Nairne Barracks
The final entry in Frank’s “Voyage to India” diary.
Travelling Through Country
To day we are travelling through country of varied descriptions which is altogether strange to us, but remarkably interesting. We see many native villages, the houses or huts of which...
Up Country to Jubbulpore
To day is about the first day of work we have had since we were embarked at Southampton. All the Guns, Wagons, ammunitions, baggage, etc. was disembarked and entrained on...
Arrive in Bombay
Reveille 6. Still steaming east. The baggage party bring up baggage from the hold. Sight land about 2pm. Arrive in Bombay harbour about 5.30 pm and anchor. We passed fort...
Bombay Tomorrow
Off Guard at 8am. Been up posting reliefs during the night, and having a quiet read during the intervals. Two occasions go round with the Orderly Officer after lights out....