Item 01: Fred Hamilton-Kenny letter diary, 29 August-19 October 1914 - Page 146
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[Page 146]
I had a bunk – there are only 3 in that funny little cabin – shut off fore & aft by red curtains from the sailor men but drawn back at bed time - I slept vy - well indeed – my first night on a submarine - When you sit in this small wardroom it requires but little imagination to fancy you are close to a vy swell pantry with the walls lined with brass & pewter & silver contraptions - A six foot man must be careful about his head I can tell you - All around are electric & mechanical contrivances The latest thing in the application of these sciences - At 6.30 am we had morng - tea & then a jolly swim & a little water polo then dress & breakfast & talk then to the beach & Stoker & I wandered & examined the trees & ferns & rocks & got some vy good botanical specimens - At 10.30 we all went inboard – the crew had been bathing & then AE2 came up the harbor & we passed in grand style