Meteorological observations on board the ship William Canynges, by James Walter Fairholme Observations made aboard the brig William Canynges, en route from Cape Coast Castle, Gold Coast [Ghana] to Bristol, England, from 3.00am 20 May 1842, to 9.00pm on 22 May 1842. From 21 May, the records are kept hourly from 7.00am to 6.00am on 22 May. Columns for: date and time of observation, dry bulb and wet bulb thermometer readings, temperature of water [largely blank], position of vessel by latitude and longitude, and general weather remarks. Headed [p.1]: 'Meteorological Observations. Taken on board the Brig William Canynges...' Signed 'J.W. Fairholme'. Endorsed [p.4]: 'Meteorological May Term 1842'. 20-22 May 1842