BOUND FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA - DAUNTLESS 1840 by DIANE CUMMINGS

DAUNTLESS 1840

A LOG of the ship DAUNTLESS which sailed from Greenock, FEB. 17th 1840 with about 150 passengers
for Adelaide, Port Philip and Sydney.
Diary kept by James Falconer, on his way to Adelaide, then on to Melbourne.

FEB 17th. 1840 MONDAY	11 a.m. Weighed anchor and sailed from tail of the bank, Greenock. Wind easterley. 8 p.m. - Between Connall Light House and Campbelltown. Midnightspoke the Cables for Adelaide and Sydney.
FEB. 18th	6 a.m. Running out the North Channel. Wind East by South. Caldee about 5 miles ahead. Saw several sails at a distance. 4 p.m. - Passed a brig beating westward. 11 p.m. - Blowing hard, most of the passengers sick.
FEB. 19th	7 a.m. Sails set. Wind blowing from South, standing West by North. 2 p.m. - Stove in all the water casks on deck in consequence of being loaded very heavily, having a fine Stallion and Mare on deck, the property of P. INGLIS ESQ., bound for Port Philip. The longboat and horse houses, though lashed to the deck, nearly washed overboard. 7 p.m. - Still blowing very hard from South and the ship rolling tremendously. The passengers still very sick and the state of the steerage was now becoming dreadful. Very little attention being paid to their comfort 8 p.m. - Ship laying to.
FEB. 20th	8 a.m. Still laying to and found the Stallion dead in his stall by not being properly secured and the severe rolling of the ship. MIDNIGHT Still laying to and wind blowing very hard from the South. Steerage passengers beginning to be very discontented, no victuales being served out since Monday night and plenty of cooking going on for Cabin passengers, Ship still and many passengers very sick and the steerage in a dreadful state, nothing to eat, they begged for preserve meat and it would not be granted. The Surgeon of the ship, my own master, Dr. FLETCHER using every exersion in his power to relieve the people. Strong gale from the South. Mate got one of his fingers broken endeavouring to secure the longboat from going overboard. Two sheep killed by the longboat. Blowing a whole gale.
FEB. 21st.	8 a.m. Found the poor Mare killed in a singular manner. Saw a square rigged vessel a few miles to seaward. 1 p.m. - Horses both thrown overboard. Ship drifting West North West, two knots an hour. 4 p.m. - Saw an immense shoal of porpoises spouted about for sometime and went windward. 8 p.m. - Still blowing harder and ship laying to. The people very hungry and rations still denied. This was thought a hard case by everyone.Had it not been for the kindness of some of the crew, many of the steerage passengers would have died, lasting on nothing but tea for some days.
FEB. 22nd	8 a.m. Still laying to. Blowing very hard from South. Shipping a good many seas. Drifted to seaward of a brig laying to. Wind blowing hard with no alteration. All the hatches batoned down. The people being kept without water till 2 O'clock, broke through the bulk head into forecastle in order to get warm water which had been boiling about four hours.
FEB 23rd SABBATH	Preserve meat was to have been served out today instead of which the Captain was heard to say keep the hatches down but first to throw them down a bag of biscuits. The Doctor coming amongst them seemed to give them a little consolation, but it is hoped when we come to more moderate weather, that we will get our rations more regularly served out.
FEB. 24th	8 a.m. Wind South East. Ship looking West by South, laying to and drifting about 1 1/2 knots an hour. The place is now well cleaned and the people are a little more comfortable. 8 p.m. - Wind more moderate and ship under way.
FEB 25th	6 a.m. Wind South by East and ship laying West by South going 5 knots an hour. 4 p.m. - Still looking West by South in latitude 55 North and 18 West longitude.
FEB 26th	6 a.m. Wind S by E. Ship running W by S. 5 p.m.Moderate breeze and ship running W by S about 4 1/2 knots an hour.
FEB 27th	1 a.m. Wind SW. Put ship about on the other tack and running SE by S.
FEB 28th	6 a.m. Wind SW. Ship running SE, 4 1/2 knots. 10 a.m. - Laid round on the other tack and running NW. Breeze moderate. Obliged to make out a third complaint in writing to the Doctor against the Captain, of the quality and irregularity of our rations, besides which we have made numerous other complaints since sailing. 7 p.m. - Wind still blowing right ahead from SW and ship put about on the other tack again and making a SE course.
FEB 29th	6 a.m. Wind SW. Ship running alternately SE and NW. 12 NOON - Wind taken fairly of and ship making nothing being a real calm. 6 pm. - No wind and sails flapping laxily against the masts. 10 p.m. - A very light breeze from the NW and the ship moving slowly SW, her direct course by observation, we were in 53 1/2 North latitude and 20 West longitude. There was a birth on board this day.
MARCH lst SABBATH	6 a.m. (14 days out -Sabbath) Breeze taken off and ship moving about with the swell at pleasure. 12 NOON - A light breeze sprung up from SSE and ship going WSW about 4 knots. The Captain read prayers on the quarter deck and went through the English form of Baptism with two children. 8 p.m.Ships course and wind as before. The weather serene and clear.
MARCH 2nd	6 a.m. Wind SE. Ship going SW, 5 knots an hour. 8 p.m. - Wind and course as before.
MARCH 3rd	6 a.m. Wind S by E, blowing heavily. Ship making a course W by S. 12 NOON - Blowing hard and sailors reefing topsails. Wind and course as before in North latitude 50 1/2 and longitude 24 West. Saw a large ship to leaward appearingly homeward bound for BRITAIN. 8 p.m. - Wind increasing and a heavy sea running. Some of the women sick.
