Sunday, 14th June.—Staten Island in sight to eastward. A sail visible on lee bow, steering same course as ourselves. At 11 o’clock came up to her and spoke the American ship Aspasia, of Mystic, from California for New York.
Wednesday, 1st July.—Lat. 12° 44′ S., long. 37° 30′ W. Distance 192 miles. At 9 a.m. we were opposite Bahia and later in the day the land was just visible.
Monday, 6th July.—Lat. 0° 45′ N., long. 32° 23′ W. Distance 258 miles. At 7 a.m. crossed the line.
Wednesday, 15th July.—Lat. 24° 59′ N., long. 45° 22′ W. Distance 300 miles. The wind keeps steady and strong.
Tuesday, 21st July.—Lat. 40° 57′ N., long. 38° 25′ W. Distance 254 miles. Wind S.W., a strong breeze, running before it with stunsails set on both sides at rate of 10 to 12 knots. The ’tween deck passengers presented the baker (Mr. W. Grainger) with an address to-day, thanking him for his attention to their comfort.
Friday, 31st July.—At 9.30 a.m., Land Ho! Ould Ireland is in sight. At 5 p.m. passed the Tuskar. Wind right aft.
| THE RUN. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | Melbourne to Cape Horn | 31 | days | |
| „ | Cape Horn to Equator | 25 | „ | |
| „ | Equator to Azores | 15 | „ | |
| „ | Azores to Liverpool | 11 | „ | |
| 82 | days. | |||
| 75 days on the starboard tack. | ||||
| Longest run in 24 hours | 384 | miles | ||
| Shortest run in 24 hours | 25 | „ | ||
| Best week’s run, 11th to 17th July | 1723 | „ | ||