Day 351. Flying fish and salt horse: a seafaring tale
16th July 1860:
Monday 16th . We had a nice breeze from the Southward, at 4 A.M. and at 6 A.M. it drew ahead the Yards were braced for’ard and we made good our course until 2 P.M. when we had the wind from the Northward, tacked ship at 4 P.M. the wind coming from the Westward, and looking very suspicious again, all the Light Sails were furled, and at 8 P.M. Stowed Cross Jack and Mainsail, and Double reefed the Topsails, took in Jib and Spanker. blowing heavy.
Richard now sees a storm around every corner. After his pampero experience perhaps he is wise to fear what may come next. Lucky for us he lived through it to be able to write so vividly about it. I don’t think I’ll take a boat ride any time soon.