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Robert Knopwood - Journals on board H.M.S. Resolution and H.M.S. Calcutta, 1801-1804 C 235

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Robert Knopwood - Journals on board H.M.S. Resolution and H.M.S. Calcutta, 1801-1804 1 Longitute of Hobart Town 42o 51’ 35” S 2 Journal Of the Proceedings on Board His Majesty’s Ship Resolution Commanded by the Hon’ble A N Gardner Capt Kept by the Revd Robt Knopwood Chaplain From the First Day of January – 1801 To the 22 Day of July – 1802 N.B. This Log is kept from 1 A.M. to 12 P.M. each day. Journal Of the Proceedings on Board His Majesty’s ship Calcutta Commanded by Dan Woodriff Esqr. Captain in the Royal Navy Bound to New South Wales, With Convicts for the new settlement Of Port Philip. Lieut Col. Collins Royal Marines, the Lieut Governor. Male Convict 307 3 Officers on board H.M.S. Resolution Jan 1801 Marine Officers 1. Lieut. Coll. Davids 2. Lieut. James Puck. Dead 3. Alexander Addison. Dismissed by Court Marshall Hon’ble Allen Hyde Gardner Captain 1.Lieut James Caulfield 2. Do Wm Drake 3. James Clarke 4.John Norton 5.Collin MacDonald 6.Paul Lawrence

- and – on Wed 21 1802 July 21 Honble Allen Hyde Gardner Captain 1 James Caulfield 2. Do Francis Drake 3. John Norton 4. Collin MacDonald 5 P.Lawrence

4. Alexander Day Marine officers Capt. Forshell 1. Lieut Forbes 2 Alex Day 3. Alex Smith

Purser. Mr Conway - Do Surgeon – Diker - Do Chap Revd R K - Do

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Master. Bayle White - Do Gunner. Mr Nore … Masters Mates… Mr Louttit Walker Wright Do Midshipmen Mr Kelly. Willis, Grue, Sims, Moses Watson, Ross, Kent, Pierce, Hamilton Boatswain Mr Forster Carpenter Mr Cooper Do Do

4 Winds January 1801

Mo. D.

H.M.S. Resolution Portsmouth Harbour Refitting

Thursday N.W.

1 These 24 hrs Employd stowing the Store Rooms

Friday N.W. 2 Moderate Breezes Employd as yesterday Saturday N.W.

3 These 24 hours Employd drawing stores from the Dock Yard

Sunday S.W.

4 Strong Gales and Employd as Yesterday.

Monday S.W.

5 These 24 hours Employd working at the ship

Tuesday S.S.E.

6 Employd in taking in Boatswains stores

Wednesday S.E.

7 Moderate and fine Employd at the rigging

Thursday S.E.

8 Employd at other necessaries as required

Friday S.E. 9 These 24 hours Moderate and fair. Employd as usual Saturday S.E.

10 These 24 hours Employd as above. An officer with a party of men Employd at the Dock Yard

Sunday 11 First part of these 24 hours Employd as usual




S.S.W. Monday S.S.E.

12 Employd variously Received gunners & Boatswains Stores

Tuesday S.S.W.

13 Employd in painting. Received Sundry Carpenters Stores

Wednesday W.N.W.

14 Employd as above received bear (beer) & water.

Thursday W.N.W.

15 Moderate and hazy Employd Stowing the Hold.

5 January 1801 Winds

MoD H.M.S. Resolution Ports. Har. Refitting January

Friday W.S.W.

16 Fitting the Shear Sails Moderate & Hazy

Saturday W.N.W.

17 These 24 hours Fresh Breezes and hazy Sent Mr Pike on Board the Gladiator to attend a Court martial for a deficiency of Stores. The Court hearing Proved the Charge against the Boatswain dismissed him from the Service.

Sunday S.W.

18 Employd variously these 24 hours.

Monday S.W.

19 Fresh Gales and Squally Struck lower yards.

Tuesday S.W.

20 More Moderate and Clear. Came alongside a Lighter with Water.

Wed S.W. 21 Cloudy with Rain Loosd Sails to dry. Thursday N.W.by W.

22 Sent a Lieut. with an Officer to the Dock yard for Stores

Friday N.W. B. N.

23 Squally with Snow. Sig for Weekly Accounts Employd working up junk.

Saturday N.N.W.

24 Fresh Breezes and hazy. Employd as Yesterday.

Sunday N.E.

25 Employd as before. Came alongside Water and Beer

Monday N.E.

26 Employd in Stowing the hold

Tuesday N.W.

27 Fresh Breezes and Employd working up Junk arrived H.M.S. Snake.

6 January 1801 Winds Mo.D H.M.S. Resolution Ports Har. Refitting Wednes N.W. 28 Employd Working Junk

Thursday N.W. 29 N.W. First and middle part of 24 hours Fresh Breezes with

Snow. Friday N.W.

30 Strong Gales, Employd Working up junk.

Saturday W.N.W. 31 Fresh Gales Received on Board Beer. Feb 1801 Sunday S.W. 1 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy Employd as necessary. P.M.

Fresh Breezes and Dark Cloudy Weather.




Monday S.S.W. 2 At 6 AM Unmord Ship and hove sharp on the best Bower. at 10 the Commissioners Payd the Ships Company at Noon Dropt down to Spit Head P.M. Do. Weather.

Tuesday W.S.W. 3 A.M. Fresh Breezes and Cloudy. Sent an officer to the Dock Yard with an officer to be payd PM. Do. Wr.

Wednesday S.S.W. 4 AM Thick foggy Wr. Prepared for Sailing but could not. Loaded the Lower deck Guns.

Thursday W.N.W. 5 At 7 A.M. the Wind Changed and prepared for Sailing. P.M. Contrary wind came on.

Friday S.W. 6 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy Weather. 7 Feb 1801 Winds

Mo.Days.

H.M.S. Resolution. St Helens off the Isle of White

Saturday N.E 7 A very beautiful Morn at half past 9 AM We weighd Anchor and left Spit Head. at 10 a Calm came on and we Ground on the Wormer sand. off the Isle of White at 12. We got Clear by the assistance of Boats from the fleet and Dockyard without any injury. at 3 PM we anchored at St Helens.

Sunday Calm E.N.E.

8 at 10 AM we Endeavourd to get under weigh but a Calm came on. at 4 P.M. we weighd and continued a Calm all night. H.M.S. St George Saild with us.

Monday E.N.E.

9 At 11 A.M. HMS. Endimion spoke to us. We see a fleet of Ships from the East. P.M. We continued our Course. Employd as necessary.

Tuesday N.E.

10 At 11 A.M. we arrived at Torbay with H.M.S. St.George. Capt Gardner went on board the HMS Ville de Parris. Ad Lut Vincent who ordered us to Sail for Brest. Likewise in the Bay HMS. San Joseff. Vice ad Ld Nelson. he shifted his flag on board the St. George.

8 Feb 1801 Mo.D H.M.S. Resolution at sea Wednesday 11 N.E.

11 AM at Daylight off Ushant. and found the Grand Fleet at Noon, under the Command of Admiral Harvey, who orderd us under the command of Ad Thornborough in the advanced Squadron.

ThursdayE.S.E. 12 AM Fresh Breezes at 11. Carried away the Gib Boom at 9 P.M. HMS Frigage Urannia fird Signal Guns to alarm us of our being near the Rocks.

Friday N.E. 13 At anchor off Brest. AM off Ushant the Ground Coverd With Snow, and the French Made Signals as our Squadron advanced. At 6 P.M. we anchord Sent letters to England. by HMS venerable. Capt S. Hood. at 8 Strong Gales several of the Ships drifted parted from their Cables. A bad night.

Saturday E.N.E. 14 A.M. The Gale continued blowing hard all night and all the Squadron either broke their Cables or obliged to run them out. We drove about 9. Our anchor parted both the [indecipherable]. But we saved our Cable.




Sunday N.E. 15 AM. It Blew very hard all night. At 7 Am it began to Calm. We were driven in the Bay of Biscay. The French call it the bay of Gascona off Belle Isle. at 9 we carried away our mizzen Topmast HMS Achelle took a Prize. The Fanny Laden with Brandy and Wine. The Sea Mountains high.

9 Feb 1801 Winds

Mo. Days

H.M.S. Resolution at sea.

Monday N.E.

16 A.M. We returnd to our Station off Brest.

Tuesday E.

17 at 9 A.M. Point Du Mar, at 2 the ad made our Signal to Chase a Ship of the Saints. At 4 our Signal of recall. Spoke H.M. Cutter Joseph With dispatches to the admiral.

Wed E.S.E.

18 SteadyBreezes and all the Squadron in Company.

Thursday S.W. b. W.S.West

19 In the Morn off Ushant. A heavy Gale came on we were obliged to ver Ship. and stand off. a heavy Sea all night.

Friday NW b. N.

20 AM Strong Gales and with a heavy Swell from the N.W. P.M. Do Wr. with heavy rain.

Saturday S.W.

21 AM. with Rain at 2 P.M. made the signal for 2 Strange Sail.

Sunday W.N.W.

22 AM Strong Gales with Rain & HeavySswell from the West. P.M. Rather more moderate.

Monday N.W.

23 Fresh Breezes and . At 2 PM. made the Signal for a fleet in the S.W.

Tuesday W.N.W.

24 AM we see the Grand Fleet under the command of Ad Harvey 12 in number. H.M.S. Achiles parted company H.M. Frigage Urinne joind the Squadron.

010 Feb 1801 Winds

MoD. H.M. Ship Resolution Cruising off Brest

Wednesday W.S.W.

25 At 10 AM the Revd Mr Hawtoyne Rector of Elstree, and Chaplain to H.M.S. Bar Fleur went on board H.M.S. Unicorn and Lieut Wm. Trolop on Board H.M.S. Princess Royal. they came out passengers with us to join their Ships at 4PM. Wore Ships. a very rough Sea.

Thursday W.S.W.

26 Fresh Gales and with Rain.

Friday S.E. 27 Fresh Breezes and hazy. P.M. foggy Wr. Saturday [left margin vertical]: Ushant

28 AM Moderate and hazy Wr. P.M. at 1 saw Admiral Harvey’s Fleet to the Northward. at 4 Wore Ships and Clearer -




S.E.b. S. 8 miles 011 March 1801 Winds

Mo.D.

H.M.Ship Resolution Cruising off Brest

Sunday W.S.W.

1 Fresh Breezes and hazy a heavy Swell from the West.

Monday S.W. b. W.

2 A very thick Fog; H.M. Frigate Beaulieu Capt. St. Poyntr was very near being upon us. the fog so thick. at 4P.M. the ad. fird a Gun Bearing N. Wore Ship per Signal.

Tuesday S.W.b. W.

3 A very fine day. at 10 A.M. observd Ad Harvey’s Fleet and the French making Signals all along the Coast. We Se St Mathew’s Church.

Wednesday E.N.E.

4 Moderate Wr. at 8 PM. observd Ushant light house alight.

Thursday E.b.S

5 Very fine Wr. at 2 PM. ad Harvey’s fleet in view.

Friday N.W. [left margin vertical]: 2 miles off Ushant

6 At 10 AM. very near Ushant. 2 P.M. ad Harvey’s Fleet appeard. 3 PM Lieut Lawrence joined us. at 5 Sir James Sumaries joind us in the H.M.S. Caesar and took the Command of the advanced Squadron The French were continually making Signals, we see the People on shore very plain.

012 May 1801 Winds

Mo.D. H.M.Ship Resolution cruising off Ushant

Saturday N. [left margin vertical]: Ushant 1 mile

7 ModerateBreezes At 8 AM Ushant 1 Mile. The French very busy making Signals. We passd near the Noires or Black Rocks. see the town of Molene. at 11. passd Point De Livoise. 2 P.M. See Point St Matthew. at 8P.M. see the Light House of St Matthews. Ad. Thornborough parted company.

Sunday N.E.

8 a beautiful day. See the French very plain on Molene & we Sailed towards Brest. at 1 P.M. we counted 9 Sail of the Line at Anchor in Brest. We observd the Grand Fleet at 3.16. Sail of three Deckers. Under the command of Ad Cornwallis. at 8. We anchord.




[left margin vertical]: at anchor off Brest

Monday N.E. [left margin vertical]: Brest 8 or 9 miles

9 We lay at Anchor and Counted 9 Sail of the Line. laying in Brest harbour. at 11A.M. the signal was made for HMFr. Beaulieu to Reconoitre the Enemy.

Tuesday S. b. E.

10 a Cloudy Morn. at 11 A.M. with Rain. at 3 P.M. the Wind Shifted. W. by S. at 4 the signal was made to prepare to weigh. at 5. Weigh’d and made Sail.

013 March 1801 Winds

Mo.D. H.M. Ship Resolution off Brest.

Wednesday W. b. S.

11 Very and a high Sea. Employd occasionally.

Thursday W.S.W.

12 Do W. at 10 A.M. HM Frigate Unicorn made Signal for Letters. at 4 P.M. H.M.F. Unicorn parted Company.

Friday W.S.W.

13 Fresh Breezes and at 11 A.M. H.M. ship Triumph parted Company for England. P.M. Do Wr.

Saturday W.N.W.

14 at 9 A.M. H.M.Cutter Nimrod parted Company for England. blowing a Gale. the Sea very high.

Sunday N.E.

15 Fresh Breezes at 11 A.M. Ad Made the signal for H.M. Frigate Beaulieu to Reconoitre Brest. at 1P.M. the Beaulieu made the Signal for 21 Sail of the Line 11 Ready for Sea we have been informd.

Monday W. PM W. b. S.

16 At 4 A.M. the Wind Changed and Fresh Breezes. at 11 the Wind Freshened more at 3 P.M. Blowing a Gale & we pssd Ushant.

Tuesday W.S.W.

17 AM Blowing hard and a Rough Sea. 1 P.M. Wore ship.

Wednesday N b. W

18 Fresh Breezes and with a heavy Sea from West. P.M. more moderate.


Mo. D.

H.M. Ship Resolution off Brest

Thursday N.E. at 11AM.

19 At 11 A.M. the Admiral, Sir James Saumerez, with HMS Caesar, made the signal for HMS Resolution to reconoitre Brest. at 1 P.M. Counted 21 Sail of the Line. French 9 with Sails bent, 1 Lower yards and topmast Struck. 1 Vice ad. 2 Rear Do. Spanish. 9 Lower yards and Top Mast Struck 1 Vice ad. 1 Rear Do. at half past 1. We tackd the Wind shifted. Tk’d occasionally working out of the Bay which part is called the Gullet at 5 Point St Matthews N.E. by N. 5 miles. Wr. made & shortnd Sail occasionally. at 6. Bore up for Douarnenez Bay. at 10. Anchor




½ past 1 N.W. H.M. Ship

with the best Bower in 19 fthms Water. Veerd a Whole Cable. La Bec De le Chevre W.N.W. 4 miles. as we Enterd the Bay the French fird Several shott & Shels. The Bay is 3 miles by land from Brest and three Lgs by sea. at 11 Received a Guard from the Admiral. From the Town of Crozon we see the French making Signals to Brest. Our Squadron consisted of the following ships. Caesar, Sir James Saumerez Capt Brenton


Mo.D. H.M. Ship Resolution at Anchor in Douarnenez Bay France

H.M. Ship Friday W.S.W.

20 Strong Gales and Foggy. at 4 P.M. it Cleard up.

Saturday W. 21 Hard Gales. at 1 P.M. H.M. Ship Cannada parted Cable and drifted. blowing very hard. at ½ past 1 She brought too. We let out another Cable – riding at three Cables in length. A Cable is 110 fathom.

Sunday N.W.

22 Moderate but squally at times. at 10 A.M. Musterd Ships Company and Performd Divine Service for the first time.

Monday NW 23 Fresh Breezes and squally at 2 P.M. a Signal for all masters. at 3 they all went and Sounded the Bay. 4. the French fird at the different Boats. at 8. the French made Signals from Crozon. at 9. Shortend Cable.

Tuesday N.W.

24 at 4 A.M. Shortend cable at 8. Weighd anchor T.k’d occasionally. at 10 the Signal was made by the Admiral to anchor against the Wind blowing hard.

016 March 1801 Winds Mo. D. H.M. Ship Resolution at Anchor in Douarnenez

Bay in France with the Squadron. Wednesday N.N.W. 25 At 3 A.M. Weighd Anchor with the Squadron and




[indecipherable] Workd out of the Bay. The French fird several Shott at us. at 10 passd Brest. Observd the French Fleet. in the same State as before. The French fird at the Beaulieu. Frigate as she passd St Matthews Pt.

Thursday S.W.b. W. 26 Moderate Breezes. at 2P.M. Workd the Ship occasionally. St Matthews Pt N. 3 miles.

Friday West 27 Moderate Breezes. at 8 A.M. a Signal was made an opportunity to send letters. at 2 P.M. H.M. Cutter Telemechus parted Company.

Saturday S.W. 28 Fresh Breezes tackd Ship. at 2 P.M. More moderate.

Sunday S.W. b. S. 29 Thick Foggy Wr. the Admiral fird half lower Guns. all day. at 3 P.M. received Letters from England.

Monday S.S.E. 30 Moderate with Rain. 5 P.M. Cleard up and See the admiral.

Tuesday E.N.E. 31 Moderate and fair. at 3 A.M. See a ship Standing into the Fleet. seemingly in distress. at 4 she hailed us, Requesting immediate assistance.

017 H.M. Ship Resolution off Brest Out all Boats and sent on Board & made Signal in distress to the

Admiral, Employd in getting out the Crew finding it impossible to save her, having struck on a Rock Called Pierre Vert. a Rock Between Ushant and Molene. at a ½ before 8 she went down. Proved the Gordon West Indiaman from Brest. Purchased by Captain Stokes. at 9 took in Boates and made all Sail to the Admiral. at 2 P.M. the Ad. made Signal to prepare to anchor. at 4 Anchord in 28 Fthm at ¼ before 5 saw the Grand Fleet. under Ad Cornwallis. Weighd and made Sail to them for Signal from the Admiral.

018 April 1801 Winds

Mo. D. H.M. Ship Resolution off Brest

Wednesday E.N.E.

1 Moderate inclining to a Calm at 8 a.m. Joind the Grand Fleet. 12 three Deck Ships. Our fleet Consists of 24 Sail of the Line under the Commander-in-Chief Ad Cornwallis who orderd H.M.S. Resolution to Windward of the Squadron.

Thursday E.N.E.

2 Moderate Breezes at 5 P.M. H.M. Cutter Lurcher joind Company. Lieut Brown with dispatches at ½ past 7. She came alongside of the Resolution and took the Sailors we savd out of the Gordon 37 in No. with Capt Stokes and Captain F. Gardner went in the Cutter at ½ past 8 we parted Company.

Friday N.E. 3 Moderate Breezes. tackd & workd Ship occasionally. Saturday N.N.E.

4 Fresh Breezes and Clear. at half past 5 P.M. fird a Gun to H.M.S. Prince standing too near Ushant in danger of the Rocks.

019




April 1801 Mo.D. H.M.Ship Resolution off Brest Sunday N.E.

5 A steady Fresh Breeze at 10 A.M. Ad Cornwallis went to Reconnoitre Brest. at 7 P.M. Wore Ship.

Monday N.E.

6 at 7 P.M. W. Moderate Breezes till 7 P.M. the Wind Shifted. Wore Ship and Stood off Ushant.

Tuesday N.W. b. W W.N.W.

7 Strong Wind and a high sea With Rain. 8 A.M. the Admiral made Signal for us to look out N.W.by W. 11 A.M. recalld for Sig. at 6 P.M. H.M.S. Arethusa. Capt Ths. Wolley and the East India fleet past us in the Channel Standing for Eng. at 8 P.M. 17 Lgs off Cally 15 off the Lands End. the Sea very high.

Wednesday N.W.

8 At 2 A.M. Wore Ship. Fresh Gales & Cloudy Wr.

Thursday N.N.E.

9 Squally with Rain. P.M. Do Wr. a great Swell from N.N.W. Standing for Ushant.

Friday West

10 at 11 A.M. Shortend Sail and hauld to wind on the Larb’d tack. Examind a Dogger from Bayon to Bremen. 8 P.M. Fresh Breezes fird 2 Shott brought too and boarded a dogger from Lisbon to Hambourgh with Fruit. We got Oranges & Lemons.

020 April 1801

Mo D. H.M.S. Resolution off Brest

Sat N.W.

11 Fresh Gales with violent Hail Squalls. Split the Mizen T.Sails & lost part of it. ½ past 2 P.M. Wore Ship ½ past 3 past the H.M.S. Prince with her Main Top Sail Yard gone. at 5 Saw one of the fleet with her fore Mast and Bow Sprit gon. ½ past 5 observd another with her Main Mast gon. the Achilles and Bellisles Signal made to assist Ships in distress. H.M.S. Mars got foul of the Centaur and Carried away the Head & Foremast of her. the Sea very high.

Sunday N.N.E.

12 Blowing very hard with violent Squalls & a high Sea. at 8 P.M. a very Severe Squall. and continued so for some time. it blew so hard that the Ship lay some time with her upper Deck Even under Water

Monday N.E.

13 Do. Wr. and a very high Sea. at 3 P.M. Split the Fore and Main Topsail. Carried away Lan’d Bumkin and Main Stay Sail. 5 P.M. Fore topSail Split. 7 Wore Ship very Making 15 Inches water an hour


Mo.D H.M.Ship Resolution off Brest

Tuesday N.E.

14 Fresh Breezes and . Made & Shortened Sail occasionally.

Wednesday N.E.

15 Moderate Breezes and Cloudy at 11 A.M. H.M.S. Impetteux. Sir Ed Pellew joind Company. At 2 the Ad made our Signal to look out for land at 5 Recalld. her Sig. We made the Sig Land [indecipherable] Observed. at 6 H.M.S. Impeteux parted company.

Thursday N. b. E.

16 Moderate Breezes and Cloudy at 11 A.M. H.M.S. Neptune. Ad Gambier joind company at 5 P.M. Sent a boat on board the Neptune for two Seamen we had left at the Hospital at Ply




Portsmouth. Friday S.W. 17 Moderate and Clear. at 4 P.M sent a Midshipman on board

H.M.S. Ville De Paris for Cordage. at 7 the boat returnd. Saturday N. b. E.N.E.

18 at 4 A.M. the wind Changed to E.S.E. & made Sail and Wore Ship occasionally to get into our Station at 10. Ad Cornwallis went on board H.M.S. Frigate Fisgard to look into Brest at 2. We boarded a Prussian brig in Ballast from Plymouth to Bourdoux at 6 the Ad. got on board again.


Mo. D. H.M.S. Resolution off Brest

Sunday N.E. b. E.

19 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy. Made & shortend Sail at 4 P.M. H.M.S. Majestic joind Comp.

Monday N.E.

20 Fresh Breezes and Clear. ½ past 8 a.m. brought too and Boarded a Prussian Bark from Marin bound to Embden. Bore up for the Fleet. at 11 brought too and answ’d Sign. for a Lieut receiv’d information of Ld Nelsons.

Tuesday N.E.

21 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy. 10 H.M.Fr. La..ymple parted Company for Engd. 11. Honble Capt Murry. and Rev Mr Cotton, Chaplain of H.M.S. Atlas visited Capt Gardner. The French Pilot left us and went on board H.M. Caesar Sir James Saumerez at 9. Wore ship.

Wed N.E. 22 Fresh Gales and Cloudy. a high Sea from the N.East. Thursday E.S.E.

23 Strong Gales and Clear. a high Sea from E.S.E. at 11 A.M. the French Pilot returnd on board at 4 P.M. Wore Ship

Friday East

24 Fresh Breezes and Clear. at 7 P.M. wore Ship.

Saturday E.N.E.

25 Fresh Breezes and hazy. ½ past 2 wore Ship rd Signal

Sunday E.S.E.

26 Light airs and hazy inclining to a Calm. at ½ past 10 performed Divine Service H.M.S. Orion joind at 5 P.M. and Triton frigate.


Mo. D.


Monday E.S.E.

27 Light airs and Clear. 10 A.M. answ’d a General Signal for the Marines to fire Small arms.

Tuesday E.b.S.

28 Moderate and hazy at 4P.M. Boarded too Doggers from Calis bound to St Martins.

Wednesday N.N.E.

29 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy. P.M. Do Wr. at 5 T’kd and wore Ship.

Thursday E. b. S.

30 Fresh Breezes and Hazy. at 12 Moderate & Clear. 5 P.M. the Commander in Chief admiral Cornwallis spoke us as fighting & Orderd us to look out all night off Ushant TKd and Wore Ship Accordingly.




024 May 1801 Winds

Mo D.


Friday East

1 Fresh Breezes and hazy. at 9 A.M. brought too and Examind an American Ship from London to Rockford. half past 9 filld and wore Ship answd Signal no 9. Recall. Made Sail to the Fleet. at 11. brought too Answd Signal for a Lieut. Fleet in company. at 4 P.M. Parted from the fleet. H.M. Ship Bellisle in company with us.

Saturday South.

2 Moderate and Clear at 8 A.M. passd the Lizard light houses Tk’d occasionally at 12 Dedmans Point. at 1 P.M. Answd the Private Signal made on the Dedmans. at 2. Answd the Sig made on St Anthony’s Head. at 5. Anchord with the best bower in 9 fthm. in Cawsand Bay. H.M.S. Cannada there.

Sunday S.E.

3 Moderate and Clear. Sent Down T.Gall. yards. the Crew Employd in getting the Casks out of the Hold. Lieut Norton & self went to 11 am Church in the morn.

025 May 1801 Winds

Mo.D H.M. Ship Resolution

Monday S.W.

4 The Caulkers employd at Caulking the Ship Sent the Launch to the Dockyard.

Tuesday S.W.

5 LightBreezes and Clear Employd as before.

Wednesday V’ble

6 Employd about the Rigging &c &c

Thursday N.E.

7 Arrivd in the Bay H.M.S. Atlas & Neptune. Artificers employd about the Ship.

Friday V’ble

8 Light airs and Clear. Employd about the Rigging.

Saturday V’ble

9 Answd Signal to take the Guard Employd variously

Sunday N.E.

10 LightBreezes and Clear. Received 959 Gall. of Wine. 16 Hos Brandy. White wine. 997 Galls. Lemmon Juice 43 Cases Sugar 8 Barrells 324 Bags of Bread Employd about the Rigging. I did Duty for the Revd Mr Hews Morn and eve at Maker Tower.

Monday S.S.W.

11 Employd in Scraping and Clearing the ship. at 8 a.m. sent Lieut Addison of the Marines on board the Cambridge in Hamoar. ar. to be tryd by a Court Martial. Mr A. was Sentenced and dismissed the Service. But on account of his youth was Recommended to the Lords of the Admiralty.

026 May 1801 Winds Mo. D. H.M. Ship Resolution Cruising off Ushant Tuesday V’ble 12 Light Breezes and fair. Employd getting ready




for Sea. Wednesday 13 N.W. b. N. W.N.W. [H.M. Resolution left Causand Bay.]

13 A.M. Inclining to a Calm. Answd Sig to Unmore Ship. Cleard Hawse & unmored. Receivd 13 Bullocks on board. and a quantity of Vegetables for the fleet. 3 P.M. Answd Signal for a Lieut. ¼ before 4 Weighd and made sail. took a Brig and Snow under convoy with Provisions for the fleet. saild H.M.S. Neptune Ad Gambier and Bellisle Tkd occasionally.

Thursday S.West 14 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy with Rain the Wind quite ag’st us. Convoy in Company

Friday W.S.W. 15 Moderate & Cloudy 8 A.M. made the Lizard Lights [indecipherable] Convoy in company

Saturday S.W. b. W. 16 Moderate and Cloudy. the Convoy in Company made the Land at 2 P.M. of Merruk bearing from S.S.E. to S.S.W. 5 Lgs.

Sunday N.W. b. W. 17 Moderate and Clear the Convoy in Company. Monday S.W. b. W. 18 Fresh Breezes and Clear at 2P.M. Ushant N.W.

6 Lgs. Made and shortend Sail occasionally Convoy in company.

027 May 1801 Winds

Mo. D.

H.M. Ship Resolution at Sea.

Tuesday South

19 AM. Light airs and fair. See Several Sail in Sight. At 9 observed H.M.S Neptune and Bellisle Standing on the opposite tack also H.M.S. Centaur. At 1P.M. Made Signal for the Convoy to Close with a Gun at 9. bore up Convoy in Company.

Wednesday N.N.E.

20 Fresh Breezes at 9 A.M. the Admiral made signal for the H.M.Fr.. Amithist to take the Convoy At 11 brought too and deliverd Bullocks and Greens to different Ships denoted as per Signal. The Admiral lookd into Brest. At 7 the Admiral Made signal for a Lieut. at 9 filld and made all Sail from the fleet.

Thursday S b. E.

21 Moderate and Clear. Strange Sail in Sight. Bec de Kar East. H.M. Frigate Urania. Filld and made Sail. At half past 3. See a Strange Sail. made all Sail a Chase. At 6 Shortend Sail and made Signal to show her No. Answ’d by H.M.F. Boadicea at 7. H.M.F. Urania parted Company.

028 May 1801 Winds.

Mo. D. H.M Ship Resolution at Sea.

Friday W.S.W.

22 Fresh Breezes and a thick Fog at 2.P.M. veerd Ship.

Saturday N.W. b. W.

23 Moderate Breezes and Clear. At 10 A.M. look into Port Louis Lorient and see a French 80 Guns. Lay at anchor. Name [indecipherable] It is a strongly Fortified by Batterys, a charming Country around Port Louis. P.M. Louis 6 or 7 miles.

Sunday 24 Moderate and Clear at 8 AM Bore up in Chase of two Brigs in




N.W. shore. at 9. hauld the Wind Saild South at 10 the Sail made the Private Signal and her No. at 11. Made ours No. and Brought too. H.M. Brig Sylph. Capt Dashwood. We took the Sylph to be a french Brig. and they thought we was a French Man of War. She fird several Guns.

Monday V’ble

25 Moderate and Cloudy the Sylph in Company.

Tuesday S.W.

26 Light airs and Cloudy with Small Rain. Made & shortend Sail occasionally. The Sylph in company a finer Eve was hardly ever seen. Generally observd.

Wednesday West

27 Fresh Gales and with Rain. Wore ship occasionally. At noon the Sylph parted Company P.M. Do. Wr. & high Sea from the West. Made and shortend Sail occasionally.

029 May 1801

Mo D. H.M. Ship Resolution off Lorient.

Thursday West

28 Fresh Gales and with heavy Rain Swell from the N.West. at 1 P.M.fird a Gun and brought too & Spoke a Prussian Brig from Ostend Bound to St Martins. At 7 down fore and Miz T.G.Yards. Close Reefd the TopSails. Up Main Sail Wore & Set it again Struck fore & Mizn T.G.Mast. at 8 the Gale increasd.

Friday W.N.W.

29 More Moderate. At 5. AM Up Fore & Miz T.G.Masts. Out one reef. TopSail at 10. Fresh Breezes and Cloudy with heavy Rain and Swell from N.W. PM. Do Wr.

Saturday W.S.W.

30 Fresh Breezes and with Rain at 6 P.M. See a Strange Sail to Windward. At half past 8 Cleard for action the Ship not answering our Private signals. At 9 she answrd and Spoke to us. H.M.Frigate Amethyst. Capt Cook Mr Aldham [indecipherable]

Sunday W.S.W.

31 at 9 A.M. Saw Isle De Groais on the Lee Bow at 10 Saw a Line of Battle Ship at anchor in Port Louis. 2/4 Wore ship. performd Divine Service at 6 P.M. Moderate and Clear N.W. Set T.Glnt Studding Sails & Stay Sails. At 7. Observd the Line of Battle Ship & a Ship Supposd a Frigate with a Brig in Port Louis at 8 Wore Ship and Sounded occasionally.

030 June 1801 Winds

Mo. D. H.M. Ship Resolution off Lorient.

Monday W.N.W.

1 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy at 2 P.M. Fird & brought too a Prussian Brig from Rotterdam bound up the River Vannes.

Tuesday W. b. N.

2 Brought too & examind a Dogger under Prussian Colours from Aldrin to Embden. At 10 Made Sail P.M Moderate and hazy.

Wednesday E.N.E.

3 Moderate and hazy with Small Rain. at 7 a little Clearer, and see the Glennan Islands NNE 7 miles. Saw a lugger S.S.E. Made all Sail in Chase. At 8 moderate and Cloudy ½ past 9 Shortnd Sail brought too and boarded the Chase. Which prov’d a Jersey Privateer a Cruising. At 10 filld Fresh Breezes.

Thursday S.S.E.

4 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy. Saw a Strange Sail. S.S.E. Bore up out 2d Reef of T Sails and made all Sail in Chase. Ans’d Sig H.M.F. Amelia. Honble Capt Herbert. At 1 P.M. the Mariens fird




Three Vollies. H.M. Birth Day. Honble Capt Herbert dind with us. Departed this life Edward Frazer Seaman.

Friday S.S.W.

5 Fresh Breezes and dark hazy Wr. At 9. Read the funeral Service & committed the Body to the Deep. At ½ past. Ansd Signal to the Amelia. P.M. Moderate & Cloudy Observd the Jersy Lugger on the Lee Beam.

031 June 1801 Winds

MoD. H.M.Ship Resolution off Lorient.

Saturday N.W.

6 Moderate Breezes lookd into Port Louis Observd the Line of Battle Ship with T Glnt Yards across At 11 Light airs & Clear. At 2P.M. made Signal. [indecipherable] Aswd by H.M.Fr Fisgard and Boadicea. At 3 P.M. they joind us. At 8 the Fisgard parted Company.

Sunday N.W.

7 Calm and Clear Performd Divine Service Capt Rowley of H.M.Fr Boadicea dind with Capt Gardner. So did I.

Monday North

8 Light airs and Clear. Sounded hourly from 43 to 45 fthm

Tuesday 9 Light airs and Clear at 2 P.M. Set the Top Sails. Royals and Stay Sails at 4 bore up at 5 Shortend Sail. Observd the Line of Battle Ship very plain in Port Louis as before. At 6 See the Boadicea in chase of a Ship. Filld & made all Sail in chase of a Ship. At 8 Bellisle S.E. 6 Lgs ½ past 9 fird Guns and brought too & examind a Prussian Ship from Cherbourg bound to St Martins. At 10 Spoke the Boadicea ¾ past filld and Set the Fr Sail. Fird 2 Shott to bring too Some Sail in Shore but did not take any.

032 June 1801 Winds

MoD. H.M. Ship Resolution off Lorient.

Wednesday North

10 Moderate and Clear. Saw a Sail ahead. Set jib & Glnt Sails ¾ past 7 Shortend Sail & brought too and Examind a Prussian Brig. From Embden to Nants. At 8 Filld. At 10 Receivd 18 Butts of water from the Boadicea & 4 Casks of Sand. The French fishermen spoke to us. at 11. Light airs inclining to a Calm. at 4 P.M. a Breeze sprung up but Cloudy Wr. The Boadicea got water & Greens in abundance from the Island of Pomfret one of the Glennen Islands.

Thursday N.E. b. N

11 Moderate & Clear. At ¼ before 1 P.M. saw a Sail between the Isle De Groas and the Main. Made all Sail in Chase. Tk’d occasionally and Cleard for Action at 2 P.M. The Boadicea made Signal 122. A Friend. Answd with the affirmative Shortend Sail & brought too. At 4 Boarded the Frigate with a Porteguese Embassador on Board. Mr Arango Emb to the Queen of Portugal from Lorient to Corunna. Made Signal No 9 recall the Boadicea at 3 Fresh Breezes & heavy at 10. H.M.F. Boadicea parted Company for Engld with dispatches. The Portugues Capt visited H M Ship Resolution and drank Coffee




with us. 033 June 1801 Winds


N [indecipherable] b. N.W.

12 Moderate and Hazy the first part. 2 P.M. Light airs and Clear. Spoke the Jers’y Lugger, we see a few days before.

Saturday N.N.W.

13 Fresh Breezes and Clear. At 4 P.M. Saw the Line of Battle Ship in Port Louis, we stood very near the Town. at 5 set TGlnt Sails Saw a Ship and Lugger laying in Port Lauzon Belle Isle near the Batterys of Palla. at 6 Saw H.M.S. Atalant in Queberon Bay and made our No. at 7. In TGlnt Sails. at 9 the N.W. Point of Bellisle. as we passd Bellisle. The French fird at us from the Batterys and we see 2 0 Soldiers going up the Hill from Palla. The Island is fortified all around. The Corn in great abundance ready to eat. We passd Queberon and Hedec where the British Ships Water. And Houil a small Island near Hedec Pallias the Place Where Peter Abelard was born and where Elouisa lived.

034 June 1801 Winds


Sunday N.E. b.E.

14 Moderate and Clear. Performed Divine Service. Saw the Glennen Islands N.E. 3 or 4 Lgs.

Monday N.E. b. E. Isle De Groais 2 Miles ¼

15 Moderate and Clear. Observed the Line of Battle Ship at Port Louis and two other. One Supposd a Corvett Sounded 16 fthm the S.E. Point of Groas. Pt Louis Town very large and beautiful

Tuesday North

16 Moderate and Clear. Sounded continually at 1 P.M. H.M.Fr. Boadicea arrived from England.

Wednesday N. West

17 Fresh Breezes and hazy ½ past noon. Tk’d at 1 Shortend Sail and brot too. Made our No. to the S. Warron Cutter. at 2 Wore ship. 3 the officer of the S. Warron came on board with Letters from the Fleet. ¾ parted Company. Made Sail and lookd into Port Louis. Observed the Line of Battle Ship. Fore and Mizn T.Sails bent. at 5. Wore and fired at Same Vessels under Groais. at 11. the Boadicea parted Com.

Thursday N.W.

18 Light airs and Cloudy. See a Strange Sail to the N.W. P.M. Do Wr.

Friday S.E. 19 Moderate and Clear. Shortend Sail occasionally. Saturday 20 Light airs inclining to Calm ¾ past 4 P.M. Sprung up a

Breeze and lookd into Port Louis See the line of Battle ship as before.

035 June 1801 MoD. H.M. Ship Resolution off Lorient.




Winds Sunday N.E. b. E

21 Saw a Strange Sail at S.W. ½ past 5 A.M. She made Signal to speak us. brought too. At 10 A.M. H.M.S. Atalanta Capt A.I. Griffiths joind us. at 11 filld & made Sail

Monday S.S.E.

22 Fresh Breezes and Foggy with Rain and high seas 1 P.M. H.M. Ship Atalanta parted Company.

Tuesday West.

23 Fresh Breezes and foggy with Rain Made and Shortend Sail occasionally at 8. the Glennans bore from N.W. to N.E. 7 miles. at 9 P.M. We see the French with lights on the Shore from Port Louis to Brest till near 10. it appeard like Telegraphs at Work with Rocketts &c.

Wednesday West

24 Light airs inclining to a Calm. Made & Shortend Sail occasionally. At 7 a Strange Sail in Sight N.W. at 8 Groais Est. 9 miles. At 9 brought too & boarded the Chase a Dane from Plymoth bound to Grosic in Bellisle.

Thursday West

25 Fresh Breezes. a Strange Sail in Sight N.W. Boarded a Danish Dogger from Yarmoth bound to Grosic at 12 Exercisd the Marin’s with Small arms P.M. Do.Wr

Friday N.W. 26 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy Several Strange Sails in sight. Spoke a Danish Vessell from Plymoth to Rochell. P.M. Do. Wr. but clearer.

036 June 1801 Winds


Saturday E.N.E.

27 Moderate and Clear. fird at and brought too two Doggers Examined and found the two to be Prussians from Diepe bound to Rochell. We see the Ship in [indecipherable].

Sunday E.N.E.

28 Moderate and Clear. Musterd at Quarters. at 10 performed Divine Service. P.M. Do Wr.

Monday N.E.

29 Light airs inclining to a Calm at 9 A.M. Observed a Strange Sail to Windward of Groais. at 10 Tk’d N. Up Courses Down jib. and brought too. 12. Boarded an American Ship from Lorient. bound to New York. The Capt of the American informed us that the French [indecipherable] Clear 25ft water [indecipherable] P.M. Do. Wr.

Tuesday N.W. b. W

30 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy. Saw a French Convoy of Small Vessells running along Shore. at 10 Tk’d 3/4 past carried away the jib. Hallyards Stowd the Sail. at noon Do. Wr. Saw a Strange Sail to Windward Up Courses Fresh Breezes ¾ past 1 P.M. Boarded a French Cartel from Plymoth to Nants. Made and Shortend Sail ½ past 4. Brought too and boarded a Prussian Ship from Rochford. at 5. Wore ship.

037 June 1801 Winds


Wednesday N.W. b. W

1 Fresh Breezes and Clear. at 4 P.M. out 3 Reefs of the T Sails ½ past bore up and set T Glnt. Sails Up Mizn Sails. took a View of the Scipio in Pt Louis and to all appearance ready for Sea at half past 5 in T. Glnt. Sails and brought to the wind. at




Isle de Groais 2 Miles

8 more moderate. The French Frigate in Lorient is the Mimew with the Scipio.

Thursday West Bellisle E.b.S. 3 Lgs

2 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy with a heavy swell from the N.W. at 11. Wore . In 3rd Reef the T Sails with Main. Up the M. Sail. 1 P.M. Fresh Gales and dark Fogg with Rain. at 2 Down Fore and Mizn T. Glnt. Yards. at 4 more moderate & Cloudy. at 8 Do.Wr. up T K Mizn. T.Glnt Yards. See a Dogger in the SW.

Friday W.b.S.

3 with Rain. 1 P.M. Fresh Breezes & Cloudy at 2 TK’d 4 Do. Wr. Belle Isle N.E. 6 lgs. Saw a Strange Sail a head. Made the private Signal. Do. our No. Ansd by HM.S. Courageous ½ past 5 Tk’d. In T. Glnt. Sails. 6. saw a strange Sail to Windward ¼ before 7. fird 2 Shott Shortened Sail and brought too & Examined an American Brig from Glasco to Bordeaus at 7. in 2nd Reef the top Sails. ½ past 8 Belle Isle. N.E. by N. for 5 Lgs. at 9Tk’d. at 12 with Rain.

038 July 1801 Winds

MoD. H.M. Ship Resolution off Lorient

Saturday W.b.N.

4 Fresh Breezes and hazy with Rain ½ past 2 Saw a Strange Sail N.b.E. ¼ before 4. shortend Sail. Wore and Examind A Prussian Galliot from Isle Dieu at 4 Isle De Groais. E.b.S. 4 Lgs. Made Sail ½ past 5 Saw a Lugger to Windward. at 7 Tkd. Belle Isle E.S.E. 5 Lgs ½ past Set TGlnt Sails ¼ before 8. brought too the Lugger a Prize to a Guernsey Privateer. in 3d Reef the T Sails ½ past 9 Wore. Down Fr and Mizn T Glant Yards 10 More Moderate and Cloudy.

Sunday W. b. S.

5 moderate and Cloudy weather. At 7. Out 3d Reef T Sails up Fd Mizn T Glant. Yards. at 10 Performd Divine Service at 12 Foggy with Rain.

Monday N.W.

6 Moderate & Cloudy at 1 P.M. Fresh Breezes and Cloudy With Rain and Swell from the Westward. 4 In T Glant. Sails Do.

Tuesday S.W.

7 At ¼ before 2 P.M. saw a Cutter to Windward. Made the Private Signal. at 2 Spoke H.M. Cutter Viper. Lt Coglan brought too. With dispatches at ¼ past 4 the Viper Cutter parted Company. Fresh Breezes & Cloudy at 11 . In 3d Reef. the T Sails. Down T’k Mizn T Glant yards. 3 P.M. Do.W. Very bad Wr.

039 July 1801 Winds


Wednes S.W.b.W.

8 Strong Gales and Dark Cloudy Wr. with heavy Sea from W.S.W. Split and shifted the Mizn T.Sail Sail Makers. Employd Repairing the Mizn Sail. 2 P.M. Very Strong Gales & high Sea. The Ship Labourd so much that the




SpritSail Yard dipped under Water 6. Worse Weather & Very high Sea.

Thursday N.W.

9 The Center of Belle Isle 6 Lgs. More Moderate and Cloudy. a great Swell from the W.N.W. at 9. Up Mizn T Glnt Yards. 10. 2 Doggers in sight. at 4 P.M. Heavy fresh Breezes.

Friday N.N.W.

10 Belle Isle 9 miles Moderate and Cloudy. at 11 TKd. Saw a Strange Sail E. by S. Made the Private Signal. Which was answd. In T.Glnt Sails Up Courses & down jib ½ past 5 P.M. H.M. Frigate Amethyst joind Company at 7. Made a for a Strange Sail West. At half past 9 brought too. H.m.Fr. Unicorn joind Company 11. The above ships parted Company. Made Sail. Fresh Breezes and Hazy.

Sat W.Var.

11 Fresh Gales and Weather with a Fogg and swell from the Westward at 4 P.M. Clearer.

040 July 1801 Winds


Sunday N.W.b.N.

12 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy. at 5 P.M. Up F’d Mizn T Glant yards Butt 3.D Reef. Of the Main and Mizn T Sail set Top Glnt Sails run in and took a view of the Scipio at Anchor in Pt Louis. She had to all appearance her Sails ready for Sea. At 8 Do Wr at 8 Belle Isle bore N.E.

Monday West

13 dark Cloudy Weather with Small Rain and high Sea. Isles De Groais E.N.E. 4 Lgs

Tuesday N.W.

14 with Rain and high Sea. Boarded a Brig from New York bound to Nants.

Wednesday N.W. At Anchor Quebron Bay

15 At 8. A.M. Saw a Sail E.N.E. Fresh Breezes with rain. Bore up & Set T Glnt Sails Made our Number at 9. Shortend Sail & brought too ½ past 10 H.M. Frigate Fisgard joind 11. She parted Company. Made Sail ½ past. See a strange Sail. H.M.F. Amethyst. Made her No. which we answd Fresh Gales and Cloudy. 2 P.M. Squally. Dark Wr with Rain. at 4 Do Wr. ½ past bore up for Quebron Bay. At 8 Heavy squalls. Half past. Anchord with the B. Bower in 11 fthm. Beard a Whole Cable. St Gilda’s bearing N.E. by N. The N End of Hedic W.S.W. 2 miles. 10. Do. Wr. & Strong Gales – St Gildas the monastery that Abelard retired into & Elouisa into the convent [indecipherable].

041 July 1801 Winds

Mo D. H.M. Ship Resolution at anchor in Queberon Bay.

Thursday N.W.

16 Strong Gales & Squally Weather. Employd about the rigging.

Friday N.W.

17 Strong Gales and Squally dark Wr. the 24 Hours Employd variously at the Rigging. got up a new Fr Top.Mast Stay.




Saturday W.N.W.

18 Half past 10 AM Weighd anchor & made Sail. H.M.S. Amethyst in Company at noon The Cardinals. Rocks near Hedic S.E. 7 miles Moderate and Clear. at 6P.M. Do Wr. Belle Isle N.N.W. 8 miles.

Sunday S.S.E.

19 Moderate and Clear. at 10 performd Divine Service.

Monday East

20 Moderate and Clear. Saw a Sail to Windward at 3P.M. Set T.Glnt Sails. at 4. Shortend Sail & brought too & boarded a French Cartel from Nants with English Prisoners on board. Bound to England Pickd 13 Volunteers from her. At 6. filld & made Sail for a Brig to Leward. At 7 Made our Number to the Brig. answd by the H.M.B. Atalanta at 8. Shortend Sail & Brought too. Groais N.E. 7 miles.

042 July 1801 Winds


Tuesday E.b.N.

21 at 4 A.M. H.M.B. Atelanta parted Company at 5 joined by H.M.B. Herondel at 9. brought too. ½ past filld & made Sail H.M.B. Herondel parted Company. at 1 P.M. Moderate & Clear.

Wednesday East

22 Light air & Hazy. At 1 P.M. Sprang up a Breeze at 7 P.M, heard the Report off Several Guns to the Eastward at 8. Brought too. Belle Isle East 3 miles.

Thursday E. b. S.

