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1802 Aug. [Wednesday] - 4th. H.M.S. Investigator [along the east coast. - off Bustard Bay
[Navigational data not reproduced - see original journal]

Cabins. Soon after noon, a breeze sprung up; tacked from the rocks, and towed with two boats to seaward until the wind steadied. At 3, tacked, but finding we could not weather all, tacked off again, hoisted in the boats, and made signal to tack again at 8 o'clock. At 5h.30', the No. head of Bustard Bay S69°.W. Round hill S4º.E. At 8, bore down to the L. Nelson, tacked and spoke her.
Made and shortened sail occasionally to keep the L. Nelson in close company; and tacked ship every two hours
Winds light and variable, and the weather cloudy.
At 6, tacked towards the land, which was seen to the S.W.ward at a considerable distance: the brig 1 mile to the N.W. Set staysails.
People of the watch employed working up junk
At noon, light breezes & fine weather
The north head of Bustard bay S25º to 19º E, distant 4 leagues. A hill near the shore W.9º.S. Land seen indistinctly as far as W.N.W.