The Road to Chunuk Bair » Voyage

Sunday 16th April 1916

lynley — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:00:58 +0000

[Leap Year adjustment]

Church Service on board.

Tuesday 12th April 1916

lynley — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:52 +0000

No diary entries until 16th [17th] April.

Monday 11th April 1916

lynley — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:00:42 +0000

The diary recommences on 16th April [Diary date]- or 17th April allowing for the Leap Year adjustment.

Sunday 26th December 1915

lynley — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 23:00:39 +0000

Boxing Day. Spent at sea.

Sunday 19th December 1915

lynley — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 23:00:23 +0000

At 6.30 a.m. the various parties were transferred to H.M.S. Hibernia & Zealandia for breakfast.

Wednesday 2nd December 1914

lynley — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:35 +0000

Remained at Port Said till 5p.m. Officers allowed ashore. A dirty town but interesting. Sailed at 5p.m. for Alexandria. Everyone packing up.

Tuesday 1st December 1914

lynley — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:00:21 +0000

A foggy morning. Still anchored in one of the lakes. Got started again at 10 a.m. An interesting day going through the Canal. Reached Port Said about 3 p.m. A very picturesque place. Numerous French warships in port also H.M.S. Swiftsure. Coaling commenced on arrival. Natives kick up terrific noise all night. Rest of ships arrive about 5.30. No leave.

Monday 30th November 1914

lynley — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:00:08 +0000

A much cooler day. Wind cold. Everybody putting on winter clothes. Arrived Suez at 5 p.m. Received our orders to disembark at Alexandria. Started up the Canal at 7 p.m. A glorious sunset. First view of the Desert. Passed numerous posts manned by Indian troops. Had to anchor during night for fog. Armed guard roused at 11 p.m. in case of sniping. Staff officers depart for Cairo.

Sunday 29th November 1914

lynley — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:00:13 +0000

A quiet day. Usual proceedings.

Saturday 28th November 1914

lynley — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:00:17 +0000

A very hot day. Sports in afternoon. Company won tug of war. Relay race. and most other events. A good afternoon’s sports. NCO’s concert in the evening.