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The Catalina a captured Spanish cruiser just passed us, she is a real beauty for being built by the Spaniards. Another war ship own make came in also they saluted us and we answered with a blast of whistles and horn. The Vendome is her name and she has guns on each side one fore and aft. I am told that the "Resolute" is our own ship and not a captured Spanish boat.

 8.45 P.M. After tea and

having been on deck the breeze is stiff and invigorating