Norris: Diary, July - September, 1904

August Saturday 6 1904

Same report as yesterday - slightly cooler however and sighted a 4 masted Cumander? evidently from Boston to the Mediterranean. About 10 o'clock at night were within about two miles of the "Bovic" and echanged signals - very interesting in mid-ocean.

Noon Lat. 41.0 Long. 47.34 401 miles Mid. E.N.E Breeze and sea

August Sunday 7 1904

Sea perfectly smooth nearly dea? calm all day Could see the smoke of a steamer below the horizon for several hours.

A man in the steerage had a fit and the passengers tried to nurse him and prevent a little pale faced blue eyed crippled son from coming near him but the little fellow fought like a mad man to get near his father and when successful put his arms around the father's neck soothing and comforting him until the father calmed down and was over the worst when the little cripple cryed over him and patted him on the back with his small thin white hands and gently lead him below.

Noon Lat. 44 + 4 Long. 39.16 433 miles Fresh E.N.E wind & sea to calm.

August Monday 8 1904

Noon Lat. 47.46 Long. 29.52 431 miles Light variable breeze

Nothing of interest to report.

August Tuesday 9 1904

Noon. Lat. 50.11 Long. 19.32 432 miles Light S.W. Breeze

Nothing of interest to report

August Wednesday 10 1904

Noon off. Kinsale Rock 426 miles Moderate S.W. Breeze

To damts? Rock 13 miles, at Queenstown Harbor 1 o'clock Left Queenstown 1:45 P.M. Quite cool. Light drizzle in afternoon & night. Passed The "Oceanic" in the Irish Sea - outward bound - about 10:00 P.M. Signalled her with lights.

Caught cold in afternoon due to cold weather, dampness and being on deck with very light clothing. Bad head-ache, fever. Did nothing for it.