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Log Books of the United States Navy, 19th and 20th Centuries USS Concord – January 1899 to December 1900, Asiatic Station Edited by Caro, Old Weather Transcriber and Forum Moderator

In Far Eastern waters, painted gray, 1898 (Courtesy, Mrs D M Corn, in memory of Dr K L Rosencrance, 1970, click images to enlarge)

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Notes:

1. Latitude/longitude, including for days in port, show representative decimal positions for each day, as calculated by the Old Weather project's analysis program. As such, they differ by varying amounts from the positions recorded, usually at noon, in the log pages. In addition, some latitudes/longitudes have been amended in edited logs for errors in the logs, for errors in identifying locations by the analysis program, or simply for greater accuracy. In all cases, refer to the log-page scans for the positions as originally recorded. Not all log pages contain this information and the ships' positions have therefore often been estimated.

2. Full account of any day is available by clicking on the link above that day. Any groups of links may refer to log book covers and introductory information; some may be blank.

Editor’s notes:

Compass readings are per standard compass (psc) unless stated otherwise.
Best guesses have been made for the names of many small vessels, including schooners, lorchas, bancas and paraos.
Other unverified spellings and questionable patent-log readings are marked with [?] or [sic].

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LOGS FOR JANUARY 1899

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1 January 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands*

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Light SE airs.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Light airs from SE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 113 lbs bread.

At 7.00 flagship made time and uniform signal.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to light breeze from NW.

At 10.00 ‘Concord’ [signaled] to flagship: 4; at noon: 338, 3.

Mustered the ship’s company at 9.30 at quarters and Captain inspected crew and ship

Meridian to 4pm;

Cloudy. Warm. Light westerly airs first part, calm later.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from E to ESE.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Gentle SE breeze.

Stopped distilling.

* [The Philippine Islands (a translation of the Spanish name, Las Islas Filipinas), was the name used by US authorities when these logs were written.]

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2 January 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Light easterly airs and breeze.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light airs from ENE to calm.

Uniform and time signal at 7.00.

At 7.20 flagship [signaled] to ‘Concord’: 20 and wigwagged: “Commanding Officer report on board as soon as he has had his breakfast”.

Assistant Engineer W Littlefield reported on board for passage to USS ‘Baltimore’.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light Northerly airs.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters and exercised Divisions as follows: 1^st, instruction at battery; 2^nd, pistols; 3^rd, single sticks; Powder, stations; Engineer’s, collision stations; Marines, infantry.

At 10.00 made absentee and sick reports: 0 and 4; and at noon coal reports: 335 and 3.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light NW breeze.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 475 lbs fresh beef.

Paymaster A Petersen and Assistant Engineer W Littlefield reported on board for passage to Iloilo for duty on USS ‘Baltimore’.

The Commanding Officer reported on board the flagship in answer to signal 3094.

Pilot for Iloilo came aboard.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light breezes from NW to East.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

Made preparations for sea.

At 6.30 flagship signaled to this ship: “How high is your signal yard from the water line?”; [Concord] answered: “From signal yard to water line is 70 feet”.

At 6.50 flagship to ‘Concord’: “Do not get underway tomorrow; await orders.”

[‘Concord’:] “Shall I have steam up by tomorrow morning?” Flagship answered: “Do not get up steam; Commanding Officer repair aboard tomorrow after breakfast”.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze to light airs from East to ENE.

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3 January 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, light to gentle breeze from NE.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light SE airs, calm last hour.

At 7.00 flagship made time and dress signals B06 and M08.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. No wind.

Frank Bush, Landsman, returned 15 hours over time.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and then exercised Divisions as follows: 1^st and 2^nd, infantry; Powder, stations; Marine Guard, infantry.

At 9.45 started fires in all boilers.

The Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: Frank Bush (Landsman) and George C Peterson (Ordinary Seaman) for overstaying time when ashore on duty: reduced to 3^rd conduct class.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

Sent five boxes of 3-pounder and one box-6 pounder^* empty shells ashore for storage.

Started distiller at 8.15.

* [The 6-pounder, 3-pounder and 1-pounder were guns introduced in the 1880s. The numbers refer to the calibers (37mm, 47mm and 57mm respectively).]

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with light rain. Light and gentle breeze from NNW. Barometer falling.

Made preparations for sea.

At 12.35 flagship signaled: 2984; and at 1.30: “Do not get underway until official orders are received”.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and raining. Light variable airs and breezes.

At 5.15 received wigwag from flagship, “The last signal should have read ‘Do not get underway until written orders are received’”. At 6.30: “Be ready to get underway tomorrow at morn”. At 9.00: “Commanding Officer report on board tomorrow after breakfast”.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, raining last part. Calm to light airs from NE.

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4 January 1899

At anchor off Cavite and at Manila, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.58, Long 120.95

Commences and until 4am:

Partly clear with northerly airs. Moonlight later part.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and light rain last part. Light to gentle north-easterly breeze.

At 6.20 flagship made: “C” prep “121”.

At 6.45 [flagship] wigwagged: “Have you started fill yet?”, which we answered, “Yes, will have steam in an hour”.

At 7.30 [‘Concord’] wigwagged: “Am ready to get underway”.

At 7.45 flagship made: “Commanding Officer report on board after breakfast”. Also C3094.

At 9.00 flagship made uniform and time signal.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, light rain second hour, light airs from East.

At 9.45 got underway and mustered at quarters. Draft forward 13 feet 6 inches; aft 16 feet 1 inch.

Anchored off Manila at 10.20 in 5½ fathoms of water; 5 fathoms starboard draw.

Bearings from anchorage (magnetic); powder magazine E¾S; river entrance NNE¾E.

USS ‘Petrel’ left harbor.

At noon made routine signals.

Let fires die out under boiler C.

USS ‘Don Juan de Austria’ came out from Cavite.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Calm and light airs.

Steamer ‘Don Juan de Austria’ finished engine trials in harbor at 3.00 and anchored at Cavite.

Flagship made routine signals.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear. Calm and light northerly airs.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and warm. Light airs from E.

Stopped distiller at 5.00.

Flagship exercised squadron in night signals for three quarters of an hour.

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5 January 1899

At anchor off Manila, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.58, Long 120.95

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to cloudy. Pleasant. Light airs from NE.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Calm and light northerly airs.

At 7.00 flagship made time and uniform signal.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm. Northerly airs and breezes.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters then went to general quarters for exercise; time 4 minutes 30 seconds.

Tested magazine and shell room flood cocks and found them in good working order.

By order of Commanding Officer the following punishments were inflicted: George John Harvey (Apprentice 1^st class), inattention to orders, 6 hours’ extra duty; William Richard Hind (Ordinary Seaman), asleep on watch, 48 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water.

Scraped cofferdam hatch covers. Paid monthly money to crew. Banked fires.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Light airs from E to gentle breezes from NNE.

Instructed 1^st Division of Engineer’s force and Marines at battery and Apprentices at signals for one hour.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy but pleasant weather. Gentle breeze from NNE.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from NE.

Heavy banked fires.

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6 January 1899

At anchor off Manila, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.58, Long 120.95

Commences and until 4 am:

Cloudy. Light passing shower third hour. Light and gentle breeze from NNE.

4am to 8am:

Clearing. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Routine signals from flagship.

8am to meridian:

Overcast or cloudy. Light passing mist. Gentle breeze to light airs from NE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up exercises.

Drilled Powder Division and Marines at small arms.

Exercised Apprentices at boat sailing.

At 10.00 Concord to flagship: 5 and 0; at noon 313 and 5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Light passing drizzle. Light variable breeze and airs.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Light airs from South to East.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30.

At 7.50 flagship to Concord: “Will not leave tomorrow”.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and overcast. Light passing shower second hour. Light NE airs.

Stopped distilling at 11.00.

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7 January 1899

At anchor off Manila, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.58, Long 120.95

Commences and until 4 am:

Cloudy, light North Easterly breeze.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light breeze to light airs from NE.

Uniform and time signal at 7.00.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Calm first part. Light airs from WNW later part.

At 10.00 made absentee and sick reports: 0 and 5.

At noon coal report: 308 and 4.

At 8.50 began distilling.

At 9.00 released William Richard Hind (Ordinary Seaman) by order of the Captain.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light westerly and shifting to gentle south-easterly.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 369 lbs of fresh mutton.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light to moderate Easterly breeze.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercises at setting up.

At 6.45 flagship made signal to this ship: “Expedition will not sail tomorrow. You will get ample notice of sailing time”.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Light and from the E and ENE.

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8 January 1899

At anchor off Manila, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.58, Long 120.95

Commences and until 4 am:

Fair. Light airs from NE and calm.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Calm at first. Light NW breeze rest of watch.

At 7.00 flagship made time and dress signal: B06 and M08.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light airs and breeze from NNE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Calm and light airs from NNW.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Clearing last part. Light easterly breeze.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Light airs and light breeze form NE.

At 8.15 flagship signaled: “Keep armed watch at night until further orders”.

Provided secondary battery and sent armed crew in launch; armed quarter watch on deck.

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9 January 1899

At anchor off Manila, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.58, Long 120.95

Commences and until 4 am:

Cloudy. Calm and light airs.

Armed watch on deck. Moon rose 3.30.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light Northerly airs.

At 7.00 flagship made uniform and dress signal.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light airs and breeze from N to SW.

By order of Commanding Officer placed OF Williams (Apprentice 2^nd class) in solitary confinement on bread and water for 24 hours for fighting with the captain of part of ship.

Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30.

Exercised 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions and Marine Guard at small arms, and Powder Division at stations for fire and collision quarters.

Made routine signals at 10.00 and noon.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Gentle from NE. Shifting to E.

Exercised Marines and 2^nd Division, Engineer’s force, at pulling boats. Exercised Apprentices at signals.

Received on board fresh meat and vegetables from USS ‘Culgoa’ [AF-3].

Routine signals from flagship at 3.30.

Transport ‘Union’ shifted anchorage.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light breeze from ESE.

At 4.15 flagship signaled: “Stop all liberty”.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised setting up.

8pm to midnight:

Partly clear. Pleasant weather.

At 8.00 flagship signaled: “Report by signal unusual occurrences”.

Watch on deck with armed quarter watch and secondary battery with ammunition ready for action.

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10 January 1899

At anchor off Manila, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.58, Long 120.95

Commences and until 4 am:

Fair and cool. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair, light breeze and airs from North and NE.

At 7.00 flagship made uniform and time signal.

USS ‘Zafiro’ came in and anchored at Cavite.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Released OJ Williams (Apprentice 2^nd class) from confinement.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised three sections of the ship’s battalion at infantry.

At 10.30 USS ‘Charleston’ came in and anchored at Cavite.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals to flagship.

Sent boats to ‘Culgoa’ and ‘Zafiro’ for stores and provisions.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.

Exercised 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions in small arms target practice.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast. Light breeze to light airs from NE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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11 January 1899

At anchor off Manila, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.58, Long 120.95

Commences and until 4 am:

Clear and pleasant. Light NE airs.

Armed watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cool. Gentle breeze from NE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 113 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Overcast or cloudy. Calm.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at collision drill. 1^st and Powder Divisions had small arms target practice.

Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: Guy Raymond Osbourne (Landsman), asleep on lookout, 48 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water; N Nikkelson (Ordinary Seaman), asleep on lookout, 24 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water.

At 10.00 ‘Concord’ to flagship: 0 and 5. At noon: 290 and 4.

Flagship to ‘Concord’: “What is that firing?”. Answered: “Small arms target practice”.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Calm, light airs and breeze from NW to NNE.

Received from ‘Culgoa’: 328 lbs of mutton.

At 3.30 flagship made: 2984.

Piped down scrub and wash clothes.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast to fair. Gentle to light breeze from NE.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00 and exercised at setting up drill.

Paymaster A Peterson USN and Assistant Engineer W Littlefield, passengers from USS ‘Baltimore’, left the ship in obedience to orders of the Commander-in-chief.

At 7.50 flagship [signaled]: “Get underway tomorrow morning at daylight and anchor off Vitas Bar [Bitas Bar in log-book] and be in readiness to assist in case of necessity”.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Calm.

Armed watch on lookout.

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12 January 1899

At anchor off Vitas Bar, Manila Bay, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.63, Long 120.92 [estimated]

Commences and until 4 am:

Cloudy. Light airs and breeze from NW.

4am to 8am:

Got underway at 6.00 and stood to the North.

At 7.20 anchored in 4¼ fathoms with 15 fathoms on starboard chain.

Bearings: Manila lighthouse SE¾E (magnetic); Navotas (white dome) NE¾N (magnetic).

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from NNE.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters.

Exercised at general quarters. Time of casting loose: 4 minutes 30 seconds.

At 8.30 Navigator sounded into 3 fathoms curve. Got underway.

At 9.00 came to in 3¼ fathoms; 10 fathoms on starboard chain.

Bearings: Manila lighthouse SE¼S (magnetic); Navotas (white dome) NNE¼E (magnetic).

Steam on A, B and D boilers and Engineer’s Division ready to move.

A column of insurgent infantry debouched on the beach at Tambobong and entered the woods to S of Navotas. Sounded around the ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Instructed the 2^nd Division of Engineer’s force in secondary battery.

Sent the following signal to USS ‘Monadnock’: “About 2000 insurgents left Malabou at 11 o’clock going toward Manila, informed Commander in Chief”.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light breeze from NNE to ENE.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and provided battery. Loaded main battery

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Light easterly airs. Exercised search light.

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13 January 1899

At anchor off Vitas Bar, Manila Bay, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.63, Long 120.92

Commences and until 4 am:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from North.

Armed watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Clear to cloudy. Gentle breeze from NW

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from N and NNW.

By order of Commanding Officer at 8.50, released Guy Raymond Osbourne (Landsman) from [solitary] confinement and placed N Nikkelson (Seaman) in solitary confinement on bread and water for 24 hours.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and then provided boats for distant service.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 113 lbs fresh bread.

Started distiller at 8.15.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle to light breeze from West to SW.

Overhauled battery, tested hand pumps.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Calm to light NE airs.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up and fire drills. At fire drill, all water on in 2 minutes.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from NE.

Armed watch on deck. Battery provided.

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14 January 1899

At anchor off Vitas Bar, Manila Bay, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.63, Long 120.92

Commences and until 4 am:

Clear and pleasant, clouding over at last hour. Gentle to moderate breeze from North.

Armed quarter watch on lookout during watch.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Gentle Northerly breeze.

Did gunnel cleaning.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Moderate to stiff breeze from NW and N.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 113 lbs of bread.

Aired bedding.

At 8.50 by order of Commanding Officer, N Nikkelson (Seaman) was released.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light fall of rain second hour. Moderate breeze from NNE.

Shifted gig into cradle and 1^st cutter to davits ready for landing.

Pest of flies onboard ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle breeze from NNE, light rain first part.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, rainy and squally. Raining last two hours of watch.

Man-of-war came in at 10.15 and anchored with squadron at Cavite.

At 10.15 veered to 15 fathoms on starboard chain.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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15 January 1899

At anchor off Vitas Bar and at Manila, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.57, Long 120.94

Commences and until 4 am:

Overcast. Heavy rain last three hours. Gentle to light breeze to ESE to N.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and raining. Gentle to light breeze from ENE.

Got out steam launch.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 113 lbs of bread.

8am to meridian:

Overcast with light rain first hour. Northerly airs.

At 10.30 got underway and shifted anchorage to just off end of breakwater off city of Manila, coming to at 11.00 in 5 fathoms with starboard anchor, veering to 15 fathoms.

Withdrew charge from main battery and rigged ship for port.

Bearings at anchorage: Manila light NE¾N; powder magazine ESE½E (magnetic).

Commanding Officer paid official visit to HBMS [Her Britannic Majesty’s Ship] Bonaventure.

Sent steam cutter to USS ‘Culgoa’ for ice and fresh provisions.

Made routine signals at noon.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast or cloudy. Misty first hour. Light to gentle breeze from NNW.

SMS Irene came in and anchored off Cavite. Saluted with 13 guns.

Flagship returned.

At 3.40 flagship to Concord: Geo B 1608, 4520, 6343.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 328 lbs of fresh mutton from USS ‘Culgoa’.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from North.

At 4.35 German cruiser ‘Irene’ came from Cavite and anchored astern of ‘Bonaventure’, firing a salute of 21 guns with American flag at main. Sent boarding officer to offer usual courtesies.

At 7.00 flagship signaled: “Send word to General Otis that ‘Irene’ saluted port at half past four, but it has not returned [the salute]”.

Armed quarter watch at secondary battery, posted at dark.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Pleasant weather. Light airs from N.

* [According to the Museum of Hamburg: SMS (Seiner Majestät Schiff) ‘Irene’ was sent to the Philippines in 1898, during the Spanish-American War, for observation and to assist German nationals caught in the war zone. SMS ‘Irene’ is referred to in the logs as ‘HGS Irene’ and ‘HIGMS (His Imperial German Majesty’s Ship) Irene’.]

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16 January 1899

At anchor off Manila, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.57, Long 120.94

Commences and until 4 am:

Cloudy to fair. Calm and airs from N by W.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm and light air.

An English steamer came in and anchored. SS ‘City of Puebla’ got underway and steamed around harbor.

8am to meridian:

Clear. Calm to light airs from South.

At 8.00 HBMS ‘Bonaventure’ fired a salute of 21 guns, American ensign at main. Port onshore returned salutes of ‘Bonaventure’ and SMS ‘Irene’.

At 11.10 ‘Bonaventure’ fired a salute of 13 guns, American ensign at fore.

Received at Paymaster’s Department: 113 lbs of fresh bread.

At 10.00 ‘Concord’ [signaled] flagship, 0, 5.

At noon Captain of ‘Irene’ made an official call on board.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Warm. Calm and light Westerly airs.

The Captain of ‘Bonaventure’ paid an official visit on board and Commanding Officer returned call of Captain of German cruiser ‘Irene’. USS ‘Don Juan de Austria’ and transport ‘Indiana’ left port.

Roused up and overhauled lower chains.

At 3.30 flagship made: 2984.

Piped down wash clothes. Instructed Apprentices at signals. Routine boat exercises suspended because of heat.

Flagship fired a salute of 13 guns, English flag at the fore.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light airs from the NW to light breeze from SE.

At 7.00 flagship [signaled] to fleet: “Keep armed anchor watch at night. Set armed quarters watch at 7.10”.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to fair. Gentle SE breeze.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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17 January 1899

At anchor off Manila, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.57, Long 120.94

Commences and until 4 am:

Partly overcast. Light Easterly airs.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Hazy. Calm and light airs from ENE.

Received 113 lbs fresh bread in Paymaster’s Department.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Light airs from N to NW.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at infantry, and first section at artillery.

By order of Captain at 9.00 placed August George Berger (Apprentice 2^nd class) in solitary confinement on bread and water for 48 hours for disobedience of orders of gun captain and using threatening language to the same.

Spanish transport ‘Montserrat’ left port.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light Westerly airs.

At 1.15 exercised Marines at signaling and 1^st Division at heaving lead.

Practice drill suspended on account of heat.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 300 white hats and apprentice marks.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Sultry. Light westerly airs.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and turned in clean hammocks.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and threatening rain. Light to gentle breeze from SE and NW.

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18 January 1899

At anchor off Manila, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.57, Long 120.94

Commences and until 4 am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from North.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Hazy. Calm.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light variable airs.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at collision drill.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

HBMS ‘Bonaventure’ left harbor.

Sent boat for fresh provisions.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light breeze and airs from WSW and N.

Flagship signaled at 1.00: C 121, 180. At 1.50 C 132, 2984. At 2.25: “Make necessary repairs”. At 2.30: C 114.

At 1.35 got underway. Stood down to Cavite anchorage at 2.32 in 3¼ fathoms, 10 fathoms chain. Used only starboard engine as part of main circulating pump was disabled.

Bearing from anchorage: Sangley Point NW¼N; left tangent Arsenal SW by S (magnetic).

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 320 lbs of fresh meat.

‘Bonaventure’ returned to anchorage off Manila. USS ‘Zafiro’ left harbor at 4.00

4pm to 8pm:

Partly overcast. Light breeze from N and NNE.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from E.

Flagship exercised fleet at signals.

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19 January 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4 am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm and light variable. Bright starlight.

4am to 8am:

Clear. No wind.

At 9.00 flagship made uniform and time signal.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. No wind.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters. Exercised at general quarters. Cast loose in 4 minutes 30 seconds.

At 9.10 August George Berger (Apprentice 2^nd class) was released from [solitary] confinement by order of Commanding Officer.

David Frances Ross (Ordinary Seaman), time expired, was retained with one quarter additional pay.

About 10.30 there was heavy firing on shore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly clear. Warm. Calm and light northerly airs.

At 1.15 exercised Marines and 3^rd Division of Engineer’s force at main and secondary battery.

At 1.30 signaled flagship with 2984. Flagship answered: 2984.

A medical board of survey, of which Surgeon Attes was senior member and PA Surgeons Page and Ammen Farenholt [Assistant Surgeon] both were members, met on board to examine PA Surgeon Brodrick, medical officer of this ship. Board left ship at 3.00.

Received on board stores in steam engineering as follows: 264 wrought iron tube ferrules; 135 cast iron boiler tube ferrules; 64 furnace door liner bolts; 2 coal buckets; 1 circulating pump stuffing box.

Repairs to whaleboat by ship’s force finished.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, gentle and moderate breeze from SE.

5.00: mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Gentle breeze from SE.

8.00: exercised with searchlights.

Flagship signaled (general): “In using searchlights, turn on and off with flagship”.

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20 January 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4 am:

Cloudy, pleasant. Gentle breeze to light airs from East.

4am to 8am:

Fair, light breeze and airs form NE. Calm for last hour.

At 7.00 flagship made time and uniform signal.

Got out sailing launch.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Light airs from SE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters after which exercised boats in tactics.

Received on board in Paymaster’s Department: 113 lbs of bread.

Lieutenant Albert P Niblack and Ensign Orlo S Knepper reported on board USS ‘Manila’ [armed transport] for summary court-martial duty.

By order of Commanding Officer the following punishment was inflicted: LC Dees (Coal Passer), insolence and refusing to obey an order of Chief Machinist Evans in reference to cleaning bilge, 24 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Passing rains in second hour. Light breeze from ENE to NE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 369 lbs fresh mutton.

Exercised 3^rd Division at sub caliber target practice.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Passing showers in second hour. Gentle to moderate breeze from E.

Exercised Powder Division at 6-inch and 6-pounder sub caliber practice at moving target.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters after which went to fire quarters.

At 5.10 started fires under boiler A.

At 5.20 signaled flagship: 3184 (repairs complete).

Hoisted in sailing launch.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, occasional passing misty rain. Moderate breeze from East.

Steam on boilers A and B.

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21 January 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4 am:

Cloudy and raining. Gentle to moderate Southerly breeze.

Steam on boilers A and B.

4am to 8am:

Clear and warm. Calm and light Easterly airs.

Aired bedding.

Received in Paymaster’s Department, fresh provisions as follows: 113 lbs fresh bread and 14¼ lbs vegetables.

8am to meridian:

At 9.00 an examining board, of which Captain Walker is president, met on board and adjourned at 9.30 to convene hereafter at Navy Yard. Released LC Dees (Coal Passer) from confinement and restored him to duty.

At 10.00 ‘Concord’ to flag ship: 0, 5; at noon, 243, 6.

Meridian to 4pm:

Commanding Officer left the ship as president of an examining board on shore.

Harvey GJ (Apprentice 1^st class) worked 1½ hours of extra duty.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from NE.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00.

Spanish transport General Alava [gunboat General Alveres in log-book] came to anchor in Cavite harbor at 7.00.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE by E.

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22 January 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4 am:

Fair to cloudy. Moderate to gentle breeze from E. Moon set at 3.15.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Gentle to light breeze from E.

At daylight USS ‘Charleston’ got underway and anchored off Malabon.

Uniform and time signal at 7.00: B 06, N 1.05.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 113 lbs of fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light Northerly airs.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters.

Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.

At 11.00 and noon made routine signals. Started distiller at 8.00.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy. Gentle to light breeze from E.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 369 lbs of fresh beef.

English gunboat came in and anchored off Manila.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light easterly breeze.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from E. Moonlight.

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23 January 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4 am:

Partly clear. Bright moonlight first part. Gentle breeze from E.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light airs and breeze from N.

Broke out fore hold. Sent working party ashore for Paymaster’s stores.

At 7.00 flagship made uniform and time signal.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, light airs from N.

Passed Assistant Surgeon* Richard G Brodrick USN was detached and ordered to US Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California per Army Transport, ‘Zeelandia’. Acting Gunner Patrick J Hill was detached and ordered to USS ‘Monadnock’.

Broke out, cleaned and loaded fore hold. Started stowing.

Received in Paymaster’s Department the following stores: 75 lbs dried fruit; 150½ gallons of beans; 240 lbs of coffee; 1000 lbs of flour; 180 lbs of ham; 570 lbs of pickles; 1000 lbs pork; salt; 300 lbs rice; 2510 lbs sugar; 50 lbs tea; 960 lbs vegetables; 1500 lbs soap; 400 lbs tobacco.

Banked fires.

USS ‘Callao’ got underway and stood up off Malabon.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Light airs from N. Calm last hour.

Finished storing fore hold.

Exercised in dinghy with double sculls and afterwards at signals.

Began sub caliber practice with 2^nd Division.

Passed Assistant Surgeon A Farenholt reported for duty on board as relief for Passed Assistant Surgeon RG Brodrick, having been detached from USS ‘Charleston’ by order of Commander in Chief.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to fair. Light to gentle breeze from NE to E.

Finished sub caliber practice with 2^nd Division and Powder Division. Broke 6-inch firing lock, 3-pounder extractor and stirrup for drill hook of 3-pounder.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

8pm to midnight:

Calm and pleasant. Bright moonlight. Light Easterly airs.

* A “Passed Assistant Surgeon” had passed an examination by the Board of Naval Surgeons and been given the rank of “Assistant Surgeon”. He then served at sea for two years before becoming eligible for promotion to Surgeon. When promoted, he would carry the designation of “Passed Assistant Surgeon” until a position as Surgeon became available.

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24 January 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4 am:

Clear and pleasant. Bright moonlight. Light airs from NW.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm. Light airs and breeze from North.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 113 lbs bread.

At 7.00 flagship made time and uniform signal.

8am to meridian:

Fair to pleasant. Light breeze from North.

At 9.00 an examining board, of which Commander Asa Walker USN was a senior member, met on board to conclude examination of several officers for promotion.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and equipped as Naval battalion in heavy marching order.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast and rainy. Light variable airs. Calm to light breeze from E.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 328 lbs fresh mutton.

Exercised at signal drill.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with light drizzle first hour. Gentle breeze from SE.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Gentle to light breeze from SE.

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25 January 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4 am:

Cloudy. Light airs from SSE last hour.

4am to 8am:

Partly clear. Calm and light airs.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 118 lbs fresh bread and 141¼ lbs vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Calm to light airs from N.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Afterwards had collision drill; mat in place 5 minutes 30 seconds.

Exercised 3^rd Division at heaving the lead.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light airs to gentle breeze from N to SE. Light passing showers later part.

At 2.10 flagship made: 2984.

Piped down wash clothes.

[US Army] Transport ‘Zeelandia’ left port.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Passing showers first hour. Light breeze to light airs.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing showers second hour. Light and gentle breeze from E to ENE.

At 8.00 stopped distilling. Flagship made signal for exercises.

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26 January 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4 am:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate northerly breeze.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Gentle breeze from N.

Steamer ‘Zafiro’ came into the harbor at 7.00 with mail.

Received on board in Paymaster’s Department: 113 lbs of fresh bread.

At 7.00 flagship [signaled] to fleet: B 06, N 01.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and overcast. Light breeze and airs from NNW.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters and exercised at general quarters. Time was 5 minutes.

At 10.00 made absentee and sick reports: 0 [no absentees] and 5 [sick].

At noon coal reports: 224 and 3.

At 9.20 flagship to fleet: “3971, German ensign, 4533 and Tel 3680 and 1498”. At 11.15: 2372. At noon: 2984.

Sent boat for mail. Piped down wash clothes. Tested flood cocks.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and raining last part. Light breeze from N and NNE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 300 lbs fresh beef.

Exercised 1^st Division and Marines at great gun sub caliber practice.

By order of Commanding Officer, William Carter Dixon (Seaman) [Gunner’s Mate 2^nd class], was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water for five days for getting drunk in running boat. J James (Coxswain) disrated to Seaman for getting drunk, and allowing crew to get drunk, while in charge of running boat. Was placed in double irons for safe keeping.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light to moderate breeze from NNE.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

At 6.00 by order of Commanding Officer placed Edward Manford Wiggles (Seaman) in double irons to await trial by court-martial for refusing to obey orders of Officer of the Deck.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Light to moderate northerly breeze.

Exercised search light.

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27 January 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4 am:

Cloudy, gentle to moderate breeze from N.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Moderate northerly breeze.

At 7.00 flagship made time and dress signals, B 06 and N 08, and general signal, 5659.

At 5.00 released J James (Seaman), he being sober.

At 8.00 dressed ship, German flag at main.

Commenced distilling.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate northerly breeze.

Flagship made general signal: “Rig 4383”.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and then exercised 2^nd, 3^rd and Powder Divisions at heaving the lead.

Specifications were delivered to EM Wiggles (Seaman) who is awaiting trial by summary court-martial.

Ensign Raiser inspected mechanical devices in forward compartments from bow to forward fire room bulkhead.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

At noon fired a salute of 21 guns with German flag at main.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Stiff breeze from NNE.

Tested hand pumps and overhauled battery.

4pm to 8pm:

Moderate Northerly breeze.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at fire drill.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Moderate breeze from N.

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28 January 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4 am:

Cloudy with bright moonlight second part. Moderate breeze from N. Slightly squally latter part of watch.

4am to 8am:

Fair, pleasant weather. Moderate to gentle breeze from N.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 113 lbs fresh bread.

At 7.00 flagship [signaled] to fleet: B 06, M 08.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from NNW.

Tested life buoys and found them in working condition.

At 10.00 a summary court-martial, of which Lieutenant AF Techteler USN was senior member, met for the trial of EM Wiggles (Seaman) USN. Court adjourned at 11.00.

At 11.00 flagship made: 2240. Piped down aired bedding.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast but pleasant. Calm and light northerly breeze.

At 1.20 British flagship HBMS ‘Centurion’ came in sight.

At 1.35 USS ‘Olympia’ fired a salute of 15 guns with British flag at fore. ‘Centurion’ returned saluted part with 21 guns, American ensign at main. Battery on shore returned salute at 2.40.

‘Centurion’ anchored at 2.00. Commander-in-chief paid official visit aboard ‘Centurion’.

Received in Paymaster’s Department from USS ‘Culgoa’: 328 lbs of fresh mutton.

By order of Bureau of Navigation acting appointments of CL Bethge as Coxswain and EA Alm as Quartermaster 2nd class were revoked, former resuming rate as Seaman and latter as Quartermaster 3^rd class.

L Anderson (Seaman) was given an acting appointment as Coxswain.

Flagship made routine signals at 3.30.

Received from Navy Yard, Cavite, in Ordnance Department of this ship, following stores: 12 paint brushes; 30 yards of No 8 cotton canvas; 24 files, assorted sizes; 5 gallons kerosene oil; 30 lbs caustic soda; 5 gallons turpentine; 20 lbs Vaseline; 100 lbs cotton waste.

Received also in Equipment Store: 52½ gallons lard oil; 100 lbs cotton waste; and 12 files, assorted.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light breeze and air from N.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

Colonel Smith and staff of 1^st Division, Infantry USN, called on Captain.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Moderate breeze from N. Moderate sea running.

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29 January 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4 am:

Overcast with moon shining through clouds. Moderate breeze from N.

4am to 8am:

Overcast. Moderate breeze from N.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 113 lbs bread, 141¼ lbs vegetables.

At 7.00 HBMS ‘Centurion’ got underway and stood up to an anchorage off Manila.

Flagship made routine signals.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Clear and warm. Moderate breeze from N.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters.

Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew at quarters squadron.

Court-martial order number 11 was published at quarters.

Various salutes were fired by British flagship HBMS ‘Centurion’ off City of Manila.

Steamer ‘St Paul’ came in from Iloilo.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle northerly breeze.

Shore battery fired a salute of 15 guns, which was returned by ‘Centurion’ with 15 guns, US flag at fore.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Light drizzle last hour. Calm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Light rain first part. Calm to light breeze from NE.

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30 January 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4 am:

Overcast. Light passing showers last hour. Gentle to light breeze from NNE to E.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and threatening. Passing showers first hour. Calm.

At 7.00 flagship made routine signals.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 113 lbs of fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Calm to light breeze from N.

Mustered at quarters at 7.30 and exercised 1^st Division on small arms, 2^nd Division on single sticks, 3^rd Division instruction at battery, Powder Division on small arms and Marines on small arms.

At 10.00 ‘Concord’ [signaled] flagship: 0, 8; at noon, 209, 4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy. Warm. Calm and light airs and breezes from S to SE.

Exercised Marines and 2^nd Division of Engineer’s force on pulling boat, as well as Apprentices and Coxswains at signals.

At 1.00 flagship signaled: 2872.

Sent boat for mail.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 329 lbs fresh beef.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from E.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Gentle breeze from ESE and E.

At 8.00 stopped distilling.

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31 January 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4 am:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle SE breeze.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from SE. Calm.

At 7.00 flagship [signaled] to fleet: B 06, M 08.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 113 lbs fresh bread, 141¼ lbs potatoes.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Calm and light NW airs.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected quarters. Exercised Infantry sections.

At 10.39 a Navy Examining Board, of which Commanding Officer is president, met on board.

At 10.00 made absentee and sick reports: 0 and 1; at noon coal reports: 215 and 3.

Transport ‘Pennsylvania’ came and anchored in fleet.

At 8.00 began distilling.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Suspended routine drill because of heat.

Exercised 1^st Division, Marine Guard and 1^st and 2^nd Divisions of the Engineer’s force at sub-caliber moving practice, as well as 1^st and 2^nd Divisions at pistol target practice.

Naval Examining Board in session on board.

By order of Commanding Officer, William Carter Dixon (Seaman) [Gunner’s Mate 2^nd class], was released from confinement.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light to moderate breeze from SE and SE by E.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up exercises.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Light breeze from ESE.

LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1899

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1 February 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, bright moonlight. Light airs from NE to light breeze from NNW.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light and gentle breezes from N. Barometer 30.03 to 30.07.

Pumped water boiler C to boiler D to list ship to port; scrubbing boot topping.

At 9.00 flagship made time and dress signal B 06, M 08; and at 9.20 to this ship: “Make requisition for coal and fill up bunkers”.

A Filipino employed in the Navy Yard took refuge aboard about 6.00, his life being threatened by Filipinos ashore.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, light to gentle northerly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at collision drill.

The Commanding Officer reported on board flagship in obedience to signal C3094.

Cleaned and began painting starboard boot topping.

HBMS ‘Centurion’ left harbor and HIJMS ‘Irene’ got underway and stood out.

Started distilling at 8.15.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

By order of Commander-in-chief sent Filipino refugee to USS ‘Monterey’. IJ Kenny (Gunner’s Mate 1^st class) was given an acting appointment as Chief Gunner’s Mate.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm. Calm.

Finished painting starboard boot topping. Hoisted sailing launch and 1^st cutter.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 328 lbs fresh mutton.

At 3.00 flagship made: 2984.

4pm to 8pm:

Clearing. Gentle to moderate easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and then all hands to muster and read sentence of summary court-martial in case of EM Wiggles (Seaman) who was found guilty of disobedience of orders and sentenced to 10 days’ solitary confinement in double irons with full ration every third day and to lose three months’ pay, amounting to $75.

EA Alm (Quartermaster 2^nd class) went ashore and did not return.

At 7.00 flagship made general signal 417 and a short time later USS ‘Buffalo’ came in and anchored.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Moderate breeze from E. Flagship exercised fleet at signals.

Moon rose at 10.20. Spread fires and at 11.40 turned engines.

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2 February 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Moonlight. Calms and light airs.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, light airs and breezes from N and E. Barometer rising.

Flagship made uniform and time signal at 7.00.

8am to meridian:

Overcast to fair. Light breezes and airs from NE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at general quarters; cast loose in 5 minutes. Tested flood cocks.

USS ‘Buffalo’ saluted Admiral with 13 guns and flagship returned with 7. Battery at Manila fired 21 guns.

At 10.30 HBMS ‘Narcissus’ came down from Manila and anchored off flagship; saluted with 13 guns; flagship returned salute gun for gun. German man-of-war ‘Irene’ returned to anchorage off Manila.

Chief Master-at-Arms brought EA Alm (Quartermaster 2^nd class) on board.

Scraped and red-leaded rust spots, rove off new spanker vangs.

At 11.00 and noon made routine signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Rain squall second hour. Moderate breeze from E.

Exercised Apprentices at signaling and 2^nd Division of Engineer’s force at sub-caliber practice, 6-inch breech-loading rifles.

Commanding Officer of ‘Narcissus’ paid an official visit to ship.

Touching up paint spots about decks.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Moderate breeze from E.

At 5.50 mustered at quarters. 3^rd Division of Engineer’s force began sub-caliber practice (6-inch breech-loading rifles).

Commanding Officer of USS ‘Buffalo’ paid official visit to ship.

8pm to midnight:

Partly clear. Moderate easterly breeze.

Exercised with searchlight. Armed quarter watch and standing by to get underway in case of signal from flagship.

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3 February 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from N.

At 6.00 began coaling ship. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 112 lbs bread.

At 7.00 flagship made time and uniform signal and then Tel 6859, Gen 4385.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Pleasant weather. Gentle breeze from NNW.

Coaling ship. Captain made an official call upon Commanding Officer of HBMS ‘Narcissus’ and USS ‘Buffalo’.

Lieutenant AP Niblack was temporarily detached from this vessel and ordered to temporary duty on board USS ‘Boston’.

At 10.00 ‘Concord’ to flagship: 0, 2; at noon, 194, 4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light breeze from NNW and W. Barometer falling.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 275 lbs fresh beef.

Coaling ship until finished at 3.30. Received on board 165 tons; total on board 380 tons.

Made signal 2994 to flagship. She asked “How many tons did you receive?”; answered “165”.

Draught before coaling 12 feet 8 inches forward, 15 feet 8 inches aft. After coaling 13 feet 5 inches forward, 16 feet 3 inches aft.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy; pleasant. Light breeze from W, to stiff breeze from N.

8pm to midnight:

Clearing. Moderate to fresh northerly breeze. Barometer steady.

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4 February 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Stiff to moderate northerly breeze. Barometer 30.04.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Moderate to fresh northerly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 7.00 flagship made uniform and time signal.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Moderate to gentle breeze from N.

Ensign Kaiser inspected compartments and mechanical devices forward of engine room bulkhead.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Warm. Light airs from NNW first part, calm latter. Barometer 30.04.

At 3.30 flagship made: 2984; piped down wash clothes.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast. Gentle SE breeze to moderate breeze from ESE.

By order of Commanding Officer, CL Bethge was rated Coxswain this day.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast. Calm to light and gentle breezes from SE to N. Barometer 30.08.

USS ‘Charleston’ reported musketry firing on N end of American lines.

Lieutenant McCormick inspected compartments and mechanical devices from stern to engine room.

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5 February 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands, then off City of Manila

Lat 14.63, Long 120.92

Commenced and until 4am:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breezes from NNW. Barometer steady.

At 12.07 got underway and stood up toward Manila.

At 2.10 anchored in 4½ fathoms with 20 fathoms on starboard chain. Heavy firing ashore.

Got underway at 3.15 and stood in towards Vitas inlet.

At 3.37 anchored in 3¼ fathoms with 10 fathoms on starboard chain. Bearings: Manila Light[house] SE by S, Navotas white dome NNE¼E (magnetic).

At 3.20 went to guard quarters.

At 2.10 asked USS ‘Charleston’ for permission to anchor; answered “Yes”. At 3.45 ‘Charleston’ made signal: “When anchored show a light on off shore side”; and at 3.50: “E is inshore of you; try searchlight but do not show on our lines”.

At 3.40 ‘Concord’ signaled anchored in 3¼ fathoms.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate to light breeze from NNW.

Heavy firing at intervals around city from 5.00 until after daylight.

At 5.20 R to C, “At daylight open fire on beach and inland”. At 5.40 R to C, “Open fire on beach at once”. At 6.45 “Be careful and not fire at W Blockhouse”. At 6.50 R to C “Fire on left of blockhouse and on white house up the bay”.

Called to quarters at 5.15. Commenced firing at 5.40 with main battery and fired at intervals at Philippine blockhouse and lines until end of watch.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Firing with part of starboard battery occasionally at places supposed to be insurgents.

At 8.10 signal made from shore, “That will do”.

At 9.45 ‘Charleston’ got underway and stood to southward.

At 11.43 flagship made to this ship 173. At 11.50 USS ‘Callao’ wigwagged: “They want us to send a few shell N of block house”, and at 11.55 “Cease firing by request of General MacArthur until further orders”.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light to gentle north-easterly breezes.

At 2.08 heavy firing began on shore and shortly after we got underway and began firing at beach with starboard battery.

Received fresh water in Paymaster’s Department.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breezes from NE.

Underway off Vitas, firing at Philippine lines and blockhouse with main and secondary batteries.

At 5.55 anchored in 3½ fathoms with 12 fathoms on starboard chain. Bearing from anchorage: Manila Lighthouse SE⅝S, Navotas white dome NNW, Army blockhouse E (all magnetic).

At 4.15 flagship signaled Tel 3623, 69, repeated wigwag message from Army blockhouse to lighthouse. Expended during day, 6-inch full charges, 68; reduced charges, 1; 6-inch cannon shell, 66; shrapnel, 3; 6-pounder steel shell, 38; and 3-pounder common, 6

6pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to light NE.

Set armed quarters watch at dark, crew sleeping by guns.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to fair. Cool. Light to gentle northerly breezes.

At 8.10, flagship signaled to fleet: “insurgents defeated at every point, congratulations”. Armed quarter watch on deck.

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6 February 1899

Off City of Manila, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.63, Long 120.92

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Calm to light northerly airs and breezes. Barometer falling.

Light firing on shore at 1.30 and 3.00.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Light airs and breezes from N and NNW.

Light firing on shore during watch. At 7.00 flagship made routine signals. Cleaned ship.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy. Light airs from N by W to gentle breeze from SW by S.

USS ‘Boston’ left harbor at 8.50.

At 9.30 got underway and shifted anchorage off Navotas. Bearings: Navotas white dome NE by E¼E; Manila Lighthouse SE by S. Anchored in 3¼ fathoms, 10 fathoms chain.

Army on shore advancing to the northward.

At noon ‘Concord’ to flagship: 365, 5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light breezes from NW to N by W.

At 1.10 signaled to USS ‘Callao’: “Come within hail”.

At 2.55 got underway and stood to the southward. At 3.20 went to general quarters and at 3.24 began firing at Caloocan at 5000 yards range; fired from forward 6-inch, 2 shots, amidship 6-inch, 3 shots, and from aft 6-inch, 2 shots, port side.

At 3.50 came to in 3¼ fathoms, 10 fathoms starboard chain.

Received from flagship: 30 full charge, 6-inch; 22 AP shell, 6-inch; and 4 boxes common steel shell, 6-pounder.

By order of Commanding Officer placed A Westermark (Seaman) in confinement in double irons for 24 hours for using insulting and abrasive language to sentry.

Expended 7 full charges 6-inch and 7 common shell 6-inch.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy. Light easterly airs.

Signal from ‘Callao’ at 5.00: “Army is advancing toward beach abreast of my position”.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light easterly airs.

Armed watch on deck.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool. Light airs to light breeze from NE.

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7 February 1899

Off City of Manila, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.63, Long 120.92

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Light NW breeze.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light breeze NW and N. Barometer steady. Flagship made uniform and time signal at 7.00.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light variable airs.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters. By order of Commanding Officer, placed T O’Keefe (Apprentice 2^nd class) in double irons for 48 hours for using indecent and obscene language to a petty officer.

At 8.30 USS ‘Zafiro’ came up from the city with the Commander-in-chief, and Commanding Officer reported on board in obedience to signal. ‘Zafiro’ returned to anchorage off Manila.

At 11.00 army began artillery firing on shore.

At 11.20 got up anchor and shifted berth clear of fish weirs, anchoring at 11.26 in 3 fathoms water. Bearings: Manila Lighthouse SSE⅞E; Navotas white dome NE by W (magnetic).

At 11.40 E to C: “Blockhouse will communicate with MacArthur and let us know what point to shell”.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Variable light to gentle breezes. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 405 lbs fresh beef.

At 3.30 flagship to fleet: 2984.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy. Light northerly breezes.

At 5.10 Callas signaled: “Detachment, no one hurt; no one has left blockhouse for front; we are in good view of General Tunston’s headquarters”.

At 5.30 artillery firing began ashore and ‘Callao’ signaled: “Heavy firing half mile S of Caloocan [Kolocan in log-book]; our troops are shelling Caloocan”.

At 5.40 went to general quarters and opened fire on Caloocan; range 5000 yards. Expended 15 6-inch full charges and 15 of common shell.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light northerly airs.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Light airs and calm. Armed watch on deck.

At 10.30, army signaled: “Impossible to mark lines on beach, will establish position at Chinese church, if possible make signal from there. Signed MacArthur”. Repeated to E.

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8 February 1899

Anchored off Caloocan, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.63, Long 120.92

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from N.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light northerly breeze. Barometer 30.18 to 30.16.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light airs from N and W. Barometer rising.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised closing water-tight doors. Started distiller at 8.10.

At 9.00 received signal from army: “Watch us close for signals”.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light variable airs and breezes.

Transferred to USS ‘Buffalo’ with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers the following men: WE Props (Oiler); JJ Murphy (Fireman 2^nd class); WW Minnick (Seaman); CE Rowlands (Blacksmith); HJ Clark (Yeoman 2^nd class); and FB Jones (Master at Arms). HG Dundas (Boatswain’s Mate 2^nd class) was given honorable discharge from the Naval Service.

At 1.27 got underway and at 2.00 anchored in 3 fathoms of water, 10 fathoms on starboard chain. Bearings: house SE⅞S; Navotas NNE⅞E; dome E¼N (magnetic).

Fired one blank charge and one 6-pounder common shell across bow of native canoe.

USS ‘Zafiro’ came up with Commander-in-chief and Commanding Officer went on board.

At 3.00 Army signaled: “Considerable number of insurgents in and around Caloocan which may bring about a collision in which event please open fire on signal from here in the same direction as yesterday with slightly less elevation. Signed MacArthur”.

Concord signaled Army: “It’s rumored that [Emilio] Aguinaldo is at Navotas and that troops are coming in from the North”.

At 3.30 flagship made: 2984.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant weather. Variable light to gentle breezes from SE to NE.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear. Calm.

At 7.30 Army signaled: “Can you see me”. Answered: “Yes but use longer staff”.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Light variable airs. Barometer steady.

At 9.10 Army signaled: “Can you throw shrapnel through woods S of church in Caloocan at about same elevation as before. Signed MacArthur”.

Answered: “Cannot see Caloocan, unable to get range. If you attack after daylight I will assist at point indicated. Signed Walker”.

At 10.40 heavy firing on shore for a few minutes; got underway and went to general quarters.

At 11.30 anchored in 3 fathoms, 10 fathoms on the starboard chain. Signaled to flagship: “Heavy firing on shore for five minutes, now ceased”.

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9 February 1899

Anchored off Caloocan, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.63, Long 120.92

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, starlight, calm to gentle breeze from NNW. Armed watch on deck. Firing on shore at 3.25.

4am to 8am:

Clear to cloudy. Gentle to light breezes from NW to N. USS ‘Monadnock’ anchored close by at 8.00. uniform and time signal at 7.00.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light westerly breeze and airs. Barometer 30.14 to 30.17.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters; suspended routine drills in order to shift 48 charges, 6-inch, from tin to copper tanks.

An English gunboat came into port and the transport ‘St Paul’ left. USS ‘Zafiro’ came to anchor close abroad at 11.50.

At 10.00 made absentee and sick reports: 0 and 1; and at noon coal reports: 352 and 4. Tested flood cocks.

At 9.00 released J O’Keefe (Apprentice 2^nd class) by order of the Captain.

Received on board from USS ‘Buffalo’ with their necessary transfer papers, tags and hammocks, following men: C Boyle (Boatswain’s Mate 2^nd class); CL Buckler (Gunner’s Mate 1^st class); JS Robinson (Seaman); MJ Keilty (Seaman); F Chappell (Ordinary Seaman); GT Brownhill (Blacksmith); C Kuhn (Coppersmith); EH Lender (Landsman); and M Fitzgerald (Coal Passer). Received in Ordnance Department 1 breach mechanism for 6-inch BLR and spare parts for same; for Marine Corps 3 boxes of stores.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy, light airs from WNW to gentle breeze from NNE.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and published Squadron General Order No 13. Continued painting underneath forecastle. Received mail.

Scattered firing during watch. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 328 lbs mutton.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light breezes to light airs from NE.

At 7.50 flagship to ‘Concord’: “Come within hail tomorrow morning at daylight. Set armed watch at dark”.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light NE airs first hour. Calm rest of watch.

At 10.00 Army signaled: “Expect probable attack at ten; can you assist us”, and at 10.15 ‘Monadnock’ repeated from flagship, “Army expects attack. Render aid if possible”. Occasional firing ashore began at ten o’clock.

Let men dorm at the guns.

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10 February 1899

At anchor off Caloocan and Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Barometer steady. Light variable airs.

At 1.00 heavy firing on shore. Sounded general quarters at 1.05 and got underway at 2.15; anchored in 3 fathoms with 9 fathoms starboard chain.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Calm to light airs from ESE.

Occasional firing on shore.

At 5.35 got underway and stood down to flagship, Commanding Officer going on board.

At 8.00 anchored at Cavite in 3 fathoms, 10 fathoms starboard chain. Bearings: Sangley Point NW¾N; arsenal left tangent WSW (magnetic).

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from N by E to light airs from NW.

Robert Smith (Coal Passer) was transferred from USS ‘Buffalo’ with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

At 10.00 ‘Concord’ to flagship: 0, 1; at noon, 347, 5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy. Gentle to stiff breeze from ESE. Barometer 30.10 to 30.05.

Received from ‘Buffalo’ with bags, hammocks and necessary papers following men: viz S. Verner (Seaman); J Teves, Coal Passer; and GW Spiknig (Coal Passer) and transferred to her following men, viz CL Buhler (Chief Gunner’s Mate); M Fitzgerald (Oiler); and EH Lender (Landsman).

‘Charleston’ and ‘Monadnock’ bombarding N of Manila last hour.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from ESE to light airs from SE by E.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00.

At 7.50 flagship to fleet, “Enemy defeated with heavy loss”.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool. Stiff to gentle breezes from SE by E. Barometer 30.06 to 30.09.

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11 February 1899

Anchored off Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Light easterly airs and breezes. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Hazy around horizon. Light airs from W.

Heavy gun fire to the northward of Manila at end of watch. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 116 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light and gentle breezes from N to NNW. Barometer 30.08 to 30.10.

Crew engaged in painting uppers works except spars.

At 10.00 made sick and absentee reports: 0, 1; and at noon coal report: 4, 343.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light north-westerly airs. Barometer falling.

Painting ship. USS ‘Manila’ left harbor at 3.25. Skirmishing at Parañaque. American ship ‘Susquehanna’ towed in by USS ‘Zafiro’.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy. Light easterly airs and breezes. Barometer 30.02.

At 4.35 flagship signaled to us: 186 (?). At 4.40 we made 3184 and at 5.00, 201. Flagship answered: 180. Got underway at 5.15 and stood to E side of bay.

Came to at 6.27 in 3½ fathoms,10 fathoms on starboard chain. Bearings: Manila Lighthouse N by W, Sangley Point WSW¼W.

At 5.00 released EM Wiggles (Seaman) by order of the Captain.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

Signaled Army: “Please mark the end of your line so that if we fire we will not fire into you”. Army signaled: “Please repeat last message”. ‘Concord’ signaled: “Is that the end of your lines”. Answer: “Yes”.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Light southerly breezes to calm.

Armed watch on deck. Firing on shore at intervals during watch. Army signaled: “Reconnoitering party attacked N of Parañaque and driven back to this point when reinforced, enemy in force above bridge and to left”. Flagship signaled: “Where was heavy firing”. Answered: “A few volleys on right of our line, not heavy”.

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12 February 1899

Anchored off Parañaque, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to cloudy, pleasant. Light airs from SE to E and calm.

Armed watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light airs to gentle breezes from E. Barometer 30.01 to 30.00.

Armed watch on deck, quarter watch on lookout.

At 4.50, army signaled: “Our troops have retired to this point, signed Kelly” and “What is your call letter”. Answered: “Our call letter is C”. Playing light on cable station until daylight.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light variable airs. Barometer steady.

At 8.50 got underway and at 9.40 anchored in 3¼ fathoms, 10 fathoms on the starboard chain.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals. At 9.00 flagship made “C 3074”.

The following signals were exchanged: ‘Concord’ to Army: “Please mark the end of your lines and let me know when you make an advance, signed Walker”. ‘Concord’ to Army: “Does the enemy occupy Parañaque in force or are they on this side”. Army to ‘Concord’: “The enemy occupy Parañaque and the bridge on this side and the left bank of the river”. ‘Concord’ to flagship: “Our right wing has retired half mile, no firing”. ‘Concord’ to flagship: “Army report enemy in force at Parañaque”.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, moderate to gentle breeze from SE.

At 3.00 HMS [SMS] ‘Kaiserin Augusta’ came in and exchanged salutes with the flagship and with the port.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Gentle to moderate breeze from E by S.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair. Gentle breezes from E by S. Barometer 30.02 to 30.04.

At 6.15 shifted anchorage in 4 fathoms water, 15 fathoms on starboard chain. Bearings: Manila Lighthouse N by W½W; Sangley Point WSW¼W.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Light variable airs and breezes. Barometer steady.

Signal C to Z: “Please do not use your searchlight in this direction”.

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13 February 1899

Anchored off Parañaque and Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Calm and light variable airs and breezes; light rain second hours.

Armed watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from NE.

At 7.10 USS ‘Buffalo’ anchored close aboard. ‘Concord’ got underway and stood toward Cavite.

At 7.00 flagship to fleet: B 06, M 08.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Gentle and light easterly breezes. Barometer 30.06 to 30.09.

Crew engaged in painting ship outside.

At 10.00 made absentee and sick reports: 0 and 1; and at noon, coal reports: 332 and 5.

USS ‘Manila’ opened fire about 9.00 to the westward of San Roque.

Ensign Kaiser inspected compartments and mechanical devices from stern to forward fire-room.

Transferred to USS ‘Culgoa’: JJ Rooney (Fireman 1^st class) with bag, hammock and necessary papers.

At 8.20 came to in 3 fathoms, 10 fathoms on starboard chain. Bearings: left tangent arsenal WSW¼W; Bacoor S by E¾E.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light airs and breezes from ESE. Barometer falling.

Painting and touching up spots. Sent three men ashore for duty in Navy Yard; two more for duty on [steamer] ‘Abbey’, and two more to tally coal on ‘Susquehanna’.

Received in Engineer’s Department stores as follows: 34 lbs bolts and nuts, iron; 102 lbs bolts and nuts, brass; 24 corn brooms; 20 yards canvas #9; 12 oil cans; 100 split pins; 210 lbs turn sheet; 30 lbs packing; 32 lbs Garlock packing; 50 feet rubber tubing.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle easterly breezes. Barometer 30.03 to 30.06.

Crew engaged in red-leading rust spots &c.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 328 lbs mutton.

Received on board from ‘Buffalo’ with bag, hammock and necessary papers: Louis D Young (Fireman 2^nd class).

8pm to midnight:

Clearing. Light airs from ESE. Barometer rising.

At 11.30 USS ‘Petrel’ came in.

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14 February 1899

Anchored off Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Light airs from ENE.

Armed watch on deck. At 1.00 flagship signaled: “Coal ‘Petrel’ today”.

4am to 8am:

Clear and cloudy. Light airs and breezes from E to N. Barometer 30.03 to 30.06.

At 6.00 USS ‘Baltimore’ and USS ‘Monterey’ left port.

At 7.00 flagship made time and dress signals: B 06 and M 08. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 116 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from N by E. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised sections at infantry. Sent men to collier and to Yard.

At 10.00 and noon made routine reports. USS ‘Petrel’ came in and anchored in Canacao Bay. HIGMS ‘Irene’ left harbor.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Stiff to moderate breeze from E.

Painting bulwarks and under break of poop.

Sent Chief Carpenter’s Mate and one of his mates with Blacksmith to USS ‘Callao’ to mount 3-pounder gun.

Working parties ashore and on coal ship.

At 3.30 flagship signaled: 2984.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 4 boxes shoes; 2 bales cloth; in Engineer’s Department: 125 lbs sheet hose; 130 lbs Tobin bronze; 37 lbs asbestos sheet; 200 lbs red lead; 500 lbs caustic soda; 25 lbs Putz pomade; 200 lbs Sal-Soda; 48 pipe fittings; 37 pipe nipples; 112 lbs brass pipe; 8 lbs copper pipe; 2 reams emery cloth; 48 files; 24 hacksaw blades; 12 wedges, wood; 300 lbs cotton waste.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light breeze from ESE and SE by E. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 an officer from American ship ‘Susquehanna’ came aboard and reported a mutiny on board his ship and asked for ten pairs of irons and assistance. Sent Chief Master at Arms, 1^st Sergeant, six Marines and an officer on board to assist and to investigate. The crew of the Susquehanna were put in irons and placed in confinement on bread and water. They allege cruelty on the part of the first and second officers and so refused to work. A Corporal and two Marines were left on board as a guard. Working party returned from USS ‘Callao’.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant; stiff to light breeze from E by S.

Armed watch on deck. Shut down distiller at 10.30.

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15 February 1899

Anchored off Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from E to light breeze from NNE.

Armed watch on deck. Searchlight on causeway.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hazy. Barometer steady. Light airs from SSE.

USS ‘Manila’ commenced firing on insurgents at 7.45. Corporal and Marines returned from American ship ‘Susquehanna’.

Sent men to tally coal. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 113 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Calm and light variable airs and breezes.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters; exercised at collision drill. Sent Carpenter’s gang and Blacksmith to USS ‘Callao’. Commander-in-chief visited yard in USS ‘Zafiro’ and returned to Manila.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals. Sent officer to inspect [steamer] ‘Abbey’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light airs from NW.

Working parties ashore on ‘Callao’ and tallying coal. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 310 lbs fresh beef.

At 3.30 flagship to fleet: “2984”.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to light breeze from SW.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00 and exercised at setting up. Working parties returned.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze to light airs from SW.

At 8.40 flagship to (‘Concord’): “E”, “Take position off Parañaque”.

Got underway owing to misunderstanding signal “T [flagship] to E”.

At 9.00 ‘Concord’ to flagship: “Was that “C” or “E” ”. Answer, “For E”.

Anchored at 9.25. Bearings, Sangley Point NW by W⅛W; arsenal left tangent SW by W¾W.

At 9.50 flagship to ‘Concord’: “Is ‘Callao’ underway?”. Answer: “Yes”. Kept searchlight on San Roque causeway.

Firing by USS ‘Buffalo’ at 8.00. Infantry firing off Malate at 10.15.

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16 February 1899

Anchored off Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from SE to SW. Barometer 30.03 to 29.99.

4am to 8am:

Clear and fair. Light airs from SW.

At 7.30 USS ‘Petrel’ got underway and stood up towards flagship.

At 7.00 flagship made time and uniform signal.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Calm to light airs from N by W.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and overhauled battery. An officer inspected steamer ‘Abbey’.

Chief Carpenter’s Mate went on board USS ‘Callao’ when she returned to anchorage of arsenal at 9.30.

At 10.00 ‘Concord’ to flagship: 0, 1; at noon 319, 4. Received on board in Paymaster’s Department: 113 lbs fresh bread.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy. Light to moderate breezes from NNW to NE. Barometer 30.05 to 29.99. Light passing shower last hour.

USS ‘Manila’ fired a few shots, about 30.00, from her position W of San Roque. Instructed Apprentices in signals.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle breezes from SSE to SE.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30. Set armed watch at dark. USS ‘Petrel’ went to sea.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from SE to S by E. Barometer 30.03 to 30.04.

Armed watch on deck; quarter watch on lookout.

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17 February 1899

Anchored off Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Light easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear, pleasant. Hazy around horizon. Calm to light airs from S.

HGMS ‘Kaiserin Augusta’ went to sea. Received on board: 113 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Calms and light airs and breezes. Barometer 30.05.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters. Crew engaged in various odd jobs.

At 10.00 made absentee and sick reports: 0 and 1; and at noon coal reports: 318 and 4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light variable airs. Barometer falling.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: [blank] fresh mutton. Touching up spots, boats etc. Ensign Kaiser inspected mechanical devices and compartments from stern to forward fire-room.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light airs to gentle breezes from SW. Barometer 29.76 to 29.99.

At 5.00 went to fire quarters; all streams on in 3 minutes 20 seconds.

At dark set armed watch; quarter watch on lookout.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and light rain second hour. Light and gentle south-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 USS ‘Manila’ fired a few shots.

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18 February 1899

Anchored off Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light variable airs.

Armed watch on deck. Using searchlight throughout watch.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Hazy. Calm. Barometer 29.98.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light airs from W. Barometer steady.

Regular Saturday cleaning. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 328 lbs potatoes.

USS ‘Zafiro’ came in with the Admiral on board.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

Started distiller at 8.15.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from WNW and SW.

Broke out Ordnance store room, repaired sluice valves, red-leaded bilges and restowed it.

At 3.30 flagship made “2984”.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light variable airs. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. USS ‘Callao’ got underway and left Bacoor Bay [Bakor Bay in log-book].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Calm and light variable airs and breezes.

Armed watch on deck. Searchlight on causeway.

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19 February 1899

Anchored off Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from N.

Armed watch on deck. Searchlight kept continuously on causeway.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate northerly breezes. Barometer rising.

At 7.00 flagship made uniform and time signal.

8am to meridian:

Clear. Light airs from NW by W.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters; published Articles for the Government of the Navy.

Executive Officer and Surgeon inspected ship.

Sent officer to inspect [steamer] ‘Abbey’.

By order of Commanding Officer A Coan (Apprentice 2^nd class) AG Berger (Apprentice 1^st class) and RT Andrews (Apprentice 2^nd class) were placed in double irons in starboard alley for five days for sleeping on lookout.

At 9.30 USS ‘Helena’ came into harbor.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

At noon Japanese man-of-war came in.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, warm. Light airs from NW to light breeze from NE.

‘Helena’ shifted anchorage to Cavite, anchoring at 3.40.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear. Gentle to stiff breeze from ESE. Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, pleasant. Fresh breeze from ESE to SSE. Moonlight.

Armed watch on deck. Searchlight kept on causeway.

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20 February 1899

Anchored off Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light easterly breeze. [Barometer] 30.01 to 29.99.

Armed watch on deck. Quarterly watch on lookout. Playing [searchlight] on San Roque Peninsula.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from NE.

‘Esmeralda’ came in with American mail at 6.20.

At 7.00 flagship made time and uniform signal. Repairing boiler in Yard launch.

8am to meridian:

Clear to fair. Light airs and breezes from N by E to gentle ESE breeze.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and exercised: 1^st Division, single sticks; 2^nd Division, pistols; 3^rd Division, single sticks; Powder Division and Marines, signals.

At 10.00 flagship to fleet: 2372. ‘Concord’ to flagship: 0, 1; at noon, 305, 5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm. Gentle breezes to light airs from SE by E and ESE. Barometer 30.05 to 29.99

Exercised second relief of firemen and Marines at boat under oars.

At 3.30 flagship made: 2984, piped down wash clothes.

Received in Steam Engineering Department from Navy Yard: 50 gallons cylinder oil; 100 gallons vacuum oil; 100 gallons sperm oil; 20 gallons boiled oil; 6 gallons spar varnish; 6 lbs solder; and 5 lbs spelter.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00 and served out clean hammocks.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate SE breezes. Barometer 30.02.

Armed watch on deck; quarter watch on lookout. Playing searchlight on San Roque Peninsula.

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21 February 1899

Anchored off Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Light easterly airs. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Hazy around horizon. Light airs from E.

USS ‘Charleston’ anchored off Cavite at 7.50.

An American transport came in during watch.

At 7.00 flagship to fleet: B 06, M 08. Scrubbed hammocks. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 110 lbs fresh beef.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Warm. Calms and light airs and breezes from NW. Barometer 30.02 to 30.06.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters. Exercised at infantry and artillery.

At 10.00 made absentee and sick reports: 0 and 1; and at noon coal reports: 295 and 4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm. Light breezes from NW by W. Barometer falling.

Received on board in Paymaster’s Department: $15,000 (Mexican) and 372 lbs fresh meat. Flagship made general signals 3972 and 45 33; also 2984.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light and gentle breezes from SSW to SW. Barometer 29.96 to 29.97.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and turned in clean hammocks.

8pm to midnight:

Partly overcast. Light airs and breezes from S. Barometer rising.

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22 February 1899

Anchored off Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Gentle to moderate breeze from N. Clear and pleasant; bright moonlight.

Armed watch on deck. Using searchlight throughout watch. Moon set at 4.00.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Light northerly airs and breezes. Barometer 29.97 to 30.01.

At sunrise dressed ship.

At 7.00 flagship made time and dress signal: B 06, M 08.

USS ‘Helena’ got underway and stood to the N. USS ‘Bennington’ in sight at end of watch.

8am to meridian.

Partly overcast. Light breezes from NNW to N by W. Barometer rising.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals. At noon fired national salute.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from NW and W.

By order of Commanding Officer released A Coan (Apprentice 1^st class); AG Berger (Apprentice 2^nd class); RT Andrews (Apprentice 2^nd class).

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle to light breeze from SW and S. Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Light south-easterly airs, freshening to stiff breeze from W and NNE.

Armed watch on deck. Using searchlight. Large fire in Manila burning throughout watch.

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23 February 1899

Anchored off Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to clear and pleasant. Gentle to stiff breeze from N.

Armed watch on deck. Search[light] kept on causeway. Large fire in Manila first part.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Moderate northerly breeze. Barometer rising.

At 7.00 flagship made uniform and time signal.

USS ‘Bennington’ came in and anchored.

Received on board in Paymaster’s Department: 113 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Moderate to light breeze from N by W to NW.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters. Exercised at general quarters; test flood cocks. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 332 lbs fresh vegetables.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals. Sent an officer to inspect [steamer] ‘Abbey’.

At 8.50 USS ‘Charleston’ left the harbor.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Moderate breeze from SE to E.

Exercised Apprentices in signals and Marines at battery.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Moderate breeze from SE to E.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 365 lbs fresh beef; in Equipment Navigation: one piston and one rod for dynamo engine.

At 5.50 USS ‘Charleston’ left the harbor. F Pietro (Coal Passer) came on board from USS ‘Manila’ for medical treatment.

USS ‘Yorktown’ came in and anchored at 8.00.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate to gentle breeze from ESE.

Armed watch on deck; kept searchlight on causeway.

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24 February 1899

Anchored off Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Calms and light SE airs. Light passing shower third hour. Barometer 30.06 to 30.03.

Searchlight on San Roque Peninsula. Armed watch on deck; quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light airs from E and NE.

At 7.00 flagship made time and uniform signal.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Gentle to moderate breeze from E.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and drilled Gun Divisions and Marines at small arms, Powder Division at signals.

At 9.45 flagship to fleet: “2895”. At 10.00 ‘Concord’ to flagship: 0, 1; at noon 280, 5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Moderate breezes from ESE. Barometer 30.05 to 29.99.

At 1.00 flagship made “2984”; piped down wash clothes. Overhauled battery and pumps.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate to light breeze from E by S to SE by E.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00 and exercised at fire quarters. All Divisions ready in 1 minute 30 seconds.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to fair. Gentle breeze from SE. Barometer 30.03 to 30.05.

Armed watch on deck. Quarter watch on lookout. Using searchlight on San Roque peninsula.

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25 February 1899

Anchored off Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Gentle breezes from SE and E. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair, pleasant weather. Light breezes to light airs from E.

At 7.00 flagship to fleet: B06, M08. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 113 lbs bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Warm. Light airs from N by W to NNW. Barometer 30.03 to 30.05.

Received in Paymaster’s Department from yard: 300 lbs coffee; 1000 lbs flour;150 lbs dried fruit; 1000 lbs salt pork; 667 lbs sugar; 100 white hats; and 755 lbs salt water salt.

At 10.00 made absentee and sick reports, 0 and 0; and at noon: coal reports, 274 and 5.

At 11.00 flagship made 2240, piped down aired bedding.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 315 lbs fresh beef.

USS ‘Yorktown’ came down from Manila.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair. Moderate breezes from ESE. Barometer 29.99.

At 4.05 ‘Yorktown’ came to near us.

At 4.45 started fires under boiler D. Making preparations for sea.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle breezes from ESE. Barometer steady.

Got underway at 6.40 and stood out.

At 7.10 put over patent log reading 72.6; at 7.15 started fires under C boiler.

At end of watch patent log read 76.8. Manila Light NE⅜E, Corregidor Light SW by W¾W.

Average steam 80 lbs, average revolutions 57.6.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Moonlight. Moderate breeze from ESE to NE.

