This Day between 11 & 12, I embarked on board the Eagle Man of War of 64 Guns, which immediately fell down to St Helen's; where we came to Anchor, the Wind being foul, and some Arrangements being necessary to be made respecting our Apartments for Sleeping, &c.

Saturday, 11th. Early this Morning we weighed Anchor, and sailed round the Easternmost Point of the Isle of Wight, called Dunnose. Observed a Merchant Vessel cast away upon the Strand. Proceeded with a slight Gale in a SW Course for Guernsey, in order to accommodate the Ship with Wine. Very pleasant Weather, affording a delightful View of the Southern Cliffs of the Isle of Wight, and a distant Prospect of the high Land about Peverell Point in Dorsetshire.

Sunday, 12th Had a faint View of the French Coast about Cape Barfleur, this Morning. By our Course in the Night, had almost lost Sight of the Isle of Wight. I was much pleased with the Performance of divine Service this morning, and the order and Behaviour of the officers and Ship's Company upon the Occasion. The Deportment of a Chief inspires the Conduct of all his Subordinates; and it is remarkably the Case on board the Eagle. No Noise, Disorder, Swearing, or Immoralities; but an easy; manly Carriage seems to animate our whole Company. The French Coast became more distinguis[h]able about Noon. We could see Towers & Trees through the Glass. Obliged to traverse, the Wind being contrary all the afternoon. Towards Evening came in Sight of I. of Wight. Tacked about a S.W. Course down the Channel.