Wednesday December 9 1914
We got up anchor at 11 oclock last night and got under full steam and arrived in Alexandria about 2 oclock this evening. When nearing the Port a pilot boat put off and came alongside and the pilot come on board. He was supposed to be an Arab but I reckon he was a Turk. As far as I can see the town is a fairly big one with large buildings mostly of manufacturing class.
The troopships of the First Convoy, safely anchored at Alexandria
after their 2 month voyage from ports around Australia.
[Courtesy of Australian War Memorial - PS0286]
Wednesday 9th December
Sailed at 11 last night for Alexandria reaching
entrance to harbour at 12.30PM. Pilot came aboard and took us in to an
Anchorage. Two acute appendicitis cases landed for operation. Adjutant and
myself went ashore in Police Launch. Interviewed embarkation officers –
arranged for berth no 60 for tomorrow.
Obtained a good deal of detailed information. Saw
Major Gellibrand, received from him authority re coaling wages for men. Police
launch took us back to ship. Mr Dowson, assistant Director of Coast Guards took
us and stayed to dinner with us. He is a marine officer and very entertaining
in conversation. He has been here 10 years.
Eighty one men again broke leave tonight and went
ashore in bum boats. Toast to the King at Dinner, also captain and officers of
Ship.
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