17th, March, presented cup to Colonel Torrens, cost of which was £50. Subscribed £1 – 19 – 6.

20th. Embarked in the Shadwell Basin. Left the Dock an hour before flood tide, went to Gravesend, towed by a steamer, arrived about 6 o’clock.

24th. Left Gravesend at ½ past 12 o’clock, anchored near the Nore Light at 3. Strong gale from the West, Proceeded to the Downs, strong gale from the West, several vessels drove, wind moderating, up anchor at night and passing North Foreland, strong N.W. gale drove us to Margate roads, slipped 2 anchors and returned to the Downs.

Continued fine weather and N.E. breeze, very cold. Barometer rising, nearly 30 inches. Passed the Isle of Wight before noon.

P.M. Anchored in Portland Roads, sheltered from all but East Winds. Sent a letter to O’Brien.

Left the Roads at ½ past 1 0’clock, ebb tide. Wind N.E.

7th. Still beating off Portland! Wind N.W.

Remark 1_. Nearly 3 weeks at sea between decks, still [tooltip color=”grey” text=”‘Lumbered’ is an informal term mainly used in Britain to refer to someone being burdened with a thing, or things, unwanted. In shipping terminology, ‘much lumbered’ or ‘lumbered with’ were sometimes used to describe the state of decks that had become cluttered with cargo and other objects during storms.”] lumbered [/tooltip] up, also the deck, Kingston complaining of the dirt below. I suggested that with troops, the men were ordered to parade with bare feet. He immediately determined to act upon this, and gave an order accordingly, Adams did not think proper to obey, but after some warning did so. The married passengers Chapman, Bristow, Hoare, Brown etc did not appear.

An untoward circumstance occurred soon after passing St. Antonio. one of the Cape Verde Islands. A favourite [tooltip color=”grey” text=”A breed of dog often used for hunting game.”] setter [/tooltip] belonging to a passenger was thrown overboard during the night. Presumptive evidence fixed this act upon none [?] of the sailors.

An unpleasant occurrence took place, one of the steerage passengers, complaining to the Doctor that his wife was neglected, was …[ ?] by the Doctor and knocked down.

[tooltip color=”grey” text=”A military exercise in rifle handling.”] Drilled [/tooltip] the [tooltip color=”grey” text=”The area of between-decks occupied by steerage passengers, that is, those travelling at the cheapest rate.”] steerage [/tooltip] passengers with arms lent by Captain Rolls.
Lat. 4.21. Long. about 23. for the last three days, we had lost the N.E. [tooltip color=”grey” text=”Regular winds which move towards the equator within or near the tropics. The earth’s rotation drags them so that in the northen hemisphere they blow from the north-eastward and in the southern from the south-eastward.”] trade [/tooltip], and now experienced [tooltip color=”grey” text=”Without wind.”] calms [/tooltip] and light winds from East with rain.

12th. Rainy, and light breeze from E. and by South, apparent the beginning of [tooltip color=”grey” text=”Regular winds which move towards the equator within or near the tropics, the earth’s rotation dragging them such that in the northen hemisphere they blow from the north-eastward and in the southern from the south-eastward.”] trades [/tooltip]. Within the last two or three days the decks have been cleared and the passengers below, made comparatively comfortable. A great deal of [tooltip color=”grey” text=”A ship pitches when its head plunges up and down under the action of waves.”] pitching [/tooltip], wife and myself sick. Up to this period of the voyage saw very few [tooltip color=”grey” text=”A family of marine fish (Exocoetidae family) consisting on some 64 species. The species’ defining feature is their wing-like pectoral fins used for gliding above the water’s surface for up to 50 metres. Flying fish live in all oceans, but are particularly prevalent in warm tropical and sub-tropical waters.”] flying fish [/tooltip], and those not till we passed St. Antonio. Scarcely any birds, one tropical bird was seen 2 days S. of St. Antonio. [tooltip color=”grey” text=”A medium sized fish in the Mackerel family.”] Bonito [/tooltip] and [tooltip color=”grey” text=”A type of tuna fish found in all tropical and temperate oceans.”] Albacore [/tooltip] were seen in great numbers. Some of these fish were seen to leap upwards of 20 feet out of the water, and to spring horizontally upwards of 30 feet, apparently in pursuit of the flying fish. The [tooltip color=”grey” text=”A jelly like marine animal (more commonly known as a bluebottle jellyfish).”] Portuguese man-of-war [/tooltip] was met with, of a large size, before reaching the Cape Verdes and afterwards very frequently but smaller. The top of the sail they put up is tinged with rose colour and the lower part reflects [?] the blue of the tendrils.

