In our passage from the Cape of Good Hope the winds were mostly from the westward with very boisterous weather: but one great advantage that this sea….

There is a degree of wretchedness and want among the lower class of people which is not anywhere so common as among the Spanish and Portuguese settle….

The object of all the former voyages to the South Seas undertaken by the command of his present majesty, has been the advancement of science and the ….

Adventure Bay is a convenient and safe place for any number of ships to take in wood and water during the summer months: but in the winter, when the ….

The ship was masted according to the proportion of the navy; but on my application the masts were shortened, as I thought them too much for her, cons….

On the night of the 1st of September we observed for the first time signs of the natives being in the neighbourhood. Fires were seen on the low land ….

Our plants had now increased to 252: as they were all kept on shore at the tent I augmented the guard there, though from the general conduct of the n….

The Cape Town is considerably increased within the last eight years. Its respectability with regard to strength has kept pace with its other enlargem….

Beef also was difficult to be procured and exceedingly poor; the price nearly sixpence farthing per pound..

On the 28th the ship's company received two months pay in advance, and on the following morning we worked out to St. Helen's, where we were obliged t….

All the 20th we were endeavouring to get into Adventure Bay but were prevented by variable winds..

To function efficiently, any group of people or employees must have faith in their leader..