July 23rd, 9.30 a.m
Sea rough and ship rolling. Ugh! I do feel ill.
10.30 a.m
Four blasts on the hooter call us all to boat drill, with life-belts.
July 24th, 8 a.m
We are passing Rhodes on our starboard, and are, therefore, entering the danger zone for submarines. It is reported that there are two about. No destroyer to escort us, so I suppose we are safe.
Feel much better now.
Captain Koebel, of the Queen’s, on board; friend of Parnell. Since outbreak of war he has been with Egyptian Army, now going unattached to Gallipoli for his two months’ leave. Taking his holiday by going into battle.