The Journal of Edward Ward 1850-51
Saturday, November 9th
page 64
Saturday, November 9th
Strong gale increasing all day and very cold. In the afternoon furled mainsail and double-reefed topsails. Lat. 42.55 S., Long. 36.28 E. Engaged all morning upon Cockroach No. VIII, which came out rather thin in consequence of the weather.