Connected boiler D at 8.45. Connected boiler C at 9.30. Changed course at 10.35 W¼N. Patent log reading 96.2.

At 11.40 changed course to NW¼W. Patent log reading 106.2. Under steam from all boilers at end of watch.

Average steam 85 lbs, average revolutions 100. Patent log at end of watch reading 8.9.

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26 February 1899

Making passage to Lingayen Gulf, Luzon Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 15.24, Long 119.52 [estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Moonlight.

Under steam on all boilers.

At 2.45 changed course to NNW¼W. Patent log 36.2.

Average steam 78 lbs, average revolutions 99.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Gentle to light airs from E. Barometer 29.99 to 30.02.

Under steam from all boilers on course NNW¼W.

At 4.10 changed to N by W¾W, patent log 49.2, and at 7.00 to N¾W, patent log 76.9.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 99.5.

At 6.15 released GL Fuller (Boatswain’s Mate 2^nd class) by order of Captain.

Patent log at 8.00 86.6.

8am to meridian:

Clear. Light airs and breezes from E and NE. Barometer steady.

Steering course N¾W until 10.50 when changed to N¼W under all boilers.

At 7.30 mustered at quarters and Commanding Officer inspected ship.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 99.4. Patent log at end of watch 25.4

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear. Gentle to moderate breeze NE by E.

Under steam from all boilers.

At 12.55 changed course to N¾E, patent log reading 35.5.

At 1.35 changed course to NE¼E, patent log 41.0.

At 3.00 Silaqui [Silakwi in log-book] Island abeam, distant 3.3 miles. Changed course to ENE, patent log 54.3. Got sailing launch and cutter ready for lowering, mounting Gatling gun in latter.

At 3.55 changed course to SE by S, patent log 64.3.

Average steam 162½ lbs, average revolutions 103.1. Patent log at end of watch 65.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Fine and pleasant. Gentle breeze NE by E to SSE.

At 5.00 changed course to SSE, patent log 76.5. Standing toward the head of Lingayen Gulf. Mustered at quarters at 4.40.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SSE. Barometer 30.00.

At 7.00 came to in 11 fathoms water, 45 fathoms on the starboard chain, about 3 miles from Lingayen.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Moderate to fresh southerly breezes. Barometer steady.

Steam on all boilers, ready to move at stroke of bell.

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27 February 1899

Anchored in Lingayen Gulf, Luzon Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.28, Long 120.19

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Bright moonlight. Stiff breeze from SE.

Quarter watch on lookout. Crew sleeping by the guns. Battery loaded.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Stiff breeze from S by E to gentle breeze from S.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Gentle breeze to light airs from S to SE. Barometer 30.07 to 30.10.

At 8.50 got underway and stood toward Dagupan. Sent an officer in charge of armed crew in whaleboat to investigate small schooner inshore.

At 11.17 came to in 7½ fathoms with 20 fathoms on the starboard chain. Dagupan Lighthouse bearing SE, distant about 2 miles.

Draft forward 12 feet, aft 10 feet 10 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Gentle northerly breeze. Barometer falling.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from N to N by E.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from N by E to SW.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Crew sleeping by the guns.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate southerly breezes. Barometer 30.05 to 31.09.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Guns crews sleeping at the battery.

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28 February 1899

Anchored in Lingayen Gulf, Luzon, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.28, Long 120.19

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool. Gentle south-easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear with light airs from E by S.

At 6.15 got underway and began swinging ship.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from ESE to N.

Finished swinging ship at 9.00 and stood inshore.

Anchored at 9.20 in 6 fathoms of water, 12 fathoms on the starboard chain.

Sent a boarding party aboard a schooner which came in during the night, and towed her close to the ship. Took from the schooner 32 chickens and 2 pigs (about 30 lbs). Schooner loaded with rice and hides. No one on board.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Gentle breeze from N by W.

At 3.45 sent an officer in charge of whaler boat to set fire to small two-masted schooner mentioned in previous watch and set her adrift.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear. Moderate breezes from N by W and N.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

At 5.20 got underway and moved out about a mile and anchored at 5.40 in 8 fathoms with 45 fathoms on the starboard chain.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to gentle breezes from N.

Stationed a lookout at dark.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light variable airs to gentle breeze from S. Moon rose at 8.40.

LOGS FOR MARCH 1899

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1 March 1899

Anchored in Lingayen Gulf, Luzon, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.28, Long 120.19

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SSE to SE.

Barometer 30.10 to 30.06.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Guns crews sleeping at the battery.

4am to 8am:

Light to gentle breeze from SE and E. Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from S by E and S by W.

Commanding Officer assigned the following punishments: OJ Williams (Apprentice 2^nd class) and Lewis Ignacio Cervantes (Apprentice 2^nd class) four hours’ extra duty for profanity.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at collision drill.

Issued monthly money. Williams and Cervantes did two hours’ extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs to moderate breeze from NNW.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NW by N. Barometer 30.02.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear. Moderate breeze from NW by N. Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from N and calm. Moon rose at 9.15.

Quarter watch on lookout.

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2 March 1899

Anchored in Lingayen Gulf, Luzon, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.24 [location taken from logs of USS Yorktown, 1899 to 1900]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant, moonlight. Light to gentle breeze from S.

Quarter watch on lookout.

8am to meridian:

Clear. Light breeze from SSE first part. Tested flood cocks.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and then went to general quarters.

At 11.10 USS ‘Yorktown’ came in and anchored at 11.55.

Got underway and stood out on course N by W½W under all boilers.

‘Yorktown’ made general signal Int 1211; ‘Concord’ answered with 132.

At noon ‘Yorktown’ made 331 and 19.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NW.

Under steam from all boilers.

At 12.15 put over patent log, reading 92.0.

At 1.00 changed course to N½W, patent log 99.9.

At 3.30 changed course to W by S, patent log 25.3.

Instructed Apprentices and Coxswains of the watch in signals.

Average steam 111 lbs, average revolutions 98.7. Patent log 30.3.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle NW breeze to moderate breeze from N.

At 4.30 changed course to SW by W¾W, patent log 34.6.

At 5.00 stopped starboard engine, air pump having broken down.

By order of Captain, following changes in ratings were made: Dickey GD from Yeoman 3^rd class to Electrician 2^nd class; Erwin BA from Ordinary Seaman to Yeoman 3^rd class.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate northerly breeze. Barometer 30.00.

Under steam from all boilers on course SW by W¾W.

At 6.45 went ahead with starboard engine.

Average steam 115 lbs; average revolutions starboard 100, port 75; patent log at end 65.6.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Light to gentle breeze from NNE to SE. Barometer rising.

Steering course SW by W¾W until 8.15 when changed to S¼E. Patent log 67.7.

All boilers.

Average steam 94.3 lbs; average revolutions 100. Patent log at end of watch 28.0

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3 March 1899

At sea and off Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.63, Long 120.92

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant; bright moonlight; light airs to gentle breezes from SE.

Under steam from all boilers.

At 2.30 changed course to SSE½E, patent log 27.7.

Average steam 100 lbs; average revolutions 94.5. Patent log at end 42.0.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant; light breezes from SE to fresh breeze from E by N.

At 7.20 changed course to SE½E, patent log 74.5.

At 7.45 Los Frailes abeam, distant 3 miles. Steam on all boilers.

Average steam 110 lbs; average revolutions 98.7.

Passed a steamer standing to the NW.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Stiff to moderate breezes from E to NE. Barometer 30.06 to 30.08.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and inspected and exercised as follows: 1^st Division pistols; 2^nd Division rifles; 3^rd Division single sticks; Powder Division signals; Marines infantry.

Under steam from all boilers on course SE¼E.

At 10.00 changed to SE by E¼E, patent log 1.1; at 10.35 changed to E by S, patent log 7.4; at 11.08 changed to NE by E¾E, patent log 14.7. Haycock Island distant ½ mile on starboard beam.

Patent log at end 20.7. Average steam 102 lbs; average revolutions 101.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, gentle to moderate variable breezes. Barometer falling.

Running into Manila Bay.

At 1.30 made out flagship, which then hoisted C993 and Desig M.

Made preparations for port. At 2.15 anchored in 7 fathoms with 15 fathoms starboard chain. Bearings from anchorage: Manila Lighthouse NNE, Cabello Island W by N.

Received boarding calls from HBMS ‘Narcissus’, HIGMS ‘Kaiserin Augusta’, HIJMS ‘Suma’ and the health officer of port.

USS ‘Manila’ left harbour.

Commanding Officer made official call on flagship.

Ensign Kaiser inspected forward compartments to Engineer’s room bulkhead.

Ship’s draft forward 10 feet 10 inches; aft 15 feet 6 inches.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, light to gentle breezes from ENE to SE by E. Barometer 30.02 to 30.04.

At 4.15 Captain returned from flagship; got underway and stood for Cavite.

Came to at 4.55 in 4 fathoms of water, 12 fathoms starboard chain. Bearings: Sangley Point NW by W¾W; arsenal left tangent SW by S . Making preparations for coaling.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, moderate breezes from E and NE. Barometer steady.

Disconnected boiler A at 9.40.

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4 March 1899

Anchored off Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and bright moonlight. Light airs from E.

Quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair, pleasant. Calms and light NW airs. Barometer 30.02 to 31.05.

Received two coal lighters alongside and began coaling at 6.00.

At 7.00 flagship made time and dress signals: B06 and Mo8.

USS ‘Charleston’ came into port.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light variable airs and breezes. Barometer steady.

Coaling ship. USS ‘Monterey’ came in and fired salute of 17 guns. Flagship answered with 7 guns.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals. Received in Engineer’s Department: 100 auxiliary pump springs; 2 St Coulter eccentric rods; 1 section flushing pipe; 100 office envelopes.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light to moderate breeze from NW and ESE.

Coaling ship.

At 1.00 saluted Admiral with 17 guns, USS ‘Monadnock’ fired salute of 17 guns.

German man-of-war ‘Kaiserin Augusta’ left harbor. An American transport came in and anchored off Manila. Monterey shifted anchorage to Cavite at 14.30. USS ‘Zafiro’ left harbor at 14.30. USS ‘Baltimore’ came in and anchored off Manila.

Transferred DF Ross (Ordinary Seaman) to USS ‘Buffalo’ with bag and hammock.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Fresh to moderate breezes from ESE. Barometer steady.

Coaling ship.

Received on board from ‘Buffalo’ with necessary transfer papers: HA Chambers (Apprentice 2^nd class).

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Cloudy last hour. Moderate to gentle breeze from ESE.

Finished coaling at 8.15 having secured 204 tons.

USS ‘Manila’ came in and anchored at 8.30.

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5 March 1899

Anchored off Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, pleasant weather with passing mist. Gentle breeze from E to moderate breeze from ESE.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Gently to light breezes from ESE and NE. Barometer rising.

At 7.00 US flagship made uniform and time signal. Sent diver down on starboard side to scrape strainers. Ship’s draft forward 13 feet, aft 16 feet 3 inches.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 230 lbs bread; 143¾ lbs potatoes.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light airs from NE and NW.

Diver finished work; working 2½ hours. Received from USS ‘Buffalo’ for transfer to USS ‘Boston’: 1 Gunner’s Mate 2^nd class and 8 Apprentices 2^nd class. Pilot came on board.

USS ‘Manila’ left harbor at 10.00.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light NNW breeze to gentle NE breeze.

Received on board with necessary papers and their outfits following men, viz: James Anderson (Seaman); W Andrews (Seaman); C Forster (Boatswain’s Mate 2^nd class), all for passage to USS ‘Boston’.

Received on board one 18-foot dinghy with following equipment: 8 oars; 1 set spars; 1 boat awning; 1 boat cover; 1 set sails; 1 sail bag; 1 painter; 1 set rigging; 1 yoke line; and 4 fenders.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 147 lbs fresh beef and 368 lbs mutton.

By order of Commanding Officer transferred old dinghies to the Navy Yard.

Sent GJ Harvey (Apprentice) and Paff (Apprentice) on board USS ‘Nanshan’.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to clear. Moderate to gentle breeze from E and ESE.

At 4.30 USS ‘Charleston’ came down and anchored off Cavite.

Made preparations for sea.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle ESE breeze.

At 9.20 signaled flagship: “Request permission to get underway.” Answer: “Affirmative.” Got underway at 22.00 and stood to the SW, ‘Nanshan’ accompanying.

Put over patent log at 10.27 reading 34.1. At midnight log read 46.1. Changed course to SW, heading through Boca Grande.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 94.9

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6 March 1899

At sea [Cavite to Tayabas Bay, Philippine Islands]

Lat 13.60, Long 121.04

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Pleasant. Gentle breezes from S by E. Barometer 30.06 to 30.01.

Under steam from boilers B, C and D, standing out of Manila Bay through Boca Grande and to southward inside Fortune Island, pilot conning.

At 4.00 Fortune Island bore on starboard beam, distant 2.5 miles. Patent log 74.3.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 70.

4am to 8am:

Clearing. Moderate easterly breeze. Barometer rising.

Steering course S⅜W until 5.30 then pilot conned. Boilers B, C and D.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 80. Patent log at end of watch 5.5. Passing Pagapas Bay.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Moderate to stiff breezes from E to S.

Under steam from boilers B, C and D, reconnoitering Balayan and Batangas Bays, pilot conning; at noon off Verde Island. Patent log 40.9.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised as follows: 1^st and 3^rd Divisions, pistols; 2^nd Division, single sticks; Powder Division and Marines, infantry.

Average steam 105.5 lbs, average revolutions 90.7.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant. Moderate to stiff breeze from SE to NE.

Standing to the eastward.

At 4.00 off Point Bantiqui [Bantiki in log-book].

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 81.5. Patent log at end of watch 70.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy. Moderate to stiff breezes from NE. Barometer 30.02.

Under steam from boilers B, C and D, standing up Tayabas Bay for Salinas, conned by pilot.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 76.

At 4.40 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Moderate north-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

At 6.15 anchored in Tayabas Bay in 9½ fathoms with 45 fathoms starboard chain. Bearings: Sariaya NW by N; Punta Tayabas ENE. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 11 inches, aft 16 inches. Boilers B, C and D.

At 7.20 signaled to USS ‘Nanshan’: “Be ready to get underway at 5.30”.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to gentle breezes from NE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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7 March 1899

At sea [Tayabas Bay towards Sibuyan Islands, Philippine Islands]

Lat 13.15, Long 121.90

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, pleasant weather. Light airs from NE to NNE.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Pleasant. Light NE breezes. Barometer 30.05 to 30.06.

At 5.40 got underway; steam in boilers B, C and D and at 5.50 brought ship to course SSE ⅛ E. Pilot conning. USS ‘Nanshan’ following.

Patent log at end of watch 3.7. Draft forward 12 feet 11 inches, aft 16 feet.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 77.

8am to meridian.

Cloudy, light airs and breezes from NE and S. Barometer falling.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised sections at infantry.

Underway passing Marinduque Island, steering course S by E. Under boilers B, C and D.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 83.5.

At 10.30 left course to reconnoiter Gasan, after which returned to course.

At noon changed course to SSE¼W. Patent log 37.5. Position at noon Elephant Island ENE¼E (easterly); Baltasar Island (left tangent) N⅜E. At noon ‘Nanshan’ made coal report: 3056 and 14.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, light airs and breezes from S and NE.

At 1.45 fired starboard 6-pounder and boarded American steamer ‘[Nuestra Señora del] Rosario’ 6 miles E of Maestre de Campo Island.

At 3.20 stopped port engine for repairs. Patent log read 67.2. Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 84.9.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light breezes from NE by E to gentle breezes from NE.

Steam under starboard engine only, course to SE around N end of Tablas Island.

At 6.00 set course S by E⅜E. Patent log 78.3.

Went ahead on port engine at 5.45. Mustered at quarters at 4.40 and exercised at setting up drill.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle NE breeze. Barometer 30.03.

Under steam from B, C and D boilers, standing to southward between Tablas Island and Romblon Island. Conned by pilot. ‘Nanshan’ following.

Average steam 108 lbs, average revolutions 54. Patent log 88.9.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Moderate breezes from NE, falling to light southerly airs. Barometer steady.

Underway passing Sibuyan Island on course SE¾S. Boilers B, C and D.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 55. Patent log at end of watch reading 9.9.

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8 March 1899

At sea [to Capiz and towards Iloilo, Philippine Islands]

Lat 11.98, Long 122.08

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.

Under steam from boilers B, C and D. Course SE¾S. USS ‘Nanshan’ on starboard quarter.

Got soundings at 4.00.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 55. Patent log at end of watch reading 31.3.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast. Moderate breeze from NE to N by W.

At 5.55 changed course to S by E¾E. Patent log 41.3. Stood into Kapiz Harbor [presumably Roxas City, Capiz]; one small schooner and several schooners up river.

At 6.55 set course NW¼N. Log 48.2. Increased speed to 85 turns. Sounded at 4.30, 5.30 and 6.00.

By order of Commanding Officer placed Sheehan WB (Coxswain) in solitary confinement on bread and water for five days for disrespect to Commanding Officer.

8am to meridian:

Overcast. Drizzling rain third hour. Stiff to gentle breeze from N to NE. Barometer 30.00 to 30.05.

Under steam from boilers B, C and D on course NW¼N.

At 8.30 changed course to NW½W, patent log 60.6; at 9.25 to NW by W⅛W, patent log 67.8; at 11.20 Apga Point bore SW¼S, distant 7.5 miles (knots in log-book].

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarter and exercise at collision drill. Patent log 89.0.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, overcast and raining in squalls. Light breezes from NE. Barometer falling.

Underway, piloting between Carabao and Boracay [Karabao and Borakai in log-book] Islands until 3.20, when set course S. Boilers B, C and D.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 81.5. Patent log at end of watch reading 21.1. At end of watch Pucio Point bore NE, distant 4.6 miles.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy, overcast. Light rain first hour. Gentle breeze from NE.

At 4.45 Maniguin Island abeam, distant 4.8 miles.

At 5.45 changed course to S½E. Patent log 35.1.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 82.5. Patent log at end of watch 37.8.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Gentle breeze from NE.

At 6.45 changed course to S⅛E. Patent log 43.7.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 80. Patent log at 8.00 53.6.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Light breezes from E and E by N. Barometer 29.98 to 30.00.

Under steam from B, C and D boilers on course S1°E.

At 10.00 changed course to S by E, patent log 69.6, and at midnight changed to S1°E, patent log 85.7. ‘Nanshan’ astern.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 80.

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9 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Light to moderate breezes from E by N to NE. Barometer falling.

Underway passing around Point Naso, Panay, until 3.20 when set course ENE⅜E. Patent log 11.8. Boilers B, C and D.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 80. Patent log at end of watch 16.4.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Fresh to stiff breeze from NE.

On course ENE⅜E and standing up Iloilo Strait, conned by pilot.

Average steam 106 lbs, average revolutions 82. Patent log at end of watch 46.0.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy; misty. Stiff to gentle breeze from NNE.

Stood to NE for anchorage.

At 9.00 exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Boston’.

At 9.55 came to anchor off Iloilo in 13½ fathoms with 45 fathoms on starboard chain.

An officer made an official call representing Captain of HBMS ‘Plover’; his call was returned.

Captain made official call on Commanding Officer of ‘Boston’. Captain of ‘Plover’ made official call on board.

Draft forward 12 feet 4 inches, aft 15 feet 10 inches. Bearings of anchorage: fort (left tangent) W¾N; Point Dapdap NE¼N.

Transferred following men to USS ‘Boston’ with their effects and papers, viz: HB Eland (Quartermaster 2^nd class); FJ Broderick (Apprentice 2^nd class); J Donovan (Apprentice 2^nd class); WD Harris (Apprentice 2^nd class); LD Kunnberg (Apprentice 2^nd class); JF McKenzie (Apprentice 2^nd class); HG Thomas (Apprentice 2^nd class); MB Van Dyck (Apprentice 2^nd class); G Wheeler (Apprentice 2^nd class); J Anderson (Seaman); W Anderson (Seaman); Forster (Boatswain’s Mate 2^nd class).

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Drizzling rain at times. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE. Barometer 30.01 to 29.96.

Banked fires. The Commanding Officer paid an official visit to Commanding Officer of US troops ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Gentle breeze from N.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Misty. Light breezes from NE by N and NNE. Barometer 29.99 to 30.01.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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10 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Moderate breezes from NNE. Barometer falling. Strong tide.

4am to 8am:

Overcast or cloudy. Gentle breeze from NNE.

USS ‘Boston’ left harbor at 6.30.

Got underway and moored off mouth of river with 45 fathoms on both chains.

8am to meridian:

Overcast. Gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer 30.00 to 30.02.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters and exercised as follows: 1^st Division signals; 2^nd Division single sticks; 3^rd Division small arms; Powder Division small arms.

Commanding Officer paid an official visit to Commanding Officer of HBMS ‘Plover’.

Swung to ebb.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light breeze from NE by E and NE. Barometer falling.

Cleaning smokestack and dinghy. Broke out and spread new awnings. Brigadier General Marcus Miller USA called officially.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Passing showers first and last hours. Moderate and light breezes from NE to NNE. Barometer 29.97 to 30.00.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at fire quarters; all divisions ready in 3 minutes 30 seconds.

Swung to flood with stern to port, putting cross in hawse. Starboard chain on top.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with heavy passing showers. Moderate breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 swung to ebb, stern to port, making elbow in hawse. Starboard chain on top.

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11 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast. Cloudy and raining. Light airs from N by W and NNE.

Armed quarter watch on deck. Using searchlight. Elbow in hawse, starboard chain on top.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer 30.02 to 30.00.

At 5.45 swung to flood, stern to starboard, leaving cross in hawse, starboard chain on top.

Sent a working party of 8 men in charge of Chief Boatswain’s Mate to British ship ‘Canara’.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Gentle variable breezes. Barometer steady.

Engaged in general Saturday cleaning. Swung to ebb at 10.00, stern to starboard, clear hawse.

USS ‘Nanshan’ made 2931 and 90 at noon for coal report.

Ensign Kaiser reported all mechanical devices forward of forward fire-room bulkhead in working order.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE.

Ship riding to ebb tide, clear hawse.

Brigadier General Miller USA called on Commanding Officer; at 3.00 HMS ‘Pigmy’ came in and anchored. Sent officer to board her.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and light rain. Moderate north-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. Working party returned from ‘Canara’. Ship swung to flood, stern to starboard, clear hawse.

Boarding call returned by ‘Pigmy’.

At 5.35 ship swung offshore from NNE to SW by W.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, raining first and last hours. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Quarter watch on lookout, using searchlight.

At 10.00 ship swung, stern to port, clear hawse. Riding to ebb at end.

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12 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, raining except last hour. Moderate and gentle breezes from N by E. Barometer 30.03 to 29.96.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Using searchlight.

4am to 8am:

Generally overcast, occasional patches of blue sky. Light breeze from N by E. Barometer steady.

Swung to flood about 6.30. Clear hawse. Used searchlight until dawn.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Gentle to stiff breeze from NE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship.

At 10.30 ship swung to starboard, riding to ebb tide. Cross in hawse at end of watch.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Moderate NE breezes. Barometer 29.99 to 29.93.

At 12.45 HBMS ‘Plover’ signaled: “Am to leave for Manila via Cebu in half an hour; have you anything to send?” Answered: “No, thank you.”

At 3.00 tug ‘Lee Fat’ came alongside; struck coal, ammunition and provisions aboard for boat expeditions, and fitted 37-mm mount in the bow. Cross in hawse, port chain on top.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light passing showers third hour. Stiff breeze from NNE.

Shipped 37-mm gun on tug ‘Lee Fat’ and Lieutenant McCormick and 12 men left ship in her on detached duty, to patrol coast of Negros Island.

At 6.30 ship swung to starboard; at end of watch riding to flood tide. Elbow in hawse, port chain on top.

At 4.00 British cable ship ‘Recorder’ came in and anchored.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and overcast. Light passing showers. Gentle to stiff breeze from NE. Barometer 29.96 to 29.98.

From 11.00 to 11.30 swung a turn and a half, stern to starboard, making two round turns in hawse, port chain on top.

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13 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Moderate north-easterly breeze. Barometer falling.

Riding to ebb. Two round turns in hawse, port chain on top.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

Cleared hawse. At 6.45 finished swinging to flood. Sent working party of three to SS ‘Canara’.

At end of watch cleared hawse.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from NNE. Barometer 29.98.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters and exercised as follows: 1^st Division, single sticks; 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions and Marines, infantry; Powder Division, pistols.

At 11.30 swung to ebb, stern to starboard, making cross in hawse, port chain on top.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Moderate north-easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

Riding to ebb, cross in hawse, port chain on top. Instructed Apprentices and Coxswains at signals.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to fair. Moderate breezes from NNE. Barometer 29.93 to 29.95.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters, served out clean hammocks and published Squadron General Orders numbers 14 and 15.

Swung to flood, stern to starboard, making elbow in hawse, port chain on top.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Light to gentle north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 8.30 received signal from shore: “Keep your light on left hand of river near fish weir” signed Miller.

Riding to flood until 11.30 when swung to ebb, stern to starboard, making round turn in hawse, port chain on top.

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14 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and bright starlight; gentle breeze from NNE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout, using searchlight.

Riding to ebb tide at end of watch. Round turn in hawse, port chain on top.

4am to 8am:

Partly clear and pleasant. Moderate to gentle breeze from NNE. Barometer nearly steady.

At low water slack cleared hawse, swung during operation. Clear hawse at end of watch.

Used searchlight until dawn. American steamer ‘Ilocos’ came in about 6.00.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised sections at infantry.

Sent diver down at 11.20 to scrape sea-valve near Frame #41 port side. Overhauling spare steering-chain and cleaning locker.

Swung to ebb at 11.40, stern to starboard, making cross in hawse, port chain on top.

USS ‘Nanshan’ made coal report at noon: 2928 and 1.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light breeze from NNE.

TJ Kenny (Chief Gunner’s Mate) finished diving, having worked 1½ hours.

USS ‘Bennington’ came in and anchored at 3.30.

Riding to ebb tide at end of watch; cross in hawse, port chain on top.

Threw overboard following provisions condemned by board of survey: 6 lbs boiled beef; 4 lbs roast beef; 2 lbs tomatoes; 1 lb butter; 50 lbs dried fruit.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Moderate to gentle north-north-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and turned in clean hammocks.

Commanding Officer of ‘Bennington’ called officially.

At 7.30 ship swung to flood, stern to starboard, making elbow in hawse, port chain on top.

Stationed entire watch with arms. Hoisted Senior Officer’s pennant at 4.30.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Armed watch on deck, using searchlight. Riding to flood tide, elbow in hawse, port chain on top.

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15 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to fair. Light breezes from NNE. Barometer 29.97 to 29.94. Drizzling rain latter part.

Armed watch on deck. Using searchlight.

Swung stern to starboard, putting round turn in hawse, port chain on top.

4am to 8am:

Mostly cloudy. Passing showers last three hours. Wind NNE.

Cleared hawse. Sent coaling party aboard USS ‘Nanshan’.

About 7.30 swung to flood. Clear hawse at end of watch. Using searchlight until dawn.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and misty; raining first and third hours. Light to gentle breeze from NE.

Coaling party began coaling lighter from ‘Nanshan’ at 8.00. TJ Kenny (Chief Gunner’s Mate) did half hour’s work diving, cleaning sea valves.

Sent to ‘Nanshan’ 1 37-mm Hotchkiss revolving cannon, number 50 and mount; six boxes 37-mm ammunition; 6 Lee 6-mm rifles, with belts, bayonets and scabbards; 1000 rounds 6-mm ammunition; one Colt’s DA revolver with holster and cartridge box; 500 rounds 38 caliber ammunition; and one binocular glass.

Working party returned from ‘Nanshan’ at noon, having put 95 tons coal in lighters. Made all preparations for coaling ship. Swung to ebb tide at noon, stern to starboard, cross in hawse, port chain on top.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and drizzling. Gentle to moderate north-easterly breeze. Barometer falling.

Ship's draft forward 12 feet, aft 13 feet 9 inches.

Began coaling at 1.30 with a lighter on each side.

USS ‘Bennington’ left harbor at 2.00.

Hauled down Senior Officer’s pennant at 2.30. Orders were delivered to Ensign SA Kaiser placing him in command of ‘Nanshan’ to go to Guam.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy; light breeze from NE by N.

Finished coaling at 7.30 having taken on board 95 tons and sent lighters ashore.

Lieutenant McConnick and party returned at 7.00. Took all ammunition and gear out of tug except 37-mm revolving cannon.

Swung to flood at 8.00, stern to starboard, elbow in hawse, port chain on top. Ship’s draft forward 13 feet, aft 16 feet 1 inch.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Light to gentle breeze from NNW.

Flood tide.

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16 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Light breeze from NNE. Barometer falling.

At 1.30 swung to ebb, stern to starboard. Round turn in hawse, port chain on top.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy first half, then clear and pleasant. Light breeze from NE and NNE.

Cleared hawse. At 6.10 USS ‘Nanshan’ left harbor, steering out to northward and eastward. Ebb tide.

At end of watch hawse clear. Used searchlight until 5.30.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant weather; threatening rain. Light breeze to light airs from NE.

General cleaning. Swung to starboard at 8.15. Clear hawse.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light airs, SSE, to gentle breezes southward. Barometer falling.

Issued clothing and small stores. Sent TJ Kenny (Chief Gunner’s Mate) down in diving suit on port side to clean a strainer; time 1½ hours.

Swung to ebb, stern to starboard. Cross in hawse, port chain on top.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from SW to calm.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Light northerly airs. Barometer steady.

At 9.00 swung to flood, stern to starboard. Elbow in hawse, port chain on top.

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17 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to cloudy. Stars shining through clouds. Calm and light airs from SE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout using searchlight.

At 2.00 swung to ebb, stern to starboard; round turn in hawse, port chain on top.

4am to 8am:

Fair and calm. Cleared hawse.

Steamer ‘Dagmar’ left harbor. Ebb tide at end of watch. Clear hawse.

8am to meridian:

Flood tide. Cloudy and warm. Calm to gentle south-westerly breeze. Barometer steady.

Sent diver down on port side to clean strainers; time 1½ hours.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised 1^st Division at bayonet exercise; 3^rd Division at signals; Powder Division at infantry; Marine Guard at infantry.

Tested flood cocks; cleaned, scraped and red-leaded bilge under dynamo room. Norwegian steamer left harbor.

Ship swung to flood at 8.45, stern to starboard. Clear hawse.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light breezes from SSW.

Tested hand pumps; overhauled battery.

TJ Kenny (Chief Gunner’s Mate) did one hour’s diving, cleaning sea valves.

At 2.45 ship swung to ebb tide, stern to starboard. Cross in hawse, port chain on top at end of watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light to gentle south-westerly breezes. Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00 and went to fire quarters at 5.03. Everything ready in 2 minutes 20 seconds.

Lit fires under boilers B and D at 6.45.

Hove up port anchor and short on starboard chain at 7.45. Secured boats for sea and made preparations for getting underway. Riding to ebb. Steam on D boiler.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Light breeze and airs from N by W.

Veered to 45 fathoms on starboard chain. Armed quarter watch on lookout; using searchlight.

Swung to flood at 9.30. Hoisted in steam launch.

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18 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from NE.

Swung to ebb at 2.30. Armed quarter watch on lookout; used searchlight throughout watch.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant Light airs from NE.

Riding to ebb tide. Operated searchlight until dawn. Fires hauled under three boilers.

8am to meridian:

Fair and warm. Light airs from NE to calm.

Let fires die out under boiler B. Swung to flood tide at 8.30.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy. Heavy thunder showers over Panay. Light breeze from NNE to moderate breeze from N by E.

At 2.00 got underway and shifted anchorage; bearings Iloilo Light NW¾W; Point Bondulan SW.

Anchored with 45 fathoms starboard chain in 10 fathoms water. Sent liberty party on shore.

Sent whaleboat and party to assist tug ‘Lee Fat’ ashore near lighthouse.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Moderate breeze from NNE.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Liberty party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast and drizzling. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

Swung to flood at 11.00.

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19 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Light to moderate north-easterly breezes. Barometer falling

Swung to ebb at 2.00.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Moderate breeze from NE.

Ebb tide. Steamer ‘Ilocos’ came in. Played searchlight until 5.30.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Misty weather to fair. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

Turned to flood at 10.15. Ship riding between wind and tide.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and published Articles of War. By order of Commanding Officer placed G Berger (Apprentice 1^st class) in solitary confinement for 48 hours.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and raining. Moderate to fresh breezes from NNE. Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore. Swung to ebb at 2.15.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Passing rain at intervals. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Made preparations for equipping the steamer ‘Lee Fat’ for distant service.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and fair. Light to gentle breeze from NNE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Used searchlight throughout watch.

Ship riding to ebb tide. Barometer 29.98 at end of watch.

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20 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Using searchlight. Riding to ebb tide at end of watch.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy; pleasant. Light to moderate breeze from about NNE.

Operated searchlight until dawn.

At 7.25 ‘Lee Fat’ came alongside with Corporal and 6 Privates aboard. Fitted her with 1 37-mm revolving cannon and 300 rounds of ammunition and an armed crew composed of following: C Anderson (Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class); L Anderson (Coxswain); P Mengi (Seaman); E Miles (Landsman); J Britton (Chief Quartermaster); WJ Wiseman (Chief Machinist); Ensign Davidson, under written order from Commanding Officer, in charge of expedition.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Moderate to stiff breeze from NE.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and exercised 1^st Division at single sticks; 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions at small arms; Powder Division at pistols; and Marines at bayonet exercise. Ebb tide.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and cloudy. Ship riding to moderate ebb tide. Moderate breeze from NNE.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30. Inspected bilges and restowed fore hold. Instructed Coxswains and Apprentices in signals. Barometer at end of watch 29.93.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast to fair, pleasant. Stiff to gentle NNE breeze. Barometer rising. Ebb tide.

Mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up drill.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy; moon shining through clouds. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Using searchlight. Riding to ebb.

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21 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast to fair. Pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNE. Ebb tide.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE. Ebb tide.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from NE by N and NNE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised sections and Marines at infantry. Exercised 2^nd cutter’s crew under oars. Sent mail to [US transport] ‘St Paul’.

By order of Commanding Officer released AG Berger (Apprentice 2^nd class).

Riding to ebb tide at end of watch.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and fair. Ship riding to ebb tide. Moderate breeze from NE.

‘St Paul’ left harbor at 12.30.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30. Exercised 1^st cutter’s at boat drill under oars.

Barometer 29.98.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Moderate breeze from NNE.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Liberty party returned. Compañía Marítima steamer ‘Romulus’ came in.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, drizzling. Moderate breeze from NNE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Using searchlight throughout watch.

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22 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Using searchlight.

4am to 8am:

Overcast. Steady, drizzling rain latter half of watch. Gentle breeze from NNE. Riding to ebb.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, very light drizzle. Gentle NNE breeze.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and exercised at collision drill. Mat in place in 3 minutes 30 seconds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Light breeze from NNE to NE. Passing showers of rain during last part of watch. Barometer falling; at end of watch 29.98.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Steady light rain. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

Set armed quarter watch at dark. Using searchlight. Liberty party returned except R Smith (Coal Passer).

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Light rain first hour. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Using searchlight.

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23 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast to fair; clearing weather. Light to gentle breeze from NE by N.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Using searchlight.

4am to 8am:

Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

At 5.45 slack water ebb. Steamer ‘Nuestra Señora de Lourdes’ came in and steamer ‘Romulus’ went out.

R Smith (Coal Passer) returned on board 13 hours over leave.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Moderate to gentle breeze from NNE.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters. Exercised at general quarters; tested flood cocks.

By direction of Commanding Office threw overboard 6 lbs corned beef condemned by quarterly survey board.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and cloudy. Gentle breeze from NNE to NNW. Ship riding to ebb tide.

Sent liberty party ashore. Instructed Coxswains and Apprentices in signals. Barometer falling at end of watch, 29.94.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Moderate to light breeze from NNE to NNW.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Liberty party returned.

At 7.00 set lookout.

At 7.30 swung to flood, stern to port.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from NNW to N. Moon showing through clouds.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Using searchlight on shore. Firing at intervals during watch to right of our lines.

Swung to ebb at 9.40.

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24 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, clearing weather; moonlight; gentle breeze from NNE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Using search light. Moon set at 3.40.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NNE.

Between 5.00 and 6.00 swung to flood, stern to port.

At 7.45 ‘Lee Fat’ came alongside; discharged except gun and mount and took off our men.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and afterwards exercised cutters’ crews and Apprentices in 2^nd cutter. Exercised Marines at bayonet exercise.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and fair; light breeze from NE.

At 1.15 called all gun divisions to quarters to overhaul battery. Tested hand force pumps. Sent liberty party ashore.

Barometer falling; end of watch 29.95.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE. Moon showing through clouds latter part.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00 and exercised at fire quarters; all streams running in four minutes.

Swung to flood at 6.10.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE. Barometer rising.

Swung to ebb at 10.15.

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25 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and moonlight. Gentle breeze from NNE and N.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Using searchlight.

US transport ‘Indiana’ came in and anchored at 3.30.

4am to 8am:

Generally cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

At 6.30 swung to flood. Received mail per transport ‘Indiana’.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Moderate north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

Lieutenant AP Niblack returned to ship for duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Moderate to gentle breeze from NE. Riding to ebb tide.

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and raining last hour. Gentle variable breezes. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and then all hands to muster to read Navy Department General Order No 502.

Liberty party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast to fair. Clearing weather. Gentle to light breeze from NE.

Swung to ebb at 9.15.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Using searchlight.

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26 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Partly clear. Bright moonlight. Light breeze from NNE.

Armed quarter watch.

4am to 8am:

Clearing. Light north-easterly and south-westerly breezes. Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate to gentle breeze from NNE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Light breeze from NE.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30. American ship ‘Susquehanna’ came in in-tow of steamer ‘España’ and both anchored about 4.00.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from NE.

Liberty party returned.

At 6.15 swung to ebb. Set quarter watch. Broke an oar in second cutter.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Bright moonlight.

Armed quarter watch. Playing searchlight ashore to assist Army.

Swung to ebb at 11.30.

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27 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commence and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NE by E. Bright moonlight.

Quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE and NE.

Swung to flood at 7.15. Armed quarter watch on deck and using searchlight until dawn.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. 1^st and 3^rd Divisions exercised at bayonet exercise and manual of arms; 2^nd Division, pistols; Powder Division, stations; and Marines, bayonet and manual of arms.

By order of Commanding Officer following punishments were inflicted: WB Sheehan (Coxswain) and P Healey (Fireman 2^nd class) for drunk and disrespectful conduct ashore on liberty, 4^th conduct class and 3 months’ restriction; T Smith (Coal Passer) threatening to assault and using foul language to a petty officer, 4^th conduct class and 3 months’ restriction; HWB Wilson (Coal Passer) and FH Young (Private Marine) tight from liberty, 4^th conduct class.

Filled saluting charges for 6-pounder guns. Steamer ‘España’ went into river to docks.

Swung to flood at 11.15.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNE. Ebb tide.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department from transport ‘Indiana’: 373 lbs fresh beef.

Compañía Marítima steamer ‘Elcano’ [El Cano in log] from Manila towing a brigantine arrived at 5.30 and proceeded up the river. Ship ‘Canara’ changed anchorage.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant; bright moonlight. Moderate breeze from NE to NNE.

Swung to ebb at 11.20. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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28 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4.30:

Clear. Bright moonlight. Gentle north-north-easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Bright moonlight first half.

Firing on shore about 5.30. Steamer ‘Takalin’ went up river.

Swung to flood at 7.00.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Stiff NNE breeze. Slack high at 11.45.

HBMS ‘Pigmy’ left harbor standing to the northward.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and equipped company in heavy marching order.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Moderate north-north-easterly breezes. Barometer falling

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate NNE breeze.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00. C Bethge (Coxswain); Robinson (Seaman); Schlicht (Water Tender), absent overstaying liberty. By order of Commanding Officer placed McPherson (Fireman 1^st class) in confinement in single irons, he having returned from liberty under the influence of liquor and having jumped overboard.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Moderate breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

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29 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Moderate breeze from NNE to NNW; bright moonlight.

Armed quarter watch on lookout; using searchlight.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Moderate to gentle breeze from NNW.

Swung to flood at 7.40. Released McPherson (Fireman 1^st class) from confinement by order of Commanding Officer.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Moderate to fresh variable breezes. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at collision drill. Everything ready in 2 minutes 55 seconds.

Sent mail ashore and USS ‘Boston’s’ mail to SS ‘Indiana’.

Transferred M Goldman (Apprentice 2^nd class) to USHS ‘Solace’ for passage to the United States.

Broke out after shell rooms. Hoisted steam launch for repairs.

Japanese merchant steamer came in.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy; stiff to moderate

Steamers ‘Elcano’ and ‘España’ left harbor.

Sent liberty party in second cutter but they could not make river.

Liberty party returned.

Armed quarter watch on lookout; using searchlight.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate north-north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Liberty party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to fair. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout; using searchlight.

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30 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from NNE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Main battery loaded. Searchlight playing on shoreline to assist troops.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Gentle north-north-easterly breeze. Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters. Exercised at general quarters.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Moderate breeze from NE.

Swung to ebb at 1.00, ebb tide running about 3 knots. Exercised Apprentices and Coxswains in signals.

At 3.00 USS ‘Charleston’ came in and anchored. Exchanged numbers with her at 2.25.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to fair. Gentle to light breeze from NE.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. ‘Charleston’ shifted berth.

At 7.00 stationed lookout. Liberty party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Partly clear. Moonlight.

‘Charleston’ exercised with searchlight. This ship’s searchlight turned on beach. Signaled ‘Charleston’: “Anything to right of our light exposes our lines” and “By request of General Miller please keep searchlight to right of our lines. Our light is between lines”.

At 8.30 went to fire quarters and turned on water on all streams for exercise.

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31 March 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast; light drizzle. Gentle to light breeze from NE. Slack low at 12.40.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy; light drizzle. Light to gentle breeze from NE and NNE.

At 7.00 USS ‘Charleston’ made time and uniform signal.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and warm. Light breeze from NE.

At 9.30 Commanding Officers of ‘Charleston’ and ‘Concord’ paid an official visit to General Commanding ashore. Mustered at quarters and inspected hammocks. Exercised boats crews and Apprentices in pulling in tideway.

Steamer ‘Canara’ came in from Manila and went up river.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals to Charleston.

At 11.40 ‘Charleston’ signaled: “Board and overhaul vessel flying white flag”. Sent boarding officer and then signaled: “All vessels trading with this port fly white flags by order of the Governor” and “Schooner cleared by Captain of Port for regular trade with Negros. Has general cargo”.

Assistant Engineer HVD Allen reported from USHS ‘Solace’ per ‘Charleston’ for duty on this vessel.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm. Calm to light airs and breezes from E to NNE. Slack high at 1.20.

‘Charleston’ shifted anchorage off Haro River.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Thunder and lightning first hour followed by light passing showers second hour.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 352 lbs fresh beef.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at abandon ship. Liberty party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to overcast. Light breeze to light airs from NE by N. Slack low at 8.00.

LOGS FOR APRIL 1899

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1 April 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Light north-easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Using searchlight to assist Army.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light north-easterly airs and breezes.

Aired bedding.

At 7.00 USS ‘Charleston’ made time signal. Stopped searchlight at daylight.

8am to meridian:

Fair; warm. Light NE breezes. Slack low at 9.15.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party and cadets ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to clear and pleasant. Light breeze from E to NE. Ebb tide.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00. Steamer ‘Indiana’ left harbor.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

Quarter watch on lookout. Using searchlight.

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2 April 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant; bright moonlight. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout; using searchlight on enemy’s lines.

Swung to ebb at 2.35.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Light north-north-easterly breeze. Ebb tide.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm. Light airs to gentle north-easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; general muster and Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew. By order of Commanding Officer, RT Andrews (Apprentice 2^nd class) was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water for 24 hours for swearing when spoken to by Officer of Division.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from NNE.

At 2.30 swung to ebb. Sent liberty party and visiting party to USS ‘Charleston.’ Visiting party from ‘Charleston’ on board; left ship at 3.50.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned.

Two rockets fired on shore at 7.45.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant; light breeze from NW.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Using searchlight.

Ship swung to flood at 10.00.

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3 April 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Partly clear. Moonlight. Light breeze from NE.

Swung to ebb at 3.45.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Gentle north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 7.00 USS ‘Charleston’ made uniform and time signal.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from NNE.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters; exercised as follows: Powder Division, 2^nd Division and Marines small arms; 3^rd Division bayonet exercise; 1^st Division pistols. Released RT Andrews (Apprentice 2^nd class) and confined Chas Haffke (Coal Passer) for 48 hours’ solitary confinement on bread and water for insubordinate conduct, by order of Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm.

Swung to ebb at 3.00.

At 1.00 ‘Charleston’ signaled 3093 – Commanding Officer repair on board.

Exercised boats crews in pulling. Overhauled both bower chains. Sent liberty party on shore. Overhauling first whaleboat.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from NE.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and served out clean hammocks. Liberty party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

A small steamer came in about 11.00 and anchored. At end of watch swinging to flood.

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4 April 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to overcast. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE by E. Slack high at 3.30.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Using searchlight.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.

At 7.00 USS ‘Charleston’ made time and uniform signal.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Gentle breeze from NE.

At 11.30 swung to ebb.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised infantry sections. Marines were instructed in extended order.

Lieutenant-Commander CE Vreeland and Lieutenant CE McCormick left ship to report before Examining Board on ‘Charleston’ for examination preliminary to promotion.

PA Surgeon A Farenholt left ship to report as member of Examining Board.

Getting whaleboat ready for painting.

Steamer ‘Nuestra Señora del Carmén’ left for Manila at 11.15.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate to stiff breeze from NNE. Slack high at 3.30.

Exercised second and first cutters crews under sail.

Mustered at quarters at 1.00 and turned in clean hammocks.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Light passing showers first hour.

Riding to ebb.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from E by N to NNE.

Ebb tide.

At 10.00 [‘Charleston’] signaled: “Be prepared to go to Cebu. Commanding Officer repair on board tomorrow morning”.

Quarter watch on lookout.

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5 April 1899

Making passage from lloilo to Cebu, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.20, Long 122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Moderate north-easterly breeze. Barometer falling.

Armed quarter watch. Fires started under boiler C at midnight.

4am to 8am:

Partly clear. Light north-easterly breezes.

Made preparations for sea. Commanding Officer repaired on board USS ‘Charleston’ in obedience to signal.

Sent ashore for parts of machinery under repair.

At 7.38 went ahead on engines, turning off mouth of river to stand out southern entrance. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 3 inches, aft 15 feet 9 inches.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.

Stood to southward; put over patent log at 9.05, reading 52.8.

At 10.20 set course S by W¼W. Steam on three boilers.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and exercised closing watertight doors. Exercised 1^st and 2^nd Divisions at signals.

Released C Haffke (Coal Passer) from confinement by order of Commanding Officer.

Average steam 102 lbs, average revolutions 81.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear first part, cloudy last hour. Moderate north-easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

Boilers A, D and C. Underway around S end of Negros Island, steering course S by W¼W until 2.25 when Dagupan Island bore on port beam, distant 6 miles, and changed course to S.

Ran 10.7 miles and then changed to SE by S; patent log 109.3 at 3.40.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 86.4.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy. Gentle to light breeze from NNE to SSE, light passing showers first hour.

At 4.45 mustered at quarters.

At 5.32 changed course to SE½E, patent log reading 25.00, and at 5.50 to SE¾E.

Steam from boilers A, C and D.

Average steam 100 lbs, average revolutions 83.2. Patent log at end 29.2.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Lights of Tolon visible end of first hour. Lights visible along beach to Point Siaton.

Average steam 102½ lbs, average revolutions 84.4. Patent log at end 46.4.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, pleasant weather. Gentle to stiff breeze from NE.

At 10.35 changed course to E by S and at 11.00 to E by N. Rounding southern end of Negros Island.

Passed a large steamer heading W at 11.30.

Average steam 104 lbs, average revolutions 86.7.

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6 April 1899

Making passage from lloilo to Cebu, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Moderate north-north-easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

Rounding S end of Negros Island under boilers A, C and D.

Steering course E by N until 12.17, then changed frequently until 1.10 when set course NNE½E.

At 3.00 sighted southern end of Cebu Island and at end of watch crossing southern end of Tanon Strait. Patent log at end of watch 13.1.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 85.1.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

Under steam from boilers A, C and D.

At 6.00 changed course to N by E¾E; patent log reading 29.0.

At end of watch Point Argao abeam; patent log 46.9.

Average steam 106 lbs, average revolutions 86.1.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and went to general quarters for exercise. Tested all flood cocks and found them in good working order. Temperature (maximum) of shell rooms forward 99°, aft 98° [Fahrenheit].

During watch made following changes of course: 9.00 to NNE¾E; at 10.50 N by E¾E; at 11.00 N by E½E. On latter course, stood down to entrance of Cebu Harbor.

At 11.30 stood into entrance. At end of watch about to anchor. Hauled in patent log at 11.00, reading 71.2.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate NE breeze.

Came to anchor in 11 fathoms with 30 fathoms chain. Bearings: fort (right tangent) NNE¼E; St Nicholas [San Nicolas] tower NW.

Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 1 inch, aft 15 feet 8 inches.

Captain made official call on Commanding Officer of USS ‘Boston’.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, raining last part. Gentle breezes from NE by N. Barometer steady.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Sent visiting party to ‘Boston’.

8pm to midnight:

Partly clear. Light airs and breezes from NE. Light passing showers first hour.

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7 April 1899

Cebu Harbor

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to fair. Passing rain first hour. Gentle breeze from NE to calm.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light airs and breezes from NE and N. Barometer rising.

A merchant steamer left harbor.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to fair. Light to gentle breezes from N.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters; exercised boats under oars and sails.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Gentle breeze from E by N.

Commanding Officer of USS ‘Boston’ and Major commanding troops on shore paid official visit to ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and war. Light breeze to light airs from NE.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00 and exercised at fire quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and starlight. Light airs from NE to calms.

Armed lookout.

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8 April 1899

Making passage from Cebu to Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 9.5, Long 123.63 [90 30N, 123 28E in log-book]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Bright moonlight. Light airs from NE.

4am to 8am:

Light airs and breezes from NE.

At 5.40 got underway and stood out of harbor to southward.

Set course SSW¾W at 6.25. Patent log 74.3. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet, aft 15 feet 8 inches. Steam on three boilers.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and raining last hour. Light, variable north-easterly airs. Barometer steady.

Standing down eastern coast of Cebu under boilers A, C and D. Steering course SSW¾W until 10.00 when changed to S by W¾W for an hour and then resumed original course SSW¾W at end of watch.

Oslob fort on starboard beam.

Average steam 111 lbs, average revolutions 91.6

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to fair; heavy rain first hour. Light to gentle breeze from NNW to NE. Under steam from boilers A, C and D.

Standing down along eastern coast of Cebu and Negros Islands.

Changed course as follows: at 2.05 to SSW½W; at 2.45 to SW¼W; patent log 50.8.

At 3.25 to W½S; patent log 56.6. At end of watch Point Siaton bore SW by W⅝W (magnetic), distant about 4 miles.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 89.9. Patent log at end 62.3.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast. Moderate breeze from N by W.

At 5.00 slowed to 80 turns.

At 5.05 changed course to NW½W. Patent log 71.8.

Average steam 108 lbs, average revolutions 85.1

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast; squally. Gentle to stiff breeze from N to NNE.

Steering course NW½W.

Average steam 109 lbs, average revolutions 83.7,

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Gentle north-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

Steering course NW½W, along SW coast of Negros Island.

Boilers A, C and D.

Average steam 108 lbs, average revolutions 80.5. Patent log at end of watch 26.4

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9 April 1899

Making passage from Cebu to Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to clear with starlight. Gentle to fresh breeze from NE.

Under steam from boilers A, C and D. Changed course at 12.10 to N¼W; patent log 27.27, and at 3.10 to N by E¾E; patent log 57.7.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 81.2. Patent log at end 57.3.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Fresh to moderate breeze from NE.

At 6.00 went ahead full speed.

At 6.40 patent log read 78.7. Changed course to NNE¾E.

Guimaras Strait lighthouse four points on starboard bow, distance of about 3 miles.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 89.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Stiff NE breeze.

At 8.20 Guimaras lighthouse abeam, distant 1½ miles. Stood to NE and at 10.00 anchored at Iloilo in 17 fathoms; bearings: Cabugao [Kabugao in log-book] Point NE¾E; Gimalik Point SW¼W.

Exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Charleston’ and made signal: “Permission to anchor”; answer “Anchor at discretion” at 10.00.

At noon ‘Concord’ to ‘Charleston’: 140, 23.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot. Moderate north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 1.20 got underway and anchored near USS ‘Iris’ in 13 fathoms, 30 fathoms on starboard chain. Bearings for anchorage: Point Bondulan SW by W½W; Iloilo Lighthouse NW by W½W (magnetic).

Spread awnings; sounded around ship for two cables length, 13 to 15 fathoms.

At 12.20 C [‘Concord’] signaled R [‘Charleston’]: “What is the ‘Iris’ call letter”. R to C: “The ‘Iris’’ call letter is I”.

At 2.15 C to R: “I have anchored in 13 fathoms”.

Let fires die out under A and banked fires under C and D boilers.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE. Slack low at 6.15.

Set armed quarter watch at 7.00.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Moderate north-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

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10 April 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant; fresh to moderate breeze from NNE.

Armed lookout.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to gentle breeze from NNE.

Broke out fore hold. Receiving stores in Paymaster’s Department from USS ‘Iris’. Received in Equipment Department: 6 oars for dinghy; in Navigation Department: 100 carbons.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Moderate north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

Sent working party of 20 men in charge of Chief Boatswain’s Mate to ‘Iris’ for Paymaster’s stores.

Received on board stores in Paymaster’s Department as follows: 50 lbs dried apples; 49¾ gallons beans; 960 lbs beef, corned; 552 lbs beef, roast; 500 lbs beef, salt; 500 lbs biscuit; 600 lbs butter; 300 lbs coffee; 800 lbs flour; 480 lbs ham; 480 lbs mutton; 50 lbs raisins; 285 lbs pickles; 1500 lbs pork; 400 lbs rice; 36 gallons syrup; 200 lbs sugar; 50 lbs tea; 432 lbs tomatoes; 1344 lbs tinned vegetables.

Restowed fore hold and Paymaster’s store rooms. The following stores were condemned by Board of Survey and by order of Commanding Officer they were thrown overboard: 16 lbs corned beef; 10 lbs roast mutton; 8 lbs tinned vegetables; 1 lb butter.

Received on board with bags, hammocks and transfer papers from ‘Iris’ following named men: T Reynders (Chief Master-at-Arms); J Wiseman (Apprentice 2^nd class); H Davis (Fireman 2^nd class); HJ Stafford, (Coal Passer).

At 10.00 and noon made routine reports. Signaled to USS ‘Charleston’: “When can I coal ship, signed Walker”; answered “Coal as soon as possible”.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.

Overhauled capstan. Cleaned and red-leaded deck under Marines’ store room.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Raining from 5.00 to 6.00. Gentle to moderate north-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 528 lbs fresh beef.

Veered to 45 fathoms starboard chain.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and overcast. Passing rain showers first three hours. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

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11 April 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast. Steady rain second hour. Moderate breeze from NE.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Moderate N and north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 7.00 USS ‘Charleston’ made uniform and time signal.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Moderate to stiff breeze from NNE.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters. Exercised sections at infantry.

At 9.00 US Transport ‘St Paul’ came in bringing mail.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly clear. Moderate to fresh breeze from NE. Riding to flood.

Steamer ‘Libelle’ came out of river and anchored. Steamer ‘Takalin’ came in and anchored.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

By order of the Captain, F Bettencourt (Landsman) was rated this day Ordinary Seaman from April 1, 1899.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to fresh breeze from NE.

Signaled ‘Charleston’: “With your permission, if weather permits, will go alongside of ‘Iris’ tomorrow”. ‘Charleston’ answered: “All right”.

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12 April 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate NE breeze.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.

Made all preparations for coaling ship.

At 6.30 got underway and went alongside USS ‘Iris’, starboard side to. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 10 inches, aft 15 feet 5 inches.

At 7.00 USS ‘Charleston’ made routine signals.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE. Light passing shower second hour.

Coaling ship from ‘Iris’. During watch took in 189 bags (45 tons).

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

A small gunboat, formerly Spanish, coming into harbor at end of watch.

Coaling ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

At 6.00 stopped coaling, having taken in 149½ tons. Hauled out and anchored. Draft forward 13 feet 2 inches, aft 16 feel 1 inch.

Received in Paymaster’s Department from Army transport: 315 lbs fresh beef.

Made preparations for sea.

Several small Spanish gunboats came in and anchored. ‘Charleston’ signaled: “The first gunboat was the ‘Urdaneta’, the last the ‘Manileno’. Saw 10 o’clock Monday. ‘Elcano’, convoying two, were [sic] about 30 miles astern when he [sic] arrived here. In case you meet any they will probably need drinking water for the last one had none and had been without for hours. Had 3 of ‘I’ crew on board”.

At 7.40 signaled ‘Charleston’: “We took on 149 tons and have on board 270 tons”.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate NNE breeze. Flood tide.

Started fires under boiler B at 11.00.

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13 April 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Gentle north-north-easterly breeze. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Rain squall second hour.

Made preparations for sea.

Got underway and stood out at 6.00. Sighted USS ‘Petrel’ with tows of gunboats abreast Point Bacalan. She signaled that she was accompanied by the remaining eight gunboats, five being at anchor in Iloilo harbor. Returned and signaled USS ‘Charleston’. She signaled “Anchor”.

Came to at 7.05 near ‘Charleston’ in 17½ fathoms with starboard anchor swung to 45 fathoms.

‘Petrel’ anchored near ‘Charleston’ at 7.30. Bearings of anchorage: Cabugao Point NE by E¼E; Gimalik Point S by W¼W (magnetic).

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate NNE breeze.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and exercised with collision mat.

At noon ‘Concord’ to ‘Charleston’: 68, 8. Slack low at 8.00. Tested flood cocks.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear. Fresh. North-easterly breeze. Barometer falling.

Riding to ebb tide.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear. Moderate to light NE breeze,

Mustered at quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Moderate north-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

Riding to flood.

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14 April 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to gentle breeze from N.

Armed lookout.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE to N.

At 7.00 USS ‘Charleston’ signaled B06, M08.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Moderate north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised 2^nd Division at single sticks; Powder Division at infantry; 1^st and 2^nd cutters crews at boats under sail.

A board of Medical Survey of which Dr Percy, Surgeon USN, was senior member, met on board to survey GW Dame (Chief Machinist).

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals. Received mail. A British merchant steamer came in.

Enlistment of Ah Chung, Mess Attendant, expired today.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Moderate breeze from NE.

Overhauled battery. Tested hand pumps. USS ‘Petrel’ cast off from USS ‘Iris’ and anchored off mouth of river.

PA Paymaster GG Seibels reported for duty as relief of Assistant Paymaster Louis Poessel.

Sent liberty party ashore. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 367 lbs fresh beef.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate north-easterly breezes.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at fire drill. All streams on in 1 minute 45 seconds. Liberty party returned. Prepared for coaling.

At 5.15 ‘Charleston’ signaled “When are you going to get underway?”. Answered: “About half past six tomorrow morning”.

At 7.00 ‘Charleston’ signaled: “Cablegram received this day. Ratification of peace treaty exchanged and President proclaims peace, April 11. This necessitates the termination of all volunteer commissions. Inform Commanding Officers. Signed Dewey”.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant; starlight. Gentle breeze from NNE,

Armed quarter watch on deck.

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15 April 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Partly clear. Moderate breeze from NE.

Riding to the flood tide.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breezes, NNE. Barometer falling.

At 6.20 got underway and went alongside USS ‘Iris’. Finished preparations for coaling.

Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 11 inches, aft 16 feet.

8am to meridian:

Fair and warm. Gentle to light breeze from NNE.

At 8.30 began coaling; took on board 41 tons of coal. USS ‘Charleston’ shifted anchorage to near ‘Iris’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Finished coaling at 3.40 having taken in 72 tons. Made preparations for hauling out and anchoring.

Received in Equipment, Naval: 104 gallons lard oil.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with passing showers second and third hours. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

At 4.05 anchored in 13 fathoms, 45 fathoms starboard chain. Bearings: Iloilo Island NW by W½W (magnetic); Point Bondulan WSW (magnetic).

8pm to midnight:

Partly clear. Gentle breeze from NNE. Barometer rising.

Schooner came in from southward last hour.

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16 April 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle NE breeze.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from NE. A Japanese steamer and a Compañía Marítima steamer came in and anchored.

At 7.00 USS ‘Charleston’ made routine signals. General cleaning.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Crew engaged in cleaning ship after coaling. Steamer ‘Camiguin’ came in from Negros Island [?].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Pleasant weather. Stiff to gentle breeze from NNE.

Slack high at 2.30.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly clear. Light passing shower third hour. Gentle breeze from NE.

Riding to ebb.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Occasional light passing rains. Gentle to moderate NE breeze.

Slack low at 10.00.

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17 April 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Moderate to gentle breezes from NE and N. Barometer falling.

At 2.00 started fires under boiler B.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and threatening.

Made preparations for sea.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light to gentle NNE breeze.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and drilled, viz: 1^st Division oral instruction; 2^nd Division bayonet exercise; 3^rd Division pistols; Powder Division single sticks.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and light rain at intervals. Light airs and breezes. Barometer falling.

At 3.00 USS ‘Yorktown’ came in and anchored. At 2.00 USS ‘Petrel’ got underway and communicated with fleet and then anchored again.

At 3.20 USS ‘Charleston’ made general signal: “Get underway”. Got underway with ‘Petrel’, 13 Spanish gunboats and Compañía Marítima steamer ‘Butuan’ and stood out. Boilers B, C and D.

Ship’s draft forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast. Cloudy and raining; lightning and thunder. Gentle to light breeze from SSE.

Underway standing out in Iloilo Strait at rear of convoy, ‘Petrel’ leading.

At 4.40 mustered at quarters and secured battery for sea.

At 5.00 put over patent log reading 0. Patent log at end of watch 5.5.

Average steam 107 lbs, average revolutions 98.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, heavy rain with lightning.

At end of watch squadron lights ahead and on both bows.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Heavy rain throughout watch. Moderate breeze from S.

Steamer ‘Manileno’ became disabled and took her in tow. Ahead on course at 11.00.

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18 April 1899

Making passage from Iloilo to Manila, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.63, Long 121.87

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and raining. Moderate southerly breezes. Barometer falling.

Steaming in rear of convoy with one gunboat in tow. Course variable, south-westerly. Boilers B, C and D.

At 1.30 another gunboat broke down and this vessel picked her up at 3.00 when tow line broke.

Anchored at 3.30 in 13 fathoms, with 35 fathoms of starboard chain.

4am to 8am:

Overcast. Cloudy and raining. Moderate to gentle breeze from SW.

Took two Spanish gunboats in tow and at 6.30 got underway. Standing around Point Naso.

At end of watch Cresta de Gallo Island bore NE (magnetic), distant about 8 miles.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 57.7.

8am to meridian:

Partly clear with light passing showers.

At 8.20 began to round Point Naso.

At 9.38 church spire at Anini-y bore E. Changed course to N.

At 10.52 Point Jaldan [also known as Jagdan] bore E, distant 1.8 miles.

At 11.20 passed Spanish transport ‘General Alava’ bound to southward.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 57.7.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle to light breezes from SW.

At 12.10 changed course to N½W and at 1.00 to N by W.

At 1.36 Point Dalipe abeam. Two Spanish gunboats in tow.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 60.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy. Light north-easterly airs. Barometer rising.

At 4.40 mustered at quarters and then to muster to read congratulations of Marine Society of New York for victory of May 1.

Steering courses varying from N by W to N by W¼W. Boilers B, C and D. Towing two gunboats.

At end of watch Point [Stream] Nalupa bore E¾N, distant 6 miles, and Batbatan Island ahead, distant 18 miles.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light airs from NE.

On course N by W¼W. At end of watch Batbatan Island bore N by E½E (magnetic), distant about 5 miles.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 72.2.

8pm to midnight:

Partly clear. Light northerly airs. Bright moonlight. Smooth sea.

At 8.11 changed course to N by W¾W.

At 9.35 Point Pucio bore on bow, distant 11 miles.

At 10.25 changed course to N¾W. Objects visible at long distances.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 75.

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19 April 1899

Making passage from Iloilo to Manila, Philippine Islands

Lat 13.25, Long 121.45

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from E.

Steering course N¾W. Steam on three boilers. Two Spanish gunboats in tow.

Average steam 196 lbs, average revolutions 75.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Gentle easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

On course N¾W until 6.00 when changed to N by W¾W, passing between Tablas and Mindoro Islands, with Maestro del Campo in sight ahead at daylight. At end of watch left tangent of Maestro del Campo N by E, right tangents NE. Boilers B, C and D. Two gunboats in tow.

Average steam 103 lbs, average revolutions 77.3.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light variable airs.

Under steam from boilers B, C and D, standing up eastern coast of Mindoro.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at collision drill.

Changed course as follows: at 8.00 to N by W⅛W; at 9.35 to N by W¾W; at 10.00 to NW by N; at 10.40 to NW¼N.

At end of watch Point Taguan abeam, distant 2 miles.

Average steam 95 lbs, average revolutions 79.1.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm. Light breeze from E.

At 2.35 changed course to NW; at 3.15 changed course to NW by W. Baco Island abeam.

At end of watch standing up for Verde Island Passage, the other ships in squadron out of eight having rounded Verde Islands Lighthouse.

At 4.00 changed course to NW by W½W.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light breeze from E.

At 4.15 changed course to NW by W½W; at 4.30 to W¾N. Standing through Verde Island Passage.

Board of Survey condemned 4 lbs of ham to be thrown overboard.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

Steering course W¾N until 7.00 when changed to NW by W½W with left tangent of Harikaban on starboard beam, distant 2 miles.

At end of watch crossing Balayan Bay. Towing two gunboats

Average steam 94 lbs, average revolutions 63.2.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Light breeze from ENE.

At 9.50 sighted Corregidor Lighthouse.

Changed course as follows: at 9.45 to N⅝W; at 11.35 to N⅜E.

Average steam 90.5 lbs, average revolutions 86.8. At end of watch Fortune Island bore abeam, distant about 7.2 miles.

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20 April 1899

Making passage from Iloilo to Manila [and Cavite], Philippine Islands

Lat 14.564, Long 120.920

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast. Moon set at 1.50.

During watch made following changes in course: 12.10 N½E; 2.30 N by E¼E; 3.00 NE.

At end of watch standing into Manila Bay.

Average steam 91 lbs, average revolutions 66.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to fair. Pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from NE.

At 5.40 changed course to NE¼N. Stood to NE toward Manila.

At 7.35 exchanged distinguishing pennant with F [flagship]. At 7.45 F to C [Concord]: 132.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Gentle south-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 9.10 anchored off Manila in 5 fathoms, starboard chain. Bearings from anchorage: Manila Lighthouse NNE¼E; Fort Malate ESE¾E.

Cast off tow at 8.50.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

At 11.00 flagship signaled: “Send for meat and ice to ‘G’ at 1.00”.

Ship’s draft 13 fathoms forward, 16 fathoms aft.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at general quarters.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from ESE.

At 2.00 got underway and stood down to Cavite.

Anchored at 2.55 in 3¼ fathoms, 10 fathoms starboard chain. USS ‘Petrel’ shifted anchorage to Cavite.

Signals as follows: 1.55, C [Concord] to F [flagship]: Int 21; at 3.25 F to fleet 29.84.

At 3.35 USS ‘Celtic’ to C: “Send boat at four for ice”.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 313 lbs fresh beef.

Assistant Paymaster Louis Poessel detached and ordered to report to Commander-in-chief.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle breezes. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 412 lbs potatoes.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from ESE to SSE.

At 8.00 tested searchlight. Flagship signaled: “Do not have general boat exercises tomorrow”.

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21 April 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from ESE.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light airs and breezes from ESE and ENE. Barometer rising.

Made preparations for coaling and at 6.00 two lighters came alongside and began coaling.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light breeze from NNE.

Finished coaling at 11.15 having taken on board 70 tons. USS ‘Castine’ came in.

Received following stores: in Engineer’s Department: 20 lbs marline; 95 lbs Gladiator sheet packing; 40 lbs Honduran packing; 42 lbs asbestos packing; 56 lbs flax packing; 11 lbs ⅜-inch brass pipe; 12 screw wrenches; 14 Stillson wrenches; 6 lanterns; 6 1½ -inch globes valves; 3 1¼-inch angle valves.

USS ‘Castine’ saluted Admiral.

Received in Equipment Department: 3 reams typewriter paper; 500 official envelopes.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from E by S, changing to WSW.

At 3.30 flagship signaled 2984. This ship asked to be excused: granted. Cleaning ship after coaling.

‘Castine’ got underway from Manila at end of watch, headed for anchorage at Cavite. Draft of ship after coaling forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 2 inches.

A board of survey in Steam Engineering Department, of which Fleet Engineer Ford was Senior Member and Chief Engineer HN Stevenson and J Perry were members, met on board to examine and report upon condition of auxiliary machinery and piping.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle to light breeze from WSW.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. ‘Castine’ shifted anchorage to Cavite and USS ‘Wheeling’ left harbor.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and warm. Bright moonlight. Light airs from WSW.