MARCH 4th	6 a.m. Wind SSE. Ship making a course of SW by W and the ship rolling very much. 1 p.m. - Saw a large ship running eastward. 6 p.m. It blew a severe gale and ship rolling tremendously.
MARCH 5th	7 a.m. Ship still making a SW by W course about 3 knots an hour having four close reefed sails up. 12 NOON - In North Lat. 49 West Long. 24 1/2 Raining very hard, wind abated. 5 p.m. - Raining very hard and wind entirely off, sea running very high. Captain and two of the married men passengers quarreled. Captain was for putting them in irons but the crew refuse their assistance. The Captain seem bent on keeping from the passengers and crew their just demands. There seems to be enmity between Captain and everyone in the ship, Mates not excepted.
MARCH 6th	6 a.m. Becalmed. An excellent sheep dog belonging to my brother died. 8 p.m. - Still calm and night most beautiful.
MARCH 7th	6 a.m. Fresh breeze sprung up from S. Right ahead of us, ship running westerley. 12 NOON - In North Lat. 48 and 27 West Long. Put ship round an other tack. Running E by S, 4 knots an hour. 4 p.m - Mutiny brake out between Captain and some of the sailors. A few of the sailors drunk and refused to return to duty. 8 p.m. - Dispute still continuing and all the sailors below refusing to do duty till their wrongs are redressed. 12 MIDNIGHT - Wind S. Ship going E by S. The Captain and crew are still on the same terms. The mutineers still keep a man at the wheel but the Captain Mates and Carpenter have all the work to do on deck themselves. The Cook has joined the mutineers.
MARCH 8th SABBATH	6 p.m. Fresh breeze and ship making a course S by E. The Crew have refused to turn out, they still keep a man at the wheel. The ship is wrought by the Mate's Boatswain, Carpenter and bays. A fine fresh sailing breeze which is fortunate as the ship could not be managed were a squal to arise. 12 [noon?] Several communications passed between forecastle and Officers but no accommodation arrived. 2 p.m. - Divine service was performed by the Doctor. 8 p.m. - No reconcilement has yet been made and the crew for running the ship back to Britain. All the fire arms, swords and cutlasses are all secured in the Cabin and the Captain is proposing to fire down on the crew if they would not yield obedience by turning up if they are required during the night. Passengers in an almost alarming state of mind especially the ladies. 10 p.m. - A squal sprung up and crew refused to shorten sail. The Captain then applied to the passengers who sprang out of bed with great elacrity to assist in shortening sail. This had the effect of causing the whole of the mutinying crew to turn up and after the sails were reduced and the squal having passed by, the crew were addressed by the Officers before all the male passengers when they promised to turn to duty, the Captain having pledged himself to redress grievances. They were informed of the preparations which had been made for then during the last 3 hours. Upwards of 100 musket balls having been made, and about 20 guns and pistols loaded and ready to fire down the forecastle amongst them, whereby, some of then must have been shot. 12 MIDNIGHT - All going on quietly.
MARCH 9th	6 a.m. Wind S. Ship going E by S, 5 knots an hour. 8 p. m. Wind still ahead from S, ship on other tack going SW.
MARCH 10th	7 a.m. Wind still from S. 8 a.m. - Saw a French Brig which sailed by the stern about a mile distant running northward. The Mate hoisted the number of the ship and they only hoisted the French flag. 12 NOON - becalmed. MIDNIGHT - A light breeze arose from the E.
MARCH 11th	6 a.m. A fine breeze from E and the ship going her course S about 3 knots an hour. 12 NOON - Hoisted a fore top mizzen sail. Ship running about 6 knots an hour. 9 p.m. - No alteration.
MARCH 12th	6 a.m. Wind E by S. Ship running S by W 4 1/2 knots an hour. 12 NOON - As above. 8 p.m. - Wind as before. Ship running 5 1/2 knots an hour. As we did not get a sight of the sun today, we did not get our bearings taken
MARCH 13th	6 a.m. Blowing fresh from E. Ship running S, 7 knots an hour. 12 NOON - In north lat. 43 40" 8 p.m. - The sames as above.
MARCH 14th	6 a.m. Fresh breeze from E. Ship running S, 6 knots an hour. 12 NOON - Running between the Azore Islands and PORTUGAL in north Lat. 41 1/2 and 19 West Long. 8 p.m. - Running as in the morning, the weather very dark, cold and cloudy. Saw no land since the evening after sailing.
MARCH 15th SABBATH	6 a.m. Fresh breeze E. Ship still running S, 7 knots an hour. Weather very dark. 10 a.m. - Saw three vessels at a distance, one of which had no canvas up except the fore top sail all torn to pieces with the wind. The Captain seeing her in such a state, steered toward her, came within a quarter of a mile of her. The Captain saw that there was no person on board alive, he then held the ship's course. She was waterlogged and was completely sunk. She was loaded with timber or oil. The Spanish colours were up. It was a Spanish vessel. The waves were washing over her and every time the ship did rise with the swell, the water was coming out of her Cabin windows. A large Brig seemingly abandoned 10 day or a fortnight. She appears as if she had been boarded several times, her yards all clean but two and a great number of her cables away and bullworks all broken. 8 p.m. - No alteration.
