Revised Aug 29 2021
July 1791
Sunday 31 Fresh breezes and cloudy weather. Employed stowing away the Beer. Arrived H.M. Ships Inconstant & Winchelsea. AM. washed and clean fore and aft – at ½ past 7 the Royal William made the signal for a Lieutenant – Fresh gales & fair
August
Monday 1 Fresh breezes and squally weather. AM. wind variable – People necessarily employed.
Tuesday 2 Fresh gales and fair weather sailed H.M. Ship
Pomona – at * strong gales, Victory made
the signal to strike Lower Yards and Top Gallant Masts
got a range of the best Bower Cable upon deck –
At 7 AM. more Moderate up Lower Yards & Top Gallant Masts.
– crossed Top Gallant Yards and got ready for sea –
received Fresh Beef – Fresh breezes and fair
weather – Ships draught of water
Foreward 15 feet:1 Inch Abaft 16.3
Water on board
Iron Ballast 85 Tons