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About 4.20 PM "B" Bulk head was out and one could go and see what damage was done. I found that the bulk head was all Buckled and burnt. And in the Tunnel the armour plated deck was all Buckled, in one place there was a lump about 8 inches high so you will see how intense the heat was. The Tunnel was flooded with Water and in some places it was boiling and it was impossible to get along the passage. I am pleased to say that throughout the whole affair that there was no one hurt with the exception of a few knocks and a bit of skin broken off. Well every think is under control and settled down again, awaiting the next spasarm.
16th. Sat.
We are now awaiting orders for the next move which every body is anxious to know as to whether it is North or South. On opening No.3 Boiler we found that all the internal Gear had to be taken out and Cleaned, and after the inspection by the Eng. Com'd. of all the Tubes, shell and heating surface he is certain that the Tubes was plugged intensetionally. We have now got new tubes in and are about to close the Boiler.
17th. Sunday.
Forenoon Watch, Gazed Boiler Relief valves and get ready to put Water Test on No.3 Boiler, and make a Tour of C Boiler Room were the Damage is estimated at about 7000£. We found that the feed pipes to Boiler's was split in two places and that all the angle Irons were all bent and out of Shape and that it was impossible to put down the Stoke Hole plates. We have had to rig Temporary Wandering Leads all over the Ship were possible. Muster by Open list 9.30 AM. Church 10.20 AM. Sceening Parties at 1.30 PM.