloudy with moderate breeze from WbyS and smooth sea
Loch Garry - In position on starboard quarter
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast and misty first two hours. drizzling rain last two
Small pieces of ice
passed several small hummocks of ice
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at sea making passage from st johns nf to disco greenland
Lat 60.85, Long -52.88
coal: 6 tons, 1160 lbs - consumed
coal: 6 tons 1160 lbs - consumed
coal: 570 tons 370 lbs -
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18 May 1884
sighted large quantities of filed ice ahead and on both tows
Passing through quantities of filed ice during last half hour of watch.
Passing through field ice until 8 am. Passed a number of bergs.
birds - a number
seal - 2
rotten field ice with numerous large bergs
a number of bergs and a quantity of filed ice
seals - several
several bergs and some field ice
aa number of bergs
Large quantities of field ice ahead....passing through quantities of field ice during las half hour of watch.
Passing through field iece until 8AM. Passed a number of bergs.
seals - 2
birds - a number of birds
Passed through quantitiesof rotten field ice with numberous large bergs.
Passed a number of bergs and a quantity of field ice.
seals - saw several
Passed several bergs and some field ice.
Passed a few ice bergs.
Passed a number of bergs during watch.
Loch Garry - in position
Commenced and until 4 a.m. Overcast and cloudy with light drizzling rain and snow during watch
Large quantities of field ice ahead and on both bows
Loch Garry - In position on starboard quarter
Quantities of field ice
Discolored water around the ship
4 to 8 a.m. Weather cloudy and at times misty. Snow several times during watch. Wind light from northward and westward
Field ice until 8 a.m. Passed a number of bergs
8 a.m. to meridian. Generally overcast, with light passing snow squalls. Light variable airs from NW in general direction
Quantities of rotton field ice, with numerous large bergs
Loch Garry - On starboard quarter
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy but pleasant light breeze from northward and eastward. Light spits of snow during watch
Number of bergs and a quantity of field ice
Loch Garry - In position on starboard quarter
4 to 6 p.m. Cool and cloudy. Light easterly breeze
Several bergs and som field ice
Seal - Several
Loch Garry - In position on starboard quarter
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast can cool. Gentle to moderate breeze from ENE to NE
Few ice bergs
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy and cool. Moderate breeze from northward + eastward
A number of bergs
Loch Garry - In position on starboard quarter
passed through field ice during last half hour of watch
discolored water around ship
seals - 2
quantities of rotten field ice with numerous large bergs
number of bergs and quantities of field ice
several bergs some field ice
seals - several
few ice bergs
number of bergs
Field Ice
Field Ice
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at sea making passage from st johns nf to disco greenland
Lat 63.02, Long -53.55
coal: 7 tons, 172 lbs - consumed
coal: 7 tons 172 lbs - consumed
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19 May 1884
several small bergs
three or four large bergs in sight
few small bergs
one large berg
Passed several small bergs
Three or four large bergs in sight
We've passed several small bergs during the watch.
Loch Garry - in position
Passed one large berg.
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast cloudy and cool. Light to fresh breeze from NE. Smooth sea
Several small bergs
4 a.m. to 8 a.m. Weather cloudy, sun occasionally visible. Strong wind ahead. Sea smooth
Three or four large bergs in sight
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear cool and pleasant. Fresh breeze from NE
A few small bergs
At 8.35 stopped engine for setting up. At 10.35 stacked ahead full speed
Loch Garry - In position on starboard quarter
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast cloudy and cold. Fresh breeze from NE. Moderate sea
One large berg
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast and cool. Stiff and fresh breeze from NE. Moderate sea
6 to 8 p.m. Cloudy and cold. Fresh breeze from northward + eastward
Loch Garry - In position on starboard quarter
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast cloudy and cold. Fresh breeze from NEbyN. Moderating last hour. Rough sea. Ship easy
several small bergs
three or four large bergs in sight
a nfew small bergs
one large berg
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at sea making passage from st johns nf to disco disko greenland
Lat 64.40, Long -53.75
coal: 6 tons, 2160 lbs - consumed
coal: 6 tons 2160 lbs -
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20 May 1884
old suker tuppen
Lat 22.6, Long 59.5
passed several ice bergs
Three ice bergs in sight
Only two bergs in sight.
birds - a number of
Loch Garry - Ahead, in position
Passed several ice bergs
No ice in sight
Three icebergs in sight during watch
Commenced and until 4 a.m. Generally overcast, partially clear last hour. Moderate breeze from NE. At 12.35 stopped engines for 35 and at 1.25 for 20 minutes to set up cross-head brassed
While pumping ship out something blew out about the hoisting engine, necessitating its stoppage. Could not ascertain from machinest what the trouble was
4 to 8 a.m. Cool pleasant weather; sun shining brightly until last hour of watch. Strong breeze from NNE. Moderate head sea. Ship pitching moderately. Engines thumping considerably
Only two bergs in sight
Birds - A number
8 a.m. to meridian. Partially clear, cool and pleasant. At 9 stopped engines to line up on crank-shaft
Loch Garry - In position on starboard quarter
Several ice bergs
Meridian to 4 p.m. Partially overcast, light haze. Gentle breeze from NNE to NbyE
4 to 6 p.m. Cloudy but pleasant. Light breeze from northward
Three icebergs
Loch Garry - In position on starboard quarter
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast cloudy and cool. Light breeze from NWward hauling to W. Smooth sea
8 p.m. to midnight. Cool and generally overcast. Light to moderate breeze from SWbyS
birds - a number
several ice bergs
three ice bergs
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at sea making passage from st johns nf to disco greenland
Lat 67.35, Long -54.45
coal: 7 tons, 1520 lbs - consumed
coal: 7 tons 1520 lbs - consumed
coal: 548 tons 998 lbs -
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21 May 1884
greenland
Lat 66.83, Long -54.72
only one berg and three or four small pieces of ice in sight during watch
Several bergs and a quantity of loose field ice in sight during watch
some loose ice
No ice in sight
small pieces of ice in sight during watch.
Several bergs and a quantity of loose field ice in sight during watch.
Passed several floe bergs.
Rifkol - bore abeam
Passed small pieces of field ice
Loch Garry - in position on starboard quarter
Passed some loose ice.
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy and cold. Fresh breeze from southward + westward
Garry - In position on starboard quarter
No ice in sight
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy weather, clear horizon. Wind SW first pat, hauling to S then to SSE and dying away, freshening again at end of watch
Only one berg and three or four small pieces of ice
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast cool and pleasant. Moderate to light breeze from south.
Passed four or five ice bergs
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy but pleasant
Several bergs and a quantity of loose field ice
Loch Garry - Signalled "Lookout for broken water ahead"
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast cloudy and cool. Light airs from SE. Smooth sea
Passed several floe bergs
Loch Garry - In position
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast, light haze, gentle breeze from SE and ESE
Took in all sail. At 8 stopped engine to attend to cross-head
Passed small pieces of ice
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy and cold. Moderate to fresh breeze from southward + eastward
Passed some loose ice
one berg three or four pieces of ice
four or five ice bergs
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disco greenland
Lat 30.5, Long 117.1
coal: 6 tons, 86 lbs - consumed
coal: 6 tons 86 lbs - consumed
coal: 542 tons 912 lbs -
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22 May 1884
whalefish islands
Lat 55.6, Long -132.2
Wind from S + E indicating that the ice will break up
Ice in the harbor breaking up
Made fast to ice (in Disko harbour) with steel hawser and ice anchor
Loch Garry - alongside, mored to the ice floe
Ice in the harbour breaking up.
Pack ice from outside driving in harbor.
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast cloudy and cool with fresh breeze from SEbyE. Smooth sea
Loch Garry - In position
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy and cool. Wind fresh from soutward + eastward
Boat with native pilot came alongside at 7.45. Stood into harbour and made preperations for securing ship to ice
Loch Garry - Followed us in
8 a.m. to meridian. Made fast to ice with steel hawser and ice anchors ahead at 8.15
Loch Garry - Moored to the ice floe
Weather overcast and thick and snowing hard. Wind from soutward + eastward
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast and cloudy with heavy snow
Ice in the harbor breaking up
Commanding officer paid a visit to the Inspection of North Greenland and the govenor of Disco
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast, thick weather. Snow and drizzling rain. Calms and light variable airs.
Hoisted 1st and 3rd whale boats
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast and snowing hard
Loch Garry - Made fast alongside "Loch Garry" for the night
Pack ice from outside driving in harbour
8 to midnight. Overcast and cloudy with light SEly breeze and heavy fall of snow
ice in harbor breaking up
pack ice from outside driving in harbor
Mostly easily "breaking up"
Loch Garry - Appears this ship was awaiting their arrival, followed them into harbor.
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disco greenland
Lat , Long
coal: 70 tons -
coal: 70 tons - received
coal: 2 tons, 170 lbs - consumed
coal: 70 tons - Remaining 610 tons
coal: 2 tons 170 lbs - consumed
coal: 70 tons -
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23 May 1884
Pack ice driving in and closing harbor
Esquimaux David Daniels - was received on board
Cakes of ice drifting in and out of harbor.
Loch Garry - secured alongside
Pack ice driving in and closing harbor.
Toroedo practice ....exploded a hole in the ice of a thickness of 4 feet about 6~ inches in diameter.
Pack ice is moving out of harbor.
Esquirnaux? David Daniels - was recieved on board as dog driver and enterpreter.
Ice rapidly leaving harbor. By 11 it was entirely clear.
Commences and until 4 a.m. Generally overcast, partly clear last hour. Calms and variable light breezes. Ship moored to ice and alongside collier
Cakes of ice drifting in and out of harbor
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy but pleasant. Light variable airs
Loch Garry - Secured alongside
Pack ice driving in and closing harbor
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast but pleasant. Light westerly airs
Head torpedo practice with gun cotton and gunpowder. Torpedo with one of the former exploded a hole in the ice of a tickness of 4 feet, about 6 ft in diameter
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast with light fall of snow. Calm and light airs from west.
4 to 8 p.m. Overcast, snowing hard
Pack ice moving out of harbor
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast and cloudy. Snowing. Light varaible airs
Esquimany David Daniels - Was received on board as dog driver and interpreter
8 p.m. to midnight. Continual heavy snow. Light airs to breeze from SE
Ice rapidly leaving harbour. By 11 it was entirely clear
cakes of ice drifting in and out of harbor
pack ice driving in and closing harbor
exploded hole in the ice of a thickness of 4 ft thick and 6 ft in diameter
pack ice moving out of harbor
ice rapidly leaving harbor
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disco greenland and at sea making passage to upernavick upernavik greenland
Lat 54.83, Long -69.20
coal: 4 tons, 184 lbs - consumed
coal: 4 tons 184 lbs - consumed
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24 May 1884
beacon hill
Lat 57.2, Long -170.4
pack ice and several large bergs
packed ice and a number of large bergs
pack ice began to drive into harbor from outside.
At 9 left harbor of Disco and worked way through belt of ice lying off it's mouth for a distance of about two miles. ... Ship behaved well, breaking through or shoving aside large cakes with but little difficulty.
Passed through and around a quantity of pack ice. Passed several large bergs.
Passed a number of large bergs.
Loch Garry - standing "off and on" at the edge of pack (ice).
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast and snowing the first part of watch. Clearing weather later part. At 3 wind shifted to NW
Pack ice began to drive into the harbor from outsides
4 to 8 a.m. Overcast and cloudy; light airs from NW
Ice sitting in the harbor
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast first three hours with light snow, clearing last hour. Light airs to gentle breeze from south to SSW
Cast off fasts from "Loch Garry". Took in ice anchors and hawsers. Hoisted all boats and at 9 left harbor of Disco and worked way through bel of ice lying off the mouth for a distance of about two miles. Ship behaved well, breaking through or shoving aside large cakes with but little difficulty
The clock was then set back 1.15 minutes
Loch Garry - Signalled "Position on port quarter"
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast, cloudy and cold. Fresh breeze from norward + westward
Passed through and round a quantitiy of pack ice. Passed several large bergs
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast and cloudy with fresh breeze and snow from NW. Sea smooth
Passed a number of large bergs
At 5.48 slowed engines to examine pack ice ahead for lead
6 to 8 p.m. Partly clear, moderate to stiff breeze from SSW. First part of watch steamed back and forth along edge of ice looking for lead
Moor ship and headed into a small bight. Finding the ice too rotten to hold, drifted into the pack and lay there
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast and cold. Light spit of snow last hour of watch. Steamed about two ships lengths into pack and lay there
Loch Garry - Steaming "off and on" at the edge of pack
pack ice began to drive into the harbor from the outside
ice setting in the harbor
breaking through ice on shoving aside large cakes with but little difficuly
passed through and around a quantity of pack ice
passed several large bergs
passed a number of large bergs
finding the ice too rotten to hold, drifted into the pack and lay there
pack ice began to drive into the harbor from outsides
See setting in the harbor sunked ship
took in ice anchor
Belt of ice lying off the mouth of disko harbor
"Loch Garry" - signaled to
Passed through quantity of pack ice
Got 60 days of provisions: 600lb Oemmican(?), 200lbs bread, 15 lbs Tea, 80lbs Sugar, 12lbs beef, 4lbs salt
Passed several large Bergs
pack ice
number of large bergs
steamed back and forth along edge of ice looking for land
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at sea and making passage to upernivik upernavik greenland
Lat 69.98, Long -55.17
coal: 4 tons, 440 lbs - consumed
coal: 4 tons 440 lbs - consumed
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25 May 1884
disko island
Lat 69.8, Long -53.5
pack ice
Loch Garry - standing off and on outside (of pack ice).
Ship beset in the pack.
Lying in the ice about 400 yards from edge of pack.
Ice averaging from 4' to 5' in thickness.
A large number of icebergs in sight. Ice from three to five feet thick.
Working through the pack ice; ice from 4' to 7' feet in thickness. ... Finding ice tightly packed and very large bergs ahead.
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast, cloudy and cold. Fresh breeze from SWbyW. Ship beset in the pack
Loch Garry - Standing off and on outside
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy and cold. Frequent snow squalls. Wind from WSW (mag) or S to SbyW true. Lying in the ice about 400 yards from edge of pack.
8 to meridian. Cloudy, snowing first part of watch. At 10 commanding officers inspected ship
Loch Garry - Ship in the pack, Loch Garry standing off and on the edge of the pack
Loch Garry - Signalled "With east wind and open water when could you join me at Upernavik"? Answer "Capt. thinks ice is moving south. If g~~ open lead we will follow you". Signalled back "Afternoon will open lead and start ahead"
Loch Garry - By Meyer code: "Return to Disko and await easterly wind. Then proceed to Upernavik, will not risk you in the ice". "Will you return with us?" Replied "No, I am going to Hare Island"; Loch Garry asked; "Shall I await the Alert". Answer "No, take advantage of the first easterly wind"
Started engine ahead shiping course as ~early as the ice would permit for north end of Hare Island
Loch Garry - Hoisted her colors, dipped three times and steamed off to southward. Returned salute
Weather cool. Sky almost entirely overcast, but occasional patches of blue. Snowing. Wind light from WNW
Ice averaging from 4' to 4' in thickness
4 to 6 p.m. Light overcast and cirrus clouds. Snows. Calms and light airs from WNW. Working through ice leading for north end of Hare Island
6 to 8 p.m. Cloudy but pleasant, working through the pack
A large number of ice bergs in sight. Ice from three to five feet thick
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast and cloudy with light breeze from ESE and snow. Working through the pack ice
Pack ice from 4' to 7' feet in thickness
At 11.30 finding ice lightly packed and very large bergs ahead
ship beset in the pack
ice averaging 4-5 ft thickness
a large number of ice bergs in sight. Ice from 3-5 feet thick
finding ice tightly packed and very large bergs ahead
working through the pack; ice from 4-7 feet in thickness
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at sea and working passage to upernavik greenland
Lat 70.53, Long -55.23
coal: 2 tons, 1920 lbs - consumed
coal: 2 tons 1920 lbs - consumed
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26 May 1884
hare island
Lat 15.5, Long -173.3
heavy ice from 3 to 5 feet thick
birds - a number
large bergs in sight
solid floe with numerous large icebergs drifting past to NW
... working way to N'd & E'd through heavey ice from 3 to 5 feet thick. A number of very large bergs in sight. Ice drifting to S'd and W'd (true) before the wind. ... A number of gergs in sight.
Ice from 3' to 5' thick.
... made fast by gight of steel hawser around a hammock on its West side, ... From the crow's nest the top of berg appeared at least 50 ft. higher and sounding in 135 fanthoms gave no bottom.
Solid floe with numerous large icebergs driftingjust to NW
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast with snow. Light airs to gentle breeze from east and EbyS. Lying in ice. About 3.30 finding pack drifting down, shifted berth to clear water to the S.W.
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy with snow first half. Sun visible and lcear horizon remainder of watch
Heavy ice from 3 to 5 feet thick. A number of very large bergs in sight
Birds - A number
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and cold; light breeze from ENE. Working throught the pack until 10.04 when anchored to floe
Ice from 3' to 5' thick. Large bergs in sight
Meridian to 4 p.m. Generally clear and very pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from ENE to NE. At 1.30 finding the ice closing in aroud us got in sea anchor and stood over EbyS for large berg, made fast by bight of steel hawser around a hammock on to west side, ~~~ed up dolphin sinker to hoop it from fouling. From the crow's nest the top of berg appears at least 50 ft higher and sounding in 135 fathoms gave us bottom. Ice streaming rapidly past to soutward and westward. Passed to each officer and man, to be used only for abandoning ship and to be kept snugly packed at the end of each berth the following articles, 1 knapsack, 1 pr woolen + 1 pr seal skin mittens, 1 comforter, 1 pr heavy and 1 pr navy socks, 1 pr foot nifs, 1 pr goggles, 1 pr seal skin boots, 3 boxes matches, 20 rounds rifle and 25 rounds shot gun ammunition and to each officer in addition 50 rounds of pistol ammunition; 1 piece soap and 1 torch to each men only, 2 plugs tabacco
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light NE breeze. Moored to an ice berg. Ice streaming rapidly to the southward
6 to 8 pm. Clear and pleasant, cool. Light wind from NE. Moored to ice berg. Ice drifting to southward
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear, cool and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE
Solid floe with numerous large ice bergs drifting past to NW
Occasional grinding noises from berg resulted at 11.40 in its apparently floating off to the eastward causing the ship to turn completely round at her moorings. Before the engine would back the cut water was slightly damaged
heavy ice 3-5 ft thick. A number of very large bergs in site.
birds - a number
ice from 3-5 ft thick. large bergs in sight
solid floe with numerous large ice bergs. occasional grinding noised from berg
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at sea and making passage to upernivik greenland
Lat 70.40, Long -55.07
coal consumed 3 tons 380 lbs
coal: 3 tons 380 lbs - consumed
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27 May 1884
hare island
Lat 64.6, Long -173.3
Heavy floes drifting to S'd
Heavy floes drifting to S'd
Experimented with gun cotton torpedoes; placed four in line ahead of ship about 25 feet apart, sunk about 30 inches through ice about 2 feet thick: the result of the explosion was four circular holes about 10 ft in diameter; no shattering effect was observed; there was about six inches of snow on the ice at the time.
... mored with a single line to a small grounded berg. Pack ice streaming to the N'd.
Floe ice streaming to E.
Loch Garry - At 8:10 made out steamer astern to be "Loch Garry".
Commencing and until 4 a.m. Clear, cold and pleasant. Wind NE. At 12.35 found the berg swinging to eastward threatening a rip with heave floe on starboard beam; cast off moorings, backed astern and ran to leeward of berg. Standing off and on to leeward of berg
Heavy floes drifting to southward
4 to 8 a.m. Clear, pleasant weather. Light breeze from NE
At 7.30 ice had shut us off from the berg
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear, bright and pleasant weather. Gentle breeze from NE. First part of watch working inshore for the north end of Hare Island. Unable to force way through floe so got out ice anchor and made fast
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light NE breeze
Pack ice streaming to the northward
4 to 6 p.m. Cloudy and cool. Light Nly airs. Moored to a small grounded berg off Hare Island
Floe ice streaming to east
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast. Variable calms and light airs. At 6.20 cast off from berg and until 8 steamed up and down the west coast of Hare Island
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy and cold. Light breeze from northward and eastward
Loch Garry - At 8.10 made out steamer to be 'Loch Garry'
Mr Chambers - Signalled "have met Arctic and Wolf, they will soon be along"
solid floe at mouth of Wargate
Heavy floes drifting to S'd
Lying off in the wake of a large iceberg. Pack ice setting to S'd, about 1 1/2 knots per the hour.
Unable to force way through floe so got out sea anchor and made fast. Tried ice saws.
Met solid floe at the mouth of Wargate. Pack ice streaming to the N'd
Moored to a small grounded berg off Hare Island. Floe ice streaming to E.
Loch Garry - exchanged colors with
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at sea and making passage to upernivik greenland
Lat 70.93, Long -55.38
Coal consumed 10 tons, 300 lbs
coal: 10 tons 300 lbs -
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28 May 1884
village of noursoalk
Lat -17.7, Long 168.3
Captain Barnett of the Wolf - came on board
English whaler 'Arctic' - came up , exchanged colors and she dipped, which salute returned.
Heavy pack ice
a large number of bergs in sight, but no floe ice until thelast hour of watch
broken pack with large patches of open water
Number of large bergs in sight.
Wolf - English whaler came up and exchange colors
Captain Barnett - Captain Barnett of the 'Wolf' came on board
Artic - English whaler came up and exchanged colors
Loch Garry - close at hand
ducks - A number of
A number of large bergs in sight but no floe ice until last hour of watch.
Commencing and until 4 a.m. Overcast and cloudy and cool. Light breeze from NE
A number of large bergs in sight
English whaler 'Wolf' - Came up; exchanged colors with her
Captain Barnett - Captain Barnett of The Wolf came on board
English whaler 'Arctic' - Came up, exchanged colors and she dipped, shich salute returned
Loch Garry - Close at hand
4 to 8 a.m. Weather cloudy, with fog over the land. Latter part of watch wind light from NNE
Loch Garry - Signalled "If you find it too heavy wait for a better time", I am going to try to get to Omanap Fiord
Arctic - Ran out of sight
Wolf - Last seen about 7, stuck in ice colse to NW end of Hare Island
Loch Garry - Last seen about 7, stuck in ice colse to NW end of Hare Island
Ducks - A number
8 a.m. to meridian. At 8.10 passed four or five ~gucks with natives in them
Weather cloudy and cold. Wind moderate NNE
Loch Garry - At 10.30 sighted astern, standing to northward
Wolf - At 10.30 sighted astern, standing to northward
Arctic - Dead ahead
A quantity of heavy pack ice
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast and cloudy with moderate breeze from NE
A number of large bergs in sight but no floe ice until last hour of watch
Loch Garry - Ranged up alongside; signalled to her by Myer's code; "Well done captain Jones, proceed to Upernivik, touching at Proven, if you meet the 'Bear' coal her with all possible despatch
Heavy pack ice
Stopped on account of the ice
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast with hail first hour and heavy driving snow last hour. Moderate breeze from NE
Lost overboard ~~taler and line of Bliss patent tof frail
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast, cloudy, thick snowing fast. Wind moderate from northward to eastward
Wolf - At 7.30 sighted
Loch Garry - In position astern
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast and cloudy with continuous snow, heavy with last hour. Light breeze from NE
Broken pack interspersed with large patches of open water
Wolf - Passed about 9 p.m.
Loch Garry - Followed astern
number of large bergs in sight
passed through a quantity of heavy pack ice
anumber of large bergs in sight but no floe ice until last half hour of watch
315 heavy pack ice
steamin through broken pack interspersed with large patches of open water
Floe ice, a number of large bergs in sight.
English whaler 'Wolf' - exchanged colors with, Captain came on board.
English whaler 'Arctic' - exchanged colors with
Ducks - A number of ducks around
Passed through a quantity of heavy pack ice.
A number of large berge in sight but no floe ice until last hour of watch. At 3.15pm met heavy pack ice
broken pack interspersed with large patches of open water.
Standing off and on to the westward of Hare Isld to keep clear of floe ice.
A number of large bergs in sight. (midt-4am)
Standing to n'd and e'd (true) through heavy ice until 7 when got into clear.
ducks - A number
Passed through a quantity of heavy pack ice. (8am to meridian)
A number of bergs in sight but no floe ice until last hour of watch (noon-4pm)
Steaming through broken pack interspersed with large patches of open water (8pm - midt)
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at sea and at anchor in the harbor of upernivik greenland
Lat 71.3, Long -52.8
Coal consumed 3 tons, 1980 lbs
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29 May 1884
kingatook
Lat 22.4, Long 114.2
Commanding officer of Bear - came on board and and reported the whalers Cornwallis, Aurora and Narwhal were tied up in the ice off Brown Islands
Loch Garry - on port quarter
Wold - lost sight of
Bear, whalers Triune?, Polynis and Nova Zembla - in port
Wolf - followed us in
whalers Cornwallis, Aurora and Narwall - tied up to ice off Brown Islands.
Gov. Elborg - came on board
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast, with thick dry and driving snow. Light breeze from ESE
Clear open water except for narrow strings of broken ice
Loch Garry - On port quarter
Wolf - Last sight at 1.20
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy with snow first half of watch. Fresh breeze from SE
At 7.30 made fast to the ice in harbour of Upernivik
Bear - Signalled compass course in
Whaler Nova Zembla - In port
Whaler Treune Polgnia - In port
Wolf - Followed us in
Loch Garry - Signalled to Loch Garry to go alongside the 'Bear'
Commanding officer of Bear came on board and reported the whalers Cornwallis, Aurora and Narwhal are tied up to the ice off Brown Islands
Bear - Arrived here at 10 p.m.
8 a.m. to meridian. Sent to 'Bear' 10 prs seal skin gloves. Partially clear, pleasant. Light variable wind. Received to Ocokgook skins from 'Bear'
Whaler Arctic - At 10 came in and anchored to the ice
Commander Ochley - Called officially on the Governor of Upernivik
Lieut. Emory, Commander of Bear - Called officially on the Governor of Upernivik
Loch Garry - Hauled alongside the Bear to give her coal
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast with light fall of snow last hour. Light to gentle breeze from SWbyW and WSW
Whaler Inane - At 3.20 left the harbor
Nova Zembla - At 3.35 left the harbor
Wolf - At 3.46 left the harbor
4 to 6 p.m. Weather cloudy, moderate breeze from WbyS
Bear - Signalled to Bear "Get under weigh"
At 5.20 hauled in wire hawser and steamed out of the harbor
Gov. Elborg - Came on board with native pilot to accompany us out
Loch Garry - Dipped colors which we answered
Bear - Dipped colors which we answered
At 5.20 stopped and sent the Goo's boat to an island for seal count
6 to 8 p.m. Cloudy but pleasant. Light Wly airs. Standing out of Upernivik harbor in charge of native pilot
Bear - Following
Received on board 1- seal for dog food, stopped engines at 6.15 to await boat sent ashore for it; 7.20 started ahead; 7.40 stopped and sent governor's boat ashore for more seal
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast with light snow the last hour. Light airs and breezes from WNW and WbyN. Received on board for and sent to the Bear 10 skinned seals for dog meat
Gave the natives in port payment of seal meat for dogs, 8 lbs pork, 10 lbs bread, 1 lb tea
bear - met in harbor
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at anchor in the harbour of nargatock greenland
Lat 43.1, Long 16.7
Coal consumed 1 ton, 760 lbs
coal: 584 1682 - remaining on hand at noon
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30 May 1884
kingatook
Lat 22.4, Long 114.2
Bear - moored on our Stbd beam
SS Artic - moored ahead of us
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy, light westerly breeze
Bear - Moored on out starboard beam
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy with light snow. Wind light from WSW
Made preperations for hoisting the propeller
8 a.m. to meridian. Generally clear, warm and pleasant. Light airs and breeze from WSW, WbyS and east
Native Esquiman Öolo - Came on board as pilot; issued ration and provided him with quarters
Hoisted propeller for exercise
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from eastward + nortward + eastward
Bear - Moored ahead of us
S.S. Arctic - Moored ahead of us
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from SE
6 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Calm
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and pleasant. Light variable airs
Bear - moored on stbd. beam
Oolo - A native Esquiman came on board as pilot. Issued rations and provided him with quarters.
