Item 01: W. E. Bendrey diary, 16 May-5 October 1915 - Page 25

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15th
4 sharks seen this m'ng swimming just ahed of noses. Kit & rifle inspection.
Wandilla on Starboard. Shaving daily. Its a fair cow. Good breeze so far since entering Red Sea
16th Full kit inspection today. Expect to land tomorrow. Good deal shipping including our own passed close together Mainland visible on both sides greater part afternoon. Not so hot. Haven't been able to get a decent sweat up (what?)
Rugged but rather Lost barren hills form coastline
17th Arrived Suez early this morning. Rocky on left uninhabited. Town is on right & in front on low lying country