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Matthew Flinders - Journal on the Investigator, July 1802 - June 1803 (Vol. 2)
July 1802
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1802 July. From Port Jackson, to the northward
[Navigational data not reproduced - see original journal]

Transactions and remarks P.M. as per log book No.l -
                    [Thursday] - 22d. A.M.

Fresh breezes and cloudy weather. Every person being on board belonging to the ship, as also the pilot: at 6h.1/2 we weighed, and steered to go out of the harbour, having the colonial brig Lady Nelson in company. When near the entrance lowered down the boat, brought to, landed the pilot and hoisted up the boat.
   At 8, passed from between the heads, and at nine, took our departure from the entrance of Port Jackson, bearing SWbW. 6 miles.
Stowed the anchors, and cleaned below. A long swell setting after us. Served slops to the ships company. At noon, fresh breezes and fine weather. Entrance into Broken Bay S55W 8 or 9 miles. A square topped hill N42W. Lady Nelson in company astern.

 
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