The Truth.......
Neroli
Charles Tongue
Sat 13 Dec 2008 16:30
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14:20.80N
59:37.85W
The
Truth...
Well finally you can
all become aware of the real story of the voyage across the Atlantic and how I,
Henry Tongue the Cabin Boy have been treated. I must say now, that if for any
reason I am not able to tell you the whole story, it is because I type this
under the cover of darkness whilst the rest of the crew and skipper sleep
soundly in their bunks. This is my usual watch which lasts from sunset to
sunrise.
You are all right to
believe that there have been some exceptional culinary master pieces prepared
and served upon Neroli all of which have been made by my own fair hands and not
one morsel of the luxurious food has passed my lips in fact even left overs have
been given to Neptune. As today is my Birthday, I pray that I might be given
something more than just gruel which I have become accustomed to, even a
piece of bread would be a great improvement.
 Cabin boys and
the monkeys cabin.
My living quarters have
been a little cramped as you can see from the picture. I have shared my
bunk with warps, shackles and blocks in the cockpit locker. My only
companion has been the stowaway monkey who I have to say could do with a bath
and fails to give any real input into our conversations which are rare due to my
long working hours.
I must go before I am found
out letting you all know what has really gone on. This is my second
attempt to tell the truth. After the first attempt I
was lashed to the mast and left there to succumb to the heat of midday. All
I ask is that you make sure that the Cabin Boys Union are aware of the
atrocities that have taken place upon Neroli. We have 74 miles to go and I know
that I will weep at the first sight of land.
Henry the Cabin
Boy
Saturday 13.12.08 16.00
GMT
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