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22 April 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, pleasant weather. Gentle to light breeze from S.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from S.

Sent sailing launch and 16 men to USS ‘Celtic’ for stores.

At 7.00 flagship made routine signals. USS ‘Solace’ signaled: “Will receive mail for US until 10.30 this morning”. USS ‘Manila’ shifted anchorage to near flagship.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Light airs from NW.

Transferred to USS ‘Solace’ for passage to United States, enlistment having expired, T Suzuki, Cabin Cook.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Light to gentle breeze from WNW to W.

Received stores and provisions namely: in Paymaster’s Department, 333 lbs fresh beef; 50 lbs apples; 80 gallons beans; 144 lbs roast beef; 400 lbs coffee; 500 lbs flour; 300 lbs ham; 1000 lbs salt pork; 100 lbs prunes; 90 lbs raisins; 738 lbs sugar; 750 lbs tea; and 115 lbs fresh bread; in Construction and Repair Department, 50 gallons turpentine; 25 gallons boiled oil; in Equipment Department, 96 lbs 1½-inch manila; 212 lbs 2¼-inch manila; 182 lbs 2½-inch manila; 435 lbs 3¾-inch manila; 200 packages toilet paper; in Ordnance Department, from USS ‘Wheeling’, 6 boxes for 37-mm ammunition; 1 37-mm revolving cannon and mount; 6 6-mm rifles; 6 belts, bayonets and scabbards; 1000 6-mm ball cartridges; 180 31/87-mm common shell; and 180 37-mm steel shell. Also stores in Medical Department.

‘Solace’ left port.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Moderate breeze from WSW, shifting ENE. Heavy rain last half hour.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast with heavy rain first part, clearing later. Light airs and breezes from SE by E.

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23 April 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clearing. Light east-south-easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and calm. Warm.

Transport ‘City of Pueblo’ came in and proceeded to Manila.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 116 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear; warm. Calm to light airs from W.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew. USS ‘Princeton’ came into harbor and left again during watch. Ensign OS Snepper reported for duty as Watch and Division Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from W by S. Barometer falling.

‘Princeton’ came in and anchored at 3.50.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Moderate breeze from WSW.

‘Princeton’ left harbor.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Gentle breezes from WSW. Barometer rising.

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24 April 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Light airs to light breezes from SSE to ENE.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light breezes to light airs from E.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 116 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light airs to gentle breezes from WNW. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised 1^st and Powder Divisions at signals; 2^nd Division at bayonets; 3^rd Division at sword exercise; Marine Guard at infantry.

At 10.00 and noon made routine reports.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm. Light to gentle breeze from NW to SW.

Mustered and instructed Apprentices and Coxswains at signals; exercised 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions and Marines at sub-caliber.

Sent ashore to Navy Yard, Cavite, injection pipe for port main circulating pump. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 347 lbs fresh mutton.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear. Gentle west-south-westerly breezes. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 exercised at setting up.

Received in Ordnance Department: 6 erasers, rubber; 3 pints ink; 6 memorandum tablets; 1 box paper fasteners; 2 reams office paper; 3 dozen pencils.

Received in Navigation Equipment: 6 dozen sand paper; 1 dozen sockets; 35 yards duck; 45 lbs signal halliard; 42 lbs lead line; 80 yards bunting; 18 yards muslin; 8 spools thread; 6 lantern globes (boat); and 24 lantern globes (deck).

Engaged in sub-caliber moving practice.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and bright. Gentle to light breeze from WSW to SW.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

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25 April 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light south-westerly breeze.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light variable airs. Barometer rising.

Flagship made uniform and time signal at 7.00. USS ‘Princeton’ coming in.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light airs from SW and W.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised sections at infantry.

At 10.30 a general court-martial, of which Commander Asa Walker was president, met; a [board of] survey, of which Lieutenant RD Hogg was senior member, met on board. Lieutenant Vreeland and Ensign Davidson went on board USS ‘Castine’ on board of survey.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 618 lbs potatoes.

At 11.45 court took a recess until 1.00.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Light breeze from NNW.

Had sub-caliber target practice with Powder Division. General court-martial reconvened at 1.15 and took a recess at 3.20.

Sent whaleboat to USS ‘Celtic’ for ice. Sent officer ashore to arrange for target practice on range ashore. Returned prisoners under trial to USS ‘Monadnock’ and ‘Castine’.

Received from shore in Steam Engineering: injection pipe which was under repair.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and fair. Light airs from SW.

By order of Commanding Officer 126 lbs of potatoes were thrown overboard, having been surveyed and condemned by board of survey.

At end of watch barometer 29.98.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Heavy showers of rain first hour. Light airs from W shifting to N.

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26 April 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, pleasant weather. Light breeze from N. Moonlight.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hazy. Calm.

At 7.00 flagship made time and uniform signal. A US transport came in harbor.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Calms and light northerly airs.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at closing water-tight doors. All doors closed in 55 seconds. Collision mat place in 4 minutes and 50 seconds.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 116 lbs fresh bread.

General court-martial met on board to sign proceedings. Lieutenant Niblack went as member of board of survey on USS ‘Monterey’.

Sent party for beef to USS ‘Culgoa’ at Manila. USS ‘Princeton’ came in and anchored at 11.00, towing about 9 native canoes captured down S shore of bay.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Gentle to light breeze from WSW. USS ‘Charleston’ came in during watch and ‘Princeton’ left harbor. Captain of ‘Princeton’ made official call on board.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 343 lbs fresh beef. Transferred to Navy Yard: 2 boxes of empty 6-pounder cartridge cases.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and threatening toward end of watch.

Steamer ‘Duke of Sutherland’ went out.

Received in Paymaster’s Department following stores: 1875 lbs SW soup; 500 lbs tobacco; 139½ yards bleached drill; 120 dozen rubber buttons; 200 white hats; 25 pairs calf shores. Received in Equipment Navigation Department: 1 barrel oil; in Ordnance Department: 30 yards sheeting; 5 gallons kerosene; 10 gallons turpentine; 15 lbs lye; 11½ lbs Vaseline; 10 6-inch cast steel shell; 6000 .38 caliber cartridges; 1000 6-mm cartridges; 400 corks.

By order of Commanding Officer the following changes in ratings are made: H Desmond, Machinist 1^st class to Chief Machinist from April 22, 1899; JF Leslie, Machinist 2^nd class to Machinist 1^st class from April 22, 1899; U Kato, Landsman to Cabin Cook from April 23, 1899.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast. Light SW breeze to calm, then gentle SE breeze. Very heavy rain second hour.

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27 April 1899

[28 April in log-book]

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Light easterly and southerly breezes. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and warm. Bright moonlight first half. Calms and light airs.

USS ‘Manila’ came off ways.

8am to meridian:

Clear. Light airs from W.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Received on board from Fleet Paymaster: $15,000 Mexican coin.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle south-westerly breezes. Barometer falling.

Exercised 1^st Division at sub-caliber moving practice. Touching up spots with white paint; painted port boot top and port side of poop.

USS ‘Charleston’ left harbor at 3.30.

Broke extractor of spring lock, port midships 6-inch gun; also broke wedge catch pin.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Gentle breeze to light airs from SW.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30. Painted port side of poop deck.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Light south-westerly breezes. Barometer rising.

Flagship made general signal: “Negative 4383 tomorrow”. Exercised searchlight.

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28 April 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SE.

Armed quarter watch.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light airs and breezes from SE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 116 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hot. Light airs from SE and NW. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. Cleaned cofferdam doors.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

At end of watch USS ‘Princeton’ came in; USS ‘Petrel” went on slip.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breezes from NW.

Tested hand pumps; overhauled battery.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 294 lbs fresh beef. Received in Construction and Repair Department: 35 gallons alcohol.

At 3.30 flagship made 2984.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate south-westerly breezes. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at fire drill.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from SE and SSE.

Armed quarter watch.

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29 April 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Bright moonlight. Calms and light airs.

At 2.00 started fires under boilers A and D.

4am to 8am:

Clear. No wind. Barometer rising.

At 7.00 flagship made uniform and time signal. Sent boat ashore for stores.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Calm to light airs from W.

At 9.00 got underway and headed for flagship.

Went to quarters at 9.35; at 9.43 anchored near flagship in 6 feet 4 fathoms water, 15 fathoms starboard chain.

Commanding Officer went on board flagship.

Received on board stores for USS ‘Wheeling’ and USS ‘Baltimore’.

Ship’s draft forward 13 feet, aft 16-feet 3 inches. At 9.30 USS ‘Charleston’ to flagship Int 131.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from WSW.

At 12.20 got underway and stood out of Manila Bay. Made all preparations for sea.

At 3.45 took departure. Haystack Rock on port beam, distant ⅓ mile. Course W by S. Put over patent log reading 29.

At 3.55 patent log 30. Changed course to WNW½W.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair. Gentle breeze from WNW. Barometer rising.

At end of watch passing Subic Bay [Subig Bay in log-book].

Steering course NW½W. Boilers A, B and D.

Average steam 103 lbs, average revolutions 87.9.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and starlight. Cloudy around horizon. Light to gentle breeze from WNW. Moon rose about 10.00.

At 8.00 changed course to NNW¾W; patent log 64.2.

Average steam 100 lbs, average revolutions 83.3; patent log at end 97.

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30 April 1899

Making passage from Cavite to [and at] Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.50, Long 120.00

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and calm. Smooth sea. Bright moonlight.

Land in sight starboard beam, distant about 14 miles.

At 12.45, patent log 3.2, changed course to N¾W.

Average steam 102 lbs, average revolutions 83.8.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Calm and light variable airs.

At 6.00 changed course to N¼W and at 7.12 to N¼E, patent log 57.1. At 8.00 to N¾E, patent log 64.4.

Steam on three boilers.

Average steam 107 lbs, average revolutions 85.8.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Light variable airs. Barometer steady.

Underway up W coast of Luzon, Cape Bolinao bearing to the southward, course E¼N.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew. Boilers A, B and D.

Average steam 102 lbs, average revolutions 84.1. Patent log at end of watch 97.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Light to gentle breeze from SSE and WNW.

Standing down Lingayen Gulf.

At 12.30 changed course to SE by S, patent log 1.6; at 2.25 to S¾E, patent log 17.4.

At 3.15 exchanged distinguishing pennant with USS ‘Wheeling’.

At 3.55 anchored in 7¾ fathoms, 30 fathoms port chain. Bearings from anchorage: Lingayen Tower S½W, distant about 2½ miles.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from WNW.

At 4.10 swung to wind and tide and veered to 35 fathoms. Sent stores to ‘Wheeling’ for that ship and USS ‘Baltimore’.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair. Gentle breeze from WNW.

Set armed quarter watch at 6.00.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Light to moderate variable breezes. Barometer steady.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

LOGS FOR MAY 1899

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1 May 1899

Making passage to Aparri, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.95, Long 120.25

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breezes from SSE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Clear and warm. Bright moonlight first hour.

Made preparations for sea.

At 6.00 got underway and stood out.

At 6.05 put over patent log, reading 38.3, and set course N¾W. At end of watch standing out of Lingayen Gulf.

8am to meridian:

Clear. Light airs to gentle breezes from SSE to SW.

At 9.14 changed course to N¼E, patent log 57.2. Steam on three boilers. San Fernando Point [Poro Point] abeam.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 89.8.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear. Gentle, variable breezes. Barometer falling.

Steering course N¼E along W coast of Luzon.

At end of watch approaching Point Dile on starboard bow. Boilers A, B and D.

Average steam 107½ lbs, average revolutions 90.8. Patent log at end of watch 18.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear. Gentle breeze from NW.

Under steam from boilers A, B and D, on course N¼E.

At 5.15 fired blank charge (6-pounder), stopped and sent officer to board steamer; found her to be American steamer ‘Cleveland’, with Quartermaster stores for the Army from San Francisco, March 20, to Manila.

At 5.45 went ahead again on course. Made Int signal BND to ‘Cleveland’.

At end of watch Salomague Island abeam, distant about 3 miles.

Average steam 100 lbs, average revolutions 86.1. Patent log at end of watch 32.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NW. Bright starlight. Occasional lightning to NE.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 70.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from NW to gentle breeze from NNE.

Land in sight throughout watch. Steam on three boilers. At midnight off Cape Bojeador.

Average steam 100 lbs, average revolutions 70.

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2 May 1899

Aparri, Philippine Islands

Lat 18.366, Long 121.622

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Gentle north-north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

Steering course NE¼N until 2.00 when changed to NE by E½E. Boilers A, B and D.

Average steam 106 lbs, average revolutions 70. Patent log at end of watch 99.7.

Rounding Point Dialao.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light variable breezes.

Under steam from boilers A, B and D. Standing along northern coast of Luzon.

At 4.00 changed course to E½S and at 5.15 to ESE.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 82.7. Patent log at end of watch 33.0.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Gentle north-westerly breezes.

At 8.00 changed course to SE by E½E; at 8.50 changed to SE; patent log 40.05.

At 10.35 hauled in patent log and stood in for anchorage at mouth of Rio Grande de Cayagan [Kagayan in log-book; also known as Cagayan River].

Came to at 11.20 in 7 fathoms with port anchor veering to 30 fathoms. Draft of water forward 12 feet 10 inches, aft 16 feet. Bearings of anchorage: lighthouse SSW½W, church SE by S.

insurgent flag flying in town of Aparri. Sounded around ship with pulling boat. Let fires die out in one boiler. Light bank under other two (A and B).

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy. Threatening rain last hour. Light breeze to light airs from NE. Long swell.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and squally. Moderate north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and served out clean hammocks. Disconnected boiler D at 5.30.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast; raining with thunder and lightning. Moderate breeze from NE.

Set armed quarter watch.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast with heavy rain first half.

Swung last hour. Ship rolling to heavy groundswell. All lights concealed and armed quarter watch on lookout.

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3 May 1899

Aparri and making passage to Camiguin Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 18.65, Long 121.70 [estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast or cloudy. Passing rain. Light airs from SW to moderate NE breezes.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Moderate to fresh north-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

Scrubbed hammocks.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Fresh breeze from NE.

Piped down scrubbed hammocks.

At 9.10 got underway and stood for Camiguin [Kamiguin in log-book] Island, course NE by N.

At 9.26 put over patent log reading 55.2.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at collision drill; doors closed in 1 minute 43 seconds. Overhauled sirens.

At 11.10 changed course to NNE, patent log 63.7. Under steam from boilers A and B.

Average steam 98 lbs, average revolutions 54.6. Patent log at end of watch 69.1.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to fresh breeze from NNE.

At 1.40 changed course to NE¾N.

At 2.00 steered various courses heading for anchorage at Camiguin Island. Strong tidal current setting to westward. White flag flying at village on shore.

At 3.58 came to in 9 fathoms with port anchor, veering to 30 fathoms. Hoisted white flag at fore masthead. Bearings at anchorage: east tangent Font [Pamoctan] Island NW¼N (magnetic) and east tangent island at entrance WSW¼W (magnetic). Lightly banked fires.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from NNE.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00 and turned in hammocks.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear. Gentle easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to stiff breeze from E and NE; squally first part.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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4 May 1899

Camiguin Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 18.89, Long 121.85 [estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle easterly breezes. Moon rose at 1.00.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant weather.

Tarring down rigging.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Moderate easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

Finished tarring down. At 9.30 mustered at quarters and then went to general quarters. Roused up starboard chain to put in studs and unshackled it from anchor. Doing odd jobs about decks.

A native boat came alongside with a flag of truce. Tested flood cocks.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle to stiff breeze in squalls from E.

Overhauling starboard chain. Exercised Coxswains and Apprentices at signals.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast but pleasant. Gentle to stiff breeze from E, coming in light squalls.

Bent starboard bow chain. Shifted from old to new set of awnings fore and aft.

Native canoe came off with fresh provisions.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Moderate breeze from E.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Moderate easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

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5 May 1899

Making passage from Camiguin Island to Aparri, Philippine Islands

Lat 18.46, Long 121.74 [estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Gentle to fresh breezes in squalls from E, with passing rain.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy weather.

At 6.00 got underway and stood out.

At 6.35 set course to SW and put over patent log reading 89.7.

At 7.30 passed through heavy tide rips on line of bearing SSW and NNE, ship yawing ½ point each side of course. Tide setting to westward. Fires under boilers A and B.

8am to meridian:

Fair, pleasant. Moderate to light breeze from S.

Stood on course SW for anchorage off Aparri.

Came to at 11.00 in 6¾ fathoms water with 22 fathoms port chain. Bearings: church SE¼S; lighthouse SW¾W.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and exercised gun divisions in bugle calls for general quarters. Insurgent flag flying on shore. Hoisted white flag at fore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate variable breezes. Barometer falling.

Overhauled battery and tested hand pumps.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy. Light airs from W.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at ‘abandon ship’.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and threatening. Lightning in W. Current and tide running about 2 knots. Light airs from SW.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Pleasant weather. Light airs from SW.

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6 May 1899

Aparri, Philippine Islands

Lat 18.366, Long 121.622

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Light rain. Light south-westerly airs and breezes. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light airs and breezes from SW.

Test life buoy.

8am to meridian:

Warm and damp. Gentle breeze from SE.

At 10.00 aired bedding.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Moderate to light NE breeze.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy. Gentle north-easterly breeze. Barometer steady.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with lightning. Light to gentle breeze from NE.

Stationed armed lookout.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Barometer rising. Gentle breeze from NE.

Fires on shore to southward of town.

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7 May 1899

Aparri, Philippine Islands

Lat 18.366, Long 121.622

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to overcast and rainy. Light NE airs.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light variable airs. Barometer rising.

Veered to 30 fathoms.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light airs and breezes from S and SE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and threatening. Wind shifted at 1.00 from NE to SW and it began to rain at about 1.30, continuing all watch.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast to cloudy. Light rain first hour. Light airs from SW.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light south-westerly airs and breezes. Barometer rising.

Hauled down white flag at sunset.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from S.

Armed quarter watch. Engines ready to move by bell.

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8 May 1899

Aparri, Philippine Islands

Lat 18.366, Long 121.622

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast first part; clearing second part. Gentle breeze from S.

4am to 8am:

Clear, pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SSE.

8am to meridian:

Clear. Light southerly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised Divisions as follows: 1^st Division pistols; 2^nd Division signals; 3^rd Division bayonets; Powder Division rifles; Marines infantry.

At 9.15 ‘Attention’ signal hoisted on shore. Answered from this vessel and then exchanged signals as follows: “What do you want”; answered: “Send boat off to communicate under flag of truce”. Signal from shore: “Yes, on the beach with flag of truce”. From ship: “Send boat on board”. This was answered by: “We have no boat, send yours to the place indicated”. We answered: “Will send boat”. Hoisted white flag.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear first part. Cloudy second. Light to moderate breezes from E and ENE.

Got out steam launch and sent her and dinghy ashore with Lieutenant Fechteler and Ensign Davidson to communicate with insurgents under flag of truce. Steam cutter and dinghy returned and hoisted both. Hauled down white flag.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast. Calms and light airs from ENE and NE.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Calm to gentle NW breeze.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breezes from NW and W. Barometer rising.

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9 May 1899

Aparri, Philippine Islands

Lat 18.366, Long 121.622

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and raining with thunder and lightning. Light breeze from E to moderate breeze from SSE.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SW.

8am to meridian:

Fair, pleasant weather. Light variable airs.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and exercised 1^st Division infantry; 2^nd Division artillery; and Marines signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light airs to moderate breezes from SE and SW. Barometer steady.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers. Clearing last part.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Bright starlight. Light breeze from W.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Calm to light SW breeze.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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10 May 1899

Aparri, Philippine Islands

Lat 18.366, Long 121.622

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Gentle south-westerly breezes. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from SW and S.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Calms and light breezes from SE.

At 9.30 went to collision quarters. All doors, hatches etc closed in 1 minute. Mat in place in 6 minutes 30 seconds. Strong current from river and strong undertow of tide. Ship sheering through 7 points from SE½S to SW½S. Current from river S½E.

Heavy strain on chains at times, parting lashings on deck stoppers several times.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to fair. Threatening rain last hours. Heavy thunderstorm inshore. Light NE breeze.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy. Gentle south-westerly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SW.

8pm to midnight:

Clear with bright starlight. Gentle breeze from SW.

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11 May 1899

Making passage from Aparri to Fuga Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 18.65, Long 121.42

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light SW airs and calm.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Light airs to gentle southerly breezes. Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from S and ENE. Barometer rising.

At 9.05 got underway and stood out on course NNW½W.

At 9.09 put over patent log reading 16.2.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at general quarters. Patent log at end of watch 33.3.

Tested flood cocks. Temperature for shell room 95° [Fahrenheit]. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 3 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Average steam 91 lbs, average revolutions 60.4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NE.

At 1.00 changed course to NNW⅞W, then NW, then NE by W and stood along S shore of Fuga Island.

At 3.00 stood into Musa Bay and came to at 3.30 in 13 fathoms, veering to 45 fathoms on port chain.

Sent dinghy ashore for sand but owing to threatening attitude of natives, recalled boat.

Bearings of anchorage: Barit Island (right tangent) WNW¼W; Fuga Island (S point) S¼E.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE by E.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear. Gentle easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

Tested searchlights and Ardois [signals]. Swung to flood at 7.00

8pm to midnight:

Clear and starlight. Gentle to moderate breeze from E and ESE.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

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12 May 1899

Musa Bay and making passage to Camiguin Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 18.87, Long 121.27

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Bright starlight. Gentle breeze from ESE.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from ESE.

8am to meridian:

Clear. Moderate south-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and provided boats for distant service.

At 10.30 started fires under boilers C and D.

At 11.50 sighted USS ‘Charleston’ and exchanged distinguishing pennants. ‘Charleston’ made signal 180 at noon.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Rain squall second hour. Fresh breeze from E by S and NE.

At 12.30 got underway and stood out of Musa Bay and eastward.

‘Charleston’ made signal at 12.30: “Follow to Camiguin Island”.

At 1.00 put over patent log reading 51.7.

At 1.20 connected D boiler and at 1.35 connected C.

At 1.35 set course E¾N, and at 2.25 changed to ENE¾E, and at 3.00 to E⅜N, and at 3.20 to E½S.

Strong current setting to northward. Tested hand pumps. Patent log at end of watch 80.0.

Average steam 108 lbs, average revolutions 87.3. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet, aft 15 feet 4 inches.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

At 4.00 changed course to E¼N and headed into harbor of Camiguin Island, steering various courses.

At 4.30 asked permission to anchor. ‘Charleston’ replied: “Affirmative”.

At 4.45 came to in 13 fathoms with port anchor veering to 45 fathoms. Bearings of anchorage: Font Island E tangent NW⅜W, right entrance island SW by W⅞W.

Commanding Officer paid official visit to ‘Charleston’. Heavy rain squall latter part.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, rainy weather. Variable breezes from E to N.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and raining first part; clearing last part. Light variable airs and breezes. Barometer steady.

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13 May 1899

Camiguin Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 18.89, Long 121.85 [estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to fresh breeze in squalls from E.

Armed quarter watch.

4am to 8am:

Clear latter half. Light rain squall second hour. Moderate breeze from E.

Sent mail to USS ‘Charleston’. At 7.00 ‘Charleston’ got underway and proceeded to sea, bound for Manila.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from E.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Moderate east-south-easterly breeze. Barometer falling.

Disconnected B boiler at 3.00.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate breeze from E.

At 5.00 mustered and quarters and exercised at setting up.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from E.

Three men, representing themselves to be deserters from ‘Charleston’ and giving following names and rates, surrendered themselves as prisoners: WS Smith (Coxswain); AC Hunter (Coxswain); and TC Mortimer (Quartermaster 3^rd class).

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Light passing showers. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE.

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14 May 1899

Making passage from Camiguin Island to Aparri, Philippine Islands

Lat 18.366, Long 121.622

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and raining. Light easterly breeze. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy with passing rain squalls. Gentle to fresh breeze in squalls from E and SE.

At 5.55 got underway and stood out to the southward.

At 6.25 put over patent log reading 82.1, and set course S by W¼W. Under steam from boilers A, C and D.

Average steam 106.5 lbs, average revolutions 87.1. Patent log at end of watch 96.8. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet, 15 feet 4 inches.

8am to meridian:

Hazy and warm. Gentle breeze to light airs. Swell from eastward.

At 9.00 changed course to SSW. Entered discolored water from river 6 miles from Apurri.

At 9.15 hauled in patent log reading 9.5.

At 9.40 came to with port anchor in 7¼ fathoms, veering to 30 fathoms on port chain.

At 9.45 mustered at quarters. Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew at quarters. Insurgent flag flying ashore. Bearings of anchorage: church S¼W (magnetic), lighthouse WSW½W.

At 11.40 International signal CKHL (Attention) was made from church tower followed by: PTF CWSB QGB NMRN GMQ (I may forward a person there onboard). Answered: RTM (Will be glad to see you). Then signal came from shore: RSJ (Thanks).

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Passing rain squalls second hour. Light airs to moderate breeze from E.

A native canoe flying white flag came off with a letter to Commanding Officer and with articles to sell.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy. Moderate easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Moderate breeze from E by S.

Set armed lookout.

8pm to midnight:

Partly clear. Light breeze from SE.

Ship rolling to groundswell.

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15 May 1899

Aparri, Philippine Islands

Lat 18.366, Long 121.622

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light SW airs.

Ship rolling easily to long swell.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light south-westerly airs. Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light airs from E and NE.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters. Instructed Divisions in duties at ‘clear ship for action’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Bent fore storm staysail and storm mizzen sails. Painted steam heaters under forecastle.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from E.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle southerly breezes. Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Light breeze from E to calm.

Armed lookout.

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16 May 1899

Making passage to Manila, Philippine Islands

Lat 18.60, Long 121.42

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SW. Heavy groundswell.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from SW to S.

8am to meridian:

Clear. Light to gentle breezes from SSE shifting to northward. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised 1^st section at artillery and 2^nd section at infantry. Made preparations for getting underway.

Got underway and stood out at 10.10 on course NW¼W. Boilers A, C and D. Cleaned out fresh water tanks.

Average steam 112 lbs, average revolutions 92.4. Patent log at end of watch 26.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Moderate breeze from E and ENE.

At noon changed course to NW by W½W, patent log 26.5; at 1.30 patent log 40.6; at 4.00 SW by W⅞W.

Fitted new key in shackle pin of port anchor,

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 89.9. Patent log at end of watch 63.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and warm. Moderate breeze from ENE, shifting around Cape Bojeador to SW and falling light.

At 6.00 Cape Bojeador light bore abeam, distant 5.4 miles.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 89.4. Patent log 81.2.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair, pleasant. Gentle SW breeze.

At 6.35 changed course to S by W¾W. Patent log 86.3.

Average steam 103.7 lbs, average revolutions 90.6.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Light breezes from SW. Barometer steady.

Course S by W¾W. Boilers A, C and D.

Average steam 98 lbs, average revolutions 87. Patent log at end of watch 34.7.

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17 May 1899

At anchor in Linguyen Gulf, en route to Manila, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.50, Long 120.11 [estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear with passing rain showers third hour. Cloudy around horizon. Starlight. Light breeze from SW.

At noon changed course to SSW¼W and at 2.40 to S¼E; patent log 56.3.

At 2.30 took sounding with 180 fathoms of line out. No bottom.

Average steam 100 lbs, average revolutions 87. Patent log at end of watch 67.8.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and warm. Gentle breeze from SW.

At 7.00 changed course to S by E¼E; patent log 93.4.

Sighted a schooner to westward at 7.30.

Average steam 100 lbs, average revolutions 84.2.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light airs from SW to S.

At 9.00 changed course to S¼W.

At 10.10 San Fernando [Poro] Point abeam, distant 24 miles.

Sighted USS ‘Wheeling’ standing out at end of watch.

Average steam 100 lbs, average revolutions 79.8.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light airs to moderate variable breezes. Barometer falling.

Entering Lingayen Gulf. Spoke ‘Wheeling’ and went with her to an anchorage in E side of Gulf.

Anchored at 1.30 in 7 fathoms, 22 fathoms on port chain. Bearings from anchorage: San Fernando Point N¾W to mouth of Aringay River SSE¾E.

Commanding Officer of ‘Wheeling’ called on board. Steam on three boilers. Issued clothing and small stores.

Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 10 inches, aft 15 feet 3 inches.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy. Light airs and breezes from NNE.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and served out clean hammocks. Transferred to ‘Wheeling’ following Paymaster’s Department stores: 216 lbs ham; 192 lbs mutton; 72 lbs roast beef; 336 lbs corned beef; 198 lbs tomatoes; 34⅜ gallons beans.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Light fall of rain. Calms and light airs from E.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Light drizzle first hour. Light airs from E.

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18 May 1899

Making passage to Manila, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.45, Long 120.24

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Light easterly airs and breezes. Barometer falling.

Steam on three boilers.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from E.

Scrubbed hammocks.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Gentle breeze from SW.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and went to general quarters for exercise. Tested magazine and shell room flood cocks and found them in good working order. Temperature forward shell room 107° F, aft 98° F.

At 10.00 USS ‘Wheeling’ signaled 0 and 1 and at noon 130 and 2.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm. Light breeze from WNW.

Got underway at 2.00 and set course W by N, patent log 26.3.

At 2.50 set course WNW, patent log 41.2. Steam on three boilers.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy. Light north-westerly breezes. Barometer steady.

Underway rounding Cape Bolinao, course WNW until 5.00 when changed to WSW¼W. Steam on three boilers.

At 4.40 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

Following Paymaster’s stores were condemned by board of survey and thrown overboard by order of Commanding Officer: 18 lbs ham; 2 lbs roast beef; 2 lbs corned beef; 21 lbs tomatoes.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 88.7. Patent log at end of watch 68.7.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light breeze from NW to SE. Lightning.

On course WSW¼W until 7.30 when changed course to S¼E; patent log 81.7.

Average steam 103 lbs, average revolutions 88.8. Patent log at end of watch 86.1

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Bright moonlight.

Tambobo Point abeam at 10.45. At end of watch patent log 19.3.

Average steam 97 lbs, average revolutions 82.7.

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19 May 1899

En route to Manila, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.33, Long 120.46

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light SE airs.

Steering course S¼E.

Average steam 100 lbs, average revolutions 82.2.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Light airs and breezes SE and E. Barometer rising.

Steering course S¼E until 5.45 when changed to SE¼S until 7.00, and then changed to SE¼E.

Boilers A, C and D. Patent log at end of watch 86. At end of watch Capones Island bore E by N, distant 7 miles.

Average steam 100 lbs, average revolutions 83.1.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Gentle to light breeze from ESE.

At 8.00 changed course to SE, patent log 86.0, and at 11.45 to SE½E. Unbent storm mizzen and fore storm staysail. Broke out fore hold.

Average steam 102 lbs, average revolution 85.5; patent log at end of watch 20.0

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from ENE.

Standing into entrance of Manila Bay.

At 1.53 Haycock abeam, distant ½ mile; on course E, changed to NE by E½E.

At 2.00 exchanged numbers with USS ‘Manila’ at anchor at Point Lasisi [Alasasin Point].

Gun divisions overhauled battery. Carpenter’s gang tested all pumps. Painted fore hold. Sailing ship beating in.

Average steam 95 lbs, average revolutions 83.2.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Moderate to light breeze from ENE to SE.

Stood to ENE in Manila Bay and at 4.40 exchanged distinguishing pennants with flagship. Made Int signal 132. Answer 1429.

Anchored at 5.30 on port quarter of flagship in 5½ fathoms with 15 fathoms on port chain. Mustered at quarters and exercised at fire quarters. All streams on in 2 minutes 30 seconds.

Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 9 inches, aft 15 feet.

An officer from HBMS ‘Powerful’ made official call on board.

Bearings at anchorage: Manila [Padig River] Light NNE¼E; Fort Malate [Fort San Antonio Abad] ExS.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Light airs and breezes from SE. Barometer steady.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

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20 May 1899

Manila Bay, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.58, Long 120.95

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breezes and airs from NNE.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light NE airs and calms.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light airs from W by N. Barometer steady.

Cleaning boot top. Restowing fore hold.

At 11.00 sent following men to USFS ‘Olympia’ with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers:

HH Olmstead (Fireman 2^nd class); GJ Harvey (Apprentice 1^st class); PA Harmon (Landsman); ES Hermanson (Fireman 1^st class); H Lawrence (Apprentice 1^st class); GW Baker (Landsman); H Desmond (Chief Machinist); E Evans (Chief Machinist); WE Saxton (Hospital Steward); Ah Ling (Mess Attendant); Ah Hee (Mess Attendant); Yee Lem (Mess Attendant).

Received following men with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers from ‘Olympia’:

EN Greenwood (Hospital Steward); JD Brevall (Chief Machinist); C Hammond (Chief Machinist); AA Carlson (Fireman 1^st class); EC Smith (Fireman 2^nd class); Ah Why (Mess Attendant); Ah Man (Mess Attendant); GS Hunter (Apprentice 2^nd class); J Fitzpatrick (Apprentice 1^st class); D Krause (Landsman); CH Shelling (Landsman).

At 11.30 called all hands to muster and Commander Asa Walker read his orders detaching him from command of USS ‘Concord’ and ordering him home. He turned over command to Lieutenant CE Vreeland USN.

At 10.00 and noon made routine reports.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light breeze from NW and NNW.

Commander Asa Walker left ship at 3.20. Flagship made signal 513.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Variable airs and breezes. Barometer steady.

USFS ‘Olympia’ got underway and left harbor. USS ‘Oregon’, ‘Baltimore’, ‘Concord’ and ‘Monterey’ fired salute of 17 guns and cheered ship. Made signal: “Pleasant voyage”. ‘Olympia’ made: “Good luck”.

At 6.25 got underway and stood down to Cavite.

At 7.45 came to anchor near ‘Monterey’ in 3¾ fathoms, 15 fathoms port chain. Bearings: Sangley Point NW by W¼W; arsenal SW.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Lightning third hour. Light breeze and airs from SE to N.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

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21 May 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Partly clear. Light passing shower last hour. Calm.

USS ‘Monterey’ fired at several canoes with rifle fire about 3.45 to bring them to. Canoes escaped.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hot. Light to gentle breeze from NNE. Barometer rising.

At 7.00 flagship made uniform and time signal. USS ‘Oregon’ hoisted Senior Officer’s pennant.

Began coaling at 5.50. Placed WJ McCartney (Coxswain) under sentry’s charge for shirking.

Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 9 inches, aft 14 feet 10 inches.

8am to meridian:

Fair and warm. Light to gentle breezes from NNE.

Coaling and provisioning ship.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Heavy rain squall first hour and a half.

Received on board in Paymaster’s Department as follows: 50 lbs apples, dried; 134½ gallons beans; 960 lbs beef, corned; 960 lbs beef, roast; 500 lbs beef, salt; 1000 lbs biscuit; 400 lbs butter; 500 lbs coffee; 2000 lbs flour; 720 lbs ham; 720 lbs mutton; 570 lbs pickles; 1000 lbs pork; 1804 lbs sugar; 383 lbs tomatoes; 788 lbs vegetables, tinned; 100 papers needles; and 750 lbs soap.

Received alongside 2 cases of coal, one of 37 tons and one of 33 tons. Took on board during watch 16 tons coal.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Calm to gentle breeze from NE.

Coaling ship.

Received following stores, in Equipment Navigation: 100 lbs cotton waste; 3 lbs cleaning paste; 100 feet DC wire; 50 patent fuzes; 75 lamps; 10 sheets blotting paper; 1 gross pens; 4 clocks; 2 squirt cans; in Engineer’s Department: 50 brass bolts; 6 gross split pins; 1 forge; 200 lbs sheet iron; 300 gallons vacuum oil; 200 lbs oatmeal; 200 grommets; 5 gallons Japan drier; 30 vulcanized valves, 3½-inch diameter; 50 rubber valves, 4-inch diameter; 2 reams typewriter paper; 24 sheets blotting paper; 1 section main injection pipe with ‘tee’ and air chamber; 1 ‘ell’ with air chamber and rest; 6 valve seat plates fitted complete; 3 valve seat plates without fittings; and 100 grate bars.

At 7.00 flagship signaled: “Typhoon passing north of Iloilo, heavy rains and squalls from NW to SW expected here”.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE, shifting to N.

Sent coal lighters ashore for night, having taken in 189 tons during day. Veered to 25 fathoms on port chain.

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22 May 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from N by E. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast. Cloudy with passing rain showers.

Began coaling at 6.45.

At 7.00 flagship made uniform and time signal. Disconnected boiler A.

8am to meridian:

Overcast with heavy squall last half hour from SE with light rainfall.

Coaling ship. Received in Steam Engineering: 16 tons fresh water for boilers.

Sent ashore for repairs steam and injection pipes of starboard main engines. Disconnected boiler C. Steam on one boiler. USS ‘Manila’ came in and anchored.

Received in Equipment Department and Construction and Repair Department stores as follows: 506 lbs 4-inch manila; 380 lbs 3½-inch manila; 96 lbs 9-thread hemp; 81 lbs cod line; 20 lbs white line; 36 brooms; 2 squirt cans; 87 lbs ⅛-inch brass; 19 lbs 1/16-inch brass; 42lbs ¼-inch copper; 7 ⅜-inch rolled iron; 30 lbs ⅝-inch rolled iron; 35 lbs lye; 200 lbs gum shellac; 504 lbs white lead; 504 lbs white zinc; and 10 gallons Copal varnish.

Took on board during watch about 36 tons of coal. Made routine signals at 10.00 and noon. Restowed fore hold. Sent party to USS ‘Culgoa’ for fresh beef. Released from confinement P [WJ] McCartney (Coxswain).

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Passing squalls of wind with heavy rain. Moderate to fresh breeze from E.

Coaling ship. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 115 lbs fresh bread and 319 lbs fresh beef.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and threatening. Moderate squalls from E by N. Barometer steady.

Finished coaling ship, having taken in 230 tons of coal. Received on board: medical stores.

Ship’s draft forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, stormy. Light rain at intervals. Stiff to very fresh breezes from E by N to E by E. Barometer rising.

At 8.00 flagship to fleet: “Dress ship on Wednesday in honor of Queen’s birthday; fire national salute at noon”.

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23 May 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and raining. Fresh breezes from E. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast. Moderate gale from E with light rain.

8am to meridian:

Overcast. Stormy. Passing mist. Stiff breeze to moderate gale from ESE.

Cleaning ship.

At 10.00 ‘Concord’ to flagship: 0, 1. At noon 370, 4.

By order of Commanding Officer following men were awarded punishment: FR Clydesdale (Ordinary Seaman); G St M Stocker (Seaman); T O’Keefe (Apprentice 1^st class), disrespectful to and not obeying orders of Commandant of Navy Yard, reduced to 4^th [conduct] class. R Hind (Ordinary Seaman) same offense, reduced to 4^th [conduct] class, 3 months’ restriction.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and raining. Fresh south-easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

Sent steam launch inshore to repair rudder head.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and raining. Stiff to gentle breeze from SE to SSE.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and raining. Light to gentle south-south-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

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24 May 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light rain first hour. Gentle to stiff breeze from SE.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant weather.

Uniform and time signal at 7.00: B 06, M 08.

USS ‘Manila’ left harbor. Dressed ship at 8.00, British ensign at main.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Gentle south-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at collision drill. Painted cofferdams and hammock nettings. Cleaning up. Ship dressed.

At noon fired salute of 21 guns in honor of birthday of Queen of England.

The Commanding Officer awarded following punishment: H Leahy (Painter) shirking, reduced to 4^th class. At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light to stiff breeze from SSE and SW.

At 2.00 water boat came alongside and began filling boilers.

At 3.15 ‘Manila’ came in and anchored. Painted waterways and touched up spots about ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle south-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Received on board 50 tons fresh water for boilers.

J Grey (Private Marine) absent over time; LD Young (Private Marine) was placed in double irons under sentry’s charge for safe keeping while under influence of liquor.

‘Manila’ left harbor.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light south-easterly airs and breezes.

Armed lookout.

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25 May 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear first half with bright moonlight. Overcast second part. Threatening at end of watch.

USS ‘Monterey’ fired several times with rifle fire; using searchlight.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light airs and breezes from SE. Barometer steady.

At 7.00 flagship made uniform and time signal. ‘Manila’ came in. Released LL Young (Private Marine). Received in Paymaster’s Department: 115 lbs bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Gentle breeze from SE and SSW.

At 9.00 USS ‘Manila’ went out. Broke out paint locker; painting spots about ship.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; exercised at general quarters.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 416 lbs mutton. Absent without leave J Grey (Private Marine).

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Heavy squall at 2.30.

Engaged in finishing touching up spots. Finished taking 50 tons of fresh water in boiler C.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light airs and breezes from W and SSE.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Absent over time J Grey (Private Marine).

8pm to midnight:

Partly clear. Light airs from SE.

At 8.30 flagship signaled: “To ‘Concord’ and ‘Monterey’ – Send party of 14 men each to this ship at 1pm tomorrow for gunboats. Signal ‘Monterey’ also”.

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26 May 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Overcast. Moon showing through. Light to gentle SE breeze.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle breeze from SE.

At 7.00 flagship made time and uniform signal. USS ‘Manila’ came in and anchored.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 114 lbs bread.

8am to meridian:

Overcast but pleasant.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. J Grey (Private Marine) absent overstaying liberty.

Lowered all boats and exercised at boat tactics under oars.

By order of Commanding Officer following punishment was inflicted: GR Osborn (Landsman), insolence to Master-at-Arms, 48 hours’ solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from SW.

At 12.30 flagship to fleet: “Send crews for gunboats at one”.

At 1.10 Lieutenant Niblack and a party of 14 men left ship to man one of the gunboats as detailed by Commander-in-chief. By order of Commanding Officer RB Denning (Landsman) is credited with additional pay as Jack of Dust from May 21, 1899.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast. Light breeze from W by S to SW.

Exercised at fire quarters at 5.00. US gunboats ‘Paragua’ [Baraqua in log-book] and ‘Manileno’ anchored in Cavite Harbor.

J Grey (Private Marine), AG Berger (Apprentice 1^st class) and H Leahy (Painter) absent overstaying liberty.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 115 lbs fresh bread.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light airs from S to ESE.

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27 May 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Moonlight. Light SE breeze.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light variable airs and breezes.

Uniform and time signal at 7.00. US collier ‘Iris’ [from Manila] and transport ‘Morgan City’ came into harbor.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and raining last part. Light to moderate easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

Cleaning up. Following men were sent to ‘Paragua’: Carl Anderson (Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class); W McCartney (Coxswain); P Kugat (Seaman); A Speaker (Apprentice 1^st class); HA Chambers (Apprentice 2^nd class); LL Young (Ordinary Seaman); J O’Keefe (Apprentice 2^nd class); J Weiman (Apprentice 2^nd class); WE Miles (Landsman); F Bettencourt (Landsman); GR Metcalf (Machinist 1^st class); L Turner (Fireman 1^st class); W Davis (Fireman 1^st class); H Grainer (Coal Passer).

At 10.00 made routine signals. J Grey (Private Marine) returned from shore and was reduced to 4^th [conduct] class and 3 months’ restriction.

Received 309 lbs fresh meat.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, raining first part. Light to gentle variable breezes. Barometer falling.

Received US mail. USS ‘Zafiro’ came down from and returned to Manila during watch.

Received on board: 57 tons fresh water for boilers.

4pm to 8pm:

Clearing. No wind. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. ‘Zafiro’ left harbor. AG Berger (Apprentice 1^st class) and H Leahy (Painter) returned from overstaying leave and were reduced to 4^th class.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. No wind. Barometer steady.

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28 May 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Light south-south-easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light airs and breezes, SSE. Barometer steady.

At 7.00 flagship made uniform and time signal.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light airs from E to light breeze from W by N.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals. LL Young (Ordinary Seaman) left tender ‘Paragua’ in Manila without permission.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light airs from W to gentle breeze from SW by W.

Started fires in boiler C at 1.00.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Gentle westerly breeze.

Ensign Davidson went to ‘Paragua’ in command; Lieutenant Niblack returning to ship.

Connected boiler C at 7.45.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze and airs from SW and S.

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29 May 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light north-easterly airs.

Armed lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light south-easterly breezes.

At 7.00 lighter came alongside and began coaling. Carl Anderson (Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class) returned from ‘Paragua’ and WR Hird (Ordinary Seaman) and P Mengi (Seaman) went to her. Flagship made time and uniform signal.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Calm.

Coaling ship. Finished at noon, having taken in 26 tons of coal. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 115 lbs fresh bread.

Absent without leave LL Young (Ordinary Seaman).

Turned over to ‘Paragua’ in Equipment Navigation stores as follows: 1 pair binoculars; 1 7-lb lead and line; 1 Army signal kit; 1 set boat signals, numbers, repeaters and pennants, number 6; 1 commissions pennant number 5; and Ordnance stores as follows: 8 6-mm rifles and equipment; 15 DA revolvers, holsters and cartridges boxes; 14 revolver belts; 2000 6-mm cartridges; 900 38 caliber cartridges.

Ship’s draft after coaling forward 13 feet 5 inches, aft 16 feet 2 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Gentle westerly breezes.

USS ‘Boston’ came up and anchored at 1.45.

USS ‘Manila’ came in and anchored at 3.30. Naval Cadet HL Brinser USN reported on board this ship for duty, having been transferred from USS ‘Charleston’. Lieutenant CF Hughes USN reported on board this ship for duty, having been transferred from USS ‘Iris’.

Received in Equipment Navigation Department following stores: 3 pairs of binocular; 1 ensign number 7; 2 ensigns number 8; 1 narrow pennant number 3; 2 narrow pennants number 4.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and threatening. Gentle airs from WSW. Barometer rising.

LL Young (Ordinary Seaman) returned to ship having been absent without leave 46 hours.

8pm to midnight:

Partly clear. Warm. Barometer rising. Calms and light airs.

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30 May 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast. Light breeze from S.

4am to 8am:

Partly clear. Calms and light south-easterly breezes.

Mail steamer and USS ‘Zafiro’ came into bay. Sent party to Manila for ice. USS ‘Baltimore’ hoisted Senior Officer’s pennant.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, warm. Calm and light airs from NNW.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and equipped battalion in heavy marching order. Chief Engineer RT Hall USN left ship in obedience to order to report on board USS ‘Boston’ for duty on board that vessel as Chief Engineer. By order of Commanding Officer CF Sefborn (Seaman) was placed on 4^th class for three months for leaving limits of Naval Station without permission.

At 10.00 ‘Concord’ to flag: 1, 3; at noon, 312, 3.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Light airs from SW.

Lieutenant BO Scott reported on board for duty as Executive Officer.

USS ‘Monadnock’ fired a number of shots during the watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light to moderate breeze from SW by W.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00 and exercised at setting up drill.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Light to gentle breeze from S to SW.

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31 May 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light SE airs.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light SSW airs.

Uniform and time signal at 7.00. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 102 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light airs from SSW and NW.

Received in Paymaster’s Department from USS ‘Culgoa’: 872 lbs fresh beef.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; all accounted for. Sounded collision signal; all doors closed in 1 minute 5 seconds, collision mat in place in 3 minutes 50 seconds.

Lieutenant AP Niblack USN was detached from this vessel by order of Commander in-Chief and ordered to USS ‘Oregon’. By same authority Lieutenant CM McCormick USN was detached and ordered to ‘Oregon’, and additional duty at the Naval Station, Cavite. By order of Commanding Officer confined LL Young (Ordinary Seaman) in solitary confinement on bread and water for forty-eight hours (48 hours) for refusing to obey an order of Corporal of Guard.

At 10.00 made routine signals: 0 (absentees) and 2 (sick); at noon 3091 (coal) and 3 (coal expended).

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from W by N to SSE.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with lightning. Light airs from E.

Confined WB Sheehan (Boatswain’s Mate 2^nd class) in double irons for safe keeping, he having been found to be under the influence of liquor on board ship. BA Erwin (Yeoman 3^rd class), having been sent to Manila on duty, failed to return to ship. JE Day (Private Marine) failed to return from liberty at Naval Station.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had setting up exercises. At 8.00 stopped distiller.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Calm and light airs from E.

LOGS FOR JUNE 1899

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1 June 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, overcast. Calm and light airs to breeze from NW to NNW.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm and light airs from NNE.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Calm to light airs from NNE.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters. Exercised at general quarters; all divisions ready in 2 minutes 45 seconds. Absent without leave JE Day (Private Marine) and BA Erwin (Yeoman 3^rd class).

By order of Commanding Officer FM Harmon (Apprentice 1^st class) was reduced to 4^th class for reading while on signal watch.

At 9.00 released WB Sheehan (Coxswain).

At 9.30 USS ‘Manila’ came in and anchored. Tested flood cocks and found them in good condition.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light airs to gentle breeze from NW to SW. Light passing shower third hour.

Transferred to USS ‘Boston’: WA Smith (Yeoman 2^nd class). Vaccinated crew.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light airs from SW to gentle breeze from SW by W.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Absent without leave JE Day (Private Marine) and BA Erwin (Yeoman 2^nd class).

Received from ‘Boston’ with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers following men: JG O’Neil (Apprentice 2^nd class); H Craig (Apprentice 2^nd class); L Field (Apprentice 2^nd class); ACC Morrison (Coal Passer); and R Alyward (Private Marine).

At 8.00 tested searchlights.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to light south-easterly breezes.

Flagship made signal: “Neg 441”. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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2 June 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light southerly airs.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light southerly airs and breezes.

At 7.00 flagship made time and uniform signal.

8am to meridian:

Fair and warm. Light airs and breezes from SE.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters; exercised 1^st and Powder Divisions with pistols; 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions in manual of arms. Absent without leave JE Day (Private Marine), BA Erwin (Yeoman 3^rd class), Powder Division. By order of Commanding Officer LL Young (Ordinary Seaman) was released from confinement at 10.20.

HMS ‘Iphigenia’ was sighted standing in for Manila. USS ‘Manila’ came in anchored at 11.15. Made routine signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from W and SW. Heavy shower during second hour of watch.

Overhauled battery and tested fire pumps. HMS ‘Powerful’ stood out bay. USS ‘Manila’ got underway at 3.45.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SW.

Mustered crew at quarters. JE Day (Private Marine) and BA Erwin (Yeoman 3^rd class) absent without leave. Exercised crew at fire quarters. All divisions reported water in 2 minutes 30 seconds. Secured in 5 minutes. USS ‘Iris’ got underway and stood out bay.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SE by W.

Quarter watch on lookout.

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3 June 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SE.

Quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light southerly airs and breezes.

At 7.00 flagship made time and uniform signal. BA Erwin (Yeoman 3^rd class) returned to ship 60 hours over time and by order of Commanding Officer was reduced to 4^th conduct class for 3 months.

At 6.40 lighted fires in boiler C preparatory to getting underway. Tested life buoys. Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SE by S to SE.

Lieutenant CF Hughes and Ensign OJ Knepper went on board USS ‘Boston’ as members of a board of survey. Hoisted in steam launch and made preparations for getting underway.

At 10.00 got underway and stood for flagship off Manila. USS ‘Paragua’ got underway and stood out into bay. Navigator conning.

At 11.15 anchored off starboard beam of USS ‘Baltimore’ in 6 fathoms and veered to 15 fathoms on port chain.

At 11.25 got underway and stood down Manila Bay and at 11.35 set course SW by W⅞W and put over patent log, reading 56.1.

Signals as follows: at 10.00 0 and 2; at 10.50 Int 131. Flagship made negative and then C 132; at 11.00 flagship made general 427; and at 11.20 C 121.

At end of watch steaming down bay with ‘Paragua’ following on starboard quarter.

JE Day (Private Marine) returned to ship 66 hours over time and by order of Commanding Officer was reduced to 4^th conduct class for 3 months.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SE and S.

Under steam from boilers B, C and D on course SW by W⅞W until 3.30 when changed to WNW; patent log reading 84.0. Spanish transport ‘Leo XIII’ passed bound out.

Signals as follows. ‘Paragua’ to ‘Concord’: “Request permission to try my battery”; answer: “Granted”. [‘Paragua’:] “The battery is in good working order”. ‘Concord’ to ‘Paragua’: “Come within hail and Commanding Officer repair on board”.

At 1.30 stopped and Ensign Davidson came on board; went ahead again at 2.05. Furled awnings; secured battery for sea.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 80; patent log at end of watch 88.5.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from S.

Mustered crew at quarters at 4.40 and exercised at setting up. Under steam from boilers B, C and D.

Changed course at 5.00 from WNW to NW½W; patent log registering 97.0.

At 5.20 sighted schooner in Subic Bay. Steaming in toward Port Subic remainder of watch. Various courses.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light breeze from SW.

At 6.20 patent log read 81.6 [sic]; changed course to NNW½N and at 8.00 to NW¼W, patent log reading 21.5 [sic]. Steaming under three boilers.

Average steam 113 lbs, average revolutions 83.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from SW to SE.

Under steam from boilers B, C and D on course NW¼N until 10.00 when steered various courses to intercept USS ‘Bennington’.

At 11.00 stopped and hauled in patent log reading 43.9 [sic].

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 70.3.

Commanding Officer went on board ‘Bennington’. Transferred to ‘Bennington’ for passage to Manila following men: HJ Wiseman (Chief Machinist) and C Hammond (Chief Machinist); and from ‘Paragua’: GR Metcalf (Machinist 1^st class).

Made signals as follows. At 9.05, ‘Concord’ to ‘A’: “In case we fall in with ‘Wheeling’, Metcalf is to go on her at once”. At 10.40, exchanged call letter with ‘Bennington’. At 10.50 ‘Concord’ to ‘K’: “We would like to communicate”. At 11.45 ‘K’ to ‘Concord’: Int vessel’s number. ‘Concord’ to ‘K’: Concord. At end of watch stopped.

Average steam 112 lbs, average revolutions 75.3.

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4 June 1899

En route from Cavite to Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.27, Long 119.67

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from S.

At 12.15 Commanding Officer returned to ship. Hoisted gig and got underway on course NW by W.

Wo Ching (Mess Attendant) was transferred to ‘Concord’ from USS ‘Olympia’.

Average steam 107 lbs, average revolutions 64.2.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy but pleasant with light squall first hour. Gentle breeze from SE to S by E.

At 4.50, patent log reading 72.0, changed course to W¾W and at 5.15, patent log reading 75.0, changed course to N. Steaming under three boilers; speed regulated to that of USS ‘Paragua’.

Average steam 112 lbs, average revolutions 72.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm. Gentle breeze from SSW.

Under steam from boilers B, C and D, on course N.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.

At noon changed course to NNE½E.

At end of watch Point Piedra bore NE, distance 7 miles.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 81.8; patent log 27.9.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm. Light to moderate breezes from S and ESE.

At 1.00 changed course from NNE½E to NE½N, patent log 35.8. Changed course at 2.10; patent log 44.6. Steaming around Point Bolinao, various courses. At end of watch steaming SE by E into Lingayen Gulf.

Average steam 104 lbs, average revolutions 78.1.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy. Overcast last hour. Light airs and moderate breeze from SSE.

Standing up Lingayen Gulf.

At 4.50, patent log reading 65.1, changed course to SSE. ‘Paragua’ steaming up Gulf on our starboard beam.

Average steam 108 lbs, average revolutions 79.6.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light airs from SSE.

Steering various southerly courses to intercept USS ‘Wheeling’.

Signaled as follows: 6.30 to ‘A’: “Follow in our wake”; 6.40 exchanged call letters with ‘Wheeling’; 6.50 ‘C’ to ‘Z’: “I will come on board”, signed Vreeland; 7.20 ‘Z’ to ‘C’: seven fathoms; 7.26 ‘C’ to ‘Z’: Int 121; answer, affirmative.

At 6.45 hauled in patent log reading 81.1.

At 7.30 anchored in 7 fathoms water, 20 fathoms starboard chain. Commanding Officer went on board ‘Wheeling’. ‘Paragua’ anchored on our port quarter. Bearings: Lingayen church B SE by E (magnetic); chapel S by W⅛W (magnetic).

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to clear. Light south-westerly breezes and airs.

Armed quarter watch on deck. Commanding Officer returned from ‘Wheeling’.

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5 June 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm to light breeze from SE.

Armed quarter watch.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy but pleasant.

At 6.30 USS ‘Paragua’ got underway and stood for San Fernando.

At 6.45 USS ‘Wheeling’ left for Manila.

Signals: 6.30 ‘A’ to ‘C’: Int 121; answer, affirmative. Sent JF Leslie (Machinist 1^st class) to ‘Paragua’,

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from ESE shifting to NE.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters. Exercised as follows: 1^st and Powder Divisions, single sticks; 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions, manual of arms. Draft of ship forward 12 feet 2 inches, aft 16 feet.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm. Light airs from N shifting to SE. Calm during latter part of watch. Light thunder squalls on shore passing to eastward.

Made weekly tests of electrical appliances and found them in order, with the exception of bell in forward engine room.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from N by W shifting to WNW.

Mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up.

8pm to midnight:

Threatening but pleasant. Moderate to gentle breeze from NW.

Worked forward searchlight 5 minutes every half hour during watch. Armed quarter watch on lookout,

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6 June 1899

Underway in Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.07, Long 120.30

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning around horizon. Light to gentle breeze from S.

Worked forward searchlight 5 minutes every half hour. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from SE.

At 7.30 made daily tests. Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Fair, warm and pleasant. Calm and light airs from E by S.

At 9.15 called ‘all hands up anchor’ and at 9.25 started ahead. Stood along southern shore of Lingayen Gulf, past Lingayen and Dagupan at a distance from shore varying from 600 to 1000 yards, Captain and Navigator conning, for purpose of examining and platting all trenches and breastworks. Numerous earthworks were seen.

At 9.30 went to general quarters and sent up ammunition and at 11.30 secured.

At 11.40 anchored with starboard anchor in 5¼ fathoms and veered to 15 fathoms on starboard chain. Anchorage about 1 mile W of mouth of Dagupan River. Steam under 2 boilers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, warm and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from NW to W.

At 1.00 got underway and stood along shore past San Fabian and toward Saint Thomas.

At 3.15 turned around and stood towards Dagupan. Captain and Navigator conning. Saw numerous buffalo carts passing back and forth along road. Steaming under 2 boilers.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, warm and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from S to WNW.

At 5.10 let go starboard anchor in 7 fathoms and veered to 20 fathoms on starboard chain; soft bottom. Bearings at anchorage: San Fabian church ENE (magnetic); mouth of Dagupan River S by W (magnetic). Fires so as to be ready to get underway on 15 minutes’ notice.

At 5.50 lighted fires in boiler A.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with lightning. Light airs to breeze from S to SW.

Saw several signal lights flashing on shore in direction of St Thomas and Dagupan. Using searchlight every half an hour after 10.00.

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7 June 1899

Lingayen Gulf [at San Fernando and Lingayen], Philippine Islands

Lat 16.62, Long 120.30

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant with lightning around horizon. Light airs from E to SE.

Using searchlight every half hour.

At 12.45 connected boiler A and allowed fires to die out under boiler B.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to breeze from SE and S.

At 5.30 called ‘all hands up anchor’ and at 5.40 went ahead. Set course N by W½W and continued on it during rest of watch. Saw one large canoe or junk on western side of Gulf. Steaming under three boilers.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to breezes shifting from S to W by N.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters.

At 9.35 exercised at collision drill, divisions reporting as follows: 1^st Division mat in place 2 minutes 10 seconds; 2^nd Division 1 minute; 3^rd Division, 1 minute 10 seconds; Engineer’s Division 1 minute 5 seconds; Powder Division 1 minute 40 seconds; Marine Guard 1 minute 30 seconds. Steamed into San Fernando port, Navigator conning.

Anchored at 10.25 in 5¼ fathoms of water, Point San Fernando bearing SW by W¾W; flagstaff ESE⅜E. Steam under three boilers. Sent boarding officer aboard steamer ‘Tarlac’. Made International signal RKJ to ‘Tarlac’. Gave to USS ‘Paragua’ 1 cask (20 gallons) fresh water; also filled 2 10-gallon casks and 1 demijohn for same. ‘Paragua’ took soundings on port and starboard beam, also astern, ‘Concord’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm. Light to gentle breezes from W and SW.

At 1.00 hoisted gig and rigged in starboard lower boom.

Got underway at 1.15 and stood out Port San Fernando, Navigator conning.

At 1.45 set course SSW, patent log reading 81.0.

Changed course at 3.30 to S7E, patent log reading 95.5.

Average steam 108 lbs, average revolutions 82.5.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy with thunder, lightning and rain. Light to moderate breeze from N and SE.

Standing for Lingayen on course S7E. Steaming under three boilers.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and all accounted for.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs from SE.

Anchored off Lingayen at 6.20 in 7½ fathoms of water, 22 fathoms of chain, starboard anchor.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light airs to gentle breezes from S to S by E.

Worked forward searchlight 5 minutes during every half hour. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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8 June 1899

Lingayen Gulf [off Lingayen], Philippine Islands

Lat 16.07, Long 120.21

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy but pleasant. Passing showers of rain with lightning. Light airs from S.

Using forward searchlight every half hour. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from SE by S.

Carried out morning orders. Made daily test at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Fair, warm and pleasant. Calm and light breeze from ESE to SE.

By order of Commanding Officer confined J James (Seaman) for three days in double irons for not being where he could be found when his quarter watch was on lookout.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and then went to general quarters. All Divisions ready in 2 minutes 30 seconds and all secured in 2 minutes 50 seconds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy; squally with rain second and third hours. Light to gentle breeze from SE to W.

Saw one canoe standing across Gulf.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with lightning last half of watch. Gentle breeze from W to WNW.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters; all accounted for. Had physical exercise.

8pm to midnight:

Fair with lightning. Moderate breeze from W to WNW.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Using forward searchlight every half hour.

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9 June 1899

Lingayen Gulf [at Sual Port], Philippine Islands

Lat 16.068, Long 120.100

Commences and until 4am:

Generally overcast and cloudy with lightning. Heavy rain last half of watch.

Using searchlight every half hour. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy but pleasant. Overcast first hour. Light airs from SE.

Scrubbed windsails.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant during first half of watch; overcast and raining during remainder. Light airs to breezes from S to SE.

Mustered crew at quarters at 9.30.

At 10.00 got underway and stood for Port Sual, Navigator conning.

Called to general quarters at 10.58. All Divisions reported ready in 3 minutes 20 seconds

Anchored in Port Sual at 11.45.

At 11.50 sounded ‘retreat’, starboard watch remaining at their guns. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 7 inches, aft 16 feet. On entering harbor, port screw touched mud. Careful examination after anchoring showed that no damage was done.

Meridian to 4pm:

Raining. Gentle breeze from SW; calm during last hour of watch.

Got underway at 1.15 and stood out Port Sual, Navigator conning.

Went to general quarters at 1.20; secured at 1.30.

Came to anchor at 2.10 in 7 fathoms of water, with 20 fathoms of chain out. Tested force pumps and overhauled battery. Lieutenant Hughes inspected compartments and mechanical appliances from engine-room bulkhead aft. Naval Cadet Brinser inspected same from stern to forward fire-room bulkhead. Bearings of anchorage: white house SW½W; chapel SE by E½E.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Calm and light airs from E.

Mustered crew at quarters at 5.00. Exercised at fire quarters: all Divisions reported ready in 2 minutes and secured in 5 minutes 13 seconds.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast with lightning. Light airs to breezes from NW shifting to SE.

Using forward searchlight five minutes every half hour. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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10 June 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12 [estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning along horizon. Calms and light airs from W.

Used searchlight five minutes during each half hour of watch. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm and light airs from S by E shifting to SE by S.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Fair, warm and pleasant. Light airs from SE by S to SE.

Painted cofferdams. Aired boat sails.

Meridian to 4pm:

Generally overcast and cloudy with rain and thunder. Light airs to moderate breezes from W by S to NE.

Saw two large canoes standing across Gulf from eastern shore.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with lightning. Rainy first hour. Calms and light airs to gentle breeze from SW by W.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters; all accounted for. Had physical exercise.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breezes from W and SE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Using searchlight every half hour.

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11 June 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant with lightning around horizon. Light to gentle breeze from S.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Using searchlight every half hour.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from SE.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from SE.

Mustered crew at quarters. Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship. Executive Officers and Surgeon inspected living quarters. By order of Commanding Officer J James [Seaman] was released from confinement.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Calm followed by light westerly airs and breezes.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with lightning. Gentle to moderate breeze from W shifting to SE.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast with passing showers of rain and lightning. Gentle to moderate breezes from SE by S and SE.

Using searchlight five minutes every half hour. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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12 June 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands, and en route to Hong Kong, China

Lat 16.37, Long 120.22

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Light airs from NNE.

At 1.00 got underway and set course N¼W.

At 2.30 light green shooting star to westward.

At 4.00 changed to N by E½E.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 87.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light to stiff breezes from NNE shifting to SSW.

On course N by E½E.

At 5.00 changed course to NNE; patent log 47.7.

Hauled in patent log at 5.30 reading 51.3. Rounding Point San Fernando, Navigator conning.

Anchored in port San Fernando at 6.00 in 4½ fathoms of water. Made Int signal RQK to shore station. Not answered. Got underway at 6.10, Navigator conning.

Set course WSW at 6.45; put over patent log reading 51.4. Started fire under boiler D at 6.00. Connected boiler D at 7.38.

Average steam 117.5 lbs, average revolutions 85.1.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to mod breeze from SSE to SE.

At 8.40 hauled in patent log reading 78.9.

At 9.10 ‘Oregon’ made general 44 23. Other signals as per record book.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; all accounted for. Steaming under four boilers headed for Bolinao until 8.20, then changed course to NW½W to head for a steamer which proved to be USS ‘Oregon’. Changed course to head off ‘Oregon’ and during rest of watch following ‘Oregon’ on course S½E, steaming in column at half distance.

Ah Why (Mess Attendant) reported expiration of his term of enlistment. Tested electrical appliance and found them in working order. Discharged Ah Why.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 97.8.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light to moderate breeze from S, NE and N.

Standing into anchorage off Sual, following ‘Oregon’. At 2.15 anchored near ‘Oregon’, starboard anchor, 17 fathoms of water and 45 fathoms of chain. Commanding Officer went on board ‘Oregon’ and returned with Lieutenant-Commander JB Briggs USN, who is ordered by Commander-in-chief to command this vessel. HJ Wiseman (Chief Machinist), C Hammond (Chief Machinist) and GR Metcalf (Chief Machinist) returned on board from ‘Oregon’, having been to Manila for examination for Warrant Machinist.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 11 inches.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze NE by N to N.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters; all accounted for. Secured battery for sea.

At 5.55 made Int 121. ‘Oregon’ answered with affirmative. Called ‘up anchor’ and at 6.00 started ahead, Navigator conning. Steam under four boilers.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with light drizzling rain. Gentle northerly breezes.

Put over patent log at 6.15 reading 70. On course N14W.

At 6.30 crew called to ‘general muster’ and after reading his orders, Lieutenant-Commander JB Briggs took command of ship, relieving Lieutenant CE Vreeland. Diligent search has failed to discover a bayonet lost June 9.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light to moderate breeze from N.

Using searchlight every 15 minutes until 10.00 and keeping bright lookout for USS ‘Paragua’.

At 9.10, patent log reading 94.8, changed course to NW.

At 11.25 stopped port engine for 4 minutes to try to find thump that had developed, then slowly worked up to full speed. Steaming under four boilers.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

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13 June 1899

En route to Hong Kong, China

Lat 18.03, Long 118.48

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Calms and light westerly breezes.

On course NW.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 85.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SE.

Steaming under four boilers on course NW.

Average steam 119 lbs, average revolutions 90. Patent log at end of watch 91.1.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SSE.

On course NW. At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters. Exercised 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions in small arms (rifles). Under steam from four boilers (A, B, C and D).

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SSW.

Steaming under four boilers on course NW.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 90. Patent log at end of watch 65.7.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from SSW.

On course NW. Mustered crew at quarters at 4.40. Drilled crew in watertight doors.

Enlisted Ah Why (Mess Attendant) for 4 years.

At 5.20 changed course to NW¼W; patent log reading 78.2.

Average steam 118 lbs, average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SSW.

Steaming under four boilers on course NW¼W.

Average steam 118 lbs, average revolutions 90. Patent log at end of watch 102.5.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with lightning. Calm. Barometer steady.

At 8.00 changed course to NW⅜W; patent log reading 102.5. Under steam from four boilers.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 90.

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14 June 1899

En route to Hong Kong, China

Lat 20.62, Long 116.12

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with frequent passing showers. Light airs to gentle breeze from N and SSW to SW.

During watch steaming under four boilers on course NW⅜N.

Average steam 119 lbs, average revolutions 90. Patent log at end of watch 75.6.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm and light airs from SW.

Steaming under four boilers on course NW⅜N.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Generally fair and pleasant with light rain squall last hour. Gentle breeze from SW to SSE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; Captain inspected crew and ship. Steam launch’s crew scraping her deck. Carpenter’s gang scraping wardroom skylights.

At noon, patent log 51.3, changed course to NW, slowed to 80 revolutions and allowed fires to die out under boiler D. During watch steaming under four boilers on course NW⅜N.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from SSW shifting to S by W.

At 2.20 disconnected boiler D. Steam launch’s crew scraping her deck and repairing condenser. Carpenter’s gang scraping wardroom skylights. On course NW.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light airs from S.

