Weather Data for 14 May 1908

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Kitty Hawk Life Saving Station
MidnightSunriseNoonSunset
Wind DirectionSSWSWSW
Wind ForceFreshFreshFreshFresh
SurfLightLightLightLight
Barometer30.230.230.230.2
Thermometer69667874
Vessels SeenSchooners=6
General RemarksTest at 6 am; Drilled with Beach apperatus Landed No. 6 distance from Sand anchor to Pole 75. yds; Expended 2. ozs of Powder, 1. Cartridge Bag, 1. Primer
KeeperA.B.L. Tillett Keeper

Kill Devil Hills Life Saving Station
MidnightSunriseNoonSunset
Wind DirectionSWSWSWSW
Wind ForceFreshFreshFreshLight
SurfModerateLightLightLight
Barometer3029.953029.95
ThermometerNo RecordNo RecordNo RecordNo Record
Vessels SeenSchooners=6
General RemarksDrilled with Beach apparatus distance from Crotch to Pole 60 yards time not Taken; Exspended 2 ozs Powder 1 friction Primer 1 Cartridge Bag; Wright Brothers made a flight with their air ship of Eight miles and Completely Wrecked the machine
KeeperJ.E. Ward Keeper

Wright Diary Entry