Voyage to South Sea to cruise on ye Spaniards under his Maje Commission with two ships viz.

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The Success commanded by Captain J Clipperton, and Speedwell commanded by Captain George Shelvocke, with 18 months provision at short allowance.

Discusses: voyage to Brazil; rules for plunder; Terra del Fuego; rounding Cape Horn; action off coast of Peru; loss of ship on island of Juan Fernandes; building a boat; 6 Oct 1720 left Juan Fernandes; action off coast of Chile and Peru; Mexico; California; 18 Aug 1721 left Cape St Lucas to voyage to China; discovery of new island - Shelvocke Isle; scurvy and sickness; Guam; arrival at Macao 11 Nov 1721; news of Success; Canton; selling of ship to pay passage home with East India Co list of ship's company who died, deserted or were taken by enemy.

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