He did not, however, discover the stream for which he was looking.

On the following morning the second mate (Mr.Bowen) tried to find the stream but was also unsuccessful.

During his absence the Commander explored the banks of a creek "which opened abreast of the vessel" and Barrallier and Murray surveyed the harbour while Caley searched for new plants wandering as far as Snapper Island.
Barrallier and Grant also made collections but Governor King afterwards wrote that "Caley received everything they found--and refused to give up or part with a duplicate." Wet weather set in until the 25th.

The day following, search was again made for fresh water, and Grant went up the creek which was found to terminate in a salt marsh.

The trees on the bank were not large but the underwood was thick.