The reason that they risked all to secure dunnage was that it belonged to the Bosun and was to be landed in hong Kong. This was considered the bosun's perks.
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The other photo shows the sailors trying to secure what looks like dunnage on the upper deck, which I thought was a more poignant photo, this one is just as good less terrifying.
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