July 1775 Thursday 20
[in Delaware Bay]
A M at 2 saw the Lighthouse on Cape Henlopen, W B S, at 5 a Pilot came on board. ー Fresh Breezes and Cloudy WrーP M at ½ past 4 Anchored in Delaware Bay with the Small Bower in 7 Fathoms and veered to ½ a Cable, Egg Island N N E, 3 Leagues;2
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/629.
2. Arrival of the Nautilus was not noted in Philadelphia until July 25, when she was reported in the river off Chester, Pennsylvania Evening Post.
