The leaves that hung but never grew

Gravesend, Feb. 20. This day came in the Diamond from Seville, Diligence Sloop from Rotterdam, and Anne-Galley and Industry, both from Dieppe.

Deal, Feb. 19. Put back and came down the S. George, and William and Mary, both for Lisbon; Cane-wood for Barbadoes, Drake for New-England, John and Elizabeth for Jamaica, Hamden for S. Christophers, Sarah for Virginia, and Beckingham for Oporto.

Deal, Feb. 20. The Outward-bound failed yesterday all to the Westward; but soon after came down the Nightingal [sic], Devonshire, and Enfield, all for the East-Indies and are still here.

from The Post-Boy, Tuesday February 20 to Thursday February 22, 1721


It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good – English proverb


tags: proverb | sea travel

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