WITH THANKS TO THE Jacana team of Thabiso Mahlape and Sean Fraser who have smoothed the path to publication in an exemplary manner. And closer to home thanks are due to Julian who has lived with the process, to Judy who read and encouraged an early draft, and to Tiki who said: “Keep going”.
For those interested in the loss of the troopship SS Mendi during the First World War, and later memorials to the sinking, there is an excellent website at www.allatsea.co.za.