An early 20th century manuscript log of the Christian Salveson whaling ship 'New Sevila', unknown author, dating from 31st August 1927 sailing from Leith, detailing the events of the journey listing the number of whales caught and barrels sent down, also notable for the remarks on fellow crew members. 'Wed, 21st Sept (1927).One of crew (Hans Johansen) mad. Going about ship with shotgun (unloaded) Thinks his brother is coming to kill him'. The following week 'Sat 1st Oct...Another of crew gone mad. Threw wedding ring overboard and tried to jump in after it Thinks someone is putting poison in his coffee. Lovely myself'.
An early 20th century manuscript log of the Christian Salveson whaling ship 'New Sevila', unknown author, dating from 31st August 1927 sailing from Leith, detailing the events of the journey listing the number of whales caught and barrels sent down, also notable for the remarks on fellow crew members. 'Wed, 21st Sept (1927).One of crew (Hans Johansen) mad. Going about ship with shotgun (unloaded) Thinks his brother is coming to kill him'. The following week 'Sat 1st Oct...Another of crew gone mad. Threw wedding ring overboard and tried to jump in after it Thinks someone is putting poison in his coffee. Lovely myself'.
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