Recto: Barlow, now in charge of the RAINBOW, runs her aground at Ramsgate. They reach Blackwall after repairs, and Barlow gives thanks to God for his survival in a lengthy passage of prayer. Verso: Barlow visits his mother and brother near Manchester. He signs on as a volunteer in the ROYAL SOVEREIGN. King William and a fleet of Dutch men-of-war from Holland join them and eventually there are nearly 90 fighting ships, which sail down the Channel in line abreast.

Page 251 and 252 of Edward Barlow's journal.

Page 251 (recto): Barlow, now in charge of the RAINBOW, decides to run her aground at Ramsgate Pier. They are able to proceed to the Downs, where repairs are made, and then to Blackwall. The captain rejoins the ship, which was believed to have been lost. The cargo is not much damaged, but Barlow loses goods he had bought on the voyage. He gives thanks to God for his survival in a lengthy passage of prayer. He stays at home for a few months, and travels north to visit his family.

Page 252 (verso): Barlow arrives at Prestwich and visits his mother and brother. This was the last time he saw his mother, who died in 1692. Barlow signs on as a volunteer in the ROYAL SOVEREIGN, which sails in March 1691 to the Nore. King William and a fleet of Dutch men-of-war fom Holland join them. The ROYAL SOVEREIGN springs a leak which has to be repaired at great expense. Eventually there are nearly 90 fighting ships, which sail down the Channel in line abreast.