Not a word has been said; the men living in that part have done their best to fend off the nuisance with oilskins and canvas, but without sign of complaint.

Indeed the discomfort throughout the mess deck has been extreme.

Everything has been thrown about, water has found its way down in a dozen places.

There is no daylight, and air can come only through the small fore hatch; the artificial lamplight has given much trouble.

The men have been wetted to the skin repeatedly on deck, and have no chance of drying their clothing.