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Source: Lincolnshire Life, October 1979 The Diary of Joseph Ingamells In 1862 Joseph Ingamells (1824 1892) emigrated to Australia with his wife and family (which grew eventually to 16). He was born at New Leake and taught with another Joseph Ingamells, miller of Swaby, who was also a Methodist local preacher; the school was at Donington on Bain. Later, he was a schoolmaster at the Nafferton Day School, near Driffield in Yorkshire before leaving for Australia. On the voyage he kept a diary which came into the possession of Mrs R. Roden, of Surrey Hills, Melbourne. A copy was made in 1941 by Joseph R. Ingamells of Adelaide, great-great grandson of Joseph, who has supplied the following extracts from the diary. Plymouth, Wednesday, July 16 Sailed this morning at half past 6 oclock. A strong breeze all day but not very favourable. Tacking all day. Little progress. Many who came on board at Plymouth have been sea-sick, a few also of those who sailed from London. Mrs I. among the rest. We shall be some time getting clear of land unless the wind change the breeze we now have would drive us rapidly if a fair one. Thursday, July 17 Very strong wind Cold dull rainy The sea literally boiling like a pot or chaldron. Sailing rather fast but not exactly right direction about 50 miles S.W. from Scilly Isles Many sick partly on account of the ships violent motion and partly on account of having all the port-holes closed making the intermediate department smell very close and foul. Very few able to be on deck. I put on my oil-jacket that I bought at Plymouth and walked or rather staggered about on deck, not without enjoying the scene tho dipped considerably first one end then the other not the slightest danger however apparently the chief mate tells me I may expect to see it much worse than this. Friday& Saturday, 18 and 19 Fine days. Gentle breeze but nearly ahead slow sailing. Enough wind to make the ship roll, so as to keep several sick, but not enough to push her along. (Latitude 46 46. Long. 7 21W Saturday) Sunday 20 Fine day. Gentle breeze Fair sailing A Preacher came on board at Plymouth he is in the 1st class one of the Plymouth brethren he appears a very good man Had prayers read in the 1st class department in the morning by the Captain he reads very well The Preacher, or Minister (I dont know which to call him) preached on deck in the afternoon and spoke very simply and plainly on the necessity of the new Birth I took my stand in the evening and addressed a large and very attentive company on repentance and faith had great/liberty careless ones flocked near as I proceeded it has been on the whole a happy day for ship A young Cornishman on board a local preacher among the Bible Christians several others male and female professing Godliness. We contemplate holding two prayer meetings in the week Hope we are not likely to have anything very rough on board a good impression seems to have been made on the minds of the people today We thank God and take courage. Monday 21 Lat. 45-52. Long. 8-10 A beautiful day. Very little wind very slow sailing Feel we are getting into warmer weather passengers putting on lighter clothing. Tuesday Lat 44-58. Longitude 9-13. Not much wind, but fair, hence our progress better A pleasant cool day An awning up to keep off the suns rays. Provisions All pretty good excepting tea plenty of it but poor quality. We mix a little of our good green among it and by that means get a very fair cup. We require to be very sparing with our water to make it hold out Our supply of animal food is much too great the children eat so little of it I tried to get more flour and less meat, but could not succeed the authorities are very respectful but said that they had laid in their ships stores in proportion to our rations therefore could not alter We may therefore probably have flour to buy. The children cannot eat the biscuits I scarcely know why as they are good. We can sympathise with them as we cannot eat them ourselves at least not many of them. We make good use of them however by making large puddings of them several days a week and they are very nice when nicely sweetened and spiced and a few chopped raisins and we have abundance of sugar allowed (7 ½lb weekly) to sweeten with but are glad we brought a little white for tea, as it is all brown that we have allowed, tis very fair however of its kind. Our weekly allowance of provisions as we number 7 ½ adults is as follows: 15lbs of flour; 3Ύlb of Rice; 15lb of Fresh Potatoes or 3 Ύ of preserved potatoes; 7½ of sugar; 2lb 13oz Butter; 11 Ό Beef; 5 pints Peas; 15oz Tea; 26Όoz Coffee; 15oz Salt; 3Ύ Mustard if wanted; 1½ Bth Pepper if wanted; 3Ύ pints Pickles alternately; 3Ύ pints Vinegar; 45oz Lime Juice; 7½ Preserved Meat; 3Ύ Soup of Busille; 2Ύ Suet; Biscuits as many as wanted. I am afraid we may be teased with rats We have divided our bag of flour into about 6 little lots and hung them from the beams in our berth, by this means we hope to keep clear of the mischievous fellows. The authorities have taken the rice and raisins from the hold as the