Day 140. Flying fish and salt horse: a seafaring tale
Sunday 18th. Rather hazy from the Land but have had Splendid weather and fair wind since Monday Last. braced the Yards up at 10.30 AM. going 8 knots. in Lat . Made 136 miles from 12 at noon yesterday to 12 at noon today. Head wind Took in 3T Gallant sails, Flying jib and spanker at 8 P.M. Hauled up Crossjack at 11 PM.