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[1802 Aug. Boat excursion in No. 2, port, discovered] on the east coast

the spot where this might be done, or to search whether fresh water could be found in a convenient place, which the neighbourhood of hills would induce one to suppose. There are some small beaches in this port well adapted for hauling the sein upon, and fish appeared to be numerous about them. I know of no difficulty that a ship would have to get at this part of the port from either side of the Entrance Island; but it would be prudent to [anchor] before passing round the inner south point, and then examine the shore and the soundings before with a boat before the ship was finally placed: and she would then be in sufficient security to undergo any refitment or repair that might be wanted. - insert, from next page
   We arrived on board the ship about 7 in the evening The general remarks that occurred in this short excursion as well as on board during our stay are as follows: We saw No pine trees were seen
any where in the port, but at the northern entrance. The country seems to be stony or sandy in general, and unfit for cultivation; but nevertheless, trees of considerable size, and grass in moderate abundance, are produced. Marks of kanguroos were not unfrequent. Hawks, and the black & bald-headed mocking bird of Port Jackson were more commonly seen than any other birds on shore. Ducks, sea pies and gulls frequent the shoals