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the Island of Porto Santo bore North-West by West, distance 9 or 10 leagues. Hauld the Wind to the westward at noon, the Deserters extending from West-South-West to South-West by South, the Body of Madeira West 1/2 South, and Porto Santo North-North-West 1/2 West.
Wind North-North-West; course South 40 degrees West; distance 102 miles; latitude 32 degrees 43 minutes North, longitude 15 degrees 53 minutes West. Tuesday, 13th.
Fresh breezes and clear weather.
At 8 p.m.anchored in Funchal Road in 22 fathoms.
Found here His Majesty's Ship Rose and several Merchants' Vessels.
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