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Revised Sep 6, 2021

Tobin's Providence Logbook Aug 4, 1791

[Log &c. of H M S Providence from Spithead towards] the Cape of Good Hope – 1791

Thursday 4th August 1791

 1 pm: fair and moderate

 3 pm: People employed sj – and cleaning between Decks

 5 pm: At 5 PM Cape Barfleur vbore SbE and the Island of Alderny SbW 4 or 5 Leagues

10 pm: At 10 Portland Light North

 1 am: AM

 2 am: At 2 Porland Light NEbE 6 or 7 leagues

 4 am: At day break several sail in sight

12 noon:    Assistant in Company
   Latitude Observed 57°..07′ North


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