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Captain Cook’s Journal During the First Voyage Round the World

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We found the North point of the Diping Needle, belonging to the Royal Society, to Dip 77 degrees 18 minutes.

The Refreshments for Shipping to be got at this place are Wine, Water, Fruit of Several Sorts, and Onions in Plenty, and some Sweatmeats; but Fresh Meat and Poultry are very Dear, and not to be had at any rate without Leave from the Governour.

Wind southerly, East-South-East, South-West.
[Sailed from Madeira.] Monday, 19th.

Light breezes and fine Clear weather.

At Midnight Sailed from Funchall.


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