The company presumably thought that if they had a fire, it would either break out during the day, or serve to provide enough illumination for the crew to see where they were going - if not also to return to quarters.
Speaking of whom, it looks like they had four chiefs and three indians - perhaps a bit top-heavy though...
Speaking of whom, it looks like they had four chiefs and three indians - perhaps a bit top-heavy though...
Added by Rob Johnson on 06 June 2018.