Weather Data for 15 Aug 1901

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Kitty Hawk Weather Station
Wind DirectionWind VelocityHigh TemperatureLow TemperaturePrecipitation
SNo Record8474No Record

Kitty Hawk Life Saving Station
MidnightSunriseNoonSunset
Wind DirectionSWSWSWSW
Wind ForceFreshFreshFreshFresh
SurfSmoothSmoothSmoothSmooth
Barometer30.130.130.130.1
ThermometerNo RecordNo RecordNo RecordNo Record
Vessels SeenBrigs=3, Schooners=1
General RemarksCH Toler on watch for the day; Telephone Test at 6 am; JR Best on day leave; Drilled on beach geer and Landed no 6 from pole to crotch in 5 minute distance of 55 yards throwing no 7 shot 185 yds; gun at 15 degrees; Exp 2 ozs Powder, 1 Cartridge, 1 Primer
KeeperS.J. Payne Keeper

Kill Devil Hills Life Saving Station
MidnightSunriseNoonSunset
Wind DirectionSWSWSS
Wind ForceLightLightLightLight
SurfModerateModerateModerateModerate
Barometer30.1230.1230.1230.1
Thermometer80808485
Vessels SeenBrigs=1, Schooners=1
General RemarksWT Beacham on day Watch; Test 6 am; Drilled with Beach apparatus distance from Crotch to Pole 60 yards time not Taken; Exspended 2 ozs Powder 1 friction Primer 1 Cartridge Bag
KeeperJ.E. Ward Keeper