Journal of Jonathan Troup: January 1789 Journal of Jonathan Troup: January 1789 They sailed from Portsmouth on 11 January 1789. The seas were wild and stormy. Troup got soaked in his bed by a wave over-topping the ship. Porpoises swam alongside the boat The weather was still very stormy - foremast carried off and then later the main top mast. The ship was examined - bow sprit split and main mast sprung at top. They stayed in Bay of Biscay thinking to go to Lisbon to refit but contrary winds so returned to England. Mutiny with drunk sailor and other 2 mates for sake of passenger Knox - 'Damned nuisance' January 1789