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Revised Sep 7, 2021

Tobin's Providence Logbook Nov 11, 1791

[Moored in Table Bay the Cape of] Good Hope

Friday November 11th

 1 pm: Fresh Gale and clear weather

 2 pm: Sent the Launch on shore with a Masters Mate, Midshipman, a Corporal and two Marines, the Cooper and two Seamen to Erect a Tent

 5 pm: The people on board employed about the Rigging and blacking the Yards
  Ships Draught of Water
   Abaft 15Feet..09Inches
   Foreward 13..09

10 pm: Moderate Breeze and fine weather

 4 am: Calm and clear

 6 am: Received Mutton Greens and Bread

 8 am: Light Airs

 9 am: Sent some empty water Casks to the Tent

12 noon: Moderate & fine


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