February 1, 1899. At 2:05 PM – got underway and started to swing ship. Finished at 3:58 and went ahead full speed. At 4:36 took departure. Made ships number "K.G.T.R." passing Cape Henry; number was repeated. Passed several steamers bound North. Course SE (psc) Bar. falling. Moon rose at 11 PM. Wrote to J.
February 2, 1899 – Cloudy and overcast. Raining. At 6 AM, stopped engines for repairs, having found a broken follower bolt in high-pressure piston. At 10:43 the repairs having been completed to engine, went ahead slow. At 11 o'clock increased a full speed, set clock ahead 12 minutes at 11:25. Sailing vessel in sight at 12:03 on starboard bow. Course SE irregular sea.
Lat 34° 53' N at noon DR
Long 73° 23’ W at noon DR
Wrote to J. Finished reading "The Wreck of the Grosvenor”
February 3, 1899 – Generally clear and pleasant. Heavy dew. Moderate sea. Gentle breeze. Sighted 3 masted schooner standing to S’d. Set clock ahead 8 minutes at 11:30. At Meridian (12 noon) changed course to S. E. 1/4 S.(PSC)
Lat. 31° 37’
Long. 69° 05’
Distance made good 304 miles. Wrote to J.
February 4, 1899 – Clear and pleasant weather. Sea smooth. The Captain awarded several punishments to different men during the day. Gentle breeze from SSW at 7:05 PM sighted a steamer on starboard bow, bound on a N’ly course. Hull down at 8 PM. Course S.E.1/4S.
Lat.28° 56’N - at noon DR
Long 65° 17’W - at noon DR
Distance made good 285 miles. Wrote to J.
February 5, 1899 – Partly cloudy - pleasant. Long swell from E’d. Captain inspected ship and crew. Changed course to S.E.3/4 S. At 1:30 sighted a steamer going E’d. At 8:22 PM again changed course to S.E.1/4 S.
Lat. 25°15’ N - at noon DR
Long 61°40’ W - at noon DR
Distance made good since noon February 4th - 294 miles. Wrote to J.
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