At 4.40 mustered at quarters; had physical exercise and exercised at closing watertight doors. Took following soundings: at 5.00 47 fathoms, mud and sand (used depth recorder); at 5.30 64 fathoms, fine black sand; and at 6.00 63 fathoms. Last two soundings were tubes. During watch steaming on course NW under boilers A, B and C.

Commanding Officer gave Lewis Fuller (Boatswain’s Mate 2^nd class) an acting appointment as Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class; and rated HA Craig (Apprentice 2^nd class) to Apprentice 1^st class.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light southerly airs.

On course NW under steam from three boilers.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with lightning. Heavy rain squall first hour. Light breeze from S and gentle to stiff breeze from W.

At 10.00, patent log 32.6, took sounding in 53 fathoms: fine sand. During watch steaming under three boilers on course NW. At midnight took sounding in 43 fathoms.

Average steam 85 lbs, average revolutions 80. Patent log at end of watch 48.7

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15 June 1899

Hong Kong, China

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy but pleasant. Lightning. Light airs to gentle breezes from S.

On course NW. Sighted Waglan Light at 2.25 bearing NNW. Slowed down gradually to 55 revolutions.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light airs to gentle breeze from S to SSE.

Standing in for E entrance to Hong Kong Harbor, steering various courses. At end of watch abreast lighthouse.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 69.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy with heavy rain. Light airs to gentle breeze from S.

Standing in for anchorage in Hong Kong Harbor, Navigator conning. Found USS ‘Boston’ and USS ‘Zafiro’ in harbor.

At 8.00 ‘Boston’ fired a salute of 11 guns, British flag at fore.

At 8.15 fired a salute of 21 guns, British flag at main and 11 guns at fore, both of which salutes were returned.

At 8.25 anchored near ‘Boston’ in 8¾ fathoms, starboard anchor, 30 fathoms of chain. An officer came on board from HBMS ‘Undaunted’ to offer usual courtesies. Sent an officer to HBMS ‘Tamar’ and ‘Undaunted’.

At 9.45 ‘Boston’ fired salute of 9 guns, US flag at fore.

At 10.00 got underway and stood toward man-of-war anchorage, Captain and Navigator conning.

At 11.00 ‘Tamar’ fired salute of 13 guns, US flag at fore; this ship answered gun for gun, British flag at fore. This was a salute to the flag of Rear Admiral GC Watson USN, just hoisted on ‘Zafiro’.

At 11.10 fired salute of 13 guns.

At 11.21 ‘Boston’ fired salute of 13 guns and we answered with 7 guns. Expended 65 6-pounder saluting charges.

At noon disconnected boiler C, fires having been allowed to die out. Draft of ship forward 11 feet 10 inches, aft 15 feet 9 inches. Signals as per record.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy. Light airs to breeze from SSE.

Paid monthly money.

At 12.20 made fast with port chain to buoy #2 in man-of-war anchorage. Allowed fires to die out under boiler B.

At 1.45 British Commodore called on board ‘Zafiro’; this ship fired salute of 11 guns, British flag at fore, as he left. Commanding Officer made official call on ‘Zafiro’.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Calm and light airs from E by N.

Sent liberty party on shore.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and misty. Calm and light breeze from NE to E.

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16 June 1899

Hong Kong, China

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with rain. Overcast last two hours. Light airs to gentle breeze from SE to SW.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Squally first hour. Light airs to gentle breeze from SSE and SW.

HBMS ‘Undaunted’ left harbor.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy with passing showers of rain. Light airs to breezes from SW.

At 9.30 made signal Int 3735. Unmoored ship at 9.40 and were towed to buoy #2 (KD Co).

Docked ship in number 3 dock at 11.30. Commanding Officer accompanied Commander-in-chief to pay official visit on Sir Henry Black, Commodore commanding fleet, General commanding land forces, and Consul General.

Received official notification of finding and having conveyed to mortuary body of EM M^cPherson (Fireman 1^st class).

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light SW airs and breezes.

Water was pumped out of dock. Bottom of ship cleaned. Received 25 tons of water from Hong Kong Water Company.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SW.

Mustered crew at quarters. HWB Wilson (Coal Passer); Brownhill (Blacksmith); Robinson (Quartermaster 3^rd class) absent without authority. Same returned, Wilson and Robinson at 6.00, and Brownhill at 6.30.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SW. Barometer rising.

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17 June 1899

Kowloon Dry Dock, Hong Kong, China

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with passing showers of rain. Calm during first hour of watch. Light breeze from SW by W and SW.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Passing showers of rain during last hour. Light breezes from SW.

Carried out morning orders. Received on board: 131¼ lbs meat; 131¼ lbs vegetables; and 105 lbs bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy with passing showers. Light to gentle breeze from SW.

At 9.30 sent funeral party of 16 men in charge of PA Engineer DVW Allen to attend funeral of EM McPherson (Fireman 1^st class). Party returned at 11.00.

Dock people scraping top sides, overhauling strainers and putting first coat on bottom of ship. Confined HWB Wilson (Coal Passer) in double irons for safe-keeping to await further investigations. Aide-de-Camp of Governor of Hong Kong called on Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with occasional light passing showers. Light airs to breeze from S by W.

Work same as in preceding watch and in addition putting coat of red lead on top sides.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Overcast last half of watch. Calm and light breeze from S by W.

Work same as in preceding watch. Sent second liberty party on shore; 13 of first party failed to return.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Calm and light airs to breeze from SW.

HWB Wilson (Coal Passer), while drunk, fell and cut his scalp; after his wound was dressed he was confined in double irons in cell for safe-keeping. Dock people at work on zincs and sea valves.

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18 June 1899

Kowloon Dry Dock, Hong Kong, China

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Light airs to gentle breeze from SW.

Dock people at work on sea valves.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light breeze from SW.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy with passing rain squalls. Light southerly airs and breezes.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. Absent without leave and over time: HS Shilling (Landsman); EC Smith (Fireman 2^nd class); WB Sheehan (Coxswain); F Ramsperger (Chief Carpenter’s Mate); E Lambert (Blacksmith’s Mate); H Leahy (Painter); A Gable (Landsman); WL Dixon (Seaman); CL Bethge (Coxswain); FM Harmon (Apprentice 1^st class); AG Berger (Apprentice 1^st class); CF Sefborn (Seaman); and J Grey (Private Marine).

Received on board: 28 tons fresh water. HMS ‘Phoenix’ came in and sent an officer to board her.

EC Smith returned 17½ hours over time. Dock people painting ship and working on odd jobs. AAC Morrison (Coal Passer) and J Grey (Private Marine) left ship without permission. Granted Chung Ah (Mess Attendant) an honorable discharge from US Naval Service.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with passing rain. Light south-westerly breezes.

An officer from HMS ‘Phoenix’ returned boarding call. WB Sheehan (Coxswain) and H Leahy (Painter) returned 21½ hours over time. E Lambert (Boilermaker) returned 23 hours over time.

Dock people scraped and red-leaded rail. Working on odd jobs. JL Robinson (Quartermaster 3^rd class) left ship without permission.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Light south-westerly and southerly breezes.

CF Sefborn (Seaman) returned 24 hours over time. FM Harmon (Apprentice 1^st class) returned 26 hours over time.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Light south-westerly airs.

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19 June 1899

Kowloon Dry Dock, Hong Kong, China

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light south-westerly airs.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light south-westerly breezes.

Scrubbed spars. Received 24 tons of fresh water and in Paymaster’s Department: 105 lbs fresh bread; 131¼ lbs fresh vegetables; 131¼ lbs fresh meat.

8am to meridian:

[Weather] as before.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30, following being absent without leave: HS Shilling (Landsman); F Ramsperger (Chief Carpenter’s Mate); A Gable (Landsman); W Dixon (Seaman); C Bethge (Coxswain); AG Berger (Apprentice 1^st class); JS Robinson (Quartermaster 3^rd class); AA Morrison (Coal Passer); John Grey (Private Marine); PC Jorgensen (Chief Boilermaker); CF Sefborn (Seaman).

A reward of $40 (Mexican) was offered for apprehension and delivery on board this ship within five days of following named men: JS Robinson (Quartermaster 3^rd class); AA Morrison (Coal Passer); J Grey (Private Marine). Commanding Officer paid official visits on HMS ‘Tamar’ and HMS ‘Phoenix’.

Meridian to 4pm:

[Weather] as before.

Executive Officer made examination required by Article 1594, Paragraph 9, US Navy Regulations, and found rudder and outboard valves in good condition. AG Berger (Apprentice 1^st class) returned to ship 41½ hours over time.

4pm to 6pm:

[Weather] as before. Light airs to breezes from SW.

Sent liberty party ashore at 5.00.

6pm to 8pm:

[Weather] as before.

John Grey (Private Marine) returned to ship after having been on shore 32½ hours without leave; CL Bethge (Coxswain) returned 53 hours over time; HS Shilling (Landsman) returned 50 hours over time; PC Jorgensen (Chief Boilermaker) returned to ship having been absent 10 hours without leave.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SW.

HWB Wilson (Coal Passer) was released by order of Commanding Officer and was placed on sick list.

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20 June 1899

Kowloon Dry Dock, Hong Kong, China

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breezes from SW.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SW.

Flooded dock at 4.30.

Came out of dock at 6.10 and towed to number 2 buoy; moored with port chain at 7.15.

Received by Paymaster’s Department following provisions: 131¼ lbs fresh meat; 131¼ lbs fresh vegetables; 105 lbs fresh bread. Dressed ship at colors, British flag at main mast in honor of Queen’s accession.

8am to meridian:

Clear and very warm. Light to gentle breeze from SW.

At 9.00 began to coal from lighters alongside. F Ramsperger (Chief Carpenter’s Mate) returned to ship 77 hours over time; JC Robinson (Quartermaster 3^rd class) who jumped ship during night of 18^th instant returned on board and by order of Commanding Officer was placed in cell for safe-keeping..

At noon fired national salute of 21 guns. Received in Equipment Department from L Charles and Co: 12 tons of fresh water. W Bethge (Blacksmith), straggler from USS ‘Olympia’, was brought on board from police station.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, warm and pleasant. Light airs to breezes from SW.

At 2.30 finished coaling, having received in all from L Charles and Co 229 tons of Cardiff coal. Cleaning ship. Sent five men on shore as witness at investigation of death of EM McPherson (Fireman 1^st class). Sent on shore a reward of $20.00 for delivery on board of following named men: GA Alm (Quartermaster 2^nd class); JG O’Neil (Apprentice 2^nd class); WD Power (Fireman 1^st class); A Johnson (Seaman); CF Miller (Seaman); R Smith (Coal Passer); JF Attridge (Coal Passer); J King (Gunner’s Mate 2^nd class); EH Olson (Seaman); GA Wagelie (Captain of Hold); H Orndorf (Private Marine).

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to breeze from SW.

Cleaning ship. CF Miller (Seaman) returned to ship 24 hours over time.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Bright moonlight. Light airs from SW.

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21 June 1899

Hong Kong, China

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Commences and until 4am:

Generally fair and pleasant. Overcast with heavy shower last hour. Calm and light to moderate breeze from SW.

4am to 8am:

Overcast with heavy shower first hour; fair rest of watch. Light airs to gentle breeze from SW.

Preparing ship’s side for painting. GA Wagelie (Seaman) and EH Olson (Seaman) returned to ship 38 hours over time.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light to gentle breeze from W and SW.

Received following stores. In Ordnance Department: 5 gallons crude oil; in Construction and Repair Department: 10 gross brass screws; 42 lbs wire nails; 5 dozen brass hinges; 40 lbs rubber gaskets; 5 lbs sheet rubber; 5 lbs flax packing; 10 lbs vermilion; 24 small brushes; 12 camel’s hair brushes; 75 round brushes; 75 flat brushes; 18 varnish brushes; 71 lights, glass; 8 brass unions; 8 brass tees; 12 brass elbows; 2 gross sandpaper; in Equipment Department: 2 reams foolscap; 1 ink eraser; 2 dozen memo books; 2 quarts black ink; 1 quart red ink; 1 quart mucilage and pot; 6 dozen lead pencils; 1 gross pens; 6 pen holders; 1 desk ruler; 4 dozen memo pads; 1 ream note paper; 500 note envelopes.

Consul General [Rounsevelle] Wildman called on Commanding Officer.

Painting ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light to moderate breeze from SW.

Consul General Wildman left ship and a salute of nine guns was fired.

At 1.00 started fires under boiler C. WC Dixon (Seaman) returned 92 hours over time; A Johnson (Seaman), JG O’Neil (Apprentice 2^nd class), J King (Gunner’s Mate 2^nd class), and R Smith (Coal Passer) returned 46 hours over time; CF Sefborn (Seaman) returned to ship.

Received following stores in Equipment Department: 1 coil 2¾ manila; 1 coil 1⅛ manila; 1 coil ¾ manila; 6 dozen sail needles; 1 hide rigging leather; 10 gallons varnish; 5 gallons tar; 12 sister hooks; 50 squilgees; in Paymaster’s Department: 50 lbs dried apples; 50 gallons beans; 480 lbs corned beef; 480 lbs roast beef; 500 lbs flour; 100 lbs prunes; 100 lbs raisins; 1000 lbs sugar; 150 lbs tea; 240 lbs tomatoes; 240 lbs tinned vegetables; 100 lbs butter; and for Paymaster’s Department, USS ‘Oregon’: 17 cases tomatoes.

Received on board James Vaughn (Ordinary Seaman) from USS ‘Olympia’.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, gentle to moderate breeze from SW and S.

JF Attridge (Coal Passer) returned 47 hours over time; EA Alm (Quartermaster 2^nd class) and H Orndorf (Private Marine) returned 48 hours over time.

At 5.00 connected boilers A and C. Sold effects of EM McPherson at auction. Received 37 tons fresh water. WD Power (Fireman 1^st class) returned to ship 51 hours over time.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Clearing latter part. Light breeze and airs from S.

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22 June 1899

Hong Kong, China

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Light to moderate breeze from WSW to SSW.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy with light passing rain. Moderate to light breeze from W.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 131¼ lbs fresh meat; 131¼ lbs fresh vegetables; 105 lbs bread. Received in Equipment Department: 30 fathoms wire rope; 5 gallons tar oil; 50 squilgees.

M Pollex (Coxswain) and LL Young [Ordinary Seaman] returned 14½ hours over time.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to stiff breeze from W.

Received in Engineering Department: 100 fibre valves; in Equipment Department: 12 windsail hooks; in Construction and Repair Department: 50 coir brushes; in Navigation Department: 2 maximum and minimum thermometers.

HA Craig (Apprentice 1^st class) returned 17 hours over time; and FJ Muller (Sailmaker’s Mate) 18 hours over time. Following are absent from ship without leave: AAC Morrison (Coal Passer); breaking liberty BA Erwin (Yeoman 3^rd class) and P Miller (Private Marine).

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from W.

Austrian corvette ‘Saida’ came into port, Lieutenant Hughes going aboard as boarding officer.

Painted ship’s sides, bridge etc.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from W.

Mustered crew at quarters, following being absent: BA Erwin (Yeoman 3^rd class); Y Muryama (Cabin Boy); AAC Morrison (Coal Passer). P Miller (Private Marine) returned 24 hours over time. Officer from Austrian corvette paid official visit to ship.

Lighted fire in boiler D at 4.30.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from W.

BA Erwin (Yeoman 3^rd class) returned 27 hours 10 minutes over time.

Connected boiler D at 10.00.

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23 June 1899

Hong Kong, China

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from SW.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from W by N and S.

Carried out morning orders. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 131¼ lbs meat; 131¼ lbs vegetables; 107 lbs bread.

8am to meridian:

8am to meridian:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SW to WSW.

At 9.00 mustered at quarters; absent without leave: AAC Morrison (Coal Passer) and Y Muryama (Mess Attendant). Overhauled battery. Commanding Officer of HAIMS ‘Saida’ called on Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SW.

Received on board in Equipment Department from F Blackhead and Co: 6 windsail hooks; 47 wind scoops; 1 dozen ladder hooks; 1 dozen hammock hooks. Painting ventilators. Ah Man (Mess Attendant) was discharged from Service on his own request.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SW.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters; same absentees as during forenoon watch.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Bright moonlight. Calm and light airs from SW.

AAC Morrison (Coal Passer) returned to ship.

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24 June 1899

Hong Kong, China

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from SW. Bright moonlight.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SW to S.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 133¾ lbs fresh beef; 133¾ fresh vegetables; and 107 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear and cloudy. Light airs to gentle breeze from S.

At 10.00 started fires under boiler B. Captain Weymouth RA called on ship. Commanding Officer called on Austrian ship ‘Saida’.

Received in Equipment Navigation following stores: 6 lbs insulating tape; 1 lb insulating fibre; 6 electric bells; 6 oil cup glasses; 150 feet DC wire; 25 feet single wire; 4 sets crank pin brasses; 2 oil feeders; and 4 BA charts.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SW.

Tested flood cocks. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 133¾ lbs fresh meat; 133¾ lbs fresh vegetables; 107 lbs bread. Made preparations for sea. At 3.35 unmoored ship and stood out of harbor. Ship’s draft forward 13 feet 5 inches, aft 16 feet 2 inches.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light southerly breezes.

Standing out of harbor, Navigator conning. Put over patent log at 5.05 reading 98.2. Set course ESE¾E. Steaming under three boilers. Y Maruyama (Cabin Boy) was declared a deserter from the 16^th inst.

Average steam 100 lbs, average revolutions 59.1.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Moon rose at 7.30. Gentle breeze from S.

Passed steamer ‘Gaelic’ bound into Hong Kong. Steaming under three boilers on course ESE¾E.

Average steam 96 lbs, average revolutions 62. Patent log at end of watch 18.1.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Bright moonlight. Gentle to moderate breeze from S.

Steaming under three boilers on course ESE¾E. Passed several junks.

Average steam 117 lbs, average revolutions 62.8. Patent log at end of watch 49.4.

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25 June 1899

En route to Batan Islands, Philippine Islands

Lat 21.65, Long 116.95

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate breeze from S.

Steaming under three boilers on course ESE¾E.

Average steam 108 lbs, average revolutions 70.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from S.

During watch passing through succession of tide rips.

Stopped starboard engine from 5.25 to 6.15 to overhaul circulating pump. During watch steaming under three boilers on course ESE¾E.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 70. Patent log at end of watch 13.8.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from S to SE.

Passing through succession of tide rips during watch.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship.

At 10.15 took sounding with 170 fathoms of line: no bottom. Released J Robinson (Quartermaster 3^rd class). Steaming under three boilers on course ESE¾E.

Noon position: Lat 21°39’ N, Long 116°57’ E. Patent log at end of watch 45.9.

Average steam 115lbs, average revolutions 70.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE.

Steaming under three boilers on course ESE¾E. Passing through succession of tide rips during watch.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 70.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SE to ESE.

At 4.40 mustered at quarters and exercised at closing watertight doors. Occasional tide rips. Steaming under three boilers on course ESE¾E.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 70. Patent log at end of watch 96.1.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy but pleasant weather. Lightning. Gentle to moderate breeze from ESE.

On course ESE¾E, steaming under three boilers.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 70. Patent log at end of watch 12.9.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning. Moderate to stiff breezes from ESE.

On course ESE¾E, steaming under three boilers.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 70.

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26 June 1899

En route to Batan Islands, Philippine Islands

Lat 20.82, Long 120.37

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with lightning. Squally third hour with light showers. Gentle to fresh breeze from SE.

During watch steaming under three boilers on course ESE¾E.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 70. Patent log at end of watch 79.0.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE.

Steaming under three boilers on course ESE¾E.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 70. Patent log at end of watch 12.0.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle to stiff breeze from SE and E.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. Exercised Divisions in setting up, followed by drills viz: 1^st Division single sticks; 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions bayonet exercise; Powder Division pistols; Marine Guard infantry.

At 10.02 set clock ahead 13 minutes. On course ESE¾E steaming under three boilers.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 70. Noon position: Lat 20°49’ N, Long 120°22’ E.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate breeze from ESE.

Rove off new fore and aft guys to lower booms, new main mast whips and new topping lifts to cargo booms. Painting steam launch. During watch on course ESE¾E.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolution 70. Patent log at end of watch 74.3.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate to gentle breeze from ESE.

At 4.40 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up and closing watertight doors.

At 4.50 sighted Orange Island bearing E⅜N and at 5.20 sighted Mount Iraya [Irada in log-book] bearing E by S. Finished painting steam launch. Steaming under three boilers on course ESE¾E.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 70. Patent log at end of watch 90.5.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breezes from SE.

At 7.00 changed course to WNW¾W heading off shore. Patent log reading 98.8. Stopped port engine and slowed down to 30 revolutions on starboard engine. Steaming under three boilers.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 47.5.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Moon rose at 9.00. Light breeze from SE.

During watch on course WNW¾W, port engine stopped, starboard engine making 30 revolutions.

At midnight patent log 9.6. Changed course to ESE¾E.

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27 June 1899

En route to Batan Islands and Camiguin Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 20.60, Long 121.83

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Moonlight. Light breeze from ESE and E.

Port engine stopped. Starboard engine making 20 revolutions, on course ESE¾E. Patent log at end of watch 10.8.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light to moderate breeze from E.

Port engine stopped. Starboard engine making 30 revolutions, on course ESE¾E.

Sighted Mount Iraya at 5.25, island of Batan [Sabatan in log-book] at 6.50. Carried out morning orders.

At 5.00 started both engines full speed.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate breeze from ESE to E by S.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; all accounted for. Had physical exercise and then all Divisions had manual of arms. Executive Officer and Chief Engineer made monthly examination of compartments and mechanical devices for safety of ship as required by Article 1594, US Navy Regulations.

At 8.00, patent log reading 35.5, changed course to SE½E and continued on that course during watch.

All of Batan Islands in sight.

At about 10.00 delivered specifications for trial by summary court-martial to JS Robinson (Quartermaster 3^rd class); HWB Wilson (Coal Passer); AAC Morrison (Coal Passer); CF Sefborn (Seaman); and John Grey (Private Marine).

At noon, patent log reading 67.8, changed course to SE. Right tangent Itbayat Island bore NNE⅜E and left tangent Batan Island SE by E¼E. Steaming under three boilers.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 70.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from ESE.

On course SE until 1.05 when steered various courses for anchorage.

At 1.20 hauled in patent log, reading 78.6; at 2.25 anchored off Santo Domingo Convent, just clear of point in 9¾ fathoms of water, 30 fathoms on starboard chain. Got up ammunition for secondary battery and one round for each 6-inch gun. Filipino flag flying on shore.

At 2.45 got underway and stood out.

At 3.00 put over patent log, reading 78.6, and set course W by S.

At end of watch Batan Island abeam, distant about 5 miles.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy with passing showers of rain. Gentle breeze from SE.

At 4.00 took following bearings: southern tangent of Batan Island SE¼S; northern tangent ENE½E; western tangent of Itbayat Island N¾W. Slowed down to 60 revolutions.

Mustered crew at quarters at 4.40; exercised at setting up and in closing watertight doors.

At 5.05 changed course to SSW¾W, patent log reading 96.0.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 69.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with rain squalls around horizon. Gentle breeze from ESE.

During watch on course SSW¾W.

At 7.00 slowed to 57 revolutions; at 8.00, patent log reading 15.9, changed course to SW½S, steaming under three boilers.

Average steam 100 lbs, average revolutions 67.3.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Cloudy around horizon. Moon rose about 10.00. Light to gentle breeze from ESE and E.

Steaming under three boilers on course SW½S.

Average steam 100 lbs, average revolutions 48.5. Patent log at end of watch 40.

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28 June 1899

En route to Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 19.05, Long 121.50

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NNE. Barometer falling.

Steaming under three boilers on course SW½S.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 48.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy with squalls around horizon. Light shower first hour. Gentle to moderate breeze from ENE to E.

At 5.15 sighted Dalupiri Island bearing about SE½S and at 6.10 sighted Calayan Island bearing about E⅞S.

At 5.10, patent log reading 70.7, changed course to SE½S; at 6.20 to SE by E¼E, patent log 80.1; and at 7.35, patent log reading 91.0, to ESE. Steaming under three boilers.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolution 65. Patent log at end of watch 94.0

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Moderate breeze from E.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at collision drill; mat ready in four minutes.

At 10.00 changed course to SE¾E and at 11.30 to SE by E¾E.

At 10.15 a summary court-martial of which Lieutenant Fechteler USN was senior member, met and at noon took a recess.

Aired boat sails and awnings. Steaming under three boilers.

Patent log at end of watch 26.5. Noon position Lat 19°03’ N, Long 121°30’ E.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with passing showers of rain. Moderate breeze from E.

Steaming under three boilers on course SE by E¾E.

At 1.00 changed course to ESE½E, patent log reading 34.5. During latter part of watch steering various courses into Port San Pio Quinto [Port San Pio V in log-book], Navigator conning. Summary court-martial convened and adjourned at 1.53.

Anchored in Port San Pio Quinto at 3.18. Font [Pamoctan] Island, right tangent bearing NW¾W, Entrance Island [probably Pinon Island] SW by W¾W, in 12 fathoms of water, 35 fathoms of chain. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 10 inches, aft 15 feet 11 inches.

Sent armed crew ashore in whaleboat for sand. Banked fires.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with passing showers of rain. Moderate breeze from E and ESE.

Mustered crew at quarters at 5.00. Exercised at setting up. Whale boat returned with five bags of sand.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, lightning, squally weather. Passing showers of rain. Gentle to moderate breeze from E and SE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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29 June 1899

Port San Pio Quinto, Philippine Islands

Lat 18.90, Long 121.85

Commences and until 4am:

Cloud, squally, lightning, heavy showers of rain. Gentle to fresh breeze from E.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, squally, passing showers of rain. Moderate to fresh breeze from E.

At 4.20 veered chain to 45 fathoms. Armed anchor watch on lookout until ‘turn to’. Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from E to SE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical exercise.

At 9.37 went to general quarters; all Divisions ready in 5 minutes. At 10.10 sounded secure; all Divisions secure in 4 minutes 45 seconds.

Overhauled battery. Native canoe came off to ship.

At 10.00 summary court-martial of which Lieutenant AF Fechteler USN is senior member, met; tried cases of AAC Morris (Coal Passer) and CF Sefborn (Seaman). At 11.30 adjourned to await action of convening authority.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Stiff breeze from ESE.

Two canoes came off to ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and squally. Moderate to stiff breeze from ESE.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had physical exercise.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Stiff breeze from SE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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30 June 1899

Port San Pio Quinto, Philippine Islands

Lat 18.90, Long 121.85

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to stiff breeze from SE by E to SE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Stiff breeze from ESE to SE by E.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to stiff breeze from SE.

Scraped rail of hammock nettings. Painting smokestack and inside of ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Moderate to stiff breeze from SE.

Painting ship inside. Painted boats.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Gentle to stiff breeze from ESE.

Veered to 60 fathoms on starboard chain. Engines ready to move at stroke of bell.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Gentle breeze from ESE.

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LOG BOOK – JULY 1^st 1899 TO DECEMBER 31^st 1899

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Log-book of the USS Concord,

third rate, of fourteen guns,

commanded by

SM Ackley, Commander, US Navy,

attached to Asiatic Squadron,

commencing July 1, 1899,

at Port San Pio V, Philippine Islands

and ending December 31, 1899

at Iloilo, Philippine Islands

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List of officers attached to and on board USS Concord, 3^rd rate, commanded by SM Ackley, Commander, USN, during the period covered by this log-book from July 1, 1899 to December 31, 1899

Ackley SM, Commander

Briggs JB, Lieutenant Commander

Scott BO, Lieutenant Commander

Fechteler AF, Lieutenant

Mayer AN, Lieutenant

Scribner EH, Lieutenant

Hughes CJ, Lieutenant

Farenholt A, Passed Assistant Surgeon

Seibels G, Passed Assistant Paymaster

Allen DVH, Lieutenant

Chester AJ, Ensign

Owens CJ, Ensign

Greenslade JW, Naval Cadet

Brinser HL, Naval Cadet

Knapper OS, Ensign

Hammond CN, Acting Warrant Machinist

Davidson WC, Ensign

Dronberger WC, Acting Warrant Machinist

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List of officers who have died, been detached or transferred on board USS Concord, 3rd rate, commanded by SM Ackley, Commander, USN, during the period covered by this log-book, from July 1, 1899, to December 31, 1899

Fechteler AF, Lieutenant, August 17, 1899, home on USS ‘Solace’

Hughes CF, Lieutenant, September 27, 1899, San Francisco (report Secretary of Navy)

Briggs JB, Lieutenant Commander, September 25, 1899, command USS ‘Glacier’

Knapper OS, Ensign, November 29, 1899, command USS ‘Paragua’

Hammond CN, Acting Warrant Machinist, December 2, 1899, US Naval Station Cavite, Philippine Islands

Dronberger WC, Acting Warrant Machinist, October 23, 1899, USS ‘Monterey’

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[Ship’s complement, dated May 22, 1897]

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Description of instruments used for meteorological observations, their location &c

[Instrument, maker, number, location]

Mercurial barometer, HJ Green, New York, 3337, in cabin office

Aneroid barometer, Negretti and Zambra, London, 3225, in pilot house

Thermometer (dry bulb), HJ Green, Brooklyn, 1949, under break of poop

Thermometer (wet bulb), HJ Green, Brooklyn, 1958, under break of poop

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Armament

Primary

Guns: 6 6-inch, mark III, breech loading rifles

Cartridge: powder, brown, hexagonal; weight 45 to 48 lbs

Projectiles: 100 lbs

Carriages: central pivot

Secondary

39 6-pounder Hotchkiss, service charges, recoil mount

40 6-pounder Hotchkiss, service charges, recoil mount

36 3-pounder Hotchkiss, service charges, recoil mount

37 6-pounder Hotchkiss, service charges, recoil mount

50 37-mm Hotchkiss, service charges, recoil mount

51 37-mm Hotchkiss, service charges, recoil mount

Boat armament

2 Gatling guns, numbers 6 and 12, made 1889

Small arms

100 rifles 6-mm

70 revolvers, Colt’s

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Tables of deviation of standard compass No. 458 on board USS Concord

September 13, Lingayen Gulf

LOGS FOR JULY 1899

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1 July 1899

Port San Pio Quinto [to Aparri], Philippine Islands

Lat 18.38, Long 121.64

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from SE to calm.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm to light breeze from SE.

At 6.45 hove in to 30 fathoms.

At 7.30 got underway and stood out of harbor. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Calm and light to gentle breezes from SW.

Standing out of harbor of Port San Pio Quinto, Navigator conning. Put over patent log at 8.05 reading 48.8. Set course S by W½W. Steaming under three boilers.

Latter part of watch standing in to Aparri on various courses, Navigator conning.

Anchored off Aparri at 11.55 in 6 fathoms of water, 25 fathoms of chain. Lighthouse bearing W; church SW½S. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NNE.

Scraped, sandpapered and painted main mast and mizzen mast from awning band to deck. Painted cargo booms and ventilator cowls.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning. Gentle breeze from NE.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning. Gentle breeze from NE and N.

Armed anchor watch on lookout, also watch stationed by searchlight.

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2 July 1899

En route to Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 18.70, Long 120.87

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout. Called starboard watch at 3.35.

Got underway at 3.55. Stood out roadstead of Aparri, Navigator conning.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from SW to W.

At 4.17, patent log reading 80.0, set course NW½W.

At 5.10 sighted steamer ahead which proved to be USS ‘Oregon’; exchanged numbers with her.

At 5.47 headed for ‘Oregon’ and at 6.03 hauled in patent log reading 97.5. Lying near ‘Oregon’ and transferring stores to her until 7.45, then went ahead and at 7.55 set course W½N and put over patent log, reading 97.5.

When steaming ahead making 85 revolutions. At end of watch ‘Oregon’ following about 3 miles astern. Sighted four schooners.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Calm to gentle breeze from SW and WSW.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters. Executive Officer and Surgeon inspected living spaces.

At 10.50 boarded steamer ‘Tarlac’ and inspected papers and cargo; found them all right and allowed her to proceed.

Steaming under three boilers on course W½N until 11.30 when changed to W by N and at 11.40 to WNW¾W. ‘Oregon’ on port quarter throughout watch. Stopped from 10.50 until 11.15.

Signaled to ‘Tarlac’: BND; at 11.45 to ‘Oregon’: “Boarded Tarlac, everything correct”. At noon 240, 14.

At end of watch Point Maira-ira bore SSW, distant about 3 miles.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 84.8. Patent log at end of watch 34.7.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from WSW.

At 12.15 changed course to WSW, patent log reading 36.8. Took bow and beam bearings of Diralao, also bow, beam and quarter bearings of Cape Bojeador lighthouse.

At 2.07 changed course to S by W¾W, patent log reading 55.8. Slowed down to 75 revolutions.

At end of watch ‘Oregon’ 2 points abaft starboard beam.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 80.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from SW by S,

‘Oregon’ on starboard quarter hull down. Steaming down coast of Luzon Island on course S by W¾W.

At 4.40 mustered at quarters and exercised at closing watertight doors. Long swell from SW by S.

Average steam 118 lbs, average revolutions 75.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SW by S.

Under steam from three boilers on course S by W¾W, ‘Oregon’ on starboard quarter.

At 6.35 Point Kulili abeam, distant about 6 miles.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 75.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning along horizon. Gentle to moderate breeze from SW by S and S.

On course S by W¾W, steaming under three boilers, ‘Oregon’ on starboard beam.

At midnight changed course to S¼W, patent log reading 42.1.

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3 July 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate breeze from S by E. Long swell from SW.

During watch on course S¼W.

Lost sight of USS ‘Oregon’ mast head light abaft starboard beam about 1.30.

Moon rose at 2.00.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 75.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Hazy around horizon. Gentle breeze from S by E and S.

On course S¼W until 5.23 when changed to S by E¼E; at 7.20 changed to S¾W, patent log 6.7.

At 6.32 San Fernando was abeam, distant 3.4 miles.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 73. Patent log at end of watch 13.1.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Calm and light airs from N and NW.

On course S¾W, steaming under three boilers. Sighted gunboats USS ‘Paragua’ and ‘Pampanga’ at 8.30, steaming along western shore.

Changed course at 9.00 and headed for gunboats; at 9.20 changed course and stood down Gulf, various courses, Navigator conning.

Mustered crew at 9.30. Exercised at setting up and divisional drill as follows: 1^st Division small arms; 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions artillery; Powder Division and Marine Guard infantry.

Anchored at 10.30 in 17 fathoms of water, 61 fathoms of chain; right tangent Cabalitian Island bearing N½W; left tangent NW¾W. ‘Pampanga’ made signal Int 131; answered affirmative. Gunboats anchored on port bow. Let fires die out in boiler C.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Passing showers of rain. Light airs to gentle breezes from SW and W.

Punishments awarded by a summary court-martial, of which Lieutenant Fechteler was senior member, were read out as follows: John S Robinson (Quartermaster 3^rd class) found guilty of ‘leaving ship without permission’; was sentenced to solitary confinement in double irons, on bread and water for 15 days, a full ration every third day, and to lose two months’ pay amounting to $62.00. John Grey (Private Marine), ‘leaving ship without permission’: four months’ deprivation of liberty on shore on foreign stations, to lose two months’ pay amounting to $43.20. HWB Wilson (Coal Passer), ‘under influence of liquor on board ship and having in his possession on board ship intoxicating liquor’, was sentenced to deprivation of liberty on shore on foreign stations for four months and to lose two months’ pay amounting to $44.00. C Sefborn (Seaman), ‘leaving ship without permission’, sentenced to four months’ deprivation of liberty on shore on foreign stations and to lose two months’ pay amounting to $48. AAC Morrison (Coal Passer), ‘leaving ship without permission’, was sentenced to deprivation of liberty on shore on foreign stations for four months and to lose three months’ pay amounting to $66.00. That part referring to loss of pay was referred to Secretary of Navy for his action. Proceeded to carry out punishment of J. Robinson (Quartermaster 3^rd class).

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning. Light airs to breezes from W.

Mustered crew at quarters at 5.00. Exercised at setting up. ‘Pampanga’ got underway and stood out Gulf.

Disconnected boiler C at 6.30.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning. Light airs to breezes from W. Barometer steady.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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4 July 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to breezes from W.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from W.

Called all hands at 5.00. Carried out morning orders.

Dressed ship at 8.00.

8am to meridian:

Overcast first hour. Cloudy rest of watch. Light breeze from NW to N.

Acting appointment of Henry Leahy as Painter was this day revoked for incompetence. Transferred to USS ‘Paragua’ LD Young (Fireman 2^nd class) and GR Osborne (Landsman) in place of WE Miles (Landsman) and H Grainer (Coal Passer) who returned to this ship. Commanding Officer revoked acting appointment as Quartermaster 3^rd class of JS Robinson.

At noon fired salute of 21 guns. Crew cleaning side.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with rain squalls around horizon. Light to gentle breeze from N by W.

Transferred following Paymaster’s stores to ‘Paragua’: 98 lbs corned beef; 146 lbs roast beef; 50 lbs ham; 96 lbs mutton; 200 lbs beans; 270 lbs pork; 130 lbs beef; 230 lbs flour; 65 lbs rice; 48¾ lbs butter; 32½ lbs dried fruit; 67½ lbs pickles; 48¾ lbs tomatoes; 97½ lbs tinned vegetables; 7½ gallons vinegar; 7½ gallons syrup; 230 lbs sugar; 65^10/16 lbs coffee; 12½ lbs tea; 717^8/16 lbs biscuit.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light airs to gentle breeze from W to WNW.

At 4.30 sighted USS ‘Pampanga’ coming into harbor. ‘Paragua’ made Int 121; we answered “Granted”, and she got underway and stood toward mouth of Gulf.

At 5.15 ‘Pampanga’ made B 275; we answered “Granted” and she anchored close inshore. Commanding Officer of ‘Pampanga’ came on board.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with lightning third hour. Light to gentle breeze from W.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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5 July 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant with lightning around horizon. Light to gentle breeze from W.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Overcast last three hours. Light airs to breeze from W.

Sent down and scrubbed steaming covers.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light westerly airs to gentle breeze from N.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters. Exercised at setting up and collision drill. Mat over in 2 minutes 30 seconds. Overhauled and Navigator inspected sheet and starboard bower chains. Shifted gig and whaleboat to harbor davits and got out first and second cutters. Broke out after 6-inch shell room and cleaned out bilge underneath. Sent following stores to gunboat USS ‘Pampanga’: 5 lbs spun yarn; 2 gallons tar; 2 single hooks; 1 dozen sheets sandpaper; 3 dozen sheets emery cloth; 6 boxes polishing paste; 6 lbs lye.

Blacksmith repairing hawse bucklers and jackstay and doing odd jobs.

Commanding Officer assigned following punishments: C McCurdy (Apprentice 1^st class), 6 hours of extra duty for smoking out of hours; HWB Wilson (Coal Passer), 5 days on bread and water and 4^th class for being absent from evening quarters, returned aboard intoxicated; FE Chappell (Ordinary Seaman), 6 hours extra duty for smoking out of hours; OJ Williams (Apprentice 1^st class), 6 hours extra duty and 3^rd class, for not cleaning gun brightwork; FM Harmon (Apprentice 1^st class), 10 hours extra duty, careless destruction of public property; GS Hunter (Apprentice 1^st class), 10 hours extra duty, careless destruction of public property. Rated WE Miles (Landsman) to Painter.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with gentle to light breeze from NW.

Overhauled and Navigator inspected port bower chain. Cleaned chain locker and Executive Officer inspected it; restowed chain. Painted main and mizzen masts in wake of steaming covers and touched up spots about ship. Blacksmith at work on odd jobs for ‘Paragua’. Began scraping coaming around poop.

FM Harmon (Apprentice 1^st class) and GS Hunter (Apprentice 1^st class) each did 1 hour 30 minutes of extra duty.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light airs and breezes from W.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. ‘Paragua’ came in and ‘Pampanga’ went out.

8pm to midnight:

Fair with lightning. Light airs and breezes from W.

Armed watch on deck.

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6 July 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light westerly airs.

Armed watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light westerly airs.

Cleaned ship.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from W.

At 8.50 USS ‘Zafiro’ was sighted standing in; at 9.10 ‘Zafiro’ anchored.

Mustered crew at quarters at 9.15 and exercised at setting up and at general quarters. The divisions reported as follows: 1^st Division cast loose and provided in 2 minutes; 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions 2 minutes; Powder Division 3 minutes; Engineer’s Division 1 minute; Surgeon’s Division 2 minutes; Marines 2 minutes. Secured: 1^st Division 2 minutes; 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions 1 minute; Powder Division 2½ minutes; Engineer’s Division, Surgeon’s Division and Marines in 1 minute. Commanding Officer paid official visit to ‘Zafiro’.

Sent mail aboard ‘Zafiro’ at 11.45. ‘Zafiro’ got underway at noon and stood out Gulf.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from W.

Scraped coaming around poop. Blacksmith at work repairing for USS ‘Paragua’.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast with passing showers of rain.

Mustered crew at quarters at 5.00; exercised at setting up. ‘Paragua’ got underway and stood out Gulf. USS ‘Pampanga’ returned and anchored at 5.45. Tested all electric lights and searchlights and found them to be in order.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning. Light airs to breeze from SW.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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7 July 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with passing showers of rain. Light to gentle breeze from SW.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy with passing showers of rain. Light to gentle breeze from SW.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy but pleasant with light rain squall first hour. Light airs to moderate breeze from ESE and SW.

At 8.05 USS ‘Pampanga’ made: “Request permission to chase sail in sight”; answered: “Granted”. ‘Pampanga’ got underway, overhauled large canoe and returned to her anchorage at 10.30, making Int B 275. Answered: “Granted”. Commanding Officer of ‘Pampanga’ reported on board. Transferred following stores to ‘Pampanga’: 48 lbs corned beef; 48 lbs roast beef; 200 lbs biscuit; 48 lbs mutton; 10 lbs prunes; 10 lbs raisins; 100 lbs sugar; and 48 lbs tomatoes.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical exercise, then sent first and second cutters, gig and whaleboat for exercise under sail and oars. After guard scraping hatch coamings on poop.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light to stiff breeze from WSW to SW.

‘Pampanga’ shifted anchorage to nearer shore. Overhauled battery and tested all hand pumps. Lieutenant CF Hughes and Naval Cadet Brinser tested all mechanical devices for safety of ship, outside Engineer’s Department, and found them in good order. Sent armed boat to shore for sand. Exercised Marines at boat under oars. Afterward scraping hatch coamings on poop.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with light showers. Light to gentle breeze from SW.

At 4.40 sighted ‘Pampanga’ standing in; at 4.45 ‘Pampanga’ made Int B 276; answered: “Granted”. ‘Pampanga’ got underway and stood out of harbor.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters; had physical exercise and then fire quarters. Divisions ready as follows: 1^st Division 1 minute 30 seconds; 2^nd Division 1 minute; 3^rd Division 1 minute 30 seconds; Engineer’s Division 3 minutes; Marines 1 minute 30 seconds. All secured in 2 minutes 30 seconds.

At 5.15 USS ‘Paragua’ anchored near this ship.

8pm to midnight:

Generally fair with lightning and occasional light showers. Light airs from SW to SSW.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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8 July 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Generally cloudy with light showers first hour. Light airs to gentle breeze from SE by S to SE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy with passing showers. Gentle breeze from SE.

At 7.00 sighted steamer standing in towards this anchorage. Signaled to USS ‘Paragua’: “Stand by to get underway”.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy with passing showers of rain. Gentle to stiff breeze in squalls from SSE to SSW.

At 9.00 gunboat USS ‘Pampanga’ came in and signaled: “I have mail for you”. Received from ‘Pampanga’ two bags of mail. ‘Pampanga’ went out again.

Scraped poop coaming. Blacksmith at work on odd jobs. Started fires under boiler A at 10.00.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with passing rain showers. Light to moderate breeze in squalls from SW.

Sent to USS ‘Paragua’: 30 lbs cement; 10 lbs hemp packing; 6 gallons lubricating oil.

Connected to boiler A at 4.00. Blacksmith finished repairing port hawse buckler.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Cloudy with passing showers of rain. Light airs to moderate breeze from SW and W.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

At 6.45 disconnected boiler B.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers of rain. Lightning last two hours. Light airs to stiff breezes in squalls from W to S.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

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9 July 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and raining. Lightning. Light airs to moderate breeze in squalls from SE.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Overcast with passing rain showers. Squally second hour. Light airs to moderate breeze from SE.

8am to meridian:

Overcast with passing showers of rain. Squally. Light to stiff breezes from SE, ESE and SW.

Called crew to quarters but sounded retreat before mustering on account of heavy shower of rain. Executive Officer and Surgeon inspected living spaces and found them in good condition. Sidney D was appointed Corporal USMC from June 27, 1898.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, squally, passing showers of rain. Light to stiff breezes from SW.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, squally, passing showers of rain. Light to stiff breezes from SW.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, lightning, with passing showers of rain. Light airs to moderate breeze from S and SSE.

USS ‘Paragua’ was sighted at 8.20. Signaled name and permission to anchor. Anchored at 8.50. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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10 July 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, lightning with passing showers of rain. Light to moderate breeze from SSE, shifting to SSW during latter part of watch.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Overcast with passing showers of rain. Lightning. Light airs to gentle breezes from SSW, shifting to SSE.

Scrubbed decks.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy with heavy rain. Light to stiff breeze from SE.

Omitted quarters because of heavy rain.

At 11.00 signaled to USS ‘Paragua’: “Be prepared to get underway at 2.00 to take mail to San Fernando and return here tonight. Report on board before leaving”. Commanding Officer of ‘Paragua’ reported on board.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy, squally last half of watch. Gentle to stiff breeze from SE and WSW.

At 2.00 ‘Paragua’ made Int 121; answered “Granted” and ‘Paragua’ got underway and left harbor. Scrubbed windsails.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy with lightning last hour. Light to gentle breeze from WSW and SE.

Omitted quarters on account of weather. Sent boat crew to destroy a fishing raft that was seen floating past ship.

At 7.00 USS ‘Pampanga’ made Int B 275; answered: “Granted”. ‘Pampanga anchored near this ship and her Commanding Officer reported on board.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Clearing last half of watch. Calm and light airs to breeze from SE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Using searchlight after 9.00 for benefit of ‘Paragua’.

At 11.45 ‘Paragua’ fired a red and green Verys star.

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11 July 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with lightning. Light airs from NE and SE.

At 12.55 USS ‘Paragua’ anchored near this ship.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy with light rain first three hours. Light breeze from SE.

‘Paragua’ signaled: “Mail was delivered”.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light breeze from SE.

Omitted quarters and drill on account of coaling USS ‘Pampanga’.

At 9.00 ‘Paragua’ went out on patrol duty.

At 9.15 ‘Pampanga’ came alongside and shoved off at 11.00, having received 5 tons of coal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Rain squalls first hour, raining last hour. Light south-westerly airs and breezes.

‘Pampanga’ signaled: “Permission to get underway” and stood out, bound for Manila. Blacksmith working on odd jobs. Continued scraping poop coaming.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light variable airs and breezes.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

At 6.30 ‘Paragua’ came in and anchored.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with lightning first hour. Gentle to light breeze from SSE.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

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12 July 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with lightning first part. Light south-easterly airs and breezes.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant. Gentle breeze from SSE.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from SSE and SE.

Mustered crew at quarters at 9.30. Exercised at setting up, followed by collision drill. Divisions reported as follows: 1^st Division mat in place 7½ minutes; 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions 2 minutes; Powder Division 2½ minutes; Engineer’s Division 3 minutes; Marine Guard 2 minutes; Surgeon’s Division 2 minutes.

Secured at 9.48; 1^st Division reporting in 3 minutes; 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions in 1 minute; Powder Division in 1½ minutes; Engineer’s Division in 2 minutes; Marine Guard in 1½ minutes; Surgeon’s Division in 1 minute.

Captain awarded following punishments: RX Smith, ‘drunk on board ship evening June 16’, 5 days bread and water, 4^th class; FM Harmon, ‘absent from quarters’, 6 hours extra duty; L Cervantes, ‘resisting sentry’, 5 days of bread and water and 4^th class; GL Field, ‘destruction of public property’, 10 hours extra duty and 4^th class. Extra-duty men at work scraping coaming on poop skylights.

Spread boat sails to dry.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Passing showers of rain on shore. Light to gentle breeze from SW.

Inspected clothing and bags. Extra-duty men at work scraping and oiling coaming on poop skylights and chests. Paymaster’s Yeoman served out small stores to USS ‘Paragua’.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to stiff breeze from SW.

Aired bedding. Mustered crew at quarters at 5.00. ‘Paragua’ signaled: “Permission to get underway” at 5.30 and stood out Gulf.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant first hour. Raining during last hour. Light to moderate breeze from SW.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, squally, with passing showers of rain. Fair and pleasant during latter part of watch. Gentle breeze from SW and S.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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13 July 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SSE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to fresh breeze from SE.

8am to meridian:

Generally cloudy but pleasant. Gentle breeze from S.

At 9.30 mustered crew and quarters and had physical exercise.

At 9.37 sounded general quarters; all Divisions ready in 3 minutes; and at 10.03 sounded secure; all Divisions secured in 4 minutes. Inspected ship’s bottom under both magazines. Put on new steaming covers. Breaking out paint locker. Tested flood cocks and hand steering gear and found them in good condition.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with passing showers. Light airs to gentle breeze from S to SE.

At 12.30 sighted steamer standing into Gulf and at 1.40 exchanged numbers with USS ‘Yorktown’.

At 2.20 ‘Yorktown’ anchored near this vessel and made 5340, and then “We have one month’s provisions and mail for you”. Commanding Officer went on board ‘Yorktown’; received 4 bags of mail. During rest of watch receiving stores from ‘Yorktown’. Breaking out forward shell room. Signals as per record.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Lightning last hour. Light airs from ESE to SE.

Received in all from ‘Yorktown’ following stores: 4200 lbs biscuit; 576 lbs corned beef; 480 lbs mutton; 480 lbs ham; 480 lbs roast beef; 288 lbs butter; 200 lbs apples; 800 lbs salt beef; 1300 lbs pork; 40 gallons beans; 350 lbs coffee; 800 lbs flour; 342 lbs pickles, 300 lbs rice; 32 gallons syrup; 1274 lbs sugar; 89 lbs tea; 829 lbs vegetables; and 64 gallons vinegar.

Finished stowing stores below at 7.00. Quarterly Board of Survey condemned and by order of Captain threw overboard 2 lbs corned beef; 9 lbs butter; and 24 lbs ham.

At 5.00 sighted USS ‘Paragua’ standing in.

At 5.10 ‘Yorktown’ got underway and left harbor.

At 5.30 ‘Paragua anchored near this vessel having made Int 121 which was answered: “Granted”. Inspected and cleaned forward shell room. Signals as per record.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with lightning. Light showers first hour. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE.

At 8.00 tested searchlights.

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14 July 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, clearing last hour. Gentle breeze from SE.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy but pleasant, overcast second hour. Gentle breeze from SE.

Made preparations for coaling USS ‘Paragua’ (number 2) and at 7.15 ‘Paragua’ got underway and came alongside.

At 7.30 started coaling her from this ship’s bunkers.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy with passing rain showers. Light airs to moderate breeze from SE.

Omitted drills on account of coaling ‘Paragua’ (number 2).

Finished coaling ‘Paragua’ (number 2) and she shoved off at 11.45 having received 31 tons of coal and 300 gallons of water.

Red-leaded and restowed forward shell room. Board of Survey, of which Lieutenant Fechteler USN was senior member, surveyed some Ordnance stores from ‘Paragua’ (number 2).

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy, passing showers of rain first part. Light variable airs and breezes.

Cleaned ship. Stowed fore hold.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle breeze from SSE.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Exercised at fire quarters; all streams on in 1 minute 30 seconds.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with lightning around horizon. Passing rain showers last three hours. Calm to gentle breeze from SE.

At 9.00 exchanged numbers with USS ‘Wheeling’. ‘Wheeling’ signaled: “Will take mail to Manila at once”. Sent boat to ‘Wheeling’ with mail and at 10.15 ‘Wheeling stood out for entrance.

Armed watch on deck.

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15 July 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with passing showers of rain. Gentle to moderate breeze from S.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing showers of rain first part. Gentle breeze from SE.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing showers of rain. Light airs to gentle breeze from ESE, shifting to W during last hour of watch.

Overhauled battery and tested force pumps. Found them in good condition. Sighted gunboat USS ‘Panay’ at 8.00 standing down Gulf. ‘Panay’ signaled: “Permission to anchor”. Answered: “Affirmative”. ‘Panay’ anchored at 10.00.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers of rain. Light airs to stiff breeze from SW.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, cloudy and raining. Light airs to stiff breeze from SW.

Omitted quarters on account of rain.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, raining, thunder with lightning. Light airs from SW.

At 6.25 sighted USS ‘Bennington’ standing in. Exchanged call letters and ‘Bennington’ signaled: “Have mail ready for Manila”. Captain went aboard ‘Bennington’. Sent mail aboard.

‘Bennington’ got underway and stood out Gulf at 7.45.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, thunder and lightning. Light airs and breezes from SW, shifting to WNW and SSW.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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16 July 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Overcast, cloudy, with passing showers of rain last half of watch. Light to moderate breeze from S by W.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy, squally, with passing showers of rain. Light breeze from S by W and S.

At 4.45 USS ‘Panay’ got underway and stood out Gulf.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and squally. Gentle to stiff breeze from WSW.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters. Captain inspected ship and crew. Called ‘all hands to muster’. Published sentences of summary court-martial as shown in this log of July 3 and read ‘Articles for the Better Government of the Navy’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and squally with light showers first half. Light to stiff breezes from W and WSW.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, squally with light showers third hour. Light to stiff breeze from SW.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy but pleasant with light showers last hour. Gentle breeze from SW.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Saw what appeared to be signal lights flashing on shore.

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17 July 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Fair with frequent squalls. Gentle to stiff breeze from WSW.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy but pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from W.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy with passing rain showers. Gentle to stiff breeze in squalls from W.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters and exercised as setting up. Exercised as follows: 1^st Division artillery; 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions pistols; Powder Division infantry. Blacksmith working on odd jobs. Sailmaker’s Mate put new crowfoot on poop awning.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing showers of rain. Gentle to stiff breeze in squalls from WSW. Barometer falling.

At 4.00 USS ‘Paragua’ came in and anchored.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast with passing rain showers. Gentle to stiff breeze from W and WSW. Lightning last hour.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

At 8.00 veered to 75 fathoms starboard chain.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast with heavy rain showers and lightning. Gentle to fresh breeze from SW.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

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18 July 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast with heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Light to fresh breeze in squalls from SW.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and raining. Moderate to stiff breeze in squalls from SW. Lightning first part.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy, squally, with heavy showers of rain. Light airs to stiff breeze from W and SW.

Omitted quarters on account of rain.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy, with heavy rain. Gentle to stiff breeze from WSW and W by S.

By order of Captain released John Robinson (Seaman) from confinement and restored him to duty. Confined HWB Wilson (Coal Passer) for five days on bread and water for being absent from evening quarters and returning aboard ship drunk on the evening of June 16.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, cloudy, squally, with heavy rain. Light to stiff breeze from W by S.

Omitted quarters on account of rain.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, lightning, squally, with passing showers of rain. Light to moderate breeze from SW.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, thunder and lightning with heavy showers of rain. Light airs to moderate breeze from SE, shifting to S and S by W.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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19 July 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy, thunder and lightning, with heavy showers of rain. Light airs to fresh breeze shifting from WSW to SSW, then to E, then to S. Barometer unsteady.

Spread fires under boilers A and B. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy, thunder and lightning, with heavy showers of rain. Gentle to moderate breeze shifting from SSE to SW, then to ESE, then to SE. Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and squally with heavy showers of rain, thunder and lightning. Light to stiff breeze from ESE to SSE.

Omitted quarters on account of heavy rain. Scrubbed windsails. Quarterly Board of Survey condemned and threw overboard, by order of Captain, 42 lbs of canned ham.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and squally with heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Light to stiff breeze from SW. Barometer steady.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy with heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy with thunder and lightning. Light to gentle breeze from SSE to SE by S.

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20 July 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with thunder, lightning and heavy rain. Gentle to stiff breeze from SE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy with thunder and lightning first half; clearing a little second half of watch. Moderate to fresh breeze from SE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Light passing showers first and last hour.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters and exercised at setting up; exercised at collision quarters. Sent up fore and main gaffs. Sent signal to USS ‘Paragua’: “Commanding Officer repair on board”. At 10.45 ‘Paragua’ got underway and stood out. Blacksmith at work on odd jobs. C McCurdy (Apprentice 1^st class) and FE Chappell (Ordinary Seaman) did ½ hour’s extra duty each. FM Harmon (Apprentice 1^st class) did 1¼ hour’s extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing showers first part, steady rain last part. Gentle to moderate breeze from SSE and SE.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and raining. Light to gentle breezes from SE.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and raining. Light to stiff breeze from SE and SSE. Lightning last part.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

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21 July 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, raining first part. Lightning. Moderate to stiff breeze from SSE.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy with rain last hour. Moderate to stiff breeze from SE.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and squally with passing showers of rain. Moderate to stiff breeze from SE.

Mustered crew at quarters at 9.30 and exercised at setting up, followed by general quarters, the Divisions reporting as follows: ‘cast loose and provided’, 1^st Division 1½ minutes; 2^nd Division 2 minutes; 3^rd Division 2¼ minutes; Powder Division 1½ minutes; Engineer’s Division 4 minutes; Surgeon’s Division 1 minute; Marines 1 minute. Tested hand steering gear.

Following punishments were awarded by Captain: JS Robinson (Seaman), absent from evening quarters June 16 and returning on board ship drunk, 5 days’ bread and water and reduced to 4^th class; F Young (Private Marine), clothes in lucky bag, 6 hours’ extra duty; H Craig Apprentice 1^st class), clothes in lucky bag, 6 hours’ extra duty; R Andrews (Apprentice 1^st class), clothes in lucky bag, 6 hours’ extra duty; FR Clydesdale (Ordinary Seaman), shirking, to remain on quarterdeck from 10am until pm quarters, till further orders unless working in part of ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers of rain. Light to moderate breeze from SE, SSE and S by E.

Overhauled battery and tested hand force pumps.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light breeze from S by E.

At 4.30 had general muster of crew and read out stations for abandoning ship, distant service, running boat and cutting out.

Mustered crew at quarters at 5.00; exercised at setting and then fire drill – all divisions ready in 1½ minutes – followed by abandon ship without providing.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, clearing up latter part of watch. Light airs from SSE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, clearing up latter part of watch. Light airs from SSE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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22 July 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light breeze from SSE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Cleaning up during latter part of watch. Light airs from SE.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy but pleasant with very light showers first hour. Light airs to gentle breeze from SE to SW.

Started painting starboard boot topping. Captain awarded following punishments: C McCurdy (Apprentice 1^st class) and CW Henk (Ordinary Seaman), armed anchor watch from 8pm to midnight for one week for not wearing belt when on armed quarter watch.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from SW.

Crew painting ship inside and out.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy by pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from SW to WSW.

Continued painting until finished outside and waist bulwarks.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with lightning. Moonlight. Light airs to gentle breeze from SW to S.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

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23 July 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with light passing showers second and third hours. Light airs to breeze from S by W to SSE.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and overcast, clearing last hour. Light showers second and third hours. Light airs to breeze from S to SSE.

At 7.30 sighted USS ‘Paragua’ standing for this anchorage.

At 7.40 she made Int 131; answered “Granted” and at 7.50 she anchored on the starboard beam of this vessel.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy; rain shower second hour. Light variable airs and breezes.

DW Nelson (Seaman) reported his time as having expired. Issued an order to the Paymaster to credit him with ¼ additional pay.

At 10.00 mustered and inspected at quarters. Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship. Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: EW Dewson (Apprentice 1^st class), leaving gun on forecastle and going below for drink while on lookout as sentry: 5 days’ bread and water, 4^th class; GL Field (Apprentice 2^nd class), continuous laughing, talking and skylarking while on lookout as sentry: 6.00 to 8.00pm on quarter deck, 1 week, armed; LLYoung (Ordinary Seaman), putting down gun and sitting down while on lookout as sentry: 5 days’ bread and water; FE Chappell (Ordinary Seaman), putting down gun and lying down while on lookout as sentry: 5 days’ bread and water, 4^th class; JS Robinson (Seaman), not carrying gun when on lookout as sentry: 8am to meridian for 1 week, armed.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from SW.

Sent whaleboat, with Chief Boatswain’s Mate in charge, for sand. Whaleboat returned. Released HWB Wilson (Coal Passer).

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from SW by W.

At 4.20 confined GT Brownhill (Blacksmith) for 5 days’ solitary confinement on bread and water as per punishment previously awarded by order of Commanding Officer. Got steam launch in cradles and hoisted out sailing launch.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light variable airs.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

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24 July 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning last hour. Calm to light breeze from SE.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing showers of rain last three hours. Light breeze from SE, shifting to S by W last hour.

At 6.00 began coaling USS ‘Paragua’ with sailing launch and finished at 8.00, having given her 5 tons.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers of rain. Clear and pleasant last hour of watch. Light to gentle breeze from S by W, SE and ESE.

Scrubbed down decks, cleaned out sailing launch, gig and whaleboat. Sent following Paymaster’s stores aboard ‘Paragua’: 13 lbs dried apples; 10 gallons beans; 38 lbw corned beef; 52 lbs salt beef; 322 lbs biscuit; 19½ lbs butter; 26¼ lbs coffee; 52 lbs flour; 40 lbs ham; 38 lbs mutton; 108 lbs pork, salt; 26 lbs rice; 3¼ gallons syrup; 92 lbs sugar; 4^15/16 lbs tea; 58½ lbs tinned vegetables; 3¼ gallons vinegar. Also following from Navigator’s stores: 63 yards bunting; 15 gallons lard oil; and 4 boxes Verys signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant with passing shower during last hour of watch. Light to gentle airs from NE, NNE and W.

Painting waterline and touching up spots on ship’s sides. Sent cutter ashore for sand.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy with rain first part of watch. Latter part clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SW.

Mustered crew at quarters at 5.00 and exercised at setting up. Painter finished waterline and spots. Rigged in first cutter, sailing launch and hoisted gig to davits.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant, with lightning last hour of watch. Light airs from SW.

Rigged in second cutter. Hoisted whaleboat to davits.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Lightning. Calm.

Lighted fires under boiler C at midnight. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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25 July 1899

En route to Manila [Bay], Philippine Islands

Lat 16.55, Long 119.82

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Lightning with passing shower of rain first hour. Clear and pleasant during remainder. Light airs from S by E and SE.

Called all hands at 4.45 and made preparations for getting underway.

Got underway at 5.30 and stood out Gulf. Sighted USS ‘Callao’ and USS ‘Pampanga’ standing in. Exchanged numbers. Commanding Officers of ‘Callao’ and ‘Pampanga’ and USS ‘Paragua’ reported aboard.

Got underway at 7.55; stood out Gulf, Navigator conning. Put over patent log reading 23.4.

Lieutenant Commander BO Scott received his commission as Lieutenant Commander from March 3, 1899.

Received mail from ‘Callao’. On course NNW at end of watch. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet, aft 14 feet 9 inches.

8am to meridian:

Generally overcast and cloudy with thunder and heavy rain squalls. Light airs to moderate from W to SE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical exercise. Omitted drill on account of heavy rain. Secured battery for sea. Steaming under three boilers.

At 9.13 changed course to NW by W, patent log 35.7; at 11.00 [to W,] patent log 52.7; and at noon, patent log 62.4, to SW¼W. Land obscured by rain.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with passing rain showers. Light to moderate breeze from SW to S by E.

Under steam from three boilers.

At 1.00 changed course to S by W and at 3.00 to S8E; patent log at end of watch 99.9.

Average steam 113 lbs, average revolutions 80.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers of rain. Gentle to moderate breeze from S.

Mustered crew at quarters at 4.40; exercised at setting up and closing watertight doors. Changed course to S2W, patent log reading 6.2. Increased average revolutions to 90 at 5.15.

Average steam 117.5 lbs, average revolutions 82.5.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs to gentle breeze from ENE.

Steaming under three boilers on course S2W. At 8.00, patent log reading 41.9, changed course to S by W.

Average steam 118 lbs, average revolutions 93.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and raining. Light airs to moderate breeze from ENE to ESE.

Under steam from three boilers.

At 10.00 changed course to S by E¾E, patent log 64.1.

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26 July 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers of rain. Fair and pleasant during latter part of watch.

At 1.10 changed course to SE by E, patent log reading 98.1.

At 2.45 sighted Corregidor Light bearing E½S.

At 3.00 changed course to E¼N, patent log reading 19.1.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light airs to breeze from NE to NNW.

Standing for and into Manila Bay, Captain conning.

At 7.40 hauled in patent log, reading 58.8. Made preparations for port. Passed numerous small canoes and USS ‘Challenger’. Steaming under three boilers.

Average steam 113 lbs, average revolutions 75.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from NE and NW.

Standing up Manila Bay for anchorage off Cavite, Navigator coming.

At 8.30 exchanged distinguishing pennants with flagship.

At 8.35 flagship made 132; at 8.45 flagship to ‘Concord’: “Sherman will sail today at noon. She will take mail”.

At 9.00 anchored in 3½ fathoms, 25 fathoms on starboard chain. Bearings from anchorage: Arsenal wharf SW½S (magnetic); Sangley Point light NW by W½W (magnetic). Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 11 inches, aft 14 feet 7 inches.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters and exercised at setting up; exercised at collision drill, time 1 minute 30 seconds.

Commanding Officer paid official visit to flagship. Admiral visited this ship. Boarding Officer from Spanish ship ‘Alicante’ made call. US Transport ‘Hooker’ came down and anchored off Cavite.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

Coal lighter came alongside at 11.00. Began coaling. Banked fires in obedience to signal from flagship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from SW and WSW.

Coaling ship. Returned boarding call of Spanish ship ‘Alicante’. Allowed fires to die out under all but one boiler.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light to moderate breeze from WSW and W. Raining latter part.

Knocked off coaling at 5.45, having taken on board about 75 tons. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 32 lbs fresh beef. Signals, flagship to fleet: 927; ‘Concord’ to flagship 513.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and raining first part. Calm.

At 10.30 flagship to fleet: “Hereafter the flagship hoists guard flag as signal for guard boat. The guard ship will hoist ‘answer’ pennant. When flagship shows a red light at night, the guard ship answers by pulsating red truck light”.

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27 July 1899

[28 July in log-book]

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light airs and breezes from SW and N.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light northerly airs and breezes.

At 5.30 coal lighters came alongside; began coaling.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from NW.

At 10.00 made routine signals. Coaling ship.

Stopped coaling at 11.50, having taken aboard about 110 tons.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Overcast and cloudy during last hour of watch with passing showers of rain. Light airs to gentle breeze from W and SW.

Coaling ship. Stopped coaling on starboard side at 3.30, having taken about 35 tons aboard.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers of rain. Gentle breeze from S by E and SE.

Coaling ship on port side. Stopped coaling at 5.30, having taken on board 40 tons.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy. Lightning, thunder, with passing showers of rain. Light to gentle breeze from SE and SW.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, lightning, with passing showers of rain. Fair and pleasant during latter part of watch.

At 10.00 received following messages, flagship to ‘Concord’: “Commanding Officers of C and D report to Captain Wilde at Navy Yard tomorrow morning at ten o’clock as members of a Board of Investigation”. At 10.25 flagship to ‘Concord’: “The mail will go to Hong Kong on Saturday by the ‘Esmeralda’”. At 10.45, P to ‘Concord’: “Please repeat message from F”. At 10.50 ‘Concord’ to P: “The mail will go to Hong Kong on Saturday by the ‘Esmeralda’”.

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28 July 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from NW and SW. Calm from 1.00 to 3.00.

Anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy but pleasant. Passing shower of rain. Light airs to gentle breeze from SW to SSW.

Called all hands at 5.00. Turned to at 5.30. Began coaling ship at 5.45. Stopped coaling at 7.30, having taken on board about 20 tons. Received 355 lbs fresh beef in Paymaster’s Department.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy with light passing showers first half; clearing second half of watch. Calm and light airs to gentle breeze from SSW to SW.

Coaling. Boards of Survey in Equipment and Ordnance Departments, of which Lieutenant AW Wood USN was senior member, met on board. Signals as per record. Captain went to Navy Yard as member of Board of Investigation.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SW.

Coaling. Signals as per record. Commanding Officer made official calls on USS ‘Wheeling’ and USS ‘Princeton’.

A valve stem broke in steam launch and she was towed back to ship by ‘Princeton’s’ launch.

By order of Captain released GT Brownhill (Blacksmith) from confinement, his term having expired, and confined RX Smith (Fireman 2^nd class) for 5 days on bread and water, in accordance with punishment previously awarded.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy but pleasant with lightning second half of watch. Gentle to moderate breeze from WSW.

At 6.20 finished coaling, having taken in all about 315 tons.

Received on board in Paymaster’s Department: $20,000 Mexican. Signals as per record.

8pm to midnight:

Generally overcast and cloudy with lightning. Light to gentle breeze from SW.

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29 July 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and raining, with lightning. Calm and light airs to gentle breeze from NE to SW.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light airs from SE to S.