Took up a small[?] fish. This is the natural size, the rims and rays were blue. [NB sketch]

Sunday. 15th. Continued rain, occasional squalls, wind foul. Lat. 2. Long. 25.

Wednesday. 11th. Beaufust [?] made some cakes for Mrs. F. In this Lat. Found great comfort in the essence of coffee, which however, none have milk with it. The ship’s ale was good. Bread and honey and ham, the only things we could eat – not that we got ham – the best beverage was some lemon juice and sugar, made to effervesce with tartaric acid and soda. Thermometer generally about [tooltip color=”grey” text=”About 28 degrees Celsius.”]83 F[/tooltip] in the cabin.

15th. May. Finding the day very close and not having observed any of the 25 of the [tooltip color=”grey” text=”The area of between-decks occupied by steerage passengers, that is, those travelling at the cheapest rate.”]steerage[/tooltip] passengers on deck since the commencement of the damp weather, and being aware that there were 10 persons on the sick list I advised Kingston to insist upon the whole of the passengers coming up on deck to allow some of the foul air to escape. On examining the state of the berths, [tooltip color=”grey” text=”Bilge water accumulates in the bilge of a ship. The bilge is the lowest compartment on a ship, where the two sides meet at the keel.”]bilge water[/tooltip] and vegetable matter had accumulated under the lower tier to [?] extent which must have proved highly prejudicial to health. The apathy of the steerage passengers was truly remarkable. This state of things was evidently caused by the want of attention to proper principles in fitting up the [tooltip color=”grey” text=”The area of between-decks occupied by steerage passengers, that is, those travelling at the cheapest rate.”]steerage[/tooltip] . Previous to leaving the Dock the married persons should have been separated from the single men by [tooltip color=”grey” text=”An upright partition dividing a ship into compartments and serving to add structural rigidity.”]bulk heads[/tooltip] and not by canvas, and tables should have been provided to enable the passengers to mess at regular hours and in comfort instead of making [t]heir berths a perpetual cook’s shop. Meals going on at all hours must be productive of dirt and disorder. I should certainly in future provide every grown up person with a canvas bag to contain a sufficient quantity of clothing for immediate use, and then prohibit the introduction of any boxes [tooltip color=”grey” text=”Between decks was the space between any two decks of a ship. It could be used for cargo or passengers but the term was associated with cheap accommodation for third class pasengers or emigrants on subsidised fares. Between decks provided accommodation without access to fresh air or natural light and was often cramped and crowded.”]between decks[/tooltip].

As an invariable principle the medical man should be provided with preserved meats and medical comforts.

16th. This day was set apart to scouring the Decks which was superintended by Captain Lipson, every box and bed was brought upon Deck. Adams was very insolent and even mutinous, threatening with death Rogers or anyone who should obey Kingston. He was silenced by Captain Lipson, telling him he would land him at the Cape. James Hoare was drunk and very troublesome. The day before I had made some remarks to him about the want of attention to her duty displayed by his wife, who had now for some days been reported well by the Surgeon, but persisted in keeping below. James Hoare begged me to make another agreement, not including his wife, which I was very glad to accede to.

The whole crew got drunk this day, and were in a state of mutiny, constant complaints were urged by Kingston regarding the [tooltip color=”grey” text=”The galley or pantry of a small ship.”]cuddy[/tooltip] table, bad sugar, bad tea, scanty supply of meat. Bad management, plates and cups always dirty. Sour [tooltip color=”grey” text=”A dark-brown, bitter beer brewed from charred or browned malt, thought originally to have been made especially for porters.”]porter[/tooltip], not ripe. Nothing for breakfast but salt pork. Table too short to hold all the passengers. Constant wrangling with the Captain. The Captain would not permit us to see the log slate or the charts, would not allow the [tooltip color=”grey” text=”Ships’ mates were either first, second or third officers who came directly under the command of the Captain. Mates were responsible for supervising watches, crew, navigation and safety equipment, and sometimes even served as the ship’s doctor”]Mates[/tooltip] to lend any; would not take any altitude to assist in the [tooltip color=”grey” text=”A ‘lunar distance’ was observed by measuring the angle between the sun and moon. Taken at a time related to the midday as determined by the sun’s passing, the longitude could then be calculated and use of this method was indicated by the symbol ‘À and Å’.”]lunars[/tooltip], would not allow the [tooltip color=”grey” text=”Ships’ mates were either first, second or third officers who came directly under the command of the Captain. Mates were responsible for supervising watches, crew, navigation and safety equipment, and sometimes even served as the ship’s doctor”]Mates[/tooltip] to do so.