S.S. Arctic - moored ahead of us
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at anchor in harbor of kangatoak kangatok greenland
Lat 43.1, Long 16.7
Coal consumed 1 ton, 460 lbs
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31 May 1884
Ice pilot and Oolie went to top of hill and reported very little open water.
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Sun shining brightly throughout. Light variable airs and calms
4 to 8 a.m. Bright sunny weather; hazy near horizon; no cloads. Light variable airs and calms
Equiman David - Sent to top of hill to look at ice; he reported very little open water and that four whaling steamers were in sight, outside, first in the ice
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear, warm and pleasant. Light NE airs
Öolie - The icepilot and Öolie went to top of hill and reported very little open water
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and warm. Light NE airs
4 to 6 p.m. Clear, warm and very pleasant. Light variable airs and calms
6 to 8 p.m. Clear, warm and pleasant. Light NE airs
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and pleasant. Light variable airs
LOGS FOR JUNE 1884
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at sea making passage from upernivik to cape york
Lat 73.10, Long -56.20
Coal consumed 2 tons 2220 lbs?
coal: 581 tons 1702 lbs -
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1 June 1884
horseshead west point
Lat 73.32, Long -56.30
ice in harbor breaking up fast
Sighted five whalers lying close under the land.
Steam whaler Arctic - broke her mooring or is getting under way, collided with th "Bear"
Bear - So far as could be observed the Bear received no injury.
Whalers Triune?, Polymia, Nova Zembla and Arctic - Stood out of harbor
Whalers Aurora, Cornwallis & Wolf - moored to windward of us.
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear first three hours, overcast with light mist and squally last hour. Variable light airs first two hours, light airs to moderate breeze from WSW last two
Whaler Arctic - Either broke from her moorings or in getting under way collide with the Bear on her port side forward of the fore rigging
Bear - The Bear by easing off her lines drifted down on us making it necessary to veer out bow line till we were stern on to the ice
Bear - Returned to moorings under steam
Artic - Left the harbor
4 to 8 a.m. Weather overcast, squalls and increasing with frequent flurries of snow; wind from te west
Ice in harbour breaking up fast
Lying off under steam remainder of watch, waiting for native pilot to come on board
8 a.m. to meridian. Commenced cloudy, but clearing. Fresh breeze from SbyW
Native pilot came on board
Bear - Close alongside
Whaler Triune - Close alongside
Whaler Arctic - Close alongside
Whaler Polynia - Close alongside
Whaler Nova Zembla - Close alongside
Öolo - Charged native pilot
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast, misty, snow and hail. Moderate to stiff breeze from SSW
Soft sotten ice
Bear - Asked permission to try leads for inshore water past our stern. Permission was granted and both ships cast off from their moorings and steered inshore
Lt Emery - Reported that he was not making easy water and dit not think his vessel was (?) berth
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast and snowing. Wind fresh from southward + eastward. At 5.25 moored with three ice anchors to the ice near shore
Whaler Cornerallis - Moored to the windward of us
Whaler Aurora - Moored to the windward of us
Whaler Wolf - Moored to the windward of us
Bear - Came in at 6
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast, cloudy and cold, raining first hour. Fresh breeze from WbyS
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast with thick driving snow, the entire watch; hail to third hour; wind in fresh squalls from WSW
Moorded to the ice near small island and in company with Bear, Aurora, Cornnellis and Wolf
ice in harbor breaking up fast
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at anchor near tessuisak about 10 miles ssw true
Lat 73.10, Long -56.10
Coal consumed 2000 lbs
coal: 2000 lbs -
coal: 2000lbs -
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2 June 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast and snowing. Wind fresh in squalls from WSW
4 to 8 a.m. Overcast and thick with heavy snow. Wind from SWbyW (SSE true); fresh and squally, very heavy squall about 8 a.m.
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast, squally and light snow during entire watch. Gentle to very fresh breeze from WSW
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast, snowing at intervals during the watch. about 2 the tide thread flood. Wind moderate in squalls from SWbyW (SSE true)
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast, snow dugs occasionally throughout watch. Light wind from SWbyW
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast, cool and pleasant. Light airs and breeze from SWbyW
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast and cool. Light airs from SbyW
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at anchor and making passage through ice
Lat 73.43, Long -56.87
Coal consumed 1 ton, 2160 lbs
coal: 1 tons 2160 lbs -
coal: 1 tons 2160 lbs -
Variation of Compass by Azimuth observed at 9am: 75° W
coal: 578 tons 2022 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours: 1 tons 2160lbs.
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3 June 1884
horses head
Lat , Long
Went about at 7:45 to communicate with five sleds of natives that were seen on the ice about a mile to W'd.
Bear - Signalled to Bear I am going to get under weigh.
Whaler 'Narwhal' - steamed in toward shore
Three natives came down to the ship from small settlement to the N'd, reporting no open water.
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy and cool. Light SWly wind at end of watch
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy with sun occasionally visible. Wind light from SWbyS. Very little change in the ice. Sent about, at 7.45 to communicate with fire stens of natives that were seen on the ice about a mile to northward
8 a.m. to meridian. Cloudy. Wind from SWbyW light. At 9.15 the whale boat returned and reported the natives were from Tessuisak on a fishing and hunting trip
Bear - Signalled to the 'Bear', 'I am going to get under weigh". At 9.00 Bear signalled "Am ready to follow, Narwhal she has my boat". "Allright get under weigh"
Cast off moorings and backed out at 10 a.m.
Whaler Narwhal - Steamed in towards shore and put back in the floe again
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy but pleasant. Wind light from SWbyS shifting to south last hour
1.20 stopped engine and sent a boat ashore with officer to examine cairn on hill top. Reported to be a beacon, nothing in it
2.05 started engine ahead and at 2.15 anchored to ice floe
Bear - Close alongside to starboard
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast. Light airs from south. Natives reported approaching the ship
6 to 8 p.m. Cloudy and cold. Light airs from SSE
Three natives came down to the ship from small settlement to the northward, reporting no open water
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy, but clearing, cold; light airs from SEly. Examined ice from Crow's nest twice during watch; no open waer
Native - Meeting between ship crewmembers and the Naives of the area on the ice
Three Natives came down to the ship to report, "no open water."
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making passage to cape york and at anchor off tessuisak
Lat 73.40, Long -56.17
Coal consumed 2 tons, 2120 lbs
coal: 575 tons 2142 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hrs: 2 tons 2120 lbs.
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4 June 1884
tessuisak
Lat 22.6, Long 59.5
Spotted narwhal - 5
No signs of open water in any direction.
Mr. K~mann - the Danish Governor of Tessuisak comes on board.
Bear - stood in for Tessuisak accompanied by the Bear.
dogs - 2
dog - 1
sunk (torpedoes) 6 feet from the surface through two layer of ice 8 ft thick in all.
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear, beautiful weather. Calms and variable light airs from south and east
Spotted narwhal - 5
4 to 8 a.m. Bright, pleasant weather. Light airs from eastward and calms. Engaged in measuring a base line on the ice, and taking angles and observations to fix the position of the land
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from EbyN
Mr Ketmann - The Danish governor of Tessuisak came on board
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear, warm and pleasant. Calm and variable light airs from EbyN
Got in ice anchors and stood in for Tessuisak in charge of commanding officer and accompanied by The Bear. At 3.10 made fast to the ice with one bow and one stern line off the governor's house in the harbor of Tessuisak
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and pleasant, light variable airs. Moored to the ice in Tessuisak Harbor
6 to 8 p.m. Clear and fair, light variable airs. At 6.30 cast off from floe and stood to NE.
Bear - Following
Received on board 60 ojoak skins for soleing shoes and two Esquimaux dogs; sent one Labrador dog ashore
8 p.m. to midnight. Generally overcast but pleasant. Variable light airs and calms with light breeze from EbyN last part
Danish Govener of Tessuisak came on board.
Whale - ~
Explosion cause by faulty cannonball
No sign of open water in any direction
Moored to the ice in Tessiusak Harbor
Steaming through narrow leads close to numerous icebergs. Frequently finding the floe closed in requiring the vessel to be backed and driven through. At 1030 endeavoring to force a lead, the vessel stuck fast.
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making passage to cape york from upernavik
Lat 73.50, Long -56.72
Coal consumed 5 tons
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5 June 1884
duck island
Lat -17.9, Long 146.2
Bear - two hausers from stern to Bear
Polymis - astern
Arctic, Wolf, Aurora, Narwal & Cornwallis - made fast to floe
Trune? and Nova Zembla - made fast to the ice about 3 miles astern.
Commences and till 4 a.m. Cloudy and cool. Light variable airs
4 to 8 a.m. Weather cloudy, sun occasionally visible; light variable airs and calms
8 a.m. to meridian. Generally overcast; cold wind in squall from east to NEbyE
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy + cold. Light breeze from northward + eastward
Heavy floes
Whaler Polynia - Astern
4 to 6 p.m. Cloudy and cold. Light breeze from NEbyN
Bear - Followed
Whaler Arctic - Made fast to floe
Whaler Wolf - Made fast to floe
Whaler Narwhal - Made fast to floe
Whaler Cornwallis - Made fast to floe
Whaler Polynia - Followed
Whaler Aurora - Made fast to floe
6 to 8 p.m. Partly clear, pleasant. Gentle breeze from NEbyE
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and cool. Light NE wind
Whaler Nova Zembla - Made fast to the ice about 3 miles astern
Whaler Inane - Made fast to the ice about 3 miles astern
Three whalers - distance 8 miles
Five whalers and Whaler "Polynesia" -
Whalers: Arctic; Wolf; Aurora; Narwhal; Cornwallis -
Whalers thought to be Imane and Nova Zembla - reported 10 miles distant over Horse's Head
Steering through leads under the direction of the Commanding Officer towards Horse's Head.
Ice harder and thicker than usual.
Standing off the coast. Commanding officer conning from the crow's nest. Butting and forcing our way through heavy floes. Sighted five whalers ahead Whaler Polynia astern.
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making passage to cape york from upernavik
Lat 73.93, Long -57.77
Coal consumed 3 tons, 280 lbs
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6 June 1884
duck island
Lat -17.9, Long 146.2
No open water. Large berg drifted through floe and then turned to W'dabout zero degrees astern.
Arctic, Aurora, Bear, Polymia, Wolf, Triune?, Cornwallis and Nova Zembla - followed newly formed lead towards Duck Islands
Ice frin 3' to 3-1/2' in thickness
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Light variable aris and calms.
4 to 8 a.m. Partly clear, calm and pleasant
No open water in sight from crow's nest. Larg berg drifted through floe and then turned to westward about 300 yards astern of us
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light airs from WSW. At 9.05 cast off moorings and started ahead, at 12.00 made fast to floe with one ice anchor on port bow
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and warm, light variable airs
Bear - Hard by
4 to 6 p.m. Slight haze, warm and pleasant. Calm and variable light airs
6 to 8 p.m. Clear and very pleasant. Calm
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and beautiful weather, calm
Whaler Arctic - At 9.10 cast off and stood up through newly formed lead towards Duck Islands, followed by 'Aurora'
Cast off and worked through the ice, batling way into lead and accompanied by Bear
Ice from 3' to 3.5' feet in thickness
Whaler Wolf - Followed
Whaler Cornwallis - Followed
Whaler Polynia - Followed
Whaler Triane - Followed
Whaler Nova Zembla - Followed
Bergs drifting west
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at anchor off duck island
Lat 74.02, Long -57.77
Coal consumed 2000 lbs
coal: 566 tons 2102 lbs - Coal Consumed during the preceding 24 hrs.: 2000 lbs.
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7 June 1884
duck islands
Lat -17.9, Long 146.2
Ice in small pieces streaming past
George Harvey (BM) - four hours in crow-nest for insolence to an Officer
Bear, Arctic, Aurora, Cornwallis, Polynia, Worl,Nova Zembla Triune?, Narwal - in company
George Harvey - insolence to an officer.
Tide had risen 40 inches by midnight.
Commences until 4 a.m. Clear, bright and pleasant weather. Light airs to gentle breeze from east
No sight of open water
Arctic - In company
Aurora - In company
Bear - In company
Whaler Cornwallis - In company
Whaler Wolf - In company
Whaler Polynia - In company
Whaler Triane - In company
Whaler Nova Zembla - In company
Narwhal - Still in ice pack
Ice in small pieces streaming past
4 to 8 a.m. Pleasant weather, bright sunlight; wind light from eastward
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and warm. Wind light from eastward
George Harvey (B.M) - Officer give George Harvey (B.M) four hours in crowsnest for insolence to an officer
Meridian to 4 p.m. Hazy, warm and pleasant; calms
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from eastward and calms
6 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant, calm
Whaler Narwhal - Came up and made fast to ice on west side of island
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and pleasant; generally calm
Anchored to ice with bow and stern ice anchors off the west side of Duck Island with the Bear, Arctic, and Aurora. The Whales, Corneallius, Polynia, Wolf, Morozeable, and Toriene moored to the S. side.
Six gun cotton ignites in test to ascertain whether or not machine will explode that number; on first trial four failed, 2nd trial remaining four fired. / Whaler Narwhal came up and made fast to ice on the West side of island.
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at anchor off duck islands
Lat -17.9, Long 146.2
coal consumed 2000 lbs
coal: 566 tons 102 lbs. - Coal consmed during preceding 24hrs.: 2000lbs.
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8 June 1884
Wolf and Narwal - got under way
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and cool; calm
Whaler Wolf - At 3.45 got under way and steamed to the northward + westward
Whaler Narwhal - At 3.45 got under way and steamed to the northward + westward
4 to 8 a.m. Bright, clear weather. Light breeze from SSW
Whaler Wolf - Stuck in ice at 5 about 6 miles westward (true)
Whaler Narwhal - Stuck in ice at 5 about 6 miles westward (true)
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze variable in direction
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy, thick fog last two hours of watch
4 to 6 p.m. Cloudy and foggy. Moderate breeze from NW
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast, foggy. Gentle breeze from NW
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast, cool and foggy. Light airs from southward + westward
Whalers Wolf and Narwhal got underway and steamed to the N and W
Whalers Wolf and Narwhal got caught in ice at 5, about 6 miles west. Hailed Yacht flags at 8.
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at anchor off duck islands
Lat -17.9, Long 146.2
Coal consumed 2000 lbs
coal: 565 tons 342 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24hrs: 2000lbs.
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9 June 1884
duck islands
Lat -17.9, Long 146.2
Bear - engaged in survey
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast, cloudy and misty with snow. Brightning up the last hour. Light wind from WbyS
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy and misty, foggy at times. Snow first hour. Wind light from W and NW
Ice set in towards ship
8 a.m. to meridian. Cloudy and thick, snowing. Wind light from northward and westward
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy and thick and drizzling rain. Wind light and variable, generally from westward
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast. Calm
6 to 8 p.m. Cloudy, Calm
8 p.m. to midnight. Commenced clear, but cloudy and foggy after first hour. Cold, moderate to light breeze from NE
Measured base line 1050 feet on the ice, and set poles with flags at the prominent-~aents of (?) middle
Six gunpowder fuzes in testing machine; of the six, one failed o explode.
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at anchor off duck islands
Lat -17.9, Long 146.2
Coal consumed 2000 lbs
coal: 2000 lbs - consumed
coal: 565 tons 582 lbs. - Coal consumed during preceding 24 hrs.: 2000 lbs.
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10 June 1884
Aurora - got under way
no open water
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast and heavy fog. Gentle breeze from NE. Fog shut in horizon so much that lookout was not kept in crow's nest
4 to 8 a.m. Weather foggy; moderate breeze from ENE
Very sotten
8 a.m. to meridian. Foggy. Light to moderate breeze from ENE; cool
Aurora - At 8.35 got under way and steamed to westward
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast and foggy; moderate to stiff breeze from NE.
4 to 6 p.m. Thick and foggy; fresh breeze in squalls from northward + eastward
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast and foggy; fine snow. Fresh wind from NE
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast with fog and fine driving snow. Fresh breeze from NE
Aurora - At 11.30 left her moorings in the pack and stood in for the islands again
Ice alongside ship shifted bertha little astern.
8:35 Aurora got under way.
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making passage to cape york through the ice
Lat 74.00, Long -58.58
Coal consumed 4 tons, 340 lbs
coal: 560 tons 242 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24hrs.: 4 tons 340 lbs.
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11 June 1884
duck islands
Lat -17.9, Long 146.2
ice broken to Northward of Duck Islands as far as could be seen about 7 miles
Arctic - got under way
Bear - moored near us
Arctic, Aurora, Wolf and Narwal - made fast to next floe
Nova Zembla, Cornwallis, Polymia and Triune - made fast to floe near Bear
Bears - 2
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast thick snowing. Fresh breeze in squalls from northward + eastward
4 to 8 a.m. Weather thick, with snow, occasionally lighting up so that it was possible to see three or four miles. Wind strong from NE. Cold
At 6.45 got under way and stood off to westward for an hour and then to NNE (p.c) until 8. At 8 stopped by the lead closing
Whaler Arctic - Got under way and stood off to westward
Whaler Arctic - And two others in sight about 4 miles to northward
Ice broken to northward of Duck Islands, as far as could be seen about 2 miles
8 a.m. to meridian. Generally thick with sown, in sqaulls from NE. Stiff to fresh breeze from same direction
Steaming to the NNE (p.c) until stopped by the ice. Made fast at 11 with one ice anchor after having tried to force passage through floe
Bear - Anchored near us
Aurora - Made fast to the next floe across about five miles of open water
Wolf - Made fast to the next floe across about five miles of open water
Arctic - Made fast to the next floe across about five miles of open water
Narwhal - Made fast to the next floe across about five miles of open water
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy and thick, with frequent snow squalls. At 2.25 hauled in lines and started to force a lead. At 2.55 made fast to the floe again.
Bear - Signalled Bear "When we start, follow at once"
At 3.25 hauled in lines and started ahead in lead that had opened on port beam
Bear - Followed
Whaler Cornwallis - Came up and made fast to floe near the Bear
Whaler Nova Zembla - Came up and made fast to floe near the Bear
Whaler Polynia - Came up and made fast to floe near the Bear
Triane - Came up and made fast to floe near the Bear
4 to 6 p.m. Cloudy and cool. Snowing. Light wind from NE
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast with light snow. Light airs to breezes from NE
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast and thick. Snowing at intervals during watch. At 9.15 hauled in lines and started ahead, standing up a lead
Whaler Arctic - Sighted ahead
Bear - In position astern
At 11.00 stopped, having met solid ice
Bear - 2
Whaler Artic got under way and stood off the W. At 8 Arctic and two others in sight about 4 miles to N.
Sighted the Whalers: Artic/ Aurora/ Wolf/ Maurbal
At 2 Whalers Mova Zembla, Cornwallis, Polynia, and Treime came and made fast near the Whaler: Bear. Also, crossed the Merridian.
Wolf in the ice on the port bow, about 2 miles distant.
At 11:10 stopped, having met solid ice ahead.
SOLID ICE
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making passage to cape york through the pack
Lat 74.12, Long -38.37
Coal consumed 1 ton, 960 lbs
coal: 558 tons 1522 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24hrs: 1 tons 960 lbs.
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12 June 1884
middle duck island
Lat -17.9, Long 178.4
Arctic - ahead and seven other whalers in sight
Bear, Wolf, Arctic - moored
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy and cool. Snow dugs first half of watch. Light NWly airs. Beset in the pack
Bear - Close astern
Whaler Arctic - Ahead
4 to 8 a.m. Overcast; snow first half of watch. Light airs from SW
8 a.m. to meridian. Cloudy and cool
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy and cool; snow dugs latter half. Light airs from WSW. 3.15 got under way and stood in towards open water off shore
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast, cool; light airs from SWbyW
At 5.05 made fast with bow and stern line to the ice, being unable to proceed further
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy and cool, with light breeze from WNW + SW. Ship beset in the pack
Bear - Astern
Arctic - Ahead
Whaler Wolf - Astern
Whaler Bear, Artic, and seven others close by and holding position since last watch.
Performed Abandonin ship protocals and placed all provisions (60 days worth) in the boats with crew.
5:05 made fast with bow and stern to the ice, being unable to proceed further.
At 4 p.m., Barometer 29.85 and thermometer 55º
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making passage to cape york in the ice
Lat -74.15, Long -58.42
Coal consumed 1 ton, 60 lbs
coal: 557 tons 1462 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24hrs.: 1 tons 60 lbs.
coal: 557 tons 1462 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24hrs.: 1 tons 60 lbs.
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13 June 1884
sugar loaf
Lat -18.1, Long 178.4
impenetrable floe ice
Arctic, Bear - at last anchorage
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast, light snow. Light airs to gentle breeze from SWbyW and WSW
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy, with sun occasianlly visible. Wind light from SW
8 a.m. to meridian. Cloudy and cool. Occasional snow dugs. Light breeze from southward + westward
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast with light snow first hour. Light breeze from WSW to SSW
4 to 6 p.m. Cloudy; light snow. Wind light from southward + westward. At 4.50 houled in lines and started ahead
Bear - Followed
6 to 8 p.m. Cloudy, cold. Light snow dugs. At 6.25 meeting inpenetrable floe ice. Stopped engines and made fast to floe ice with quarter line. Five whalers in sight
Whaler Arctic - At last anchorage
Bear - Cloase astern of this ship
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast: eastern horizon lighting up last hour of watch. Light breeze from SW
Four Whalers in sight two in company, and two under sugar leaf.
At 6:25 met impenetrable blue ice. Stopped engines and made fast to the ice with quarter line.
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making passage to cape york through the ice
Lat 74.23, Long -58.50
Coal consumed 4 tons, 2140 lbs
coal: 552 tons 1562 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hrs.: 4 tons 2140 lbs.
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14 June 1884
devils thumb
Lat -17.7, Long 168.3
heavy pack ice
heavy pack ice
Bear - position astern
Arctic, Wolf - ahead
Commences and till 4 a.m. Cloudy; snowing hard, the latter part of watch
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy with light snow. Wind light from S. Ice opened a little and from 6 to 7 attempted to force through; succeeded in gaining only about a ship's length
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast with slight haxze. Warm pleasant weather. Calms and light airs from SSW to east. Got under way at 10.35. Came to again at 11.25
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy but pleasant. Moderate breeze from eastward. At 1.35 hauled in lines and started ahead; forcing a lead through heavy pack ice
Heavy pack ice
Bear - In position astern
Whaler Wolf - Ahead
Whaler Arctic - Ahead
4 to 6 p.m. Light airs and cumulus clouds, cool: moderate NEly winds; passing through pack ice until 4.20 after which following Nly lead
Whaler Arctic - Ahead
Bear - Following
Wolf - Ahead
6 to 8 p.m. Partly clear, cool but pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE. Steering through floe
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and pleasant, cold, moderate to fresh breeze from northward + eastward
Whaler Arctic - In sight ahead
Whaler Wolf - In sight ahead
Bear - In position astern
Ice opened a little and from 6 to 7 attempted to force way through. Thetis succeeded in gaining only about a ship's length.
Got underway at 10:35, but had to come to again at 11:35
Forced way through pack ice until 4:20 after which followed N. lead.
Whalers Artic/ Wolf/ and Bear - Making way through the pack ice slightly behind the Thetis
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making passage to cape york
Lat 75.02, Long -59.77
Coal consumed 5 tons, 400 lbs
coal: 547 tons 1162 lbs - Coal consumed during preceding 24hrs.: 5 tons 400 lbs.
coal: 5 tons 400 lbs -
coal: 547 tons - 1162 lbs
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15 June 1884
Filled out a sled for service with provisions and suppliaes for four men and eight dogs for ten days
Arctic, Wolf, Bear - following
Aurora - came up
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant; bright sunshine. Light breeze from NEly. Working through lead to NEly until 2 when meeting inpenetrable ice, made fast to floe
Whaler Wolf - Following
Whaler Arctic - Following
Bear - Following
4 to 8 a.m. Bright sunny weather, wind light from NNE. At 6.30 lead opened near Arctic
Arctic - Passed through
Got underway at 6.40 and stood up NEbyN (p.c) for 1.5 miles and again made fast to floe
Wolf - Passed through
Whaler Aurora - Came up at 7
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear, pleasant weather. Light breeze from northward + eastward
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light NEly wind veering to Nly. Filled out a sled for service with provisions and supplies for four men and eight dogs for 10 days as followes; 60 lbs pemmican for men, 40 lbs pemmican for dogs, 20 lbs bread, 1.25 lbs tea, 2.5 lbs sugar, 1.5 pts beef extract, 2 gals alcohol, 1 rubber blanket, 1 tarpauling, 1 alcohol store, 4 boxes matches, 4 sleeping bags, 7 fms one inch lashing stuff, 1 strand rope yarn, 2 paddles, 2 gaffs, 1 small grapnel + leaving line, 1 double Conell shot gun, 1 rifle, 100 rounds shot gun and 100 round rifle ammunition, also 2 galls water. Sled alone weighed 66 lbs; gross weight when loaded 457 lbs.
Whaler Wolf - At 2.05 got underway
Thetis - At 2.25 got underway
Bear - At 2.25 got underway
Whaler Arctic - At 2.25 got underway
Whaler Aurora - At 2.25 got underway
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Gentle NE breeze. Steering through the floe
Wolf - In company
Bear - In company
Arctic - In company
Aurora - In company
6 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from northward + eastward
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and pleasant with light variable winds and calms. Standing along edge of land ice
Whaler Arctic - Ahead
Whaler Wolf - Ahead
Whaler Aurora - Ahead
Bear - Ahead
Inpenetrable ice
Got under way at 6:40 and stood off NE x N for 1.5 miles and again made fast to ice, with Whalers(Wolf/Artic/Aurora) near.
At 9:30 called all hands to quarters and hel a Divine Service.
Fitted out a sled with provisions(i.e food/matches/sleeping bags/ shotgun and rifle/ ammunition/ tea/ alchohol/rope/ leaving line/ paddles/gaffs/water)
Sled, when loaded, weighed 457 lbs. At 2:35 Thetis got underway and stood to the NE.
Commander comanding ship from crow's nest. Whalers Wolf, Artic, Aurora, abd Bear ahead
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making psaage to cape york
Lat 75.30, Long -63.48
coal: ~ - ~
water destilled in 4 days 500 gallons
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16 June 1884
Arctic, Aurora, Wolf and Bear - near us
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from WbyS to south
At 2.40 came to with singles ice anchor at the edge of the floe; being unable to proceed further
Aurora - Near us
Arctic - Near us
Wolf - Near us
Bear - Near us
4 to 8 a.m. Weather hazy, with sun visible first part of watch. Thick sow squall at 6.30. Wind fresh and increasing
8 a.m. to meridian. Cloudy and cold. Fresh breeze from southward + westward. At 11.25 shiftede berth to windward floe
Whaler Aurora - Near at land
Whaler Arctic - Near at land
Bear - Following
Whaler Wolf - Near at land
Bear - Transferred to Bear one nr cl~~tick slegde
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast and cool with stiff to moderate breeze from SWbyS to SSW. Issued out to each officer and man one Guernsey jacket
Aurora - Gave latidue and longitude of noon position to 'Aurora' in answer to request by signal
4 to 6 p.m. Cloudy and cold. Light snow latter part of watch. Moderate breeze from southward + westward
6 to 8 p.m. Cloudy and cool with continuous light snow. Light wind from SSW at end of watch
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast with snow. Moderate breeze from SSW. No change in position of either vessels or floe
Raised sails at 2:00, but had to haul them down when they met with an area of inpassable ice. Anchored at the edged of the ice with the whalers.
