| Title | Excerpts from Mailsteamer Brenthe, Koningin, Gederland[?], Burgmeister den. Fex; Steamer Batavia, and Report by Captain Visman, Mailsteamer Prinses Wihelmina, sent to the [Royal Society Krakatoa Committee] |
| Description | Excerpt from logs of various vessels, namely Mailsteamer Brenthe; Mailsteamer Koningin; Gederland[?]; Burgemeister den. Fex; Steamer Batavia; and an excerpt of Report by Captain Visman onboard the Mailsteamer Prinses Wilhelmina.
Observational reports, between them spanning July-October 1883, including passing though large fieldds of pumice stone, bamboo, trees, dead cattle, and human cadavers. Captain Visman's report outlines daily observations from 23-27 August 1883, including passing through fine brown hued dust; heavy smoke clouds arising from the crater at NW of the the island; Verlaten Island and Krakatoa covered in gray dust and leafless; loud noises and blows, shaking the vessel, akin to a battle; darkening skies; barometer readings, and wind directions, included.
Specific coordinates mentioned:
Lat 6.28
Long 103.57
Lat 18.36
Long 39.44
Lat 6.36
Long 98.24
Lat 5.8
Long 103.18
Lat 3.31
Long 100.54 |