[The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter by Raphael Semmes]@TWC D-Link bookThe Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter CHAPTER XVIII 8/9
On the 15th November the N.E.
trade appeared to have fairly set in, and from this time fine weather and favouring breezes became the order of the day. * * * * * _Sunday, November 16th_ .-- Beautiful clear weather, with a moderate trade from about east by south.
Woollen clothes becoming uncomfortable.
At 11 A.M.mustered the crew, and inspected the ship.
A quiet Sabbath-day, with nothing in sight.
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