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Booklet providing a brief day-by-day account of the Empress of Britain's 1931-1932 world cruise.
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Canadian TXcific Jmpress of J3R)TAifNs <i?ound iKe World Cruise. J93J-B2.. LOG - DIARY OF THE CANADIAN PACIFIC EMPRESS OF BRITAIN WORLD CRUISE 1931-32 C^l^C^O-*As ; v Zbie . ^> r$?Z FOREWORD jTHIS Booklet is published as a Souvenir Log-Diary of the Round the World Cruise, 1931 -32, made by the Canadian Pacific Steamship Empress of Britain. Hope is expressed that this little publication will be of interest to all readers and prove a useful reference during the days to come. Owing to the length of the Cruise, the matter has had to be dealt with in concise form. Due acknowledgment is herewith given to the Officers of the ship for the detailed information received, and to the Compilers of the Publications from which the data of the various ports have been culled. " The Globe Trotter " Being an interesting Log-Diary of the World Cruise made by the Empress of Britain Thursday, December 3rd, 1931. Today is sailing day and our good ship is lying at Pier 62 North River, New York. Surely a beautiful day to start out on such a venture : moderate westerly wind and a fine clear sky, with a temperature of 44 degrees. At eight a.m. the ship was dressed with banting and looked quite gay and smart, all being in readiness to receive passengers. Eleven-thirty a.m. saw all cruise members and baggage on board. A pilot and several tugs appeared and hustle was the byword on the dock. At four minutes past noon the gangway was landed and two minutes later the ship began to glide out into the River Hudson. Twelve twenty-one ship was canted and heading down stream. Tugs cast off and we proceeded on our journey. Twelve forty-seven the famous Statue of Liberty was passed and the ship made her way down the buoyed channel towards the pilot station. Two p.m. stopped to discharge pilot and this is our last contact with the U.S.A. for a considerable time. Two-eighteen p.m. took departure off Ambrose Channel Light Vessel. Our distance from the dock to the departure position being 23 miles. When passing Coney Island the Goodyear airship Colombia flew overhead at a height of about 500 feet and wished us God speed on our journey, this being done orally by means of amplifier and loud speaker and was very distinct. At four p.m. yet another airship came into view ; this proved to be the new addition to the U.S.A. Air Force, namely the Akron. By this time we are well out at sea, and everyone is settling down to the run to Madeira, which is 2,762 miles. Friday, December 4th. At noon we find ourselves in lat. 39.24 N. long. 63.44 W. and the day's run is 470 miles. The weather still remains fine with a moderate W.S.W. wind. We have now entered the Gulf Stream and this is quite noticeable by the temperature. It is quite warm. Saturday, December 5th. Noon position lat. 38.32 N. long 53.05 W. with a day's run of 499 miles. We now feel the full force of the Gulf Stream and although warm, it is also very humid. The weather continues to be good to us, this being most noticeable by the absence of mal-de-mer. Sunday, December 6th. Noon position lat. 37.48 N. long. 43.14 W. with a run of 467 miles. Wind is now S.S.W., blowing strong but not enough to make the ship uncomfortable. Monday, December 7th. Day's run 495, with noon position lat. 36.23 N. long. 33.03 W. Wind variable moderate to light. Weather fine and clear. Tuesday, December 8th. Noon position lat. 34.2] N. long. 23.30 W. Run 483 miles. Wind E.S.E. moderate with fine weather. Wednesday, December 9th, is the day we arrived at Madeira, having only 348 miles to cover since yesterday noon. Five forty-four a.m. vessel arrived off the port and had to wait half-an-hour for daylight. Six-thirty a.m. ship anchored off Loo Rock and half-a-mile from the landing pier. The total distance from Ambrose Light Vessel to arrival at Madeira was 2,762 miles, covered in 131 hours 26 minutes, giving an average speed of 21.01 knots. A very pleasant day has been spent in Madeira, the temperature never registering below 67 degrees. All passengers were safely dis-embarked and re-embarked without accident and seemed to have spent an enjoyable clay. Funchal, the capital of the Island of Madeira, which was taken by the Portuguese under Gonsalvez Zargo, in the 13th Century, lies at the foot of the mountains and enjoys one of the most equable climates in the World. Its narrow, cobbled streets; gardens, resplendent with roses, azaleas and bougainvillea ; sledges, drawn by bullocks and the native costumes, all lend themselves to complete a picture that lingers long in the memory of the visitor. The great attraction is the ascent by rail to Terriero da Lucta and the descent on carrinhos-do-monte (toboggan sleds), controlled by men who run alongside and steer by means of rope attachments. Columbus was married here in 1473. Napoleon, on his way to exile in St. Helena, stopped here in 1815, and in 1922 Emperor Charles of Hungary, who had been in exile since iqi8, died in Funchal. The recent revolution in Madeira seemingly has not done the place much good ; this being evident by the small number of visitors on the island. We hear that the Reid Palace Hotel has only twenty guests, whereas, at this time of the year, it is usually difficult to obtain accommodation there. So apparently revolutions do not pay. By six p.m. all passengers were on board and the vessel cleared, the anchor was aweigh and we proceeded on our way. At 6-15 we took departure for Gibraltar. Thursday, December 10th. At noon we find ourselves in lat. 34.25 N. long. 10.59 W., having steamed 316 miles since taking departure. The weather is fine and clear with a slight sea, wind ENE moderate. We still have with us weather that is very agreeable, although towards the evening quite a nip appeared in the air. This is accounted for by the fact that we are again steaming north. Friday, December 11th. Five forty-one a.m. finds us off the port of Gibraltar, having steamed 296 miles since yesterday noon. The total passage distance from Madeira to Gibraltar being 612 miles. To this we must add 3 miles from the position of arrival to the anchorage, making a grand total of 615 miles. This distance was covered in 34 hours 26 minutes, giving an average speed of 17.77 knots. On arrival off the port we awaited daylight and at six forty-five a.m. the doctor and pilot boarded. Pratique was granted and the ship proceeded to an anchorage. At seven-thirteen the ship was anchored quite close to the northern entrance. The weather is just splendid and it will not be Gibraltar's fault if the passengers and crew do not enjoy themselves on shore. The Rock of Gibraltar, the key to the Mediterranean, is one of the strongest fortresses of the World. Since the Peace Treaty of Versailles, of 1783, it has been in undisputed British possession. It is the Naval Base for the Mediterranean Fleet. The Rock is honeycombed with concealed gun emplacements, which are the home of countless monkeys. What struck us most was the absence of shipping in the harbour, especially the navy, only one cruiser, the Sussex, and two destroyers, were at the berths, the remainder of the fleet being at Malta. The cruiser Sussex is the last of the. new County class cruisers and has just come out from home newly commissioned. She is now working up her crew to an efficiency stage prior to proceeding to Malta to join the Mediterranean Fleet. We hove up anchor at five fifty-seven p.m. and took departure for Algiers. Until passing the south-east corner of Spain, Cape de Gata, before midnight, the weather was perfect, with westerly winds. Saturday, December 12th. From Cape de Gata the wind shifted to north-east, and increased in force until by noon it was blowing a moderate gale with a nasty sea and swell running. The distance from Gibraltar to Algiers is 410 miles and this was accomplished in 19 hours 48 minutes, at an average speed of 20.70 knots. This fairly good average speed was to no avail. On arriving at Algiers at 1.54 p.m. the approach to the port was impossible. Algiers is practically an open roadstead, and although the actual port is protected 03 a very good system of breakwaters, these do not supply ample protection to vessels in the harbour against a strong north-easterly wind. The sea and swell created outside causes a nasty scend in the harbour and vessels range about very badly and very often carry away all their ropes and hawsers. Five steam vessels discharging cargo at Algiers were obliged to cast off their moorings and steam out to sea until the weather abated. Several other vessels arrived off the port at night and were forced to cruise around as we were. The total distance thus covered was 136 miles. Sunday, December 13th. At six a.m. the weather was no better and all prospects of entering the port today were given up ; even had the wind died down the swell would have remained for a considerable period. Seven a.m. a decision was made to proceed to. Monaco and give the passengers the benefit of the extra time in that port. Seven twenty-five, took departure for Monaco. Monday, December 14th. The distance from Algiers to Monaco is 457 miles and was covered in 28 hoars 28 minutes, at an average speed of 16.05 knots. Eleven thirty-three a.m. arrived at Monaco. Eleven fifty-eight a.m. anchored. After picking up the coast of France on our way here, we had a glorious view of Nice and Villefranche, which were passed about eleven a.m. Hardly had we anchored than the tender l'Nymphe arrived alongside ready to take our passengers ashore at one of the most picturesque places on the Mediterranean shores.. The weather is just delightful with a plentiful supply of sunshine. Winds are light and variable ; should the weather hold like this during our stay here I think we can forgive the elements for being unkind to us at Algiers. Monaco, the capital of the tiny principality of the same name, nestles at the foot of the Italian Alps, and is the resort of all fashionable Europe. It is governed by the Sovereign Princes of the House of Grimaldi. The late Prince Albert of Monaco was one of the foremost oceanologists in the World, and founded the Aquatic Museum, where many wonders of the deep may be seen. The town is divided into two parts : Monaco proper, on a promontory at the foot of the Tete de Chien, and Condamini, the new town, which is the favourite health resort of Winter. The Palace and Cathedral of. St. Nicholas are fine buildings. Monte Carlo, about a mile from the town of Monaco, is noted for its Casino. 4 the The evening at Monaco saw most of our passengers and quite a number of the crew up at the famous Casino, either to win or lose their fortunes. We hav'nt as yet heard that the bank has been broken, although Dame Rumour says two or three fortunates have won nice little sums ; nor have we heard any revolver shots from the vicinity of the Tir aux Pigeons, this, I believe, being the favourite place at which to sign the last cheque. Wednesday, December 16th. After a pleasant stay in Monaco, the anchor was weighed at 11.05 p.m. and we took our departure for Naples. Thursday, December 17th. Noon finds us once again at sea and in lat. 41.30 N, long. 12.36 E, having steamed 270 miles since leaving Monaco. We have yet 93 miles to go to reach Naples. 3.58 p.m. arrival at Naples and there is quite a change in the weather. It is now blowing quite fresh from the north-east, and the honour which was to have been ours, that of opening the new quay, has to be abandoned. This new berth can only be approached by a vessel of this size in very fine weather, until quite a lot more dredging has been completed. 