Two deer were seen on its beach but could not be approached.

The distance we made today was eighteen miles and three-quarters.
Embarking at four on the morning of the 12th we proceeded against a fresh piercing north-east wind which raised the waves to a height that quite terrified our people, accustomed only to the navigation of rivers and lakes.

We were obliged however to persevere in our advance, feeling as we did that the short season for our operations was hastening away, but after rounding Cape Croker the wind became so strong that we could proceed no farther.

The distance we had made was only six miles on a north-east by east course.

The shore on which we encamped is formed of the debris of red sandstone and is destitute of vegetation.