57/117 First and Latter parts, fresh Gales and Squally, with flying Showers of rain and Hail; the Middle, strong Gales with heavy Squalls and showers of rain. At 8 p.m.took 2nd Reef Topsails, at 6 a.m. Wind, West Northerly; course South-West; distance, 79 miles; latitude 59 degrees 0 minutes South, longitude 72 degrees 48 minutes West. Fore part, fresh Gales and Squally with Hail and rain, remainder moderate and Cloudy. At 6 a.m.loosed the 2nd reef out of the Topsails and set Top-gallant Sails. |