On board Coast Guard Cutter

The video tutorial discusses weather recording instruments and follows the journey of a cutter as it travels mile after mile. After covering 1500 miles, the lookout finally reports sighting land.

What are some instruments used for recording weather?

What does the cutter do as it travels?

What is the significance of the tap rail log?

What does the lookout report after plucking up 1500 miles?

What does the term 'land hole' refer to?