23 Light airs and Clear. at 6 A.M. Groais SE b E 3 miles at 7. See a Sail ahead. ¼ before 9 Shortend Sails Wore & Examined a Dogger from Crosic to Nobergen at 9. Report of Cannon. 12. Moderate with Thunder & Lightning. Belle Isle 5 Lgs.

Friday N.b. E.

24 Fresh Breezes with dark Cloudy weather. Boarded a Swedish Brig from [indecipherable] bound for Grozic. Do a Brig from Embden to Bordeaux 5 P.M. Squally Wr.

Saturday N.W.

25 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy. N.W. with Rain

Sunday NW

26 Moderate Breezes and Cloudy Wr. at 10. Performed Divine Service. at 1. Inclining to a Calm at 10. Isle De Groais [indecipherable] East

043 July 1801 Winds


Monday South

27 Moderate and Hazy. Saw a strange Sail to West. at 1 P.M. Calm and Cloudy.

Tuesday N.N.W. off the Glennans Islands N.E. b. N.

28 Moderate and Cloudy. ¼ before 11. fird & brought too and Examined A Prussian Galliot from St Martins to Hamborough. At 2. answd the Signal to H.M.F. Naied made and shortend Sail occasionally.

Wednesday S.W.

29 Light airs and Cloudy. at 7 Saw a Strange Sail boarded a Dogger from Hamborough to Bordeaux Exercised the Marines with Small arms. at 2 Saw 2 Strange Sails in




sight. Examined 2 Swedish Snows from Rochford to Stockholm.

Thursday W.N.W.

30 Squally with Rain & swell from the westward at 7 P.M. boarded a Prussian Sloop from Calis to St Martins. At 8 filld & Set the T. Sails

Friday W.N.W Belle Isles 5 Lgs

31 Fresh Breezes and Clear. Punishd Mender. Vander. Maklin (Mariene) with 60 Lashes. For Mutinous behaviour. at 2. Set the jib & Mn Sail. Saw a Strange Sail N.W. at 5 T.kd. at 6 Do. M. T. Glnt. Sails. up Mn. Sail. H.M.F. Amelia. The Honble Capt Herbert joind. & brought too.

044 August 1801 Winds

Mo D. H.M. Ship Resolution off Lorient. 1801

Saturday W.N.W.

1 At 1.AM H.M.F. Amelia parted Company. Fresh Breezes and Cloudy. at 4 Squally weather. Brought too at 8 and Spoke H.M.F Indefatigable at 7. filld Wore and made Sail. 10. 2 Galliots in Sight 2 PM Fresh Breezes and Cloudy.

Sunday W.N.W. 2 Moderate and Cloudy Wr. Saw a strange Sail ahead. ½ before 5 she hoisted American Colours. 5 Wore Made & shortend Sail occasionally. 8 inclining to a Calm. ½ past 10 performd Divine Service 2P.M. Saw a Strange Sail N.W. Do Wr. at 5 Shortend Sail and brought too and spoke H.M. F. Amethyst Capt Cooke. at 4 Lieut Daly and Self went on Board to See Mr G Aldham [indecipherable] Tea and came back again. We got 2 Piggs and two sheep & fowls from her.

Monday North 3 At 8 Light airs. Inclining to a Calm. ½ past 7 PM fir’d at and brought too & Examind a Prussian Brig from Ostend to St Martins. 4 Do Wr.

Tuesday Belle Isle 4 miles.

4 Moderate and Clear at 4 P.M. Fird 2 Guns. at a Sloop in Shore. She came too. She went to Belle Isle to get a Pilot. At 5 Boarded her. A Dane from Ramsgate to Grosac. The French Pilot. informed us that there are 7 0 Soldiers on Belle Isle. We observd a great many of them at Exercise.


MoD. HM Ship Resolution off Lorient.

Wed N.E.

5 Light airs and Cloudy 5 Set the Courses and Jib. Several Strange Sail in Sight. ½ past 9 saw a Large Ship to Lew’d, bore up in Chase & made all Sail At 10 Isle de Groais bore E.by N. ½ N. 6 Lgs. 1 P.M. Light airs and hazy. 2. Spoke an American Brig from Verginia to Lorient at 3 made our No. in answer to H.M. Ship Achelle 8 Several Small Sail in Sight. One a French Cartel bound home.




Thursday E.N.E.

6 Light airs and Clear. the American Brig in Sight in shore and observd a French Cutter between Groais and the Main at 6 P.M. Examind a Prussian sloop from Grozic to Embden.

Friday N.E.

7 Light airs and Clear Boarded a Galliot from Norway to Corunna.

Saturday N.E.

8 Light airs and Clear. at 10 Lookd into Port Louis Observd the Line of Battle Ship with the Sails bent. The two gun brigs came out a little distance from Groais but soon returned. The Scipio had A Flag on the Main Top and Ensign on the Mizn. At 2 P.M. Tkd. the town of Lorient very visible.



Sunday N.E. 10 Groais 5 miles.

9 Inclining to a Calm. At 10 performd Divine Service. 12. 2 Gun Brigs in Sight in Shore. At 2 Do Wr.

Monday E.b S. Belle Isle.

10 Light airs and clear. at 6 Brought too and spoke H.M.S. Centaur and the Lord Nelson Cutter both from the fleet going to Cruise off Rochford. at 8 H.M.S. Centaur parted Company 11 fird and brought too & boarded an American Ship from Norfolk to Lorient at 6 P.M. the Lord Nelson Cutter parted Company. Commanded by Lieut. Piercy.

Tuesday N.W.

11 Moderate and Clear. 10 Light airs & vble with Continual Lightning in the N.E. at 4 PM Do Wr.

Wednesday SE

12 10. Sail in Sight. To the West. Light airs and Hazy. At 1 Reef of the TSails & Set the small Sails. ½ past 9 PM Wore ship. I went to the Mast head to see the 2 Strange Sails, going to Rochford. The Incendiary fire Ship and another. Ship.

Thursday South Belle Isles 6 Miles

13 Moderate Breezes and Cloudy. Saw a Strange Ship to Leward bore up and made all Sail at 3 P.M. joind H.M.S. Amethyst at 4 P.M. fird at & brought too & boarded a Swedish Brig to Nants. Tkd occasionally at 9 H.M.S. Amethyst parted Company.


Mo D. HM Ship Resolution off Lorient

Friday N.W. b. N.

14 Fresh Breezes and Clear. at 10 Saw the [indecipherable] with her T Glnt yards a crop and a French 12 gun Brig in the same Port.

Saturday Vble

15 Light airs and Calm at intervals ½ past 7 PM Calm

Sunday Vble

16 at 10 performed Divine service. Moderate and Clear. at 1 PM Caught a very large Shark.

Monday S.E.

17 Moderate and Clear. ½ past 8 Shortened Sail & brot. too & spoke HMS Earl of [indecipherable] The ships Company and officers were put to two Quarts of water per day. Spoke a Brig from St Martins to Norway




Tuesday E b. N

18 Fresh Breezes and Hazy. at 7 AM. Saw the [indecipherable] 12 Moderate and Clear. at 2 Shortened Sail and Examined a Brig from St Martins to Norway. We bought Vegetables & Eggs from her. at 4 brought too and made our number to HMS Unicorn

Wednesday S. b. E

19 Moderate and Hazy. Saw HMS Unicorn bring too and fir’d several Guns ½ past 10 Wore Ship Light airs and clear. 1 PM Saw a Sail W.S.W. bore up & made Sail. Groais N.E. b. E. 3 lgs. At 7 Answered the Signal for the Capt. joind by HM Ship Excellent at 9. brought too. at 10 filld and made Sail & we parted company.


Mo D. H M Ship Resolution at Sea.

Thursday Vble. at 2 PM NW

20 Moderate and hazy inclining to a Calm. 2 P.M. Saw Several Strange Sails.

Friday E.N.E.

21 Moderate and Cloudy. at 6 AM see Ushant N.E.b.N 5 Lgs. Made our No. to H.M.S Canada 1 P.M. Fresh Breezes and hazy. At 6 Spoke a Dane from [indecipherable] to Hamborough at ½ past 6. Saw the Grand Fleet to Windward. Made our No. to the Admiral the Body of the Fleet SE 3 miles. at 8. Mr Goddard Master of H.M.S. Namure came on board.

Saturday ENE

22 Fresh Breezes and dark Hazy Wr. at 9 the Admiral made our Signal to take our station astern of H.M. Ship Princess Royal 2 P.M. H M Ship Golial joind the fleet. 4 made & shortend Sail occasionally. At 7. brought too and Sent our Launch for 2 Bullocks & a sheep from H.M.S. Golial. At 8 filld & stood for the fleet.

Sunday East

23 at 10 Musterd at quarters and performd Divine Service. No sermon. at ½ past Eleven our Signal was made for a Mid. & to receive letters on board. at 9 PM filld & parted Company for England. In Company with HMS Windsor Castle. Ad. Sir Andrew Michell. At 9 Fresh Breezes and hazy.


Mo D. H M Ship Resolution at Sea.

Monday E.N.E.

24 Light airs and Clear. H.M. Ship Cannada & Convoy in Sight. At 1 P.M. Saw the Lands End Penzance and Mounts Bay NNW 7 Lgs ½ past 2 Tkd. A Breeze Sprung up. At 5 Do Wr. Lizard Lights. E. b. N. 7 Lgs HMS Windsor Castle in Company.

Tuesday N.E.

25 Light airs inclining to a Calm. The Lizard 4 or 5 miles Several Strange Sails in Sight. At 5 P.M. Falmouth N.W. 3 or 4 miles. The Dedman N.E. 4 Lgs Shortend Sail occasionally.

Wednesday 26 Light airs and Clear. at 6 PM we past West Lue a very




N.E. beautiful place between two mountains 12 miles from the Ram head and see the people at Harvest and See the Eddy Stone.

Thursday S.E. H. M. Ship Resolution at anchor in Causand Bay.

27 Made & shortend Sail occasionally. At ½ past 10 answd signal for a Lieut. At 11. Anchord in Causand Bay. With the Best Bower. Moord a Cable Each way. H.M. Ships. W Castle and Cannada in Company.


MoD. H.M. Ship Resolution At Anchor Cawsand bay Plymouth.

Friday S.E.

28 Moderate and Clear. Unbent Sails Sent F.T.G. Mark & Struck Tower Yards. P.M. Employd variously.

Saturday Vble

29 Employd variously.

Sunday Vble

30 Employd. about the rigging.

Monday S.E.

31 Employd variously. HM Ship Hercule came into the Bay from Dock.

Bretangue or Brittany. A late province of France. 150 miles in length & 112 in breadth It now forme the departments of the North Coast. Finisterre KC.

Ouesant or Ushant An Island of France, on the Coast of the Department of Finisterre opposite to Conquet. It is 8 Miles in Circumference. containing Several Hamlets and a Light-House. and is three Leagues distant from the Continent of Bretange. Inhabited by fishermen.

Molene A hilly Island near to Noires. or the Black Rocks. Inhabited by Fishermen.

Conquet A town in France, in the department of Finisterre with a harbour and Road. It is 12 miles West of Brest. It has a large Church and many Houses. 051

Beniguet An Island near St Matthews, where the British fleet water

Point De St Matthew From Point Conquet to Pt St Mathew the land runs. ¾ of a league South. The light house is part of the old Church [indecipherable] very lofty hill with signal houses near on Hill. Beyond St M. is a good house with trees around it. Brest A town of France, in the department of Finisterre, with a castle seated on a craggy rock. by the Sea Side. The streets are narrow upon a declivity. The Quay is above a mile in length. The Arsenal was built by Louis 14 whose successor established a Marine Academy here in 1752. and as this is the best Port of France, it has every other accommodation for the navy. The English attempted in vain to take this place in 1694. It is 20 miles SE of Morlaix & 325 North of Paris. The entrance of the Bay is very strongly fortified. That it is impossible to go very near. The Entrance is called the




Gullet. 052

Saints A town of France, in the department of Lower Charente, with a Bishops See. The castle is built on a Rock, is deemd impregnable and the Cathedral has one of the largest steeples in France. 262 Miles S.S.W. of Paris.

Baye De Poldavid or Douarnenez Bay Within Le Bec de la Chevre is the Bay of Poldavid. The Road of this Bay lies quite at the bottom on the South side under the town of P.da. It is the largest & finest Bay we see the land very high and beautiful. But strongly fortified around. Distance from Brest by land 2 Miles Pr Sea 3 Lgs. The towns of Ciaron & Norgal near. With signal towers on the opposite side of the Bay to Ciaron is Dirgers Wood very large. The Isles of Glenan Are a cluster of small islands that form a good Haven where a ship may lay under cover from all winds but the entrance is difficult.

Port Louis in Lorient A strong town in France with a Citadel & a good Harbour. It is a station for part of the French Navy and their East India Company ships. 27. Miles West of Vannes and is seated at the mouth of the Blanet [Blavet]. We lay’d off there in May. 1801. watching a French 50 gun ship the Scinia. 053

Groix or Grouais

Directly fronting Port Louis, two Legs to the south of it, lies the Isle of Groix, nearly a league & a half in length, East South East. & West NW. It has several trees and houses, with a large Battery at the NE. End of the Island. [A diagram of the Island appears here with its relation to the Main Land, to Bourvedaux Sand and to Belle Isle] We see Corn Cut on this Island Sat 27th of June 1801. on the 3 of Nov. 18 H.M. Ship Marlborough was lost on this We see Corn Cut on this Island Sat.27th June. 1801 054

Belle Isle

Five Lgs off the East South Estern end of the isle of Groaix is the Western Point of the Isle of Belle Isle. Calld La Pointe des Poulains, 15 Miles from the Coast of Brittanny. It is 15 Miles long & five Broad, and diversified with pleasant fertile plains. The principle place is Palla a fortified town, with a citadel. It was taken by the English in 1761. and restored in 1763. We see more than 2 0. soldiers on the 13th of June 1801. as we pass’d. Palla the place where Peter Abelard was born.

St Gildas

A high Steeple between the Cardinals and this point within the Compas of the Isle of Houat & Hedic. there is very good Anchorage. Elouisa entered into the monastery Convent of Argenteuel and Abelard into the




Monastery of St Gildas. when we layd in Queberon Bay [Quiberon] we layd opposite to St Gildas steeple July 15 1801. 055 Week Days Winds

Mo Days

HM Ship Resolution Causand Bay Sept 1. 1801

Tuesday N.W.

1. Moderate Breezes and Cloudy. Employed at the Hold and Rigging.

Wednesday East

2. Moderate and Cloudy. Employed at the Rigging

Thursday N.W. 3. Employed Fitting and Bending Sails Friday W.S.W

4. Fresh Gales and with Rain at 11.AM Rear Ad Dacres came on Board, with the Commisioners to pay the Ships Company

Saturday S.S.W.

5. Employed variously at the Riggings &c

Sunday S.S.E.

6. Got the yards rigged & swayd up, with other necessary Jobs about the Rigging

Monday W.N.W.

7. Fresh Breezes & Cloudy. Received 13 Bullocks with Several Bags of Vegetables for the fleet. Employed variously

Tuesday S.W.b.S

8. Calm at intervals Employed as before at 7 A.M. Unmored and hove short on the Best Bower at 11. Sprung up a Breeze weighed and made Sail. T.k.d Occasionally working out of the Bay

056 Week Days Winds

Mo Days

HM Ship Resolution at Sea Sept 1801

Wednesday S.E

9 Moderate & Foggy at intervals made and shortend Sail occasionally. At 12 off Falmouth near Pendennis Castle a beautiful around with good houses. The Land about Merazion is high land & about Mounts Bay in Cornwall. The Lands End comes to a Point. Lowland.

Thursday S.b.W.

10. Fresh Breezes. Saw the Fleet to Leeward. at 8 the Body of the fleet W.b.S. Made our number with the numeral Pendt at 10. T.K.d shortend Sail & brot too. Delivered Bullocks Vegetables and stores to the different ships denoted per signal ½ before 2P.M. filld. at 3 It.d. ¼ before 7 bore up & made Sail from the Fleet.

Friday E.S.E

11. Moderate and Cloudy at 4 P.M. Sprung up a light breeze at10. Answd the private signals madeby a ship to Windward.

Saturday E.N.N.

12 ModerateBreezes and Cloudy. Several strange Sails in sight. At 9 P.M. sprung up a light breeze

Sunday E.N.E

13 Light airs and variable with small rain. Employed variously. Several Flashes of lightning in the East.

Monday N.E.

14 Fresh Breezes & hazy. At 8 A.M. made our No in answer to H.M.S Amelia at 5P.M. Saw the Isle of Bec ahead at 7. Joined Sir Edward Pellew’s Sqn off Rockford. Shortend Sail and brot too. At 8 the [indecipherable] 4 or 5 miles.

057




Sept. 1801 Winds

Mo D.

H.M.Ship Resolution off Rockford

Wednesday E.N.E.

16 Moderate & Cloudy. at 2 P.M. the Commedore Sir Edward Pellew in H.M.Ship Impeteux made the Signal to reconnoitre the Enemies Squadron at Anchor in De Aix Roads. Chaperon light S.W.b W 4 miles. We stood in within three miles of the Enemies Ships. At ½ past 3. the enemy fird Several Shot from the Battery of De Aix and Oleron on the Starbord side. And we see a great Concourse of People on both Islands. The Enemies force Consisted of Six Sail of the Line and Five Frigates with the English Frigate Ambuscade all ready for Sea..I.Rear Ad Monsieur La Touch Treville Flag on board the Arguanot. Monsieur Borgett Capt of the Fleet. We had only the following ships in our Squadron H M Ship Impeteux Capt Sir Ed Pellew. Commodore Courageux Capt. Sotherby Terrible Capt. Fayerman Resolution Honble capt. A.H.Gardner Viper Cutter. Lieut Couglan

058 The Aft. was very finest Clear that we could see Rochell [La

Rochelle] and the Island of Isle De Ree [Ile de Ré] very plain. At 9 P.M. we anchored with the best Bower in 13ftm. St Martins Church bearing N.E. and Chaperon light S.S.E. 3 miles. distance from the Enemies Fleet 9 Miles. at Night we see the People in the Island of De Ree [Ile de Ré] making Signs to the French Squadron at D Aix

Tuesday 16 At 5 A.M. Delivered Stores &c to the Squadron. at 11. Receivd a French Pilot from HM Ship Magnificent Monsieur Granfain. at 5 P.M. HM Ship Achelle Parted Company. Capt Buller. at 6 HMS Magnificent was sent to Queboron Bay. Memorandum. HM Ship Impeteux off Rockford 9 May 1801. The Prepared state of the Enemies Squadron in Isle Dux Roads, and the Expectation of a Squadron from Brest renders it necessary the Ships under the command of Sir Ed. Pellew should in a constant state of readines for action. He

059 therefore desires that the officers send all their

Baggage Except one trunk below, & as the ship may be Engaged in shoal Water, the Cable Lines are to be particularly attended and disencumbered of all Chests and Lumber. E Pellew.

Memorandum 2d H. M. Ship Impeteux off Rochford 15 may 1801. A proposal has been made to Sir E Pellew that the ships under his orders watching the Enemies Motions off the Port of Rochford shall share Prize Money. Under all circumstances during the time they continue under his command. The ships which agree thereto are to make it known by hoisting the affirmative flag At the Mizen Top Gallant Mast head. And minute it in the Log. Memorandum 3d. The Signal to Close. The Affirmative at the Mizen Top mast head. E. Pellew.




060 Sept 1801 Winds

MoD. H.M. Ship Resolution at Sea.

Thursday E.S.E.

17 Dark Cloudy wr with rain at intervals. At ½ past 9 A.M. anchord with the best bower in 13 fthm. Steerd to a half cable. St martins bearing N.E. and Chaperon S.S.E. 3 Miles. H.M.S. Impeteux Examind 3 neutral vessels.

Friday W.b.N.

18 At 3 A.M. weighd and made all Sail. at 6 Fresh Breezes & with Rain from the N.W. at 12 P.M. Down Top Glnt yards a heavy swell from the west. At 4 Fresh Gales and . ½ past the Viper Cutter made the signal for having sprung her bowsprit. At 5 the Commodore made the general Signal to shorten Sail. close reef the T.Sails and Reef Courses. Strike T Glnt Masts. 15 past 5 made the signal to keep open order. Do Viper Cutter Signal to pass within hail. At 6 the Signal was made for the Courageux to look out a head, made & shortend Sail occasionally.

061 Sept 1801 Winds

MoD. H.M. Resolution at Sea –

Saturday 19 N.W.b N at 6 N.b.E.

19 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy. at 2 A.M. the Commodore made signal for Each ship to carry a light. A heavy swell from N.W. at 6 set T Glnt Sails, up Mn Sail. at 9 Set the small Sails on the top. At 12 Moderate & Cloudy. 6 P.M. Fird and brought too & Examind a Danish Brig from Diepe to Bourdeaux.

Sunday at 1 AM calm at 6 S.S.W. 9 W.N.W.

20 ¼ before 2 Commodore made the Signal to anchor. And with the small bower in 13 fthm veerd to a short third. The Comd WSW ½ mile. 10 minutes past 5 Comd made the signal to weigh & made Sail a light wind with Rain. at 10 made the signal to tack. 6 PM Fresh Breezes and Cloudy.

Monday N.W.b.N.

21 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy, with a heavy swell from the westward at 4 PM joind H.M. Frigate Amelia with three Prizes. At 8 moderate & Cloudy. the Viper Cutter’s signal to pass within hail. At 11. Rain with continual Lightning from the N.W.

Tuesday N.N.E.

22 at Intervals with rain made & shortend Sail occasionally.

062 Sept 1801 Winds

MoD. H.M.Ship Resolution at Sea – off Rochford

Wednesday N.W.

23 Moderate and Cloudy with rain. the Launch Employd shipping Provisions from the Terrible to the Achille. At 9 P.M. H.M.S. Terrible parted Company.

Thursday N.W.

24 Light airs & variable Several strange Sail in sight. At 10. the Com.d made signal to the Amelia to examine them.

Friday S.S.W.

25 Moderate and Clear at 3 P.M. made the signal for 3 strange Sail S.E. at 11 No5 to watch the Comd. Motions




during the night. Saturday 26 S.W.

26 At 7.A.M. examind a Prussian Brig from St Martins to Embden ½ past made Sail. Ans’d our signal to make the Land. ½ past 8 made the Signal 161 to the Comd having made the Land East. 50. past Answd Sig. 19 To Reconnoitre the Enemy’s Squadron Made the Sig for a Sail. N.E. at 11. saw the Enemy’s squadron at anchor as before. Made the Sig to the Commodore. At 2P.M. took over station.

Sunday S.b.E.

27 Light air inclining to a calm. At 10 Musterd at Quarters. ½ past performd Divine Service. 5 P.M. Commodore made Sig 128 examine a strange Sail to the Amelia.

063 Sept 1801 Winds


Monday S.S.W.

28 Light airs inclining to a Calm made & shortend Sail occasionally 2 PM Do Wr. At 8 P.M. Baleins Light. E.N.E. 4 Lgs.

Tuesday W.b.N.

29 Moderate and Cloudy. 2 P.M. Do Wr. Made & shortend sail occasionally.

Wednesday N.E.

30 Moderate and Cloudy. with rain at 2 P.M. the Commodore made signal for seeing the land. E.b.S. ½ past 3 made Sig. for a Sail N.E.b.E.

064 October 1801 Winds

MoD. H.M. Ship Resolution at Sea – off Rochford

Thursday North Baleins Light N.N.E. 8 miles

1 Moderate and fair. At 6 A.M. H.M. Brig Childers joind at 12 we see the town of Ars. Very plain at 1 P.M. see the French Squadron at anchor in De Aix Roads as before. The Commodore made no 9 to the Amelia. At 3 H.M.S. Theseus joind Company.

Friday E.S.E.

2 Moderate & Clear. Tk.d & shortend Sail occasionally. We were very near the beautiful town calld Sables D. Alonnes. A commercial town of France. In the department of Vendee. Seated on the Bay of Biscay 31 miles W.of Leccon. The country around beautiful & magnificent buildings.

Sat 3 E.N.E. St Martins 6 miles Chaperon’s Light 5 miles

3 at 8 A.M. the Commodore made Sig. 44 to form the order of Battle. At ½ past the Comd made Sig that he should lead the Squadron at noon 96 to T.K. together, made & shortend Sail occasionally. We stood in for De Aix Roads and Reconnoitred the French Squadron at anchor. Observd they had Springs on their cables. The Amelia frigate Examind 2 neutral vessels very near the French Squadron. I was upon the Fore Top and the French fird at us from the Battery of De Aix & Qbron. The town of Rochell is very good and large.





MoD. H.M.Ship Resolution at Sea.

Sunday 4 N.W.b N. at 10P.M. N.W. Baleins Light E.S.E. 5 Lgs.

4 Light airs & Cloudy. at 4 P.M. the Commodore made signal for a strange Sail S.w.b W. 20 minutes past 5 the Comdor made the Ships No 455. Down Fr & mizn Top Glnt yards. at 6. the commod. Made the [indecipherable] Signal to the ship to Wind. 15 past 6. the strange ship burnt a Blue Light. Answ’d by the Commod. At 8 more moderate.

Monday N.W.b W.

5 At 6 A.M. the Comdor made Sig. to down Mn T Glant yards and struck the masts. In 3d Reef the For Sail Commdor made the Sig. to close at 8 Fresh Gales & thick foggy Wr with rain. 11 the Commdor made 125 to the Amelia. [indecipherable] at 2 P.M. Fresh Breezes & hazy with a heavy swell from the NW. at 40 minutes past 5 Signal for all Lieuts. Made & shortend Sail a heavy swell & continual Lightning from the N.W.

Tuesday W.N.W.

6 Light airs but a swell from the N.W. Receivd 2 Bullocks & vegetables from the H.M.S. Orion at 6 the Commod. Made Sig 297. to take our station astern of the Orion. At 12. Fresh Gales & heavy swell. Cap Forshall of the Mariens joind H.M.S. resolution from the Orion as passenger.


MoD. H.M.S Resolution at Sea.

Wednesday N.b. E.

7 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy. at 50. minutes past 8 Signal made an opportunity to send letters. But a very rough sea. No boat was sent out. At 9. set Fr & mizn T. Sails. at 11. Up Top Glnt Masts at 5 m. past 11 Commdor made more Sail at 12 Split & shifted the Mzn T Sail. Up Top Glnt yards at 2P.M. H.M.S. Theseus parted Company.

Thursday N.N.W.

8 Fresh Breezes & Cloudy. 25 past 12 made signal a strange Sail N.E. at 4 P.M. H.M Frigate Naied joind. At 45 past 9. the commodore made Sig. No 5 Attention. 50 past 9 made Sig 20. Make Sail. after laying by Continual Lightning & heavy swell from N.N.W.

Friday S.W. (Vertical) The Rochborne Shoals

9 Fresh Gales & . At 9 in 3d Reef the Fr Sails 40 past 9 down Top Glnt yards & struck the masts. At 11 H.M.Fr. Amelia parted company. at 12 Carried away the top of the Main Yard. Got a new one up. At 2 P.M. the Courageux. Made the Rendesvs no 4 with 332. discovering Danger bearing North ½ 5 up T Glnt mast. Out 3d reef of the Me Sail ¼ past 6 Set Mn Sail Do Wr. At 7 up Mn Sail. at ½ past 7 the commod. Made sig to Wore Continual Lightning & swell from the NW.






Saturday West

10 Moderate and Cloudy 53 M past 11 the Commodore made Sig 161 Land discovered. E.N.E. Balins Light House made & shortend Sail. Continual Lightning.

Sunday W.b N.

11 Moderate and fair. At 10 musterd at Quarters and performd Divine Service. 2 P.M. Do Wr Balins Light E b S. 5 Lgs.

Monday West

12 Light Airs, and Cloudy. Employd trawling at 10. the Commodore made signal 332 Discovering Danger Do. 94. to make Sail after laying by. Do. 94 for the St Vincent Brig to pass within hail. 12 Fresh Breezes. 2 P.M. Moderate & Cloudy. made and shortend Sail occasionally.


MoD. H.M. Ship Resolution off Rochford

Tuesday W. b. S.

13 At 11 A.M. the Commodore made Signal to H.M. Frigate Naied. Capt Wilkinson to Reconoitre the Enemy’s squadron laying from us. E.S.E. at 6 P.M. saw H.M. Fr fire several guns. ½ past 6. the Commodore made Sig to the Childers and Earl St Vincent to her assistance. At 8 observd the Maied fire guns and burn blue Lights and Rockets. Private Remarks. Taken on board H.M. Hired Brig Earl St Vincent commanded by Lieut. Boyce. At 4 P.M. I repaired on Board the Earl St Vincent Brig to go to Isle Dieu for fruit & for Capt Gardner and officers on board. found Passengers for the same purpose. Revd Mr Davis. Chaplain H.M. Ship Vengeance Mr Jackson & Nicholls Mds H.M.S. Achille Mr Cordel Assist. Surgeon H.M.S. Impeteux. At ½ past 8 passd the Naieds boat with a Lieut. In it. At 9 we got near the Bank of Ars where H.M. Fr Naied had struck on the bank. We continued standing off and on all night. 10 made signals to our Squadron the wind W. the Squadron could not come up. At 11. we observed the French making Signals from the shore of Isle De Ree to the French Fleet which they answerd. ½ past 11 Cleard for action. Distance from the French Fleet 8 or 9 miles.


Mo D.

H.M. Ship Resolution off Rochford.

Wednesday W.N.W.

14 at 6 A.M. the Commodore and H.M. Ship Orion were standing to H.M.Fr. Naied. At 7. the Frigate got off the Bank of Ars. At ½ past we observd a boat from Isle De Ree go to the Frigate. At 10 joind by the H.M.S. Impeteux




& Orion. At 11. the Commodore made the signal for the Squadron to Salute 21 guns.& for the earl St Vincent Brig to keep company. at 1 P.M. the Commodore standing in between Chaperon Light and St Martins. Mannd the Yards and hoisted flags at the Main, Fore & Mizen saluted with 21 Guns. The squadron in station at 4. the Earl St Vincent Brig parted company for Isle Dieu. Passd the Balins Light N.E. at 6. Fresh Breezes and clouds.


Mo D.

H.M. Ship Resolution at Sea.

Thursday W.S.W. In the Earl St Vincent Brig.

15 Fresh Breezes & Cloudy with rain at 8. up courses 9 Down fore and mizn TGlnt yards. made and shortend Sail occasionally at 4 P.M. Fresh Gales & dark foggy weather. At 3 A.M. it blew a gale from W.S.W. with Rain. at 8 we observd Isle Dieu on the leeward. 10 Cleared. 11 Prepared to Anchor. ½ past anchord opposite the Pier in isle Dieu Roads. Found there three Guernsey Privateers at Anchor. ½ past 12 we landed on the Island. We first went to the Municipal House where the Governor of the Island Monsieur Cadon & the Mayor received us. We then waited on the Commisaire De Mariene Monsieur Lemoine. And on Monsieur [indecipherable] [indecipherable] Mayor. Revd Mr Davis Messrs Jackson, Nichols & Self took lodgings at Madam Cantens. In the eve Monsieur Turbin a Jew waited upon us the only one that could speak English on the Island. He had been a prisoner in England in the beginning of the War.


Mo D. H.M. Ship Resolution at Sea.

Friday N.W. b. W.

16 Moderate and Cloudy with a heavy swell from the West I walked about the Island with my Gun and killd some Partridges. The Corn up on the Island 4 inches. Not a young man of 22. Upon the Island. All taken to the Army & Navy. The number of Inhabitants on the Island about 2 0. the Circumference of the island 14 miles and 6 broad.

Saturday W.N.W.

17 Fresh Gales and with the rain at 9 AM Isle Dieu Church N.N.E. 6 Lgs. The Earl St Vincent Brig parted her Cable and brought up the Channel between Isle Dieu & the Main [indecipherable] [indecipherable] opposite of [indecipherable]. I bought fruit &c &c at Madam Aryie. Her Brother Commanded HMS Impeteux she was calld the Lameric his name Monsieur Hertie. This morn at 6 A.M. we heard the signal guns from our Squadron driven from the Station off Rochford.





Mo D. H.M. Ship Resolution at Sea.

Sunday N.N.W.

18 Fresh Gales and heavy swell from the west at 3 P.M. the Commodore made signal to carry a light all night. The Earl St Vincent Brig parted her Cable and drove in very great danger near the Rocks. We on shore, went to see the Church calld St Saviours. in the Centre of the Island. In the Eve a Ball was given.

Monday N.N.W.

19 Fresh Breezes and squally. The Commodore made Signal 125 to H.M.S. Nymph/not to lose sight of the Squadron/. at 12 H.M.S. Courageux parted company. at 3 P.M. Strong Gales. At 5 A.M. H.M. Brig Earl St Vincent made signal of distress having parted her Cables and drove in great danger. We on shore calld on several ladies of the Island a dreadful gale.


Mo D. H.M. Ship Resolution at Sea

Tuesday W.N.W.

20 Fresh Breezes & Cloudy made & shortend Sail occasionally at 12 A.M. H.M. Ship Achelle & Naiad Frigate parted Company Passd by Isle Dieu to the Squadron. The Viper Cutter.

Wednesday N.N.E.

21 Fresh Gales and with Rain & heavy swell from the N.W. at 4 P.M. the Commodore made Signal 97 to the Vengeance. To lead in a particular column pointed out. 30 past 4 Do. 296 to take our station astern of the Vengeance – Revd Mr Davison and self suppd at Monsieur Tarbie and met the Commisssioner de Marine very bad wr.

Thursday North 22 11 past 8 A.M. the Commodore made signal for us to Reconoitre N.W. 32 ¼ past 9 made the signal 351 intelligence to communicate with 4 Guns. not answerd Pointed up Top Glnt Mast. at 11 Saw an American Brig with the head of her mast gon. the Comdor S.S.W. ½ mile. Wr more moderate. Mr Boyce liberated a Prize that a Guernsey lugger brought in.

074 October 1801 Winds Mo

D. H.M. Ship Resolution at Sea off Rochford.

Friday N.E 23 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy at 11 A.M. made signal for the Land made & shortend Sail occasionally. Mr Davis and self went to see the Chateau on the Isle of Dieu.

Saturday N.N.E. Condevan Light House

24 Fresh Gales & Cloudy at 11 H.M. Brig Childers and Nile Cutters joined at 1 P.M. joined by another of H.M. Cutters/Name unknown./ 2 answd the signal for a Lieut. at 3. brought too. ½ past 9 turned up all hands. Mannd the yards and gave three cheers to the




S.E.b.E 2 Lgs Commodore which he returnd. at 6 filld and made Sail H.M.S Vengeance and Orion in Company. H.M.S. Impeteux left on the Station. At Isle Dieu I went shooting.

Sunday N.b.E We were allowd to take Prizes [indecipherable][indecipherable]

25 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy with rain. Orion & Vengeance in Com to Windward at 1 P.M. more moderate. In the morn at 11 we went to mass at St Saviors at Isle Dieu. At 4 P.M. we left the Island and with difficulty got on board the Earl St Vincent. Brig at 6. up anchor & stood for Rochford at 9 fird at and brought too a French armd Jack Marie from Lorient to Rochford. We detained the Captain on board all night.

075 Remarks &c&c A light on

Isle De Rhe or Reé

On the West Coast of France in the Department of Lower Charente. It is four miles long & two broad and very populous. Its products are bitter Wine, salt & Excellent Brany. It is defended by four Forts and is Eight Miles W. of Rochelle. St Martins is the Capital on the Centre of the Island. the N.W. which is called Les Baleines De.Ars. The Whales of Ars.

Rochelle

A Fortified Town in France. in the department of Lower Charente with a Commodious Harbour. It was lately a Bishops See containing 16 0 Inhabitants and has five Gates. The houses are supported by Piazzes, under which people may walk in all weathers. To prevent tne English throwing Succours by Sea Cardinal Richlieu constructed a prodigious Mole 4482 feet in extent. Trade Wines. Brandy. Sugar. Salt. Linen. Rochelle is Seated on the Bay of Biscay 67 N. b. E. off Nantes. 220 S.W. of Paris.

076 Oberon

The Isle of Oberon is above five Leagues & a half in length S.S.E. & N.N.W. & two Leagues over in the broadest part. Is populous and fertile and defended by a Castle. Chadiron Point S.S.E. of Oberon and a Light House.

Isle De Aix A small Island of France between the Isle of Oberon & the Continent. I is 12 miles N.W. of Rochford. a flat Island on which are a number of small Houses. with an old Church of stone. and an Immence Strong battery of 5 pieces of Cannon on the N.W




and forming a half Moon Circle with the battery on the Shore for some distance . See Remarks of Wednesday Sept. 16. 1801.

077 H.M.Ship Resolution 74 Guns built at Deptford. in 1770. This ship was commanded by the Late Lord Robt Manners in the action of the 29 April 1781. Was in Lord Romneys action of 12 April. 1782. Length of Gun deck 168 feet. 6. inches of the Keel 137 feet. 7. inches Breadth 46 feet. 11. inches Depth 19 feet. 9 Inches Tons – 1624 078 [faint mirror-reverse copy of 1807078] 079 Rochefort A Sea Port of France, in the department of Lower Charente with a Commodious Harbour one of the most famous in France Built by Louis 14 _ 15 miles from the mouth of the Charente the enterence of which is defended by Forts. The Streets are broad and straight. The houses low but regular, and it is supposed to contain 10, 0 Inhabitants. It has a Magnificent Hospital Spacious Barracks. The finest Hall of Arms in France and all the other magazines necessary for the construction and Equipment of Ships of War. it is 18 Miles S.S.E. of Rochelle and 127 of Paris. Charente A department of France, including the late province of Angoumois. This named from a River, which rises in Limosin, runs by Angoulesme and Stains [Saintes]. and falls into the Bay of Biscay. Brouage A town in France, in the department of Lower Charente. Its Salt works are the finest in France, and the Salt is calld Bay_Salt. Because it lies on a bay of the Sea. It is 17 Miles of Rochelle and 170 S.W. of Paris. 080 On the 10 of May 1801. Received Orders from Sir Edward Pellew to go on Board H.M. Cutter Viper Commanded by Lieut Coghlan, and endeavour to ascertain the Existance and real situation of the Roche Bonne. At day light of the 11th took our Departure from Balines Light House, it bearing E.S.E. and steered W.N.W. that being the bearings by the best French Charts at half past 4 P.M. having ran about 37 Miles, we struck soundings in 20 fms water, the wind now shifted to N.N.W. when after carrying 20 fms for about a mile, we deepened our Water Gradually to 31 fms. Supposing we were off the bank to the S.W. we tacked, and stood to the N.E. and had the satisfaction of Gradually Shoaling from 31 to 20 fms, and after carrying this water a short time shoaled to 17.15.14.13 and suddenly – to 7. then 13.14.13 & 7 again. Being just dark we now anchored in 13 fathoms Coarse Sand. When swung to her anchor we found 10 fms under her Bow, and 7. fathom upon the Quarter, Sounded all round the Cutter at the distance of 2 cables, found the soundings very irregular from 7. to 15 fms but nothing under 7. At daylight Lieut Coghlan & myself proceeded in two boats to sound, on Each bow,




081 Each beam, Each Quarter, right ahead and astern of the Cutter. found her to be nearly in the middle of the Bank, and in the Shoalest Water, and most Irregular soundings; at afternoon had deepened to 15 fathoms, towards the Edges of the Bank the soundings were Regular to 20.21.24.25. We now sent two Boats away to Sound in Every Direction till they had deepen’d their water to 20 fathoms. then to hoist a flag by which means we found the bank to lay N.N.W. and S.S.E. per Compass 2¼ or 2½ Miles and its Breadth a large Mile, in some places less, but we were not able to ascertain its exact shape for want of more boats or Vessells. We remained at Anchor till noon, and found it by a good observation to be in 46° 11’. 41” North Longitude by our Run from Balines 2° 26’ West from London. The Bank shews itself by strong Replings and a Ground Swell, and have no doubt but in strong W.Winds it Breaks very high. While Sounding in the Boats we often observed the Sea break and immediately became smooth as grass. We Eagerly rowed to those places thinking they were shoals but always found the deepest water in them. S. Simson – Master of H.M.Ship Impeteux 082 Oct 1801 Winds

Mo D

HM Ship Resolution at Sea

Monday N.E.

26 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy the first part. At 8 AM it cleared up and we observed H M Ship Impeteux and Viper Cutter standing towards Isle Dieu. at 9 Sir Edwd Pellew sent a boat for me and passengers. He informed me that H.M.Ship Resolution was gone to Ireland. Sir Ed Pellew released the Jack Marie.

Tuesday North

27 Moderate and variable. Several strange sails in sight. Made and shortened sail occasionally. on Board H.M.S. Impeteux. Sir Ed. Pellew sent the Earl St Vincent Brig back to the Isle Dieu. at 1PM the Impeteux was off the Island, and we layd too all night.

Wednesday N.W

28 Moderate dark Cloudy weather. at 10.AM filled and made sail for England. HM Brig Earl St Vincent and Viper Cutter in Company.

Thursday West

29 Fresh Gales with dark foggy weather made the Vengeance signal to pass within Hail

Friday N.b.N

30 Fresh Breezes made and shortened sail occasionally

083 Oct 1801 Winds

Mo D

HM Ship Resolution at Sea

Saturday W.b.N On board

31 Fresh Breezes and Foggy, made and shortened Sail occasionally at 9AM saw Dursey Island N.b.W 7 or 8 miles. Bore up for Bantry Bay. ¼ before noon made our number to the ships in Bear Haven at noon Bear Island, E. End North half a mile H.M.S Impeteux at 10 AM. Fir’d and brought too a Dean from London bound to Rochford. gained information that the Lizard was 8 or 9 miles. 11 Clearer weather observed 14 sail of the Line under the Command of Ad Cornwallis cruising off the Lizard. 12 fird 2 guns for a Pilot. at 1 PM. entered in Falmouth Bay. 2 anchored in 17 fthm in Carrick Roads. Pendennis Castle. & the Mews on the Larbord Bow. H.M. Ship Impeteux Commodore Sir Edward Pellew had been at Sea cruising off Rochford 37 weeks without being in port.




084 November 1801 Winds

Mo D

HM Ship Resolution

Sunday N.b.N Resolution at Anchor Bear Haven Ireland

1 Fresh Gales & squally the first and middle part. Latter part more moderate & clear I.P.M. Working into Bear Haven. TKd occasionally ½ past one Anchord in 7 fthm. Moord a Cable Each way the extreme point of the E. Enterence from E.b.S to S.E & [indecipherable] Island E.S.E distance offshore ¼ mile found riding in the Bay. H.M.S Windsor Castle Vice Ad Mitchell Barfleur. Rear Ad Collingwood, Temerare Rear Ad G Campbell with 5 sail of the line.

Monday West H.M.S. Impeteux

2 Strong Gales with a heavy swell Furled Sails unbent the small sails. Struck the lower yards & Top Glnt. Mast. In Carrick Roads. Strong Gales and squally with Rain and a high Sea. We layd at 3 anchors. at 10 A.M. we drifted on the W.Shoal in the Bay. on her broadside Fird Guns for a pilot. at 1 P.M. we got off the Bank. down fore main and mizzen yards struck the Masts. received one injury. A Brig and Schooner went down and all hands perished.

085 November 1801 Winds

Mo D

HMS Resolution Bear Haven

Tuesday E.N.E.

3 Fresh Gales & with rain. Employed Variously. H.M.S Impeteux Rev Mr Davis and self went on shore to see Falmouth

Wednesday N.b.E

4 Strong Gales with violent heavy squalls & Rain. Rev Mr Davis and self went to see Penryn where we dind.

Thursday N.E

5 Fresh Gales& squally. Employed variously. At 12 The Castle of Pendennis fird a salute . at 1P.M. HMS fird 17 guns and all the ships in the Falmouth Harbour

Friday S.W.

6 Received 1164 lb of Fresh Beef & 2 Tuns of water

Sat South

7 Fresh Breezes and Handy. anchord near HMS Princess Royal

Sunday S.W.

8 Moderate and Cloudy variously employed

Monday SW.

9 Shifted one of the Bower Cables on the Sheet Anchor. Anchord HMS Centaur & Majestic. at 4A.M. unmord H.M.S Impeteux at 8 anchd St Antonies Battery. Tkd occasionally

Tuesday S.W.

10 Moderate Weather these 24 hours. Recvd 1414 lb of Beef and water per Launch. HMS Impeteux entered Causand Bay at 10 A.M. and anchord in the Bay. HMS Prince George Ad Cotton Mars. Achelle. Courageux, Orion we went on Shore & Mr Davis and self took lodgings in Plymouth Dock.

086 Nov 1801 Winds

Mo D

H.M.S. Resolution Bear haven




Wednesday [indecipherable] N.W.

11 Moderate Wr with rain. Employed variously

Thursday N.W

12 Do Wr Employed painting the ship &c &c

Friday N.W.

13 Fresh breezes employed at necessary jobs at the Rigging

Sat W.N.W

14 Moderate and cloudy with heavy rain anchored here the Sheerness Tender with men for the squadron

Sunday N.W

15 First and middle part of these 24 hours Fresh Breezes with Rain. Struck T Glnt mast. Received 1196 LB of Beef. Anchored here HMS Juste.

Monday S.W

16 Moderate and hazy with Rain at intervals

Tuesday N.W

17 Do Wr. Employed Variously. Received 1942 lb of Beef.

Wednesday N.W

18 Fresh Breezes and hazy with rain. Answd Sig for a Lieut.

Thursday West

19 Fresh Breezes and Squally. Employed Setting up the Rigging. Sent our Boat on Board H.M.S Atlas for provisions.

Friday SW

20 Fresh Breezes with rain. Answd Sig for a Lieut.

Saturday N.b.W

21 First and Middle part of these 24 hours fresh Gales with rain. Employed variously.

Sunday N.b.W

22 Do Wr. Answd the Signal to strike lower yards.

Monday W.N.W

23 Moderate and cloudy weather. Received 1096 lb of fr Beef.

Tuesday N.W

24 Fresh Breeze and foggy Wr. Received water per launch

Wednesday N.W.

25 Fresh Gales and squally with Rain. Recvd 887 lb of fr Beef.

Thursday N.W

26 First part of these 24 Hours Do Wr. Employed mending the Cables.

Friday N.b.W

27 Fresh Breezes and Squally. Employed variously.

087 Nov. 1801 Winds

H M Ship Resolution Bear haven

Sat NW 28 Fresh Gales and Squally with Rain at 4pm. Parted the small bower Cable about 6fthm from the hawser Swept the cable and bent a Hawser to it in the S Bower Cable. Weighed the Anchor and Bent new Cable. Moord afresh.

Sunday ESE

29 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy. Employed rounding the Best Bower Cable. with Several other jobs.

Monday W.N.W

30 Fresh Breezes and Squally with Rain

Dec Tuesday W.b.S

1 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy with Rain

Wednesday W.N.W

2 Fresh Gales with Rain. Supplyd H.M Ships Vengeance & Princes Royal with Junk




Thursday W.S.W

3 First part of these 24 hours fresh Breezes with Snow

Friday N.W

4 Fresh Breezes and dark Cloudy Wr with heavy Rain

Sat W.S.W

5 Moderate and Variable these 24 hours with Rain

Sunday N.N.W

6 Do Wr these 24 hours with Rain

Monday N.W

7 Moderate and Cloudy Recvd 1072 lb of Beef

Tuesday E.S.E

8 Fresh Breezes and Windy departed this life Wm Bird..[indecipherable] Sent the Body onshore to be Interrd

Wednesday South

9 Moderate and Cloudy Recvd on Board 809 lb fr Beef. I went on Board HMS. Orion Capt Cuthbert in Cawsand Bay to take a passage to Bear Haven Island

088 Thursday N.b.W

10 Do Wr these 24 hours. Anchored here H.MS Amethyst & HMS. Fisgard. Came in and Saild Immediately with dispatches. H.MS. Orion Saild to Tor bay. at 4pm we anchord there.

Friday N.b.W

11 Do Wr. Receivd on Board two Mutineers from HM Ship Temerare. Answd Signal for weekly accounts at ½ past 1 P.M. Ad Cornwallis made the Signal for HM Ship Orion to Sail. Sailed immediately.

