Lat: 7°13” N. Long
13°16”W. 157m to noon.
We are at sea again and out of sight of land. It is
necessary for ships to keep fairly far out even when “coasting” as the currents
in this region are strong and variable in their direction. With a light one can
actually see the course of some of the currents.
Watching the waves formed by the ships bows cutting the
water is an endless fascination. On the ship one is “behind” the waves as they
break and roll away from us. The water heaps itself up – deep blue in colour –
mounts higher, curls over – showing a most exquisite edging of bright green for
a moment before spreading itself out in a mass of dazzling white foam on the
dark blue surface of the sea, while a shower of spray, blown backwards by the
wind makes fairy rainbows of the softest hues. All along the ships sides little
tiny wavelets curl and ripple like little children trying to copy the action of
some great giant.
This is the 41st voyage of the S.S
Albertville. She weighs 7500 tons. There
are 98 first class passengers. The crew includes a number of African Natives.
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