Ship’s log, HMS Surprise
Marked this day, 17 April, 1805, by 1st Lt. T. Pullings
Storm at Sea now passed. Damage to Ship minimal with exception of Mizzen Mast, which being unrepaired from Attack of French Frigate Acheron, was rent asunder by the Gale. Attempts to retrieve Mast unsuccessful. Captain, Master and Carpenter’s Mate obliged to cut Mast
(
Read more... )