17th. Got the S.E. trade and crossed the line (the equator) in 27. Long.

18th. Mrs. Hoare made her appearance in the Cabin.

19th. Strong breeze, nothing remarkable. Thermometer 83. Lat. 2.56.

Lat. 7.6 Long. 32.30 rather squally. Saw several gulls. Had a lunar yesterday.

Within 18 miles of Bahia on the Brazilian coast, steering S.W. This being the [tooltip color=”grey” text=”King William IV’s birthday was celebrated in May 1836. His 71st birthday actually fell on 21 August 1836. Historically, official birthday celebrations of the British monarch bore no relation to the actual day of the current monarch’s birthday.”] King’s birthday [/tooltip], drank [tooltip color=”grey” text=”Abbreviation of ‘His Majesty’s’. In 1836 William IV was reigning King of England.”] H.M.’s [/tooltip] health with 3 times three, and sent several bottles of wine to the [tooltip color=”grey” text=”The area of between-decks occupied by steerage passengers, that is, those travelling at the cheapest rate.”] steerage [/tooltip]. Kingston and the Captain had another row. Saw a large species of gull.

29th. About Ship, and stood off the land, abundance of the petrel called Mother Carey’s chickens.

4th June. There is a  [?] from the Captain

5th June. Found the [tooltip color=”grey” text=”Latitude is the distance of a point north or south of the equator as measured in degrees. The poles are at 90 degrees north and south.”] latitude [/tooltip] by the stars at midnight. 16.28. being about 90 miles and 30 miles to [tooltip color=”grey” text=”The direction from which the wind blows. The other direction is termed ‘leeward’.”] windward [/tooltip] of the Brazilian shoals.

10th June. Passed the Brazilian shoals steering fro Rio.

11th. Wind from the S. West.
N.B. On Thursday the 9th. ship’s head steering E. of South hauled up to Westward for Rio.

15th. Saw Cape Frio bearing N.W. by distant 14 miles Wind from the S.W. hazy.
Difference of [tooltip color=”grey” text=”Longitude is the distance, measured in degrees, of the meridian on which a point lies to the meridian of Greenwich. On the other side of the earth to Greenwich is a point with a longitude of both 180 degrees east and 180 degrees west.”] Long. [/tooltip] between Rio and [tooltip color=”grey” text=”Latitude is the distance of a point north or south of the equator as measured in degrees. The poles are at 90 degrees north and south.”] Lat. [/tooltip] place where we [tooltip color=”grey” text=”Ships cannot sail directly into the wind but they can progress towards wind direction by sailing obliquely to it. To tack is to present the other side of the ship to the wind by sailing through it, taking advantage of forward momentum as well as an adjustment of sails.”] tacked [/tooltip] 360 miles, [tooltip color=”grey” text=”Miles at sea are nautical miles, equal to 1.15 statute miles or 1.85 kilometres. The nautical mile is the length of a minute of latitude, or of longitude at the equator where the earth rotates at the rate of one nautical mile per minute of time.”] nautical [/tooltip].

19th. Standing towards Rio Harbour, after having made it two days before. Found great numbers of [tooltip color=”grey” text=”The Cape Petrel (often called a Cape Pigeon) is a common seabird of the Southern Ocean. They have a speckled black and white appearance and an 86cm wing span.”] Cape pigeons [/tooltip], also a larger gull, and one with a yellow stripe down the beak from the top of the head. On the 17th. spoke to Morphett about the impolicy of putting into Rio instead of going to the Cape. It appeared to me that Kingston, instead of taking the advice of those who were selected as his assistants, preferred that of Mr. Morphett on most occasions. This behaviour to Rogers evinced this, on which occasion Mr Morphett again interfered ——– I here allude to Mr. Morphett’s servant having cut down Rogers’ hammock.

