Check your atlas in the South Atlantic and you'll see an island that you never heard of.
It has a peak about 6500 ft. above sea level, called Queen Mary's peak. At twelve noon
today, Capt. Wright will sail us close to the island and sound the ship's horn to let the
few inhabitants know that we are coming. In the meantime, I'm heading for the
Illuminations auditorium to hear a lecture on the African elephant while the lady of the
stateroom is getting the laundry done.
Aubrey, if you can find the Longitude & Lattitude positions of the Island, you can win
a prize.
Capt. Wright announced that the Royal Mail Ship St Helena is nearby. The island has
a small community called Edinborough. A small launch is approaching the QM2 and the captain
is telling us that they will b e exchanging gifts. Our engines are slowing to await the launch.
He just said that he hoped they would have a few lobsters for the officer's mess. Seems
like the Navy hasn't changed since my day.
See you in Cape Town.
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