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of the fleet up anchor and make for the sea. An impressive sight they made too -18 large vessels steaming out of the narrow entrance, escorted by a number of destroyers, sea planes and two dirigibles. The Passengers went ashore in a launch and returned at 4 pm as we are under orders to have steam up at 6 hours notice. They returned laden with purchases.

10th August

Most went ashore again during the day. It breaks the monotony of remaining aboard whilst awaiting our convoy. I went with Captain Blackwood and my cabin mate Ford up

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