4.58 p.m. Pratique was granted and the vessel proceeded to the outer breakwater to moor there stern on. 5.30 p.m. the vessel was all fast and secure, and the usual round of merriment was again indulged in, that of disembarking our passengers. The distance from Monaco to Naples is 363 miles and was covered in 15 hours 47 minutes, an average of 23.00 knots. Naples, built along a hill, and rising like an Amphitheatre from ..... sea, with Mount Vesuvius on one side and the Islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida in the distance, affords a vision of enchanting beauty. Naples is the most important seaport and the largest City in Italy. The wonderful treasures of the Cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, overwhelmed by the eruption of Vesuvius in A.D. 70, are housed in the Museum. The " street life " of Naples is in itself the most interesting of sights. The City has some three hundred churches, many of which are hundreds of years old, and contain beautiful frescoes and pictures. Other notable sights are the San Carlo Opera House, the Palazzo Municipale, the Aquarium, the Villa Nationale, and the Amphitheatre. Business is certainly at a standstill at Naples ; never before have we seen the harbour with so few ships and were it not for the Italian fleet which is here the port, from a shipping point of view, would have presented a very mean appearance. Friday, Saturday and a part of Sunday were free for passengers and crew to get ashore when circumstances permitted. On Sunday we had a pleasant surprise : the Crown Prince Umberto and the Crown Princess were visiting the Flagship of the Italian Fleet and in going to the shore passed very close to our vessel. Ships in the harbour were decorated for the occasion, sirens blown, and cheers went up as they left the warship. No official intimation having been given, we were not dressed nor prepared, but those of us passengers and crew on the foredeck paid due respect when they passed. Mount Vesuvius, Naples Sunday, December 20th. The Crown Prince and Princess visited our vessel incognito during the afternoon and quietly inspected the liner. The weather during our stay was cold, giving one the impression that the old saying should be altered to u See Naples and freeze." 6.12 p.m. cast off moorings and proceeded to Athens. 6.50 p.m. took departure for Athens. Weather fine and clear with light N.E. wind and slight sea. Monday, December 21st. 4.00 a.m. passed Stromboli, who was fortunately " doing his stuff," and gave us quite a nice display whilst passing. The ship reduced her speed in order to give the passengers an opportunity to view the Straits of Messina, which was truly a most beautiful sight. 8.00 a.m. passed Messina and the vessel proceeded into the Mediterranean on her way to Athens. Noon position lat. 37.35 N. long. 17.01 E., the run from Naples being 261 miles, with 406 miles to go to Athens. Tuesday, December 22nd. 7.21 a.m. Arrived at Athens. 7.35 a.m. anchored and brought up, passengers being ready for disembarkation. Wind Northerly moderate, fine and clear weather. The distance from Naples to Athens is 667 miles, and was covered in 35 hours 31 minutes, at an average speed of 18.79 knots. Athens, the capital of Greece at the present time, is really three towns in one : the twisted lanes of the Athens that was little more than a Turkish \/illage before the Greek War of Independence, the broad, straight streets of the modern capital, and the thrilling ruins clustering around the Acropolis, that stand to us for " the Glory that was Greece." The Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Theatre of Dionysius, Mars Hill, the Temple of Zeus, the Theseum, as well as the monuments, recall the days of old when this city was the centre of learning, art, science and literature. After a very interesting day at Athens, all passengers were again embarked and the anchor was weighed at 5.52 p.m., departure for Haifa being taken at 6.05 p.m. Wednesday, December 23rd. At noon, the ship's position was lat. 34.43 N long. 28.37 E, having run 330 miles since leaving Athens. Weather at the present time is not too pleasant, with a moderate N.N.W. gale blowing and a rough quarterly sea. This does not look at all promising for Haifa. Thursday, December 24th. Since noon yesterday we have run 335 miles to arrival at Haifa, which was at 7.26 a.m. At 8.08 a.m. an attempt was made to anchor the ship, but owing to the strength of the wind and the nastv swell, we just had to heave the anchor up again and stand out to sea until the weather moderates. By noon, the weather had improved a little and a second attempt was made, and at 0.53 p.m. the vessel was anchored. The wind is still quite strong and from a N.N.E. direction, blowing right into the harbour. 9.00 p.m. the Port Doctor's boat arrived alongside, there being quite a considerable improvement in the weather. The vessel was granted pratique at 9.10 p.m. The distance from Athens to Haifa is 665 miles and has been covered in 37 hours 21 minutes, at an average speed of 17.80 knots. Haifa is an important trading city, which occupies a pleasant situation on the Bay of Acre (famous in the story ot the Crusades and in Napoleon's attempt to conquer the East), below Mount Carmel, the Mount of God : from here there is direct train communication with Jerusalem and other parts of the Holy Land. Friday, December 25th. Christmas Day. At 8.30 a.m. debarkation of passengers commenced and by 9.50 a.m. all were on the way to Jerusalem and other places in the Holy Land. A " little spot of bother " with our anchor and cable prevents us sailing on time for Port Said. Looking towards the land one can see a hill and a large plain, said to be the spot where Christ fed the five thousand after the Sermon on the Mount. The plain is always green with grass growing, a fact which strengthens the theory that this is the spot. Saturday, December 26th. After more "spots of bother" over the anchor we took our departure for Port Said at 8.40 p.m. Sunday, December 27th. 5.30 a.m. arrived at Port Said and after the pilot had boarded, proceeded to the Outer Harbour to make the ship fast to buoys. 7.17 a.m. received pratique, and at 8.30 a.m. the vessel was all fast and commenced to land baggage. 9.40 a.m. debarkation commenced and shortly after our cruise members were on their way to Cairo. The distance from Haifa to Port Said is 167 miles and was covered in 8 hours 50 minutes at an average speed of 18.91 knots. Port Said stands at the Mediterranean end of the Suez Canal, and is an important city for communication with Cairo. It is a noted coaling station. The " boys " had their Christmas dinner, postponed owing to the delayed arrival, in the dining saloon, being waited upon by members of the staff. They all appeared to have a wonderful time, the saloon looking like a cabaret with couples dancing to popular strains played by the orchestra. During the stay at Port Said a considerable quantity of oil fuel and water was taken on board, and all the necessary preparations made for transit through the Suez Canal. The Suez Canal, connecting the Mediterranean with the Red Sea, is 88 miles long, and was first opened to shipping in i86q. The Canal passes through the Bitter Lakes, has a depth of 30 feet, with a width (at the bottom) of 147 feet, and cost £29,725,000. Monday, December 28th. 6.32 a.m. cast off. 6.43 a.m. anchor a weigh and proceeded to the canal. During our passage through the canal we were escorted by two tugs, but their services were not required. 2.30 p.m. arrived at Ismailia, being greeted by British " Tommies " on the banks of the canal, and changed pilots. 5.14 p.m. anchored for the night in the Bitter Lake. Tuesday, December 29th. 10.10 a.m. arrived at Suez. 6.02 a.m. anchor aweigh, and proceeded. The passage through the canal was perfect and all that could be desired ; the actual time the ship was under way in the canal being 14 hours 30 minutes. This compares favourably with any other vessel. The time at anchor was 12 hours 48 minutes and the average speed was 6.21 knots. A separate page is written giving particulars of the Suez Canal. Port Tewfick, at the Red Sea entrance to the Canal, is the harbour for Suez, with which it is connected by rail. Suez is an Eastern town of European and Native quarters. Our stay at Suez was 3 days 8 hours 40 minutes, the weather being fine and clear the whole time. Several car-loads made the long journey across the desert to Cairo, and then over the River Nile to visit the famous Pyramids and the Sphinx, the image that could tell so much were it able to speak ; also experiencing the joys of riding camels while seeing the wonders of Ancient Egypt. And then —the romantic trip back through the desert at night in the moonlight. While at this port we had the honour of seeing the first New Year in on this ship, and without going into detail, or giving away secrets (there being many Scots aboard) can say it was celebrated in a right royal way. The Pyramids, Egypt Friday, January 1st, 1932. 5.20 p.m. saw all passengers on board, and preparations made for our departure to Bombay. 6.23 p.m. anchor aweigh. 6.50 p.m. took departure. Calm weather and cloudless sky is now our lot as regards weather. Saturday, January 2nd. Noon position 24.27 N, 36.06 E, having run 384 miles since leaving Suez. Light variable airs, temperature 78. Sunday, January 3rd. The position at noon was 16.45 N, 40.50 E, day's run being 533 miles. Weather conditions and temperature similar to yesterday. Monday, January 4th. 1.45 a.m. passed Perim, ship now being out of the Red Sea, The highest deck temperature in the shade during our passage down the Red Sea was 79. Cool ! to what it really can be. Noon position 13.05 N, 47.04 E, day's run being 511 miles. Weather fine and clear with a smooth sea. Tuesday, January 5th. Noon position 15.10 N, 56.01 E ; the day's run is 535 miles. Wind N.Ely, moderate with smooth sea. Wednesday, January 6th. The day's run is 542 miles, the noon position being 17.16 N, 65.10 E. Wind Easterly, with slight head sea. Thursday, January 7th. Distance to Bombay from yesterday noon was 443 miles. 8.15 a.m. arrived at Bombay Light Vessel. 8.40 a.m. pilot boarded. 9.10 a.m. anchored at Bombay. 10.30 a.m. all passengers leaving the ship for trips across India had disembarked. The distance from Suez to Bombay is 2,948 miles, and was covered in 5 days 9 hours 55 minutes, at an average speed of 22.70 knots. With the passengers ashore, all the shoemakers, chiropodists and fortune tellers of Bombay came on board. The chiropodists guaranteed to remove corns permanently and without pain, and to cure in-growing toenails ; the shoemakers declared they could make a new pair of shoes from an old discarded pair ; while the seers were willing to tell all the future held for a few rupees. And so one discovers some of the " mysteries " of India. The after-deck was transformed into an Indian store, with carpets, curios, brass-work, carved tables, etc., displayed, tempting one to part with the dollars for souvenirs of the East. Bombay is the largest seaport in India, with a population of about one million. In 1509 a Portuguese navigator who visited it? named it Bom Bahia, or Good Bay, and its present name is simply the Anglicized form. It stands on a cluster of islands, which, being artificially connected with each other and the mainland by causeways and viaducts, now forms a peninsula and makes the Bay one of the finest natural harbours in the World. The City has some excellent buildings and public gardens. Of its population three-fifths are Hindus, chiefly divided into Shivaites and Vishnavites. There are some two hundred thousand Mohammedans and fifty thousand Parsees, or fire-worshippers, but all sorts and conditions of men mingle in the crowded streets and bazaars Most of the passengers are away to visit Delhi and Agra, where the lovely Taj Mahal (herewith) is situated. The more fortunate ones are travelling on to Benares, Calcutta, Mount Everest, and down to Madras and Madura, re-joining the ship at Colombo. Members of crew spent every available opportunity at the bathing pool, Beach Candy, or at Ju Hu Beach, keeping cool and refreshed, as it is inclined to be really warm ! The Governor of Bombay, Sir Frederick Sykes, and Lady S>kes, paid an informal visit to the ship. Hundreds of people, European and native, came out to visit the ship, the largest to call at Bombay, and marvel at the wonders of modern shipbuilding. Our stay here occupied 8 days 12 hours 45 minutes. Friday, January 15th. Sailing day arrives once again, and by 6.55 p.m. all passengers and crew were on board. 