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When the puffer would arrive in the bay, where she would drop anchor, and be ready to commence discharging next day,the young lads who were aware of her presence,would be truly exited. They were not used to boats, and this one, although not impressive in size, was attractive to them to the point of awe.
Word soon got around that she had reached; and strangely enough every one concerned would be gathered next morning. She was now beached on her broad keel, ready to commence the day's toil.
A tall ladder at her side gave access to the required stations for all those in the business of running the whole set up; and the crew could get ashore for a break.The man overseeing the discharging could give his orders to the diggers,who strove exceedingly in the hold.
After school the youngesters would climb up to see the intericate workings around the boat: winch, derick and steam engine, the wheelhouse and the compass.
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