Cleaning ship. At 6.00 USS ‘Wheeling’ got underway and left harbor. Signals as per record. Draft of ship forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches. Sent working parties to USS ‘Glacier’ and Navy Yard.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from S to SW.

Cleaning ship. Flagship made signal C and then C negative 208. Received on board following stores in Engineer’s Department: 200 bolts and nuts; 100 nuts; 24 brooms; 12 steel brushes; 24 scrub-brushes; 12 paint brushes; 8 yards wire gauze; 1 set twist drills 1/16 to ½-inch, by 32 mm; 21 lbs Tobin bronze; 99 lbs flax packing; 105 lbs gum sheet, ¼-inch; 100 feet hose; 50 gallons cylinder oil; 150 gallons vacuum oil; 100 gallons lard oil; 50 lbs tallow, 200 lbs oatmeal; 22 lbs brass pipe; 10 brass nipples; 3 brass unions; 12 glove valves; 3 hose reducers; 12 cold chisels; 6 file brushes; 500 lbs waste.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from WSW.

Received on board following stores.

Marine Guard: 36 coats, linen; 36 trousers, linen; 10 pairs leather shoes; 30 pairs suspenders; 16 pairs leggings; 6 rubber coats; 6 rubber hats; 8 shoulder knots; 12 undress caps. Equipment Navigation Department: 1 set boat signals; 1 Army signal kit; 2 narrow pennants; 1 deck lantern; 120 yards bunting; 1 #5 ensign; 2 reams paper; 1 quart mucilage; 100 lbs waste; 25 brushes for fan motors; 50 cwt fuses; 12 keyless sockets; 2 barrels vacuum oil; 10 lbs polishing paste; 150 envelopes; 1 eraser; 1 ruler; 1 box paper fasteners. Ordnance Department: 1 dozen paint brushes; 2 lbs copper tacks; 255 lbs paint; 42 lbs Vaseline; 5 gallons linseed oil; 5 gallons drier; 5 gallons alcohol; 2 gallons varnish; 100 lbs waste; 25 gallons lard oil. Equipment Department: 222 lbs 2¾-inch manila. Paymaster’s Department: 720 lbs corned beef; 720 lbs roast beef; 480 lbs ham; 480 lbs mutton; 1200 lbs flour; 45½ lbs tea; 751 lbs vegetables; 100 gallons beans; 144 lbs blacking; 100 wisp brooms; 2475 lbs saltwater soap.

Transferred to USS ‘Oregon’ RT Andrews (Apprentice 2^nd class) with bag and hammock. Aired boat sails.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate breeze from WSW and SW.

Sent working party of 10 men to ‘Glacier’.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning. Light to gentle breeze from WSW.

Working party returned from ‘Glacier’ at 9.00.

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30 July 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from S.

4am to 8am:

Tested life buoys. US transport came in at 6.30.

Water boat came alongside at 7.00. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 351 lbs fresh meat; 107 lbs bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from W.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters. Executive Officer and Surgeon inspected living spaces and found them in good condition. Captain Richard P Leary, Governor of Guam, and George E Ide, Commanding USS ‘Yosemite’, visited Commanding Officer. Received 45 tons of fresh water. Sent liberty party ashore. Made routine signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from SW.

Received mail from USFS ‘Baltimore’.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SW.

Liberty party returned to ship with exception of [TB] Gallagher (Machinist 2^nd class). [FR] Clydesdale (Ordinary Seaman) was made prisoner-at-large by order of Captain, to await trial by court-martial for having brought liquor on board ship.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breeze from W. Calm during latter part of watch.

Anchor watch on lookout. Received following signal from flagship: “Ships having mail to go by ‘Grant’ will send it aboard her by 10.00 tomorrow morning”.

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31 July 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SE and calm.

Anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SE.

Sent working party to USS ‘Glacier’ at 5.30.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from NW to WNW.

Sent liberty party to Manila.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. Absent without leave: GB Gallagher (Machinist 2^nd class). Had physical exercise and drilled 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions at single sticks. Painter and side cleaners touching up spots on side. Lieutenants AF Fechteler and CF Hughes left ship as members of a Board of Survey on board USS ‘Yosemite’. PA Surgeon A Farenholt left as a member of Medical Board of Survey on board USS ‘Petrel’ and USS ‘Princeton’. Signals as per record.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from W to SW by W.

TB Gallagher (Machinist 2^nd class) returned to ship 18½ hours over time. Transferred GSM Stucker (Seaman) and Mo King (Mess Attendant) to Naval Hospital, Cavite. Their accounts were sent to USS ‘Monterey’. Signals as per record. Transferred RT Andrews (Apprentice 2^nd class) with bag, hammock and necessary papers to USS ‘Oregon’ in accordance with an order of Commanding Officer.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy but pleasant with lightning last two hours. Gentle to moderate breeze from SW.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters; all accounted for. Had physical exercise. All liberty party returned. Signals as per record.

Army Transport ‘Grant’ got underway and left harbor.

8pm to midnight:

Fair with lightning. Overcast and squally with heavy lightning third hour. Light to moderate breeze from SW.

LOGS FOR AUGUST 1899

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1 August 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy but pleasant with lightning. Light to moderate breeze from N.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light airs to breeze from N.

At 6.00 USS ‘Petrel’ got underway and stood towards Manila.

At 7.50 USS ‘Yosemite’ got underway and stood out of harbor. Received on board in Paymaster’s Department from USS ‘Glacier’: 515 lbs fresh beef. Sent working party of 10 men to ‘Glacier’. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 106 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from N.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Exercised 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions at small arms; Powder Division at pistols. Sent mess caterers to Manila.

At 10.00 made routine signals.

At 10.35 flagship made ‘Prep 450’. Hoisted out first and second cutters and sailing launch.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from WSW.

At 1.00 made signal 513 and at 1.30 450. Called ‘away all boats’ and exercised under sail.

At 2.30 hoisted general recall. Transferred to USS ‘Monterey’ with bag and hammock, DW Nelson (Seaman), also J Vaughn (Ordinary Seaman) and W Bartley (Blacksmith), stragglers from USS ‘Olympian’; all to be sent home by USS ‘Solace’. By direction of Commanding Officer RX Smith (Fireman 1^st class) was released from confinement and H Granier (Coal Passer) was confined in double irons to await further action for refusing to obey order of Officer of Deck.

Received in Engineering Department: 3 brass castings, and in Equipment Navigation: 2 16-lb leads, 2 boat lanterns, 1 jack, 4 boxes Verys signals, 1 pistol for Verys signals.

Water boat came alongside at 1.30 and we took 22 tons of water.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SW.

At 5.15 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

Transport ‘Sheridan’ shifted anchorage to Cavite. Mess caterers returned excepting F Martinman (Coxswain). Flagship made signal 533 and Commanding Officer went on board.

Received on board: in Construction and Repair Department, 100 feet Oregon pine and 100 feet teak; in Paymaster’s Department, 120 gallons beans and 1669 lbs sugar.

8pm to midnight:

Fair with passing showers of rain. Light to gentle breeze from SW to NNE.

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2 August 1899

En route to Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.48, Long 120.28

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to overcast and cloudy. Lightning. Light to gentle breeze from N.

At 12.15 started fires under boilers A and D.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers of rain. Light airs and breezes from SSW and SW.

Got in steam cutter and second cutter and made preparations for sea.

At 5.45 signaled Int 121 and flagship answered with affirmative.

At 5.50 called ‘all hands up anchor’; got underway and stood out, Navigator conning. Steaming under three boilers.

At 6.30 set course WSW¼W. Ship’s draft forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.

Put over patent log at 7.45, reading 59.4. Beacon abeam, distant 2 miles.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy with passing showers of rain. Gentle to fresh breeze from SW, W and NW.

Standing out Manila Bay on various courses, Navigator conning.

At 9.00 sighted steamer on starboard bow.

At 10.20 hove to and sent boarding officer aboard English steamer ‘Clenartney’.

At end of watch on course NW¼W. Omitted quarters on account of rain. Overhauled cylinders of main and secondary batteries and refilled them.

F Martinman (Coxswain) absent from ship without leave.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 77.

Meridian to 4pm:

Generally overcast and cloudy with light showers. Squally first hour. Light to moderate breeze from NW to WNW.

At noon changed course to NNW¼W, patent log 89.7.

At 1.13 changed course to N by W, patent log 1.05; at 1.23 to N¼W, patent log 3.1.

At 1.33 hauled in patent log reading 4.2. Standing into and out of Subic Bay during rest of watch, Captain and Navigator conning.

At 1.32 went to general quarters; all divisions ready in 4 minutes.

At 2.57 sounded secure; all divisions secured and battery secured for sea in 7 minutes.

At 3.50 on course W. Put over patent log reading 4.3. Steaming under three boilers.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revs 75.7. Patent log at end of watch 5.8.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy; heavy rain. Light to moderate breeze from WNW and ENE.

At 4.00 changed course to WNW and at 4.13 to NW.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revs 72.2.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Heavy squalls and rain. Light to fresh breeze from WNW.

On course NW.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 72.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy with lightning; clearing slightly last hour. Very heavy rain squalls. Light airs to stiff breeze from WNW to SW by W.

At 9.48, patent log reading 54, changed course to N. Steaming under three boilers.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 71.5.

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3 August 1899

En route to Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.65, Long 120.28 [estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Raining. Light to stiff breeze in squalls from NNW. Lightning second and third hours.

Under steam from three boilers on course N. Using whistle at intervals during watch.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 68.5. Patent log at end of watch 104.9.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from NNW, NNE and N.

At 5.15 changed course to NNE¾E, patent log reading 14.7. Increased revolutions to 95.

At 5.30 stopped starboard engine and went ahead again at 5.32.

At 7.00 changed course to NE¼N, patent log reading 32.3.

At 7.55 Silaqui Island was abeam, distant 2½ miles.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 82.5.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light airs to breezes N to NW.

At 8.13, patent log 45.1, changed course to ENE¼E.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; absent without leave: F Martinman (Coxswain). Had physical exercise and then went to general quarters. All divisions ready in 2½ minutes, battery having been secured for sea.

At 10.00 sounded secure; all divisions secured in 1½ minutes.

At 10.05 slowed and stopped off San Fernando. Hauled in patent log reading 65.6. USS ‘Callao’, ‘Pampanga’ and ‘Paragua’ were in San Fernando Harbor and came out as we approached. All Commanding Officers came on board. Burning hulk of [Compañía Marítima steamer] ‘Saturnus’ seen on beach. During rest of watch lying off San Fernando with engines in use occasionally.

At noon ‘Paragua’ started for Manila. Tested all flood cocks of shell rooms and magazines and found them in good condition.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Gentle breeze from W.

Steaming under three boilers standing down Lingayen Gulf; course S by W

At 3.00 changed course to SSW and after that steering various courses for anchorage, Navigator conning; ‘Pampanga’ on port quarter.

At 3.20 took in patent log reading 97.6.

At 3.44 anchored in 18 fathoms of water, 75 fathoms starboard chain. Signaled to ‘Pampanga’: B 273, B Pos 372, B 483.

At 3.50 ‘Pampanga’ came alongside, port side. Bearings from anchorage: Sual Light SSW½W (magnetic); Cabalitian [Kabalitian in log-book] Island left tangent NW by W½W (magnetic).

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with passing showers first hour.

Began coaling ‘Pampanga’ at 4.07 and she shoved off and anchored at 6.15, having received 12⅔ tons coal. Tested searchlights and all signal lights.

At 7.45 ‘Pampanga’ shifted anchorage.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light passing showers third hour. Lightning. Light airs to gentle breeze from SW.

Armed quarter watch on deck. Disconnected boiler b at 8.30.

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4 August 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with passing rain showers. Light to moderate breeze from SW.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy with passing rain showers last hour. Light to gentle breeze from SW and W.

At 6.00 ‘Pampanga’ came alongside and shoved off at 7.45, having received 11⅓ tons coal.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy with passing showers of rain. Light to stiff breeze from WNW and NW.

Omitted quarters; all hands working cleaning decks. F Martinman (Coxswain) absent from ship without leave.

‘Pampanga’ got underway at 11.25 and stood out bay. Emptied cylinders and rigged in starboard after 6-inch gun. Guns crew overhauling slides and cylinders.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and squally with passing showers of rain. Light airs to moderate breeze from WNW and W.

Overhauled battery. Emptied all cylinders and refilled them. Tested force pumps and found them to be in good condition.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast with passing showers of rain. Gentle to moderate breeze from W.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters. F Martinman (Coxswain) absent without leave. Exercised at setting up, followed by fire drill – all divisions reporting ready in 2 minutes; then by abandon ship (nothing provided), crews being mustered abreast their boats.

Secured at 5.12; all divisions having reported in 3 minutes.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from W.

Sighted USS ‘Callao’ at 6.05.

At 7.40 ‘Callao’ signaled Int 131. Answered affirmative.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, lightning, with passing showers of rain. Light airs to gentle breeze from W.

‘Callao’ anchored on our port beam.

At 8.00 Commanding Officer of ‘Callao’ reported aboard this ship. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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5 August 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, squalls, with passing showers of rain. Gentle to moderate breeze from SW.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy, with passing passing showers of rain. Gentle breeze from W and WSW.

At 7.00 sighted USS ‘Zafiro’ standing in; at 7.30 exchanged numbers. ‘Zafiro’ made following: general signal 4957 and Int 131. Answered with affirmative. ‘Zafiro’ anchored on port beam. Sent whaleboat to ‘Zafiro’ for mail.

8am to meridian:

Generally overcast, cloudy and squally with frequent passing showers. Gentle to stiff breeze from WSW.

F Martinman (Coxswain) returned to ship, having come from Manila on ‘Zafiro’.

At 9.37 ‘Callao’ got underway and stood out of harbor.

At 9.46 ‘Zafiro’ left harbor. Lieutenant Commander C Thomas USN, Commanding ‘Zafiro’, reported on board.

At 9.25 ‘Callao’ made Int 121; answered with affirmative.

At 9.45 ‘Zafiro’ made Int 075; answered affirmative. Wig wag signals as per record. Naval Cadet HL Brinser and Lieutenant CF Hughes made weekly inspection of all compartments and mechanical devices for safety of ship outside Engineer’s compartment. Overhauling blocks of second cutter falls. FE Shute received from Commander-in-chief notification, dated August 2, 1899, that he had been appointed Paymaster’s Clerk by Navy Department and was to act in that capacity pending arrival of necessary papers from Navy Department.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy, squally and rainy. Gentle to fresh breeze from WSW.

Captain awarded following punishments: LA Blanchard (Bugler), slow in obeying orders, warned; GL Field (Apprentice 1^st class), clothes in lucky bag, 6 hours of extra duty; FM Harmon, clothes in lucky bag, 6 hours of extra duty; JG O’Neil (Apprentice 2^nd class), not being at station, 6 hours of extra duty; JS Robinson (Seaman) not being at quarters, 10 hours of extra duty; RI Aylward (Private Marine), neglect of duty relieving his relief without proper authority, 6 hours of extra duty; GC Peterson (Private Marine), neglect of duty allowing himself to be relieved without proper authority, 6 hours of extra duty; AG Berger (Apprentice 1^st class), wearing blue dungaree trousers, warned; R Rost (Ordinary Seaman), late hammock, 2 hours of extra duty; FM Harmon (Apprentice 1^st class), asleep on signal watch, 16 hours of extra duty; Chas Anderson (Quartermaster 1^st class), allowing signal boy to sleep while on signal watch, 4^th class till further orders; AJ Gignac (Apprentice 2^nd class), not going to boat falls, on deck from 9am till 5.30pm till further orders, 3^rd class; EW Dewson (Apprentice 1^st class), talking and noisy at drill, 6 hours of extra duty; JG O’Neil (Apprentice 2^nd class) shirking, on quarter deck from 9am til 5.30pm till further orders, 4^th class; FM Harmon (Apprentice 1^st class), neglect of duty and insolence, 3 days of confinement on bread and water; F Martinman (Coxswain), straggler, 4^th class till further orders.

Corporal SD Sugar, prisoner-at-large, to be tried by summary court-martial for incompetency; HG Granier (Coal Passer) was released from confinement and made prisoner-at-large to await action of Commander-in-chief, having refused to obey order of Officer of the Deck on August 1. Confined FM Harmon (Apprentice 1^st class) for 3 days on bread and water in accordance with punishment awarded.

Overhauled blocks of first cutter’s falls.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, squally and raining with lightning. Light breeze to moderate gale from W.

Mustered at quarters and had physical exercise.

At 6.20 ‘Pampanga’ made Int B 175; answered with affirmative.

At 6.30 she anchored and her Commanding Officer reported on board.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy with lightning. Light airs to gentle breeze from W to SSE.

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6 August 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and overcast with passing showers and lightning. Light airs to gentle breeze from SSE to ESE.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy, squally first half of watch. Light to stiff breeze from E to SE.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy with heavy rain squalls. Light to moderate breeze from SE.

Omitted quarters on account of rain.

At 10.00 USS ‘Pampanga’ shifted anchorage and sent boat for stores. Transferred to ‘Pampanga’ following stores: 300 lbs bread; 25 lbs coffee; 200 lbs flour; 48 lbs vegetables; 10 lbs dried fruit; 32 lbs ham; 10 lbs tea; and 14 gallons beans. Living space of crew was inspected by Executive Officer and Surgeon. Delivered specifications of offenses to SD Sugar (Corporal) and FR Clydesdale (Ordinary Seaman).

At 11.00 ‘Pampanga’ signaled permission to get underway and left harbor.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with heavy rain squalls. Light to gentle breeze from SE.

At 3.00 exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Yorktown’ and at 3.15 ‘Yorktown’ anchored. Commanding Officer called on ‘Yorktown’.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast with rain squalls. Light to gentle breeze from SE and SSE.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with passing rain last part. Gentle breezes from SE.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

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7 August 1899

Lingayen Gulf [San Fernando], Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast with light drizzle third hour. Light to gentle breeze from SE.

At 12.10 started fires under boiler B. Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Overcast but pleasant. Light to moderate breeze from SE.

At 5.30 connected boiler B. Made preparations for sea.

At 5.45 USS ‘Yorktown’ signaled 121. Called all hands up anchor, got underway and stood out keeping on port quarter of ‘Yorktown’, under steam from three boilers on course N½E. Filled all recoil cylinders and Navigator inspected them.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate stiff breeze from S.

Standing out Gulf, keeping on port quarter of ‘Yorktown’ at 400 yards’ distance.

At 9.26 sounded general quarters. All divisions reported in 3 minutes.

At 9.30 entered Port San Fernando, ‘Yorktown’ leading, gunboats USS ‘Callao’ and ‘Pampanga’ taking position on right and left flanks respectively.

At 9.35 ‘Yorktown’ made general signal 180 and at 9.45 1.

At 9.40 ‘Yorktown’ opened fire upon town with her secondary battery, fire being returned from shore.

Opened fire upon town at 9.46; ceased firing in obedience to signal from ‘Yorktown’ at 10.06.

Commenced firing again at 10.09; ceased firing at 10.17.

Opened fire again at 10.27 and ceased firing at 10.46.

‘Yorktown’ made general signal 1357 and cornet 152. Captain reported on board ‘Yorktown’.

At 11.10 ‘Yorktown’ made general signal 533 and 132.

At 11.15 ‘Yorktown’ signaled “Send mail aboard for Manila at 1pm”.

Anchored at 11.17 in 14½ fathoms of water, 45 fathoms of chain. In obedience to signal from ‘Yorktown’ secured at 11.50, keeping one charge on deck for each pair of 6-inch guns. Expended following ammunition: 48 6-inch red charges; 1 6-inch full charge; 47 6-inch common shell; 2 6-inch steel shell; 32 3-pounder common shell; 23 6-powder steel shell; 52 percussion primers; and 12 37-mm common shell.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy, moderate to fresh breeze from SW.

At 12.15 sent following signal to USS ‘Callao’: “Get underway at 1.15 with this ship”.

At 12.45 sent mail to ‘Yorktown’; at 1.15 ‘Yorktown’ got underway and stood out harbor.

At 1.30 got underway and stood out harbor, Navigator conning. ‘Callao’ got underway and followed this ship.

At 2.10 set course S2E and put over patent log, reading 99.0. Slowed down to 85 revolutions.

Average steam 120, average revolutions 83.8.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs to gentle breeze from SW and calm latter part of watch.

At 4.40 mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up and closing watertight doors.

At 6.55 came to anchor in 9 fathoms of water, 30 fathoms of chain, 2 miles from shore, mouth of Dagupan River bearing S¾E.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Overcast and cloudy last hour of watch. Light airs to gentle breeze from S.

At 8.05 signaled ship’s number with searchlight to inform ‘Callao’ of ship’s anchorage.

At 8.30 signaled: “Anchor near this ship”.

At 10.15 ‘Callao’ anchored on port quarter. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

Disconnected boiler D at 10.45.

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8 August 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SE and SSE.

At 5.45 signaled to USS ‘Callao’: “Come alongside for coal”.

At 6.45 ‘Callao’ came alongside, port side. All hands began coaling ‘Callao’ at 6.55. Knocked off at 7.20, having taken on board (104 buckets) about 4½ tons.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light airs to breeze from SSE to SE.

At 9.34 finished coaling ‘Callao’. Transferred to ‘Callao’: 5 full boxes of 3-pounder common ammunition and 5 full boxes of common 1-pounder ammunition.

At 9.45 ‘Callao’ shoved off and left harbor, having made 957; this ship answered with affirmative.

At 10.00 summary court-martial, of which Lieutenant A Fechteler USN was senior member, met and tried cases against FR Clydesdale (Ordinary Seaman) and SD Sugar (Corporal) USMC. Crew scrubbing paintwork.

At 11.55 court-martial adjourned to await action of convening authority.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Calm and light airs from SE by S and NW.

Crew cleaning ship. Painted poop. By order of Commanding Officer released FM Harmon (Apprentice 1^st class) from confinement, his term of confinement having expired.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy; overcast with light showers second half of watch.

At 4.40 mustered at quarters and served out clean hammocks.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with lightning. Light rain first half of watch. Calm and light breeze from SE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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9 August 1899

Lingayen Gulf [San Tomaso], Philippine Islands

Lat 16.27, Long 120.28

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with lightning and light rain first hour. Light airs to breezes from SW to SE.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light airs to breeze from SE to SSE.

Scrubbed hammocks.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SE and N.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Exercised at collision quarters; mat in place in 3 minutes.

At 10.00 got underway and skirted SE shore of Gulf, anchoring off St Thomas [San Tomaso] at 11.15 in 5¾ fathoms, 20 fathoms on starboard chain.

Exercised Apprentices at lead and wheel. Field, Harmon, Rost, O’Neil and Dewson each did one hour of extra duty; and Aylewood [Aylward], Peterson and Young (Privates USMC) each 2½ hours of extra duty.

By order of Commanding Officer, Ah Why (Mess Attendant) was confined for 3 days of solitary confinement on bread and water for disobedience of orders. Blacksmith at work straightening starboard gangway davit. Bearings from anchorage: left point (St Thomas) WNW (magnetic).

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light passing showers last hour. Light airs and breezes from SSW and W.

At 1.00 got underway and skirted southern shore of Gulf, distant about ½ mile. Steaming under two boilers.

At 1.30 Went to quarters and turned in clean hammocks. Provided secondary battery and had crews stand by guns. Threw overboard 8 lbs canned meat, by order of Commanding Officer; condemned by Board of Survey.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast with light rain last part. Light airs and breezes from NW and calm.

At 4.20 secured secondary battery.

At 4.50 anchored in 17½ fathoms of water, 75 fathoms of starboard chain. Bearings from anchorage: left tangent Cabalitian Island NW by W½W (magnetic); Sual Light SSW½W (magnetic).

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy; raining first part. Calm.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

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10 August 1899

San Fernando, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.50, Long 120.20 [estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Lightning. Calm.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm.

Scrubbed mattress covers.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SSE and SE.

Sent whaleboat ashore for sand. Cleaned out booms. Executive Officer and Chief Engineer made monthly inspections of all compartments and mechanical devices therein. Board of Survey, of which Lieutenant Fechteler is senior member, held survey over oil and paint chests.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up and division drills as follows: 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions pistols; Powder Division manual of arms; Marine Guard signals.

At 11.10 got underway and stood out Gulf, Navigator conning. Set course N at 11.17 and put over patent log reading 33.5.

At 11.30 lit fires under boiler D.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant; squally first hour of watch. Light to gentle breeze from SW and WSW and W.

On course N. At 1.45 changed course to N37W, patent log reading 56.0.

Punishments awarded by a summary court-martial, of which Lieutenant Fechteler was senior member, and held aboard this ship, were read out and are as follows: SD Sugar (Corporal USMC), charged with incompetency, was reduced to the rank of Private. FR Clydesdale (Ordinary Seaman), found guilty of attempting to smuggle on board intoxicating liquor, was sentenced to deprivation of liberty on shore on foreign stations for four months and to lose two months’ pay amounting to $38.00.

Latter part of watch standing into harbor of San Fernando, Navigator conning.

Anchored at 3.25 in 11 fathoms of water, 30 fathoms of chain; San Fernando Light bearing W by N.

Scraped cargo booms and exhaust pipe, galley funnel and main mast between cargo boom band and awning band.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, lightning and rain. Light airs and breeze from W to SE.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters.

At 6.05 USS ‘Callao’ got underway and stood out.

At 6.30 disconnected boiler A and connected boiler D.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with passing showers of rain. Light airs from S.

At 8.20 three Spanish prisoners, having escaped from insurgents, came off to ship on a bamboo raft. They were taken aboard and provided with clothes and eatables.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Signaled to USS Pampanga: “Be ready to get underway tomorrow morning at 7.00”.

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11 August 1899

En route to Manila, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.22, Long 119.68

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm.

At noon started fires under boiler C. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm and light airs from SE.

Connected boiler C at 5.30.

At 7.30 got underway and stood out harbor, Navigator conning. Patent log at 7.50 reading 67.7 and set course S68W.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy but pleasant; light airs from SE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. Had physical exercise: 1^st section of battalion at manual of arms and 2^nd section artillery; Marine Guard at manual of arms. Painting steam launch.

At 8.07 went on course W½S, patent log 69.3, to overhaul USS ‘Callao’. Made to ‘Callao’: 180.

At 8.30 hauled in patent log, reading 73.3. Slowed and spoke ‘Callao’.

At 8.37 went ahead on WSW and put over patent log, reading 73.3.

At 9.30, patent log reading 82.1, changed course to SW½W.

At 10.14, patent log reading 90.3, Silaqui Island bore abeam SE (magnetic), distant 2.3 miles.

At 11.14, patent log reading 1.7, Piedra Point bore abeam SE (magnetic), distant 2½ miles. Changed course to S18W.

At noon, patent log reading 10.5, changed course to S6W. Steaming under three boilers. One steamer in sight to leeward.

Average steam 188 lbs, average revolutions 95.3.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from S by W.

Steaming under three boilers on course S6W. At 1.00 changed course to S4E, patent log reading 24.1 Sandpapered beading around hammock nettings.

At 3.25 started fire under boiler A; fitted new gas check pads to all 6-inch guns. By order of Commanding Officer released Ah Why (Mess Attendant) and confined H Granier (Coal Passer) in double irons to await trial by general court-martial for refusing to obey orders of Chief Engineer and Officer of Deck.

C Field and E Dewson did 1½ hours of extra duty and F Harmon 1 hour.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 95.9. Patent log at end of watch 55.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant first hour. Overcast, cloudy, with passing shower of rain. Light to gentle breeze from S by W.

At 4.00 mustered crew at quarters. Exercised at closing watertight doors.

At 5.00 changed course to S18E, patent log reading 66.1.

At 5.30 connected boiler A.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 95.4.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy. Light breezes from ESE.

At 7.10 slowed to 80 revolutions. During watch on course S18E. Steaming under three boilers.

Average steam 113 lbs, average revolutions 94.9.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with drizzling rain. Light to gentle breeze from ESE.

Steaming under three boilers on course S18E until 9.57 when changed to SE½E, patent log 17.

At 10.00 passed small steamer standing to northward inside of us.

At 11.25 sighted Corregidor Light bearing E by S.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 88. Patent log at end of watch 35.

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12 August 1899

En route to Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.37, Long 120.49

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy, raining most of watch. Light to gentle breeze from SE to ESE.

At 1.20 changed course to E½N, patent log reading 40. During middle of watch steering various courses, Navigator conning.

At 2.15 Corregidor Light abeam. Set course NE by E½E, patent log reading 67.3. Slowed down to 70 revolutions at end of watch. Manila lights ahead; Cavite lights on starboard bow.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy first half of watch. Clearing slightly last half of watch. Light airs to breeze from ESE to SSE.

At 4.20, patent log reading 75.3, changed course to ESE; at 4.35, patent log reading 76.4, to E¼ [?]; and at 4.55, patent log reading 78.6, to ESE.

At 6.00 hauled in patent log, reading 79.1. Standing in for anchorage at Cavite but did not anchor. Captain reported on board flagship in obedience to signal, taking with him three Spaniards. Stood out of harbor and at 6.49 set course SW by W¾W heading for Caballo Island to give assistance to Army transport ‘Hooker’ on shore there.

At 5.00 exchanged distinguishing [pennants] with flagship.

At 5.10 made: “Request permission to anchor”; at 5.12, patent log reading 37.05, we made C.

At 5.15 flagship made 132; at 5.25: “Have you seen ‘Petrel’”; answered no.

At 5.30 flagship made negative 131, and at 5.32.

At 5.33 rigged bridle ready for getting a pull on ‘Hooker’.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light variable airs and breezes.

Standing towards Army Cable Ship ‘Hooker’, aground between Caballo and Corregidor Island.

At 8.20 anchored in 6 fathoms of water, 15 fathoms of chain. Ran line to ‘Hooker’; got out bridle and bent 9-inch line from ‘Hooker’ to it.

At 9.10 USFS ‘Baltimore’ anchored.

At 9.30 got underway and tried to pull ‘Hooker’ off. Did not move her.

At 10.05 ‘Baltimore’ got underway and ran a line to our bow; both ships tried to pull ‘Hooker’ off but at 10.40 bridle carried away. Signals as per record.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from SW.

Got a 6-inch hawser from ‘Hooker’ and fitted new bridle.

At 1.00 anchored near flagship and ran a line (6-inch) to ‘Hooker’. While heaving in on this line our anchor dragged and after holding again, line parted.

Flagship got underway at 1.15 having run a line to ‘Hooker’ but line parted.

She anchored at 1.43; getting underway again at 1.57. We got underway at 2.55. Flagship anchored at 3.10. Signals as per record.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy. Light rain. Last part gentle breeze from SW.

At 4.05 flagship made 533. Commanding Officer repaired on board flagship and returned; hoisted gig and whaleboat and headed for Cavite at 4.47, course NE¾E until 5.32 when changed to NE by E¼E. Beacon abeam, distant about 500 yards.

Board of Survey condemned and by order of Commanding Office threw overboard: 48 lbs ham; 4 lbs beef; 6 lbs tomatoes; 16 lbs vegetables; and 3 lbs butter.

At 6.40 anchored in 4 fathoms, 20 fathoms on starboard chain. Bearings from anchorage: arsenal SW by W¼W (magnetic); Sangley Point NW¾W (magnetic).

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with passing rain showers last hour. Light breezes from SW and WNW.

Received on board from USS ‘Monterey’ and Naval Station: one 8-inch hawser and two 12-inch hawsers.

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13 August 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, calm, light south-easterly airs. Passing rain shower first hour.

USS ‘Iris’ came in and anchored off Manila at 3.30.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs from SE and SW.

At 5.15 called all hands up anchor; got underway, Navigator conning.

At 5.40 set course WSW; at 6.15 changed to SW by W⅝W.

At 7.15 signaled Int 131 and flagship answered with affirmative.

At 7.26 anchored in 10 fathoms of water, 30 fathoms on starboard chain, just astern of USS ‘Baltimore’. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 104 lbs bread; 300 lbs vegetables. Ship’s draft forward 12.5 feet, aft 15.7 feet.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant first hour. Light airs and breezes from SW.

At 8.45 sent 12-inch hawser to [Cable Ship] ‘Hooker’.

At 9.05 got underway; took position 1000 yards to NE of ‘Baltimore’. ‘Baltimore’ got underway at 9.15 and steamed astern of ‘Hooker’. Anchored in that position at 9.30. Making preparations to tow ‘Hooker’ off rocks, using engines as necessary to help in position. Received following signals from flagship: “We are waiting for the ‘Hooker’ to move her propellers; may take an hour”. Flagship to ‘Concord’: Dis Interrog 1699 Geo 3796. Answered “negative”. Sent following signal, Interrogative 131. Made routine signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SW.

At 2.06 ‘Baltimore’ made unsuccessful attempt to pull ‘Hooker’ off rocks, her 12-inch line carrying away. In obedience to signal, ‘Concord’ steamed astern of ‘Hooker’; anchored in 7 fathoms of water, 25 fathoms of chain, and sent 12-inch hawser to ‘Hooker’ when it was bent to a bridle. ‘Concord’ then hove up anchor and took position nearer cable ship in 7 fathoms of water, 15 fathoms of chain. Hawser was then paid out from ‘Hooker’ and end secured around mainmast. Received general signal 1699 Dis Interrog Geo 3796. Signals as per record.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair with gentle to stiff breeze from SW.

Hove up anchor at 4.10 and tautened hawser.

At 4.30 flagship sent a 12-inch hawser to this ship; it was secured around foremast. Both ships towed, to pull ‘Hooker’ off. Hawser parted at 4.56.

After towing till 5.46, line was cut off in obedience to signal from flagship.

At 6.20 got underway and started for Cavite; at 6.35 put over patent log reading 79.2. Set course NE by E.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with lightning.

On various courses standing into Cavite, Navigator conning.

Anchored at 8.30 in 4 fathoms of water, 25 fathoms of chain; arsenal wharf bearing SW½S; Sangley Point NW by W¾W. Sent dinghy to USS ‘Monterey’ with official mail. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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14 August 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, pleasant. Lightning. Light airs and breezes from SW by WNW.

At 2.00 disconnected boilers A and D. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SW and calm.

Sent 8-inch hawser to USS ‘Monterey’. Rigged out steam cutter and sailing launch.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy by pleasant. Calm and light airs and breezes from SW.

At 9.10 [collier] ‘Casco’ came alongside and at 10.15 another coaling ship. Draft of ship 12 feet 2 inches forward, 15 feet 8 inches aft.

At 10.00 made routine signals 0 (absentees) and 5 (sick).

At noon made 188 (coal) and 7 (coal expended). Transferred to USS ‘Paragua’ in Equipment receipt: 80 fathoms 12-thread hemp, and 30 fathoms 12-thread manila.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from S by W.

Coaling ship. Flagship came into harbor and anchored. Signals as per record. Commanding Officer reported on board flagship. USS ‘Helena’, guard flag. Heard heavy firing back of Las Pinas.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy with thunder and lightning. Light airs to breezes from N.

Received from ‘Monterey’: H Cummins (Machinist 2^nd class) and OW Morrel (Electrician 2^nd class); and from USS ‘Solace’: MC Dronberger (Machinist 2^nd class), WH Normand (Yeoman 3^rd class); D Ashmead (Apprentice 2^nd class), AF Campbell (Apprentice 2^nd class), HC Fisher (Apprentice 2^nd class), F Howard (Apprentice 2^nd class), EJ Hoff (Apprentice 2^nd class), LL Mayes (Apprentice 2^nd class), MM Nelson (Apprentice 2^nd class), and SE Lonergan (Apprentice 2^nd class), all with bags and hammocks and necessary papers.

At 7.45 stopped coaling, having received during day 95 tons. ‘Solace’ hauled away from collier and USS ‘Iris’ went alongside same collier. Signals as per record.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy but pleasant. Calm and light airs from NE and NW.

Signals as per record.

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15 August 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm and light airs from NE.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy; clearing last half of watch. Calm and light airs from NE.

At 5.50 coal lighters came alongside. Received on board in Paymaster’s Department: 101 lbs fresh bread and 489 lbs fresh beef. Flagship made time and uniform signal. Flagship shifted anchorage.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy but pleasant. Calm and light northerly airs.

English man-of-war shifted anchorage from Manila to Cavite and fired a salute of 13 gun, American flag at fore. USS ‘Baltimore’ returned salute. Coaling ship; omitted quarters and drill.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant weather, light south-westerly airs.

Finished coaling at 3,30, having received 188 tons. Made signal to flagship Int 512; answered with affirmative. Draft forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light airs and breezes from SW and WSW.

Cleaned ship. At 6.35 USS ‘Nero’ left harbor. Flagship signaled to us: 5013 Tel 7280 3070 Num 4 Desg X and Neg 5613 N 1 Desg X Tel 1509.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with passing rain and lightning. Calm to stiff breezes in squalls from W and SW.

Transferred to USS ‘Solace’ with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers following men: WB Sheehan (Coxswain); GA Wagelie (Seaman); WA Crouse (Water Tender); P Healy (Fireman 1^st class).

Signaled to flagship “Request permission for six officers to attend entertainments at Cavite until midnight”; answer affirmative.

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16 August 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light southerly airs.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from S, changing to light breeze from E.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 710 lbs bread.

At 6.30 USS ‘Helena’ got underway and went on ways at Sangley Point. Time and uniform signal at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from N and W.

Sent working party ashore for stores and ammunition. Received following in Paymaster’s Department: 40 gallons beans; 240 lbs corned beef; 240 lbs roast beef; 400 lbs salt; 144 lbs butter; 285 lbs pickles; 800 lbs pork, salt; 480 lbs sausages; 16 gallons syrup; 737 lbs sugar; 310 lbs tinned vegetables.

Transferred H Cummins (Machinist 2^nd class) to USS ‘Paragua’. W Davis (Fireman 1^st class) was transferred from ‘Paragua’ to this ship.

Received following ammunition: 49 full charges 6-inch BLR; 49 shrapnel 6-inch BLR; 22 AP shell, 6-pounder; 32 common shell, 3-pounder; 80 steel shell 3-pounder; 58 common shell 37-mm; 240 AP shell, 37-mm; 50 percussion primers. Made routine signals. Signals as per record.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SW.

Crew at work stowing stores and ammunition.

At 1.00 received following signal from flagship: 573. A Board of Survey, of which Lieutenant Sypher was senior member, held survey on gig, whaleboat and second cutter.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from SW.

Sent sailing launch ashore for mess stores. Transferred WH Normand (Yeoman 3^rd class) to USS ‘Yorktown’.

Received following stores: 1 274 ensign; 2 270 ensigns.

At 4.45 received following from flagship: 5013 Num 1 Tel 0930 Desg 9576. Signals as per record.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, with passing shower of rain. Light airs and breezes from SW and NE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

At 8.00 received signal from flagship: C 770.

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17 August 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with lightning and rain first hour. Light airs and breezes from NNE to NE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy with lightning. Light airs and breezes from N to NW.

At 7.00 connected boilers A and B.

At 7.30 sighted USS ‘Petrel’ standing into bay. Made preparations for getting underway.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light airs to breezes from NW.

At 8.15 ‘Petrel’ came into harbor and anchored off Cavite. Signals as per record book.

Lieutenant AF Fechteler USN left this ship to join USS ‘Solace’ for temporary duty and to report to Secretary of Navy on arrival at San Francisco, under orders of Commander-in-chief, dated August 9, 1899.

Lieutenant AN Mayer USN and Naval Cadet CJ Owens USN reported on board for duty in accordance with orders of Commander-in-chief, dated August 8, 1899 and August 10, 1899, former from USS ‘Oregon’ and latter from USS ‘Solace’, both having taken passage on ‘Petrel’ to join this vessel.

CF Hughes and DVH Allen received commissions respectively as Lieutenant and Lieutenant (JG) in Navy.

Hoisted steam launch and made preparations for sea.

At 10.10 got underway and stood out of harbor, Captain conning. Stopped port engine for 10 minutes for repairs. During rest of watch standing for Boca Chica [North Channel], Navigator conning ship.

At 10.55 sighted USS ‘Yorktown’ following us down bay. Steaming under three boilers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light breezes from W.

Steaming under three boilers out of Boca Chica and up coast of Luzon.

At 1.08 put over patent log, reading 97.9; Haycock bearing SSE½E, distance ⅓ mile, and set course W½N. Changed course as follows: at 2.00, NW by W, patent log 6; at 2.20 NW½W, patent log 10.5.

At 3.05 ported helm and steered various courses to intercept steamer.

At 3.20 sighted steamer and at 3.30 made signal B 22 G.

At 3.45 stopped and hauled in patent log, reading 24.8. Sent officer in whaleboat to board Compañía Marítima steamer ‘Uranus’. Brought Captain of ‘Uranus’ on board and after examining his papers sent him back and allowed him to proceed on his way to Manila.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 89.9. Patent log 24.8.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy with passing showers. Light to gentle breeze from NNW. Barometer steady.

Started ahead full speed at 4.28, course NW; at 5.00 put over patent log, reading 24.8.

Went to quarters at 4.40; exercised at setting up drill. Closed watertight doors after quarters.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 87.9.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, with passing shower of rain. Light to moderate breeze from WNW.

At 6.05 sighted steamer on port bow. Changed course and headed for steamer.

At 6.35 stopped both engines and hauled in patent log, reading 40.6. Officer ascertaining that steamer was US transport, went ahead and resumed course NW; put over patent log.

At 7.00 changed course to NNW, patent log reading 44.

At 7.15 changed course to NNW¼W, patent log 44.8.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 95.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, squally and rainy. Light airs to stiff breeze from WNW.

Steaming under three boilers on course WNW¼W.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 95.

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18 August 1899

Making passage from Cavite to Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and raining. Light to moderate breezes in squalls from NNW. Clearing last hour.

Steaming under three boilers on course NNW¼W until 1.00 when changed to N, patent log 9.1.

At 3.00 changed to NE by E, patent log 31.

Average steam 113 lbs, average revolutions 94.5. Patent log at end 42.0.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light airs from NNW shifting to E by N. Barometer steady.

At 6.08 Silaqui Island bore abeam distant 3.7 miles. Changed course to ENE¼E at same time.

At 7.07 changed course to NE by E½E (pc), patent log 73.8.

At 7.25 changed course one quarter point heading in for San Fernando Point and kept changing at intervals until end of watch.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 87.1. Patent log at end of watch 82.5.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Calm during first half of watch. Light airs from SW during remainder.

Steering various courses standing in to Port San Fernando. Navigator conning.

At 9.50 anchored in 12 fathoms of water, 30 fathoms of chain. USS ‘Pampanga’ stood into port and anchored at 10.10.

Commanding Officers of USS ‘Callao’ and ‘Pampanga’ reported aboard this ship.

Got underway at 10.45 and stood out, ‘Callao’ following.

At 11.20 set course S by W¼W. Changed course to S by W at 11.48. Ship’s draft forward 13 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 2 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with passing shower of rain. Light airs and breezes from SSE; calm during last hour of watch.

At 1.12 changed course to S¾W.

At 2.00 changed course to S½W.

At 2.54 changed course to S by W.

At end of watch steering various courses, standing in to anchorage. Captain conning.

Anchored at 2.50 in 12 fathoms of water, 75 fathoms of chain. ‘Callao’ signaled Interrogative 131.

Answered: affirmative.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy with lightning. Light airs from ENE and NW.

‘Callao’ anchored at 4.30 on our starboard beam.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters. Exercised at setting up and fire quarters; all divisions reporting ready in 2 minutes. Secured in 2½ minutes. Board of Survey, of which Lieutenant Hughes was senior member, held a survey over 65 lbs of flour and condemned it.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with lightning. Overcast last hour of watch. Light airs from S and SW.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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19 August 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SW and S.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm and light airs from S and SSE.

At 6.00 USS ‘Callao’ came alongside. Gave 5 tons of coal and 600 gallons of water to ‘Callao’.

‘Callao’ shoved off at 7.35. Signals as per record book.

8am to meridian:

Fair, warm and pleasant. Light airs from SE.

Cleaning ship.

At 9.30 sighted USS ‘Zafiro’ standing into harbor. Exchanged distinguishing pennants with her. At 10.40 she anchored near this vessel and her Commanding Officer reported on board.

At 10.55 ‘Callao’ anchored closer in to Cabalitian Island.

At 10.30 ‘Zafiro’ made Int 131. Answered: “Granted”.

At 10.35 ‘Callao’ made Int 131. Answered: “Granted”.

Commanding Officer of ‘Callao’ reported on board.

Aired bedding. Tested life buoys.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with thunder and light shower last hour. Light airs and breezes from W to SW.

At 1.15 ‘Zafiro’ made Int 121. Answered: “Granted”, and ‘Zafiro’ got underway and stood out of Gulf.

Lieutenant CF Hughes and Naval Cadet HL Brinser made weekly inspections required by Article 1594, US Navy Regulations.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy with light showers. Heavy rain, thunder and lightning last hour. Calm and light airs from W.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had physical exercise.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy with thunder and lightning. Calm and light airs to gentle breezes from SE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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20 August 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with lightning. Light airs to gentle breezes from SE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from SE.

At 5.55 USS ‘Callao’ made Int 121. Answered: “Granted”, and then ‘Callao’ got underway and stood for mouth of Gulf.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SE and SSE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew. Marched all hands aft and published Articles for the Government of the Navy, and summary court-martial cases of SD Sugar (Private) and FR Clydesdale (Ordinary Seaman) as per log of August 10. Allowed prisoner H Granier (Coal Passer) to exercise for one hour on port side of quarter deck, in charge of Corporal of the Guard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Calm and light variable airs.

Sent party of 28 men to Cabalitian Island to go swimming. Exercised prisoner from 3.00 to 4.00.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with passing rain showers first part. Light to moderate breeze from WNW to SW.

Swimming party returned.

At 5.15 USS ‘Pampanga’ came in, asked permission to anchor and anchored.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant weather; moonlight through clouds. Light airs and breezes from W and SW.

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21 August 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Moonlight through clouds. Halo around moon. Calm and light south-westerly airs.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light south-easterly airs.

At 6.00 USS ‘Pampanga’ came alongside and at 6.12 began coaling and watering her.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Calm. Barometer steady.

Finished coaling ‘Pampanga’ at about 10.10 having given her altogether 18 tons 380 lbs.

Gave ‘Pampanga following ammunition: 5 boxes 3-pounder common shell; 7 boxes 37-mm common; 2 boxes 6-mm in clips; also gave her 1200 gallons fresh water, 50 gallons lubricating oil and following Paymaster’s stores: 1 barrel salt pork; 1 barrel salt beef; 144 lbs sugar; 50 lbs rice; 50 lbs coffee; 33 lbs butter; 50 lbs pickles; 256 lbs canned meat; 23 bars soap; 2 suits white working clothes; 5 spools thread; 3 packages needles; 6 white hats.

‘Pampanga’ cast off her lines at 10.20, coming to anchor a few minutes later.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy. Calm first hour. Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Allowed prisoner H Granier (Coal Passer) to exercise on quarter deck from 1.00 to 2.00 in charge of Corporal of Guard.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, overcast last hour. Light airs from SW, shifting last hour to E. Barometer steady.

Commanding Officer investigated reports at the mast and assigned punishments as follows: R Smith (Coal Passer), skulking, 5 days’ confinement on bread and water; R Rost (Ordinary Seaman), negligent in performance of duty on lookout, two days aloft on lookout, to be reduced to 4^th class; JG O’Neil and AJ Gignac (Apprentices 2^nd class), failing to remain on quarter deck as per orders, 1 day’s lookout at masthead 8am to 6pm, reduced to 4^th class; JG O’Neil, (Apprentice 2^nd class), L Anderson (Coxswain), shirking, former to be confined 5 days on bread and water, latter disrated to Seaman and reduced to 4^th class; JG Hartman (Ordinary Seaman), refusing to obey orders of Chief Boatswain’s Mate, 5 days’ confinement on bread and water, reduced to 4^th class; EA Alm (Quartermaster 3^rd class), inefficiency and neglect of duty, disrated to Seaman; Rost (Ordinary Seaman), Westermark (Seaman), Haffke (Coal Passer), disobedience of orders, reduced to 4^th class until further orders.

By order of Commanding Officer following men were placed in confinement for 5 days on bread and water: LI Cervantes (Apprentice 2^nd class), CEW Dewson (Apprentice 1^st class), LL Young (Ordinary Seaman).

Allowed prisoner H Granier (Coal Passer) to exercise from 4.15 to 5.00 in charge of Corporal of Guard.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from E, changing to light breezes from ESE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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22 August 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Pleasant weather. Light breezes from SE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy. Raining steadily most of watch. Light airs and breezes from SE. Barometer rising.

Armed quarter watch on lookout until 5.00.

Sent mail to USS ‘Pampanga’ at 7.00.

At 7.10 ‘Pampanga’ asked permission by signal to get underway. Answered in the affirmative and at 7.15 she got underway and stood up Gulf.

Tested whistle, siren and annunciator; all in good working order.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy, raining during last hour of watch. Light to gentle breeze from SSE. Barometer rising slowly.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up. First section was drilled in artillery; second section with manual of arms; Marine Guard with small arms. Guns crew of starboard 6-inch midships gun at work overhauling training gear.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast; cloudy and raining. Light airs to gentle breeze from SE by S.

A Johnson (Coxswain) received an acting appointment as Quartermaster 3^rd class dating from August 21, 1899.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs and breeze from S and SE.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast; cloudy with lightning. Light to gentle breeze from SE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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23 August 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy. Gentle breeze from SSE. Barometer falling.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy with passing shower of rain. Gentle breeze from SSE.

8am to meridian:

Generally overcast, cloudy and rainy. Light breeze from SE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; had physical exercises and collision drill. Served out clothing and small stores.

Relieved H Granier (Coal Passer) from 10.00 to 11.00 for exercise under supervision of Corporal of Guard.

Captain awarded following punishments: T Smith (Coal Passer), bedding in lucky bag, 6 hours’ extra duty; FA Young (Patternmaker), scrubbing clothes on berth deck, reduced to 4^th class and 6 hours’ extra duty; and JS Robinson (Seaman), smoking out of hours, restriction of smoking privilege for one week.

Gunners gang overhauling diving pump.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with showers third hour. Light to gentle breeze from SSE to SW.

Relieved H Granier (Coal Passer) from 2.00 to 3.00 for exercise under supervision of Corporal of Guard.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers. Light to moderate breeze from S to ESE.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had physical exercise.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with rain first hour. Light to gentle breeze from SE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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24 August 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Generally overcast and cloudy with light rain last hour. Light to gentle breeze from ESE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzly. Light breeze from ESE.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle breeze from SE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up, exercised at general quarters and gave men individual instruction at loading and handling Lee rifle. Got down and shortened mizzen spring stay. Rigged and got over side small arms target.

Exercised prisoner H Granier for one hour.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers of rain last part. Gentle breeze from SE.

Set up mizzen spring stay. Sent 1^st and 3^rd [2^nd in log-book] Divisions ashore on Cabalitian Island in charge of Division officers for target practice. Powder and 2^nd Divisions fired at revolver target from ship.

Exercised prisoner H Granier for one hour.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast with passing rain showers. Light to gentle breezes from SE.

Omitted quarters on account of target practice. 1^st and 3^rd Divisions returned from rifle range. Parts of Engineer’s Division and Marines fired at revolver target.

Tested searchlights at 8.00. Saw several lights on shore, apparently insurgent signal lights.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Light passing showers second and third hours. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

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25 August 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light to moderate breeze from SSE.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from SE.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light airs to light breezes from SE.

Sent Powder Division ashore for small arms target practice on Cabalitian Island, Lieutenant Hughes in charge. Engineer’s Division, 3^rd Division and part of 1^st Division had target practice with revolvers, target towed astern of ship.

Overhauled 6-inch battery and tested hand pumps. All in good working order.

Exercised prisoner H Granier for one hour on quarter deck.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm. Light airs and breezes from SSE, shifting last hour to WSW. Barometer falling.

Sent 2^nd Division and part of Engineer’s Division ashore for small arms target practice. 1^st Division and Marine Guard completed revolver practice.

Sent following small stores to USS ‘Paragua’: 7 bars soap; 7 white hats; 2 white working suits.

Spread out boat sails to dry. Exercised prisoner H Granier for one hour on quarter deck.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, with passing showers last two hours. Light airs from NW, shifting to SE last hour. Barometer rising.

2^nd Division and Engineer’s Division finished small arms target practice ashore. Set up mizzen topmast stay. Rove off ground chain.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, passing showers. Clearing a little last half of watch. Calm first 3 hours. Light airs from S last hour. Barometer steady.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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26 August 1899

[At sea from] Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.89, Long 120.14

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, overcast last half. Light airs from WSW first hour. Calm last 3 hours. Barometer falling.

At 12.10 started fires under boiler C. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs and breezes from NW.

Tested whistle and siren. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 10 inches, aft 15 feet 9 inches.

At 5.00 connected up boiler C.

At 5.35 got underway. Put over patent log at 5.48, reading 89.1, and set course N⅞E. Kept on course until end of watch.

Patent log at end of watch reading 9.5.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 84.5.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from NNW during first half of watch. Calm during remainder.

At 8.00 Point San Fernando bore on starboard bow and abeam; at 9.08 distant 2-3 miles.

At 9.02 changed course to N⅛W (pc), patent log reading 20.8.

Hoisted distinguishing pennants at 9.07 but was not answered by gunboats.

At 10.25 Darigayos Point abeam and distant 4.6 miles.

At 11.00 sighted sail on port bow.

At 11.10 changed course to N by W¾W, patent log reading 39.9.

At end of watch heading for sail.

Average steam 113 lbs, average revolutions 91.3.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, warm and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NW by N to NW by W.

At 12.05 patent log read 49.5. Stopped and sent boat to American schooner ‘Water Witch’, 16 days out of Hong Kong for Manila, out of water and provisions. Sold to ‘Water Witch’ 75 lbs bread, 40 lbs roast beef, 24 lbs corned beef, 25 lbs sugar, 12 lbs coffee, and 6 lbs butter. Also filled her water cask.

At 1.05 started ahead and set course N by E and at 1.10 put over patent log reading 49.5.

At 3.38, patent log reading 73.7, changed course to N by E½E, steaming under 3 boilers.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 83.3. Patent log at end of watch read 76.5.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SSW.

Steaming under 3 boilers on course NE½E until 4.05 when changed to N¾W, patent log reading 78.

At 5.10 changed to N by E¼E, patent log 87.6.

At 5.40 Salomague Island abeam, distant about 6 miles.

At 4.15 released Cervantes, Dewson and Young and confined FE Chappell (Ordinary Seaman) and JG Hartman (Ordinary Seaman) for 5 days on bread and water as per punishment previously assigned.

At 4.40 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Closed watertight doors.

At 4.35 slowed to 77 turns.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 81. Patent log at end of watch 94.5.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SW first hour, increasing to light breezes last hour, shifting to NNE.

At 6.46 Badoc Island bore abeam, distant 5 miles.

At 6.53 changed course to N¾E, patent log reading 101.5.

At 6.40 slowed down to 70 turns and at 7.46 increased to 72 turns.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 73. Patent log at end 10.3.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with lightning. Light airs to fresh breezes from NNE and shifting around to E. Barometer rising.

On course N¾E, steaming under 3 boilers.

At 11.05 changed course to S by W½W, patent log reading 34.4. Increased revolutions to 90.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 77.3.

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27 August 1899

[At sea to] Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 17.27, Long 119.90

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with thunder, lightning and passing showers. Calm and light airs to moderate breezes from NE by N to SSE.

During watch on course S by W½W. Land in sight on port beam at end of watch. Steaming under 3 boilers.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 88. Patent log at end of watch 80.6.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy with passing rain squalls. Calm to gentle breeze in squalls from W to SE.

Steaming under 3 boilers on course S by W½W until 5.20 when changed to S⅜W. Patent log 93.0.

About 7.15 passed a full-rigged ship standing to southward.

Slowed down from 7.10 to 7.20.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 88.1. Patent log at end of watch 17.4.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy, heavy rain during last 2 hours. Barometer steady. Gentle breeze from S first 2 hours, increasing last 2 hours to stiff breezes.

Went to quarters at 9.30. Executive Officer and Surgeon inspected living spaces.

At 9.30 passed same schooner [spoken to] yesterday.

At 9.35 changed course to S. Patent log reading 32.6.

At 10.25 slowed down to half speed on account of heavy rain and started fog whistle.

At 11.30 slowed down to steerage way and at 11.35 started ahead full speed, changing course to E same time. Patent log 48.

At 11.48 changed course to ESE. Patent log 47.9.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 88. Patent log at end of watch 51.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and squally. Moderate to stiff breeze from S.

At 12.05 changed course to S¼W, patent log reading 52.

At 12.40 changed course to E, patent log reading 58.5.

At 1.07 changed course to S by E, patent log reading 62.2.

At 1.20 changed course to S, patent log reading 64.

At 1.33 changed course to S by E, patent log reading 66.1.

From 2.00 to 3.00 standing towards Point San Fernando.

At 3.00 stopped both engines and signaled to gunboats: “Come within hail”. Both gunboats got underway and stood out. USS ‘Pampanga’ came within hail.

At 3.30 went ahead on course S⅜W, patent log reading 76.1.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 83.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and rainy. Gentle to moderate breeze from S.

During watch standing into Lingayen Gulf on course S⅜E. Land occasionally in sight on both sides. Steaming under 3 boilers.

Average steam 118 lbs, average revolutions 96.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and raining.

Standing in for anchorage near Lingayen.

At 6.55 anchored in 16 fathoms of water, 60 fathoms of starboard chain. Bearing could not be obtained. Let fires die out under boiler D. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 8 inches.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from S.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

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28 August 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light passing showers first part. Light airs and breezes from SSE.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs and breezes from SSE and SE.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing shower last part. Light airs and breezes from SE.

Went to quarters at 9.30; exercised at setting up drill. Divisions drilled as follows: 1^st Division single sticks; 2^nd Division small arms; 3^rd Division pistols and signal drill.

At 10.30 got underway and steamed into former anchorage off Cabalitian Island, dropping starboard anchor at 11.13 in 18 fathoms of water, 75 fathoms of chain. Exercised prisoner H Granier (Coal Passer) for an hour on quarter deck.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Raining during greater part of watch. Light breeze from SE and SSE, increasing to light airs from SSE.

Exercised prisoner H Granier (Coal Passer) for one hour on quarter deck.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Steady rainfall with heavy showers at intervals. Calm to light airs from SE first hour, light airs to light breezes last 3 hours.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Raining. Light airs to light breezes from SE and SSE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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29 August 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Raining. Light airs and breezes from SSE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing showers. Light airs to light breezes from SE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout until 5.00. Tested whistle, siren and engine-room annunciator.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light breezes from SE.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up. Divisions were drilled as follows: 1^st Division infantry; 2^nd Division artillery; Marine Guard manual of arms. Aired bedding. Captain awarded following punishments: G Kerston (Ordinary Seaman), clothes in lucky bag, 6 hours’ extra duty and reduced to 2^nd class; DW Ashmead (Apprentice 2^nd class), absent from part of ship while work was going on, 6 hours’ extra duty and reduced to 3^rd class; J Smith (Coal Passer), using obscene language while at breakfast, 5 days’ bread and water.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SE. Barometer falling.

Engineer’s Division and Marine Guard went ashore for rifle practice; 1^st Division was instructed in signals.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SE.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Engineer’s Division and Marine Guard returned from target practice ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SSE.

Numerous signal lights were seen along beach. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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30 August 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy. Lightning with passing showers of rain. Calm during intervals of watch. Light airs from SSE during remainder.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm during first hour of watch. Light airs from SE during remainder.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, overcast. Squally and raining last hour. Light to gentle breeze from SE, shifting to SSW.

Sent men who had not fired with rifle on shore for target practice.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; had physical exercise and collision drill. Instructed squads from 1^st and 3^rd Divisions in mechanism of 6-mm rifle. Aired boat sails.

Released H Granier (Coal Passer) one hour for exercise.

Meridian to 4pm:

Generally overcast and cloudy with heavy rain first half of watch. Calm and light airs to breezes from SSW.

Captain awarded following punishments: AJ Gignac (Apprentice 1^st class), not laying aft on quarter deck as ordered, 3 days’ bread and water; R Rost (Ordinary Seaman), failing to answer call, 3 days’ bread and water; MM Nelson (Apprentice 2^nd class), failing to answer call, warned; J Kenny (Chief Gunner’s Mate), using obscene language at breakfast table, 5 days’ bread and water and 4^th class.

Released H Granier (Coal Passer) one hour for exercise.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Overcast last half of watch. Calm and light airs from NE and SSW.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters; had physical exercise.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Cloudy and squally with lightning. Heavy shower third hour. Light airs to breezes from SW.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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31 August 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with light showers third hour. Calm and light airs from SW to S by E.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy but pleasant. Overcast first hour. Light airs to breezes from SSE.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Exercised at general quarters. Tested flood cocks and hand force pumps and found them in working order. Sent officers and men who had not fired ashore. Exercised prisoner H Granier for one hour. Following men each did two hours of extra duty: Ashmead, Kerston, Hoff and Craig.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from WSW.

Following men each did one hour of extra duty: Ashmead, Kerston, Hoff and Craig. Exercised prisoner H Granier for one hour.

Executive Officer and Chief Engineer inspected compartments and mechanical devices.

Painted water ways.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SW and WSW.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Released Hartman and Chappell from confinement and confined R Smith (Coal Passer) and J Kenny (Chief Gunner’s Mate) for five days on bread and water as per punishment previously assigned.

Hoisted gig and whaleboat at harbor davits. Sent down main mast cover,

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SW to WNW.

At 8.00 sighted a steamer light and later exchanged numbers with USS ‘Glacier’.

At 9.20 ‘Glacier’ anchored astern of us. Gunboat USS ‘Paragua’ came in and later went out again on patrol duty. Commanding Officer called on ‘Glacier’. Tested searchlights.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1899

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1 September 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm with light airs from SSE last hour.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Received in Paymaster’s Department from USS ‘Glacier’: 564 lbs fresh beef; 100 lbs onions; 393 lbs potatoes.

Scrubbed main mast and main mast cover. Rigged out steam and sailing launches.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from SE to ESE, shifting to NNE.

Rigged out first and second cutters. Sent JW Whitely (Ordinary Seaman) to ‘Glacier’ with papers and effects for transfer to hospital.

Went to quarters at 9.50 after which had fire quarters, then lowered and provisioned all boats and manned them for abandon ship drill.

Received in Paymaster’s Department following provisions: 200 lbs coffee.

At 9.35 ‘Glacier’ got underway and stood out to sea.

At 10.25 USS ‘Paragua’ anchored about 200 yards from ship and at 11.25 she got underway and shifted anchorage.

Exercised prisoner H Granier (Coal Passer) for one hour on quarter deck.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light breezes from NNE, shifting to WNW.

Overhauled battery. Sent Apprentices out in first and second cutters to exercise under sail, in charge of petty officers.

Sent following small stores and provisions to ‘Paragua’: 2 cap ribbons; 1 undershirt; 3 tobacco [?]; 1 shoe brush; 2 [?] blacking; 24 lbs vegetables; 4 white hats; 38 bars soap; 1 wisp broom; 3½ yards flannel; 2 lbs mutton. Also following stores (Construction and Repair Bureau): 4½ gallons turpentine; 5 gallons shellac; 2 gallons linseed oil; 35 lbs Rahtjens paint; 56 lbs white zinc; 56 lbs white lead; 28 lbs oxide; 28 lbs black; and 2 deck buckets (Equipment Department).

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Heavy rain after first hour with lightning and thunder. Light airs and breezes varying in direction from W to WNW.

Went to quarters at 5.00. Exercised at setting up drill.

Exercised prisoner H Granier (Coal Passer) for one hour on quarter deck.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast first half. Clearing slightly last half. Light airs and breezes from W.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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2 September 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from W first hour. Calm last three hours.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm and light airs from S.

Armed quarter watch on lookout until 5.00.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Calm. Barometer rising.

Painted steam cutter and bare spots on ship’s side.

At 8.30 USS ‘Paragua’ signaled: “Permission to get underway”.

At 8.40 ‘Paragua’ got underway and stood out. Signals as per record book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Calm during first hour of watch. Light airs and breezes from NNW during remainder.

At 1.00 ‘Paragua’ returned. After sending a boat ashore for sand, ‘Paragua’ stood out Gulf.

Captain awarded following punishments: H Leahy (Ordinary Seaman), sitting down while on duty as sentry, 5 days of bread and water, 4^th class; J Peres (Coal Passer), bedding in lucky bag, warned; FL Landrum (Private Marine),neglect of duty allowing smoking on his post out of hours, 10 hours’ extra duty, 4^th class; LI Cervantes (Apprentice

2^nd class), smoking out of hours, restricted for one week.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from NNW and W. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up.

A board of survey, of which Lieutenant LJ Hughes was senior member, condemned following Paymaster’s stores: 48 lbs ham; 4 lbs corned beef; 3 lbs vegetables; 6 lbs butter. By order of Captain they were thrown overboard.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Calm. Barometer rising.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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3 September 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning. Calm during entire watch.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from S. Barometer rising during last hour of watch.

8am to meridian:

Fair, warm and pleasant. Light airs to breezes from ESE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had general muster. Captain inspected ship and crew. Released J Smith (Coal Passer) from confinement, his term of confinement having expired. Quarterly board of survey condemned, and by order of Captain, threw overboard: 2 lbs of canned ham.

Meridian to 4pm:

Generally overcast and cloudy with showers last hour. Calm and light airs to breeze from ESE to SE.

Sent a swimming party to Cabalitian Island, all armed.

At about 3.00 dinghy came off with information that MM Nelsson (Apprentice 2^nd class) had been shot in head. Immediately sent boat ashore in charge of Ensign OJ Knepper with Doctor and Hospital Steward.

At 3.55 Nelsson was brought on board unconscious from the effect of a wound in head. An investigation indicated that Nelson had been accidentally wounded by a Mauser rifle in hands of JF Grabben (Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class).

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy with light passing showers. Calm and light airs to breeze from SSW to SE.

Swimming party returned and were examined by Executive Officer as to their knowledge of accidental shooting of MM Nelson.

At 4.40 Magnus M Nelsson (Apprentice 2^nd class) died from effect of gunshot wound in head. Medical Officer performed an autopsy on remains.

Captain awarded following punishments: AJ Stafford (Coal Passer), disobedience of orders, 4^th class until further orders and not to draw any more than mess money; F Bush (Jack of Dust), FA Blanchard (Bugler), P McGuin (Private Marine), CF Miller (Seaman), F Howard (Apprentice 2^nd class), disobedient of orders, 4^th class until further orders and not to draw any more than mess money. Carpenter’s gang making and covering coffin.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with light shower first hour. Light to gentle breezes from SSE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Bodyguard over body on poop [deck].

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4 September 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from S.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Bodyguard over body on poop deck.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to breezes from SE.

Sent a party on shore at Cabalitian Island to dig a grave. Bodyguard over body on poop deck.

USS ‘Pampanga’ came in towing a small steamer and anchored at 7.50.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy with rain. Squalls third hour. Light airs to moderate breeze in squalls from SE.

Omitted quarters and drill to bury dead.

At 8.30 called ‘all hands bury the dead’ and half-masted colors. Executive Officer read funeral service over body of MM Nelsson (Apprentice 2^nd class). Body was piped over side and lowered into first cutter; funeral party going ashore in gig, whaleboat, second cutter and sailing launch. Body was buried on Cabalitian Island and a salute of three volleys fired over grave. Funeral party returned to ship.

Commanding Officer of ‘Pampanga’ came on board with Chinese master of steamer ‘Albert’ from Hong Kong to Manila. After examining steamer’s papers and searching her, she was released. She had no cargo.

Sold effects of MM Nelson, deceased, at auction.

Gave ‘Pampanga’ following stores: 14 lbs cod line; 3 lbs hemp twine; 3 lbs cotton twine; 12 packages matches; 56 lbs white lead; 28 lbs white zinc; 35 lbs Rahtjens; 1 box Verys night signals (red); 1 box Verys night signals (green); 5 yards muslin, white; ½ gallon glycerine; 5 gallons oil.

Signals as per record. Exercised prisoner for one hour.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light to gentle breezes from SE and E.

At 1.30 ‘Pampanga’ asked permission to get underway; permission was granted and she stood out to northward.

A board of inquest, of which Lieutenant AN Mayer USN was senior member, met to ascertain circumstances of death of MM Nelsson (Apprentice 2^nd class).

Exercised H Granier (Coal Passer) for one hour.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to fair. Light airs to gentle breezes from SSE and E.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to moderate breezes from S.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

[MM Nelsson memorial page]

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5 September 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light to gentle breeze from ESE and E.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SE.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from ESE and E.

Painted outside of ship. Exercised prisoner H Granier (Coal Passer) for one hour on quarter deck.

Lost one paint brush. Dropped overboard from stage by accident.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from N, shifting last hour to NNW.

Blacked down all rigging. Exercised prisoner H Granier for one hour on quarter deck.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy but pleasant first hour, then becoming threatening. At about 6.15 a heavy rain storm occurred, settling down into steady rain for remainder of watch. Gentle breezes from WSW for first two hours, shifting quickly to ESE before rain and increasing for a few moment to stiff breezes. Then calm until end of watch.

By order of Commanding Officer J Kenny (Chief Gunner’s Mate) and R Smith (Coal Passer) were released from confinement, their terms having expired. Following named men were placed in confinement on three days’ bread and water in accordance with punishment previously assigned: AJ Gignac (Apprentice 1^st class); R Rost (Ordinary Seaman).

