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...
Steaming Away from Suez
Reveille 6. Turn out 6.30. 8.15 Up anchor and start steaming away from Suez. Everyone is glad to move, as it is getting very monotonous hanging about in the one...
Rabbit for Dinner
Sunday morning. Reveille 6,0am and overslept till 6.45 nothing unusual I am sorry to say. Hot bath and change underclothing, get dirty washing ready for the wash. Sea calm, and...
The Deep Blue
Reveille and clean up for the mornings parade. Walk on deck before breakfast. Land in sight still on our starboard. It is very hilly and rugged what I can see...
Straits of Gibraltar
Reveille 6am. Sea moderate, ship steaming in an easterly direction now making for the Straits of Gibraltar. At noon all letters are collected for postage. At 2pm all the Battery...
Dover
The first entry in Frank’s “Voyage to India” diary.