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THE BATTLE OF TSU-SHIMA

rendered to injured ships, the transfer of the Admiral's flag from one ship to another, the handing over of the command, etc., etc., were laid down in special orders issued by the Commander-in-Chief, but these details would scarcely be of interest to readers unacquainted with naval matters.

The day (25th May) passed quietly. Towards evening it was reported that an accident had happened to the Senyavin's engines, and all that night we steamed slowly. In the ward-room of the Suvoroff the officers grumbled and swore at the “old tubs,”[1] as they nick-named Nebogatoff's ships, but, although natural, it was hardly fair, for we ourselves were little better. The prolonged voyage had been a a long mournful

  1. ↑ “Samotopy” literally “self-sinkers.”—A.B.L.
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