"This A.M. we took to boat, Harry with his gun + I with oars paddle out on Indian River for Ducks we went near ˝ mile shot twice but no Ducks. We went then a mile or more up C[rane?] Creek to see – Gators but saw none then back to oyster beds we rolled up our sleeves and gathered over 1/2 Bu[shel?] Oysters. Went home shucked them + eat them for Dinner. After dinner we went out on landing + Mr. Gleason from Eau Gallie came down with his new Naptha Launch + asked several of us to get in + try its speed. we did so + it fairly spun through the water. This Boat is 30ft long + engine 7 horse power…" Excerpt from -Travel Diary, January 8, 1895, Melbourne
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