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expanse of water. On one occasion we were unlucky enough to run aground though I believe the blame lay on the Captain's shoulders as he hugged the shore too closely. No doubt for defensive purpose his orders would be to keep as near the shore as advisable but in the Red Sea less care need be taken to ensure against attack as the strong arm of the British Navy constantly keeps a watchful eye on this expedient waterway. Boats are constantly passing ships of all nationalities. They invariably follow the etiquette of the sea and dip their flags low as they glide slowly along. The designation of our craft- the A55 (or Kyana) – was sufficient to let the experienced mariner know that we were a troopship. From the
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