8.15 p.m. Anchor aweigh and proceeded. 8.55 p.m. discharged pilot and at 9.00 p.m. took departure for Colombo. Saturday, January 16th. Noon position lat. 14.46 N, long. 73.48 E. Distance run since leaving Bombay 260 miles. The weather is fine and clear, with light variable winds and smooth sea. Temperature 82, slightly warmer. Sunday, January 17th. The position at noon is lat. 9.28 N, long. 76.10 E. Day's runs is 349 miles. This is practically 15 knots per hour and appears to be an ideal cruising speed. Weather similar with light variable winds and smooth sea. Temperature 83. We have yet 277 miles to go to Colombo. Monday, January 18th. 6.59 a.m. arrived at Colombo. 7.10 a.m. pilot boarded. 7.38 a.m. in berth and commenced to disembark passengers. 9.00 a.m. all secure. The distance from Bombay to Colombo is 886 miles and was covered in 2 days 9 hours 59 minutes, at an average speed of 15.27 knots. Colombo itself and the whole Island of Ceylon is one great garden of tropical luxuriance, and the " spicy breezes " of Bishop Heber's hymn are wafted far out to sea. The completion, in 1882, of a magnificent breakwater has made for it a secure harbour where previously was only an open roadstead. There are many interesting remains of the Portuguese and Dutch occupation—old forts and churches—to be seen in Colombo. There are Buddhist shrines dating back many centuries, many fine hotels and shops, and wonderful trees and flowers. Colombo is, without doubt, one of the best places we have visited. As a port, it has few equals for shipping in the East ; ships of all nationalities call with great regularitv every day—in fact there never seems to be a lull in the coming and going of vessels. Business on the after deck in the sale of elephants made of " real " ebony and various articles made of cocoanut wood, teak and brass, was very brisk. For those that care for jewellery and precious stones, there were plenty to choose from, Ceylon being noted for its rubies and sapphires. The beauty of Ceylon really lies outside Colombo, away up country to the hills. The drive to Kandy must surely be one of the most beautiful sights, as far as nature is concerned, in the world, with its several kinds of cocoanut palms, tea and rubber plantations, rice fields, and lovely vegetation and tropical flowers of wonderful hues growing by the roadside. The various stations or villages are all that one pictures in ones mind before visiting this island ; in fact Ceylon is really one of the places which comes up to ones expectations, with its covered wagons drawn bv oxen, elephants doing the heavy road work, and the primitive way the natives live in the country. The Temple of the Tooth, a Buddha place of worship, is at Kandy, the walls of which are covered with paintings, hundreds of years old, depicting the ways of punishment for various sins committed. Inside the temple visitors are shewn bibles made of leaves from the holy tree in the Peradeniya Gardens nearby, which blooms every hundred years. The inner sanctum, where the tooth of Buddha is kept, is only opened once a vear, in January, when thousands of that belief make a pilgrimage to the temple. Exceptions were made when the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Gloucester visited Ceylon, special permission being granted by the high priest, for them to see the interior. Our stay in Colombo occupied 4 days 10 hours 20 minutes. Friday, January, 22nd. 5.06 P.m. anchors aweigh. and proceeded. 5.12 p.m. discharged pilot and at 5.19 p.m. we took departure for Padang. Saturday, January 23rd. Noon Position lat. 4.01 N, long. 85.16 E. Distance run since departure Colombo 395 miles. Strong N.E. wind with rough sea ; temperature 83. 9.00 n.m. An explosion ! What is it ? We are informed a £un has been fired and that the herald of H.M. King Neptune, Ruler of the Seven Seas, is about to board and read a Proclamation to the commander of the vessel, as is the usual rite and custom when any ship is about to cross the equator line. The herald duly arrives on board with ceremonv. accompanied bv two slaves. Owing to the breezy conditions on the fore deck. Staff-Captain Hall decided to receive him on the Lounge Deck forward. The Proclamation is solemnly read to all and handed to the Staff-Captain, who is instructed bv the herald to hand same over to Commodore Latta forthwith, and inform him that His Majesty's Court will not be able to board to-morrow as signalled, but will board at some near future date, when the vessel is again in His Majestv's domains. The herald then departed. Sunday, January 24th. The position at noon was lat. 1.11 N. long. 93.29 E, the day's run being 521 miles. Weather fine and clear, wind strong N.E., which has caused us to postpone our Neptune Ceremony until a later date. 10 Monday, January 25th. Distance to Padang from yesterday noon was 435 miles. 7.15 a.m. arrived at Padang and anchored at-7.51 a.m. The run from Colombo to Padang is 1,351 miles and was covered in 2 days 12 hours 26 minutes, at an average speed of 22.35 knots. I think it safe to say that this has never been accomplished in this time before, at least not by a merchant vessel. Soon after our arrival, passengers were beginning to disembark for fne shore excursion to Padang Pancljang, where an exhibition of native dancing, arts, manufacturs and fencing has been arranged. The Island of Sumatra, in the Dutch East Indies, is one thousand miles long and two hundred and fifty miles across at its widest part. It is fourteen times as large as Holland, which owns it. The Island is quite mountainous and possesses about one hundred volcanoes, of which twelve are active. Sumatra is noted for its wonderfully luxuriant vegetation, which, in number of varieties and lavish growth, surpasses even India and Java. The port of Padang is called Emma- haven (Emma Harbour), which was constructed towards the end_ of the last century, five years being required for the work of building the breakwaters. Before entering the harbour the ship threads her way through a number of evergreen islands, a region of innumerable " summer islands of Eden," mostly covered with cocoanut trees. The high mountain ridges of Sumatra appear in the East, and soon the harbour, which is situated in the bay, comes into view. Our stay at this port was very short, being here only 12 hours 6 minutes ; the weather was perfect all day. 6.59 p.m. anchor aweigh. 7.51 p.m. took departure for Batavia. Tuesday, January 26th. Noon Position lat. 4.53 S, long. 103.10 E. Distance run since departure 303 miles. Weather fine, with light variable airs. Temperature 85. Wednesday, January 27th. To Batavia from yesterday noon 260 miles. 3.10 a.m. arrival at port and awaiting daylight. 6.15 a.m. pilot boarded. 7.10 a.m. pratique granted, 8.14 a.m. in berth all fast. The distance from Padang to Batavia is 563 miles and was covered in 1 day 9 hours 49 minutes, at an average speed of 16.65 knots. The route taken was via the Sunda Straits. At the same time as we arrived in our berth, the British Cruiser Kent, the flagship of the China Fleet, docked in the berth occupied in previous years by the cruise ship, and people on board were not long in renewing or making acquaintance. In visiting the cruiser, one could not help noticing the renowned rivalry between the sailors and marines ; the latter verv willing to show their superior knowledge of gunnery. The sailors of the Britain played a football match against the Marines, which the latter won ; the Empress' representative team did much better, holding the Kent's eleven to a draw. While about the size of Cuba, Java is the home of some thirty- eight million people. Yet, owing to the fertility of the soil, there is no oyer population, excess of labour, or widespread poverty. Java's fertility is marvellous, accounted for by its volcanic formation. The Javanese cities are not large, but they are well laid out, and the European quarters, especially, suggest huge parks rather than cities. Batavia has Javanese, Chinese, Malay, and Arab quarters, and all are interesting ; the older portions remind one of old Holland, while the upper town, called Weltevreden. is very beautiful, with broad, tree-lined avenues and magnificent villas. 11 A common sight on the banks of the canal at Tandjong Priok, which is the port for Batavia, is the natives washing clothes in what appears to be muddy water, yet they seem perfectly clean drying in the sun. There is an excellent Seamen's Mission here for members of the crew who like a quiet evening for playing billiards or reading ; while farther along is "Dutch Joe's" and the A.B.C. Cabaret, for those who prefer a gayer life ! Generally speaking, a very enjoyable time was spent in Batavia, in spite of the fact that it was really hot during the day. Wre also had one example of how it tries to rain in the tropics—it doesn't, it just falls down ! Judging by the number of visitors, the townspeople appeared to enjoy our stay in this port, which was 3 days 13 hours 24 minutes. Highest temperature in Batavia was 85. Saturday, January 30th. The vendors on the quayside are busy making last-minute " sacrifices" to sell their wares of carved horn, daggers, knives, etc., at "very cheap price." 6.12 p.m. cast off. 6.50 p.m. discharged pilot. 6.54 p.m. took departure for Singapore, everybody watching the most gorgeous sun setting in the west. Sunday, January 31st. Noon position lat. 1.36 S, long. 106.49 E. The distance run since departure 282 miles. Weather fine, with moderate North wind. 4 p.m. King Neptune and his Court boarded the vessel. After a parade around the decks, and a word of greeting to the Commander, the Court assembled at the Throne of Justice, adjacent to the Swimming Pool on the Fore Deck. Many who had never "crossed the line" before were initiated into the mysteries of the Court of King Neptune, being assisted, dragged and wheeled to the scene of operations. The victims were medically examined, given a lovely tonic, branded with Neptune's seal, received a hair cut and shave, and then—over the top and under—splashing in the pool, only to be ducked again. These operations went on for nearly two hours, to the strains of appropriate " music," played by members of the Court. Monday, February 1st. Distance to Singapore from yesterday noon 269 miles. 4.37 a.m. arrival. 6.14 a.m. pilot boarded. 