 She proceeded to Wellington and berthed there till 16 October 1914, when it was judged safe to depart.She sailed across the globe, sailing per convoy by way of Hobart, Albany, Colombo, Aden and finally arriving in Alexandria to disembark the soldiers on 3 December 1914.SS "Athenic" was designated at that time as being (His Majesty's New Zealand Transport) HMNZT 11.