black thieves had made a bold start upon them the rest of the provisions are in strong wooden casks I fear they will be the more inclined to come up out of the hold into our berth as their food is taken from them. One young man of a company of 6 is much afraid of them, and the other 5 last night kept him awake about an hour seeking rats by scratching making noises one of them contrived to get his hairy slipper pushed into bed to him of course the poor fellow took it for a rat and was quickly out of bed and there they kept him light in hand a long time tho no rat was near and they were not a little merry over it. Our merry fellow last night dressed in female clothes and walked into the berth of a modest young man (a Baptist). The Baptist said, my good woman you are in the wrong berth but the mock-female instead of walking off would have a kiss the baptists modesty of course was not a little shocked as he took the merryman for a female Another merry fellow made a sham boy with a blanket rolled up he put it into the baptists bed to represent the baptists brother When the young fellow entered his cabin he shouted Chris, Chris are you asleep (the boys name is Christopher). Hence you see we have a few merry fellows to keep us from being over sober. Thursday Latitude 40-43 Long. 13-18. The last 24 hours sailed a greater distance than any previous day (172 miles). Our sailing as a while has been slow hitherto if we do not do better than this, it will be a very long voyage. (8 days sail from Plymouth and only 648 miles). Yesterday and today the ship riding very smoothly with a fair but gentle wind. The sea does not consult our comfort, however, for yesterday without warning about 4 buckets of water bolted thro our porthole into the berth among clocks and books, giving us a nice job mopping up water, airing clothes and books, etc. Upon the whole however we are comfortable and realise what our friends have said, of the voyage, that it affords enjoyment rather than otherwise. While I write a large party on the forecastle are in roars of laughter and have been for the last hour (nearly) I think it is with two boys playing at hide and seek round a large tub. Friday 25 Lat. 39- Long. -14-34. Getting very warm large awnings up today to shade off the sun and give greater comfort. Spoke a vessel bound for Falmouth they promise to report us in England. Tuesday, July 29 Very fine weather very good breeze wafting us along smoothly since Sunday last Passed Madeira in the distance last night about 12 oclock of course we did not sight it. The Commander says he would have gone a little more Eastward to have sighted it had it been day We began to feel the night close and warm. The sky last night beautifully clear I noticed for the first time on Sunday night the N. Polar star had sunk considerably toward the horizon. The sea was beautiful. Thursday, July 31 The last 4 days have averaged 168. We are moving along very nicely The noble old ship rides very majestically over the waters She does not appear to be a fast ship however, but a very comfortable one It is very rough if we have any spray over the bulwarks. The sky beautifully clear night and day and but for this fine breeze we have it would I suppose be very hot breeze blowing under it makes it exceedingly pleasant on deck it is, however, very close and warm below as we (intermediate passengers) are on the 2nd floor from the deck when the waves are at all large we are obliged to shut the shutters (portholes) or we should have the water rushing in, the consequence is that we feel the want of more fresh air and as the awning hangs over the hatchway it keeps the large room where we get our meals rather dark in the day time the 2nd class in this ship are more comfortable than we as regards air and light. Friday, August 1st Crossed the tropic of Cancer today a little before noon the fine breeze we have had behind us several days still continues. The Captain says he never knew it continue so long and steadily and so great a distance from the equator (about 40 degrees). Shall be thankful if it carry us to he equator. An average distance for the last 5 days is 173 miles. Our greatest distance was yesterday (193 miles). Suppose many ships would have made an average 200 miles lately, perhaps more, but of course there might have been more motion. Monday, August 4 Fine day. We are having beautiful weather for the tropics if I am right in my calculations we shall have the sun directly overhead tomorrow, all being well. I have not asked the Commander however. It is not at all hot considering our latitude. It is true we can sleep most comfortable without clothing and the three boys prefer sleeping out side the berth on easy chairs or boxes and I go without a waistcoat in the daytime yet it is at present far from being what some have said of the tropics unbearable. If however we happen to get into a calm on nearing the equator, it will doubtless be very much worse than it is now . We do not fear the heat while we have a good breeze. What a striking diversity of characters on board very few even in the steerage of whom may be called