20th. Captain Rolls shot Cannon [[tooltip color=”grey” text=”John Cannan, passenger on board the Cygnet.”] Cannan [/tooltip]?] in the hand accidentally while loading a firelock. Cannon [[tooltip color=”grey” text=”John Cannan, passenger on board the Cygnet.”] Cannan [/tooltip]?] was in the [tooltip color=”grey” text=”On a vessel with three masts the one at the back is called the mizzenmast.”] Mizen [/tooltip] top.

21st. 11 P.M. Anchored under the Sugar Loaf Mountain at Rio in 15 [tooltip color=”grey” text=”A fathom is a measure of depth in the imperial system. One fathom is equal to six feet or 1.83 metres.”] fathoms [/tooltip]. Sailed in with [tooltip color=”grey” text=”Studding sails were set outside the square sails in fine weather and with a fair wind. Their head was fastened to a short yard hoisted to the end of the upper yard and their foot extended by a boom slid out from the lower yard. They took their name, such as main topmast studding sail, from the adjacent sail.”] studding sails [/tooltip] set, as we drew near the anchorage Captain Rolls and the [tooltip color=”grey” text=”A merchant ship’s officer next in rank below the first mate; also known as a ‘second officer’.”] 2^nd. Mate [/tooltip] expressed some anxiety to have the assistance of our people. This assistance was afforded by Mr Kingston, but he ordered all the passengers below on account of some words which passed between them. Feeling the critical situation we were in and Captain Lipson having called my attention to the fact, I went to speak to Kingston on the subject, only because I felt it due to myself to neglect nothing that concerned the general safety.  Kingston appeared to be acting under the influence of temper, and I left him considerably annoyed with the result. Though Mr. Kingston evidently [?] himself in what he considered the best manner to promote the success of the expedition, still it was evident to any person of even slight experience that he proceeded on erroneous principles. He certainly deserved the gratitude of the cabin passengers for his exertion to secure them a due supply of fresh provisions, but in every other respect he committed the grossest blunders and acted without the least judgement or discretion. His principal aim seemed to be directed to annoy the Captain, and his demands were most preposterous. This evening as an instance, at ½ past 11 o’clock he insisted upon the [tooltip color=”grey” text=”A ship’s officer in charge of provisions and meals.”] steward [/tooltip] opening a fresh cask to get him a bottle of beer, without reflecting that at such an hour servants claim the privilege of going to bed.

22June At ¼ to 12 entered the harbour of Rio. The anchorage was due West of two islands on the right of the Harbour. S.W. bore Round Island, S.S.W. the Light house. Steered in N. by W. right on the Fort at the right.
The scenery on the left was singularly wild and beautiful, consisting of rugged mountains covered with rich wood, except on those spots where the bold rocky projections formed a contrast.
The highest land on the right measured 2.30. At the distance of about 2 miles on the left Lord Hood’s nose 2.55! Distance 2 miles.
Sugar Loaf 4.31 distant 1 mile. Mountain opposite rather lower.

Friday. 24th. Still at anchor in Rio. Kingston and Morphett came on board in a [tooltip color=”grey” text=”Sailing ships carried various smaller boats for different purposes. A shore boat was an open row boat for transporting people and goods between the ship and shore.”] shore boat [/tooltip] and went off again; was informed by Morphett that they had hired or intended to have hired a carriage to call on the Ambassador: that they had taken rooms at Johnson’s Hotel.

23rd.  Went in a boat with the ladies on a picknic expedition.

24th.  Arrived the City of Edinburgh, Indiaman, in 49 days from London, [tooltip color=”grey” text=”Crossed the equator.”] crossed the line [/tooltip] in 20.

25th. Last evening the boat returned with the passengers, all drunk. N.B. Previous to the starting of the boat it was fully understood between Kingston and myself, that he was responsible for everything.

Saturday. Ascertained that there were 9 casks left filled with salt water in the fore hold, which the Captain told me he would not start. I informed Kingston on his return the same night. Had stinking water till this day.

26 June. Kingston informed the Captain that he insisted on these casks being [tooltip color=”grey” text=”To start, applied to liquids, is to empty the container.”] started [/tooltip]. This evening the crew struck work. The Captain caused all the boats to be chained.

Monday, 27th. Nothing done on board the ship. Some pigs and poultry on board this morning. No work done by the crew. The Captain went on shore to lay his statement before the Consul. This evening remarked to Kingston that the expedition was suffering from this delay, advised him to divide his party into watches, and put them under the orders of the Captain for the work of the ship, begged him to begin early the next morning and to consult the authorities as to the steps he should take to compel the Captain to man his vessel. The Captain was drunk to-night.

