On 11 July at dawn entered Bosphorus. Boarded by Turkish Customs officers. Backsheesh. All correct. Under way at 4 p.m.

On 12 July through Dardanelles. More Customs officers and flagboat of guarding squadron. Backsheesh again. Work of officers thorough, but quick. Want us off soon. At dark passed into Archipelago.

On 13 July passed Cape Matapan. Crew dissatisfied about something. Seemed scared, but would not speak out.

On 14 July was somewhat anxious about crew. Men all steady fellows, who sailed with me before. Mate could not make out what was wrong; they only told him there was something, and crossed themselves. Mate lost temper with one of them that day and struck him. Expected fierce quarrel, but all was quiet.

Vocabulary:

Customs: People who inspect what you have at a country's borders
Backsheesh: Bribes - illegally paying money for services
Flagboat: The boat with the person in charge
Squadron: A unit of ships or aircraft
Dissatisfied: Unhappy - wanting something changed
Speak out: Say what is on your mind
Somewhat: A bit, rather
Anxious: Worried
Make out: See or understand clearly
Crossed themselves: Made the sign of the cross
Quarrel: Between an argument and a fight