dull-low-bred people a good deal of acuteness a very good amount of education I think in the 2nd class one who tells me he holds an Oxford B.A. and another who has served as a P. Teacher but it does strike one very forcibly that many have left at home their common sense if they ever had any. It is amazing how silly many of those who appear to be educated act of course, it is partly owing to the want of suitable employment, and partly perhaps their opposition to any religious movements. A weekly newspaper (manuscript of course) is commenced on board edited by the 3rd class steward in that they gave us last week their opinions very freely respecting our religious movements which are preaching on deck twice on a Sabbath day and 2 prayer meetings a week in the 3rd class departments Of course we conclude the opposition is Satans work, but how was brought by the sermon of a young Cornishman It appears from their paper that I am their adopted preacher I am not sure however there is any honour in that. Perhaps I spoke a little more smoothly than some I have not had an I certainly think that the services with Gods blessing are a considerable check upon gross immorality The Sabbaths are on the whole very quiet There were very few yesterday who did not read spend considerable time in reading good books. I brought a large amount of old Miscellanies and a number of copies of British Workman And to me it is most pleasing to see the eagerness of the sailors for the Workman A week yesterday (Sabbath) I gave out a lot to them and wished them to keep and lend to each other, and when I went round with more yesterday I found them perusing those of the previous Sabbath. I trust they will be made a blessing. There are a few of them who do not greet me with a smile. I find one merry fellow among them an intelligent backslide possessing considerable knowledge of the Bible. I may be able to address them from their own apartment probably after a while. Tuesday, August 5th The sailors last went through the ceremony of burying the dead horse. It appears that previous to sailing they receive a months pay in advance to enable them to buy a little necessaries for the voyage so that amount of money they receive at the end of the voyage is reckoned from the 1st month. They regard therefore the 1ast month as so much dead or lost time. On the expiration of the month therefore they take strong canvas and sew it together into the shape of a horse and stuff it with straw, carry it round and round the deck with considerable ceremony (saying? Oi?) then steadily haul it up to one of the yard arms overhanging the sea then at a given signal a man previously to hand on the yard arm cuts the rope and drops the poor horse into the water. The ceremony in itself innocent & amusing We have today encountered a sudden squall the wind chopped suddenly round to an opposite direction. Its effect upon the water when the wind from the opposite direction suddenly the motion of the waves was very striking. The comparison is simple but it reminded me of the dishes of boiling lard which I have seen put out in the breeze to cool. Immediately the breeze is dropped, the commander called out for youngsters to put the sails right we had them quickly round and then we still went but at a slower rate. Wednesday, August 6 Last night very squally teeming with showers and strong wind, no danger hatched down several times to keep out the rain very much sickness this morning owing to the confined foul air more than the heat, though the latter was great. A very sad event today has cast a gloom over the whole ship. A young gentleman, a first class passenger, brother of the doctor, who has it appears served an apprenticeship at sea, was at the time of a squall up the mast by the side of a sailor trying it appears to be up first, when very high he lost his hold and fell to the deck, and in a short time he was a corpse. Thursday, August 7 At ½ past 7 this morning, the funeral of the young gentleman who was killed yesterday A deeply solemn service, conducted by the Captain in a very interesting manner The ordinary burial service read and when that part of the service was arrived at when the body is lowered into the grave it was shipped from the trad on which it had been carried to one of the hatches of the bulwarks and dropped onto the water Just a splash and it was gone the doctor the only relative, but several eyes were moist and sadness sat on almost every face, but the event is now passed and all things continue as they wre When we are gone, how little we shall be missed A stiff breeze from S.W. (we are going South) ever since it suddenly chopped on Tuesday Pretty steady however this morning but so stiff that we are very much on one side making it difficult to walk the deck. The sky much clearer than the last two days and not at all hot for the tropics. Monday, August 11 The whole of Saturday night last tremendous rain Hatched nearly down to keep it out very close as a consequence. The boys always prefer sleeping on boxes outside the berths, as it is much cooler. I and Mrs I. have also slept out in our easy chairs (strong