4/243 In the P.M.and most part of the night had a fresh Gale Westerly, with Squalls, attended with Showers of rain. had the Wind at South-West, with Severe weather. At 1 p.m.saw 3 Water Spouts at once; 2 were between us and the Shore, and one at some distance upon our Larboard Quarter. At 6, shortned sail, and brought too for the Night, having 56 fathoms fine sandy bottom. |