Today we departed Buffalo. The Pilot came aboard 0915 – a bit earlier than we anticipated but we were ready for him.
1020 and we had cleared Port of Buffalo. The Mates had the crew break into watches.
Ship’s work:
Spot painting.
Captain’s Comments: This will be an easy passage – one night across Lake Erie in calm conditions.
Position: 8 miles N of Cleveland under easy sail
Weather: partly cloudy & warm with a gentle West-Southwesterly. Earlier passage of moderate front with thunderstorm