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.

1 comment:

Piglottie said...

So maybe we still have some seasickness? Thanks for sharing Noo. I wish I knew how to plot the course, as that would be very interesting to follow.