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for washing & got great quantity & actually had it back at midday today, ironed & fine & clean. We left Colombo at 7 pm, it looked just like Sydney Harbour at night, flashing lights etc. Passed a big liner during the night – Sea very calm.
Wednesday
23/2/16
A fine day & sea calm.
A Cruiser appeared on the horizon at daylight & was conversing by morse code – that is flash lights – some of the Boys deciphered it as – give us particulars – your name & business etc. Another Cruiser also appeared later, so have no doubt they are keeping in touch with us. Passed a lot of sea snakes. Big sick parades after effects of Colombo.
Deserters fined on an average 2 days pay & 5 days on Fatigue. C.B. (Confined to Boat).
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