AT 4:20 shifted berth about 1/2 mil to S.W. At 7:25 hauled in lines and shifted moorings ahead; mooring with ice-anchors out on the stern bow.
Gave latitude and longitude of noon postern to "Aurora" in answer to request by signal.
No change in position of either vessals.
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making passage to cape york
Lat 73.8, Long -87.0
Coal consumed 2 tons, 1020? lbslbs
coal: 545 tons 142 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24hrs.: 2 tons 1420 lbs.
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17 June 1884
little auks - a large number
Aurora, Wolf, Bear, Arctic - ahead and astern
Commences and until 4 am. Cloudy and cool. Moderate to fresh breeze from SSW
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy and cool with fresh breeze from south. Rain flurries. Wind fresh
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast. Moderate to stiff breeze from SSW. Whalers shifted berth owing to movement of floe
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from SSW
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and fine with light Sly wind
6 to 8 p.m. Partly clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SSE. No change in position of whalers
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy and cool. Light breeze from southward + eastward. At 9 cast off lines and started ahead through leads in the northward + eastward
Whaler Aurora - At end of watch about two miles ahead
Whaler Wolf - At end of watch about two miles ahead
Whaler Arctic - Astern
Bear - Astern
Little Auks - A large number
Exercised watch in rigging, and working the ice saw
At 9 casted off lines and started ahead through leads to the North & East. At end of watch , Whalers Aurora and Wolf about five miles ahead and the Bear and Artic astern.
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off cape york and making passage to littleton island
Lat 75.87, Long -67.70
Coal consumed 4 tons, 1840 lbs
coal: 540 tons 542 lbs. - Coal consumed during previous 24hrs.: 4 tons 1240 lbs.
coal: 540 tons 542Lbs -
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18 June 1884
cape york
Lat 73.8, Long -87.0
At 7.30 (am) picked up Lt. Cowell with three men, Esqui guide, dingy and Mr Clutock sledge. Hoisted the last two on board. A native Esqui with team and sledge had visited Lt Cowell after he landed. NO rumors of white men or any information was obtained from him.
pack ice
Aurora, Wolf, Bear - ahead and astern
Arctic - hull down astern
Captain Fariweather - Commanding the Aurora came on board
Lt. Calwell - pick up with three men
No rumors of white men nor any information was obtained from him.
Commences and till 4 a.m. Clear and cool. Light NEly breeze. Standing through leads in the pack and forcing way until 2.10
Whaler Aurora - Just ahead
Whaler Wolf - Just ahead
Each ship gave three dcheers on passing into the open water
Bear - Astern of this vessel
Arctic - Hull down astern
Bear and this ship hoisted National Ensign at the peak and main truck
Little Auks - Many
4 to 8 a.m. Bright, clear and pleasant weather. Light airs and breezes from NEbyE and ENE. At 5 approched the floe about 4 mils to the southward of Cape York and made fast with single ice anchor
Bear - Stood about a mile closer through narrow lead and sent party with boat to communicate with shore. Signalled to her as follows, 'Send party ashore at once and then come out here'. She came out at 04.00 and was directed by the captain to proceed towards Littleton Island, leaving a record at Conical Rock and Cape Parry
Steam Whaler Aurora - After looking at the floe off Cape York stood away to the westward
Steam Whaler Wolf - After looking at the floe off Cape York stood away to the westward
Captain Fairweather - Commanding the Aurora came on board and tendered his best wishes to captain Schley for the success of the expedition
Lt Colwell - Steamed in through lead to Cape York and at 7.30 picked up Lt Colwell with three men, Esqui guide, dingy and nichutock slegde. Hoisted the last two on board. A native Esqui with team and slegde had asisted Lt. Colwell after he landed. No rumors of white men nor any information was obtained from him
8 a.m. to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light airs from northward + eastward. At 8.35 cast off lines and started ahead for Conical Rock. At 11 stopped engines to replace broken bolt of link
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant weather. Light NEly airs and calms. Working to NEly through ice
Made fast 3.40 to a small grounded berg
Little Auks - Many
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast with fog last hour. Light to moderate breeze from NW and WSW. Built a cairn over a record for the Alert and the Bear on the top of the southern end of Conical Rock and planted black flag over it. Several gunning parties left the ship
6 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant, latter part of watch. Foggy the first part. Slight breeze from southward + westward at end of watch
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast, cloudy and cool. Fog hanging over hill tops. Moderate wind from southward + westward
Each ship gave three cheers to be out in open water after days of solid ice. At end of watch Cape York came into view N.NE distant about 20 miles.
Made anchor on ice with one anchor 4 miles out of Cape York. Communicated with shore, and signalled to her as, "Dead party ashore at once and then come out here." The Whalers also waited offshore. The Captain of the Aurora came on board the Thetis and tendered his best wishes to Captain Schley( Captain of the Thetis) for the success of the expedition. Lastly, the ship steamed in Through lead to Cape York and at 7:30 picked up four men, including a Lt. Colwele.
At 8:35 cast off lines and started lead for Cenical Rock. At 11 stopped engines to replace brocken part. Set fore and aft sail. At 11:50 started ahead, and hauled down fore and aft sail.
At 3:40 made fast to a sowall grounded berg. Kept sharp lookout for men ashore at end of watch.
Whaler Bear at Southern end of Conical Rock, ad floated black flag overt.
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making passage to littleton island
Lat 76.07, Long -68.57
Coal consumed 3 tons, 2080 lbs
coal: 536 tons 702 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24hrs.: 3 tons 2080 lbs.
coal: 534 tons 702 lbs -
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19 June 1884
westerholme island
Lat 38.1, Long -122.3
loose pack ice
dog - 1
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast and cool. Gentle to moderate breeze from SSW and SW. At 12.10 got under way and stood down for Westerholme Island
Too tick and heavy for passage
4 to 8 a.m. Weather cloudy, with light snow. WInd from SW moderate to fresh breeze from SW.
8 a.m. to moderate. Overcast, cloudy and cool. Moderate breeze from SW. Snow dugs first and last hours
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant; light breezes from SW to NW. At 1.45 left Conical Rock and proceeded through soft floe ice towards Westerholme Island
A dog that was thrown on the ice in a fit this morning was left at Conical Rock, a search having been made for him without success
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from northward + westward
6 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant, with light NWly airs
Loose pack ice
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear cool and pleasant, calm and light airs from NW
At 12:10 got under way and stood down for Wosteaholme ~ returning to moorings off West end of Cornical Rock at 12:45.
Shifted 10 tons of coal from mail hold to sttd locker.
At 1:45 left Cornical rock and proceeded through soft ice toward Wosteaholme ~ under the direction of Commanding officer.
Thetis was armed with torpedoes, placed two on starboard bow and four in line ahead, one of whih failed to explode. Expended 3 gunpowder and cotten torpedoes; loaded and fused, also one gunpowder torpedo fuze.
4 pm proceeded through soft floe ice ships head NExE mercurial Barometer at 4, 29.65. A dog that was thrown on the ice in a fit this morning was left at conical Rock, a search having been made for him without sucess
4 to 6pm commanding officer conning ship from crows nest
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making passage to littleton isld
Lat 76.98, Long -71.27
Coal consumed 7 tons, 2040 lbs
coal: 528 tons 702 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24hrs.: 7 ton 2040 lbs.
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20 June 1884
northumberland island
Lat 52.8, Long 173.9
a number of natives came alongside withsleds and dogs. Sent Lt Colwell and Ice Pilot on shore for information. The natives alongside had no information or nears concerning Lt Greeley's party
large number of grounded bergs
The natives alongside had no information or news concerning Lt. Greeley's party.
walrusses - saw a number of
Passed a large number of grounded bergs.
Commences and till 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Light variable airs
Lt Colwell - At 12.15 sent with party on shore to establish a cairn, with a record on a point about the middle of the western side of Westerholme Island. Cairn marked by pole with white flag
At 1.05 started ahead and stood up for Sanders Island. At 2.00 sighted native huts or tents on beach western side of Sander Island. At 2.20 stopped and soon after a number of natives came alongside with sleds and dogs, fast in the ice
Lt Colwell - Sent Lt Colwell and ice pilot on shore to search for information. The natives alongsdie had no information or (?) concerning Lt Gueley's party
4 to 8 a.m. Clear weather first part. Land to eastward shut in by fog latter part of watch. Wind light from NbyE. At 4.40 started ahead and stood out to westward through loose pack ice. Working way to westward (true) for open water about 7 miles off. At 7.30 stopped for 20 minutes to key up
Walrusses - A number
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light and gentle breeze from NbyE and NE
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from ENE. At 1.30 made fast to floe off Cape Perry, sent party ashore and established a cairn with records for 'Alert' and 'Bear'; cairn marked by white flag and placed on knoll near the western part of Cape. At 2.15 party returned and reported fresh sled tracks, Reindeer wann~~ and plenty of hare. At 2.35 hauled in lines and started ahead for Northumberland Island
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast, with heavy fog back on horizon to NEly and overtopping hills. Light NWly breeze
Loose broken floe ice
6 to 8 p.m. Generally overcast, cool, slight fog. Calm to gentle breeze from NWbyW and NW
8 p.m. to midnight. Clouy and cool. Moderate breeze from westward
A large number of grounded bergs
At 1:05 started ahead and stood off for Saunders Island. At Saunders Island around 2:05 stopped and soon after natives came alongside with sleds and dogs, fast on the ice.
Walrusses - many
Ay 1:00 made fast to ice off Cape Parry. Sent party ashore and established a cairn with records for ''Alert'' and ''Bear''. Caia marked by White flag and placed on knoll near the Western part of the Cape. At 2:05 party returned reporting fresh sled tacks, Reindeer manure, and plnety of Hare. At 2:25 hauled in lines and started ahead for Northumberland Island.
Ice was loose and broken up
Large number of grounded bergs.
Windfield A. Aehley - Commander
Dogs -
loose pack ice
Walrus -
broken floe ice
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making passage for and at anchor off littleton island
Lat -43.6, Long 172.7
Coal consumed 1 ton, 1360 lbs
coal: 526 tons 1782 lbs. - Coal consumed duing the preceding 24hrs.: 1 tons 1360 lbs.
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21 June 1884
cape alexander
Lat 53.4, Long 172.7
Keeping a s~ lookout for traces of the Greely party
Commanding officer with party sited cairn on south side of Littleton Isld.
Brought off to ship a test with poles and pegs completed and two kegs, on containing New England Rum and the other alcohol, each marked as follows: Lieut. A. W. Greeley, Fort Cinger? Grinnell bound via St John's Greenland.
Counted them and found but 14 remaining. Lt. Colwell found and brought off to the ship. No records of Comdr. Wilde and Mr. Beebe.
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy and cool. Fresh breeze from WbyN. Moderate sea
Greeley - Keeping a sharp lookout for traces of the Greeley party
4 to 8 a.m. Overcast with snow. Moderate to fresh breeze from WNW and NW. Commanding officer with party visited cairn on south side of Littleton Island. Found canned provisions in excellent condition. Brought off to the ship a (?) with poles and pegs complete and two kegs, one containing (?) England Rum and the other alcohol, each marked as follows; Lieut A.A. Greeley, Fort~~inger Gunnel land via St John's Greenland. Started pen for dogs on forecastle counted them and found but 14 remaining.
Lt. Colwell - Found and brought off to the ship the records of Comdr. Wilde and Mr Beebe
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast and thick first parth with light snow: clearing weather latter part of watch. Strong wind in heavy squalls from nortward + westward (pc)
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy and cool. Fresh to very fresh wind from NWly, hauling to Nly latter part of watch and moderating. Got on deck ready for landing, 760 rations; as follows, 1160 lbs pemmican, 650 lbs bread, 22 lbs tea, 190 lbs suger
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast, cool. Stiff to moderate breeze from NW
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy and cool. Moderate to fresh breeze from NW
At 1:05 made Lyttleton Island, beyond Cape Alexander. At 2:55 rouonded between Lyttleton Island and Davy's Island. At the Northern part of the islands they made fast to a small Iceberg. Keeping a sharp lookout for traces of the Greeley party.
Ship took on rations at the island: 760 ration; as follows: 1160lbs. pemmican, 610lbs. bread, 22lbs. tea, 190lbs. sugar.
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at payer harbor cape sebiur and at littleton island
Lat 78.7, Long -74.3
Coal consumed 2 tons, 1920 lbs
coal: 521 tons 82 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24hrs: 2 tons 1920 lbs.
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23 June 1884
brevoort island
Lat -43.6, Long 172.7
Party on shore to relieve survivors of Greely Arctic Expedition. At 12.30 Commanding Officer came on board with Lieut Greely USA and three other survivors viz. Serg. Brainard, Hos Stew Biederbeck and and private Connell from Camp play. Three survivors sent on board "Bear"
Received on board the remains of 11 of the Greely Arctic Expeditions
Reatored caren and left record stating what had been found and that seven survivors of Lt. Greely's party had been found at Camp Clay
transferred the remains of Lt Kigslingbury, Sgt David Linn, Prv. Whistler, Sgt CrossAnd Fred Christiansen to Bear
Standing off and on the northern part of Cape Sabine. Party on shore to relieve survivors of Greely Arctic Expedition.
Comd'g officer came on board with Lieut A.W. Greely U.S.A. and three other survivors. Serg. Brainard, Hos. Ltn Biederbeck and PrivateConnell from Camp Olay. Three survivors sent on board "Bear".
Rec'd on board the remains of 11 pof the Greely Arctic Expedition.
Restored cairn and left record stating what had been found and that seven survivors of Lt. Greelys party had been found at Camp Clay.
Lt. Sabrer? and Ch. Eng. Melville with two men went to the Bear and with partyof 14 men from that vessel, thoroughly search Camp Clay bringing off everything in any manner of pertaining to the Greely party.
Bear - returned and made fast to floe on port beam.
Transferred the remains of Lt. Kisling-~ery. Sgt David Lerinn?, ON Whistler, Sgt Cross and Fred Christiansen to Bear.
Commences and till 4 a.m. Cloudy and snowing. Fresh gale from NW
Party on shore to releive survivors of Greely Arctic Expedition
Lieut A.W. Greely - Commanding officers came on board with Lieut A.W. Greely U.S.A. and three other survivors vix. Serg. Brainard, Hos/ Skn. Biedubeck and private Connell from Camp Clay
Serb. Brainard - Commanding officers came on board with Lieut A.W. Greely U.S.A. and three other survivors vix. Serg. Brainard, Hos/ Skn. Biedubeck and private Connell from Camp Clay
Hos. Skn. Biedubeck - Commanding officers came on board with Lieut A.W. Greely U.S.A. and three other survivors vix. Serg. Brainard, Hos/ Skn. Biedubeck and private Connell from Camp Clay
Private Connell - Commanding officers came on board with Lieut A.W. Greely U.S.A. and three other survivors vix. Serg. Brainard, Hos/ Skn. Biedubeck and private Connell from Camp Clay
Bear - Three survivors sent on board
Received on board the remains of 11 of the Greely Arctic Expedition
Bear - Moored on port beam
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy and cool. Fresh gale from NW - strong in squalls snow flurries
Loose drifting ice
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast, with snow. Moderate to fresh breeze from NW
Ensign Harlow - With party of men and ~ebeggan visited Lockwood's cairn. Restored cairn and left record stating what had been found and that seven survivors of Lt. Greelys party had been found at Camp Clay
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy and cold. Wind fresh in squalls from northward + westward
Ensign Harlow - Left ship in charge of party to bring back instruments from cairn on small island east of Brevoort Island. At 1.30 ensign Harlow returned, bringing with him pendelum, bundle of flags and thermometer in wooden box
Bear - At 3.30 returned and made fast to floe on port beam
Lt. Sibrer - Lt Sibrer and CK Eng Melville with two men went to the Bear and 1 with party of 4 men from that vessel, thoroughly searched Camp Clay bringing off everything in any manner appertaining to the Greely Party
CK Eng Melville - Lt Sibrer and CK Eng Melville with two men went to the Bear and 1 with party of 4 men from that vessel, thoroughly searched Camp Clay bringing off everything in any manner appertaining to the Greely Party
4 to 6 p.m. Clouds and cold. Light wind from NW. At 4 cast off
6 to 8 p.m. Generally overcast. Light airs and breeze from NW
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy and calm
Lt. Kislingery - Transferred the remains to Bear
Sgt. David Limn - Transferred the remains to Bear
P.W. Whistler - Transferred the remains to Bear
Sgt. Cross - Transferred the remains to Bear
Fred Christianson - Transferred the remains to Bear
Commander H.S. Schley - Captain of the Thetis
Standing off and on the Northern part of Cape Sabine. Crew member on shore to reliee surivevers of Greely Artic Expedition. Three survivers sent on boad the "Bear". At 2:30 stood back to Tayer Harbor, and at 3:30 made fast to floe to leenard Brerrorh Island with threee ice-anchors. Reed on board the remains of 11 of the Greely Artic Expedition Bear moored of port beam.
Strong current, with loose drifting ice
Seven survivers of the Greelys party found at Camp Clay
Aquired a bundle of flags, and thermometers. Bear returned and made fast on port Gram. Thoroughly searched Camp Clay bringing off everything in any manner appertaining to the Greely party.
AT 4:00 cast of and ford across Smiths Sound, at 5:45 sighted Littleton Island
Standing off and on the Northern part of Cape Sabine. Early on shore to relieve survivors of Greely Archie Expedition.
Restored Cairn and left record stating what had been found and that seven survivors of Lt. Greelys party had been found at Camp
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Lat 78.33, Long -72.87
Coal consumed 3 tons, 780 lbs
coal: 517 tons 1542 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24hrs.: 3 tons 780 lbs.
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24 June 1884
northumberland island
Lat 52.8, Long 173.9
Signalled to "Bear". In case ships are separated by fog or other circumnstances, redezvous at Upernavik
Engaged in placing six dead bodies in tanks of alcohol
Finished placing six dead bodies of the Greely party in tanks of alcohol; three in each tank and secured them on forecastle near forenmast. One upright containing the bodies of Prv Ellis, Sgt Jewell and Sgt Kalstow; the tank laying flat containing the bodies of Lt Lockwood, Sgt Israel and Prv Schneide. Expended 70 gallons of alcohol.r
a number of grounded bergs
grounded bregs
pack ice loose and broken
Elder ducks - 57
Bear - followed
Engaged in placing six dead bodies in tanks of alcohol.
Steering through loose ice.
Pvt Ellis, Sgt Jenell & Sgt Ralston - in upright tank
Lt Lock~ood, Sgt Psreal? and Pvt Schneider - in flat tank
Passed number of grounded bergs.
met pack ice loose and broken
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast and cloudy. Light NNW wind and calms. Snow during last hour
4 to 8 a.m. Weather overcast, with snow. Wind light from SSE. At 5.55 got under way and steamed slowly down to Foulks Fiord and at 7.55 made fast to ice floe in Foulks Firod
Bear - Followed us down
8 a.m. to merdidian. Cloudy, calm and light variable airs
Bear - Signalled to "Bear" In case ships are seperated by fog or other circumstances, rendevouz at Upernavik
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast and cloudy. Snowing. Light easterly wind
At 2.35 p.m. ice streaming down on ship from eastward
Got under way
Bear - Following
Engaged in placing six dead bodies in tanks of alcohol
4 to 6 p.m. Weather overcast and thick. Heavy snow. Wind light from WbyN
Loose ice
Grounded bergs
Finished placing six dead bodies of the Greely party in tanks of alcohol; three in each tank and secured them on forecastle near foremast. One upright containg the bodies of Sro Ellis, Sgt Genell + Sgt Kalstow; the tank lying flat containing the bodies of Lt. Lockwood, Sgt Parsal and Pw Schneider. Expended 70 gallons of alcohol
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast, thick and snowing hard. Wind moderate from WbyN
A number of grounded berg
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy, thick and snowing until 10.45, when it commenced clearing up
Clear water with grounded bergs until latter part of watch, then met pack ice loose and broken
At 11.25 anchored to floe near Haklight Island
Bear - Followed through pack
At 5:55 got underway and steamed slowly down to Foulks F'rore and at 7:05 made fast to ice in Foulk Frord. The Whaler Bear followed the Thetis.
Signalled to "Bear" in case ships got seperated by fog or other circumstances. Got underway and stood down coast to Northumberland Island
Finished placing six dead bodies of the Gruely party in tanks of alchohol; three in each tank and secured them on forecastle near foremast. One upright containing the odies of Mr. Ellis, Sgt. Genell, and Sgt. Ralston; the tank lying flat containing the bodies of Lt.Lockwood, Sgt. Isreal, and Mr. Schneider. Expended 70 gallons of alchohol then.
Passed a number of grounded bergs.
Headed towards Northumberland Island through clear water with grounded bergs until latter part of watch, then they met pack ice loose and brocken at 11:25. Anchored near Haklight Island. The Whaler "Bear" still following close behind through the pack ice.
bear - 1
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off northumberland island
Lat 77.37, Long -72.50
Coal consumed 3 tons, 1480 lbs
coal: 514 tons 62 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preeding 24hrs.: 3 tons 1480 lbs.
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25 June 1884
cape parry
Lat 70.2, Long -124.7
Bear - moored to avoid drifting into
Drifting in the pack off Northumberland Island
Alert - left new records in new cairn
Commences and until 4 a.m. Snow first hour, clearing to southward and westward last three. Gentle to light breeze first two hours, variable light airs last two
Ice moving rapidly in a confused manner
Moved ship to avoid drifting on the "Bear"
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy, calm. Drifting in the pack off Northumberalnd Island
8 a.m. to meridian. Light airs and calms but pleasant. Working out of pack north of Hakleys Island and toward Cape Parry
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast and cool. Light airs from EbyS and ENE
About 3.30 got under way and stood down Cape Parry
4 to 6 p.m. Cloudy, calms and light airs from ENE
At 5.40 made fast to the floe with one anchor
6 to 8 p.m. Cloudy, cool. Swinging ship for deviation of compasses. Light variable airs. At 7.00 stood down through lead toward Cape Parry
8 p.m. to midnight. Clearing, cool and pleasant weather. Light airs to moderate breeze SbyE to East
Came to at 10.20 and made fast to floe
Lt Lumley - Visited old cairn with party, brought off old record and left new ones for "Alert" in new cairn on top of Cape Parry
Ship drifting in the ice pack off Northemberland Island shifting coal from hold to starboard bunker.
Making way to Cape Parry on this watch,and shifted 16 tons of coal from hold to bunkers.
Total coal transfered to bunker: 112 tons
At Cape Parry made fast with one anchor at 5:40
coal: - moved from hold to Starboard Bunker
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making passage from cape sabine to cape parry
Lat 76.42, Long -69.87
Coal consumed 5 tons, 660 lbs
coal: 508 tons 1702 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24hrs.: 5 tons 660 lbs.
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26 June 1884
conical rock
Lat 76.1, Long -68.7
serveral sledgs parties of natives from North star settlement visited the ship
Jan Mayen?, Esquinanx?, Narwal, Conrwallis and Nova Zembla - steamers ahead
Ensign Chambers - of Loch Garry
Loch Garry - standing to S'd
Trinue - lying in ice under Saunders Isd
Geo Harvey, John M Mcdonald - change in the ratings of crew
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from northward and eastward
Jan Mayson - Sighted ahead standing to northward
Esquimany - Sighted ahead standing to northward
Cornwallis - Sighted ahead standing to northward
Nova Zembla - Sighted ahead standing to northward
Narwhal - Sighted ahead standing to northward
Ensign Chambers of the "Loch Garry" - Received letter from
4 to 8 a.m. Clear pleasant weather. Wind light from northward
Loose ice
Whaler Triane - Lying to ice under Saunders Island
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NE
Made fast at 9.25
Yeo Harvy - From B.M. to (tcf)
Jos. Mitre - From (?)
E. Ferrell - from ~ (sea) to C
M. Geo - from ~ (sea) to C
John McDonald - Disraled from (icf) to (sea)
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from northward. Several sledge parties of natives from North Start settlement visited the ship
4 to 6 p.m. Calm and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNE. This ship and Bear shifted berth toward Nostenholm Island on account of drifting ice
6 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from NE and west. At 7.15 got under way and stood down the coast past Cape Atholl
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy and cool, wind moderate from SW
At 11.45 made fast to large berg
Carried away Dolphin Striker in making fast
Sighted 5 steamers aheead to the west named: Juo Mann, Esquirnany, Narwhal, Cornwallis, and Nora Zembla. Communicated with the "Esquirnany" and recieved letters from Ensign Chamben of the "Loch Garey" standing south and north.
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'By order of Commanding officer the following change in the ratings of crew of this vessel were made. Geo Harvey/ Jos. Mitre/ Geo e. Yerell/ John M Donald.
Several parties of naties from North Star settlement visited the ship.
The Thetis and the Bear shifted berth toward Wostenholm Island on account of drifting ice.
Got under way and stood down the coast past Cape ~.
At 11:45 made fast to large berg.
Jan Maysen - Sighted
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making passage from cape parry to upernavik
Lat 75.93, Long -67.50
Coal consumed 5 tons, 2100 lbs
coal: 502 tons 1842 lbs. - Coal consumed during preceding 24hrs.:5 tons 2100 lbs.
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27 June 1884
getwicks glacier
Lat 55.0, Long -87.0
soft floe ice
impenetrable ice
Bear - steamed up to her and made fast
soft floe ice
Alert - left new records in cairn
forcing through strong pack ice
meeting impenatrable ice
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy but pleasant, moderate to light breeze from NW. At 1.05 finding bowsprit bearing hard on berg to which ship was made fast, cast off and in endevouring to make fast carried away jibboom at outer band and sprint it at cap
Bear - Steamed up to Bear and made fast to her, she being made fast to berg. 2.45 Bear's moorings adrift
Cast off and steamed into soft floe ice
Bear - Steamed into floe ice to northward
4 to 8 a.m. Generally overcast, hazy, warm and pleasant. Light airs from NW and calms. Got underway at 4.30
Soft floe ice
At 7 reached old cairn, and brought off old records, depositing new ones for the "Alert". Made fast to the ice
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from northward. At 8.45 cast off lines and started ahead standing down to Cape York
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy and cool with light breeze from northward and eastward
Pack ice
Carpenters mate from Bear and this ship engaged in fishing jib-boom
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast with raw chilling fog. Wind light from SSW
Watch engaged in pointing jib-boom ~~ shipping
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast thick and snowing. Wind light from southward and westward
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast, snowing hard first two hours and continuously throughtout watch
Bear - Following
Made fast to floe
Unpenetrable ice
Little Auks - Many
Steamead up to the "Bear" and made fast. The Bear was made fast to the berg. At 2:45 Bears moorings adrift. The Thetis cast off and steamed into the soft ice. Bear also cast off and steamed into the ice to the north.
Schwicks Glacier toward Conical Rock.
At 8:45 cast off lines and started ahead standing down to Cape York.
Standing through lead and forcing through pack ice to West.
Followed the ice from Cape York towards Bushman Island.
Standing South and West across ~ bay. Rigged out ~ boom and set up rigging.
