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160 [[annotation in red in top margin]] Algeciras [[/top margin]] free cords, which hang loose and the latter when the sail is furled are [[framed?]] around so as to furl the sail, or the whole sail and stops, ready furled can be taken off the yard. (See next page) I notice many people smoking bakelite cigarettes. called here "Ambia Colonial" or Ambia Americano" When I see a man driving a Ford Car and smoking a bakelite cigarette the world seems small after all. April 5. Slept poorly. My room feels damp and has a moldy odor on account of poor ventilation. the window coming out on back of the garden. The electric lights are turned off at night and the water of the ^[[bath]] tub is dark rusty color. If I had [[end page]] [[start page]] 161 [[annotation in red in top margin]] Algeciras [[/top margin]] any choice I would get away from this place. But I have to wait for Saturday's boat to Casablanca [[vertical annotation in left margin]] sails lateen [[/left margin]] Continuation about [[underline]] lateen sails [[/underline]] [[drawing of sail crossed out]] The larger sails carry 3 reef lines next to yard. The double-ender construction of hull allows to carry much sail aft, because lateral resistance is about evenly distributed between bow and stern. Those which have a flat stern ^[[on deck]] have double end hull just the same They sail fast and close to the wind. Grapling anchors used here same as on the nile - no stock on anchors. Eyes where sail slips over yard are saved with leather. Early this forenoon saw some small fish boats come in. Smelts, octopus, rouget (red snappers?) small shark