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resumed.

4.45 AM - Samples collected to 970 ft. ^[[moll., corals, small forams]]

Lost circulation at [[underlined]] 975' [[/underlined]]

Driller (White) claims he hit hard mat. at 975. ^[[bit dropped 5']]

5.00 AM. Pumped mud for few minutes with no return of circulation. Decided to pull string & ream hoping debris in reaming will help plug hole - Asked driller to check depth by strapping as he comes out

- This done; depth OK.

- Built up mud; into hole at close shift (to 940 +/-

[Note: Yesterday, acc. to Springer, circulation failed momentarily on several occasions & he was tempted to shut down but each time flow returned HSL]

May 17 ~ Sat. 8AM - 4 PM - H S Ladd 
 - out of hole on acct plugged bit

9:45 start back in hole with 12" rock bit to ream

10:25 regained circulation - reaming

12:45 down to 372'

1:45 " " [[ditto for: down to]] 520'

3:15 " " [[ditto for: down to]] 756' - not losing much mud - only what would be expected in reamed hole.

4:15 down to 800

1730 - Plugged bit will necessitate removal of all pipe - Presently down to 905 ft. Removal operation underway estimated

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Transcription Notes:
Presume "HSL" stands for the "HSLadd" in the May 17 entry.