Standing to South by West through open water until 9"05 when meeting impenetrable ice, made fast to floe, Bear following.
soft flow ice and bergs
pack ice
Bear - Following
Commenced and until 4 am: Cloudy but pleasant. Moderate to ligth breeze from NW. At 1.05 finding bowsp~ bearing land on berg to which ship was made fast, ~ and in endeavoring to make fast, carried away pit-boo~ at outer band and sprung it at cap. Steamed up to Bear and made fast to R~, she being made fast to berg. 2.45: Be~ m~ adrift. Cast off and steamed into soft fl~ ice. "Bear" steamed into fl~ ice to Westward. At end of watch, mercurial barometer 29.41 ~ thermometer 54°
4 to 8 am: Generally overcast, hazy, warm and pleasant. Light air from NW and calm St~ s~gh soft f~ ice past the ~twick. Glacier toward Conical Rock. At ~ reached old ca~, and ~ght off old ~, depositing new ones for the "West". Made fast to the ice. Mercurial barometer at 8 29.43
8 am to meridian: Clean and pleasant, light breeze from Northward. At 8.45 cast off ~ and started ahead standing down to Cape York. Rigged in pit-b~ for repairs. Mercurial barometer stood 29.45. At 12 got cast of the lead, 41 fathoms; rock and fine black sand bottom
Meridian to 4 pm: Cloudy and cool with light breeze from Northward and Eastward. Standing thorugh lead and fore~ through pack ice to Westward. Carpenter mate from "Bear" and his ship engaged in fishing pit-boom. At end of watch mercurial barometer 29.48 att. Thermometer 61°. Cape York N78°E distant about 3 miles. Ships Lead (pc) SE
4 to 6 pm: Overcast with some chilling fog. Wind light from SSW. Following the and ice from Cape York towards B~hman Island. Watch engaged in painting pit-boom ~ shipping. Mercurial barometer at 6 29.49
6 to 8 pm: Overcast thick and snowing, Wind light from Southward and Westward. Standing to Southward and Westward across Melville Bay. Rigged out pit-boom and set up rigging. Mercurial barometer 29.49
8 pm to Midnight: Overcast snowing hard first two hours and continuously strongh ~ watch. Standing to South by West S~ open water until 9.05 when meeting impenetrable ice, made fast to fl~, Bear following, many little ~ about ship, shooting party bagged 100. Mercurial barometer at 12 29.50 att. Thermometer 55°
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making return passage to upernavik
Lat 75.57, Long -65.12
Coal consumed 2 tons, 720 lbs
coal: 500 tons 1122 lbs. - Coal consumed during preceding 24hrs.: 2tons 720 lbs.
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28 June 1884
ASsistant Surgeon Keen visited "Bear" in response to request from Asst Surgeon Aimes in the case of Pvt Ellison
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast and foggy with snow first three hours. Light airs and breeze from SSW
4 to 8 a.m. Weahter overcast with light flurries of snow. Wind light from SSW
8 a.m. to meridian. Cloudy with continuous snow. Moderate breeze from SSW. At 9.15 got under way followed by Bear and stood to southward (true) through broad lead, with solid impenetrable ice on port beam
Many large ice bergs in sight
Engaged in rigging jib-boom
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast with snow most of watch. Gentle to moderate breeze from SSW and SbyW. At one (1) made fast to floe
4 to 6 p.m. Cloudy and cool. Snowing and thick
6 to 8 p.m. Cloudy and cool. Light fall of snow first hour. Gentle breeze from SSW
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast and cool. Light to gentle breeze from SbyW to S
Passed Assistant Surgeon Green - Visited Bear in response to request from Assistant Surgeon Airnes in the case of Sgt Ellison
Assistent Surgeon Airnes - Passed Assistent Surgeon Green visited Bear in response to request from Assistant Surgeon Airnes in the case of Sgt Ellison
Sgt Ellison - Passed Assistent Surgeon Green visited Bear in response to request from Assistant Surgeon Airnes in the case of Sgt Ellison
Bear - got under way followed by Bear
Many large bergs in sight
solid impenetrable ice on port beam
Surgeon Green - visited Bear
Asst Surgeon Armes? - of Bear
Pvt Ellison - sick
Land visable at times to the North and West at times.
Many large ice bergs in sight.
At 1:00 made fast to floe.
Got a cast of lead at 6:30, with patient lead in 72fms.
Passed Assistant Surgeon Green visited Bear in response to request from asst. Surgeon Arines in the case of Pvt. Ellison.
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making return passage to upernavik greenland
Lat 75.32, Long -64.08
Coal consumed 6 tons, 160 lbs
coal: 494 tons 962 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24hrs.: 6 tons 160 lbs.
coal: 6 tons 160 lbs - consumed
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29 June 1884
mellville bay
Lat -36.6, Long 175.4
heavy slab ice
Bear - got underway followed by Bear
Forcing way through heavy slab ice
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy. Light airs from southward and westward
4 to 8 a.m. Weather cloudy with sun occasionally visible. Light airs from SbyE and calms
At 6.30 ice to eastward (true) slackened a little
At 6.55 got under way, followed by the 'Bear' and stood for 7 miles SSW. At end of wacht ramming ice to get through a narrow strip into lead beyond
8 a.m. to meridian. Partly clear but pleasant. Light airs and breeze from SSE
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light NE airs
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and pleasant, light Ely breeze. Forcing way through heavy slab ice until 4.40 when ran into open water and followed broad lead to SEward
Bear - About 1 mile astern
6 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Cool. Light airs and breeze from EbyS
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and cool. Calm
At 6:55 got underway, followed by the "Bear" and stood for 7 miles S.S.W. At end of watch ramming ice to get through a narrow strip into lead beyond.
At 10:10 had muster of officers and crew. Commanding officer held divine service, and inspected ship.
Standing across Mellville Bay through leads in a general course of S.S.E.
Forcing way through slab ice until 4:40 when ran into open water and followed broad lead to S.E.; Bear about 1 mile astern.
Standing to S and W crossing Mellville Bay. At 11:35 made fast with bow and stern line in a lead, broadside to the floe.
bear - following Thetis
Bear - one mile astern of Thetis
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making passage to upernavik greenland
Lat 74.88, Long -59.72
Coal consumed 6 tons, 460 lbs
coal: 488 tons 232 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24hrs.: 6 tons 460 lbs.
coal: 6 tons 460 lbs - consumed
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30 June 1884
melville bay
Lat -36.6, Long 175.4
several lare and a number of small bergs in sight
little auks - many
Fine mirage observed to SE
Several large and a number of small bergs in sight.
Bear - astern, distance about 1 mile
Auks - many little auks about ship
Lt Emory - came on board
Alert and Loch Garry - came up with
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and beautiful weather; bright sunlight. Haze haning over land and about horizon. Light variable airs. At 3 got under way and stood to northward and southward. Lead heaving opened in that direction
Several large and a number of small bergs in sight
Bear - Astern, distant about 1 mile
Little Auks - Many
4 to 8 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Light airs to breezes from EbyS and NE. Fine mirage observide to SE
8 to meridian. Clear, warm pleasant and calm
While backing , in forcing a lead, split rudder very badly. Making preparations to ship new rudder
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light SWly breeze.
At 1.50 stopped and secured rudder temporarily with wto inch manilla lashings and wedges. Started ahead again 2.55. Preparing to shift rudder and shift spare one. Carpenters mate from "Bear" assisting
Bear - At end of watch astern, distant about 1 mile
Alert - Sighted from crowsnest at 4
Loch Garry - Sighted from crowsnest at 4
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Partly clear but pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SW. At 4.15 hoisted senior officers pennant. At 5.30 made out Intern G.L.B.P. on one of the two vessels. Hoisted Intern C.N.F.W.
6 to 8 p.m. Cloudy but pleasant. Foggy latter part of watch
Alert - At 7 came up with
Lt Emery - Commander C Officer and Lt Emery came on board in obedience to signal
Loch Garry - At 7 came to with
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy and foggy but pleasant. Got under way at 9.05
Bear - Followed
Alert - Followed
Loch Garry - Followed
Made fast to flow with 1 stern and two bow lines
At 3:00 got under way and stood to N and S, lead having opened in that direction.
Made preparations for and hoisted out buckets of coal from main hold to starboard bunker.
Making preporations to ship near rudder. Shifter 17 buckets of coal to starboard bunker and 47 to port bunker.
At 1:50 stopped and secured rudder temporarily with ~ 3/4 inch Manilla lashings, and wedges. Started ahead again at 2:55. Preparing to shift rudder and shift spare one. Carpenter's mate from "Bear" assisting. At end of watch "Bear" astern, distant about 1 mile. Sighted from Cro' nest at 4, steamers supposed to be Loch Garry and Alert.
At 4:15 hoisted senior officers pennant. Standing trough lead toward the Alert and Loch Garry.
At 7 came up with "Alert" and "Loch Garry." Commander Coffin and Lt. Emory came on board in obedience to signal. At 7:50 it comming on thick, made fast to floe with ice anchor.
Got under way at 9:05 and stood to S.W and W, followeed by "Bear", "Alert, and "Loch Garry." At 11 coming on thick, made fast to floe with 1 stern and 2 bow lines. Bear, Alert, and Loch Garry in position astern.
coal: - hoisted from main hold to starboard bunker
coal: - shifted 17 buckets coal to starboard bunker and 47 to port bunker
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Loch Garry and Alert - sighted
Lt Emory - came on board
Alert, Loch Garry, Bear - Astern
several large and a number of small bergs in sight
fine mirage observed to SE
LOGS FOR JULY 1884
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making passage to upernavik greenland
Lat 74.15, Long -57.47
Coal consumed 4 tons, 240 lbs
coal: 483 tons 2232 lbs. - Coal consumed during preceding 24hrs.: 4 tons 240 lbs.
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1 July 1884
sugar loaf
Lat -17.9, Long 146.2
Large floe pieces moving to N'd and E'd
Bear, Alert and Loch Garry - following
Commences and until 4 a.m. Misty but pleasant. Calm and light airs from SW
Large floe pieces moving to northward and eastward
4 to 8 a.m. Foggy first hour, bright pleasant weather remainder of watch. Light airs from westward and calms. At 7.10 got under way
Bear - Followed
Loch Garry - Followed
Alert - Followed
8 a.m. to meridian. Commenced clear, but foggy after first hour. Light Wly breeze
Loch Garry - Stopped between 8 and 9 waiting for Loch Garry stuck in the floe
At 11.00 fog having thickend, anchored to floe, followed by the other vessels of the squadrons
Bear - Having gone to her assistance
Meridian to 4 p.m. Foggy. Calm first two hours. Light breeze from ENE to EbyN last two
Served out 1 plug chewing tobacco and 1/2 bag smoking tobacco to each man on board the vessel, and two plugs chewing and two bags smoking tobacco to each of the seamen on the Loch Garry
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from northward and eastward. At 4.15 hauled in lines and stood ahead to southward and westward facint leads into the open water
6 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from ENE
Slack ice and broad leads
Alert - At 6.15 this ship and Bear put back to assist the Alert, stuck in the pack. Got her ut and stood out at 6.45
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and pleasant. Calm and light airs, moderate breeze from EbyN and east
Large ie piees moving North and East.
At 7:10 got under way, followed by the Bear, Alert, and the Loch Garry, and during remainder of watch working through ice to S.W. The Duck Island in sight.
Stopped between 8 and 9 waiting for Loch Garry, stuck inthe floe. the Bear having gone to he assistance. At 11:00 for having thickened, anchord to floe, followed by the other vessels of the squadron.
Furled boat sails and hoisted boats up to ~. Served out 1 plug chewing tobacco and 1/2 bag smoking tobacco to each man on board this vessil, and 2 plug chewing and two bag smoking tobacco to each of the seamen on the Loch Garry.
At 4:15 hauled in lines and stood ahead to S and W, forcing leads into the open water.
Standingto S.W. through slack ice and broad leads. At 6:15 this ship and Bear put back to assist the Alert, stuck in the pack ice.
loch garry - stuck in ice floe
served out one plug chewing tobacco and one plug smoking tobacco to each man
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making passage to and at upernavik greenland
Lat 71.3, Long -52.8
Coal consumed 4 tons, 1240 lbs
coal: 479 tons 992 lbs. - Coal consumed during preceding 24hrs.: 4 tons 1240 lbs.
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2 July 1884
upernavik harbor
Lat 71.3, Long -52.8
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and cold. Breeze moderate from northward and eastward
Loch Garry - At 3 a.m. signalled "The Bear is ashore"
Bear - Ran back and took the Bears line from her quarter. Started ahead and parted hawser
Alert - At 3.00 took a line from the Alerts bow, she having one from the Bears quarter
4 to 8 a.m. Clear and cool, moderate breeze from ENE. Parted hawser that Alert and Thetis had given to Bear, but at the same time 4.20, hauled her clear. Squadron stood on to southward. Open water, smooth sea. At 5.30 signalled Alert and Loch Garry to come withing hail, and by order of commanding officer directed them to proceed to Godham, and ther await the arrival of the Thetis and Bear. The squadron the separated, the Thetis and Bear hauling in for Upernavik. The remaining two vessels standing on to southward (true)
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast and cool. Light breeze from north first hour. Gentle breeze increasing to stiff last three hours
Gov. Elborg - Came off to the ship in his whale-boat
Bear - At 11.00 made fast to the Bear
A little before 12 shifted to small berg on account of an increase in the strenght of the wind
Lowered all the port boats and No 3 boat on starboard side preparatory to going alongside of the Bear
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy and cold. Strong wind in squalls from westward
Sent working party on shore to load up coal
Bear - Having dragged her anchor, hove it up and made fast to grounded floe berg off our port quarter
4 to 6 p.m. Cloudy and cool. Fresh wind from WNW, strong in squalls, moderating toward end of watch. Sent steam launch to assist that of the Bear, she having light of coal in tow, and drifting down on rocks. Hauled her clear and alongside of Bear
Bear - At 5 small grounded berg to which Bear was moored floated and she steamed up to windward and anchored ahead of this ship
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast and cool, stiff to fresh breeze from WNW to WbyN. At 6.15 the berg to which we were morred, turned over, having floated with high tide. Cast off lines and steamed ahead, anchoring with port anchor and 30 fms chain just ahead of Bear. At 7.45 commenced heaving in again. The anchor having dragged
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy and cool, string wind in squalls from northward and westward. Found while heaving in port chain, that we were foul of Bear chain, and were obliged to slip, at 30 in chakcle in order to clear the Bear. Finally came to with starboard anchor
Loch Garry, Bear - Loch Garry signalled the Bear is ashore
Alert - Took one line from the Alerts bow
Thetis - Parted howser that Alert and Thetis had given to Bear
Gov Elborg (Upernavik) - came off to the ship in his whale boat
Standing to S and w. At 3am the Loch Garry signalled the Bear "is ashore." Ran back and took the "Bear" line from her quarter.Started ahead and parted hawser. At 3:50 took a line from the Alert's bow, she having one from the Bears quarter.
Parted hawser that Alert and Thetis had given to Bear, but at the same time, 4:20, hauled her clear. At 5:30 signalled Alert and Loch Garry to come within hail, and by order of Commanding officer directed them to proceed to Godhavn, and there await the arrival of the Thetis and Bear. The squadron then seperated, the Thetis and Bear hauling in for Upernavik. The remaining two vessels standing South.
Standing in for Upernavik harbor. Gov. Elborg came off to the ship in his whale boat. At 11:00 made fast to the Bear and a little before noon shifted to small berg on account of an increase in the strength of the wind. Lowered all the port boats and ~ 3 boats on the starboard side preparing to going alongside of the Bear.
Ran out another hawser around berg ahead. Sent working party on shore to load up coal. The Bear having dragged her anchor, have it up and made fast to grounded floe berg off our port quarter.
Sent steam launch to assist that of the Bear, she having lighter of coal in tow, and drifting down on rocks. Hauled her clear and alongside the Bear. At 5 small grounded berg to which Bear was moored, floated, and she steamed up to ~ and anchored ahead of this ship.
At 6:15 the berg to which ~ were moored, turned over, having floated with high tide. Cast off lines and steamed ahead, anchoring with port anchor and 30 fm's chain, just ahead of Bear. At 7:45 commenced heaving in again. The anchor having dragged.
Found while heaving in port chain, that we were foul of Bear's chain, and were obliged to slip, at 30 ~ shackle in order to clear the Bear. Finally came to with starboard anchor. Veered to 45 fms on starboard chain. Shifted sheet anchor to port bow and bent port chain, ranging 25 fms on deck.
The Bear - Took a line from "The Bear"
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upernavik greenland
Lat 71.3, Long -52.8
Coal consumed 2 tons, 1920 lbs
coal: 474 tons 1312 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24hs.: 2 tons 1920 lbs.
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3 July 1884
passed a number of large bergs
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy and cool. Moderate breeze from westward falling light second hour, after which calm. Light snow
4 to 8 am. Weather cloudy but pleasant. Light airs from ESE and calms. Sent working party on shore to assist loading lighter with coal
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from northward and eastward. Working party returned to ship
Bear - At 11 signaled Bear "sail fro Disco at 1 P.M. Finish coaling and join me there"
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant weather. Light NEly wind
Lt. Comd Emory - Commander Schley and Lt. Comd Emory visited the governor of settlement and upon their leaving, a salut of 3 guns was fired
Commander Schley - Commander Schley and Lt. Comd Emory visited the governor of settlement and upon their leaving, a salut of 3 guns was fired
Govenor Elborg - Sent 7 dogs ashore as a present
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from NE
Bear - At 5.30 reported being through coaling and ready to get under way
6 to 8 p.m. Cloudy and cold. Fresh breeze from northward and eastward. At 6.21 hove up starboard anchor and started ahead. Standing out the harbour to the northward. The governor saluted us with 6 guns, which we returned by dipping of colors
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy and cold. Thick about horizon. Fresh wind NEly moderating latter part
Passed a number of large bergs
Bear - Astern distant about 1 mile
working party on shore to assist loading lighter with coal.
Bear - sail for Disco
Comd'r Schley and Lt.Comd'g Emory - visited the governor
Passed a number of large bergs.
Moved in 30 fms on strboard chain. Made preparations for sea.
Comdr. Schley and St. Comag Emory visited the governor of settlement, and upon their leaving , a salute of three guns was fired. Sent 7 dogs ashore as a present- to gov. Elborg.
"bear" reported being through crating and ready to get under way. At 5:55 commenced to heave up anchor.
At 6:21 hove up starboard anchor and started ahead. Standing out the harbor to the West. The Gov. saluted with 6 guns, which we returned by dipping of colors.
Standing along the Greenland coast, points of land being obscured by fog. Sea moderate. "Bear" astern distant about one mile.
working party ashore
Commander Schiley and Lieutenant Commander Emorry visited the governor of the settlement, and upon leaving, a salute of 3 guns was fired.
The Gov. saluted us with 6 guns, which we returned by (illegible)
Bear - Bear astern distant -about - 1 mile
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making passage to disco greenland
Lat 71.33, Long -55.83
Coal consumed 8 tons, 1280 lbs
coal: 466 tons 32 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24hrs.: 8 tons 1280 lbs.
coal: 8 tons 1280 lbs - consumed in 24 hours
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4 July 1884
disco island
Lat -18.1, Long 178.4
at 12 hoisted American Yacht Club jack pennant and ensign and at the fore and amin royal mastheads respectingly, and the ensigna t the peak; in honor of the day
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast with fog 2nd and 3rd hours. Gentle breeze from NNW. From two to three, slowed down to one bell until the Bear thad caught up with us
4 to 8 a.m. Weather cloudy with thick snow first and last part of watch. Sun visible occasionally. Wind light from NW. Slowed down from 7.20 to 7.50 to allow The Bear to come up
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast and cloudy, with continuous snow. Light breeze from westward, moderate swell. Slowed down from 8.45 to 9.25 to allow the Bear to come up. At 12 hoisted American Yacht Club jack pennant and ensign forward and at the fore and main royal mastheads respectively and the ensign at the peak in honor of the day
Bear - Followed suit
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast with snow and fog first three hours, clearing last hour. Gentle to stiff breeze from W to WSW
Hauled down colors and pennant at 12.30
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Fresh breeze from southward and westward
6 to 8 p.m. Cloudy with fog bank ahead. Snowing second hour. Fresh wind from SWward. Moderate sea
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast with rain and snow first two hours in stiff squalls, clearing last hour. Moderate to stiff breeze from SW
Bear - slowed down to allow Bear to come up.
From 2-3 , slowed down to one bell until the Bear had caught up with us. AT 3:34 Svarten Huk bore abeam distant about 8 miles.
Slowed down from 7:20 to 7:50 to allow the Bear to come up.
Slowed down from 8:45 to 9:25 to allow the Bear to come up. At 12 hoisted American Uacht Club, jack pennant and ensign, forward, and at the fore and main royal mastheads respectively, and the Ensign at the peak; in honer of the day. Bear followed suit. At noon changed course to S.W x W 1/2 W.
At three made out land three points on port bow; changed course to S.W x W. At 3:25 changed course to S.W 1/2 W, patent log 13.2. Hauled down colors and pennant at 12:30.
Standing down the coast of Disko Island.
Standing along coast of Disko Island at 8.
At 8:25 changed course to S.W and at 9 to S.W x S. At 9:15 went ahead full speed. At 9:25 got beam and quarter bearings of object on shore; Distance 2.2. miles.
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making passage to and at disco greenland
Lat 30.5, Long 117.1
Coal consumed 1 ton, 1960 lbs
coal: 464 tons 312 lbs. - Coal consumed during preceding 24hrs.: 1 tons 1960 lbs.
coal: 1t 1960 lbs - coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours
coal: 1 ton 1960 lbs - consumed
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5 July 1884
godharn
Lat 22.5, Long -53.5
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SW
Alert - Sighted, at anchor in outer harbor
Loch Garry - Sighted, at anchor in outer harbor
Started mooring ship
4 to 8 a.m. Clear and cool; light breeze from SSW freshening towards last of watch to stiff. Unshipped rudder and made preperations for shipping spare one
8 a.m. to meridian. Partly clear and pleasant; moderate to stiff breeze from SSW to SbyW. Got out extra skin fast. Shipped new rudder and hoisted and secured damaged on inboard
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from southward
Loch Garry - At 2 came alongside and secured to our starboard side
Made preperations for coaling ship. Received on board one (1) sheet anchor from the "Alert"; took in our sheet anchor and bent port chain to the Alert anchor
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from southward
Loch Garry - Received on board 232 bags (about 11.5 tons) coal
coal: 232 bags - about 11.5 tons
David Danielson - Sent four dogs ashore as a present to David Danielson, dog driver and interpreter of this ship
6 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from WNW
coal: 199 bags - About 10 tons
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy and cool. Light breeze from WNW
David Danielson - Esquimaux dog driver, was dischraged from this ship today
Alert, Loch Garry - sighted at anchor in outer harbor.
Shipped new rudder and secured damaged one inboard.
Draft of ship 15 ft. forward 17 ft. aft.
coal: 40 bags - Received on board from Alert
coal: 232 bags (about 11 1/2 tons) - from Loch Garry
dogs - 4
David Danielson - sent 4 dogs as present to David Danielson, dog driver and interpreter
coal: 199 bags, about 10 tons - Stopped coaling
David Danielson - discharged from this ship
At 2:25 shaped course for Gadhavn. Sighted The Alert and Loch Garry at anchor in outer harbor. At 3:35 dropped starboard anchor in 8 fms of water, veered to 35 fms on starboard chain. Ran a stern mooring to ring on shoe near storehouse.
Unshipped rudder and made preperation for shipping spare one. Ship moored with starboard anchor and 45 fms chain forward and two lines aft, made fast to ringbolt on rocks ashore.
Got out extra stern fast. Shipped new rudder and hoiseted and secured damaged one inboard.
At 2 Loch Garry came alongside and secured to our starboard side. Made preperations for coaling ship. Reed on board one sheet anchor from 1 hr "Alert;" took in our sheet anchor and bent port chain to the "Alert's" anchor. Started fires under donkey boilers, and hauled fires under main boilers. Received on board 140 bags of coal.
Reed on board from "Loch Garry," 232 bags ( about 11 1/2 tons) coal. Sent four dogs ashore as a present to David Danielson, dog driver and interpreter of this ship.
Stopped coaling at 8, having received since 6:00 199 bags, about 10 tons.
Liberty party retuned. David Danielson, Esquimaux dog-driver, was discharged from this ship today.
Loch Garry - secured to coaling
coal: 11,5 t -
David Danielson - discharged
Loch Garry, Alert - 'At 2 Loch Garry came alongside and secured to our starboard side. Made preparations for coaling ship. Received on board one (1) sheet anchor from the Alert.'
coal: 10 tons - received since 1800
David Danielson - dog-driver, was discharged from ship this day
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disko greenland
Lat , Long
Coal consumed 1200 lbs
coal: 463 tons 1352 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24hrs.: 1200 lbs.
coal: 1200 lbs - coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours
coal: 1200 lbs - coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours
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6 July 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy foggy and cool. Light NWly airs and calms
4 to 8 a.m. Clear pleasant weather. Light airs and calms
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light variable airs
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light Wly breeze
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from west and WNW
6 to 8 p.m. Cloudy and cool. Moderate breeze from WNW
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy and cool. Light wind from WNW
Running flood tide after 2:30.
Held Divine Service.
Flood tide.
Inspected dry gun cotton and found it in good condition.
cloudy foggy and cool
clear pleasant weather
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disko greenland
Lat , Long
coal: 90 tons -
coal: 90 tons - received
Coal consumed 1200 lbs
coal: 553 tons 152 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24hrs.: 90 tons 1200 lbs.
coal: 1200 lbs - consumed during preceding 24 hours
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7 July 1884
at 12.30 Commanding Officer, Chief Eng. Melville. P. A. Surgeon Green, LT LEmly and an escort of four men left the ship to participate in the burial of Frederic Thorlip Christiancen, one of the dead of the Greely Party. Half masted when the party left the side of the "Bear", full making again at 4 when the party returned from the grave yard.
Commences and until 4 a.m. Partly clear. Light airs from WNW
4 to 8 a.m. Weather overcast. Foggy over the mountains. Light airs and calms
Loch Garry - Commenced coaling from "Loch Garry"
coal: 14 tons - Received during watch
8 a.m. to meridian. Cloudy and cool. Light breeze from SE
coal: 443 bags - About 22 tons
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clearing last part. Light to gentle breeze from WNW. Calm first hour
coal: 360 bags - Since noon, making 90 tons in all
Chief Eng. Melville - At 2.30 Commanding officer, chief eng. Melville, P.A. surgeon Green, Lt. Lemly and an escort of four men left the ship to participate in the burial exercised of Frederic Shorlip Christianson, one of the dead of The Greely Party
P.A. Surgeon Green - At 2.30 Commanding officer, chief eng. Melville, P.A. surgeon Green, Lt. Lemly and an escort of four men left the ship to participate in the burial exercised of Frederic Shorlip Christianson, one of the dead of The Greely Party
Lt. Lemly - At 2.30 Commanding officer, chief eng. Melville, P.A. surgeon Green, Lt. Lemly and an escort of four men left the ship to participate in the burial exercised of Frederic Shorlip Christianson, one of the dead of The Greely Party
Frederick Shorlip Christianson - At 2.30 Commanding officer, chief eng. Melville, P.A. surgeon Green, Lt. Lemly and an escort of four men left the ship to participate in the burial exercised of Frederic Shorlip Christianson, one of the dead of The Greely Party
Half masted colors when the party left the side of the "Bear", full masting again at 4 when the party returned from the grave yard
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from WNW. Funeral party returned at 5 p.m.
6 to 8 p.m. Cloudy and cool. Light airs from WNW
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast and cool. Light to gentle breeze from WNW
coal: 90 tons in all - received from Loch Garry
Chief Eng. Melville, P.A. Surgeion Green, Lt. Lemly - left the shiip to participate in the burial exercise
Thorlip Christiancen - burial exercises for ... one of the Greely party.
