The captain would have ensured that both crew and helpers were
relieved and refreshed at regular intervals to recuperate their
energy, refreshments can make a substantial difference.
There would also be a need to look to the safety and control of
the helpers too.
Helpers it would seem have been rather too energetic in the removal
of goods as damage is reported and the police is congratulated for
keeping crowd control.
The property damage was considerable and the cost is estimated
at two thousand five hundred pounds.
This may sound a small sum to today's property owners but it seems
that Insurance was well provided for on site.