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Louise Liers journal, April 1918-January 1919

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Thurs July 25th 
Flag consecration at St. Paul's - Pictures taken 
Mon. July 29th. 
Throat Inspection - Tea at he "Crumperie"
Tues. July 30th 
On board "Talmer Castle" H. M. T. at 3 p.m. 
Wed July 31st 
Left harbor about 11 a.m. Can't believe it is true yet - but did that p.m. at 5 when the mal de mere struck home. Very low. This departure was really very impressive. There were in our convoy 15 other camouflaged boats carrying the 85 division from Camp Seven. We were guarded by hydro planes and 8 torpedo boats until we were about 200 mi. out. When we were left with our own destroyer and cruiser.  We were all given life belts and kept them with us every minute until we landed at Liverpool. Had daily boat drill and calesthenics every A.M. It was impossible to be frightened when we were as well guarded and could see our convoy all around. For 10 peaceful days we went on. We passed whales, ice bergs - porpoises and dolphins, all of which created much excitement. We had daily concerts and our program throughout the trip  was much like this - Breakfast at 8 - Roll call - 9 Calesthenics, 10 Boat drill,11 - Song service, 11:15 - Lunch 12:30 - Lecture 2:00 - Tea at 3:30 - Band Concert 5:00 - Supper 6:00 - Below decks - 8 - In bed & lights out 10. 
Friday Aug 9th. 
Today we sailed about rather aimlessly in the fog and rain until out of the dusk appeared one by one our convoy sent out to meet us - great excitement!! 
Sat Aug 10th. 
Early this A.M. the coasts of Scotland and Ireland could be seen. In the fog a heavy fog settled and at 2:00 P.M. we were

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Thurs July 25th Flag consecration at St. Paul's - Pictures taken Mon. July 29th. Throat Inspection - Tea at he "Crumperie" Tues. July 30th On board "Talmer Castle" H. M. T. at 3 p.m. Wed July 31st Left harbor about 11 a.m. Can't believe it is true yet - but did that p.m. at 5 when the mal de mere struck home. Very low. This departure was really very impressive. There were in our convoy 15 other camouflaged boats carrying the 85 division from Camp Seven. We were guarded by hydro planes and 8 torpedo boats until we were about 200 mi. out. When we were left with our own destroyer and cruiser. We were all given life belts and kept them with us every minute until we landed at Liverpool. Had daily boat drill and calesthenics every A.M. It was impossible to be frightened when we were as well guarded and could see our convoy all around. For 10 peaceful days we went on. We passed whales, ice bergs - porpoises and dolphins, all of which created much excitement. We had daily concerts and our program throughout the trip was much like this - Breakfast at 8 - Roll call - 9 Calesthenics, 10 Boat drill,11 - Song service, 11:15 - Lunch 12:30 - Lecture 2:00 - Tea at 3:30 - Band Concert 5:00 - Supper 6:00 - Below decks - 8 - In bed & lights out 10. Friday Aug 9th. Today we sailed about rather aimlessly in the fog and rain until out of the dusk appeared one by one our convoy sent out to meet us - great excitement!! Sat Aug 10th. Early this A.M. the coasts of Scotland and Ireland could be seen. In the fog a heavy fog settled and at 2:00 P.M. we were