19th February 1769

Cape Horn to Tahiti

First part, fresh Gales and Hazey; the Middle part, hazey,with drizling rain; the latter, gentle breezes and fine Clear weather, yet the Air is still Cold. Wind South-West by West to West by South;course North-North-West 3/4 West; distance 103 miles; latitude 43 degrees21 minutes South, longitude 100 degrees 21 minutes West.

Joseph Banks Journal

Went very slowly through the water tho pleasan[t]ly for the ship had scarcely any motion.