We plainly saw several fires.

At noon it was a matter of great doubt whether we should not be forced to anchor--the bay being very deep we could hardly clear it even with a steady breeze.

Our latitude was 38 degrees 20 minutes south.

Cape Bridgewater then bearing north-west by west 12 or 13 miles.

I called the other Cape, Nelson, after the vessel.
"December 5th.