Log Entries:  Sep 26 - Oct 2, 1844

Thu, Sep 26, 1844 (Lat 50.16 Lon 171.41 W)

… A few rain squalls.  Wind blowing sever gale from W. Our ship lying too all day, the Tuscarora in sight.

Fri, Sep 27, 1844 (Lat 49.47 Lon 171.21 W)

…Commences with brisk gales from W.  Lying too; moderating fast.  At 9 am made sail and kept off steering NW…

Sat, Sep 28, 1844 (Lat 49.44…)

…Light rain squalls at intervals; had brisk breezes from W. Gamming with the Tuscarora.  From3 to 6 pm the wind shifted to NW and suddenly blew a brisk gale.

Sun, Sep 29, 1844 (No Record)

This day had brisk gales from W with frequent squalls of rain…

Mon, Sep 30,1844 (Lat 47.28 Lon 164.36 W)

… Brisk gales from W with frequent squalls… People employed making scrubs.

Tue, Oct 1, 1844 (Sun Obscure)

This day had hard rain… At 7 am the wind sifted to S and increased very fast.  At 12 am had took in all sail and hove too under a close reefed main topsail and spencers, the wind blowing a severe gale…

Wed, Oct 2, 1844 (Lat 45.35 Lon 161.32 W)

… A few light rain squalls at intervals, the wind blowing a heavy gale from S to SW.  Our ship lying too… the Tuscarora in company.  A very heavy sea on all day.