14 Yacht "France" March 4 while I W side of the island to (continued) be covered with red hot lava, running down the side of the mountain right to water level. This continued all night. Some slight explosions were heard when close to island. Volcanic ashes fell on deck. Wind light all night and vessel out making much headway owing to the current running to E.S.E. March 5 Wind light from the Eastward Bar. 30.01 From Tinakula bore N.E. & E 4/1 mile distant Similar weather conditions during afternoon and night. March 6 Light Early breeze, passing showers Bar. 29.97 From Position 10-38 S 164-35 Similar weather conditions to fore noon March 7 Light breeze and passing showers. From Position 10-41 S 163-42 E Wind variable and calm. March 8 Similar weather during the night. 9 AM. Observed the land on port bow. From Position Owa Raha (Santa Anna) S x W 21 miles 4.30 Started engine, heavy rain over land. 6.15 Approaching the reef, heavy rain squalls. 6.32 Arrived and anchored in Port Mary. Heavy rain during the night, anchor watch left. March 9 Boat ashore at 6.15 A.M. with party collecting Rain showers at times; 8 AM. Bar 29.95 After 8 AM very heavy continuous rain Crew employed scrubbing the deck. All on board by 5 T. M. March 10 Similar weather during the night Boat away at 6.30 with party, returned by 5.30 P.M. Crew variously employed Vessel pumped out when required 15 Yacht "France" March 11 continuous rain during the night Bar 29.95 8 A.M. Boat away with collecting party at 6.30 AM. Crew variously employed about the decks. Hicks returned at noon with fires. Charles also laid up. Dr Beck on board at 27. M. Passing showers during the night. March 12 Dull, cloudy weather Bar. 29.98 Boat away with Dr Beck at 6.30 P.M. Poster and Hicks went later. Rain during afternoon and evening. All on board by 3 T. M. March 13 Cloudy and passing showers Bar. 29.95 Sabbath day observed, all hands ashore for dinner at Dr Kupers. March 14 Moderate E.S.E. wind, fine clear Bar 30.00 Boat ashore with collecting party at 7 PM. Crew employed at various work and painting overside. Heavy showers at 3 T.M. All on board by 6 T. M. Fine weather during the night. March 15 Dull, overcast and passing showers. Crew variously employed. Boat with collecting party away at 10 A.M. All on board by 4 T.M. Rain showers during the night. March 16 5.20 AM. Crew turned to getting ready for departure. 6.15 Anchor aweigh & started engine, sails set but very little wind. Heavy rain while off Cape Survile. 8.34 Arrived anchored at Slor Harbour in 16 fms abeast of Island Bar 30.04 Boat ashore with collecting party at noon, returned at 6 T. M. Fine weather during the night, Vessel pumped out as often as required