topsl

Updated: May 15, 2025

Close reefd the Foretopsails and took in the Mizen Topsl, and at 10 set it again and let the reef out of the Fore top-sails. Wind, West Northerly; course South-West; distance, 79 miles; latitude 59 degrees 0 minutes South, longitude 72 degrees 48 minutes West. Monday, 30th. Fore part, fresh Gales and Squally with Hail and rain, remainder moderate and Cloudy.

James Cook - Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World