8.04 a.m. all secure in berth. Temperature 87. The run from Batavia to Singapore is 551 miles and was covered in 1 day 10 hours 3 minutes, at an average speed of 16.18 knots. The route taken was by the Gaspar and Singapore Straits. No sooner had we docked than the quayside represented a veritable bazaar. The chief bargain for the "boys" was twelve singlets for a dollar. Other wares included Malacca canes, carved wooden images, huge rubber toys, and tobacco and cigarettes almost given away. Singapore, known as the " Charing Cioss of the East," is the capital of the Straits Settlements. Lying as it does midway between India and China, it forms a most important halting-place on the great route to the East. Outside the harbour there lie a number of picturesque islands, among them the noted Island of Pulau Brani. The street life of Singapore, with its international population, offers many interesting sights. The sea-front is crescent-shaped and the eastern horn ends in a point called Tandjong Rhu, covered with tall casuarina trees. Behind this lies, on a sandy beach, five miles out of Singapore, Tanjong Katong, with its seaside hotels. Singapore is fortuixette in its splendid hotel accommodation for visitors. Most of the public buildings are on the left bank of the river, which is spanned by several bridges named after former Governors. The principal points of interest include the Statue of Raffles, the founder of the Settlement, Victoria Hall, Cathedral, Churches, Raffles Library, and the Museum. Fine weather was experienced during our stay of 1 day 2 hours 59 minutes. 12 Tuesday, February 2nd. 6.28 a.m. cast off. 7.33 a.m. discharged pilot. 7.36 a.m. took departure for Bangkok. Noon position lat. 2.10 N, long. 104.29 E. Distance travelled since leaving Singapore was 85 miles. Weather fine and clear with moderate Northerly breeze. Temperature 84. Wednesday, February 3rd. The day's run was 426 miles, with the noon position lat. 9.06 N. long. 102.47 E. Weather fine and clear with light Northerly breese. Thursday, February 4th. To anchorage from yesterday noon 292 miles. Similar weather conditions. The distance from Singapore to Bangkok is 803 miles and was covered in 1 day 20 hours 59 minutes at an average speed of 17.84 knots. Hardly had we anchored than the two small coasting steamers " Dusit " and "Bull" were alongside ready to take our passengers up the river to Paknam which is 13 miles from our anchorage. The passengers take an electric trolley car from Paknam up to Bangkok, which is 19 miles distant. Large vessels cannot anchor any closer owing to the shallowness of the water at the river mouth. A nasty sandbank at the entrance, with only 7 feet of water at low tide, entirely bars the entrance to the river, except for small coasters. Bangkok, the capital of Siarri, with its wealth of imposing temples, beautiful palaces and other characteristic buildings and monuments, offers a vista of fascinating views. No other city in South Eastern Asia compares with it in the gripping and growing interest which leaves a permanent impression on the mind of the visitor. Some 1,500 years ago, the Menam Valley, where the present Bangkok stands, was entirely beneath the waters of the Gulf of Siam, but little by little, the continued raising of the bottom of the gulf combined with the accumulation of silt brought down by the Menam River and its many tributaries succeeded in building the fertile delta land stretching southwards from Ayudhya to the shores of the Gulf. Ayudhya was founded in a.d. 1350 but was destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. After its destruction Dhonburi was made the capital, and in 1782, King Rama I. definitely fixed upon the place now occupied by the present capital. In addition to its temples and palaces, Bangkok has many stores containing highly valuable and interesting articles such as old Siamese porcelain, carvings of wood and ivory, silverware, silk, bronze statuettes, etc. The law of Siam forbids the export of statues of Buddha or other objects belonging to the Buddhist cult. Our stay occupied 17 hours 36 minutes. 9.00 p.m. all passengers were safely back on board. 10.09 p.m. anchor aweigh. 10.11 p.m. took departure for Manila. Friday, February 5th. Noon position lat. 9.45 N, long. 102 40 E. Run since departure 255 miles. Weather fine and clear with moderate Southerly wind. Saturday, February 6th. The position at noon was lat. 9.28 N, long. 109.27 E. Day's run 456 miles. Sunday, February 7th. Noon position lat. 12.45 N, long. 115.53 E. Day's run 427 miles. Weather fine and clear, with strong N.E. wind and rough sea. Distance to go to Manila 314 miles. Monday, February 8th. 6.04 am. arrival Manila and anchored off the port awaiting quarantine. 8.31 a.m. pratique granted. 9.18 a.m. arrived alongside pier No. 7. 9.35 a.m. all secure. 13 Wmile the Empress was drawing near to the quay and tying up, the Police Band greeted the ship with selections of popular tunes, which is a very enthusiastic means of welcome, and was much appreciated. The distance from Bangkok to Manila is 1,452 miles and was covered in 3 days 6 hours 13 minutes, at an average speed of 18.40 knots. The Philippines are of particular interest, and their discovery, in 1521, by Magellan occasioned the first circumnavigation of the globe. The city of Manila lies in a low plain on both sides of the Pasig River, the highest point in the city being only four feet above the sea level. It is intersected by canals connected with the Pasig, and has been very appropriately called the " Venice of the Orient." The harbour is well protected by breakwaters. Although the site of the city itself is so low, there are mountains near by, and in almost all directions. Three separate civilisations may be seen in Manila. In the part occupied by the natives of Malayan descent, the houses are roofed with nipa leaves, and the general conditions are much the same as when the Spaniards first arrived. In the walled city are houses and streets, with a multitude of churches, which represent the Spanish regime as it was in the 16th and 17th Centuries; and in the third section, the Americanized one, are good roads and up-to-date buildings. There are many interesting sights in and around Manila, not the least being the walls of the Old City, which, first built in 1500, are of stone two-and-a-half miles in circumference, and from 20 to 30 feet, both in height and width. In the walled city stands Fort Santiago, which has many historical incidents connected with it. Other places of interest include Fort McKinley, Bilibid Prison, and the Cathedrals. On May 1st, 1898, during the Spanish-American War, an American fleet sailed into Manila Bay and totally destroyed the Spanish fleet, and took possession of the Philippine Islands for me United States Government. The Bilibid Prison is one of the most interesting places in Manila. Run on American lines, it is claimed to be the most modern and ideal penitentiary in the world. Making articles of cane is the chief past-time. Some of the old- timers in England would think they were on a vacation if they served six months in this prison. At night a large number of the passengers and crew spent a pleasant time at the Sta. Ana Cabaret, the largest in the world. 250 Philippine dancing girls dressed in their native dress, called a " Kamisa," helped to entertain the patrons. An exhibition was given of the Hulu native dance. The stay in Manila occupied 1 day 13 hours 6 minutes in perfect weather. Tuesday, February 9th. 6.05 p.m. let go and proceeded to cant the ship. 7.02 p.m. passed breakwater. 7.07 p.m. discharged pilot, and at 7.10 p.m. took departure for Hongkong. The Police Band again played on the quay as the arrangements for leaving were made, and as the ship was sailing away, the strains of " Auld Lang Syne " floated across the water. Wednesday, February 10th. Noon position lat. 17.56 N, long. 117.24 E. Distance run since departure from Manila 310 miles. Weather fine and clear, with strong N.E. wind and rough sea. Thursday, February 11 th. Distance from noon yesterday to arrival at Hongkong 308 miles, to which must be added 12 miles harbour distance. 5.45 a.m. arrival. 6.55 a.m. pilot boarded. 7.09 a.m. passed through the Lye Mun Pass. 7,46 a.m. made fast to buoy, 8.55 a.m. shackled on to buoy. The run from Manila to Hongkong is 618 miles and was covered in 1 day 10 hours 35 minutes at an average speed of 17.86 knots. 14 Hongkong, a British Crown Colony, is an island from two to five miles across, by eleven miles in length, which lies off the coast of the Kwantung province of China and at the mouth of the Canton River. It is really a rugged mountain ridge rising out of the sea, with several peaks and many narrow ravines. Hongkong Harbour is one of the finest and most beautiful in the World, and in it is always gathered a collection of boats of all nationalities and every description. For natural beauty the Island of Hongkong has few rivals. Hongkong has, without doubt, one of the finest harbours in the world, and is always busy. Craft of all shapes and sizes are forever passing to and fro. The British warships present were the aircraft carrier Hermes, submarine depot ship Medway, and 8 submarines. H.M.S. Cumberland was undergoing refit. The remainder of the fleet were at Shanghai. About 70,009 Chinese live on the water in Sampans, a life which can only be called an existence, they being allowed ashore only for a few hours each day. The arrival of a large ship like this must be a blessing to them, judging by the way they collect around the boat to receive " scrap's from the rich man's table." A wonderful view of the town and harbour, filled with liners, tramps, junks, and sampans, can be seen from the Peak, about the highest point of all the hills in Hongkong. There is a railway running up the hill almost to the top, where one finds sturdy coolies waiting to carry visitors to the summit and to the various places of interest around. As a shopping place Hongkong is unique, especially Queen's Road, which is full of shops, displaying silk garments of all kinds, Chinese lace, carved ivory, jade, and camphor wood boxes. The weather was fine the whole time but decidedly cooler. Owing to the unsettled state of affairs at Shanghai, it has been decided to cancel the trip to that port. The extra day was added to our stay in Hongkong, which was 4 days 7 hours 10 minutes. A brief description of the city not called at will not be amiss. Shanghai, the most northerly of the five Chinese ports, opened to foreign trade by the Treaty of Nanking in 1843, is the great emporium of trade for the Yang-tse-kiang and northern districts. It stands on the left bank of the Wusung River, twelve miles from its mouth, and its importance is attested by the long line of warehouses, mills, and other buildings which line the Bund, or water front, the huge fleet of junks lying in the stream, the magnificent office buildings, and the palatial residences which face the Bubbling Well Road. The streets are a never-ending moving picture in Shanghai. There is not another city quite like it—twenty-five thousand foreigners making a little life of their own, alert, gay, picturesque, cosmopolitan, set down in the middle of a great, teeming, whispering, age-old civilisation, represented by two million Chinese. Monday, February 15th. 0.10 p.m. cast off from buoy, 0.39 p.m. passed through Lye Mun Pass and discharged pilot. 0.55 p.m. departure. A squadron of Royal Air Force planes from the Hermes rose into the air after we left and escorted the ship to the Pass, circling, stunting and diving over the boat as she slipped along by the rugged coast to the ocean. Tuesday, February 16th. Noon position lat. 26.43 N, long. 121.07 E. Distance run since departure 487 miles. Weather fine and clear with strong N.E. wind and rough sea. Wednesday, February 17th. The position at noon was lat. 34.46 N, 123.20 E. Day's run 509 miles. Weather fine and clear, with moderate N.N.W. gale and rough sea. 15 Thursday, February 18th. Distance to go from yesterday noon 378 miles. 5.20 a.m. arrival. 