Historical Records of New Zealand Vol. II.
Captain Furneaux to Secretary Stephens
Captain Furneaux to Secretary Stephens.
Adventure, sloop, at Plymouth, 22 May, 1772.
Sir,—
I have received your letter of the 16th past, and in conformity to their Lordships' directions inclose herein the observations of the qualities on his Majesty's sloop under my command on her passage from the river.
The weather being in general calm, we had few opportunitys of making observations on her sailing, but this the opinion of my officers and self that she is a vessel fit for the intended voyage, and will answer every purpose therein.
I am, &c.,
Tob's Furneaux.
[Enclosure.]
bservations of the Qualities of his Majesty's sloop the
Adventure.
Her best sailing draught of water when victualled and stored for foreign service, being given this 22nd day of May, 1772 | Afore, 15 feet.
Abaft, 14 feet 8 inches. |
Her lowest gun-deck port will then be above the surface of the water.
Quere the 1st.— How she behaves close hauld, and how many knots she runs? | In a top-gallant gale.
In a topsail gale. Under her And query.— Whether she will stay under her course. |
Reeft
top-sail. Courses. |
How she steers and how she wears and stays | No ship can steer and wear better.
Had no trial. Had no trial. Had no trial. |
Tob's Furneaux.