Diary of Bugler R Newman
Object numberRMM 2015/50/1
Object categorydocuments
Object namediary
TitleDiary of Bugler R Newman
Descriptiondiary, 'Empire Cruise 1923-1924: Hood-Repulse', kept by Bugler R Newman, dated 27/11/1923-28/9/1924. Discusses preparations on HMS Repulse, progress of the convoy, visit to Sierra Leone, crossing the line ceremony, inoculations, Cape Town, showing the flag, Christmas celebrations, jazz band, parades, visitors to the ship, Zanzibar, exercises, gun firings, Trincomali, Port Sweatenham, volcanic island Kractorea, Rotnest Island, Albany, Port Adelaise, Brisbane, Anzac Day, Auckland, Empire Day, Vancouver, Dominion Day, San Francisco, Panama Canal, Quebec, sport on board, and return to the UK. Also includes steaming positions, notes about the places visited, and an index.
Associated subjectHMS Hood RM Detachment
HMS Repulse (1916-1941)
Royal Marines
HMS Repulse (1916-1941)
Royal Marines
Associated date1923-11-27 - 1924-09-28
Associated PersonNewman, R