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 1914.
[Courtesy of National Archives of Australia]
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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