Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 171
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(14th January) proceeded strait to Suva. At 8 AM the Telemotor Gear went bung and again at 11 AM. At 11.15 A. the order was given to light up A and B Boilers and die out C for Cleaning and then we are to proceeded on 12 Boilers. Names and addresses for leave are to be given in to night. Transfer to Bank £13 up to the End of December 1917.
15th.
Division Church. Weather very rough and heavy Rain's and our mess decks are flooded which causes much discomfort and our food is getting very low. We are steaming 15-3 per Hour and expect to get to Suva about 12 tomorrow. Band Practice at 5 PM.
16th.
Sighted Land right ahead at about 5 AM. Steamed down the West Coast of the Icl Island and arrived at Suva at 12.25 PM, and Started to prepare Ship for coaling. Leave was given to the Starboard Watch from 3 PM to 6 PM. The Port Watch carry on ready for coal Ship. Money was payed to Starboard Watch (£2). Dr. Roberts is Sick in Bed. Up to date we have burnt about 15.785 Ton of Oil Fuel & Coal or about 17.300 Ton's of Coal. Band Practice at 6.30 PM. Watch aboard of Stoker's turn to and Blow through Tubes and dump ashes and generally clean up the Stoke Holds and Engine Rooms. We have now about 276 Tons of Coal left and we expect to get 600 Ton's tomorrow. Pipe down.