MARCH 16th	7 a.m. Wind N by E. Ship running about 7 1/2 knots an hour. Saw a great deal of porpoises, ran before the ship. 6 p.m. - Saw a small vessel to leaward. No alteration.
MARCH 17th	6 a.m. Very calm wind X. Sailing very little, the weather clear. 12 NOON - Becalmed and very warm in N Lat. 34 43" and 18 W Long. 8 p.m. - Still becalmed.
MARCH 18th	6 a.m. Wind SW and the Island of MADEIRA in sight to eastward. 9 a.m. - Wind SW being right ahead, ship going NW. 2 p.m. - Wind round to W by N, ship running SSW, 3 1/2 knots an hour. 9 p.m. - In the Lat. of MADEIRA about 30 miles to westward of it.
MARCH 19th	6 a. m. Becalmed. NOON - Becalmed. 2 p.m. - Light breeze from S. 4 p.m. - Becalmed. 6 p.m. - Fresh breeze from W, ship going S by W, 4 1/2 knots an hour. 10 p.m. - Blowing hard from W, ship running 6 knots SSW. Communicated by signals at noon with a Spanish schooner.
MARCH 20th	6 a.m. Making a SSW course 9 knots an hour. NOON - Becalmed in North Lat. 31 40". 10 p.m. - The day has been very warm. We have seen several flocks of porpoises and a shark for the first we have yet observed.
MARCH 21st	6 a.m. Becalmed. 10 a.m. - A light breeze from SE, ship running SW, 3 1/2 knots an hour. At noon we were in North Lat 31 13".
MARCH 22nd SUNDAY Entry for this day	5 a.m. Wind SE. 11 a.m. - The Dr. performed divine service on the quarter deck. 5 p.m. - Strong breeze from SE. Saw several vessels to windward. 9 p.m. - Still blowing hard. A large ship close to us at windward, The night was dark. The Captain burned a blue light and the other vessel did the same. She passed very close to our bows but not within hail. She appeared to be bound for SOUTH AMERICA.
MARCH 23d MONDAY	6 a.m. Light wind from SE, Going SW. 12 NOON - In North Lat. 29. Wind more ahead. 8 p.m. - Fresh breeze from S, ship going W. Saw a Bark to windward. She has been in sight the whole day. 10 p.m. - Wind right ahead from SW. Running W by N.
MARCH 24th TUESDAY	6 a.m. Wind SW, running SSE. 10 a.m. - Saw a sail to windward. 12 NOON - 3 large grampoises of the whale species swam for a short time along side of us. Mr DOVE, a cabin passenger, wounded one of them with a musket ball, then they all took off. 10 p.m. - The night clear and beautiful.
MARCH 25th WEDNESDAY	6 a.m. Wind SW, running SE. 12 NOON - Several sails in sight. Wind very light. In North Lat. 28 9". 8 p.m. - Fancied we saw CANARY ISLANDS this afternoon but could not be certain. Night warm and beautiful.
MARCH 26th THURSDAY	6 a.m. Wind SE, ship going SW. Squals from E, S, and SW, with very heavy rain and lightning. 11 p.m. - Becalmed. 2 p.m. - Light breeze from SSE, ship going SW. 9 p.m. - Fresh breeze from S, ship going W by S. Saw several vessels during the day. At 12 noon, we were in North Lat. 27 35". The CANARY ISLANDS visible to the SE.
MARCH 27th FRIDAY	6 a.m. Fresh breeze from NW, ship going S by W. 12 NOON Wind nearer the N and ship running 6 knots an hour. 8 p.m. - Very calm and the day has been very warm, and in North Lat. 26 37".
MARCH 28th SATURDAY	6 a.m. Becalmed. A schooner seen at a great distance from the stern. 12 NOON - In North Lat. 25 6", West Long. 20 36". 5 p.m. - The schooner made up with us. We spoke her. She was from GUERNSEY for RIODE -JANEIRO, out 19 days. 9 p.m. Fresh breeze from E, ship running SSW about 4 knots an hour. Night very clear with a great deal of lightning. By reckoning of the schooner, we were in North Lat. 23 19".
MARCH 29th SABBATH	6 a.m. Wind SW, blowing hard, ship going WNW. NOON - Communicated with a bark lying to windward but at a good distance and the sea running high. We could only make out her number. Her name being CONNECTTICUT. 5 p.m. - Put round on the other tack. The wind WSW, ship running S by E. 9 p.m. - Blowing hard. The Captain baptised two children today.
MARCH 30th MONDAY (43 days out)	5 a.m. - Wind West, ship running S. Saw several sails at a distance. 12 NOON - In North Lat. 22 34". 2 P.m. - Wind NW, ship going SW, 5 knots an hour. 9 p.m. - No alteration.
MARCH 31st TUESDAY	6 a.m. Wind NE, ship going SSW. 12 NOON - We were in North Lat. 20 10", West Long. 22. There was a trial by Jury on the quarter deck today of a passenger upon whose person the Mate had found two bottles of wine. He was condemned to 14 day on bread and water. 10 p.m. - Wind NE, ship going SSW. 7 knots an hour.
APRIL 1st WEDNESDAY	6 a.m. Wind NE, ship going S by W. 12 NOON - In North Lat. 17 39", West Long. 21 29". 9 p.m. - Running S by W, 7 knots an hour. The Island of BONA VISTA a few miles of from our starboard side but not visible owing to the darkness.
