The bank being very steep, the anchorage was not considered secure; but as the wind blew off the land and the weather was fine I was reconciled to remain.

Upon examining the beach it was found that our water might be very conveniently completed at a stream which ran over its east end.

I therefore determined upon taking this opportunity of filling our casks, as well as of repairing our small whale-boat; whilst the sailmaker was employed in altering a tent, and a part of our crew in cutting wood.
The birthday of our late venerable and good king was passed at this island.
June 5.
And the following morning (5th), our tasks being completed, we left the bay.
This island having been already described by Captain Flinders, little is left for me to say.

The hills are intersected by numerous gullies and are consequently supplied with streams: but the most convenient watering-place for ships is the one we used, except during a northerly or a westerly wind, when the practicability of landing on any part of the north side of this island is very questionable; for the task was difficult even with the wind blowing off the shore.

Tracks of natives, but not of recent date, were noticed.