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Bombay Tomorrow
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Bombay Tomorrow

FWC1 December 191421 December 2020
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
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On Guard

FWC30 November 191429 August 2020
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
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Steaming Away from Suez

FWC18 November 191429 August 2020
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
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Rabbit for Dinner

FWC8 November 191429 August 2020
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
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The Deep Blue

FWC5 November 191429 August 2020
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
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Straits of Gibraltar

FWC3 November 191429 August 2020
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
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Dover

FWC29 October 191429 August 2020

The first entry in Frank’s “Voyage to India” diary.

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

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