Commenced coaling from "Loch Garry" at 6. At8 had recieved during watch 14 tons 1900 lbs.
Recieved from "Loch Garry" 443 bags, about 22 tons coal.
Finished coaling ship having recieved 360 bags since noon making 90 tons in all. At 2:30 Commanding Officer, Cheif Eng. Melville. Surgeon Green Lt. Lemly and an escort of four men left the ship to perticipate in The burial exercise of Fredric. Thorlip. Christiancen, one of the ead of the Greely Party. Half masted colors when The party left the side of the "Bear", full masting again at 4 when the party returned from the graveyard.
Funeral party returned at 5 pm. Ship draft aft 18.2 forward 15ft.
foggy over the mountains
Loch Garry - coaling
coal: 22 t - from Loch Garry
commanding officer chief eng. melville, surgeon, ..., and an escort of four men, left ship to participate to the burial of Frederic Sharlik Christiansen
coal: 14 tons 1900 lbs - recieved from Loch Garry
coal: 22 tons - Recieved from Loch Garry
Funeral party returned at 5 P.M.
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disco greenland
Lat , Long
Coal consumed 2200 lbs
coal: 552 tons 190 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24hrs: 2200 lbs.
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8 July 1884
Sgt. Ellison one of the survivors of the Greely party died on board the 'Bear' at 3.15AM
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy. Light breeze from westward and northward
Sergant Ellison - One of the survivors of the Greely Party died on board the "Bear" at 3.15 a.m.
4 to 8 a.m. Weather overcast and cloudy. Light airs and calms. Tops of mountains hid by fog
8 a.m. to meridian. Foggy first two hours, clear and pleasant last tow
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from northward and westward
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and pleasant with light NWly breeze
6 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NW
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and cool. Light breeze from NW breeze. At 8.30 made general signal, International Code: "D.R.2.J. - F.B.A.K. - C.K.F.L. - C.F.L.N. - W.T.H."
Wm. Sergt. Ellison - survivor of the Greely party died onboard the Bear at 3:15 AM.
Sergt. Ellison, one of the survivers of he Greely Party, died on board the "Bear" at 3:15am
Tops of mountains hidden by fog.
Bent for top-gallant sail. Engaged in setting up main rigging. Covered main hach. Go sand. Washed ships side. Snet tank below. Ebb tide.
Engaged in setting up rigging. Crossed top-gallant yards with sail bent.
Engaged in setting up rigging and preparing for sea.
Finished setting up main rigging.
At 8:30 made Genl. Signal, International Code: "D.R.2.J.F.B.K.H-C.K.F.L-C.F.L.N-N.I.H"
Sergeant Ellison - 'Sergt. Ellison, one of the survivors of the Greely Party, died on board the "Bear" at 3.15 A.M.
'At *.30 made Genl. Signal. International Code: D.R.2.J.-F.B.K.H-C.K.F.L.-C.F.L.N.-W.V.H.'
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at anchor disco greenland and making passage to st johns nf
Lat 68.58, Long -54.07
Coal consumed 6 tons, 1060 lbs
coal: 545 tons 1370 lbs. - Coal consumed during preceding 24hrs.: 6 tons 1060 lbs.
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9 July 1884
disco island
Lat 69.8, Long 16.7
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear first hour, afterwards clouding over with fog on hill tops. Light NWly breeze
Large bergs
4 to 8 a.m. Weather cloudy. Fog over the mountains. Light airs from SW
Alert - Signalled "At the last moment engines fails to be ready, shall I take the "Loch Garry" alongside, or ahead to tow out". Answered "Ahead"
At 6.30 got under way and stood out followed by the "Bear" and "Alert", the latter in tow of "Loch Garry"
When the anchor came up, found stick had broken at the shank, and only half the stick was received
Bear - At 8 on port quarter
Alert - At 8 on starboard quarter
Loch Garry - At 8 on starboard quarter
8 a.m. to meridian. Cloudy first part, clear and pleasant latter part of watch
Bear - In position on port quarter
Loch Garry - With "Alert" in tow, in position on starboard quarter
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant weather. Light breeze from eastward + southward. Smooth sea
Bear - In position on port quarter
Loch Garry - Slowed down twice during watch for Loch Garry, towing Alert, to come up
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from ESE. At 5 swung ship for compass error, going ahead full speed again 5.30
Alert - Went on ahead
Loch Garry - Went on ahead
6 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from northward and eastward
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and pleasant, hazy about horizon. Light breeze from NEward. Smooth sea
Bear - At 8.30 came up with Bear
Loch Garry - At 8.30 came up with Loch Garry towing Alert
Bear - In position on port
Loch Garry - On starboard quarter
Alert - On starboard quarter
Several large bergs seen drifting past the opening between the sills to SE'd.
Bear, Alert, Loch Garry - stood out of Disco harbor
Turned ebb at 2:30.
Fog over the mountains. At 5:30, "Alert" signalled. "At the last moment, engine fails, to be ready shall I take the "Loch Garry" alongside, or ahead to tow out". Answered "Ahead." At 6:30 got under way and stood out, followed by The "Bear and Alert", the latter in tow of "Loch Garry". At 7 took departure just outside Disko Harbor. Course W.S.W 1/2 W. Log registered 93 miles. When the anchr came up, found stick had broken at the shank, and only half the stock was recieved. At 8 "Bear" on port quarter, "Alert" and "Loch Garry" on starboard quarter.
Set fore and aft sail. At 9 changed course to West. "Bear" in position on port quarter. "Loch Garry", with "Alert" in tow, in position on starboard quarter.
Smooth sea. Took in for and aft sail. Slowed down twice during watch; for "Loch Garry", Towing Alert to come up. "Bear" in position on port quarter. At 3 lost sight Disko Island E.N.E about 68 miles Exchanged Lat. and Long. with ships of squadron at 1.
At 5 ~ ship for compass error, going ahead full speed again 5:50. "Alert" and "Loch Garry" went on ahead.
At 8 got cast of lead bottom 16 1/2 fins, white sand and shell. Set main top sail, fore sail and fore-and-aft sail.
At 8:30 came up with "Bear", and "Loch Garry" towing "Alert." Took in all sails. Moon visible, just a little past the full. Midnight, sum just skirting horizen. At end of watch ship abreast of settlement of Holsteinberg. Vessels of squadron in position, "Bear" on port. "Loch Garry" and "Alert" on starboard quarter latter two dropping astern.
Large Bergs
Set sail from Disco harbour
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making passage from disco island greenland to st johns nf
Lat 65.47, Long -55.00
Coal consumed 8 tons, 1980 lbs
coal: 536 tons 1630 lbs. - Coal consumed during preceding 24hrs.: 8 tons 1980 lbs.
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10 July 1884
Sunset at 10.10pm. Moon and stars visible
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NEbyE and NE
Passed small pieces of short brown sea weed
4 to 8 a.m. Pleasant weather, hazy near horizon. Wind moderate from NE
Alert - In position
Bear - In position
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light wind from NEward
Alert - In position
Bear - In position
Loch Garry - In position
One small berg
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE. At 1.15 exchanged noon position with other vessels of the squadron
Brought vegetables up from main hold. Carpenter engaged in making new stock for starboard bower anchor
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from NE and E
Bear - In position on port quarter
Loch Garry - With "Alert" in tow on starboard quarter
6 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light NEly breeze. Smooth sea
Exchanged longitude with ships of squadron. All in position at end of watch
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and pleasant. Damp. Light to gentle breeze from NE and NEbyE
Alert, Bear, Loch Garry - in position
Sighted one small berg diring the watch
At 2:10 made out sail five points on port bow, which proved to be a small berg on the port ~ standing to N. and E. At 3 it bore abeam about 8 miles distant, and at 3:40 it was lost sight of in the land haze bearing 3 1/2 pts abaft the port beam. Squadron in position on either quarter.
"Alert", "Bear" and collier in position. Set main top sail, foresails, and saysails. Ay 8 changed course to S.W. x W. 1/2 W.
Land in sight on port beam. "Alert, "Bear", and "loch Garry" in position. At 8:30 took in fore and aft sail and at 11:20 foresail and topsail. Sighted one small berg during watch.
At 1:15 exchanged noon position with the vessels of the squadron. Set all fore and aft sail except gaff-topsail and mizzen top mast staysail at 1:50. Brought vegetables on deck from main hold. Carpenter engaged in making new stock for starboard lower anchor. Land in sight on port quarter. Squadren in position on either quarter.
Took in fore and aft sail. "Bear" in position on port quarter, "Loch Garry" with "Alert" in tow on starboard quarter.
Exchanged longitude with ships of squadron. All in position at end of watch.
Sunset at 10:10 moon and stars visible. Squadron in position on either quarter. At 9 changed course to S.W x W 1/4 W.
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making passage from disco id greenland to st johns nf
Lat 62.27, Long -55.18
Coal consumed 8 tons, 1380 lbs
coal: 528 tons 250 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24hrs.: 8 tons 1380 lbs.
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11 July 1884
three bergs in sight
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from northward and eastward and sun rose at 2 a..m. Squadron in position on either quarter
Some small ice
4 to 8 a.m. Clear pleasant weather. Wind light from NE first part, from S last hour. Smooth sea
Three bergs
Got starboard bower anchor on forecastle in order to fit a wooden stock for it
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Wind variable in force and shifting from SbyE to SW and increasing from light airs to gentle breeze. Signalled to squadron "Report daily consumption of coal at meridian"
Carpenter making anchor stock
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from southward and westward
Exchanged lat and long with squadron. Made general signal D.V. - F.B.2.R. - Squadron in position on eighter quarter
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SWward. Smoorth sea
Made general signal international code C.T.H.M. - K.L.V. - D.O.M.L.
Whale - A large school
6 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Windy appearance of sky noticable. Gentle breeze from SWbyW
Loch Garry - Signalled "Permission to stop 20 minutes to renew packing in low pressure gland"
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear but pleasant. Light breeze from SW. Squadron in position on either quarter
Passed some small ice during the watch
three bergs in sight during the watch
Signal to squadron "Report daily consumption of coal at meridian".
Coal reports as follows. Bear 9, Alert 8 3/8, Loch Garry 7 1/2 tons each. Flagship 8 1/2 tons.
Bear, Alert, Loch Garry - coal consumption report
whales - large school
Squadron in position on either quarter. Passed some small ice during watch
Smooth sea. Squadron in position, three bergs in sight during watch. At 8 changed course to S.W 1/2 W. At 7:30 "Bear" signalled Long. 55° 20' 13''. Answered 55° 14'. Got starboard lower anchor on forecastle in order to list a wooden stock for it.
Signalled to squadron. Report daily consumption of coal at meridian. At 10:30 set fore and aft sail and at 11:30 took in and furled the same. ~ paint work inside ship. Carpenter making anchor stock. At 12 coal reports as follows. "Bear" 9, "Alert" 8 3/8, "Loch Garry" 7 1/2 tons each. Flagship signalled 8 1/2 tons.
At 1 changed course to SW 1/4 W. Exchanged Lat. and Long. with squadron. Made Gen'l Signal. D.V.- F.B.2.R- Squadron in position on either quarter.
Smooth sea. At 4:30 exercised at fire quarters and made Gen'l Signal Inter. Code C.V.H.M-N.L.V-D.C.M.L.
At 6:25 "Loch Garry" signalled "Permission to stop 20 min. to renew packing in low pressure gland". Stopped engine. Set up bearings on own engines. Full speed again at 6:58. At 7:10 stopped for hot bearing, going ahead again full speed 7:15.
Squadrons position on either quarter.
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making passage from disco greenland to st johns nf
Lat 59.23, Long -54.72
Coal consumed 8 tons 880 lbs
coal: 519 tons 1610 lbs. - Coal consumed during preceding 24hrs.: 8 tons 880 lbs.
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12 July 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Moonlight. Gentle wind from SWward. Smooth sea with Sly swell
4 to 8 a.m. Clear pleasant weather. Wind from SSW, light breeze. Long easy swell from SSW
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from southward and westward. Long swell from southward and westward
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from SSW. Long Sly swell. Mechanics engaged in putting wooden stock on starboard anchor
Alert - At 1 signals were made as follows: F.L.N. - G.V.H. - F.R.D. - G.N.Z.
Bear - At 1 signals were made as follows: F.L.N. - G.V.F. - F.R.D. - H.B.C.
Loch Garry - At 1 signals were made as follows: F.L.N. - G.V.J. - F.R.G - S.F.R.
Thetis - At 1 signals were made as follows: F.L.N. - G.V.J. - F.R.D. - G.H.P. and D.V. - F.B.Z.R.
Bear - At end of watch in position
Loch Garry - At end of watch dropping astern
Alert - At end of watch dropping astern
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SWbyS. Cross swell noticable from SW and south
6 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from southward and westward. Long swell from southward and westward. Squadron in position on either quarter
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and pleasant. Light wind from SWward. Heavy fog bank on horizon to eastward working to NEward latter part of watch. Moderate sea
Alert - At 10.20 slowed down for 20 minutes to allow "Alert" and "Loch Garry" to come up
Loch Garry - At 10.20 slowed down for 20 minutes to allow "Alert" and "Loch Garry" to come up
At end of watch vessels of squadron in postion on either quarter
Coal consumption as follows: Alert 8 3/4, Bear 8 1/2, Loch Garry 8 1/2 and we signalled 8 1/2 tons.
Bear, Loch Garry and Alert - changed positions
At meridian, signals coal consuption as follows: "Alert" 8 3/4, "Bear" 8 1/2, "Loch Garry" 8 1/2, and we signaled 8 1/2 tons. Cleaning ship. Squadron in position on either quarter.
Mechanics engaged in putting wooden stock on starboard anchor. At 1 signals were made as follows: by "Alert" F.L.N- G.V.H-F.R.D.-G.N.R." "Bear": F.L.N.-G.V.F.-F.R.D.-H.B.C." "Lock Garry": F.L.N-G.V.J-F.R.G.-G.F.B." "Thetis": F.L.N-G.V.J.-F.R.D.-G.N.C" and "DV-F.B.Q.R." At end of watch "Bear" in position, "Loch Garry" and "Alert" dropping aster. At 4 changed cuorse to SW 1/4 W.
~ smell noticable from S.W and South. Pumped ship out.
Squadron in position on either quarter.
Heavy fog bank on horizen to Eastward working to N.E latter part of watch moderate sea. Moon rose at 9:40, after which bright moonlight. At 10:20 slowed down for 20 minutes to allow "Alert" and "Loch Garry" to come up. At end of watch, vessels of squadron in position on either quarter.
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enroute from disco greenland to st johns nf
Lat 56.52, Long -54.28
Coal consumed 8 tons, 280 lbs
coal: 511 tons 1330 lbs. - Coal consumed during preceding 24 hrs.: 8 tons 280 lbs.
coal: 511 tons 1330 lbs -
coal: 8t 280lbs - coal consumed during preceding 24 hours
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13 July 1884
NO ice in sight during watch
a large berg on starbraid beam
heavy fog
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear chilly and damp. Light to gentle breeze from SWbyS. Long swell from southward
4 to 8 a.m. Clear, pleasant weather. Moderate breeze from SSW. Long easy swell from SSW
No ice in sight
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SSW. Long Sly swell
Moderate to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from SbyW and south. At 1 exchanged noon position with vessels of squadron by Inter. Code
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from southward. At 4 made general signal inter. code D.O.W.G - B.2.W.V. - V.M.B. - B.W.C - C.H.B.S - D.2.V.R - D.L.M.W - C.V.H.N - 2.H.O. - B.N.C. - F.C.J.B - D.G.O.L - D.W.S.V - R.D.G - 2.H.N - C.V.F.H
6 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze and long swell from southward
A large berg
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and damp first two hours, misty with heavy fog last two. Gentle to stiff breeze from south and SbyE
Fine aurora display visible in west (true) across the zentih to NE. Mist became thicker and finally heavy fog sttled down from southward and eastward. Slowed down at once and sounded fog whistle
Bear - At 12 in position on port quarter, lights just visible
Loch Garry - Within hearing distance
No ice in sight during watch.
coal expenditures as follows: Alert 8 1/2, Bear 8 tons, Loch Garry 6 3/4 tons Thetis 8 1/4.
Sighted a large berg on starboard beam
No ice in sight during watch. Squadron in position.
At 10 held divine service and Commanding officer inspected crew and ship. At 10:00 stopped for five minutes to key up. At 12 vessels signaled coal expenditure as follows: "Alert" 8 1/2, "Bear" 8, "Loch Garry" 6 3/4, and "Thetis" 8 1/4. Ships in position at end of watch. Inspected dry gun cotton, which was found in good condition. At 12 changed course to SW 1/2 S.
At 1 exchanged noon position with vessels of squadron by Inter. Code, as follows. "(F.L.J.G.N.D)" Thetis, "(F.R.K G.V.C.)" Alert, (F.L.J. G.W.C) (F.R.D. G.W.H.)." Bear "(F.L.J. G.W.D) (F.R.D.G.V.K)." Loch Garry (F.L.J. G.W.F) (F.R.D.G.V.Q)." Gave mean time to Loch Garry. At 2 set all fore and aft sails except gaff topsail and mizzen topmast staysail.
At 4 made Genl. Signal Inter. Code . D.O.W.C-B.2.W.R-V.M.B-B.W.C-C.H.B.S-D.2.V.R-D.L.M.N-C.V.J.N.-2.H.O-B.N.C-F.C.J.B-D.G.O.L-D.W.S.V.-R.D.G-2.H.N.-C.V.F.H.
Sighted a large berg on starboard beam.
At 9 took in and stowed main shipsail. Moon rose at 10:15 and shortly after it appeared misty on horizen. Fine aeral display visable in West across the Zenith to N.E. Must become thicker and heavy fog settled down from S and E. Slowed down at once and sounded fog whistle. At 11:30 took in all fore and aft sail. At 12 "Bear" in position on port quarter, lights just visible. Loch Garry not within hearing distance.
No ice in sight
Alert, Bear, Loch Garry, Thetis - signalled coal expenditure
Thetis, Alert, Begr, Loch Garry, - exchanged position with squadron vessels
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enroute from disco greenland to st johns nf
Lat 54.02, Long -53.82
Coal consumed 7 tons, 820 lbs
coal: 504 tons 510 lbs -
coal: 7 t 820lbs - Consumed durign preceding 24 hours
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14 July 1884
passed a medium sized ice berg
passed a number of small bergs
Commences and until 4 a.m. Foggy and very thick. Moderate to fresh breeze from southward and eastward
A medium sized ice berg
Squadron in position on either quarter. At end of watch answering fog signals from flagship
4 to 8 a.m. Thick fog, vessels can be seen about 1/4 of mile. Wind from S.E. moderate breeze. Moderate sea
Loch Garry - About 7.30 dropped astern out of sight
Alert - About 7.30 dropped astern out of sight
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast with thick fog first three hours. Moderate to fresh breeze from SSE
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy and misty. Fresh breeze with long sea from southward and eastward. At 1 exchanged lat and long with squadron vessels agreeing in their positions. Made general signal: M.D.F - F.B. - R.J.S - D.B. - F.B.2.R -, also general signal H.N.2 - D.B.R - D.2.G.R - D.R.C.L - 2.H.N - V.W.R - V.2.G - also general signal: 2.D.L - D.S.M. - J - D.2.P.N. - G.N.J - W.B.R - D.G.W.R - B.2.W.T - C.M - F.A.S - H.B.F - F.R.B - G.T.P - Squadron in position on either quarter
A number of small bergs
4 to 6 p.m. Cloudy and misty. Moderate breeze from SEbyS. Long Sly swell. Vessels of squadron in position at end of watch
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast with mist and heavy dew. Gentle breeze from SSE
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast cloudy and misty. Moderate breeze from southward + eastward
Passed a few small bergs during first part of watch
Squadron in position on either quarter
passed a medium sized ice berg
Alert, Bear, Loch Garry - coal report
coal reports as follows: Alert 7 1/2, Bear 7, Loch Garry 6 1/2, signalled Thetis 8 tons.
Passed a number of small bergs during watch.
Passed a number of bergs.
Passed a few small bergs during first part of watch.
medium sized ice berg
Thick fog, visibility 1/4 of a mile
Alert, Loch Garry - Dropped out of sight
Alert, Bear, Loch Garry - Coal reports
Passed a number of small bergs during watch
Passed a number of bergs
passed a few small bergs during first watch
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en route from disco greenland to st johns nf
Lat 50.97, Long -53.02
Coal consumed 8 tons, 480 lbs
coal: 496 tons 130 lbs -
coal: 8t 480lbs - consumed during preceding 24 hours
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15 July 1884
Passed an ice berg at 10am
Commences + until 4 a.m. Overcast and foggy with drizzling rain. Observed moonlight first half. Moderate breeze from SSE. Long Sly swell
Alert - Slowed down 12.55 for 20 minutes to allow "Alert" and "Loch Garry" to come up
Loch Garry - Slowed down 12.55 for 20 minutes to allow "Alert" and "Loch Garry" to come up
At end of watch vessels of squadron in position
Passed small berg
4 to 8 a.m. Weather cloudy with passing squalls of mist and fog. Sun and horizon occasionally visible. Wind fresh from SEbyE. Long swell from eastward
Squadron in position till 8, when "Alert" and "Loch Garry" were about 1 mile astern
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast, cloudy, thick weather. Foggy at intervals last part of watch. Misty during entire watch
Past an ice berg
Loch Garry - Signalled "Parted wire hawser at 8 a.m. got it again all right
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast and cloudy, with fresh wind from SEbyE. Long broken swell
Alert - At 1 signalled F.L.B - G.J.C F.R.C - G.J.D.
Bear - At 1 signalled F.L.B - G.F.D - J.R.C - G.V.H
Thetis - At 1 signalled F.R.W - H.B.R - F.R.G - G.F.D and F.B - V.J.S - D.B. - F.B.Z.R
Loch Garry - At 1 signalled F.L.B - G.F.C - F.R.C - G.J.L
Alert - Alert's steel hawser having carried away in towing, signalled to "Loch Garry" "Cast off and take position six cable lengths astern of this ship" and to "Alert" "Make sail and keep position". Signals were obeyed by both vessels
Passed serveral large bergs
4 to 8 p.m. Overcast with heavy rain. Gale from SEbyE. Heavy sea
Ship pitching easely. Occasional heavy rain
Bear - At 8 in position
Loch Garry - At 8 in position astern
Alert - At 8 about 2 miles astern
8 to midnight. Overcast, with moderate gale from southward and eastward. Frequen squalls of wind and rain
Bear - On port quarter
Loch Garry - On starboard quarter
Alert - Last seen astern at 11.20
passed an ice berg at 10.
Coal expenditure as follows: Alert 8 3/4 tons, Bear 9 3/4 tons, Loch Garry 7 1/2 tons; and we signalled 7 1/4 tons.
Bear, Loch Garry, Alert - in position
Moonlight first half
Alert, Loch Garry - to allow them to come up
Alert, Loch Garry - 1 mile astern
Passed an ice berg at 10:00
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en route to st johns from disco greenland
Lat 49.28, Long -52.00
Coal consumed 7 tons, 1920 lbs
coal: 7t 1920lbs - consumed during preceding 24 hours
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16 July 1884
Thick fog
Commences and until 4 a.m. Thick and foggy. Running slow. Moderate gale to moderate breeze from SSE. Long broken swell
Bear - In position on either quarter
Loch Garry - In position on either quarter
Alert - Neither seen or heard during watch
4 to 8 a.m. Thick fog, lighting up occasionally, so that vessels can be seen about 1/4 of a mile. Wind light to moderate from SSE, hauling to SSW by 8. Heavy swell. Sounding whistle every two or three minutes
Bear - In position
Loch Garry - In position
Alert - Not seen or heard during watch
8 a.m. to meridian. Foggy first part, but clearing finally toward end of watch. Moderate breeze from SSW. Long swell from soutward
Meridian to 4 p.m. Generally overcast with fog. Gentle breeze from SSW
4 to 6 p.m. Cloudy. Misty around horizon. Wind moderate from southward and westward
Made general signal F.D - V.T.R G.B - F.B.2.R
6 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Fog bank on horizon to southward and eastward. Light wind from SWward. Long Sly swell
8 p.m. to midnight. Foggy third hour, clear with heavy dew rest of watch
Loch Garry - In position
Bear - In position
Alert - not in sight
Coal expenditure as follows: Thetis 8 tons, Bear 8 tons, Loch Garry 4 1/2 tons.
Loch Garry and Bear - in position on either quarter
Bear, Loch Garry, Alert - Changing position
Alert - not seen or heard during watch
Alert not in sight -
Commences and until 4 am: Thick and foggy. Running slow. Moderate gale to Moderate breeze from SSE. Long broken s~ll. "Bear" and "Loch Garry" in position on either quarter. "Alert" neither seen or heard during watch. At 1.30 changed course to SxE. Mercurial Barometer 29.70. Thermometer 52°
4 to 8 am: Thick fog, lighting up occasionally, so that vessels can be seen about 1/4 of a mile. Wind light to moderate from SSE, hauling to SSW by 8. Heavy swell. Sounding whistle every two or three minutes. "Bear" and "Looch Garry" on port and starboard quarter. At 8 hailed them and told them the course was South (true). At 8 changed course to SSW 3/4 W (p.c.). The "Alert" not seen or heard during watch. At 8 Mercurial Barometer 29.70. Steady.
8 am to Meridian: Foggy first part, but clearing finally toward end of watch. Moderate breeze from SSW. Long swell from Southward. At 9 changed course to SWbyS running slow till 10. "Bear" and "Looch Garry" in position at end of watch. Alert not in sight. Mercurial Barometer 29.72. Thermometer 60°. At noon vessels signalled coal expenditure as follows. "Thetis" 8 tons. "Bear" 8 tons. "Looch Garry" 4 1/2 tons.
Meridian to 4 pm: Generally overcast with fog. Gentle breeze from SSW. At 1 pm exchanged noon position with squadron as follows. "Bear" F.K.V - G.V.F. - F.R.B. - G.V.F. "Loch Garry" F.K.V. - G.V.H. - F.R.B. - G.J.B. "Thetis" F.K.V. - G.V.F. - F.R.V. - G.J.I. Made G~ signal: F.B. - F.B.2.R. - D.2.O.M. Went half speed from 1 to 1.14 and from 2.20 to 3.10 owing to thickness of fog; full speed remainder of watch. "Bear", "Loch Garry" on either quarter. Mercurial Barometer at 4 29.72
4 to 6 pm: Cloudy, misty around horizon. Wind moderate from Southward and Westward. At 4.30 changed course to SW 1/4 W. Made G~ signal. F.D. - V.J.R. G.B. - F.B.2.R. Roused up port chain for bending. Mercurial Barometer 29.72. "Bear" on port, "Loch Garry" on starboard quarter at 6.
6 to 8 pm: Clear and pleasant. Fog bank on horizon to Southward and Eastward. Light wind from SW. Long ~ swell. "Bear" and "Loch Garry" in position on either quarter. Mercurial Barometer 29.74 att the. 57°. Rousing up and bending chains. Got a cast of the lead at 8. 180 fathoms wire out, bottom grey sand.
8 pm to midnight: Foggy third hour. Clear with heavy den rest of watch. At 11 slowed down ten minutes on account of fog. At 9.35 look out on forecast of lead in 125 fathoms, rocky bottom. At 10.30 changed course to SW 1/4 S. At 12 got cast of lead in 200 fathoms, no bottom. "Loch Garry" and "Bear" in position on either quarter at end of watch. Mercurial Barom. at 12 29.74.
