Manning (1915) -- Discussion: Questions, Comments and Coordination
Re: Manning (1915) -- Discussion: Questions, Comments and Coordination
Well done!
That log book had a rough trip!
That log book had a rough trip!
Re: Manning (1915) -- Discussion: Questions, Comments and Coordination
For March the pages that mattered were in good shape. However, for the April log it looks like there may be missing data along the edges. Nothing that matters is missing for April 1, but we'll see how this goes. I'll add transcriber comments if it appears that anything of interest is no longer there.
Re: Manning (1915) -- Discussion: Questions, Comments and Coordination
Part of the distance column for April 7 is illegible because of the damage to the log. Instead of TWYS (nothing could be seen), I derived a best guess as to what the missing entries may be and entered the following transcriber comment.
https://catalog.archives.gov/OpaAPI/med ... 5_0120.JPGThe entries in the distance column for 3, 4, and 5 AM are illegible due to damage to the log page. The values transcribed are NOT TWYS, but rather a derived
best guess. The values were derived by taking the entry in row 17 showing the total AM distance to be 98.8. The total of the legible entries for the morning was 74.7.
98.8 - 74.7 = 24.1. Entries were transcribed as 8.0, 8.0, and 8.1 so as to total 24.1.
Re: Manning (1915) -- Discussion: Questions, Comments and Coordination
On April 21 the crew was enjoying some time off in Sitka and then at 4:00 PM this:
https://catalog.archives.gov/OpaAPI/med ... 5_0134.JPG
received information that men from the ship were overboard among the neighboring islands. Sent otterboat and whaleboat, and many boats from
shore went out and picked up two men - Seamen Jacobs and Marquaidt and a canoe from which they had capsized. They reported that Seaman
Engelmann had been with them when the canoe capsized, and had gone down in attempting to reach the shore. The boats cruised among the islands,
but could see no trace of Engelmann. The whaleboat and otter boat dragged for his body until dark, but were unsuccessful.
https://catalog.archives.gov/OpaAPI/med ... 5_0134.JPG
Re: Manning (1915) -- Discussion: Questions, Comments and Coordination
On April 22 the search continued for Englemann's body:
A couple days earlier a telegram was received saying to watch for mail concerning the situation at the Forrester Island Reservation, thenSent dinghy out @ 6:00 am to again search for body of Seaman Englemann.
8AM to 4PM
The otter boat continued dragging for the body of seaman Englemann in company with about 15 native boats but they were
unsuccessful.
https://catalog.archives.gov/OpaAPI/med ... 5_0135.JPG3:25 received the mail containing orders from the Commanding Officer Northern Division, O. C. regarding conditions on the
Forrester Island Reservation. Got underway immediately
Re: Manning (1915) -- Discussion: Questions, Comments and Coordination
On April 24 arrived at Forrester Island, but nothing exciting to report.
https://catalog.archives.gov/OpaAPI/med ... 5_0137.JPG10:12 stopped off Forrester Island and sent an officer to confer with the game warden. Mr. George Willett, the game warden with his wife and son,
were the only people on the island. The fishermen were expected about May 1st. He stated that he was in no need of assistance. He also stated
that there had been some trouble among the fishermen when he arrived last year but that he had overcome the difficulties by collecting all fire arms
on the island and he anticipated no trouble this season.
Re: Manning (1915) -- Discussion: Questions, Comments and Coordination
I hope he continues to have nothing exciting to report!
The new fishermen may bring new fire arms
The new fishermen may bring new fire arms
Re: Manning (1915) -- Discussion: Questions, Comments and Coordination
I'm sure there's something in the ten commandments about bearing arms. 
Re: Manning (1915) -- Discussion: Questions, Comments and Coordination
April, and therefore 1915, is complete.
These have been by far the most challenging logs I've transcribed because of handwriting and damage to the April log. Many of the AM distances are illegible, but fortunately the logs include AM totals at the bottom of the AM section. So a good guess has been made as to what the missing values must have been. So the transcribed values are not necessarily TWYS. Transcriber entries have been made where this has occurred.
These have been by far the most challenging logs I've transcribed because of handwriting and damage to the April log. Many of the AM distances are illegible, but fortunately the logs include AM totals at the bottom of the AM section. So a good guess has been made as to what the missing values must have been. So the transcribed values are not necessarily TWYS. Transcriber entries have been made where this has occurred.
Re: Manning (1915) -- Discussion: Questions, Comments and Coordination
Great work, Gordon!
Re: Manning (1915) -- Discussion: Questions, Comments and Coordination
They were indeed nasty. Thanks for taking them on!
Re: Manning (1915) -- Discussion: Questions, Comments and Coordination
I'll get to them after Northwind 1949, and then Bear 1921.
Re: Manning (1915) -- Discussion: Questions, Comments and Coordination
The voyage for 1915 has been done. The log books were a mess, and I must complement Gordon for a superb effort sorting out what was probably there. It involved noting the listed 12 hour total distance travelled and subtracting the visible amounts and determining the amount covered n the missing hours.
The voyage plot can be seen here and, for more detail, the KML file can be downloaded and viewed in Google Earth.
The voyage plot can be seen here and, for more detail, the KML file can be downloaded and viewed in Google Earth.
