wesleycj Posted 5 January , 2021 Share Posted 5 January , 2021 Does anyone know the name of the ship that the first SAMNS sailed on to the uk, departed Capetown 27 Sep 1915. I believe it was the SS Balmoral Castle but would appreciate confirmation. Also does anyone have a nominal roll of that first contingent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf mcm Posted 6 January , 2021 Share Posted 6 January , 2021 This article https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=tgxbDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT140&lpg=PT140&dq=CREAGH+SOUTH+AFRICAN+NURSING&source=bl&ots=qCf6zhR9x3&sig=ACfU3U1c-AXr5bH-kPEetZtXxC297t74Yw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjc3b6UhIfuAhWNTsAKHbcRCjAQ6AEwEnoECAYQAg#v=onepage&q=CREAGH SOUTH AFRICAN NURSING&f=false confirms that the 1st South African Hospital, without equipment {which presumably means staff only} sailed from Capetown aboard the H.M.T. Balmoral Castle, although on 25th September {other sources say 27th September} 1915. Regards, Alf McM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesleycj Posted 6 January , 2021 Author Share Posted 6 January , 2021 Hi Alf Thanks for that, one piece of a jigsaw in place. See my answer to your post, I think we are on the same quest. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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