Saturday N.W.

12 Saild HMS Amethyst answd sig for a Lieut

Sunday North

13 These 24 hours Employd variously

Monday NW.

14 Do Wr Answd Sig for a Mid. Recvd 997 lb of fr Beef

Tuesday NW

15 Do Wr with Rain at Intervals at 12 Exercised the Marines – HMS. Orion off Cape Clear . Made the Sig for a pilot from Kinsale. [indecipherable]

Wednesday N.E.

16 Fresh Breezes & Cloudy with Rain HM Brig Sylph arrvd

Thursday N.E

17 Strong Breezes and Foggy Weather Saild HM Brig Sylph

Friday N.W.

18 Do Wr Employed Variously. Recvd 790 lb of fr Beef. HMS. Orion at ½ part 1 AM. Very dreadful gales. Capt Cuthbert and all the officers up all night. at 10 she anchord at Bear Haven and I got on board HMS. Resolution to my great comfort.

Sat N.W

19 Moderate Breezes and clear. answd Sig for weekly accounts

Sunday W.N.W

20 Moderate and cloudy. answd Sig for a Lieut. Employed variously.

089 Dec 1801 Winds

Mo D

H.M.Ship Resolution

Monday 21 Fresh Breezes with Rain arrived here HMS. Fisgard Tuesday West

22 Light Breezes with heavy rain Came in here HMS Magara. General Signal for Weekly accounts. Recvd 1125 lbs of Fr Beef.




Wednesday W.N.W

23 Strong Gales and squally lowerd the fore & main yards. Close down. Observd HMS Glory had driven came in H.M.S. Amethyst

Thursday W.N.W

24 Strong Gales and heavy swell & squalls of wind and rain. Recvd 914 lbs of fr Beef wieghd HMS. Fisgard and Magara

Friday N.E

25 Moderate Breeze and clear. Answd General Signal 17. to prepare for Sailing. Do 516 for Letters. Made every preparation. Recvd 1112 lb Fr Beef

Windsor Castle G98 Vice Ad Sir A. Mitchell KB. Capt James Oughton Barfleur G98 Rr ad C. Collingwood Capt John A. Ommany Princes Royal G98 Rr ad Sir E. Gower. Kt. Capt David H Kinet Temerare g98 Rr ad Geo Campbell Capt Tho Eyles Formidable G98 Capt Grindal Namure G98 Capt Honble De Courcy Glory G98 Capt Jhs Wells [Right vertical] Aschelle G74 Capt Wallis Orion G74 Capt Cuthbert Frigates Amethyst - Capt H.R. Glyn Immortalite - Capt H. Hotham Voltigeur – Capt L. Thompson 090 Dec 1801 Winds

Mo D

H M SHIP Resolution

Saturday 26 A.M. Moderate Breezes and cloudy 50 m past 5. Answd general signal No.66 to unmore. 40 past 7 the same with a Gun at 8. answd sig No. 280 to send for Fr Beef. 50 past 8 answd No. 66. Weigh sternmost and the Leewardmost ships first. 55 past 8 No 55 to sail in open order weighed and made sail. TKd occasionally light the jib shifted it. Observed HMS Immortalite run down a Hooker. HMS. Orion lowered a boat and pick’d up a Man at noon Mizen Head N.b.E 3 lgs distance I.P.M Strong Breezes and cloudy. At 40 past 2 answd Sig No 88 to stear S.S.E 45 Lat 2 No.155 with a compass signal S.S.E. At 3 Cape Clear East dist 5 or 6 lgs. Furled the Main and Reefd the foresail ¾ past 3. clewd up the M.G.S. at 4 the Windsor Castle N.W.b.W Dist ½ Mile ¼ past 4 handed the fore & main T sail. Answd Sig No.5. attention Split the Fr. Mast Stay Sail & shifted it. at 8 the Commander & chief. 1 ½. ¾ past 9 set the F.Top Sail. ¼ past 10 the Main Stay Sail. ½ <strike>before</strike> past 11 hawld down at 12 the admiral S.b.E 1/3 of a mile Dist.

Left Atlas G98 Capt Ths Jones Malta G84 Capt Albermarle Barte Juste G80 Capt Sir Td Magle Knt Right Resolution G74 Capt Honbe A H gardner Vengeance G74 Capt. G. Duff Majestic G74 Capt David Gold Centeaur G74 Capt, B.B. Littlehales




091 Dec 1801 Winds

Mo D

H.M.S. resolution at Sea

Sunday 27 Squally with Rain at 4 A.M. the commodore in chief SW.b.S. Dist ¼ mile at daylight. 16 sail in Sight. 30 minutes past 7 answd Sig No. 30 Compass signal. 40 mi past. Do. 152 to the Amethyst. at 8. Set the mainsail at ½ the ad SE. 1 mile Dist. At 9 set the foresail. 45 past No. 161. Land discovered. answd by the Juste for Seeing Land. E.b.N. 40 past 10 the admiral made Sig 161 for Land S.E. at 4 see the Lizard bearing S.E.b.E. at 12 the Lizard S.E.b.S. Dist 5 or 6 lgs. 1P.M. Fresh Breezes and cloudy. at 2 St Agnet N.E.b.E. 4 lgs. 40 minutes past 2 answd general signal No. 72 From the order of Sailings in 2 collums. and 55. open order also answd signal to observe the ad. motions during the night. at 4 St Agnets lighthouse N.W. 5 lgs. at 6 the Windsor Castle.E. 1 mile. Do Wr at 8 the Lizard lights N.W. 4 or 5 lgs. The Princes Royal at E.b.S. ½ a mile distance at 10 Light winds and clear. Wr the Lizard Lights N.W.b.N Dist 4 or 5 lgs. at 12. Windsor Castle N.E.b.N Dist 1 mile. Princess Royal Leader of the Lee Line and the Resolution 2d.

092 Dec 1801 MoD. H.M.S. Resolution at Sea Winds Monday 28 Light Breezes and hazy, with Rain. 20.minutes past 1. answd general Signal No.607. 50 Do. Ad made Signal No 168 with the rendu[indecipherable] No 1. to the Princess Royal. At 3 took out a reef of the fore yard and cropd. T Gt yards at 4 the start. N.N.E. 6 miles Dist. At 6. calm and cloudy Ad N.N.E. ½ mile. Do Wr ½ past 7. H.M.S.Atlass came athwart our hawsers and carried away our jib boom Sprthsailyard &c. Hoisted out the boats, and towed clear. To the great astonishment of all the officers on board with so little damage. To say the truth we all expected to have went down the swell of the sea was so great and the Atlass upon us. At 10. answd Signal attention at 11. fresh Breezes and hazy with rain. hoisted in the boats, and made sail Employd shifting the jib Boom. Do W. at 1 A.M. Employd fitting the rigging. For the jib boom and necessary duties. At 4 the Ad. E.N.E. ¾ of a mile. At 6 Portland Lights N.N.E. Dist. 6 or 7 Lgs. At 8. the High land of St Albans N.b.E. 5 or 6 miles. 10. moderate Breezes and cloudy. found a nullage of Wine Store by the violent rolling of the Ship. At 12. Do Wr. The Needles Point.N.b.N. 5 or 6 miles distance. 093 Dec 1801 Winds

Mo D.

H.M.S. Resolution at Sea

Tuesday N.b.W.

29 Moderate breezes and Cloudy. at P.M. made the signal for a Pilot ½ past 1. with 2 more guns. At 2 hauld up the main Sheet and hauld in for Spithead. At 4. answd Signal to anchor abreast. No 55. The squadron brought up with the best bower in 18 fath. Beneside Point. S.W.b.S. Dist 1 ½ mile. At 10 more moderate Breezes with some snow moord to a half cable. A.M. 45. past 7. answd Signal No to




weigh. At 7. (9?) weighd made sail and Tkd occasionally. ¼ past 10. H.M.S. centaur made Signal No.344. having struck on ashoal. 20 past. Answd Sig No 234. Boats to assist her. With anchors. At. 40 minutes after. Centaur made signal No 316. for Boats to tow. ½ past 11. came to with the best bower. 18 Fathom S. Sea Castle N.b.E. 1 ¾ mile. At 12 Centaur made signal No 334 Want a Stream anchor laid out. Hoisted out the Launch.

Wednesday N.b.W.

30 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy. at 4. Sent down TGlnt yards. at 7 struck T.G. masts.

094 Dec 1801 Winds

Mo D.

H.M.S. Resolution at Sea

Thursday N.E. (vertically down 1st column: H.M.Ship resolution at anchor Spithead.)

31 At 7.AM. weighd anchor and workd up to the anchorage ½ past 10. brought up with the small and Best Bower in 17 fthm. And moord. Fort Moncton bearing N ½ W. South Sea Castle N.E.b.N. Employd as necessary.

Friday N.b.E.

January.1802 Strong Breezes & Cloudy Employd as necessary the Admiral made signal for weekly accounts.

Saturday S.S.W.

2 Moderate Breezes and fair. furld sails unbent the main and M.T. Sails to be repaired

Sunday S.S.E. 3 Fresh Breezes and cloudy. Mr Pettit came to see me. Mon E.

4 Answd signal for a midshipman hove short on the small bower. Answd signal for a Court martial for the Mutineers of H.M.S. Temerare.

Tuesday N.W. 5 Fresh Breezes with some rain came on board some caulkers. From the yard.

Wed S.b.E. 6 Fresh Breezes and thick foggy Wr. Sent down T gnt yard masts. A heavy fall of Snow.

Thursday S.S.E.

7 Fresh Breezes with Snow and hail. Employd as necessary. With caulkers and carpenters from the yard.

095 Jan 1802 Winds

Mo D.

H.M.S. Resolution at Anchor Spithead.

Friday E.S.E.

8 Moderate Breezes and Cloudy. Answd Signal for a Punishment. Sent a Boat to attend the Execution on board H.M. Frigate Acasto. At 12 turnd the hands up to be Spectators. A Mariene. Executed.

Sat. East.

9 Fresh breezes and Cloudy. found the main yard Sprung. Unrigged it. receivd necessaries on Board.

Sunday E.N.E.

10 Fresh Breezes with Snow. Receivd gunners Stores &c.

Monday N.N.E.

11 Moderate and frosty the caulkers finishd and left the Ship. receivd Spirits on Board.

Tuesday N.E.

12 Moderate Breezes and Cloudy. answd Signal for a Midshipman.

Wednesday 13 Light breezes and fair the Shipwrights finishd.




N.N.E. Thursday N.W.

14 Moderate and Cloudy. up Top Masts and lower Yards.

Friday E.N.E.

15 Fresh Breezes and hazy at 8 A.M. answd the signal for a Punishment. Repeated by H.M. Ships Temerare Formidable & Majestic answd a general Signal for a Lieut. At 11. turnd the Ships Company up to be spectators of the execution at.3 P.M. H.M. Ships Temerare. Formidable. Theseus. Majestic & Orion answd down to St. Helens.

096 Jan 1802 Winds

Mo D.

H.M.S. resolution at Anchor Spithead

Sat. E.b.N. 16 Answd Signal for a Court Martial Moderate & Cloudy. Sunday West

17 At 7 AM. Unmored Ship. at half past 1. P.M. weighd and made sail. ½ past 2. Anchord at St Hellins with the best Bower. Moord ship. H.M.S Vengeance came down with us.

Monday West

18 A.M. fresh breezes and hazy. P.M. Employd variously.

Tuesday West

19 In commemoration of Her Majesty’s Birthday at 1 P.M. saluted with 19 guns. Employd at the rigging.

Wednesday N.W.b.W.

20 Strong gales with violent heavy swells

Thursday W.N.W.

21 At 5 A.M. Strong gales. Struck lower yards and TGlnt Masts. ½ before noon drove and brought too with anchors ahead. 2 PM. Heavy squalls.

Friday W.N.W.

22 More moderate and Cloudy. Up top Masts & lower yards. & TopGlnt yards.

Sat N.W.

23 AM. answd Signal for a midshipman Employd variously.

097 Jan 1802 Winds

Mo D. H.M.S. Resolution St Hellens

Sunday W.S.W.

24 At 10 AM musterd at Quarters ½ past Performd Divine Service. Moderate and Cloudy.

Monday W.b.S.

25 Am. Loord the sails to dry Moderate Breezes

Tuesday V’ble W

26 Moderate and Cloudy weather with Rain Employd variously.

Wednesday S.W.

27 AM. These 24 Hours Employd variously.

Thursday S.S.W.

28 A.M. Loord Sails to dry. Fresh Breezes & cloudy

Friday S.W.b. W.

29 Fresh Breezes and Squally Wr Latter part more moderate and foggy.

Saturday S.W.by.W.

30 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy with Rain

Sunday S.W.b.W.

31 AM. at 10 Musterd at Quarters Fresh breezes with foggy Wr and high Sea. P.M. Strong gales and squally with rain. Answd




Sig for a midshipman Struck TGlnt masts. At 10 struck lower yards and T.Masts

098 Feb 1802 Winds

Mo D

HMS. Resolution St Hellens

Monday W.b.S.

1 AM. Strong gales and Squally Wr PM more moderate

Teusday W. b.S

2 AM. At 8 up Top Masts. Lower Yards and T.Glnt Masts. The Commissioners Clerks came on board and payd the Ships Company. Fresh Breezes and Cloudy

Wednesday S.S.W

3 Fresh Breezes and dark Cloudy Wr. Employd variously

Thursday W.b.W

4 Struck T. Glnt. Masts. Fresh Gales and foggy Wr

Friday W.b.N

5 AM. Up Top Glnt Masts. Lwrd Sails. P.M Fresh Breezes and cloudy at 8 struck T. Glnt Masts and lower yards

Sat W.N.W.

6 AM. Up Lower yards and T. Glnt Masts. Employed variously. More moderate at 2P.M.

099 Weekday Winds

Mo Days

HMS. Resolution St Helens Feb 1802

Sunday N.N.E.

7 A.M. Moderate and Cloudy. At 6 answd Signal to unmore, unmoored and hove short 2/3 on the best Bower, 30 past 9. Answd Sig. 66 to weigh outermost ships first. At 11. weighd. ½ past 11. made sail into the offing and hove too. At12 Dunnose West. Dist 3 or 4 miles. 1 P.M. Fresh Breezes & cloudy ½ past 1. Answd Sig 74 to sail in three lines. At 4 Do Wr needle point N b E. 4 lgs ½ past answd Sig 252. observe the Adms motions during the night. At 6. Portland N.E point NbW. 8 miles. At 8 Portland Lights N.E.b N. 4 lgs at 10 moderate The Squadron for the West Indies HM Ships 1 Temeraire 98 Rr Ad. George Campbell Capt Ths Eylls 2 Formidable 98 Capt. Grindall 3 Theseus 74 Capt. John Bligh LeeLine 1 Resolution 74 The Honble A.H.Gardner Capt. 2 Orion 74 Capt. R. Cuthbert 3 Majestic 74 Capt David Gould Frigate La Desiree 46 Capt Rd. Dacres Mariana 16 Brig. Capt Ch. Otter This log book is kept from 1A.M. to 12 P.M.

1 Weekday Winds

Mo Days

HMS. Resolution at Sea Feb 1802

Monday Calm 3

8 A.M. At 3. Calm and cloudy. 4 light airs and vble. The Ad N.b.E ½ Mile. ½ past 4. Wore. 1 P.M. Fresh Gales with dark heavy Wr




WSW 7 W 9 S.W.bW. 12 S.W.bS. P.M. 1 W.S.W 4 West 8 W.N.W 10

and small rain. 10 past 1. The Ad made the Gen 77. Bring too as most conven't. 30 pts do. 63. Anchor as soon as possible. At 2 the Commander in Chief – Ad Cornwallis mad Sig 232. No Communication with the Shore or Ships. ½ past 2 Anchord in Tor Bay. Berry Head bearing South and Newstone N.E bE. 3 miles. At 8 more moderate. At Torbay Ad Cornwallis with HM Ship Belle Isle and 17 Sail of the Line.

Tuesday NW. byW. [indecipherable]

9 AM Moderate and clear. At ½ past 4 the Ad made signal to weigh. At 6 weighd and made sail with the Fleet for the West Indies. At 8 Berry Head N.N.E 2 or 3 miles. P.M ½ past 1 Fresh Gales with dark cloudy Wr. At 6 Do Wr made and shortend Sail occasionally.

Wednesady N.WbW. NbW.

10 AM Squally with hail ½ past 9. H.M.S Vengeance made the Sig for Land E.N.E. at noon Do Wr. The Bolt head North 3 or 4 lgs. P.M. Fresh Gales with violent Hail and rain nSqualls. At 4 the Bolt Head N.EbN. 5 or 6 leags. Made and shortend sail occasionally. We took our departure from England the Bolt Head bearing as before mentiond.

101 Weekdays & Winds

Mo Ds

HMShip Resolution at Sea Feb 1802

Thursday North at 6 N.N.E.

11 AM. Heavy Squalls with frequent showers. PM. Do Wr with a heavy sea. Ushant dist – 41 Miles

Friday Easterlies

12 AM. Fresh Breezes and Cloudy. In Compnay with the Squadron. P.M. made and shortend sail occasionally

Saturday East Longitude in Cape Guriana (?) dist 20 lgs

13 AM. Do Wr. The Ad North 1 mile. The Ad made the signal to H.M. Ship Desiree to look out S.S.W. Head PM. Fresh Gales. The Sea so high that the 2r Gally windows were broke – the Squadron in Com.

Sunday N.E

14 AM. More moderate and clear. PM. Fresh Gales at 4 we observed a small sail at distance. Madeira dist 180 lgs

Monday N.WbW.

15 AM. Steady fresh breezes and clear, PM. 2 the Ad made a general sig for all Lieuts. We were informed that we were going to Barbadoes – the Squadron in Compnay

Tuesday N.W

16

AM. Fresh Breezes & cloudy made and shortend Sail occasionally. PM Do Wr opposite Gibralter this day at noon

Wednesday W.S.W

17 AM Moderate and Calm. PM. At 5 the Admiral made signal 55 to keep open order HMShip Le Desiree parted company for Madeira dist 190 miles

Thursday West

18 AM. Light airs and Clear. PM. At 2 sprung up a breeze

Friday E.S.E

19 AM Light airs and clear. P.M. made and shortend sail occasionally squadron in company.


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Saturday 20 AM At Daylight the Admiral made the Signal discovered Land.




ESE Fort Lorenzo

9 near Porto Santo, a very hilly island, in the centre a beautiful valley & good houses with a Church, orange trees etc etc. 11 lgs from Maderia S.S.W. At 12 off the Island of Madeira. PM at 1 we see Santa Cruse, a small town [indecipherable] on Madeira. At 2 Opposite Funchall the Capital of Madeira we observe a Fort, a monastery upon the rise of the Hill and large new store Houses on the Shore. We came between the Deserters & Madeira. The Piremid Rock like a Light House.It is seldom that 7 sail of the Line, a Frigate & brig come between the Deserters and Madeira. the distance between them 3 or 4 Lgs. They generally go to the north of Mad or far S. of the Deserters. HM. Frigate Le Desiree went into Funchall Bay.

Sunday E.S.E

21 AM. Fresh Breezes and Cloudy. 10 Musterd Quarters. Performed Divine Service. PM Do Wr

Monday EbN.

22 AM. Moderate and Clear. PM. Do Wr Squadron in Company

Tuesday E.N.E

23 AM. Do Wr. P.M. at 4 the word was sigld for the ships Company Advance.

Wednesday E.N.E

24 Moderate and Clear. PM Squadron in Company A strange sail in sight at 5. Shortend Sail occasionally.


Mo Days


Thursday S.W.bW.

25 A.M light airs and hazy Wr at 10 the Strange sail shew her colours a Spanish Packett from Corunna bound to Havanna. The Ad sent a boat on board. The first Spanish ship we see since the Peace with France and Spain. P.M. Do Wr. Squadron in Company

Friday W.S.W

26 AM Moderate and clear. P.M. Do Wr. Made and shortend sail occasionally.

Saturday N.W course 10°W Miles 77 Lat in 23-3/N.0-14W Lon.25-57W BarbadoesS72.26W 652Lgs

27 A.M. Moderate and Clear. Made and shortend sail occasionally.1.P.M. we passd the Tropic of Cancer and the usual form of being shaved, was performed by the Common Sailors etc by Old Neptune

Sunday W.bN.

29 AM. Moderate and clear. At 10 Musterd at Quarters ½ past. Performed Divine Service. 1.P.M. Sprang up a Breeze, the Squadron in Company

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Monday W.N.W

1 AM Light airs inclining to a Calm. P.M. Made and shortend Sail occasionally. Off the Canary Islands. Verde Isle [indecipherable] dist 296 miles




Tuesday 2 AM. Inclining to a Calm. at daylight saw a two strange Sail to the W.N.W at 10 Hoisted our Colours to an English Brig and French frigate. The First French Frigate we see since the Preliminaries. PM Do Wr and clear.

Wednesday South

3 AM. Calm and hazy. The two ships in sight as beforementioned. P.M. Moderate and clear.

Thursday South

4 A.M.Do Wr. PM. Fresh Breezes and Clear. Made and Shortend sail occasionally.

Friday S.bW.

5 AM. Moderate and Clear. P.M. at 5 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy.

Saturday W.b.W

6 A.M. Squally with Heavy rain 10 past 2 the Ad fird 3 guns. 20 past D0. 2 guns to tack. ½ before 4 the Squadron all taken back. With a heavy swell at 8. Fresh Breezes and hazy. P.M.Do Wr

Sunday W.bS.

7 A.M. Moderate and Clear. At 10 Musterd by divisions ½ performed divine service. P.M. Caught a Shark length 6 feet 4 inches. Width 4 feet 2 inches. The Sky appeard thro Eve a perfect Green and the Verge of the Clouds with a rich Gold Border. Observd by all on board.

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Monday S.E 8 AM. At 6 Sprang up a Breeze. PM Do Wr and clear. Made and shortened sail occasionally.

Tuesday E.S.E

9 AM. At Daylight made all sail. P.M. at 4 a strange sail in sight in the N.W. the first day of = Course 74.W. Dist 50.M. Lat obsvd-17.35N Long. 48.W. Longin 32.48W Barbadoes S80.30W. Dist 48E Lgs = getting the Trade Winds

Wednesday E.bN.

10 A.M. Fresh Breezes and cloudy. We see a great many flying fish. P.M. DoWr

Thursday E.S.E

11 A.M. Fresh Breezes. P.M. DoWr the Squadron in Company.

Friday E.S.E

12 AM. Fresh Breezes and Clear. P.M. DoWr

Saturday East

13 AM. Fresh Breezes and Clear. P.M. DoWr the wind aft. The Trade Winds.

Sunday ENE

14 AM Fresh Breezes the Ad at 8 made the Signal [hove too] for a man falling overboard brought round too. And they pickd up the Man. at half past 10. Musterd at Quarters and performed Service on the Quarter Deck. PM DoWr & clear.

Monday EbN

15 AM. Steady fresh Breezes wityh rain at intervals. At 12 two flying fish came on board the wings are long. and the fish about the size of a Herring. PM. DoWr made and shortend sail occasionally.

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Tuesday East

16 AM. Steady fresh Breezes and Cloudy. At 8 a strange sail in sight to N.E. P.M. DoWr but clear.




Wednesday E.S.E

17 AM. Steady fresh Breezes. P.M. at 2 Moderate and clear. HMShip Vengeance spoke the strange sail. She came from Portsmouth 4 days after we saild, The informed us that Peace was signd between England and France. At 9 fresh Breezes and Cloudy. At 12 squally.

Thursday North

18 AM. At 8 the Admiral made the Signal for our ship to Chase W.S.W. out Reef and make all sail to 2 ships ahead. ½ past 9 Ad made the Sig of recall. Shortend Sail and brot too. P.M. a very heavy swell from N.W. at 10 departed this life. Vincent Daily

Friday N.N.E.

19 A.M. Moderate and dark foggy wr with Rain. At 9 Read the Funeral Service and Committed the body to the Deep. P.M. at 4 Cloudy with Rain. The Orion not in Company.

Sat North

20 A.M. Steady fresh Breezes and cloudy. P.M. made and shortend sail occasionally.

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Sunday N.E

21 A.M. ¼ Past 5 made Barbadoes bearing W.bN. 8 or 9 lgs. ½ past 8 the Ad made Signal 63. prepare for Anchor. At 11 as running into Carlisle Bay. The Battery Saluted the Admiral with 16 Guns which was returnd. At 12 we anchord with the best Bower in 22 fathoms. Pelican Point bearing N.W. ½ N. Town Church N.E.bN and Needham Pt S.E ½ S about 2 Cables length. P.M. 2 the Adm and all the officers arrived at the Governors Ld Seaforth, who Saluted the Admiral. found riding there H.M.Frigate La Desiree in the bay. At 5 Mr Convey and self went on shore. A great number of people collected to see the fleet.

The is a diagram of the sea shore showing the locations from left to right: [indecipherable], store houses; Government house; watering house; Barracks 46 & 42 Regs; Coconut Trees and Fort Charles located alongside the Battery. The ships are marked in the bay. 108 Weekdays Winds

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HMShip Resolution at Anchor Barbadoes March 1802

Monday N.E.

22 A.M. at 8. a Court Martial. On Mr B.White Master of HMShip resolution for being absent from his ship when saild from Bear Haven in Ireland. the Court most Honerably acquitted him of the Charge of the admiralty. – PM. Employd variously.- Lieut Smith of the Marienes and self went on shore to see the barracks. an officer informed us of the 62 Regt that at Jamaica in 9 months they lost 7 men 34 officers. We see a very beautiful Church calld the White Church. in the Eve there was a grand ball at Barbadoes.

Tuesday N.E.

23 AM. Moderate and Clear. P.M. Do Wr Employd as before I dind on board H.M. frigate la Desiree with Mr King the first lieut. in the Eve a large party of us went to the Dignity Ball. Lieut.Coll Mac Donald. Mr Smith Lieut. We stayd all night on shore.

Wednesday 24 AM Moderate and Clear. at 8 the Captains of each ship went on




N.E. board. HMS Temerare at ½ past the ad Barge went on shore for the Governor, Ld seaforth and family. at 9. the shipyards were mannd at ½ after the Gov arrived. When a salute of 17 guns were fird from the ad ship at 12 the G. left the ship and saluted again.

Thursday N.E.

25 AM. Do wr at 4. Mr Smith and self went on shore and hird 2 horses. We rode to a small town calld Othin where we breakfasted. a Beautiful Church near there called St saviours Church, we then rode to Mr clark’s estate calld Dotton Place who shewd us every civility. and the progress of making the Sugar and Rum. near there many cotton mills which were at work, on our return home.

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HMShip resolution at Anchor at Barbadoes march 1802

Friday N.E.

26 A.M. at 7 the Admiral and officers went on shore. at 8. a signal was made to unmore at 1 P.M. answd Sig again unmoord at 2 weighd The Fort saluted the admiral as we left Barbadoes which was returnd by HMS Temerare. 3 fresh Breezes and cloudy with rain; as we passd the Island we see several very good houses and a hilly country to the North Part of the Island.

Saturday N.E.

27 AM at 5 we see St lucia. and a high hill calld the Sugar loaf Hill. 8 passd the Dimand rock W.N.w. 7 miles. 11 the admiral made signal for to keep open order. Fresh breezes and clear working up the bay to Fort Royal with the squadron. P.M. at 1 saluted by the admirals ship in the Bay. which was returned, we passd Pigeon Island on the Left Right. at 2. we anchord with the best Bower. in 20 fms [indecipherable] to a cable Pigeon Island. S.b.E. ½ E Negro Point. West and Fort Royal. N1/4 E. ¾ Mile which first saluted the Admiral and returnd. found in the Bay HM Ship Saturn. Rr ad Potty. on the hill above the town is fort. Bourborn now called Fort george, it is Bumb Proof and the largest battery in the W. Indies. Fort Royal is on the water edge now called Fort Edward. in honour of Prince Edward being at the surrender of the Fort to the British Troops 1794.

110 A sketch of bay with, L to R: at a distance St Pierrs the capital of the Island Governor Keppell lives at a large white house on the N.East end of St Pierrs. Negro Parish battery West A very high hill and the chateau Fort Bourborn [Shell Proof] Town and parade a square General Trig caommands at Ft Royal Fort Royal battery Lowlands N.E. ½ E. Pigeon Island Ships in bay: Squadron HMS Saturn Rr ad Potty HM Ships Tem etc etc Capt Faulkner of HM Brig Zebra took the Line first. 111 HMShip Resolution at Anchor Martini’co March 1802




Sunday NE.

28 AM fresh Breezes and clear. at 10 Musterd at Quarters at half past performd Divine Service. Moderate Breezes and Clear. P.M. at 3 arrivd in the Bay. H.M. Ships Excellent. Edgar. Robust. Magnificent. Audacious. Bellerophron. at 5. Mr Mac Donald & Mr smith and self went to see the town. the square very good and the company of White Ladys many. streets very badly paved. they are at right angles. Mr Desborough the Agent Victualler. the Hills and Vallies very rich with all kinds of fruit. the oranges by far the best. It was late. Sally Collien’s and sisters the best house for to get refreshment at.

Monday N.E.b N.

29 AM. At 8 the admiral made the signal 66. prepare to weigh. at 10 Do. 11 Weighd. 1/3 past made sail out of the bay. H.M.ship Robust and Edgar joind the squadron. Made & shortend sail occasionally. P.M. fresh breezes. at 3 we see St Pierrs. the Capital on Martinico it lays in a valley N. from Fort Royal Bay. at 4 A strange sail in sight. an English Brig at 5 we see Dominica at a distance. La Croix the Governor.

Tuesday N.E.b N.

30 A.M. Fresh Breezes and Cloudy P.M. at 2 passd Bird Island. a small island from Prince Ruperts Bay. 24 Lgs

Wed N.E.

31 A.M. Fresh Breezes and Clear. P.M. squadron in Company.

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Thursday N.E.

1 AM. at 5 squally with Rain. P.M. Fresh Breezes and clear.

Friday N.E.

2 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy. at 8 observd the Island Altavalla N.E. 6 Lgs. 11 the high Hill of Grand Ance, the highest hill on St Domingo. P.M. Do Wr at 6 Point Abocou. N.W.bW. 7 Lgs.

Saturday E.S.E.

3 AM Moderate and cloudy. at 8 Pt Abocou N.E.6 Lgs PM Do wr at 4 Cape Tiberoon NbE 4 Lgs – at 6. See Strange sail in sight.

Sunday ENE

4 AM Light airs and cloudy. 35 Minutes past 2 the Admiral made signal with 3 guns to bring too. Do 50 the ad made signal with 2 guns to make sail. at daylight we observd 13 sail of the Line and frigates under the command of Capt Darby in HMShip Spencer. Cruising between St Domingo and Navasa. at 11 brot too near H.M. Ship Iris. Capt Grindal Honble Capt Gardner. Capt Duff passd. Mr MacDonald as Lieut with HMShip Theseus the fleet in company. P.M. I saw the east End of Jamaica Cape Morant. 10 Lgs. at 6 Rockley Point West. ½ past 9 the ad made the Signal of danger with 6 guns to bring too on the Larbord tack.

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HMShip Resolution at Anchor.

Monday E.N.E.

5 A.M. Moderate and cloudy. at 5 bore up and made all sail at 8. abrest of Morant Bay 9. made a signal for a pilot. 10 Received one on board off Yellows Point. 12 Standing in for Port Royal




with the squadron. Fresh Breezes and Cloudy. P.M. 1 Anchord with the best Bower in 9 fthm veerd and moord ship. a cable each way. The N. point of Fort Augusta N.b.W. Port Royal Pt S.S.E. and the church steeple S.E. ½ E. dist ¼ mile. Found riding there HM Ship Leviathan, Rr Ad. Duckworth 1st in command. H.M. Frigate Melampus. Rr Ad Montague, and several of H.M. ships. The ad saluted H.M.Ship Temerare.

Tuesday Sea and land winds

6 A.M. unbent the Foresails. P.M. Employd variously. At 10 A.M. the sea breeze sets in and continue till 4P.M. then the Land Breeze continue till dawn.

Wed Do-& Do

7 A.M. at daylight unmoord ship and hove short on the Best Bower. [indecipherable] nearer the shore. 11 Fresh Breezes and squally changed our station being too near ad Duckworths Ship. P.M. answd sig for a Lieut.

Thursday Do

8 AM. Moderate and cloudy. P.M. Employd variously.

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H.M. Ship Resolution at Anchor Port Royal Jamaica.

Friday Sea& Land

9 A.M. Fresh breezes and Cloudy. P.M. Employd variously

Saturday Do

10 A.M. at daylight. Saild H.M. Frigate Melampus for England with Rr Ad Montague. The Ships Company Employd variously. P.M. fresh Breezes and Clear. Answd Signal. To Prepare for Sailing. Arrivd in the Bay at 2.H.M. Ship Vanguard. In the morn Mr Mac Donald ands elf breakfasted with Mr Dick the Store keeper of the dockyard. At 10 we went to Kingstown and calld upon Matthew Atkinson Esqr. The Commisary General. Who invited us to dine with him he is a very rich merchant. The town is very large and a good church where Admiral Banboe lays. The Store Houses Large and the inns good, the streets not pavd. But they run parallel with each other.

Sunday Do

11 A.M. at 10 Musterd at Quarters. ½ past performed divine service P.M. fresh breezes and cloudy. answd signal for a Lieut Mr M. Donald and self were prevented from going to Kingston the ship being under Sailing orders. We went on shore to Port Royal. Where the Negroes were dancing in the line.

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Monday Do E.B.N.

12 A.M. ¼ past 4. Unmoord ship. and hove into a 3d on the Best Bower. ½ past 9 weighd and run out in the fair way. At 11 Anchord with the Best Bower in 10 Fathm veerd half a cable. The Apostle battery bearing W.N.N. Fort Augusta N.B.W. and the flagstaff in Fort Charles. East. P.M. Fresh Breezes and cloudy.

Tuesday 13 A.M. ½ past 5 weighd and made all sail out of the South




East E.b.N.

Channel. With a light breeze ¼ before 8 it fell a calm obliged to anchor. Abrest of the 3 fthm Bank distance half a Mile. ½ past 9 came on a breeze weighd and made all sail. 10 discharged the Pilot. P.M. fresh breezes at 8. Yallows Point. E.B.N. ½ N. 5 Miles.

Wed E.N.E.

14 A.M. fresh breezes and hazy. With rain at 8. Saw a strange sail to Windward. 9. White Horses N.W. 4 Miles. H.M.Ship Edgar to Leeward. P.M. Do Wr Fort William N.N.W. ½ W.5 Miles. This Fort is near Rockfort the watering place for ships. At 6. the East End of Jamaica 5 Lgs.

Thursday E.N.E.

15 A.M. Fresh Breezes and Cloudy. P.M. Do Wr a strange sail in sight.

Friday East

16 A.M. at 6 See the fleet E.N.E. 3 Lgs. At 7 the Island of Navasa – N.N.E. about 4 Lgs. PM 6 Joind the fleet 14 Sail of the Line under the command of Capt Darby in H.M. Ship Spencer and 5 frigates.

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H.M.Ship Resolution off Navasa April 1802

Sat N.N.E. 17 A.M. Moderate and hazy. P.M. HMShip Edgar joind the fleet. Fresh breezes with a heavy swell. Our station is between the N.East End of St Domingo. And the South West of Navasa.

Sunday 18 A.M. Light airs. At 10. Musterd by divisions Performd divine service. P.M. at 2 parted company HMShip Bourdelaix.

Monday E.S.E.

19 AM. Moderate and Cloudy. PM at 5 HM Ship Temerare Rr Admiral Campbell. Majestic and Pelican Brig joind company.

Tuesday East

20 Am. Moderate and clear ½ past 8 the Ad made signal 107 Close round the Ad. 11. filld and made sail. P.M. at 6 H.M.Ship Spencer. St George and Powerfull. parted Company.

Wednesday E.b.N.

21 AM. light airs 10 H.M.Ship Ganges parted Company. PM. Do Wr. HMShip Santa Margarita joind Company. Mr Sinclair the first Lieut. At 8. very bad Lightning.

Thursday East

22 A.M. Light airs and hazy with Rain HMShip Theseus joind Company. P.M. Do Wr at 9 Lightning.

Friday E.B.N.

23 A.M. Moderate and Clear. P.M. Employd variously 6. 2 strange sails in sight.

Saturday E.N.E.

24 A.M. Light airs. P.M. 4 very hard Rain. made and shortend sail occasionally.

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Sunday E.N.E

25 AM. Musterd by Divisions. At ½ past 10 performd Divine Service. P.M. 4 Fresh Breezes with a heavy swell ¼ past 6 H.M. Ship Frigate Cerberus joined Company. Capt Macnamary & cheerd the Admiral. HM Ship Quebeck parted comp. at 7. a Meteor past from N.E to E

Monday N.N.E

26 AM. Fresh Breezes and Cloudy. P.M. at 4 made Signal for Land.

Tuesday 27 AM. Light airs and Clear. P.M. HM Ship




NbE Captain parted Company Wed NE

28 AM. Moderate Wr with Rain. PM. HM Ship Bellerophon joined Company.

Thursday N.E.

29 AM. At 9 1 strange sail in sight. P.M. cloudy with rain.

Friday East

30 AM. At 10 H.M. Ship Porcupine joind Company and made Signal 311. Intelligence to communicate. P.M. Light airs and cloudy

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Sat N.N.E.

1 AM. Light airs and Cloudy. PM. Made and shortened sail occasionally. 7. Continual lightning.

Sunday N.E.

2 AM. Musterd at Quarters ½ past 10. Performed Divine Service. PM. Fresh Breezes & clear.

Monday N.bE.

3 AM. Light Airs inclining to a calm. We were very near the Grand Ance. The high hill on St Domingo. Observd at 11 2 strange sail under the Land. A Spanish and French Frigates. P.M. 2 Fresh Breezes and Clear.

Tuesday N.N.E. 4 A.M. Light airs and inclining to a calm. PM Do Wr at 7. observed Three large Fires on the N.E End of St Domingo. We concluded that it was Toussents Army. Burning the Coffee Plantations and Canes

Wednesday NE

5 AM. Fresh Breezes and clear. PM Do Wr

Thursday N.N.E

6 A.M. at 5 H M Frigate Trent joined Company Capt Keith. And made Signal 311. intelligence to Communicate. He informed us that the Difinitive treaty was signed between France Spain &c with England. At 8 Brought too. Capt Gardner went on board the Ad Ship Temeraire. 9. Saw a French ship Frigate to windward. She shew her Colours to us. P.M. at 5 wore ship. 6 Cpt Gardner came on board.

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Friday N.N.E 7 A.M. Light airs and clear. PM. HM Ship Zealous parted company.

Saturday calm NW

8 A.M. ½ before 8. Furled Sails. Got Every thing ready for Setting up the Rigging Fore and aft. A Calm at a ¼ before noon loosd sails and stood for the Fleet. PM. Moderate and cloudy

Sunday NE of E

9 AM. At 10 musterd by Divisions ½ past performed Divine Service. P.M Calm and clear.

Monday NE 10 AM. At 8 saw a strange Sail to windward at 10.




HM Ships Bellona and Carnatic joined Company.

Tuesday Calm N.E.

11 AM. Calm and clear. 4 strange Sail in sight. P.M. Light airs.

Tuesday E.S.E 12 AM. Light airs. Employed variously. PM. Do Wr

Thursday E.

13 AM. HM Ship Sans Pareil parted Comp. at 8. at 10. HM Ship Vanguard joind Comp. PM. At 7 the Ad. Made Signal for the following 8 sail of the Line to part Comp for England. H.M.S. Bellona, Brunswic, Vengeance, Orion, Edgar, Carnatic, Defence, Powerful. The first Squadron from the West Indies.

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Friday S.E

14 AM. Moderate and hazy. HM Frigate Decade. P.M. Do Wr

Saturday E.bS.

15 A.M. Moderate and Clear. HM Ship Goliath and Audacious joined Company. PM Do Wr

Sunday S.E.b.E 16 AM. Fresh Breezes and clear. At 10 musterd Quarters. At ½ past performd Divine Service. P.M. HM Ships Goliath and Audacious had a sailing Bet. The Goliath beat.

Monday E.S.E

17 AM. Fresh Breezes with a swell from the East. P.M. Do Wr. Moderate shortend sail occasionally.

Tuesday East

18 AM. Do Wr P.M. moderate Breezes and Cloudy

Wed East

19 AM. Moderate and Clear. At 10 observd three strange sail. At 12 HM Frigate Santa Margarett joined Company with Bullocks from Cuba. [The Spanish Main] We got three which weighd 7 lb. P.M. the Santa Margrett Parted Company. at 9 much lightning.

Thursday E.b.S

20 AM. Squally with Rain at 8. PM more moderate

Friday ESE

21 AM. Moderate and Cloudy. P.M.Do Wr Navasa 6 miles

Sat East

22 A.M. at 8. HMF Trent joined Company at 9 HM Frig Bour de laix parted company. P.M. moderate and cloudy. At 7 much lightning.

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Sund East

23 AM. At 10 Musterd by Divisions at ½ past performed Divine Service. Moderate and cloudy Wr with Rain at intervals. PM. Light airs and clear.




Monday E.N.E

24 AM. At 10 HM Ship Spencer Commodore Darby,joined Company and HMS Captain and La Desiree joined. P.M. at 5 the Ad made signal for the Captain of HMS Resolution. At 6 wore ship ½ past 9 bore up and parted Company. Made all Sail. Continual lightning all night from the North.

Tuesday E.N.E

25 AM. Variable with Rain. Morant Point ½ past 8. Squally with thunder & lightning. P.M. at 2. Made the Signal for a Pilot. At 3. one came on board. The White Horses N.b.E 6 miles at 8. bro too Yallaps Hill. North 2 miles

Wed ENE. Sea & land winds

26 AM. Light airs and Variable. HMS. Temeraire Formidable and Robust in sight. At 10 Made all sail for Port Royal. Castle Fort. N.N.E 30 Miles. P.M. at ½ past 1 Anchored with the best Bower in 9 fthm Fort Augusta N.b.W Fort Henderson w.b.s. Port Royal Church E.b.S. dist ¼ mile at 2 the above ships arrivd in the Bay. Found in the Bay HM Ship Leviathan Rr Ad Duckworth &c &c

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HM Ship Resolution. At Anchor Port Royal May 1802

Thursday Sea & Land winds

27 AM. Moderate and Variable P.M. Employd variously at 8 continual lightning

Friday Do

28 AM. Hazy with Rain PM. Empd as before

Sat Do

29 AM. Fresh Breezes and Hazy. P.M at 1 being the 29 of M the Forts and all the ships fird a salute. Employed painting the Ships sides &c

Sund Do

30 AM. Moderate and cloudy. PM. Mr Caulfield McDonald, White and self dind on board HMShip Santa Margaretta with Mr Sinclair, the 1st Lieut.

Monday Do 31 AM. A Party of Caulkers from the Dock Yard came on board. P.M. Mr Smith and self dind at Port Royal at Goodalls Hotell in the Square

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H.M.Ship Resolution at Anchor in Port Royal Jamaica June 1. 1802

Tuesday Sea & Land

1 AM. At 4 Mr McDonald and self went in the Ships Launch to Rockfort for Water & took our Guns. I killd several Ground Pigeons &c&c. at 7 we Breakfasted there. 11 we returned on Board. PM. At 4 Capt Forstall of the Marines Mr Convey and Self went to see Fort Henderson and the Bath. The Water comes three Miles through the Mountains. Salt Water. went part of the way to Spanish Town, in the




Eve continual Lightning. Empld variously. Wed Do Winds

2 AM. Employd variously. Moderate Breezes. PM. Went on shore to Pt Royal and slept there.

Thursday Do Board H.M. Frigate Crescent. Mr MCloud 1 Lieut

3 AM Do Wr - at 11 A Pirate was executed on Gallows Point. P.M. Employd variously. Mr McDonald and Self went to Kings Town. Calld on Mr Atkinson. Met Mr Hutchinson there. Att Law for Mr Beckford of Font Hill near Hindon in Wiltshire, England.

Friday

4 AM. Moderate and Clear at 12 all the Forts fird a slaute. At 1.P.M. HM Ships fird a salute in Honour of H.M. Birthday. Ad Duckworth gave a dinner to all the Capts of the Fleet. When HM Health was drank HM Ship Leviathan fired 21 Guns.

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Saturday Do

5 AM. employed variously. P.M. moderate clear . Employed painting the ship.

Sunday Do

6 AM. Moderate and Clear. Employed as before. PM. Do Wr

Monday Do

7 AM. Fresh Breezes and Cloudy. At 12 DoWr. PM. Employed Variously ----at 12 Mr McDonald and Self went to Knigstown, dined at Mr Atkinsons met a party at his Pen. A very delightful place the east End of Kingstown namd Pappien. The Bread Fruit grows in abundence - at Mr Wilemans Estate. We slept at Kingstown.

Tuesday Do

8 AM. At 5 unmoord and hove short. ½ past 6 came alongside two Mutineers. Belonging to H.M.Fr.Siren. which went round the Fleet according to Punishment. At 7 weighd and made sail into the Fairway ½ before 8. Anchord in 10 fathms. Apostle Battery. W.N.W Fort Augusta N.b.E. the flag staff. Fort Charles East 1 mile. At 6 P.M. Mr McDonald and Self got on board. Capt Hodge, From HM Ship Theseus came to take a passage to Navasa. Capt Lodge and Son. Royal Invalides. to take a pssage for England. H.M. Ship Resolution . Left Port Royal Bay Jamaica.

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Wed EbS.

9 AM. ¼ before 5. Came on Board the Pilot. Weighd and made all sail. Fresh Breezes and cloudy at 11. discharged the Pilot. P.M. at 3




moderate and Cloudy. At 7 Yellahs Point. NE 4 Lgs

Thursday EbN.

10 AM. Employd variously. PM. At 4 .HMShip Robust to Leeward. At 7 White Horses NbE. 7 miles. Continual Lightning.

Friday 11 AM. Squally with Rain. at Noon moderate and cloudy. P.M. at 7 Rocky Point N. 8 miles

Sat ENE.

12 AM. At 4 Squally with Rain. Thunder and Lightning. At 9 in T Glnt Sails up the Mn Sail & Low'd the T Sails. Split the jib. And F.T Mast Stay Sail. P.M. Fresh Gales, and heavy Rain. At 4 repaird the jib &c &c. at 7 the East End of Jamaica Morant Point. N. 9 Miles.

Sunday East

13 AM. Fresh Breezes and hazy. P.M. at 5 Saw Navasa. 8 Lgs HM. Ship Robust in sight.

Monday East

14 AM. Navasa at 4 N.E.b.E. 4 Lgs Light airs. P.M. Hazy with Rain & lightning at 2. at 3. the Robust made sig 312 /leaving the Fleet/ at ½ past 3. Saw 7 sail of the Line to Windward. Tkd ship and stood towards the Fleet.

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Tuesday E.b.N.

15 Am. at 3 Squally with rain. ½ past lowd the topsails. and let fly all the sails a very heavy squall. with Lightning, at 6 joind the Fleet. at ½ past H.M. Ship Spencer made 22 Moderate and cloudy. at 9 the Spencer made 77. to bring too as most convenient. P.M. at 9 Strong gales and dark Wr with rain Carried away the 2d larboard mizn shroud. Split the Spanker Main and mizn TGlnt. Sails & mizn stay sail. at 5 more moderate. Employd repairing the Sails &c.

Wed N.E.

16 A.M. Fresh Breezes at 7. the Commodore saild for Cape Tiberoon St Domingo. at 11 brought too shifted the sails. at 12 Cape Tiberoon 9 miles a good Harbour and Fort. P.M. Light airs and hazy at 4. departed this life Rowland




Jameson Read the Funeral Service. Committed the body to the deep and fird 3 vollies, at 6 Cape Donamaria. E.b.N. 6 Lgs. at 7 cape Tiberoon 4 Lgs. at 7 Commodore Darby parted company for Navasa. at 9. the following ships made sail for England HMShip Warrior. Capt Tylor Wr Line the Commodore. H.M. Ship Robust. Capt Jarvis H.M.Ship St George Capt Lobb HM Ship Resolution Honble Att. Garner Capt. Lee Line HM Ship Captain Capt Boyle. HMShip Zealous Capt. [indecipherable][indecipherable] Linsey. Capt Hodge went on board H.M.S. Zealous

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HM Ship Resolution at Sea June -1802

Thursday E.B.N.

