During his stay at the Cape numerous volunteers offered to accompany him to Sydney, many from on board the ships in the bay.

He says that he declined them all except a carpenter and an eccentric person named Dr.Brandt, who might, he thought, be useful as a scientist, and who came on board accompanied by his baboon and his dog.

To oblige Sir Roger Curtis, he also consented to take a Dane sentenced to transportation.
On the 7th of October the Lady Nelson left the Cape and proceeded on her voyage to New South Wales.

Soon after leaving port bad weather set in and continued until the 12th, but, on the 14th at noon, when the ship was in 38 degrees 1 minute latitude, the sea moderated and the bedding was again brought up on deck while the cabins and berths were washed with vinegar.
On the 24th the weather turned extremely cold with snow at times.

A heavy cross sea was running, which gave the little brig another opportunity of displaying her good qualities.