High water being expected at eleven in the morning, and every thing being made ready to heave her off if she should float; to the inexpressible surprise and concern of our navigators, so much did the day tide fall short of that of the night, that though they had lightened the ship nearly fifty ton, she did not float by a foot and a half.

Hence it became necessary to lighten her still more, and every thing was thrown overboard that could possibly be spared.

Hitherto the Endeavour had not admitted much water; but as the tide fell, it rushed in so fast, that she could scarcely be kept free, though two pumps were incessantly worked.

There were now no hopes but from the tide at midnight; to prepare for taking the advantage of which the most vigorous efforts were exerted.

About five o'clock in the afternoon the tide began to rise, but, at the same time, the leak increased to a most alarming degree.