Cape Helles
On 25 April 1915 "River Clyde" sailed to take part in the landing at Cape Helles. She was commanded by Commander Edward Unwin, formerly of the . She was carrying 2,000 soldiers; mostly from 86th Brigade units of the 29th Division: the 1st Battalion of the Royal Munster Fusiliers and men from the 1st Battalion, the Royal Dublin Fusiliers.