Course north at 10.2 knots wind SSE force 2 with broken cloud. Barometer 30.16 rising to 30.21 at noon before falling to 30.10 inches at 2000 then rising to 30.16 inches at midnight. Temperature at noon 82F. 0515. Observed land off port bow and beam. 0615. Altered course to NNW and increased revolutions to 95 – 11.2 knots. 0945 altered course to N by W ½ W. 1000. Mustered at Divisions and read prayers. 1100. 1^st and 3^rd guns crews and training party at gun drill. Employed as requisite. Position at noon 6.41S 39.26E. Issued soap and tobacco to Ship’s company. 1345 Observed German Despatch vessel at anchor. Training party at gun drill. Made number to HMS Agamemnon. 1520. Stopped and came to off Zanzibar with sandy bottom in 7 fathoms and veered to 2 shackles. 1600. Let fires die out in three boilers. 1700. Mustered at Quarters. Draught of water forward 12 feet 6 inches. Aft 15 feet.

Anchorage bearings Consuls flag staff S46E. Clock tower S85E. Wind south force 1. Coal expended 15 tons 14 cwt. Number on sick list 15.

At anchor off Zanzibar. Wind SSE force 2 with broken cloud. Barometer 20.15 inches rising 30.20 at noon before falling to 30.12 inches at midnight. Temperature at noon 87F. 0400. Received 120 lbs of fresh beef and 60 lbs of vegetables. 0600. HMS Boadicea arrived. 0700. Commenced coaling 0800. Coaling ship. Discharged Mr B.J. Dennis – assistant paymaster to HMS Agamemnon. PM Coaling ship. Lost overboard by accident 2 iron crutches. 1720. Finished coaling. Received 168 tons. 1900. Received 120 lbs of fresh beef and 60 lbs of vegetables. Coal expended 3tons 3 cwt. Number on sick list 16.

At anchor off Zanzibar. Wind SSW force 2 with broken cloud. Barometer 30.15 inches rising to 30.22 at noon before falling to 30.12 at 1600 and then rising to 30.18 inches at midnight. Temperature at noon 79F. 0550. Weighed and proceeded out of anchorage. Proceeded at 95 revolutions 9/10 knots. Course as requisite. 0900. Shaped to NE by N. Ras Nungwi abeam. Cleaning ship throughout. 1000. Observed Pemba Island on starboard beam. 1100. Altered course to NE by N ½ N. 1140. Altered course to NNE. Position at noon 5.9S 39.25E. 1300. Altered course to N by E ½ E. speed 10.5 knots. Cleaning ship. 1600. Washed clothes. 1640 made number to HMS Reindeer.in Mombasa Harbour. 1720. Stopped and came to with broken bottom in 14 fathoms and veered to 3 shackles. Banked fires. Draught of water forward 14 feet 4 inches. Aft 15 feet 10 inches. Anchorage bearings Mission House N4W. Fort N43E magnetic. Coal expended 14 tons 2 cwt. Number on sick list 16.

Mombasa to Melinda. At anchor at Mombasa. Wind south force 2 with broken cloud. Barometer 30.20 rising to 30.22 inches at noon before falling to 30.12 inches at 1600 and then finishing at 30.17 at midnight. Temperature at noon 81F.
0430. Received 120 lbs of fresh beef.
0600. Weighed and proceeded out of harbour.
0630. 85 revolutions – 5 knots.
0830. Altered course to NNE. Wind south force 3 to 4.
0900 Proceeded in to examine Kilifi River.
0930. Mustered by Divisions. Magazine men at drill.
1030. Proceeded to Melinda – course NE by E. Training party at gun drill. Position at noon 3.18S 40.12E. Altered course to NE by N.
1300. As requisite to examine dhow.
1400. Shaped to WSW. Make and mend clothes.
1530. Stopped and came to with sandy bottom in 7 fathoms and veered to 3 shackles. Banked fires.
1700. Mustered at Quarters. Anchorage bearings. Flag staff S8W. Vasco de Gama Pillar S40W magnetic.

Coal expended 12 tons 14 cwt. Number on sick list 14.

