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Wednesday 30th – Rather dull today the
wind nearly aft, studding sails set on both
sides of the vessel. The sun obscured most
of the day. Engaged in the forenoon at the
algebra. Broke the glass of my watch, made
a wood case to protect the hands. In the
evening the Scotch had dancing aft till
9 O’C. 10.30 P.M. a fine fresh breeze the ship
going mereily at the rate of 9 Knots.
STANDARDISED
Wednesday 30th
Rather dull today, the wind nearly aft, studding sails set on both sides of the vessel. The sun obscured most of the day. Engaged in the forenoon at the algebra. Broke the glass of my watch, made a wood case to protect the hands. In the evening the Scotch had dancing aft till 9pm. 10.30pm a fine fresh breeze, the ship going merrily at the rate of 9 knots.
HENRY SCHOFIELD DIARY
Dec 30th v fine
Took my bedding out about 5 O’clock in the morning to air. Going about 6 knots. 31 deg S latitude. Dinner spice pudding & bouilli. Playing at cards & dominoes. Singing, dancing.
