"Moored in Sting Rea Bay."
The WILKINSON'S Log ranges from June 22, 1768, to August 3, 1770. Under
April 29 we have this report:--
"Little wind and fair W ½ past 1 came too with the Bower in 6½
fm water, sandy ground. Hoisted out the Boats at 3 P.M. the Capt
and Mr. Banks and Dr. Sollander went on Shore and was Opposed by
the Natives at their landing on account the Captain was obledg to
Sting one with Small Shot. After they all retired to the woods in
the Evening the Cap^t having found a watering place" &c.