6.45 a.m. anchored. The run from Hongkong to Chinwangtao is 1,374 miles and was covered in 2 days 16 hours 25 minutes, at an average speed of 21.33 knots. Quite a considerable change in temperature has taken place since leaving the tropics. The thermometer dropped very quickly this last two days and now registers 17 degrees. The Great China Wall, one of the seven wonders of the world, begins quite near to Chinwangtao, at a town called Shanhaikuan, about 35 Chinese miles distant, situated on the borders of Manchuria and Mongolia. Entering Shanhaikuan from Chinwangtao, one passes through a large gate in the city wall. Adjoining the gate is a prison, still in use, where prisoners are kept with heavy chains fastened to their ankles, so there is no fear of escape ; the noise of the chains would be a greater hindrance than the chains themselves. The Great Wall commences on the far side of the city, and passes over The Great Wall. the hills and across China. The passengers left soon alter arrival for five clays stay in Peiping, passing Teintsin on the way. Peking is the capital of China, that vast country in Eastern Asia with a total area of 4,294,000 square miles and an estimated population of between three and four hundred millions. China comprises five divisions : Manchuria, Mongolia, Turkestan, Thibet, and China proper, the latter being divided into eighteen lesser provinces. The present city stands on a site which has served since 200 B.C. for many a former capital when China was one of the most important, if not the most advanced, nations in the Vvorld. The present city is divided into two portions, the Northern or Tartar city, and the Southern or Chinese city. The former consists of three enclosures, one within the other, each surrounded by its own wall, the innermost being, of course, the Forbidden City, enclosed by its wall and surrounded by a moat. Since the Revolution the Imperial Palace and Forbidden City have been thrown open to the public. The Winter Palace, with its lake and grounds, is worth visiting. The Temple of Heaven, surrounded by walls, contains the Altar of Heaven, at which the Emperor worshipped once a year or in times of famine. This open- air altar is a " triple circular marble terrace " ; the Emperor worshipped in the centre of the highest circle, whilst the high officials and other members of the court occupied the other terraces in strict order of precedence. The Summer Palace, the favourite palace of the Dowager Empress, is about eleven miles north-west of Peking, containing the Flail of State and the Long Gallerv, whilst on the lake is the famous Marble Boat. The Great Wall of China, commenced in A.D. 214 as a means of protection for the capital and China from invading barbarian hordes, has an average height of 27 feet, with a width of 30 feet, and stretches for about 2,500 miles up over mountains and down into valleys. The building employed countless numbers of labourers and continued for ten years. 16. The crew made excellent use of the five days stay with most of the passengers away at Peiping. One evening was set aside for horse racing ; one for a whist drive ; and another for a fancy dress dance, at which there were several very original costumes, for which prizes were given. The passengers aboard joined in and helped to spend an enjoyable evening. Some of the prizes were very kindly provided by the Social Hostess, who worked so hard for the success of the dance, and the members of the cruise. Many of the crew braved the weather on Monday to see the football match between the ship's team and an eleven from the sloop H.M.S. Folkestone. Our boys could not get used to the intense cold, after coming from the tropics, and unfortunately lost, although an enjoyable game was spent. The Folkestone extended an invitation to visit the sloop while waiting for the tender. Chinwangtao is kept fairly busy as the port for the mines in the district, but a Japanese cruiser lying outside kept the Chinese shipping quiet for the time being. A glass factory provides work for a Belgian colony there. The stay at Chinwangtao occupied 5 days 18 hours 6 minutes. Tuesday, February 23rd. About 7 o'clock in the evening the passengers arrived back from Peiping, laden with souvenirs of China. 11.20 p.m. anchor aweigh. 11.26 p.m. took departure for Beppu. Wednesday, February 24th. Noon position lat. 37.13 N, long. 122.59 E. Distance run since departure 227 miles. Weather fine and clear, with slight following sea, wind N.W. fresh. Thursday, February 25th. The day's run was 416 miles, with the noon position lat. 33.35 N, long. 128.26 E. Weather fine and clear with strong N.W. wind and rough sea. By 7 p.m. the wind and sea had risen considerably, and at 7.08 p.m. whilst approaching Shimonoseki Straits, we were compelled to reduce speed and stand out to sea again to await better conditions. Friday, February 26th. 8.15 a.m. approached pilot station. 8.25 a.m. pilot boarded. 8.33 a.m. entered Shimonoseki Straits. 9.04 a.m. passed Shimonoseki. 9.32 a.m. cleared the Straits and entered the Inland Sea. One either side one sees beautiful scenery, the snow-capped mountains and hills forming a fitting background. Every available space is cultivated, the sides of the hills being terraced to grow vegetation. Looking around one appreciates the name, "The Land of the Rising Sun." In the Straits we passed a Japanese troopship, laden with soldiers, etc., on the way to their "little affair" at Shanghai. 0.59 p.m. arrived at Beppu. 1.08 p.m. anchored. Passengers were quickly transferred to the shore, where they received a wonderful and cordial welcome. An official welcome to Japan was issued to the Empress by the Mayors of Kobe and Beppu through the medium of the press. The distance from yesterday noon to arrival was 218 miles. The total run from Chinwangtao to Beppu is 861 miles, and was covered in 2 days 0 hours 44 minutes, actual steaming time, at an average speed of 17.66 knots. Beppu, in a high volcanic region in the beautiful Beppu Bay (an inlet of Bungo channel) in Bungo Province, at the Western end of the Inland Sea, though but little known to Foreign Tourists, is one of the most interesting places in the Japanese Empire—a natural masterpiece left unfinished by Nature in a region which Europeans often refer to as the Japanese Riviera. The compact town of some 10,000 inhabitants, stands on the sea-edge of a small scorified plain which reaches back to, and up to, the sides of three extinct volcanoes on the North-East coast of the Island of Kyushu. The whole district seems underlaid with internal fires, and in many cases the natives 17 cook their daily food over holes punched in the ground. There are about 1,700 hot springs in Beppu, of which some 20 are maintained by the Municipality and are opened free to the public. Of these public hot springs the most beautiful and famous one is the " Furo- Sen," or Spring of Eternal Youth. There is the " Sun-yu," or Sand Bath, along the sea coast of Beppu. Here hot spring water gushes nit from the ground at the beach. In summer pleasure-seekers bury iheir bodies in the sand up to their breasts and bathe. The hot springs are not only famous for their quantity of spring water, but for the quality of their mineral water. They are effective for the cure of diseases, as the hot spring water contains carbon, alum, and other varied qualities. The stay at Beppu was very short, being only 13,hours 11 minutes. Saturday, February 27th. 2.01 a.m. anchor aweigh. 2.10 a.m. departure. A very pleasant run was enjoyed in perfect weather. 2.16 p.m. arrived Kobe. 2.30 p.m. anchored. 4.00 p.m. pratique granted. 4.05 p.m. anchor aweigh. 4.40 p.m. entered breakwater. 5.10 p.m. alongside 5.23 p.m. all secure. The distance from Beppu to Kobe is 210 miles and was covered in 12 hours 6 minutes, at an average speed of 17.35 knots. In many respects the most charming city in the whole of Japan, Kobe, the third largest city in the Empire, has to-day a population of over 658,800. Its foreign trade exceeds that of any other place in the Empire. Kobe faces South, and owes much of its popularity to the dryness and purity of its air, for it is one of the healthiest cities in Japan. Previous to its being opened to foreign trade, in 1863, Kobe was little more than a suburb of Hyogo, but its advance since then has been extraordinary, and it now stands in the first rank of the great ports of the East. . For the city of Osaka, a manufacturing centre, it is the natural outlet, and between the two is to be found a large and representative body of the Japanese manufacturing industry. Excursions are made from Kobe to the sacred town of Nara, with its Temples, Shrines and sacred Deer Park; and to Kyoto, a former capital of Japan, and one of the best examples of ancient Nippon. One of the main features of Kobe is the industry of Satsuma ware and egg-shell porcelain. The manufacture of the latter is very interesting. The many designs are painted by clever Japanese artists, who learn the art when boys of 7 and 8 years. The porcelain is placed in a log or electric oven after painting and burnt for many hours, to make the painting permanent. We had fine weather during our stay of 3 days 17 hours 28 minutes at Kobe. Wednesday, March 2nd. 6.30 a.m. singled up moorings. 6.58 a.m. cast off. 7.44 a.m. took departure for Yokohama. Thursday, March 3rd. 5.25 a.m. arrived at Yokohama. Pratique granted at 7.00 a.m. and proceeded to harbour. 8.05 a.m. alongside. 8.30 a.m. all secure. The weather was fine and clear during the run from Kobe, with light variable winds and smooth sea. 18 The distance from Kobe to Yokohama is 346 miles and was covered in 21 hours 41 minutes at an average speed of 15.94 knots. Excursions were made to Nikko, to see the famous sacred Red Laquer Bridge ; to Kamakura, and Tokyo. The first impression of the latter city, in the modern quarter, is that it seems to be modelled on a combination of London and New York, with its wide open streets, fine buildings, overhead electric railway, and underground railway. The Imperial Palace and grounds are surrounded by a deep and wide moat, with large gateways as entrances, guarded by the Emperor's own soldiers. There is a beautiful park nearby, with sports grounds, and a stream flowing through, several kinds of aquatic birds completing the picturesque scenery. Sacred Red Laquer Bridge, Nikko I Another interesting spot in the really Japanese part of Tokyo, is the noted Theatre Street, which must have nearly a hundred theatres of all kinds : cinemas showing Japanese pictures, English pictures and even talking films ; the remainder are shows of all descriptions, comedy, dramatic and even murderous. A visit to Tokyo is not complete without seeing the famous Geisha dancing girls. To visit them one needs a Japanese friend to obtain admission and to act as interpreter. Yokohama, another ever-busy Japanese seaport, is fast recovering from the appalling earthquake disaster which occurred in September, 1923, when the docks and city were overwhelmed by the tidal wave and fire. The Japanese, undaunted by the catastrophe, have, by hard work, practically finished the new harbour and fine buildings. Offices, hotels, and residences are fast being erected, which will, in the course of a few years, make Yokohama one of Japan's finest modern cities. Tokyo, the capital of the Empire, and the largest city in Japan, like Yokohama, fast recovering from the effects of the same earthquake, is within easy distance of Yokohama. Japan seems to be the ideal country for buying souvenirs, presents and curios, there being such a wonderful variety to choose from—silks, damascine ware, porcelain, painted silk pictures, puzzle boxes, laquer ware of all kinds. The Japanese excel so much in the art of faking, that it is hard to distinguish the genuine article from the imitation. The wonderful way in which one is received and entertained with smiling faces, and courteous manner, makes one regret the time when one has to say " arigato," and bid our newdy-made friends "sayonara." The weather was quite good during our stay in Yokohama, which was 3 days 17 hours 7 minutes. Sunday, March 6th. 8.00 p.m. cast off and canted, leaving the quay filled with Japs, mostly women in their picturesque costumes, waving farewell to the big white Empress. 