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Rock of Aden
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Rock of Aden

FWC26 November 191429 August 2020
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...
Tug of War
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Tug of War

FWC25 November 191429 August 2020
Reveille 6.0 turn out 7.  Still at Aden. Physical drill in the morning. Meeting after rounds of all Sergts on the Poop deck, presided over by the Brigade Sergt Major...
In the Red Sea
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In the Red Sea

FWC19 November 191429 August 2020
Reveille 6 am. Wash and turn out 6.45. Well in the Red Sea now, bright blue sky, smooth sea, and very hot.  Very rugged land on our Port side, to...
Clean Washing
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Clean Washing

FWC9 November 191429 August 2020
Reveille 6 am, lay in till 7.30am. Sea calm, slightly cloudy, Battery orderly Sergt for the week. Receive our clean washing, the sailor who was getting it done for us...
Warmer Weather
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Warmer Weather

FWC4 November 191429 August 2020
In the afternoon go on the Officers boat deck to witness sports that are going to take place in the competitions.  Bucket quoits, Deck Quoits, driving through bottle blindfolded etc....

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Kent History

  • Dover War Memorial Project : Volunteer project honouring those lost from the front-line town of Dover.

National Museums & Collections

  • Imperial War Museum (IWM) : Information about IWM London, IWM North, IWM Duxford, Churchill War Rooms and HMS Belfast
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