May 5-7, 1792 Home Flinders's Log May 11-13, 1792
Revised Sep 16 2021
Moderate Breeze and fair Weather Tuesday 8th May – The Launch sent on shore and hauled up
between the Greenhouse and the Tent – At 8 a Shower of Rain after which it cleared up and a fine
Night succeeded it – AM Light Airs and fine Weather The Awnings spread. Decks washed and Ship pumped
out as usual every Morning – The Carpenter and two of his Crew on shore at Work upon the Launch,
raising upon her – Carpenters on board building the Green house – The Cooper making Boraccios
or breakers for the Boats – the People mostly about the Rigging – Loosed Sail to dry –
A moderate Supply of Pigs & fruit which are served as before
At Noon A Cool sea breeze and fine Weather
Wednesday 9th Moderate Breeze & fine Weather Handed Sails – At 8 Light Airs and fine
Night AM, Light Airs – Planks sent on shore to the Carpenters by the Cutter – The Ships Company
employed upon necessary Duty at their several Occupations – A very scanty Supply of every kind this
Morning
At Noon – A Light Breeze & fine Weather
Thursday 10th Fine Weather – the Salters employed principally restowing their former Work and
salting a fresh Hog sometimes – At 8 Fine clear Night – AM The Cutter sent on shore for Water
at Day break – Cleaned below – The Carpenters on board and on shore employed as before –
The People employed about the Rigging and in the Main Hold – Fresh Pork served as before to the
Ships Company with Taro or [Coccos?] root – A moderate Supply to day
At Noon – Light Airs & Cloudy Weather
May 5-7, 1792 Home Flinders's Log May 11-13, 1792