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II were observed, is indicated by the three figures representing the 1° square in which the 

 ship is situated. For example, a position 51° 55' N., 26° 49' W. would be reported as 561. 



Code V. — Wind direction (to i6 points) and ivind force at 8 a.m. mean time at the y§th 



meridian of zvest longitude {WW). 



N. B. — The wind direction is to be referred to true bearings. 



N. B. — The current is to be referred to true bearings. 



Code VII. — The state of the sky, at 8 a.m. mean 



longitude. 



0. Sky quite clear. 5. 



1. Sky quarter clouded. 6. 



2. Sky half clouded. 7. 



3. Sky three-quarters clouded. 8. 



4. Sky entirely overcast. 9. 



time at the /^th meridian of zvest 



Rain falling. 



Snow or hail falling. 



Haze or mist. 



Fog. 



Thunderstorm. 



