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Title on Binding: Log Book: Star of India, Volume 14, 18 March 1902 -- 11, September 1904 (includes only March to September 1902, April to September 1903 and 1904) Title on Official Log: No official title, no dateEntry/Object ID
A0245.1.14Scope and Content
One volume of the Euterpe vessel log prepared by Captain Sam Christianson, Captain George Swanson and 1st Mate T. Thomson (120 pages), includes handwritten entries on a daily basis. Entries begin on March 18, 1902 and end on September 11, 1904. This entire log features extremely obscure handwritten entries with numerous misspellings, making it very hard to read. This log contains corresponding information to item A0245.1.13. The entries were written by an unknown individual and include additional details not included in the log prepared by the Captain for the same time period.
Log Entry Summary: On March 18, 1902, Euterpe is taken in tow by the steamer Monarch and leaves San Francisco, California bound for Prince William Sound off the Gulf of Alaska on the southern coast of Alaska, east of the Kenai Peninsula. By late evening, the crew sights South Farallon Island lighthouse about 20 miles off the coast of San Francisco, California as the Euterpe sails into the Pacific Ocean.
On March 19, 1902 all hands refuse to work, saying the vessel is unsafe for sea because it is overloaded. The Captain asks the men to sign a written order explaining each refuses to perform their duty. The Captain decides the Euterpe will return to San Francisco, California. March 20, 1902, Euterpe is taken in tow by the steamer Monarch and arrives in San Francisco, California and anchors in the harbor.
On March 21, 1902, Euterpe is taken in tow by an unknown tugboat and docks at Fremont Street Wharf. On March 22, 1902, Euterpe is taken in tow by an unknown tugboat and moves to an anchorage at Mission Rock. On March 25, 1902 stevedores unload coal from the Euterpe onto another vessel … [illegible]. April 1 through 15, 1902, Euterpe is taken in tow by an unknown tugboat and moves to the Union Street dock area and moors alongside another vessel. The crew trims the coal, loads cargo, scrapes the decks and cleans the ship (portions of this handwritten log are extremely hard to read).
On April 16, 1902, Euterpe is taken in tow by an unknown tugboat and anchors off the Union Street Wharf. The crew prepares the vessel for the upcoming sea voyage. On April 17, 1902, Euterpe is taken in tow by an unknown tugboat and leaves San Francisco, California bound for Bristol Bay, Alaska.
Throughout the voyage the crew is washing the decks, scrubbing and painting various parts of the ship and performing general sailing duties.
On May 12, 1902, Euterpe sails toward Unimak Pass on the Alaska Peninsula. On May 14, 1902 the crew sights Tigalda Island to the east and Cape Sarichef near the northwestern coast of Unimak Island as the Euterpe sails through Unimak Pass and enters the Bering Sea. On May 20, 1902, Euterpe arrives in Bristol Bay, Alaska and sails into Nushagak Bay and anchors off Cape Constantine. On May 21 and 22, 1902, Euterpe is taken in tow by the steamer President and anchors at Clarke's Point on the Nushagak River. The crew rigs the cargo gear and prepares to discharge cargo.
The next entry in this log is for August 1902.
On August 22, 1902, Euterpe is taken in tow by an unknown tugboat and leaves Nushagak River in Bristol Bay, Alaska bound for San Francisco, California. On August 25, 1902 the crew sights Unimak Island. On August 27, 1902, Euterpe sails through Unimak Pass and enters the North Pacific Ocean. On September 10, 1902 the crew sights South Farallon Island lighthouse about 20 miles off the coast of San Francisco, California.
The next entry in this log is for April 1903.
On April 13, 1903, Euterpe is taken in tow by the tugboat Monarch from Fremont Street Wharf and leaves San Francisco, California bound for Bristol Bay, Alaska. By late evening, Euterpe passes the Farallon Islands and Farallon Bar (shoal) about 30 miles off the west coast of California.
On May 2 and 3, 1903, Euterpe approaches and sails through Unimak Pass and enters the Bering Sea. On May 5, 1903, the crew sights Unimak Island to the south.
On May 14, 1903, Euterpe arrives in Bristol Bay, Alaska and anchors 12 miles off Ekuk village, near Clark's Point, Alaska. On May 16, 1903, Euterpe is taken in tow by an unknown tugboat and moves to Clark's Point Cannery (Nushagak Canning Company). The crew rigs the cargo gear.
The next entry in this log is for August 1903.
On August 19, 1903, Euterpe is taken in tow by the steamer President and leaves Nushagak River, Nushagak Bay in Bristol Bay, Alaska bound for San Francisco, California.
On August 22, 1903 the crew sights Amak Island. On August 25, 1903, Euterpe approaches and sails through Unimak Pass and enters the North Pacific Ocean. The last entry in the log for this voyage is September 8, 1903 and Euterpe is approximately 400 miles off the coast of San Francisco, California.
The next entry in this log is for April 1904.
On April 13, 1904, Euterpe is taken in tow by an unknown tugboat and leaves San Francisco, California bound for Bristol Bay, Alaska. By early evening, Euterpe passes Farallone Bar (shoal) about 30 miles off the west coast of California.
On April 17, 1904 a passenger jumps overboard about 200 miles off the coast of Eureka, California. The crew uses a life buoy and cable to rescue the passenger. May 4 through 12, 1904, Euterpe encounters extremely high winds and rain with high seas approximately 1000 miles off the coast of Vancouver, British Columbia and as the vessel sails north toward the Alaska Peninsula. The waves wash over the rails and flood the decks. On May 6, 1904 a crew member (no name given) falls on the deck and breaks his leg.
On May 18 and 19, 1904 the crew sights Scotch Cape lighthouse on Unimak Island. The Euterpe encounters heavy winds as the vessel sails through Unimak Pass and enters the Bering Sea.
On June 3, 1904, Euterpe is taken in tow by the steamer President and arrives in Bristol Bay, Alaska and anchors off Round Island about 15 miles from the entrance to Kulukak Bay, Alaska. On June 4 and 5, 1904, Euterpe is taken in tow by the steamer President and an unknown steamer and moves to an anchorage at Clark's Point, Alaska. The crew rigs the cargo gear.
The next entry in this log is for August 1904.
On August 16, 1904, Euterpe is at anchor at Clark's Point, Alaska. The crew loads the remaining cargo and life boats and prepares for the upcoming voyage. On August 18, 1904 the crew sights the Star of France under tow by the steamers President and Kvichak toward a nearby anchorage.
On August 19, 1904, Euterpe is taken in tow by the steamer President and leaves Bristol Bay, Alaska bound for San Francisco, California. On August 23 and 24, 1904, Euterpe approaches and passes through Unimak Pass and enters the North Pacific Ocean.
On September 10, 1904 the crew sights the Farallon Islands and Euterpe passes Farallon Bar about 30 miles off the west coast of California. On September 11 and 12, 1904, Euterpe is taken in tow by the tugboat Drifter … [illegible] and arrives in San Francisco, California and anchors off Meiggs Wharf.
The volume has several blank, unused pages at the end of the document.Collection
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1902 - 1904
