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Great
American II - 2003 |
Sea
Witch - 1849 |
| Day
# |
| Date |
latitude
longitude |
course@
boatspeed |
daily
nm |
baro-
meter |
air °F
sea °F |
wind
dir@
windspeed |
sea
height |
|
| Date |
latitude
longitude |
course |
daily
nm |
| Capt.
Waterman's Logbook at Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA |
|
| 57
Top
|
May 11
cloudy |
02°38'N
027°52'W |
339°T@
4 .0 kts |
88
nm |
1014
mb |
air 84°
sea 82°F |
SE@
4 knots |
seas
2'–3' |
| Variable
and light wind changing directions frequently; forecasters suggest we are in double
doldrums. Midnight satellite picture shows clouds to west have dissipated, heading NW;
early a.m. wind shift to SE brings gybe back to N. Reacher up plus mainsail. – Rich Wilson |
|
| Mar 6 |
01°44'S
029°35'W |
NW |
183
nm |
| The
wind fell off some. WInd continued light through the night, saw a bark bearing SSW. Wind
light at noon from SE. – Capt. Waterman |
|
| |
|
In 1849, Sea Witch crossed the equator and entered the Northern Hemisphere overnight!
|
| 58
Top
|
May 12
clear |
04°26'N
028°41'W |
316°T@
9.6 kts |
133
nm |
1014
mb |
air 85°
sea 81°F |
NE@
5-6 knots |
seas
1'–3' |
| Early
morning: very light winds, making course near North at low speeds. Noon: squally, heavy
rain, strong wind, enveloped GAII and entire region. Afternoon: no wind, drizzle, solid
overcast horizon to horizon. Late afternoon: hint of east breeze, worked and worried GAII
along on starboard. Evening: breeze strenghthened to 4-5 knots; breeze held then slowly
headed to NE to present course. – Rich Wilson |
|
| Mar 7 |
00°40'N
031°50'W |
NW |
185
nm |
| Moderate
breezes inclining to the eastward. Ends, wind light from East, cloudy, indifferent
observation. – Capt. Waterman |
|
| 59
Top
|
May 13
hazy |
06°50'N
032°37'W |
300°T@
10.9 kts |
280
nm |
1014
mb |
air 85°
sea 79°F |
NE@
14 knots |
seas
4'–7' |
| Pressed
hard after breaking free from doldrums. Full main and jib, then #1 reef, then staysail,
then #2 reef as wind velocity increased to 18 knots from NNE. Short quick motion of boat
uncomfortable, but fast speed. Through night breeze maintained, dropped to 15 at sunrise.
– Rich Wilson |
|
| Mar 8 |
03°07'N
033°47'W |
NW |
188
nm |
| Moderate
breezes all through from East. Sea from the NE'ward. Had two rain showers.
– Capt. Waterman |
|
| 60
Top
|
May 14
hazy |
09°20'N
036°50'W |
300°T@
12.4 kts |
292
nm |
1013
mb |
air 85°
sea 79°F |
NExE@
18 knots |
seas
5'–8' |
| Pressed
hard with either 2 or 1 reefs, and either jib or staysail, through day and night, making
fast times with smooth seas being kind on boat. Many flying fish coming aboard. Crossed
ship heading north, possibly fishing fleet supply vessel, going slow, kindly turned to go
under our stern. No reply on VHF. – Rich Wilson |
|
| Mar 9 |
08°18'N
036°48'W |
NW |
224
nm |
| Rainy,
squally, and light breezes from East. Squally through the night. Latter part, strong
breezes from NE trades. – Capt. Waterman |
|
| 61
Top
|
May 15
hazy |
11°20'N
041°35'W |
288°T@
9.1 kts |
308 nm
(25 hr) |
1015
mb |
air 85°
sea 78°F |
NExE@
15 knots |
seas
5'–8' |
| Sailed
hard with high speeds. Bore off to stay in strong trades longer. Engine sensor for
saildrive seal went off early a.m. during engine charge. Found leak in lube oil cooling
system and water in engine compartment. Think sensor is a short circuit due to water and
leak. – Rich Wilson |
|
| Mar 10 |
07°31'N
040°40'W |
NW |
270
nm |
| Strong
trades, wind ENE. Less wind through the night. Freshened on after 8 AM.
– Capt. Waterman |
|
| 62
Top
|
May 16
cloudy |
12°54'N
046°05'W |
290°T@
11.2 kts |
282
nm |
1014
mb |
air 83°
sea 77°F |
NExE@
17 knots |
seas
6'–9' |
| Clear
skies, then overcast, then clear again. Quick changes, with occasional black clouds with
extra wind. Made several sail changes between #2 and #1 reef, and jib or staysail, to try
to maintain optimum speed. Had terrific satphone conversation with a class following
voyage. It helps inspire us to know people are rooting for us. – Rich Wilson |
|
| Mar 11 |
10°28'N
043°54'W |
NW |
261
nm |
| Strong breezes all through from ESE, hazy weather. Ends with
fresh trades. – Capt. Waterman |
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