Day 142 – 13th October 1986

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Noon Summary Log

Day: 142
Date: 13th October 1986
Latitude: 56° 54.6′ S
Longitude: 70° 1.1′ W
Water Temperature: 5.2°C
Wind @ Noon: 12-14 NW
Max Wind /24 hours: 50 W
Min Wind /24 hours: 8 NW
Cloud Cover 8/8
Cabin Temperature: 19.5°C
Outside Temperature: 8.9°C
Barometer: 1001.5

Source: CUL00045/5

Log

  • The humidity during the gale is such that everything is very very damp
  • I am wearing wool & synthetic socks, sailing shoes, frock suit slacks, thermal long johns, brief u-pants, cotton fleecy shirt, thermal sleeve less w/proof vest & football jumper

Source: CUL00058/1

Day 139 – 10th October 1986

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Noon Summary Log

Day: 139
Date: 10th October 1986
Latitude: 56° 37′ S
Longitude: 67° 39′ W
Water Temperature: Forgot to take°C
Wind @ Noon: 35-45 WNW
Max Wind /24 hours: 45 WNW
Min Wind /24 hours: 6 NW
Cloud Cover 8/8
Cabin Temperature: 11.5°C
Outside Temperature: FORGOT TO TAKE°C
Barometer: 1005

Source: CUL00045/4

Log

  • Change clock 10th October 1986 back 1 hour to GMT -4 hours

Source: CUL00058/1

Images

At sea 10 October 1986
At sea 10 October 1986
Source: CUL00039/19/4

Day 138 – 9th October 1986

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Noon Summary Log

Day: 138
Date: 9th October 1986
Latitude: 55° 59.5′ S
Longitude: 67° 15.3′ W
Water Temperature: 6.7°C
Wind @ Noon: 12 N
Max Wind /24 hours: 30 N
Min Wind /24 hours: 3 N
Cloud Cover 8/8
Cabin Temperature: 10.2°C
Outside Temperature: 11.1°C
Barometer: 1003

Source: CUL00045/4

Log

  • Cape Horn clearly seen ahead starboard bow

Source: CUL00058/1

Images

Cape Horn
Cape Horn
Source: CUL00039/19/3

Jon Sanders 9 October 1986
Jon Sanders 9 October 1986
Source: CUL00039/19/3

Mascots
Mascots
Source: CUL00039/19/4

Where is Cape Horn?

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Cape Horn (Spanish: Cabo de Hornos) is a steep rocky headland on Hornos Island, Tierra del Fuego Archipelago, southern Chile. Located off the southern tip of mainland South America, it was named Hoorn for the birthplace of the Dutch navigator Willem Corneliszoon Schouten, who rounded it in 1616. False Cape Horn (Falso Cabo de Hornos), on Hoste Island, 35 miles (56 km) northwest, is sometimes mistaken for it. Navigation in the rough waters around the cape is hazardous. The climate is windy and cold year-round. (Source Encyclopaedia Britannica)

Day 136 – 7th October 1986

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Noon Summary Log

Day: 136
Date: 7th October 1986
Latitude: 55° 33′ S
Longitude: 62° 30′ W
Water Temperature: 4.5°C
Wind @ Noon: 15 SW
Max Wind /24 hours: 35 SW
Min Wind /24 hours: 15 W
Cloud Cover 5/8
Cabin Temperature: 9°C
Outside Temperature: 5.3°C
Barometer: 1018

Source: CUL00045/4

Log

  • Iceberg to the north, going closer to iceberg to get photos. Movie camera won’t work.

Source: CUL00058/1

Images

Iceberg to the north
Iceberg to the north
Source: CUL00039/19/2

Photo of logbook entry
Photo of logbook entry
Source: CUL00039/19/4

What is a trade wind?

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A trade wind is a persistent wind that blows westward and toward the Equator from the subtropical high-pressure belts toward the intertropical convergence zone. It is stronger and more consistent over the oceans than over land and often produces partly cloudy sky conditions, characterized by shallow cumulus clouds, or clear skies that make trade-wind islands popular tourist resorts. Its average speed is about 5 to 6 metres per second (11 to 13 miles per hour) but can increase to speeds of 13 metres per second (30 miles per hour) or more. The trade winds were named by the crews of sailing ships that depended on the winds during westward ocean crossings. (Source Encyclopaedia Britannica)