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was washed down but otherwise from a upper deck point of view she looked alright. The Sea boat was lowered and went to have a look at her and reported that She was hard and fast on the reef. (Appamama [Apamama, also spelt Abemama] Island [indecipherable] a Hopper Island). Hoisted Sea boat and proceeded on our way. Band Practice in the dog Watches. By the way we had a great change of Diet to day (Fresh Pork fresh potato) a Real Banquet (an Emence Gorge). 8 PM Man and Arm Ship.
12th.
Saturdays Routine. Captain's Rounds. (8 AM. 344.5 Knots ) Ease down to 9 Knots owing to burning to much coal. 12.30 PM Pipe down, Make and mend clothes. 4.15 PM Evening Quarter's, 5 PM Band Practice.
13th. Sunday
Church. Hands Muster by the Ledger but owing to the rain the Seamen only got there paper's. 8 AM 225.5 Knots (700 Tons of Coal left) Speed 10½ Knots Probably arrive to morrow. Two Seaman McKenzie & Jenkins received V.G. for character and there punishment 90 days washed out, I wonder what the Bombay 7 got, we are anxious to know if it is another case of Q.D. Justice with the Seaman favourites. Evening Quarters 4.20 PM, 5 PM Band Practice. There are about 30 Stokers in the Commanders Report for not going to Church (which is a lot of Rot, and should be volantry as it only causes a lot of Bad language and Blasphemy & crime.
14th.
Church Division. Arrived at the Island of Funa Tuti in the Ellis Group but owing to bad Weather we did not stop but