Item 02: W. E. Bendrey diary, 6 October 1915-19 June 1916 - Page 57
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Mch 22 Leaving by RMS Ivernia. Bonza big ship she is too, does 15 knots an h'r, & expects to reach Marseilles on Monday morning the 27th About 2500 on board. Fair sized gun at the stern. Swopped 100 pts for a sov Secured good 4 berth cabin. Harry is with me. Grub fair so far. Left at 5.30; weather fine & cool.
23 Had a real good nights sleep & turned out about 7.30 Can hardly feel the boat moving but she runs so smoothly. Has a slight list to the Sbd side. 4.7 gun & 2 machine guns in the stern, so we are protected fore & aft, & of course there is the look out man, & sentries. Have to take life belts on deck with us. No Canteen yet so my sov is unbroken. Cool & cloudy weather with a fair breeze. Lifebelt & boat parade at 3 pm.
24 Another good night. Reveille at 6.15 but didnt