Item 01: W. E. Bendrey diary, 16 May-5 October 1915 - Page 17

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6th Getting warmer. Crossing the equator tomorrow. Address by OC regarding range finding etc. – This ocean infested with sharks. Some have been noticed following & swimming alongside the ship. Lime juice served out for dinner today. Will be available for a few days during the hot weather in the vicinity of the equator. Prunes for tea tonight. Ye Gods! What a repast for a common private.
Water supply now good although it was pretty rotten during the past couple of weeks
7th Holiday today early m'ing parade only (Crossing the equator) nearly everybody in the ship was dipped. I was