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[1802 Aug. [Saturday] - 21st. H.M.S. Investigator] along the east coast - into No. 2, port
[Astronomical observations not reproduced - see original journal]

The land from which we tacked at 1 P.M. and was distant but 3/4 of a mile is of moderate height, and seem to be an island. The land a little farther on seems to be much broken and has some appearance of affording inlets. -
   On coming in with the land in the morning it appeared, that there was an opening at the back of several rocky islets, which seem here to form a barrier to the coast; there seems however to be deep water amongst them. It surprised us somewhat to see trees resembling the Norfolk I. pine upon the upon the islets, and some parts of the main. Generally, the country appears to be stony and destitute of any but very small vegetation. The hills are abrupt and appear romantic; being well suited to the purpose of ascent and of affording good views