A transcript of the Gazette published on board the S.S. Golden Fleece in July 1865 as the 16th Queen's Lancers travelled to India.
July 22nd - Fine breeze and steady, Mr Bovil shot a porpoise this afternoon. Lat on the equator, Long, 17.6 W. Bar 30, Ther 75 distance 196 miles.
Poor porpoise :( I wondered if they shot it to eat?
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Poor porpoise :( I wondered if they shot it to eat?
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