(Shipboard diary of my great-grandfather, Charles Gaze, aged 27)
February
1st 1860
Very fine, wind not so strong.
The iron band holding the Foretop Yard broken, the Carpenter making one of wood
in place of it, several sailors busy helping. It took up best part of the day, consequently the Foretop and Foregallant and Stun Sails could not be
used till repairs were done.
2nd
Very dull
and misty all day.
I was very sick and purged from about 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. and remained very
poorly the rest of day. Took 2 pills that were given me by Mrs Lee which appear to have done good.
A pig killed today.
3rd
Very fine and very light
breeze. S. Lat 40=54 E. Long. 42=40.
4th
Very dull, very calm and misty. The
sea has the appearance of the River Thames on a foggy November day.
A concert in the Second cabin tonight accompanied by Clappers and Tea Tray
(Tamborine).
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