APRIL 2nd THURSDAY	6 a.m. Wind N, ship going S, 6 knots an hour. It having blown a good breeze during the night, we have passed all the CAPE VERDE ISLANDS on our right hand. NOON - In North Lat 15 1", West Long. 21 17". About 200 miles off the mouth of the river GAMBIA. 9 p.m. - Wind E, going S. Saw great numbers of flying fish, some dolphin and several sharks. The North Pole now appearing very low in the horizon. There was a flying fish alighted on the deck this evening.
APRIL 3rd FRIDAY	6 a.m. Wind NE, ship going SSW. NOON - In North Lat. 12 41", going 7 knots an hour. It is excessive warm, sun being nearly vertical. 9 p.m. - Wind as before.
APRIL 4th SATURDAY	6 a.m. Wind NE, ship going S by W. 12 NOON - In North Lat. 10 16". Very warm. 9 p.m. - Going S by W, 7 knots an hour.
5th APRIL SUNDAY	5 a.m. Wind as above. Saw a Bark to leaward about 6 miles off, appearingly going SSW. NOON - In North Lat. 8 7" and West Long. 22. 1 p.m. - The Bark came along side. She was the ISABELLA of LONDON from DUBLIN with troops for the ISLE OF FRANCE, out 31 days and had called at FENEZIOFF, one of the CAPE VERDE ISLANDS. The Captain performed worship on the quarter deck at 11 a.m. today, in the manner according to the English Church.
APRIL 6th MONDAY	6 a.m. Wind NE but very light. NOON - In North Lat. 6 47". The sun being now a good way on the North side of the line, we had it vertical today. 9 p.m. - The wind being very light today, the heat was very great.
APRIL 7th TUESDAY	6 a.m. Nearly becalmed. 12 NOON - In North Lat. 5 6", West Long. 21 30". 9 p. m. - Wind NE but very light.
APRIL 8th WEDNESDAY	6 a.m. Wind very light from WE. Several sails in sight. Communicated by signals with a Brig. She wished us to send her a Mate as she had lost her Mate overboard 5 days ago. Afterwards she lay to and spoke us. Her name was the LIBERAL of LONDON from PLYMOUTH to CALIFORNIA, out 21 days. None of our hands who could undertake the office of a Mate would go and Mr. WYLIE, our 2nd Mate, would not be allowed by the Captain, although willing himself. The 'avi' [air?] being cloudy and the wind variable, we did not get the Lat. today. 4 p.m. - Wind NE but very light, ship going S by W.
APRIL 9th THURSDAY	6 a.m. Wind variable and light. NOON - In North Lat. 3 22". 9 p.m. - Becalmed and tremendous rain.
APRIL 10th FRIDAY	6 a.m. Becalmed. 8 p.m. - Squally with tremendous pours of water. 11 p.m. - becalmed. At noon today, we were in North Lat. 3 18".
APRIL 11th SATURDAY	6 a.m. Becalmed. 12 NOON - Communicated by signals with a Schooner from LONDON called the WATER LILLY, bound for SYDNEY, out 28 days. In North Lat. 3 go'. 4 p.m. - A light breeze from NE.
APRIL 12th SABBATH	6 a.m. Wind variable and heavy falls of rain. 7 p.m. - No alteration. 6 a.m. Wind from NE and several sails in sight. NOON - Becalmed.
APRIL 14th TUESDAY	6 a.m. Wind from E but very light. Ship going SSW. NOON - In North Lat. 1 22". The heat has been excessive for the last eight days. 9 p.m. - Nearly becalmed.
APRIL 15th WEDNESDAY	6 a.m. Light breeze from E. Ships course SSW. NOON - In North Lat. 0 29", West Long. 19 50". 6 p.m. - Fresh breeze from SSW, ship going SW. 11 p.m. - Was as near as we can account by our dead reckoning, we are now on the IDEAL LINE in West Long. 20. One of the sailors dressed as NEPTUNE and came upon deck and some of the superstitious phrases a going through but owing to the unhappy feeling that still exists between the Captain and his crew, the ceremony of shaving is dispensed with.
APRIL 16th THURSDAY (60 days out)	6 a.m. Strong breeze from SSE, ship going SW, 5 knots an hour. 8 a.m. - Communicated with a Brig called the FLA from AMSTERDAM for the CAPE OF GOOD HOPE. 12 NOON - In South Lat. 1 5" , West Long. 20 30". 9 p.m. - Wind and course as before.
APRIL 17th FRIDAY	6 a.m. Wind SSE, ships course SW. NOON - In South Lat. 3 1". 9 p. m, - No alteration.
APRIL 18th SATURDAY	6 a.m. - Light breeze from SSE, ship steering SW.
APRIL 19th SUNDAY	5 a.m. - Wind and course as before. 12 NOON - Divine service performed by the Doctor on the quarter deck. We are in South Lat. 5 43".
APRIL 20th MONDAY	6 a.m. - Strong breeze from SE, ships course SW. 12 NOON - In South Lat. 7 46" West Long. 25 15". 9 p.m. - Blowing hard from SE, ship going SW 5 knots an hour. Today, we are about half way between the ISLAND of ASCENSION and PERNANABRAN.
APRIL 21st TUESDAY	6 a.m. - Wind and course as before, running about 6 knots an hour. 12 NOON - In South Lat. 9 26". 9 p.m. - Blowing hard from SSE.
