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Jan 27th Arrived at Rio to land 3 more midshipmen who are recalled our compliment are gradually dwindling away since we left London.
Jan 30th Boarded a British ship belonging to Houston Line.
Feb 3rd Arrived at "Flores" anchored near "Macedonia" 10 miles from "Monte Video"
Feb 12 At "Monte Video" recieved mail and orders to proceed to Capetown for our refit.
Feb 15th. Coaled of Collier "Chiverstone" 520 tons
Feb 16th Leave for "Abrohlos Rocks"
Feb 24th. Arrive at "Caravelle" Bay anchor in Company of "Edinburgh Castle" "Amethyst" "Oratara" take on board German prisoners and stores to be returned to Capetown. Pull up the pick at 6 p.m. and head for Capetown
Sat March 10th. Arrived at Simonstown anchor in a Howling Gale it is more or less blowing in these latitiudes expect to get a relief from monotonous watch keeping Not one of the Engineering staff has not missed a watch since