Deck log: May 16-17, 2014
May 16 Preparing vessel for transit
to New London! Tested all pumps
Tested fire hose, sails and Rig on board
12.5 ft draft oft 11.2 forward. Tug
Sirius standing by to push down river
and tow to New London to fit out, Ballast
for Sea trials.
Capt. Kip Files
May 17 2014 Rain Early clear as of 00 – Preparing to tow vessel KF
0900 Board 58 souls on board SLM
0911 Last Line, workboats THUBAN & SIRIUS SLM
0928 passing through highway bridge SLM
0940 passing through railroad bridge SLM
1050 outbound past spindle SLM
1105 cast off tug SIRIUS SLM
1122 one passenger, Charlie Kepner, tripped on deck
and checked by medical officer.. Alls well. SLM
1145 Abeam New London Ledge Light SLM
1207 tug SIRIUS on port ___ SLM
1240 cast off tug THUBAN SLM
1248 first line ashore in New London, City Pier SLM
1258 all secure alongside City Pier, New London, CT SLM
1320 DISEMBARK ALL GUESTS SJS
1800 ALL HANDS STOOD DOWN, DUTY WATCH SET SJS