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Revised Sep 6, 2021

Tobin's Providence Logbook Aug 6, 1791

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

Remarks &c Saturday 6th August

 1 pm: Light Airs and Foggy

 2 pm: Tacked PM

 4 pm: The people employed making mats from the Rigging cleaning below &c

11 pm: Made and shortened sail occasionally for the Tender to keep in her Station

 5 am: Start Point at 4 PM bore NE½N 6 Leagues

 8 am: Light Airs and clear Weather


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