folding bath chairs) three or four of the hottest nights last night cooler so we turned in again as Mrs I. began to suffer from swollen feet Yesterday and today dull and cool slow sailing, the wind nearly ahead. Passengers and crew declare they scarcely ever knew it so pleasant and cool in the tropics. Some on board are suffering from rheumatism and a few from small running sores in the head and face Edith and Lizzie among the number. The doctor attributes it to the wetness of the weather in the tropics and hopes we shall be alright soon. I preached last evening on death, taking advantage of the solemn event of the week, tried to press home the importance of being ready. Tuesday, August 12 Eventful day. Self poorly, owing partly to considerable heat at midday after a rainy morning, partly perhaps to closeness of sleeping apartments and partly to peculiar motion of ship at change of wind. Nearly a dead calm at noon the officers took advantage of it to test the skill of the sailors in putting out one of the boats the threw overboard a lifebuoy, then lustily shouted, Cut away the starboard. Of course many were not a little alarmed at first thinking something serious had happened. I suppose I should have shared the panic but had just before noticed he officers laughing and talking together. The sailors had it quickly afloat and soon secured the buoy, then enjoying themselves for a time by allowing the sailors to row them off to a good distance, making in fact a good trip around the vessel but though nearly a calm the swell was such that they were sometimes quite out of sight in a valley of water, a very interesting sight At night had a very fine shark, with us some time but while he 2nd mate was preparing to take him by attaching a bated hook to a chain (a rope is no use it would break in two) one of the sailors thought he could take him with a harpoon, and it appears did succeed in throwing it into he creatures back but on raising it out of the water, the harpoon slipped out and he made his escape. We were very sorry as he appeared a very fine specimen its length was variously estimated from 8 to 12 feet. I should say under 10 feet saw also nautilus same evening. Have seen quantities of flying fish. Thursday, August 14 Getting near the coast of Guinea with adverse wind. Lat. 4-28. Long. 13-2. I find on comparing our route with Bro. Joshuas out it is similar they got however 20 miles nearer the coast of Guinea before they caught the S.E. trades than we are now, and we are now (noon) moving off Westward. Bro however was 9 days longer arriving at the same point than we have been (from Plymouth). The officers say we have done remarkably well. Saturday, August 16 Fine cool breeze very pleasant we appear now to have got over the greatest and are enjoying cool dry weather and are being wafted along with the S.E. Trades. The Chief Steward yesterday it appears offered to bet anyone £10 we should see Melbourne in 6 weeks. A quick passage if we do the officers seem to calculate on a quick passage if all is well. My wife very poorly several large sores on her hands similar to those in the childrens heads. The doctor ordered a pint of porter daily suppose it may be given through the voyage. Tuesday, August 19 We crossed the line on Saturday about midnight of course the Circumstances must be honoured by the age-old system of shaving those of the crew and servants who had not previously crossed the line. The ceremony commences at last a sailor curiously dressed with a quantity of attendants went from the forecastle to the quarter-deck with a quantity of letters for the offers and crew asking to be remembered today. He professionally represented Neptunes servant just come on board with despatches from his master and declared that his master, with his wife and child would be in attendance in the morning after being honourably received by the Captain by a shake of the hand and he was sent off in a boat. This was represented by setting on fire a large quantity of tarred two in a tub and carefully putting it in the sea it floated nicely and gave out a beautiful light a very long time until we had left it a very long way in the rear. This morning Neptune wife and child proposed to come on board and were honourably received. The procession was from the forecastle to the quarter-deck. At the head was a dignitary of the Police dressed with hat-block cloth coat and belt and a pair of new bright boots up to his thighs a chariot drawn by four bears the bears of course were sailors on hands and knees covered with sheep-skins, etc and made very shaggy looking with low pieces of tow. A few behind followed doctor (in high crowned hat and stiffened collar (paper) doctors boy back of barbers boy etc). the captain and officers received them honourably then commenced the shaving of about 8 I think. They were fetched up from their posts by the police force resistance was useless as they had the captains authority First the barber combed the hair with a wooden comb about 2 feet long with the teeth about as long and as wide apart as our fingers when spread out, then they combed him with a