The Journal of Edward Ward 1850-51
Sunday, December 1st
Sunday, December 1st
At first the usual fog and cold, with but little wind from E.S.E. After service the fog cleared away, the sun came out over the calm sea and we had a breath of Spring weather. All appeared invigorated by the change of temperature, sudden and unlooked for as it was. Our spirits were further raised by the wind towards evening coming up in gentle puffs—with a promise of more—from N.W., N. and N.E. Yet there is but little as I write at eleven o'clock. Everyone is very low and sulky during this prolonged delay, when our expectations had been strung to the top of our bent. During service a penguin was seen swimming near the ship, which excited the Doctor prodigiously and made us imagine ourselves either near land or ice. Lat. 51.50, Long. 115.20.