Ahoy Shipmates

Departure

The last full day in Sydney was highlighted by a massed demonstration by nine-thousand school children at the Sydney Cricket Grounds, a tour to Parramatta, a rifle match, baseball games, garden party, and a dinner party onboard the Connecticut.

Liberty in Sydney had been great. As boats returned to the ships, 91 men failed to report. But before the day was over, 60 had returned to the Yankton, the rest staying behind.

At 8 a.m. on Thursday the 27th the Fleet got underway with thousands of Australians lining the shores to wish them well.

Regards



Sean