Item 02: Frank Hurley war diary, 28 October 1917-24 January 1918 - Page 27
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[Page 27]
hauled up their anchors and proceeded through the channelway to the open sea. We are made up of twenty merchantmen, averaging from 4,000 tons upward. Our escort is a large auxiliary cruiser (The Armadale Castle) and six destroyers. All the merchant vessels are armed with guns varying from 4.2 up to 6 inch.
One of the most impressive sights I have yet seen, was this great line of fine vessels proceeding to sea, past the Eddystone, in majestic file, that even must have terrorised the most audacious submarine lurker.
It thrilled one to see old England's might still proudly ploughing the seas in dignified defiance, and one's admiration warmed for these skippers and men, who play their great share in their country's work.
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