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Journal
Dec 19 Wednesday
Investigation of collision continued. Witnesses McLaine & Ranoke of the tug D.H. Thomas at the Dry Dock witnessed the collision
Pilot Mackey gave "demi tasse" as French for "Half speed".
Statement that collision occurred at 8.55 (N.B. sailors are accurate at to time. Q.? was it logged?"