30 Sunday (274-92)
17th after Trinity
Still hot. Getting cooler than in the Red Sea.
N.H.
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Friday, September 29, 2017
September 29
29 Saturday (273-93)
S. Michael's & All Angels
Michaelmas Day ( Quarter Day )
Full Mon 1.43 p.m.
S.R. 6.57 S.S. 6.44
Arrive Perim 6 a.m. Went ashore 6:30 in ship's motorboat. Mr Jergens steered it.
He was as black as soot. Coaled here.
Went into only shop!
Walked to end of island.
Volcanic. Nothing but stones.
Took photo, Not a breath of wind.
Saw tennis courts. Went back to boat 7:30
Watched boat go. Glad to get away. Had to turn.
Next port, Colombo.
Still hot!
N.H.
S. Michael's & All Angels
Michaelmas Day ( Quarter Day )
Full Mon 1.43 p.m.
S.R. 6.57 S.S. 6.44
Arrive Perim 6 a.m. Went ashore 6:30 in ship's motorboat. Mr Jergens steered it.
He was as black as soot. Coaled here.
Walked to end of island.
Volcanic. Nothing but stones.
Took photo, Not a breath of wind.
Saw tennis courts. Went back to boat 7:30
Watched boat go. Glad to get away. Had to turn.
Next port, Colombo.
Still hot!
N.H.
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Monday, September 25, 2017
September 25
25 Tuesday (269-97)
Still hot! Got out of the canal. Now in Red Sea.
Bathing on board in morning.
N.H.
Still hot! Got out of the canal. Now in Red Sea.
Bathing on board in morning.
N.H.
Sunday, September 24, 2017
September 24
24 Monday (268-98)
Went through Suez Canal. Frightfully hot. In fact, Boiling!
Sand flies!
Dozed in afternoon.
Passed S.S. Fulda.
Played band. Shouting etc.
Great fun!
N.H.
Went through Suez Canal. Frightfully hot. In fact, Boiling!
Sand flies!
Dozed in afternoon.
Passed S.S. Fulda.
Played band. Shouting etc.
Great fun!
N.H.
Saturday, September 23, 2017
September 23
23 Sunday (267-99)
16th after Trinity Autumnal Equinox
Attended German service.
Didn't understand a thing.
After dinner getting near Port Said.
Arrived 10 p.m.
Mr Wolfe asked Iris ashore for dancing.
Daddy, Mrs Gomersall and self went ashore.
Went into Simon Arzt. Bought cigarettes.
Went to the casino.
Had ice. Watched dancing and conjurer. Very good tricks.
Came back 1 a.m. Went to bed 4:30 a.m. Dead beat!!
Still coaling. Left 6 a.m.
N.H.
16th after Trinity Autumnal Equinox
Attended German service.Didn't understand a thing.
After dinner getting near Port Said.
Arrived 10 p.m.
Mr Wolfe asked Iris ashore for dancing.
Daddy, Mrs Gomersall and self went ashore.
Went to the casino.
Had ice. Watched dancing and conjurer. Very good tricks.
Came back 1 a.m. Went to bed 4:30 a.m. Dead beat!!
Still coaling. Left 6 a.m.
N.H.
Friday, September 22, 2017
September 22
22 Saturday ( 266-100)
Ember Day First Quarter 3.58 a.m.
S.R. 6.45, S.S. 6.59
Nothing special. Passed Crete.
Getting near Port Said.
Had dancing
Ember Day First Quarter 3.58 a.m.
S.R. 6.45, S.S. 6.59
Nothing special. Passed Crete.
Getting near Port Said.
Had dancing
Thursday, September 21, 2017
September 21
21 Friday ( 265-101)
S. Matthew. Ember Day
Nothing special happened..
On top deck again.
Having ideal weather.
Passed Straits of Messina.
On top deck (Captain's) Splendid view. Sunny day.
Could see trains ashore. Everyone seemed asleep.
Could see Etna in distance. Took one hour to pass.
N.H.
S. Matthew. Ember Day
Nothing special happened..
On top deck again.
Having ideal weather.
Passed Straits of Messina.
On top deck (Captain's) Splendid view. Sunny day.
Could see trains ashore. Everyone seemed asleep.
Could see Etna in distance. Took one hour to pass.
N.H.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
September 20
20 Thursday (264-102)
On top deck ahead.
