The captain had now done with the Southern Pacific Ocean; and he had explored it in such a manner, that it would be impossible for any one to think that more could be performed in a single voyage, towards obtaining that end, than had actually been accomplished.
Barren and dreary as the land is about Christmas Sound, it was not wholly destitute of some accomodations, which could not fail of being agreeable to our navigators.

Near every harbour they found fresh water and wood for fuel.

The country abounds like-wise with wild fowl, and particularly with geese; which afforded a refreshment to the whole crew, that was the more acceptable on account of the approaching festival.

Had not Providence thus happily provided for them, their Christmas cheer must have been salt beef and pork.

Some Madeira wine, the only article of provision that was mended by keeping, was still left.