Melinda to Lamu. At anchor at Melinda. Wind south force 3 with broken cloud. Barometer 30.18 inches rising to 30.21 at noon before falling to 30.14 at 2000 then rising to 30.16 inches at midnight. Temperature at noon 82F. 0600. Weighed and proceeded out of anchorage. Shaped to E by n ¼ N at 85 revolutions – 6 knots. 0700. Altered course to NE. Scrubbed hammocks and washed clothes. Wind increased to force 4. 0930. Mustered by Divisions and read prayers. Exercised at General Quarters. 1045. Observed HMS Griffin. Training party at gun drill. 1120. Stopped and communicated with GRIFFIN. 1135. Proceeded for Lamu. Course NE ½ E. Position at noon 2.34S 40.45E. Training party at gun drill. 1400 Stopped and came to in Lamus harbour with broken bottom in 6 fathoms. Veered to 2 shackles. Banked fires. 1450. HMS Griffin arrived 1630. HMS Griffin sailed. 1700. Mustered at Quarters. Draught of water forward 13 feet 8 inches. Aft 15 feet 6 inches. Anchorage bearings Minaret Shella N41W Pillars S70W. Wind SSW force 2. Coal expended 7 tons 15 cwt. Number on sick list 14.

At anchor in Lamu harbour. Wind south force 3 to 5 with broken cloud. Barometer 30.16 inches rising to 20.18 at noon then falling to 30.09 inches at 1600 before rising to 30.11 inches at midnight. Temperature at noon 87F. 0900. Employed cleaning ship throughout. 1000. Received 120 lbs of fresh beef and 60 lbs of vegetables. 1300. Detached cutter and dinghy to carry out blockade duties. 1330. Weighed and proceeded out of harbour. Course as requisite at 70 revolutions – 2 to 5 knots. Cleaning ship. 1530. Kanyika island abeam. Shaped to SW by S at 4.2 knots. Wind SW force 5 with passing showers and a considerable sea. 1700. Mustered at Quarters.1810. Increased to 75 revolutions – 7 knots. Coal expended 11 tons 4 cwt. Number on sick list 6.

At sea. Lamus to Kilifi. Wind SW force 5 with blue sky but squally. Barometer 30.08 inches rising to 30.20 at noon before falling to 30.10 inches at 16000 and then rising to 30.18 inches at midnight. Temperature at noon. 82F. 05.40. Altered course to WSW. Land on starboard beam. 0830 altered course to SW by W and increased to 80 revolutions. Wind force 6. 1000. Reduced to 75 revolutions – 7.2 knots. Performed Divine Service. 1145. Altered course to SSW wind force 4. Position at noon 3.36S 39.56E. 1330. Stopped and came to in Kilifi harbour with sandy bottom in 9 fathoms and veers to 2 ½ shackles. Banked fires. Anchorage bearings Bluff 12oft S45W. Bushy island S80E magnetic. 1715 Mustered at Quarters. Coal expended 12 tons 6 cwt. Number on sick list 7.

At anchor in Kilifi harbour. Wind south force 1 with broken cloud. Barometer 30.12 inches rising to 30.16 at noon before falling to 30.02 at 1600 and then rising to 30.15 inches at midnight. Temperature at noon 87F. 0700. Steam up in cutter. 09220. Mustered by Divisions and read prayers. Exercised running Whitehead torpedoes. Employed as requisite. Wind SW by S force 2. PM. As in forenoon. 1645. HMS Griffin arrived. Received 160 lbs of fresh beef. Coal expended 4 tons 13 cwt. Number on sick list 5.

At anchor in Kilifi harbour Wind calm with broken cloud. Barometer 30.11 inches rising to 30.19 at noon before falling to 30.14 at midnight. Temperature at noon 81F. Draught of water forward 13 feet 2 inches. Aft 15 feet 10 inches. 0500. Washed clothes. 0545 HMS Griffin sailed. 0920. Mustered by Divisions and said prayers. Detached steam cutter to carry out blockade duties. 1000. Weighed and proceeded out of harbour Training party at ammunition instructions. Position at noon 3.37S 39.57E. 1245 altered course to NE. 1345 reduced to 55 revolutions. Training party at ammunition instruction. 1430. Altered course to NW by N. 1500. Altered course to NNW at 2.5 knots. 1615. Stopped and came to off Melinda with sandy bottom in 7 fathoms and veered to 3 shackles. Banked fires. 1715. Mustered at Quarters. Anchorage bearings. Flag staff S51W Vasco de Gamas Pillar S14W magnetic. Coal expended 9 tons 3 cwt. Number on sick list 7.

