6th December 19th Day at sea
Enterprise
Russ Altendorff
Sun 6 Dec 2015 14:04
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18.53.19N 054.00.65 W 13:48 - 06 Dec 2015 Distance run today: 129 miles Total distance run: 2609 miles Distance to go : 483 miles Just had a night we do not want to repeat. I thought I would just sound a serious note. The battery bank finally collapsed about 6am - it was Pete's watch. He battled on with no instruments and very little power, helming manually for a while before waking me. We had to address the task of isolating the rogue battery. Pete helmed in very heavy seas and high winds, while I lay spread eagled over the aft cabin floor trying to access the battery terminals through a hatch. Anyway, we managed to isolate the rogue and we believe we are back in business now. Gradually testing various systems and getting the remaining batteries charged using the engine. So this is a tribute to my good friend Pete. I cant thank Pete enough for his electrical knowledge and seamanship. What we both need is a damn good curry - and guess what...? |