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May 6, 2002
Vessel Data
Status: Arrival Papeete, Tahiti
Latitude: 17-30.8’S
Longitude: 149-37.6’W
Total Distance: 3490.2 miles
Gone: 3880 miles
24 Hr. Dist.:
To Go:
Current Speed:
Engine Setting:
 Weather:
Air Temperature: 85°F
Humidity: 95%
Wind: E 5 knots
Clouds: Cumulus
Sea Temperature: 84°F
Currents:
Water Depth: 4691 Meters
Sunrise: 0532
Sunset: 1722
Aboard the TSGB
Day 15
Daily Log:
Arrival Tahiti
 The ship arrived in Tahiti to mostly sunny warm skies. Papeete is the Capitol of French Ployniesa and the center of trade for the area. The island of Moorea lies about 1 mile off of Tahiti and has mountain peaks that jet into the sky as the ship made its approach to the harbor.
T h e Cadet Watch Officer checks his pre-arrival list before boarding the pilot. Ports around the world require a pilot to safely guide ships to their anchorage or pier.
 Cadet Watch Officers Fry and Cooper ensure that the quartermaster follows commands issued by the Pilot.
 The students all gathered on the o4 deck to watch as the ship slowly entered the harbor and tied up
down town at the passenger ship terminal.
Tying the ship up can be made a little tricky when the vessel ahead is 30 ft. away.
After about an hour of customs and immigrations clearance, everyone was clear to go ashore and explore the island. A ferry runs hourly to the island of Moorea where many plan to go.
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