Thu, Oct 10, 1844 (Lat 36.16 Lon 154.49 W)

… Brisk breezes from E, steering SSE. Had several rain squalls. The Tuscarora in Company.

Fri, Oct 11, 1844 (Lat 39.49…)

The day clear and pleasant…People employed in washing out the roundhouse; myself repairing meat barrels.

Sat, Oct 12, 1844 (Lat 35.35 Lon 154.41)

… Steering S on the wind under all sail, people employed in various jobs…

Sun, Oct 13, 1844 (No record)

…Commences with brisk breezes… At 8 am took in the top gallant sail. Latter part heavy breezes under double reefed top sails…

Mon, Oct 14, 1844 (No Record)

This day commences with heavy winds from SE… At 5 am began to thunder, lightning and rain. Cleared off at 8am…

Tue, Oct 15, 1844 (No reading)

This day clear and pleasant. Had a calm until 3pm… The Tuscarora in company…

Wed, Oct 16, 1844 (Lat 33.41…)

This day pleasant… Gamming with the Tuscarora…

Well… Certainly not one of the more thrilling weeks in whaling history - - but likely a welcome respite from the huge storm.