Revised Sep 16 2021
1 pm: Light Breezes and fair Weather ¼ past One Hove too and sent the Whale boat on board the Assistant for Lieutenant Portlock – ¾ past the Boat returned Made Sail
6 pm: At 6 Hove too and Lieutenant Portlock returned – At ½ past 6 Made Sail when the Assistant had got some Distance ahead
10 pm: Fine clear Weather
12 mid: The Assistant about a Mile ahead carrying a Light
2 am: Clear calm Night
5 am: At Day break Out all reefs
6 am: Saw some Tropic Birds
9 am: Sailmakers and People employed about the Sails
10 am: Saw a Whale under the Brigs stern – Vinegar served as usual at Sea on this day
12 noon: Light Airs & Cloudy Weather
The Assistant in Company