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Reference NumberP/GTX/3/1
LevelFile
TitleLondon to Spain and back 1878
Date(s)10 August 1878 - 8 September 1878
DescriptionAugust 10th Boards the "S.S. Gibraltor" from Shadwell Entrance of the London Dock.
August 14th Ship suffers damage due to the propellor strucking something under the surface. The lifeboats are made ready for use within three minutes but are not needed.
August 16th Sights Island of Burling and Cape Penicke.
August 17th Goes ashore at Lisbon, Portugal.
August 18th Attends a Bullfight.
August 22nd Visits town of Au—tra[?] Visits Cork convent.
August 24th Visits "S.S. Harriet Agure".

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CategoryDiaries
FormatManuscript
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