Revised Sep 7, 2021
1 pm: Fresh Breezes and hazy
2 pm: Saw a large shark and a number of other sea fish besides some Men of War birds – Performed the Ceremony usual on crossing the Equinoctial Line – The swell much abated
10 pm: A Luminous appearance in the water at times
11 pm: Fresh Breezes and cloudy weather In 2d Reefs of the Fore Topsail
12 mid: Saw a number of porpoises
6 am: Fresh Breezes and hazy
8 am: Fresh Breezes and cloudy with Squalls at times – made and shortened sail occasionally – Saw a great number of flying fish and some porpoises – Aired below with fires and cleanded the decks at ½ pat 11 In 2d Reefs of the Fore & Main Topsails
12 noon: Fresh Gale & Squally weather – The Assistant in Company
No Observation