Log Entries:  Sep 5 - Sep 11, 1844

Thu, Sep 5, 1844 (Lat 53.03 Lon 161.28 E)

…Saw 4 right whales.  Lowered and chased three times but no success. Whales very wild.

Fri, Sep 6, 1844 (No reading)

…Made all sail at daylight cruising for whales. Saw 8 or 10 right whales; lowered and chased three times without success.  At 6pm spoke the bark Bayard of Greenport. Boiling.  Has 2000 bbls oil.  Gammed  ‘til [midnight].  Saw another ship boiling.

One can only imagine the feeling of the Thames crew, seeing other ships have success while they have none…   It’s enough to drive a man mad.

Sat, Sep 7,1844 (No Reading)

… Saw 8 right whales; lowered and chased twice without success…

Sun, Sep 8, 1844 (No Reading)

This day somewhat thick and rainy, with stiff breezes. ..Bayard in company all day…

Mon, Sep 9, 1844 (Lat 53.06…)

… At 10 am made sail.  Saw no whales but fin and humpbacks…At 6 pm spoke and gammed with the ship Tuscarora of Cold Spring – 2300 bbls oil.

Tue, Sep 4,1844 (Lat 53.21…)

This day clear and pleasant till noon… After part thick fog.  Gamming with the Bayard…

Wed, Sep 5,1844 (Sun Obscure)

This day thick fog… Lying too all day.  At 3 pm came across the Bayard and Tuscarora. Gammed with them until night...

The question last week was: “Will things get better?” And the answer is…