Item 02: Charles Monaghan diary, 1917 - Page 231

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[Page 231]

1917 Tuesday 28 August

Afternoon off. Take it easy read write & sleep a little Terrific gale of wind & rain raged all day.
Great excitement about tea time. A sailing vessel blown ashore on rocks below cliff. Thousands watch her being pounded to pieces. 4 of the crew rescued after great difficulty. Rockets & life line. Wind blowing hurricane force.
Chat at YM.C.A. Win to Miss P--

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