24 August 1770 |
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24 August 1770 Friday 24th In the PM had light Airs from the SSW with which, after leaving Booby Island as before mentioned, we Steer'd WNW untill 5 oClock when it fell calm and the Tide of Ebb which sets to the NE soon after makeing we Anchor'd in 8 fathom soft sandy bottom, Booby Island bearing So 50° East distant 5 Miles,
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