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Revised Sep 8, 2021

Tobin's Providence Logbook Dec 24, 1791

From Table Bay Cape of Good Hope towards Adventure [Bay Van Diemens Land 1791]

Saturday December 24th 1791

 1 pm: Moderate breezes and fine weather with a long swell from the Westward

 4 pm: Saw a few Albatrosses and Sheerwaters

 8 pm: Tacked Ship

 9 pm: Out 2d Reefs of the Topsails

 5 am: Out all Reefs

 7 am: Saw Two large Whales

 8 am: Set the Fore Topmast Steering Sail

 9 am: Up all Chests and Bags, washed the Gun & Orlop Decks – cleaned the Cockpits

12 noon: Moderate breezes and fine weather
 Assistant in Company
   Latitude Observed 34°..25′ South


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