Day 546 – 20th November 1987

Noon Summary Log

Day: 546
Date: 20th November 1987
Latitude: 56° 12.1′ S
Longitude: 70° 24.6′ W
Water Temperature: -°C
Wind @ Noon: 45-60 NW
Max Wind /24 hours: 60+ NW
Min Wind /24 hours: 40 W
Cloud Cover 8/8
Barometer: 1001

Source: CUL00045/15

Log

  • Terrible hurricane gale. Knock down.
  • Broke wind vane. Sent everything across the cabin plus water down the vent.
  • The yacht just fell off the worst wave with a loud crash & bang for the whole voyage.

Source: CUL00058/1