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9/4/45
Good weather still so the trip is not so bad.
Six liberators passed us on their way South

10/4/45
Rained last night but has cleared away
again. Excercised, all close range arm-
ament during forenoon. Altered course
to investigate what turned out to be
a bouy. Otherwise nothing startling.

11/4/45
Still at sea.

12/4/45
Becoming a bit rough but should
arrive A.M. tomorrow.

13/4/45
Arrived at Manus about 11 o'clock
this morning almost all the shipping
has gone. Proceeded alongside Liberty
ship for water and then alongside tanker
for oil. Stayed alongside tanker all
night and went to pictures on
board.

14/4/45
Proceeded to anchorage and commenced
7 day boiler clean. Picture party to ["Declavain"?]