17 AM Moderate and clear. 11 Saw Cuba Port of Spain - PM Fresh Breezes. at 7 observd the high land about the platform of St Domingo.

Friday N.E.

18 AM at 11 Saw two French Men of War at Anchor in Cape Nicholas Mole. 12 Observd the Forts and the town with a camp at a distance. the Barracks near the Ships of War. We Hoisted our Colours to the Forts. P.M. at 2 a French Brig passd us. at 4 Cape Nicholas N.E.9 Lgs. we took our departure at 7. this eve from the Cape. – St Nicholas or Mole. a town harbour & Cape of the W. Indies. at the N.W. Expremity of St Domingo Commanding the Strait. calld the Windward passage, the harbour is 9 furlongs broad and safe from a hurricane. It was taken by the English aided by the French Royalists in – 1793 & evacuated in 1798. Long. – 73.25 W. Lat 19.50

Sat E.N.E.

19 A.M. Fresh Breezes. at 1 The Robust made Sig 47 bear up & Sail Large. with 4 guns & a blue Light. P.M. at 7. Crooked Island North Point. S.E.b E. 4 Lgs at 10 Squally. 12 with heavy rain Thunder & Light. which continued some time very bad. we passd Crooked Island at 7 this eve the Last Island of Jamaica that we saw. Castle Island Point N.W. Dist 8 miles.

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Sunday S.E.bE.

20 AM Fresh Breezes at 9. more moderate. 10 two strange Sail in Sight. P.M. ½ past9 Squally with Rain and much Lightning.

Monday S.S.E.

21 AM. at 10. Squally with heavy Rain, Thunder and much Lightning. PM. Do Wr

Tuesday S.E.

22 A.M. at 7. Departed this Life David Reed Marine. at 9 Squally. P.M. at 5 Read the Funeral Service and committed the body to the deep.

Wed S.E.

23 A.M. Steady fresh Breezes and Clear. PM Do Wr.

Thursday 24 A.M. Steady fresh Breezes, at 6 Do Wr & Clear.




S.S.E. Friday S.S.E.

25 AM at 6 Steady Fresh Breezes. PM. Do Wr & Clear.

Saturday S.E.

26 AM at 5 Fresh Breezes & Clear. P.M. more moderate. 2 Strange Sail in Sight.

Sunday 27 AM. at 10. Musterd by divisions. ½ past performd Divine Service. PM. Mod & clear.

Monday South

28 AM. Steady Breeze. P.M. at 6 HM Ship Zealous made the signal for having sprung her Mn T.Sail Yard. Shortend Sail.

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Tuesday S.S.W. at 12 passd the S.East End bank of Newfoundland

29 AM. At 10 Heady fresh Breezes and hazy. PM. at 2 the Robust went ahead around. 4. Sounded. at 7 she made the Signal. No soundings. two strange sail in sight.

Wed S.W.b.S. 30 AM Steady fresh Breezes. P.M. do Wr and hazy at 10 the Commodore fird a gun to observe his motions.

Saturday July W.b.S.

3 A.M. Steady fresh Breezes. PM. Do Wr. Shortend sail occasionally.

[Sketch of Crooked Island and Crooked Island Passage; places: Bird Rock, Crooked Island bay, Fortune, Long Key Atkins.

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Thursday S.b.W.

1 AM Steady fresh breezes and cloudy. PM. Spoke an American Brig. Eliza of Providence from Rode Island to Bourdeux.

Friday W.S.W.

2 AM Squally with Rain at 10 two Strange Sail in sight. P.M. Do Wr & Cloudy.

Sunday W.S.W.

4 AM. at 5 Squally with Rain. 1 Strange Sail in sight. at 10. Musterd at Quarters at ½ past performd divine Service. the [indecipherable] ship going at the same time. 10 [indecipherable] &11 P.M. at 4. Anchd at a distance the merchant ship Cesar. from Jamaica. She saild 4 days from Port Royal before we went to Navasa. at 6 Strong Gales.

Monday S.W.

5 AM. Strong gales and a high Sea. PM. at 4 more moderate.

Tuesday W.b.N.

6 AM. Moderate and Cloudy PM at 6 thick foggy Wr. at 10 the Warrior. fird [indecipherable] guns half hourly

Wed W.b.S.

7 AM. Fresh Breezes and Cloudy. with a great swell.P.M. at 5. Clearer. at 7 more moderate.

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HM Ship Resolution at Sea. July 1802

Thursday N.W.b.W.

8 A.M. Moderate and Clear. at 2 p.M. HM Ship Captain spoke a ship with troops on board.

Friday S.W.

9 AM Moderate and cloudy. P.M. Do Wr shortend sail occasionally

Sat. S.W. at at at at ¼ ¼ at ½ P. at at

10 Am 5 6 7 8 10 11 PM 1 2 4 5

A.M. Fresh Breezes and Hazy. At 4. several strange sail in sight. Saw the Bolt headland in England N.W. bN. 6 Lgs. The Captains Signal made to look out E.N.E. The Zealous Sig. to Sound. She made Sig. for 35 fthm. Do Wr and hazy Made Portland Pt. N.E.b. N. 5 Lgs. Came on a thick fogg with Rain. Fresh Gales, up Mn Sail and F. Sail Close reefd the T sail saw the high land of St Catherines. N.E.b.E. 30 miles Stood in for St Meltons. Strong gales. Anchord with the Best Bower in 16 Fthm water. Moord Ship. South Sea Castle N.E.b.E. Moncton Fort. N.W. b. N. and town of Ride W.S.W. 3 Miles

This Squadron of Six sail of the line made the shortest passage ever known from the West Indies. Only twenty three days five hours and a half from Cape Tiberoon we came the Windward Passage.

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HM Ship Resolution Spit Head July 1802

Sunday N.W. p.M. W.N.W. Lieut M. Donald Lieut. Laurence Mid. White Lieut. Forbes R.Hon Surgeon Disher Gunner More left behind.

11 1 PM

AM. Moderate and Cloudy. P.M. fresh breezes and Cloudy. at 4. HM Ship resolution made the signal for Sailing with a gun. Unmoord ship and [indecipherable] short. At 5 fird several guns for the officers on shore to repair on Board. at 6. weighd and made all sail to the eastward. At 10. Owers Light North 9 or 10 Miles. – I went on there with Letters, and by that means was left behind. But got a passage in HM Ship Winchelse. Capt Hatley, who payd me every kind attention.

Monday W.N.W.

12 AM. Moderate and cloudy at 3 Saw Beachy Head E.N.E. 3 Lgs. At 5 Several strange sail in sight at 8 Do Wr. Fair Light. N.b.W. ½ W. 4 miles. At 11 made the Signal for a Pilot – with a gun 12 Dungeness N.W.b.W. 14 Miles. P.M. ½ past 1 took on board a Pilot. At 9




anchord in the Downs sandown castle n.N.W. deal castle W.N.W. Distance 1 mile.

Tuesday S.W. E.N.E.

13 AM at 6 Weighd and made all sdail. At ½ past 11 Anchord in 9 fthm the north Foreland S ½ W. and the East Buoy of Margatte sand. West Dist 1 Mile. At 5 P.M. weighd and made all sail. at 8 Anchord in 6 fthm the Reculvers bearing S.W.b.S. Pan Sand Beacon N.W. and And Pan Patch Buoy N.W. Dist 1 mile. At 11 this morn we see Bolounge and Calis in France very plain. At 8 P.M. I got on Board H.M. Ship Resolution from the Winchelsa

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Wednesday N.E.

14 A.M. ½ past 9. Weighd, and made sails Tkd occasionally working over the Flats. At Noon the Nore Light Vessel W.b. N. ½ N. 30 miles. 10 made Signal for a Pilot with a gun. – PM at 1 Anchord with the Best Bower the Nore Garrison Point. W.b.S. and Nore light.Vessel N.E.b.E. ¾ Miles. At 2 observd many people on shore and a delightful country. ½ past 2 a Pilot came on board. Fresh breezes with Rain at 7. Weighd. Passd the Garrison at [indecipherable] and Several Vessels ½ past 8. anchord in Long Beach, near H.M. Ship Camperdown a Hulk.

Thursday E.N.E.

15 A.M. ½ past 7 the Powder [indecipherable] came along side at ½ past 8. deliverd the powed at 11. Boats came for the Stores which we delivd. P.M. delivd on Board 2 [indecipherable] the Lower & Main Deck guns.

Friday E.N.E.

16 A.M. ½ past 9 came on board a Pilot. At 10. Left Gillingham and made sail. P.M. at 2 Anchord and beat up at the Lower part of Chatham near the Dockyard. Lashd alongside. H.M. Ship Ramilles. Employd striping the ship.

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HM. Ship Resolution at Anchor Layd up at Chatham July 16 1802.

Sat W.N.W.

17 AM Employd delivering all the Gunners Stores. An officer employd at the Dockyard. and Empld striping the ship with all dispatch. P.M. sent all the Anchors &c&c to the Dockyard.

Sund. W.N.W.

18 A.M. Employd as before. P.M. fresh Breezes and Cloudy with rain.

Monday W.S.W.

19 AM. Sent the Boatswains Stores to the Yard. P.M. the Pursers Stores &c&c Sent on shore.

Tuesday West

20 AM at 9. Capt Gardner was so unwell was obliged to go on shore. Mr Diker accompanyd him to London. The officers Employd as before. P.M. Dark Cloudy Wr

Wed 21 AM HM Ship Resolution being stripd at 8 the Commissioners came and payd off the ship. at 12 they finished. All the Seamen and Marines left the ship. Mr Caulfield 1st Lieut. Mr White Master and Self slept on board that night. Mr More the Gunner. Mr Cooper the Carpenter. Mr Forster the Boatswain and a Man for the Purser Mr Convey left on board to take care of the ship. at Sunset thro Eve Mr Caulfield struck the Pendent of HM Ship Resolution.




135 Week day Winds

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H.M Ship Resolution at Chatham layd up.

Thursday 22 A.M. at 11 Mr Caulfield and self went on shore with Mr Convey the Purser Mr Diker and we dind with him that eve we slept at the Inn, and on Friday we went to London.

Officers on board HM Ship Resolution when payd off July 21 1802. The Honble Allen Hyde Gardner Captain 1 Lieut James Caulfield 2 Lieut Wm Drake 3 Lieut John Norton 4 Lieut Collen Macdonald 5 Lieut Paul Laurence Marine officers Capt Forshall 1 Lieut Forbes 2. Lieut Alexander Day 3. Lieut Alexander Smith Red Mr Knopwood Chaplain Mr Convey Purser Mr Diker Surgeon Mr Boyle White Master. 136 H.M.Ship Resolutions passage from Jamaica to Spit head England taken by Mr Boyle White Master of the ship. Week days

Month Days

Winds Course Dist Lat. in Long in Bearing and Dist at

Wednesday

9 EbS SbE 58 17.25 N. Portland Point N.33. 45 W.

Thursday

10 ENE North 94 White Horses N 22.30W. Dist

Friday 11 E.N.E. North 88 17.40N Jamaica East End North dist

Saturday

12 East S.S.E. 86 Jamaica East End North

Sunday 13 East N69E 40 18.4 N 75-30W Navasa N52 06 Dist 4 miles

Monday

14 East N.N.E. 1 18-4N Navasa N.33.45 E. Dist 6

Tuesday

15 EbN SEbS 66 Sun obs Navasa N22 30 W Dist 5

Wednesday

16 Vble N.E. 36 Sun obs. Cape Tiberoon east Dist

Thursday

17 EbN N9W 41 Sun obs By acct 19.0 N

74.37W In Cape Nicholas Mole N.54

Friday 18 Vble ENE 60 19.42N Cape Nicholas N.67. 30




E. Dist 137 Weekdays June

Mo days

Winds Course Dist Lat in Long in Bearings & Distances

Saturday 19 E.N.E. N.W. 49 21.52 Castle Island N.W. Pt

Sunday 20 S.E.b.E. N.22E 89 24.6N 73.51W Wallands Sold.W.66 Monday 21 S.S.E. N.33E. 173 26.31N 70.49W In Bermuda N.46E Tuesday 22 South N.47E 186 28.37N 68.19W Bermuda N.47.15 Wednesday 23 S.E. N.36W 122 30.20N 67.40W Bermuda N.58.29 Thursday 24 S.S.E. N.34E 204 33-6N 66.16W Corvo dist

N70-54E – 582 Lgs Friday 25 SSE N56E 202 34-56N 63.16W 79 31S Corvo dist

512 Lgs Sat 26 SE N50E 180 36-48N 60-30W N.83.58E. Corvo

454 Lgs Sun 27 SSE N.51E 140 38-17W 58-12W N86.31E. Corvo Dist

410Lgs Mon 28 South N.62E 126 39.15N 55.54W. N88.30E. Corvo dist

358 Lgs 138 Tuesday 29 S.S.W. N.57E 206 41.6N 52.8W St Agnes or

Scilly[indecipherable]N.74.32E Dist. 643 Lgs

Wed 30 S.WbW. N.65E 232 42.45N 47.27W N.70-27E Dist 564Lgs

July Thursday

July 1

S.b.W. N.73E 232 43.52N 42.22W N.76.41E Dist 496Lgs

Friday 2 W.S.W. N.73E 242 45.2N 36.46W N77.10E Dist. 416Lgs

Saturday 3 W.bS. N.74E 229 46.3N 32.0= N77.14E Dist. 344Lgs

Sunday 4 W.S.W. N.70E 248 47.31N 26=24W N79.26E Dist. 260Lgs

Monday 5 W.b.S N79E 264 48.21N 19.64W N80.20E Dist. 170Lgs

Tuesday 6 E.b.S W,b,N

N79E 174 48=56N 15.54W N86.20E Dist. 122Lgs

Wed 7 W.bS. S.W.

N.79E 136 49.29N 12-54W N83E Dist. 67Lgs

Thursday 8 N.W.bW. N.87E 186 49-12N 9-54W N64.28E. 90Miles Friday 9 SW N.89E 170 49.14N 4.54 Lizard – N16E. West

Dist. 45 Miles Saturday 10 SW - - 240 = = = = From Morant Point

Jamaica to the Lizard Lights 4110.




Miles 139

Porto Santo

An Island of the Atlantic, the least of the Madeiras 15 Miles in circumference. In 1418 a Portugese ship fitted out for the attempt to double Cape Bajador. Coasting along the African shore, was driven out to sea by a sudden squall, they discovered this Island, which, on account of their escape they named Porto Santo; and hence they descried the Island of Madeira. As we passd a long to Madeira we observd on a hill a lookout House and in the Valley some very good houses and a Chappel, fine orange trees.

Madeira

Is a Island of the Atlantic Ocean 37 Miles long & 12 broad and 240=N by E off Teneriff. In 1419 when the Portugese under the patronage of Prince Henry had made their second voyage to their recently discovd Island of Porto Santo. They observed towards the South, a fixed spot in the horizon, like a small black cloud. By degrees, they were let to conjecture that it might be an Island, and steering towards it, they arrived at a considerable Island. Uninhabited, and coverd with wood, which on that account they called it Madeira. Spring and Autumn reign continually and produce Fruits throughout the year. The ceder trees are very beautiful. Funchall is the Capital.

Barbadoes

The Easternmost of the Windward Islands. In the W. Indies. 25 miles in length and 15 in breadth. It belongs to the English, the number of whites is about 16, 0 who have – 60, 0 slaves. This Island lost from a hurricane in 1780 no less than 4326 of the inhabitants. The damage done above 1,3 , 0£ The Capital is Bridgetown. 140

Martinico

One of the Windward Caribbee Islands, 60 miles in length and 1 in circumference. The French possessd it from 1635. till 1762 when it was taken by the English, it was restored in 1763 and taken again by the English in 1794. There are many high mountains. It is extremely populous. In 1770 it contained 12,450 white people. 1814 free mulattoes. 70,563 slaves and. 443 fugitive negroes. The Forts are very strong that defend the Harbour, and very conmmodious. St Pierre is the Capital.

Jamaica

An Island in the West Indies discoverd by Columbus in 1494. It lies in the Atlantic Ocean 30 leagues West of Hispaniola (or St Domingo now calld) the same distance S of Cuba. It is of an oval figure – 150 miles long & 60 broad in the middle, divided into three countries. Middlesex, Surry & Cornwell. And contains upwards of 3,5 , 0 Acres. The longest day is 13 hours and about and 9 in the morn it is so intolerably hot that it would be difficult to live if the Sea Breezes did not arise to cool the air. (When we layd at Port Royal the Sea Breeze came from the E.N.E over Yallaho Hills and the Pallasades. the Land Breeze which sets in about 5. from the N.W). I am informed that July is reckond the rainy month. And that Oct. is a Hurricane month. The common drink is Sangrea made of Madeira Wine, or Madeira &




Rum Punch. The Government of Jamaica is worth. 10, 0£ per annum. The principal Town is Kingston, but St Jago dela Vegas or Spanish Town is the Seat of Government. 141 [inferior copy] 142 [this is a duplicate and better copy of page 141]

Port Royal A Sea Port of Jamaica. In 1692 it was destroyed by an Earthquake. In 1702 by fire. 1722 by an inundation of the Sea & in 1744 it suffered by a hurricane. It consists of 3 Streets and guarded by a strong fort. The Harbour is one of the best in the W. Indies. A 1, 0 Ships may ride in safety. Six miles E of Spanish Town and as much by water SE of Kingston. There are boats going from Port Royal every Quarter of an hour in the day, as passage Boats you may take a Canew for half a Dollar – with 4 men in it. Goodalls Hotell is the chief Inn at Pt Royal. The Dockyard is very good and the Church likewise.

Cuba An Island in the West Indies, at the Enterance of the Gulf of Mexico. 7 miles in length 87 in breadth. The Spaniards are entirely Masters of it. There are a great many sheep and hogs. The produce the same as the other W Indian Islands and very good Tobacco, calld by the Spaniards Cigarros. This Island was taken by the English in 1761 and restored by the peace of 1763. It is 75 miles N of Jamaica. Havannah is the Capital. Our Fleet off Navasa Cruising received fresh Beef from Cuba 143 [This comprises a good drawing of the points of the compass] 144 [far inferior copy of 143] 145

St Domingo originally given by Columbus to Hispaniola One of the Richest Islands in the W. Indies 4 Miles in length and 75 in breadth, Since the Revolution in France the W. part of this Island has been subject to dreadful Calamities, from an insurrection of the Negroes, but from Civil War between the Patriots and Royalists, the latter called in the English, who landed in Sept 1793 and took possession of Jeremie and Mole St Nicholas. We passd the Mole June 18. 1802 and observd the Barracks and Camp of the French Army. with two ships of the Line at Anchor. The Town we were informed was lately destroyed by Toussant (the Rebel Black) before he surrendered to the French Troops. It appeared a large place. The country around much injured by the Rebels which are about 4, 0. in the mountains. When we were cruising between Navasa and St Domingo we see the Rebel army setting fire to the Coffee plantations on St Domingo. The Island was entirely cultivated by the English in 1793. St Domingo lies between Jamaica to the West and Porto Rico to the East. 146

Bermuda Somers or Summers Islands, a cluster of Islands nearly in the form of a Sheperds Crook and surrounded by Rocks, which render them almost inaccessible to strangers, they lie in the Atlantic Ocean. 5 miles E of Carolina and are inhabited by the English. They were




discovered by Juan Bermuder a Spaniard, but not inhabited till 1609. When Sir G. Somers was castaway upon them, and they have belongd to Britain ever since. The mildness of the climate causd them to be called by an apt allusion Summer Island. St George Island is the Capital. Lon 63.23 20 W. Lat 32.35 N. 147 Blank 148 A Journal of the Proceedings of His Majesty's ship "Calcutta," olim "Worley Castle," commanded by Dan. Woodriff, Esqr., Capt., between the 24th April 1803 to the arrival in Port Phillip Harbour, New South Wales, Sunday, October the 9th 1803. This log is kept from 1 a.m. to 12 p.m. 149 Officers on board H.M. Ship "Calcutta," Sunday, April 24, 1803. Dan. Woodriff, Esqr., Pst. Capt., Royal Navy. James Tuckey 1st Lieut. Richd. Donovan .... .... 2 „ Nicholas Pateshall 3 „ Wm Dowers 4 n

John Houston 5th Lieut. Richd. Wright Master. Edward Brumley Surgeon. Edward White PurserWm. — Dowers 4 „ Edward White Purser.

Royal Marine Forces: C. Menzies, lst-Lieut. | J. M. McCulloch, 2d-Lieut. Master's Mates: Stone and Gammon. Midshipmen: Vernon, Stevens, Harcourt, Vicary, Armstrong, Woodriff, Wiseman. 150 Names of the Officers of the Civil Establishment going to the intended Settlement of Pt Philip, New S. Wales. Lieut.-Colonel His M. Royal Marine Forces. David Collins .... .... Lieut.-Governor Revd. Robt. Knopwood .... Assistant Chaplain Ben. Barbold (did not come out), Deputy Judge Advocate Wm. J'anson .... .... Ast. Surgeon Mathew Bowden 2d do Ocean Passengers Wm. Hopley 3d do Ocean Pa.

Calcutta Calcutta. Calcutta Calcutta Calcutta

£ s. d. 450 0 0 250 0 0 182 10 0 146 0 0 182 10 0 146 0 0 182 10 91 5 0 91 5 0 91 5 0

Leonard Forbrook Deputy Commissary Ocean Pa. 91 5 0

G.P. Harris Deputy Surveyor Ocean Pa. 91.5.0

A. W. H. Humphry Mineralogist Ocean Pa. 91 5 0

Thom's Clark \




Wm. Patterson \ Superintendants of Convicts (£50 each) 1 0 0

Royal Marine Officers:

R. Lieut-Col. Collins .... Passenger on board H.M. Ship Calcutta.

Wm. Sladden .... 1 Lieut. Ocean Pa. [passenger.]

J. M. Johnson .... 2 do H.M. ship Calcutta.

Edward Lord .... 3 do Ocean Pa.

Serjents .... 3 Corporals .... 3.

Drummer .... 1 Fifer .... 1. ... Privates .... 39

151

Blank

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H.M. Ship Calcutta, Spit Head, Sunday, April 24, 1803. Sunday, 24th. Wind W.S.West. a.m. — At nine unmoord ship and sent a boat for Lieut.-Col. Collins at Portsmouth; at twelve the boat returnd with the Governor of New South Wales, p.m. — 20 minutes past 1 weighd anchor and stood for St. Hellens. Fresh breezes and squally. At half-past 2 anchord at St. Hellens, in company with the Ocean transport, Cap. Merthow. Monday, 25th. Wind N.W.; p.m. S.W. a.m.— At 9 Lieut. Huston and self went on shore at St. Hellens, on the Isle of White. At 11 H.M. Ship Calcutta fird a gun for our boat. Half-past weighd anchor and made all sail. Lieut. Chesterman of the 9th Regt. left the ship. At 1 p.m. we got on board the Calcutta; 2, fresh breezes and hazy. The Ocean in company. Tuesday, 26th. wind S.W.West. a.m. — At 10 fresh breezes and clear, the Ocean transport in company, p.m.—do. wr. Several strange sail in sight. At 3 off the Isle of White; at 4 strong breezes with dark threatning wr., Needles Point N.N.E. 7 or 8 miles \. Finding the breeze from the west freshning bore up for the Needles. At 5 cross the Bridge; at 6 came too with the best bower in 10 fthm. in Yarmouth Roads. Hust Castle west. Sions Tower, Limington, upon the New Forest, N. Mrs. W. (Woodriff) lives there, the Capt. and sons went on shore. Half-past 6, the Ocean transport anchord in the road. 153 H.M. Ship Calcutta, at anchor, Yarmouth Roads, Isle of White, April 27, 1803. Wednesday, 27th. Wind N.N.E. AM. Steady fresh breezes and clear. At noon Capt. Woodriff returnd on board, p.m.—Half-past 12, weighd and made all sail, the Ocean in company. Half-past 1, crossd the Bridge (a very dangerous passage). At 5 do. wr. Half-past 5, observd a frigate laying at anchor off Weymouth. Capt. W. and Coll. Col. dind in the ward room with the officers. Thursday, 28th. Wind N.E. b. N. a.m.—At 9 spoke a French fishing boat and got some Mack-rell. At 10 hove too; sent a boat on board the ship Bow en, from Biddiford bound to London. At noon the Lizard Light House N. 3 lgs. p.m.— Fresh breeze and clear. At 7 we took our departure from England, the St. Agnes or Scilly Light House N.N.E. ½ E. about 5 lgs. dist. Several strange sail in sight. Friday, 29th. Wind. N. b. W. a.m. —Fresh




breeze and cloudy. At 10 observd 1 strange sail in sight, p.m.—do. wr. The Ocean in company. Saturday, 30th. Wind N. b. W. a.m. — Fresh breeze and cloudy, with a swell from the north. p.m.—At 6 spoke the Ocean', at 10 squally and a heavy swell. Sunday, 1st. Wind N* b. W. a.m. — Fresh breeze and cloudy. At 6 saw a brig to windward; 10, musterd at quarters; a very high sea and squally, p.m.—do. wr. At half-past 10 burnt a blue light to the Ocean; at 12 fird a gun and burnt another light; a very heavy swell from the N.W. 154 H.M. Ship Calcutta, at sea, May 1803. Monday, 2nd. Wind S.W. a.m. — Three-quarters past 2, strong gales and squally, with a heavy sea from the N.W. At 6 down top-glnt. yards. At 10 observed the Ocean to the leeward. At halfpast bore down to her. p.m.—Half-past 3 very strong breezes and squally. At 4 shew our colours to a French ship standing to the N.E. At 5 a heavy swell, the sea so high and the motion so great that chief of the officers were obliged to sleep in the ward room; the dead-lights to the cabins were obliged to be put in. At 5 very heavy seas following the ship. Tuesday, 3rd. wind S.W. b. W. a.m. — At 4 strong gales, with a heavy swell and rain. At noon strong breezes and cloudy, p.m.—Do. wr. At 7 more moderate; no cabin windows open to day. At half-past 10 departed this life, Anne Stoker, a convict's wife. Wednesday, 4th. Wind N.N.W. a.m. — Fresh breeze and a heavy swell from the Northward. p.m. — 10 minutes past 4, committed the body of Ann Stoker to the deep. Half-past 5, observed a ship and brig to the leeward; the cabin windows open this day. Thursday, 5th. a.m.— Moderate breezes; at 10 2 strange sail in sight. Half-past 10, departed this life John Thomas, a convict, p.m.—At 2 committed the body to the deep. 155 Friday, 6th. Wind N.N.E. a.m. — Fresh breezes and cloudy; 11, saw a strange sail; a large ship to the N.W. p.m.—At 4 a Danish ship passed us; we shewd each others colours. At 8 more moderate and clear. Saturday, 7th. Wind north, a.m.—Moderate wr., with small rain. Half-past 4, departed this life Stephen Byrne, a convict. Half-past 11 committed the body to the deep. At 12 do. wr. p.m. —At 7 light winds; 3 sail in sight. Sunday, 8th. Wind N.N.E. a.m. — Light breezes and clear wr. At 10 mustered by divi-sions. Half-past, performed divine service to all the convicts (304), besides their wifes and children, and the ship's company. Capt. Woodriff, Col. Collins, and all the officers in full uniform on the quarter deck. p.m.—Do. wr. Monday, 9th. Wind N.E. b. E. a.m.—Light airs and clear wr.; caught 3 hork bill turtles, p.m. Do. wr., inclining to a calm; gave the turtle to the sick convicts. Tuesday, 10th. Wind N.E. a.m. — Light airs inclining to a calm. p.m.—Caught 2 turtle. Wednesday, 11th. Wind N.E. a.m. — At 6 a calm; at 9 do. wr; at 10 exercised the marines with cartridge, p.m.—Do. wr.; at 8 this day we caught 14 turtle as before. Thursday, 12th. Wind vble. a.m. — A calm and clear, p.m.—At 11 sprung up a breeze. 156 Friday, 13th. Wind N. by W. a.m. — Light airs and fine wr.; sailmakers employd making awnings, p.m.—Employed variously. Saturday, 14th. a.m. — Light airs and clear. At 4 p.m. a calm. Half-past 7 sprung up a breeze from the S.W. This eve. at 6 we observed a very fine steady breeze come—the trade winds.




Sunday, 15th. Wind N.W. a.m. — Fresh breezes 30 minutes past 9. We passed a brig standing to the eastward at 10. Mustered at quarters. Quarter-past performed Divine Service, as before. At half-past 11 saw the high Peak of Teneriffe at 15 lgs. dist., S.W. by W. At 1 p.m. the N.E. point of land dist. at 12 lgs.; the snow was very plain upon the Peak. At 9 we were very near the S.E. point of land. 157 H.M. Ship Calcutta, at anchor, Santa Cruz Roads, Teneriffe, May 1803. Monday, 16th. Wind E.S.E., at 8 vble., half-past 8 N.E. a.m.—At 7 light airs and variable, standing for Santa Cruz Roads, bearing west 8 or 9 miles. At 8 a whale past very near the stern of the Calcutta. At 9 a boat from the Town of Santa Cruz, with the Port Captain, a Spanish officer, came on board. At 10 he went on shore. At 11, Capt. Woodriff and Col. Collins went to the Governors House, &c. Don Joseph de Purlesque, Governor General of the Canary Islands, and a Lieut.-General in the Spanish Service, p.m.— At 1 came to an anchor in Santa Cruz Roads with the best bower, when moord ship in 16 fthm. with the following bearings—East point of land E. by N. f N; the south point of Santa Cruz Bay, on with the south east of the Island S.W. ½ S.; northern church spire W. IS.; north round tower in the bay on with the high peak near do.; likewise the boundry of the bay N. by E. The pier head on with the southermost church spire bearing S.W. by W. off the shore i a mile. Found riding in the bay a Spanish man of war brig and many merchant ships. At 2, Capt. W. and Col. Colls, returned on board. Monday, 16th. At 3 the Ocean came to an anchor. At 5 Capt. Woodriff, Col. Collins and self went on shore to Mr. Armstrong's, the British Agent, &c., &c. He lives as you enter the town on the right, opposite the Mall. The landing place was commodious being fonned by a stone pier, with steps, alongside of which 158 H.M. Ship Calcutta, at anchor, Santa Cruz Roads, Teneriffe, May 1803. North Atlantic Ocean two boats at a time may lay with ease and take in their fresh water, which comes down by a tank from the town. We landed on the very place where Lord Nelson lost his arm, it appeared to have fallen nearly into a state of ruin. There were several pieces of connon laid by the side; but none mounted. They were repairing it before we came away. From the pier you enter the town by a gate at which stands a guard; to the left is a large battery, Fort St. Phillip, which leads round to the High street. At the tower end was observed a light well-finished monument of white marble, commemorating the marvellous appearance of the image or bust of Our Lady at Candelaria to the Guanches, the Aborigines of the country, who were thereby converted to Xtianity, 104 years before the preaching of the Gospel. The four sides of the monument bore long inscriptions to this effect; and it was erected at the expense of Don Bartholomi de Montagnes, perpetual Captain of the Royal Marine Castle, at Candelaria:— 159 H.M. Ship Calcutta, at anchor, Santa Cruz Roads, Teneriffe, May 1803 In the centre of this street were a stone bason and fountain. {Here it was that the British Seamen and Marines were repulsed when they attacked Santa Cruz with Lord Nelson), from which the inhabitants were supplied with very good water, conveyed from the neighbouring hills by wooden throughs, supported on slight posts and reaching quite to the town. At the head of the street, near the Government House or Requisition, stood a large Cross; and at a small distance the Governor's House and the Church of St. Francis; annexed was a monastery of Franciscans. At this church we see a grand funeral of one of the Franciscans,




the corpse was carried on a bier, the face and feet exposed, they were a long time per-forming burial service; and when they deposited the body in the grave, which is first prepared with a coffin to receive it, is let down by fillets, and a paul coverd over, to prevent your seeing a quantity of lime thrown on the face and body. We were informed that the body remained there only a few days, then taken up, and put into a charnal-house adjoining to the church. 160 H.M. Ship Calcutta, at anchor, Santa Cruz Roads, Teneriffe, May 1803 The hills on the N.E. part of this island is surrounded by inaccessible mountains. There were not any fortifications upon the commanding ground above the town; but at each end of the bay stood a fort between which were erected 3 or 4 circular redoubts, connecting with each other by a low parapet wall, wearing the appearance of a line of communication between the forts; but few cannon in the works. There is a very curious cave called Beg-gers, on the S.W. side about a mile and a-half from the town, likewise an aqueduct. The road there is bad, being loose stones that bore all the appearance of cinders. The new roads that they are making to Bonavista is broad and good. They were cutting the barley and Indian wheat, both of which were good crops. The sea breezes generally sets in about 10 from the N.E. side of the island and blows to 5 or 6 in the eve. Frequently there is a tremendous surge at the pier, when the wind is at east, that it is not possible to land. The land breeze sets in from the W. which continue till 7 or 8 in the morn. The altitude of the Peak itself we were informed, was 15,396 feet, only 148 yards short of 3 miles. 161 H.M. Ship Calcutta, at anchor, Santa Cruz Roads, Teneriffe, May 1803 The Peak of Teneriffe, which the Dutch make their first meridian is said to be three miles high, in the form of a sugar loaf, and is situated on an island of the same name near the coast.— Vide Guthrie. Geog., page 659. Tuesday, 17th. a.m. — Employed variously. p.m.—Fresh breezes and clear. I went to see the town and the church, Nostra Seniora de Consion. At 3 returned on board. We caught a great number of mackrell on board. 5 Spanish officers from the Man of War brig dind with us. Wednesday, 18th. wind vble. N.E. a.m.—Fresh breezes and hazy. At 11 the Spanish Man of War brig left the Bay. We turned up our hands and gave them three cheers; they returnd it. p.m. —I went on shore and into the fields, which ap-peard very bad land. They cut the corn with a sickle, then place it upon a large round of stones where it lays some days, then take it to the store houses in the town. The Governor's daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong and family, with the harbour-captain, drank tea with Capt. Woodriff; they were very much pleasd with the ship. At 6 they went on shore. Thursday, 19th. a.m.—Moderate breezes, p.m. ■—Prepared for sailing. This being the great Festival of Assencion, the Spanish flags were hoisted on all the forts and the ships in the bay. At 10 I went on shore with Capt. Woodriff, Mr. Tuc-key, and some officers, to see High Mass per-formd, first at the Church at St. Francis. They than went to the Great Church, Nostra Seniora de Consion, where the High Mass was perform'd, and all the principal inhabitants attended at the alter, which was highly decorated; in this church were two small British flags, which were taken when Ld. Nelson attacked Santa Cruz in 1799. The man who shew: the church was particular in telling us of the bravery of their troops, and of the colours being taken. One of our officers observd to him that they were very right in taking such great care of them, for that Lord Nelson very likely would call for them again soon. —Mr. Wright, Massiter (?). 162




H.M. Ship Calcutta at sea. May, 1803. Friday, 20th. Wind E.N.E., N.E. a.m. — At 8 made the signal, with a gun for all officers to repair on board. Employd getting ready for sea. p.m.—20 past 2, weighd and made all sail, the Ocean in company. At 4 Santa Cruz N. by E. 12 miles. At 6 the Mountain Peak W.N.W. iN. 5 Igs. We see the Peak this eve. at very high perfection. Saturday, 21st. a.m. — At 4 fresh breezes. Employed stowing the anchors, p.m.—Do. wr. and clear. Sunday, 22nd. a.m. — Steady fresh breezes and clear. At 10 must, (mustered) by divisions; half-past performed Divine service, all on deck. p.m.—At 2 we passed the Tropic of Cancer. Lat. observd 26-10 N. Long 17-17 W. Monday, 23rd. Wind N.E. b. E. a.m. — At 9 steady fresh breezes and clear, p.m.—do. wr. At 6 with a swell from the N.E. Tuesday, 24th. A-M- — Fresh breezes and clear, p.m.—do. wr. At 6 observd a brig standing to the northward. Wednesday, 25th. Wind S.W. b. S. a.m. — At 7 saw the Island of Sal, and made the signal to the Ocean for land discovered. A very remarkable high mount, bearing S. by W. ½ W. At 12 Point of Sal, ½ N. 3 lgs. Moderate and fine wr. [Sketch of mountainous shoreline] 163 H.M. Ship Calcutta at sea. May, 1803. Thursday, 26th. Wind S.W. b. S. a.m.—Half-past 6, S.E. point of St. Jago, W.S.W. Island of Mayo, east. At 7 stood close round the east point of Praya Bay. At 30-past 7 bore up, flag-staff at first N. by E. 2 or 3 miles; east point of Fraya Bay, on with the Peak of Island Fugo. West. p.m. — Moderate and clear. The evenings are dark at half-after 6. St. Jago is inhabited by the Portuguese, the largest, most populous and most fertile of the Cape de Verd Islands in Africa. It lies 13 miles west of Mayo, and abounds with high craggy mountains, particularly on the left of the town. Here are stock birds, and fruit of all kinds, and very cheap. The Flagstaff and Governor's House are situated on the S.E. side of the harbour, which has a long train of battery by the side of the hill. The houses are very small. We ob-servd a large convent from the town. Before the town is a small Island calld Quails. Fugo. One of the Cape de Verd Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean. It is a volcano, and burns continu-ally. You see it very plain from St. Jago. It is much higher than any of the other mountains, and seems to be a single one at sea. The Portuguese who first inhabited it brought negros with them, and a stock of cattle; but now the chief inhabitants are blacks, of the Romish religion. 164 A sketch of the Island of St. Jago and Praya Bay, with landmarks named. 165 Track of HMShip Calcutta between the Cape de Verd Islands [Sketches with observations untranscribed] 12345 We passed May 26 1803 166 Blank




167 Track of HMShip Calcutta [Sketches] 12345 May 28 1803 168 H.M. Ship Calcutta at sea. May, 1803. Friday, 27th. Wind N.E. a.m. — Moderate and hazy. p.m.—do. wr. Saturday, 28th. Wind N.N.E. a.m. — Light breezes, made and shortend sail occasionally. At half-past 11 read the articles of war to the ship's company, and punishd Edward Westwood, a colonial marine, with twenty-four lashes for neglect of duty—sleeping on his post over the convicts. p.m.—Do. wr. Sunday, 29th. Wind N.E. b. N. a.m.—At daylight a brig in sight to the N.W.; light breezes and clear. At 10 musterd by divisions; half-past performd Divine Service. Whit Sunday I dind with Capt. Woodriffe, Col. Collins, p.m. — do. wr. Monday, 30th. Wind N.N.E. a.m. — Light breezes and clear, p.m.—2, do. wr.; at 8 continual lightning; 35 past 9, squally with rain and lightning. Tuesday, 31st. Wind S.E. b. S. a.m. — At 4 light winds with rain and lightning; at daylight saw a sail S.E.; 15 past 8, spoke The Telegraph, belonging to the Honble. the East India Company; down jolly boat and sent an officer on board; we sent letters by her to England; she came from Bengal bound to England with dispatches; at 12 fresh breezes and heavy showers of rain. p.m.— Continual hard rain; at 7 more moderate. 169 H.M. Ship Calcutta at sea. May, 1803. Wednesday, 1st. Wind S. b. W. a.m. — At 7, light airs, inclining to a calm. p.m. — do. wr. Employd variously. Thursday, 2nd. Wind S.E. b. S. a.m.—Light airs and clear, p.m.—Employd variously, the Ocean in company. Friday, 3rd. Wind S.W. b. S. Ther. 83. a.m. — Moderate and clear; at 9, musterd the ship's company at quarters, and exercised the great guns and small arms, fird several shot. p.m.—At 4 light airs with rain; at 6 caught 2 dolphins. Saturday, 4th. Wind S.W. b. S. Ther. 84. a.m.—At 9 moderate and clear; at 11 observd a very large waterspout to the north, dist. 4 miles; at half-past rain, with a fresh breeze, p.m. — Clear wr. Sunday, 5th. Wind, S.E. a.m. — Fresh breezes; at 11, squally, with rain; at half-past 9 musterd at quarters; 10, heavy, dark weather, could not do duty to-day. p.m.—do. wr., clear at intervals. Monday, 6th. Wind S. a.m. — Moderate breezes; at 11, squally, with rain at intervals. p.m.—At 6 do. wr., with rain and lightning. In this latitude before you have the squalls in generally lightning before the rain, and it looks very awful. 170 H.M. Ship Calcutta at sea. May, 1803. Tuesday, 7th. wind S.E. a.m. — At 11 observed a strange sail to the S.W. stearing north-ward; half-past squally, with a heavy swell and hard rain. p.m.—do. wr. at intervals. Wednesday, 8th. Wind, S.E. b. S. a.m.—Fresh breezes and cloudy; at noon, squally with rain. p.m.—At 5 saw a ship to the northward; shew our colours to her. Thursday, 9th. Wind S.E. a.m. — Moderate breezes and clear, p.m.—At 2 saw a brig to the S.W. standing to the N. ward; at 4 t. kd. a strange sail S.E. by E.; 45 minutes past 4 set top




gl'nt. sails; 03 past 5 up courses and hove too, boarded the Emereld, from the River Gabon (in Africa), bound to Liverpool with gold dust, ivory, &c, &c. Gabon River, the S.W. cost of Africa, is a large river that falls into the ocean from the eastward, within the island of St. Thomas, directly under line or the equator. At half-past 11 we crossd the equinoctial line or equator, lat. observd 35. 171 H.M. Ship Calcutta at sea. May, 1803. Friday, 10th. Wind S.E. b. S. a.m.—Steady fresh breezes and clear; at 10 Old Neptune came on board. Such persons as had never crossd the line were compelld to undergo the ridiculous ceremonies of shaving, &c, which those who were privileged were allowed to perform, p.m.— The day was conducted with much myrth; at 3 moderate and clear wr. Saturday, 11th. Wind S.S.E. a.m.—Moderate breezes and cloudy; 30 past 10, saw a sail to the S.W., standing to the windward, set t. gl'nt. sails. p.m.—do. wr.; at 1 shortend sail and boarded Rio Nova, from Africa to Demarara with 325 slaves, men and women; took three men out of the above ship for mutiny, and confined them; quarter before 3 in boat and made all sail; we got parrotts, &c, from the ship; half-past 11, Mary Wiggins was delivered of a son, wife of a Colonial marine. Sunday, 12th. Wind S.E. a.m. — Steady fresh breezes, and clear; 30 past 9 musterd by divisions; 10 performd divine service to all the convicts, &c, &c, as before, p.m.—40 past 5 spoke the Ocean; enquired after the health of the people; was informed they were all well, but that Mr. Hartley, a settler, had behaved ill on board. The evenings are dark at 6, nor light till near 6 in the morn. 172 H.M. Ship Calcutta at sea. May, 1803. Monday, 13th. Wind S. b. W. a.m. — Moderate wr.; at 9 releasd and sent to duty the three men from the Rio Nova. p.m.—do. wr., Ocean in company. Tuesday, 14th. a.m. — At 8 moderate and cloudy; at noon a fresh trade wind, with pleasant wr. p.m.—do. wr. Wednesday, 15th. Wind E.S.E. a.m. — Fresh breezes and cloudy; at 4 squally, with rain and lightning, p.m.—do. wr. at intervals. Thursday, 16th. a.m.—Moderate breezes, p.m. —do. wr.; employd variously, Ocean in company. Friday, 17th. Wind S.E. a.m. — Fresh breezes and cloudy, p.m.—do. wr.; employd variously and rounding the cables; at 10, squally with rain; a large ball of fire seen from the clouds. Saturday, 18th. Wind S.E. a.m. — At 2 heavy squalls, with rain and lightning, and swell from the southward, p.m.—At 4 more moderate. It is dark so early that we are obliged to beat to quarters of an eve at half-past 5. Sunday, 19th. Wind S.E. a.m. — Moderate breezes and cloudy; at 10 musterd the ship's company; half-past, performd divine service to all the convicts and ship's co. p.m.—do. wr. and clear; at 4 observd 7 whales about the ship. 173 H.M. Ship Calcutta at sea. May, 1803. Monday, 20th. Wind S. b. E. a.m.—Moderate breezes and clear wr. p.m.—30 past 4, saw a ship in the S.W. standing to the windward; 30 past 7, the strange sail passed us to leeward. Tuesday, 21st. Wind S.E. b. S. a.m.—At daylight saw a brig to windward; at 9 observd a ship to the S.W. standing to the S. ward. p.m.—Light winds; shew our colours to the strange ship. In England the sun rises 58 minutes before 3, here not till a quarter after 6 in the mor.