8.30 p.m. passed out of breakwater. 8,37 p.m. took departure for Honolulu, leaving behind the land of the cherry blossom, which will soon be out in full bloom, when the Japanese celebrate one of their festivals. 19 Monday, March 7th. since departure 336 miles, sea. Wind W.S.W. strong. Noon position lat. 35.00 N, long. 145.50 E. Run Weather cloudy and clear with rough following Tuesday, March 8th. The position at noon, lat. 34.34 N lon^ 156 08 E 17. "AZcfwS'st °ngrCaSt Weather Wjth rai" at timeS' -^'following lat ^NS^ ^fm „9thwTi;e day'S riU1 iS S02 miIes' and noon P<*«ion lea S w <?w J Weather remains the same, with rough following sea. Wind W.S.W. strong. & lat ^T^N aTAn^hi°^k w 5?leS f°r thC dav'S run- Position at ^on lat. 31.20 N, long. 17^.44 E. Weather overcast with heavy rain at times Rough following sea, Wind W.S.W. strong. MERIDIAN DAY. This is a day between Thursday and Fridav, which we live through but does not exist on the calendar. It is a very debatable point whether we really live an extra day or not, but the fact remains we see another sunrise and sunset by crossing the 180 degree of longitude (the International Date Line), about midnight. Owing to the fact that since leaving New York we rnaiwaffVTed °l\COcks 12+hours t0 correspond with the virions countries called at, it necessitates us stepping back one day, or, on arrival at New York, we would find ourselves one day ahead of that citv. This matter is not ^S^^s^t!t appears'if one remembers that °ne c- ch™& - vou onZ PtnShi°? hlt' 2?'f N' l0ng- 174-47 W- (N°W' WCStern °Cean SailorS> r,?n 2$ i * l^PV° kTV we are in the **fcht hemisphere again.) Day's run 508 miles. Weather cloudy to overcast, with bright patches- rou-h quarterly sea. Wind W.S.W. strong. p*iw«», rou^n , * ?*£*& ^arch llth* The da>r's run is 509 miles. The position at noon wind-4SSNW0ng-H166fW^ ffathCr d°ud>' and Cle^ vvith rough se" Wind S.S.W. moderate. The International Circus, organised bv the Social Hostess, was produced in the evening, and proved to be a wonderful success. 1 his spectacular performance is believed to be the first ever produced at sea and the many acts and tricks were greatly enjoyed. land in sight ! It is real good Saturday, March 12th. Breakfast time. At last there i We are passing the Island of Kauai, a typical Hawaiian island ' to see a piece of land after such a long stretch of water. w Tu* lositioiY\ n°011' lat 21'34 N' lon& 158"31 W- Dav's run is 485 miles Weather fine and clear, with moderate sea. Wind S.W. moderate We have yet 44 miles to reach Honolulu. 2.29 p.m. arrived Honolulu. 2.35 pilot boarded. 3.20 p.m. pratique granted and proceeded to enter the harbour, 4.13 p.m. in berth and all secure. Entering the harbour we were greeted by planes overhead, and all round the ship were speed boats, sailing vessels and out-rigger canoes, adding to the welcome and escorting us to the quayside. A motor boat, containing Havvai an girls came alongside, and they sang their song of welcome. As thl ship drew into its berth, the Hawaiian Royal Band played Hawaiian melodies. Immediately the gangway was out, Hula dancing girls came aboard to distribute leis (wreaths of flowers), the Hawaiian token of welcome • a IhC dLst,ance f™m Yokohama to Honolulu is 3,394 miles and was covered in 6 days 13 hours 22 minutes at an average speed of 21.57 knots. coverccl 20 The Aloha Tower in Honolulu, a beautiful structure among many that attracted the attention of Cruise Members on arrival at the capital of the Hawaiian Islands. Honolulu, the first port of call after leaving the lovely Orient, is delightfully situated at the foot of evergreen mountains. The houses are surrounded by beautiful gardens, and the population is cosmopolitan and picturesque. It is the principal city in the Hawaiian Islands, and is situated on the Island of Ohau, there being seven other inhabited islands in the Hawaiian group, which has belonged to the United States since i8q8. Honolulu, with a population of about go,ooo, is a city of cosmopolitan air and Western aspect, having every improvement. Its climate is a veritable everlasting spring, with an abundance of native fruits, flowering trees, and blossoming bushes and plants. In social customs and manner of living there is now little difference between Honolulu and mainland American cities. From the Nuuanu Pali, six miles from Honolulu, one of the most beautiful views in the World may be obtained. About Honolulu are extinct craters, mountain peaks, sugar plantations and mills, sisal, pineapple, and banana plantations ; great fortifications, army posts, and naval stations. The Aquarium at Waikiki Beach contains a. collection of brilliantly-coloured and curiously-shaped tropical fishes, seen nowhere else in the WTorld. At the Bishop Museum may be seen a most complete and interesting Hawaiian and Polynesian ethnological collection. A daring and distinctively Hawaiian aquatic sport is surf riding. It is most fascinating to watch the men and boys standing erect on their surf boards, dashing shoreward, topping the crest of the each other in diving from the highest points of in-coming and outgoing vessels. The Royal Hawaiian Hotel had an excellent programme of entertainment organised for the visitors. On Saturday night the Royal Hawaiian Band, under the direction of Chas. King, composer of " The Song of the Islands " and other native songs, played selections of Hawaiian music. A Concert was given on Sunday night by foseph Kanakau and his boys. Harriet Beamish, Hawaii's song bird, assisted them, her beautiful voice being accentuated by the stillness of the night and native surroundings of the Coconut Grove, in which it took place. The Seamen's Institute arranged a splendid Concert of Hawaiian songs and dancing for the crew. Waikiki Beach was a great attraction for many, with the bathing, surf- riding and out-rigger canoes. A few were sorry the next day that they indulged a little too freely in the sun-bathing. Adjoining the beach is a lovely large fully equipped swimming pool, erected as a war memorial. The Hawaiians being great lovers and wonderful swimmers, this is a very appropriate form of remembrance. The pineapple industry is one of the chief means of employment. The canning factory employs about 8,000 in the height of the season. In the island of Lanai there are 20,000 acres of pineapple plantations, and 18,000 in Oahu. It is very interesting to visit the factory and see the many processes through which the fruit passes before finally ready for export. The ship's team gave a great display of football, defeating the Honolulu United eleven by 5-0. Our stay at this lovely island occupied 2 days 3 hours 7 minutes. The weather was perfect the whole time. Temperature 81. Monday, March 14th. 5.06 p.m. cast off and proceeded out of harbour. 5.31 discharged pilot. 5.36 p.m. departure. Hundreds of people came down to see the ship off. The Hawaiian Royal Band again played selections of native music, and as the ship left the Quay, the strains of " Aloha-oe" floated across the water, and all the leis dropped over the side. 21 J Tuesday, March 15th. 6.14 a.m. arrived at Hilo. 6.45 a.m. anchored. The distance from Honolulu to Hilo is 197 miles and was covered in 12 hours 38 minutes, at an average speed of 15.60 knots. Hilo, a coast town on the Island of Hawaii, the largest of the Hawaiian group, is noted for its scenic and mountainous nature. The chief products of the island are sugar ar.j coffee. Kilauea Volcano, four thousand feet above the sea, is one of the most active and largest craters in the World : close by is a fiery lake of boiling lava. Excursions were made to Onomea Arch and Rainbow Falls, then on to the Volcano district, visiting the Tree Moulds, Owekahuna Bluff, Sulphur Banks, Lava Tubes and the Crater. There is some beautiful scenery on this island and really wonderful flowers. The real Hawaiians live on this island, but they are gradually fading away. In an endeavour to save the race from becoming extinct, the Government has divided into sections a part of the island, which are let at the nominal rent of one dollar to the Hawaiians, to keep them altogether, with a view to their intermarrying, and not mixing with other nationalities. An old missionary house in Hilo has been converted into a Museum, with a fine collection of ancient Hawaiian arts and crafts, some dating back over four hundred years. Many specimens of the lovely coloured and peculiar shaped Hawaiian fish, exhibited in the Aquarium, Honolulu, may be seen in their natural surroundings in a stream at a Country Club outside Hilo. Our stay in Hilo was very short and only occupied 11 hours 51 minutes. 6.07 p.m. anchor aweigh. 6.12 p.m. took departure for San Francisco. Wednesday, March 16th. Noon position lat. 23.05 N, long. 149.40 W. Day's run 363 miles. Weather cloudv and clear, slight sea and swell. Wind S.S.W. moderate. Thursday, March 17th. slight sea and moderate swell. Day's run 480 miles. Weather cloudy and clear, Wind S. moderate. Friday, March 18th. The position at noon was lat. 31.42 N, long. 134.30 W. Day's run 479 miles. Weather overcast and clear, with slight following sea. Wind S.S.W. moderate. Saturday, March 19th. Noon position lat. 35.54 N, long. 126.28 W. The day's run 480 miles. Weather cloudv and clear, with slight sea and moderate N.N.W. swell. Wind N.W. by N. moderate. 11.33 p.m.' arrival. Sunday, March 20th. Distance from noon yesterday to arrival off San Francisco light-vessel 213 miles. To this must be added 14 miles harbour distance. 0.05 a.m. pilot boarded. 0.50 a.m. anchored. 7.20 a.m. received pratique. 9.05 a.m. anchor aweigh and proceeded to dock. 10.20 a.m. in berth and all fast. The run from Hilo to San Francisco is 2,015 miles and was covered in 4 days 2 hours 51 minutes, at an average speed of 20.37 knots. 22 San Francisco, the City by the Golden Gate, is where Drake landed in 1579 on his memorable voyage round the World. The city stands upon the promontory of the northern part of San Francisco peninsula, with an overlook in every direction. San Francisco Bay rivals that of Naples, and the Golden Gate leading into it was so named from its resemblance to Constantinople's Golden Horn. Its parks are elaborate and well designed. Golden Gate Park, the largest, containing more than one thousand acres, is a veritable fairyland of loveliness. San Francisco possesses a charm that is unique, but it is a cosmopolitan city, a city of many nationalities, a city of many smaller cities. The Japanese Tea Gardens in the Golden Gate Park were looking at their best with the cherry trees out in full bloom. Perfect weather was experienced during our stay in San Francisco, which occupied 2 days 8 hours 58 minutes. Tuesday, March 22nd. 7.04 p.m. 5.31 a.m. took departure for San Pedro. cast off. 8.24 a.m. discharged pilot. Wednesday, March 23rd. 6.22 a.m. arrival. 6.33 a.m. pilot boarded. 7.08 a.m. anchored. The distance from San Francisco to San Pedro is 355 miles and was covered in 21 hours 51 minutes at an average speed of 16.29 knots. Our visit to San Pedro enabled us to see Sunny Southern California, with its orange groves and the oil wells and refineries, which is such a vast undertaking at the present time. Then there is Los Angeles, and almost adjoining, Hollywood, the capital of film-land. The former town is a miniature New York, with its Broadway, tall modern buildings and subway. The Olympic Gaines are to be held there in the Exposition Park this year. Hollywood is 7 miles from Los Angeles, and is similar to the garden cities of England, with perhaps a little tropical vegetation added. A great attraction is the Hollywood Bowl, a natural amphitheatre, where thousands attend the Easter Sunrise Services. It has a seating capacity of 22,500. Griffith Park is another lovely spot, and is the largest municipal park in the world. 