Saturday 6 December 2014

6th December 1914




Port Said
Sunday December 6 1914

Pulled up anchor and we thought we were off but it was only to go in a mile or two nearer Port Said.  Things are said to be pretty serious just near here and we have to be ready to go into action straight away.  The waterplane came nearly out to our boat today she is very good in the air and can swoop down and skim the water then lift again up into the air.





A French naval hydroplane being towed by launch across Port Said Harbour, December 19​14.


Sunday 6th December

Another very nice day. Early this morning the 10 Australian transports here moved anchorage to allow Indian transports to take up our old position. Nine came out of port today. A French Hydroplane has been circling over us this morning and afternoon, once or twice coming down on to the water.

I had Major Bessell Browne, Major Burgess and Capt Waite to lunch. Discussed many matters with them. Reduced to ranks two of major Burgess’ men for drunkenness. Officers returned to their respective ships at 5PM. Church service this evening. Band performing on the "Geelong" near by. Music sounded very nice coming over the water. Major Burgess is to visit our ship again in the morning re further disciplinary measures. Have not yet received instructions to proceed to Alexandria.






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