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4-6-23 (cont.) 
f:00 P*M. Rough enough to be darn uncomfortable and even tho one is not 
actively ill the solid deck to stretch out on is the pleasanest place and 
position. 
Saturday 4-7~23 Calm and clear - N.E. Trade Wind - sea moderating 
Pacific Ocean en route to Laysan Id. - Lat. 25°l4- 
Long. l70°33 T 30 f, W. 
The wind had almost died during the early morning hours, so everyone 
except Wetmore and Ken are happy again despite a considerable hang-over 
in the way of a sea. We seem to be running out of even that, however. 
9:15 A.M. Sighted "breakers 1 pt. on the starboard bow” from the 
crows nest. Slowed to 2/3 speed ahead. 9:20 slowed to 1/3 speed ahead. 
9:30 reversed course at 1/3 speed ahead searching for a pinnacle rock 
or coral head sighted by Wetmore a moment ago close in on our starboard 
sice within a few yards of the ship and submerged only a fathom or so. 
The milky water and soundings show we are on a shelf projecting out from 
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Maro and Dawsett Shoal five miles further than the chart indicates. We 
are still 10 miles or more off the breakers yet the lead shows less than 
lb fathoms. Failed to locate pinnacle on the return -- it r s a big sea - 
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so ex 9:50 we resumed our course still at 1/3 speed. Breakers of the ree] 
are now plainly visible even from the lower rail. They are lashing sky 
high in ugly white spume thanks to the fresh wind of yesterday. 
10:12 increased to 2/3 speed ahead. 
11:30 Maro Reef breakers on starboard beam. The reef gives us lee 
enough so I have just indulged in my first shave. 
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