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....
On Guard
Reveille at 6 and turn out. On guard at 8am till 8am following morning, nothing much to do only relieve guards every two hours. Marching order parade to see into...
Tide Against Us
Reveille 6. Sunday. 1st Kent Bty for church parade on boat deck. East wind blowing strong, and the tide running hard against us, make a difference in our speed of...
Fire Alarm
Reveille 6. Steaming east by south. Fire Alarm at 4.15 pm (The fire alarm and assembly was sounded about 4 pm every Sat during the voyage). Whist drive in the...
Prizes Distributed
Reveille 6 and turn out 7.45. Bath after breakfast. Physical drill in afternoon. Final of the sports. Prizes distributed. The R.F.A. having a good percentage of winners. After quiet evening...
Rock of Aden
Reveille. Still at Aden, about noon up anchor and steam out of the haven into the open sea passing round the Rock of Aden. Far out to sea on the...