25 miles from the mainland is the Island of Catalina, which has been made in recent years into a pleasure and vacation resort. The Bird Park contains the world's largest bird cage. Off the island are submarine gardens, which can be viewed from glass-bottomed boats. The entire U.S.A. Pacific Fleet, including some of their latest battleships, was at anchor in the bay and presented a fine picture. During the two evenings spent there, the navy entertained us with a splendid searchlight display. The weather remained fine and clear, with the exception of early Thursday morning, which was very foggy, clearing up before noon. Our stay at San Pedro was 1 day 15 hours 26 minutes. Thursday, March 24th. 9.10 p.m. anchor aweigh. 9.44 p.m. discharged pilot. 9.48 p.m. took departure for another long run to Balboa. Good Friday, March 25th. Noon position lat. 28.42 N, long. 116.20 W. Run since departure from San Pedro 316 miles. Weather fine and clear, with slight sea. Wind N.W. moderate. 23 Saturday, March 26th. lat. 22.46 N, long. 110.00 W. N.W. moderate. Day's run 506 miles. The noon position was Weather fine and clear, with smooth sea. Wind Sunday, March 27th. The position at noon lat. 17.24 N, long. 102.48 W. Day's run 504 miles. Weather fine and clear, with smooth to rough sea. Wind N.Ely., moderate to fresh with tropical squalls ; these die away at sunset and freshen again at sunrise. We are reaching the hot climate again, the temperature being 82. Monday, March 28th. Noon position lat. 13.56 N, long. 95.14 W. Day's run 493 miles. Weather similar to yesterday. Wind N.Ely., moderate to fresh. Temperature 83. Tuesday, March 29th. The day's run is 516 miles. Position at noon lat. 10.02 N, long. 87.23 W. Weather conditions about the same. Wind N.Ely, moderate, freshening during daytime. Temperature 83. Wednesday, March 30th. The position at noon was lat. 7.18 N, long. 79.57 W. Day's run 494 miles. Distance to go to Balboa 99 miles. Weather fine and clear with slight sea. Wind N.E. moderate. Temp. 82. 4.41 p.m. arrived Balboa. 4.43 p.m. pilot boarded. 6.08 p.m. in berth and all secure. The distance from San Pedro to Balboa is 2,928 miles and was covered in 5 days 15 hours 29 minutes at an average speed of 21.61 knots. Many spent the evening at Kelley's Cabaret ; old Panama City was toured the next day, and some spent the time at the splendid swimming pool at the Balboa Club House. Ruins of Cathedral, Old Pana: There is no more historical or romantic spot on earth than the isthmus which divides the two oceans. Here came the adventurers after the Spanish gold, and the ruins of old Panama, sacked by Morgan, at>out seven miles from the present city, bears witness to desperate struggles and deeds of daring. Both Balboa and Drake saw the Pacific Ocean from an elevation on the isthmus. Panama City adjoins Balboa. It is a typical, picturesque, Spanish-looking city, founded in 1673, after Morgan had destroyed the old city. Our stay in Balboa occupied 1 day 13 hours 43 minutes with very fine weather conditions. Temperature 84. In going from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean one would naturally expect to travel eastward, but the Panama Canal, which is about 50 miles long, runs north-west to south-east. The first ocean steamer passed through the Canal on August 3rd, 1914, and on August 15th, IQ14, the Canal was opened to commerce. It represents an investment, to the United States Government, of over $39.5,000,000. The length, from deep water to deep water, is 43.84 nautical miles. The ship proceeds to Miraflores Lake, 54 feet above sea level, then to Pedro Miguel, afterwards continuing through the famous Culebra or Gaillard Cut, then passing Empire, Las Cascades and Gamboa, to Gatun Lake, enters the Gatun Locks for the descent to Limon Bay, finally docking at Cristobal. 24 Friday, April 1st. 6.00 a.m. cast off and canted. 6.24 a.m. departure and proceeded to enter the Panama Canal. 6.45 a.m. entered Miraflores Locks. 8.38 a.m. cleared locks. 8.45 a.m. entered Pedro Miquel Locks. 9.50 a.m. cleared locks, going on through Galliard Cut, passed Las Cascades, Gamboa and into Gatun Lake. 1.12 p.m. entered Gatun Locks. 3.40 p.m. cleared locks. 3.50 p.m. cleared canal. 4.45 p.m. in berth at Cristobal and all fast. While passing through the canal one could not help noticing the contrast between this and the Suez Canal : the latter with its long stretches of endless desert, and the Panama so beautifully finished off, the ranges of hills, native villages and golf links, all helping to beautify the scenery. One does not fully realize the magnitude of this wonderful engineering feat until actually passing through the canal and seeing the huge task undertaken. Owing to our late arrival at Cristobal, the stay was restricted to 1 hour 58 minutes, which meant just a fleeting glance of the town. 7.12 p.m. cast off. 7.38 p.m. discharged pilot. 7.48 p.m. took departure for Havana. Saturday, April 2nd. Noon position lat. 13.58 N, long. 80.39 W. Run since departure 278 miles. Weather fine and clear, slight sea and moderate N.E. wind. Temperature 81. Sunday, April 3rd. The day's run is 435 miles, and the noon position lat. 20.23 N, long. 84.09 W. Fine and clear weather with passing showers, rough sea. Wind N.E. strong to moderate. We have yet 287 miles to Havana. Temperature 79. Monday, April 4th. 5.13 a.m. arrived Havana. 6.35 a.m. anchored. 7.30 a.m. received pratique. The weather is much cooler again, the thermometer reading 71 on arrival at Havana. The distance from Cristobal to Havana is 1,000 miles, and was covered in 2 days 9 hours 25 minutes at an average speed of 17.42 knots. Havana, the capital of Cuba, is a city of Spanish architecture, customs and language, a city of sunshine and all that tends to a care-free existence. Cuba was visited by Christopher Columbus during his first voyage in 1492, and it was then believed to be part of the western mainland of India. At the entrance of the harbour stands the famous Morro Castle, which played such an important part in the Spanish-American War, and is now one of the attractions of the city. About Central Park, the Prado, and the Malecon, Cuban life and customs may be studied. Our stay at Havana occupied 1 day 8 hours 23 minutes in lovely weather. Tuesday, April 5th. 1.10 p.m. anchor aweigh. 1.25 p.m. discharged pilot. 1.36 p.m. took departure for New York. The distance from Havana to New York is 1,158 miles. And so we are bound for New York on our last lap of this wonderful cruise ; perhaps with mixed feelings : glad to be home again after 4| months, sorrow because our many adventures and exciting times are over ; regrets at leaving newly-made friends and joy at meeting old ones ! It has been a marvellous experience and few will leave with lament at making this long voyage. Au revoir ! Total Cruise Distance : Passage Distance - - 29,276 miles Harbour Distance - - 314 miles TOTAL - - 29,590 miles 25 SUEZ CANAL The Suez Canal, built by Ferdinand de Lesseps, was first open to shipping on November 20th, 1869. By an International Convention signed on October 24th, 1887, it was declared neutralised. It is exempt from blockade and vessels of War and Merchant vessels of all nations are allowed to pass through, both in times of peace and war. The width of the Canal at the surface varies with the inclinations of the banks ; in the canal southward to about mile 33 it is about 390 feet, and in the remainder from about 295 to 330 feet. The width of the bed (originally 72 feet) has been widened to 148 feet throughout, and not less than 180 feet in the bends. The depth throughout the Canal is not less than 37 feet. Vessels of 33 feet draught are allowed to pass through. The entrance is situated southward of the basins at Port Said, and its length from Port Said Lighthouse to its junction with Suez Bay is 88 miles. Of this distance 67 miles are actual canal, and 21 miles pass through dredged channels in Lake Timsah and Great and Little Bitter Lakes. In 1928, 6,084 vessels with an aggregate of 31,905,902 net tons, passed through the canal, of which the British percentage was 57. The average time to go through was 15 hours 09 minutes. Milestones on the East bank of the canal show the distance from Port Said Lighthouse in miles and tenths of miles ; similar stones on the West bank show the same distance in kilometres and hectometres. From Port Said to the Bitter Lakes the canal is non-tidal, but from the lakes to Suez the canal is under tidal influence. PANAMA CANAL The great and important work of joining the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans by means of a canal navigable for the largest ships was commenced by a French company under M. de Lesseps in 1882, but owing to difficulties with regards to funds and malaria, work was greatly interfered with, and in 1902 the concession was transferred to the U.S. Government, who started work on it in 1905, and it was opened to commerce on 15th August, 1914 ; it is available for vessels of a draught of 35 feet in fresh water. The general direction of the canal is from Northwest to Southeast. The length from deep water in the Atlantic to deep water in the Pacific is 44 miles. A vessel entering from the Atlantic follows a dredged channel in Colon Harbour 500 feet in bottom width, with a depth of 40 feet, for 7 miles, to Gatun, where it enters a series of three locks in flight, and is lifted 85 feet to Gatun Lake, 164 square miles in area. This is created by artificially damming Rio Chagres and other streams, and effected by means of the Gatun Dam, an earthwork nearly one and a half miles long, half a mile wide at its base, and about one hundred feet wide at the top, which is 20 feet above the lake level. From Gatun to Gamboa across the lake, the canal does not run in one continuous straight line, but consists of a series of reaches which follow in general the old vallev of the Rio Chagres ; at each of the bends, the channel has been sufficiently widened to allow plenty of room for the largest ships to makefile turns in safety. 