290 FROM OONALASHKA TO CALIFORNIA. 



The dip of the magnetic needle - 62° 46' 00'' 

 The variation of the magnetic 



needle - - - - 16 5 00 E. 



The mean of our observations in St. Francisco, 

 gave, for the time of high water, at new and full 

 moon, one hour and fifty minutes. The greatest 

 difference in the height of the water, was near seven 

 feet. 



After we had gone some distance from land, we 

 had a strong N. W. wind, which is usual on these 

 coasts, and sailed briskly forwards. 



