On August 3rd preparations were started for the coaling. The coal is of the poorest quality, consisting of dust and slag, and the price we were charged was exorbitant, but I was obliged to the commandant for being at pains to give us the best he could under the circumstances.
Scientific work was continued, and Macklin and Kerr went off in the boat to another part of the island to obtain some different varieties of fish.
In the evening we dined at the mess of the Eastern Telegraph Company, where we had a very merry evening. Most of us slept ashore, being kindly put up by members of the telegraph company. Douglas and Marr, who had ascended to the high part of the island, were very kindly accommodated by Mr. and Mrs. Cronk at their pretty house on the hill.
Photo: Dr. Macklin
THE ABANDONED WIRELESS STATION ON ASCENSION ISLAND
Photo: Wilkins