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‘Feeling a bit off colour and did not turn out till midday. Things very quiet again today. A new monitor type of battleship made its appearance here today and created a deal of interest through her peculiar appearance. At a distance she looks like a half submerged battleship as her bow and stern are not visible above the water.’