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to a raft in the way which I have described, and which they 
describe. 
Thus, on 18th February, 1855, the Log says :— 
Sunday , February 18 th, 1855. 
Lat. by acct. 40° 5' S.; Long. 8i° 25' E. 
A.M. Strong gales with heavy sea running. 
4 A.M. Gale still increasing, handed the foresail and set a 
reef second mizzen forward. 
6 „ Terrific gale with a tremendous heavy sea running, 
and carried away the second mizzen yard. Brought 
the ship head to wind and hove a raft out. 
6’30 A.M. Split the third mizzen, unbent it, and bent the 
new one. 
8 „ Gale still increasing, with more sea and heavy 
rain. 
NOON. Ditto, weather. 
3 P.M. Less wind and sea, made sail, set reef second mizzen 
forward. 
MIDNIGHT. Strong squally weather. 
Friday , February 23 rd, 1855. 
2 P.M. Gale fast increasing. 
4 „ A complete hurricane, with mountains of sea and 
very heavy rain. Brought the ship head to wind. 
Ship riding very easy to a raft prepared for the 
purpose. 
7 „ Rather less wind. Veering to the westward, hauled 
the raft on board, made sail, set reef second mizzen 
forward. 
Saturday , February 24 th, 1855. 
A.M. Strong winds with a heavy sea on. 
4 „ Moderating, set storm foresail and jib ; squared. 