At anchor in Malinda Harbour. Wind SSE force 2 with broken cloud. Barometer 30.15 inches rising to 30.18 inches at noon before falling to 30.12 at 1600 and then rising to 30.16 inches at midnight. Temperature at noon 81F. 0910. Weighed and proceeded E by N ¼ N at 85 revolutions. 0930 Mustered by Divisions and read prayers. 0945 altered course to NE at 9 knots Wind force 1 with passing showers. Employed as requisite. Training party at ammunition instruction. Positions at noon 2.56S 40.23E. 1320. Altered course to NE ½ N. 1430. Altered course to NE. employed as in forenoon. 16.40. Stopped and came to in Lamu with sandy bottom in 6 ½ fathoms and veered to 3 shackles. Banked fires. 1715 mustered at Quarters. Anchorage bearings Minaret Shella N 27W. Pillars S76W Magnetic. Coal expended 9 tons 18 cwt. Number on sick list 11.

At anchor in Lamu Harbour. Wind south force 3 with broken cloud. Barometer 30.12 inches rising to 30.18 falling to 30.14 at 16000 before rising to 30.16 inches at midnight. Temperature at noon 82F. 0545. Weighed and proceeded out of harbour at 60 revolutions course as requisite for Manda Bay. 0915. Mustered by Divisions and read prayers. Marines at drill. Training party at Qu/ick fire gun drill. 1000. Employed as requisite. 1100. Stopped and came to in Manda Bay with sandy bottom in 7 fathoms and veered to 3 shackles. Banked fires. PM make and mend clothes anchorage bearings Ras Kililana S18E. Unable to read handwriting) (?) le Manda S79E magnetic. 1715. Mustered at Quarters. Coal expended 7 tons 12 cwt. Number on sick list 12.

At anchor in Manda Bay. Wind south force 2 increasing to force 5 at noon. Broken cloud. Barometer 30.15 inches increasing to 30.20 at noon before falling to 20.11 at 1600 and then rising to 30.17 at midnight. Temperature at noon 84F. 0500. Washed clothes. 0915. Mustered by Divisions and read prayers. Exercised at General Quarters. 1000. Training party at quick fire gun drill. Employed as requisite. 1100. Weighed and proceed out of bay steering as requisite. 1320 Shaped course SW by W at 55 revolutions Employed scrubbing canvas gear and as requisite. Training party at quick fire gun drill. 1600. Wind SSW force 4 to 5. 1630 altered course to NNE at 3 knots. 1715 Mustered at Quarters. 1755. Stopped and came to in Lamus harbour with broken bottom in 7 fathoms and veered to 2 shackles. Banked fire. Anchorage bearings. Minaret Shella N 16 W. Pillars S77W Magnetic. Coal expended 8 tons 6 cwt. Number on sick list 13.

At anchor in Lamus Harbour. Wind south force 4 to 5; broken cloud; gloomy and with passing showers. Barometer 30.12 inches rising to 30.20 at noon before falling to 30.12 at 1600 and then rising to 30.16 at midnight. Temperature at noon 81F. 0600. Weighed and proceeded out of harbour. 0630. 80 revolutions – 5 knots. 0700. Shaped to SW by S. 0730 altered course to SW ¼ W. Increased to 85 revolutions – 8 knots. 1000. Employed cleaning ship throughout. Position at noon 2.50S 40.33E. 1300. Paid monthly money to ship’s company. Cleaning ship. 1530. Stopped and came to off Melinda with sandy bottom in 7 fathoms and veered to 2 ½ shackles. Anchorage bearings. Flag staff S42W. Vasco de Gamas Pillar S10W magnetic. 1600. Banked fires. 1715. Mustered at Quarters. Coal expended 10 tons 5 cwt. Number on sick list 12.

At anchor off Melinda. Wind south force 3 with broken cloud. Barometer 30.17 inches rising to 30.22 at noon the falling to 20.17 inches at 2000 before rising to 30.20 at midnight. Temperatures at noon 85F. Draught of water forward 12 feet 10 inches. Aft 15 feet 6 inches. 0915. Weighed and proceeded out of anchorage at 70 revolutions. 1000. Mustered for Divisions and prayers. 1010 Shaped to south. 1045 Altered course to S by W. Performed Divine Service. Position at noon 3.24S 40.16E. Altered course to SW by W and increased to 80 revolutions – 8.2 knots. 1345. Altered course to SW by W ½ W. 1515. Altered course to SW. 1615. Stopped ad came to in Kilifi Harbour with sandy bottom in 8 fathoms and veered to 2 ½ shackles. Banked fires. Anchorage bearings Bluff 20 feet. S66W. Busy Inlet S83E magnetic. Coal expended 7 tons 9 cwt. Number on sick list 12.

