19 Dec: Wed. (10.15 pm)

    Big flap up at W/T station because of six messages which haven’t been sent out. Six charges awaiting the bloke responsible. Hope it isn’t me.

    Had a fine time this morning trying to get rid of large crab which came in during the night. Could feel it under my bed all last night crawling around. 

    Brian and I were late for afternoon watch – we were threatened with charge next time. Am on again tonight from 12.00 pm until 7.00 am. Just finished playing cards – won 56 fags. 

    Weather has been a bit cooler today. Face peeling a lot from effects of sun last Sunday. Was on watch with Wellington, New Zealand this morning.