Met Mr Wolf. Seemed interested and could talk.
Had dancing again.
N.H.
On top deck ahead.
Met Mr Wolf. Seemed interested and could talk.
Had dancing again.
N.H.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
September 19
19 Wednesday (263-101)
Ember Day
A lot of strangers on board. Scramble at tea. No deck space!
Found place under bridge.
Dutchman named Mr Boorman on board. Talked like an engine. Funny chap!
Played gramie a lot.
N.H.
Ember Day
A lot of strangers on board. Scramble at tea. No deck space!
Found place under bridge.
Dutchman named Mr Boorman on board. Talked like an engine. Funny chap!
Played gramie a lot.
N.H.
Monday, September 18, 2017
September 18
18 Tuesday (262-104)
Today is daddy's birthday, As we are now in port we can't celebrate it.
We went ashore in the morning and did some shopping.
Next we went by tram to the famous marble shop and had a look at their sculpture. It was magnificent, especially the one of the mermaid in a shell. There was a green light inside which gave it the colour of sea-green. After that we did some more shopping. Iris bought some carnations for daddy's birthday party. We also bought a silk shawl each. They were worth 34/- and 38/-
The boat left at 5:30 p.m. and all were glad to be at sea once more. We had a calm sea luckily! About 40 new passengers joined us.
N.H.
Today is daddy's birthday, As we are now in port we can't celebrate it.
We went ashore in the morning and did some shopping.
Next we went by tram to the famous marble shop and had a look at their sculpture. It was magnificent, especially the one of the mermaid in a shell. There was a green light inside which gave it the colour of sea-green. After that we did some more shopping. Iris bought some carnations for daddy's birthday party. We also bought a silk shawl each. They were worth 34/- and 38/-
The boat left at 5:30 p.m. and all were glad to be at sea once more. We had a calm sea luckily! About 40 new passengers joined us.
N.H.
Sunday, September 17, 2017
September 17
17 Monday (261-105)
We went to Cook's at 9:30 a.m.and took a Charie for Rapallo etc. The other family of Hunters and Mrs Gomersall were also with us. The trip was really worth it. We went along the coast to the Lido, Pieve, Santa Margherita, Portofino and Rapallo. At the latter we had lunch ( Hotel Savoy ) The meal was good. From there we went on to Paradiso Gardens and had a magnificent view through a telescope of the towns on the Eastern Riviera. After that we returned to Cook's, then had tea in a restaurant. Then we returned to the ship.
N.H.
We went to Cook's at 9:30 a.m.and took a Charie for Rapallo etc. The other family of Hunters and Mrs Gomersall were also with us. The trip was really worth it. We went along the coast to the Lido, Pieve, Santa Margherita, Portofino and Rapallo. At the latter we had lunch ( Hotel Savoy ) The meal was good. From there we went on to Paradiso Gardens and had a magnificent view through a telescope of the towns on the Eastern Riviera. After that we returned to Cook's, then had tea in a restaurant. Then we returned to the ship.
N.H.
Saturday, September 16, 2017
September 16
Sunday 16 (260-160)
15th after Trinity Ember Week
We arrived at Genoa at 7 p.m. and managed to get into the harbour. We went ashore after dinner. We walked a little and then returned by tram. We saw the Savoy Majestic.
It was strange to be on land again after so many days at sea.
Our legs felt funny. The earth below us seemed a bit too steady. We returned to our ship at about 10:30 p.m. and were ready to retire to bed.
N.H.
15th after Trinity Ember Week
We arrived at Genoa at 7 p.m. and managed to get into the harbour. We went ashore after dinner. We walked a little and then returned by tram. We saw the Savoy Majestic.
It was strange to be on land again after so many days at sea.
Our legs felt funny. The earth below us seemed a bit too steady. We returned to our ship at about 10:30 p.m. and were ready to retire to bed.
N.H.
Friday, September 15, 2017
September 15
15 Saturday ( 259-107)
Jewish Year 5689 begins
S.R 6.34, S.S. 7.16
This is the day before we arrive at Genoa and so we are giving a grand Ball in honor of the passengers leaving at Genoa.
It really was a Grand Ball. The dining room was decorated with streamers and the deck with flags and coloured lights. It was beautifully done.
