Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 125

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25th.
Divisions, Prayer's.  We are now passing through those Historical Water's that once parted to allow the Isrealites [Israelites] to pass through and swallowed up the Egyptian Hosts. Again we saw Mt. Siniai [Sinai] where Moses broke the plate and all the World has been looking for it since. 3rd. Day in Tropic's. Distance run 359 Miles to Aden 720, Average speed 156.

26th.
Divisions, Prayer's.  Drill, General Quarters. During the day Stoker Nolan was put in the report for using 2 bowls of water to Bath himself. "Oh ye of the Tribe of Bilge Divers and Bunker Rats how dare ye use more that one Hand Bowl of water for ye Abultion knowing that He of the fine Raiment and Gold Braid is only allowed one Bath of 50 Hand Bowls of Water. Know ye not that He of Fine Raiment must have his Abultion, when ye cannot have Tea Water. 4th day in Tropic's. Distance run 307, Average speed 14.9.

27th.
Divisions, Prayer's.  General Quarter's & Fire Stations. 5th Day in Tropic's. Distance run 305 - to Go 100, Average speed 16.9.  A description of the German raider we are looking for has been put on the Notice board, She is a tramp, one funnel 2 Masts with Wireless rigged and 4.6" Guns and 4 Torpedo Tubes. Oh! ye of the Brisbane how dare ye join under the articles of duiet [dieu] et mon droit.  Well roll on Fredom and Sweet Peace when the conditions under which we work under may be a