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...
Tug of War
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
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...
Warmer Weather
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....