In the morning we had a SW wind. At dawn we saw that the English ship was also anchored next to us. We fired a shot. AssinieCôte d'IvoireLittle Assini was the ENE of us. In the forenoon there was a SW gentle breeze and good weather and we received canoes on board. With 5 The length of the watches was measured using an hourglass filled with sand. Each watch consisted of 8 half-hour glasses, marked by bells. glasses we raised anchor and set sail. Throughout the day there was a SW moderate topgallant sail breeze and good weather. 8 glasses into the afternoon we dropped anchor in front of AssinieCôte d'Ivoire Grand Assini at 16 1 fathom = 6 feet (170 cm) fathoms, with Assini to the NE by E of us. Throughout the evening and night we had a fresh breeze, till morning.