The dance lasted from 9-11:30. The band was splendid and we all enjoyed ourselves. We had refreshments of biscuits and ice cream and sandwiches brought round. The photographer took a group of us all. Nora had a dance with the Captain. The dance was a success!
N.H.
Jewish Year 5689 begins
S.R 6.34, S.S. 7.16
This is the day before we arrive at Genoa and so we are giving a grand Ball in honor of the passengers leaving at Genoa.
It really was a Grand Ball. The dining room was decorated with streamers and the deck with flags and coloured lights. It was beautifully done.
N.H.
Thursday, September 14, 2017
September 14
14 Friday ( 258-108)
New Moon, 2.21 a.m.
Saw coast of Portugal quite clearly.
Passed Gibraltar at 5 p.m.
Beautifully outstanding.
Silhouette beautiful.
Iris took snaps. Came out quite well.
N.H.
New Moon, 2.21 a.m.
Saw coast of Portugal quite clearly.
Passed Gibraltar at 5 p.m.
Beautifully outstanding.
Silhouette beautiful.
Iris took snaps. Came out quite well.
N.H.
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
September 13
13 Thursday (257-109)
Purser took us round the ship. Saw kitchens, hospital etc.
Very interesting. Weighed 125 lbs. Iris 164 and daddy, 163. Saw cold storage.
Very cold. Wore coats
Had lunch.
Posed in afternoon.
Tea. Bed.
Saw Berlinger Islands
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Purser took us round the ship. Saw kitchens, hospital etc.
Very interesting. Weighed 125 lbs. Iris 164 and daddy, 163. Saw cold storage.
Very cold. Wore coats
Had lunch.
Posed in afternoon.
Tea. Bed.
Saw Berlinger Islands
N.H.
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
September 12
12 Wednesday (256-110)
Sea smoother. Went on top deck. Sat up there. Mended stockings, etc. Passed Oporto etc.
Beautifully sunny. Coast wonderful. Cliffs etc. Passed quite near.
Had dancing. Lot of Dutch people on board. Great fun.
Band very good.
N.H.
Sea smoother. Went on top deck. Sat up there. Mended stockings, etc. Passed Oporto etc.
Beautifully sunny. Coast wonderful. Cliffs etc. Passed quite near.
Had dancing. Lot of Dutch people on board. Great fun.
Band very good.
N.H.
Monday, September 11, 2017
September 11
11 Tuesday ( 255-111)
Sea still rough but we were not seasick, although we were rather green at times.
We are beginning to get our "sea-legs" Bed fairly late. Mr Olsen's birthday dinner came off well.
Sang and danced afterwards. Made terrible noise!
N.H
Sea still rough but we were not seasick, although we were rather green at times.
We are beginning to get our "sea-legs" Bed fairly late. Mr Olsen's birthday dinner came off well.
Sang and danced afterwards. Made terrible noise!
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| Mr Olsen's Dinner. Nora right side with glasses, Toby and Iris on left side center |
N.H
Sunday, September 10, 2017
September 10
10 Monday (254-112)
In Bay of Biscay. Slight swell. Frightfully seasick. Ate nothing. Just lay on deck. Dancing that night but no one danced. Iris attempted once. Bed fairly early. Too cold on deck.
N.H.
In Bay of Biscay. Slight swell. Frightfully seasick. Ate nothing. Just lay on deck. Dancing that night but no one danced. Iris attempted once. Bed fairly early. Too cold on deck.
N.H.
Saturday, September 9, 2017
September 9
9 Sunday (253-113)
14th after Trinity
Got up fairly early. In after morning 10 AM saw cliffs of Dover. Snaps. Had tea. Band. 5 PM saw Saint Catherine's light - the last bit of England! ( near Bournemouth where we had spent nearly 5 years! ) Bed fairly early.
N.H.
14th after Trinity
Got up fairly early. In after morning 10 AM saw cliffs of Dover. Snaps. Had tea. Band. 5 PM saw Saint Catherine's light - the last bit of England! ( near Bournemouth where we had spent nearly 5 years! ) Bed fairly early.
N.H.
Friday, September 8, 2017
September 8
8 Saturday ( 252-114)
S.R. 6.23, S.S. 7.21
After breakfast we went to Muller's to enquire about the arrival of the "Saarbrucken" and what time she leaves. Did some shopping and Nora bought a shower proof coat.