Wednesday, 22nd. Wind S.E. b. E. a.m.—At 8 light breezes, with fine wr.; p.m. at 2, calm and clear; at 11, moderate breeze, with rain; half-past, squally; in top gl'nt. sails, down jib. Thursday, 23rd. Wind E. b. N. a.m.—Moderate breezes and cloudy, p.m.—do. wr., the Ocean in company. Friday, 24th. Wind N.E. a.m. — Squally, with frequent showers, p.m.—moderate breezes and cloudy. Saturday, 25th. a.m.—Fresh breezes, with frequent flashes of lightning at 2; at 5, rain and lightning, violent; 30 past 7 sounded, no ground, 90 fthm. p.m.—Squally, with rain. Sunday, 26th. a.m. — Fresh breezes and cloudy, with a high sea that we could not perform duty to-day. p.m.—Fresh breezes and cloudy with rain. At 10 pas 10 we observed the clearest night rainbow ever seen to the south; at 10 it was squally with rain. Lat. obsd. 22-16 S., long. 38-33 W. 174 H.M. Ship Calcutta at sea. May, 1803. Monday, 27th. a.m.—At 4 fresh breezes and squally, p.m.—Moderate wr., at 2 sounded in 35 fthm., fine sand, bent the best bower cable. At 5, Cape Trio W.S.W. ½ S. about 6 leags. Tuesday, 28th. Wind S.E. b. E. a.m. — At daylight, Cape Trio W. b. S. the neermost pt.; at 8 moderate and cloudy. At noon light breezes, neermost Eat of the Land (a round hill) W. I N. Cape Trio W. b. N. { N. 4 lgs. neermost isle; off do. N. b. W. Lat. obs. 23° 04' S. p.m.—Light airs with pleasant wr. At 12 F.S.M. sails; Cape Trio N.E. b. E. 4 lgs. Wednesday, 29th. Wind E. by N. a.m. — At 4 light airs and cloudy. At 8 down jib; Cape Trio W. b. N. ½ N. about 6 or 7 lgs. At noon Cape Trio E. b. N. f N. just in sight from the poop; enterance of Rio Janeiro Harbour W.N.W. distant off 4 lgs. Wednesday, 29th. Wind E. b. N. p.m.—At 30 past 1 sprung up a breeze from the S.E.; made all possible sail for the harbour of Rio Janeiro. At 4 passed the outer islands; found Island Rondo and Flat Island of Rio Janeiro in one W.S.W.; Maya and Paya in one N.E. b. E. and S.W. b. W. At 6 passed Gamba Isld. At 7 a light breezes; Pahoon (the pilot) came on board and took charge of the ship. At 8 passed Santa Cruz Fort. At 30 past 9 came too with the best bower in 17 fthm. abrest the palace. Patronmore, the Harbour Master. 175 H.M. Ship Calcutta, at anchor at Rio Janeiro, June 30, 1803, South America, Sth Pacific Ocean. Thursday, 30th. Wind varbl. a.m.—Light airs and variable; at daylight had the following bear-ings: Sugar Loaf S. b. E., spire of the Benedictine Convent West, Isle of Enchardos, on which is the ruins of a monastery, N.W. ½ W., Fort Santa Cruz S.E. ½ S., and a large white building on the opposite side of the harbour N.E. -£ E. Found here the Honble. Company's Ship Lord Castle-reigh (Capt. Robinson) and an English whaler, a Portuguese line-of-battle ship and a number of merchantmen, p.m.—Do. wr. Mr. McDougal was the first mate in the Ld. Cas., and very intimate with my friend Lieut. Colin McDonald, Roval Navy. Lat. obsd. 22° 52' S. Friday, 1st. The Town of St. Sebastian (or as it is more commonly named the Town of Rio de Janeiro, which was in fact the name of the river forming the bay, on the western side of which was built the town) is large. The palace of the Viceroy stood in the Royal Square, of which, together with the public prison, the Mint and the Opera House, it formed the right wing. The Hospital, which had formerly been a Jesuit's Convent, stood near the summit of the hill at the back of the town. Senor Ildefonse (he was frequently with our party, and din'd with Capt. Woodriffe, Col. Collins, Mr. Tuckey and self at John Rodriguers Pereson de Almeida; Mr. Mordaunt, lives at the same house). Senor Ildefonse was the principal surgeon in the place. He studied in England. The English surgeons are held in high reputation. The town of Rio de Janeiro was said to contain not less than 1 , 0 souls, of which 40, 0 are slaves brought from the Coast of Ginnea. With these people of both sexes the streets are




constantly filld, scarcely any other people being seen in the day. Ladies and gentlemen were never seen on foot in the streets during the day, those whose 176 business led them out being carried in close chairs, the pole of which came from the head of the vehicle and rested on the shoulders of the chairmen. The language spoken here by the white people was Portuguese. The eclesiastics in general could converse in Latin — they pronounce it very differently to the English pronunciation. The Negro slaves spoke a corrupt mixture of their own and Portuguese language. The town was well supplied with water, which was conveyed into it from a great distance by means of an aqueduct (or carioca) which, having to cross a road or public way, was raised upon a double row of lofty arches; from this aqueduct the water was received into stone fountains, constructed with capacious basins; here the inhabitants have their linen washed by their slaves, near the Convent of the Antonian monks. We also observed several large and rich convents in the town. The chief of these were the Benedictine and the Carmelite; one dedicated to St. Anthony, another to our Lady of Assistance, and another to Sta Theresa; the two last were for the reception of nuns. The Convent D. Ajuda, or of Assistance, received as pensioners, or boarders, the young ladies having lost their parents, who were allowed to remain, conforming to the rules of the convent, until married, or otherwise provided for by their friends. The whole of the churches are under a bishop, whose palace was in the town, a short distance from one of the principal convents (Benedictine). To a stranger nothing could appear more remarkable than the innumerable religious processions which were to be seen at all hours in this town. At the close of every day an image of the Virgin was borne in procession through the principal streets, the attendants arrayed in white surplices, and bearing in their hands lighted tapers, chanting at the same time praises to her in Latin; to this, as well as to all other religious processions, the guards turned out, grounded their arms, kneeled, and shewed the most submissive marks of respect, and the bells of each church or convent in the vicinity of their progress 177 sounded a peal while they were passing, and people assembled at their windows. Every church, chapel, or convent being under the auspices of some tutelary saint, particular days were set apart as the festival of each, which were opened with public prayers, and concluded with processions, music, and fireworks. During several hours after dark, on these solemn festivals, the inhabitants are seen walking to and from the church, dressed in their best habiliments, accompanied by their children, and attended by their slaves and carriages. We were informed that they never permitted any base metals near their alters, all their vessels, &c, being of the purest gold or silver. At the corner of almost every street in the town was observed a small alter, dedicated generally to the Virgin, and decorated with curtains and lamps, before these alters, at the close of every evening, the Negroes assembled to chant their vespers, kneeling together in long rows in the street. The tradespeople of the town have adopted a regulation which must prove of infinite convenience to strangers as well as the inhabitants; we found the people of one profession or trade dwelling together in one, two or as many streets as were necessary for their numbers to occupy. Houses here were built, after the fashion of Santa Cruz, with a small wooden balcony over the enterance; to the eye accustomed to the cheerful appearance of glass windows a certain gloom seemed to pervade even their best and widest streets, the light being conveyed through window frames of close lattice-work. The women of Rio De Janeiro, being within the tropics, do not possess the best complexions, but their features were expressive; the eye dark and lively; the hair was dark, this they mostly wore with powder, strained to a high point before and tied in several folds behind. The mines, the greatest source of revenue to the Crown of Portugal and in the government of this place, the




great cause of jealousy both of strangers and the inhabitants, were situated more than a week's journey hence, except some which had been lately discovered in the mountains (the Organ Hills) near the town. 178 Sufficient employment was found for the Mint, at which was struck all the coin that was current here besides what was sent to Europe. The dimond trade had been for some time taken into the hands and under the inspection of Government, but the jewellers' shops abound with topazes, chrysolites, and other precious stones. The barracks for the troops appeard to be commodious and to be kept in good order. A small number of cavalry were always on duty, employed in the antichamber of the palace, or in attending the Viceroy either on days of parade or in his excursions into the country. A captain's guard of infantry with a standard mounted every day at the palace. The present Governor's name is Don Joseph Ferdanez du Portugal—he had been Viceroy at Rio de Janeiro two years and a half. An officer from each regiment attended every evening at the palace to take orders for the following day, which were delivered to him by the Adjutant of Orders, who himself received them directly from the Viceroy. At the palace every transaction in the town was known, and so strict was the search for deserters from the ships, when reported to the guard at the palace, they were almost certain of getting the men by the next morn. In addition to the centinels, every regiment and every guard sent parties through the streets patroling the whole night for the preservation of peace and good order. During our stay the wifes of the convicts were allowed to take clothes to wash with them on the Island of Enchados, a small island with an old monastary on it to the W.N.W. of the town. 179 The ladies and gentlemen we observed were continually walking of an evening quite late, especially when any of their festivals were. Both males and females were early taught to dress as men and women. We see a hoop on a little donna of four years old, and a bag and a sword on a sesnor of six. This appearance we observd as much as that of the saints and virgins in their churches being decorated with powdered perraques, swords, laced clothes, and full dressed suits. The Convent of Sta Theresa we were informed was the strictest of any; there were eighteen young people there which had taken the veil and they were not allowd to see any one but their nearest relations. The priests were not permitted to see them. The chapel was very neat, it stood upon the hill near the aqueduct. The Convent De Adjuda. — This I frequently visted, where I conversed with a very beautiful young lady named Antonia Januaria. Her polite attention I shall not easily forget, having received great friendship from her, and should I ever return there again shall be happy to see her. 180 Blank 181 H.M. Ship Calcutta, at anchor, Rio Janeiro, July 1, 1803. Friday, 1st. Wind S.E. a.m.—The people employd at the rigging. At 8 sent an officer on shore to the Viceroy. At 9 saluted the fort with 15 guns which was returnd with an equal number, p.m.—Moderate wr. and clear. Saturday, 2nd. wind vble. a.m. — Received fresh beef and vegetables, p.m.—The men em-ployed variously. I dind on board the Lord Castlerey with Mr. Huston. Sunday, 3rd. wind vble, A.M._At 10 musterd the ship's company; at half-past performed Divine Service, p.m.—A large party dind with us from the Ld. Castlerey.




Monday, 4th. wind vble. a.m.—Moderate, with small rain. I dind on shore with Capt. Woodriffe and Coll. Collins at Mr. John Rodriguez Pereson de Almeida, and met a party there, p.m.—Do. wr. Tuesday, 5th. a.m.—Light breezes and variable, p.m.—A large party dind with us. Wednesday, 6th. Wind \ble. a.m.—Moderate wr. with small rain. p.m.—I dind on shore at Doctor Iserado, the first phisician in the town— he spoke English. A party of ladies visited the Calcutta at 11 a.m.; an in the eve we gave a large ball to all the ladies and gentlemen on board the Ld. Castlerey. The officers going out in Lord Castlerey, East Indiaman, Capt. Robertson, they were all at the ball, viz., Colonel Vizard, Company's Service, Major Medley do., Lt.-Col. Montiesor and lady, 22nd Light Dragoons, Capt. Broom do., Capt. Muntchason, Capt. Dick, Lieut. Futton, Lieut. Martin, 8th Dragoons. Ladies—Mrs. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Broad-berk, a cadet, Mrs. Brock, Miss Mutchason, Miss Asgill, and Miss Mac-card. Mr. Macloud, the first mate, a friend of Mr. Macdonald, of the Royal Navy, who was in H.M. Ship Resolution with me. 182 H.M. Ship Calcutta, at Rio Janeiro, July, 1803 Thursday, 7th. Wind vble. a.m. — I went on shore. Saild the Lord Castlereigh, East India-man, p.m.—Sea and land breezes. In the eve I went to the opera of Neinha. Friday, 8th. Wind vble. a.m. — Moderate and clear. I went on shore and see the town and convents; I see a very beautiful girl at the Convent D. Yuda, from her I received fruits, &c. Saturday, 9th. Wind vble. a.m — Do. wr. This morn Col. Collins, Lieut. Huston, and self went to breakfast at the Monastary of Fransiscans with Pater George Bunden, he was an Eng-lishman and had been there a long time; he shew us all the Convent which was very grand. Received fruit, fresh beef, water, &c, for the ship's company and convicts, p.m. — Continuel lightning. Sunday, 10th. Wind vble. a.m. — At 9 I went on shore, and see High Mass performed at the Monastary D. Fransiscans, and I visited the Convent D. A. Juda and see the charming girl Antonia. In the eve a large party of officers and self went to the play-house and see the Poor Soldier performed; the Vice Roy was there, attended by his aidecongs and the Governor of Angora (or Angore), and the house very crouded. During the day I visited the Carmelite and many chappels. Col. Collins, Lieut. Dowers, Lieut. Huston, and self dind at the English hotel in the square. We see the Negros dansing—not less than 4, 0 people—on the plain to the W. of the town. 183 H.M. Ship Calcutta, at Rio Janeiro, July 1803. Monday, 11th. Wind vble. a.m. — Mr. M. Culloch, Mr. Johnson, and self went a shooting on shore; saw many curious birds. We dind at Mr. Davises on the E.S.E. point of the harbour as our ship layd; in the eve we returned, p.m — At 8 some lightning. Tuesday, 12th. Wind vble. a.m. — Light breezes and clear; the men employed variously. p.m.—Do. wr. Wednesday, 13th. a.m.—Do. wr. and winds. At 6 departed this life James Carman, a seaman. Received various stores, &c. p.m.—Do. wr. and clear. At 4 committed the body to the deep. Thursday, 14th. Wind vble. a.m. — Received fresh beef, &c, for the ship's company and a quantity of fruit, p.m.—Light breezes and clear. Friday, 15th. Wind vble. a.m. — Light breezes and variable; people employd variously. p.m.—Received fresh beef, &c, &c. Saturday, 16th. a.m.—Light breezes and clear. At 8 made signal for all officers, &c, to repair on board. Weighd the stream. Received a quantity of provisions on board.




Saturday, 16th. p.M.—Light breezes. People employed variously. Sunday, 17th. A.M. — Light breezes and clear. At 6 hove short; at 10 weighd, with a light breeze from N.N.W.; Ocean in company, and made all sail. At 11.30 past falling calm; came too with a small bower, in 20 fathm., soft ground. About 17 miles down, bearings as fol-lows:—St. Cruz fort, S.S.E.; Sugar Loaf, S. ½ W.; Isle Cobras West, Handels Islands, and William Guillons S.W. b. W. I visited D. Ajuda for the last time J mile. The Carmelites had a great feast this day in the eve, great fire works. Capt. W. Col. Coll., Lieut. Huston, and self, on shore, and returned late on board with the Capt., &c, &c. * * I see Antonio this eve at 5, and we took leave of each other with Regret. Vale! 184 H.M. Ship Calcutta, at Rio Janeiro, July 1803. Monday, 18th. Wind vble. a.m.—Rain, with a moderate breeze from the southward, p.m.— Squally. People employed variously. Remarks: — Captain Woodriffe, Lieut. Dowers, Huston and self, went on a shooting party on the side of Bong Voyage. We took our cold dinner, and dined at Mrs. , where there were 5 daughters. At 6 p.m. we got on board. Mr. Maud-aunt, a Bengali merchant, came on board to take a passage to the Cape. Tuesday, 19th. Wind vble. a.m. — Light breezes and clear. At 7 made signal to weigh with a gun. A pilot came on board. Weighd and made all sail. With a light breeze from the N ward, at 9 passd Fort Santa Cruz; at noon, Calm Flat Island, S.S.W.; Isle Redondo, S.W. * S.; Sugar Loaf, N.W. ½ W. Outermost Island, to the eastermot, E. ½ S.; Laye Island, on with the Isle Cobras, N.W. ½ W.; Fort Santa Cruz, N.N.-W., in 15 fm. of the nearest shore i mile. Wind calm. p.m.—Calm and clear. At 30 past 1 a light breeze sprung up from the eastward; at 4, moderate breezes; Sugar Loaf, N. ½ W., 6 or 7 Lgs.; at 7, burnt a false fire, which was answ'd by the Ocean. E. b. S.—20 minutes of two we closd the Convent de Ajuda, and at 3 the St. Benta and the Isle of Cobra. Town of St. Sebastian W. River Rio Janeiro N.E. b. N. Land breeze N.W. Sea breeze S.E. Cross'd the Tropic of Capricorn, Nostra Sentiora de Concessione, D. Ajuda. o ' Lat. observed 24.42 South. In account 24.42 Long 42.47 W. 185 H.M. Ship Calcutta, at Sea, July 1803. Wednesday, 20th. Wind East. a.m. — At 2 we passd the Tropic of Capricorn; at 8 moderate and cloudy, p.m.—Frequent showers; down top glnt yards, and secured the booms, &c, &c. Thursday, 21st. Wind S. b. E. a.m. — Fresh breezes and cloudy wr. p.m. — Do., wr., the Ocean in company. The stock we bought at Rio de Janeiro as follows:—Turkeys, 36, at 6s. a piece; capons and fowls, very fine, 13 dozen, 4s. a couple; ducks, very large, 68, at 4s. a couple; geese, very good, 4, at 6s. a couple; pigs, very good, 13, at 4d. a pound, and a very great quantity of fruit and vegitables. Friday, 22nd. Wind E.N.E. a.m. — Steady fresh breezes and cloudy, p.m.—Do., wr., the Ocean in company. Saturday, 23rd. Wind E.N.E. a.m. — Fresh breezes and cloudy, p.m.—At 7, hazy wr., with small rain. Sunday, 24th. Wind N.E. b. E. a.m.—At 8, moderate and cloudy; 10, musterd by divisions, and performed divine service, though it was very cold. p.m.—Fresh breezes and clear wr., and smooth water.




Monday, 25th. Wind north, a.m. — Fresh breezes and cloudy wr. p.m.—Do wr. at 4 made signal to the Ocean, No. 278; with compass signal, E. b. S., to the Ocean. Altered the course 1 point to port. At 12, strong breezes and squally. 186 H.M. Ship Calcutta, at Sea, July 1803. Tuesday, 26th. Wind north, a.m. — Steady fresh breezes and cloudy. At noon do. wr. Em ployed working up junk. We observed many pendany birds and thers, though not less than 1 0 miles off the nearest shore. This day we finished our port wine of Teneriff. p.m. — Made No. 30 with compass signal, east to the Ocean. Altered our course. At 6, do. wr. Wednesday, 27th. wind N. b. E. a.m. — At 4, fresh breezes and cloudy, p.m.—Do. wr., with rain. Thursday, 28th. wind west. a.m. — Strong breezes with hazy wr. p.m. — At 9, up foresail and set the fore stay sail for the Ocean to keep up. At 12, squally with frequent flashes of lightning. A very bad night. The ship laboured very much for want of sail. Friday, 29th. Wind W. b. S. Thermometer at half past 8 a.m. 53. a.m. — At 1, heavy squalls, with hard rain. At 4, unsettled wr., ship still under the mn. top sail on the cap. The ship very uneasy for want of sail. At noon, squally with rain, and obliged to have both the ports and scuttles fastened down, to prevent the sea breaking into the cabin, it ran so high. We were scudding all day under a fore storm staysel. p.m. — Strong breezes and cloudy, with a heavy sea following, and ship labouring very much for want of sail. Tristin de Cunha, lat. 37.5 S., long. 11.29. 30 W. 187 H.M. Ship Calcutta, at Sea, July 1803. Saturday, 30th. Wind W. b. N. a.m.—At 8, more moderate; breezes and cloudy, p.m. — Fresh breezes and cloudy. At 6, squally. 7, strong breezes with heavy squalls. At 12, do. wr.; a very bad night. The Ocean in her station. At 4, the Calcutta labouring very much for want of sail. Sunday, 31st. a.m.—30 past 1, hard squalls, with heavy rain, lightning, and thunder, and a very heavy sea running. At 2, do. wr. 30 past 8, the Ocean not in sight, and the ship labouring very much for want of sail. At noon, fresh breezes and hazy. p.m.—1, squally wr. At 7, strong breezes with heavy squalls. At 9, do. wr., with lightning. At 11, do. wr., and continual lightning very severe. A very heavy sea. I was up the middle watch, the weather so bad. Monday, 1st. Wind N.N.W. a.m.—Strong breezes with hard squalls and a very high sea. At 4 p.m. heavy squalls with rain, the sea so high that it came over the poop of the ship on the larboard side. At 8, squally. 12, more moderate. Tuesday, 2nd. Wind N.N.W. a.m. — At 4, do. wr. At 1/2-past 2 saw the land, S. b. E. At 8, moderate and fair, east of Tristin De Cunha. From S.W. to S. b. E. off the nearest shore, about 3 miles, an island on with the nearmost point of Tristian de Cunha, S.W. half West. At 9, up top glnt yards [not up since the 20 of July]. At noon, moderate breezes and clear. The peak of Tristian de Cunha, N. i W., about 10 miles, p.m. — At 9, squally, with unsettled weather. 188 H.M. Ship Calcutta, at Sea, July 1803. Wednesday, 3rd. Wind S. b. E. a.m. — At 4, squally with rain. At noon, fresh breezes and do. wr. p.m.—At 6, more moderate and cloudy.




Thursday, 4th. Wind N.W. b. W. a.m. — Moderate breezes and fair weather, p.m.—At 6, do. wr. and clear. Friday, 5th. Wind S.S.W. a.m.—3, fresh breezes and passing squalls. At noon, do. wr. p.m.—At 2, moderate and hazy. Saturday, 6th. Wind west. Calm. Thermom-iter at 50. a.m.—Moderate and cloudy weather. At 5, squally; made and shortend sail accordingly, p.m.—At 2, moderate and clear. At 4, inclining a calm. At 6, perfectly so. When we were at quarters, which we beat to regularly of an eve; at i after fresh breezes, and at I strong breezes with heavy squalls. In so short a time we all remarked the sudden great change of the weather: the weather so cold we were all obliged to have our winter dress on. Sunday, 7th. Wind west, W. b. S. a.m.— Fresh breezes and cloudy. 10, musterd by divisions, and strong breezes with squalls, p.m.—1, squally with rain. Monday, 8th Wind S.W. a.m.—At 4, fresh breezes and cloudy. At 8, more moderate, p.m. —At 6, carried away the fore topmast studding sail in a squall. A very large whale came past the ship quite near us. 189 H.M. Ship Calcutta, at Sea, July 1803. Tuesday, 9th. Wind S.S.W., a.m. — At 8, moderate breezes and squally, with frequent showers, ½ past, shortened sail and hove too, down boat, and sent in search of John Bowers, who fell overboard and was drown'd. 30 past 9, up boat and made sail. At 11, found the fore yard badly sprung. Employd unbending the fore sail and preparing to lower the yard down. p.m. Moderate breezes with fine weather. At 2, got the fore yard down, fore and aft the quarter deck; carpenters employed fishing do. At 8, carpenters employd as before. At 12, moderate weather; the carpenters employed at the fore yard. Wednesday, 10th. Wind S.W. a.m. — 6, fresh breezes with squalls, and small rain; carpenters employed as before about the fore yard, and the armorer making hoops for, &c. At noon, fresh breezes and cloudy; carpenters employd on the yard forward for going aloft, and preparing to sway it up. At 8, do. wr. This eve, 30 past 6, swayd the fore yard up. At 8, do. wr.; this eve we observed the 2 wite Magelene Clouds, which are seen in this hemisphere, at the S.S.W. of the Cape. They were discovered by Mr. Magelene, circumnavigator of the globe. Thursday, 11th. Wind S.E. b. E. a.m.—At 3, moderate breezes, with squall at intervals, p.m. —Moderate and fine weather. Swayd the main yard higher up. At 5, moderate and cloudy. 9, sounded no ground, 80 fthm. Friday, 12th. Wind E.S.E. a.m. — At daylight saw the land last, from E. b. N. to N.N.E. 15 past 7, bore up and made sail. Cape St. Ag-ulhas S.E. b. E., about 5 lgs. Employd clearing away to bend the cables and getting away things ready for anchoring. 30 past 11, beat to quarters, and got all the guns clear ready for action. At noon, moderately clear; a remarkable cape S.E., Cape of Good Hope N.W. ½ W., Fals. Cape N. f W., dist. 4 or 5 miles, p.m. — Moderate breezes and clear, standing for Simons Bay. At 30 past 4 shortend sail, and brought up with the best bower in Simons Bay, 10 fthm., fine sand, when moor'd as follows:—Roman Rock east, Noahs Ark S.E., Round Tower Battery S. b. E., Wharf W. b. S.;a remarkable house on the W. side of the Bay N. b. W. ½ W., dist. off Wharf about 1 mile. 190 H.M. Ship Calcutta at anchor in Simon's Bay Saturday, 13th. Wind varble. a.m. — At 9, saluted the battery with 11 guns, which was re-turned by (Round Tower Battery) with an equel number. Found an English whaler and two ships riding in the bay under Dutch colours, p.m. — Moderate and variable. People employd as re-quird. I dind on shore with Mr. Maudaunt, &c, &c.




Sunday, 14th. wind vble. a.m. — Light breezes and variable. Receivd 25 butts of water, and fresh mutton 724 lb., and soft bread for ships company and convicts, p.m.—People employd variously. Mr. Maudaunt, — Brumley, Lieut. Patishall, L. Donovan, Lieut. M. Culloch, and self, went to Cape Town, and dind at Hud-sons hotel. Monday, 15th. Wind vble. a.m. — Receivd fresh beef and mutton for the ships company and convicts, p.m.—Fresh breezes. Employd variously. Sailed the English whaler. Tuesday, 16th. Wind varble. a.m.—Receivd 842 lb. of fresh beef and 4 lb. of soft bread, received 7 British seamen (volunteers ). p.m. —Moderate and fair. Arrived the English whaler, Captain Gardner. People employed watering, &c. Wednesday, 17th. Wind vrble. a.m. — Receivd 350 lb. fresh beef and mutton, and 4 lb. of soft bread, for the ships comp. p.m.—Moderate and fair weather. We returnd from Cape Town. Thursday, 18th. Wind varble. a.m.—Receivd 724 lb. fresh beef and mutton, and 450 lbs. of soft bread, p.m. — Moderate and fair. People employed as most necessary. 191 H.M. Ship Calcutta at anchor in Simon's Bay, extreme point of Africa. Friday, 19th. Wind varble. a.m.—Receivd 394 lb. of fresh beef and mutton, and 6 lb. of soft bread, for the ships company and convicts. p.m.—Moderate, with unsettld wr. Arrived a ship, under Dutch colours. John Henry Cashman, a convict, this afternoon stole Mr. Brumleys gold watch, and robd Mr. MacDonals pocket book of 4 dollers. At 6 this eve jumped overboard, with an intention of getting on shore. He was discovered, and boats sent to pick him up, but before they got to him he went down and was dro'nd. The above lad was servant to Mr. Right the Master. Saturday, 20th. Wind vable. a.m. — Receivd 783 lb. of beef and mutton and 6 lb. of bread for the ships company and convicts, p.m.—Moderate and fair wr. Employd variously. This morn I went out a shooting. Saw some wild deer, but could not get a shot at them. Mr. Hutter and 2 officers, Mr. Patishall were of the party. We see the print of a tigers paw very fresh and of wolfes before us. I killed a brace of partriges. Receivd stock for the colony. Sunday, 21st. Wind vble. a.m. — Receivd 840 lb. of fresh beef and mutton for the crew and convicts, and 450 lb. of soft bread, p.m.— Receivd hay, &c, for the colony. Monday, 22nd. Wind varible. a.m. — Employed getting ready for sea. Receivd 6 lbs. of fresh beef and mutton and 2 lbs. of soft bread for the crew & convicts, p.m.—Light airs and hazy wr. 192 HMShip Calcutta at sea August 1803 Tuesday, 23rd. Wind vble, N.W. a.m.—Moderate and fine wr. At 5 unmoord ship and hove short. At 8, made the signal for all officers, &c, to repair on board, p.m.—Light airs and vari-able. At 3, a fight breeze from the N.W. 30 past 3, weighd and made all sail, a boat towing ahead. At 6, anchord in 13 fthm. with the following bearings:—Noahs Ark, at S. ½ W.; the Roman Rock, S.E. b. E.; Pauls Bay, S. ½ E.; and the center of Simons Town. At 9, rain and continual lightning. Wednesday, 24th. Wind easterly, S.E. a.m. — Light airs, inclining to a calm with rain, p.m. — Fresh breezes and thick hazy wr. with rain. At 4, weighd and stood in under the stay sails. At ½ past 5 anchord with the best bower in 10 fthms.—the Roman Rock S.E. b. E., Noahs Ark S.S.E. i E., and the Wharf S.S.W. f W.—veerd to a cable. At 8, much lightning. Thursday, 25th. Wind N. a.m. — Strong breezes. At 11 more moderate, and made the signal for sailing. At noon, weighd and made all sail; fresh breezes & hazy. p.m.—Fresh breezes and hazy wr. At half-past noon, passd thro' between the Roman Rock and Noahs Ark. At 2, saw a brig, N. b. W. Employed stowing the booms. At 4, Cape Point N.W. b. W., and Fals Cape E. b. S. At 5, Cape Fals. N.N.E., 4 or 5 lgs.




H.M. Ship Calcutta at Sea, August, 1803. Thursday, 25th. On our departure from the Cape it was naturally for us to indulge at this moment a melancholy reflection which obtruded itself upon the minds of those, who, we, settlers at Pt. Philip. The land behind us was the abode of a civilized people, that before us was the residence of savages. When, if ever, we might again enjoy the commerce of the world was doubtful and uncertain. The refreshments and the pleasures of which we had so liberally partaken 193 HM Ship Calcutta at Sea August 1803 at the Cape and Simons Bay were to be exchanged for coarse fare and hard labour at Pt. Philip, and we may truly say all communication with families and friends now cut off, we were leaving the world behind us to enter on a state unknown. Friday, 26th. Wind west. a.m.—At 10 saw a large ship to the N.E., standing to the north-ward, p.m.—Moderate breezes and cloudy. Saturday, 27th. Wind S.E. b. E. a.m.—At 2, strong breezes and squally, with heavy rain and lightning. Furld the top sails at 8. Strong gales with a heavy swell from the south. No observation, p.m.—Strong gales and squally weather. At 5 more moderate. Sunday, 28th. Wind S.S.W. a.m. — Strong breezes with rain and hazy wr. this 24 hours. Strong southerly current. Lat. obsd. 37° 16 S. p.m. — Strong breezes, squally, with rain. At 9 h. 49 m. 57 sec, p.m., the time keeper, No. 8, stoppd. At 11, the ship laboured very much, the sea very high. Monday, 29th. Wind N. b. W. a.m.—At 3, down mizen stay sail. Ship working very much and making mutch water in the fore sail room; also the boatswains, gunners, and carpenters store rooms. At 8, more moderate, with a large head sea. Got all the sails and other stores on deck to dry. At 12, one of the timbers of the head earlings broke, and all the guard irons and rails washd away. p.m. — Fresh breezes and squally, with rain. Lat. 37.05 S. 194 HM Ship Calcutta August at Sea 1803 Tuesday, 30th. Wind S. b. W. a.m.—At 3, mod. breezes and clear wr. p.m.—Light breezes and clear. At 11, squally with rain. Lat. obsd. 36-15. S. Wednesday, 31st. Wind east. a.m. — Fresh breezes and clear. Employed variously, p.m.— Fresh br. and cloudy. At 4, observed a great many whales about the ship, and a strong current running, N.E. b. E. 2 ½ knots per hour. Lat. obsd. 36.51 S. About 3 miles from Simons Bay to the E. b. South. Thursday, 1st. Wind east. a.m. — Fresh breezes and clear. Many whales near the ship. At 9, do. wr. p.m—Steady breezes. Lat. obsd. 38.31. S. Wind unfavourable. Friday, 2nd. Wind E. b. S. Strong breezes and squally wr. At noon, do wr. p.m.—At 6 do. wr. Wore ship; took in 1 reef. At 7, strong winds and squalls; under 3d reefd f. sails and storm stay sail. Lat. obsd. 40°.41.S. Saturday, 3rd. Wind S.E. b. E. a.m.—Fresh breezes and hazy wr. at 8. Found the chain pumps to be choked by reason of a quantity of tar having got down into the well; got them up, and cleard them. No observation, p.m—Strong breezes with squalls and rain, with a very high sea. Sunday, 4th. Wind E.SE. a.m.—At 7, in jib-boom, to ease the bowsprit and ships bow; observed the knees of the head to work very mutch. At 9 took in the sprit-sail yard; on deck the ship making a great quantity of water. At noon, strong breezes and hazy; lying to under treble reefd M. T. sail. p.m.—Strong gales and squally wr., with heavy rain at 4. At 8 more moderate. No observation; a very high sea. 195




HMShip Calcutta at Sea September 1803 Monday, 5th. Wind S.S.E. a.m. — Strong breezes, with squalls at intervals. Variation, 28° 04 west at noon; under storm stay-sails, and wore to the N.E. It is unusual to have the wind so long at the S.E., the wind generally.—Lat. obsd., 40° 30 S. Not more than 5 miles from Simons Bay. A high sea, and had a very bad night, p.m. — Squally wr., with rain. At 30 past 1 saw a sail in the eastern; at 2, standing to the south; at 5 past 4 observd that the strange sail had wore to the north; made the private signal to her. At 5 the carpenter reports more defects in the knees of the head. We thought the strange sail was the Ocean transport. Tuesday, 6th. Wind W.N.W. a.m.—Moderate wr.; at 7 saw the strange sail E.S.E. 3 or 4 leagues, running to the eastward; at noon the strange sail S.E. Lat. obsd., 39.47 S. p.m. — Moderate breezes and cloudy wr., with rain at 4. Lost sight of the strange sail in the S.E. Wednesday, 7th. Wind S.b.W., S.b.E. a.m. — Fresh breezes and light squalls. Lat. obsd., 39° 13 S. p.m.—Moderate breezes and cloudy weather; took in and made sail, as required. Thursday, 8th. Wind S.S.E. a.m. — Fresh breezes, with continual rain. No observation. p.m.—Do. wr., with lightning from the N.West. Friday, 9th. Wind E.N.E., variable south; calm, W.b.N. a.m. — Fresh breezes, with rain. p.m.—Do. wr. at 4; at 3 continual lightning; 30 past 11 squally, with hard rain. Lat. obsd., 36° 43' south. Saturday, 10th. Wind S.W.b.W. a.m.—Steady fresh breezes and clear. At 9 punishd. Thoms Fitzgerald (a convict) with 3 dozen lashes for theft, p.m.—Do. wr; at 10 much lightning to the N.W. Lat. obsd., 36 28 S. This day we got a fair wind. 196 HMShip Calcutta at Sea September 1803 Sunday, 11th. Wind W.S.W. a.m. — At 3 strong breezes, with rain; ½ past 3 heavy squalls, with lightning; at 8 fresh breezes, with rain; at 10 do. wr. p.m.—Steady fresh breezes, Lat 36° 41 S. Monday, 12th. Wind W.b.S. a.m. — Fresh breezes and cloudy wr. p.m. — Moderate breezes and clear wr. Tuesday, 13th. Wind S.W. a.m. — Squally, with heavy rain; at noon pleasant wr. p.m. — Moderate breezes, with squalls at intervals. Wednesday, 14th. Wind variable to the west. a.m.—Light winds and clear wr. p.m.—Do. wr. The prisoners beds, &c, were taken up to air, and prison smoaked. Thursday, 15th. Wind north-east. a.m.—Light airs, inclining to a calm; at 30 past 9 departed this life Jeremiah David; at 30 past 11 committed the body of the deceasd to the deep, with the usual ceremony, p.m.—Moderate and clear wr.; at 11 strong breezes and hazy wr. Friday, 16th. Wind N.E., N.N.E. a.m. — At 4 do wr.; at 11 strong breezes and hazy wr. p.m.—Fresh gales and squally wr., with a heavy head sea; at 2 set the fore top sail, close reefd; at 8 squally, in the fore top sail. 197 HMShip Calcutta at Sea September 1803 Saturday, 17th. Wind NN.E. a.m. — At 2 fresh gales and squally weather; at noon do. wr.; set the main top sail and F. top mast stay sail. p.m.—At 1 strong breezes and hazy wr.; at 4 do. wr.; at 11 do. wr. Sunday, 18th. Wind N.b.E. a.m. — Fresh breezes and squally weather; at 6.30 past out 2d reef top sails, and made sail; at 10 fresh breezes; ½ past musterd at quarters, p.m.—Moderate and fair wr. Monday, 19th. Wind N.N.E. a.m. — Steady fresh breezes, p.m. do wr.; the armorer employed making stentions for the launch.




Tuesday, 20th. Wind N.b.E. a.m. — Fresh breezes and squally at i past 1; at 3 in top glnt. sails at i past 5 steady breezes; at 11 steady fresh breezes. Lat. obsd., 37 55 south, p.m. — Fresh breezes and cloudy wr., and squally at intervals; hands up all night for land. The islands of St. Paul and Amsterdam. At 11 strong breezes and cloudy; this night we passed between the two islands of St. Pauls and Amsterdam Island in the Indian ocean. It lies in lat. 37 deg. 56 mins. S., and long. 77 deg. 22 min. east. Amsterdam Island, in the Indian Ocean, to the N. of St. Pauls Island, is in lat 36° 40 min. S., and long 77 6 min. E.; 75 deg. 15 min.. E. per book. Wednesday, 21st. Wind N.N.E., westerly, S.b.-W.; at 5 south; do. 11 do. a.m. — At 1 strong breezes and hazy wr., with rain; at 8 observd the tiller rope to be much chaf'd and worn, rove a new one; at 11 passd a quantity of rock and seaweed; thick hazy wr. p.m.—Fresh breezes and hazy wr.; at 3 a calm; at 4 fresh breezes; at 5 in top gallnt. sails and 3d reef of the T. sails; 30 past 5 stowed the jib; at 9 fresh breezes, with rain and squally wr. 37 55 lat. obsd. 198 H.M. Ship Calcutta from St. Pauls towards New South Wales, 1803. Thursday, 22nd. Wind south, S.S.W., W.b.S. AM. at 1 fresh breezes and squally, with constant rain; at 3 furld the top sails; at 4 strong gales and squally; at 7 more moderate; at noon fresh breezes P.M. at 2 Moderate breezes and cloudy wr. at 10 do. wr. Friday, 23rd. Wind N.W.b.W. A.M. at 1 fresh breezes and Squally Wr.; 30 past 1 in lower studing sails; 30 past 6 handed the M. sail; (Wind) Do 30 past 7 took in the fore top gallant; at 8 furld the mizn T. sail; (Wind) Do 30 past 10 in 3d reef of the fore top sail; at noon fresh gales and hazy wr. Lat. obsd., 38 22 S. (Wind) N.W P.M. Strong breezes and squally wr.; at 15 past 2 in M. T. gall, sail, took in 3d reef of the M. top sail; at 6 fresh gales and heavy wr., with rain; at 30 past 9 out 3d reef of the M. T. sail, and out M. top gallt. sail; at 11 strong gales, and very high sea from the N.W.b.W. The equinoctial gales as the sun pass the equator. Saturday, 24th. wind N.W., A.m. At 2 fresh gales and clear wr.; at 6 out 2d reef of M. T. sail; 20 past 9 took in M. top. gallt. sail, and lowered the M. T. sail on the cap, out all reefs of do. to dry; at 30 past 10 in 1st reef of the M. top sail and set it. Employd working junk. (Wind) Do 215 miles last 24 hours The sun this morn at 8 a.m. crossd the equinoctial line. Lat. obsd., 38 28 S.; the difference of time between us and Greenwich is 6H. 12M. 20S. later than we are. P.m. Strong breezes and squally wr., at 15 past 12 in top Glnt sail and 3 Reef Main Top sail. at 8. Fresh gales and foggy with rain. at 11. We observd a very clear Night Bow after a very hard squall. 199 HM Ship Calcutta Southern Indian Ocean From St Paul’s to New South Wales P.M. Strong breezes and squally wr., with rain and a large following sea; at 2 do. wr.; at 5 in second reef main top sail, and set the jib and stay sail; at 9 shipd a great quantity of water at the 3d port from aft on the larboard side, and filled the gun room and cockpit; at 11 squally, with hard rain; At ½ past observed a very clear rainbow. At 12 more moderate. Sunday, 25th. Wind W.b.S. a.m At 6 set treble reef fore top sail, unbent the main top; at noon squally, in main top sail. p.m. At 2 fresh breezes and squally, with rain. Monday, 26th. Wind W.N.W. a.m. At 5 fresh breezes and cloudy wr. PM.. Fresh breezes and squally, with constant rain; took in the shading sails; at 6 fresh breezes, with thick hazy wr.; at 10 split the main top sail, close reefd the sail. Tuesday, 27th. Wind W.S.W. a.m. Fresh breezes and hazy wr. PM. Strong breezes and cloudy.




Wednesday, 28th. Wind N.W. a.m Cloudy unsettled wr.; at 6 rove new top glnt. sheets, p.m. Employd securing the cutwater with strappings, &c. Thursday, 29th. Wind N.W.b.W. AM. Fresh breezes and hazy wr.; 9 this morn we perceivd the water much smoother than usual, and we are within the south point of New Holland; at p.m., Mic. Day, the Captain and Col. dind with us off 2 geese, &c; and the first day that we could set steady at table since we left the Cape. Lat. obsd., 38° 49 S. Distance off of the South Cape of New Holland, 2 miles. 2 HM Ship Calcutta Southern Indian Ocean From St Paul’s to New South Wales Sept 1803 Friday, 30th. Wind north, N.b.E. A.M. Fresh breezes and cloudy wr. We obserd, though the wind blew very fresh, the water was smooth, by reason of being within the Southern Cape of New Holland; dist. 3 miles, PM. Strong breezes and squally; at 4 in top giant, sails and 2d reefd the top sails; 30 past 6 close refd. and furld the mizn T. sails, stowed the M. top stay sails, continual strong winds. Saturday, 1st. Wind N.E.b.N., W.N.W. A.m. stowed jib, strong breezes and squally wr., with rain; 30 past 5 double reefd the mizen S. sails and top glnt. sails and M. T. mast stay sails; at noon strong breezes and cloudy, p.m. At 1 fresh gales and squally weather; at 10 do. wr. Sunday, 2nd. Wind north, a.m. — Fresh breezes and squally; at 9 the carpenters employd stowing the booms; at 6 moderate breezes and cloudy, p.m. Do wr employed stowing the booms. Monday, 3rd. Wind N.W.b.N. a.m. Fresh breezes and squally wr. Departed this life Christ. Smith (a convict), p.m. 30 past 6 committed the body to the deep with the usual ceremony. Tuesday, 4th. Wind W.N.W. a.m. Light breezes and cloudy; at 11 squally wr.; sail-maker employd at the main sail. p.m. Fresh breezes and squally, with rain; at 5 under double reef top sails; at 6 hard gales. 201 HM Ship Calcutta Southern Indian Ocean From St Paul’s to New South Wales Oct 1803 Wednesday, 5th. Wind W.b.S. AM. Strong gales; under double reef top sails; sail-maker em-ployd repairing the main sail. PM. Light breezes and clear wr; made and shortend sail as requisite. Thursday, 6th. Wind NiN.W. A.M. Light breezes and cloudy. Tryd soundings; no ground at 60 fthms.; bent best bower cables; at noon fresh breezes and cloudy; double reef the top sails. PM. Strong breezes and squally wr.; took in 3d reef the F. sails. At 8 sounded at 90 fthms.; running under F. and M. top sails and fore T. mast stay sail. People looking out all night for land. Blowing very hard, and high sea. Friday, 7th. Wind S.S.W. AM. Strong breezes; sounded; found no ground at 70 fthms. At noon light airs and clear. PM. Light breezes and hazy wr.; 20 past 1 down jolly boat, sounded, found no ground at 3 fthms.; at 7 took in top giant, sails; at 8 calm, with a heavy swell from the S.W. Saturday, 8th. Winds vble. to the N.E., W.N.-W., W.b.S. AM. Light breezes and cloudy. At 1 double reefd f. sails; at 8 fresh breezes; set the top gal sails at 10. Made the land a head S.E.b.E. 8 leags.; sounded in 52 fms., brown sand and gravel; bent the small bower cable. Tack'd ship to the west, the N.West. Extremity of Kings Island at N.E., and the southern do. at S.E.b.E. 3 remarkable sand hills E.N.E., east, and E.b.S. Sounded in 53 fms., coarse brown sand and gravel; off the shore 8 or 9 miles. Obserd the sea to break northerly on the N. end of New Year Island, a small island that joins Kings. Lt. obsd., 39° 50 S. 202


HM Ship Calcutta Great Southern Indian Ocean From St Paul’s to New South Wales Pt Philip.- Oct 1803 Saturday NW.b.W. 8 PM. Fresh breezes and squally wr.; at 1 tkd. ship to the north; at 3 strong breezes, with heavy squalls. Split the main top sail, and down top glnt. sails. At 4 hard squalls, a very heavy west swell, and the sea going over the poop; (Wind) W.N.W. at 7 sounded, found no ground at 45 fms.; at 8 up F. sail; sounded 37 fathms., brown sand; at 11 blowing very hard, and ship labouring very much; (Wind) W.b.S. at 12 Strong Gales, and a very high sea beating against us. Sunday, 9th. AM. Wind W.N.W., W.b.S. Strong gales and squally. Sounded in 40 fathms. Carried away the larboard tiller rope. At 30 past a.m., set fr. stay sail. At 30 past 1 set f. sail. Sounded in 40 fathms—coarse brown sand. At 5, saw the land about Port Phillip to the N. b. E. The land near the entrance of the harbour appeared low land, and at a distance very beautiful. Anchor Port Philip. Seal Island, S.E. ½ E., and Whales Point, W. b. S. named so by Capt. Woodriff, the head being very much like one): it is on the larboard side as you enter the harbour. W.N.W. At 15 past 10 we anchord with the best bower in 6 fathms; W.b.S. found laying here the Ocean transport, which arrived on Friday the 7 of Oct. When moord ship we had the following bearings:—The east side of the enterance West, and the east end of the long island N.E. ½ E. off the south shore, H mile. A very fine country to appearance, but no water but salt lakes—

203 HM Ship Calcutta Great Southern Indian Ocean From St Paul’s to New South Wales Pt Philip. PM.—Fresh breezes and clear wr. Employed clearing away the booms, &c. Out launch at 4. Moord ship with the small bower to the westward. Capt. Woodriff and Lieut. Governor Collins went on shore on the south side of the island. At 6 they returned. Could not find any fresh water. They reported the soil to be very bad, and the trees small, unfit for the use of H.M. Navy. The Bay is very large, more so than any I ever see, but the enterance does not exceed a mile and a half, though from the camp, S.W. to the N.E. of the Bay, it is not less than 60 miles to the fresh water lake. At 10 it blew a very hard gale of wind. It was very fortunate for us that we arrived at our destination in the morn. 12, d. wr., with very hard squalls. 204 H.M. Ship Calcutta at Anchor in Port Phillip Harbour, New South Wales, October 1803. Monday, 10th. Wind S.S.E. a.m. — At 10, Lieut. Patteshal, Mr. White, and self went on the south side of the Bay, opposite the ship, and many miles in and round the opposite shore, but could not find any water but what was very brackish that we could not drink. The land was very bad, light soil, and a great many of the trees blown up by the roots, which appeared to have taken very little root. Not any of the natives did we see, but many hutts, in which were cockle shells and muscle. We see a few birds, parrots and a couple of quails; not the least vestige of any quadrupedes or fish. Along the shore we returnd by no means satisfied with the country. The Capt. and Governor went on shore and found no water that was good, but a small run near Arthers Seat, the east side of the Bay. When we arrived here it was in the spring, the month of April 1803.






Tuesday, 11th. Wind S.S.E. a.m. — The same party and self went on shore to the island in the middle of the Bay, now called Signet [Mud] Island, where we see a great number of black swans. I was the first that killd one on the island. We kill 3, and caught many alive, and caught many pelicans, and some sea birds. Capt. W. and the Gov., with Mr. Tuckey, went on the west side of the Bay to procure water. Could not find any. Three of the natives were friendly with them, and gave Mr. T. a spear. The information that the Governor, &c, gave was by no means favourable, for want of soil, water, and trees. The difference of time with us and England is nine hours forty three minutes: we are so much forwarder than they are. 205 Port Phillip Harbour, New South Wales, October 1803 Wednesday, 12th. Wind westly. a.m. — Fresh breezes and cloudy. Sent a party on shore cutting grass, and another watering. At 7, the Capt. and Col. Collins, and 1 Lieut., Mr. Tuckey, went to the northern part of the Bay to procure water, and see the same three natives. The Colony Surgeons report the water procured by sinking tubs as wells to be good and fit for use. The Capt. gave one of the natives a blanket. They attended them some time. At 15. past 11. the Captain and officers returnd, but found no water fit for use. Sent the carpenter and some men to look for wood on shore. Thursday, 13th. Wind S.W. a.m. — Fresh breezes and cloudy. Sent the small launch for water. The same party of officers went to survey the S.E. part of the Bay and watering place. The carpenter returnd from on shore, where he had been to search for wood to secure the head and knees of the ship. Had not seen any fit for that purpose. At 15. past 1. confind Lieut. Donovan to his cabin pr order of Capt. Woodriff, for his being absent from the ship whilst he was on shore. 206 April Friday, 14th. Wind west, vble, calm. a.m.— Fresh breezes and cloudy weather. Sent the Master up the harbour to sound for a conveniant place to remove the ship for delivering the colonial stores, &c. At 30. past 9 he returnd, and reported good anchorage 3 or 4 miles further to the eastward. At 10, cleard hawsr. Sent on there a party of the Colonial Marines, also convicts, with Lieut. Johnson, to pitch some tents. They carried the equipage and live stock, p.m. — Light breezes with rain. At 30 past 1 unmoored ship and hove short on the small bower. Loosd the T. sail. At 15 past 2 weighd and made sail. At 30 past 3 light airs with rain. Found the tide too strong for the wind. Anchord in 13 fthms, with the small bower, west end of the long island, N.E. b. N., and the S.E. head of the enterance W. ½ N., off the shore 1 mile & ½ . Calm at 4. The carpenter reports 2 of the planks in the counter started. Caulkers caulking the poop waterways. At 7 in the morn Mr. White and self went on shore on the south side of the Bay, and walked far into the country. We see the kangaroos and some par-retts, but could not kill any. We walkd to the watering place. The water through the casks was good, and the information from the 4 men that were there that it agreed with them. At 5 returnd on board. 207 H.M. Ship Calcutta at Anchor Port Phillip Harbour, New South Wales, October 1803. Saturday, 15th. Wind E,S.E. a.m. — Light breezes, inclining to a calm. At 30 past 8 hove short on the f. bower. Loosd sails. Ocean transport under weigh. At 9, weighd and made sail. Sounded from 6 to 18 fthms. At 15 past 10 crossd the shoal north of Point in 4 fthms. At 30 past 10 anchord in 7 fthms.; fine sand. At noon, strong breezes and cloudy: the Ocean at anchor east of us, 1 mile distance. Employd sounding [sending] the colonial stores on shore. Where we lay we can see the camp, distance from us 4 ½ miles, p.m. —




At 30 past 3 moord ship with the best bower to the westward, the camp bearing S.E. ½ S., the entrance of the port west, and Seals Beach open, and Arthers Seat E. ½ N. Nearest distance off shore 1 ¼ mile in 5 fathms water. Employd fitting the launch for surveying the harbour. 208 Remarks in Sullivan Bay and Hobart Camp Port Philip New South Wales Sunday, 16th. Wind S.E a.m. — Moderate and clear weather. At 30 past 8 sent the launch with the first Lieut., Mr. Tuckey, attended by 2 civil officers, Mr. Harris, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Gammon, of the colony, and a 6 oard cutter, victuald for 8 days, to survey the Bay from the camp northward, if possible to assertain a more eligable situation for forming a settlement. At 9, employd landing the convicts with their baggage. At 11, the Capt. and Colonel went on shore to direct the landing, &c, of the prisoners, p.m.—At 2, completed the landing of the marines and prisoners with their baggage. Remarks in Sullivan Bay and Hobert Camp, Port Phillip, New South Wales, October 1803. Monday, 17th. Wind eastly. a.m. — Fine pleasant wr. Employd delivering the hospital stores. At 10 I went to the camp to see about my marquee, and gave orders for its being completed for me. At 4 p.m. the Capt. and Colonel went on shore; the Colonel slept there for the first time. At ½ past 4 the Master returnd from surveying, and found a good channel in the E.N.E. direction. I remaind on board as a visitor. 209 Remarks in Sullivan Bay and Hobart Camp Port Philip New South Wales October 1803 Tuesday, 18th. A-M-—I remaind on board till 10, then went on shore to the camp to order about my marquee; returnd on board to dine. Wednesday, 19th. a.m.—At 9 went on shore and sent all my things to the camp. Waited upon the Governor. At 11 got my marquee in order, and slept there for the first time. The convicts em-ployd variously; many of the officers searching in the country for water and soil. p.m.—At night Lieut. Sladden confind Sarjent Sarjent for drunkenness and m conduct. Thursday, 20th. a.m. — At 9 Lieut. Menzies, of the Royal Marines, came to the camp to set at the court martial on the prisoner Sarjeant Sargant. At 11 the court commenced. At 2 p.m. it finshd, and the report carried to the Governor. I dind at the mess with the officers. At 6 the officer of the R. Marines, Lieut. Sladden, red the sentence of the court martial, which was that Sarjeant Sarjant be broke and put into the line as a private; but, on account of his prior good conduct, that he be recommended to the Governor, who reproved him and reinstated him. 210 Remarks in Sullivan Bay and Hobart Camp Port Philip New South Wales October 1803 Friday, 21st. a.m.—At 50 past 7 the launch and cutter returnd from surveying the harbour, having last night arrived in the N.W. point of the bay, where they have discoverd a straight, an apparent passage towards the sea, which the first Lieut., Mr. Tuckey, intended to have explored, but was driven to the southward during the night by a tide or current from the apparent straigh; and at daylight, finding himself near the ship, returned on board. At 11 Capt. Woodriff and Lieut. Tuckey came to the camp, who produced to the Governor a chart, the survey about 90 miles round the bay from Arthers Seat (the highest hill on the east of the bay); and had landed in several places to observe the soil, trees, and to obtain water. The report was—the soil bad, trees very small, and but little water; nor could they get any fish. Lieut. Houston and Midshipman Mr. Vernon (son of the Bishop of Carlisle), dind with me. In the eve I went on board H.M. Ship Calcutta to tea and sleep.




