July 1775 Thursday 27th
At Single Anchor at Spithead
at 8 A M the Bill of Portland N N W 4 or 5m Leagues Strong Breezes at 1 P M abreast the Needles at 5 Came too at Spithead with Best Bower Veerd & Moord Gillkicker N W ½ W St Helinns point S b E found riding here His Majestys Ship Barfleur Vice Admiral [James] Douglas and four Ships of the Line
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/3894.