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pos: 10 40s 179 19e
sp: 5.5
h: 001t
w: Wind 8 NE, Sea 1m, Bar 1008f, Clouds 20% mostly cumulus, Vis 15nm, Temp 30C.
d: 16/11/17 06:29 UTC
Warm & mostly sunny, with occasional light showers. Winds light. Quiet starry night with lots of meteors. Past close Niulakita a few hours ago; need to stop there one of these trips saw lights ashore. Need to adjust speed to arrive at the South Pass of Funafuti at first light tomorrow.
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The wind and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigator.