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Ship France towards New Zealand

Tuesday, May 7th, 1839.

Comences with strong gales from the South and
cloudy Steering E. by S.

middle Hours more moderate the wind veering to
the west.

Latter moderate gales from the NW. and fair
weather. Hands employed in repairing damages &. &.

So ends.

Latitude Obs. 41" 01. South. Longitude per watch. 126" 44. East.

Wednesday, May 8th, 1838.

All of these 24 Hours pleasant glaes from the NW.
and cloudy Steering E by S.

Carpenter employed in making a new Fore Top Gallant
Yard of the main spencer mast.

So ends.

Longitude per. watch. 130" 28 East. Latitude Obs. 41" 22. South.

Thursday, May 9th, 1839.

Throught thse 24 Hours pleasant breezes from the W. N W.
and fair weather Steering E. by S.

Hands employed in Sending down Fore Top Gallant yard &
mast and refitting the Rigging.

So ends.

Latitude Obs. 41" 43. South. Longitude per watch. 134" 12. East.

Friday, May 10th, 1839.

Commences with moderate breezes from the NW and
cloudy steering E by S.

middle & Latter Hours fresh gales and clear.
our compasses are now regular again.

So ends.

Latitude Obs. 42" 15. South. Longitude per watch. 139" 25. East.

Saturday May 11th 1839.

All of these 24 Hours fresh gales from the W. N. W.
and fair weather Steering E by S. untill 4 P. M Steered
E. S. E. at 10 A. M. Sent up the Fore Top Gallant mast.

So ends.

Latitude Obs. 43" 56. South. Longitude per watch. 143" 06. East.