We crossed the Line, or Equator, some time this morning between the Hours of 1 and 3, oclock, with a very fine 7 knot Breeze from the South East. -- At Noon we were in Latd. 0. ° - 48' -- North and retained this fine fair Breeze all day. -- We crossed the Line in between 29. ° and 30. ° of West Longitude.

The usual ceremony of Neptune coming on board -- shaving etc. etc. were dispensed with, our dear Lachlan and George's Infant, being the only Persons on board who had never crossed the Line before. -- But to make amends to the Sailors for their disappointment in respect to this ceremony, we treated them with a good Dinner and some Grog! --

This day 13 years ! -- I sailed with Mrs. M. from St. Helens in England for N. S. Wales on board the Dromedary !

21 May 1822 | 6 June 1822