The wreck of the Nisero, and our captivity in Sumatra

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This is a personal account of a voyage made by the author on board the ship "Nisero". The voyage began in June 1883, when the ship set sail from England with the author, in his capacity as third engineer, on board. The ship sailed without incident on the Mediterranean and through the Suez Canal. No major mishap occurred when the ship was in Penang, Singapore and Surabaya. In November 1883, just off the Acheen Head, the ship wrecked and the crew members were forced to escape to the nearest land. There they encountered the native tribe whose chief kept them captive until their eventual release. During his time in captivity, the author made many observations on the local people and their culture.