curry-comb such as we use for horses The latter was I am told, made out of sea water, flour, sugar and I think, a little tar. This was daubed roughly and freely all over the face, then after mowing an old wel-scrub round the neck such as sailors use for drying the deck (it is made of old ropes towed out about 5 or 6 feet long) commenced the shaving off the lather with a razor made of hoop-iron and wood about 2 feet long (at least). When well shaved he was pushed backwards into a new sail suspended by its four corners and filled with water however it would have in it I suppose 2 hogsheads there the party was towed backward and forward by the 4 bears to their hearts content. I saw one operated upon, hen turned away in disgust, saying to myself I think Messrs Green would consult their shipping interest by disallowing such filthy amusements. In the afternoon they imitated niggers and had much other amusement such as climbing greasy pole for leg of mutton etc, but in the midst of the fun one young midshipman had his wrist broken. We have now beautiful weather Fine breezes have averaged more than 200 miles a day 3 or 4 days our greatest distance was on Sunday last 23 miles the weather very cool for the tropics. I still wear no waistcoat however and in bed we only require one article for covering. Our religious service very much owned by God several under good impressions, immorality greatly checked, Sabbaths well observed. The preaching well attended by well-dressed and attentive listeners. We have started Bible reading in our department at 8 oclock every evening several join in with us. We have prayers after that. Of course many are absent on deck on some who are down do not bow the knee but we have no open opposition that I am aware of. We hope good much good may come out of it. Thursday, August 21st Still good steady breezes and making nice progress. Pleasant weather. My wife an the children improving in addition to the porter the doctor prepared strong thoring medicine which has done her much good quinine chiefly I think. She cannot do much with her hands however yet. Friday evening, August 22nd Just had tea My wife turning up her nose at the ship tea and saying that she should enjoy a cup with Mrs Moor and Nafferton Mill. She declared Mrs Ms strong tea her nice light cakes and her broiled ham would be so nice and confess I do not feel at all inclined to contradict her as I also feel rather puny. Whilst I write I am reminded of the hospitality, the generous friendly feeling of many dear friends at Nafferton. The setting of the glorious old sun tonight was beautiful beyond description but you must be in the lookout to catch a good sight of him as he is soon gone in the tropics. Tuesday, August 26th Lat 24-38 South. A little way through the tropics. Nearly a calm The onward motion of the ship scarcely perceptible. Suppose we are now losing the S.E. Trade winds. Have done well to have got through the tropics from the equator in little more than a week. Expect variable winds now to the Cape, hope to have them from the westward. Thankful to say Mrs I.s hands and general health are on the improve the little ones also Edith and Lizzie better. Some of the others are also a little troubled with boils the doctor thinks it is the wet and heat of the very early part of the tropics. Several passengers have had them the doctor also. The weather now and through the last week beautiful. We hope there is a good religious feeling in motion several sailors and passengers appear to be feeling and enquiring after God seriousness prevails pretty generally on the Sabbath. Marked attention to the Word. I addressed a large and attentive company on Sabbath evening from Behold the Lamb of God, etc. The Gentleman in the 1st class nearly always takes one service and I and the Baptist the other alternatively the Baptist, a large-hearted young man and preaches Christ to all he would make a good Wesleyan At 8 oclock every night we have scripture reading in our department (simultaneous) and prayer after it hence it is like family prayer all do not bow the knee however but all are generally silent. We have also adopted the plan of collecting on deck in the evening for the repeating aloud verses of scripture. We trust that God will bless the various means to the conversion of some of course amongst such a mixed mass we have considerable looseness and foolish merriment, etc. There is a marked change in the general conduct and I understand the Captain has said he never sailed with such an orderly lot of passengers. Thursday A nice little breeze today light yesterday the last three days slow sailing. Yesterday the Midshipmen disgraced themselves by giving their servant at least 50 tasks. The Captain highly disapproves I hear and the doctor has signed a certificate against them that the young man may have the advantages of the law in Melbourne Such young upstarts require to have the Checkbit put on or a servant would never be safe at sea. The passengers are very indignant and appear very much inclined to report if the servant does not.
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