At anchor in Kilifi Harbour. Wind SE force 1 with broken cloud. Barometer 30.20 inches rising to 30.24 at noon before falling to 30.15 at 1600 and finishing at 30.18 at midnight. Temperature at noon 80F. 0530. Washed clothes. 0700. Despatched steam cutter to carry out blockade duties. 0800. Wind SW force 1 becoming force 3 at noon. 0930. Weighed and proceeded out of harbour. Observed HMS Turquoise off the harbour. Communicated with her by boat. 1130 Proceeded NE by E at 70 revolutions – 2 to 4 knots. Employed as requisite. 1100. Stopped. Training party at machine gun drill. Position at noon. 3.37S 39.59E. Increased to 85 revolutions – 8 knots. 1300. Altered course to NE by N. 1330. Altered course to North. 1400. Training party at machine gun drill. 15.15 Stopped and came to off Melinda with sandy bottom in 6 ½ fathoms and veered to 3 shackles. 1600. Banked fires. Anchorage bearings. Flag staff S44W. Vasco de Gammas Pillar S10W 1730. Mustered at Quarters. Coal expended 10 tons. Number on sick list 7.

At anchor off Melinda. Wind South force 3 with broken cloud and considerable swell. Barometer 30.17 inches rising to 30.21 inches at noon before falling to 30.16 inches. Temperature at noon 80F. 0610. Weighed and proceeded out of anchorage at 75 revolutions. 0710. Shaped course S by W. 0800. Wind SSW force 5. 0845 Altered course to SW by W. 0915. Mustered by Divisions and read prayers. Employed as requisite. Training party at drill. Position at noon 3.22S 40.5 E. Wind force 5 to 6. 1330. Altered course to SW by S. Employed as requisite. Training party at machine gun drill. 1520. Stopped and came to in Kilifi Bay with sandy bottom in 7 fathoms and veered to 3 ½ shackles. Anchorage bearings Bluff 120 feet. S43W Bushy inlet. S 84 E magnetic. 1600. Banked fires. 1630. Steam cutter returned. 1715. Mustered at Quarters. Coal expended 10 tons 8 cwt. Number on sick list 9.

At anchor in Kilifi Bay. Wind SW force 1 with broken cloud. Barometer 30.14 inches rising to 30.20 at noon before falling to 30.13 at 1600 and then rising to 30.18 inches at midnight. Temperature at midday 79 F. Draught of water forward 12 feet 6 inches. Aft 15 feet 5 inches. 0915. Mustered by Divisions and read prayers. 0950. Weighed and proceeded out of harbour. Employed as requisite. 1030. Shaped to NE by E at 70 revolutions. Wind SSW force 4 to 5. Training party at rifle drill. Position at noon 3.31S 40.4E. 1300 Altered course to NNE. 1340. Altered course to N by W make and mend clothes. 1450. Stopped and came to off Melinda with sandy bottom in 7 fathoms and veered to 3 shackles. Wind south force 4. Anchorage bearings Flagstaff S45W. Vasco de Gammas Pillar S12W 1600. Banked fires. 1715 mustered at Quarters. Coal expended 8 tons 9 cwt. Number on sick list 8.

At anchor off Melinda. Wind south force 4 with broken cloud and considerable swell. Barometer 30.15 inches rising to 30.19 at 0800 before falling to 30.12 inches at 1600 and finishing at 30.16 inches at midnight. Temperature at noon 80F. 0515. Weighed. 0525. Proceeded out of anchorage. 0600. Shaped to NE. at 11 knots. Washed clothes. 0915. Mustered by Divisions and read prayers. Employed scrubbing canvas gear. Training party at drill.1100. Reduced to 80 revolutions – 8 knots. Course as required. 1130. Stopped and came to in Lamus Harbour with broken bottom in 5 ½ fathoms. Let go on sandy bottom and moored ship with 2 shackles on each cable. Let fires die out. Communicated with boats. Employed as requisite. Training party at rifle drill. Wind SSW force 3. 1715. Mustered at Quarters. (No anchorage bearings given) coal expended 11 tons 15 cwt. Number on sick list 11.

At anchor in Lamus harbour. Wind south force 3 to 4 with broken cloud and passing showers. Barometer 30.08 inches rising to 30.16 at noon before finishing at 30.10 inches at midnight. Temperature at noon 85F. 0115. Lit fires and raised steam in one boiler.0500. Received 120 lbs of fresh beef and 60 lbs of vegetables. 0600. Lit fires and raised steam in 2^nd and third boilers. 0700. Weighed port anchor. 0930. Mustered by Divisions and performed Devine Service. 1130. Weighed and proceeded out of harbour at 70 revolutions. Position at noon 2.21S .40.55E. Shaped course SW by S at 6.8 knots. 1730. Mustered at Quarters. Coal expended 13 tons 9 cwt. Number on sick list 10.