We boarded the boat at about 12:45 and after seeing our baggage into
our cabins we went into lunch. The ship looks very nice and comfortable and I
think we'll enjoyed the trip on her. We sit at a table with the Purser and two
other people. We have already got our deck chairs and bath times so we are
fairly settled in. We have explored part of the boat but have not seen
everything by any means. We haven't met the other Hunters yet. We received a
telegram from Nora and Flo and also a letter from Hilda and Belle.
I.H.
* NOTE: I've italicized the mention of the "other Hunters" because it's still a mystery as to who they were and what their relationship was to my family. They are mentioned twice more, on the voyage.
I have been unable to obtain a passenger list for the "SS Saarbrucken" so if any readers are able to offer any suggestions as to where I might look, please DO!
S.R. 6.23, S.S. 7.21
After breakfast we went to Muller's to enquire about the arrival of the "Saarbrucken" and what time she leaves. Did some shopping and Nora bought a shower proof coat.
I.H.
* NOTE: I've italicized the mention of the "other Hunters" because it's still a mystery as to who they were and what their relationship was to my family. They are mentioned twice more, on the voyage.
I have been unable to obtain a passenger list for the "SS Saarbrucken" so if any readers are able to offer any suggestions as to where I might look, please DO!
Thursday, September 7, 2017
September 7
7 Friday (251-125)
Got up early. Went by train to Amsterdam. Took boat across then took train by the canals. Took boat - Marken in Zeider Zee. Saw Dutch in costumes. Very unique and interesting. Saw house and church.
Returned to Volendam. Saw costumes again. Slightly different. Had lunch, ham on bread!
Train back via canals to Amsterdam. Did shopping. Bought one pair of evening shoes each. Train for Rotterdam. Slept early. Next day to meet Saarbrucken!
Got up early. Went by train to Amsterdam. Took boat across then took train by the canals. Took boat - Marken in Zeider Zee. Saw Dutch in costumes. Very unique and interesting. Saw house and church.
Returned to Volendam. Saw costumes again. Slightly different. Had lunch, ham on bread!
Train back via canals to Amsterdam. Did shopping. Bought one pair of evening shoes each. Train for Rotterdam. Slept early. Next day to meet Saarbrucken!
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
September 6
6 Thursday (250-116)
Last Quarter 11.35 p.m.
Arrived at Rotterdam 8 AM. Went to Central Hotel. Quite nice. Went in taxi to the Haque and Scha
Saw palaces; Palace of Justice, The House in the Wood, etc.
Had ice each at Scheveningen. Lunch at hotel. Sightseeing again after. Bed early
Last Quarter 11.35 p.m.
Arrived at Rotterdam 8 AM. Went to Central Hotel. Quite nice. Went in taxi to the Haque and Scha
Saw palaces; Palace of Justice, The House in the Wood, etc. Had ice each at Scheveningen. Lunch at hotel. Sightseeing again after. Bed early
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
September 5
5 Wednesday ( 249-117)
Got up early. Packed. Did shopping. Lunch by ourselves. Daddy saw Belle off. Shopped again in afternoon. Got curtain material etc. New trunk packed. Had tea. Left hotel for Victoria 5:10 PM
Miss Skipton saw us off. Gave us book each. 1 hour in train to Gravesend. Arr 7:10 PM. Boat left about 7:20 PM. Batavier II.
Very comfortable! Dinner and breakfast there. Met a Mr Spence, who had just lost daughter of 19 yrs. Very sad.
Good crossing. Saw Margate and Ramsgate by night.
Beautiful. Saw Pilot get off boat. Bed 11PM
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Got up early. Packed. Did shopping. Lunch by ourselves. Daddy saw Belle off. Shopped again in afternoon. Got curtain material etc. New trunk packed. Had tea. Left hotel for Victoria 5:10 PM
Miss Skipton saw us off. Gave us book each. 1 hour in train to Gravesend. Arr 7:10 PM. Boat left about 7:20 PM. Batavier II.
Good crossing. Saw Margate and Ramsgate by night.
Beautiful. Saw Pilot get off boat. Bed 11PM
N.H.
Monday, September 4, 2017
September 4
4 Tuesday (248-118)
We got up early and went to Victoria Station and took a Charie for Canterbury.
