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] 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 1884