APRIL 22d WEDNESDAY	6 a.m. - Blowing fresh from SSE, ship going SW. 9 p.m. A young man, the son of MAJOR BINGALLY of the Army was intending to follow a sea -faring life by going out in the DAUNTLESS, an experimental voyage, fell overboard while in the act of stepping over the bows of the vessel going to ease himself, cried out for help several times. While the vessel was passing him, a hen coop was thrown overboard to him and the vessel laid to on the wind and the boat lowered and manned with all expedition to go search for him. Several lights were burned on the ship. The bell was rung and every exersion that was possible was made but the night being very dark, the boat returned after the elapse of half an hour after a fruitless search. They did not even find the hen coop. There were three live geese in it. Whether he had got hold of it or not, we could not say owing to the darkness of the night and the rapid rate the ship was running at the time. 10 p.m. - Ship under way again. Everyone in the vessel is concerned about poor BINGALLY. He was a very engaging young man, about 18 years of age. I was talking with him for the space of an hour this night and had just left him about fifteen minutes before the fatal accident happened.
APRIL 23d THURSDAY	6 a.m. Blowing very hard from SSE, ship going SSW. 12 NOON - In South Lat. 13 45" West Long. 28.
APRIL 24th FRIDAY	5 a.m. Wind E by S, ship's course S. 12 NOON - In South Lat. 15 13", West Long. 28 20". 9 p.m. Blowing hard from ESE.
APRIL 25th SATURDAY	6 a.m. Light wind from E by S. Squally with rain. 9 p.m. Nearly becalmed.
APRIL 26th SUNDAY	6 a.m. Light wind from SSE, ship going SW. 12 NOON - In South Lat. 19 38", West Long. 28 35". The ISLAND OF TRINIDADE AN VAIN MARK in sight to the southward.
APRIL 27th MONDAY	6 a.m. Strong breeze from the SE. The island sighted yesterday afternoon bearing eastward. NOON - A gale of wind from SE with a heavy swell from SW and ship labouring a great deal.
APRIL 28th TUESDAY	6 a.m. Squally from SE, ship's course SW by W. 9 p.m. Blowing very hard from SE.
APRIL 29th WEDNESDAY	6 a.m. Blowing hard from SE. 7 a.m. - There is a child belonging to JANES X. WALTERS died just now. 12 NOON - In South Lat. 23 50", West Long. 32 9". The funeral of the child took place at noon. The Captain reading the funeral service according to the form of the English Church. 9 p.m. Blowing fresh from SE.
APRIL 30th THURSDAY	6 a.m. Nearly becalmed. 12 NOON - Wind ESE, ship going S by W in South Lat. 25 21", West Long. 33 17"
MAY 1st FRIDAY (75 days out)	6 a.m. Becalmed. A ship in sight to north of us 10 a.m. - A light breeze from the south put the ship on the other tack. Ship going ESE 2 knots an hour. 12 NOON - In South Lat 25 55" and West Long. 35 40". A Bark ahead of us going ESE.
MAY 2nd SATURDAY	6 a.m. Wind S by E, ship going E by N. NOON - Wind round right ahead to SE, ship put an other tack and going SSW 3 knots an hour. 9 p.m. - Wind from SSE.
MAY 3rd SUNDAY	6 a.m. Wind very light from SSE, ship's course SW. NOON - In South Lat. 27 4", West Long. 32. A Bark to windward but too far off for communicating with by signals. Divine service was performed by the DOCTOR this forenoon.
MAY 4th MONDAY	6 a.m. Wind variable, ship going alternately E and SW. 9 p.m. - Wind fresh from SE.
MAY 5th TUESDAY	6 a.m. Wind E by S, ship going S by E. A sail in sight to leaward. 12 NOON - In South Lat. 28 21", West Long. 33 0"
MAY 6th WEDNESDAY	7 a.m. Wind fresh from ENE, ship going SE 5 knots an hour. 12 NOON - In South Lat. 29 59", West Long. 31 32". 4 p.m. - Blowing hard from ENE, ship going SE by E 7 knots an hour.
MAY 7th THURSDAY	6 a.m. Blowing fresh from N ship going ESE 7 knots an hour. 9 p.m. - Wind and course as before.
MAY 8th FRIDAY	6 a.m. Blowing very hard from NNE, ship going ESE 8 knots an hour. 10 a.m. - Strong squalls and showers. 12 NOON - In South Lat. 32 20", and West Long. 26 12". 4 p.m. - Blowing very hard from NNE, ship going ESE 8 1/2 knots an hour.
MAY 9th SATURDAY	6 a.m. Blowing a gale from N by E, ship going EWE 8 knots an hour. 12 NOON - In South Lat. 33 and West Long. 22 15" 9 p.m. - Blowing a severe gale, ship running under close reefed topsails 10 knots an hour.
MAY 10th SABBATH	6 a.m. Light breeze from SW. 12 NOON - becalmed with rain. 9 p.m. - becalmed and clear. The Dr. read the sermon in the steerage this forenoon.
MAY 11th MONDAY	6 a.m. Fresh breeze from NE, ship going ESE. 12 NOON - In South Lat. 34, West Long. 18 22". Several albatrosses flying about.
MAY 12th TUESDAY	6 a.m. Strong breeze from SE, ship going ENE 9 knots an hour 9 p.m. - Wind and course as it was in the morning.
MAY 13th WEDNESDAY	5 a.m. Wind N, ship going E 8 knots an hour. 9 p.m. Blowing fresh from N.( I was born MAY 13th 1818 at 11 p.m.)
MAY 14th THURSDAY	6 a.m. Wind N, ship going easterly 7 knots an hour. 12 NOON - In South Lat. 34 40" , West Long. 7 1/2, Saw a ship since morning steering by S.
