Iles war diary, 1914-1919 / G. H. Iles - Page 15
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a most unique episode occurred at 8.45 PM whilst we were en route, the weather was so ideal, that a good many availed themselves of the opportunity to take the air on deck before retiring, when suddenly above our head a great ball of light resembling a huge star, was observed speeding downwards upon us, - the sight was magnificent, and everybody stood aghast, thinking it was going to strike the ship, - not many moments elapsed before this huge meteor crashed into the sea with a thud, just away on our port beam, - then we all took in a deep sigh of relief, and contentment, but it was a most impressive spectacle, and such an enormous and brilliant meteor.
Aug 18th opened with squally weather and we were steaming on S.E. course & it was conveyed to us by our Captain that we were bound for Noumea, New Caledonia (French Settlement) for the purpose of convoying New Zealand Expeditionary Force to German