(45) 1915 Channel Crossing

On 28 February 1915 Frank's 3rd Field Ambulance travelled overnight by train from Newport Essex, to Southampton.After a couple of days in a transit camp they boarded an old British India Steam Navigation Company grain ship, the Chyebassa, and after a further two days waiting for a Royal Navy escort, they sailed to Le Havre

[See below Diary entry 3 March 1915]

March 1915

1 Monday

Still at rest camp.

Arrived at same 9.30.

2 Tuesday

Still under canvas.

3 Wednesday

Aboard Chyebassa at 12 o’clock. Did not sail that day.

Lived on jam, bully beef and biscuits.