6 - 8 Jul 1942, Rev. Buuck's autobiographical notes

((Dates approximate. Elsewhere a map has the legend "Combined Japanese Army and Navy aerial display on July 8".))

Now our voyage took us in the direction of Singapore. Anchored about 25 miles out for several days in calm, very hot weather we really felt the lack of water. While here, the Japanese sent over planes in many formations to impress us with their air power.

While our ship was riding at anchor, the Conte Verde, an Italian liner with the repatriates from the Shanghai and North China areas, joined us. From here to Africa the two ships traveled together, a beautiful sight, especially at night when, according to international agreement the ships were lit from bow to stern so all knew their identity.