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the ship left London. felt a bit strange visited all the sights the Cathedral situated in main Plaza is the main attraction is of immense proportions and exquisite beauty both outside and inside In a Chapel lies the remains of "Pizzaro" the Conqueror of Peru in a glass Coffin he was shot by his own soldiers for his Cruelty. the wounds are still visible a Grand Concert is given by Concert party to Residents at night and was much appreciated by them.
April 16th steam for Coaling station
April 17th Practice shooting at night with aid of search lights
April 18th Arrive at Lopez Islands anchor leave at night for Sechuna Bay "Kent" arrives at 2 p.m. and gets stores and leaves for Callao, we for Galipagos [Galapagos] Island situated west of Ecuador and on equator.
April 19th Coal from Colllier "Eggeford" 600 tons.