Item 01: J. E. Morrison diary, 13 October 1917-29 October 1918 - Page 89
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Alexandria Egypt
May 22
Wed. Finished loading gun carriages field kitchens etc. & awaiting the arrival of troops for embarking.
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The 1st wooden standard ship arrived here at Alexandria from the U.S.A. Very poor specimen of a steamer. The K.I.Hind, Malwa & Leasowe Castle embarking troops. Rumour of the new Orient 14,500 ton steamer the Orland going to replace the Omrah in this convoy. News through this day another 2 German subs sunk by French distroyers yesterday.
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This day embarked 2000 troops from Palastine & 30 sisters for the Western front of France. Fine hardy chaps. Sunburnt & the majority been away here for the last 3 years & over.
5 pm left the wharf & all leave stopped for anchorage.
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Still at anchor. All the troopships full. 20,000 awaiting the escort to arrive. All troops told off to boat stations & raft & lifebelt drill. As per usual the deck swarmed with troops.
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Sunday. 10 am boat drill
11 am religious services of different denominations