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MondayOct19th 14

Fine bright morning smooth
sea but heavy swell.
Returned fit for duty today
and feeling as well as ever.

Several whales sighted.

Ships run to noon (24 hrs) 259 miles

Expect reach Hobart about
Wednesday afternoon.

Several more whales
close to ship spouting
like geysers. Also school
of porpoises. Otherwise
uneventful day.