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P11
- I did not mention to Capt. Whitby there was any danger I was anxious for the ship to get in which I thought could be affected without risk.

Were all hands upon deck and officers in there stations?

-No

Was your anchor clear and the cable ranged?

-One anchor was clear but no cable ranged

How long before the ship struck on the shoal did you perceive there was danger?

-About three minutes

What officers were there on deck at the time the ship struck?

-Capt. Whitby and myself

How were the watch employed?

-First done watching the deck***in bringing their hammocks up

As you draw near the shoal was there any preparation made for tacking if it should have been found necessary?

-There was none- I did not think it was necessary

P12
Was any body looking out for the compass bearing of Fort Amsterdam as noted in the commander in chief's standing orders? ***

- I was

How long was the man at the helm brought it before she struck that the ship into the wind?

-About six or seven minutes

To be Continued .....