Pennell 'swung' the ship for compass adjustment, then 'away.' _Evening_ .-- Loom of land and Cape Saunders Light blinking.
_Wednesday, November_ 30 .-- Noon no miles.

Light breeze from northward all day, freshening towards nightfall and turning to N.W.

Bright sunshine.

Ship pitching with south-westerly swell.

All in good spirits except one or two sick.
We are away, sliding easily and smoothly through the water, but burning coal--8 tons in 24 hours reported 8 P.M.
_Thursday, December_ 1 .-- The month opens well on the whole.