Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 43
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Singing it is along way to Tipperary. We had great pleasure in seeing a fight between two native Girls, the method of fighting differs from ours. They bang their heads together and bit one another. Embarked 13 natives as trimmers for Bunkers. Ship open to visitors.
13th.
6 PM. Left Jamaica. Arrived at San Juan, Puerto Rico 4 PM.
15th.
Our orders were to wait outside as it was believed that a German ship the 'S.S. Farn" intended sailing. The Farn was originally an English ship but was captured by the Germans. All ships entering or leaving were closed and inspected by Sydney.
16th.
Left 8 AM. for St. Lucia.
17th.
1.30 AM. arrived at Port Castries, St. Lucia, went alongside pier. Commenced Coaling on Monday morning. Native labour - Women. Coaling took 421 Tons. Distance from Kingston and patrolling around St. Lucia 1,260 Miles.