Dungeness S.W. by W. At 11 a.m. Weighed and made Sail down Channel; at Noon, Beachy Head, N. by E. ½ E., distant 6 Leagues, Latitude observed 50° 30′ N. Wind N.W. to N.
Wednesday, 10th.—Variable: light Airs and Clear weather. At 8 p.m. Beachy Head N.E. by E., distant 4 Leagues, and at 8 a.m. it bore N.E. by N., 9 Leagues. Found the Variation of the Compass to be 23°W.; at Noon the Isle of Wight N.W. by N.Wind W. by N., N.E. by E.
Thursday, 11th—Light Airs and Clear weather. At 8 pm. Dunnose N. by W. 5 Leagues, and at 4 a.m. it bore N.N.E. ½ E, distant 5 Leagues. Wind Variable.
Wednesday, 12th—Light Airs and Calms all these 24 Hours. At Noon the Bill of Portland bore N.W. ½ W., distant 3 Leagues. Latitude Observed 50° 24′ N. Wind Easterly.
Thursday, 13th.—Ditto weather. At Noon the Start Point W. 7 or 8 miles. Latitude Observed 50° 12′ N., which must be the Latitude of the Start, as it bore West.[1] Wind Variable.
Sunday, 14th—Fine breezes and Clear weather. At ½-past 8 p.m. Anchored in the Entrance of Plymouth Sound in 9 fathoms water. At 4 a.m. weighed and worked into proper Anchoring-ground, and Anchored in 6 fathoms, the Mewstone S.E., Mount Batten N.N.E. ½ E., and Drake's Island N. by W. Dispatched an Express to London for Mr. Banks and Dr. Solander to join the Ship, their Servants and Baggage being already on board. Wind North-Easterly.
Monday, 15th.—First and latter parts Moderate breezes and fair; Middle squally, with heavy showers of rain. I this day received an order to Augment the Ship's Company to 85 Men, which before was but 70. Received on board fresh Beef for the Ship's Company. Wind S.W. to S.E.
Tuesday, 16th.—First part moderate and Hazey; Middle hard Squalls with rain; the Latter moderate and fair. Received on board a supply of Bread, Beer, and Water. A Sergeant, Corporal, Drummer, and 9 Private Marines as part of the Complement. Wind S.S.E. to N.E.
Wednesday, 17th.—Little wind and Hazey weather. Sent some Cordage to the Yard in order to be Exchanged for Smaller. Several Shipwrights and Joiners from the Yard Employed on board refitting the Gentlemen's Cabins, and making a Platform over the Tiller, etc. Wind S.E. to E. by S.
Thursday, 18th.—Little wind and Cloudy. Struck down 4 guns into the Hold. Received on board 4 More, with 12 Barrels of Powder and several other Stores. Shipwrights and Joiners Employed on board. Wind Easterly.
- ↑ This is correct.
