Item 01: Gordon Macrae diary, 12 November 1914-4 January 1916 - Page 88
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Sunday 16th
We arrived at Alexandria early, just after daylight & embarked on the Late N.D.L. Steamer "Lutzow" . The space allocated to us was very small but we were all a happy crowd so it doesn't matter, as we will only be a couple of days on board. We got our first issue of biscuits & bully, which in future will be the main feature in our menu. We had a good swim in the harbour in the morning. The water was beautiful. There were dozens of stowaways from practically every regiment, even some Tommies. The weather is delightful & it looks as if we will have a good trip.
Monday 17th
First day at sea. We got on alright with the bully beef & biscuits. A lot of the lads sharpened their bayonets, & the grindstone has been going all the time. We passed