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[1802 Aug. Friday - 13th. H.M.S. Investigator]
in Keppel Bay
[Navigational data not reproduced - see original journal]

Fresh breezes and cloudy weather
The Commander went away in the whale-boat to examine the eastern rivers that fall into the bay. The cutter employed hauling the sein Served fish to the people. - Served out slops, and aired the rest before they were stowed away
A.M. Mod and cloudy. People on board employed occasionally The cutter employed hauling the sein - Do. weather
 [Saturday] - 14th.
Moderate breezes and cloudy.
At 3, the L. Nelson come to an [anchor] near us. In the evening served out the fish brought on board by the cutter. - The Commander returned.
A.M. The Commander went away to examine the middle arm which falls into the bay.
Sailmakers employed making a main sail for the L. Nelson Moderate breezes and fine weather