Day 47 – 10th July 1986

Noon Summary Log

Day: 47
Date: 10th July 1986
Latitude: 35° 36′ S
Longitude: 25° 0′ E
Water Temperature: 21.1°C
Wind @ Noon: 25 WSW
Max Wind /24 hours: 30 NE
Cloud Cover 6/8
Cabin Temperature: 22.5°C
Outside Temperature: 21.1°C
Barometer: 1013
Ships Seen: 2

Source: CUL00045/2

Log

  • Got a big kind of blister on my eye lid, been there about 5 days. Probably doesn’t like the salt water. Have put antibiotic eye ointment on it

Source: CUL00058/1

Day 40 – 3rd July 1986

Noon Summary Log

Day: 40
Date: 3rd July 1986
Latitude: 31° 26′ S
Longitude: 38° 11′ E
Water Temperature: 20.5°C
Wind @ Noon: 15 NE
Cloud Cover 8/8
Cabin Temperature: 23°C
Outside Temperature: 19.7°C
Barometer: 1022

Source: CUL00045/1

Log

  • Caught 30 litres of water about 15 litres only good for washing.
  • Front engine on to charge batteries
  • Got through to Cape Town

Source: CUL00058/1