28th.  4 Brazilian soldiers came for 4 of the mutineers. The crew said they would all go and did so, except the carpenter. Kingston gave the Captain a letter which the latter did not open but left on the table when he went on shore.  Kingston did not insist on his reading it. The Captain left the ship, when he was gone Kingston told the Mate to [tooltip color=”grey” text=”To start, applied to liquids, is to empty the container.”] start [/tooltip] the water, the Mate said he had no hands, Kingston offered his party. After breakfast Kingston assembled his men and said something to them about working. I inferred from a few expressions that they would not work because the Captain had promised them 3/6 a day and had not paid them. Sent a letter to my father.

The [tooltip color=”grey” text=”An iron tank rather than a wooden cask used for carrying water or storing bread and other dry provisions.”] tank [/tooltip] came alongside and lay there, there being no where to put the water, Kingston said he had done all he could. The Captain came home drunk. Beat Ben – a terrible row midnight.

Stock and fodder and water all on board. Went to fetch Captain Lipson. Dr. Wright very drunk, quarrelling with Mr. Neale, afterwards with the carpenter and Mr. Kingston. The Captain interfered and ordered the carpenter off the quarter deck which the latter refused to obey.

30th. The [tooltip color=”grey” text=”A flag hoisted ashore to indicate that the vessel has been cleared out at Customs and is legally free to leave port. However, on the day a ship is to sail a ‘Blue Peter’ is hoisted at the head of the foremast. This flag is blue with a central white square.”] custom house flag [/tooltip] was set on the [tooltip color=”grey” text=”The mast nearest the bow on vessels with two or more masts.”] fore mast [/tooltip].

Mr. Kingston, Morphett and Gilbert came on board late last night stating that they had been to the Consul about manning the ship. On Captain Lipson observing that the delay to the expedition was most shameful, Kingston though not addressed, wanted to know if Captain Lipson imputed blame to him. Captain Lipson replied, that if he considered himself responsible for the sailing of the ship, he deserved censure. The conversation ended by Kingston saying he had nothing to do with the delay. Kingston said hastily, ‘don’t bother me,’ and retired to his cabin.

N.B. Mr Kingston used expressions on this day in my presence and in the presence of other passengers tending to shew that he wished himself to be considered as the person who was to decide upon the proper time for the vessel to sail. His behaviour to Captain Lipson was most insulting. This day we received a paper informing us that the [tooltip color=”grey” text=”The last of the nine ships to leave England and the last to arrive in South Australia on 28 December 1836. The ship conveyed Governor Hindmarsh, his officials and other passengers.”] Buffalo [/tooltip] was commissioned on the 23 April.

Went on board the Dublin.

The Captain informed me that the ship was cleared and that all his crew were engaged. Meant to sail next morning. ½ past 9 P.M. Captain Rolls came on board to say that business would prevent his going tomorrow; he attributed the delay to the Consul. The Consul stated to Captain Lipson that the only […]

3rd. Sunday.  Went on shore with the Lipsons.

4th. Monday.  Captain Rolls went on shore, and sent for Kingston. Captain Lipson received a note from Mr. Gilbert saying it was Kingston’s desire that he should be made acquainted with the fact that he had ascertained at the Consul’s that Hudson retained the Captain’s papers as security for the ship’s supplies, till he received a bottomry […]

5th. Tuesday. At 10 o’clock the [tooltip color=”grey” text=”A port health officer who inspects the health of all on board, usually upon arrival at a foreign port. A ship remains in quarantine on arrival in port until it has been granted its certificate of pratique.”] Pratique officer [/tooltip] arrived on board and the ship got under weigh steering S. by E. Wind from the eastward.

6 July. Made 136 miles southing ship’s head S.S.E close-hauled on the Larboard tack. 3. o’clock, squalls.

7th. Thursday.  Captain Lipson offered to Kingston to divide the crew into watches, and teach them the management of the ship, Kingston replied he must consider. N.B. Previous to this I had observed to Kingston the necessity of putting his men on duty to learn the management of the ship.

