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Revised Aug 27 2021

Providence Logbook Nov 5, 1792

Remarks Monday 5th November 1792

 1 pm: Strong Gales and Cloudy Weather. Head Sea.

 2 pm: Tropic Birds and Sheerwaters. Saw much Rock Weed.

 5 pm: More Moderate. Out 3d Reef Main Top Sail

 1 am: Out 3rd Reef of the Fore Top Sail.

 4 am: Fresh Breezes and fine Weather. Out 2nd Reefs & up Top Gallant Yards.

 6 am: Out all Reefs and set Steering Sails.

 7 am: Served Hot Breakfast as usual. Bore Cole and Portable Soup for Dinner, and a half pint of Vinegar per Man as customary on this day.

10 am: Tropic Birds and a Species of Gulls

12 noon: Fresh Gale and open Cloudy Weather. Served a Puncheon of Spruce Beer for the use of the Day. Confused Sea.
   Assistant in Company.


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