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making passage to and at st johns nf
Lat 47.5, Long -52.7
Coal consumed 2 tons, 1420 lbs
coal: 2t 1420lbs - consumed previous 24 hours
Steamer Thetis - Making passge to and at St. Johns N.F.
STATE OF SEA; LE.
WATER EXPENDED DURING PRECEEDING 24 HOURS; 100 GALLONS.
WATER REMAINING ON HAND FIT FOR USE AT NOON: 1550 GALLONS.
coal: COAL CONSUMED DURING THE PRECEEDING 24 HOURS: 2 TONS 1420 LBS. - COAL REMAINING ON HAND AT NOON: 485 TONS, 1270 LBS.
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17 July 1884
mouth of st johns harbor
Lat 47.6, Long -52.6
overcast with heavy fog
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy with thick fog. Moderate breeze from southward and westward. At 2.30 fog shut down thick. Signalled squadron and stopped engine to wait for clear weather
At 4 fog lifted; started ahead
Loch Garry - At end of watch on starboard quarter
Bear - On port quarter
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy and foggy, light Sly airs. Standing in for St. Johns
At 8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast with heavy fog. Calm and variable light airs
Bear - Exchanging signals
Loch Garry - Exchanging signals
At 8.55 took pilot on board + stood in for harbor. Fog very thick. At 9.37 let go anchor
Commanding officer left ship at once with official despatches
Received small mail aboard. Lowered and got up steam in steam launch. Half-masted colors
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast with occasional fog and rain during last of watch
Used steam launch for passage to and from shore
4 to 8 p.m. OVercast with drizzling rain and fog. Occasional clearings, showing entrance to harbor and some distance to seaward
Alert - No signs of the "Alert" up to sunset
Starboard watch granted liberty
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast with fog first hour. Clear last three hours and light airs from WbyS
Loch Garry, Bear - on starboard and port quarters
Alert - No sign of Alert up to sunset.
wait for clear weather
Bear, Loch Garry - off port St John's, exchanging signals
received small mail onboard
coal: 8 1/2 t - transferred from main hold to starboard bunker
Alert - no sign up to the sunset
COM'DR' ~. S. SCHLEY - UNDER THE COMMAND OF
ice
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st johns nf
Lat 47.5, Long -52.7
Coal consumed 1000 lbs
coal: 1000lbs - consumed preceding 24 hours
Steamer Thetis - At Anchor, St. Johns, N.F.
Water Expended during the preceeding 24 hours: 50 gallons.
Water distilled during the preceeding 24 hours: ~00 gallons.
WATER REMAINING ON HAND FIT FOR USE AT NOON: 2400 GALLONS.
coal: 1000 lbs - coal consumed during the preceeding 24 hours.
coal: 485 tons, 270 lbs - coal remaining on hand at noon.
coal: 458 Tons 270 lbs - 0 tons 1000 lbs used
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18 July 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast with fog first hour. Clear last three. Light airs to breeze from WbyN and west
4 to 8 a.m. Generally overcast and misty. Light airs from WbyN and west
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light airs from westward
Commander Schley - At 8.45 calle dall hands to muster and read congratulary telegram to Comdr Schley and command, from the Sect'y of the Navy
Norman - Ice pilot Norman left the ship on leave until Tuesday the 22nd
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy but pleasant. Light breeze from westward with light passing showers
4 to 8 p.m. Cloudy and rain. Wind from westward
Alert - At 7.30 "Alert" came in and anchored. Signalled to "Alert" "Anchor at discretion"
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy with drizzling rain the first part of watch. Calm and light airs
Norman - Ice pilot Norman left the ship on leave
Alert - came in and anchored
Comdr Schley - Congratulatory telegram from the secretary of navy
Norman - Ice pilot left ship on leave
Alert - came and anchored
Com'dr' W. S. Schley - UNDER THE COMMAND OF
commences and until 4am. Overcast and fog. Clear later. Mercurial barometer at 4.
4 to 8 am. overcast and misty. Mercurial barometer at 8.
coal: 4 tons (81 bags) and 9 buckets - Loaded by ensign from coaling ship.
8am to Meridian. clear skies. Read congratulatory telegram to Comdr Schely from Secty of the Navy. Ice Pilot Aorman left ship and will return tuesday the 22nd. Transfered coal from main hold to bunkers. Mercurial barometer at 29.66
Meridian to 4pm. Cloudy. Light showers. Shifting coal from main hold to bunkers, 132 buckets. Mercurial Barometer at 29.68
4pm to 8pm. Cloudy and rainy. Sighted boat "Alert". Alert anchored at discretion. Barometer at 29.74
Alert - Ship Anchored.
8pm to midnight. Cloudy with drizzles. Barometer at 29.78
N Sebree - Navigator
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Coal consumed 1000 lbs
coal: 1000 lbs - consumed precedent 24 hours
WATER EXPENDED DURING THE PRECEEDING 24 HOURS: 100 GALLONS
WATER REMAINING ON AND FIT FOR USE AT NOON: 2800 GALLONS
coal: 1000 LBS - COAL CONSUMED DURING THE PRECEEDING 24 HOURS
coal: 484 tons, 1510 lbs - COAL REMAINING ON HAND AT NOON
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19 July 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy and thick. Calm and easterly airs
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy and misty. Light variable aris
8 a.m. to meridian. Cloudy but pleasant. Light breeze from north
Alert - Taking coal from "Loch Garry"
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy but pleasant. Light variable airs
Loch Garry - Cast off from "Alert" and anchored up the harbor
4 to 8 p.m. Cloudy and pleasant. Light SEly airs
Loch Garry - Received from Loch Garry 3000 coal bags
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy first part with light variable airs, afterwards light breeze from west
Alert, Loch Garry - Alert taking coal from Loch Garry
coal: 3000 coal bags - Received from Loch Garry
Alert taking coal from Loch Garry
COM'DR W. S. SCHLEY - under the command of
Commences and until 4am. cloudy and thick. Barometer at 29.80
4am to 8am. Cloudy and misty. Shifted coal to bunkers, roughly 8 tons. Barometer 29.92.
8am to meridian. cloudy. Alert taking coal from "Loch Garry". Shifted 14 tons of coal from main hold to bunkers. Barometer at 30.04. After thermometer 58.
Loch Garry -
meridian to 4pm. cloudy. 17 tons of coal shifted from main hold to bunkers. Loch Garry cast off and anchored at harbor. Barometer 30.10. Aft thermometer 55.
4 to 8pm. Cloudy. 3000 coal bags received from Loch Garry. Barometer at 30.16. Aft Thermometer 55.
8pm to midnight. cloudy. Barometer at 30.20. After themometer 54.
U. Scbr~~~ - navigtor
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st johns nf
Lat 47.5, Long -52.7
Coal consumed 1400 lbs
coal: 1400 lbs - consumed precedent 24 hours
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21 July 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast with light fog. Light to gentle breeze from SE
4 to 8 a.m. Overcast with fog and mist. Gentle breeze from SE
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast cloudy and rainy. Moderate breeze from SE. Foggy at intervals during watch
Meridiant to 4 p.m. Overcast cloudy and rainy. Occasional fog
Loch Garry - At 12.30 "Loch Garry" signalled for permission to get under way. Answered "Yes". At 12.50 "Loch Garry" got under way and stood out
4 to 8 p.m. Cloudy, rainy and foggy. Moderate SE wind
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast, rainy and foggy. Strong SE wind increasing to moderatate gale last hour of watch. Dropped port anchor under foot
Skipped 20/07/1884? or date error
Loch Garry - signalled for permission to get under way
Loch Garry - permission to go under way
wind increasing to moderate gale last hour of watch
Commences and until 4 am: Overcast with light fog. Light to gentle breeze from SE. Mercurial Barometer at 4 30.29
4 to 8 am: Overcast with fog and mist. Gentle breeze from SE. Mercurial Barometer at 8 30.28
8 am to meridian: Overcast cloudy and rainy. Moderate breeze from SE. Foggy at intervals during watch. Mercurial Barometer 30.22
Meridian to 4 pm: Overcast cloudy and rainy. Occasional fog. At 12.30 "Loch Garry" signalled for permission to get under way. Answered "Yes". At 12.50 "Loch Garry" got under way and stood out. Mercurial Barometer 30.20. Breeze Southward and Eastward.
Loch Garry -
4 to 8 pm: Cloudy, rainy and foggy. Moderate SE Wind. Mercurial Barometer 30.02
8 pm to midnight: Overcast, rainy and foggy. Strong SE wind increasing to moderate gale last hour of watch. Dropped port anchor under foot. Mercurial Barometer 29.98
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st johns nf
Lat 47.5, Long -52.7
Coal consumed 1400 lbs
coal: 1400 lbs - consumed during preceding 24 h
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22 July 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast cloudy and raining hard. Moderate gale from SEward, moderating to fresh wind latter part of watch. Thick and foggy
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy and foggy. WInd SW latter part of match. Hove up port anchor
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and fair. Fresh SWly wind
Meridian to 4 p.m. Generally clear and fine, cloudy last hour. Fresh Wly wind
Mr. J.W. Norman - Ice pilot returned from leave
4 to 8 p.m. Pleasant. Light Wly breeze
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and pleasant. Light Wly breeze
Moderate gale
Mr. L.W. Norman - ice pilot returned from leave
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st johns nf
Lat 47.5, Long -52.7
Coal consumed 1600 lbs
coal: 1400 lbs - consumed preceding 24 hours
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23 July 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Light variable airs
4 to 8 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from soutward
Received on board fro crea fresh beef 35 lbs, vegetables 10 lbs, fresh bread 25 lbs
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast. Light to gentle breeze from SE to SbyE
At 9.30 got under way and shifted anchorage
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast with rain. Light to gentle breeze from S to WSW
4 to 8 p.m. Overcast with rain. Light airs from WSW to WbyN
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast. Light airs to gentle from WbyN
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st johns nf
Lat 47.5, Long -52.7
Coal consumed 1200 lbs
coal: 1200 lbs - consumed preceding 24 hours
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24 July 1884
Sir John and Lady Glover - visited the ships of the squadron on invitation of Comdr Schley and the officers of the squadron
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clearing. Pleasant. Gentle breeze and light airs from WSW
4 to 8 a.m. Overcast. Light airs from WSW to west
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light Wly breeze
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy but pleasant. Moderate Wly breeze
Sir John Glover - Sir John and Lady Glover and a number of guests visited the ships of the squadron on the invitation of Commander Schley and the officers of the squadron
4 to 8 p.m. Cloudy and rainy. Wind from southward and eastward. Hoisted steam launch for repairs. Struck donkey engine and boiler below
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy and rainy. Wind fresh from southward and westward
Sir John and Lady Glover - visited the ships of the squadron
Sir John, Lady Glover - visited ship
Cmdr Schley - invitation on board
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st johns nf
Lat 47.5, Long -52.7
Coal consumed 1200 lbs
coal: 1200 lbs - consumed preceding 24 hours
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25 July 1884
Received on board six wrought iron caskets for the dead of the LAdy Franklin Bay Expedition
Transferred the remains of the dead of the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition to caskets and stowed them in main hold
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy and rainy. Wind from southward and westward
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy and rainy. Wind from southward and westward
8 a.m. to meridian. Cloudy. Threatening rain. Painted ship inside, under top-gallant forecastle. Wind light from SW
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy. Light to moderate breeze from WSW. Received on board six wrought iron caskets for the dead of the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition
4 to 8 p.m. Cloudy. Light to moderate SWly breeze. Transfered the remains of the dead of the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition to caskets, and stowed them in main hold
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy, but clearing. Light Wly wind
Received on board six wrought iro caskets for the dead of the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition.
received on board iron cascets for the dead of the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition
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Lat 47.45, Long -52.62
Coal consumed 4 tons, 240 lbs
coal: 4t 240lbs - consumed preceding 24 hours
coal: 477 tons 190 lbs -
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26 July 1884
cape race light appeared 2 points on starboard bow
Lat 42.2, Long 41.7
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy. Light wind from westward
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy. Light to moderate breeze from west. Fresh in squalls
8 a.m. to meridian. Generally overcast, but clearing at end of watch. Gentle breeze from west to SW. At 8.30 hove in to 30 fms. U.S. Consul visited the ship. At 10 called all hands up anchor and left the harbour of St. Johns followed by the "Bear" and "Alert" and a small fleet of tugs who escorted the squadron until the heads. Exchanged frequent salutes. At 10.30 made signal as follows: R.K.H. and G.C.B. At 11.15 took departure from Cape Spear
Bear - Followed
Alert - Followed
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy but pleasant. Fresh breeze from southward and westward. Made general signal D.F.2.B. - D.S.M.G. - D.2.O.M. - 2.H.D. - G.N.C. - D.L.M.W. - W.2.O. - C.T.D.O. - C.B. - R.W. - M - V.2.G. - Long swell from southward and westward
4 to 6 p.m. Cloudy but pleasant. Fresh wind from WSW. Moderate sea. At 4.30 made general signal Internatinal Code M.N.W - C.L.G. Swung ship, started ahead again 5.24
Alert - To starboard
Bear - To port
6 to 8 p.m. Partly clear. Fine rain shower first hour, misty first part of last hour. Rainbow to northward and eastward
Alert - At 7 slowed down 15 revolutions to allow "Alert" to get in position
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy but pleasant. Misty first part of watch. Moderate NW breeze. Long Nly swell
Alert - Regulating vessels speed to keep "Alert" in position
US Consul - visited ship
Bear, Alert - followed out of harbor
Coal report: Alert signalled 1 1/2 tons, Bear 6 tons, Flagship (Thetis) 1500 lbs
- Us Consul visited the ship
Bear, Alert - Left St John's
- several sail in sight
US Consul visited the ship
Alert - part of the squadron
At 10 called all hands up anchor and left the harbor of St. Johns, followed by the "Bear§ and "Alert" and a small fleet of ? who escorted the squadron outside the ?.
Bear - part of the squadron
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making passage from st johns nf to portsmouth nh
Lat 45.93, Long -54.82
Coal consumed 6 tons, 1760 lbs
coal: 6t 1760lbs - consumed preceding 24 hours
coal: 470 tons 670 lbs -
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27 July 1884
cape race
Lat , Long
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast and cloudy with light rain. Fresh Wly + NWly wind. Squally seconds hour falling light toward end of watch
Alert - Regulating speed so as to allow "Alert" to maintain position
4 to 8 a.m. Pleasant weather, cloudy first part. Moderate breeze from NW veering to northward. Heavy swell from northward and westward
Alert - Slowed down twice during watch to allow "Alert" to get in position
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant weather. Light to moderate breeze from northward and westward
Alert - Signalled coal expenditure, 8 tons
Bear - 8 tons
Thethis - Signalled 4 tons
At 12 made general signal G.C.
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from westward. Long swell. At 12 stopped to key up on forward crosshead. At 12.25 started ahead setting course at W1/2N. At 1 ships of squadron exchanged position
Alert - At 3.30 came up with "Alert" and "Bear" and signalled R.K.H. - G.O.B.
Bear - At 3.30 came up with "Alert" and "Bear" and signalled R.K.H. - G.O.B.
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from WNW
6 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from northward and westward
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and pleasant. Damp. Light westerly wind
Alert - Regulating speed so as to allow "Alert" to maintain position
Alert - At end of watch in position
Bear - At end of watch in position
Coal expenditure: Alert 8 tons, Bear 8 tons, Thetis 4 tons
Alert, Bear - in position
Alert -
- three sails in sight during watch
- passed several sails during watch
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making passage from st johns nf to portsmouth nh
Lat 45.08, Long -58.20
Coal consumed 7 tons 320 lbs
making passage from St. Johns N. F. to Portsmouth N. H.
Distance run by Log since proceeding Noon 151 knots .2
other: 100 gallons - Water expended during the proceeding 24 hours
other: 2700 gallons - Water remaining on hand fit for use at Noon
coal: 7 tons 320 lbs - consumed
coal: 463 tons 350 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at Noon
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28 July 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear. Damp. Light breeze from WbyN and WbyS
Bear - In position
Alert - Half a mile astern, cloasig up at end of watch
4 to 8 a.m. Pleasant weather. Light breeze from WSW. Smooth sea
Alert - Running slow to allow "Alert" to keep position
8 a.m. to meridian. Cloudy but pleasant. Light SWly wind. Smooth sea. Exchanged colors and signal letters with an English schooner, she hoisting F.W.L.O.
Alert - Regulating speed to that of "Alert"
At 12 signalled coal expenditure
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast with rain. Wind light to gentle breeze in force, shifting from SW to SSE. At 12.30 made signal to squadron G.B. - V.T.K. - C.B. At 1 exchanged noon position
At 1.25 made signal to squadron G.B.
Bear - In position at end of watch
Alert - In position at end of watch
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast, cloudy and rainy. Wind moderate from south to east. Squadron in position on either quarter
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast and cloudy, with continuous rain. Fresh Ely wind veering to northward. Smooth sea
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast with hard rain first three hours, clearing last hour. Moderate to stiff breeze from ENE
Alert - On starboard bow
Bear - On port quarter
Bear, Alert - in position
Coal expenditure as follows Thetis 6 3/4 tons, Alert 8 3/4, Bear 7.
Bear - in Position
Alert - half a mile ?, closing up at end of the wath
C. H. Harlou - person of watch
Running slow to allow "Alert" to keep Position. Squadron in Position at the end of the watch.
[...] regulating speed to that of "Alert". At 12 signalled coal expenditure as follows "Thetis" 6 3/4 tons, "Alert" 8 3/4, "Bear" 7. [...]
...] overcast with rain [...], signal to change course
[...] smooth tea [...]
overcast with hard rain fist
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making passage from st johns nf to portsmouth nh
Lat 43.88, Long -62.18
Coal Consumed 7 tons, 560 lbs
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29 July 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy but pleasant. Wind fresh from ENE to north. At 2.30 sighted a white light 2 points on port bow, supposed to be a fisherman at anchor
Bear - On port quarter at end of watch
Alert - On starboard bow
4 to 8 a.m. Clear pleasant weather. Fresh breeze from NE hauling to NNE and decreasing. Long swell from NE
Alert - Slowed down to allow "Alert" to get in position
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Wind shifting from NE to west and falling from gentle breeze to light airs in force
Observed macked tide rips
Porpoises - Large number
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy but pleasant. Light breeze from southward and westward. At 1 exchanged lat and long with squadron. Squadron in position on either quarter at end of watch
Made general signal F.V.
4 to 7 p.m. Overcast. Light wind and long swell from soutward
Alert - Regulating speed so as to allow "Alert" to maintain position
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast with light rain last hour. Gentle breeze from SW
Alert - In position
Bear - In position
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast cloudy and rainy. Wind moderate from southward and westward to south. Occasional showers passing. Squadron in position on either quarter
porpoises - large number
Alert, Bear - in position
U. Sebru - navigator
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making passage from st john nf to portsmouth nh
Lat 42.83, Long -65.45
Coal consumed 5 tons, 700 lbs
coal: 450 tons 1330 lbs -
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30 July 1884
very thick fog
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast, cloudy and rainy. Fresh wind from southward and eastward, very fresh in squalls third hour. Long Sly swell
Alert - Regulating speed to that of "Alert"
4 to 8 a.m. Thick for from 4.30 during the remainder of watch. Wind fresh from SSE, hauling to south at end of watch. Long swell from SE. Sounding whistle. At 4 changed course to WbyS and signalled course to squadron by fog whistle, and signalled "speed 4 knots"
Alert - Signalled "Alert" since during watch to come closer
At 7 signalled "speed 5 knots". Squadron in position at end of watch
8 a.m. to meridian. Very thick fog. Light SW breeze. Lumpy sea. Squadron in position on either quarter answering fog signal
Signalled change of course to squadron. Heard two fog horns on starboard bow during watch
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast and cloudy with thick fog. Moderate SWly wind. Long Sly swell. Running at half speed and sounding fog signal frequently. At end of watch vessels of squadron in position
4 to 6 p.m. Overcast with thick heavy fog. Wind gentle in force and varying from WSW to west
6 to 8 pm. Thick fog first part of watch, clearing latter part
Alert - "Alert" signalled 74 fins
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy, but clearing latter part. Moderate wind fresh in squalls from NW. Long Sly swell. Sighted two vessels lights. Vessels of squadron in position
Coal expended: Alert 7 1/2 tons, Bear 7 1/4 tons
Alert, Bear - Vessels of squadron in position.
thick fog and squallsfor most of the day
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making passage from st johns nf to portsmouth nh
Lat 42.80, Long -68.47
Coal consumed 7 tons, 220 lbs
coal: 448 tons 1810 lbs -
coal: 448 tons 1810 lbs. -
coal: 7t 220lbs - consumed preceding 24 hours
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31 July 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear; damp. Moderate to gentle breeze from NW to west. Squadron in sight and nearly in position
4 to 8 a.m. Pleasant weather, hazy near horizon. Wind light from WSW. Moderate swell. At 8 passed a white boat with stern stove in, stopped two minutes to examine her, no name could be made out. Squadron in position
8 a.m. to meridian. Pleasant, hazy about horizon. Moderate wind from SW and moderate sea. Passed two fishing schooners and an number of pieces of driftwood. Tide rips
At 12 vessels signalled coal expenditure
Made general signal G.H. Ships of squadron in position
Meridian to 4 p.m. Hazy, mild and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SW. At 1 exchanged noon position with squadron
Sail in sight one point abaft starboard beam. Vessels of squadron a little astern of position
4 to 6 p.m. Cloudy but pleasant. Fresh SW wind. Passed a number of schooners standing to ewastward. Exchanged colors with one close aboard. She dipped, we answered. Squadron in position on either quarter
6 to 8 p.m. Cloudy but pleasant. Fresh breeze from SW. Moderate sea
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast with rain. Gentle to stiff breeze from SWbyW
Coal expenditure as follows: Thetis 5 1/3 tons, Alert 8, Bear 7.
Alert, Bear - Squarron in position.
Bear, Alert - change of position of squadron
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portsmouth nh
Lat 36.8, Long -76.3
Coal consumed 1200 lbs
coal: 1200lbs - consumed preceding 24 hours
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2 August 1884
Numerous visitors on board the ship. Comdr G C ? USU Commanding USS Swatara, made an official visit at 5pm
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Calms and light NWly airs. Clear hawse
4 to 8 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Calm. Elbow in hawse
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear, calm and warm. Gentle breeze from east last part of watch. Loosed sails to dry at 9 a.m. numerous visitors on board the ship
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light airs from SE. Elbow in hawse
General Hazen - General Hazen and party visited ship officially
Numerous visitors on board
4 to 8 p.m. Clear, warm and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SW. Numerous visitors on board the ship
Comdr J.C. Metzen - Commanding U.S.S. Swatara, made an official visit at 5 p.m.
U.S.S. Swatara - Received a visiting party of men from U.S.S. Swatara from 7 to 8 p.m.
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear, calm and damp. Cross in hawse
Genl. Hazen - and party visited ship
Cmdr G C Milke? - commanding USS Swatara made visit
numerous vistors on board the ship
Genl Hazen and party - visited ship official
USS Swatara - Cmdr of Swatara visting ship
Comdr H.S.Schley - Captain
Gen. Hagen - visited ship
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portsmouth nh
Lat 36.8, Long -76.3
Coal consumed 1400 lbs
coal: 1400lbs - consumed preceding 24 hours
coal: 1400 lbs - coal consumed during past 24 hours
coal: 443 tons and 410 lbs - remaining on hand at noon
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3 August 1884
The Governor of New Hampshire and staff visited the ship
Crowds of visitors on board
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy and calm, but pleasant
4 to 8 a.m. Partly cloudy, and pleasant. Light Sly airs. Elbow and cross in the hawse
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear, warm and pleasant. Calms and variable light airs. Elbow in hawse. Numerous visitors on board
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Calm. A number of visitors on board
4 to 8 p.m. Clear first, cloudy last. Gentle and light breeze from SSE. The governor of New-Hampshire and staff visited the ship. Crowds of visitors on board
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from southward and eastward
Governor of New Hampshire - and staff visited the ship.
number of visitors on board
The Governor of new hampshire and staff visited the ship
Govenor of New Hampshire - visited ship
Governor of New Hampshire - visited ship with staff
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portsmouth nh
Lat 36.8, Long -76.3
Coal consumed 1200 lbs
coal: 1200lbs - consumed preceding 24 hours
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4 August 1884
Sent 18 men in charge of Enisgne Harlow on shore to take part in the procession, in celebration of the return of the Greely Survivors. Comdr Schley and five officers left the ship for the same purpose at 10 (am)
Got the remains of Sergeant Jewell on deck to turn over to Rear Admiral Welles to be delivered to Jewells relatives.
Secty Chandler, Gen BJ Butler, Hon SJ Randall, Hon GM Robison, Gov Hale and staff visited ship
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and damp. Calm
4 to 8 a.m. Commenced clear. Foggy from 6 to 7 with light shower of rain. Clearing latter part. Light variable wind. Running flood tide. Elbow and cross in hawse. Starboard chain on top
8 a.m. to meridian. Cloudy first part, clearing latter part of watch
Ensign Harlow - At 9.45 sent 18 men in charge of Ensign Harlow on shore to take part in the procession in celebration of the return of the Greely survivors
Comdr Schley - Comdr Schley and five officers left the ship for the same purpose at 10
A number of visitors on board
Sergeant Jewell - Got the remains of sergeant Jewell on deck to turn over to rear admiral Weller, to be delivered to Jewells relatives
Rear admiral Weller - Got the remains of sergeant Jewell on deck to turn over to rear admiral Weller, to be delivered to Jewells relatives
Meridian to 4 p.m. Partly cloudy, pleasant weather. Light and gentle breeze from south to SSW. Numerous visitors on board. At 3.45 the crew returned from participating in the ceremonies on shore
4 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. A large number of visitors on board
Secty Chandler - Visited ship
Gen. B.F. Bulter - Visited ship
Hon. S. G. Randall - Visited ship
Hon. G.M. Robison - Visited ship
Gov. Hale - And staff visited ship
8 p.m. to midnight. Pleasant weather. Wind from SSW. Swining to ebb tide at 11.45 All officers that could be spared from the three ships, Thetis, Alert and Bear and 18 men from the crew of each of them, attended a celebration in Portsmouth. Party returned at 12
Ensign Harlow - sent on shore
Comdr Schley - and five officers left for procession
Sergeant Jerrell - remains turned over
Rear Admiral Welles - received Jerrell remains
Secty Chandler, Gen B F Butler, Hon S J Randall, Hon G M Robison, Gov Hale - visited the ship
light shower of rain
Ensigne Harlow - party on shore to take part in the procesion in celebration of the return of the Greely Suvivors
Comdr Schley - Left ship to assist parade for suvivors
Sergeant Gessell - remains
Rear Admiral Welles - get Srgt Gessell remains to relatives
Secty Chandler, General B. F. Bulter, Hon. S. I Randall, Hon. G.M. Robson, Gov. Hale - visiting ship
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Lat 42.78, Long -70.60
Coal consumed 4 tons, 1740 lbs
coal: 4t 1740lbs - consumed preceding 24 hours
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5 August 1884
cape ann lighthouse
Lat , Long
5.30am transferred the remains of Sgt Jewell US Army to the care of Rear Admiral Welles USN at the Navy Yard Kittery
Commences and until 4 a.m. Foggy first part of watch, clearing latter part calm
4 to 8 a.m. Overcast, foggy. Light variable Sly airs
Rear Admiral Weller - At 5.30 a.m. transferred the remains of Sgt. Jewell U.S.Army to the care of rear admiral Weller U.S.N. at the Navy Yard Kittery
Sgt Jewell - At 5.30 a.m. transferred the remains of Sgt. Jewell U.S.Army to the care of rear admiral Weller U.S.N. at the Navy Yard Kittery
Cleared hawse, there being a round turn and cross, and hove up bot anchors
Alert - Made signal for Alert and Bear to get under way at 8 a.m.
