Wind still at S. W.
Course W. N. W. Weather fine but very hot, sailing about 2½ Knots observed a
current setting Southerly. Latitude (at Noon) 37° being the latitude of Cape
Henry. No soundings at 4 P. M. Sailed all night about a W. N. W. course going
about 3½ knots. The officers put to great shifts for want of fresh provisions,
rowing about from ship to ship for relief. Our ship sprung a leak, making four
inches of water every four hours' watch. Our fresh water on board became very
offensive.
SOURCE: G. D. Scull,
Editor, The Montresor Journals, p. 435
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