MAY 15th FRIDAY	6 a.m. Steering easterly, wind N by W. 4 p.m. Wind SW, ship going E by N with a very light breeze.
MAY 16th SATURDAY	6 a.m. Wind SE, ship going ESE with a light breeze. 4 p.m. - Wind increased from SE at noon today. We were in South Lat. 34 East Long. 0 13".
MAY 17th SUNDAY	6 a.m. Wind continuing right ahead from SE, ship going EWE. 11 a.m.Passed close by a Brig beating to windward. 12 NOON - In South Lat. 33, East Long. 1 25". Put the ship about on the other tack and now goes SW by S.
MAY 18th MONDAY	7 a.m. Wind still from SE, ship going SSW. 12 NOON - In South Lat. 34 1/2" , East Long. 0. 7 p.m. Ship going S by E from that day Monday till 23d becalmed and head winds.
MAY 23rd SATURDAY	6 a.m. Nothing particular occured till this day. Wind SE, ship going SW. Spoke a Bark called the REBECCA of LONDON bound for SYDNEY out 75 days. We are out 96 days. A great many albatrosses flying about. One of the cabin passengers shot one of them. The Captain ordered the boat to be lowered and they brought the bird on deck. It measured 9 feet 8 inches from wing to wing and 3 feet from head to tail. 12 NOON - We are in South Lat 36, East Long 5 1/2".
MAY 24th SUNDAY	6 a.m. Wind ESE, ship going S by W 4 knots an hour. 12 NOON - Becalmed.
MAY 25th MONDAY	6 a.m. Still becalmed. A light breeze sprung up about noon ESE, steering S by W.
	9 p.m. - Fresh breeze from SSE.
MAY 26th TUESDAY	7 a.m. Becalmed. Spoke a Bark from LONDON bound for SYDNEY. We lost our signal book this day and has not another on board. I do not think we can speak another vessel for the want of it. We sent our boat on board the other vessel for a signal book but they had none. She was named the POTTER from LONDON sailed the same day as us but had called in at MADEIRA and lay there two weeks. We sent away our boat about 2 o'clock and it did not return till seven. We are now about 250 miles from the CAPE of GOOD HOPE.
MAY 27th WEDNESDAY	6 a.m. Still becalmed. The same vessel lying close to us. She sent her boat to our ship with Chief Mate Steward and four sailors. Their Captain being unwell, they wanted our Doctor on board to see him. Most of our sailors got drunk and one of then knocked the Captain and threatened to throw him overboard.
MAY 28th THURSDAY	6 a.m. Wind from E, ship going SE 4 knots an hour. The same vessel still with us. We sent some of our cabin passengers to the other vessel with their boat. They sent one cabin passenger and Captain to dine on board the DAUNTLESS. 6 p.m. - They separated with cheers and guns, pistols and cannons firing. Today we are about 120 miles from the CAPE.
MAY 29th FRIDAY	6 a.m. Wind NE, ship going for course SE by E half E. 4 p.m. - Blowing hard from NE.
MAY 30th SATURDAY	6 a.m. This day we are passing the CAPE with fair wind. The sea running very high and the ship rolling about dreadfully with lightning and thunder.
MAY 31st SUNDAY	6 a.m. Nearly becalmed. Ship rolling very much with the heavy swell of the sea. 11 a.m. - Divine service performed by the Doctor between decks.
JUNE 1st MONDAY	6 a.m. Fresh breeze from N, ship running her direct course SE by E 1/2E. 12 NOON - In East Long. 22 16" .
JUNE 2nd TUESDAY	6 a.m. Light breeze from NE, ship going SE by E. 8 p.m. - No alteration.
JUNE 3rd WEDNESDAY	6 a.m. Wind from NE and sailing very little. Saw a vessel to leaward, the POTTER still astern of us.
JUNE 4th THURSDAY	6 a.m. Wind nearly ahead from East. Ship steering S by E, 6 1/2 knots an hour. 5 p.m. - The POTTER is now along side and communications by signals passed between our ship and the POTTER.
JUNE 5 FRIDAY	6 a.m. Wind still from E, ship running SSE about 6 knots an hour. 12 NOON - The wind a little more favourable. In East Long. 29 32". 4 p.m.Strong breeze from N, ship going her course. 9 p.m. - Blowing very hard.
JUNE 6th SATURDAY	7 a.m. Wind right astern from WNW. Saw the POTTER to leaward. 12 NOON - In East Long. 34 15". Ship rolling very much, running about 8 knots an hour.
JUNE 7th SUNDAY	5 a.m. Wind still favourable. Ship running about 7 knots an hour under close reefed topsails. 12 NOON - Divine service performed by the Doctor in the steerage.
JUNE 8th MONDAY	6 a.m. Wind still the same, blowing hard. 11 p.m. - Very heavy rain with thunder and lightning. The Captain came out of bed and ordered the sailors down out of the rigging. He was afraid of the lightning. I never heard or saw such heavy rain in SCOTLAND.
JUNE 9th TUESDAY	6 a.m. Blowing a little easier and the reefs let out of the topsails and set more sail with foretopmast studding sail and lower stunsail. 12 NOON - In East Long. 47 10". 6 p.m. - Ship running about 8 knots an hour. 10 p.m. - Running about 10 knots an hour. Blowing very hard and shortening sail.
