Latitude observed, 16 degrees 40 minutes South.

Three other Islands in sight, namely, Ulietea, Otaha, and Bolabola,* (* Tahaa and Borabora.) so called by the Natives.
Monday, 17th.

Winds Southerly, fine pleasant weather.

At 3 p.m.

anchored in a small Harbour on the West side of the Island called by the Natives Owarhe, in 18 fathoms water, clear ground, and secure from all winds.
Soon after, I went on shore, accompanied by Mr.Banks, Dr.Solander, and Dr.Monkhouse, Tupia, the King of the Island, and some others of the Natives, who had been on board since the morning.