Gales and calms now alternated until June 11th, when there were frequent squalls, the wind finally blowing with such violence that at 3 P.M.it was thought advisable to heave to.

Later the storm abated, and the vessel was able to make good progress until the 18th.

A curious sea followed the ship on this day, the waves rising perpendicularly, so that the commander conjectured that there was ground at no great depth.

He put the deep-sea lead over, but no soundings could be obtained.
On the 23rd at 3 P.M.a vessel was seen bearing down before the wind towards the Lady Nelson.

The stranger proved to be a Spanish brig carrying prize colours.