Revised Aug 30 2021
1 pm: Moderate breezes and fine weather. Saw an Albatross and several Sheerwaters
4 pm: Armourers working at the Forge.
Shortened sail for the Assistant
8 pm: Thick drizzling rain.
12 mid: More clear
4 am: Squally with a sudden increase of the breezes; in steering sails, Top Gallant sails, and 2nd. reef Top Sails – At 5 in 3rd. reef Fore Top Sails.
6 am: Fresh gales and cloudy.
7 am: Saw a Grampus and several Mother Careys Chicken
9 am: Cleaned below and aired with fires
11 am: Out 2nd. reef – Saw several sea fowl.
12 noon: Fresh gales and cloudy weather
Latitude Observed 28°·50′ South