Paita

2 whaling voyages of the atlas came to Paita, which their keepers wrote as “Payta”, “Paita”, “Payta point”, “PayTa Head”.

Visits

1. Bengal, 1832–35: September 17, 1832, off, 2 days.
2. Edward Quesnel, 1836–39: April 23, 1837, in port, 2 days.
3. Edward Quesnel, 1836–39: April 29, 1837, in port, 3 days.
4. Edward Quesnel, 1836–39: May 5, 1837, in port, 2 days.
5. Edward Quesnel, 1836–39: May 14, 1837, off, 1 day.
6. Edward Quesnel, 1836–39: September 23, 1837, in port, 4 days.
7. Edward Quesnel, 1836–39: October 5, 1837, off, 1 day.
8. Edward Quesnel, 1836–39: March 3, 1838, off, 2 days.
9. Edward Quesnel, 1836–39: March 29, 1838, in port, 2 days.
10. Edward Quesnel, 1836–39: April 4, 1838, in port, 1 day.
11. Edward Quesnel, 1836–39: June 11, 1838, off, 1 day.
12. Edward Quesnel, 1836–39: July 8, 1838, off, 1 day.

What the logs record there

1. 1837 · Edward Quesnel: A crewman deserted.
2. 1837 · Edward Quesnel: A crew member ran away.
3. 1837 · Edward Quesnel: Boat returned without a missing man.
4. 1832 · Bengal: Captain sought recruits at Payta.
5. 1837 · Edward Quesnel: Four men ashore.
6. 1837 · Edward Quesnel: Keeper appreciated the local women.

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