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Thursday 8
Good day. Very heavy rainstorm at night. Sergeants Mess room bent in about 1 ft evidently by a big wave. Had shave. first since Nichol mended breeches torn on screw on a boat.
Friday 9th
Mended white [hat?] which was torn nearly half way round. Saw young whale which was about 50 yds from ship. As it came up for breath we could see about 20 ft of a brownish body about 50 ft. long, round & about 5 ft across.
Saturday 10th
Sea very calm and at places oily looking. Evidently a current where so oily. There was a long swell but no ripples at all.
Great afternoon & the finest day so far. No kit inspection as was expected. Afternoon off, chatted on boat deck with Pynor & Nichol. Washed bluies & towel, hung out & took in about 1 am next morning. Slept as usual in hammock on above deck. Alarm immediately after tea.
Sunday 11th "boat"
Church parade, slight dizzle in middle. Writing on top deck in nice sun after heavy rain.
Good service in evening. Finished at 7 pm. as organ was required. Service was great success & very enjoyable. Chaps wanted week night service so one for Thursday arranged. After organ taken away continued singing accompanied by a flute. Sang until we had enough. Singing which was conducted by a chap was of first rate order. The service, the singing and the home atmosphere unconsciously associated with a good lot of singing formed undoubtly the most enjoyable evening yet had on board.