"We have this morning dropped anchor, just off Williamstown"

This quote by William John Wills is a description of the journey he and his group were taking. They had actually simply reached Williamstown, a port town in Victoria, Australia, and had dropped anchor. This was likely a minute of relief for the group, as they had been taking a trip for some time and were now able to rest and take in the sights of the town. The dropping of anchor also symbolizes completion of their journey and the start of a new experience. It is most likely that the team was thrilled to explore the area and take in the culture and appeal of the town. Williamstown was a popular location for tourists in the 19th century, and the group was likely looking forward to the experiences they would have there. The dropping of anchor was a minute of pleasure and anticipation for the team, as they had actually lastly arrived at their location.