During the journey , which took 14 weeks , the ship was badly battered by gales .
The oil sprung a leak and saturated the wool , which with the movement eventually spontaneously combusted. Grace was in sight of Simon 's Bay at the time the fire was discovered .
During the journey , which took 14 weeks , the ship was badly battered by gales and the oil sprung a leak and saturated the wool , which with the movement eventually spontaneously combusted. Grace was in sight of Simon 's Bay at the time the fire was discovered .