We had a S gentle topgallant sail breeze in the morning with an overcast, misty sky. 6 Glasses (in a watch)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 into the watch we raised anchor and set sail. At noon we dropped anchor in front of Rio SassandraCôte d'lvoireSan Andréa at 9 ½ 1 fathom = 6 feet (170 cm)fathom of muddy and sandy ground, and also stony ground. We had the Swartenhoek to the NW of us. In the afternoon we readied the boat for trade further along the coast and at the start of the dog watches the boat went off board. Throughout the evening and night we had a stiff SW topgallant sail breeze and a misty sky till morning.