Abstract of Log, Cunard Line RMS Andania, Westbound Voyage No. 12, 1923
The Abstract of Logs were typically postcard sized souvenirs of the voyage passed out to the passengers at the end of the voyage. This one was for a Westbound Transatlantic Voyage from London, Southampton and Cherbourg to the Canadian ports of Québec and Montréal.
Voyage 12, Abstract of Log of the Cunard RMS “Andania"
Captain: E. T. Britten, R.D., R.N.R.
From London, Southampton and Cherbourg to Québec and Montréal
| 1923 | Distance | Latitude | Longitude | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-Jun | N. | W. | At 7.38 a.m. (G.111.'1), left Company' s Wharf, London. At 9.39 a.m. (G.M.T.), left Gravesend. |
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| 08-Jun | 80 | To Cherbourg | At 5.57 a.m. (G.M.T.). arrived Southampton. At 3.49 p.m.(G.M.T.), left Southampton. At 8.2 p.m. (G.M.T), arrived Cherbourg. At 8.46 p.m. (G.M.T.). left Cherbourg. |
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| 09-Jun | 224 | 49 56 | 7'14 | Strong Breeze, rough sea, overcast and clear, ship pitching and sp_____ forward |
| 10-Jun | 300 | 50'44 | 14'_. | Gale winds, rery high sea, cloudy, ship pitching violently. |
| 11-Jun | 357 | 51.04 | 24'22 | Moderate breeze, cloudy and fine, westerly swell, moderating. |
| 12-Jun | 368 | 50'26 | 34'1 | Moderate breeze and sea, overcast with hazy horizon. |
| 13-Jun | 353 | 49'7 | 42'_ | Moderate breeze and sea, overcast with hazy horizon. |
| 14-Jun | 210 | 47'47 | 47 7 | Light breeze, slight sea, fog. |
| 15-Jun | 49 | 47'46 | 49'00 | Calm and fog, smooth sea. |
| 16-Jun | 362 | 46.55 | 57'24 | Moderate breeze, slight sea, clear and fine. |
| 17-Jun | 370 | 49'17 | 65'48 | Calm, clear and fine weather. |
| 17-Jun | 116 | to Father Point | At 11.41 p.m. (G. M.T.) arrived Father Point | |
| 2709 | ||||
Cherbourg to Father Point—Length of passage 9dys. 2hrs. 55mins.
Average speed 13'88 knots.
Note: Since they arrived after 8 p.m. the passengers would have disemarked on the 18th of June, 1923.
Front (Above) Abstract of Log - Reverse side (Below) Shows an illustration of the Steamship Andania of the Cunard Line Candian Service.
Information about Document
- Title: Abstract of Log
- Date: 17 June 1923
- Dimensions: 10.4 x 16.5
