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May
to-night the Phosphorus has been very prevalent in the water. The last few night the southern cross was to be seen very low down on the horizon in a Southerly direction.
On Friday the 23rd we were well out in the Indian Ocean, The sea is very choppy and a lot of the men have been seasick, I am alright myself but there is a lot more men on board, that look as if it would be a great relief to them if they could only be sick.
We have kept land in sight from early morning until afternoon. The land was the North-east coast of Africa and it was on our Starboard side.
At about three Pm we passed a small island on our Port side.
Flying fish have been about in large numbers, we have passed through shoals of them. Porpoises also have been constantly ahead of the ship.