JUNE 10th WEDNESDAY	6 a.m. Blowing very hard and running under reefed topsails, 8 1/2 knots an hour. 12 NOON - In East Long. 51 20" and south Lat. 35 3". 10 p.m. - Blowing very hard, running about 9 knots an hour. We saw the South Pole for the first time.
JUNE 11th THURSDAY	6 a.m. Wind still favourable and ship running 8 knots an hour. Saw a vessel to leaward today, tossing about very much, shipping a good many seas. 12 NOON - In East Long. 55 3". Blowing very hard. 12 MIDNIGHT - Very squaly.
JUNE 12th FRIDAY	6 a.m. Nearly becalmed. 9 a.m. - Set sail, all reefs out and a fresh breeze sprung up. Going about 6 knots an hour. 12 NOON - In East Long. 58 20". At 10 p.m., running about 9 1/2 knots an hour. 12 MIDNIGHT Blowing very hard and squally. Under close reefed topsails again.
JUNE 13th SATURDAY	4 a.m. Blowing a whole gale from SW and ship rolling very much. 8 p.m. - Set sail again and ship running about 8 knots an hour. 12 NOON - In East Long. 62 5", South Lat. 37 4" 9 p.m. - Running about 7 1/2 knots an hour.
JUNE 14th SUNDAY	6 a.m. A light breeze from SW and rainy. Running about 6 knots an hour. 12 NOON - In East Long. 65 9", wind S. 9 p.m. - Nearly becalmed. It has been very cold this two days.
JUNE 15th MONDAY	6 a.m. Wind round again to SW and a great many birds flying about. 9 a.m. - A fresh breeze sprung up. Ship running about 7 1/2 knots an hour. 12 NOON - IN East Long. 68 15". 7 p.m. - In the 'exe', Steward and Carpenter was a supper. They had quarreled about something and began to fight. The Steward was a native of NORTH AMERICA, he is black. He took up the tin which his tea was in and struck the Carpenter above the eye and cut him with it. The Carpenter went after him into the Cook Galley and was pulling him out. In the scuffel, some way or other, the Steward got hold of the Carpenter's thumb in his teeth and cut it severely. The Steward then ran and the Carpenter then after him. They chased other round the ship. At last the Steward went up the fore rigging for safety and the Mate after him. He then went down the fore top gallant stay and the Mate followed him but dreading the Steward to cut the rope, he ascended again. The Steward then went down on the martingal stay and stood there a good while. At last, the Carpenter went out on the jib boom and told him to come in, that he would not lay a hand on him. The Captain came forward and ordered him in or to let go the stay and let him drop. The Steward then came in, he was ordered to the quarter deck. The Captain ordered the Mate to fetch the irons which was done. The Captain told him that he did not consider his own life safe with him loose about the ship, that he had threatened several times to put a knife in the Carpenter and the Cook and the boys in the Cabin. He was then put in irons. He resuming good courage, only said that they were not made for cats or dogs, that they were made for men and that he was willing to wear them. He was then locked up in the Hospital in the steerage.
JUNE 16th TUESDAY	6 a.m. Wind still favourable and ship going about 7 1/2 knots an hour. Between 7 & 8 a.m. We saw a very large whale. At 12 NOON - We were in East Long. 70 45", making a due E course. 8 p.m. - Beginning to blow very hard.
JUNE 17th WEDNESDAY	6 a.m. Blowing very hard. Running under single reefed top sails, 8 knots an hour. 12 NOON - In East Long. 75" with a fresh breeze. 8 p.m. - Blowing hard with heavy rain.
JUNE 18th THURSDAY	6 a.m. Nearly becalmed. Sails set. 10 a.m. - We saw St. PAULS or now AMSTERDAM to the southward of us in East Long. 77 43". Breeze freshening up. There was a Cape Pidgeon, caught this day with a bait on a line. 8 p.m. - Blowing very hard. Running about 8 1/2 knots an hour.
JUNE 19th FRIDAY	4 a.m. All hands upon deck at reef topsails. Running 10 knots an hour. At noon today it was so hazy and dull, they could not take their proper bearings. 9 p.m. - Wind rather abated.
JUNE 20th SATURDAY	6 a.m. A light breeze from NW, sailing about 4 knots an hour. At noon we were in East Long. 84 10". 8 p.m. - Breeze freshening
21st JUNE SUNDAY	6 a.m. Blowing fresh. 12 NOON - Divine worship was performed by the Doctor in the steerage. 8 p.m. - Blowing hard and very cold.
JUNE 22d MONDAY	6 a.m. A fresh breeze from SE, ship running about 7 knots an hour. At noon today, we were in East Long. 90, wind still continued the same all night.
JUNE 23d TUESDAY	6 p.m. Nearly becalmed. Going about 2 knots an hour. 12 NOON - In East Long. 93 10" . 8 p.m. - A light breeze with heavy rain.
JUNE 24th WEDNESDAY	6 a.m. Blowing a fresh breeze, ship sailing about 7 knots an hour. 12 NOON - In East Long. 96 5", in south Lat 36 1/2" , A light breeze still continuing. 7 p.m. - Wind right ahead from ESE, ship heading NE by E.
JUNE 25th THURSDAY	6 a.m. Wind round again to NW, ship going her course with a very light breeze. 12 NOON - In East Long. 98 24". The Captain and passengers quarelling to a great extent about them and plenty good biscuits on board. He refuses to give them. 9 p.m. - Going about 5 knots an hour.