[tooltip color=”grey” text=”Latitude is the distance of a point north or south of the equator as measured in degrees. The poles are at 90 degrees north and south.”] Lat. [/tooltip] At noon 27.8. Steering S.E. by South. 5 [tooltip color=”grey” text=”The speed of ship or wind in nautical miles per hour. A float is dropped overboard and the speed is indicated by the rate at which the ship sails away from it. Spacing of knots in the log-line connected to the float is in same proportion to a mile as the half-minute sandglass used is to an hour, thus the number knots counted off in the time is the speed in knots.”] knots [/tooltip].

8th. Friday.  Set studding sails at 8 o’clock, wind from the N.E. Lat. 29.6. Yesterday Captain Rolls told Captain Lipson that on his arrival  in Rio, Hudson the Agent agreed to take his Bill for cash and supplies for tthe ship, but that when all the stores were on board he demanded a bottomry bill. […]

9th. Saturday.  Yesterday Kingston complained of the biscuits.

[tooltip color=”grey” text=”Latitude is the distance of a point north or south of the equator as measured in degrees. The poles are at 90 degrees north and south.”] Lat. [/tooltip] 29.30. [tooltip color=”grey” text=”Longitude is the distance, measured in degrees, of the meridian on which a point lies to the meridian of Greenwich. On the other side of the earth to Greenwich is a point with a longitude of both 180 degrees east and 180 degrees west.”] Long [/tooltip] 39.1. Wind on the [tooltip color=”grey” text=”The old term for the left hand side of a ship looking forward. The right hand side is starboard. To avoid mis-hearing an order, it is now referred to as ‘port’.”] Larboard [/tooltip] quarter since 10 o’clock.

passed the Cape in Latitude
37½. This day the Steerage passengers
refused to get a cask of biscuits from the hold
for themselves.

12th July [sic, August] steering East. after the cloth
was removed yesterday from the Dinner
table James Hoare came to the Cabin door
to say that two of the Sladdens were fighting
between decks. Upon this Kingston arose
and went to see what was the matter
there was an assemblage of persons
near the Main Mast: shortly after
M^r Morphett came to the door in a
hurried manner and said gentle
men your assistance is required one of the
steerage passengers has even threatened
to strike M^r Kingston. …
This morning I observed to M^r Gilbert
the impropriety of M^r Morphetts address
at the Cuddy table. I told him that
Kingston was less fitted to command
a body of men on such an expedition
as this than anyone of the Cabin
passengers. I told him we could not
complain of the language used by
Steerage passengers after what he
must have heard fall from the lips of
the cabin passengers, that he
could not be surprised at a man
being quarrelsome in liquor since
it was a failing common to our
own table; that I heard Kingston
and Sladden disputing about which
was the gentleman of the two: this
could not be wondered at when a cabin
passenger had previously taken the
trouble to tell the steerage passengers
they were all gentlemen.
I also touched upon the subject of
M^rs Paris saying that Kingston
ought to have attended to this
subject and ended by saying I
shuddered for the fate of
an expedition under such manage
ment –

12 oclock passed six miles to the South of Amsterdam. Saw 6 or 7 whalers lying to under the lea of the Island.

The Lantern took fire in Powys’s cabin during his absence. Captain Lipson carried it upon Deck and threw it overboard

23. 11 oclock P.M – A great row in
the [tooltip color=”grey” text=”The galley or pantry of a small ship.”] Cuddy [/tooltip] Kingston, the Captain and
Doctor.

9^th Sep sailed up Investigators Strait with the
wind from the Southward. when about 14
miles from point Marsden we were board
by a boat which proved to be the
whale boat of the Duke of York whose
Captain was in her. He had come round
for vegetables which were grown in the
garden of a settler. He informed us that
the Duke of York had anchored 44 days
that the Lady Mary Pelham, the John
Pirie had also arrived as well as Col^l
Light with the Rapid. We learnt also
that Col^l Light having waited for a
a fortnight had left the Island to
proceed round the Gulph S^t Vincent
about 2 days ago.

10th at noon within 6 miles of point Marsden close hauled beating up with a strong tide carrying us bodily to leeward the moon was new at midnight the old moon having passed the Meridian at 20 to 12. At 2 oclock on the morning of the 10th the tide appeared to slacken for the […]

Anchored in Nepean Bay 11^th Sep. Kingston
received a letter from Col^l Light acquainting
him that after forming his settlement and
landing the stores at Fresh water River, He
was to proceed in the Cygnet with the Surveyors
to Port Lincoln.