178 "France" July 5th 1926. Steamed 9 hours to Juan Island. Arriving here at 7.30 a.m. Remained here until the morning of July 7th 1926 when at 5am, set sail for Maui Island. Wind North west. Choppy sea. Arrived and tied at Pasati at noon. Collected at this island, (weather being changeable throughout) until the morning of July 13th 1926. when it was raised with vessel proceeded South, the intention being to work Matava for Government Port. It was surmised that something was wrong with the rudder (see entry made on June 7th, also that of June 10th of this Journal) consequently plans were changed & the vessel taken to Undine Bay (Estate Island) for an inspection. July 14th 1926. Inspection of the rudder by mate & master diving, showed a distance to the post in the way of the rudder trunk. The weather being fine & sea smooth, advantage was taken of these ideal conditions for working the ship quietly to Vila. 5pm. Proceeded. under sail, engine being used to low. Sea watches set & routine carried out. July 15th. Steamed into Vila arriving at 8 a.m. & ed v at H.W. shifted through the passage into the Yare of Smith's Island. Rudder unshipped & taken ashore for repairs. Few of the crew sick - treated at the Hospital. Routine carried out. Night watch kept. Engine used 1/2 hours. 179 "France" Official July 16th. Crew recovering from what proved to be cases of just poisoning. Carpenter engaged on rudder. Routine work carried out. Weather fine. Night watch kept. July 17th. Carpenter & one hand engaged on rudder. Remainder of the crew generally employed. Weather fine. Bar. 30.10". Night watch kept. July 19th. Observed the Sabbath. Fair clear weather. Bar. 30.12". Night watch kept. July 19th Carpenter & one hand engaged repairing rudder. Remainder of the crew generally employed. Bar: 30.15". Fine clear weather. Night watch kept. July 20th. 10 a.m. Rudder repaired & towed off to the ship. Re-shipped it & completed fitting of machine to stern rudder. Prepared for sea. Waited tide at 3.20 proceeded. 4 p.m. Cleared harbour. Sea watches set. Fine clear weather; S.W. wind. Engine used to low. July 21st Arrived at Undine Bay for fresh water. Tied at 9 a.m. Crew used 2 hours. Crew employed trimming off total water. Fair clear weather. Night watch kept. July 22nd 5 a.m. Proceeded. Engine used 1/2 hours. 7 a.m. Arrived Morning Port. Store to anchor. Lowered boat. 10.30 a.m. Picked up boats & sailors to Matava for ed in 11 p.m. Night watches kept. Fresh air wind fair heavy swell at the age.