Saturday. 22nd. a.m. — At 7 Mr. Tuckey, the first Lieut., and two boats went to survey from the N.W. point of the bay. In the eve I return to the camp. Lieut. MacCullough, of the Royal Marines, slept at my marquee. Mr. Tuckey, Mr. Gammon, Mid. Mr. Collins, Mr. Harris—the two last gentlemen belong to the colony — they found a fresh water river on the N.E. poind of the bay, where they pitched their tent for the night. Turn over to the second page and see the 23rd October Remark. 211 Remarks at Sullivan Bay and Hobert Camp, Port Phillip, New South Wales, 1803. Sunday, 23rd. a.m.—At 11 the whole of the camp assembled, and the Governor at the head of the Royal Marines, with officers, to hear divine service, which was performd in the square of the parade before all hands. Mr. M. Cullough and Mr. White, the purser of H.M. Ship Calcutta, dind with me; in the eve they returnd on board. Monday, 24th. a.m.—At 7 the convicts were all musterd and put into different gangs for work. At 1 p.m. people employed cutting wood, &c, &c. Tuesday, 25th. a.m. — At 8 the British flag was hoisted at the camp for the first time in hon-our of His Majesty's accession to the throne. At 12 the Royal Marines fird 3 vollies in honour of the day. At 1 H.M. Ship Calcutta fird 21 guns on the same occasion. The day was exceeding hot. At 12 the thermomiter stood at 92. Confind to my bed the major pt. of the day. At ½ past 6 it was exceedingly cold; the sudden chance from heat to cold is very great here, much more than in England. Wednesday, 26th. a.m.—Being very ill, was con-find to the marquee. Mr. Edward Brumley, surgeon of H.M. Ship Calcutta, came on shore to visit me, and Capt. Woodriff sent me a bottle of port. p.m.—At 5 the Capt. came to the camp and drank tea with me, likewise Mr. Brumley. Thursday, 27th. a.m.—Being very ill, confind to my bed all day. p.m.—The Governor came to see me, and requested me to go on board H.M. Ship Calcutta a few days for change of air. 212 Remarks at Sullivan Bay, Port Phillip, New South Wales. Friday, 28th. a.m.—The day being wet, I continued very ill at the camp. Visited by Capt. Woodriff and the Governor. Saturday, 29th. a.m. — At 9 Capt. Woodriff came to the camp, and at 11. I went on board with him, very unwell. Sunday, 30th. a.m. — Continued unwell on board H.M. Ship Calcutta. Monday, 31st. a.m. — Do. At 6 p.m. rain. At 8 much lightning. At 10 a very dreadful tempest, the lightning very severe. Mr. Tuckey, &c., surveying the harbour; the lightning so bad that the boat was obliged to return. Tuesday, 1st. a.m.—Continual rain, with a heavy thunderstorm; the thermomiter 93 at 12, and down to 50 in the eve. Receivd a letter from the Governor respecting my health. Wednesday, 2nd. a.m.—Rain at intervals. Being much better was able to go to the camp; waited on the Governor. At 11 a complaint came before me as a majestrate that Robert Cannady, servant to Mr. Humphreys, had promised Buckly, the Governor's servant, a waistcoat for a pair of shoes, which he had taken and worn, and would not return the waistcoat; but after hearing them on both sides I had the waistcoat given to Buckley. 213 Nov. South Wales November 1803




a.m.—At 12 received stores, &c, from the Com-missery. Lieut. Houston, Maculloh and White dind with me. In the eve returnd on board with Mr. Tuckey. At 9 Mr. Tuckey, Lieut. Patteshal, and self supd with Capt. Woodriff. Thursday, 3rd. a.m. — Not so well. Mr. Tuckey went surveying. In the aft. Mr. Harris came on board with Mr. White. Friday, 4th. a.m.—Better. Mr. Harris con-tinued on board, Mr. Houston on shore. Continual boats going to and from the ship with colonial stores. This day the Governor discharged the Ocean transport, Capt. Matthew, Mr. Harris on board to Launceston. Saturday, 5th. a.m. — Employed in clearing H.M. ship Calcutta of stores, &c, for the colony. At 6 p.m., being very much better, I went on shore with Mr. Harris; and Lieut. Houston and MacCulloh supd with me. My friends on board the Calcutta would feign have kept me longer. Sunday, 6th. a.m.—At 9 I waited on the Governor; the day was so unfavourable, I could not do duty. At 10 I walkd with the G. to see his new garden, Capt. Woodriff and Lieut. Pattishal came and met us; at 1 p.m. Capt. W. had all the officers, but Lieut. Donovan who was under an arrest, to dinner with him. I dind with the Governor of Pt. Phillip, and a very pleasant day we had; all the officers on board were very merry. Mr. Collins, with 6 men in a large boat, saild with dispatches from the camp to Governor King at Port Jackson; he was to stop at the Calcutta, to take letters, &c, &c, to the Governor. 214 A Private Remark given me from Mr. Harris and Lieut. Tuckey of H.M. Ship Calcutta. Sunday, 23rd. a.m. — At 8 they observd three of the natives, who approach them. Mr. Tuckey gave them fish bread, and many preseants; they were much pleasd and friendly. At 10 Mr. T. and Mr. Collins went across the bay, about 5 or 6 miles, with a boats crew, leaving Mr. Harris and Mr. Gammon & 2 men to take care of the tent, and make observations on shore. The three men, seeing Mr. T. go away in the boat, they like-wis went away. Early in the afternoon they re-turnd with a great many of them; and at 2 p.m. they in the boat coming back observd 70 in a party. Mr. Tuckey called to them, at which they hastened to the place where the tent was. On Mr. T. coming up he found Mr. Gammon surrounded; and the chief at that time seized Mr. G., who calld out to Mr. T. to fire on them. Mr. Harris was surrounded at the tent; and the blacks were taking what they could from the boat. Mr. T. fird over them; they ran away a small distance, but soon approachd again with the king (who wore a very elegant turban-crown), and was always carried upon the shoulders of the men. Whenever he desired them to halt, or to approach, they did it immediately. Mr. T. fird over them a second time, at which they removed to a very small distance. Those about the king, to the number of 50 or 60 were all armed. The blacks finding that none were wounded, and that the number were approaching, and the second in command 215 was going to throw his spier at Mr. Tuckey, gave orders to shoot him, as an example; they fird, and Innis killed him, and another wounded; they all fled. The number of savages were not less than one hundred and fifty. Had not Mr. Tuckey fortunately came up with the boat, no doubt but they would have killd Mr. Gammon and Mr. Harris and the 2 men, and have eat them. We have great reason to think they are canibals. 216 Remarks at Sullivan Bay Monday, 7th. a.m. — The Calcutta's boats employed bringing stores on shore for the colony from the ship. I dind with the officers at the mess. At 4 p.m. we were informed that Mr. Collins could not get out of the harbours mouth. The married men employed building houses for themselves; 2 in a house.




Tuesday, 8th. a.m.—At 10 Mr. Bowden and self went across the island to the opposite shore, to see whither we could observe Mr. Collins, but could not; on our return we were informed that he was not out of the harbour. There we see the most dreadful surge I ever beheld. At 4 p.m. we returnd. The soldiers wifes are permitted to build in the same manner. Wednesday, 9th. a.m. — Three men of the convicts are missing from the camp. The men employed in mounting the guns, and making a battery. Thursday, 10th a.m. — At 8 Mr. Bowden and self walkd to Arthers Bonnet, the S.W. point of the opposite shore from the encampment, and walkd to the enterance of the harbour, from thence to the Calcutta, where we dind and slept. I killd a duck. Mr. Collins this morn got out of the harbour in the boat. Friday, 11th. a.m. — At 9 I returned to the camp with Mr. Tuckey and Mr. Bowden, and we dind with Mr. Houston. 217 November 1803 Saturday, 12th. a.m.—A party of 6 men went out armd in search of 5 convicts that had excaped into the woods; 8 convicts in all absent, a.m.— At 11 all the officers military and civil attended with the Governor and Capt. Woodriff to the parade, and from thence all the convicts at divine service; the sermon preachd was to return Almighty God thanks for our safe arrival here. 2 p.m. — A party went and dind on board the Ocean with Capt. Marthew. I stayd there— Sunday, 13th. —all night. Lieut. Pateshall kill a kangaroo. Monday, 14th. a.m. — At 9 we came to the camp. What officers could be spared from H.M. ship Calcutta came and dind at the camp off the kangaroo, and very excellent it was, the dimensions as follows:— F. I.Length from the end of the tail to the nose

7 6

Of the hind leg 2 11 Fore leg 1 8Head 0 7 Ear 0 6Neck 0 10 Tail 3 6 Yard 0 6 Stone bag 0 3 Breadth of the skin at the haunches 2 6Fore quarter 1 8 It weigh'd when skin'd, the head off, liver, heart, and entrails taken out, 68 lbs.; the skin of a dark brown color. 218 Remarks at Sullivan Bay Port Phillip Camp Tuesday, 15th. a.m. — At 2 p.m. I went on board the Calcutta, where I slep; at 5 p.m. the dimensions of a sea elephant killd on shore by the barge's crew of H.M. Ship Calcutta, at Port Phillip:— F. i. Length from the nose to the end of the tail

12 0




The round of the body Weight more than 2 lbs.

5 2

The skin of a light-brown colour, the head like a bulldog. Wednesday, 16th. a.m. — At 4 the Ocean transport, Capt. Matthew, drop'd down near the harbours mouth; at 8 brought too, the tide much against him; at 9 I arrived at the Camp; at ½-past, five of the convicts that had escaped were brought to the camp; at 11 burid the ship's cook of the Calcutta on shore. In the aft I went a shooting and kill a teal; Lieut. Dowers and a party came and supd with me. Thursday, 17th. a.m. — At 4 I went a shooting; no success; at 8 returned. At half-past ten Capt. Woodriff arrived at the camp with many of his officers that could be spared. 11 the garrison was under arms; ½ past all the convicts were clean dressd, and assembled on the left side of the Parade, and the Lieut. Governor's Commission was read by the Rev. R. Knopwood, Chaplain to the Colony; when that was done, the Military fird three vollies, and all gave three cheers to His Honor. The day would have passd off with the greatest joy, but His Excellency was obliged to punish the 5 deserters that were brought to the camp to deterr others from deserting, p.m.— Captain Matthew got out of the Bay of Port Phillip. [Note in margin.]—Ocean arrid at Pt. Jackson on the 24 November. 219 November 1803 Friday, 18th. a.m. — At 8 we observd H.M. Ship Calcutta standing for Arthers Seat; and at O Lieut. Johnson, of the Royal Marines, Mr. Humphries, and self went in my boat for the first time to Yellows Point; we caught some fish, but I killd a couple of very handsome [specimens] of Banks Cockatwo; we returnd to dinner. See the Calcutta at anchor. At 5 hard rain and a dreadful tempest, which continued till late at night. Saturday, 19th. a.m.—At 11 see the Calcutta move her station toward Arthers Seat; at 8 three of the deserters returned to the camp. We receivd letters from the Calcutta's boat that the natives had obliged the woodmen to return on board. The Calcutta's boat went arm'd and relivd the men; the number of blacks were about 4 . At 12 a party were sent to pitch a tent near the Governors garden, to give notice if the blacks were approaching the camp. This morn I sewd coucumbers, and onion seeds, and melons. At 4 p.m. heavy rain, with dreadful thunder and lightning. 220 Remarks at Sullivan Bay Port Phillip Sunday, 20th. a.m. — At 7 H.M. Ship Calcutta was under weigh, and standing for Fresh Water River. At 11 the military, &c., &c., all assembled; at ½ past all attended the Governor at divine service. The day was very fine. At 8 a.m. rain. Monday, 21st. a.m. — Moderate breezes and clear. At 2 p.m. the thermomiter stood at 96 in the shade, and in the sun, by the side of the marquee, 118°. At 4 Mr. Harris and self, with Stewart, a convict, went in my boat a fishing; I caught three maiden rays. We returned to the camp by 8 in the eve; it very soon came on to blow and rain. Tuesday, 22nd. a.m. — Strong breezes; at 11 rain; ½ past, a heavy storm of thunder and lightning and hard rain with squalls, p.m.—At 1 more moderate. Receivd a pocket compass from the store. Wednesday, 23rd. a.m. — In the morn Mr. Humphries, Lieut. Johnson, and self went in my boat to the Yellow Bluff to catch fish, but finding the wind too much we were obliged to return. In the afternoon I kill a teal. Continual rain with thunder and lightning. 221 November 1803




Thursday, 24th. a.m. — At 8 rain; 10, fine settled wr. 3 p.m. I walked to the opposite shore, across the island to the S.S.E. part of the shore; see a great many of the Banksian cockatoos. Friday, 25th. a.m. — At 10 Mr. Bowden and self walkd to the opposite shore to Arthers Bonnet, but found very few shells, the tide come in too rapidly. At ½ past 7 [p.m.] Mr. M. Col-lough arrivd in the camp from H.M. Ship Calcutta; he walkd it from the Fresh River where ship layd watering [The Yarra], not less than 45 or 50 miles, a very great undertaking. He and a party sup'd with me. At 9 Sarjent Thorns wife was deliverd of a boy—the first child born on the settlement of Port Phillip. Saturday, 26th. a.m.—Very unwell. Employed erecting a new signal staff near my marquee. Mr. M. Collough and self dind at the mess. In the eve I walked to the Governors gardens. At 11 p.m. rain with a fresh breeze. Sunday, 27th. a.m. — This morn at 10 the thermoraiter stood at 96 in the shade. At 11 the military, &c., attended divine service. At ½ past 12 continual thunder at a distance to the N.W. of the encampment, p.m. — At 4 the tempest in-creas'd, and at 9 it was very violent with rain. 222 Remarks at Sullivan Bay camp Monday, 28th. a.m. — At 9 Lieut. M. Cul-loch, Mr. Humphries, and self went in my boat to the Fresh Water River, on the E.S.E. side of the Bay, where H.M. Ship Calcutta was watering; they were cutting wood. The distance across from the camp to the ship not less than 30 miles per water. At 7 we got on board; at ½ past it raind and blew very hard, with thunder and lightning. That eve Mr. Pattshall with the watering party left the shore, having waterd the ship. Tuesday, 29th. AM.—The wind blowing contrary, H.M. Ship Calcutta could not leave her station; all hands remaind on board. Wednesday, 30th. a.m. — This morn we weighd anchor and went to Arthers Seat; it blew strong breezes that we could not get on shore. [The 3 following entries refer to the Calcutta taking in 55 tons of fresh water at the Yarra; information which was of course known to Mr. Knopwood, who obtained these entries from that ship's log.—Ed.] Remarks on board H.M. ship Calcutta at Port Phillip and Hobson's Bay. Friday, 18th. Wind West. a.m. — Light breezes from the west. At 6 weighd and made sail from One-tree Point; launch attending to the N. side of the channel. At 10 receivd intelligence that the carpenters at Arthers Seat wanted ammunition and assistance, he being visited by the natives in great numbers. At 30 past 10 passd the camp at South, dist. 5 or 6 miles. At noon Lat. obsd. 38° 19 south, p.m. — Strong squalls with thunder and lightning and rain. At 2 anchored with the b. bower in 6 fms., fine sand; the camp bearing W. b S. ½ S.; Arthers Seat E. ½ S. and the end of the island, shoal N.E. ½ N. Boats employd getting off the timber from under Arthers Seat. 223 November 1803 Sunday, 20th. Wind S.W. a.m. — Fresh breezes and cloudy wr. At 5 weighd and made sail for the river, boats sounding a head. At 15 past 5, past the buoy on the Island Shoal. Steerd N.N.E. for the river, having 10 and 11 fms., 3 miles off shore. At 30 past 9, shortend sail and preparing to anchor. At 10, came too with the best bower in 4f fms., fine sand. The enterance of the river at E.S.E., off shore li mile. Wednesday, 30th.Wind N.W. a.m. — Strong breezes and squally wr. At 5, cleard haws and unmoord ship and hove short on the small bower. At 9, sent a pety officer and 2 men to fetch the launch down the harbour. At 30 past 9, weighd and made sail, the launch following. Strong breezes and squally; hauld ranges on the cables. Course steerd S.S.W. Soundings




from 6 to 10 fms., fine sand and clay. At 11, shortend sail, not seeing the buoy on the Island Shoal. Supposd to have been washd away or sunk. At 30 past 11, shortend sail and came too with the small bower in 6 fms., clay bottom— The entrance of the Harbour West. The Camp W.S.W. ½ W. Yellow Bluff S.W. b. W. Arthers Seat — E.S.E. ½ E., off shore H mile. At 12, a very severe gale—a hurricane. The wind at that time shifted round the compass with dreadful Ughtning and thunder, and heavy swell from the N.W. p.m.—Rain, with squalls at intervals. 224 Remarks at Sullivan Bay Camp, &c, December 1, 1803. Thursday, 1st. a.m. — Strong breezes and a very great surge. No boat able to go on shore or to the camp. Friday, 2nd. a.m. — Strong breezes and rain, with thunder and lightning. No boats able to go [to] the camp, or on shore, the surf being so much. Saturday, 3rd. a.m. — At 9, the weather being moderate Mr. Humphries and self landed, with Lieut. Houston, at the bottom of Athers Seat. We walkd to the camp, no boat being able to go up, the distance of the walk about 12 miles. That day I dind with the officers of the mess. Sunday, 4th. a.m. — Moderate breezes and fair. At ½ past 10, the military parade. At 11, both civil and military went to divine service, and all the setlers and convicts. H.M. ship Calcutta advanced a little way to One Tree Point. Monday, 5th. a.m. — Moderate breezes and fair. H.M. ship Calcutta at 10 anchord at her old station off One Tree Point. Tuesday, 6th. Some of the officers of the Calcutta came on shore. Mr. Brumley [Bromley], surgeon, and self, with a party, dind with Mr. Houston off goose at his tent. At 6, Mr. Brumley, Humphries, and Harris and self, went to my summer house, where we smokd till near 1 a.m. Three of the convicts returned that had been absent a month the first that went away. 225 Dec 1 1803 Wednesday, 7th. Thermomter 96, at 10 a.m. a.m. — £ past 10, Mr. Brumley, Harris, Hum-phries, and self, went to the S. b. West part of the coast with our guns and fish spears. The tide coming we returnd to the camp. In our way there I killd the most beautiful bird of the bittern species, havi—[indistinct], p.m. — At 9, we ob-servd a native fire near Arthers Seat. £ past, lightning at a distance. Thursday, 8th. a.m. — This morn I walked to S.West part of the coast to see whether there was a sail coming from Pt. Jackson, being in great expectation of one every day. Mr. Tuckey, and a party of the Calcutta officers, on shore. Friday, 9th. a.m. — At 4, Lieut. Tuckey, R.N., McCulloch, R. Marines; Mr. White, Purser of H.M. ship Calcutta; Lieut. Johnson, R.M.; Mr. Bowden, Surgeon; Mr. Harris, Surveyor; with 3 soldiers armd, and their survants, set off for Western Port. Mr. Sladden and self engaged on some business. That Lee had been writing again Mr. Clark and Mr. Ingle. Saturday, 10th. a.m. — At 11, Mr. Sladden and self sat till 3 p.m. enquiring into an accusa-tion that Lee should bring forward agst Manning for coining. After a minute investigation found it only a malicious transaction. I set my white hen on 21 egg this morn. 226




Remarks at Sullivan Bay Port Phillip Sunday, 11th. a.m — At 10, the military, setlers, and convicts asembled. At 11, performd divine service. Monday, 12th. a.m. — At 10, a signal was made from the post on the S.W. side of the island that a ship appeared in sight, which we immediately communicated to the Calcutta. At 11 I went on board to dinner. At 4, we obserd the ship to be the Ocean transpord, Capt. Matthew, taken into Government service by Governor King for 4 months. The ship brought Mr. Collins and the crew that went to Port Jackson, and dispatches to Lieut. G. Collins. By him we were informd that there was a settlement formd on Van Die-mens Land by a part of the convicts, male and female, under the command of Lieut. Bowen, River du Nord, the River Derwent, on the south shore of Van Diemens Land; and that the Ocean and Lady Nelson, which saild on the 28 of November, and the Ocean on the 29 of November, have come to Pt. Phillip to remove us there, or where the Lieut. Governor should think proper. Early this morn Lee and another convict went to the Governors garden and procured a gun and ammunition from the gardner, by saying that he came from the Governor, and had orders to receive it. 227 December 1803 Tuesday, 13th. a.m. — At 10, Capt. Wood-riff came on shore. The Lieut. Governor informd us that H.M. ship Calcutta was going to Port Jackson on Sunday 18 of this month. I went on board, and there I slept. Wednesday, 14th. a.m. — At 11, a signal was made that a strange sail was in sight. At 3 p.m. she came to an anchor. The Francis, schooner, from Port Jackson, sent round by order of Governor King, for to remove the settlement to Van Die-mens Land. He brought dispatches from thence for that purpose. At 7, I returnd to the camp. The party of gentlemen returnd from Western Port. Lieut. Tuckey slept in my marquee, Francis, schooner. Thursday, 15th. a.m.—At 9 Mr. Brumley, surgeon of H.M. Ship Calcutta, came on the shore and took breakfast with me. We dind with the officers at the camp. This eve he and party smokd their pipes with me. Friday, 16th. a.m. — At 9 the Francis, that came from Port Jackson, removed near the camp to be repaird. At 7 p.m. I went on board H.M. Ship Calcutta. Capt. Woodriff came on shore and took his leave of me in my marquee. Set the spotted hen. Saturday, 17th. a.m. — At 11 H.M. Ship Calcutta moved her station nearer the harbour's mouth, to Sandy Bay. At 3 p.m. she anchord. At 4 got under weigh again, and moved within 2 mile and ½ of the mouth of the harbour. At 10 p.m. Mr. Collins brought Government dispaches, Mr. Harris, Humphries, Collins, Capt. Matthew supd there. This eve Lieut. Pateshall and Lt. Dowers, Lt. M. Culloch went and caught some very fine crawfish. I took leave of Capt. Woodriff. 228 Remarks at Sullivan Bay Port Phillip Sunday, 18th. a.m. — At 6 I took leave of all the officers of H.M. Ship Calcutta; took my boat and went to the camp, where I arrivd at ½ past 8. At 9 I heard that H.M. Ship got out of the bay of Pt. Phillip, and was standing with a fair breeze to Port Jackson. The Lt. Governor is under the necessity of directing that the people who are employed in the preparations which are carrying on for removing the settlement do continue to work to-day, by which order divine service will not be performd. At 4 p.m. I dind with the Lt. Governor. Monday, 19th. a.m. — Fresh breezes. The convicts employd erecting a warf for to load the ships. At 3 p.m. I walked to the S.W. side of the harbour to see whither we could observe any ships, but did not; returnd home at 7. Pritchard ran away from the camp.




Tuesday, 20th. a.m. — Fresh breeze N.W. At ½ past 12 a strong N.W. wind, with very great heat. With the marquee all open in front the thermomiter was 92 in the shade. The people employd carrying on the warf to remove the settlement. At 5 p.m. the wind changed to S.W.; rain. Wednesday, 21st. a.m. — Moderate breezes and clear. At 2 p.m. took my boat and went a fishing; caught some very fine manta reys near Ar-thers Seat. The wind at 5 came against us, and with very great difficulty we reachd the camp that night. At 10 rain. 229 December 1803 Thursday, 22nd. a.m. — People employd at the Jetty. p.m.—Extreme cold, and hard gales from the S.W. Friday, 23rd. a.m. — More moderate, but cold, and high sea from the S.W. side of the coast across the land. Saturday, 24th. a.m. — At ½ past 9 Mr. Collins, in a large boat, and the Francis saild to Port Dalrymple, Vandiemens Land. I went a fishing and caught 8 very fine crayfish, one mullet, and two dotterel I shot. I may with truth say I went out for birds and fish for my dinner, not having any to dress but a few peas. At 10 very fine weather. I sent the Governor crayfish, and the gentlemen of the mess and other friends. Sunday, 25th, a.m.—The weather very fine. At ½ past 10 the military assembled. At 11 civil military setters and convicts, with the Governor, attended divine service; Xms. sermon. After service I publickly baptizd Sarjent Thorn's child. The Governor, Lieut. Johnson, Mrs. Powers, and Mrs. WhiteHead stood for the child, the first born in the colony; the Gov. namd it Hobert. The Governor invited me to dine, but was engaged prior. At 1 p.m., the thermomiter in the shade 82, I dind with the gentlemen of the mess at Port Phillip. Last night a most daring robbery was committed by some person or persons in the Commissary's marque. While he was in bed they stole a gun which was hung up near the side of the bed, and took a pair of boots which were at the bed side. The sentry saw a man come from it, but thought he was his servant. The hospital tent was likewise robbd. 230 Remarks at Sullivan Bay Port Monday, 26th. a.m. — I walkd to the S. side of the island to see the surf, which was very great. I dind with the Lieut Governor at 4. At 10 smokd a pipe with Mr. Janson. ½ past ajornd to the Commissary's marquees. 11 the drum beat to arms by reason of some of the convicts had made their escape. The pigeons set. Tuesday, 27th. a.m. — At 9 Lieut. Lord, of the Royal Marines, and self walkd to the south side of the shore with our guns. At 3 p.m. we returnd. The eve a party came and smokd their pipes. At 9, 6 convicts endeavourd to make their escape; they were beset by a look-out party and one man shot, very much wounded. At 10 much lightning and rain. Wednesday, 28th. a.m. — At 1 Corporal Sutton returnd with the information of 1 man, by name Charles Shore, was shot and much hurt; a cart and men were sent to bring him to the camp. Mr. Bowden went for the man and one taken prisoner. At ½ past 11 I examind the prisoners, and carried the report to the Governor. At ½ past 8 Anchors was detaind by the order of the Governor and taken to the gard house. Thursday, 29th. a.m. — At 9 rain and the weather very cold. The people getting off stores to load the Ocean. At 4 I dind with the Lieut. Governor, who communicated to me the purport of a letter of the necessity that the civil establishment should form themselves into a patrol of a night in case of an insurrection. The thermom-iter 63 at 3. 231




Phillip December 03 Friday, 30th. a.m. — The morn much finer than for some days. The people employ'd in getting off the guns from the warf. At 7 p.m. a party returnd from searching all round by Ar-thers Seat and across to Shank Point after some prisoners that escap'd when the man was shot. Rain in the morn. One of the soldiers of the signal tent was shot at by the deserters from the camp, convicts. Saturday, 31st. a.m. — Moderate breezes and clear. At 6 p.m. the thermomiter 75. No in-formation respecting the deserters from the camp. At 7 Capt. Matthew, of the Ocean transport, calld upon me. Great fires made at a distance from the camp; supposed set on fire by the party that escaped from the camp. At 10 we see a native fire across the bay, on the N.W. side of it, towards the lagoon; the natives were very distinctly observed by the fire. The people em-ployd loading the Ocean transport. Two soldiers of the R. Marines taken up and carried to the guard house accus'd of mutany. Deserters from the camp, convicts—Mac Allennan, George Pye, Pritchard, M. Warner, Wm. Buckley; Charles Shaw, wounded and brought to the camp; Page taken same time when Shaw was shot, G. Lee, and Wm. Gibson. 232 Sunday, 1st. a.m. — The Lieut. Governor, being desirous of expediting the removing the stores as fast as possible for loading the Ocean transport for our embarking to Van Diemens Land, is under the necessity of ordering the prisoners to work this day as on other. At 10 it was a very cold day, with rain. p.m.—At 4 Mr. J anson and self dind with the Governor, and had ducks and green peas, with fresh beans. In the eve observd fires of the natives. Monday, 2nd. a.m. — The morn very cold. At 2 p.m. the civil officers met to consult upon the plan of the association; and at 9 p.m. Mr. J anson and self kept watch; 11, much rain. Officers of the night watch—Revd. R. K., Mr. J anson; C. Sign, London. Tuesday, 3rd. a.m. — At ½ past 4 we went to bed. Report at 10 to the Governor all well in and near the camp. p.m.—At 3 great fires near the camp, made by convicts. Officers of the night watch—Mr. Fosbrooks, Mr. Hopley; C. Sign, Exeter. Wednesday, 4th. a.m. — Moderate and fair. Some of the civil officers being unwell, at 9 p.m. I go on the night watch; a very fine night at 12 all well in and near the camp. Officers of the night watch—Revd. R. Kd., Mr. Bowden; C. Sign, Bath. 233 Port Phillip January 1803 By His Honor David Collins, Esq., Lieutenant-Governor of a Settlement or Settlements to be formed in Bass's Straits, New South Wales. A plan of an association of the civil officers of the settlement having been submitted by them to the Lieut.-Governor, he is pleased to approve thereof, and to authorise them, which he hereby does, to carry the same into effect. The most probable means of this association rendering a service to the settlement is prin-cipally by forming a night watch, to patrole from the beating of the taptoo to that of the reveillie, during which time they will search such places as may be deemed necessary for the discovery of any felony, trespass, or misdemeanour; and for the apprehension and securing for examination any person or persons who may appear to them concerned therein, either by entrance into any hut or dwelling, or by such other means as cir-cumstances may render expedient. Cognizance is to be taken during the day, as well as by night, of such convicts as may sell or barter their clothing or provisions, as well as of such as gamble for either of the above articles or money; and, upon detection, instantly place them in confinement.




Upon receiving any information of a robbery having been committed during the night, they will use the most effectual means to trace out the offender or offenders, so that they may be brought to justice. 234 One of the members of the association will, at the morning parade, report the occurrences of the night to the Lieut.-Governor, to whom they may have access at all hours. When challenged by a sentinel, the officer on duty will give the countersign, which shall be sent to the Revd. Mr. Knopwood for that purpose at sunset. The persons who are joined with them in this duty will, when challenged, answer "Night watch," and advancing to the sentinel make themselves known as such. To prevent mistakes, their names will be left with the guard. As the military are to give every assistance they may require, so they will be cautious not to interfere with them in the discharge of their duty. Two of the undermentioned gentlemen will meet each night, taking with them four of the persons named hereafter; and they will patrol at such hours as may be best calculated not to interfere with the military rounds or patroles. A tent will be pitched for their accommodation in the rear of the guard tent; and the front of the tent is to be considered as their alarm post, where all the members of this association will assemble and wait for orders when the drum shall beat to arms. The gentlemen will each be provided with a brace of pistols, and suitable ammunition. The other persons will each be furnished with a short staff. 235 This association is to take place on Monday the 2d of January 1804. Officers of the association and principles of the night watch:— Revd. Mr. Knopwood Mr. Janson, Mr. Bowden, Mr. Humphrey, Mr. Harris, Mr. Fosbrook, Mr. Hopley. Subordinates of the night watch:— Mr. John Ingle, Wm Thomas Stacker Andrew Whitehead, John Boothman, Matthew Power, James Groves, Francis Shipman 1. John Sculler 4. James Taylor 2. Patrick M. Carty 5. John Hindes 3. John Crates 6 Sanders Van Crombe

Given under my hand, at Head Quarters, Sullivan Bay, Port Phillip, this 1 day of January 1804

David Collins, Lieut.-Governor. The 6 soldiers mutiners from Giberalter. Crombe died at Port Phillip. 236 Officers on Duty Remarks Sullivan Bay Camp. Port Thursday, 5th. a.m. — Men employd in loading the Ocean transport, p.m. — Moderate and fair wr. At 9 p.m. we musterd all the prisoners, fearing that any should be absent. I set up late looking out after some prisoners. Officer of the night watch—Mr. Hopley; C. Sign, Penzance. Friday, 6th. a.m.—At 5 Mr. Wm. Stocker and 2 men and self armd went to the harbours mouth. Did not find the trace of any convicts. At 3 p.m. returned. Killed a red bill, &c, at 9. Rain. Officer of the night watch—Mr. Harris; C. Sign, Exmouth.




Saturday, 7th. a.m. — At ½ past 2 p.m. the drum beat to arms; the military and all the officers of the association, with the subordinates, attended. Each man received a brace of pistols and 4 rounds of cartridge and balls, and 1 lb. of bread, and 1 lb. of beef, ½ a pint of spirits. At ½ past 3, 9 soldiers armd with the same rounds of cartridge, sarj ant-major (MacCauley), 1 drummer, and the gentlemen of the association and subordinates— in the whole, military, 11; association, 18—went in search of some convicts that had escaped from the camp. We all went first to the lagoon and to the harbour mouth to the west, from thence to the flagstaff to the south, beyond Needle Point; then took a course S.E., and back to the camp, which we reached at 7 p.m. We found many places where they had been, and some of their things. It was computed that the distance we walked could not be less than 50 miles, some said more. Saturday Patrol Knopwood C.Sign Sladden on duty Knopwood J.Anson 237 Phillip January 1804 Sunday, 8th. a.m.—Dark cloudy wr. People employd loading the Ocean, by which means we had not divine service performd. p.m. — At 8 rain; 9, fine wr. The thermomiter at 64. My brown hen had 7 young duckings. Officers of the night watch—Bowden and Fosbrook; C. Sign, Tinmouth. Monday, 9th. a.m. — All the morn engaged on justice business, p.m.—Clear wr. Receivd of Governor Collins three gallons of spirits. Officers of the night watch—Mr. Harris, Mr. Hopley; C. Sign, Torbay. Tuesday, 10th. a.m. — Moderate and clear; people employed variously. At 2 p.m. Governor Collins, Lieut. Lord, Mrs. Powers, and self went in the Governors boat on board the Ocean, and dind with Capt. Matthew; at 7 we returned to the camp. On duty—R. Kd., Mr. J anson; C. Sign, Norwich. Wednesday, 11th. a.m. — Very hot day at ½ past 11. Punished 2 men, Taylor and Blackmore, for contemt of the military, with 1 lashes each. At 12 heard the report of a gun at a distance from the harbour; sent a man to the flagstaff; 10 minutes past hear the report of cannon. At 2 p.m. Capt. Matthew came to the camp and informed the Governor that the report of cannon was the 1 mate scal'd one of the guns from the Ocean. My man returned from fishing, and caught 2 rock. In the eve at 9 we observd 2 large native fires on N.W. Therm. 92 & 94, with all the canvas down. On duty—Fosbrook and Bowden; C. Sign, Hope. 238 Remarks Sullivan Bay camp Thursday, 12th. a.m. — Moderate and hazy. At 2 p.m. observd a schooner coming into the Bay; at 3 she came to anchor near the Ocean transport; at 4 a boat landed from her; she came from Pt. Jackson, ship namd the Edwin. In the eve Mr. J anson, Lieut. Johnson, R.M., came and smokd a pipe; at ½ past 11. I went a round in the camp to see if all was quiet, when I unfortunately spraind my ancle, very bad. On duty—Mr. Harris and Hopley; C. Sign, Ramsgate. Friday, 13th. a.m.—Extremely hot this day, and confid to my marquee, p.m.—People em-ployd in loading the Ocean transport. At 7 the Lt. Gov. requested I would not attempt going on guard this night. On duty—Mr. J Anson; C. Sign, Broadstairs. Saturday, 14th. a.m. — Rather better; at 11 the Lt. Governor called on me; at 4 p.m. the ther-momiter 92; at ½ past 6 the thermomiter 76. This day twelvemouth I received my appointment as chaplain to the settlement or settlemens of New S. Wales. On duty—Mr. Fosbrook, Bowden; C. Sign, Settingbourne. Sunday, 15th. a.m.—At 7, rain, ½ past 10, it blew very hard, with rain, which continued till ½ pas 12 p.m. At 4 thunder and lightning. At 8 information was given from the Ocean that Capt. Matthew had 2 men drownd by the boat upsetting from Swan Island. At 9 the tempest very severe. On duty—Harris and Hopley. C. sign Dartford




239 Port Phillip January 1804 Monday, 16th. a.m. — The day very hot. At 1 p.m. MacAllnan [McAUenon] went to the Lieut. Governors garden and surrendered himself, with a gun that was Mr. Fosbrooks the Commissarys. At 2 he was brought into the camp. On duty— Mr. J anson. C. Sign, Henley. Tuesday, 17th. a.m. — Engaged all the morn in taking the deposition of Dan Mac Allenan, the prisoner that escaped with Pritchard and the party when Charles Shaw was shot. Saild for Kings Island the Edwin. On duty—Mr. Fosbrook and Bowden; C. Sign, Woodstock. Wednesday, 18th. a.m. — The day very fine. At 11 the thermomiter stood at 82. At 1 p.m. ther. 92 in the shade, 110 in the sun. At 1 the military assembled on the parade in their new cloaths and fird 3 excellent vollies. At ½ past 3 a hut belonging to Lieut. Johnsons, of the R. Marines, took fire and burnt down, with another of Lieut. Lords, and very near setting the marque's on fire. Observation of the thermomiter taken by Mr. Harris in his marque:— This has been by far the hotest day since we came to the camp. On duty—Mr. Harris and Mr. Hop-ley; C. Sign, Charlotte. Hours of noon Shade Sun 7 68 12 Noon 92 117 ½ past 1 97 2 127 ¼ 2 101 130 ½ 2 102 132 3 102 120 10 83 240 Remarks Sullivan Bay camp Thursday, 19th. a.m.—At 9 a strong hot N.W. wind, and the country all on fire about Arther Seat, and to the N.E. of it. At 11 rain, p.m., at 4, rain. At 9 very hard rain, with lightning and thunder. On duty—Mr. J anson; C. Sign, Crane. Friday, 20th. a.m.—Moderate wr. and cool. At 2 p.m. came to anchor the Ann from Pt. Jack-son, with dispatches from Govr. King to Lieut. G. Collins. On duty—Mr. Fosbrook and Bowden; C. Sign, Baker. Saturday, 21st. a.m. — Engaged all the morn on business, taking the deposition of Chs. Shaw. At 1 p.m. information was given that 2 vessells were in sight from the Flag-staff, standing towards this harbour. At 3 a brig came in sight. At 4 came to anchor the Lady Nelson, brig, from Pt. Jackson, and the Edwin from Kings Island. On duty—Harris and Hopley; Adams. Sunday, 22nd. a.m.—At 6 the Lady Nelson, brig, and Ann, cutter, anchord opposite to the camp very near the jetty end. At 9 very hot. ½ past 10 the military assembled. At 11 the Lt. Gov., civil and military officers, attended divine service, and all the convicts. At 1 we observd the country on fire all round Arthers Seat, and to the N.East. At 9 I went upon guard, my let (leg?) being very much better. On duty—Rev. R. Knop-wood, Mr. J anson; C. Sign, Simonds. 241 Port Phillip January 1804




Monday, 23rd. a.m.—At 11 observd a large fire near the camp, between the Yellow Bluff and the camp. Set upon business respecting Hartley at the mess room. Lieut. Sladden and Mr. Harris for the first time there. On duty—Mr. Fosbrook and Bowden; C. Sign, Champion. Tuesday, 24th. At 11 a.m. the Court sat again and finishd the business. At 10, 1 Lieut. R. Marines went on board with 20 soldiers. At 2 p.m. 120 of the convicts went on board the Ocean transport with their baggage. At 3 one of the prisoners that had been absent a long time retumd in a very weak state; his name Jones. On duty— Harris and Hopley; C. Sign, Ellen. Wednesday, 25th. At 10 a.m. all the setters that were to embark on board the Lady Nelson (Mr. Simonds, Commander) went on board. Employd packing up all day. At 4 p.m. I dind with Lieut. Johnson at the mess. Eve, smokd a pipe with Mr. J anson. All the convicts that were to embark on board the Ocean went on board. On duty—Knop-wood and Janson; C. Sign, Carr. Thursday, 26th. At 10 a.m. struck my marquee and sent every thing on board. I dind with Mr. J anson. At ½ past 5 p.m. the Lieut. Governor and self went in his boat, and at 6 got on board the Ocean transport to take our passage to the Derwent River. Officers on board— Lieut. Lord, R. Marines; Mr. Harris, surveyor; Mr. Hum-phrys, mineralogist; Mr. Bowden, assist, surgeon. We engaged to give Capt. Matthew 4 shillings per diem and to find us with everything. 242 [No image] Remarks on board the Ocean, transport, Port Phillip Harbour, January 1804. Friday, 27th. Wind N.East. a.m. — Hie wind moderate. At ½ past 1 p.m. a fresh breeze. At 2 weighd anchor and went to the Harbours mouth. At 3 anchord—all on board. Saturday, 28th. At 8 the wind at S.East, unable to sail. All remain [on] board the Ocean. We observd a very large fire near the camp. Sunday, 29th. a.m.—At 10 Capt. Matthew, Mr. Humphrys, and self, went on shore for a walk. Returnd at 4 p.m. to dinner. We heard from the camp that many of the natives were about it, and that one was in the camp. Monday, 30th. a.m.—At ½ past 4 weighd anchor, and made all sail out of the harbour of Port Phillip. At 3 p.m. I dind with the Governor. At 6, the wind being still against us, we were in sight of land about Port Phillip. At 7 the Lady Nelson, brig, in company. 243 [Passage crossed out] 244 Ship Ocean Transport from Port Phillip towards the River Derwent Capt Matthew owner Mr Harris Monday 30 th Wind S.b.W. AM. at 3 have [indecipherable]. at 4. weighd with variable light airs. ½ past 5 the ship came round when on the Bar with the heavy swell and ship rulings occasiond by the ebb tide running so fast out of the harbour. Tkd ship to the westward. 8. Cape Shank S.89E. Entrance P Phillip N.56.E. PM Moderate Breezes and clear Wr. 4.Cape Albany Otway. S.51W. Dist 6 Lgs Lady Nelson Brig in Company. Tuesday 31 Winds East AM Moderate Breezes and hazy. at noon fresh breezes.




PM Do Wr the land of Pt Phillip in sight. at 8 TK’d ship. 12 DoWr. Wed 1 Feb Winds E.b.N. E1/2 N AM Moderate Breezes and hazy. Wr Lady Nelson ½ past 6 Tkd ship. at noon Fresh Breezes and hazy Wr. Brig not in sight. PM Do Wr 10 TKd ship to the Southward. Thursday 2 Winds North NW AM at 3. Light airs and hazy Wr. Stood to the East at noon see the Land. Cape Liptrap N.35E. and Willsons Promentary S.77.E. Dist offshore 3 Lgs PM Light Breezes and hazy at 4 Willson Promentary N50E. Round Island South 76E Dist 3 Lgs at the end of Willsons Pro. is a very remarkable Koin with a deep cave a great way in. The Promantary very high hills. Round Island very beautiful and exceedingly High. Sounded 35 fathoms. 245 (cont. of top of page 244) of Newcastle Jan 30. 1804 February Friday 3 N.N.W. 3 AM at 2 wore ship Light airs and variable with Rain and Severe Lightning, to the East. E ½ N ½ past 3 wore ship 6 Round Island N 11o W Dist 6 miles. ½ past 10 Tkd ship to the NE ward 11 Hogens Group S11oE Dist 5 miles Fresh Breezes and squally with rain. Hogens Group a Cluster of Islands. East. 1 PM Barren Islands West. Hagains Group S.E. and Kents Group S. 71o W ½ past 1 Tkd Ship. In Spanker E by N. 3. Tkd ship Split Main TopSail Unbent it and bent another. E ½ S Spoke the schooner John from Sidney Bound to Hingo Island. at 4 Hoggains bore S.25oE Strong gales and Squally. NE.b.N at 5. Hoggains Group bore S.E. 3 miles bore up to run [indecipherable] the Straits again. at 7. Close reefd the Topsails at 8. Round island N ½ W. Dist 5 miles. at ½ past 11 Saw some of the Islands wore ship Strong gales 7 Squally with rain Severe lightning from the S.E. Saturday 4 East E ½ N Back again for the N.Derwent at 5 am AM Strong Gales and hazy at 5. Wore Ship Set the foresail. more moderate. at 7 more moderate made more sail. at 8. Willsons Promontary N.40oE at noon Willsons Promontary N.75oE. and the Islands off the Promontary N.66oE where the very remarkable Cove is like a Stage Waggon. WNW P.M. Fresh Breezes and Cloudy with a heavy head Sea. West at 4 Saw the Broken Water bearing S.B.W. about 6 miles Round Islands bearing N.62oW about 6 miles. W.b.S. at 6. Hoggans Group S.55oW. and Rocks to the Northward N.59oW. dist 5 miles at 7 Hog Group South. 67.W. dist 30 4 Leagues ½ past 5 Kents Group bore south. at ½ past 10 saw the land to the S.E. a very dark night. Speard East. at ½ past 11 strong Gales and squally Wr. In all sail. for scudding Latt. Obsvd 29.29 South. 246 Ship Ocean from Port Phillip towards Sunday 5 AM strong gales and heavy squalls with continual rain. at 5. the N.E. part of Ferneux Islands. S.28 W Dist 6 Leagues. at 8 Do Wr saw another of Ferneux Islands S.33 W. dsit 7 leagues.




