Consequently it is usual to wear ship under these conditions (turn her round before the wind).

So he then mentions 'under a press of sail,' to force her up into the wind (also making it a risky manoeuvre, for they could easily lose their masts--foremast especially).

Hence he was proud of the manoeuvre, so mentions, 'tacked ship occasionally, under a press of sail.' On the 29th May at 8 a.m., the French van wore in succession.

(Fresh wind, heavy head sea).

Soon after noon (Flinders' old nautical time gives May 30th) Lord Howe signalled the British fleet to tack in succession.