Revised May 20 2021
Sunday, Dec. 23, 1787
Ditto Weather the first and Middle part the latter more Moderate. at 4 A.M.
hove Short &
got up
Yards & Topmasts
and at ½ past 6 Weighed and
lay too until day
light. Then I made Sail and took on board off Cowes John Low Pilot to carry me through
the Needles. At ½ past 10 Abreast of the Needles and discharged the Pilot. At
Noon St. Albans head NNW
4 leagues
and Dunnose E½S.
Therm. in the
Air 38°.