Set Storm mizzen staysail. W.b.N. 11 Strong Gales and squally with a heavy shower of Sleet. At noon. the Pattrots rock bore S.78W. Dist 7 Leagues. and Cape Barren S.26 W and the southern extremity N.S.S.W. Latt. obsvd 40o04. South S.W.b.N. PM Strong Gales under close reef. Main Topsails [indecipherable] said fore Topmast stay sail at 4 Cape Barren bore S.70oW at 6 Strong gales at 7 saw the Land. At the Southward bearing S.S.W. at 9 more moderate. at 11 fresh Breezes with a heavy head Sea. Monday 6 AM Fresh Breezes and Clear. Wr S.S.W. at 4 Do Wr at 6. Strong Gales and squally. Close reef of the Sails. S.b.W. at 8 Do Wr with rain. at noon strong gales and hazy Wr. No observation. South PM Do W at 4 more moderate and Clear. Made more sail. 247 Repeat of previous page. 248 No image 249 - two identical pages, first with note superimposed: The Ocean & Lady Nelson sail out of Port Phillip Monday 30th Jan 1804 (Cont. of top of p.246) the River Derwent – Feb 1804 Tuesday 7 N.East Latt. obsvd 41.29 South AM at 7 Sprung up a breeze from the N.E. at noon Light Breezes and Cloudy PM Fresh Breezes and Cloudy at 6. Fresh Breezes and Squally. at 12 Strong Winds and hazy with some rain. Wed 8 North AM. at 2 More moderate and Cloudy at 5 the Main Top Sail yard broke in two in the middle, unbent the sail and got the yard down. N.bW. Saw the Land a Head. Van Diemens Land at ½ past 6 Bore up more to the Southward. at 10 the Island of Cape Pillar S.46oW. Dist 6 Leagues.- S.S.W. at 11 Strong wind and squally with heavy showers of Rain. at noon the outer point of Cape Pillar Island bore S.85oW. – Latt. obsvd 43.16` South W.bS. PM Tkd Ship squally with Showers of rain at 4 Strong gales and squally with Showers of rain at 7 Cape Bassatter N82W and the Island Southpoint N70oW. Dist 7 Leagues. W.b.W at 9 Strong squalls and heavy rain with severe Lightning.




at 12 Heavy Squalls. (written vertically on page) 1804 Tuesday Jan 31 54 miles Wed Feb 1 80 miles Thursday 2 80 Friday 3 88 Sat 4 67 Sund 5 140 Mond 6 87 Tuesd 7 48 Wed 8 134 Thursd 9 72 Friday 10 57 250 Ship Ocean from Port Phillip Thursday 9 S.b.W. AM at 2. Wore ship strong winds and cloudy with Lightning from the Eastward. at 6 Strong Winds and Clear Wr WbS SSW ½ W at 8 Cape Bassatter N.57W. at 9 wore ship S.W.b.S. at noon strong gales and squally with rain Latt obsvd 48o28 South SSW. SW ½ W P.M. Strong Gales and squally at ½ past 3 wore ship at 4 Cape Bassatter S.W. being then one [indecipherable] of the South Point of the Island. at 7 Cape Basatter bore West & the Island South Point N85oWest SSW. Cape Bassatter is one of the Capes that you pass on the Starbord side as you enter the Bay it is the [indecipherable] [indecipherable] of any that you see. this morn at 9 o clock we were coming up the Mouth of the River with a very fine Breeze, but was obliged to put back the wind was so much agst us. 251 (Cont. of top of P.250) To the River Derwent Feb 1804. Friday 10 S.B.W. A.M. at 3 More moderate and cloudy. South. 8. Light variable airs inclining to a calm at noon Cape Bassatter bore S.86.W. sprung up a Light Breeze from the Northward - Northward favourable. Latt obsd 43o19 South P.M. at 2 Fresh Breezes and Cloudy Wr at 3 Squally In studding Sails. at 6 Cape Bassatters N.W. Sounded in 43 Fathoms – white sand with brown specks. at 7 Light Breezes Cape Bassatters bore South.88 South East at 8 Fresh Breezes and hazy with squalls at ½ past 8 wore ship at 10 Sounded in 35 Fthms ½ past 11 wore ship. at midnight. Sounded 37 Fthms This night we were in Storm Bay. Tacking repeatedly from shore to shore. Saturday 11 N.N.W. A.M. at 2 Hazy with rain. at 3 wore ship. at 4 Cape Bassatters. E.b.S. made sail. at 5 Tacked ship and plyd to windward up Storm Bay. at. 7 Fresh Breezes and Light Squalls W.b.S. at 11. Strong gales and squally with rain. P.M. at 2 Strong Gales with very heavy gusts of wind. Wore ship.




at 3 down Top Gallt. yards and bore up for Frederic Henry Bay. at ½ past anchord in 8 Fthms. West. Cape Deslace S.8E and the North End of Frederick Henry Bay Island N.65oE latter part more moderate and cloudy. at 4. Lieut Lord Mr Humphries landed with 4 convicts armd to walk to the Riv Derwent dist. 14 or 15 miles by the charts. the first English ship that anchord in this Bay. 252 August days Ship Ocean at anchor in Frederick Henry Sunday 12 W.N.W. A.M. Fresh Breezes and Cloudy with squalls at times at 10. Capt Merthow Mr Bowden Mr Collins and Self went on shore. We went armd. Capt M. and self left them we landed on the Shore W.b.N. Lagoon of Salt. W.N.W. fresh Lagoon. N.W.b.W. at the back of the High Hill we see a great number of wild fowl and one Emeu. Quails, Bronswin Pigeons, and Parrotts. at 4. we returnd to the party we left and got a great quantity of oysters. It appeard to me that the natives were much better supplied with Fish and Birds than those at Port Phillip. The tress are very large and good. and a great deal of Underwood. near the Fresh lagoon which was large. More than 12 or 14 miles round. Was a great quantity of Flax and very fine besides Ducks and Teal.[indecipherable][indecipherable] and I think a [indecipherable] was flushd - at ½ past 6. we returnd in a very heavy gale of wind with hard rain. Monday 13 W.N.W. A.M. Strong breezes with heavy squalls of wind and Rain. at 10 a party were sent on shore to get oysters but the tide did not suit the Lagoon. 17 of the natives were seen by the party. they reported the natives to be men. Well made. Entirely naked. and some of them had war weapons. they had a small boy with them about 7 years old and did not appear to flee from them. P.M. at 3 Capt Merthow and Mr Collins went on shore to get oysters. 253 (Cont of top page 252) Bay. Van Diemens Land Feb 12 1804. Tuesday 14 W.N.W. A.M. Fresh breezes and hazy Wr unable to sail the wind against us. 4 P.M. Capt Merthow went on shore a short time. Wed 15 A.M. First part light variable winds inclining to a calm at 4 sprung up a breeze from the N.W. weighd and made all sail Calm at 10 calm light airs ½ past light airs from the S.E. NW the centre of Belseys Island S.W.b. S. at noon TKd ship to the Eastward. P.M. ½ past 1 TKd ship. at 3 round Belseys Island and bore up for the Entrance of the Harbour. at ½ past 3 saw a boat ahead which came a longside with Mr Simonds Caommander of HM Brig Lady Nelson and went with us up the River Derwent. at ½ past 6. anchord in Risdon Cove in 4 Fthms. Latter part light Breezes and hazy. 254 Remarks Risdon Cove Van Diemens Thursday 16 A.M. The morn very fine at 10 the Lieut Governor. Self and Lieut Lord of the Royal Marines went on shore to see the settlement formd by Lieut Bowen of the Royal Navy. as we left the ship Capt Mertho of the Ocean Transport Saluted Lieut Coll. [indecipherable] the new the Governor with 11 guns. When landed we were received by Mr Lieut. More, the commandant of the New South Wales Corps. Mr Mangarrett the Surgeon




and Mr Wilson the storekeeper. the Camp consisted of 16 Privates 1 Sargant 1 Drum and fife after examining the Camp Gardens Water &c. It was the general opinion to be not calculated for a town at 2. the Lieut Gov returned on board – I dind with Mr Mongarret at his house on the N.East side of the River – the watering place is by no means good. Capt Bowen returnd to Port Jackson with an intention of going to England. 255 (Cont of top page 254) Land. Feb 1804 Friday 17 AM at 10 the Lieut Governor Mr Collins and self went to examine a Plain on the S.W. side of the River. the Plain Extensive and a continual run of water which is very Excellent it comes from the lofty Mountain much resembling the Table Mountaim at the Cape of Good Hope – the land is good and the trees very excellent. The Plain is well calculated in every degree for a settlement. at 5 we returnd and dind with the Gov. much delighted with the Excursion. the new settlement is 6 miles lower down the River than the present one. Which is a great advantage besides the landing the stores so much better. Saturday 18 A.M. at 11 the Gov Mr Harris Capt Mertho and self went and examind a part of the river to see for a plain for the settlers but the Gov. did not approve of it. the Ground appeard to be much injured by the torrents of Rain. the trees are very large and good at 5 PM. the Gov went on shore to the Settlement on the N.E. side of the river. and ordered the tents to be struck and sent on board the Lady Nelson at 6. a little rain they have not had a good shower of rain for 4 months. 256 Sunday 19 AM Strong breezes and small rain at 6 weighd anchor and dropd down the River towards Sullivan Bay – but the Wind coning on to blow hard. Came to anchor. at 12 at 3 weighd and anchord in Sullivan bay near the small island. Capt Mertho Mr Collins and self went on shore, see some very fine trees. Monday 20 AM PM the Military this morn went on shore and a party of the Convicts to pitch their tents PM at 4 the Governor and some of the Civil officers went on shore. He orderd my Marquee to be pitched very near his as it was at Pt Phillip – in the eve returnd on board. at 6 all the military landed and as many convicts as could be sent on there. Tuesday 21 Parole Knopwood C.S. [Call Sign] Lord AM. at 10 I went on shore to see my Marquee pitched. returned to Dinner on board the Ocean. at 6PM. the Lt Governor went on shore having landed all his baggage at 7. I went and slept at my Marquee for the first time. and the Lieut Governor honourd my name for Parol: the first given on the New Settlement and Lieut Lords Name for the C. Sign – my Marquee is pitched near the Gov on the left of him. I slept at the Camp for the first time & so did the Lt. Gov. 257 Remarks Sullivan Cove Riv Derwent Van Diemens Land Feb 1804 Wed 22 C.S. [Call Sign] Brown A.M. Clear wr and fine. at 8 went on board the Ocean Capt Mertho to breakfast having few things unpackd. at 9 returnd to the Camp 11 Mr More the Commandant of Risdon Cove waited upon Lieut Gov Collins. having some men deserted from his settlement. Employd getting my things in order. P.M. I dind on board the Ocean and at 7 P.M. left the ship and came to the Camp Mr Wilson the Commissary of Risdon Cove calld upon me I slept in my Marquee the first night. Thursday 23 C.S. Mountgarret. AM very fine weather. at 10 Mr Harris and self ealked to see the country. Mr Mountgarret the surgeon of Risdon Cove calld on me. P.M. the convicts employd in preparing a Warf at the landing place on the Island. Preparing a ser for Sunday. Friday 24 C.S. Averne AM Do Wr. Many fires of the natives around but more come to the camp. I dind with Mr Lord and Mr Humphries see two kangaroos in the Eve but did not shoot at any. Preparing for the same.




Sat 25 C.S. Innis. AM Do Wr Preparing a ser for Sund. early this morn a bandicoot killd 2 of my Fowls – of my white Hens - Capt Mertho calld on me. 258 Remarks Sullivan Cove Camp Feb 26 1804 Sunday 26 C.S. Winter A.M. at. 10. the military paraded ½ past all the convict Settlers assembled. and the Lieut Gov. with the officers of the New Colony. heard Divine Service, the Sermon by request of the Lt Gov. was upon the prosperity of the new Settlement and to pray to God for a blessing upon the increase of it. Mr More the Commandant and Mr Wilson the Store Keeper from Risdon Cove attended Divine Service. at 1P.M. Lieut Lord. Mr Humphrys Mr Collins Mr Simmons of H.M. Brig Lady Nelson and self went in the Gov Black Cutter to Risdon Cove where I did duty. to all the convicts &c&c – I dind with Mr Mountgarret and returnd in the Eve. Monday 27 C.S. Anderson AM This morn we had rain Mr Mountgarret from Risdon Cove visited the Camp and he informd us that they have not had rain for 4 months. – P.M. Do Wr the convicts employd in making some store houses on the island. Tuesday 28 C.S. Narto AM. we had rain all night. caught a spotted [indecipherable] cat which had killed my fowls, and the Governors Gamekeeper brought in a large kangaroo. the first killd by this the Colony Wed 29 C.S. Latham AM moderate and clear. the Commandant of Risdon Cove came to the camp. Mr More of the New South Wales Corps. P.M. at 3 I walkd some distance see many of their native huts but none of them – (Vertical) Letters for England by the Lady Nelson Brig – Mr Tylor. Mrs Pettit. Col. Mitchel Revd Mr More Adjut Pettit John Kirby Esq Wm Austin Esq. Earl Spencer Earl Clermont Ld Vis Sedley Hon the Capt Eard The Dowager Lady Spencer. 259 Mo Days Remarks Camp Sullivan Cove. March 1 1804 Thursday 1 C.S. Flight A.M. very fine weather H.M. brig lady Nelson was to have saild this day with the dispatches to Port Jackson but they were not finished. Friday 2 C.S. Campbell A.M. This Morn went shooting early and killd a Quail Dind on board the Ocean with Capt Merthow. in the Eve with Mr More & Mr Mountgarret calld upon Capt Merthow stayd late. Saturday 3 C.S Kemp. At 4 P.M. Mr Simonds H.M Brig Lady Nelson dind with me, at 6. we took a walk I killd 4 Quails 2 of which I gave to Mr Mountgarret. and two to the Governor – in the eve fresh breezes. Sunday 4 C.S. Dispatch A.M. at 11 The Governor and all the officers &c&c attended Divine Service. at ½ past 12 sent all my letters on board the Lady Nelson Brig, dind with Capt Merthow of the Ocean Transport. Monday 5 C.S.Heidmans Cove Parole Excursion AM at 9 I went on board the Ocean with Mr Humphrys, 10, Capt Merthow Mr Brown/ the Botanist/ and we went to Risdon Cove where we dind with Mr Mountgarret. at 4. we all went up the Derwent River, where we kept on the West Side of it about 17 miles from the Camp. I killd 2 Black Swans. Tuesday 6 (vertical) at 6 A.M. HM Brig Lady Nelson saild for Pt Jackson with a fair wind. A.M. at 5 we all got in our boats and went 5 miles up the River and breakfasted. on the East side of the River got some more swans, at 10, we got into the boats again and went 10 miles further up, where we Dind and pitched our boat sails for a Tent. at 4. Mr Mountgarret and Mr Humphrys left us for Risdon Creak Capt Merthow and self wentt a shooting Killd a pigeon

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Remarks Camp Sullivan Cove March 1804 Wednesday 7 C.S. Hogan A.M. at 6 we breakfasted ½ past 7 Capt Merthow and self went a shooting 15 Niles up the River Mr Brown went up the mountains a Botanizing the River took these directions What the falls of water were 1st of all. reach – E to W. 2nd from SE to NW 3rd Reach S.W. 4th W.S.W. 5th Reach N.b.W. we walkd on the West side of the River the Hills are very high when one side of the river was hilly the other a vally. and it continued so more than 40 miles from the Camp, where there was an extensive plain of very few trees. We see kangaroos Emeaus. Pigeons and Parrots at ½ past 4 we return to Hobart we left in the Morn. during our walk we see a great many Native hutts and the fires they made, no doubt but they see us in the Eve the natives made a fire near where we slept on the West Side of the River. Thursday 8 C.S. Palmer AM. at 5 Rain with hard squalls [indecipherable] move camp and saild fornthe Herdsman Cove where we reach about 10, and breakfasted. the land appeard not very good at 12 we were coming from thence a native appeard, but the distance was too great to discover much of him. Strong breezes and squally at 5 we arrivd at the Creak where we dind, and went to the Camp at ½ past 6 The first Party that went on Excursion up the River (a compass point sketch showing Mount Direction NW Sandy Beach E.b.S. Entr of the Derwent S. Table Mountain S.W.b S. Camp W.b.N) 261 Remarks Camp Sullivan Cove March 1804 Friday 9 C.S. Townson AM. at 8 Many of the natives were about the Camp but not prevaild upon to enter, Capt Merthow and Mr Brown had an interview with them on the shore near the ocean – the People Employd about the Lt Governors House. P.M. in the Eve Mr Bowden and self took a walk. the Governor slept in his house the first time. Sat 10 C.S. Native An American Bostown A.M. Moderate and fair went out a shooting and killd some quails. PM at 4 a *schooner appeard in sight at 6 a boat came on shore with the Governor of Risdon Creak Lieut Bowen of the Royal navy receivd Letters from Pt Jackson from Mr Brumley and Lt Houston who is now appointed Governor of Norfolk Island. * name the Pilgrim Capt Dillanow who has the Perseverance. Sunday C.S. Bowen 11 AM at 11 performd Divine Service at 2P.M. Mr Murphy and self went on board the Ocean and dind with Capt Mertho. in the eve Lt Bowen Lieut Moore, Mr Mountgarret, came on board the Ocean and stayd late, likewise the Capt of the schooner dind there. Mr Delano. 262 Remarks Camp Sullivan Cove March 1804 Monday 12 C.S. Integrity A.M Employd variously Capt Dannow (Delano?) of the schooner Pilgrim calld upon me P.M. in the eve walked with my gun – Tuesday 13 C.S. Hunters River A.M. at 3 it blew a perfect gale of wind which continued some time at 11 Mr Moore Mr Mountgarret calld upon me. P.M. at 4 I walked out with my gun, and killd a very fine Kangaroo – at 6 returnd to the Camp the first Kangaroo that had been killd by any of the gentlemen in the camp. Wed 14 C.S. Buckingham A.M. Mr Moore & Mr Wilson calld upon me, P.M. Mr Wilson and Lt Lord dind with me. Thursday 15 C.S. Farren A.M. Gov Collins sent for me upon business P.M. at 3 I went out a shooting no success.




Friday 16 C.S. Pitt the Botanist. AM at 5 I went out with my gun and returnd at 10. no success. at 12 I put up three quails near Mr Bowdens marquee and killd them. at 4 PM. Lieut Lord Mr Humphry Mr Brown dind with me Mr Mountgarret Mr Collins Capt Mr Mertho Mr Moore were to have dind with me but could not get down time enough, they came to me at 5P.M. and took wine with me – 263 Remarks Camp Sullivan Cove March 1804 Saturday 17 CS St Patrick A.M. very fine Weather. 4 PM Captain Bowen the Governor of Risdon Creak and Mr Mountgarret. Lt Lord dind with me Sunday 18 Cs Pern Wright A.M. at ½ past 10 I married Mss Ann Skelhorn to Corp Gangel in the Royal Marines at Lt Governor Collins House. the Weather unfavourable that we could not have divine Service performd – Mr Wm Todd came on shore he dind with me. at 3 Lt Lord and self went on board the Pilgrim an American schooner. Capt Delano & stayd till 6 P.M. Monday 19 CS Straits A.M. at ½ past 8 Lt Lord Wm Wright Todd Wright breakfasted with me at 10 Mr Moore calld upon me. Tuesday 20 C.S. George A.M. Employd all the day with Capt Delano and his Mate Mr Mile. Mr Wilson sup’d with me and Mr Harris. Wed 21 CS Nile A.M. Mr Wilson and Mr Harris breakfasted with me – and Mr Wilson and Wm Wright Todd Wright dind with me and stayd the day. A young man on board Capt Mertho Ship. His father was Capt of HM Ship Queen Charlotte that was blown up. Thursday 22 C.S. Boston A.M. Mr Wilson breakfasted suppd with me, confind to my marque with a sprained ankle. Friday 23 CS Virginia A.M. Mr Wilson breakfasted with me. at 4 PM I dind with Mr Lord, and met Capt Bowen & Mr Mountgarret Mr Wilson from Risdon Cove and Mr Humphry. after tea they all came to see me and stayd late. 264 Remarks Camp Sullivan Cove Derwent Saturday 24 Parole Fair Winds C.S. Ocean Mr Lord and self went on board the Pilgrim Schooner and Capt Dilano came on shore with us. I dind with Mr Lord – saild the Ocean Transport to Pt Phillip for the civil.Military. officers &c&c&c Sunday 25 CS. Georgia A.M. Lt Lord and Self breakfasted with Mr Humphry on board the American schooner. at ½ past 10. performd divine Service. Capt Delano and self dind with Lt Lord. in the Eve they came to me. Monday 26 C.S. Kentucky AM at 6 Saild the American Schooner Capt Amasa Delano for Kents Bay. at 11 Mr Humphry and self went in a boat to Risdon Cove on a visit to governor Bowen and dind with him, met Mr Bowen with their dogs – they caught 6 young Emews about the size of a turkey and shot the old mother Tuesday 27 CS. Otway A.M. at 9 Mr Mountgarrett. Mr Humphry and Mr Brown and servants with 10 day Provisions, to go to the Head of the River, Mr Wilson and Lt Moore came and stayed the Eve with us – Wed 28 C.S. Serle AM Gov Bowen and self walkd around the Wood. with our guns. at 4 PM MWilson and Mr Moore came and took wine with us – 265 (cont of top of page 264) River. Van Diemens Land March 1804




Thursday 29 CS Towry AM. this morn Gov Bowens young friend was confind to her bed. at 10 Lieut Moore and self came to camp. – and Mr M. dind with me Friday Good 30 CS Orde AM. This day was strictly observd throughout the Camp at ½ past Ten all the officers in the Camp. Military and Convicts attended Divine Service at 10 P.M. it blew very hard which continued all night. Saturday 31 CS. Mann A.M. at 9 Dark Weather blowing hard – P.M. Do Wr went out to a shooting in the Eve no Success - The weather continue to blow very much. 266 April 1 Remarks Camp Sullivan Cove 1804 Sunday Easter Day C.S. Nelson 1 A.M. at ½ past 10 all the officers &c&c attended Divine Service. after that Lieut Lord Royal Marines and Mr Morris partook of some Norfolk Ham with me, the best we ever eat. at 4P.M. Mr Bowden Mr Harris and self dind with Lt Lord and was very merry. Monday 2 C.S. Raven 2 A.M. Strong Breezes and squally Wr from the S.West. at 11 Mr Bowden and Mr Lord and self went out with his Dogs and killd a Kangaroo. and we dind with him. Tuesday 3 C.S. St Helens AM. at 11. Mr Bowden and self went to Risdon and dind with Mr Bowen the Governor at 6 P.M. we returnd to the Camp. Wed C.S. Wetworth AM. at 9 Governor Bowen sent a Boat for me to stay the week with him. Lt More and Mr Wilson came with me. Thursday 5 C.S. Elgin AM. Governor Bowen and self after breakfast went up of Mount Direction on the N East side and came down the South West and had a very long walk the view was grand. at 2 P.M. the boat returnd from the first fall of the river with Mr Mountgarrett Mr Brown the Botanist and Mr Humphry the mineralogist they went in search of the Head of the River but could not find it. – 267 April River Derwent Van Diemens Land Friday 6 C.S. Geneva AM the weather being so bad we could not venture this Morn PM at 4 Governor Bowen Mr Humphry and self went into the Boat with an intention to go to Sullivan Camp Mr H. went and Capt Bowen and self returnd to his house we see a very great whirlwind in the River, at 9 much lightning in the Eve. Saturday 7 C.S. Jasper AM at 11. Mr Mountgarret MBrown and self got into the Boat and Mr Moore and came to Sullivan Camp. they and Mr Bowden dind with me. The wind very much from the S.W. Sunday 8 CS. Patience AM the weather so very bad that no duty could be performd. at 4 PM. Lt Lord. Mr Humphry Mr Morris Mr Bowden dind with me and off Kangaroo – Continual rain and wind – all day and night. Monday CS. Grinfield A.M. at ½ past 9 the Gentlemen that dind with me yesterday breakfasted with me at 11. Lt Lord Mr Harris and Humphry and self went to the Settlers farms. but had no success with our guns – at 4 P.M. I dind with Mr Lord and Humpry. 268 April Remarks Camp Sullivan Cove Tuesday 10 A.M. at 9 Mr Lord and Humphry breakfasted with me. at 2P.M. I went out with my gun and killd a couple of Pigeons.




Wednesday 11 C.S. Wallace A.M. Mr Humphry Breakfasted with me and we walked to the Table Mountain where I killd a white Hawk the first that has been seen in this country a very great curiosity we returnd home at 5P.M. Mr Wilson smokd a pipe with me. Mr Milne went to Risdon to have his Examination taken before Gov. Bowen and Mr Mountgarret. Thursday 12 C.S. Jamaica AM Mr Lord Humphry and Mr Wilson from Risdon Cove breakfasted with me – and dind with me. in the eve he went home. Friday 13 C.S. Martinique AM Mr Humphry Lord and Mr Harris Breakfasted with me and Mr Harris went with me a shooting no Success I dind with Mr Lord. Saturday 14 CS. Matta AM. nothing particular. I dind with Mr Lord and Mr Humphrys. 269 (Cont of top page 268) River Derwent Van Diemens Land April Sunday 15 C.S. Minorca A.M. at ½ past 10 the Soldiers assembled for prayers Divine Service but the Wr was so very cold that the Lt Governor deferrd it. by reason of the Wr at 4 PM Lt Lord Mr Humph 3 P.M. Governor Bowen and Mr Mountgarret from Risdon calld upon me. at 4 Lt Lord Mr Humphry and Mrs Sargent dind and drank tea with me. Monday 16 CS. Derwent AM. I took a long walk with my gun but had no success. at 4P.M. I dind with MLord and Humphry. Tuesday 17 C.S. Good order A.M. MLord and Humphry Breakfasted with me at 10. receivd letters from Governor Bowen and Mr Mountgarret. at 11. a Strange Sail appeard. 1 pM. she anchord in the Bay The Pilgrim Schooner Capt Dillano. at 2 He calld upon me with a friend of his Capt Smith – in the Eve they took a pipe with Lt Lord. Wed C.S. Integrity 18 A.M. at ½ past 6 Capt Bowen and Mr Wilson from Risdon Cove calld on me, and took me with them to Ralphs Bay. where we Breakfasted on shore, and walked to Frederic Henry Bay. Many of the natives were there, at ½ past 3 we went on board the Integrity Cutter from Kents Bay – Commanded by Mr Rushworth. 270 April Remarks Camp Sullivan Cove Thursday 19 CS Chesterfield A.M. Employd about looking out for a Situation for a garden. at 2P.M. Lt Lord Mr Harris and Self went on board the Pilgrim Schooner and dind with captain Dillano – at 4 came on shore Mr Mountgarret calld on me – Friday 20 Cs Bacclough AM. Mr Brown returnd to the Camp and calld upon me he had been with an intention to get to the River Ewen but could not, he found another River which ran due South from the camp. I dind with Mr Lord. Saturday 21 CS Norfolk AM. Engaged at home all the Morn upon justice Bunnings Mr Mountgarrett and Mr Harris dind with me. Sunday 22 CS Montrose AM at 10 the weather being bad could not perform duty at the camp. at 11 Capt Bowen came to the camp to Lt Gov Collins and I returned home with him. 271 (Cont top page 270) River Derwent Van Diemens Land – 1804 Monday 23 CS St George AM at 10 Capt Bowen commandant at Risdon Cove assembled all the Military and Convicts and punished 3 Mutineers who was going to raise a disturbance in the Camp at 2 He and Self came to Sullivan Cove and stayd with me some time. Saild this morn the Pilgrim Schooner – Capt Dillano to the South Cape a Sealing. Tuesday 24 CS South Cape AM This morn employd writing to Sydney – at 4P.M. I took out my Gun with Nettle and killd a native hen which first took the Sea. and Nettle brought it out this day twelve month we weighd anchor and anchord at St Helens in Company with the Ocean Transport.




Wer 25 CS Port Jackson AM at 8. Mr Mountgarret and Mr Brown calld on me, we breakfasted at Mr Lords – at 11 Mr Mountgarret and Self walkd opposite Risdon Cove where I left him and returnd to camp. Mr Harris spent the Eve with me. saild the Integrity Cutter to Port Sidney. Mr Rushworth Commander. 272 April 1804 Remarks Sullivan Cove Camp April Thursday 26 CS Watson AM. at 11. Capt Bowen calld upon me in the Eve took a walk with my gun no success Friday 27 CS Byng A.M. at 11 the Lt Governor and self went and markd out a Burial Ground at a distance from the Camp. Received a letter from Capt Bowen, to visit Risdon Cove, but could not. in the Eve took a walk. this day twelve month at 7 P.M. Saturday 28 went with the Mutiners Prisoners from Risdon to land them on an island. 8 of them and all Irishmen A.M. at 10 Mr Mountgarret came to the Camp. at ½ past 2 P.M. I buried Mrs Edwardes child. the Lt Governor and all the officers attended at 3. I went to Risdon Cove with Mr Mountgarret – Mr Bowden Mr Harris and dind there – This Day Twelve Month we took our departure from England. Capt Bowen and Mr Wilson Sunday 29 CS Barnet AM at 11 I performd Divine Service at Risdon by order of Lt Governor Collins and dind with Mr Mountgarret. Monday 30 CS Brickhill A.M. I remaind at Risdon all day at 8 AM. continual lightning and rain which continued all night. 273 May 1804 River Derwent Van Diemens Land Tuesday 1 C.S. Winter AM at 6 I got up and went out to see a dog run at a Kangaroo, but could not find, returnd to Mr Mountgarrets to Breakfast continual rain all the Morn at ½ past 10 came to Sullivan Cove Camp. Mr Brown dind with me. Wednesday 2 C.S. Stratford AM remaind at home at 4 P.M. dind with Mr Harris met Mr Bowden and Mr Collins. Thursday 3 C.S. Coventry A.M. took a long walk in the morn, at 2 PM. we heard the report of cannon once from Risdon the Lt Governor sent a message to know the cause. at ½ past 7 Lt Moore arrived at the Camp & Lt Governor Collins, and I received the following note from Risdon Dear Sir, I beg to refer you to Mr Moore for the particulars of an attack the natives made on the camp today, and I have every reason to think it was premeditated, as their number far exceeded any that we have ever heard of – as you express a wish to be acquainted with some of the natives, if you will dine with me tomorrow, you will oblige me by Christening a fine native boy who I have. Unfortunately poor Boy, his Father and Mother were both killed, he is about two years old. I have likewise the boddy of a Man that was killd & 274 May Remarks Sullivan Cove Camp Mr Bowden wishes to see him desected I will be happy to see him with you to morrow, I would have wrote to him, but Mr Moore waits. your Friend J Mountgarret Hobart 6 o’clock The number of natives I think was not less than 5 or 6 Hundred. J.M. at 8. Lt Moore came to my Marquee and stayd sometime, he informd me of the natives being very numerous, and that they had wounded one of the settlers. Burke, and was going to burn his house down and illtreat his wife &c &c.




Friday 4 C.S. Lichfield AM. neither myself or Mr Bowden were able to get a boat to go to Risdon Mr Harris and Mr Lord dind with me Saturday 5 CS Newcastle AM. at 6 I went out with Mr Lords doggs and Kill a couple of Kangaroos. at 20 minutes past 7 returnd home to Breakfast with Mr Lord. I dind with Mr Lord. 275 River Derwent Van Diemens Land 1804 Sunday 6 C.S. Nancy A.M. at 10 the weather so wet that Divine Service could not be performd at ½ past 11 a strange sail appeard coming up the river – at 1 PM. anchord in the Bay the Nancy Cutter from Pt Jackson with despatches for Lt Gov Collens – at ½ past 2. we observd the Risdon Whale Boat returning home she had been out eight days with Gov. Bowen and Mr Wilson. Monday 7 C.S. Knutsford AM – at 11 waited on the Lt Governor respecting my Garden by the House. at 3 P.M. Midshipman measured the Ground. Tuesday 8 C.S. Liverpool A.M. a very sharp frost. at 11 Capt Bowen, Mr Wilson and Lt Moore came to the camp – the two first gentlemen dind with me, and in the Eve Mr Moore came they stayd till quite late. Wednesday 9 CS Stonehouse AM at 10. Mr Mountgarret came to the Camp and calld upon me. P.M. I took a walk with my gun. 276 May Remarks Camp Sullivan Cove Thursday 10 CS M.Edgecombe A.M. I stayd at home all the Morn, at 11. Capt Bowen Mr Mountgarret and Mr Wilson came to the camp Mr M & Mr W. and Self dind with Mr Lord. Capt Bowen slept at my Marque. Friday 11 Hobart May C.S. Causand at 11 A.M. lt Lord and Self went to Risdon with capt Bowen. Mr Lord returnd in the Eve, and I stayd there I Xtiand a young native Boy. whose name was [indecipherable] Saturday 12 CS Saltram A.M. in the morn we took a walk to see where the Natives attackd the Camp and Settlers. Sunday 13 CS Fowey A.M. at 9 Capt Bowen and Self returnd to the Camp and at 11 Performd divine Service. at 3 P.M. Capt Bowen and Self dind with the Lt Governor. in the Eve Capt Bowen and Mr Harris went to Risdon. Monday 14 C.S. Ashburton A.M. I took a long walk in the Eve Mr Lord Breakfasted & dind with me Mr Harris and Mr Moore returnd to the camp in the Eve. 277 May River Derwent Van Diemens Land 1804 Tuesday 15 C.S. Chudleigh AM. Engaged all the Morn upon Justice Business. Mr Moore returnd to Risdon in the Eve. Wednesday 16 C.S. Dartmoor A.M. at Daylight Lt Lord and Self went out with the Dogs after Kangaroo but had no success – at 3 P.M. mr Wilson Capt Bowen Mr Mountgarret came to the Camp, they brought down the native Boy for Lt Governor Collins to see. at 4 Mr Brown and Mr Humphry came to the camp they had been out 16 days and got to the River Huon by land ½ past 4 we all dind with Mr Lord except Mr Mountgarret, in the Eve they calld upon me, and Captain Brown slept at my Marquee. Thursday 17 C.S. Tavistock AM. Capt Bowen Mr Wilson Mr Lord and Humphry breakfasted with me at 11 Capt Bowen and Mr Wilson returnd to Risdon at 5 P.M. Mr Mountgarret and Mr Brown came to the Camp.




Friday 18 CS. Blandford A.M. Saild at 7. the Nancy for King Island Sealing 4 P.M. rainy weather which continued all night – 278 May Remarks Hobart Town Camp River Saturday 19 CS Dorchester A.M. continual rain, and Cloudy Wr at 6PM. the Nancy in sight working out of the River at 7 Mr Harris came and smokd a pipe with em, at 8 Mr Mountgarret calld upon me from Risdon Sunday 20 Thermometer 62 at ½ past 12 am. C.S. Salisbury AM at ½ past 10, performd Divine Service attended by His Honour the Lt Gov &c&c – at 4.PM I dind with Mr Lord and Mr Humphry. Monday 21 CS Norfolk AM I took a long walk in the Morn at 2 P.M. Mr Brown calld upon me from Risdon Tuesday 22 CS Meurirs AM at 10. Mr Harris and self walkd to the Bay opposite Risdon when Capt Bowen put a boat for us, we dind with Lieut Moore of the New South Wales Regt. Capt Bowen and Mr Wilson dind with us there. I slept at Capt Bowens – Wednesday 23 CS Return A.M. I stayd at Risdon all day at Capt John Bowens. Mr Mountgarret and Mr Brown went to Hobart Town Camp. 279 May Derwent Van Diemens Land May 1804 Thursday 24 C.S. Receive at 6 AM. Mr Mountgarret and Self went out with his Dogs to kill Kangaroo, in a very short time we killd a large one. at 11 Capt Bowen and self came to the Camp. He dind and slept at my Marquee – at 10. we heard the report of a gun from Hunters Island /the Store Houses/ - at ½ past the Sarjant who had been sent there to protect the Island was brought prisoner. having robbd the Store Houses of spirits and Leather &c&c Friday 25 the White Hen on 19 eggs C.S. Cows AM. at 8. Capt Bowen went home – Set my to Risdon Cove and I went and chose a place for my garden. Saturday 26 A.M. at 11. I took a walk to the Governors farm and dind with Mr Lord. Sunday 27 C.S. Fiorum AM. at ½ past 10. the Governor and all the officers &c&c attended divine Service. at ½ past 5 Mr Bowen, Harris and Self dind with Mr Lord and Humphrys. Tuesday 29 C.S. Knitesbridge A.M. at 10 Mr Wilson and Mr Lieut Moore from Risdon calld upon me. Mr Moore and self dind with Lt Lord and Mr Humphry. 280 May remarks Hobart Town Camp River Wednesday 30 CS. Brentford A.M. at 10 Lieut Lord, Lieut Moore Mr Humphrys Breakfasted with me, and in the Eve Lt Moore Mr Harris smokd a pipe with me. Thursday 31 C.S. Surry A.M. at 11 Lieut Moore breakfasted with me and at 11 I went to Risdon Cove with him Dind and slept at his House. Calld on Capt Bowen 281 June Derwent Van Diemens Land 1804 Friday 1 C.S. Kew Am at 11 Capt Bowen and Self came to the camp and he returnd back to dinner and Mr Humphrys with him. Saturday 2 C.S. Walton A.M at 10. Capt Bowen sent me a large Quarter of Kangaroo. Mr Wilson and Mr Humphrys came to the Camp. at ½ past 5 P.M. those two gents Lieut Lord, Harris, and Bowden dind with me being my birthday.




Sunday 3 C.S. Retreat A.M. at 11: the day weather was so bad that Divine Service could not be performd. at 12 all the officers Civil and Military and Settlers met at my marque to consult on the Price of labour &c&c: and delivered the report to the Lt Governor. In the Eve Mr Harris smokd a pipe with me. Monday 4 Parole God Save Long Live The King A.M. This day being H.M. Birthday was not observd as a Holiday by reason of the Ocean Transport not being arrivd from Pt Phillip. With the remainer of the Civil and Military Officers. Marines and Convicts but will be kept after arrival at this colony. Mr Harris Mr Bowden and Self dind with Mr Lord and Humphrys. 282 June Remarks Hobart Town Camp River Tuesday 5 C.S. Cumberland at 7 AM. His Honour the Lt Governor with Mr Harris the Surveyor General and Mr Collins the Harbour Master went in the Lt. Gov. Cutter to Belsy’s Island to survey it. and they returnd to Camp at ½ past 10 P.M. the aft. and night blew very hard from the S.W. that they were obliged to land at Lady Bay 5 or 6 Miles from the Camp and walk in. Wednesday 6 C.S. Lee AM at 11 Mr Wilson and Lieut Moore from Risdon came to the Camp. in the eve I took my pipe with Mr Harris a very fine day after so blowing an Eve. Mr Harris and self had our new gardens measured out. Thursday 7 C.S.Lookout am. Breakfasted at Mr Lords. and walkd with Mr Wilson near Risdon went to see the Governors Farm & returnd and dind with Mr Harris- Friday 8 C.S. St Vincent A.M. at 10 Mr Wilson came to the Camp at 11. I went to the island to look out for the Ocean [Transport] at 2 P.M. took a walk and in the drank tea with Mr Lord. at 4 A.M. Mr Collons the Harbour Master went in the white cutter to Belseys Island. to land 2 convicts there. to keep a look-out for ships. and to make a signal at the appearance of any. by fire. 283 June Derwent Van Diemen Land 1804 Saturday 9 CS Fear A.M. at 9 Mr Wilson Breakfasted with me and we both went to Prince of Wales Bay opposite Risdon Cove, where I left Him and did not get back till 5 P.M. to dinner Capt Bowen from Risdon came on purpose to see me but I was from Home. Sunday 10 C.S. Douglass A.M. the weather so bad that Divine Service could not be performd the wind so much at 8 P.M. the white Cutter returnd with Mr Collens the Harbour Master from Betsey’s Island. Monday 11 C.S. Bodmin A.M. at home all the day the people Employd at the Magazene and the buildings – P.M. took a long walk home to dinner in the eve. Tuesday 12 C.S. Goldsmith AM. very strong breezes. at 12 Capt Bowen in the Whale boat and Mr Brown with him, Mr Mountgarret in his boat went to Adventure Bay they passd the Camp at ½ past 12. I walkd to the Farm at 4 heavy squalls – which continued all night. Wed 13 C.S. Adventure Bay AM. very heavy gusts of wind. and blowing with hard rain at intervals. at 12 Mr Wilson came from Risdon. and was very nearly lost in the boat the Winds so strong. Many trees round the Camp were torn up by the wind. 284 June Remarks Hobart Town Camp River. Wed 13 C.S. Adventure Bay P.M. the Wr continue with very hard gales at 8. Do Wr and much lightning – Mr Wilson dind and stayd the day with me. Thursday 14 C.S. Cornwell A.M. at ½ past 2 Continued bad Wr a Gun was fird from Hunters Island a Signal that a fire was seen upon Betsy’s Island. the day very bad Do Wr –




at 3 PM more Moderate. Mr Collins the Harbour Master went into Ralphs Bay where he was to continue all night. Friday 15 C.S. Signal AM. Moderate Wr at 11 walkd with Mr Wilson to the Settlers, and went on to Risdon P.M. do Wr

Sat 16 CS. Penzance AM. at 4 Stormy Wr and Rain at 8: More moderate P.M. Sunday 17 C.S. York AM at ½ past 10 I walkd to the Settlers and the Lt Gov & Mrs Powers came there and heard Divine Service. We returnd to the camp at 3 P.M. I dind with the Governor and took tea with him. Thos Salmon my man killd a very large Kangaroo- a Forester. 285 June Derwent Van Diemens Land 1804 Monday 18 CS Sandwich am. I Breakfasted at Mr Lords. Mr Harris with Shipman and 2 men went to the Head of the River that Supplied the Camp and Settlers Farm with water. Mr Humphrys went with him – I walkd with them 3 or 4 miles from the Camp returnd to dinner See a remark given me by Mr Harris and Mr Humphry when they surveyd at the beginning of the book. Tuesday 19 C.S. Deal A.M. at 11 Mr Lord breakfasted with me and I walked to look for the Ocean but could not see her. I dind with Mr Lord at his new house Mr Humphry returned in the Eve from the Mountain – Wednesday 20 CS Law AM Lieut Lord and Humphrys breakfasted with me - at 6 P.M. Mr Harris returnd from the Mountain – at 3 P.M. Capt Bowen & Mr Mountgarret return to Risdon from their excursions. Thursday 21 C.S. Somers A.M. I breakfasted with Lt Lord & Humphrys at 5 P.M. Mr Collins returnd in the white Cutter from Belsys Island &c. He went to the River Houin and report it to be by far the most eligible situation for a settlement. the great supply of Fresh Water good land and trees. and the anchorage safe and good. He see many of the natives and was conducted to the Town by some of them where there were about 20 families. he stayd all night with them. they were all very friendly, he see 3 of their cattemerans or small boats made of bark that will hold about 6 of them. at 8 we heard the report of a gun and likewise in the night. Supposd a ship in Frederick Henry Bay. 286 June Day Mo Remarks Hobart Town Camp River Friday 22 C.S.Coke am. at 7 Mr Collens in the White Cutter and Black Boat went into Ralphs Bay with an intention to go to Frederick Henry Continual Rain all this Morn at 4 P.M. we observd a ship coming up the River. at 9 Lieut Johnston landed from the Ocean. which had brought the party we had left at Pt Phillip after a passage of Thirty three days during which she had a gale 21 days laying under her bare poles – expecting for some days that the ship would have went down – the Sea so high and the Wr so bad. Saturday 23 CS Ocean am. moderate the Ocean under sail at 11. Mr Mountgarret and Mr Brown came from Risdon at 4 P.M. I went there with them and slept at Mr Mountgarretts – 287 June Mo days Derwent – Van Diemens Land 1804 Sunday 24 C.S. Mansfield am at 11. Performd Divine Service at 5 P.M. came home and waited upon the Lt Governor. The Ocean not come up. Monday 25 C.S. Merthon a.m. the Ocean under sail. at 4 P.M. she came to an anchor in Sullivan Cove. at 5 I dind with Lt Lord and Lt Johnstone in the Eve Capt Merthon & Lt Hadden & Mr Sampson came there & the camp. Equipage landed –




Tuesday 26 A.M. at ½ past 10 the Marines landed from the Ocean and the Prisoners landing their things at 1 PM. my man Salmon killd a kangaroo length from the end of tail to the nose seven feet two inches. length of its tail 3 F. 4 I. and a half. the weight of one Hind Qr 25lb Circumfr. of the Tail – 1 Foot 4 Inch the whole weight of the Kangaroo was 150lbs. Wednesday 27 C.S. Hall AM. at 10 Mr Wilson from Risdon came to the Camp. at 5PM all the Prisoners Landed and Encamped at Hobart Town. Lt Johnstone & Mr Wilson dind and stayd all night at my Marque. 288 Remarks Hobart Town Camp River Thursday 28 C.S. Raymonds am. Lt Johnston and Mr Wilson breakfasted with me and walked to the Farm with Mr W. where he took a Boat to Risdon. Lt Johnston dined with me. this eve we heard a great many Whales in the river near us Friday 29 C.S. Jacobs A.M. Mr Harris and Lt Johnston breakfasted with me, in the Eve we dind with Mr Harris. Saturday 30 C.S. farm A.M. at 10 Mr Groves and Self walked to the Farm and in the Eve Mr Fosbooke Mr Harris and Lt Johnston dind with me. I killd 3 Kangaroo Rabbits. 289 Derwent Van Diemens Land July 1804 Sunday 1 C.S.Carlton am. at 9 I Married Mr Ingle to Miss Rebecca Hobbs. at ½ past 10. Lt Johnston and Self went to Risdon by Order of Lt Governor Collins – and performd divine Service there – at 4 P.M. we dind with Capt Bowen and Lt Hadden came there in the Eve we were going from His House I spraind my ankle very bad and was obliged to sleep at Lt Moores. in the Eve continual Rain [inset] We passd so many Whales, that it was dangerous for the boat to go up the river, unless you kept very near the shore. Monday 2 A.m. all this Morn continual Rain at 11 Mr Wilson and self came from Risdon to Hobart Town. P.M. do Wr. Tuesday 3 A.M. Moderate and Clear Wr. at 10 Mr Mountgarret and Mr Brown calld upon me from Risdon. 8 P.M. Mr Wilson came and slept at my Marque. Wed 4 C.S. Bristol A.M. Mr Wilson breakfasted with me afterwards he went to Risdon. at 2 PM I dind with Captain Mertho on board the Ocean Thursday 5 C.S. Pye AM. being much better this morn took a walk with Mr Harris after settling as Magistrate upon some business respecting Robt Stewart who we orderd 50 Lashes and to be sent into a Gang. 290 Remarks Hobart Town Camp River Friday 6 C.S. Dunchurch AM. Moderate Wr at 5 P.M. Captain Bowen, and Lt Johnston dind with me & Capt Mertho. Mr Mountgarret came in the Eve Capt Bowen returnd Saturday 7 C.S. AM.Engaged at home on Business all day in the Eve Lt Johnstone dind with me. lt Moore came down from Risdon. in the Eve much Rain. Sunday 8 C.S. Landaff am. The weather so cold and wind blowing that Divine Service could not be performd. at 11 Capt Bowen and Mr Wilson calld upon me. in the Eve I dind with Lt Johnston. Monday 9 C.S. Nash a.M. at ½ past 10 Capt Mertho and Mr Mountgarret calld upon me. but was Engaged upon business with Mr Harris Do Servt – at 5P.M. Lt Johnston calld upon me Tuesday 10 C.S. Mull Am. at 8 the Lt Gove. sent for me and both of us attended Punishment of John Rogers who receivd 50 Lashes. and Thoms Green 1 lashes




afterwards I breakfasted with the Governor – at 10. groves and Self took a walk. in the Eve I dind with Lt Johnson and Capt Mertho. 291 Derwent Van Diemens Land July Wed 11 A.M. Mr Harris breakfasted with me afterwards I engaged upon business till 11. then Mr Wilson came to the Camp and dind with me in the Eve he went to the Point at opposite Risdon but could not get a boat. therefore came back and slept at my marque. Thursday 12 AM at 9 Mr Wilson and Self walkd opposite Risdon where we see Lt Moore and he set over the water. it blew very hard all day I dind and slept at Capt Bowens – very bad wet weather. Friday 13 am. do weather till 3 PM When I came to the Camp and Supd at Lt Johnstons. Sat 14 C.S. Gill AM Mr Harris and Self engaged all the morn in trying some men who had Robbd the Stores and found them guilty, I went to the Ocean as Magistrate and took some things that were there. in the Eve Lt Johnston dind with me and G Collins the Lt Gov Son. Monday 15 CS Boidel am. the Wr so cold that Divine Service could not be performd – Lt Moore and Mr Mountgarret from Risdon calld upon me. 292 July Remarks Hobart Town River Derwent Monday 16 am detaind at home with G.P. Harris on justice Business Lt Johnson dind with me. Tuesday 17 CS Curtis am. Lt Johnson and Self walkd to the Farm where I left him to go to Risdon to see Capt Bowen. I returnd home to dinner. Wed 18 C.S. Glynn at 1 PM. Mr Harris and Self dind with Capt Mertho on board the Ocean after tea we all came on shore. Thursday 19 CS Harrington am. at 5 it began to rain, 8. fine Wr but the Mountain covd with snow – Mr H and Self engaged upon business at 10. rain, which increased and at 7PM. it blew a hard gale. the wind from the S.East. all the hills covd with snow around. a very bad night of wet. Friday 20 C.S. Harrington am. Continual hard rain at 12 more moderate. P.M. at 7 Lt Johnson return from Risdon where he had been on a visit and slept at my Marque. Sat 21 am. Moderate, but rain at intervals. at 10. my man Salmon and Self went out with our guns. and killd a couple of Kangaroos. by 12 oclock Lt Johnson and Mr Wilson breakfasted with me. 293 Van Diemens Land 1804 July Sunday 22 CS Eclipse am. the Wr exceedingly cold all the mountains around, coverd with Snow, particularly the table mountain – at 3 P.M. Capt Bowen Mr Wilson, and self dind with Lieut Johnson. in the Eve Capt Mertho came. Capt Bowen slept at Lt Johnson’s – we had an eclipse of the moon visible. Monday 23 C.S. Return a.m. at 9 I breakfasted with Lt Johnson, and Capt Bowen returnd to Risdon as soon as breakfast was over. Mr Harris and Self engaged on justice business. at ½ past 10 I married Samuel Gunn a Prisoner to Miss Paterson a free woman – at ½ past 2 I took a walk and returnd home to dinner at 5. the Hills coverd with Snow. Tuesday 24 C.S. Amendment a.m. after breakfast I went out with my Gun in hopes of getting a Kangaroo Saw 2 but could not get any. Killd a Kangaroo Rabbit.




