Rock of Aden
Reveille. Still at Aden, about noon up anchor and steam out of the haven into the open sea passing round the Rock of Aden. Far out to sea on the...
The Deep Blue
Reveille and clean up for the mornings parade. Walk on deck before breakfast. Land in sight still on our starboard. It is very hilly and rugged what I can see...
Coasts of Spain and Africa
Reveille. Walk on deck before breakfast and was surprised to see land so soon on our port side. Very mountainous and picturesque as the light of the sun shone on...
Rolling on the Heavy Sea
Sunday. 6am reveille, wash and then go below to wake up the men, who sleep in hammocks, many a groan is heard when rousing the heavy sleepers, as it is...
A Glorious Moonlight Night
Steaming in South Westerly direction, sea choppy but moderated from last thing previous evening. Later on in day still steaming in a Southerly direction. By steaming west at first and...