A492 KANSAS CITY REVIEW OF SCIENCE, 
Tuesday, Aug. 24th.—Strong wind from the NW. At 6.30 p. m. took up 
our anchor and steamed out of the harbor for Sakka in search of natives to assist 
in getting coal. At 11.30 p. m. came to anchor at Sakka in four fathoms of 
water. 
Wednesday, Aug. 25th.—Calm and pleasant during the first part of the day. 
Later, a strong wind from the N. W. ‘Took a run over to the coal bed but could 
not land on account of the breakers. Crew employed about the ship. 
Thursday, Aug. 26th.—Clear and pleasant with wind from the NW. Took 
up the anchor and ran over to the coal bed, but again could not land. Strong 
gales in the straits. Came back to Sakka and anchored in eleven fathoms of 
water. 
Friday, Aug. 27th.—A strong gale blowing from the NW., sky overcast. 
At 4a. m. took up our anchor and steamed across to the coal beds. At 7.30 
put the second mate with all the crew and thirteen natives ashore, with provisions 
for two weeks. Capt. Palmer and Lieut. Doane on shore prospecting. Anchored 
in eleven fathoms of water. A large number of icebergs to be seen. At noon 
we had taken on board eight tons of coal. Light wind from the SE. at night. 
Saturday, Aug. 28th.—Light wind from the SE. and sky overcast. At 
3.30 slipped our anchor, as it was impossible to get it clear of the icebergs. 
Twenty tons of coal on board. Left eight of the crew and twelve natives on shore 
and steamed back to Sakka. At 11 p. m. cast the lead in seventeen fathoms of 
water, and at the next cast we were aground on a soft, muddy bottom. At 1 
a. m. came off and anchored in seven fathoms of water. Strong wind from the 
SE. with snow and rain. At 6a. m. lowered a boat and sounded. Found the 
bottom muddy and very uneven. i 
Sunday, Aug. 29th.—During the early part of the day light rain and wind 
from the SE. At 1p. m. steamed over to the coal beds. Picked up the anchor 
we had slipped the day before and went to work getting off coal. 
Monday, Aug. 30th.—Weather fine. Employed in getting off coal. 
Tuesday, Aug. 31st.—Weather continues fine. Finished coaling, took every- 
thing on board, and at 7 p. m. returned to Sakka, where we came to anchor at 
II p. m. 
Wednesday, Sept. 1st.—Weather fine. Paid off the natives, 300 pounds of 
salt beef, and forty pounds of bread. At ro a. m. took up our anchor and 
steamed down to Rittenbank. 
Thursday, Sept. 2d.—Weather fine. At 2:30 p. m. landed Dr. Pavy and 
Mr. Clay, with bed and bedding and left for Disco. 
Friday, Sept. 3d.—Weather fine with light wind from the SE. Crew em- 
ployed about the ship. Took on board eight tons of rock for ballast. Carpen- 
ters at work on the ship, making repairs, etc. 
Saturday, Sept. 4th.—During the first part of the day fresh wind from the 
SW. and slightly overcast. Later, pleasant with wind from SE. Employed in 
ballasting the ship, getting water, and various other jobs. 
