21st July 1768

River Thames

We sailed from Deptford and anchored in Gallions reach, were we remained until the 30th. The transactions of Each Day, both while we lay here and at Deptford, are inserted in the Log Book, and as they contain nothing but common Occurrences, it was thought not necessary to insert them here.

The first of Cook's entries is for the day the Endeavour left Deptford.  We will continue from 30th July...