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Title on Binding: Log Book: Star of India, Volume 12, 5 November 1899 -- 5, March 1900 Title on Official Log: Log Book Voyages of the Euterpe, no dateEntry/Object ID
A0245.1.12Scope and Content
One volume of the Euterpe vessel log prepared by Captain C. G. Saxe and 1st Mate Olaf Rod (64 pages), includes handwritten entries on a daily basis. Entries begin on November 5, 1899 and end on March 5, 1900. This log is a continuation of log A0245.1.11.
Log Entry Summary: On November 5, 1899, Euterpe (with cargo of lumber) is approximately 250 miles off the northwest coast of Washington State, USA out of Port Ludlow, Washington bound for Fremantle, Australia. November 5 through 15, 1899, Euterpe encounters strong gales, heavy squalls and high seas with rain approximately 250 miles off the coasts of Oregon and California. The force of the wind carries away the forward upper top sail, inner jib sail and forward top mast stay sail.
On December 27, 1899 the crew sights the Samoa Islands of Upolu and Savai'i, midway between Hawaii and New Zealand. December 28, 1899 through January 3, 1900, Euterpe encounters severe gales and squalls with heavy rain, lightening and high seas approximately 200 miles southwest of the Samoa Islands. The force of the sea breaks several deck load lashings and the crew quickly resets the lashings to secure the cargo. Throughout the voyage the crew is repairing sails and rigging and performing general sailing duties.
On January 20, 1900 the crew sights Balls Pyramid about 400 miles off the east coast of New South Wales, Australia. January 30 through February 2, 1900, Euterpe encounters moderate gales with rain, lightening and thunder and high seas about 100 miles off the east coast of Tasmania. February 12 through 17, 1900, Euterpe encounters strong gales and heavy squalls, strong winds and high seas about 200 miles south of Adelaide, Australia. The force of the wind carries away the jib sail and the high seas flood the decks. On February 26 and 27, 1900, Euterpe encounters heavy squalls, strong winds and high seas approximately 200 miles off Port Lincoln, South Australia. The force of the wind carries away the main gallant sail.
On March 5, 1900, Euterpe is approximately 250 miles southeast of Albany, Western Australia bound for Fremantle, Australia and there are no further log entries.Collection
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Date(s) of Creation
1899 - 1900
