May 25 Clear and pleasant. Turpin was confined for 10 days, double irons on bread and water for theft. Wainwright, Connelly and Soffel reduced to 4th class for returning intoxicated from ship visiting. Mustered at quarters at 9:30. Took doctor ashore in wherry to attend sick call on shore. A Danish barque came in and anchored. King was, brought on board under arrest for being drunk on shore duty – tried by Summary Court-Martial.
Captain Stuart of 'HMS Taranga' visited the Captain and extended his thanks for dressing ship on the Queen's birthday, May 24th. Specifications of offenses were given to King. Brought all prisoners on deck from 3 to 4 to exercise.
May 26 Clear and pleasant. The German Vice Consul visited the ship. Went swimming.
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