Family History 1.704

Do it Yourself

Charles Gaze
26th November 1859

Sea not so rough. On the poop and read the best part of the afternoon. Passed 3 vessels, but only spoke to one which was an Austrian, only one flag hoisted in each. A nice breeze blowing. More sails put up.

Enjoyed our dinner preserved beef Pie. Ship's pumps at work several times today.

Abstract of Emigration Commissioners Ship Regulations fixed on the Hospital, cause of many contemptuous remarks, the feeling by most of the Passengers - that it did not apply to this ship, we not being assisted by the Government.


Detail of ticket showing weekly rations per adult

 

27th

 

Fine morning and calm. Great preparations for reported Church Service but on going on the poop and making enquiries found it reported to be put off till 3 o'clock. Came down to our cabin and enjoy'd our dinner off Cold Meat, potatoes and pickles and Cranberry Pudding made by Mrs Wilkes (Next cabin). Latitude 39N.

 

Went on the poop, after dinner a large number of passengers waiting for religious service but are sadly disappointed by no notice being taken by the doctor or Captain. Whereupon several in our cabin agreed to have service after tea in our part of the ship and I was glad to find here several dissenters and willing to join in a religious service.

 

A Mr Arthur, whose family occupy 3 cabins (9 in family, youngest abt 8) gave out the Hymn "Come let us join our cheerful songs", he then engaged in prayer, sung another Hymn then read and expounded Luke Ch. 14 v.25-33 then sung the doxology, one engaged in prayer. He (Mr A) then concluded with a short prayer and benediction. It was a blessed opportunity and I do hope, by the blessing of God it is productive of good to the souls of all present and redound to the glory and honour of God. Several of the single men present and 1st class.

 

Several pieces sung by different persons afterwards and then begun to retire to rest. Several ships in sight, Spoke by colours to a Dutch Brig.

 

28th

 

An uncomfortable night passed by a great many, on account of the vessel rolling very much and Sundry Tins tumbling off shelves in the cabin making with the Timbers of the ship a very unpleasant noise. (I slept pretty well) All pretty well this morning.

 

Went and received the week's supply of stores for my mess. Cleaned and arranged our cabin with my wife.

 

A sailor fell from the Top Foremast and very much hurt his head. Doctor and Captain attended him in the Forecastle. Had him put in the hospital about half hour afterwards.

 

Very calm and much warmer. Went on the poop in the afternoon. Ditto after tea, most of the Passengers, quite a concert there this evening. Latitude 38N. The sailor rather better. Mrs Lee taken in convulsions (mother of 5 children) next cabin aft to us.