Boston to Sydney 7 Sunday July 2 1913 Out at 500 to find morning mist would permit us to get underway. Weighed anchor and took de- parture from Boston Light Ship about 740. Occupied the morning in cleaning the quarters deck & mopping the promenade and stowing it in the lazarette. All loose articles were lashed se- curely for sea. Later the weather cleared to a light haze. Static to great for hearing any wireless station well. No work in the afternoon. Set stay sails and took advantage of moderate breeze from S.E. Monday July 7 1913 Clear and pleasant. Wind light Easterly to moderate S by. Sighted Seal Island Light 900 a.m. Passed Cape Cod stream 1145 and outer buoy at 1210 Then changed course to Coast Nova Scotia. Continued shifting coal aft from main hatch. Everyone is filling up on the delicious fruit can- en in Boston. Ship is rolling a good deal but those who have been sick are feeling better.