The Mauritian Shekel

Genevieve Pitot was born and grew up on the island of Mauritius and now resides in Germany.

Chapter 1 Prelude to the Years in Exile Chapter 2 Waiting...Hoping...: Formation and Departure of the Convoy Chapter 3 From Vienna and Bratislava to the Black Sea Chapter 4 Tulcea Chapter 5 From Tulcea to Haifa Chapter 6 The British Policy on Jewish Immigration to Palestine Chapter 7 The Decision to Deport the Passengers of the Atlantic is Irrevocable Chapter 8 Arrival at the Camp in Beau Bassin Chapter 9 First Year in Mauritius: Organization of Daily Life Chapter 10 Second Year in Mauritius: Life Goes on-But the Only Aim is to Leave Chapter 11 Third Year in Mauritius: Security Measures are Reinforced Chapter 12 Fourth Year in Mauritius: Breaking the Bonds! Chapter 13 Free at Last: The Return to Palestine Chapter 14 Annex 1. Classification of the Detainees by Nationality (at the time of landing in Mauritius) Chapter 15 Annex2. List of Detainees buried in the Jewish Section of St. Martin Cemetery