Went to quarters at 5.00. Exercised at setting up. Lost one oar overboard from dinghy.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, with lightning and thunder first two hours. Calm first three hours. Light airs from SW last hour.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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6 September 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm to light airs from SW first hour. Calm to light airs from NW third hour.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm and light airs from SE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from SE during first half of watch. Calm during remainder.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up. Divisions drilled as follows: 1^st Division bayonet exercise; 2^nd Division signals; 3^rd Division single sticks; Powder Division pistols; Marine Guard ‘manual of arms’. Quarterly board of survey condemned one can of butter. Crew at work painting spars.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from N.

All hands painting spars, smokestack, hatches. Quarterly board of survey condemned 48 lbs of ham.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from WNW and W.

Omitted quarters on account of painting ship. Finished painting at 5.10.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning with passing shower of rain last hour of watch. Light airs and breezes from W.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Lightning. Thundering. Cloudy with passing showers of rain. Light airs to moderate breeze from S and E by N.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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7 September 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy, lightning. Thundering with passing shower of rain during first hour of watch. Fair and pleasant during remainder. Light airs and breezes from SE, calm during last hour of watch.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm during first hour of watch. Light airs from S during remainder.

Painter at work painting gig. First and second cutter crews and whaleboat crew getting their boats ready for painting.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy but pleasant. Calm and light airs to breeze from SSE to W.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; had physical exercise and then general quarters. Painted gig.

Quarterly board of survey condemned and by order of Captain threw overboard 48 lbs canned ham. Lost overboard one cutlass scabbard.

Exercised H Granier (Coal Passer) for one hour under charge of Corporal of Guard. Tested all magazines and fixed ammunition-room flood cocks and found them in good condition.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light airs to breezes from SW to W.

Painted first cutter and inside of whaleboat. Saw a large canoe standing across Gulf.

At 3.15 sighted steamer’s smoke towards entrance of Gulf.

Released H Granier (Coal Passer) for one hour’s exercise under supervision of Corporal of Guard.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Lightning last half of watch. Light airs to breeze from W to WSW.

At 4.45 started fires under boiler B.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had physical exercise.

At 5.05 exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Wheeling’.

At 5.40 ‘Wheeling’ anchored near this ship and Captain went on board her. Signals as per record book.

Moon set at 7.35.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to breeze from WSW and SSE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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8 September 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light airs to breeze from SSE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to breeze from SE.

Saw one of gunboats standing across Gulf.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SE.

At 8.00 sent mail to USS ‘Wheeling’ and at 8.30 she got underway for Manila.

At 9.30 USS ‘Pampanga’ came in and anchored. Lieutenant CF Hughes took Powder Division ashore for target practice. Mustered and inspected at quarters and exercised at setting up. Exercises as follows: 1^st Division signals; 2^nd Division sighting drill; 3^rd Division and Marines small arms. Put on and painted main mast cover. Setting up fore rigging.

At 11.30 sighted steamer coming in.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SE, shifting to WNW.

At 12.30 Powder Division returned.

At 12.50 exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Helena’.

At 1.10 ‘Helena’ anchored. Received mail and 262 lbs fresh beef from ‘Helena’. Painted smokestack.

At 4.00 ‘Pampanga’ got underway and stood into Sual. Commanding Officer called on ‘Helena’.

Ensign CJ Owens received his commission as an Ensign to date from July 1, 1899. Lieutenant Commander BO Scott, PA Paymaster GG Siebels, Ensign WC Davidson and Ensign OS Knepper received medals awarded by Congress for participating in Battle of Manila Bay, May 1, 1898.

Signals as per record.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes and airs from W.

At 4.30 released AJ Gignac (Apprentice 2^nd class) and R Rost (Ordinary Seaman).

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Finished fore rigging.

At 5.10 ‘Pampanga’ returned from Sual and anchored; getting underway again at 5.28 and standing for San Fernando.

At 6.30 ‘Helena’ got underway and stood out.

Received on board from ‘Helena’ with bag, hammock and transfer papers John Coit (Private Marine).

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with thunder and lightning. Rain squalls last hour. Light airs and breezes from W, shifting to S.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

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9 September 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs and breezes from S to SE. Passing rain shower last hour.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light breezes from SE.

Armed quarter watch on deck until 5.00.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SE.

Painted second cutter, scraped and sand-papered rails of first cutter and sailing launch. Overhauled battery. Aired bedding.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs. Light to gentle breezes from SE and W.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant first half, becoming threatening last half. Light airs from WSW first half, shifting last half to WNW and increasing to light breezes.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00 and exercised at setting up.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from WNW and W.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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10 September 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Clear first part. Becoming cloudy and overcast towards end of watch. Slight fall of rain first hour. Calm and light airs from SW, shifting to SE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from ESE and SSE.

USS ‘Paragua’ came in and anchored.

Armed quarter watch on lookout until 5.00.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SSE and SE. Barometer rising.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters. Captain and Executive Officer inspected ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Thundering. Light airs and breeze from E and W. Barometer falling.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning. Light airs and breeze from NW, WNW and W.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Lightning. Squally with passing showers of rain. Light airs to moderate breeze from W and SW. Moon set at 9.20.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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11 September 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Lightning with passing shower of rain. Calm during greater part of watch. Light airs from S during remainder.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm during first hour of watch. Light airs from SE during remainder.

At 6.00 USS ‘Paragua’ came along port side. Began coaling ‘Paragua’ at 6.40.

At 7.25 knocked off coaling, having put on board about 6 tons.

At 7.35 exchanged numbers with USS ‘Pampanga’.

At 7.45 ‘Pampanga’ came within hail and reported having seven Spanish prisoners aboard. By order of Captain they were transferred to this ship.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Warm and pleasant. Calm and light airs from ESE.

Coaling ‘Paragua’ at end of watch; had given her 25 tons in all.

Following are names of escaped Spanish prisoners that came on board from ‘Pampanga’: Francisco Camachio (Corporal) and following Privates: Jose Aswar; Juan Rigiz; Antonio Montanas; Eduardo Mourens Fernandez; Fernando Ramoz; and Simon Franco.

‘Pampanga’ was cruising along shore toward St Thomas. Transferred to ‘Paragua’ JF Leslie (Machinist 2^nd class) and EF Hoff (Apprentice 2^nd class); and received on board from ‘Paragua’ H Cummins (Machinist 2^nd class) and J O’Keefe (Apprentice 1^stclass).

Transferred to ‘Paragua’ following stores: 52 lbs corned beef; 64 lbs roast beef; 54 lbs roast mutton; 42 lbs ham; 24 lbs sausage; 132 lbs salt pork; 56 lbs salt beef; 100 lbs flour; 50 lbs beans; 28 lbs rice; 24 lbs butter; 112 lbs vegetables (tinned); 30 lbs pickles; 118 lbs sugar; 31 lbs coffee; 6 lbs tea; and following Ordnance stores: 1000 rounds 6 mm; 500 rounds 38 caliber; 6 lbs Vaseline; 10 sheets emery cloth.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Calm and light airs to breeze from W to NNW.

At 2.10 finished coaling ‘Paragua’ and she hauled off having received in all 31 tons of coal. ‘Pampanga’ came in and anchored near this ship and her Commanding Officer reported on board.

‘Paragua’ left harbor and stood toward entrance to Gulf. Signals as per record. Cleaned ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to breeze from NNW to WNW.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had physical exercise.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with lightning. Light airs to breeze from WSW.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Moon set at 10.10.

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12 September 1899

Lingayen Gulf, Philippine Islands

Lat 16.09, Long 120.12

Commences and until 4am:

Generally overcast, cloudy and squally with thunder, lightning and heavy rain. Light airs to moderate breezes from WSW to SE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Generally fair and pleasant. Overcast and cloudy with lightning and rain first hour. Light airs to breezes from SE.

USS ‘Pampanga’ came alongside at 6.15, took 9 tons of coal and shoved off at 7.20.

Ship’s draft forward 12 feet, aft 15 feet 3 inches.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SE.

Omitted quarters and drill to clean ship. Exercised prisoner H Granier (Coal Passer) for one hour.

Sent mail and seven Spanish prisoners to ‘Pampanga’ and at 11.45 she left for Manila.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light variable airs and breezes.

Sent boat ashore, with Ensign CJ Owens in charge, to set up a head board for MM Nelsson’s grave. Boat returned. Rigged in first and second cutters and hoisted gig and whale boats at sea davits. Exercised H Granier (Coal Passer) for one hour.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from NNW and SSW. Passing rain showers second and third hours.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Board of survey condemned and, by direction of Commanding Officer, threw overboard 2 cans of tomatoes.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs and moderate breeze in squalls from SE. Passing rain last part.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

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13 September 1899

Lingayen Gulf [and at sea], Philippine Islands

Lat 16.92, Long 120.22

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs and breezes from SSE. Passing rain shower first hour. Lightning.

Armed quarter watch on deck. Lookout broke a rifle while on post.

Started fires under boilers C and D at 12.20.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from SSE.

At 5.00 connected boilers C and D.

At 5.30 got underway and stood out in bay.

At 6.40 swung ship with port helm for deviation. Sighted USS ‘Paragua’ standing in to northward from St Thomas. Got in starboard accommodation ladder.

At 7.30 set course N¼W.

At 7.35 put over patent log reading 7.02. At end of watch ‘Paragua’ abaft starboard beam. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet, aft 15 feet 3 inches.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SSE first half, shifting last half to N by E.

At beginning of watch on course N¼W. At 8.35 changed course to N, patent log reading 16.0.

‘Paragua’ in sight at beginning of watch, standing up Gulf, but soon afterward stood in shore and passed out of sight at 8.50.

At 10.16 San Fernando Point bore abeam distant 6.1 miles, when changed course to N½E, patent log 32.04.

At 11.35 Darigayos Point bore abeam distant 7.4 miles.

Went to quarters at 9.30; exercised at setting up and had collision drill, after which secured battery for sea.

Exercised prisoner for one hour.

Patent log at end of watch 49.0. Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from NNW and NW.

At 12.45 changed course to N by E, patent log reading 56.0.

At 3.35 changed course to NWN, patent log reading 83.05.

At 3.45 changed course to NW by W⅜W, patent log reading 84.07. Vigan bore abeam, distant 4 miles.

At end of watch changed course to N by W heading for two sail boats.

Captain awarded following punishments: WE Miles (Painter), not obeying orders of Chief Master-at-Arms, clean brightwork for one month; DW Ashmead (Apprentice 2^nd class), talking back to petty officer, 10 hours of extra duty, 4^th class; H Leahy (Ordinary Seaman), smoking out of hours while on watch as sentry, 10 days of double irons; CH Shilling (Landsman), profanity, 10 hours of extra duty; JG Grabbe (Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class), disobedience of orders, 4^th class until further orders; EA Alm (Seaman), smoking out of hours, restricted for one week on quarter deck from 9.00 until 5.30; JS Robinson (Seaman), smoking out of hours, 10 days of double irons. JS Robinson (Seaman) absent from evening quarters June 16, returned on board drunk; 5 days on bread and water and 4^th class.

Steaming under three boilers. Average steam 115 lbs, average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 89.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy by pleasant. Light breeze from NW to NNW.

At 4.40 mustered at quarters; had physical exercise and exercises at closing water-tight doors.

At 5.25 Pinget Island [Pingat in log-book] bore abeam E by N (Magnetic), distant 6.01 miles, patent log 1.02, changed course to N by E steaming under three boilers.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90. Patent log at end of watch 6.06.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moonlight. Calm and light north-westerly airs.

Steaming under three boilers on course N by E.

At 6.30 Salomague Island bore abeam distant about 6 miles.

Patent log at end of watch 26.01.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from ENE first hour, increasing to moderate breezes.

On course N by E at beginning of watch.

At 11.09 changed to NE by E⅛E, patent log reading 59.0.

Patent log at end of watch 67.3.

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14 September 1899

At sea [Lingayen Gulf]

Lat 18.27, Long 120.45

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from ENE and E.

Steaming under three boilers on course NE by E⅛E.

At 1.12 changed course to S¼S.

At 3.23 slowed down to half speed.

At 3.40 changed course to SW, patent log 106.0. Encountered strong northerly currents.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 83.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from E to SSE.

Standing around Bari Island heading for Aparri. Changed course as follows: 4.45, patent log 13.4, to SW by S; at 5.06, patent log 15.3, to SSE and went ahead full speed; at 5.15, patent log 16.8, to SE¾S; at 6.30, patent log 28.9, to SE¼E; at 6.45, patent log 31.5, to SE¼S; at 7.00, patent log 38.6, to SSE¾E to try to head off schooner; and at 7.30, patent log 38.5 to SE¼S. Steaming under three boilers.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 82.5.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light south-south-easterly airs.

Steaming under three boilers heading into Aparri. Looked into Aparri and seeing nothing turned around and set course NW by W¾W, patent log reading 50.8. Changed course to overhaul a schooner on our port bow; hove schooner to with a shot from 3-pounder. Went to general quarters and sent officer to board schooner. Found her to be schooner ‘San Juan’ from Vigan, to Aparri with cargo of sugar, rice, salt and a number of hats and stores. Sent crew ashore and set fire to schooner and then sank her with 3- and 6-pounders, expending 32 3-pounder common shell and 22 6-pounder common shell.

Hauled in patent log at 9.40 and at 10.53 started ahead and put over patent log reading 59.4. Set course NW by W.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 83. Patent log at end of watch 70.1.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from ENE.

At 12.15 sighted two-masted schooner ahead, standing in shore.

At 12.47 changed course to WNW in order to intercept schooner and at 12.56 changed to W by N.

At 1.10 fired 3-pounder shot across her bow which failed to bring her to. Several shots were then fired at her but she kept on and was grounded about 2 miles to westward of Point Pata, where crew abandoned her. An armed boats crew sent in to tow her off was fired upon, for which act she was destroyed. Cargo was live produce.

At 2.50 set course NW by W, patent log 51.5.

At 3.04 changed to N by W, patent log 82.3. Kept course until end of watch. Patent log at end of watch 92.0.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 72.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from ENE. Barometer steady.

At 4.40 mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up and in closing water-tight doors.

At 4.23 changed course to W by S, patent log reading 96.2.

At 4.56 changed course to SW by W½W, patent log reading 101.8.

At 5.48 changed course to SW½S, patent log reading 11.8. Rounding Cape Bojeador at end of watch.

Steaming under three boilers.

Average steam 107 lbs, average revolutions 82.9.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Bright moonlight. Gentle to moderate breeze from ENE to E.

At 6.15, patent log 17.0, changed course to S by W¾W. Steaming under three boilers.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 97.

At end of watch, patent log reading 34.8, Cauit Point [possibly Mount Cauit] bore SE by ½ E, distant about 7½ miles.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light to moderate breeze from E and SE. Clouding over last hour. Moonlight.

Steaming under three boilers on course S by W¾W.

At 10.30 Salomague Island abeam, distant 6 miles, patent log 54.8.

At end of watch off Vigan.

Patent log at end of watch 77.9.

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15 September 1899

At sea [Lingayen Gulf]

Lat 15.23, Long 119.77

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from SE and SSW.

At 12.05 changed course to S, patent log reading 78.8. Kept on this course remainder of watch.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 83. Patent log at end of watch 14.2.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from SE.

At 5.37 changed course to S by E½E, patent log 27.9.

At 5.50 changed course to SW⅞W, patent log 31.4.

At 6.55 changed course to S by E⅞E, patent log 41.4.

Standing down Lingayen Gulf at end of watch. Steaming under three boilers.

Average steam 109 lbs, average revolutions 87.

8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light airs from SE to WSW.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical exercise. Drilled Powder and 3^rd Divisions at signals; 1^st Division at bayonet exercises; 2^nd Division at pistols; and Marines at extended order.

At 8.00 changed course to S by W ⅜ [sic], patent log 52.6, and slowed to 80 revolutions.

At 8.20 slowed to half speed and at 8.37 to slow speed.

At 8.45 hauled in patent log reading 58.1. Stopped and waited for USS ‘Paragua’ to come up. Commanding Officer of ‘Paragua’ reported on board.

At 9.20 started ahead slow in course WNW and put over patent log reading 58.1.

At 10.20 patent log reading 67.9, changed course to WNW⅜W.

At 11.13 patent log reading 83.5, changed course to WSW.

At 11.55 patent log reading 83.5, changed course to SW⅞W. Steaming under three boilers.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 83.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from W and SW.

Steaming under three boilers on course SW 7/8 S.

At 12.45 semaphore on Bolinao was abeam, distant 3.3 miles. Patent log reading 91.6.

At 1.23 changed course to S¼W, patent log 97.6. Exercised prisoner H Chanier (Coal Passer) for one hour. Issued monthly money to crew.

Sighted steamer at 3.50.

At end of watch Hermana Mayor Island bore ESE⅝E, distant 9 miles.

Average steam 107 lbs, average revolutions 90. Patent log at end of watch 23.1.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, cloudy. Light airs from WNW and NNE. Barometer rising.

Steamer in sight at beginning of watch proved to be USS ‘Wheeling’, en route to Lingayen Gulf with orders to relieve this ship. Changed course at 4.10 to S by E, patent log reading 25.4. Hermana Mayor Island abeam, distant 8.03 miles. Slowed down at 4.24 and stopped at 4.29 to communicate with ‘Wheeling’. Started ahead again at 4.44 on course S by E, patent log 28.1. Rain squalls all around horizon toward end of watch. Patent log at end of watch 40.3.

Average steam 112 lbs, average revolutions 87.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and raining. Light to gentle breeze from E.

Steaming under three boilers on course S by E.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with lightning. Overcast first hour. Moderate swell from SW, Light airs to breeze from E to SW.

At 9.52 Capones Island bore abeam ENE⅞E (magnetic), patent log 78.1. Changed course to SSE⅞E.

At 10.10 Capones Island bore abeam westerly to E (magnetic), distant 9 miles; patent log 81.1.

At 11.00 patent log read 90.0. Changed course to SE½E. Steaming under three boilers.

At 11.55 sighted Corregidor Light bearing to SE (magnetic).

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 95.

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16 September 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Moonlight. Light airs to gentle breeze from E. Moon set at 2.00.

Steaming under three boilers down coast of Luzon through Boca Chica [North Channel] and up Manila Bay.

At 12.35 changed course to ESE, patent log 8.1.

At 2.00 changed course to E by S, patent log 22.0; from 2.00 to 3.30 steering various courses through Boca Chica, Executive Officer conning.

At 3.00 Corregidor Light was abeam (course NE by E¼E) and slowed down to 75 turns.

At 3.30 set course NE by E½E, patent log 36.8. Passed a steamer entering Boca Grande [South Channel].

Average steam 117 lbs, average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light breeze from NNW and light airs from ENE.

Standing in to Manila Bay for Cavite.

At 4.07 changed course to ENE, patent log reading 41.8, and changed frequently thereafter until anchoring.

Hauled in patent log at 5.42 reading 54.2.

At 5.47 slowed to half speed. Exchanged distinguishing pennants with flagship USS ‘Baltimore’ and in obedience to general signal 132 (anchor at discretion) came to anchor at 6.36 in 4¾ fathoms water with starboard anchor, 15 fathoms chain. Bearings at anchorage as follows: Bakor church S by E½E; Sangley Point W½N; ship’s head NE⅛E. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 9 inches, aft 14 feet 11 inches.

Sent whaleboat to USS ‘Glacier’ for fresh beef and dinghy to USS ‘Celtic’ for ice. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 212 lbs fresh beef. Hoisted out steam launch. Tested life buoys and found them in good working order.

Average steam 113 lbs, average revolutions 90. Signals as per record.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from N and NW.

Captain paid an official visit to flagship.

At 9.30 coal lighters were brought alongside and all hands began coaling ship.

At 11.50 knocked off coaling, having taken aboard about 3 tons. A medical board of survey, of which PA Surgeon IW Kite was senior member, held a survey over J Frazer (Yeoman 2^nd class) and recommended that he should be sent to Mare Island, California.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 2 barrels beans; 200 lbs tobacco.

Made routine signals. Signals as per record.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breeze from N. Barometer falling.

Began coaling at 1.00.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 500 lbs flour; 774 lbs fresh meat; 250 lbs fresh vegetables.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant during first half of watch. Overcast. Cloudy. Lightning and rain during remainder. Light airs from NNW and SE.

Knocked off coaling at 6.00 and began again at 6.30; finished coaling at 7.20, having taken on board 121 tons.

At 4.20 received signal from flagship, 4569; in obedience to signal took guard duty at 4.30.

At 7.35 received signal 4569 “tomorrow”.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Raining. Clear last hour of watch. Light airs from E. Barometer steady.

At 9.45 water boat came alongside. Received 22 tons of fresh water. Signals as per record.

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17 September 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning. Calm during first hour of watch. Light airs and breeze from SE during remainder. Moon set at 2.40.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breeze from S and SSE. Barometer rising.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 200 loaves of bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm. Light airs from N to SSE.

Cleaning ship. Commanding Officer of USS ‘Glacier’ called on board. Signals as per record.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with light rain first hour. Calm and light airs to gentle breeze from S and N.

Signals as per record.

At 1.30 USS ‘Petrel’ came into harbor and anchored.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy with occasional light showers. Calm and light airs from ESE to ENE.

‘Petrel’ left harbor. Signals as per record.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Overcast third hour. Light airs from NE to N by E.

Signals as per record.

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18 September 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 13.37, Long 120.43

Commences and until 4am:

Generally overcast and cloudy. Calm and light airs to breeze from N by E.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Calm and light airs from SSE.

Made preparations for sea. Received in Paymaster’s Department from USS ‘Glacier’: [blank] lbs fresh beef.

At 6.30 USS ‘Monterey’ got underway and stood out of harbor.

At 7.25 flagship made time and dress signal. Ship’s draft forward 13 feet, aft 14 feet 11 inches.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light airs from SSE and calm.

At 8.00 got underway and stood out.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters; exercised and instructed 1^st and 2^nd Divisions in loading and open order drill. Overhauled ‘Monterey’ and stopped while she repaired her steering gear. Remainder of watch steaming under three boilers on port quarter of ‘Monterey’.

At 11.20 Haycock was abeam (course W¾S), distant ½ mile. Put over patent log reading 54.3.

Signals as follows: 8.00 C to F Int 121; F to C 075 513; at 10.00 U to C “Steering gear is broken down”. At 10.25 U to C “One of our boilers has given out”. U to C “Do not be discouraged”. C to U “I wish we could be of some assistance”. Routine signals at 10.00 and noon.

At end of watch USS ‘Zafiro’ was in sight astern; patent log 58.8.

Average steam 109 lbs, average revolutions 77.1.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers. Breezes varying in force from light to moderate from SSW and S.

Steaming on various courses and at various speeds to keep position astern ‘Monterey’. ‘Zafiro’ came up astern and exchanged distinguishing pennants with ‘Monterey’, then asked permission by signal to proceed on duty assigned, which was answered in negative. ‘Monterey’ signaled ‘Zafiro’ to take position on port quarter of ‘Concord’.

At 3.00 USS ‘Charleston’ was sighted near Los Frailes Island and soon afterwards exchanged pennants with ‘Monterey’.

At end of watch standing in Subic Bay in company with ‘Charleston’, ‘Monterey’ and ‘Zafiro’ in column.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 61.5. Signals as per record book.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy with rain. Light to gentle breeze from S.

Steaming on various courses keeping position astern ‘Monterey’ about 400 yards distant.

At 4.50 sounded general quarters. In obedience to signal from ‘Charleston’ anchored on port quarter of ‘Monterey’ in 17 fathoms water, 60 fathoms of chain.

At 5.30 piped down. Guns crews standing by for a call.

At 6.05 Captain went aboard flagship on official business.

Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 11 inches, aft 14 feet 8 inches.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 50.4.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy with rain. Light breeze from S. Barometer falling.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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19 September 1899

Subic Bay, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.78, Long 120.23

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and raining. Calm during entire watch. Barometer falling.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and raining. Light airs from N. Barometer rising.

Rigged out steam cutter, sailing launch, first and second cutters, gig and whaleboat. Mounted Gatling gun in bow of steam cutter.

At 7.30 shifted anchorage abeam flagship.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy. Calm and light airs to breeze from SE. Moderate swell from S.

Captain went on board USS ‘Charleston’.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; exercised landing and reserve forces at stations. Signals as per record.

Transferred SD Sugar (Private Marine) to ‘Charleston’ with bag, hammock and necessary papers. ‘Charleston’ hoisted Senior Officer’s pennant.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy. Calm and light airs to gentle breeze from SE to S by E. Moderate swell from S.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy. Calm and light airs to breeze from S to SSW. Moderate swell from S.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. Captain went on board ‘Charleston’.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy. Calm and light airs to gentle breeze from SSE to NNE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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20 September 1899

Subic Bay, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.78, Long 120.23

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy. Calm and light airs to breeze from SE. Moderate swell from S.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy. Light airs from S to SE. Moderate swell from S.

At 7.25 USS ‘Charleston’ made time and dress signal 735.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and raining. Light airs from S and SE.

Omitted quarters and drill on account of rain. Cleaned and oiled battery. Made routine signals at 10.00 and noon.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and raining. Calm and light variable airs. Barometer falling.

Exercised prisoner H Granier (Coal Passer) for one hour.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and raining. Calm and light variable airs. Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining. Calm and light variable airs to gentle breezes.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

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21 September 1899

Subic Bay, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.78, Long 120.23

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Calm and light variable airs to gentle breeze. Rain second and third hours.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy with passing rain. Light easterly airs.

At 7.30 USS ‘Charleston’ made time and uniform signal.

8am to meridian:

Overcast with passing rain showers. Wind varying in force from light airs to moderate breezes from SSE and S.

Went to quarters at 9.30. Tested flood and drain cocks. All in good working order. Made routine sick, absentee and coal reports. Exercised prisoner H Granier (Coal Passer) for one hour on quarter deck.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy. Passing showers, clearing up last hour. Light airs to gentle breeze from SE, shifting last hour to light airs from N.

Overhauled battery.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light airs from NNW first hour. Calm last three hours. Barometer rising.

Went to quarters at 5.00; exercised at setting up. By order of Commanding Officer irons were removed from prisoner H Granier (Coal Passer).

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Calm to light breezes from SSE and ESE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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22 September 1899

Subic Bay, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.78, Long 120.23

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from various directions. Barometer steady.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm. Barometer rising.

Armed quarter watch on lookout until 5.00. USS ‘Charleston’ made routine time and uniform signal.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Calm during first three hours of watch. Light airs from S during last hour. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Squally during last hour of watch. Light to moderate breeze from S. Barometer falling.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning. Light to moderate breeze during first half of watch. Calm during remainder. Barometer rising.

At 4.55 exercised crew at fire quarters. After securing, mustered at quarters. Signals as per record book.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Calm during first hour of watch. Light airs from S during remainder. Moon obscured by clouds.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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23 September 1899

Subic Bay [to Olongapo], Philippine Islands

Lat 14.82, Long 120.25 [estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning. Light airs from SSE and S. Barometer falling.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning. Light airs and breeze from S.

Called all hands at 4.15 and prepared to get underway.

Breakfast at 5.00.

General quarters at 6.00, after which mustered landing party.

Underway at 6.30 for Olongapo.

At 6.35 received general signal from USS ‘Charleston’: “Follow our movements”.

At 7.24 USS ‘Monterey’ opened fire; fire was returned from battery ashore.

At 7.27 USS ‘Charleston’ opened fire. ‘Concord’ opened fire at 7.34. Signals as per record.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light airs and breeze from northward to westward.

At beginning of watch engaged in bombarding Olongapo together with USS ‘Charleston’, ‘Monterey’ and ‘Zafiro’.

At 10.45 Marine Guard left ship in second cutter and was towed to ‘Charleston’.

Signal was made to land; when landing party left ship in sailing launch and first cutter, in charge of Lieutenant CF Hughes, and was towed to beach.

At 11.20 steam launch returned to ship bringing J Haffke (Coal Passer) who was prostrated by heat on shore. Signals as per record. 2^nd Division broke one hand primer extractor and lost one bayonet and one canteen.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, warm and pleasant. Light breeze from SSW.

At 12.30 landing force started to re-embark; ship keeping position to cover return of force from shore.

At 12.54 ‘Charleston’ made Gen 318; other signals as per record.

At 1.37 let go port anchor in 19 fathoms water and veered to 60 fathoms chain. Bearings at anchorage: Pequeña Island N by E; Mayanga Island SE by E; ship’s head NW½W.

Captain went on board ‘Charleston’. Crew straightening out ship. During day expended following ammunition: 6-inch full charge 77; 6-inch common shell 73; 6-inch shrapnel 4; 3-pounder common 192. 3-pounder steel 64; 6-pounder steel 110; 6-pounder AP 90; 37-mm 300; 6-mm 8845. Made preparations for getting underway.

4pm to 8pm:

Generally fair, warm and pleasant. Squally with lightning and rain last hour. Light to moderate breeze from SSW and SE.

Signals as per record.

At 5.07 ‘Monterey’ and at 5.15 ‘Zafiro’ got underway and left harbor.

At 5.18 sighted USS ‘Bennington’ coming into harbor and at 6.10 she anchored near this vessel.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy. Calm and light airs to breeze from SE.

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24 September 1899

[Subic Bay to] Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with light passing rain. Squalls second hour.

At 12.27 got underway and stood out of Subic Bay, Navigator conning.

At 12.54 Grande Island abeam distant ½ mile. Put over patent log reading 82.4 and set course S¼W.

At 1.37 changed course to SSE¾E, patent log reading 89.4.

At 3.00 sighted Corregidor Light.

At 3.18 changed course to ESE¼E, patent log 105.4. Overhauled and passed USS ‘Bennington’; she was in sight throughout watch.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 91. Patent log at end of watch 13.0.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy first three hours. Clearing slightly last hour; light airs and breezes from ESE, becoming calm last hour.

On course ESE¼E at beginning of watch.

At 4.27 Haycock Island bore abeam. Changed course to NE by E½E, patent log reading 18.1. Changed frequently thereafter passing in Manila Bay.

At 6.45 hauled in patent log reading 41.5. Exchanged numbers with flagship USS ‘Baltimore’ and anchored in obedience to signal at 7.04 with port anchor in 3½ fathoms water, 20 fathoms chain. Bearings of anchorage: Sangley Point NW x W¾W, Arsenal Point SSW⅞W, ship’s head S⅝E. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 5 inches, aft 14 feet 8 inches. Got out steam launch.

USS ‘Petrel’ in company with two small gunboats standing across bay to northward and eastward as we came in. ‘Bennington’ anchored shortly after this ship. Signals as per record book.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 98.6.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant; alternately calm, light airs from ESE and SE.

Omitted quarters. All hands at work cleaning ship. Made routine signals. Signals as per record book. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 522 lbs fresh beef; 275 lbs vegetables,

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Alternately calm and light air and breeze from ESE and WNW. Barometer falling.

Signals as per record book.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant first hour of watch. Overcast. Cloudy with passing shower of rain. Light airs and breezes from WNW and SE.

Commander SM Ackley came aboard ship at 4.15.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SE. Barometer rising. Moon rose at 9.40.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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25 September 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from SE. Barometer falling.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SE, shifting to W. Calm during part of last hour of watch.

Called all hands at 5.00. Made preparations for coaling ship.

Two coal lighters were brought alongside at 6.00.

Began coaling at 6.10; knocked off coaling at 7.20 having taken about 15 tons aboard.

8am to meridian:

Fair, warm and pleasant. Calm and light airs from SE.

Coaling ship.

At 9.00 called all hands to muster. Lieutenant Commander JB Briggs USN read orders from Commander-in-chief detaching him from this ship and to command of USS ‘Glacier’. Commander SM Ackley USN read orders from the same authority to command this vessel and assumed command. Lieutenant Commander Briggs went on board ‘Glacier’. Transferred to ‘Glacier’ with bag, hammock and necessary papers T Ikeda (Captain’s Steward), U Kato (Cabin Cook) and B Nakamura (Mess Attendant). Received from USS ‘Bennington’ with bag, hammock and necessary papers Y Yakustigi (Cabin Steward) and S Yashima (Mess Attendant). Signals as per record.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from SW.

Coaling ship. Transport ‘City of Pueblo’ arrived at Manila.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant with lightning latter half of watch. Light to moderate breeze from SSW.

Received mail from United States.

At 6.00 stopped coaling, having received during day about 132 tons. Cascoes were towed ashore. Signals as per record.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with lightning. Light breeze from SSW.

Signals as per record. USS ‘Manila’ came into harbor and anchored.

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26 September 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from S to SW.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from SSW.

At 6.30 started coaling.

At 7.25 flagship made time and dress signals.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SW.

Omitted quarters on account of coaling ship. By direction of Commanding Officer placed T Smith (Coal Passer) under sentry’s charge for being under influence of liquor. USS ‘Manila’ shifted anchorage. USS ‘Callao’ stood out in bay and returned. Signals as per record. Exercised prisoner H Granier (Coal Passer) for one hour on forecastle.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, overcast last hour. Gentle to moderate breeze from WSW.

Finished coaling at 3.00 having taken on board 225 tons. Transferred H Summ (Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class) to USS ‘Monterey’. Sent second cutter and whaleboat ashore for repairs. Exercised prisoner H Granier for one hour on forecastle. HMS ‘Endymion’ returned to harbor.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast with passing rain squalls.

Omitted quarters on account of cleaning ship.

At 5.00 USS ‘Helena’ came in and anchored. Signals as per record.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SW.

Signals as per record.

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27 September 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from SW.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light airs and breezes from SW and W.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 10 lbs bread. Flagship made time and uniform signal at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from WSW.

By order of Commanding Officer H Granier (Coal Passer) was released from confinement and restored to duty. T Smith (Coal Passer) was placed in solitary confinement for three days on bread and water for being intoxicated on board ship and insubordinate conduct.

Went to quarters at 9.30 for muster and inspection, after which dismissed and continued cleaning.

USS ‘Charleston’ came in and anchored. Lieutenant CF Hughes was detached from this ship and ordered to take passage on Army Transport ‘City of Sydney’ for United States. Signals as per record book. Made routine sick, absentee and coal reports.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from WSW.

Received on board following stores in Medical Department: one case of medical stores as per invoice.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SW.

Went to quarters at 5.00. Exercised at setting up.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SW and SSW.

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28 September 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from S and W. Moon rose at 12.15.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm to light airs from SSW.

Sent steam launch to tow sailing launch and first cutter to Navy Yard for stores with working party in charge of Cadet HL Brinser. Transferred to General Storekeeper, Cavite, stores as follows: 20 6-pounder ammunition chests; 20 3-pounder ammunition chests; 5 37-mm ammunition chests; 77 cylindrical powder banks. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 338 lbs fresh beef; 109 lbs bread; 140 lbs vegetables. Signals as per record book.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Calm and light north-westerly airs.

Broke out and cleaned fore hold.

Commanding Officer of USS ‘Manila’ called. Gunboat USS ‘Mindoro’ came in and anchored.

Working party returned with stores. Received following new stores in Equipment (Navigation) Department: 15 gallons lard oil; 1 Negus log and line; 2 leads, hand, 9 lbs; 12 watertight switches; 1 light; 50 lbs waste; 50 lamps, 16 CP [candlepower].

Navigator went to USS ‘Manila’ and ‘Bennington’ and Navy Yard as senior member of a board of survey. Omitted quarters on account of stores. Sent liberty party ashore. Signals as per record. Received a new set of awnings and windsails from Navy Yard, Cavite. Received stores as per invoice in Engineer’s Department and Department of Construction and Repair.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from WSW. Barometer falling.

Received 56 tons of fresh water in Engineer’s Department. Received following stores in Paymaster’s Department: 1 set stationery; 239 gallons beans; 1104 lbs corned beef; 1080 lbs roast beef; 1000 lbs salt beef; 576 lbs butter; 350 lbs dried fruit; 300 lbs pickles; 2400 lbs salt pork; 1200 lbs sausage. All hands at work getting stores aboard. Signals as per record.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breeze from WSW and SW.

Omitted quarters; all hands being at work stowing stores. L Dees (Coal Passer), H Granier (Coal Passer), A Aylward (Private Marine), and J Coit (Private Marine) failed to return at expiration of their liberty. Signals as per record.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SW. Barometer rising.

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29 September 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from WNW and SW. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Alternately light airs from SW and W and calm.

Called all [hands] at 5.00. Sent working party ashore at 5.40.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Light north-westerly airs.

Omitted quarters and drill on account of taking on stores. Spread new awnings. Received following ammunition: 6-inch BLR full charge 89; 6-inch BLR common shell 77; 6-inch BLR boxer fuses 4; 6-pounder common shell 550; 3-pounder common shell 42; 37-mm steel shell 360. Sent below and stored Paymaster’s stores.

Commanding Officer of USS ‘Monterey’ called. Sent liberty party ashore.

Lieutenant AN Mayer and PA Surgeon A Farenholt went aboard USS ‘Charleston’ as senior members of boards of survey.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from SW.

Sent ashore to Navy Yard, Cavite: 30 boxes 6-pounder AP shell. Sent 8 barrel of beans that were bad ashore and received 8 others. Received in Paymaster’s Department following stores: 155 yards drill; 25 boxes soap; 40 boxes vegetables; 1 barrel syrup; 2 barrels vinegar; 10 cases coffee; 15 barrels flour; 16 barrels sugar. Received from USFS ‘Baltimore’ Peter Dickman (Chief Quartermaster), with bag, hammock and transfer papers. Tested all flood cocks. USAT ‘Ohio’ left harbor with mail for home via Hong Kong and Guam.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from WSW to SSW.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Absent without leave: R Aylward (Private Marine); J Coit (Private Marine); L Dees (Coal Passer) and H Granier (Coal Passer). Exercised at fire quarters. Liberty party returned excepting W Robison (Private Marine) and C Dickerson (Ordinary Seaman). R Aylward, L Dees and H Granier returned 24 hours over time. Flagship signaled “Clothes may be scrubbed any day except Sunday”. Other signals as per record.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from SSW and SW.

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30 September 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breeze from NE and NW. Moon rose at 2.00.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 335 lbs beef; 108 lbs bread; 140 lbs vegetables. Tested life buoys. Flagship made time and uniform signal at 7.30. A large English steamer came in. Broke an oar in sailing launch.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Calm and light airs from SE, shifting to W.

By order of Commanding Officer T Smith (Coal Passer) was released from confinement, his term having expired.

Made routine sick, absentee and coal reports. Other signals as per record book. First cutter and whaleboat returned from Navy Yard, having been overhauled there. Working party of seven men from Navy Yard on board refitting awnings.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SW.

Painted waterways. J Britton (Chief Quartermaster) was transferred to USS ‘Monterey’ with papers and effects. C Dickerson (Ordinary Seaman) returned on board from liberty 20 hours over time. Naval Cadet JW Greenslade reported on board this ship for duty in obedience to orders from Commander in Chief. Signals as per record book.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breezes from SW.

Went to quarters at 5.00. Sent sailing launch in tow of steam cutter to bring off liberty party and mess stores. Working party from Navy Yard finished work on awnings and returned to Yard. Signals as per record book.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SW.

LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1899

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1 October 1899

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from SW.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy; overcast at times. Light airs from SW, shifting to S last hour.

Flagship made routine time and uniform signal. Sent to USS ‘Celtic’ for ice.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant with light flurry of rain at 10.00. Light airs to gentle breeze from WSW. Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore. Held morning quarters at 9.30. Absentees: J Coit (Private Marine) 3 days; W Robison (Private Marine) 2 days; P Mahoney (Gunner’s Mate 1^st class) 1 day. Executive Officer and Surgeon inspected living spaces and made weekly reports.

Expedition for Aparri left Navy Yard at 9.30.

USS ‘Helena’ and ‘Petrel went out at 9.40. Received in Navigation Department: 5 electric fans. Made routine sick, absentee and coal reports. Other signals as per record.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light and gentle breezes from WSW. Barometer falling.

Two army transports ran into Manila.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Clearing and pleasant. Light breeze from SSW. Barometer rising.

Following men returned on board: W Robison (Private Marine) 48 hours over time; P Mahoney (Gunner’s Mate 1^st class) 24 hours over time. Liberty party returned except MJ Keilty (Seaman). Made signal as per record. Received on board following stores in Construction and Repair Department: 50 gallons turpentine; 500 lbs yellow ochre; 200 lbs gum shellac.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast with showers at 10.00 and midnight. Light to moderate breeze from SSW and WSW. Barometer rising.

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2 October 1899

Cavite [to Iloilo], Philippine Islands

Lat 14.35, Long 120.61

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and squally with passing showers. Light to fresh breeze from SW to W. Barometer falling.

Started fires under boilers A and B at 2.00.

4am to 8am:

Overcast with light rain between 6.30 and 7.30. Light to gentle breeze from SSW. Barometer rising.

Coal casco came alongside at 5.30.

Commenced coaling at 6.00, taking on about 20 tons during watch. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 500 lbs fresh beef; 107 lbs bread; and 140 lbs fresh vegetables.

Flagship made time and uniform signal at 7.30. Sent to USS ‘Glacier’ and USS ‘Celtic’ for beef and ice.

Connected boilers A and B at 8.00. W Pierce (Apprentice 1^st class) reported on board for transportation to USS ‘Oregon’.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy with occasional rain. Light to stiff breeze from SSW and SW.

Finished coaling ship, having taken on board about 24 tons. Hoisted steam cutter; secured boats and battery for sea. Sent W Pierce (Apprentice 1^st class) back to flagship.

USS ‘Charleston’ got underway at 8.25 and stood out.

Ship’s draft forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches.

At 9.15 got underway and stood out.

USS ‘Bennington’ got underway at 9.20. Omitted quarters; all hands at work cleaning ship.

Received Gen signal 86 from flagship. After receiving mail started ahead at 9.25.

At 9.43 set course WSW¼W, put over patent log reading 40.5.

At 10.17 changed course to SW⅝W, patent log reading 46.7.

At 10.45 changed course to SW⅛S, patent log reading 50.9.

At 11.55 changed course to SW⅞S.

At 12.10 changed course to SW¼W, patent log reading 62.6. Steaming under three boilers.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 89.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light airs to gentle breeze from SW.

Steaming under three boilers through Verde Island Passage.

At 12.33 changed course to S, patent log reading 67.8; at 1.40 to S¼E; patent log 78.5; at 2.40 to SSE¾E; and at 3.25 to SE by E¼E, patent log 94.7.

Passed a small native canoe at 1.30 and a small American steamer at 3.30.

At 3.35 Santiago Light was abeam, distant about 1½ miles, patent log 96.6.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 94.9. Patent log at end of watch 100.6.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light breezes from E. Barometer steady.

At beginning of watch on course SE by E¼E.

At 5.40 changed to E⅛S, patent log reading 12.3.

Patent log at end of watch reading 20.0. Passed American steamer ‘Adelante’ [built Manila 1892, sank 1905] standing to northward and westward.

Went to quarters at 4.40. Exercised at setting up and closed all water-tight doors.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 95.5.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to light breeze from E. Barometer rising first hour.

Steering course E⅛S until 6.19, when changed course to SE¼E, patent log 24.0.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 95.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant. Lightning. Squally during last hour of watch. Light to moderate breeze from E and ESE.

Steaming under three boilers on course SE¼E.

At 10.00 changed course to S½E, patent log 60.5, Dinnati bearing abeam.

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3 October 1899

At sea [to Iloilo]

Lat 11.37, Long 121.82

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and starlight. Cloudy with lightning around horizon. Moderate to gentle breeze from SW.

Steaming under three boilers down E coast of Mindoro on course S½E.

Average steam 111 lbs, average revolutions 98. Patent log at end of watch 19.5.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Hazy around horizon. Slight passing showers third hour. Gentle to moderate breeze from SW by WSW.

Moon rose at 4.15. Course during entire watch S½E.

At 6.23 Batbatan Island bore abeam, distant 4.8 miles. Patent log at end of watch 59.0.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 97.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy with passing showers until 10.00. Moderate to stiff breeze from SSW. Barometer steadied and began to fall.

Held morning quarters. Absentees: J Coit (Private Marine) and MJ Keilty (Seaman). Exercised at setting up and Division drills.

Changed course at 9.00 to S, patent log reading 69.0.

At 11.30 San Jose de Buenavista bore on port beam, distant 4 miles.

Average steam 118 lbs, average revolutions 103.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to stiff breeze from SSW. Barometer falling.

At noon changed course to S, patent log reading 10.5.

At 1.00 steering various courses rounding Point Naso, Navigator conning. Set course to ENE⅛E, patent log reading 20.8. Cast off sea lashings of anchor. Rigged out accommodation ladder. Steaming under three boilers.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 110.3.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with lightning. Light to gentle breeze from SW.

Steering various courses to an anchorage off Iloilo.

At 4.50 hauled in patent log reading 49.1.

At 5.50 anchored on starboard beam of USS ‘Oregon’ in 15½ fathoms water, 60 fathoms on port chain. Bearings from anchorage: fort SW½W; Buenavista S by E½E; ship’s head SW.

Lieutenant LA Bostwick reported on board ‘Oregon’. Her Commanding Officer reported to Senior Officer Present. Signals as follows [below].

At 5.10 exchanged distinguishing pennants with ‘Oregon’.

At 5.25 C to U Int 131; at 5.20 U to C 148. Tel 90 50.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Lightning. Light to moderate breeze in squalls from SW.

Disconnected boiler B at 10.00.

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4 October 1899

Iloilo

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with lightning first part; gentle to moderate breeze in squalls from SSW. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy with passing rain squalls. Gentle to stiff breeze in squalls from SW.

At 5.20 sent mail to USS ‘Oregon’ and at 5.45 she left harbor. Got out steam launch.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant except slight rain squalls first hour. Gentle to moderate breezes from SW.

Commanding Officer awarded following punishments at mast: HA Craig (Apprentice 1^st class), clothes in lucky bag, 3 hours of extra duty; LC Dees (Coal Passer), 24 hours over liberty, reduced to 4^th class for 4 months; H Granier (Coal Passer), 24 hours over liberty, 2 months of additional 4^th class; R Aylward (Private Marine), 24 hours over liberty, reduced to 3^rd class for 3 months; OC Dickerson (Ordinary Seaman), 20 hours over liberty, reduced to 3^rd class; JS Robison (Private Marine), not keeping proper lookout, 6 hours of extra duty; W Robison (Private Marine), 48 hours over time, 3 months of additional 4^th class; P Mahoney (Gunner’s Mate 1^st class), 24 hours over time, reduced to 3^rd class.

Went to quarters at 9.30; exercised at setting up and collision drill. Absentees as follows: J Coit (Private Marine); MJ Keilty (Seaman). J Coit was this day declared a deserter dating from 28 September. Commanding Officers of gunboats ‘Manileno’ and ‘Mariveles’ came on board in obedience to orders from Commanding Officer. Lost tiller from gig.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy. Passing showers first hour. Wind blowing in squalls; varying from gentle to stiff breeze.

Scraped rails and cleaned first and second cutters and whaleboat.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy. Passing rain squalls accompanied by considerable wind. Wind increasing at times from gentle to fresh breeze from SW.

Sent steam launch to SS ‘Bungaree’ for fresh beef. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 325 lbs fresh beef.

Went to quarters at 4.00. Exercised at setting up drill.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, rainy. Wind blowing in squalls, force varying from gentle to fresh breezes from SW.

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5 October 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy. Passing rain squalls. Light to stiff breezes from SW.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy. Passing rain squalls. Gentle to moderate breezes from SW.

Sent market boat ashore with Cabin Steward and Pay Yeoman. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 105 lbs bread.

8am to meridian

Cloudy and squally with heavy showers of rain. Light to moderate breeze from SW to WSW. Barometer steady.

Omitted morning quarters on account of rain. Absentee: MJ Keilty (Seaman). Time of enlistment of L Anderson (Seaman) expired this day. Executive Officer, Lieutenant Commander BO Scott, and Chief Engineer Lieutenant (JG) DV Allen made monthly inspection required by paragraph 4, article 1594 of US Navy Regulations 1896.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with heavy squalls and rain showers. Gentle to fresh breeze from SW. Barometer falling slowly.

Tested flood cocks and found them in working order. Coasting steamer ‘Combannon’ [probably Cabanbanan] came in and went up river.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with occasional showers. Squalls from SW first two hours. Light breeze from SSW latter part. Barometer rising.

Called all hands and got underway at 6.00, anchorage being too near shore. Came to anchor at 6.05; bearings as follows: fort SW⅜W; Buenavista SE by E; Point Gambla S½W; ship’s head SW. Veered to 75 fathoms at water’s edge in 16 fathoms of water. Clay bottom. Omitted quarters on account of rain.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning. Light to gentle breeze from SSW. Barometer steady.

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6 October 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant with lightning and thunder. Gentle breeze from SW. Barometer steady.

Disconnect boiler A at 2.00.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant except for shower at 5.00. Gentle to light breeze from SSW. Barometer steady for watch.

Sent market boat ashore at 6.00 with Steward and Pay Yeoman. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 105 lbs fresh bread. Scrubbed all spar colored paint with sand, preparatory to painting.

Gunboat ‘Mariveles’ went out of northern channel at 7.20. Gunboat ‘Taaleño’ [spelled Taileeno and Taileano in these logs] came alongside and received permission to proceed to Cavite.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and raining. Clear during last hour of watch. Light to gentle breeze from SSW and SW.

Omitted quarters on account of rain.

At 10.00 gunboat ‘Taaleño’, having broken her check valve, returned and anchored nearby. Sent packing aboard ‘Taaleño’ for repairing broken valve,

At 11.00 gunboat ‘Manileno’ came out of river and anchored on our starboard beam. By order of Captain, her Commanding Officer reported on board for instructions. Absentee: MJ Keilty (Seaman).

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy. Squally with heavy rain first hour of watch. Light airs to stiff breeze from SW.

Tested hand pumps.

At 3.00 sent mail aboard ‘Taaleño’.

At 3.20 ‘Taaleño’ got underway and proceeded to Cavite, ‘Manileno’ accompanying her to N of island. Gunboat ‘Panay’ came in and anchored, Commanding Officer reporting aboard this ship. Sent boarding officer aboard steamer ‘[Nuestra Señora] del Carmen’.

At 3.50 gunboat ‘Panay’ got underway and steamed up river.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs to stiff breeze from SW and SSW.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up, followed by fire drill and abandon ship. (No provisions being provided.)

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning. Light airs from S and SSW. Barometer steady during last three hours of watch.

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7 October 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Lightning with passing shower of rain. Calm during first half of watch. Light airs from SSW during remainder.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy with passing shower of rain. Light airs to moderate breeze from SSW and WSW.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 105 lbs bread.

8am to meridian:

Overcast with passing rain squalls. Light airs to gentle breeze from SW.

Overhauled battery. A Compañía Marítima steamer left harbor. Army tug ‘Lee Fat’ came in. Master of British steamer ‘Bungaree’ called on Commanding Officer. Absentee: MJ Keilty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs and breeze from SW.

Steamer ‘Gloria’ from Manila came in and sent mail orderly to board her. A board, of which Lieutenant DV Allen was senior member, verified Paymaster’s cash on hand. Doctor went to ‘Bungaree’ to attend a patient. Hoisted in steam launch and put on a new propeller.

Started fires under boiler C at 3.00. Broke one of dinghy’s boat hooks.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light airs from SW and ESE and calms.

Gunboat ‘Panay’ came out of river and anchored near this ship. Her Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Hamer USA came on board. Received from ‘Bungarra’: 180 lbs fresh beef. Compañía Marítima steamer ‘Churruca’ came in. Got out steam launch.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light airs from ESE to SSE.

At 8.15 disconnected boiler C. Steamer ‘Elcano’ came in from northward.

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8 October 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm and light airs from SSE.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm and light airs from WNW.

At 6.00 gunboat ‘Panay’ left harbor, ‘Elcano’ went up river and ‘Carmen’ left harbor. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 105 lbs bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Threatening rain last hour. Light airs and breezes from WNW, E and SSE.

Went to quarters at 9.30; held general muster after which Commanding Officer inspected ship and ship’s company. Absentee: MJ Keilty (Seaman). Executive Officer and Surgeon inspected living spaces. Compañía Marítima steamer ‘Churruca’ left harbor by northern passage.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant first half. Clouding up last half. Light airs and breeze from SW.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Calm and light airs and breezes from SSW.

Received on board in Paymaster’s Department: 196 lbs fresh beef from steamer ‘Bungarra’.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from NNW.

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9 October 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm first hour with light airs from NE and N by E last three hours.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from N by E and NNE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 105 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and warm. Calm to light airs from NE. Barometer falling.

Held morning quarters. Absentee: MJ Keilty (Seaman). Exercised at setting up and Division drills. Commenced cleaning and chipping coffer dams. Steamers ‘Elcano’, ‘Lee Fat’ and ‘Cabanbanan’ went out.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm. Light airs from NE. Barometer falling.

Steamer ‘Adelante’ [Delante in log-book] came in at 12.15 with mail from Manila. Cleaning coffer dams; painted gig and boom cover.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Calm to light breeze from N to NNE. Lightning to northward. Barometer rising.

Held evening quarters at 5.00 and exercised at setting up.

Armed launch ‘Nesan’ went out NW channel at 5.30.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light breeze from NE. Barometer rising slowly.

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10 October 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with occasional light passing showers. Lightning. Light airs from NE. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light showers first hour. Light breeze to airs from NE to NNE. Barometer steady.

Steamer ‘Elcano’ went into Iloilo. Received on board: 105 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from NNE. Barometer falling.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up, followed by infantry drill by company and Marine Guard. Spread boat sails to dry. Painting bulwarks from gangway aft. Cleaning out coffer dams. Absentee: MJ Keilty (Seaman).

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from NNE. Barometer falling.

Finished painting bulwarks. Red-leaded coffer dams. Blacksmith at work on odd jobs. Steamer ‘Elcano’ with troops aboard went out northern entrance.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from NNE.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 284 lbs fresh meat.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy but pleasant with passing shower of rain first hour. Light breeze from NNE. Barometer steady. Moon set at 9.55.

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11 October 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Lightning. Overcast and raining last two hours of watch. Light airs and breeze from NNE. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast. Cloudy. Lightning with passing shower of rain. Light airs from NE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 105 lbs bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from NNE. Barometer falling.

Mustered crew at quarters at 9.30 and exercised at setting up drill and collision quarters. Afterwards Powder and 1^st Divisions exercised at target sighting with small arms; 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions with signals. Continued work painting and scaling coffer dams. Steamer ‘Elcano’ came out of river and anchored close to Guimaras shore. Started fires under boiler D at 11.45. Absentee: MJ Keilty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing showers. Light airs to light breeze from NNE. Barometer falling.

Continued painting and scaling coffer dams. Made preparations for shifting anchorage.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast at first. Clearing up at close. Light airs from NNW. Barometer rising.

Got underway at 4.38. Came to anchor at 5.35 with port anchor in 12½ fathoms water, 60 fathoms chain. Bearings at anchorage: ship’s head NE by N; Siete Pecados NE by E¾E.; Point Daplap S⅝E. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 312 lbs fresh beef. Sweeping horizon with aft searchlights.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Light breeze from NNW to N by E. Barometer steady at end of watch.

Forward searchlight in use until 8.30.

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12 October 1899

Iloilo Strait, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.75, Long 122.62

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with lightning. Light airs to gentle breezes from NNE to SW. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to light breezes from NNE to N. Barometer rising at end of watch.

Executed morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from N and NE.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters. Absent without leave: MJ Keilty (Seaman). Exercised at setting up and then at general quarters; time cast loose 3 minutes. Cast iron shoe for awning stanchion on poop broke. Tested flood cocks. Crew signed pay roll. Overhauled 37 mm ammunition.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from ENE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 105 lbs fresh bread.

JS Robison (Seaman) did 2¼ hours of extra duty. Got out second cutter; mounted Gatling gun in steam launch; filled belts with ball cartridges. Mustered company and made all preparations for landing.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from NE and N.

Got underway at 4.00 and stood in for mouth of small river; anchoring again at 4.38 in 6¼ fathoms water with port anchor, 30 fathoms chain. Immediately sent steam launch, second cutter and whaleboat, Lieutenant Commander Scott in charge, assisted by Doctor Farenholt, Ensign Knepper and Naval Cadet Brinser, up river in search of a schooner with a company of 75 men.

At about 7.45 they returned to ship, steam launch towing a schooner, which was anchored nearby. Schooner had cleared from Iloilo on October 9 and had a pass signed by Adjutant General, by authority of Commanding General, to carry lime from Buenavista (Guimaras) to Iloilo.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Moonlight. Light airs to gentle breeze from N. Moon set at 11.55.

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13 October 1899

Iloilo Strait, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.75, Long 122.62

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from N.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from N. Shipped Gatling gun from steam launch to rails.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from NE and ENE.

Mustered and inspected at quarters. Absent without leave: MJ Keilty (Seaman). Exercised at setting up drill. 1^st and 2^nd Divisions exercised at small arms; 3^rd and Powder Divisions at pistols.

Sent armed party in second cutter, Cadet Greenslade in charge, to bring out a schooner which had entered river during night. She came out and anchored near schooner taken yesterday and carried papers authorizing her to trade with ports in Guimaras Island for purpose of carrying lime.

Painted coffer dams. Sent steam launch to Iloilo with mail orderly and stewards.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from NE. Barometer falling.

Overhauled battery and tested hand pumps. All working well.

Sent steam launch in charge of Cadet Greenslade with four armed Marines to intercept two small canoes which took refuge in a shallow creek on approach of launch, cutter being unable to follow them. Gunboats ‘Manileno’ and ‘Mariveles’ came in from northward and Commanding Officers reported on board. Later former anchored close by and latter proceeded to Iloilo. A small canoe was overhauled by Captain of port’s tug ‘Nesant’ and towed by her to Iloilo.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 105 lbs of bread.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from E by N and N.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00; exercised at setting up drill, then fire quarters. Times of reporting: 1^st Division 42 seconds; 2^nd Division 32 seconds; 3^rd Division 1 minute 3 seconds; Powder Division 53 seconds; Engineer’s Division 1 minute 15 seconds; Marine Guard 1 minute 3 seconds. A board of survey, of which Lieutenant Commander BO Scott was senior member, held on 4000 6-mm cartridges.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from N.

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14 October 1899

Iloilo Strait, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.77, Long 122.65

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from NE first part. Calm last part.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm.

At 6.00 sent steam launch to bring a small fishing schooner alongside and released her on finding that she was all right. Got underway at 7.15, stood across toward northern shore. Sent steam launch ahead of ship to take soundings.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SE. Barometer falling.

Anchored at 8.14 off Zarraga River in 13 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of port chain. Threw overboard 3000 Winchester and 1000 Union metallic 6-mm cartridges condemned by board of survey and approved by Commanding Officer. Expended 30 rounds from the secondary port battery firing at a native vessel anchored in the Dumangas River.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant with light passing shower at 2.00. Heavy rain showers passing to northward. Light breeze to airs from NNE to NW. Barometer steady.

At 1.55 steamer [Nuestra Señora] del Carmen went out.

Got underway at 1.30 and stood down to Iloilo.

Anchored off Iloilo at 2.45 in 12½ fathoms with 35 fathoms on port chain. Received on board: 105 lbs of fresh bread.

Got underway at 3.30 standing out southern channel at end of watch.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from S.

Standing out Strait of Iloilo, Captain conning.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up and closing water-tight doors. At end of watch stood toward a lorcha. Sent boarding officer aboard.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy with lightning. Calm.

Ship on course NNW until 7.20 when took in patent log reading 65.8. Commanding Officer conning ship until 7.40 when came to anchor with port anchor in 12 fathoms water, 30 fathoms chain. Using searchlight at end of watch.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Moonlight. Calm and light airs from NE.

Armed quarter watch on deck. Using searchlight at intervals throughout watch.

At 9.30 insurgents fired several volleys at ship, one shot hitting.

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15 October 1899

Iloilo Strait, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.64, Long 122.35 [estimated position until 7.50am]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm.

At beginning of watch had armed quarter watch on lookout and used searchlight frequently.

At 12.55 picked up a number of small canoes making along beach to westward.

Called watch and got underway at 1.05, steaming to westward. Canoes disappeared inshore.

At 2.25 set course SSE and steamed ahead, slow speed, for remainder of watch. Moon set at 1.45.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm to light airs from NE.

Steaming ahead at slow speed, course SSE½E until 5.15 when turned and headed NNW at full speed.

After 6.30 steaming various courses along coast off Guimbal and Tigbauan.

Hauled in patent log at 6.30 reading 77.5.

Lying to from 6.40 to 7.50 when got underway. Made preparations for using main battery.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Calm to light airs from ESE to SSW.

Steaming under three boilers on various courses standing along southern coast of Panay Island.

At 9.55 changed course and steamed back along coast.

At 10.20 went to general quarters.

At 10.25 opened fire with forward 6-inch gun, followed by secondary battery, upon insurgents entrenched on beach. Fire was returned by enemy, ship being hit three times by small projectiles. Following ammunition was expended: one 6-inch full charge; two 6-inch reduced charges; two 6-inch common shell; one 6-inch shrapnel; sixteen 6-pounder common; nine 3-pounder common; 17 37-mm steel; 350 Gatling. After silencing enemy, drew off and anchored at 10.50 in 8 fathoms water, 30 fathoms of chain. Ship’s draft forward 15 feet 1 inch, aft 13 feet 7 inches.

At 11.25 gunboat ‘Mariveles’ came in; her Commanding Officer reported aboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SSW.

At 12.35 ‘Mariveles’ stood out to westward.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant with lightning. Calm to light airs from NNW.

Mustered crew at quarters at 5.00 and secured battery.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to light breezes from ENE. Barometer rising slowly.

Throwing searchlight at intervals on insurgent lines. Armed quarter watch on deck.

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16 October 1899

Iloilo Strait [off Iloilo], Philippine Islands

Lat 10.68, Long 122.59

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Moonlight. Light airs and breezes from NE.

Armed quarter watch on deck. Moon set at 2.45. Using searchlight at intervals throughout watch.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm and light airs from NE.

Worked searchlight frequently until daylight.

At 5.45 got underway.

At 6.00 put over patent log reading 78.4 and set course S⅛W.

At 6.40 changed to SE⅛S, patent log reading 82.7. Changed frequently thereafter heading up Iloilo Strait.

Patent log at end of watch 92.3. Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 68.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

At beginning of watch standing into Iloilo Harbor, steering various courses. Hauled in patent log at 8.30 reading 97.5. Came to anchor off Iloilo at 8.55 in 12½ fathoms water with 45 fathoms on port chain.

‘Mariveles’ came in at 9.00 and obtained permission to haul fires and repair her boilers. She proceeded up river.

Army launch ‘Nesan’ came in from S at 10.05.

Held morning quarters and exercised at setting up. Connected up boiler A at 10.00.

Steamer ‘Gloria’ came in from N at 10.20.

Steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ went out N passage at 11.30.

Crew engaged in cleaning ship’s side.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from ENE to NE. Barometer falling.

Received on board: 105 lbs fresh bread.

Got underway at 2.40 and stood up northern channel.

Came to anchor off Jaro River [Rio de Jarrou in log-book] at 3.15 in 16 fathoms of water with 60 fathoms of port chain.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE. Barometer rising.

Sent gig and dinghy in chase of natives who were trying to carry rice across Jaro River into insurgent lines. Destroyed six canoes with their provisions.

Held evening quarters and exercised at setting up. Received on board: 362 lbs fresh beef.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

At 11.00 ‘Mariveles’ came in and anchored off port quarter. Commanding Officer of ‘Mariveles’ reported aboard. Doctor Farenholt went aboard ‘Mariveles’ to attend a wounded sailor.

At 11.30 ‘Mariveles’ got underway and stood into Iloilo. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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17 October 1899

Iloilo Strait [off Iloilo], Philippine Islands

Lat 10.69, Long 122.59

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N. Barometer falling.

Steam launch returned with PA Surgeon A Farenholt who left to attend wounded sailor on ‘Mariveles’ at 3.35. Moon set 3.40.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N.

At 5.45 got underway and at 6.25 anchored off Iloilo in 15 fathoms water, with 60 fathoms on port chain. Bearings from anchorage: fort SW⅜W; Point Gimalik S¾W; ship’s head SW.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to light breezes from NE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 105 lbs fresh bread. Reynders (Chief Master-at-Arms) received a permanent appointment as Chief Master-at-Arms. Sentence of special court-martial cases of following men having been approved by Navy Department, Paymaster was instructed to deduct corresponding amount of pay from their accounts: CT Sefborn (Seaman) $24.00; HWB Wilson (Coal Passer) $44.00; JS Robison (Quartermaster 3^rd class) $31.00; AAC Morrison (Coal Passer) $33.00; J Gray (Private Marine) $21.60.

Went to quarters at 9.30; exercised at setting up and company drill. Marines exercised at extended order infantry drill.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE.

Transferred following men for temporary duty on ‘Mariveles’: F Martinman (Coxswain); JS Robison (Seaman); HA Craig (Apprentice 1^st class); and JG O’Neil (Apprentice 2^nd class). Received on board for medical treatment: N Garre [?] (Coxswain). Made preparations for getting underway.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and threatening. Gentle to stiff breeze from NE.

Got underway at 4.20 and stood out through northern channel.

At 4.43 put over patent log reading 9.0.

Went to quarters at 5.00.

Pilot on bridge during watch. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 354 lbs fresh mutton.

Set course NE by E at 5.50, patent log reading 9.0.

Patent log at end of watch read 10.4. Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 80.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with heavy rain shower at 7.00. Moderate to light breeze from NE.

Steering various courses along coast of Panay. At end of watch standing in towards Cañas Bay.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 79.6.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy but pleasant. Lightning. Light to gentle breeze from NE.

At 8.10 anchored in Cañas Bay in 8¾ fathoms of water, 45 fathoms chain. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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18 October 1899

Iloilo Strait [near Sitagan], Philippine Islands

Lat 10.75, Long 122.62

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool. Light breeze from NE and NE by N. Barometer steady at end of watch.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NE.

At 4.30 sent whaleboat to intercept large canoe; found canoe, beached and burnt her. Canoe loaded with kerosene, matches, rice, fish etc.

At 5.50 got underway and stood out, pilot conning. Standing up E coast of Panay throughout watch, pilot conning.

At 6.05 put over patent log reading 16.7 port, 18.8 starboard.

At end of watch between Tagubanhan Island and mainland. Patent log 32.8 port, 36.6 starboard.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from NE.

Standing up to Sitagan [Sikogon in log-book] Island under various courses. Sounded general quarters and prepared battery for use.

Hauled in patent log at 10.15 reading 51.

Came to anchor at 10.25 near ‘Elcano’ and ‘Mariveles’ in 11½ fathoms water, with 30 fathoms of port chain. Landing party of infantry company and Marines in charge of Ensign Knapper and Ensign Owens went ashore in gig, dinghy, whaleboat and first cutter, under directions of Commanding Officer. Hoisted out steam launch.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with occasional flurries of rain and wind squalls. Light to moderate breeze from NE.

Secured battery and cleared up decks. At end of watch landing party coming alongside.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with passing showers. Light to moderate breeze from NE.

Sent steam launch towing gig and whaleboat to assist in embarking troops, Cadet Greenslade in charge. Hoisted in steam launch. Lost one bayonet and one boat hook from steam launch.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with light passing showers. Lightning. Gentle breeze from NE.

Steamer ‘Elcano’ went out at 11.25.

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19 October 1899

Iloilo Strait [off Estancia], Philippine Islands

Lat 11.44, Long 123.16

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from NE. Barometer falling.

At 12.25 a steamer with two schooners was sighted standing to N. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from NE by N. Barometer rising.

Armed quarter watch on deck.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant weather with occasional light rain last hour. Light to gentle breeze from NE.

At 9.30 got underway with ‘Mariveles’ and stood over to Estancia, pilot conning.

At 11.00 anchored in 5¾ fathoms water, 30 fathoms on port chain. Commanding Officer went on board ‘Mariveles’ and stood in towards town flying white flag. White flag flying from town. Canoes flying white flag came alongside this ship and ‘Mariveles’.

Commanding Officer returned and at 1.55 got underway and stood out, pilot conning. ‘Mariveles’ stood over towards Sitagan [Saikogon in log-book] Island. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet. Omitted quarters and drill on occasion of getting underway and standing by to go to general quarters.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with passing showers. Light airs to light breezes from NE.

Standing down for Iloilo Strait on various courses, pilot at conn.

At 2.25 passed Calabazas Island bearing NW⅜W, distant 0.7 miles. Put over patent log at 12.25 reading 0; at end of watch patent log read 39.0. Tested magazine and shell room flood cocks.

Average steam 118 lbs, average revolutions 97.8

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light airs from NW to N. Barometer rising.

Standing up Iloilo Strait under various courses. Hauled in both patent logs at 5.01, starboard reading 50.4, port reading 50.2.

Came to anchor off Iloilo at 5.43 in 12¾ fathoms water with 45 fathoms on port chain. Hoisted steam launch. Let fire die out under boiler C.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 99.1.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant. Lightning. Light to gentle breeze from N.

Steamer ‘Elcano’ went out.

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20 October 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with rain after 2.00. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Disconnected boiler C at 2.00.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and rainy. Light breeze to light airs from NNE. Barometer rising.

