Thursday 27 October 1836

Thursday, Oct^r 27, Fresh gales & squally. Head S.E.^b E. Wind from
N.W. to West. Noon. D^o W^r. Miles run, 199 + 8781, =
8980. Lat. 35E42′ S^o. Long^e 3E46′ W^t. P.M. 2.30 A heavy sea struck the
starb^d quarter boat & stove her. Wind round to S.W. At 5
saw a whale about 40 feet long. Furled mizen topsail &
mainsail: down topgal^t yards in the forenoon.
Evening. Strong breezes & heavy squalls occasionally. Wind West.