Above party, Russian merchants, Germans set off for Bolsherstsk where they are well received. Alexander McIntosh, carpenter's mate, dies of a flux. Buried at sea 21 Fri. Party returns to mouth of R. Avachka, accompanied by Major Behm. Major Behm returns.
Ice begins to clear.
Jun. 11 Fri. Ships begin leaving Bay. Mt. Avachinskaya erupting - ships covered in dust. Passes Cape Shipunski. Ships finally clear Bay and head NE along Kamchatka coast.