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Title: Patterson -- Reference: Transcription Example and Log Description
Post by: Janet Jaguar on 18 October 2012, 15:19:52
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Welcome on board the
USC&GSS Carlile P. Patterson


This post covers a log page from 1884; the following post covers a log page from 1914.


The ship is usually known as the Coast and Geodetic Survey Steamer Patterson,
with Carlile P. dropped from the ship's name.
In service 1884 -1919. Pacific service.



(http://www.history.noaa.gov/images/pattersonpic.jpg)
Patterson leaves Hampton Roads on her maiden voyage via the Straits of Magellan to the West Coast of the US.


Have a look around the forum, and don't hesitate to pose questions! There are lots of people who would be happy to respond. Each time you join a new ship have a look for one of these pages.

Feel free to add your own questions and comments to:
Patterson -- Discussion: Questions and Comments (http://forum.oldweather.org/index.php?topic=3340.msg53913#msg53913)



Comments on the log:


Links to helpful transcribing information:


Links to further info about the ship:


A fellow transcriber (wendolk) has created a database to help both transcribers and historians (and contributors are welcome):
Searchable Database (http://forum.oldweather.org/index.php?topic=2872.msg44227#msg44227)



(http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/USCS%20Patterson/Book%201/IMG_4772_0.jpg) (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/USCS%20Patterson/Book%201/IMG_4772_1.jpg)



Weather Page:
Example: http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/USCS%20Patterson/Book%201/IMG_4772_0.jpg

The written details are transcribed as follows, though the page you are working on will not display a grid in this way. Note that the data in some columns is not transcribed and that some logs do not have all the columns included on the Weather Observation tab, so, before clicking OK, check that your data is in the correct fields. It is more important to be accurate than to be fast. Only transcribe what is written. Ask on the forum for handwriting help if unsure.

Quote
Location | Place Name | Name = Making passage from Hampton, Va. to Funchal, Madeira.


Hour |Wind Dir |Force |Bar Height |Ther Attached |Dry |Wet |Water |Weather Code |Cloud code |Clear Sky |
1SxE330.0376bcl
2"330.0376bl
3"330.0375"
4"330.0375bcl
5"330.0075bc
6SSE330.0075"
7"330.0075"
8"3-430.0276"
9SExE3-430.0277"
10SSE4-530.0078"
11"4-529.99767974"Cir.Str.Cum.5
Noon"4-529.9879807874""5
   
                                 

Location | Observed | Latitude = 37 35 | Longitude = 73 00 42


Hour |Wind Dir |Force |Bar Height |Ther Attached |Dry |Wet |Water |Weather Code |Cloud code |Clear Sky |
1SSE429.9677817974bcCir-Str7
2"429.9577909274""8
3"429.9377808074""8
4"429.9277808075""8
5SxW429.9278848375""6
6"429.9277797875""6
7"429.9277787674""3
8"429.9277777673""2
9SSW4-529.9476777674""2
10"4-529.9478777778""2
11"5-629.9478787674""5
Mid."529.9478787774""4
                                       

Notes for transcribers:



Record of the Miscellaneous Events of the Day:
Example: http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/USCS%20Patterson/Book%201/IMG_4772_1.jpg

This page has been completely transcribed below to help new transcribers become familiar with both the writing and the language used. Nobody is expected to transcribe all the text! Following it are some comments about transcribing the page.

Quote
under the command of Lieut. Richardson Clover, U.S. Navy
Thursday, July 31st, 1884


Commences & until 4. a.m.
     Clear & pleasant. Gentle breeze from S.xE.  Under sail & steam.
Lightening in E.S.E.  Barometer steady.
                                                                               T.G. Dewey, Ensign.

to 8 a.m.
    Clear.  All sail.  Wind S.xE. to S.S.E.  Patent log 139
                                                                               C.C.Marsh,
                                                                                     Ens.

a.m. to noon.
     Clear and pleasant.  Mod. to fresh breeze from S.S.E.  Sea smooth.  At 10.10 stopped
engines to try speed under sail.  Before stopping logged 9.2 & after stopping 5.2
started ahead again at 10.20  At 10.25 clewed down upper topsail & shifted lead
bracer.  At 10.40 set topsail again.  Unbent chains & secured anchor for sea. 
Ship on course E.1/4 N. end of watch.                          CW Ju~on
                                                                                              Ensign

Merid. to 4 P.M.
     Clear & pleasant.  Mod. breeze from S.S.W.  Smooth sea.  Under all sail
and two fires during watch.  Ship on her course E.1/4 N. at end of watch.
                                                                    D.P. Menefee,
                                                                                 Ensign

to 6 P.M.
     Clear & cool.  Moderate breeze from S.xW.  Barometer steady.  Course
1/4 N. & same at end of watch.  Under steam & sail.
                                                                    A.P. Niblack
                                                                                 Ensign

to 8. P.M.
     Clear & pleasant.  Mod. breeze from S.by W.  Ship on course E.1/4 N.
Barometer steady.
                                                                               T.G.Dewey
                                                                                      Ensign
 P.M. to Mid.
     Clear & pleasant.  Partly clear during latter part of watch.  Clouding
up at end of watch.  Wind moderate to stiff from S.S.W. to W.
Occasional flashes of lightning to the Westward. last half hour of watch. 
Barometer steady.  At 8.20 changed course to E.xS. & ship on that
course at end of watch
                                                                                      CWJ~yer~
                                                                                              Ensign.

