Revised Aug 26 2021
1 pm: Light Winds & Cloudy Weather. Sent a Boat for Lieut. Portlock as I wanted to give him some directions how to proceed.
6 pm: Let fresh Water into the Ship and worked the pumps
8 pm: Light Airs and fair Weather
5 am: Saw Tropic Birds & some Species of Whales
7 am: Served thick Portable Soup Gruel for Breakfast. Bore Cole and Portable Soup thickned with Oatmeal for Dinner.
9 am: Employed fitting the New Fore Sail, repairing the Old Fore Top Sail & awnings. Cooper making Tubs for the Plants. Carpenters repairing the large Cutter.
12 noon: Light Airs and Calms. Assistant in Company
Served ½ pint of Vinegar to each Man.