4 o'clock p.m
When the schooner was again in its element , the loading could be effected in a few days . On the afternoon of the 28th , the finishing touches were given . It was necessary to put supports for the sides of the slide in some places where the ice had melted quickly . Then everyone was allowed to rest from 4 o'clock p.m. . The captain had double rations served out to all hands , and well they merited this extra supply of spirits ; they had indeed worked hard during the week . I repeat that every sign of mutiny had disappeared . The crew thought of nothing except this great operation of the launching .