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SHIP´S DIARY
(Translated from Swedish)

Noon position report May 31st, 2006, at 1200             
 
24 hour distance: 165 nm
Average speed: 6.9 knots
Under sail: 24 hrs

Other non-logbook data
 
Position:
S 020 dgrs 49 mnts
E 109 dgrs 31 mnts 

Wind: ESE 7-16 knots
Wave height: 1.25-2.5 m
COG: 355 dgrs
SOG: 5.7 knots
LOG: 5.3 knots

Air pressure: 1016 mb
Temperature: 25 dgrs C
Water temp.: 25 dgrs C
Depth: 3,860 m

Weather: Mostly overcast 

Lunch: Fish soup with tomatoes and sour cream, and rice
Dinner: Hot chili with newly baked bread 

From the logbook:

30/5
1900 Re-furled the spanker, tightened leeward braces

31/5
0500 Took reefs our of fore and main topsails  

Comments:
The sunshine disappeared yesterday and it has been rather overcast since, with occasional drizzle. Maintenance and training during all watches, in the rigging and on deck. We are now halfway between Fremantle and Christmas island, according to the chart.

The images below can be viewed in a larger size by clicking on them.
Portside watch.
The sea in the morning.