Sunday 30 September 2007
July 10th 1865
July 10th - Roused this morning at 5 a.m to have a look at Madeira bearing East, about thirty miles off; a fresh breeze at times squalling, with rain. Average barometer 30.26 inches, average thermometer 83 degs, distance run 168 miles. Latitude 28 degs 24 mins N. Longitude 19 degs 10 mins W.
Saturday 29 September 2007
Gazette
A Sad Mishap
On the night of the 9th instant, at the gostly hour of midnight, and when all mature was wrapt in sleep, a loud crash like a clap of thunder was heard all over our good Ship. On making enquiries it turned out that an accident had happened to one of the official dignitaries of the 16th Lancer, whose hammock rope had given way, and deposited its luckless tenant on the floor amid shouts of meriment from his comerades at his disaster. We are happy to state our worthy friend sustained no more serious injury than a few bruises, he however, passed the rest of the night on the deck; preferring to brave the elements rather than trust his neck to the frailty of a hammock cord.
Important News
Our readers will be glad to hear that since we left the shores of Old England we have been sailing at the average rate of one hundred and sixty three miles a day at this rate we ought to reach “T’other side of Jordan in less than no time.
Sudden Death
It is with deepest regret that we have to anounce the death of Private John Reynolds of Captain Wilkinsons Troop, which occured on Friday the 7th instant at about 4P.M. He was on his way to the Cookhouse and suddenly dropped down dead on the Deck.
The Surgeon held a Post-mortem examination and pronounced death to have resulted Heart Complaint. The deceased leaves a Widow and 3 children to regret his premature demise. He was but 28 years of age.
Announcement
Our readers will scarcely credit the following startling and extraordinary fact since our departure from England was have had no less than three births on board ship. The prolific mother of the family is lady ferret the property of Corporal Cook, Mother and Children are doing well.
On the night of the 9th instant, at the gostly hour of midnight, and when all mature was wrapt in sleep, a loud crash like a clap of thunder was heard all over our good Ship. On making enquiries it turned out that an accident had happened to one of the official dignitaries of the 16th Lancer, whose hammock rope had given way, and deposited its luckless tenant on the floor amid shouts of meriment from his comerades at his disaster. We are happy to state our worthy friend sustained no more serious injury than a few bruises, he however, passed the rest of the night on the deck; preferring to brave the elements rather than trust his neck to the frailty of a hammock cord.
Important News
Our readers will be glad to hear that since we left the shores of Old England we have been sailing at the average rate of one hundred and sixty three miles a day at this rate we ought to reach “T’other side of Jordan in less than no time.
Sudden Death
It is with deepest regret that we have to anounce the death of Private John Reynolds of Captain Wilkinsons Troop, which occured on Friday the 7th instant at about 4P.M. He was on his way to the Cookhouse and suddenly dropped down dead on the Deck.
The Surgeon held a Post-mortem examination and pronounced death to have resulted Heart Complaint. The deceased leaves a Widow and 3 children to regret his premature demise. He was but 28 years of age.
Announcement
Our readers will scarcely credit the following startling and extraordinary fact since our departure from England was have had no less than three births on board ship. The prolific mother of the family is lady ferret the property of Corporal Cook, Mother and Children are doing well.
July 9th 1865
July9th Sunday - Put up the editors box as a commencement of our journal prayers at 10:thirty a.m. Breeze favourable and freshening; stopped engines about 5p.m. and set studding sails. Average barometer 30.22 inches, average thermometer 72 degs, distance run 166 miles. Latitude 34 degs 21 mins N. Longitude 17 degs 77 mins W.
Thursday 27 September 2007
July 8th 1865
July 8th - Winds still favourable though light, sun is now very powerful; at 8 a.m. the remain of Private Reynolds were committed to the deep, Lt Col. White reading the funeral service. At 7:50 p.m. passed and spoke the Barque “Look Out” from Liverpool to Prenumbuco, 18 days out, passed about 8p.m. a sail standing to the westward; commenced steaming about 3 p.m. Average barometer 30.22 inches, average thermometer 73 degs, distance run 68 miles. Latitude 36 degs 36 mins N. Longitude 15 degs 46 mins W.
Wednesday 26 September 2007
July 7th 1865
July 7th - Wind favourable; Set studding sails. At 5:30p.m. Private J Reynolds H Troop, dropped down dead; he leaves a wife and three children; cause of death, rupture of a large blood vessel in chest. Average barometer 30 inches, average thermometer 72 degs, distance run 117 miles. Latitude 37 degs 45 mins N. Longitude 15 degs 18 mins W.
July 6th 1865
July 6th - Light wind and fair; stopped steaming and settled canvas Average barometer 30 inches, average thermometer 70 degs, distance run 189 miles. Latitude 39 degs 31 mins N. Longitude 14 degs 22 mins W.
July 5th 1865
July 5th - Light head wind with drizzling rain in the early part under steam; Average thermometer 68 degs, distance run 132 miles. Latitude 41 degs 32 mins N. Longitude 13 degs 22 mins W.
Sunday 9 September 2007
July 4th 1865
July 4th - Strong breeze with continued rain; the ship pitching in a very uncomfortable manner; about 3 p.m. stopped the engine having a fair wind and set all sail; about 5p,m. the wind shifted; took in sail; and commenced steaming; passed a brig; Course south westerly Average barometer 29 inches, average thermometer 67 degs, distance run 92 miles. Latitude 44 degs 34 mins N. Longitude 10 degs 15 mins W.
Saturday 8 September 2007
July 3rd 1865
July 3rd - Regiment suffering from sea sickness; the dinners had few candidates for its consumption, passed several vessels outward bound; breeze increasing all day; split a jib; a nasty head wind; rain during the night. Sergeant Major Burrells child was taken ill of scarletina course south westerly. Average barometer 29 inches, average thermometer 66 degs, distance run 201 miles. Latitude 45 degs 32 mins N. Longitude 10 degs 15 mins W.
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