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Revised Sep 7, 2021

Tobin's Providence Logbook Nov 19, 1791

[Moored in Table Bay Cape of Good Hope –] 1791

Saturday November 19th

 1 pm: Fresh Breezes and fine clear weather

 2 pm: People employed about the rigging and Scraping the Lower Masts and sides – Carpenter employed caulking the Fore Castle

12 mid: Strong Gale with frequent Squalls

 4 am: Strong Gales with fine clear weather

 6 am: Moderate and fair Swayed up the Lower Yards and Topmasts – Painted the Lower Masts and bowsprit – Employed washing and cleaning the Ship sent Empty Casks to the Tent, and received four Puncheons of Water – Received Mutton Bread and Greens, a Fore sail and Main Topsail from the tent, which had been repaired – Part of the Ships Company on shore wkith Leave


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