A REPLY TO “R.N.” FROM TRANSPORT 82
She saw your apprehension On that day across the Blue, When you walked right up the Gangway Of Transport 82. She was ready to receive you And to do her best for you; But she has her limitations, Has Transport 82. When war broke out, a Liner Spick and span right through and through, With Tourists, Mail and Cargo, Sailed Transport 82. Escorts were needed badly To convoy the freighters through. So she turned into an A. M. C., Did Transport 82. She carries scars of battle, And the splinters bit her through, But she’s lived to fight another day Has Transport 82. After two years as a Cruiser, And when Transports were too few, She helped to fill the Middle East With Men and Guns for You. She has travelled many a voyage To countries old and new, And she boasts a million miles and more Does Transport 82. She had never carried Kiwis In her life across the blue, She’s been proud to make so many friends, Has Transport 82. J . ' In conclusion hear her wishes, Best of luck to all of you, And damnation to the Axis, From Friend TRANSPORT 82.
(Purser).
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Down the Hatch, Issue 8, 19 February 1944, Page 4
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202A REPLY TO “R.N.” FROM TRANSPORT 82 Down the Hatch, Issue 8, 19 February 1944, Page 4
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