Description | Forwarding an extract from the log book of ship Andgowan, Captain Isbister, spanning August 26-29th 1883, in response to an advertisement for observation information. Details observed include a bright sky at sunset, with the sun appearing red through a surrounding mist; Captain having to sail through a large quantity of pumice stone; considerable pumice dust fell on board at night; light rainfall including greenish matter; and pumice dust floating on the surface of the sea.
Specific coordinates mentioned:
Lat 5. 535 Long 85.186
This letter shares similarities with MS/516/6/3. |