Alexander diary, 1917-1918 / Roy Alexander - Page 99
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[Page 99]
1917
Wed. 26th Dec.
The "Igotz" came alongside and coaling commenced. The two vessels are bumping heavily, even dangerously. The heat is stifling, the port-holes closed, and the place covered with coal dust.
Thu. 27th Dec.
The "Ingotz" cast off at 6 pm, (the rolling of the vessels was causing very dangerous bumping) and the ports were permitted to be opened. I staggered over to the port and absolutely gulped down the fresh air. – and had my first glimpse of the Atlantic.
It was a glorious clear evening, the water rising and falling over "Wolf's" port torpedo tube was a deep ultramarine and a brilliant planet was rising in the dusk.
Sun. 30th
At about 5.30 pm Bob rushed along to the hospital with The Very Latest Rumour. We were off at 7 pm and it had definitely been decided to rush the blockade. He recommended asking for a transfer to the "Mendi".