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August 16-
Saw I. ahead at sunset last night. Wind varies
N - E - SE - S - ENE which pushed us on considerably. De-
cided to start the engine about 1 A.M. when light airs
had us drifting back to a position from which we could
see the smaller islands of the Rennell group. Passed Savo
about 9 o'clock and stopped engine. Tacked with small
gain until 1 P.M., then we started up again and with
the sails all set steered for Tulagi - making 7-7½ knots,
with the aid of the wind. Entered the harbor at 4.0 P.M.
and anchored in