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Revised Sep 6, 2021

Tobin's Providence Logbook May 22-27, 1791

Remarks &c HMS Providence at Deptford

May 1791

Sunday 22 Moderate and cloudy weather people employed occasionally – AM Ditto Weather

Monday 23d Moderate and clear weather AM Fresh Breezes with Rain, received on board the Top Sail, Spritsail and Cross Jack yards, gaff and spanker Boom – carpenters employed on board – Received on board provisions of different species – Received 178 pounds of fresh Beef

Tuesday 24th Fresh breezes with rain at times riggers employed on board – AM Ditto Weather, employed stowing the Main Hold with water – got the Topsail Yards across – broached a cask of Beer

Wednesday 25th. Fresh breezes received on board Boatswains Store from the yard, and two fathoms of wood from [Black???] Employed stowing the Main hold

Thursday 26 Calm and cloudy weather – received on board Carpenters Stores and 2 fathoms of wood set up the Top Mast rigging fore and aft, swayed on the Lower rigging – AM Ditto Weather, received on board 200 Bags of Bread and Boatswains and Carpenters Stores. Joiners employed on board
Ships Draught of Water Foreward 12 Feet.. 3 Inches Aft 12.. 2

Friday 27th Moderate and clear weather carpenters employed on board AM Ditto Weather, employed stowing the Hold


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