JUNE 26th FRIDAY	6 a.m. No alteration. At noon today we were in East Long. 100 9". 9 p.m. - Wind still continuing, going about 7 knots an hour.
JUNE 27th SATURDAY	6 a.m. Becalmed. 12 NOON - In East Long. 102 V' [1"?] with alight breeze. A Cape Pidgeon was caught and a red collar put about it's neck with the inscription thus, "SHIP DAUNTLESS, BOUND FOR SYDNEY", the day of the month and where it was caught. 8 p.m. - A fresh breeze running about 6 knots an hour.
JUNE 28th SUNDAY	6 a.m. A fresh breeze from NNE, running 7 knots an hour. 12 NOON - In East Long. 105 43". 9 p.m. - Running about 9 knots an hour.
JUNE 29th MONDAY	6 a.m. Blowing very hard, running about 9 knots an hour under reefed topsails. 12 NOON - In East Long. 109 V. 10 p.m. - Wind greatly abated.
JUNE 30th TUESDAY	6 a.m. Blowing fresh from SSW, running about 8 knots an hour. At 12 NOON - In East Long. 113. 8 p.m. - Blowing fresh. Captain's birthday.
JULY 1st WEDNESDAY	6 a.m. Still blowing fresh and all reefs out, in East Long. 115 21".
JULY 2nd THURSDAY	6 a.m. Nearly becalmed. 12 NOON - In East Long. 117 35" with a fresh breeze from N. Ship going E by S, 7 1/2 knots an hour. 10 p.m. Blowing fresh, ship running due east.
JULY 3rd FRIDAY	6 a.m. Blowing fresh. Running about 8 knots an hour. 12 NOON - In East Long. 120 16", South Lat. 36 53". 9 p.m. - nearly becalmed.
JULY 4th SATURDAY	6 a.m. A very light breeze and wind from NW, going about 3 knots an hour. 12 NOON - In East Long. 123, South Lat. 36 36". At 9 p.m., blowing very hard from N.
JULY 5 MONDAY	6 a.m. Still blowing hard, running about 9 knots an hour. 12 NOON - In East Long. 127 46", in South Lat. 35 50". Running about 8 1/2 knots an hour under single reefed topsails. 6 p.m. - Nearly becalmed.
JULY 6 TUESDAY	7 a.m. Becalmed. 10 a.m. - Wind from SW. 12 NOON - In East Long. 129. 3 p.m. - Fresh breeze from SW, ship going about 4 or 5 knots an hour. There was another albatross caught this day and flags put to it's legs and one round it's neck. We are about 400 miles from ADELAIDE, 10 p.m. - Wind nearly ahead.
JULY 7th WEDNESDAY	6 a.m. A fresh breeze from ENE, ship going ESE about 5 knots an hour. 12 NOON - In East Long. 131 South Lat. 35 37", ship going her course about 7 knots an hour. 10 p.m. - Blowing very hard. The standing Jib gave way, all hands called upon deck, all topsails close reefed. 1 a.m. - Foresail furled and the ship lay to.
JULY 8th THURSDAY	4 a.m. Still laying to and blowing a dreadful hurricane. 12 NOON - It was so hazy that we could not Set an observation taken. 3 p.m. - Set sail again, running about 5 knots an hour, wind taken off a good deal. 10 p.m. - Put the ship by the wind with fore and main topsail close reefed.
JULY 9th FRIDAY	6 a.m. Set sail again. It blowing very fresh and about 8 a.m. we saw KANGAROO ISLAND but not clearly on our starboard bow. Half past 9 a.m. we were running about 4 miles to Northward of it. It is the beautifuled sight we have seen since we left SCOTLAND. 10 p.m. - A fine sailing breeze. There was a porpoise caught this afternoon.
JULY 10th SATURDAY	6 a.m. Sailing about 6 knots an hour and throwing the lead all night. 10 a.m. - Put the ship about on the other tack to keep clear of the land. There was a vessel ran into the bay this morning before us, we saw it about 6 O'clock carrying canvas and a good deal of other vessels laying at anchor. Put the ship about again for about half an hour, then we put about again. The PILOT boat came which eased the Captain's mind a good deal and we came up the river very pleasantly, having the land on both sides. We are now arrived at the new port and now lays moored. It appears to be very level country but barren as far as we see from the ship.
JULY 11th SUNDAY.	After breakfast, I went ashore with a few more with me and the scene was very delightful. Nothing particular occurred but the Government passengers went all ashore on Tuesday and I accompanied them to the old Fort.
JULY 14th WEDNESDAY.	I went up to see the town of ADELAIDE. It appeared like a gentleman's seat. Nothing particular has occurred but five of the sailors ran away.
AUGUST 7th FRIDAY	9 a.m. We began to weigh our anchors and about 4 p.m. we set sail. 7 p.m. - We dropped one anchor at the paint and lay there all night.
AUGUST 8th SATURDAY	5 a.m. Weighed anchor again and set sail along with the CALDEE with a fair wind. 10 a.m. - The Pilot left us. 9 p.m.- The CALDEE is leaving us very fast. We shortened sail in case of danger. We lay to the greater part of the night.
AUGUST 9th SABBATH	6 a.m. The ship under way again with a fresh and a fair breeze, running about 7 knots an hour. 10 a.m.- We passed GERVIS POINT and about 1/2 past 11 a.m., we passed KANGAROO POINT. As the Diary continues until the DAUNTLESS arrived in Melbourne on August 15th 1840, it seems likely that James Falconer (and his brother Robert) disembarked there.