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Revised Sep 7, 2021

Tobin's Providence Logbook Nov 9, 1791

[Moored in Table Bay Cape of Good] Hope

Wednesday November 9th

 1 pm: Moderate and cloudy weather – overhauled and Tarred the Topmast Rigging

 3 pm: Rigged the Topmast

 4 pm: Employed in the Fore Hold

 8 pm: Fine clear weather

12 mid: Calm

 2 am: Moderate Breeze and very clear saw a ship in the offing

 5 am: Received Mutton, Greens, and bread

 7 am: Employed about ther Rigging and in the Fore Hold

 9 am: A Dutch Indiaman and French Ship aft the Bay

12 noon: Fresh Breezes and fine weather


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