Item 03: Norman Thomas Gilroy war diary, 18 May-18 July 1915 - Page 24
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the German captured steamer which was torpedoed off Smyrna and beached at Lemos[?], and later brought here for repairs. She has been converted into an aeroplane ship and is to sail for the coast of Syria in a few weeks time. The day continued hot, but a cool breeze sprang up at sunset.
Tuesday 1st June 1915. Very warm again, nil doing everything quiet.
Wednesday 2nd June 1915. Bruce from 42 paid a visit this afternoon. They expect to go to the Dardanelles as a Storeship in a week or two. Yachting regatta took place after dinner. Ten fine yachts participated. Received a letter from KA, tonight.
Thursday 3rd June 1915. Kings Birthday. Many ships in port decorated with flags to commemorate occasion though the day is not a public holiday.