Bear - Made signal for Alert and Bear to get under way at 8 a.m.
8 a.m. to meridian. Cloudy, with rain last two hours. Moderate breeze from SSW and long Sly swell. At 8.20 got under way and stood out of Portmouth Harbor, accompanied by Alert and Bear
Boston - Steam revenue cutter Boston passed firing 1 gun as a salute to Thetis and Bear. Dipped colors and blew three whistles in return
At 10 made general signal Inter Code R.J.D - C.J.S.L - B.2.G.L - H.J.C - V.W.S. - C.P.H.W. - H.J.K - F.C.K.G. - K.L.R. - D.W.P.Q. - and at 12 ships of squadron signalled coal expenditure
Alert - On starboard quarter
Bear - On port quarter
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy and cool with light drizzling rain first hour of watch. Gentle to moderate breeze from SSW to SW
Made signal to squadron D.S. At 1.20 made signal C.K.W.V - C.F.D.M - C.D.N.G - W.T.B - W.T.L - G.F.J.H - 2.F.H - F.C.2.V - D.T.H.Q - 2.G.J - C.L.J - C.W.M.G - 2.H.M.G - F.C.V.D - C.W.H.L - C.L.J - "Crossing Pollock Rpis and Vineyard Sound, both ships following in make of flag ship"
Alert - Going very slow
4 to 6 p.m. Partially overcast. Moderate to stiff breeze from SWbyS. Shifted rudder from port to starboard side of main deck
6 to 8 p.m. Cloudy and misty. Fresh breeze from southward and eastward
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy heavy fog latter part. Fresh SWly breeze
Alert - Regulating speed to that of Alert
Sgt Jerrell - transferred remains
Rear Admiral Welles USN - received remains
Alert, Bear - prepare to get under way
Coal expenditure as follows: Thetis 1, Bear 3 and Alert 5 tons.
Rear Admiral Welles - in charge of remains of Sgt Gessell US Army
cloudy, with rain, the last 3 hours
Alert and Bear -
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making passage from portsmouth nh to new york
Lat 41.57, Long -69.88
Coal consumed 4 tons, 1040 lbs
coal: 4t 1040 lbs - consumed preceding 24 hours
coal: 433 tons 500 lbs -
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6 August 1884
pollock rip light ship
Lat 59.9, Long 10.8
very dense fog
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast, foggy. Gentle breeze from SbyW
Alert - Slowed down frequently to keep Alert in sight
At 3 a.m. made signal to squadron to anchor with kedge and dropped a kedge
4 to 8 a.m. Overcast with dense fog. Light airs to gentle breeze from SbyW to SSE. At 5.30 took in kedges and went at slow speed
Alert - The bells of the Alert and Bear could be plainly heard
Bear - The bells of the Alert and Bear could be plainly heard
Anchored again with largest kedge on starboard hawser. Light kedge on port hawser. Sounding bell at frequent intervals
8 a.m. to meridian. Very dense fog. Light SE airs. Anchored with two kedges. Exchanged fog signals with Alert and Bear. At 11.50 fog scaled a little; got under way
Meridian to 4 p.m. Dense fog. Light SWly breeze. At 12 got underway and stood down through Vineyard Sound
Snovelful - Passed
Handkerchief - Passed
Exchanged colors with all. Fog lifting at intervals. Then setting in thick again
4 to 6 p.m. Thick fog, ligting a little at intervals. Gentle breeze from SWbyS
6 to 8 p.m. Overcast, foggy. Light airs and breeze from SWbyS and SW. Sounding fog whistle at frequent intervals. At 8 let go port anchor
8 p.m. to midnight. Thick, foggy, caling at intervals. Wind light from SW. At 8 commanding officer left the ship on duty. At 10.15 commanding officer returned to the ship. Signalled the squadron te get under way. Hove up port anchor and found we were foul of a wire cable, hove it off and catted the anchor. Started ahead, sounding fog signals. Squadron in position
Alert, Bear - exchanged fog signals
Pollock Rip Light Ship - passed
Very dense fog
Alert, Bear - signalled
dense fog
thick fog
thick fog
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enroute from portsmouth nh to new york
Lat 40.85, Long -72.20
Coal consumed 6 tons, 1960 lbs
coal: 6t 1960lbs - consumed preceding 24 hours
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7 August 1884
nevasink light
Lat 55.3, Long -131.5
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy and very foggy latter part. Light SWly breeze
Ships of squadron in position
4 to 8 a.m. Overcast and foggy with occasional drizzling rain. Light breeze and airs from SWbyW
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast with fog and heavy continuous rain. Light airs and breeze from NW
Alert - At 12 hoisted coal report
Bear - At 12 hoisted coal report
Flag ship zig-zagged to squardron
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast, thick and rainy. Moderate breeze from eastward and northward and eastward
Squadron in position on either quarter
4 to 6 p.m. Cloudy and rainy, clearing latter part. Fresh NE breeze. Smooth sea. Engaged in rousing up and ranging chain on both anchors
At 4.55 stopped engines for five minutes to set up on forward rod nut
6 to 8 p.m. Cloudy with moderate breeze from ENE. Rain first hour, clearing away last hour with freshening breeze from NNE
8 p.m. to midnight. Generally overcast. Light breeze from NNW
Following buoys along ship channell
Alert, Bear - Squadron in position on either quarter
very foggy
bottom sand with black speck
sand and gravel bottom
Alert, Bear - coal reports
fine white sand bottom
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at anchor at sandy hook and at new york
Lat 40.7, Long -74.0
Coal consumed 1 ton, 1960 lbs
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8 August 1884
governors island
Lat 30.6, Long 114.8
preparing caskets that contain the dead of the Lady Franklin BAy Expedition for delivering to the Army authorities at N.Y.
Shipped at Quarantine station off Tompkinsville where medical officer directed us to 'go right on'
Recd an offical visit from an Army officer from Governor Id representing Gen. Hancock, extending courteseys and congratulations, and desiring official information concerning the disposition of the dead bodies still on board. Transferred the bodies of JB Lockword, 23 Inf; Sgt Edw Israel Signal Corps, Sgt David C Ralston, private, WA Ellis Troop c 2nd Cavalry, Private RR Schneider BAttery A 1st Art, to Navy Yard Tug Catalpa. Placed at the disposition of the Army officers.
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Light NW airs. Flood tide
Bear - Anchored on port beam
Alert - Anchored on port beam
4 to 8 a.m. Clear and fine. Light SEly breeze
Preparing caskets that conatin the dead of the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition for delivering to the army authorities at N.Y.
Catalpa - At 9.25 the Navy Yard tug Catalpa came alongside
Captain Kirkland - Captain Kirkland U.S.N. came on board
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear sky, thick haze about horizon. Light airs to gentle breeze from SE. At 8.15 a.m. got under way and stood up N.Y. harbor. Stopped at quarintine station off Tompkinsville where medical officer directed us to "go right on"
At 10.45, off Governors Island, Fort Columbus fired a salute of 21 guns. At 11.05 anchored
As soon as squadron had anchored, half masted colors. Received an offical visit from an army officer from Governors Island, representing general Hancock, extending courtesys and congratulations, and desiring official information concerting the disposition of the dead bodies still on board.
J.B. Lockwood, 23 Inf - Transferred the body of to navy yard tug Catalpa
Sgt Edw. Garcal Signal Corps - Transferred the body of to navy yard tug Catalpa
Sgt David C. Ralson, Private - Transferred the body of to navy yard tug Catalpa
W.A. Ellis Troop C 2nd Cavalry - Transferred the body of to navy yard tug Catalpa
Private R.R. Schneider Battery A 1st Art - Transferred the body of to navy yard tug Catalpa
Placed at the disposition of army officers
Midnight to 4 p.m. Hazy but pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from SW. Fort on Governors Island fired minute gunes from 12 to 12.40
4 to 8 p.m. Partly cloudy and hazy with light breeze from SE, raining during last hour. At 5 sent liberty party of starboard watch on shore
P.A. Lng. Green - Left the ship on leave of absence
8 p.m. to midnight. OVercast with rain showers. Foggy during latter part
Bear, Alert - anchored on port beam
Cataepa? - Navy Yard tug
Captain Kirkland - came on board
General Hancock USA - Governors Id representative
J B Leockwood?, Sgt Edw Isreal, Sgt David C. Ralston, Private W. A. Ellis, Private R. R,Schneider - bodies transferred to Navy tug
P.A. Ling? Green - left the ship on leave of absence
Bear, Alert - anchor on port beam
preparing caskets of the dead of the Lady Franklyn Bay Expedition for delivery to the Army authorities at NY
Captain Kirkland USN - came on board
thick haze abbout horizon
Green - leave of absence
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new york
Lat 40.7, Long -74.0
Coal consumed 1200 lbs
coal: 1200 lbs - consumed preceding 24 hours
coal: 423 tons 2060 lbs. - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hrs: 1200 lbs.
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9 August 1884
Sent to Governor ID all relics form Greely party
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy with light to gentle breeze from NNW
4 to 8 a.m. Partly cloudy and haze with moderate breeze from north to NE. Liberty party returned at 7.30 a.m. Several Atlantic mail steamers left the harbour and saluted by dipping colors. Returned the salute
8 a.m. to meridian. Partly cloudy. Moderate breeze from NE. Sent to Governors Island all relics of Greedy party.
General Hancock - Congressional committee on ordenance visited the ship in company with general Hancock
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy with heavy rain last two hours of watch. Moderate to light breeze from NE to ENE. At 1 p.m. signaled squadron to stand by to get under way and anchor nearer the Battery. Got under way at 1.30, steamed up the bay, and at 1.50 p.m. anchored
Sent liberty party port watch on shore
4 to 8 p.m. Overcast with hard, continuous rain. Light breeze from ENE
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudy. Calm
General Hancock - visited ship
- Several Atlantic Mail steamer left the harbour
Congressional Committee on Ord.
heavy rain
hard continous rain
Siberty party returned at 7:30 am. Siberal Atlantic Mail Steamers left the harbor and saluted by dipping colors. returned the salute.
Governer's l'd all relics of Greely Party. Congressional committee on Ordnance visitid the ship in company with General Kaucuck.
~ signaled squadren 15 stand by to get under way and anchor nearer the Batery. Got under way at 1:30, steamed up the bay, and at 1:50pm anchored in 7 fathoms of water veering to 30 fathoms on port chain. The flagstaff on Governor's l'd (p.c) S.E. 1/2 S., pedestal Bealoe's l'd (p.c) S.W 3/4 W. Castle Garden (o.c) E.N.E 3/4 E. Ships' head- ~. Sent liberty party, port watch on shore.
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new york harbor
Lat 40.7, Long -74.0
Coal consumed 1200 lbs
coal: 1200lbs - consumed preceding 24 hours
coal: 423 tons 860 lbs. - Coal consumed during preceding 24 hrs.: 1200 lbs.
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10 August 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy but pleasant. Light NE airs. Shipf riding to ebb
4 to 8 a.m. Clear + pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from ENE
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy but pleasant. Moderate NEly breezes
8 a.m. to meridian. Cloudy but pleasant. Light breeze from northward + eastward. At 10 called all hands and mustered ship company
4 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Wind NE
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and pleasant. Light NWly + NEly breeze
Ship riding to ebb.
Swing to ebb at 12:35
At 10 called all hands and mustered ships company riding to the flood tide.
Swung to ebb at 8:25.
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new york harbor
Lat 40.7, Long -74.0
Coal consumed 1700 lbs
coal: 1700lbs - consumed preceding 24 hours
Moored 6' at Navy Yard dock, Main St.
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11 August 1884
east river
Lat 67.8, Long -176.0
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy and rainy with light to moderate breeze from NWbyW
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy and hazy. Breeze light from northward and westward
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from NbyW
Sent ashore to Ellis Island powder station all powders and guncotton, as follows, 17 boxes shotgun ammunition, 11 boxes rifle ammunition, 2000 rounds revolver ammunition, also about 100 charges for rifles and shotguns, loose, 10 rockets 1 box spare electric fuses, 7 boxes gun powder torpedoes, 13 boxes gun cotton torpedoes, 16 tank gun powder, two boxes electric, 7 boxes dry guncotton
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from NbyW
Major General W.S. Nancock - At 1.15 p.m. received an official visit from Major General W.S. Nancock and staff
At 1.30 made signal to squadron "stand by to get underway in half to three quarters of an hour"
Alert - At 2.15 p.m. navy yard tug went alongside the "Alert" to assist in taking her to the navy yard
The squadron then got up anchor and stood up to navy yard, the "Alert" leading and "Bear" in rear at safe working distance apart. Exchanged salutes with numerous water craft
4 to 8 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Light SWly airs
At 5.10 made fast to navy yard wharf at foot of Main S~
P.A. Surgeon E.A. Green - Returned from leave
Commander Schley - Called officially on commandant
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear calm and sultry, hazy about horizon. Many mosquitoes about
Sent ashore to Ellis I'd powder station all powders and gun cotton, as follows ....
Maj General W.S. Hancock - official visit
Alert, Bear - moving to Navy Yard
Surgeion E.A. Green - returned from leave
Maj. general W.S. Hancock - official visit
Alert, Bear - taking to the Navy Yard
exchange salute with several water craft
E.A. Frein - Surgeon returned on board
Cmdr Schley - called officially on Commandant
Sent ashore to Ellis Island powder station, all powder and gun cotton.
Maj Gen W. S. Hancock - Official visit with staff at 1315.
Alert - Navy tug alongside, assisting her to Navy Yard.
Bear - Alert, Thetis, and Bear inbound to Navy Yard (in this order) at safe working distance.
E. A. Green - received from leave
O. A. Surgeon - received from leave
CDR Schley - called officially on Commandant
mosquitos - many about
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
Coal consumed 200 lbs
coal: 200lbs - consumed preceding 24 hours
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12 August 1884
Ice Pilot was discharged from this duty, his service being no longer required
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast, damp and calm
4 to 8 a.m. Pleasant. Hazy. Calm
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light NE airs. Secured ship to the dock by chain facts. Served out money to all the crew, ten (10) dollars to each man
Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast and hazy. Light to gentle breeze from NNE to NE. Got up specimans of Arctic outfit to be issued to Louisville Exposition. Numerous visitors on board ship
4 to 8 p.m. Cloudy and pleasant with light NEly airs. Numerous visitors inspecting ship. Sent liberty party of starboard watch
W.M Norman - By order of commanding officer W.M. Norman, ice pilot, was discharged from this dute, his services being no longer required
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear, cool and damp. Calm
Wm Norman - Ice Pilot was discharged from this ship
hazy
numerous visitors on board ship
W. Norman - Ice Pilot discharged from his duty
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
Coal consumed 200 lbs
coal: 200lbs - consumed preceding 24 hours
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15 August 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Light airs from ENE
4 to 8 a.m. Clear, calm and pleasant. Commenced breaking out pemmican and bread
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and warm, light NEly airs. Engaged in breaking out pemmican and bread for transfer to Dep't of Provisions and Clothing in yard. A large number of visitors on board
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and very warm. Light NEly airs. Got up and placed on dock for delivery 140 lbs pemmican for crew, 137 lbs pemmican for dogs + 12 boxes of bread. A large number of visitors on board
U.S.S. "Dispatch" - Cast of from wharf and stood round to North River
4 to 8 p.m. Clear and warm. Light variable airs and calms
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear and warm. Light SEly airs and calms
13/08/1884 and 14/08/1884 skipped
USS Dispatch - cast off from wharf
USS Dispatch - cast off from sharf
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navy yard new york
Lat 40.7, Long -74.0
Coal consumed 200 lbs
coal: 200lbs - consumed preceding 24 hours
coal: 422 tons 400 pounds -
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16 August 1884
Numerous visitors on board
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant
4 to 8 a.m. Clear and pleasant
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear, warm and hazy. Light and variable Ely breeze. Engaged in getting up stores from fore peaks
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear, hazy and sultry. Light and variable easterly breeze. Numerous visitors on board. Transfered to store 153 boxes of bread. Sent liberty party of starboard watch
4 to 8 p.m. Clear, warm and pleasant, with light breeze SSE
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear, calm, sultry + hazy
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
Coal consumed 200 lbs
coal: 422 tons 140 pounds -
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17 August 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear, calm + hazy
4 to 8 a.m. Clear, calm + hazy. Variable airs towards end of watch
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and hot. Light breeze from SSW to SE. Liberty party on shore. Hot and sultry. Held muster at 10. Light breeze from SW
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and hot. Light breeze from SSW to SE. Liberty party ashore
4 to 6 p.m. Clear and cooler. Light breeze from SE
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear, cooler and damp. Calm and light airs from SE to NW
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navy yard ny
Lat 40.7, Long -74.0
Coal consumed 200 lbs
coal: 422 tons -
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18 August 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Light airs from SW
4 to 8 a.m. Misty + hazy. Light airs and breeze from SE. Commenced getting up bread from fore hold at 6
8 a.m. to meridian. Overcast but pleasant; breeze SE. Engaged in discharging paymaster's and engineer's stores. Sent to Pro + Clo 68 packages of bread and 284 packages pemmican
Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy + hot. Wind light from SSE. Transfered to Pro and Clo nine boxes of plum pudding, seven boxes chocolate, 1 box pumpkins, 18 boxes oysters,47 boxes of milk, 10 boxes beets, 1 box dried peaches, 1 box whortleberries, 10 boxes farina, 9 boxes cranberries, six boxes corn starch, 9 boxes takioca, 38 boxes leaf lard, 34 mince meat, 48 cheeses, 13 chicken, 7 eggs crystalized, 12 asstd soup, 1 turines, 1 dried kannes, 2 carrots, 1 arrow root, 4 spiced beef, 6 koming, 2 head chesses, 8 coffees, 1 mustard, 1 asstd jam, 3 roast turkey, 37 fried potatoes, 1 asstd apples, 1 bologna, 1 pearl farley, 30 lbs rice, 8 buckwheat, 4 shaker corn, 64 suger, 23 suna beans, 24 split peas, 6 vermecelli, 11 dries beans, 23 marrow beans
4 to 8 p.m. Cloudy but pleasant. Wind southward and eastward
8 p.m. to meridian. Cloudy but pleasant. Wind southward and eastward
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
Coal consumed 200 lbs
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19 August 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy + foggy. Wind WSW
4 to 8 a.m. Clear + warm. Shifted berth at 7 a.m.
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and warm. Light south easterly airs. Sent to dept. of Pro. + Clo. the following stores, two boxes beef tea, 24 lbs beef tongue, 20 lbs raw ham, 2 lbs buckwheat, 15 lbs shaker corn, 8 lbs dried green peas, 20 lbs cooked ham, 77 boxes fried potatoes, 17 boxes cheese, 64 chests of tea, 23 boxes rat~~eal, 28 boxes of dried cooked suger cakes, 1 box meat bread, 9 boxes of bread. Many visitors on board
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and warm. Light south easterly breeze. Transfered to Bureau of Pro. and Clo. the following stores: 287 boxes of bread, 17 boxes potatoes, 12 boxes soup, 1 box (12 lbs) mustard, 1 box (13 lbs) kappers, 3 tons beef extract
4 to 8 p.m. Clear and warm. Light south easterly breeze
8 p.m. to midnight. Cloudless, warm, calm
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
Coal consumed 200 lbs
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20 August 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and warm. Calm
4 to 8 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Light variable airs and calms
8 a.m. to meridian. Hazy, warm and sultry. Light variable airs. At 11 a.m. the commanding officer paid an official visit to the mayour of New York. Transfert to dept. of Pro. + Clo. 68 boxes of bread, 75 boxes of candles, 26 boxes soup, 6 boxes tobacco, 3 boxes evaporated apples, 3 boxes bearl barly, 5 boxes blackberries, 5 boxes herbs, 26 boxes carrots, 21 boxes tum~~~, 11 boxes fried potatoes, five boxes whortleberries, 1 box cherries, 2 boxes peaches, 7 boxes conserved milk, 26 boxes chocklate. Engaged also in discharging engineer's stores
Meridian to 4 p.m. Hazy, warm and sultry with occasionaly light or gentle breezes from westward. Transferred to Provisions and Clothing 14 boxes baking powder, 2 boxes peppers, 4 boxes curry powder, 1 box cheeses, 1 box pepperpot, 1 box cranberries, 1 box sausage, 2 boxes spices, 1 box mince meat, 4 boxes musterd, 4 boxes arrowroot, 4 boxes cornstarch, 1 box tapioca, 1 box assorted spices, 32 boxes butter, 14 bags maccaroni, 2 kegs pemmican, 6 kegs vermicelli, 4 kegs citrons, 5 kegs salt, 5 kegs figs, 2 kegs herbs, 27 lbs marrow beans, 19 lbs flour, 11 lbs corn sneal, 95 kegs lime juice, 8 kegs eggs. Engaged also in discharging engineer's stores, numerous visiters.
4 to 8 p.m. Hazay, warm and sultry, with occasional light variable airs from southward + westward. Sent liberty party on shore, of starboard watch
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear, warm and sultry with with, occasional gusts of moderate breeze from SW after 10 p.m. clouding over last part
Commanding Officer - paid an official visit to the Mayor of New York.
Transferring stores to the Dept of Provisions
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navy yard brooklyn new york
Lat 40.7, Long -74.0
Coal consumed 200 lbs
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21 August 1884
Lat , Long
Adam Stitt (Blacksmith) - was discharged today from the 18th instr. by order of Com. officer, his services no loger being required.
Commences and until 4 a.m. Cloudy warm and sultry, with tight rain after two a.m. and light shift of wind from SSW to NNE
4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy, warm and hazy. Light variable airs from southward + eastward
8 a.m. to meridian. Warm and hazy. Light breeze from SE. Discharging main hold
Lt Sebrec - Commanding officer, Lt Sebrec, Chief Eng. Melville + Ensign Chambers paid an official visit to the President of the United States
Ensign Chambers - Commanding officer, Lt Sebrec, Chief Eng. Melville + Ensign Chambers paid an official visit to the President of the United States
Chief Eng. Melville - Commanding officer, Lt Sebrec, Chief Eng. Melville + Ensign Chambers paid an official visit to the President of the United States
Meridian to 4 p.m. Hot + hazy. Calms and light airs from SSE. The Honorable Sectys of Navy and War, with party visited the ship. Discharging main hold. Got up coal bags to dry. Got out oil. Memorandum of stores sent up is appended. Sent besides 54 1/2 lbs of flour
Adam Stitt - Adam Stitt (blacksmitch) was discharged today from the 18th ~~st by order of commanding officers, his services no longer being required
4 to 8 p.m. Warm + hazy. Light breeze from SSE
8 p.m. to midnight. Warm + hazy. Calms and light variable airs
Commanding Officer, St Sebrec, Chief Eng. Melville & Ensign Chambers - paid an official visit to the President of the United States.
Sectys of Navy and War - visited the ship
Discharging (supplies) from main hold.
Adam Stitt (Blacksmith) - discharge, services no longer being required.
Commander W. S. Schley - The ship is under the command of this person, it appears to say.
Commander W. S. Schley - The ship is under the command of this person, it appears to say.
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navy yard brooklyn new york
Lat 40.7, Long -74.0
Coal consumed 200 lbs
coal: 200 lbs consumed -
coal: 421 tons, 1440 lbs on hand at noon -
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22 August 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Hazy and warm. Light airs from SE
4 to 8 a.m. OVercast, misty. Gentle breeze from SSE. Commenced breaking out fore hold
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear and warm. Breeze SSE. Transfered to Pay't's Dpt: 104 lbs pork, 18 lbs beef, 22 beacon, 10 sauerkraut, 1 vinegar
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant. Transfered 77 lbs beef, 15 vinegar, two lbs pork, 7 vinegar, 13 lbs mola~~~s to Pay Dept. Thunder shower latter part
4 to 8 p.m. Overcast, cloudy and rainy
Ensign Class ~E. Harlow - Was today ~atched from duty on board this ship
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast, cloudy and pleasant
Commenced breaking out after hold.
Ensign Chas E Earlow - discharged from duty on board this ship.
W.S. Sichley - Commander
Comdr W.S. Sichley - under the command of
Ensign Chris H. Harlow - was today ~ from duty on board this ship
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
Coal consumed 200 lbs
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23 August 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast and cloudy, clearing latter part. Light variable airs
4 to 8 a.m. Clear first part, clouding over afterwards. Light NEly airs
8 a.m. to meridian. Cloudy but pleasant. Light NEly airs. Transferred to the Dept. of Pro. and Clothing in the yards, the following articals, rig: 12 lbs vinegar, 4 lbs syrup, 8 lbs pickles, 7 lbs sauerkraut, 12 lbs salmon, 1 lbs snackeral, 12 lbs, 1 lbs prk, 33 reindeer sleeping bags, 72 reindeer suits
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasnt, wind light and variable. Transferred the following articals of clothing to Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, rig, Snow shoes two bales, woolen stockens 7 bales, feather pillows 3 bales, woolen muffens 3 bales, Arctic ta~~sers 2 bales, kuit hoods 1 bale, reindeer skins 1 bale, blue jeans suits 1 bale, canvas aucle 2 bale, woolen socks 1 bale, sheeting 1 bale, blankets 7 bales, Alaska socks 2 bales, mitten 1 bale, undershirts 2 bales, flannel 2 bales, foot wipes 1 bale, fine cloth 1 bale, blankets insol~ 2 bales, spool cotton two boxes, 1 drawers 1 bale, overshirts 1 bale, monkey jackets 2 bales, Eagle buttons two boxes, black thread two boxes, tape 1 box, beeswax 1 box, can opiums 1 box, cotton hankerschiefs 1 box, medinas buttons 1 box, white thread 1 box, rubber sandles 1 large and 1 small box, seal moccasin boots 6 bales, knapsacks 39, Alaska socks, 27 p'r, monkey jackets 3, drawers 21 p'r, blue jeans suits 47, blue cloth 1 bale, wristletts 1 bale, Arctic trowers 9 p'rs, bue flannel overshirts 10, oilskins 15 pieces, D.E. buttons 3 boxes, spool silk 1 box, shears 1 package, laom for monitors 1 package, kint hoods 13, seal skin moccasins 3, foot mits 5, blue caps 27, Greely monitors 47, rubber sandles 1 box + 22 pair, shoe brushes 21, black thread 1 gross, cutton handkerchiefs 1 box, white thread 1 1/2 lbs, blacking 2 boxes, white cotten 14 9/12 dazen, insoles 6 pair, seal skiin mits 17, whisk broomes 12 snow shoes 14 p'r sheeting 1/2 bale
4 to 8 p.m. Clear and warm. Light SW breeze
8 to 12 midnight. Clear. Light breeze from SW
Transferring to the Dept of Provisions:
Transfer of clothing and food
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
Coal consumed 200 lbs
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24 August 1884
Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Light variable airs
4 to 8 a.m. Clear and pleasant. Light NWly breeze
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear, warm and pleasant. Light breeze from NNW to NNE
Meridiant to 4 p.m. Partly cloudy + pleasant. Light airs from NNW to NNE
4 p.m. to 8. Partly cloudy + pleasant. Light breeze from NE
8 p.m. to midnight. Clear, cool + pleasant with light breeze from NE
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
Coal consumed 200 lbs
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25 August 1884
Mid. to 4 a.m. Clear, cool + pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NE
4 to 8 a.m. Clear, cool + pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NE
8 a.m. to meridian. Clear + pleasant. Light airs from SSE. W~bent all sail. Transferred to navigation store house 2 cronometers (221 Bond and 1464 lugus), 2 pcket cronometers, 2 transporting cases, 2 comparing watches, magnotomer + tripos, 3 pocket compasses, 2 superior septants, 1 night octant, 3 artificial horizons, 1 dip circle + , 1 gimbal table + brass legs, 1 set charts, 1 Thompson's sounding machine, complete with 100 fms wire without lead, 1 set international signal code, and 1 mercurial barometer. Transferred to Construction 2 sled complete and 2 ice chisels and to Equipment 4 ice anchors and two ice picks
Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear + pleasant. Transferred to Equipment 1 foresail, 1 mainsail, 1 storm mizzensail, 1 storm main staysail, 1 storm forestay sail, 1 f. topsail, 1 m. topsail, 1 spaker, 1 jib, 1 foretopmast-stay sail, 1 outer jib, 1 flying jib, 1 gaff topsail, 1 maintop-mast-stay sail, 1 miz. topmast-staysail, 1 fore top gallant sail, 1 main top gallant-sail, 1 main top-gallant stay sail, 1 mizzen top gallant-stay sail + 1 main royal stay sail
4 to 8 p.m. Overcast with light breeze from SSE
8 p.m. to midnight. Overcast with light breeze from SSE
Transferred to Navigation store house:
Transferred to Equipment:
Transferred to store navigation aids, international signal codes, barometer, 2 sled complete and 2 ice chisels; 5 ice anchors and two ice picks
Transferred to equipment 1 forcsail, 1 mainsail, 1 storm main staysail, .....
