But, on the return of the boat, the officer reported, that there were only thirteen feet of water on the bar.

As the ship drew thirteen feet six inches, and the sea-breeze set in again in the evening, all hope of sailing on that day was given up.

The weather being more moderate on the 31st, the lieutenant had thoughts of trying to warp the vessel out of the harbour; but upon going out himself to the boat, he found, that the wind still blew so fresh, that it would not be proper to make the attempt.

A disagreeable piece of intelligence occured on the succeeding day.

The carpenter, who had examined the pumps, reported, that they were all of them in a state of decay.