Wednesday, May 28, 2008

September 18, 1578

Straits of Magellan
As I sit here in my personal cabin, I can barely manage to write because the waters are so rough and the waves are reckless. The fore is completely unstable due to the hard waves and inconsistent water depths. And the crew is absolutely exhausted do to the lack of food, the extreme weather, and the spread of scurvey. Although it has not spread as the rumors said, a few of my members had to be thrown overboard. I do not know if I will ever get out of here. The weather conditions are so strange here and the waves are ferocious. I do hope though once I eventually pass through here, I will be able to experience a better journey northwards, well, according to my compass at least.

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