29 March 1870

Wind westerly force 1 to 2. Temperature at noon 82F. Barometer 29.97 inches.

0715 Veered to 5 shackles to allow AMOURIQUE to weigh.

0735. AMOURIQUE sailed. Saluted French Commodore with 11 guns which were returned.. Hove back to mooring swivel.

PM Fired a time gun. Employed refitting clothes lines, pointing ropes and gripes. Artificers making good small defects.

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