The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Log Book

Sea Terms

A journal kept by the mate in which is entered the position of the ship, the winds, currents, state of the sea, courses, leeway, and all matters of importance in relation to a vessel.

A harbor log records the state of the weather, the tides (if the vessel is at anchor), the work or business being carried on, etc. (See form of log page.)

Form of log page used by sailing vessels, with the names of the watches
Form of log page used by sailing vessels, with the names of the watches
Form of log page used by steamships
Form of log page used by steamships
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