Day 285. Flying fish and salt horse: a seafaring tale
11th May 1860:
Friday 12th. The Carpenter making a new Spanker Boom. Sails making new Tarpaulings for the Hatches. Washed Decks. Hands variously employed. Pumps carefully attended. Going 4 ½ at 6 AM.
2AM. Main Royal split, stowed it and M.T.G. Staysail.