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Condition of Ship Arelie.

General condition of ship is very poorly ventilated all compartment and especially in Motor or Engin [[Engin]] room.

Enginier [[Engineer]] so called acts also as 2 mate & is incompetent to run the Motor. thus disgusting delays. No compitent engenieer[[competent engineer]].

Crew = Consist of 3 Boys.

some on first voiage[[voyage]].

Cabins = no carpets or rugs. We had to put up stove ourselves  
Compelled to stand on cold bare foor [[floor]] in bear[[bare]] feet while dressing

Captain very fearful of sea.  No ventilation in Pass Cabin  
Engin [[Engine]] Room not protected from Fire and lighted with loose Cheep [[cheap]] lamps, Lanterns, in fact is dangerous. Very probly[[poorly]] ventilation