Yacht "France" Aug 18 Similar weather conditions to last night. 10.45 A.M. Started the engine 3/4 o P.M. Arrived anchored in Trange Lagoon in 18 fms. Collectors landed at once Returned 6.20 P.M. Fine weather & light breeze during night. Aug 19 Light S E breeze at daylight, fine lined up at 8 A.M. continued all day. Collectors away at 6.30 A.M. returned at 6 T.M. George went across to the Island to shoot a beast for salting down. Fine during the night. Aug 20 Moderate E S E breeze at dawn. Bar 30.00 8 AM. Party ashore collecting at 7 A.M. Breeze freshened up at 8 A.M. I kept up all day. All on board by 5/30 P.M. from 10 P.M on, heavy rain & squalls from SE continuing all night. Aug 21 Dull & overcast with light showers. Sabbath day observed. Fine during the night. Aug 22 Dull & overcast. Light E S E breeze 7 A.M. Party left the ship to go camping in the hills. Shortly afterwards it started to rain heavily and continued till noon. The trip to hills was abandoned till the weather clears All on board by 5 P.M. Fine during night. Aug 23 Calm & light airs. Fine clear Bar 30.01 Party left for the hill camp at 6/30 A.M. Only one man & myself remain on board. Jnr Beck & two boys returned at 5/30 P.M. Fine during the night Vessel pumped out daily as required, she makes a lot of water when in a head swell or sea