Barlow describes the great storm of 26 November 1703, in which the KINGFISHER narrowly escapes being wrecked. He leaves the ship when they reach Woolwich, and thanks God for preserving him during his long service at sea.

Barlow describes the great storm of 26 November 1703. The KINGFISHER narrowly escapes being wrecked, but 24 crewmen in two of the boats are lost. In the morning they see many wrecks of ships and floating masts and sails. The storm was considered by Barlow and others to be God's punishment for a wicked generation. Barlow leaves the KINGFISHER at Woolwich, and thanks God for preserving him through many sea voyages over the years.