Sent market boat ashore with Stewards. Received on board: 102 lbs fresh bread. Cleaned out spud lockers.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NNE with passing showers of rain during first two hours of watch.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up, followed by Divisional drills as follows: 1^st and 3^rd Divisions aiming drill; 2^nd and Powder Divisions signals; Marine Guard manual of arms.

At 10.15 gunboat ‘Mariveles’ came in and anchored or our starboard quarter.

At 11.45 ‘Mariveles’ got underway and went up to Iloilo. Rigged out whaleboat and second cutter. Mounted Gatling gun in steam cutter and made preparations for landing.

Captain awarded following punishments: LL Noyes (Apprentice 2^nd class), clothes in lucky bag and absent from station: 3 days on quarter deck from sunrise to sunset; BA Erwin (Yeoman 3^rd class) drunkenness on duty: acting appointment revoked as Yeoman 2^nd class, 4^th class; CL Bethge (Seaman), insolence to Executive Officer: acting appointment revoked as Coxswain; refusing to obey orders of Officer of Deck: 2 days’ DI, 4^th class; AJ Gignac (Apprentice 2^nd class) not sweeping down when sweepers were piped: one week sweeper. By order of Captain CL Bethge (Seaman) was confined in double irons for two days. Absent without leave: MJ Keilty (Seaman). Sent in guard of four Marines to schooner captured by ‘Mariveles’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

At 1.07 got underway and stood into shore. Sent landing party of 36 men ashore to destroy native buildings occupied by insurgents.

At 3.50 anchored off mouth of Jaro River in 15 fathoms water, 45 fathoms of chain, and fired 17 6-inch shells, 13 6-pounders and 3 3-pounders at buildings occupied by insurgents as barracks. Lost one bayonet and broke one extractor spring for rifle.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with passing shower of rain. Lightning. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE and N.

Ceased firing and secured at 4.40. Got underway and returned to Iloilo anchoring at 5.10 in 13¾ fathoms of water, 53 fathoms of chain.

Received in Pay Department: 293 lbs fresh beef. Bearings from anchorage: Point Bondulan SW; Point Gimalik S½W; ship’s head WSW. Ship’s draft forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N and NE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout. Used searchlight every half hour.

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21 October 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning. Light to gentle breeze from N. Barometer steady.

Armed anchor watch on lookout. Used searchlight every half hour.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from N.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 102 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to light breezes from NNE to NE. Barometer steady.

By order of Commanding Officer CL Bethge (Seaman) was released from confinement. By order of same authority TJ Kenny (Chief Gunner’s Mate) was put in three days’ solitary confinement on bread and water for insolence and insubordination. Engaged forenoon in overhauling battery; testing force pumps; overhauling and cleaning 6-mm ammunition; and cleaning and restowing Blacksmith’s stores in coffer dams.

Captain of Port’s launch towed prize schooner into inner harbor. Fired several rifle shots at party on beach attempting to launch a canoe outside of our lines.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer falling first part. Steady at close.

Fired rifle shots at party inside of insurgents’ lines. Received on board in Construction Department: 530 lbs white zinc.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant first part. Overcast and lightning last part. Light to gentle breezes from NE to N. Barometer rising.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 373 lbs fresh beef. Using searchlight at intervals.

‘Mariveles’ came in at 6.15 and went out through northern passage at 7.30.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and lightning with passing showers. Light airs to light breezes from NNE and N. Barometer steady at close.

Using searchlight at intervals. Armed anchor watch on lookout

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22 October 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE. Barometer falling slowly second part.

Armed anchor watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer steady at end of watch.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 104 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from NNE.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters and read Articles of War. Executive Officer and Surgeon inspected living spaces. Received a communication from Chief of Staff to effect that MJ Keilty (Seaman) had reported on board flagship ‘Baltimore’ at 6pm, October 2, 1899. Steamers ‘Butuan’ and ‘Carmen’ came in and we received small European mail. Absent from quarters: MJ Keilty (Seaman). Steamer ‘Elcano’ went out.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light airs to gentle breeze from NNE and ENE.

American steamer ‘Cebu’ came in and went up river.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Light airs from ENE.

Shortly after 4.00 and again about 6.00 rifle firing was heard on shore.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 341 lbs fresh beef.

Steamer ‘Elcano’ came in.

Shortly before 8.00 Commanding Officer took steam cutter and went up Strait to where a signal light had been seen. Fired several cases with the Gatling gun and returned. Light was extinguished.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from NNE. Light rain first hour.

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23 October 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from NNE. Lightning.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from NNE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 104 lbs bread.

At 8.00 USS ‘Pampanga’ (No 1) came in and anchored.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from NNE.

Went to quarters at 9.30 for muster and inspection. Company was given instruction. Marines drilled at aiming and sighting drill. Gunboat ‘Albay’ came in from southward. Her Commanding Officer reported on board this ship and afterwards she proceeded up river. Steamer ‘Adelante’ came in and anchored. A board of appraisal, of which Lieutenant Commander BO Scott was senior member, went ashore to appraise lorcha ‘Rudi’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from ENE.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from NNE.

Went to quarters at 5.00; exercised at setting up drill.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from N.

USS ‘Paragua’ came in and anchored; her Commanding Officer reported on board. Ensign AT Chester USN reported on board this ship for duty as Watch and Division Officer in obedience to orders from Commander in Chief.

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24 October 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from N and NE.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from NNE.

About 6.45 Commanding Officer went on board USS ‘Paragua’ which immediately got underway and stood along shore to northward, where firing had been heard a short time previously. When off mouth of Jaro River, ‘Paragua’ commenced firing, keeping it up at intervals for next hour.

Received on board in Paymaster’s Department: 104 lbs bread,

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light airs from NNE. Barometer falling.

Held morning quarters; exercised at setting up and Division drills. Gunboat ‘Pampanga’ went up river to Iloilo.

Gunboat ‘Paragua’ came in and anchored at 9.45. Released from confinement TJ Kenny (Chief Gunner’s Mate) by order of Commanding Officer, [Kenny’s] time having expired. Steamer ‘Dorcas’ left by northern passage.

At 11.15 transferred Chas Haffke (Coal Passer) with transfer papers, also papers of WC Dronberger (Acting Warrant Machinist), to steamer ‘Butuan’ for transportation to USS ‘Monterey’, Cavite.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Breeze light and variable.

Steamer ‘Elcano’ went out northern passage at 2.30.

Steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came in at 2.55, followed by ‘Mayon’ at 4.00.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Calm. Barometer rising.

Gunboat ‘Pampanga’ came out of river at 4.20.

Gunboat ‘Paragua’ went out northern channel at 5.05. Held evening quarters.

Steamer ‘Mayon’ went out at 5.10. Received on board: 344 lbs of mutton,

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs to light breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

Steamer ‘General Blanco’ came in at 8.20. Moon rose at 10.25.

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25 October 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from NNE to N. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from N to NNE. Barometer rising.

Steamer ‘Butuan’ went out southern passage at 6.00. Sent market boat ashore. Received on board: 104 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breeze from NNE. Barometer falling.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up, training battery and collision drills followed by aiming drill by all Divisions. Captain awarded following punishments: GT Brownhill (Blacksmith), shirking, not spreading awnings when word was passed, three days on quarter deck from breakfast until supper time; GT Kerston (Ordinary Seaman), neglect of duty and insolence to Chief Master-at-Arms, two days’ solitary confinement on full rations.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NNE.

Overhauled force pumps. Transport ‘Port Albert’ came in and anchored on our starboard beam.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with passing shower of rain. Gentle breeze from NNE,

Omitted evening quarters; all hands making preparations to coal ship. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 371 lbs fresh beef.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Lightning with passing showers of rain. Light airs to gentle breeze from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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26 October 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from NNE.

Armed quarter watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant, with passing shower of rain. Gentle breeze from NNE.

At 5.00 got underway and went alongside USS ‘Iris’.

Began coaling at 7.00; stopped coaling at 7.25, having taken on board about six tons. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet, aft 16 feet.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from NNE. Barometer steady.

Coaling ship; took on board about 50 tons during watch.

Gunboat ‘Mariveles’ came in about 9.20 and her Commanding Officer reported aboard this ship.

‘Mariveles’ afterward got underway and stood into river about 11.30.

USS ‘Paragua’ finished coaling at 11.35 and stood out to northward.

Received on board in Engineer’s Department following stores: 56 floor plate screws; 60 boiler gaskets; 50 pump valve springs; 20 pump valve stems; 3 iron nipples; 4 pieces iron pipe.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light breezes from NNE. Barometer slowly falling.

All hands coaling ship, taking in during watch about 60 tons. Steamer ‘Gloria’ came in at 2.45 and steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ at 3.00.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 118 lbs fresh bread.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and passing showers at beginning. Afterwards clearing up. Light breeze from NNE to N. Barometer rising.

Finished coaling ship at 6.00: 145 tons 604 lbs being received in all. Also received on board for use in Steam Engineering about 4000 tons fresh water.

At 6.00 cast off lines from ‘Iris’ and dropped down to anchorage in 12 fathoms water with 45 fathoms chain at water’s edge with port anchor.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers at intervals. Light breezes from N. Barometer variable.

At 8.10 small steamer came in and anchored.

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27 October 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers. Light breeze from NNE.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers. Light breeze from ENE.

USAT ‘Grant’ came into harbor and anchored at 7.20.

She afterwards got underway and shifted anchorage, anchoring at 7.45.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy with light rain during first part. Light to gentle breezes from N, shifting to NNE and ENE. Barometer variable.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 102 lbs fresh bread.

Steamer ‘Francisco Reyes’ came in at 9.15. By order of Commanding Officer GT Kerston (Ordinary Seaman) was released, his first term of confinement having expired. All hands engaged in cleaning ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs to light breezes from ENE and NNE.

Sent whaleboat for sand, making two trips.

USS ‘Iris’ got underway with gunboat ‘Manileno’ in tow and stood out southern passage. Transferred N Sane (Coxswain), of USS ‘Mariveles’, who had been attached temporarily to this ship for medical treatment, to USS ‘Iris’ for passage to USS ‘Monterey’. Sent mail to ‘Iris’.

Got underway at 3.50 and stood up northern shore. Draft forward 13 feet, aft 16 feet 3 inches.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast during first part and cloudy with lightning at intervals. Light breezes to light airs from NNE. Barometer slowly rising.

Steaming to northward in eastern side of channel. Crossed over abreast Jaro River. Overhauled lorcha ‘Escocia’ and finding general cargo of contraband goods, sent her in with prize crew.

At 6.00 anchored off Iloilo in 12½ fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out on port anchor. ‘Escocia’ anchored close by.

At 6.30 sent two armed Marines aboard as guard.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from N and calm.

Two armed Marines aboard lorcha ‘Escocia’ as guard. Sent Chief Master-at-Arms in steam launch and brought off all liquor aboard lorcha except 20 demijohns wine.

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28 October 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze to light airs from N to NW. Barometer steady. Moon rose at 12.40.

Sent relief guard of two Marines to lorcha ‘Escocia’ at 3.50.

4am to 8am:

Partially cloudy and warm. Light airs from NNE. Barometer rising.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 107 lbs fresh bread. Aired bedding. All hands cleaning ship.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy with passing showers. Light airs from NNE first hour, shifting to S.

Tug ‘Nesan’ towed ‘Escocia’ into Iloilo. All articles on board this ship belonging to ‘Escocia’ were returned and guard of two Marines withdrawn. HWB Wilson was found under influence of intoxicating liquor and placed in confinement in charge of Corporal of Guard to await investigation when sober. HA Craig and JG O’Neil (Apprentices) returned from temporary duty on ‘Mariveles’. USS ‘Paragua’ and ‘Pampanga’ came in from northward; ‘Pampanga’ later proceeded up river to Iloilo.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm. Light airs from NNE. Barometer falling.

Tested hand pumps and found them in working order. Steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came in. Steamers ‘Francisco Reyes’ and ‘Gloria’ went out.

‘Paragua’ came in at 3.20 with a large casco in tow. ‘Pampanga’ came out of river at 3.25 and went out southern channel at 3.50. Received on board from ‘Pampanga’ for treatment: E Rodrigo (Apprentice 1^st class).

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light airs to light breezes from NNE and NE. Barometer rising.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 438 lbs fresh beef. Hoisted in steam launch.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to fair and pleasant. Lightning. Light passing showers first part. Light breeze to light airs from NE to NNE. Barometer steady.

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29 October 1899

Off Banate, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.96, Long 122.81

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning first part of watch. Light airs from NNE and N. Barometer falling. Moon rose at 1.45.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from NNE and N.

Got underway at 5.30 and stood out northern passage accompanied by ‘Paragua’.

At 7.40 sighted a lorcha ahead close in to Panay shore near Tagubanban Island; signaled ‘Paragua’ to go in chase.

At end of watch lorcha was heading over for Negros. Pilot on bridge at conn. Steamed on various courses.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from NE to ENE. Barometer rising.

At beginning of watch heading for Cañas Bay.

At 8.25 hauled in patent log reading 20.5 and ran over to ‘Paragua’; by order of Commanding Officer ‘Paragua’ took charge of about $1200 in specie found on lorcha until an investigation can be made. Vessel bound for Iloilo was released. Held morning quarters, Commanding Officer inspecting crew. Executive Officer and Surgeon inspected living spaces and found them in good condition.

Ran over to Panay shore and came to anchor off Banate at 10.23 in 4½ fathoms water with 30 fathoms on port chain. Sent gig and whaleboat with armed crews in tow of ‘Paragua’, Commanding Officer going on ‘Paragua’.

‘Paragua’ anchored off the town at 11.20.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from NNE.

At noon ‘Paragua’ opened fire on trenches on beach.

At 12.02 opened fire upon trenches with port forward and midships 6-inch guns and 6-pounder.

Ceased firing at 12.30. ‘Paragua’ got underway and steamed along coast, then returned and anchored off port quarter; secured at 2.00.

At 2.15 ‘Paragua’ signaled permission to get underway.

At 2.20 ‘Paragua’ got underway and stood out to N.

Expended following ammunition 13 6-inch full charges; 12 6-inch common shell; 28 6-pounder common shell.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from NNE to N.

Got underway and headed up shore. Anchored at 5.30 in 4 fathoms water with 20 fathoms on port chain.

Armed sounding party, Ensign Knepper in charge, left ship at 6.15.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning. Light breeze from NNE and N.

Gig returned with sounding party at 10.20. Armed quarter watch on lookout.

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30 October 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs to light breezes from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and generally pleasant. Light shower at 7.30. Light to gentle breeze from NNE to NE.

Got underway at 5.43 and headed out from Banate. Steering various courses running up to Iloilo.

At 7.55 sighted ‘Mariveles’ standing out N passage. At end of watch heading for Siete Pecados, about 3 miles distant.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 70.7.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NNE.

First part of watch standing in Iloilo Strait, pilot conning.

At 8.30 exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Mariveles’

At 8.45 stopped and sent whaleboat to ‘Mariveles’ to bring her Commanding Officer aboard.

At 9.00 Commanding Officer of ‘Mariveles’ returned; ‘Mariveles’ then stood to N en route to Manila.

At 9.25 started ahead and stood into Iloilo. Called all hands to muster at which Captain awarded following punishments: HWB Wilson (Coal Passer), drunkenness on board ship, 5 days’ double irons; AJ Stafford (Coal Passer), being under influence of liquor on board ship, 5 days’ double irons; T Smith (Coal Passer), being under influence of liquor on board ship, 5 days’ double irons.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up, followed by Divisional drills viz: 1^st Division bayonet exercise; 2^nd Division pistols; 3^rd Division manual of arms; Powder Division aiming drill; Marine Guard signals.

At 10.15 USS ‘Pampanga’ signaled permission to anchor. Answered affirmative.

At 10.20 came to anchor off mouth of Iloilo River in 14 fathoms water, 60 fathoms of chain, port anchor.

‘Pampanga’ anchored off port quarter at 10.25.

At 10.30 Quartermasters, Signal Boys and Coxswains were instructed in signals. Ship’s draft forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet. JS Robison (Seaman) and F Martinman (Coxswain) were transferred back to this ship from ‘Mariveles’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot. Light to gentle breeze from NE and NNE.

USAT ‘Grant’ got underway at 12.15 and stood out to southward. Compañía Marítima steamer ‘Castellano’ came into harbor and anchored. Engaged during watch in scaling berth deck hatches.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NNE.

Sent five Marines to tug ‘Nesan’.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 374 lbs of fresh bread.

8pm to midnight:

Partially cloudy and mild with rain, drizzle and intervals of lightning. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Small steamer with barkentine in tow came in at 8.45.

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31 October 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy first part. Clearing up last part. Pleasant weather. Gentle and light breeze from NNE and N. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from N.

USS ‘Pampanga’ went out northern channel at 5.00.

Steamer ‘Aeolus’ came in from Manila at 5.45.

Scrubbed decks with sand and scrubbed paintwork. Received on board: 102 lbs fresh bread.

Sent launch with armed crew, Ensign Knepper in charge, in chase of a number of paraos above Iloilo.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from N.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up, followed by battalion drill; Marines, instruction in ordnance. Lieutenant Commander BO Scott, Executive Officer, and Chief Engineer Allen made inspection of compartments and mechanical devices in obedience to Article 1594, Paragraph 4, US Navy Regulations. Quartermasters, Signal Boys and Coxswains received instruction in signals. Steam cutter returned with parao in tow.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot. Light to gentle breezes from NE.

Held auction sale of the effects of SD Hoar (Apprentice 1^st class.) Total amount of proceeds amounted to $43.00. Scaled and painted compartments A 4 and D. Party of five Marines that left on tug ‘Nesan’ returned to ship at 3.00. Steamer ‘Port Albert’ got underway and left harbor at 2.00.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and warm. Gentle breeze from NNE. Barometer rising.

At 4.30 ‘Nesan’ came out of river, met with an accident and returned.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters and had setting up drill.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze to light airs from NNE. Barometer rising slowly.

LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1899

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1 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE. Barometer falling.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breezes from NNE.

Sent armed party of three Marines in steam launch to intercept parao standing out of Jaro River but did not succeed in catching her.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and warm. Gentle breeze from NNE. Barometer steady.

At 9.00 mustered at quarters; got out all boats and exercised crews under oars and sail. Got up new awnings to air and dry.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from NE by E.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from NE by E to NNE.

Held evening quarters and exercised at setting up. Received on board: 304 lbs of fresh beef. By order of Commanding Officer confined HA Craig (Apprentice 1^st class), being under influence of liquor and disorderly, to await investigation.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes to light airs from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout. Used searchlight on beach during watch.

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2 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and mild. Light airs from NNE. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from NNE. Barometer steady.

Two canoes making across from Panay shore north of Jaro River for Guimaras Island were overhauled by steam launch and brought alongside; one was held with three Filipino men for investigation.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light airs from NNE to calm.

Received on board: 103 lbs fresh bread.

Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: GL Field (Apprentice 2^nd class), clothes in lucky bag and on engine room hatch, 2 days’ extra duty; LA Blanchard (Bugler), same offense, same punishment; JL Hull (Fireman 1^st class), failed to air bedding, to air bedding one week; E Meade (Fireman 1^st class), not obeying Coxswain and using abusive language, 3 days’ double irons; CF Miller (Seaman), using abusive language to a petty officer, 3 days’ double irons; AJ Gignac (Apprentice 1^st class), not coming aft when word was passed, port quarter deck one week; HA Craig (Apprentice 2^nd class), under influence of liquor on board ship and assaulting a petty officer, confined to await summary court-martial.

By order of Commanding Officer confined HA Craig (Apprentice 2^nd class), also JL Hull (Fireman 1^st class) and CF Miller (Seaman) in double irons for the above offences.

Held morning quarters at 9.30; exercised at setting up. Called away all boats and exercised crews under oars and sail. Dismounted port 6-pounder to repair mount.

USS ‘Pampanga’ came out of Iloilo River and anchored at 10.40. By order of Commanding Officer released three Filipinos after investigation. Drilled Quartermasters and Signal Boys at signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from NNE.

Ensign Chester inspected magazines and shell rooms; also tested flood cocks. Crew at work scraping engine-room hatches and berth deck.

At noon ‘Pampanga’ got underway and stood out northern entrance: Served out monthly money.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy with lightning. Light airs from NNW and N.

Delivered copy of specifications of summary court-martial preferred against HA Craig (Apprentice 2^nd class) to him at 5.45. Steamers ‘Adelante’ and ‘Aeolus’ got underway and left harbor. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 2400 lbs potatoes.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing showers. Wind increased from light to moderate breezes from NNE for a few minutes before rain. Squally. Then shifted to light airs from ESE and later full calm.

Heard about a dozen rifle shots ashore, apparently just on the outskirts of Iloilo.

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3 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast with light, continuous rain. Light airs from ESE to calm. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast. Cloudy with drizzling rain. Alternate calm and light airs and breeze from SE and SSW. Barometer steady.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 104 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle to moderate breezes from SW. Barometer falling/

Held morning quarters at 9.30 and exercised at setting up. Afterwards Divisions drilled as follows: Powder Division single sticks; 1^st and 2^nd Divisions aiming great guns. Parts of ship scaling coffer dams and hatches; repairing aft starboard 6-pounder.

Summary court-martial, of which Lieutenant AN Mayer was senior member, convened on board at 10.00; court adjourned at 11.10.

Steamers ‘Castellano’ and ‘Ilocos’ got underway and stood out to southward.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and squally. Moderate to stiff breeze from SW. Barometer falling slowly.

Tested hand pumps and found them in working order. Quartermasters, Coxswains and Signal Boys were instructed in signals. By order of Commanding Officer threw overboard 400 lbs of potatoes, condemned by survey.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Cloudy and rainy. Gentle to stiff breezes from SW first two hours, dying down to light breezes from SSE. Barometer rising.

Got underway at 4.30 and shifted anchorage, coming to anchor at 5.15 in 7 fathoms water, 45 fathoms on port chain. Bearings of anchorage: Siete Pecados ENE½E, Dapdap Point S½E, ship’s head SSW. Omitted evening quarters on account of rain and coming to anchor.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and rainy. Light to gentle breeze from SSE. Barometer rising slowly.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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4 November 1899

Iloilo Strait, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from SSE and S.

Armed anchor watch on lookout. Used searchlight.

4am to 8am:

Partially cloudy and pleasant. Light breeze to light airs from S. Barometer steady.

All hands cleaning ship. Lowered boats and got in gangway on port side. Getting ready for USS ‘Paragua’ to come alongside.

Steamer ‘Butuan’ came in from northward at 6.15.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Calm to light airs from SSE first hour, then light from WSW.

‘Paragua’ came alongside at 8.45 and took 500 gallons of water from this ship, casting off at 10.10. Immediately got underway and stood down for Iloilo, anchoring at 11.06 in 15 fathoms water, 60 fathoms on port chain. Bearings at anchorage: fort SW⅛S; Point Gimalik S¾W; ship’s head SW. USS ‘Pampanga’ came in and anchored soon after this ship; shifting anchorage later on account of being too close to this ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from WSW to SW. Barometer falling.

Started fires under boiler D at 11.15 [sic]. Secured battery for sea and made preparations for getting underway. Ormal W Morril received his appointment as Electrician 2^nd class; Chas Hammond received an appointment as Acting Warrant Machinist.

Hoisted in steam launch at 3.00.

Steamer ‘Cosmopolitan’ came in. ‘Pampanga’ got under way at 3.05 and stood out southern channel.

Got underway at 3.15 and stood out southern channel. Standing out southern channel, heading various courses with Commanding Officer conning ship.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 65.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning. Gentle breeze from SW.

Standing out southern channel, Captain conning.

At 4.12 put over patent log reading 0.

At 4.30 set course WSW, patent log reading 1.9, distant ¼ mile from Guimaras Island.

Mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up drill and at closing water-tight doors. Cast loose 1^st Division’s guns.

Connected boiler at 4.55.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 80.6.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs to gentle breezes from SW.

Ship on course WSW,

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 91.6.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and overcast with heavy rain squalls during latter part. Light airs to stiff breezes from SW, shifting to SE and W. Barometer rising.

Courses as follows: until 8.25 WSW; until 9.30 W¼N; until midnight N¼W,

At 8.30 turned off running lights.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 71.

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5 November 1899

At sea [E of Caluya Island], Philippine Islands

Lat 11.97, Long 121.80

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast. Cloudy and rainy first three hours. Clearing slightly last hour. Light to moderate breezes from W first half. Light breezes from NE last half.

On course N¼W during watch. Patent log at end of watch 85.9.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 60.

4am to 8am:

Generally cloudy and pleasant. Wind light and variable. Barometer rising.

Steering N¼W. Sighted steamer at 5.45 and changed course to intercept her.

Hauled in patent log at 6.40 reading 3.8; stopped and sent lifeboat with boarding officer to ‘Gloria’.

Put over patent log at 7.20 reading 3.8 and went ahead full speed on course N.

At end of watch ship was abreast Batbatan Island.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 80.5.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light variable winds and calm. Barometer steady.

Steaming under steam from three boilers, on course N,

At 9.05 changed course to N½W, patent log reading 19.1.

At 9.30 held general muster. Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship. Executive Officer and Surgeon inspected living spaces.

Punishment awarded to HA Craig (Apprentice 2^nd class) by summary court-martial, of which Lieutenant Mayer was senior member, was published and is as follows: assaulting, sentenced to 25 days’ solitary confinement in single irons and to lose 25 days’ pay amounting to $17.50.

HA Craig (Apprentice 2^nd class) was confined in single irons. E Mead (Fireman 1^st class) and CF Miller (Seaman) were released from confinement and restored to duty.

At 11.20 changed course to NW by N¾W, patent log reading 29.3.

At 11.50 changed course to NE by N, patent log reading 34.7. Increased revolutions to 91.6.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 82.9.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to light breezes from E and WSW.

At 1.15 sighted lorcha under sail, when changed course to SE by S and went ahead full speed. Lorcha’s crew beached their boat.

Steering various courses until 2.00 when changed course to NW by N.

At 2.50 changed course to N⅛E.

At 3.25 hauled in patent log and stopped off town of Point Loog [Luk in log-book] and sent armed boats crew in gig to make inspection of harbor.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and warm. Light airs to gentle breezes from S. Barometer rising.

Laying to off Point Loog.

At 5.20 gig returned. Got underway, standing on course SW. Put over patent log reading 71.5.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 56.7.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from SSW. Barometer rising.

At beginning of watch on course SW.

At 6.55 stopped and hauled in patent log reading 81.5; remaining stopped until end of watch. Southern end of Carabao Island bore SE½E, distant about 6 miles.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Calm.

Lying to off Carabao Island, bearing SE. Sighted running lights of steamer at 11.30, bearing N½W and standing to southward.

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6 November 1899

At sea [in vicinity of Caluya, Panay, Carabao and Borakai islands], Philippine Islands

Lat 11.93, Long 121.62

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning. Calm and light airs from E.

Lying to during entire watch; steamer passed during first half of watch standing to S.

Started ahead at 7.48 on course SE by E⅞E,

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from NE.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light airs to light breezes from NE, SSE, NNE and variable. Barometer steady..

Standing on various courses until 9.25 when headed WSW. Put over patent log reading [blank].

At 10.45 changed course to SW by S and at 11.00 to SW⅛S.

At 11.00 stopped and sent whaleboat to overhaul banca [bangka] passing between Caluya and Panay Islands. Destroyed [blank] bags rice and [blank] lbs salt and sent her back to Caluya Island.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; had setting up and following drills: Powder Division rifles; 1^st and 2^nd Divisions single sticks; and 3^rd Division pistols.

Following punishment was assigned by Commanding Officer: EW Dewson (Apprentice 1^st class), slow in answering call, 3 days’ extra duty.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 69.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from NNE. Barometer falling.

Engines stopped until 2.15, when started ahead, making about 65 revolutions until end of watch. Steamed on various courses.

At end of watch passing between Carabao and Borokai Islands heading E.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 54.5.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant. Calm to light airs from ENE.

Held evening quarters; exercised at setting up and collision drill; closing water-tight doors in 55 seconds.

Cruising between Carabao Island and Panay. Ran along E coast of Carabao Island and, at 5.50 when island bore on port beam to southward, headed W.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 75.1.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning. Light airs from ENE.

Standing W from Carabao Island.

At 6.45 stopped both engines and headed ship SSW.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with calms.

Engines stopped until 8.25, when started ahead full speed in direction of steamer standing to northward and westward. Went ahead until 9.15 when changed course and stood back towards Carabao Island until 9.40, then lying to until end of watch. Southern [?] of island bearing E by N.

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7 November 1899

At sea [off Bugasong], Philippine Islands

Lat 11.10, Long 121.96

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and mild with intervals of lightning and passing showers during last hour. Calm to light airs from E. Barometer steady.

At 2.45 sighted light of steamer to southward.

At 3.00 got underway and stood on course SW; departure taken with southern point of Carabao Island bearing ESE, distant 5 miles.

At 3.30 changed course to S¾E.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 79.1.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy with light rainfall. Light airs and breezes from N.

At beginning of watch steaming on course S¾E.

Changed at 4.25 to SSW; at 5.00 to S and put over patent log reading 15.3. Changed course at same time to S¾E, Point Pucio bearing E. Sighted two canoes close in to Point Pucio standing inshore.

At end of watch Batbatan Island bore abeam, distant 4.5 miles. Patent log reading 34.0.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 80.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to light breezes from NE to NNW.

Held morning quarters. Removed securing gear from battery. Exercised company at infantry and Marines at signals.

Steering course S¾E. At 10.45 changed course to S, patent log reading 56.9. Sighted USS ‘Pampanga’ inshore off Bugasong [Bugason in log-book]. Hauled in patent log at 10.53, reading 58.0, and stood in for ‘Pampanga’.

Sounded general quarters at 11.20 and made preparations to use battery.

Secured battery at 11.40 and communicated with ‘Pampanga’.

At end of watch lying to off Bugasong.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 78.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breeze from WSW.

Steering various courses around Point Dalipe, Captain conning.

At 2.35 went to general quarters.

At 2.55 opened fire upon fort W of St Jose de Buenavista with forward 6-inch guns. In action at end of watch.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast with passing showers and lightning. Calm to light airs from WSW and NE by E.

Sounded secure at 4.25; at 4.28 put over patent log reading 0 and started ahead on course S by W. Expended during bombardment: 11 6-inch full charge; 9 6-inch reduced charge; 15 6-inch shell common; 5 6-inch shell shrapnel; 15 6-pounder common; 8 3-pounder common; and 20 Gatling caliber .45.

6pm to 8pm:

Partially cloudy and mild with lightning at intervals. Calm to light breezes from NE. Barometer slowly rising.

Steaming on course S by W with ‘Pampanga’ astern.

At 7.15 changed course to E¼N.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 76.2.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from NE and NNE.

At 8.17 changed course to ENE½E, patent log reading 30.0.

At 10.47 changed to NE by E¼E and at 11.00 hauled in patent log reading 45.2.

Ran on course N until 11.00 then stopped, Guimaras Light bearing E by N, ‘Pampanga’ keeping position astern.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 65.

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8 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from ENE. Barometer falling.

Lying to; Guimaras Light bearing from E by N to ENE.

Average steam 115 lbs.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant first hour of watch. Overcast and cloudy during remainder. Gentle to moderate breeze from ENE.

At 4.15 went ahead and stood over towards Guimaras Light.

At 5.30 changed course and stood along coast to Iloilo, Captain conning. Entering Iloilo at end of watch.

8am to meridian:

Overcast. Cloudy and drizzling. Gentle breezes from N by E.

Came to anchor in Iloilo at 8.15 with port anchor in 12 fathoms water with 60 fathoms chain.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and afterwards had setting up exercise and collision drill. Time for all Divisions and to place mat over 4 minutes, 30 seconds. Sealing hatches and fleeting out cables for inspection; afterwards restowed chain.

Fires dying out under boiler D until 11.15, when started again and then making preparations to get underway.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with drizzle. Gentle breezes to light airs from N, shifting to NNE and WSW. Barometer variable.

Received in Paymaster’s Department following stores: 523 lbs fresh beef.

Hoisted all boats and at noon got underway and stood down southern channel on various courses.

At 1.20 put over patent log reading 0.

At 1.45 changed course to WSW¼W. Steaming under three boilers, forced draft.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 94.5.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast. Cloudy with light drizzle of rain. Light airs to gentle breezes from NNE.

Rounded Point Naso, steaming on various courses.

At 5.15 took off forced draft and put helm hard aport, retracing former courses toward Point Naso.

At 5.40 set course NE by E½E, patent log reading 45.0 and continued this until end of watch.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast with light drizzling rain. Light airs from NNE to NW.

Steering course NE by E½E and running along Panay shore in Iloilo Strait.

At 7.30 changed course to NE¼E, patent log reading 54.5. Fired call with Verys night signals and was answered by a vessel heading ESE.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with light drizzling rain. Light airs and breeze from WSW and NE.

At 8.14 stopped both engines and hauled in patent log, reading 59.9. Signaled to USS ‘Paragua’: “Come within hail”. After hailing ‘Paragua’, started ahead at 9.40 on course NE¼E.

At 11.35 changed course to ENE¼E. Came to anchor at 11.50 in 9 fathoms water, 30 fathoms chain. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 10 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 62.1.

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9 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and drizzling. Calm and light airs from NW and N.

Sighted vessel’s white light at 1.00 to SW. At end of watch light still visible.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy with lightning, drizzle and passing showers. Light airs from NE shifting to WSW. Barometer rising.

At 6.05 got underway and stood on course SSE until 7.00 then on various courses.

At 7.30 sent boarding officer to Japanese Training Ship ‘Tsukishima Maru’ and found her bound from Kobe to Iloilo with coal.

At 6.13 put over patent log reading 0 and took it in at 7.00 reading 6.5.

8am to meridian:

Overcast. Cloudy and light drizzle, clearing slightly last hour. Calm to light breezes from SW and SSW. Barometer falling.

At 8.10 made International signal to ‘Tsukishima’ to follow this ship to Iloilo. Then started ahead and stood in for Iloilo on various courses. Passed Army tug ‘Lee Fat’ standing out Iloilo Strait with a lorcha in tow.

Anchored off Iloilo at 10.53 in 16¾ fathoms water with 60 fathoms on port chain.

‘Tsukishima’ stopped at 10.50 and took on pilot, making signal to this ship, “Thanks”. She anchored at 11.15.

Omitted morning quarters and drill on account of rain. Hoisted out steam launch. Steamer ‘Nuestra Señora del Carmen’ came in from southward and anchored.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and squally with steady rain. Light to fresh breeze from SW.

Received on board: 104 lbs fresh bread.

USS ‘Paragua’ went up river at 1.00. USS ‘Pampanga’ came out of river and anchored at 2.00. Steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came in at 2.40. Tested magazine flood cocks. Crew engaged in scraping berth deck and engine-room hatches.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and squally with steady rain. Gentle to stiff breeze from SW and SSW. Barometer rising.

Omitted quarters on account of rain. Sent 3-pounder gun and mount to ‘Pampanga’.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Cloudy and rainy. Light to gentle breezes from SSW. Barometer slowly rising.

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10 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast. Cloudy with steady fall of rain. Calm to light breezes from S and SSW.

4am to 8am:

Overcast with light rain first hour. At end of watch clearing up. Light airs to light breezes from SW to SSE. Barometer rising.

Steamer ‘Bauan’ came in from northward at 5.10. Scrubbed decks and oars with sand.

Sent boarding officer to Japanese steamer ‘Tsukishima Maru’ to obtain information concerning her crew etc.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SSW. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters. Exercised at boats under oars and sail.

USS ‘Pampanga’ shifted her anchorage near mouth of river. Let fires die out under all boilers except C. Sent following ammunition to ‘Pampanga’: 80 cartridges 3-pounder steel; 120 cartridges 37-mm common.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant with passing squalls. Gentle to fresh breeze from SSW.

Continued scaling engine-room hatches and cleaning ship’s side at waterline. All Divisions overhauled battery. Carpenter’s gang rigged and tested hand pumps. Steamer ‘Tarlac’ came in from southward and afterwards into river. USS ‘Paragua’ dropped down river and anchored off this vessel.

A board of appraisal, of which Lieutenant Commander BO Scott was senior member, left ship at 3.00 to examine cargo of lorcha ‘Clara’.

4pm to 8pm:

Squally at first. Overcast and cloudy with lightning and passing showers. Light to moderate breezes from SW, shifting to ESE. Barometer rising.

Naval Cadet Brinser reported having inspected mechanical devices and compartments forward of fire room bulkhead.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had setting up drill.

At 5.45 steamer ‘Gonzales’ came in from northward.

At 7.00 steam was disconnected from boiler B.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast with heavy rain. Lightning. Light to moderate breeze from SSW.

A steamer came in northern channel and anchored off Iloilo River.

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11 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and raining. Light breeze from SSW. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs from S and SSE.

Scrubbed decks, ladders etc with sand. Tested life buoys.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and pleasant. Light airs from SSE, shifting to SSW and SW. Barometer variable.

Steamers ‘Gonzales’ and ‘Mayon’ went up river at 8.10. Sent Marines and first section of landing company ashore in charge of Ensign Knapper to get campaign clothes.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Cloudy with passing showers. Light breezes from SW and WSW. Calm last hour. Barometer falling.

Sent second section of landing party ashore in charge of Ensign Knapper to equip with campaigning clothes.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast with light rain showers. Calm to light airs from SW.

Held evening quarters. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 390 lbs fresh beef. Steamers ‘Nuestra Señora del Carmen’ and ‘Francisco’ and barkentine ‘Conco’ [possibly Congo] went out. Steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came in.

Commanding Officer went on board USS ‘Pampanga’ at 8.00.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and drizzling. Light airs to calm from NW.

At 9.24 USS ‘Paragua’ came to anchor off port bow. She was accompanied by steamer ‘Bauan’ which she had seized and brought to Iloilo for necessary examination. Sent guard of two Marines to ‘Bauan’ from this ship with instructions to let no-one off or on vessel.

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12 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Partially cloudy and mild. Calm to light airs from ENE. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Calm.

Sent whaleboat crew and Chief Master-at-Arms in charge of Ensign Knepper to search steamer ‘Bauan’. USS ‘Pampanga’ got underway at daybreak and stood out northern passage. Two armed Marines on board steamer ‘Bauan’ during watch. Steamer ‘Nuestra Señora de Lourdes’ went into Iloilo. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 104 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light airs from NNE.

Held morning quarters. Executive Officer and Surgeon inspected living spaces and found them in good condition. Steamer ‘Butuan’ came in from N. Sent two armed Marines to relieve those on watch on ‘Bauan’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs and breeze from NNE and NE. Barometer falling.

Sent two armed Marines as relief guard to ‘Bauan’.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast with lightning. Calm and light airs from NW.

At 7.15 USS ‘Paragua’ made signal (Verys Int) which was answered (Verys Aff).

At 7.50 ‘Paragua’ anchored on port bow and Commanding Officer returned on board. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 370 lbs fresh beef. Sent two armed Marines as relief on steamer ‘Bauan’.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Cloudy with lightning. Calm to light airs from SW first half, shifting to NE.

Steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came in from northward and anchored. Kept two armed Marines on steamer ‘Bauan.

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13 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Calm to light airs from NE. Barometer falling.

Sent two armed Marines to relieve those on steamer ‘Bauan’.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy with drizzling rain last hour of watch. Alternate calm and light airs from NE and SE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 104 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Raining last part.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and exercised at setting up, followed by following drills: 1^st, 2^nd and Powder Divisions bayonet exercises; 3^rd Division signals. Steamer ‘Churruca’ came in and anchored. Engaged scaling engine-room hatches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and warm with light drizzle during first part. Calm to light airs from N and SSW. Barometer falling.

At 12.45 steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ left Iloilo and stood out northern channel.

At 2.00 steamer 'Elcano' came in from southward with steamer in tow. Broke out stores on protective deck below wardroom flooring and painted deck.

4pm to 8pm:

USS ‘Pampanga’ came in and anchored.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00; exercised at setting up.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Cloudy with light drizzling rain. Light breeze from NW and W. Barometer steady.

Sent relief guard to steamer ‘Bauan’.

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14 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and raining. Calms.

Armed anchor watch on deck. Sent two armed Marines as relief to steamer ‘Bauan’.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy with light drizzle. Calm to light airs from WSW. Barometer low and steady.

At 6.05 Compañía Marítima steamer ‘Butuan’ came out of river and stood up northern channel. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 104 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Overcast. Cloudy. Raining toward end of watch. Light airs from NE and SW. Barometer steady.

Went to quarters at 9.30 and exercised at setting up. Landing company was drilled in manual of arms. Following named man was this day discharged, honorable discharge, on account of expiration of enlistment and was re-enlisted for four years’ general service: Y Yokushifi (Cabin Steward).

Commanding Officer investigated reports and assigned punishments as follows: JG O’Neil (Apprentice 2^nd class), skylarking on quarter deck, 10 hours of extra duty on quarter deck; LL Noyes (Apprentice 2^nd class), same offense, same punishment; JE Lonergan (Apprentice 2^nd class), talking in ranks, smoking in ranks, 3 days in double irons; GL Field (Apprentice 2^nd class), leaving ranks without permission, 4 hours of extra duty on quarter deck; EA Alm (Seaman), same offense, same punishment; C McCurdy (Apprentice 1^st class), same offense, same punishment; GSM Stocker (Seaman), same offense, same punishment; TM Harmon (Ordinary Seaman), sleeping on watch, 3 days in double irons.

Guard from steamer ‘Bauan’ was removed. USS ‘Nanshan’ came in and anchored. Steamer ‘Churruca’ went out to southward. Signals as per record. Following men by order of Commanding Officer were placed in 3 days’ confinement in double irons: JE Lonergan (Apprentice 2^nd class) and H Leahy (Ordinary Seaman).

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with passing showers. Light to gentle breeze from SW to W.

Painted protective deck under steerage, Paymaster’s office, Engineer’s office and bathroom. Drilled Quartermasters, Signal Boys and Coxswains at signals.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Squally with drizzling rain last hour. Light to moderate breeze from SW.

Mustered crew at quarters at 5.00; exercised at setting up. Rigged in first and second cutters and sailing launch. Hoisted gig and whaleboats to sea davits. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 347 lbs fresh beef.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with drizzle, rain and passing showers. Light airs to moderate breezes from SW, shifting to SSW. Barometer rising.

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15 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast. Cloudy. Raining. Light airs to gentle breezes from SW and SSW. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast with passing showers. Light airs to gentle breezes from SSW to S by W.

USS ‘Pampanga’ got underway at [blank] and went out northern channel. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 104 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and raining. Light variable airs and breeze from S.

Captain awarded following punishments: LL Noyes (Apprentice 2^nd class), leaving quarter deck while there on duty, lying, 3 days in single irons on port quarter deck from after quarters until hammocks; GL Field (Apprentice 2^nd class), same offense, same punishment.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up. Omitted drill on account of rain. By order of Captain, LL Noyes (Apprentice 2^nd class) and GL Field (Apprentice 2^nd class) were placed in single irons, to remain on quarter deck from after morning quarters until hammocks.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and squally with passing showers. Light airs to moderate breezes from SW.

Steamer ‘Tarlac’ left harbor at 3.55.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy with squalls and passing showers. Light to stiff breezes from SW. Barometer rising.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 457 lbs fresh meat. Omitted evening quarters on account of rain.

At 7.30 steamer ‘Gonzales’ stood out of river, picked up lorcha and stood out northern channel.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast with squalls and light passing showers. Gentle breeze from SW to S. Barometer rising slowly.

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16 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant first half of watch. Overcast and rain remainder. Light airs and breeze from SSW.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy with passing rain squalls. Light airs to gentle breezes from SSW.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 74 lbs fresh bread.

USS ‘Pampanga’ came in and anchored at 6.24.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and warm with passing showers. Light to gentle breezes from SSW. Barometer variable.

At 9.35 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up and general quarters. Times as follows: Engineer’s Division 50 seconds; Surgeon’s Division 1 minute 15 seconds; 2^nd Division 1 minute 45 seconds; Marine Guard 1 minute 46 seconds; 1^st Division 1 minute 55 seconds; 3^rd Division 2 minutes; Powder Division 2 minutes, 32 seconds. Secured in 3 minutes 15 seconds.

Tested flood cocks of shell rooms and magazines and found them in good working order. Commanding Officer assigned following punishments: A Johnson (Quartermaster 3^rd class), leaving bridge and remaining below while on watch as Quartermaster, disrated to Seaman; EW Dewson (Apprentice 1^st class), absent from station, 3 days in single irons, port quarter deck.

At 10.45 Commanding Officer went on board ‘Pampanga’ and took her up northern channel. Heard several shots fired from her.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from SSW and SW. Barometer falling.

Painting engine-room gratings and waterways. ‘Pampanga’ returned from northward and anchored; Commanding Officer returned on board.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SW.

Held evening quarters and exercised at setting up.

Steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came in at 4.10.

Steamer ‘General Blanco’ went out at 5.15. Painting engine-room gratings up to 5.30.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant first part. Afterwards overcast with lightning and rain squalls. Light airs to light breezes backing from SSW to WSW.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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17 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Partially cloudy, mild and rainy. Light airs to light breezes from SSW. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breezes from S.

Hoisted sailing launch at steam launch davits; first cutter at second cutter’s davits; and whaleboat at harbour davits, to list ship. Then cleaned starboard boot topping. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 104 lbs bread. USS ‘Pampanga’ went out to northward.

8am to meridian:

Fair and warm. Light breeze from S to SW with a light wind squall at noon.

Finished painting engine-room gratings. Held morning quarters. Made out monthly requisitions for clothing and small stores and overhauled battery. Painted starboard side with white paint for a distance of three feet above waterline. Hoisted first cutter and gig to port davits and rigged out second cutter, to list ship. Steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ went out. Released H Leahy (Ordinary Seaman) and J Lonergan (Apprentice 2^nd class) from confinement by order of Commanding Officer. By same authority placed DW Ashmead (Apprentice 2^nd class) in double irons for three days for sleeping on watch.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Squally. Light to moderate breeze from SSW.

Painter painting waterline on starboard side. After guard painted engine-room hatches and coamings.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant with passing squalls. Light to moderate breezes from SSW.

Engaged in painting engine-room hatches and ship’s side at waterline on starboard side. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 461 lbs fresh beef. Released from confinement J Noyes (Apprentice 2^nd class) and EW Dewson (Apprentice 1^st class).

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light passing showers first hour. Gentle breezes from SSW decreasing to light airs.

Received following signal from shore: “To Captain Ackley, Concord. Several of my companies will cross the Jaro [River] early in the morning to feel the enemy. Indications are the fighting men have gone N”. Sent following reply: “We will move up to watch situation”.

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18 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with light passing showers. Light airs from SSW.

Started fires under boiler D at midnight.

USS ‘Paragua’ came in at 12.55 and anchored; Commanding Officer came on board to communicate. Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SSW and SW.

Rigged in sailing launch and second cutter; hoisted whaleboat and gig to sea davits.

Got underway at 5.25 and stood up towards Jaro River, Captain conning.

At 5.50 crew were sent to general quarters.

At 6.14 opened fire upon insurgents ashore.

Ceased firing at 6.40 and secured [?], battery remaining cast loose. Following amount of ammunition was expended: 6-inch common shell, 5; 6-inch reduced charge, 5.

At 6.50 came to anchor in 14 fathoms of water, 30 fathoms chain (port anchor). Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 9 inches, aft 15 feet 11 inches.

Connected boiler D at 4.40. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 104 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from NW to WSW.

Got underway at 9.20 and stood down to Iloilo. Came to anchor in 16 fathoms water with 60 fathoms chain at 10.04.

At 9.28 went to quarters and secured battery. Scrubbed clothes and decks, ladders etc with sand. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 74 lbs bread. Banked fires under boilers B and C. Broke out and inspected compartments [A?]; found them in good condition.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partially cloudy and warm. Light breeze from SW. Barometer falling.

Aired boat sails and awnings.

At 3.27 steamer ‘Cosmopolitana’ [possibly Cosmopolita] came in from northward, followed by steamer ‘Cabanbanban’ at 3.35. Tested hand pumps and found them in good working order except aft one; overhauled it and put it in good condition.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SSW.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00. Exercised at setting up drill.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SSW.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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19 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Bright moonlight. Calms.

Ship riding to strong ebb tide. Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Misty, warm and calm. Barometer slowing rising.

At 6.45 steamer ‘Bauan’ got underway and stood up river followed by steamer ‘General Blanco’ with raft in tow at 7.35. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 106 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Light airs from NNE last three hours. Calm first hour.

Went to quarters at 9.30. Commanding Officer inspected crew at quarters after which Articles of War were read with all hands aft. Executive Officer, Lieutenant Commander BO Scott, and PA Surgeon A Farenholt inspected living spaces.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from NE first hour. Light breeze from SW springing up at 2.00.

USS ‘Albay’ came in from Zamboanga. After communicating she went up Iloilo River.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SW first half of watch. Calm during remainder.

Rigged out sailing launch, first and second cutter. Listed ship to starboard. Scrubbed boot topping port side.

8pm to midnight:

Partially cloudy and pleasant. Calm to light airs from NNE. Barometer rising at first, then steady.

At 8.03 USS ‘Manila’ came in from southward and anchored after exchanging letters with us. Commanding Officer of ‘Manila’ came aboard.

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20 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from N.

Steamer ‘Butuan’ came in from northward and ‘Nuestra Señora de Lourdes’ from southward. Both anchored off mouth of river.

4am to 8am:

Generally fair and pleasant with a light passing shower at 6.30. Light airs from N.

Steamers ‘Yruña’ and ‘Gloria’ came in at 6.25. Commenced painting port side with white paint above waterline. Received on board: 106 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breeze from NE by ENE.

Mustered crew at quarters. Exercised at setting up, followed by Divisional drills: 1^st Division signals; 2^nd Division pistols; 3^rd and Powder Divisions single sticks; Marine Guard manual of arms. USS ‘Albay’ came out of river and went alongside of USS ‘Nanshan’.

At 11.15 ‘Albay’ stood out southern entrance. Painter at work painting ship’s side. Signals as per record book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to light breezes from ENE.

Continued painting ship’s side above and at waterline. USS ‘Manila got underway and stood out to southward at 2.30.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and warm. Light to gentle breezes from ENE, shifting to N. Barometer steady.

Finished painted boot topping. Rigged in sailing launch and hoisted second cutter to her davits.

At 4.50 USS ‘Paragua’ came out of river and anchored.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from N.

Received wig-wag signal from senior officer in Iloilo as per record book. Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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21 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breeze from N by E. Barometer falling.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light breeze from N by E.

At 5.25 heard heavy firing in vicinity of Jaro River. Made preparations for getting underway.

At 6.15 got underway and stood up to mouth of Jaro River.

At 6.26 went to general quarters.

At 7.08 came to anchor in 6¾ fathoms water with 30 fathoms on port chain.

At 7.20 piped down and went to breakfast.

At 7.30 USS ‘Paragua’ got underway.

At 7.35 exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Pampanga’.

At 7.45 ‘Pampanga’ anchored off starboard quarter.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Overcast and warm. Calm to light airs from N by E. Barometer falling.

At 8.10 ‘Pampanga’ got underway and stood down to Iloilo. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 106 lbs fresh bread.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and held setting up drill.

At 10.05 got underway and stood to southward anchoring off Iloilo at 11.00 in 16¼ fathoms of water with 60 fathoms chain out on port anchor.

At 10.10 secured battery.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from SW. Barometer falling slowly.

‘Pampanga’ came out of river and went alongside USS ‘Nanshan’.

Painting waterline both sides.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light airs from SW.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 336 lbs fresh mutton. Held evening quarters and exercised at setting up. Finished painting port waterline. Three steamers left Iloilo and went out.

‘Pampanga’ cast off from ‘Nanshan’ and anchored at 6.20.

Transferred EA Alm (Seaman), JC Gignac (Apprentice 2^nd class), [JG] O’Neil (Apprentice 2^nd class), [GSM] Stocker (Seaman) and [F] Howard (Apprentice 2^nd class) to ‘Paragua’.

Received on board from ‘Paragua’: P Kugat (Seaman). Exercised Quartermasters, Signal Boys and Coxswains at signals (Ardois).

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from SW.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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22 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and mild. Gentle breeze from SW. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SW by S.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 106 lbs bread. Side cleaners getting side ready for painting.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from SW by S to SW.

Held morning quarters; exercised at setting up and various Division drills. Painting ship on both sides. Unshipped starboard gangway for repairs.

Following punishments were awarded by Commanding Officer: DW Krause (Landsman), mess gear in lucky bag, 6 hours of extra duty on night watches; AG Row (Ordinary Seaman), clothes in lucky bag, 6 hours of extra duty; L Anderson (Seaman), absent from quarters and disobedience of orders, 3 days of confinement in double irons; DN Ashmead (Apprentice 2^nd class), sleeping on watch, 3 days of confinement on bread and water.

By order of Commanding Officer confined DN Ashmead (Apprentice 2^nd class) and L Anderson (Seaman) as provided above and released HA Craig (Apprentice 2^nd class) from confinement. Transferred to USS ‘Paragua’ HA Craig (Apprentice 2^nd class) and OA Peterson (Quartermaster 3^rd class).

‘Paragua’ got underway and went out to northward at 11.10. By order of Commanding Officer confined EW Dewson (Apprentice 1^st class) in single irons on quarter deck from 10.00 until hammocks.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from SW.

Painter painting ship’s side. Blacksmith at work on odd jobs. Turned over engines.

At 12.45 USS ‘Pampanga’ got underway and stood out northern entrance.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from SW.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 322 lbs fresh meat. By authority of Commanding Officer released from confinement EW Dewson (Apprentice 1^st class).

At 5.00 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up exercises.

Exercised at signals from 7.30 to 8.00.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from SW and SW by W.

At 10.30 a large fire started ashore, apparently in town of La Paz, spreading rapidly until it covered a space several miles wide. At end of watch it was dying down.

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23 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate to fresh breeze from SW.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light to moderate breeze from SSW and SW.

At 6.10 got underway and stood up northern entrance, Captain conning.

At 6.50 signaled to USS ‘Paragua’: “Come within hail”.

At end of watch both engines stopped. Lying to, waiting for ‘Paragua’ to come within hail.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot. Light to moderate breezes from SW.

Started ahead at 8.05 and came to anchor with port anchor off Iloilo in 16 fathoms water with 60 fathoms chain. Commanding Officer directed ‘Paragua’ to return to northward to her cruising grounds.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up and immediately afterwards went to general quarters. All Divisions reported ready in 1 minute 55 seconds.

All Divisions secured within 2 minutes at 10.10. After quarters went ahead painting over ship’s side and painting gig and whaleboats and their davits. Banked fires under boilers B and C.

Turned engines at 11.30.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Light to gentle breezes from SW by S, shifting to SSW. Barometer falling.

Magazine and shell-room flood cocks were tested and found to be in good working order.

At 2.50 steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came in from northward. Crew engaged in scraping and painting. Received from sale of effects of Jas Hart [?] (Oiler) deceased, $4.65. Tested pumps and found them in good working order.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from SW.

Wiped off all ventilators and smoke stack, preparing for painting. Omitted evening quarters on account of cleaning ship.

At 7.40 made wig-wag signal by searchlight to north-westwards: “Hughes – Carpenter thrashed the enemy well between Jaro and Pavia. Is now in Santa Barbara (signed) Ackley”. At end of watch steamer was sighted coming in from northwards.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from SW, shifting around to NNE.

Sent following signal by searchlight: “Carpenter – we have no word from Hughes. Congratulate you on your fine victory (signed) Ackley”. ‘Nesan’ stood out northern entrance. Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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24 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to moderate breeze from N by E.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and mild. Light breeze from NNE. Barometer rising.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 100 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Light breeze from N, shifting last hour to NE.

Went to quarters at 9.30; exercised at setting up drill, then held Divisional drills as follows: 1^st Division bayonet exercise; 2^nd Division signals; 3^rd Division small arms; Powder Division pistols; Marine Guard small arms.

Overhauled after 6-inch guns. Emptied and cleaned cylinders. Broke Lewis bolt for gig’s after harbor falls.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm. Light airs to light breezes from NE. Barometer falling.

Exchanged wig-wag signals with USS ‘Paragua’ as per record book.

At 1.10 ‘Paragua’ went in chase of a parao with seven men and brought it in. Men were released after examination. ‘Paragua’ went out northern channel. Steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ went out. Made preparations for coaling ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breeze from NNE to N by E.

Mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up, followed by first drill. Steamer ‘Aeolus’ came in from N. Hoisted steam cutter. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 404 lbs fresh meat.

8pm to midnight:

Partially cloudy and mild. Light to gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

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25 November 1899

Banate, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.96, Long 122.81

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NE.

‘Nesan’ stood out to northward at 3.45.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE to N by E.

Connected up boiler D at 4.30.

Got underway at 5.35, followed by USS ‘Pampanga’. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 8 inches, aft 15 feet 9 inches. Running out north channel under various courses.

Put over patent log reading 0 at 7.05. Took departure from lighthouse Siete Pecados, bearing W, distant 2 miles.

At 7.39 set course N by E¾E, patent log reading 5.3.

Sighted a steamer ahead at 7.45.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from NNE and NE.

Steaming on course NNE¾E under steam from three boilers, ‘Pampanga’ following.

At 9.05 changed course to NE¼E, patent log reading 13.3.

At 9.45 steamer 'Elcano' was sighted on starboard quarter.

At 10.17 anchored in Canas Bay, 9 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of chain. Gunboats USS ‘Paragua’ and ‘Pampanga’ gave chase to and captured a small canoe.

Gunboats returned and anchored on port beam at 11.20 and 11.25 respectively.

Rigged out all boats.

At 11.[blank] got underway and stood over to Banate, gunboats ‘Paragua’ and ‘Pampanga’, steamer ‘Elcano’ and tug ‘Nesan’ following.

At 11.34 anchored off Banate in 4 fathoms of water with 15 fathoms of chain.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot. Gentle breeze from NE.

At 12.05 lowered sailing launch, first and second cutters, gig and whaleboat and sent them with Coxswain and boat keepers in each, in tow of steam launch, to assist in debarking and landing troops from ‘Elcano’, which anchored on our port anchor at 12.10.

Went to general quarters at 12.25. Standing by battery remainder of watch.

‘Paragua’ and ‘Pampanga’ anchored close in shore at 12.35.

All boats returned to ship and all pulling boats were hoisted about 2.15.

About 3.50 several volleys of musketry and several larger caliber gun reports were heard just outside village.

‘Lee Fat’ came in at about 1.30 and left at 3.30.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and warm. Light airs to light breezes from NE, shifting to ENE. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters and secured battery.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from N.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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26 November 1899

Banate, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.96, Long 122.81

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breeze from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breeze from NNE.

Called all hands at 4.30 and made preparations for fitting out a landing party.

At 5.45 an armed expedition consisting of armed steam launch and gig crews, in charge of Ensign Knepper, left ship to report to Colonel [General in log-book] Carpenter USA for purpose of communicating with Army at Kanarian [probably Tenorian].

At 6.10 USS ‘Paragua’ got underway and took steam launch in tow and stood over to entrance to Kanarian [Tenorian] River.

At 6.25 a second armed expedition, in charge of Lieutenant Commander BO Scott, consisting of 60 armed men, left ship in first and second cutters and whaleboats, and proceeded ashore for purpose of preserving law and property until return of owners and authorities,

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and warm. Light airs to gentle breezes from E. Barometer steady.

Omitted quarters, most of crew being ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from E by N, shifting last hour to NNE.

Tug ‘Nesan’ stood in from southward with lorcha ‘Clara’ in tow, latter being being loaded with carts and stores. Commanding Officer went on board USS ‘Pampanga’ and stood along coast to southward to communicate with USS ‘Paragua’; returning at end of watch.

DW Ashmead (Apprentice 2^nd class) was placed under sentry’s charge by order of Commanding Officer, having become intoxicated on shore and sent off to ships.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

By order of Commanding Officer released DW Ashmead (Apprentice 2^nd class) from confinement.

Armed expedition returned from Banate at 5.00.

Steam launch and gig returned at 6.45. Steamer ‘Elcano’ went out and stood to southward.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant first part. Passing showers last part. Light airs to gentle breeze from NE to N.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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27 November 1899

Banate, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.96, Long 122.81

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant; light airs from N by E.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light NNE airs.

USS ‘Paragua’ went out to northward. Sent two parties under command of Ensigns Knepper and Chester to destroy paraos. Signals as per record book.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NE.

Sent landing party of 12 Marines in charge of Lieutenant Allen ashore to communicate with and to bring back to the ship, if he could be found, ‘Presidente Local of Banate’. Party returned at 11.10 without being able to see anyone of any authority, town still being almost deserted.

Party in charge of Ensign Chester returned about 10.30 having destroyed 16 paraos.

At 11.25 ‘Pampanga’ got underway and gave chase to two paraos under sail which were standing over from Negros.

By order of Commanding Officer, DW Ashmead (Apprentice 2^nd class) was put in solitary confinement on bread and water for five days; full ration every third day, for being drunk on duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer falling.

Ensign Knepper reported return with expedition at 12.35. Hoisted all boats and at 12.50 got underway and stood on various courses toward Iloilo.

At 2.30 passed steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ standing out from Iloilo and at 2.40 steamer ‘Aeolus’, standing in same direction.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NE by E, shifting to NE by N.

At 4.15 anchored off Iloilo in 11¾ fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms on port chain. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 2 inches.

Went to quarters at 5.00 and exercised at setting up. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 440 lbs fresh beef.

Steamer ‘Nuestra Señora de Lourdes’ came in from northward.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NNE.

At 9.00 ‘Pampanga’ and ‘Paragua’ came in from N and anchored.

Disconnected boiler C at 10.25. Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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28 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool. Gentle breeze from N.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Partially cloudy and mild. Gentle breezes from N and NNE. Barometer steady.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 104 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Threatening rain at times. Gentle to moderate breezes from NE.

Went to quarters at 9.30; exercised at setting up. Divisions drilled as follows: 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions battery drill; Powder Division single sticks. Overhauled first cutter’s falls and fore end. A parao containing six Filipino men, in attempting to cross ahead of the ship, struck the side end on and was so badly damaged that it was set adrift. Men were all brought on board.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate to fresh breeze from NE. Barometer falling.

Steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came in from northward at 3.50. Sent signal to USS ‘Nanshan’ as per signal record book.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE and NNE.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up.

USS ‘Pampanga’ came out of river and anchored off our port quarter. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 340 lbs fresh beef. Quartermasters, Signal Boys and Coxswains received instructions in signals.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and mild. Light to gentle breezes from NE by N and NNE. Barometer steady.

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29 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

Exchanged signals with USS ‘Pampanga’ and ‘Paragua’ as per signal record book.

‘Pampanga’ went alongside USS ‘Nanshan’ at 5.30; she cast off and anchored again at 7.22.

At 7.28 ‘Paragua’ got underway and made fast to ‘Nanshan’ in obedience to signal. Received on board: 96 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters. Exercised at setting up and collision drill. Mat in place in 3 minutes 5 seconds. Executive Officer, Lieutenant Commander BO Scott, and Chief Engineer DV Allen made inspection of ship in compliance with Article 1594, paragraph 4, US Navy Regulations.

‘Paragua’ finished coaling at 9.45 and anchored on our port beam.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from N by E.

Sent following signals: ‘Concord’ to ‘Paragua’, “Pipe down, scrub and wash clothes”. ‘Paragua’ to ‘Concord’, “Permission to pipe down, scrub and wash clothes”. ‘Concord’ to ‘Paragua’, “Granted”.

Delivered to Ensign OS Knepper orders issued by direction of Commander-in-chief detaching him from duty on board this vessel and ordering him to report on board ‘Paragua’ as relief of Ensign WC Davidson.

4pm to 8pm:

Partially cloudy and warm. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE. Barometer rising.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 303 lbs fresh meat. Transferred AF Campbell (Apprentice 2^nd class) with bag and hammock to ‘Paragua’. Ensign Davidson reported for duty having been detached from ‘Paragua’.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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30 November 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light to moderate breeze from N by E to NE by N. Barometer falling.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from N.

USS ‘Albay’ anchored on starboard beam at 4.00.

USS ‘Paragua’ got underway at 7.45 and stood to northward. ‘Albay’ began heaving short at 6.00 but anchor fouled on bottom. Sent deck tackle and devil’s claw to her. Exchanged following wig-wag signals during watch: ‘Concord’ to ‘Paragua’, “Mr Knepper report on board”; ‘Albay’ to ‘Concord’, “Permission to coal”; ‘Concord’ to ‘Albay’, “Granted. What are you here for”. ‘Albay’ to ‘Concord’, “Brought mail from Zamboanga”; ‘Concord’ to ‘Albay’, “Coal from ‘Nanshan’ port side aft”; ‘Concord’ to ‘Nanshan’, “Coal ‘Albay’”.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and warm. Gentle breezes from N and NNE. Barometer steady.

Steamer ‘Shantung’ came in from southward and anchored at 9.45. Omitted quarters on account of there being a holiday.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breezes from NE.

Steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came in from northward and anchored at mouth of river.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to clear and pleasant. Light breeze to light airs from ENE to NNE.

Made preparations for coaling ship and going alongside ‘Nanshan’.

At 4.30 ‘Albay’ cast off from ‘Nanshan’ and went up river.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light to moderate breeze from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

A small steamer came in from northward and went into river about 10.00.

LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1899

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1 December 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and mild. Light breezes from NE. Barometer falling.

Three steamers came in from southward and anchored during watch.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N, shifting to NNE.

At 6.15 got underway and went alongside USS ‘Nanshan’ for coaling, making fast to her at 6.37.

Started coaling at 6.55, taking in 16½ tons during watch. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs bread.

USS ‘Pampanga’ came in from northward towing a parao filled with Filipino men and women. Commanding Officer reported on board and later she anchored off mouth of river. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from NE.

All hands engaged in coaling ship. Took on board about 66 tons during watch.

‘Pampanga’ went out northern channel at 11.25.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.

Commenced coaling at 1.00, taking on board 76 tons during watch.

USS ‘Albay’ came out of river. After Commanding Officer had reported aboard she stood out southern passage.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Passing shower last part. Gentle to moderate breezes from NE.

Stopped coaling at 5.46 having taken in 160 tons in all.

Delivered to Chas Hammond, Acting Warrant Machinist, orders detaching him from duty on board this vessel and directing him to report to Commandant, Cavite Navy Yard, for duty. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 303 lbs fresh meat.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from N.

Secured alongside ‘Nanshan’.

At 10.00 called anchor watch and several others about decks to shove ship clear and prevent ‘Nanshan’ from knocking against midships gun.

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2 December 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Secured alongside USS ‘Nanshan’.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy but pleasant. Passing shower of rain first hour of watch. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Commenced coaling at 6.15. Took 26 tons aboard during watch. Acting Warrant Machinist C Hammond took passage on steamer for Cavite. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 100 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNE.

Finished coaling at 11.00, having taken on board 235 tons in all.

At 11.30 cast off lines from ‘Nanshan’ and standing over to anchorage. USS ‘Paragua’ shifted anchorage. Steamer ‘Butuan’ stood out to southward. By authority of Commanding Officer released from confinement DW Ashmead (Apprentice 2^nd class). Received in Paymaster’s Department following stores: 100 lbs apples; 80 gallons beans; 72 lbs butter; 450 lbs coffee; 50 lbs prunes; 1815 lbs sugar; 50 lbs tea; 750 lbs salt water soap.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm. Gentle breezes from NE. Barometer falling.

At noon came to anchor in 13 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain out on port anchor. USS ‘Pampanga’ shifted her berth.

At 2.15 USS ‘Paragua’ got underway and stood out of northern channel.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from NE.

Finished cleaning ship. Omitted evening quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning. Gentle to stiff breeze from N and NE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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3 December 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant with passing showers. Gentle to moderate breezes from N.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Partially cloudy and mild. Gentle breezes from N. Barometer steady.

At 6.40 USS ‘Pampanga’ got underway and stood to northward. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs of fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breezes from N and NE.

Went to quarters at 9.30. Held general muster. Commanding Officer inspected crew at quarters, after which all hands were called aft and squadron court-martial orders published. Executive Officer, Lieutenant Commander BO Scott, and Medical Officer PA Surgeon A Farenholt inspected living spaces, finding all in good condition.

Philip Thomas O’Brien, a Fireman attached to British steamer ‘Bungarra’, was confined on board this ship for safe-keeping having been charged with assaulting another person on board that ship with a dangerous weapon. American steamer ‘Nuestra Señora del Rosario’ came in from southward and later went up river. Steamer ‘Brutus’ and US Army Transport ‘City of Pekin’ came in from southward, both ships having troops on board.

‘Brutus’, in attempting to enter river, ran aground at 11.50 and was still aground at end of watch.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

USS ‘Paragua’ came in at 1.25 and anchored.

At 2.30 ‘Paragua’ went up river.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NNE and N.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 356 lbs of fresh beef.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with lightning and drizzle. Gentle to moderate breezes from N and NNE. Barometer steady.

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4 December 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs to light breezes from NE.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NE to N.

Steamer ‘Ilocos’ came in from southward at 6.20. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N, NNW and NE.

Transport ‘City of Pekin’ went out southern passage.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters. Exercised at setting up and great guns. Powder Division at station drilling; Marine Guard aiming drill. Captain awarded following punishments: WE Miles (Painter), using obscene language to Chief Master-at-Arms, 3 days of solitary confinement in double irons; E Meade (Fireman 1^st class), not closing watertight doors at collision drill, 4^th class with months restriction; GL Hickox (Fireman 1^st class), same punishment.