26 i Leaving the lake the ship enters the Galliard Cut, where the continental divide has been pierced by excavation. The channel through this cut is 85 feet above the sea level and extends 9 miles to Pedro Miguel, where the vessel enters a lock and is lowered 30j feet to a small lake at an elevation of 54| feet above sea level, and passes through this for one and a half miles to Miraflores, reaching sea level again through two locks in series at that place, whence it passes out into the Pacific through a channel about eight and a half miles long. The total excavation, as originally planned, was estimated at 103,795,000 cubic yards, in addition to the excavation by the French company, but changes in plan of the canal increased the amount to 232,353,000 cubic yards. Work on the canal by the Americans was begun on May 4th, 1904, but active work on a large scale did not begin until 1907. The average time occupied in filling and emptying a lock is about fifteen minutes. The time required to pass a vessel through all the locks is approximated three hours. The passage of a vessel through the entire canal ranges from 10 to 12 hours, according to size of the ship and speed. NAVIGATING LOGS Types used for recording distance travelled Vast strides have been made in the construction of logs for use on board ship. The old type of log consisted of a triangular piece of wood, with one of its sides rounded and weighted with lead to allow the log to sit upright in the water. This wooded log was attached to a piece of line by means of a bridle. The line was marked with pieces of bunting denoting certain distances in feet. The log was used in conjunction with a sand glass. An improvement on this log was the Walker mechanical log, which consists of a metal rotator being towed astern ; the number of times the rotator turned being recorded on a clocklike instrument secured to the taffrail which, being reduced by a system of geared wheels, gave the reading in tenths of a mile, miles, and hundreds of miles. The latest type of log is the Chernikeef log and is installed on this vessel, as well as the Walker log. It consists of a very small brass propellor, which is put out through the ship's side in one of the boiler rooms by means of a special streamlined arm carried in a watertight gland. In a small cavity at the bottom of this arm the submerged mechanism is carried and it is this part of the log that does the work. The remainder of the installation is electrical transmission to the bridge. The propellor rotates and it takes forty-two revolutions to make one contact or impulse. This impulse represents one hundredth part of a mile, and on the distance recorder in the chart room every one hundredth part of a mile the ship travels is distinctly recorded. There are four pointers on the clock of the distance recorder : one registering hundredths, one miles, one hundreds of miles, and one thousands of miles. The great advantage of this type of log is that no line is required ; towed logs being greatly affected by rough weather. Secondly, a towed log is too near the surface and is likely to be affected by surface wind and surface current. The Chernikeef log is always thirty feet below the keel of the ship and has a better opportunity of giving a more accurate record. Once installed, the cost of upkeep of the Chernikeef log is practically nil. 27 OFFICERS AND CREW DECK DEPARTMENT: COM MAN DEF I : R. G. LATTA Staff-Captain : A. H. Hall w . Busk-Wood, Chief Officer C. Bell, Third Officer w . Stanfield, First Officer W. Phillips, Fourth Officer B. Grant, Second Officer J. Tudor, Fifth Offi cer J. Bubb, Sixth Officer L. Cleary, F. Tunnadine, J. Jones, F Griffiths, F. Harvey, J. Read, J. Rymer, Wireless Operators. W . Pearch, Purser D. Wiseman, Junior Assistant Purser H Hill, Second Purser B. Burgess, Junior Assistant Purser C. Taylor, par. Purser A. Russell, Writer F. Talbert, Senior Assistant Purser A. Richardson, Writer A. Thomas, Junior Assistant Purser Miss G. Macpherson, Stenographer Miss E. Dickens, Stenographer Mrs. K. Brown and Miss M. Whybrow, Shop Attendants L. Fox Shop Boy A. Gardner, Surgeon F. Fleming, Hospital Attendant C. Morton, Junior Surgeon Miss L, Thompson Nurse W . Craig, Dentist Miss I. Lamb, ,, w . Lombard, Dispenser Miss A. Crawford, ,, G Drummond, Hospital Attendant F. Wiltshire, Carpenter J. Roddy, Ship's Police F. Joyce, Carpenter's Mate W. Buckland, Ship s Police W . Pooley, Boatswain H. Reynolds, Quartermaster J. Boyd, " „ Mate W. Beynon, , J. Sweenev, ,, ,, E. Sheath, , J. Maloney, M.A.A. G. Etheridge, , G. Griffin, Baggage Master R. Watton, , A. Wood, Assistant Baggage Master H. Arnold, Storekeeper H Auxenfans, Ship's Police T. Stokoe, Lamps Able Seamen W .McKnight P. Claire F. Smith J. Green L. Nunn H. Williams R. Sherbourne J. James T. Johnson C. Higginson L. Morgan N. Shaw B. Kelly R. Simmons J. Vigneau F. Hinks J. Lander G. Cheverton H. Dines C. Boyce R. Gallantry F. Barrett K. Humphreys J. Barron C. Hollis P. Reeves C. Blackmail P. Gallichan F. Willis W. Curtis J. Griffiths W. Wall H Jackson P. Solway M. Fleming J. Daly M Luter C. Samme L. Evans, L. Tipney, A. Webb, B. Hayden, Sailors ! A. Newey F. Grose W. Jones N. Sargeant Ordinary Seamen G. Harrison W. Nolan F. Pitman L. Pav P. Fox, W. Baker, V. Hume, R. Jarman, Deck Boys S. Turvey C. Thomas G. Ware E. Bottom Orchestra F. English E. Rawles D. Leyland F. Barker G. Barker C. Turner C Wilkinson Photographers L Carson G Ranee H Wolmer ENGINE ROOM DEPARTMENT : E Redmond, Asst. Chief P. McKillop, 2nd Engr. R. Liddle, 1st x 2nd A. Kennedy, 2nd x 2nd R. Rogers, 3rd J. Fields, 1st x 3rd A. MacDonald, 2nd x 3rd H. Betts, 4th E. Robinson, 1st x 4th R. Stewart, 2nd x 4th C. Campbell, 5th F. Ellison, Istx 5th C. Campbell, 2nd x 5th S. Bradley, 6th Chief Engineer : H. Donald H. McAuslan, 1st x 6th H. Wilson, 2nd x 6th J. Miller, 7th R. Armstrong, 1st x 7th J. Edgar, 2nd x 7th H. Thompson, 8th F. Preece, 1st x 8th R. Turnbull, 2nd x 8th T. Foord, 9th J. Hill, 1st x 9th A. MacMillan, 11th E. Cryan, Istx 11th A. Cunningham, 1st Elect'n E. Fitzmorris, 2nd Elect'n J. Canlin, 3rd D. Carroll, 4th J. Dott, 5th A. Gentles, 6th J. Stirling, 7th H. Murchie, 8th T. Cringle, 9th A. Matheson, 10th G. Yarker, 1st San. Eng. R. Syme, 2nd L. Hodgson, 3rd ,, J. England, Writer J. Cutler, Donkevman A. Moulsdale, Storek'p'r. J. McGrath, Ast. „ A. Hibbs, Ref. Greaser C. Haines, W. Jack, M. Bryce, D.E. Greaser C Watts, E. Bailey, A. Davis, Greaser J. Mason, „ J. Brocken, „ J. Delany, „ G. Thrasher, „ W. Savage, ,, H. Filby, C Williams, „ L. Locke, ,, C. Hibberd. „ W. Young, „ R. Maher, „ E. Alexander „ F. Cole, J. McEvoy, „ T. Gardiner, „ Boiler and Engine Room Attendants T. Middleton, Greaser A. Coverdale, ,, A. Williams, ,, J. White, L. Wyatt, E. Meades, R. Beare, „ A. Brown, Boiler Attend'nt. T. Cox, P. Short, H. Lawton, ,, J. Logan, H. Vallor, „ W. Barnes, ,, E. Fulford, „ T. Llewellvn „ H. Saint, A. Biddlecombe A. Fry, W. Humphries, A. Knight, ,, H. Reed, E. Fitzgerald „ J. Summers ,, N. Britton G. Snow Blr. Atd.& Wpr. W. Marsh, D. Cumisky, „ n A. Moore, A. Frood, Wiper D. Lawless, ,, J. McCusker, „ M. Lalor, „ J. Armstrong, ,, A. Rubie, C. Nolan, A. Molton, P. House, „ J. Richmond „ P. Connelly, „ E. Rose, S. Dalton, D. Tunnah, „ P. Singleton, „ J. Boyd, A. Peckham, „ F. Whitlock, „ R. Goldring, „ L. Rowe, ,, J. Murphy, G. Purkiss, „ i CATERING DEPARTMENT : R. Bartlett, 2nd Steward G. Graham, Ex. 2nd. „ J. Ashmore, „ „ A. Evans, „ ,, A. Mackinnon, Chief Tourist Steward L. Metcalfe, Chief 3rd Class Steward W. Giles, Storekeeper W. Fox, 1st. Ast. „ L. Gibson, Ast. „ E. Street, M. Tobin, Barkeeper A. Griffiths, 2nd „ W. Dougherty, „ W. Jenkins, ,, J. Williams, 3rd B'kp G. Macgill, Ex. „ R. Smith, W. Wotham, „ C. Cox, H. Greetham, ,, M. Ray, Asst. Barkeeper W. Wareing, Gym lnst'r Chief Steward : L. Moss F. Weavers, A/Gym Ins't'r. R. Williamson, ,, „ H. Weston, Turk. Bath Atd. Miss C. Wakefield, „ „ C. Bishop, Printer C. Seaman, 2nd Printer A. Simmons, Asst. „ R. Meaden, „ „ R. Anderson, Gardener G. Spence, Joiner A. Quastel, Barber T. Zeifert, K. Adey, E. Allen, Lady Hairdresser G. Allen, „ M. Fleet „ A. Cox, Linenkeeper J. Waddell, A/ „ H. Clouder, Ch. Std's. Wtr. E. Griffiths, Deck Steward G. Windsor, ,, „ T. Harkness „ „ S. Hall, F. Rooney, Sm'k'r'm St'd G. Rafter, Sm'k'r'm. Std. F. Farrell, W. Copsill, G. Nicoll, Lounge Std. O. Smith, M. Looby, Library Std. A. Jouan, Gallery Std. J. Jones, Ballroom Std. A. Ferrari, Head Waiter H. Drewery, ,, „ G. Gromo, „ „ A. Guntzburger, „ H. Bradlev, 1st Class D.R. Std. F. Radford, Ast. 1st Class D.R. Std. F. Stone, Bugler J. Evans, Wine Steward W. Linton, „ C. Spraggon, „ „ H. Cullen, „ J. White 1st C. Plateman E. Smart, Ast. E. Mackrell, „ Saloon Waiters S Gill H Fenton W Logan J Adams R Seddon J Jordan J Wilcox H Baker A Godenzi V Grandi S Lindsay F Coombes A Thompson R Hart H Smith C Daniels M Jones F Winmill S Jenkins J Byrne, chief H Shanahan A Wort S Lee J Griffiths W Stringer E Broad D MacKinnon G Bishop C Bray R Kemball R Bampfvlde G Smith R Murdoch B Way E Gonsky W Paffett F. Edwards E Byrne G Crowther H Gibbs N Romani R Dove J Zwinggi R Jouan M Mark S Willis H Boxen C Kennard J Heald P Couper F Murray H Lane N Newland R Lovelady W Shirreffs G Macdonald T Jackson R Burton J Mallett T Hayes E Boyce H Mayley K McBrearty L Thatcher J Boulger Bedroom Stewards W Lucas J Cameron H Strong H Craven D McLauchlan J Cunningham F Rouse H Kerr D Laird R Briars R Bolton G Guggenheim E Castle D Weir W Thompson A. Hall G Phelps A Brodsky J Aldhouse W Hirst A Smith J Thompson W Amv V Sullivan A Denton A Cooper J Adams A Amos J Gallagher E Anderson B Hill C Jolly E Howley F Newman A Coombes A Bryan R Windsor P Stainer T O'Brien W Russell S Cole Bathroom Stewards P Marson D Paterson E Rooney M Casey H Buller, R Tuckey, Dining Room Boys T Gibson, T Allen, J Ryan, J McEvoy, K Rusk A Cox B Marshall, J Turnbull Bell Boys F South F O'Donoghue, T Duncan, E Buller, E Davis A McLuckie, A Parker A Martin, J Horrigan, G Whiteley, J McDonnell, W Fryer, C Boss, B Adams M Mullins E Bolton, L Whitby, N Smith, D Cave, L Robinson, E Hodgkins. H Reekie, J Whurr Lift Attendants T Hall A Street Stewardesses Mrs. L. O'Brien, Head Stewardess E Weaver, K Owens, C Paterson, G Pratt, E Mortimer, E Earnshaw, A Armstrong, A Clarke, E Cousens, E Gates, E Powell, H Savage, C Toms, E Bolton, D Fletcher L Mellor, A Stones, M Collis, E Sharp, C Scholefield, V Downie, E Yurgenson, L Slater Deck Pantrymen and Pantry Boys A Thompson A Jervis G Jackson E Thorne J Stanton E Howells R Warburton W New R Johnson H Moss J Roberts F Vincent D Courts G Bowen Tourist Waiters L Smith E McCaffery H Ryder R Rudv N Nobbs C Moir Assistant Stewards G Drummond W White H Bishop C Weinstein A Griffiths L Shapley K Svdenham G White R Parry E Page F Hoar B Jarvis J Hunter A Prentice J McKenzie H Bissett F Gentry Miscellaneous W Rigden, Captain's steward T Jones, Officers' „ E Milliken, assist. „ N Whitlock, Officer's boy A Brooke „ W Cackett, Engineers' steward F Habens, assist. ,, T Hamer R Richardson ,, J Wylde G Dagwell ,, T Kerrigan „ S Parker, Engineers' boy T Brown, Stewards' attendant S Marshall F Macduff, Night steward C Allen J Alexander ,, W Turnbull W Howard ,, A Milam, Telephone operator L Sykes R Astell M Kern, Chef A Gourdon, Assist. Chef R Escalle, 1st sauce cook L Ropollo, 2nd J Andrews, 3rd „ J Stoneham, assist. „ A Shill, 1st roast cook G Gale, roast cook & carver A Jones, 2nd ,, J Henderson, 1st veg. cook E Hainsworth, 2nd ,, C Read. 3rd ,, G Boschetti, larder cook F Toro 2nd Kitchen Staff S Strona, 3rd larder cook R Finnegan, fish cook W Tandy, relief cook F Wright, 1st ast „ A Haley, 2nd ast „ F Pearce, tourist cook A Kearley, 2nd ,, J Osborne, ship's cook R Loughlin, 2nd „ H Blackmore, P M cook E Murray, assist, cook H Dickson ,, W Fletcher L Godwin J Willoughby, assist.cook E Jeynes C Lawler C Bright J Mcllvenna J Grant J Kirk, scullion W Whitehead, asst. scul. C Murray ,. A Solly, scullery boy J Ottino, kitchen boy J Fletcher H Henderson „ C Melville G Boschetti left sick at Gibraltar. F Toro promoted larder cook, S Strona second H Astley, chief pastry cook B Morier, ice cream maker G Gay, 1st assist, pastry cook A Wainwright, 2nd ,, J Sayers, assist, pastry cook W Larkin, chief baker J Morvan, 2nd J Arnold, 3rd A England, 4th J Gibson, chief butcher N Vine, 2nd „ J Shaw, poultry ,, J East, fish ,, F Rvan, 1st class pants. C Wake, 2nd „ J Brown, 3rd ,, J Gonsky, assist, pants W Harrison ,, E Fitzgerald ,, C Humphrey, ast. butcher C Canham „ C Humphrey „ H Sheath, assist, pants. A Peacey ,, C Kingston ,, J O'Brien H Brvant J Walker R Tait, assist, butcher H Gardner ,, M Kennedy V House, assist, pants. D Conway ,, E Doak F Severgnini ,, E O'Hare, 3rd cl. pants. Mrs. E, Hill, Laundry Manageress M Morison, Assist. „ M Brown, Calender Charge Hand M Currie, Fancv Ironer M Howlett, V Duncan, ,, C Gordon, „ E Casey, ,, E Goff, Cuff Ironer H Sinclair, Ironer G Monaghan, „ M Gordon, ,, K Quirk, Press Operator L Chalk, M Tiernev, G Powdrill, Silk Washer Laundry Staff T Phillips, Washhouseman G Curry, Assist. „ D Hartop, Packer & Sorter F Harris, Calander Hand A Thorne, W Ferguson, „ P Byford, S Taylor, G Boulton, ,, C Raw, „ H Goldman, „ A Kimber, „ H Levene, Tailor T McCracken, Laundry Clerk D Sherriff, Laundryman
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The globe trotter : a log diary of the "Empress of Britain's" round the world cruise, 1931-32
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