Flinders Journal – 23 November

Tuesday 23 November, 1802 Sweers Island The carpenters proceeded in their work of caulking; but as they advanced, report after report was brought to me of rotten places found in different parts of the ship, – in the planks, bends, timbers, tree-nails, etc., until it became quite alarming. I therefore directed the master and carpenter to make a regular examination into all such essential parts, as could be done without delaying the service; and to give me an official report thereon. (P141)

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