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JJ Rowe Diary: 18 Feb 1889
Introduction
Joseph describes violent sea swells and panic among the women on the ship. There were injuries and damage to the troopship.
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The Diary Entry
18.2.89 Monday
Fine morning. Slept late. Sea roll very heavy. No wind hardly. Had our breakfast on deck. Ship rocked about very much & going down so low as to touch the waters edge, so women frighten very much, some crying & some calling out Good Lord deliver us. I was not frightened nor was Pollie as there was no danger what ever.
Preserve mutton for dinner. Eat none of it. Marine gave us our dinner, fryed meat & potatoes (very nice).… Continue reading