Notes for transcribers:



Log keeper's quirks:


Other information and comments:

Have a good voyage!
Title: Patterson -- Reference: Transcription Example and Log Description
Post by: Randi on 28 October 2012, 06:33:50
Welcome on board the
USC&GSS Carlile P. Patterson


This post covers a log page from 1914; the previous post covers a log page from 1884.


The ship is usually known as the Coast and Geodetic Survey Steamer Patterson,
with Carlile P. dropped from the ship's name.
In service 1884 -1919. Pacific service.



(http://www.history.noaa.gov/images/pattersonpic.jpg)


Have a look around the forum, and don't hesitate to pose questions! There are lots of people who would be happy to respond. Each time you join a new ship have a look for one of these pages.

Feel free to add your own questions and comments to:
Patterson -- Discussion: Questions and Comments (http://forum.oldweather.org/index.php?topic=3340.msg53913#msg53913)



Comments on the log:


Links to helpful transcribing information:


Links to further info about the ship:


A fellow transcriber (wendolk) has created a database to help both transcribers and historians (and contributors are welcome):
Searchable Database (http://forum.oldweather.org/index.php?topic=2872.msg44227#msg44227)



(http://www.cosmik.com/oldweather/patterson_book16_img_6587.jpg)



Weather Page:
Example: Left-hand page http://www.cosmik.com/oldweather/patterson_book16_img_6587.jpg

The written details are transcribed as follows, though the page you are working on will not display a grid in this way. Note that the order of the columns in the log does not match the order of the columns on the Weather Observation tab. Note also that the data in some columns is not transcribed and that some logs do not have all the columns included on the Weather Observation tab, so, before clicking OK, check that your data is in the correct fields. It is more important to be accurate than to be fast. Only transcribe what is written. Ask on the forum for handwriting help if unsure.

Quote
Location | Port Name | Name = Porpoise Harbor (Sanborn Harbor), Nagai Isd, Alaska
Date = 14/07/1914


Hour |Wind Dir |Force |Bar Height |Ther Attached |Dry  |Wet  |Water |Weather Code |Cloud Code |Clear Sky |
1 am29.86
2SW1.868499o
3.87
4"2.876288om
5.87
6"2.875688c
7.87
8"2.87578.58.4"
9.87
10SSW1.89589.28.2o
11.89
12"1.90589.48"
1 pm.92
2SW1.926210.010.0d
3SSW1.92628.58.5m
4ESE1.92669.59.5c
5.92
6SE1.92749.810.0o
7.91
8SE1.91699.09.2o
9.91
10Calm0.91669.08.8o
11.91
12SE1.91669.08.0r
                                       


Location | Place Name | Name = anchored Porpoise Harbor (Sanborn Harbor), Nagai Island, Alaska
Events = Coal: 1500# sent to camp

Notes for transcribers:



Remarks:
Example: Right-hand page http://www.cosmik.com/oldweather/patterson_book16_img_6587.jpg

This page has been completely transcribed below to help new transcribers become familiar with both the writing and the language used. Nobody is expected to transcribe all the text! Following it are some comments about transcribing the page.

Quote
From midnight to 8 a.m.,
    Vessel at anchor in Porpoise Harbor, (Sanborn Harbor), Nagai Island.
    Crew employed breaking out mess stores for the camping parties.
    Steam Launch No.47 came alongside at 7:15.
    Overcast and misty to cloudy.                Calm to light S.W.'ly breezes.
                                                                                   A.L. Giacomini, W.O.

From 8 to noon,
    Hoisted the steam launch, cleaned her bottom and straightened her propeller blades
    and lowered her to the water again.
    Mr. Giacomini and two men left in launch No. 38 for Eagle Harbor at 9:10 to get
    signatures for June payroll and vouchers of Mr. Raynor and party.
    Sent ashore to camp additional provisions and supplies for the entire camping
    party to last until August 15th.
    All members and boats of the camping party had left ship by 11:30, including the
    last cutter-load of supplies.
    Cloudy to overcast.         Light S.W.'ly breezes to light S.S.W.'ly airs.     Smooth at anchorage.
                                                                                                               A.L. Giacomini, W.O.

Mer. to Mid. 
     At 12:05 cutter returned. Hoisted cutter at 12:50 and hove up anchor.  1:15 anchor up and under
way - proceeded towards Eagle Harbor to pick up launch.  1:25 stopped, hoisted launch. 
1:30 Continued on towards Korovin Island, course NWxW through Korovin Strait
At 4:00 rounded Henderson Isd. and headed in for anchorage. While lowering anchor
from the rail, the shank painter fouled J. Connors, seaman, and broke his left leg. The
painter had been taken to the capstan the wrong way, and Olsen, the acting boatswain's
mate, noticed it and capsized two of the three pawls, but when the strain was thrown
suddenly on the painter, the pawls jumped and the barrel of the capstan revolved.
The jerk pulled Connors off his balance and he stepped into the bight of the line. He
was taken below and attended by the Doctor.  Anchored at 4:20 in 9 1/2 fath. (S.&G.) with
45 fath. on stbd anchor north of Henderson Id.
Began current observations at 9:00 P.M.
Weather: Overcast - low hanging clouds.  Lt. SE airs.
                                                                                                                A.M. Sobieralski

Notes for transcribers:



Log keeper's quirks:


Other information and comments:

Have a good voyage!