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Monday 11 October 1915
On S.S. Ismailia. Crossing the Mediterranean Sea from Alexandria for Lemnos & Anzac. All went well. The M.O. of Ship. Jerrom assistant, dispenser, & general handy man.
Inspected ship with Captain & O.C. A far from clean vessel. Flies somewhat abundant. Made report. Sea smooth. Some men uncomfortable. No real sea sickness. About 50 officers on board.
Tuesday 12 October 1915
Dispensing & dressing 9 to 10 a.m. Jerom assistant. Inspection of Ship 10 a.m. Not clean. Live rabbits, hens, & sheep on board.
Hard winds from the North began but all went well
We have no wireless on board Skipper & his staff keep a close look out for Submarines
Wednesday 13 October 1915
Strong head wind from the North still blowing Voyage pleasant. Land on both bows Candy [Crete] to the East. The Mainland of Greece to the West. We passed between it & the islands of [blank] Zea.
About 4 p.m. Submarine Scare. 2nd mate reported to the Captain a submarine in the wake of the ship to the port side. Everyone anxious. Some for'ard put on life belts. Jerrom amongst the number
At 11 pm. I was on the bridge with the Captain, Search light on Mudros heads 17 miles in front
I left little before twelve light then 7 miles ahead