Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 39
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28th.
Arrived at Suez 3.0 PM. Commenced trip through Cannal as soon as Pilot arrived on board. Started 3.30 PM Saturday and arrived at Port Said 2 AM. 29th. Started 7 AM. to coal finished at 11 AM. Native Labour 600 Tons. Distance from Aden 1,400 Miles.
Left Port Said for Malta. Every Merchant that we pass Congratulate us.
December 1914.
1st.
At Sea Routine as Usual.
2nd.
Arrive at Malta coaled on Arrival with 800 Tons. Distance from Port Said 950 Miles. Admiral Limpus, Governor and French Admiral from the French dreadnought Jean Bart visited the Ship. Had dockyard men repairing slight defects. Took in winter clothing and Stores.
3rd.
Left Malta for Gibraltra [Gibraltar].
6th.
Arrive at Gibraltra, secure No. 5 Buoy. Distance from Malta 980 Miles.