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8 October 1768
First part, light airs and clear weather, middle Squally, with Thunder and Lightning all round ^ the compass Latter part Moderate breeze and clear weather. Had several Azimuths both in the evening and morning, which gave the variation 8° 30' West. At Noon found by observation that the Ship had outrun the Logg 20 Miles, a proof that there is a current seting to the Southward.
Concepts in South Seas Companion: azimuth Cultural Artefacts in South Seas Companion: log (nautical)
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