270 lbs. of fresh Beef, and a Live Bullock charged 613 lbs. Compleated our Wine and Water, having received of the former 3032 Gallons, of the Latter 10 Tuns. A.M. unmoor'd and prepar'd for Sailing. Funchall, in the Island of Madeira, by Observations made here by Dr. Eberton, F.R.S., lies in the lat. of 32° 33′ 33″ N. and long. W. from Greenwich 16° 49′,[1] the Variation of the Compass 15° 30′ W., decreasing as he says, which I much doubt;[2] neither does this Variation agree with our own Observations. The Tides flow full, and Change N. and S., and rise Perpendicular 7 feet at Spring Tides and 4 ft. at Niep tides. We found the North point of the Diping Needle, belonging to the Royal Society, to Dip 77° 18′. The Refreshments for Shipping to be got at this place are Wine, Water, Fruit of Several Sorts, and Onions in Plenty, and some Sweatmeats; but Fresh Meat and Poultry are very Dear, and not to be had at any rate without Leave from the Governour. Wind southerly, E.S.E., S.W.
Monday, 19th—Light breezes and fine Clear weather. At Midnight Sailed from Funchall. At 8 a.m. the high land over it bore N. ½ E. Unbent the Cables, stow'd the Anchors, and issued to the Ship's Company 10 pounds of Onions per Man. Ship's Draught of Water, F. 14 ft. 8 in.; A. 15 ft. 1 in. Wind E.S.E.; lat. 31° 43′ N.; at noon, High land over Funchall N. 7° E., 49 miles.
Tuesday, 20th.—Light Airs and Clear weather. P.M. took several Azimuth, which gave the Variation 16° 30′ W. Put the Ship's Company to three Watches. Wind variable; course S. 21° 30′ W.; distance 28 m.; lat. 31° 17′, long. 17° 19′ W.; at noon, Funchall, Island of Madeira, N. 13° E., 76 m.
Wednesday, 21st.—First part light Airs, remainder fresh Breezes and Clear weather. Served Hooks and Lines to the Ship's Company, and employed them in the day in making Matts, &c., for the Rigging, Wind S.W. to S.W. by W.; course S. 60° E.; distance 60 m.; lat. 30° 46′ N., long. 16° 8′ S.; at noon, Funchall N. 10° W., 113 m.
Thursday, 22nd.—Genteel breezes and Clear weather. At 4 p.m. saw the Salvages bearing S.; at 6, the Body of the Island bore S. ½ W., distant about 5 leagues. Found the Variation of the Compass by an Azimuth to be 17° 50’ W. At to the Isles of Salvages bore W. by S. ½ S., distance 2 leagues. I make those Islands to be in lat. 30° 11′ S., and S. 16° E., 58 leagues from Funchall, Madeira. Wind S.W.; course S. 35° 30′ E.; distance 73 m.; lat. 29° 40′ N., long. 15° 31′ W.; at noon, Funchall N. 21° W., 62 leagues.
Friday, 23rd.—Light breezes and Clear weather. At 6 a.m. saw