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navy yard brooklyn new york
Lat 40.7, Long -74.0
Coal consumed 200 lbs
coal: 421 640 -
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26 August 1884
Midnight to 4 a.m. Overcast + cloudy. Light breeze from SSW
4 to 8 a.m. Overcast, cloudy, rainy. Light breeze + airs SSW
Overcast & cloudy. Slight breeze from SSW
Overcast cloudy & rainy. Slight breeze & airs SSW
Commander W. S. Schley - The ship is under this person's command.
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navy yard brooklyn new york
Lat 40.7, Long -74.0
Coal consumed 200 lbs
coal: 421" 640" -
other: 1600 - Water remaining on hand fit for use at Noon
coal: 200 lbs - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours
coal: 421 tons 640 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at Noon
coal: 421 -
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26 August 1884
Midnight to 4 a.m. Overcast + cloudy. Light breeze from SSW
4 to 8 a.m. Overcast, cloudy, rainy. Light breeze + airs SSW
Duplicate date/page?
Overcast & cloudy. Slight breeze from SSW
4-8am Overcast, cloudy & rainy. Slight breeze & airs SSW
W. S. Schley - The ship is under the command of this person.
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
Coal consumed -- lbs
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27 August 1884
Clear and warm. Wind as per collumns
8 a.m. to midnight. Clear and pleasant with haze about horizon most of day. Wind as per collumns
John W. Poroer (Yeo) - Discharged from this ship
F.F. Yaylor (Sea) - Discharged from this ship
Walter Booth (Mach) - Discharged from this ship
C.W. Walker (B.H.) - Discharged from this ship
Geo Yewell (B.K.) - Discharged from this ship
Fred Baggeson (Sea) - Discharged from this ship
Carl Wasdon (Sea) - Discharged from this ship
Barthly Cook (Sea) - Discharged from this ship
John McDonald (Sea) - Discharged from this ship
Jos Hibre (B.W) - Discharged from this ship
John McLeod (Q.M.) - Discharged from this ship
Geo Harvey (1st cl F) - Discharged from this ship
Gerson Spreakelson (3 cl Mach) - Discharged from this ship
John W Poroer? (sea), F F Taylor (sea), Fred Baggeson (sea), Walter Booth (Mach), E W Walker (sea), Geo Yewell? (sea), Barthly Cook (sea), John M Donald (sea), Carl Wasdony? (sea), Jos Hibre? (sea), Geo Harvey (1st Lt), Jason Spreakelson? (3 cl Mach), John M Leod (QM) - discharged from this ship
Clear and warm.
Geo Yewell - Discharged
J J Taylor Yeo - Discharged
John Y Percer Yeo - Discharged
Geo von Sprechelson 3 Mach - Discharged
Carl Masdow - Discharged
Barthly Cook - Discharged
John McLeod QH - Discharged
Walter Booth Mach - Discharged
E H Walker - Discharged
John McDonald - Discharged
Fred Baggeson Yeo - Discharged
Mitre BM - Discharged
Geo Harvey 1st Lt - Discharged
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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28 August 1884
Day commences. Calm and clear and continuous warm pleasant growing overcast and cloudy at night with light breeze and airs from SSW. Transferred to Navigation: 1 letter press, 1 brush, 1 bowl, 1 parallel ruler, 1 slidader, stand + sockets, 12 sperit thermometers, placards government of the navy (4), placards word officers of the navy (3), library, 1 chart table, 1 case (for aneroid barometer)
Lieut. W. Sibre, USN - Detached from this ship and places on waiting orders
Lieut M Lebree USN - detached from this ship and placed on waiting orders.
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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29 August 1884
Heavy rain after 4am
Got up spare pump and connected it with hose permanently in port gangway as a precaution against fire
Day commences partly cloudy and pleasant. Heavy rain after 4 a.m. cole~~~~ting at frequent intervals throughout the day. Light airs to moderate breeze from SSW to SSE
Chief Eng. Melville - Left ship on leave of absence
Got up spare pump and connected it with hoses permantently in port gangway as a precaution against fire
Chief Eng Melville - left ship on leave of absence.
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Chief Eng Melville - left on leave
W ~ Chambers - ensign making entry in log
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navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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30 August 1884
Day commences cloudy and damp, clearing away at about noon with light breeze from SSW after 5.15 p.m. heavy rain with thunder and lighting and gentle to light breeze from SSE
Catalea - At 11.00 a.m. navy yard tug "Catalea" came alongside
Yarmouth - Cast off from the dock and moored ship to the "Cob Dock" in the slip previously occupied by the "Yarmouth"
Led out extra hoses from thip to hydraulics on Cob Dock as an extra precaution against fire
Calalpa? - Navy tug, came alongside
Commander ~ S Schley - under command of
Calaysa - navy tug alongside
moved to Cob Dock
W ~ Chambers - ensign writing in log book
Commander YS Schley - Ship under command of
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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31 August 1884
At 9.30am mustered crew at quarters and inspected ship. Wm Griffin (1st sl.st) absent without leave.
Day commences cloudy and damp clearing away about 8 a.m.
At 9.30 a.m. mustered crew at quarters and inspected ship
Mr Griffin (1st cl F) - Absent without leave
Wm Griffin (1st cl F) - absent without leave
LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1884
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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1 September 1884
Wm Griffin - returned on board at 12.30 having been absent without leave 36 hours
Clear and pleasant throughout the day. Light airs and breezes from NNW and NW
Mr Griffin (1st cl F) - Returned on board at 12-30 havaing been absent without leave 36 hours
Engaged discharging ashes from fire room
Wm Griffin (1 st cl F) - returned on board at 12-30 haveing been absent without leave 36 hours.
Clear and pleasant throughout the day. Light airs and breezes from NNW to NW.
~ Griffin (1st Cl ~) - returned on board at 12-30 having been absent without leave 36 hours
Engaged discharging ashes from fire room.
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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2 September 1884
Clear and pleasant throughout the day. Variable airs from NW, SE and SW
P.A. Surgeon Green - Left ship on leave of absence
Filled boiler with fresh water
N.A. Coffin (Yeo) - Was granted six day leave of absence
P.A. Surgeon Green - left ship on leave of absence
W.A. Coffin (Sea) - granted six days leave of absence
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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3 September 1884
Max Hyron (cook) - in accordance with recommendation of Sureon was granted one week sick leave
Clear warm and pleasant throughout the day. Light to gentle breeze found from SSW to WSW
W.S. Schley - Comdg officer W.S. Schley inspected ship and before departing for Washington Pelk orders for special attention to be paid daily to the ammount of water in bilge and precaution against fire
U.S.S. Richmond - At 6 p.m. U.S.S. Richmond came up to Navy Yard and went alongside the Ordnance dock
Max Fynn (cook) - In accordance with recommendation of surgeon was granted on week sick leave
Max H Green? (cook) - in accordance with the recommendation of the surgeon was granted one week sick leave.
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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4 September 1884
Michael Hickey (QN) - absent without leave
Clear warm and pleasant, hazy horizon. Light and gentle breezes from WSW to SW
Michael Hinkey (Q.M.) - Absent without leave
Michael Hiokey? (QM) - absent without leave
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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5 September 1884
At 11am half masted colors as a tribute to memory of Secretary of the Treasury Folger, deceased.
Clear warm and sultry with light airs an breezes from SWly
Michael Hickey - Returned at 9.30 a.m. 25 hours over time
At 9.30 a.m. mustered at quarters. Engaged cleaning fore and engine rooms
Folger - At 11 a.m. half masted colors as a tribute to memory of Secretary of the Tressury Folger, deceased
E.W. Clark - At 1.30 p.m. at board constring of E.W. Clark, Chief of Rescue Marine, Chs E Emorg, Consulling Engineer and R. Sturfed Shipswright and Naval Architect, requested permission to inspect the "Thetis" and "Bear" with a view to examining them as to their fitness for the Rescue Service and were shown every posible courtesey for that purpose
Chs E Emorg - At 1.30 p.m. at board constring of E.W. Clark, Chief of Rescue Marine, Chs E Emorg, Consulling Engineer and R. Sturfed Shipswright and Naval Architect, requested permission to inspect the "Thetis" and "Bear" with a view to examining them as to their fitness for the Rescue Service and were shown every posible courtesey for that purpose
R. Sturfed - At 1.30 p.m. at board constring of E.W. Clark, Chief of Rescue Marine, Chs E Emorg, Consulling Engineer and R. Sturfed Shipswright and Naval Architect, requested permission to inspect the "Thetis" and "Bear" with a view to examining them as to their fitness for the Rescue Service and were shown every posible courtesey for that purpose
Thetis - At 1.30 p.m. at board constring of E.W. Clark, Chief of Rescue Marine, Chs E Emorg, Consulling Engineer and R. Sturfed Shipswright and Naval Architect, requested permission to inspect the "Thetis" and "Bear" with a view to examining them as to their fitness for the Rescue Service and were shown every posible courtesey for that purpose
Bear - At 1.30 p.m. at board constring of E.W. Clark, Chief of Rescue Marine, Chs E Emorg, Consulling Engineer and R. Sturfed Shipswright and Naval Architect, requested permission to inspect the "Thetis" and "Bear" with a view to examining them as to their fitness for the Rescue Service and were shown every posible courtesey for that purpose
Michael Hickey - returned
Secretary of the Treasury Folger - deceased
E.W. Clark, Chief of Revenue Marine, Ch E. Emory, Consulting Engineer, R. Stuefen?, Shipwright and Naval Architech - on board for inspection
Bear - on board inspection
Y.S. Schele~ - Commanding
Michael Hicke~ - returned at 9.30 am
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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6 September 1884
Half masted colors fromsunrise to sunset in memory of rear Adiral A.A. HArwood USN deceased
Clear sky, hazy horizon, warm and sultry. Calm. Engaged cleaning ship most of day
A.A. Harwood - Half masted colors from sunrise to sunset in memory of rear admiral A.A. Harwood U.S.N. deceased
Rear Admiral A. A. Harwood - deceased
REAR ADMIRAL AA HARWOOD - Half masted in memory of deceased
W. S. Shley - commander
Rear Admiral A.A. Harwood - half masted colors at news of death
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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7 September 1884
brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
Clear warm and sultry with light breeze and airs from SSW to SSE
At 9.30 a.m. mustered crew at quarters and inspected ship
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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8 September 1884
brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
at 9.30AM mustered crew at quarters
Clear warm and pleasant. Light SWly breeze
At 9.30 a.m. mustered crew at quarters
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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9 September 1884
Colors half masted from Sunrise to Sunset in memory of Hon CJ Folger deceased late Secretary of the Treasury
Clear warm and sultry. Light SWly breeze. Partly cloudy during part of afternoon
John Mannin - At 9.30 a.m. mustered at quarters. John Mannin (Q.M.) absent without leave. Pumped ship. John Mannin returned 1/2 hour over time
C.J. Folger - Colors half masted from sunrise to sunset in memory of the Hon. C.J. Folger deceased late Secretary of the Treasury
John Mannsin? - absent without leave
Hon. C.J. Folger - deceased
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20 May 1884
cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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10 September 1884
Lieut E H Taunt - was today detached from this ship and placed on waiting orders
Clear warm hazy and sultry. Calm most of A.M. Light breeze from WSW during P.M.
At 9.30 a.m. mustered at quarters
Transferred to Navigation the following stores: 1 box containing 3 Sock trumpets, 1 fog horns, 2 white signal lanterns, 1 oil feeder, 1 1/2 hour glas, 3 1 hour glas, 3 28 sec glasses, 1 nagivators ~angs; 2 boxes Very night signals, 2 pistols, 2 frogs and 4 ponches; 1 box blue lights and 2 pistols; 1 box of line (Thompsons sounding apparatus); 1 box containing 2 hydrometers, 100 rocket flares, 2 boat compasses, 3 Hitchcok lamps + spare gaer, 1 army signal kit (Negare Code), 1 casting + spear lead line, 1 deep sea lead line, 2 log lines and 2 reels arming for lead, 1 tripod navigator stand Report leads, 1 50 lbs and brase cup, 2 25 lbs, 2 7 lbs, 1 9 lbs + 1 17 lbs, Meteorological Ober~gsions, 1 parallel reck, 1 ge~~a parallel rules, 4 log chips, 1 bliss taffrail log (acomplete), 3 bliss spare rotators + 1 Reges~erer, 2 spare lamps (binnacles), 3 lamps (springs for re~~~ing lights), 1 azimuth circle, 2 snatch blocks, 3 running lights (red green white) 2 binnacles lamps, 1 International signal book, 1 lether sack, 1 superior telescope
Lieut E.H. Taunteous - To day detachted from this ship and places on waiting orders
Transferred to Navigation:
E.H. Faunch? - detached from ship and placed on waiting orders.
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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11 September 1884
Lat , Long
Commander W S Schley USN turned over command of the vessel of the Greely Relief Expedition to Comdr G W Coffin the next in rank by order of the Navy Department
Light SWly airs and calms
W.S. Schley - Cammander W.S. Schley U.S.N. turned over command of the vessel of the Greely Relief Expedition to commander G.N. Coffin the next in rank by order of the Navy Department
G.N. Coffin - Cammander W.S. Schley U.S.N. turned over command of the vessel of the Greely Relief Expedition to commander G.N. Coffin the next in rank by order of the Navy Department
Commander W.S. Sahley, Commdr G.N. Coffin - turned over command
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dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.7, Long -73.9
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12 September 1884
USS Bear - came out of Dry Dock and moored in Cob Dock
Clear and pleasant. Light to moderate breeze from NW
U.S.S. Bear - Came out of dry dock and moored to Cob Dock
USS Bear - came out of Dry Dock and moored to Cob Dock
G. W. Coffin - Commander
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dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.7, Long -74.0
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13 September 1884
At 10.00 AM shifted to NAvy Yard and at 1.30PM hauled int Dry Dock
Clear and pleasant. Gentle to strong breezes from NW
At 10.00 a.m. shifted to navy yard and at 1.30 p.m. hauled into dry dock
hauled into Dry Dock
G W Coffin - Commander
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Shipp hauled from Naval Yard to Dry Dock
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dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.7, Long -73.9
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14 September 1884
Clear and pleasant. Variable winds from northward to westward. Inspected ship at 10.00 a.m.
G. W. Coffin - Commander
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dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -73.9
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15 September 1884
Clear and pleasant. Light NNE to SEward airs
G. W. Coffin - Commander
Clear and pleasant. Light N NE
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dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.7, Long -73.9
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16 September 1884
Clear and pleasant. Light SSE and SW airs
G.W.Coffin - Commander
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dry dock brooklyn navy yard
Lat 40.7, Long -74.0
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17 September 1884
Clear and pleasant. Light airs variable in direction
G.W. Coffin - Commander
Commander G W Coffier - Commanding Officer
Clear and pleasant. Light aire variable in direction
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dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.7, Long -73.9
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18 September 1884
Clear and pleasant. Strong and variable winds from NWward
G.W. Coffin - Commander
G W Coffin - commander
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dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -73.9
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19 September 1884
Clear and pleasant. Gentle to light breezes from N and westward
G.W. Coffin - Commander
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dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.7, Long -73.9
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20 September 1884
In Dry Dock Navy Yard
Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from southward to westward shifting to northward + westward
In dry dock navy yard. Men engaged in caulking and painting
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dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.7, Long -73.9
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21 September 1884
Th.s Malloney (ship cook) - distrated to Sea by order of Commanding Officer
Pleasant weather. Wind light and variable
Th. Malloney - Disrated Th. Malloney (ships cook) to Sea by order of commanding officer
Th. Malloney (ships cook) - disrated for sea
The Ship's Cook is disrated to Sea by order of the Commanding Officer
Lieutenant - Pleasant weather Wind light and variable
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dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.7, Long -73.9
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22 September 1884
Th.s Malloney (Sea) - tranferred to USRS Vermont by order of Comdg. Officer
Pleasant weather. Calm and light airs from southward + eastward. Navy yard men painting ships bottom
Th. Malloney - Transfered Th. Malloney (Sea) to U.S.R.S. "Vermont" by order of commanding officer
USRS Vermont - seaman transferred to
Tho Malloney (Sea) - transferred
Lieutenant - Pleasant weather. Calm and light airs from '....'. Navy yard painting ships bottom. Transfered '...' Malloney '(.....)' to U.S.R.S Vermont by order of Comdg. Officer.
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dry dock navy yard brooklyn ny
Lat 40.7, Long -73.9
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23 September 1884
Pleasant weather. Variable and NW breeze first part. Gentle breeze to light aris from NE last part
At 8.30 a.m. came out of dry dock and made fast to ship next to the Cob dock
came out of Dry Dock
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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24 September 1884
Wm. Griffin (1st el. F) - absent without leave
Weather overcast and foggy. Winds from NE to southward in light breezes at a.m.
At p.m. winds blowing from a gentle to stiff breezes in squalls from SSE
Mr Griffen (1st cl F) - Absent without leave
Lieutenant - Weather overcast and foggy. Winds from NE to SW in light breezes at NW. At PM Winds blowing from a gentle to stiff breezes in 'squalls'(?) from SSE
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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25 September 1884
Weather partly clear. Wind blowing in stiff to moderate breezes from SSE during a.m. hauling from south to NNE in gentle breezes during p.m.
U.S.S. "Yantic" - Arrived at navy yard at 2.30 p.m. and made fast to Cob dock
Mr Griffin (1st cl F) - returned on board overstaying liberty 60 hours
USS Yankee - arrived at Navy Yard
Lieutenant - Weather partly clear. Wind blowing in stiff to moderate breezes from SSE during AM hauling from South to NNE in gentle breezes during PM. U.S.S '...'(?) arrived at Navy Yard at 2.30 PM and made fast to Col Dock. '....' Griffin '(.....)' returned on board over staying liberty 60 hours.
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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26 September 1884
Weather pleasant and clear with light breezes from northward + eastward first part of day, latter part wind hauling to ESE and calm
Commander G. W. Coffin -
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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27 September 1884
Histed colors half masted at 8.00 AM in memory of commodore T Scott Fillebrown deceased
Weather partly clear. calm and light breeze from ESE overcast during latter part of day
T. Scott Fillebooren - Hoisted colors halfmast at 8.00 a.m. in memory of commodore T. Scott Fillebooren deceased
Commandor F Scott Filleboocon? - deceased, colors to half mast in honor of
Lieutenant - Weather partly clear. calm and and light breeze from ESE overcast during latter part of day. Hoisted colors half mast at 8.00 AM in memory of Commodore '...' deceased.
Commander G.W. Coffin -
Colors hoisted half-mast in memory of Commadore F. Scott Fillebourn deceased.
Hoisted Colors to half mast
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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28 September 1884
Weather overcast. Light to gentle breezes from southward + westward slight rain squalls towards midnight
U.S.S. "Alarin" - At 10.45 a.m. U.S.S. "Alarin" U.S. Monitors "Pasaic" and "Nantucket" arrived at navy yard and came for at the ordnance dock
U.S. Monitor "Nantucket" - At 10.45 a.m. U.S.S. "Alarin" U.S. Monitors "Pasaic" and "Nantucket" arrived at navy yard and came for at the ordnance dock
U.S. Monitor "Pasaic" - At 10.45 a.m. U.S.S. "Alarin" U.S. Monitors "Pasaic" and "Nantucket" arrived at navy yard and came for at the ordnance dock
USS Alarm, US Honifore Pasaic?, Nantucket - arrived at Navy Yard
Commander G. W. Coffin -
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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29 September 1884
Pleasant weather gentle breeze from SW to WNW
Paid monthly money
Lieutenant - Pleasant weather gentle breeze from SW to WNW. Paid monthly money.
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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30 September 1884
Partly clear, and variable airs during first part of day latter part overcast. Calm and rain
U.S.S. "Alert" - At 4.30 p.m. the U.S.S. "Alert" came out of dry dock and made fast temporarily alongside of this ship
USS Alert - came out of Dry Dock
LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1884
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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1 October 1884
Cloudy and warm. Light NNE breeze
- Cloudy and warm. light NNE breeze.
Commander G W Coffin - Commander of ship
Cloudy and warm Light NNE breeze
Lieut J ~ ~l~ell - Signature
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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2 October 1884
Lat , Long
Overcast, cloudy and rain throughout best part of day. Strong gentle breeze from NE
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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3 October 1884
Overcast and rainy. Light breeze from NE and calms
Overcast and rainy. Light breeze from N. E. and ...(indistinguishable)
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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4 October 1884
Overcast cloudy and warm during morning, clear and warm remainder of day. Gentle to strong breeze from SWward
Overcast cloudy and warm clearing morning, clear and warm remainder of day. (...)strong breeze from S. E.
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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5 October 1884
cobb dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
Clear and pleasant. Light NWly breeze a.m. nortward by eastward and variable p.m.
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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6 October 1884
Clear and warm. Calm early a.m., light SSW breeze rest of day, light NW breeze evening
Bear - Crew at work on "Bear" transporting stores to navy yard
G W Coffin - Commander of ship
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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7 October 1884
Clear warm and pleasant weather. Light to gentle NW breeze
Engine room force at work painting in there department
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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8 October 1884
By order of Comdr GW Coffin Comdr of Greely Relief Ships, Michael Hiskey (Sea) was rated Quarter master from this date, and PW Johnson (Sea) rated Ships Cook from this date.
Michael Hickey (sea) - rated Quarter Master
P. W. Johnson (sea) - rated Ships Cook
Clear and pleasant weather. Moderate rain showers evening. Light Nly + Ely breeze a.m. Sly + Ely p.m.
Comdr G.W. Coffin - By order of Comdr G.W. Coffin commanding Greely Relief Ships Michael Hinkey (Sea) was rated quartermaster from this date and P.W Johnson (Sea) rated ships cook from this date
Michael Hinkey - By order of Comdr G.W. Coffin commanding Greely Relief Ships Michael Hinkey (Sea) was rated quartermaster from this date and P.W Johnson (Sea) rated ships cook from this date
P.W. Johnson - By order of Comdr G.W. Coffin commanding Greely Relief Ships Michael Hinkey (Sea) was rated quartermaster from this date and P.W Johnson (Sea) rated ships cook from this date
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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9 October 1884
Commander Coffin visited ship
Cloudy and pleasant. Moderate to fresh NW breeze
Commander Coffin - Visited the ship
Commander Coffin - visited the ship
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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10 October 1884
USRS Vermont - transferred belongings of this ship to USRS Vermont for berthing and messing
Clear and pleasant
Commander Coffin - By order of commander Coffin transferred all crew belonging to thees ships, to U.S.R.S. "Vermont" for berthing and messing
G. W. Coffin - commander
USRP Vermont - men transferred to Vermont for berthing and messing
Commander Coffin - Ordered ship to transfer all ~ belonging to the ship to the USRS Vermont
USRS Vermont - All ~ transfered to this ship for berthing and messing
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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11 October 1884
Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from SW
Lieutenant - Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from SW.
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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12 October 1884
Lat , Long
Clear and Pleasant. Moderate to gentle breeze from SW hauling to the NE towards Midnight
Clear and pleasant. Moderate to gentle breeze from SW hauling to the NE towards midnight
- Clear and pleasant. moderate to gentle breeze from SW hauling to the NE towards midnight.
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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13 October 1884
Clear and cold with strong NE breeze during AM. Wind aabating to gentle breeze from NE and partially cloudy during PM
Clear and cold with strong NE breeze veering NW. Wind abating to gentle breeze from NE and partly cloudy during p.m.
Lieutenant - Clear and cold with strong NE breeze during A.M. Wind '...' to gentle breeze from NE and partly cloudy during P.M.
Commander G N Coffier - Ship's commander
Lt. Ian C Lemly - Making weather observations
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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14 October 1884
Partially clear with variable breeze from SxE during AM veering to SW and cloudy during PM
Partly clear with variable breeze from southward + eastward during a.m. veering to SW and cloudy during p.m.
Commander G N Coffier - Ship's commander
Lt. Ian C Lemly -
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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15 October 1884
Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NW
Wm Griffin (1st cl F) - transferred to USRS "Vermont" to be sent to US Naval Hospital for medical treatment
Wm Griffin (1st Cl F) - sent to US Naval Hospital for medical treatment.
Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NW
Mr Griffon - Mr Griffon (1st cl F) to be sent to U.S. Naval hospital for medical treatment
U.S.R.S. "Vermont" - Transferred to U.S.R.S. "Vermont"
Lieutenant - Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NW. Transfered to U.S.R.S Vermont '...' Griffin '(...)' to be sent to U.S. Naval Hospital for medical treatment.
William Griffin - to be sent to US Naval Hospital for medical treatment
Commander G N Coffier - Ship's commander
USRS Vermont - Takes man off ship for medical treatment
William Griffin (1st Class ?) - In need of medical treatment at USN Hospital
Lt. Ian C Lemly - signing off log
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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16 October 1884
Partly Clear. Light and variable breezes from Southward and Westward
Partly clear. Light and variable breezes from southward + westward
Commander G N Coffier - Ship's commander
Lt. Ian C Lemly - signing off log
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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17 October 1884
Clear pleasant but cold with strong breeze from NW best part of day. At 6 PM wind veered to Sd and Wd with heavy rain squalls
Clear pleasant but cold with strong breeze from NW best part of day. At 6.00 p.m. wind veering to southward + westward with heavy rain squalls
Commander G N Coffier - Ship's commander
Lt. Ian C Lemly - signing off log
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cob dock brooklyn ny
Lat 40.6, Long -74.0
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19 October 1884
Clear and cold. Strong breeze from the NW blowing in heavy squalls. Light frost towards Midnight.
Clear and pleasant. Light airs from NdxWd AM. Overcast and cloudy, light variable airs and breeze from SE during PM.
Partially clear with variable airs and calm during AM. Clear pleasant and gentle breeze during PM
Clear and cold. Strong breeze from the NW blowing in heavy squalls. Light frost towards midnight
Clear and pleasant. Light airs from northward + westward a.m. Overcast and cloudy light variable airs and breeze from SE during p.m.
Parly clear with variable airs and calms during a.m. Clear pleasant and gentle breeze from SW p.m.
Commander G N Coffier - Ship's commander
Lt. Ian C Lemly - signing off log
Lt. Ian C Lemly - signing off log
Ensign W S Chambers - signing off log
Commander G N Coffier - Approving page of log
[Logs for October 20th 1884 to January 14th 1887 not included]