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Revised Sep 6, 2021

Tobin's Providence Logbook Aug 9, 1791

Log Book &c. of H M Ship Providence from Spithead towards the [Cape of Good Hope – 1791]

Remarks Tuesday August 9th 1791

 1 pm: PM

 2 pm: Bent the Driver and Royals

 5 pm: Passed a Dutch Ship standing to the Northward

 8 pm: A Light Breeze – All Sail set

12 mid: AM

 1 am: Several Sail standing in different directions

 7 am: Washed the Gun and Orlop Decks

 9 am: People making Points and Gaskets. Hauled down the Starboard steering sails

12 noon: Assistant in her Station
   No Observation


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