pounds from W. Herbert of Scarborough. According
to the Records she was 229 tons burthen, but Cook puts her down as 300
tons; and Burney says the two ships were splendid sailing company, any
advantage there might be resting with the Discovery. The command was
given to Charles Clerke, who had been both the previous voyages.

The Resolution hauled out of dock, 10th March, completed her rigging and
took in stores and provisions, "which was as much as we could stow and
the best of every kind that could be got." On the 6th May the pilot went
on board to take her down to Longreach for her guns and powder, but owing
to contrary winds she did not reach there till the 30th. On 8th June she
was visited by Lord Sandwich, Sir Hugh Pallisser, and others from the
Admiralty, "to see that everything was compleated to their desire and to
the satisfaction of all who were to embark in the voyage." A bull, two
cows and their calves, with some sheep, were embarked as a present from
King George to the Otahietans in hopes to start stocking the island. A
good supply of trade was shipped, and extra warm clothing for the crew
was supplied by the Admiralty:

"and nothing was wanting that was thought conducive to either conveniency
or health, such was the extraordinary care taken by those at the head of
the Naval Departments."

Cook and King were to take observations on the Resolution, and Bailey,
who was with the Adventure the previous voyage, was appointed as
astronomer to the Discovery; the necessary instruments being supplied by
the Board of Longitude. The chronometer, made by Kendal, which had given
such satisfaction last voyage, was again on board the Resolution. It was
afterwards with Bligh in the Bounty, sold by Adams after the Mutiny to an
American, who sold it again in Chili. It was then purchased for 52 pounds
10 shillings, repaired, and rated, and after keeping fair time for some
years was presented by Admiral Sir Thomas Herbert to the United Service
Museum, and is still in working order.

CLERKE IN THE FLEET.

On 15th June the two ships sailed for the Nore; there the Resolution
waited for her Captain, whilst the Discovery, under the command of
Burney, went on to Plymouth, but, meeting with damage in a gale, had to
put into Portland for temporary repairs. Captain Clerke was detained in
London, "in the Rules of the Bench," as he had become financially
responsible for a friend who left him in the lurch. He wrote to Banks,
saying, "t