Burgis war diary, 26 June - 29 October 1915 / Frederick Carrington Burgis - Page 37

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The ship is a beautiful vessel of 47000 tons, and can steam 25 knots an hour. There are hot and cold running baths, ballroom in fact everything, and it is quite easy for a newcomer on board to get lost for a time. The ballroom is surrounded by a gallery supported by white pillars. In peace time the boat carries 300 stokers and firemen, and it is said burns 1000 tons of coal a day. Her crew numbers somewhere about 1500. 23rd Oct. continued. We passed Malta at a long distance at 9.15 a.m. today, and at 10.15 are