Wed 25 C.S. Sydney a.m. Sent my man, Thos Salmon, out with my Gun, but he had no success. at 11 P.M. Capt Bowen, from Risdon, calld upon me. at 3 I took a walk in hopes of killing something for dinner, but could not. 294 July Remarks Hobart Town River Thursday 26 CS Penshurst a.m. at 11 I walkd opposite Risdon when Mr Wilson took me over in a boat and I dind with Capt Bowen. slept at Mr Wilsons Friday 27 C.S. Hyde a.m. In the morn I took a walk to the Saw pitts and Breakfasted with Capt Bowen, his man brought home a very large Emeu. at 3 P.M. we dind and ½ past 4 Capt Bowen Mr Wilson and Self got into a boat and landed at the Setlers. We see a great many porpoises and a very large whale near us. Saturday 28 a.m. at 12 Mr Mountgarret calld upon me and we both went on board the Ocean at 2 P.M. the Lt Governor and Mrs Powers came. they stayd till 5 PM. When I went on shore with them Mr & Mrs Groves and little boy drank Tea with me. this Eve much lightning with rain. Sunday 29 a.m. the Wr so bad blowing hard that divine Service could not be performd. at 1 P.M. it blew a perfect gale of wind from at 4 P.M. Lt Johnson and Mr Wilson dind with me in the Eve Mr H came and slept at my Marque. 295 Derwent Van Diemens Land 1804 Monday 30 C.S. Pearson am. at 7 Mr Wilson went to Risdon. at 8 Lt Johnson went up with orders for everyone to embark on board the Ocean. at 4 P.M. Mr George Collins son of the Lt Governors. and Mr Wright Todd dind with me. ½ past 8 P.M. Lt Johnson calld on me, he informed that every one was embarked on board, but Capt Bowen who slept at the Farm, at the House which he built for Martha Hays – the wind blowing very fresh, and a great quantity of snow upon the Mountains. Tuesday 31 a.m. Engaged in writing letters, for England at 10 p.M. a Boat arrived in the Cove from the Alexander Whaler, Capt Rodes, belonging to the House of Mr Harry Capt Mertho’s House She had been in the South Seas – and had very great Success. I got my Certificate Signd. 296 Remarks Hobart Town River Derwent Wed 1 a.m. Mr Rodes the master of the Alexander Whaler breakfasted with the Governor, and afterwards calld upon me, he informd me that he had some things from Port Jackson for me & in the Eve Capt Bowen and Mr Wilson calld upon me. Thursday 2 CS Antrim AM at 8 Lt Lord Mr Harris and self went and breakfasted with Capt Mertho – Mr Rodes went early in the morn to his ship at Adventure Bay. at ½ past 10 Henry Dakin went in the white cutter for the Lt Governors dispatches. Friday 3 a.m. at 10. Engaged all this morn upon business with Mr Harris, at 3 Capt I dind with Capt Bowen at his house at the Farm Mr Wilson there. I returnd home to Tea. Sat 4 am Engaged in writing letters all the Morn. 5 P.M. Lt Johnson dind with me Henry Dakin the Lt Governors Coxswain and Pilot returnd from the Ship Alexander in Adventure Bay. He brought me a dog – from Lt Houston and informd us that did see a ship at a distance out of the River. 297




Van Diemens Land 1804 August Sunday 5 C.S. Ocean a.m. the Ocean Transport was to sail this day but was prevented. the Governors Despatches were not ready. at 5 P.M. a boat arrived from the Lady Barlo. a ship from Pt Jackson with Cattle &c &c – sent all my letters on board the Ocean Capt Mertho. the Lt Governors Coxswain went down to he Lady B. to pilot her up. [His correspondents] Mrs Pettit Adjt Pettit Ld Spencer Ld Dudley Mr Austin Esqr Mr Donovan Lt Houston. Monday 6 a.m. at daylight I went out with my Man Salmon in search of Kangarro – but could not find any returnd home at 11. 2 P.M. Mr Harris and Self went on board the Ocean Transport Capt Mertho to dinner. Where we met Mr Mountgarret, Lt Moore & Lt Brown who were going to Pt Jackson at 7 we came on shore. Tuesday 7 CS. McAskill a.m. at 11. we observed the East India [indecipherable] Company Ship Lady Barlow beating up the River. Lt Johnson dind with me. at 6 she anchord in Sullivan Bay. 298 Remarks Hobart Town River Derwent Wednesday 8 C.S. Menzies am. at 9 the Lt Governor sent me some letters which were from England Mrs Pettit &c – and likewise from Mr Marsden. at 3 P.M. I dind with the Lt Governor and met Capt McAskill belonging to the Lady Barlow, one of the Company East India ships. & went on Board the Ocean Transport to take leave of Capt Bowen John Bowen who was going to Pt Jackson. and likewise Capt Merthow who was going to leave this settlement. Thursday 9 C.S. Success a.m. at 8. this morn Saild our Friend Capt Mertho. who Commanded the Ocean Transport which came from England in company with H.M. Ship Calcutta Capt Dan Woodruffe – the Ocean brought out Settlers & Stores &c &c for the Colony of Port Phillip under the command of Lt Gov Collins of the Royal Marines the Settlement at Pt Phillip did not succeed. and the Ocean removed it to the River Derwent Van Diemens Land. 299 Van Diemens Land 1804 August Friday 10 CS. Success am at 4 P.M. the Alexander Whaler anchord in Sandy Bay near the East side of the River to take Whales at 5 Capt MacAskill and Self dind with Lt Johnson at 8 he went away ½ past Capt Rhodes of the Alexander Whaler came and calld upon me there, He slept at my Marque. Saturday 11 C.S. Nelson A.M. Captain Rhodes went away and after Breakfast I walkd to the Farm calld on Martha Hays & returnd home to dinner. Sunday 12 CS. long[indecipherable] a.m. The Alexander Whaler Capt Rodes caught 2 whales opposite the Camp. at 3 P.M. the following Gentlemen dind on Board the Lady Barlow with Capt Mc Askill. Lt Governor Collins & Mrs Powers Capt Hadden Lt Johnson Lt Lord of the Royal Marines – Mssrs Janson Matthews Bowden Leonard Fosbrook G.P. Harris and Self – we were all very merry. 3 August Remarks Hobart Town River Monday CS Ganges 13 am. at ½ past nine I went in the Launch to Risdon for some plank &c that I left there. the Alexander Whaler caught avery fine whale. at 5. Mr Bowden. Fosbrook. Johnson and Self dind with Mr Harris. this Eve we sent a letter to His Honor the Lt Governor and in the Eve he calld upon me, and requested to speak to me upon business Capt Rhodes slept at my Marque.




Tuesday 14 C.S. Britannia am. Capt Rodes Mr Harris & Lt Johnson Breakfasted with me at Home all the morn at 5 Lt Johnson dind with one of the people Emptied the Lady Barlow of Stores. Wed 15 CS Escort am. at 8 the Lt Governor sent two men to begin my House and this morn Gun and Foreshaw began mending my boat and eodem litera which was sent to the Lt Gov was withdrawn after a meeting of all the officers. Capt Rhodes of the Alexander Whaler came on shore and took an early dinner at 5 P.M. I went on the Parade where the Gov and Lt Johnson was walking the Gov was very pleasant and on our coming away to my marquee he said that all was amicably settled. 301 Derwent Van Diemens Land August 1804 Thursday 16 a.m. this morn a party of us was to have went on board the Alexander Whaler Captain Rhodes but the rain was so much that we were prevented. Friday 17 C.S. Montague a.m. Lt Johnson breakfasted with me and afterwards walkd to the farm and I dind with Lt Johnson the Lasy Barlow landing her stores for Mr Collins. Saturday 18 C.S. Pelham a.m. at Home all the morn. at 4 P.M. I dind with Mr Harris Sunday 19 C.S. George 19 a.m. Mr Harris Breakfasted with me at 12 Captain Hadden Lt Johnson Mr Harris and Self went on board the Lady Barlow to settle our bills &c with Capt MacAskill – at 6p.M. I dind with Lt Johnson and Capt Rhodes calld upon me there. They all went on board the Lady Barlow, and stayd very late – 302 August Remarks Hobart Town River Derwent Monday 20 A.M. at 9 the Masons began to lay the foundation of my house. and the carpenters at work the Lady Barlow making preparation for sailing. Tuesday 21 A.M. at 10. a Boat came from the Alexander Whaler Capt Robt Rhodes. 11. Lieut Johnson and Self went on board and dind and stayd all ni at 7 Capt MacAskill and Mr Collins came on board and stayd some time. in the Eve it blew very fast and they went on board Wednesday 22 A.M. at 9 Capt Rhodes and self went out in search of Kagarroos but could not see any we returnd to dinner. Thursday 23 Hamond am. at 10. Capt Rhodes and Self came to the Camp and in the Eve dind with Lt Johnson Mr Bowden and Mr Fosbrook came and spent the Eve there. Friday 24 C.S. Deman am. Capt Rhodes slept at my Marque and breakfasted with me. 303 Van Diemens Land August 1804 Saturday 25 C.S. Defiance a.m. at 11. took a walk with my gun and dogs killd a small Brush Kangarro continual Rain and very hard squalls of wind. Lt Johnson dind with me. very hard Gales of wind during the Eve. Sunday 26 C.S. Victor A.M. Several Gales of wind with hard rain at 8 more moderate 10 Saw Capt Rhodes of the Alexander Whaler kill 2 whales Lt Johnson dind with me. Monday 27 C.S. Drury a.m. more moderate but hot winds from N.West. in the afternoon walk to the Farm with Lt Johnson and returnd home to dinner. Groves came and sat with me in the Eve – very hard Gales of wind. Tuesday 28 C.S. a.m. very hard gales during the night and morning – at 8 more moderate and rain took a long walk and at 5 dind with Lt Lord and Humphry Capt and Mrs Hadden there. Wednesday 29 C.S.Venus am at 11. Lt Governor Collins and Self went to the Farm and when we returned he gave me the Counter Sign which is to be deliverd every day to him.




304 Remarks Hobart Town River Derwent Thursday 30 C.S. Juno am. at 11 Lt Gov Collins swore the following gentlemen in as Magistrates appointed by his Excellency Gov King – Revd B. Knopwood Mr Hadden G/P Harris Esq at 5 P.M. Mr Harris Lt Johnson and Mr Fosbrook dind with me. Friday 31 C.S. Mary A.M. at 11. Capt Hadden Mr Harris and Self sat as Magistrates, concerning Mr Blinkworth as Settler. in the Eve much rain 305 Van Diemens Land 1804 September Saturday 1 C.S. Culloden am. at 10 Took a walk saw no Kangaroos at 3 P.M. rain at 5 I dind with Lt Johnson and as we were setting down to dinner a large Kangaroo came very near his Marque. and through the Camp. ½ past 9 the Sentinel fird at a man near the Magaseene and he escaped – Sunday 2 C.S. Elliott a.m. moderate and clear weather Capt Rhodes calld upon me P.M. at 4 rain. at 5 Lt Johnson and Capt Rhodes dind with me – and he stayd all night. Monday 3 C.S. Goliath a.m. a very fine morning at 1/2 past 11. Lt Gov Collins and Self walkd to the Farm and there took his boat and went to Risdon Cove. the Lt Gov – ordered all the Houses that were there to be pulld down. at 4 P.M. we arrived in the Camp and I dind with him. Tuesday 4 C.S. Illustrious am at 12 Lt Johnson and self walked to the Farm and in the Eve dind with him Met there Lt Lord, Mr Fosbrook and J. Anson my Boat was finished. Wed 5 C.S. Genner am. at 11 I walkd to the Farm where I took my boat and went to Risdon Cove with my dogs. at 4 P.M. went out and killd a large Kangaroo. I slept at Mr Mountgarret’s house that even. Rain and Snow. Thursday 6 C.S. Musgrave am. at 5 I sent my man out with the dogs. at 6 I went out after Ducks saw very few. at 10 returnd He killd a Kan 1 P.M. left Risdon and came to Hobart Town and dind with Mr Harris. 306 1804 Remarks Hobart Town River Derwent. Friday 7 C.S. Cary am. at 10. saild a Whaling the Alexander Ship Capt Rhodes to Adventure Bay. Lt Johnson and Mr Harris dind with me. Saturday 8 C.S. Brenton a.m. this morn the weather remarkably fine at 11. I went out a fishing – no success Mr Harris and Self dind with Mr Fosbrook Sunday 9 C.S. Garrow am. very fine Wr in the Eve much Lightning. – at 11 fresh breezes. Monday 10 C.S. Clarence am. Strong wind with rain at 2 P.M. I walkd to the Farm and dind with Lt J Mr Groves came to me in the Eve. Tuesday 11 C.S. Hobart am. moderate Wr and fine Wednesday 12 CS Colossus am. at 11 Lieut Johnson and self took a long walk to Millers the Settlers in the Eve I dind with him, Capt Hadden and Mr Humphry calld and took wine the day very hot but the Table Mountain coverd with snow. 307 September Van Diemens Land 1804 Thursday 13 C.S. Nisus am. Lt Johnson and Self walk to the garden and home by the Government.




Friday 14 C.S. Longford A.M. at 11 Lt Johnson and the Lt Governor went to the Farm – the Gov. returnd and Mr Johnson and self went to Risdon in the Eve I dind with him My Man Salmon brought home 2 Kangarros. Saturday 15 C.S. Manners a.m. this day all the Civil& Military dind with Mr Fosbrook the Commissary. Except Mr Hopley who was not invited. Sunday 16 C.S. Grampus am. Divine Service was to have been performd at the Farm but the Wr so very wet I could not go there – at 4P.M. Thunder was heard very loud. and the Table Mountain was coverd with Snow. Mr Fosbrook and Self dind with Lt Johnson. Monday 17 C.S. Liverpool am. the Magistrates sat in the Eve continual Rain – the people employd at Building Houses for the Civil Officers Tuesday 18 C.S. Leeth a.m. fresh Breezes and Clear. at 2 P.M. Thunder at 6. I dind with Lt Johnson and had a very severe Gale. with hard rain ½ past 11 the Drum Beat to arms some of the Civil deptment attended but myself at 11. I went home with the Lt Gov and sat with him some time. the Wr very bad – and much lightning. 308 September 1804 Remarks Hobart Town river Wednesday 19th C.S. Alert am. at 3 very bad Wr and at 6 the wind and rain very much. at 8 the Mountain was coverd with Snow. 11 I walkd to the farm and killd a Kangaroo – sent my man forward to Mr Millers the Settlers where he slept. Lt Johnson dind with me. Thursday 20 C.S. Bognor am at 9 I went to the farm on my boat to meet my man who was out at Mr Millers the Settlers to kill a Kangaroo - at 11 he came there had bad luck. Killd only one. I met Lt Johnson at the farm and we went and calld upon Martha Hays Lt Johnson rode to Hobart Town Capt Bowers mare. at 4 P.M. dind with Mr Bowden and met there Lt Johnson and Mr Fosbrook. Friday 21 am. the day very hot from the N.W. Winds at 1 P.M. Lt Gov Collins and Mrs Powers went in my boat to the Farm they took their Provision with them to dine. sent My man Salmon to Risdon to kill Kangarro Lt Lord Returned from the opposite side of the River and kill 5 Kangarros Hackin the Lt Gov keeper came from the settlers farm and brought 4 in with him. 309 September Derwent van Diemens Land 1804 Sat 22 c.S. Happy Reign am the day very hot. at 3P.M. rain and heard thunder. this day I began to dig a well at my new garden. at 1 P.M. it being H.M. Coronation Day the Colours were hoisted. Sunday 23 CS Parsons am. rain at 10. 1 PM I went to the Farm and performd Divine Service. returnd to Hobart Town and Lt Johnson dind with me. My Man Salmon returnd from Risdon and brought three large Kangarros which my young dogs killd. Spot and Allexander. Monday 24 C.S. Melbourne Returnd 56 lb of Kangarro in to HM store for the use of the store at 6d per lb. am. The Wr very hot and the large flies begin to be very troublesome. I dind at home all the morn upon Justice Business and Mr Harris – Tuesday 25 C.S. Gloucester am. at 11 Mr Harris and Self markd out a place of 2 acres for a Garden Martha Hays and Mother came to the Camp and calld on me. 310 Remarks Hobart Town River Derwent Wednesday 26 at.11. I went in my Boat with my dogs part of the way to Risdon. Killd a wild duck. at 4 P.M. Lt Johnson met me and we went across the Water to Risdon. We went out to look for Kangaroos no success – returnd and slept at Mr Mountgarrets House When




salmon was there on the 22d Inst he caught a young Kangaroo. and left it with the 2 men that were there as a watch over the corn &c &c. the creature is so tame they it followed one of the men down to the where the boat laid a mile from the House. in the Eve it ran about the room, and playd with the dogs. Not one of them attmpd to kill it. Thursday 27 C.S. Adolphus at 4 am. we got up ½ I went at 6 we went out and had a very long walk up the Mountains at 9 we returnd home to breakfast. We saw only one Kangarro which we killd. at 1 P.M. Lt Johnson and Self came in my boat from Risdon to Hobart Town and we dind with Mr Fosbrook. 311 Van Diemens Land September Friday 28 C.S. York at 9. Rin Lt Lords servants returnd with 5 Kangarros – from the opposite side of the river at 3 PM Salmon returnd from Risdon with a large Forest Kangarro – at 11. while in bed I heard the report of a gun. Saturday 29 C.S. Wertenberg am at 8. Mr Fosbrook the Commissary informd me that his Marque was attempted to be robbd but was prevented by his firing at them. they had cut a part of the Marque, near a box of clothes &c &c – at 5 P.M. dind with Lt Johnson. Sunday 30 C.S. Saxton am. the morn so very windy that Divine Service could not be performd – this morn two men began to take down and clear cut down and burn off 2 acres of ground for me at my new garden at 7 PM. the Wr began to be very windy and at 10 a heavy gale came on which increasd till near 12 312 October Remarks Hobart Town River Derwent Monday Oct 1 C.S. Fenshaw am. at 11 set my little white hen am. at 1 it blew a perfect Hurricane many trees, and the a store tent upon Hunters Island was blown down at 4 I expected every moment that my Marquee would have been blown down this day the Brick makers began to make some at 10 the Wr began to moderate. At the Parade of the Royal Marines this morn the Articles of War were read by Lt Capn Lieut Hadden acting as adjutant. after the Parade a Court marshel was held by order of Lieut Gov Coli, Col of the Loyal marines when upon a Private Woolley at 5P.M. the military assembled at the parade and marchd off to the place of Punishment Woolley was sentenced to receive 2 lashes for drinking with a convict named Plunket. Each of which men receivd one 1 each. N.B. the Lieut Gov and Lt Col of the Royal Marines the same man Breakfasted with a Convict. and his wife by the name of Mathew Powers – she always [indecipherable] at the Col Table. 313 Van Diemens Land 1804 October Tuesday 2 C.S. Hope am. at 5 I went up with my boat near Risdon to Mr Millers farm to kill ducks &c had very bad luck. at 5 P.M. returnd. killd only one Dark bird with Lt Johnson. Wednesday 3 C.S. Colnet am. the day remarkably fine. at 4 P.M. all the Civil and Military officers dind with me Captain Hadden Lieut’s Johnson and Lord – Messrs Harris. Janson. Bowden. Fosbrook Humphry. the Dinner as follows – Fish Kangarro Soup Roast Kid – saddle Roast Kangarro – saddle 2 Fowls Pellew’d with rice and bacon Rost Pig [vertical insert – ‘page missing when received in Bindery’; rest of page blank, also the 3 days following Sat 6 on accompanying page]




314 October Remarks Hobart Town River Derwent Thursday 4 C.S. Cerberus a.m. at 10. Groves and Self went in my boat down the River a fishing but had very bad success – at 1. while we there the Lt Governor ordered the Guns to be scaled on Hunters Island in the Eve returnd and Lt Johnson dind with me. Friday 5 C.S. Loring am. at 11 all the Civil and Military officers met at Mr Bowdens to consult about a plan of Building a Subscrips crip tion Room when we all wrote to the Lt Governor to Profe the plan to him at 1 the Lt Gov and Mrs Powers went to the farm in his boat. Saturday 6 C.S. Cesar [rest of page missing covering October 7, 8 and 9 also] 315 Van Diemens Land October Wednesday 10 C.S. Straits AM. this Morn Salmon killd a Kangarro the day very hot at 5P.M. Lt Johnson Mr Harris. Bowden and Fosbrook dind with me off of Emew, and very excellent it was. Thursday 11 C.S. Procter a.m. at 10. very squally with rain 4 P.M. all the officers Civil and Military dind with Mr Bowden at his new House. Mrs Hadden was at the dinner. Friday 12 C.S. Darnley am. a very fine Morn at 1 P.M. the Sea Breeze came and I went in my Boat to Mr Millers the Settlers. at ½ past 4 I went out with my dogs saw one Kangaroo but no success. I slept at Millers. Sat 13 C.S. Falmouth am. at 3. I got up and breakfasted and at 4 Mr Miller and Self with my man went in my boat up the River nearly as far as Herdsmans Cove. we walked about 1 mile nearly Eleven when we returnd to Mr Millers afterwards came to Hobart Town and dind with Mr Harris. in the Eve I drank tea with Mrs Groves. 316 October Remarks Hobart Town River Sunday 14 C.S. Fox a.m. the day very warm at ½ past 2 performd Divine Service at the Hospital to all the sick ½ past 3 I dind with His Honor the Lt Governor. Monday 15 C.S. Chesterfield am. this Morn Salmon took my dogs and went with Henry Hacking the Lt Govns keeper up the River. – at 5 P.M. I dind with Lt Johnson at 6 very hard rain which continued all night. Tuesday 16 C.S. landing am. Early this Morn the Governors Boat went for his Keeper and Hacking up beyond Risdon they had no success and the boat took them to Risdon Lt Johnson and Mr Harris dind with me this day twelve months we landed from his Majesty’s ship Calcutta at Port Phillip New South Wales and all the Military and Convicts were encampd there – Wednesday 17 CS am. at 8. I sent my boat for Salmon and he returnd with the Gov Keeper he informd me that on the first day my dogs killd a very large Emew but could not find it. last eve they killd 3 Kangaroos. Mr Harris went up the River with some men with him. 317 Derwent Van Diemens Land 1804 Thursday 18 C.S. Massey a.m. at 7. went in my boat to Risdon at 3.P.M. left Risdon the wind came so much against me that with very great difficulty I got to the farm where I left my boat and walkd to Hobart Town in the Eve Lt Johnson dind with me. Tuesday 19 C.S. Penn am. this morn my man returnd with the Boat I sent the Governor a dish of green peas the first that had been seen they were taken from Mr Moors Garden at




Risdon at 5 P.M. I dind with Lt Johnson and met Mr Humphry there no success this day after Kangarros. Saturday 20 C.S. Watter a.m. The Morn very hot. at 4 PM rain which continued some time at 9 observd a very fine night Rain Bow from the S.S. West which which continued some time, then we heard the rain very much from the Mountain. 318 October Remarks Hobart Town River Sunday 21 C.S. Mexico My Little White Hen haching her young the 2d Brood since Feb last. am. at 10. rain accompanied with Thunder and Lightning at 12 the Wr very fine P.M. very cold and excessive hard gales of wind which continued all night. Mrs Sarjant came into the Camp to live with her husband. Monday 22 C.S. Hague am. till 10 Do Wr with Rain, Salmon killd a Kangaroo we had very violent squalls of wind and Hard Rain at 5 P.M. Lt Johnson dind with me. Tuesday 23 C.S. Vivian am. my little white hen came off with 7 young Chickings Wed 24 CS [indecipherable] am at 10 the Lt Governor and Self in his boat went across the River to see what ship was coming in at 11 we returnd and concluded to be the Alexander Whaler. Capt Rhodes at 8 P.M. a Boat came on shore with the Captain. Capt Rh & I dind with Lt Johnson. 319 Derwent Van Diemens Land 1804 Wednesday 24 a.m. at 6 I sent my Boat to Mr Millers the Settlers with Groves in it. at 11. the Governor Mrs Powers and Self went into his boat up the River with an intention to dine at Millers/ the Governor took every thing with him/ at 12 o clock the weather came on very bad that we were obliged to run into the Farm Cove. and went on shore and dind at Mrs Hobbs House the day was so wet. at 6 P.M. I walkd to Millers where I slept and Mr Groves likewise. Thursday 25 am. at 5. we got up and breakfasted sent Salmon out with the dogs to meet us at Mr Harris Hut. at 8. we got there 14 miles from Mr Millers Salmon came with a Kangarro ½ past 9 we Breakfasted there at ½ past 9 we got into the Boat and went up the river 2 miles where we met Mr Harris and party returning. we went back and gave them the Provisions that I brought out with me. at 11. we pitchd the tent and stayd there all night. Mr Groves and self went to see Herdsmans Cove and the land about there. 320 October Remarks Hobart Town River Friday 26 am. at 7 we breakfasted and at 9 Mr Harris went on measuring the Course odf the River. 12. I got into my boat Salmon this morn killd 2 Kangarros and we went for Risdon. I killd 3 Black Swanns at 2. we arrivd at Risdon where we dind and slept at Mr Mountgarrets House. Saturday 27 CS Andover Am. Early this Morn Salmon went out with the dogs but had no success we breakfasted there. and at 10 came away and arrived at the Camp. I killd 2 Black Swans. Mr Harris returnd to the Camp and dind with me. Sunday 28 CS Bligh am. Cold rainy Wr. at 1 P.M. all the convicts were musterd at one of the huts to see respecting their clothing at ½ past 2 performd Divine Service to the sick at the Hospital 4 Capt Rhodes of the Alexander Whaler dind with me and Mr Harris and Lt Johnson 321




Derwent Van Diemens Land 1804 Monday 29 CS. Thompson AM Strong winds at 12 I went on board the Alexander Whaler with Mr Bowden to take Sandwidges – at 5 PM Cap Rhodes Mr Humphry, Mr Janson and self dind with Mr Harris Capt Rhodes stayd all night at my Marquee. Tuesday 30 CS Hope A.M. Capt Rhodes Breakfasted with me at 12 Mr Fosbrook, Harris, Janson, Bowden and Self went on board the Alexander to take Tiffin at ½ past 1 Mr Harris Janson and self came away the other two gentlemen were going up to Risdon with Capt Rhodes his boats. Wed 31 A.M. I sent my Man Salmon with my dogs to kill Kangarro for the Governor his dog Paddy being staked. 322 November Remarks Hobart Town River Thursday 1 CS Steele AM. at 12 I walkd to the Farm at 8 Mr Janson and Lt Johnson took a stake with me my man returnd from Kangarro hunting with the Governors Keeper, they went out the morning before and brought to me 4 large Forest Kangarros. Friday 2 CS Dryden AM at 8 I went a cross to the River with my Boat and Mr Groves with me. at 3 P.M. the Governors Boat returnd from Belseys Island and brought with them a native Man: the Man was much coverd with charcoal and he had a bag made of Kangarro skins about his neck, which containd teeth of one of the tribe. the same aft he was dressd in trousers and a Mustard jacket given him by the Governor. Saturday 3 CS Gay AM. this morn I heard that the Native Man deserted from Hobart Town at 10. Mr Fosbrook and Mr Bowden with Capt Rhodes returnd from their excursion up the River. they had very good luck killd and took 17 Black swanns at 5PM the weather began to blow from the NW at 8 it blew very hard gales from the same quarter. 323 Nov Derwent Van Diemens Land 1804 Sunday 4 CS Churchill AM. at 11 Performd Divine Service and His Honor the Lt Governor &c &c &c attended at 2 P.M. I performed Divine Service at the Hospital. at 4 Mr Harris and Self dind with the Governor. and in the Eve we had very severe Gales of wind. Expected every moment the Marque to be blown over Wind N.W. Monday 5 CS Plot A.M. at 1. it raind very hard. 9 Do Wr 1 P.M. continual rain at 3 I dind on board the Alexander Capt Rhodes came on shore at 8. the Weather very bad with rain and wind. Tuesday 6 C.S. Young AM. the Weather very windy at 3. His Honor the Lt Governor went on board the Alexander to dinner Mr Harris and self met him there, on his getting on board the crew gave him three cheers. we came away with him at ½ past 7 I spent the day very pleasantly. Wednesday 7 CS Parnell AM. Capt Rhodes and self went to the Farm at 5 all the Civil and Military dind with Mr Janson. 324 November Remarks Hobart Town River Thursday 8 CS Mason AM. at 10 I went out a fishing with Groves and caught some very fine Flat Heads – ½ past 12 we went on board the Whaler at 4PM. Mr Harris Capt Rhodes and self dind with His Honor the Lt Governor. at 12 we had Severe Lightning the People Employd building Huts &c &c Friday 9 CS Perrin AM. at 1 a very dreadful tempest of Thunder and Lightning 2. it rained very hard which continued some time at 4 a Hot wind came on from the N.W. at 3 P.M. Mr Harris, Fosbrook, Bowden and self dind on board the Alexander Capt Rhodes




Saturday 10 CS Return 10 AM. at 10 Capt Rhodes and self went in his Boat to Millers farm where we were to have met His Honor the Lt Governor. at 11 the wind blew very hard which continued some time. soon after we arrivd at Millers the Gov sent a man to inform us that he could not come forward but that he would dine at the Farm and should be glad to see us at Dinner there. We dind with him at his Marque and walkd home in the Evening the Convicts who have their were married had some Houses building in their extra time. 325 November Derwent Van Diemens Land 1804 Sunday 11 CS Gay Am at 11. performd Divine Service the Lt Governor and all attended Capt Rhodes and Mr Johnson dind with me. Monday 12 CS Depart AM. Mr Harris and Self dind on board the Alexander Capt Rhodes and Mr Fosbrook & Mr Bowden Tuesday 13 CS Wilson Letters for Eng Mr & Mrs Imp Tkd Wm Tustin Esqr. AM. Preparing my letters to England for the Alexander Whaler settled with Capt Rhodes the Governor supplied Mr Harris and self with 14 days Provisions – and a Boat. Wed 14 AM. Fresh Breezes from the S.W. all hands employd as needful Middle part more moderate at daylight Clear, at 5 am took the Breeze from the N.W. took the anchor and bore for Storm Bay passage at 6 am. went on board Revd K Mr G.P. Harris and James Groves with a Government boat Mannd with the following men – Henry Makin the Gov Coxwain – Powell – Garrett. Richardson – Davis – Atkinson scholar – Mr Russell Henty Willis and Salmon ) at 12 brought up in Storm Bay Passage in 26 fathms water with the Peak of Table Mountain which we give the name of Mount Collins in Honor of the Lt Governor. the Mount bearings N.W. Point Louis N by East. 4 Miles the east Point of the Bruny. 326 On board the Alexander Whaler Capt Wed 14 S.W. SW. by S. dist 4 Miles. at 3 P.M. sent 3 boats for black swans. and Mr Harris Capt Rhodes Groves and self on shore it was the North Cove where the ship stayd the soil very bad, all stones and the tree not good – at Sunset we returnd, and the 3 whale boats. they took 79 Swans this aft when we lay at anchor we see 2 of the natives on Isle of Bruny. Thursday 15 AM. Fresh Gales at 2 the anchor came home squally brought up in 12 fathms in a hard muddy Bottom at 12 sent a boat to Hobart Town with letters and for some sheet lead Mount Collins bore N.N.W. and point Louis N.N. E. dist 3 miles the Isle Bruny N.E. by E. dist 1 mile, the Point on the westernmost shore that from the N.W. branch. W. by North. dist 2 miles. [there follows the entry assigned for Friday 16, crossed out but including also ‘we returnd on board the Alexander to dinner and sleep.’] [at bottom, possibly included in strike-out: ‘this morn we walkd upon Isle Bruny’] 327 Rhodes Storm Bay Passage November 1804 Friday 16 am this morn we went to the opposite shore where after tracing the Coast 6 miles we arrivd at a fine cove which abounds with oysters on the North Side of the Cove a little above low water mark we found a large Conger Eel which Revd Knopwood shot. it weighd 20 lb. we gave the name of the cove Conger Cove. In this Cove we markd a tree. R. Knopwood & R. Rhodes Nov 17 1804 from the ship to the tree is 4 miles S.W.b S. it stands from the rocks on the Side of the Hill. the boat up at Hobart Town. Saturday 17 AM. this morn we went on shore on Isle Bruny and see many grass trees the day was very wet. we killd a kangarro the Men took some black swans.




Sunday 18 AM. at 8 observd a boat come round point Louis at 10 we came on board struck top Gallant yard at meridian hard Gales and squally we continued on board with the boat belonging to Government. at 6 P.M. let go the other Bower anchor hard Gales The Wr was so bad that we could not Str. out. 328 On Board the Alexander Whaler Monday 19 am. at daylight more moderate hove in the small bower and secured it. at 8. sent 2 Boats after Black swans, at 10 they returned with 21. this morn Capt Rhodes Mr Groves and Self went on Isle Bruny and killd a Kangarro. after travelling in the Country Several miles we returnd to a point where we ordered the Boat to. here we markd 3 trees laying in the S.E. & S.W. direction at the Back of them Revd RK put several sorts of seeds on the ground. the trees were markd as follow. the Revd Robt Knopwood Nov 19 1804 on the back D.G. for Daniel Groves Son of Mr Groves’ to the S.W. Six paces R. Rhodes Commander of the Alexander Whaler. to the b tree 24 paces S.W. G.P. Harris Surveyor Hobart Town and on the back J. Groves this Point I gave the name of Alexander Point. in Honor of our friend Capt Rhodes. The peaks of the table Mountain bore N.N.W. and Conger Cove W ¼ S dist 30 miles. Tuesday 20 am. at 8 took into the anchor and got under weigh at ½ past 1 brought up in 8 fthms about a mile distant from Green island at 3 we went on shore on Green island, and got a dozen Black Swans eggs and some young birds. 329 Capt Rhodes Storm Bay passage November 1804 Wed 21 am at 4 took the anchor up and ran down the Passage as far as the mouth of the River Huon at 9 brought up in 8 fthms. at 10. 4 boats left the ship. at 3 we returnd. having been up the River Huon where I see a beautiful island which I gave the name of Gardners: in Honor of my friend the Honble Capt A. N. Gardner. Capt of HM Ship Hero. we caught some cray fish and got some shells – at 4 the three boats returnd with 78 fine black swans – the Alexander layd at anchor near a small rock much like Noahs Ark Rock at Simons Bay, Cape of Good Hope. Thursday 22 am. at 6 one boat left the Government boat left the ship ½ past 9 Mr Harris and Groves in one boat Capt Rhodes and Self in another boat went up the River Huon opposite the Huon Island is a sunken Rock in the mouth of the River wich runs ½ a mile long from East to West we went up the River as far as the flats where we Pich’d our tents made ready for dinner some black swans which we caught in abundance. 330 In the River Huon 1804 Friday 23 am at daylight we got up and Breakfasted Sent the whale boats after Swanns and we went in the Government Cutter up the Huon to the w’fall the River is by no means so fine as the Derwent and as for the land there is none not even fit for a garden. at the first fall there is a small island in the middle of the Stream at ½ past 1 we return and arrived at the Camp Point where we left in the morning where we dind and slept. Saturday 24 am. at Daylight we got up and at 3 am made sail at 8 or ½ after we all got on board the Alexander where she was laying near the Isle of Huon in the Straights. 331 Nov In the Storm Bay Straights 1804




Sunday 25 am. at 10. a breeze sprung up. Mr Harris Groves and Self went in the Government boat and on our leaving the ship we gave them three cheers. Capt Rhodes hoisted his Pendent and we were cheered by all the crew. we went into a Bay called La Petit Anse on the NE it being Sunday and having come some way I gave orders for the Tents to be Pitchd roasted some black Swans and there we slept. We observd many of the Native fires. at 11 am Capt Rhodes saild back into the Straights. Monday 26 am. very early this morn we breakfasted and at 6 with a party of our men with Mr Harris and Groves went up a mountain steering a N.E. b. E. Course and with very great difficulty we got up to the top of the mountain we were three hours and a half going about 1 mile and a half. upon the top we see very fine elder and sasafras at 12 we returnd. got everything ready for sailing. at ½ past 1 saild and went into a Bay near we left on the West side of Storm Bay Passage. 332 Tuesday 27 am. at 6 we Breakfasted and prepared to sail to Hobart Town 13 minutes past 7 made sail. the Wind South Green Island. E.b N.E. at 11 we observd the Alexander Capt Rhodes under sail beating out of the Straights. at ½ past 1 we got on board the Wind came quite calm at 6 we observd a Schooner coming up the River. I sent the Pilot Henry Haskin on board to take the care of her. the Wind we all slept on board the Alexander. Wed 28 am at 7 Mr Harris and Groves went in the Government Boat to Hobart Town at ½ past 8 after Breakfast Capt Rhodes and self went in his boat. at ½ past 10 we arrivd I waitd upon the Governor. at 11. the George Schooner Capt Steward anchord in the Bay I dind with the Governor Capt Rhodes slept at my Marque. we were all much delighted with the excursion and indebted to Capt Rhodes for his kind attention to us. I brought the Huon Pine home with me the first seen. Thursday 29 CS Buffalo am. Capt Rhodes Breakfasted and dind with me and Mr Johnson found that the Ground at my garden would not do. the well was very bad salt water. Friday 30 CS kent am. Capt Rhodes stayd with me we walkd to the farm together – talk upon Martha Hays birth G. Collins dind with me. 333 Dec Remarks Hobart Town River Derwent Van Diemens Land December 1804 Saturday 1 CS Kents Bay am. at 10 Capt Rhodes went in his boat to his ship the wind w as more moderate – it was mentioned that M. Powers and Shipman had got their free pardon. Sunday 2 Cornwall am. at ½ past 10 performd Divine Service I read at Church the General order receivd from His Excellency the Commander in Chief of the division of the 2 County and that the Settlement at Hobart Town under the command of Lt Gov Collins should be calld Buckinghamshire and the one under Lt Col Patterson should be calld Cornwall. at 4 Mr Harris Capt Stewart and self dind with the Governor – Monday 3 CS Buckinghamshire am. the first fine day we have had for some time Engaged all the morn upon Justice Business the Governor gave me leave to Exchange the ground for a garden. Tuesday 4 Northumberland am. the day very hot at 11 I went on board the George Schooner at ½ past 1 the Governor went to his farm to dinner and Mrs Powers. Wed 6 CS Cumberland am. at 9 I went in my boat down the river and returnd at 3 P.M. at 5 all the Civil and military dind with Mr Johnson in his new House. it being his turn to give a monthly dinner. Thursday 6 CS Belsys island am. Engaged in planting potado. at 4 Mr Harris Fosbrook and Capt Steward of the George Schooner dind with me off Mutton. Friday 7 CS Derwent. am. My Man returnd with a very large Emew in the Eve I took a walk.




334 Remarks Hobart Town River Saturday 8 CS Dispatch am. Stayd at home writing letters to send to Port Jackson in the aft Groves and self walk to the Farm. Sunday 9 CS Elephant Bay am. the Governors depatches not being read and the Wind blowing we had no (Divine?) performd at 4 P.M. Mr Fosbrook, Bowden Mr Stewart of the George Schooner and self dind with Mr Harris. Monday 10 CS Tuckey a.m. at 8 a very hot wind came on from the N east. which continued till 1 PM we then heard thunder at a distance at 2 it began to rain very delightful showers at 4 I dind with Lt Johnson at 5 Thunderd very much. Tuesday 11 CS Armstrong am. at 6 the George Schooner Capt Steward got under eigh and went down the River to King Island for Seal Skins. in the Eve I took a pipe with Mr Groves. We drank tea with the Lt Governor. Wed 12 CS Harcourt am. The Coroners Inquest sat upon the body of Bradley. on suspicion that he had receivd blows from fighting with Cole a Convict but after a very minute investigation they brought in their verdict accidental Death from his falling upon some stump of trees, and tools &c &c George Collins dind with me. Thursday 13 CS am. I went to my new garden and had it markd out. Friday 14 CS Beasley am at 8. the Gov Son and self went up to Risdon in my boat. at 3 P.M. we came from thence and dind with the Gov at the Farm. ½ past 9 Mr Fosbrooks servant arrived at the Camp to me and informd me that his master Mr Janson and Mr Hopkins were lost in the woods. 335 December Derwent Van Diemens Land 1804 Saturday 15 CS Hanover am at 2 I sent my Man Salmon with Mr Fosbrook’s [man] supplied with ammunition and provision in search of the three gentlemen that were lost. at 8 I went down with one of the Government boats into Ralphs Bay in search of them. at 11 I observd 2 People walking upon the beach at a distance by the help of my Glass upon which I fird a Gun, soon after I see a boat standing in for the land. and I made signals for her to come up at 11. I got on shore and to my comfort see Mr Fosbrook and Mr Janson. both of whom were then lost, they informd me that they had been lost since Thursday morn at 3 am and had had nothing to eat since that time bot a few Mussels and 4 oysters their chief support was the sprouts from the She oak. Mr Hanly had left them that morn early and on the arrival of the boat he informd us that he was pickd up by my Man Salmon, and that it was impossible for him to have reached the Tent had it not been for Salmon. Mr Fosbrook and Janson were going into the woods again had they not heard the guns from my boat. they informd me that they were so exhausted they could not have survived another night. I first gave them some bread and weak spirits and water at 1 we got into the boat and went to the Tent. where I had some Kangarro stakes dressd. and at ½ past 3 we got into the boat and came to Hobart Town. Sunday 16 CS Portland [vertical - ] Memorandum of Sunday 16. Chris Forshoe agreed to take care of my boat for one Guinea a Quarter. AM at 11 the Wr was so bad that we could not have Divine Service performd at ½ past 1 I performd Divine Service at the Farm at ½ past 3 I dind with the Governor in the Eve I smokd a pipe with Mr Govner in the eve some rain. Monday 17 CS Bedford am. the day very hot I continued at home all the morn reading in the Eve I calld upon Mr Johnson. Tuesday 18 CS Nassell am detaind at home all the morn at 4 P.M. Mr Harris dind with me. Wed 19 CS Finsbury am the morn very hot. I prepared to go to Risdon but was so unwell that I could not set out at 4 Mr Harris and Self dind with Mr Fosbrooke sent my 2 Men to Risdon after [indecipherable][indecipherable]




Thursday 20 CS Fitzroy am the exceedingly hot. remaind home all the day. 336 Remarks Hobart Town River Derwent Van Diemens Land December 1804 Friday 21 CS St Thomas. am at 9 the Governor and Self went to the place where I fixed upon for a House he gave orders that the ground work should be began on Monday at ½ past 11. My two men returnd from Risdon and brought home with them 4 kangarros. Mr Harris dind with me the day so hot I could not dine in my Marquee. I dind at Mr Harris house Mr Janson came in the Eve. Saturday 22 CS Barkley am. the morn very damp but not much rain I took a walk with my gun at 4PM Mr Harris and Mr Janson dind with me. the aft was so wet that we went to Mr Harris’s house. Sunday 23 CS White Hall am the Morn damp Divine Service could not be performd. at 5 P.M. a strong breeze came on. Monday 24 CS Buckingham am. the day very wet. this Eve being Xmas I went and took a pipe with Mr Groves. Tuesday 25 CS Henley AM this day being Xmas day at ½ past 11 all the Civil Military and free people with His Honor the Lt Governor attended Divine Service/ I was to have dined with the Gov but was along time before engaged to dine with a Party at the Bowdens. at 5 Mr Harris Fosbrook Janson and self dind at Mr Bowdens. Wed 26 CS Borough am the Wr very cold at intervals at 12 the same party met at Mr Bowdens and took a second Breakfast and the same party dind with Mr Bowden. Thursday 27 CS Kings Bench am remaind at home all the Morn upon business at 4 PM Mr Harris and Mr Fosbrook dind with me. Friday 28 CS Market am upon Business all this morn with Mr Harris at 4 P.M. the Govers Son dind with me and and in the Eve I went and took a pipe with Mr Fosbrook. Saturday 29 CS Clare am. at 11 My Man returnd home with 2 very large Emews. at 4 P.M. Thunder with rain. 337 Kangaroo – killd by my dogs since Aug 24 1804 - Which day I receivd 1 dog from Lt Houston and on the 29 Capt Rhodes gave me another dog. August 25 Kangarro 1 Sept 5 Do 1 6 Do 1 14 Do 2 19 Do 1 21 Do 1 23 Do 3 27 Do 1 28 Do 1 Oct 9 An Emew 60lb weight 1 10 Kangarro 1 13 Do 3 22 Do 1 25 Do 1 26 Do 2 Nov 1 Do 4 5 Do 1 19 Do 1 21 Do 1




29 Do 1 Dec1 Do 1 4 Do 2 6 a very large Emew 1 12 Kangarro 1 13 Do 1 14 Do 1 15 Do 1 (Reverts to top right side of page) Dec Kangarro 35 18 1 21 Do 4 26 Do 2 29 Emews 2 338 Remarks Hobart Town River Derwent Van Diemens land December 1804 Sunday 30 CS Newport at 10 am Mr Harris the Governors Son and self walkd to the Farm, where I performd Divine Service. all the settlers and Convicts attended. at 4 P.M. Thunder with some rain ½ past I dind with Lt Johnson [at 1 P.M. a very heavy hail storm Monday 31 CS Hungerford am. at 10. continued rain. in the Eve I went and calld upon Mrs & Mr Groves where I stayd the Eve. [Transcribed by John Stephenson]


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