| Description | Docketed “Acknowledges receipt of letters and parcel. Caledonia’s speed greater than first reckoned. Made first passage from London to Margate in 8 hours and 7 minutes – estimated distance about 80 miles at low water. Returned in 10 hours and 37 minutes against tide to Gravesend – sails of little help. Thinks 8 miles or 8¼ may safely be calculated on as her speed in still water – with good coal. Martin arrived.” |