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History of merchant shipping and ancient commerce, Volume 4 (of 4)

Chapter 58: APPENDIX No. 22. Vol. iv., p. 413.
By W. S. Lindsay
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The volume traces the evolution of marine propulsion from ancient steam curiosities through experimental paddle and screw systems to the widespread adoption of steam and iron shipbuilding. It surveys early mechanical proposals and nineteenth-century practical developments, examines the technical principles and trials of paddle-wheels and screw propellers, and discusses the transition to iron hulls with detailed case studies of large steam liners including plans, dimensions, engine arrangements, and performance. Accompanying appendices collect measurements, specifications, and contemporary illustrations to document commercial routes, ship types, and engineering advances.

APPENDIX No. 22. Vol. iv., p. 413.

Abstract of Log of the P. & O. Ship “Khedive” on her Voyage from Alexandria to Southampton.—October, 1873.

Date. Winds. Courses. Distance.
Miles.		 Latitude. Longitude. Total. Remarks.
Miles. Hrs.  M.
N. E.
Oct. 5 N.W. Various 10 31·15 29·45 }
Oct. 6 ” N. 66° W. 254 32·57 5·11 }
Oct. 7 ” N. 74° W. 254 34·28 20·02 } 823 77·30 Moderate winds and weather throughout.
Oct. 8 N.N.W. N. 70° W. 270 35·47 15·11 }
Oct. 8 N.W. Various 35 At Malta. (Date of arrival.)
N. E.
Oct. 9 S.E. Various 153 37·00 11·04 }
Oct. 10 N.W. ” 234 37·31 6·59 }
Oct. 11 Variable S. 82° W. 251 36·55 1·40 } 989 93·55 Moderate winds and weather throughout.
Oct. 12 ” S. 85° W. 260 36·32 West }
Oct. 12 ” Various 291 .. 3·30 (Date of arrival.)
N. W.
Oct. 13 E. Various 135 36·37 7·54 } Light winds and fine.
Oct. 14 N. ” 210 39·32 9·46 } Strong head winds at sea.
Oct. 15 N.E. N. 5° W. 138 42·25 10·03 }1170 127·55 Strong head gale and sea.
Oct. 16 .. Various 209 44·57 8·12 } Same weather.
Oct. 17 E. N. 32° E. 252 48·35 5·10 } Light winds.
Oct. 18 Calm Various 226 (Date of arrival.)
2982 299·20

Or at the average rate of about 10 knots an hour.

Sailed from Alexandria, October 5th, 10.25 a.m.
Arrived at Malta, October 8th, 3.55 p.m.
Arrived at Gibraltar, October 12th, 8.8 p.m.
Arrived at Southampton, October 18th, 7.45 a.m.

Abstract of Log of the P. & O. Company’s Ship “Khedive” on her Voyage from Southampton to Alexandria.—October, 1873.

Date. Winds. Courses. Distance.
Miles.		 Latitude. Longitude. Total. Remarks.
Miles. Hrs.  M.
N. W.
Oct. 31 S.W. Various 210 48·44 5·22 } Left Southampton at 3 p.m. Oct. 30.
Nov. 1 W. S. 17° W. 233 45·01 7·02 } Moderate gale—squalls.
Nov. 2 N.W. Various 240 41·59 9·59 } 1174 111. 45 Strong breeze and fine.
Nov. 3 ” S. 7½° E. 273 37·30 9·10 } Moderate and fine.
Nov. 4 ” Various 218 ” ” } Arrived at Gibraltar at 7 a.m.
N. W.
Nov. 4 Wly. Various 17 36·09 E. } Left Gibraltar at 10 A.M.
Nov. 5 ” N. 81½° W. 294 36·52 0·53 } Fresh breeze and fine.
Nov. 6 S.-Wly. N. 82° E. 293 37·32 7·04 } 987¾ 83. 45 Fresh breeze and fine.
Nov. 7 Sothly. Various 276 36·44 12·38 } Light breeze and fine.
Nov. 8 ” ” 107¾ } Arrived at Malta at 9.45 p.m.
N. E.
Nov. 8 S.W. Various 46 35·44 15·22 } Left Malta at 7.10 A.M.
Nov. 9 E.N.E. S. 72° E. 255 34·26 20·23 } 825½ 75. 50 Moderate breeze and fine.
Nov. 10 Calm S. 68° E. 267 32·46 25·20 } Calm and fine.
Nov. 11 E. Various 257½ } Arrived at Alexandria at 11 a.m.
2987¼ 271·20

Or at the average rate of about 11 knots an hour.