March.
1883. At Ugi and Santa Anna, N.W. to W. in first half, with strong winds and thunderstorms; latter part variable; S.E. 4 days at Ugi, none at Santa Anna.
April.
1882. Amongst the eastern islands (east of Florida); first part, calms and light northerly winds; latter part, calms and light S.E. winds; thunderstorms frequent.
1883. At Ugi and Santa Anna, first part, N.W. and S.E.; latter part, calms and E. to S.E.; S.E. for 7 days at Ugi; heavy rain; squalls in middle of month.
1884. In Bougainville Straits, light northerly and westerly winds, with calms; easterly during the last few days.
May.
1882. Between Bougainville Straits and west end of Guadalcanar, numerous calms and light winds from N.W. through S. to S.E.; thunderstorms frequent.
1883 At Ugi and Santa Anna, E. to S.E.; usually strong.