Item 01: W. E. Bendrey diary, 16 May-5 October 1915 - Page 20

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Atmosphere close & muggy sky threatening. X Swimming bath not available on the well deck –
9th Threatening. Sea getting rough. Making for the African Coast at 13½ Knots to avoid an expected hurricane. 7 pm Just finished 1 hours pack drill. La Touche 2nd in charge gave me 3 days pack drill because I hadn't shaved for 24 hours. Paraded to the OC who reduced sentence to 2 hours & promised to look into the matter. Rotten when a man has to needlessly shave every day.
10th On fatigue duty today but have done nothing except read & wash a few clothes