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Captain Cook’s Journal During the First Voyage Round the World

CHAPTER 5
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In this situation had 62 fathoms; and when the said Cape bore West by North, distant 3 or 4 Leagues, had 45 fathoms; Midway between the Isle of Portland and Cape Kidnapper had 65 fathoms.

At Noon the Isle of Portland bore North-East 1/2 East, distant 4 Leagues; latitude observ'd 39 degrees 34 minutes South.
Thursday, 19th.

The first part had Gentle breezes at East and East-North-East; in the night, fresh Gales between the South and South-West; dark, Cloudy weather, with Lightning and rain.

At 1/2 past 5 P.M.

Tack'd and stood to the South-East: the Isle of Portland bore South-East, distant 3 Leagues.


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