Day 342 – 1st May 1987

Noon Summary Log

Day: 342
Date: 1st May 1987
Latitude: 55° 6.5′ S
Longitude: 63° 10′ W
Water Temperature: 6.1°C
Wind @ Noon: 18 WNW
Max Wind /24 hours: 18 WNW
Min Wind /24 hours: 5 NW
Cloud Cover 5/8
Cabin Temperature: 12°C
Outside Temperature: 7.5°C
Barometer: 1005

Source: CUL00045/10

Log

  • At noon discovered self steering servo rudder had undone or broken its bolt & there was no rudder! So fitted new servo rudder, I need to replace the steering chains on the tiller soon. Will give it all a good service in warmer waters.

Source: CUL00058/1