Log of voyage from Bengal to East Indies and China on 'secret expedition', 17 October 1801-22 October 1802

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Details of: Course; wind; weather; remarks - taking on troops; voyage to Pula Penang; found Asia, Admiral Ranier and Cornwallis from Port Jackson at Malacca Roads; discovery of dangerous rocks and shoals; spice trade of Amboyna; Macao; Samkoke; 'A Spanish frigate arrived from Manilla with a flag of truce and brot the pleasing intelligence of a general peace having been concluded in October last - Fleet manned their yards and cheered' (29 March 1802); typhoon; return voyage to Bengal via New Guinea; location of King William's Island and other Islands; sailing through Dampieres Strait [remarks for sailing through wanting]; Pulo Pessang 'this island is very remarkable in appearance'; anchorage of Bally Town, Sumbawa Island; traded muskets and gun powder for provisions.

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