Lieutenant's certificate for James Cook.
In pursuance, etc of the 6th May 1768, we have examined Mr. James Cook who by certificate appears to be more than 39 years of age, & find he has gone to sea more than 11 years in the Ships and qualities undermentioned (viz)
| Ship | Quality | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y | M | W | D | ||
| Eagle | Able seaman | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Eagle | Master's mate | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| Eagle | Master's mate | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Solebay | Master | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Pembroke | Master | 1 | 11 | 3 | 3 |
| Northumberland | Master | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Grenville schooner | Master | 3 | 12 | 3 | 5 |
| Total | 11 | 2 | 0 | 6 | |
He produceth Journals kept by himself in the Eagle, Nothumberland, and Certificates from Captains Craig, Palliser and Bateman of his diligence, etc. He can splice, knot, reef a sail, etc and is qualified to do the duty of an Able Seaman and Midshipman. Dated 13 May 1768.
G.C. Captain Robert Man, Captain Abraham North.
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