Frank Swannell Diaries: Part I
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d, Mn's first qu. 2.58 a.m.] February, 1915. [26th, Sun rises 6h 54m. | d, Mn's first qu. 2.58 a.m.] February, 1915. [26th, Sun rises 6h 54m. | ||
− | Sunday 21 [52-313] Quadragesima At Halifax in ca | + | Sunday 21 [52-313] Quadragesima At Halifax in ca all morning, leaving our kits on wharf - men start stentorian shouts of "We want a walk" as the Colonel passes & as results get a short run. Board "Missanabie" (13000 tons) 2p |
Monday 22 [53-312] | Monday 22 [53-312] | ||
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Tuesday 23 [54-311] | Tuesday 23 [54-311] | ||
Leave Port 10 am - "Megantic" "Vaderland" & "Missanabie" escorted by cruiser "Essex" | Leave Port 10 am - "Megantic" "Vaderland" & "Missanabie" escorted by cruiser "Essex" | ||
− | By noon 20 knots Lat. | + | By noon 20 knots Lat. 44 degrees 19 62 degrees 56'W |
Kick about our quarters, but nothing done | Kick about our quarters, but nothing done | ||
Canteen opens - 7000 bottles of beer sold | Canteen opens - 7000 bottles of beer sold | ||
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I get inoculated - have a high fever all night aggravated by a Tendency to seasickness | I get inoculated - have a high fever all night aggravated by a Tendency to seasickness | ||
Course Indirect | Course Indirect | ||
− | noon-knots 307 Lat. | + | noon - knots 307 Lat. 43 degrees 00 Long. 56 degrees 05 |
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+ | BC Archives, MS-0392 Box 1 Volume 4 / FRANK SWANNELL PAPERS / Diary and enclosures, 1915. |
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Embarkation at Halifax on "SS. Missanabie" d, Mn's first qu. 2.58 a.m.] February, 1915. [26th, Sun rises 6h 54m.
Sunday 21 [52-313] Quadragesima At Halifax in ca all morning, leaving our kits on wharf - men start stentorian shouts of "We want a walk" as the Colonel passes & as results get a short run. Board "Missanabie" (13000 tons) 2p
Monday 22 [53-312] Put in a 7x12 hole with 5 others on "F" Deck At anchor in Harbor all day.
Tuesday 23 [54-311] Leave Port 10 am - "Megantic" "Vaderland" & "Missanabie" escorted by cruiser "Essex" By noon 20 knots Lat. 44 degrees 19 62 degrees 56'W Kick about our quarters, but nothing done Canteen opens - 7000 bottles of beer sold Voyage 56
Wednesday 24 [55-310] St. Matthias Middleton, Goodrich: I find an empty cabin & move in, orders to the contrary 1700 on board - 500 30th Bn remainder 23rd (Quebec) I get inoculated - have a high fever all night aggravated by a Tendency to seasickness Course Indirect noon - knots 307 Lat. 43 degrees 00 Long. 56 degrees 05
BC Archives, MS-0392 Box 1 Volume 4 / FRANK SWANNELL PAPERS / Diary and enclosures, 1915.