The scenery was beautiful. We had a stop of 20
min at Leaham and looked at the church. We met some rels of the Whites in Shanghai and they were backed to hear we knew them. Their names were "Ambrose"
(Auntie Sophie)
We left the Charie at 1 PM and returned at 5:45. Had lunch at "Britons" Saw Cathedral. Magnificent! Wrote P.C.s. Had tea at "Savoy" Did shopping. Got back about 9:30 PM.
Beautiful day.
Belle went to see some friends.
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We got up early and went to Victoria Station and took a Charie for Canterbury.
min at Leaham and looked at the church. We met some rels of the Whites in Shanghai and they were backed to hear we knew them. Their names were "Ambrose"
(Auntie Sophie)
We left the Charie at 1 PM and returned at 5:45. Had lunch at "Britons" Saw Cathedral. Magnificent! Wrote P.C.s. Had tea at "Savoy" Did shopping. Got back about 9:30 PM.
Beautiful day.
Belle went to see some friends.
N.H
Sunday, September 3, 2017
September 3
3 Monday (247-119)
Today was our last shopping day in London and so there was a bit of a rush. Iris and self had our hair waved and did some shopping. Daddy went down to the Taylor's. In the afternoon we met daddy at Tom Wallis's to see about curtain material but we failed to get it. Then we went to Selfridge's and bought bags and an iron. Then we rushed back to the hotel, changed for dinner and Auntie Nellie arrived. We had our grand farewell dinner (Champagne) and went to Drury Lane to see "Showboat" We had good seats. It was a wonderful play. There were 14 scenes and the music was beautiful. We got back about 12 PM. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
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Today was our last shopping day in London and so there was a bit of a rush. Iris and self had our hair waved and did some shopping. Daddy went down to the Taylor's. In the afternoon we met daddy at Tom Wallis's to see about curtain material but we failed to get it. Then we went to Selfridge's and bought bags and an iron. Then we rushed back to the hotel, changed for dinner and Auntie Nellie arrived. We had our grand farewell dinner (Champagne) and went to Drury Lane to see "Showboat" We had good seats. It was a wonderful play. There were 14 scenes and the music was beautiful. We got back about 12 PM. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
N.H.
Saturday, September 2, 2017
September 2
2 Sunday ( 246-120)
13th after Trinity
Stayed in this morning and did some packing. In the afternoon Hilda and Agnes came to tea and dinner with us. We went to see Kensington Garden and the Dutch Gardens and then went to Lyon's new tea place "Mountview" It is a magnificent place and beautifully done up
. We came back and played the gramophone and talked up in our room. It was sad to have to say good bye to Hilda and Agnes so soon but we have no more spare time to see them before we leave.
I.H.
13th after Trinity
Stayed in this morning and did some packing. In the afternoon Hilda and Agnes came to tea and dinner with us. We went to see Kensington Garden and the Dutch Gardens and then went to Lyon's new tea place "Mountview" It is a magnificent place and beautifully done up. We came back and played the gramophone and talked up in our room. It was sad to have to say good bye to Hilda and Agnes so soon but we have no more spare time to see them before we leave.
I.H.
Friday, September 1, 2017
September 1, 1928
1 Saturday (245-121)
Partridge Shooting begins
S.R. 6.12, S.S. 7.47
In the morning we went to Holborn and bought sheets, napkins and a bedspread at Wallis Co. This took a good time. Iris also bought some curtain material at 3/11 per yard. After lunch we stayed in and packed. Then stuck labels on, read and played grammie. Miss Skipton came at 6:30 and Hilda came in later.
Both stayed to dinner and we had a jolly time. Miss Skipton went quite early and Hilda stayed til 9:15. Brought us chocs!!
Iris read, Nora darned and wrote letter to Noelle.
I.H.
Partridge Shooting begins
S.R. 6.12, S.S. 7.47
In the morning we went to Holborn and bought sheets, napkins and a bedspread at Wallis Co. This took a good time. Iris also bought some curtain material at 3/11 per yard. After lunch we stayed in and packed. Then stuck labels on, read and played grammie. Miss Skipton came at 6:30 and Hilda came in later.
Both stayed to dinner and we had a jolly time. Miss Skipton went quite early and Hilda stayed til 9:15. Brought us chocs!!
Iris read, Nora darned and wrote letter to Noelle.
I.H.
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