Three temporary derricks had been erected, one fore, another amidships, and one aft, all electrically equipped. Bill was presently put in charge of the fore derrick, while Osceola crossed over to the collier, where he helped to superintend the loading of sacks and baskets with coal. These when filled were transferred from the _Blake’s_ derricks to those of the liner, in midair. The coal was then unloaded on the _Amtonia’s_ deck and shoveled into the tubes by the crew.