Item 01: Thomas Goodwin war diary, 25 April 1915-22 July 1916 - Page 144
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We left camp at 7.30 P.M. We were loaded by 12 oclock midnight 161 horses With us are a portion of B.Y.4 Bty R.H.A also R.F.A with 200 horses.
25/11/1915
At 7 A.M. we moved off en route for Lemnos 8.15 everything going well on our boat the Ermine. Arrived at Lemnos 12 oclock midnight
26/11/1915
Transhiped to troop ship Roman Prince Finished at 10 P.M. Still in Lemnos harbour. 12 oclock Noon. The Redbreast along side with more horses. Moored along side the Roman Prince was the Prince Louise, on board her were Sgt Bradwell and Gurd with a few men. Lieut Selmes in charge. They had on board Howitzer guns and ammunition going to Anzac
27/11/1915
Horses now on board 610. Men 190. Food and fodder now loading 12 oclock midday. Supposed to move out at 1 P.M. Not possible a 12 lb being fitted aft, wont be ready till tomorrow. Not allowed to leave this post after 6 P.M. or before 6 A.M. The entrance closed, Torpedo nets across