Phillip O’Brien, a Fireman attached to SS ‘Bungaree’, was released from confinement aboard this ship and placed under charge of Provost Marshall, Iloilo, Philippine Islands. Confined WE Miles (Painter) by order of Captain for 3 days in double irons.

At 10.10 USS ‘Pampanga’ came in from N and anchored on our starboard beam.

Following men were transferred to USS ‘Paragua’ from December 1 1899: WJ McCartney (Coxswain); OA Peterson (Quartermaster 3^rd class); JF Leslie (Machinist 1^st class); P Mengi (Seaman); J James (Seaman); GLM Stocker (Seaman); EA Alm (Seaman); F Bettencourt (Ordinary Seaman); E Hoff (Apprentice 2^nd class); E Pfaff (Apprentice 1^st class); JG O’Neil (Apprentice 1^st class); HA Craig (Apprentice 1^st class); AF Campbell (Apprentice 2^nd class); HA Chambers (Apprentice 1^st class); AJ Gignac (Apprentice 2^nd class); F Howard (Apprentice 2^nd class); GR Osborne (Landsman); WD Power (Fireman 1^st class); L Turner (Fireman 1^st class); LD Young (Fireman 2^nd class).

Following ratings were made by order of Commanding Officer: AD Devine (Machinist 1^st class) to Chief Machinist; F Gallagher (Machinist 2^nd class) to Machinist 1^st class; J Teves (Fireman 2^nd class) to Fireman 1^st class; LC Dees (Coal Passer) to (Fireman 2^nd class); P Mahoney (Gunner’s Mate 1^st class) to Chief Electrician; ET White (Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class) to Electrician 2^nd class, to date from December 1 1899. A Speaker (Apprentice 1^st class) to Quartermaster 3^rd class, to date from December 4 1899.

Overhauled battery.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from ENE and NE.

Steamers ‘Union’ and ‘Rosario’ left harbor and stood out to southward.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and warm. Gentle breeze from ENE. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

At 6.30 USS ‘Paragua’ came out of river and anchored. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 450 lbs fresh meat.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from N.

Steamer ‘Elcano’ came out of Iloilo River at 8.40 and went out northern channel at 10.50.

‘Pampanga’ came in from northward at 8.50.

Started fires under boiler A at 11.00.

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5 December 1899

Banate, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.96, Long 122.81

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N.

Steam formed in boiler A at 2.10. Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from N and NNE.

Called all hands at 4.00. Made preparations for getting underway.

At 4.55 up anchor and at 5.05 got underway and stood out to northward, Commanding Officer at conn.

At 5.34 put over patent log reading 0.

At 6.19 Sietas Pecados Light abeam, patent log reading 5.8. Steering various courses until 7.13 when set course NNE¾E.

At 7.45 sighted steamer ‘Elcano’ at anchor off Banate when headed in for Banate.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 90. Ship’s draft forward 13 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and warm. Gentle breeze from E. Barometer steady.

Standing on various courses until 8.55, when anchored near ‘Elcano’ off Banate in 3¼ fathoms of water with 16 fathoms of chain out on port anchor.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters, followed by company and Marines drilling at infantry under Ensign Davidson. Rigged out both gangway ladder and port lower boom.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 84.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from NE by E, shifting to ENE.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from E to NE.

Gig returned from shore with party from ‘Elcano’ at 4.00.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with lightning. Light airs to light breeze from N.

Armed anchor watch on lookout. Received and sent following signals: ‘Elcano’ to ‘Concord’, “What time do you propose leaving for Ajuy [Ahui in log-book] tomorrow. We will follow”. ‘Concord’ to ‘Elcano’, “At 5.30”.

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6 December 1899

Ajuy Bay, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.15, Long 123.04

Commences and until 4am:

Partially cloudy and mild with lightning at intervals. Light airs to light breezes from NE by N, shifting to N by E. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy with passing showers. Wind increasing from light airs to gentle breezes from N by E and NNE.

At 5.33 got underway in company with USS ‘Paragua’ and ‘Elcano’ and stood to northward on various courses.

Passed Calabazas Light abeam at 7.45. At end of watch heading in for Ajuy following in wake of USS ‘Paragua’. Sighted steamer towing a lighter to northward along Negros coast. Signals as per record book.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 71.4. Ship’s draft forward 13 feet 1 inch, aft 16 feet.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant except for a shower at 8.00. Light breeze from NE.

At beginning of watch running into Ajuy Bay astern of ‘Paragua’.

Came to anchor at 8.45 in 3¾ fathoms of water with 15 fathoms on port chain, followed by ‘Elcano’ at 8.50.

Held morning quarters and exercised at setting up and collision drill.

Sent armed gigs crew, Ensign Davidson in charge, in tow of ‘Paragua’ into Ajuy. USS ‘Pampanga’ came in at 10.50 and anchored. Insurgents fired on Ensign Davidson’s party at 11.05 and ‘Paragua’ commenced firing. Sent ship’s landing force ashore in steam launch and cutters, Ensign Chester in charge. Exchanged signals with ‘Paragua’ and ‘Elcano’ as per signal record book.

‘Pampanga’ towed first detachment of troops from ‘Elcano’ inshore at 11.15.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from NE.

Landing party returned to ship at 3.45. Signals as per record book.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs to light breezes from NE.

‘Pampanga’ and ‘Paragua’ came from shore and anchored at 4.40 and 4.50 respectively: ‘Lee Fat’ came in with a schooner loaded with soldiers in tow. Exchanged signals with ‘Elcano’ for practice.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from NE.

Held signal drill in charge of signal officers. Sent signal by searchlight to Sara.

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7 December 1899

Ajuy Bay, Philippines Islands

Lat 11.15, Long 123.04

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to cloudy with passing showers last hour. Light airs to light breeze from N to NNW.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy during first half of watch. Clear and pleasant during remainder. Light airs and breeze from NNW and NNE.

Rigged out sailing launch. Lowered all boats.

At 5.30 USS ‘Paragua’ and ‘Pampanga’ got underway. ‘Paragua’, taking boats in tow, steamed in towards beach preparatory to landing troops and supplies. Steamer 'Elcano' got underway at 5.45 and stood out to N following ‘Pampanga’. Tug ‘Lee Fat’ with schooner in tow got underway at 5.45 and stood in towards beach. At end of watch embarking soldiers from schooner.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from ENE and NE.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. By authority of Commanding Officer released from confinement WE Miles (Painter). Transferred to USS ‘Castine’ with necessary papers bag and hammock L Blanchard (Bugler).

Received by transfer from ‘Castine’: one box 6-pounder ammunition.

‘Castine’ came in and anchored at 9.33; sent boarding officer on board. Commanding Officer made visit to ‘Castine’.

At 10.40 ‘Castine’ got underway and stood to northward. During watch made and received following signals: exchanged vessel numbers with ‘Castine’; ‘Castine’ to ‘Concord’: 4963; ‘Concord’ to ‘Castine’: Tel 5327 2407 9661 9779 9661 0980 8624 0980 9142.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partially cloudy and warm. Light to gentle breezes from NE. Barometer falling.

Hoisted in all boats and at 3.45 got underway, standing on various courses to northward and westward following ‘Paragua’ with pilot on board.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from N.

At beginning of watch standing in for Concepcion on various courses in wake of ‘Paragua’.

At 4.47, while steaming at slow speed, ran aground in soft mud and sand bottom. Last sounding before running aground, one quarter less four; Commanding Officer, Executive Officer and Navigator on bridge at time. Immediately backed hard on both engines and signaled ‘Paragua’ to come under our quarter and take a line, which she did. Got all hands aft on poop and had them run quickly from side to side, backing hard on both engines at same time while ‘Paragua’ hauled on line, but could not move her. Then cleared away port side and at 6.45 ‘Pampanga’ came alongside and secured to this ship with her bow opposite our stern in order to be ready to tow us off at high water. ‘Elcano’ at anchor further in; Paragua’ at anchor close to us.

At end of watch ship’s draft forward 11 feet 6 inches, aft 14 feet. Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 74.9.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NNW to N by E.

At 10.00 called all hands. At 10.10 ‘Pampanga’ towed ship off bar.

At 10.20 came to anchor in 5½ fathoms with 30 fathoms chain. Ship’s draft forward 13 feet, aft 16 feet.

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8 December 1899

Off Estancia, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.39, Long 123.23

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE and NE.

4am to 8am:

Partially cloudy and mild. Light breezes from NNE. Barometer rising.

At 6.20 USS ‘Pampanga’ cast off. Commanding Officer went aboard her and she then stood over to USS ‘Elcano’ coming to anchor at 7.10. Sent to USS ‘Paragua’ five boxes of cast-iron common shell 6-pounders, black powder.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NE.

American steamer ‘Ilocus’ passed heading to northward with schooner in tow. American steamer ‘Aeolus’ passed heading to southward.

At 10.00 Commanding Officer returned from Concepcion on ‘Pampanga’. At 10.30 got underway and steamed to northward on various courses keeping in wake of ‘Elcano’, ‘Pampanga’ and ‘Paragua’ in company; Commanding Officer at conn. Made signal to ‘Paragua’ to send [?] into cove on our starboard hand and burn parao on beach and later burn parao on point close to us on starboard beam: Later saw smoke rising from where she had gone in.

At end of watch heading in for Estancia. Compartment and mechanical devices from bow to forward fire-room bulkhead inspected and found in good condition. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 10 inches, aft 16 feet. Omitted quarters on account of cleaning ship. Signals as per record book.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 62.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from N by E to NNW.

Came to anchor at 1.37 in quarter less 11 fathoms with 45 fathoms of port chain. Bearings at anchorage: left tangent of Sicogon Island NE by E⅜E; Culebra Island SSE¼E; ship’s head NE.

‘Elcano’ and ‘Pampanga’ went in and anchored off Estancia. ‘Paragua’ came in from southward and anchored at 3.15. ‘Elcano’ commenced to disembark her troops at 3.30. Tested hand pumps. Received signal from ‘Elcano’ as per signal book.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 68.6.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Drizzling during last hour. Light breeze from NNW.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up and fire drill, all Divisions reporting in 1 minute 11 seconds. Secured in 1 minute 31 seconds.

At 5.50 ‘Paragua’ got underway and stood to S. Hoisted steam cutter and made preparations for getting underway.

At 6.25 ‘Elcano’ got underway and stood to S.

8pm to midnight:

Partially cloudy and hazy. Light airs from NNW. Barometer steady.

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9 December 1899

Estancia [to Iloilo], Philippine Islands

Lat 10.84, Long 122.85 [estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from N by E and ENE.

4am to 8am:

Clear to cloudy. Light breeze from NE.

Got underway at 5.35 and stood up coast for Concepcion. Draft forward 12 feet 10 inches, aft 16 feet [inches in log-book].

Sighted USS ‘Paragua’ off Concepcion at 7.50. ‘Paragua’ immediately got underway. At end of watch lying to, waiting for ‘Paragua’.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 75.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Drizzling first part of watch. Light to gentle breeze from NE.

At 8.10 started ahead, ‘Paragua’ following.

At 8.47 put over patent log reading 0 and set course SW⅛S.

At 9.45 changed course to SW½W, patent log reading 8.1.

At 10.15 changed course to S by W⅛W, patent log reading 8.5.

At 11.32 changed course to SE¾S, patent log reading 24.4.

At 11.38 changed course to WSW¼S, patent log reading 25.5. Overhauled battery. Signals as per record book.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 84.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant weather. Gentle to moderate breezes from NE.

At 1.03 Siete Pecados Light abeam.

At 2.07 came to with port anchor in 16 fathoms of water, 60 fathoms chain.

‘Paragua’ came alongside about 2.30 and at 3.00 went alongside USS ‘Nanshan’ to coal. Made preparations for watering ‘Paragua’ after she had coaled. Received MJ Keilty (Seaman), straggler who gave himself up on USS ‘Baltimore’ on board.

Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 7 inches, aft 16 feet.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and mild with passing showers and intervals of lightning. Gentle to moderate breezes from NE by N. Barometer rising.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 462 lbs of fresh beef.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. ‘Paragua’ came alongside and received 900 gallons of fresh water, casting off at 6.25.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy with light drizzle setting in last hour. Moderate breeze from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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10 December 1899

Iloilo [and at sea], Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Overcast during last hour with passing shower of rain. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and rainy. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Made preparations for going alongside USS ‘’Nanshan’ to coal and at 6.35 got underway and went alongside ‘Nanshan’.

At 7.30 sighted steamer coming in from southward with international signal “Have mail”. Fires dying out under boiler D from 5.30.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and mild with passing showers. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs fresh bread.

At 8.30 started coaling, taking in about 40 tons during watch.

At 8.10 steamer ‘Nan Chau’ [possibly Nan Chan for Nanchang] came in and anchored.

At 10.30 steamer ‘Aeolus’ came out of river and stood out northern channel.

At 11.25 disconnected boiler D.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with passing rain showers. Moderate breezes from NNE.

Finished coaling at 2.00 having taken on board 54 tons.

Cast off from ‘Nanshan’ at 2.45 and anchored at 3.37 in 17¾ fathoms of water, 45 fathoms on port chain.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast with light drizzling showers. Moderate to gentle breeze from NNE.

Received on board: 388 lbs fresh beef. Scrubbed down decks.

Got underway at 5.10 and stood out southern passage. Draft forward 13 feet, aft 16 feet 1 inch. Sent wig-wag signal as per record book to ‘Nanshan’.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 57.6.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Cloudy with light rain. Gentle breeze from NNE.

At 6.15 put over patent log reading 0.

At 6.30 set course WSW, patent log reading 1.9.

Connected boiler C at 7.50.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 61.5.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy first half. Later clearing up.

Ship on course WSW until 11.30 when changed course to WNW¾W, patent log reading 35.7, Naso Point being then abeam. In securing battery for sea, muzzle lashing of forward port 6-inch gun was lost overboard.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolution 65.

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11 December 1899

[San Jose de Buenavista] Panay Island to Tablas Island

Lat 10.86, Long 121.82

Commences and until 4am:

Partially cloudy and mild. Moderate to gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer falling.

Moonlight until 12.25 when moon set. Course WNW¾W until 1.00, changing to N⅛W.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 65.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy but pleasant. Gentle breezes decreasing to light airs from NE.

At beginning of watch on course N⅛W.

Changed at 5.00 to NE, patent log reading 68.3, and slowed down to slow speed.

At 5.17 changed to half speed.

At 5.37 hauled in patent log reading 70.5. Went full speed, changing again at 6.42 to slow speed. Heading in for San Jose de Buenavista.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 50.1.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and pleasant. Light to moderate breezes from NE to N by E.

At beginning of watch running in to Antique [Antiki in log-book].

Sounded general quarters at 8.30 and commenced firing with starboard battery at natives entrenched on shore. One return shot was fired from an old field piece. Stood up to shore and fired on trenches in and around San Jose De Buenavista using shrapnel and common shell.

Ceased firing and secured at 10.40. Ammunition expended: 6-inch full charges, 13; 6-inch reduced charges, 14; 6-inch shell common, 14; 6-inch shell shrapnel, 13; 6-pounder common, 16; 3-pounder common, 9; Gatling caliber 45, 250.

Went ahead at full speed at 10.50.

At 10.56 put over patent log, reading 0, when abreast Dalipe Point and set course N½E.

Average steam 113 lbs, average revolutions 38.2.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant with light passing shower. Light to stiff breeze from NNW to NNE.

On course N½E standing up along coast of Panay.

At 2.00 changed course to N, patent log reading 36.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 82.5.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing rain squalls. Moderate to fresh breeze from ENE.

At 5.00 changed course to NNW½W, patent log reading 47.4.

At 5.35 changed course to NNW, patent log reading 52.1.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 85.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers and squally weather. Moderate to stiff breezes from NE. Barometer rising.

Course N¼E.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 86.2.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with passing showers first half. Clearing last half. Wind decreasing in force from moderate to light breezes.

At beginning of watch on course N¼E.

At 8.10 changed course to NE, patent log reading 72.2.

At 9.00 hauled in patent log reading 78.5.

At 9.20 slowed to half speed and changed course to N by E½E.

At 11.25 changed course to S and stopped off Tablas Island, bearing of middle of Carabao Island S½E.

Average steam 112.5 lbs, average revolutions 44.8

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12 December 1899

At sea [Carabao and Tablas Islands], Philippine Islands

Lat 12.14, Long 121.97

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNW.

Lying to and keeping position off Looc Harbor, Tablas Island [Loog Harbor, Karibao Island in log-book], bearing S by E½E.

Moon set behind clouds about 1.10.

Average steam 110 lbs.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light mist along horizon. Gentle breeze from NNW to NE.

Lying to during first half of watch. Started ahead at 5.28 and stood in between Carabao and Tablas Islands.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 52.

8am to meridian:

Fair and squally. Gentle to fresh breeze from NNE and NE.

At 8.35 slowed down to steerageway and remainder of watch steaming slowly up and down between Carabao and Tablas Islands.

Secured battery for sea and at 9.30 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up exercises. Watch on deck cleaning ship over port side.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 39.3.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and mild. Passing showers and squalls during first part. Gentle to moderate breezes from NE and NNE. Barometer falling.

Lying to and steaming slowly on various courses off Catolog, Tablas Island.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 32.5

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy with passing rain squalls. Light to moderate breezes from NNE.

At beginning of watch standing in at slow speed on various courses for Point Looc, Tablas Island.

At 4.46 stopped and drifted for remainder of watch.

Went to quarter at 4.40.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 29.5.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NNE to N.

At beginning of watch lying to off Point Looc, Tablas Island.

At end of watch standing in toward Point Looc at slow speed.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 27.3.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from NNE.

At 8.12 stopped both engines. Lying to for remainder of watch, off Point Looc.

At 9.00 sighted steamer standing to N.

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13 December 1899

At sea [Santa Fe Bay, Tablas Island, and Capiz, Panay]

Lat 12.152, Long 121.986

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from NE and NNE.

Stopped until 12.30 when went ahead slow until 1.15. Stopped and lying to off Point Looc remainder of watch. Moon set about 2.30.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 39.8.

4am to 8am:

Partially cloudy and mild. Gentle to moderate breezes from NE, shifting to NNE. Barometer rising.

At 5.20 headed between Tablas and Carabao Islands on various courses.

At 6.53 put over patent log reading 0 and took departure with Cabalian Point [Tablas Island] bearing NE, distant 2 miles, on course SE by E.

At 7.30 changed course to W½S heading between Carabao and Boracay Islands.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 80.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

At beginning of watch heading in between Carabao and Boracay Islands.

At 8.10 hauled in patent log reading 10.9. Steamed on various courses and rounded Carabao Island, heading in towards Catolog, Tablas Island; when about one mile from shore stopped and drifted until 11.15, then went ahead full speed towards steamer bearing SE which later proved to USS ‘Nanshan’. ‘Nanshan’ signaled: “Telegram has been received from Commander-in-chief. Can you send boat.” Answered: “Yes”.

Went to quarters at 9.30. Landing company drilled at small arms.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 67.9.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy with drizzling showers after 4.30. Gentle to moderate breezes from NE.

Sent boat to ‘Nanshan’ for telegram. In response to telegram sent PA Paymaster GA Siebels on board ‘Nanshan’ to receipt money for USS ‘Yorktown’ at Iloilo. Sent wig-wag signals to ‘Nanshan’ as per signal record book.

Went ahead full speed at 1.15; put over patent log at 1.48 and set course SE by E, Cabalian Point, Tablas Island, bearing on port beam, distant about one mile. At end of watch in sight of Tangalan [Tampulan in log-book], Panay.

Average steam 112½ lbs, average revolutions 79.5.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair to cloudy with passing showers of rain. Moderate breeze from NE.

At 4.28 changed course to S⅛W, patent log reading 33.6.

At 4.40 mustered crew at quarters. Exercised at setting up and closing water-tight doors.

At 4.44 changed course to ESE, patent log reading 30.4.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 85.7.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and squally. Gentle to moderate breezes from ENE.

Steering various courses. Hauled in patent log at 7.25.

At 7.30 made number with searchlight and with Verys night lights which was answered by a red star on shore.

At 7.40 slowed down both engines.

At end of watch standing in to anchorage in Capiz.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 82.

8pm to midnight:

[Overcast. Squally last hour. Gentle to moderate breezes from ENE.]

At 8.05 spoke to USS ‘Pampanga’ and followed her into anchorage off Capiz, coming to anchor at 8.45 in 5 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of chain out on port anchor. Sighted steamer 'Elcano' and USS ‘Paragua’. ‘Paragua’ got underway and stood over; Commanding Officer reported on board. Commanding Officer of ‘Pampanga’ reported on board. Both vessels returned to anchorage at 8.30.

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14 December 1899

Off Capiz, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.68, Long 122.64

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with passing showers. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE to NE.

Got under way at 5.35 and moved in towards steamer 'Elcano'. Draft forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet.

Anchored at 5.55 in 4 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms on port chain. Hoisted out steam launch.

USS ‘Pampanga’ got underway at 6.50 and towed a schooner up river towards Capiz.

‘Pampanga’ anchored at 7.20. Schooner passing on up river.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE and NE.

Omitted quarters; all hands being engaged cleaning ship. Tested magazine flood cocks.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Engaged in painting and cleaning ship.

‘Pampanga’ got underway at 4.00. Forge in use on deck.

4pm to 8pm:

Pleasant and mild. Bright moonlight after sundown. Gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

At 4.15 ‘Pampanga’ went alongside ‘Elcano’, leaving there at 4.55 with four boatloads of troops in tow and anchored at mouth of river.

At 5.50 mustered at quarters.

At 7.00 ‘Pampanga’ got underway and came within hail. Her Commanding Officer reported on board and she then returned to anchorage.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

Exchanged wig-wag signals with USS ‘Paragua’ as per signal record book. Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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15 December 1899

Off Capiz [and at sea], Philippine Islands

Lat 11.68, Long 122.64

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Lighted fires under boiler D at 1.20.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Made preparations for getting underway.

Boiler D connected at 5.30. Sent following signal during watch: ‘Concord’ to USS ‘Paragua’, 224, and wig-wag signal “Commanding Officer report on board”.

At 6.20 ‘Paragua’ got underway and at 6.45 stood out to sea. Steam launch inshore attending Army in landing stores. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft 16 inches.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and mild with heavy rain during later part. Gentle to light breezes from NNE and NE. Barometer rising.

At 8.30 USS ‘Pampanga’ picked up lorcha from steamer 'Elcano' and towed it to mouth of river; she anchored at 9.10.

At 9.20 ‘Pampanga’ came out, her Commanding Officer reporting on board, and then went up to river.

At 11.10 banked fires and let fires die out under boiler D. Brigadier-General Hughes USA made official call upon Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Threatening rain. Light airs and breezes from NE and NNE.

Tested hand pumps. Signals as per record book.

4pm to 8pm:

Alternately overcast and fair with passing shower of rain.

Omitted quarters, all hands being engaged making preparations to get underway. Hoisted in steam cutter.

At 7.45 got underway and stood out to N.

At 7.55 set course NNW⅜ W; put over patent log reading 0.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Bright moonlight. Gentle to moderate breeze from N.

Ship on course NNW⅜W.

At 10.30 slowed down to 5 revolutions.

At 11.50 picked up high land on starboard bow.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 73.

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16 December 1899

At sea [and at Romblon Harbor], Philippine Islands

Lat 12.582, Long 122.265

Commences and until 4am:

Partially cloudy and mild with bright moonlight throughout watch. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE, shifting to N. Barometer falling.

Course NNW⅜W.

At 3.35 disconnected boiler D.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 65.

4am to 8am:

Overcast. Cloudy with passing rain squalls. Gentle to stiff breezes from N, shifting last hour to ESE.

At 4.37 slowed down on account of heavy rain.

At 4.45 changed course to N⅛W, patent log reading 57.8.

At 5.35 hauled in patent log reading 60. Sighted USS ‘Paragua’ at anchor in Romblon Harbor.

Stood in on various courses and anchored at 7.30 in 26 fathoms of water with port anchor, 76 fathoms of chain.

Blowing and raining hard. Kept drift lead over and engines ready. Starboard anchor ready for letting go.

Steamer ‘Elcano’ came in and anchored about 7.45.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 44.5.

8am to meridian:

Overcast with heavy rain first part of watch. Gentle breeze from ENE.

Hoisted out all boats. Shifted 6-pounder guns side for side and mounted aft 37-mm gun on starboard side.

Connected up boiler D at 8.50 and let fires die out in boiler B at 9.20. Got out a spring on port chains.

‘Elcano’ got underway and anchored off town at 11.04. Sounded general quarters and prepared to shell trenches. Sent all boats except dinghy, towed by steam launch, to land troops from ‘Elcano’. USS ‘Paragua went inside harbor, followed by steam launch.

Commenced firing at trenches in front of town fort to left and natives in woods to right. Troops landed to left of town, under cover of ‘Paragua’s’ fire.

Ceased firing at 11.55. Following ammunition was expended: 6-inch full charges, 22; 6-inch shell common, 11; 6-inch shell shrapnel, 11; 6-pounder common, 42; 37-mm shell steel, 53; caliber 45, 50. Transferred to ‘Paragua’ 198 cartridges 6-pounder common.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

At 12.05 hoisted boat recall.

At 12.30 steam cutter returned with boats in tow, bringing back J James (Seaman) from ‘Paragua’, wounded in knee; also body of Private Feeley [Feley in log-book]*, Company C, 18^th US Infantry, killed in landing.

At 1.40 ‘Paragua’ came out bringing ‘Elcano’s’ boats in tow.

At 1.50 ‘Paragua’ anchored off port bow.

Secured at 2.00. Hoisted in boats and made preparations for getting underway. Signals as per record book.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle to moderate breezes from NE and NNE.

Made all preparations for getting underway and at 5.25 got underway and stood out to southward and westward.

At 5.57 put over patent log reading 0 and set course S by W½W.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 67.2.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and mild with passing showers towards end of watch. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE, shifting to E. Barometer rising.

Course S by W½W.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE.

At 9.00 changed course to SW½W, patent log reading 27.9; at 9.30 changed to SE, patent log reading 32.3; at 10.00 to W¼S, patent log reading 38.8, and passed between Carabao and Borocay Islands.

At 10.30 changed course to SW¼W, patent log reading 41.5; and at 11.40 to S½E, patent log reading 51.3.

Patent log at end of watch 55.0.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 91.2.

*John C Feeley; see note at top of the following web page: https://www.philamwar.com/johnfeeley_c18th.html

and https://cabatuan.com/18th-infantry-regiment-transport-morgan-city-sinking-japan-1899.html

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17 December 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE to ENE.

At 12.40 Point Pucio bore on port beam, distant 4⅓ miles.

At end of watch ship was off Nalupa, steering course S½E.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 92.5.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SE to NE by N.

On course S½E, under steam from three boilers.

Point Dalipe off port bow at 6.45, patent log reading 15.4, off port beam at 7.30, patent log reading 21.9, distant about 6 miles.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 86.1.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Becoming overcast at close. Calms and light airs to moderate breezes from NE and ENE.

Ship on course S by E until 9.50, on various courses until 10.50, when changed course to NE by E¾E, patent log reading 48.4.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and immediately afterwards mustered aft all hands and published general court-martial orders and Articles for the Government of the Navy.

Average steam 94.2 lbs, average revolutions 82.4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and overcast with passing shower towards end of watch. Moderate breezes from ENE and NNE. Barometer variable.

Course NE by E¾E, changing to ENE⅞E at 1.40 and at 2.00 standing up Strait of Iloilo on various courses.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Cloudy and rainy. Wind decreasing in force from moderate to light breezes from N.

At 4.11 anchored off Iloilo in 13 fathoms of water, port anchor, with 45 fathoms of chain. Sent body of Private Filley [Feeley, see above], killed at Romblon, to Iloilo and sent J James (Seaman) of ‘Paragua’ to Army Hospital, Iloilo. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 326 lbs fresh beef.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Cloudy with drizzling rain. Light airs to light breeze from N.

At 8.00 let fires die out under boiler D. Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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18 December 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and rainy. Light breeze from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

At 3.05 USS ‘Pampanga’ came in from northward and anchored on port beam.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers at first. Calm to light airs from NNE. Barometer rising.

At 6.00 steamer ‘Union’ came in and anchored; going up river at 7.50. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs fresh bread.

GL Field (Apprentice 2^nd class) returned to ship at 8.00 having been absent without leave for 14 hours.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy with light drizzle of rain first hour. Calm.

Went to quarters at 9.30; exercised at setting up. Omitted drill to clean outside of ship. Listed ship by hoisting sailing launch at steam cutter’s davits, then sent all parts of ship over side with a detail of four men to scrub boot topping.

Commanding Officer awarded following punishments at mast: E Crowley (Ship’s Writer), scrubbing clothes out of hours, 48 hours in double irons; J Teves (Fireman 1^st class), stealing fresh water, 48 hours in double irons; EC Smith (Fireman 2^nd class), stealing fresh water, 48 hours in double irons; GT Kerston (Ordinary Seaman), shirking and disobedience of orders, 3 days in double irons; One Ah (Mess Attendant), profanity, 3 nights in double irons from 9pm to all hands; EW Dewson (Apprentice 1^st class), shirking, extra duty for 7 days on quarter deck; WR Hind (Ordinary Seaman), not cleaning brightwork, 5 days’ extra duty on quarter deck; LL Noyes (Apprentice 2^nd class), leaving station without permission and hiding, 2 days in double irons; GL Field (Apprentice 2^nd class), staying ashore overnight when warned to come off by first boat, 2 days in double irons. By order of Commanding Officer following men were placed in double irons for 2 days: Crowley; Teves; Smith; Noyes; Field; and Kerston for 3 days.

USS ‘Calamianas’ [gunboat] came in from southward and anchored. Signals as per record.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light breeze from SE.

Finished cleaning starboard waterline. Listed ship to starboard and commenced work on port side. S

Steamer ‘Aeolus’ came in from S at noon. Steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ went out at 12.30. USS ‘Pampanga’ got underway and stood over to Guimaras shore.

At 1.20 served out monthly money.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from SE.

Mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up. Finished cleaning side. ‘Pampanga’ got underway and stood over to this ship, then anchored off starboard beam. Steamer [Nuestra Señora] de Lourdes came in from N and went up river.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Bright moonlight. Light airs to light breezes from SSW. Barometer steady.

At 11.55 ‘Calamianes’ got underway and stood up river.

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19 December 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from SSW.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze to light airs from SSW.

USS ‘Pampanga’ went out northern channel at 4.30. Received on board in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SSW.

Mustered crew at quarters. Exercised at setting up. Had drills as follows: Infantry, 2^nd Section, artillery; Marine Guard, manual of arms. By order of Captain released following men and restored them to duty: EC Crowley (Ship’s Writer); J Teves (Fireman 1^st class); EC Smith (Fireman 2^nd class); LL Noyes (Apprentice 1^st class); and GL Field (Apprentice 2^nd class). Sent caterers ashore for mess stores. Permanent inspection board made a quarterly inspection of forward shell room.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from WSW.

Finished painting and restowed forward shell room. Finished repairs to whaleboat. Supplied to USS ‘Calamianes’ 300 gallons of fresh water.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle breezes from WSW. Barometer rising.

At 4.50 ‘Calamianes’ came in from northward and anchored.

At 4.45 steamer ‘General Blanco’ came out of river and stood to northward and at 5.40 ‘Adelante’ came out of river and stood to northward.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 246 lbs of fresh mutton.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light variable breeze to calm.

‘Calamianes’ floated off at high water and anchored outside Iloilo River.

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20 December 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SSW during first half of watch. Calms during remainder.

Steamer came in from N and anchored off mouth of river.

4am to 8am:

Clear and warm. Calms.

USS ‘Calamianes’ got underway at 6.30 and went up river.

USS ‘Pampanga’ came in from northward about 6.50 and went up river. Steamer ‘Elcano’ came in from southward flying General Hughes’ flag and stood up river. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs fresh bread. By authority of Commanding Officer released from confinement Ah One (Mess Attendant).

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and warm. Calm to light breezes from SW. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters, followed by collision quarters.

At 10.10 steamer ‘Mayon’ came out of river and stood to southward.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from WSW.

Sent 1^st Division ashore on Guimaras Island for target practice, Cadet Brinser in charge. Received from ‘Pampanga’ 16 boxes 3-pounder steel shell; one box with empty cases. 2^nd Division had revolver practice. Target towed astern. Restowed shell rooms.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from SW to calm.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 213 lbs fresh bread. Received from ‘Pampanga’: 1 3-pounder Hotchkiss RT gun. 1^st Division returned from target practice; 2^nd Division finished practice with revolvers and Powder Division commenced. Gunboat ‘Calamianes’ came out of Iloilo River and anchored off our port bow at 4.30.

‘Pampanga’ came out of river at 4.45 and anchored on our port quarter. She went out northern passage at 6.25.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Calms and light airs from NW.

Steamer ‘Mayon’ came in from southward and anchored at 11.15. By authority of Commanding Officer Ah One (Mess Attendant) was confined. Armed anchor watch on look out.

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21 December 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Overcast and misty. Calm to light airs from N by W and E. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm and light airs from N.

Steamer ‘Mayon’ got underway and stood into Iloilo. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and warm. Calm to light airs from SSW.

3^rd Division went ashore for target practice and returned at 11.30. Powder Division finished revolver practice and Engineer’s Division commenced. By order of Commanding Officer released GL Kerston (Ordinary Seaman) from confinement. By request of Commanding Officer of USS ‘Pampanga’ confined NH McDonald (Oiler) in solitary confinement on bread and water for 5 days, for overstaying liberty and getting drunk in Iloilo. Tested magazine flood cocks and found them in working order.

Steamer ‘Union’ went out southern passage at 10.35. Omitted quarters on account of target practice.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from WSW.

2^nd Division went ashore for rifle practice. Engineer’s Division and 1^st Division had revolver practice. Steamer ‘Pronto’ came out of river and anchored ahead.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Calm to light breezes from WSW.

2^nd Division returned from rifle practice at 5.45.

3^rd Division finished with revolver practice. Steamer 'Elcano' came out of river and afterwards stood out to northward about 5.25.

Signal class exercised with Ardois from 7.30.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Calm with light airs from NNE.

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22 December 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm to light airs from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm during entire watch.

Steamer ‘Butuan’ came in from S. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 100 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear and hot. Calms.

Powder Division went ashore for rifle practice. Marines finished target practice with revolvers. Omitted quarters because of target practice. Lieutenant EH Scribener USN reported on board this vessel for duty as Chief Engineer of same.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partially cloudy and warm. Light airs to light breezes from ENE, shifting to SW. Barometer falling.

Gun Divisions engaged in overhauling batteries.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and warm. Threatening rain. Light airs to gentle breezes from NE and N.

Went to quarters at 5.00. Exercised at setting up and had fire quarters. Divisions reported ready in following times: 1^st Division 30 seconds; 2^nd Division 2 minutes 25 seconds; 3^rd Division 1 minute 25 seconds; Powder Division 1 minute 45 seconds; Engineer’s Division 2 minutes; Marine Guard 30 seconds. Marine Guard returned from target practice. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 295 lbs fresh beef.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with lightning. Light to gentle breeze from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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23 December 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Partially cloudy and warm. Gentle to light breezes from N. Barometer rising.

Feed pump for boiler of steam launch, having been found to be unreliable, was taken out for repairs. Aired bedding.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from NNE and NE.

Sent Engineer’s Division on shore for target practice, Lieutenant Allen in charge. Steamer ‘Butuan’ stood out to southward. Sent whaleboat as running boat, steam launch being under repairs.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE to NE.

Sent party ashore on Guimaras Island for target practice. Party returned at 3.30.

Steamers ‘Elcano’, ‘San Joaquin’ and ‘Cabanbanan’ came in. USS ‘Paragua’ came in and anchored on port bow at 3.45.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE and NNE.

Mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up. ‘Paragua’ got underway and stood up river.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and mild. Gentle breezes from N. Barometer steady.

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24 December 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from N and NNE.

Steamer ‘Bauan’ came in from southward and anchored.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters. Executive Officer and Surgeon inspected living spaces. Transport ‘City of Pueblo’ came in from S. Signals as per record book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from ENE.

Received in Ordnance Departments from transport ‘City of Pueblo’: 79 6-inch common shell.

British sailing bark came in at 3.00 and anchored on starboard beam. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs of fresh bread.

4pm to 8pm:

Partially cloudy and warm. Gentle breezes from NE, shifting to NNE. Barometer rising.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 282 lbs of fresh beef.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light drizzling shower at 11.00. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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25 December 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast with passing shower of rain first hour of watch. Fair and pleasant during remainder. Light to gentle breeze from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Clear and warm. Light breezes and light airs from NNE and N by E.

Tug ‘Nesan’ came in from northward at 5.00 and stood up river.

Steamer ‘City of Pueblo’ left harbor at 7.45. Armed anchor watch on lookout until 5.00.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and warm. Light airs to light breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from NNE and NE.

USS ‘Nanshan’ came in from southward and anchored. Steamer ‘Butuan’ came in from southward. PA Paymaster GG Siebles returned aboard and resumed his duties.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breezes from NNE and NE.

Omitted evening quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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26 December 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and mild. Gentle breezes from NNE and N. Barometer falling.

Moon rose at 12.15.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Threatening rain. Gentle breezes from N.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs fresh bread. US Army Transport ‘Hancock’ came in from southward and anchored.

8am to meridian:

Fair and generally pleasant with a heavy shower at 9.00. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

By order of Commanding Officer released WH McDonald (Oiler) from confinement, his time having expired. By request of Commanding Officer of USS ‘Pampanga’, confined AN Rose (Seaman) for five days in solitary confinement on bread and water, for leaving boat without permission and drunkenness. Held morning quarters; exercised at setting up. 1^st Section of landing party at artillery; 2^nd Section at infantry; Marines at signals.

Meridian to 4pm: Fair and pleasant. Stiff breezes from NNE.

Served out small stores. Troops from Transport ‘Hancock’ were landed during watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to fresh breeze from NNE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 334 lbs fresh meat. Mustered at evening quarters, followed by setting up exercises.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from N.

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27 December 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

A steamer left Iloilo and went out northern channel. Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

Steamer ‘Pronto’ went out southern passage. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs of fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up exercises; immediately afterwards had collision drill. Collision mat put over and all Divisions ready in 2 minutes, 30 seconds.

At 9.45 went to fire quarters. All Divisions reported ready in 3 minutes, 20 seconds and immediately afterwards provided and fell in at boats for abandon ship [drill].

At 10.40 following signal from USS ‘Paragua’ to ‘Concord’: “Int coal 275; ‘Concord’ to ‘Paragua’: “Affirmative”.

At 10.45 Paragua’ came out of river and anchored ahead of us.

At 11.30 steamers ‘Butuan’ and ‘Cabanbanan’ came out of river and stood to northward. Coppersmith and helper repairing water pipe from USS ‘Nanshan’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partially cloudy and mild. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE and N. Barometer falling.

At 12.05 ‘Nanshan’ shifted her berth.

At 1.05 ‘Paragua’ got underway and went alongside ‘Nanshan’.

At 2.10 steamer ‘Gonzales’ came in and anchored; going up river at 2.45.

At 3.15 US Army Transport ‘Hancock’ got underway and stood out southern channel.

At 3.50 ‘Paragua’ left ‘Nanshan’ and anchored. Steamer ‘Ysabela’ came out of river standing to northward.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant weather. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 187 lbs fresh beef.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast with passing shower of rain. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE.

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28 December 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from N.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy with light drizzle. Moderate to gentle breezes from N. Barometer variable.

Went to breakfast at 5.30 and at 6.15 got underway, going alongside USS ‘Nanshan’ at 7.40.

Ship’s draft forward 12 feet, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy with passing showers first part. Gentle breezes from NE.

Started coaling at 8.00 and took on board 47 tons during watch. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs fresh bread.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NE.

All hands coaling ship after turn-to. Took on board during watch 40 tons of coal. Steamers ‘Nesan’, ‘Lee Fat’ and ‘Yruña’ came in from northward. Steamer from Iloilo went out southern passage.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and raining. Gentle to stiff breeze from NE and NNE.

Coaling ship during first part of watch.

Stopped coaling at 5.20 on account of rain. Took on board about 30 tons of coal.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with light rain at first. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

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29 December 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers. Gentle breezes from NNE.

Steamer ‘Gloria’ came in from southward.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from NNE

Coaling ship. Took on 17 tons during watch. Dropped ship astern about 10 feet.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from NNE.

Began coaling at 8.45 and finished at 10.10, having take on board 162 tons. Steamer 'Elcano' came in from N and went up river. Later she came out and stood out southern passage.

At 10.20 shoved off from USS ‘Nanshan’ and steamed over to anchorage.

Anchored at 10.40 in 13½ fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms of chain. Ship’s draft forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 1 inch. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs of fresh bread. K King’s (Gunner’s Mate 2^nd class) time of enlistment expired today.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

General cleaning and scrubbing ship. USS ‘Paragua’ got underway at 2.00 and stood to northward. Sent following wig-wag message to ‘Paragua’: “Commanding Officer report on board”.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy with rain. Passing showers and light squalls. Gentle to moderate breezes from ENE, shifting to NNE. Barometer rising.

Tested flood cocks of magazines and shell rooms and found them in good working order.

At 4.45 US Transport ‘City of Pueblo’ came in and anchored. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 284 lbs fresh beef. Omitted evening quarters on account of work going on.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and damp to fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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30 December 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NNE.

Moon rose at 3.40.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NE.

Transport ‘City of Pueblo’ left harbor at 5.30. Filling ammunition belts of landing party.

Armed anchor watch on lookout until 5.30. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and pleasant. Light breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

At 10.25 got underway and stood to E and on various courses. Tug ‘Nesan’ came out of river and accompanied this vessel. Draft of ship forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 1 inch.

Average steam 113 lbs, average revolutions 113.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from NE.

Anchored at 12.23 in 10 fathoms of water with 25 fathoms on port chain. Bearings at anchorage: Dumangis Point E¼N; left tangent Guimaras Island S by E¾E; Kabugao Point SW by W; ship’s head ENE.

At 12.30 called away all boats except dinghy and sent in them ship’s landing force and about 25 soldiers brought from Guimaras Island and Iloilo by USS ‘Paragua’ and ‘Nesan’ respectively. Ensign Davidson was in charge, assisted by Naval Cadets Greenslade and Brinser, and PA Surgeon Farenholt. Boats were taken in tow by steam launch and stood into Dumangas River. Steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ and another steamer stood in from northward. Steamer ‘Yruña’ stood out with scow in tow.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from NNE.

At 4.30 steamer ‘Gloria’ passed bound N.

At 5.00 mustered at evening quarters.:

8pm to midnight:

Clear and mild. Light breeze to light airs from NNE. Barometer steady.

At 8.10 boats with landing party returned to ship after having gone up Damangas River as far as Damangas and landed, burning on way back one lorcha and two paraos.

At 8.49 ‘Nesan’ got underway and stood down towards Iloilo.

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31 December 1899

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from NE.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light breeze from NW to NE.

Got underway at 6.00 and stood in for Iloilo.

Came to anchor at 7.40 off Iloilo in 13 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms on port chain.

Sighted a steamer standing in from southward at 7.15. Ship’s draft forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 59.3.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NE.

Started fires under boiler A at 8.15. Let fires die out in boiler C.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters. Executive Officer, Lieutenant Commander BO Scott, and PA Surgeon Farenholt inspected living spaces. Condition good. By order of Commanding Officer released AH Ross (Seaman) from confinement.

Steamer ‘Hainan’ came in from S at 9.15.

Steamer ‘[Nuestra Señora] del Rosario’ came in from S at 11.25.

Marines received Dewey Medal awarded by People of United States to officers and men of the Asiatic Squadron, May 1^st 1898.

Received 99lbs of bread in Paymaster’s Department. Disconnected boiler C at 11.50.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Steamer ‘Hainan’ got underway and went up river.

Boiler A connected at 3.00 and fires dying out in boiler D.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NE. Barometer rising.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 265 lbs fresh beef.

At 5.35 disconnected boiler D.

At 5.55 USS ‘Pampanga’ came in and anchored.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool. Gentle breeze from NE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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LOG BOOK – JANUARY 1^st 1900 TO JUNE 30^th 1900

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LOG BOOK

of the USS Concord, third rate,

commanded by

SM Ackley, Commander US Navy

and HGO Colby, Commander US Navy

attached to Asiatic Squadron

Commencing January 1, 1900

at Iloilo, Philippine Islands,

and ending June 30, 1900

at Calbayog, Samar Island [Philippine Islands]

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List of officers attached to and on board USS Concord, 3^rd rate, commanded by SM Ackley, Commander USN, and HGO Colby, Commander USN, during the period covered by this log-book from January 1, 1900 to June 30, 1900.

Ackley SM, Commander

Scott BO, Lieutenant Commander

Scribner EH, Lieutenant

Mayer AN, Lieutenant

Allen DV, Lieutenant

Farenholt A, Assistant Surgeon

Seibels GG, Passed Assistant Paymaster

Davidson WC, Ensign

Chester AJ, Ensign

Owens CJ, Ensign

Greenslade JW, Naval Cadet

Brinser HL, Naval Cadet

Shute FE, Pay Clerk

Stanford HR, Civil Engineer

Cotton LA, Naval Cadet

Pierce AB, Assistant Paymaster

Yates AF, Naval Cadet

Leigh RH, Lieutenant Commander

Fisher CH, Naval Cadet

Nulton LM, Lieutenant.

Poor CL, Ensign

Carpenter HW, Lieutenant USMC

McFarland HG, Lieutenant (JG)

Boush CJ, Lieutenant Commander

Craven JE, Lieutenant

Boughter F, Lieutenant

Herbert WC, Lieutenant

Blamer DW, Lieutenant

Hayes CH, Lieutenant

Minette H, Lieutenant-Commander, June 4 1900

Reed ME, Lieutenant, June 4 1900

Fletcher WB, Lieutenant, June 6 1900

Sticht JL, Lieutenant, June 6 1900

Colby HGO, Commander, June 7 1900

Hartrath Amin, Lieutenant (JG), June 7 1900

Brotherton WD, Lieutenant (JG), June 12 1900

Bieg FC, Lieutenant, June 14 1900

Mitchell AH, Naval Cadet, June 14 1900

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List of officers who have died, been detached or transferred on board USS Concord, 3rd rate, commanded by SM Ackley, Commander USN, and HGO Colby USN, during the period covered by this log-book, from January 1, 1900, to June 30, 1900

Siebels GG, PA Paymaster, transferred to USS Zafiro, 17 February 1900

Cotton LA, Naval Cadet, transferred to USS Zafiro, 17 February 1900

Stanford HR, Civil Engineer, transferred to USS Zafiro, 17 February 1900

Yates AF, Naval Cadet, transferred to USS Pampanga, 17 February 1900

Greenslade JW, Naval Cadet, transferred to USS Basco, 10 March 1900

Leigh RH, Lieutenant, transferred to USS Oregon, 12 March 1900

Poor CL, Ensign, transferred to USS Oregon, 5 April 1900

Carpenter HW, Lieutenant USMC, transferred to Yokohama Hospital, 6 April 1900

Nulton LM, Lieutenant, transferred to USS Bennington, 11 April 1900

Chester AJ, Ensign, transferred to USS Baltimore, 14 April 1900

Mayer AN, Lieutenant, transferred to USS Yosemite, 17 April 1900

Scribner EH, Lieutenant, transferred to USS New Orleans, 17 April 1900

Scott BO, Lieutenant Commander, transferred to USS Brooklyn, 18 April 1900

Owens CJ, Ensign, transferred to USS Brooklyn, 18 April 1900

Brinser HL, Naval Cadet, transferred to USS Brooklyn, 23 April 1900

Fisher CH, Naval Cadet, transferred to USS Brooklyn, 23 April 1900

Allen DV, Lieutenant (JG), transferred to USS Nashville, 24 April 1900

Bieg FC, Lieutenant, transferred to USS Monadnock, 2 May 1900

Herbert WC, Lieutenant, transferred to USS Dixie, 30 May 1900

McFarland HG, Lieutenant, transferred to USS Dixie, 31 May 1900

Boughter F, Lieutenant, transferred to USS Solace, 6 June 1900

Blamer DW, Lieutenant, transferred to USS Solace, 6 June 1900

Brush CJ, Lieutenant Commander, transferred to USS Solace, 7 June 1900

Craven JC, Lieutenant, transferred to USS Solace, 7 June 1900

Ackley SM, Commander, transferred to USS Solace, 7 June 1900

Davidson WC, Ensign, transferred to USS Solace, 7 June 1900

Brotherton WD, Lieutenant (JG), transferred to USS Princeton, 19 June 1900

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Complement of Petty Officers, Seamen, Ordinary Seamen, Landsmen, Boys and Marines on board of USS Concord, 3^rd Rate, at first commissioning May 22, 1897

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Description of Instruments

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Armament

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Tables of Deviation, September 13, 1899, Lingayen Gulf, Luzon, Philippine Islands

LOGS FOR JANUARY 1900

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1 January 1900

Iloilo

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NNE.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NNE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs of fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and warm. Gentle breezes from NE. Barometer variable.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from NE.

USS ‘Paragua’ came in and anchored on our port bow at 5.00. Served out clean hammocks. Men who have night watches and post scrubbed hammocks from 6.00 to 8.00.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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2 January 1900

Iloilo

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE. Barometer variable.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light and gentle breezes from NE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 98 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.

By request of Commanding Officer of USS ‘Pampanga’ confined TJ Hayes (Landsman) for five days of solitary confinement on bread and water for leaving ship without authority.

Held morning quarters at 9.30. Exercised Divisions at setting up and landing force at infantry. Executive Officer, Lieutenant Commander BO Scott, and Chief Engineer Lieutenant EH Scribner made inspection required by Paragraph 4, Article 1594, US Navy Regulations and found everything in good condition. Removed square ports in cabin for repairs.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NE.

At 1.15 got out all boats and had boat drill under sails. Steamers ‘Cabanbanan’ and ‘[Isla de] Negros’ came in from N and anchored off mouth of river.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Went to evening quarters at 4.50. Turned in clean hammocks and afterwards had setting up exercises. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 295 lbs fresh meat.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NE.

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3 January 1900

Iloilo

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant greater part of watch. Overcast and light drizzling rain during remainder. Light airs to breeze from NE.

At 5.45 USS ‘Paragua’ signaled:”Permission to get underway”. Answered: “Affirmative”.

At 5.50 ‘Paragua’ got underway and stood out to N. Scrubbed mattress covers and locker bags. Aired bedding. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 98 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from NNE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had setting up exercises followed by collision drill. All Divisions reported ready in 2 minutes 15 seconds. Afterwards had Division drills as follows: 1^st Division single sticks; 2^nd Division rifles; 3^rd Division pistols; Marines and Powder Division signals.

Following punishments were awarded by Commanding Officer: CE Lassig (Apprentice 1^st class), shirking and not obeying orders, 2 days in double irons, confined accordingly; A Whitney (Coal Passer) and A Coan (Apprentice 1^st class), clothes in lucky bag, 1 day’s extra duty each. Aired bedding from 10.15 to 11.30. Steamers [Nuestra Señora del] ‘Rosario’ and ‘General Blanco’ left harbor. LL Young (Ordinary Seaman) reported expiration of term of enlistment.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer falling.

At 3.30 steamer ‘General Blanco’ came in and went up river.

At 4.00 steamer 'Elcano' came in and went up river.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NNE and NE.

Tarred down rigging. Painted outside of first and second cutters and painted gig inside and out. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 290 lbs fresh beef.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE and N.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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4 January 1900

Iloilo

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and mild. Gentle breezes from NE, shifting to N. Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Threatening rain. Gentle breezes from NNE.

Went to quarters at 9.30. Exercised at setting up then held general quarters. Divisions cast loose in following times: Surgeon’s Division 46 seconds; Marine Guard 1 minute 30 seconds; 3^rd Division 1 minute 45 seconds; 1^st Division 2 minutes 30 seconds; 2^nd Division 2 minutes 30 seconds; Powder Division 2 minutes 45 seconds; Engineer’s Division 1 minute 5 seconds. Secured: Engineer’s Division 45 seconds; 2^nd Division 1 minute; Powder Division 1 minute 5 seconds; Marine Guard 1 minute 6 seconds; 1^st Division 1 minute 6 seconds; Surgeon’s Division 1 minute 30 seconds; 3^rd Division 1 minute 50 seconds. Cleaned paintwork on topgallant forecastle. Scrubbed main mast cover. CS Miller (Seaman) reported expiration of enlistment.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Steamer ‘Adelante’ went out northern passage at 12.25.

German steamer ‘Hana’ came out of river and anchored at 1.36.

Steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came in at 2.40.

Parts of ship painting spars, smoke pipe and ventilators. Broke out storerooms forward and aft.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Omitted quarters, all hands being engaged painting spars.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast at first and cloudy. Gentle to moderate breezes from NE. Barometer slowly rising.

At 11.00 steamer ‘Isla de Negros’ got underway and stood to northward.

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5 January 1900

Iloilo

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with light drizzle at times during last part. Gentle breezes from NNE.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy with drizzling showers at 4.40 and 7.30. Gentle breeze from NE.

During night this ship dragged her anchor about 150 yards NE by N and brought up in 14 fathoms of water, 45 fathoms on port chain. Sighted a steamer coming in southern passage at 6.30.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 98 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant with exception of light drizzling rain first half hour of watch. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE and NE.

Mustered crew at quarters. Exercised at setting up and boats under sails. Crew started painting hatches and ventilators. At end of watch British man-of-war standing in southern passage. Released E Lassig (Apprentice 1^st class) from confinement by order of Commanding Officer. Pollex’s (Coxswain) term of enlistment expired this morning.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Engaged in painting spars and inside to ship.

At noon HMS ‘Alacrity’ [British cruiser] with flag of Vice Admiral Seymour came to anchor on port beam; she was from Singapore and Sandakan. Steamers ‘Gonzales’ and ‘Lee Fat’ came in from northward and afterwards went up river. Exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Iris’, which came in from southward and anchored at 3.30.

USS ‘Pampanga’ went alongside ‘Iris’ at 3.50. ‘Alacrity’ fired a salute of 21 guns, American ensign at the main, which was answered gun for gun with British [English in log-book] ensign at main, and then fired a salute of 15 guns, British flag at fore; this was returned gun for gun with American flag at fore. Boarding officer from this vessel paid boarding visit to ‘Alacrity’. Commanding Officer paid official visit to British flagship. Commanding Officer of ‘Alacrity’ made official call on Commanding Officer.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to light breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

At 7.45 ‘Pampanga’ cast off from ‘Iris’ and anchored. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 290 lbs fresh beef.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from NNE.

Sent wig-wag signal to ‘Pampanga’ as per signal record book.

‘Pampanga’ changed anchorage about 100 yards NW at 9.45.

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6 January 1900

Iloilo

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy first hour of watch. Fair and pleasant during remainder. Gentle breeze from NNE. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Steamer ‘Butuan’ came in from southward and afterwards went up river. German steamer ‘Knivsberg’ [Knizburg in log-book] came in from southward and anchored on port beam. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm. Gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer variable.

At 10.30 Brigadier General Hughes made official call on HMS ‘Alacrity’, receiving a salute of 13 guns upon leaving. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 543 tins vegetables; 288 tins sausage; 300 lbs coffee; 240 corned beef; 144 lbs roast beef; 1000 lbs flour; 1072 lbs sugar; 1800 lbs soap; and in Ordnance Department: 25000 rounds of 6-mm Union Metallic ammunition.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NNE and NE.

Transferred to USS ‘Iris; with papers and effects: CS Miller (Seaman). Following men were sent to ‘Iris’ to take passage to USS ‘Monterey’ for treatment at US Naval Hospital, Cavite: J James (Seaman), JF Brown (Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class). British dispatch vessel ‘Alacrity’ left harbor, standing to southward.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Steamer ‘Hainan’ left harbor by southern passage at 5.00. Held evening quarters and setting up. Exchanged signals with ‘Iris’ as per signal record book.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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7 January 1900

Iloilo

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Partially cloudy and mild. Gentle breeze from NNE. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from N.

British steamer ‘Nanchang’ came in from southward. American steamer ‘San Fernando’ came in from northward towing three schooners.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement TP Hayes (Landsman), his time having expired. Term of enlistment of Ollson (Seaman) expired this morning. Transferred to USS ‘Pampanga’ 1000 rounds 6-mm Union Metallic ammunition. Held morning quarters followed by general muster. Commanding Officer inspected ship. Received routine signals from USS ‘Iris’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from NNE.

Sent effects of late W Juraschka [Juraschky in log-book]* (Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class) to ‘Iris’ to be delivered to USS ‘Helena’.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from NE and ENE.

Sent following signal during watch: ‘Concord’ to ‘Iris’, “Proceed to Cavite at daylight tomorrow morning”.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 301 lbs fresh meat.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N.

* William Juraschka (Boatswain’s Mate) from USS ‘Mariveles’ was captured by insurgents in October 1899. Upon release, he made his way to Iloilo and reported aboard ‘Concord’ on February 16, 1900.

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8 January 1900

Iloilo [and at sea], Philippine Islands.

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to light breeze from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE and N.

At 5.30 USS ‘Iris’ got underway and stood out southern passage. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 96 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant weather with passing rain squalls. Light to gentle breeze from NNE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Afterwards had Divisional drills as follows: 1^st Division battery instruction; 2^nd Division single sticks; 3^rd Division revolvers; Powder Division rifles; Marines infantry. An officer from staff of Colonel Dickman came on board to communicate with Commanding Officer. Colonel Rice USA and staff paid official visit on board.

At 9.30 USS ‘Pampanga’ got underway and stood to southward. Steamer ‘Francisco’ came in from northward and anchored on starboard beam.

At 10.05 started fires under boilers B and C. Sent following signal: ‘Concord’ to ‘Pampanga’, “Commanding Officer report on board and make preparations for getting underway”.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N. Barometer falling.

At 12.15 steamer ‘Francisco’ got underway and stood up river.

At 12.50 steamer 'Elcano' came in from northward and went up river.

At 2.00 steamer ‘Butuan’ came out of river and anchored.

At 2.20 steamer ‘Nuestra Señora del Carmen’ came in from southward and anchored, getting underway again and going up river at 3.00.

At 2.30 connected boilers B and C with main engines.

At 3.15 got underway and stood out of southern channel on various courses.

At 3.54 put over patent log reading 0, with Cabalic Point bearing abeam and distant 500 yards.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from N.

At beginning of watch standing out southern entrance to Iloilo Harbor on various courses, Commanding Officer at conn. Steaming under three boilers.

At 4.15 set course WSW, patent log reading 3.1, abreast Naburot Island, distant ½ mile.

At 4.45 stopped and hauled in patent log in order to overhaul steering gear which was working badly.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00. Exercised at setting up.

At 6.00 set course again, patent log reading 7.7; steering gear being in good working order.

Average steam 118 lbs, average revolutions 80.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Steering course WSW. At end of watch Point Naso bore on starboard bow, distant 11 miles.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 93.4.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from N.

Steaming under steam from three boilers on course WSW.

At 9.30 changed course to NW, patent log reading 39.2.

At 10.00 changed course to NNW, patent log reading 44.4.

At 10.45 changed course to N⅛W, patent log reading 46.2.

At 11.15 ‘Pampanga’ fired a green star. Slowed down and headed for ‘Pampanga’.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 93.3.

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9 January 1900

At sea [various courses to San Jose de Buenavista and Naburot Island], Philippine Islands

Lat 10.74, Long 121.88

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Calms to light airs from NE.

Moon set at 12.07. Stopped from midnight to 12.40 when USS ‘Pampanga’ came alongside and Commanding Officer reported on board; then steamed ahead slow until 12.52, then lying to until 3.42 when started ahead slow on course SW.

4am to 8am:

Partially cloudy and hazy. Light airs to light breezes from NE and N. Barometer rising.

At 5.30 stood in towards shore, sighting ‘Pampanga’ at daylight anchored close to shore.

At 6.55 stopped and Commanding Officer of ‘Pampanga’ reported on board in obedience to signal. Upon his leaving, stood slow to northward along shore.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 49.5.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs shifting gradually from NE to W.

Followed coast to northward until abreast town of San Pedro, when turned and stood to southward. ‘Pampanga’ came out from anchorage, her Commanding Officer reporting on board. Commanding Officer went on board ‘Pampanga’ which stood in towards San Jose de Buenavista, then followed shore to Antique [Antika in log-book].

At end of watch she was standing out toward ship.

Went to quarters at 9.30. Exercised at setting up. Omitted drill to stand by for general quarters.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 50.3,

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to fair and pleasant. Light airs from W byS.

Started ahead full speed at 12.20 on course S½W.

At 2.20 steering various courses while rounding Nogas Island. Put over patent log at 3.00 reading 0. Left tangent of Jurao Jurao Island bearing on port beam, distant about 1 mile. Course NE by E.

During last hour running along Panay shore on various courses. At end of watch Tiolas bore on port bow, distant about 2 miles.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 86.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant. Calm and light breezes from NE.

On course NE½N, steaming under steam from three boilers.

At 4.00 changed course to NE¼N, standing in to San Joaquin, Captain conning.

At 4.30 hauled in patent log reading 14.1 and slowed down.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters. Exercised at setting up. Put over patent log reading 0 and set course E¼N.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 77.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.

Ship on course N¼E until 7.15 when half speed and at 7.27 came to anchor with port chain in 6 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of chain. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 11 inches, aft 16 feet. Anchorage off Naburot Island.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

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10 January 1900

Iloilo

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breezes from NNE.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate to gentle breezes from N to NNE.

Got underway at 5.55 and stood into Iloilo at full speed.

Made out USS ‘Paragua’ at anchor with a schooner trailing astern at 7.00. Slowed down to half speed at 7.26 and came to anchor at 7.40 in 13 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of port chain. Hoisted out steam launch and banked fires.

Average steam 117 lbs, average revolutions 71.7.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters. Exercised at setting up and Divisional drills as follows: 1^st Division bayonet exercises; 2^nd Division instructions in fuse; 3^rd Division single sticks; Powder Division pistols; Marine Guard signals. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 96 lbs of fresh bread. ‘Paragua’ got underway and went up river.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant with passing shower of rain. Gentle breeze from NE.

Steamer ‘Nuestra Señora del Carmen’ came out of river and stood to southward.

Fires dying out under boilers A and B at 2.15.

4pm to 8pm:

Partially cloudy and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

At 6.30 disconnected boilers A and B. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 297 lbs of fresh beef. FE Shute (Chief Yeoman) was honorably discharged from US Naval Service, his term of enlistment having expired.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout. Steamer ‘Nuestra Señora de Lourdes’ came in and anchored.

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11 January 1900

Iloilo

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from NNE and N.

Moon set at 2.55. Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N.

Executed morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and warm. Gentle breezes from NNE and NE. Barometer slowly rising.

At 8.05 steamer ‘Nuestra Señora de Lourdes’ got underway and stood up river. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 96 lbs of fresh bread.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had following drills: 1^st Division pistols; 2^nd Division signals; 3^rd Division battery; Powder Division single sticks; Marines battery instruction.

At 9.35 steamer ‘Francisco’ came out of river and stood to northward.

At 11.15 USS ‘Paragua’ came out of river and anchored. OW Morrell (Electrician 2^nd class) came to mast and reported his term of enlistment having expired.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NE.

Painting yellow paintwork and under topgallant forecastle. Steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came in from northward and USAT ‘Warren’ from southward.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE to NNE.

Omitted evening quarters on account of painting under forecastle.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breezes from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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12 January 1900

Iloilo

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer falling.

At 1.00 a steamer came in from northward and anchored.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from NNE and N.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 96 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light breezes from N.

By order of Commanding Officer restricted DW Ashmead (Apprentice 2^nd class) to port side of quarter deck for two days from all hands until pipe down, for not spreading awnings when word was passed. Held morning quarters and setting up. Equipped boats for distant service and overhauled boat boxes. Tested flood cocks and found them in good condition. Naval Cadet Brinser inspected A compartments. Commenced painting white bulwarks from forecastle to poop.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NE and ENE.

Tested hand pumps. Painting interior of ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

At 5.00 mustered at evening quarters and exercised at setting up.

Steamer ‘Nanchang’ came out of river and anchored at 5.15.

At 5.30 USS ‘Pampanga’ came in from southward and anchored off port beam. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 212 lbs fresh meat.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N.

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13 January 1900

Iloilo

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Tested life buoys. Steamer ‘Gloria’ came in from N with a schooner in tow. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 96 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Painting and scraping hammock nettings, beading etc. Steamer ‘Gloria’ went up river.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partially cloudy and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NE. Barometer falling.

At 12.35 USAT ‘Warren’ got underway and stood out by southern passage.

At 12.50 USS ‘Pampanga’ got underway and stood over to Guimaras side.

At 1.30 steamer ‘Isla de Negros’ came in from northward and anchored, getting underway again and going up river at 2.30.

At 3.10 steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came in from northward and anchored, getting underway again and going up river at 3.35.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from ENE and NNE.

Went to quarters at 5.00. Omitted setting up on account of painting. Steamer ‘Tayolas’ came in from northward.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

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14 January 1900

Iloilo

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from N. Bright moonlight.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer rising.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 96 lbs of fresh bread,

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Went to quarters at 9.30. Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew at quarters. Executive Officer, Lieutenant Commander BO Scott, and Medical Officer, PA Surgeon A Farenholt, inspected living spaces, finding them in good condition. Steamer ‘Gloria’ stood out to northward towing a schooner. Steamer ‘Yruña’ came in from northward.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE to E.

Sighted man-of-war coming in southern passage at 3.30.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from ENE and NE.

Tested searchlights and signal lights. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 298 lbs fresh beef.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to light breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

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15 January 1900

Iloilo

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from NNE.

Tug ‘Lee Fat’ stood out to northward with schooner in tow.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from NNE.

Navigator Lieutenant Mayer went ashore with steering and boat compasses in dinghy.

Steamer ‘Butuan’ came in from northward and ‘San Juan’ from southward. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 96 lbs fresh bread. Scrubbed boat davits, strongbacks and awning stanchions preparatory to painting.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from NNE.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters. Exercised at setting up. Had Divisional drills as follows: 1^st Division pistols; 2^nd Division manual of arms; 3^rd Division instructions in signals; Powder Division single sticks. Listed ship to starboard and cleaned ship’s side along waterway. Overhauled starboard chain and locker. Quarterly board, Chief Engineer Scribner, Ensign Davidson, and Naval Cadet Brinser, inspected chain lockers. Condition good.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot. Gentle breeze fro NE.

Overhauled and inspected port lower chain and inspected chain locker. Breaking out sheet chain at end of watch. Painting ship over port side.

At 12.35 steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ left harbor and steamer ‘Gonzales’ came in.

At 12.55 British man-of-war ‘Aurora’ came in and anchored on starboard quarter. USS ‘Pampanga’ came in and anchored at same time. A Johnson (Seaman) was placed in confinement for safe keeping for being under influence of liquor.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and warm. Light breezes to light airs from SW, shifting to NE. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 365 lbs fresh beef.

At 5.35 steamer ‘Tayabas’ came out of river and stood to northward.

At 5.50 steamer ‘San Juan’ came out of river and stood to northward followed by ‘Yruña’ at 5.55.

J Grey (Private Marine) failed to return to the ship at 6.00 having gone ashore on duty. Tested search and signal lights.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze to light airs from NNE.

Steamer ‘Knivsberg’ came out of river and anchored.

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16 January 1900

Iloilo [to San Joaquin], Philippine Islands.

Lat 10.63, Long 122.45

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs to light breezes from NE and N.

Lighted fires under boilers A and B at 4.00. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 192 lbs bread.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and warm. Light airs from NE. Barometer variable.

Following punishment was assigned by Commanding Officer: A Johnson (Seaman) placed in solitary confinement on bread and water for four days for being under influence of liquor on board ship.

At 8.55 USS ‘Pampanga’ got underway and stood out of southward channel.

At 9.15 connected up boilers A and B.

At 10.00 Brigadier General Hughes USA made an official call upon Commanding Officer of HMS ‘Aurora’ and upon leaving received a salute of nine guns.

General Hughes came on board with staff and at 10.45 got underway, standing out of southern passage on various courses.

At 11.40 put over patent log reading 0. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet [inches in log-book]. J Grey (Private Marine) returned to ship having been absent without permission for 16 hours.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 88.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from SW.

At 12.05 set course W⅛N, heading for town of San Joaquin, steamer ‘Elcano’ keeping position on port quarter.

At 1.45 sighted USS ‘Pampanga’ off town.

At 2.15 hauled in patent log reading 25.0.

Anchored off town at 3.00 in 11 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms out on port chain. Lowered all boats except steam launch and dinghy and sent them to ‘Elcano’ to land troops, Cadet Greenslade in charge. Brigadier General Hughes and staff left ship and landed with troops.

Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 5 inches, aft 16 feet. Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 86.1.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy and pleasant. Light breeze from WNW to calm.

Boats returned to ship at 4.45 after landing troops and stores. Omitted evening quarters on account of work going on. Tested signal, search and running lights.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Calm to light airs from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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17 January 1900

San Joaquin and at sea, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.56, Long 122.11

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm to light airs from N. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm and light airs from N.

USS ‘Pampanga’ got underway and stood along coast to westward, anchoring off mountain pass through which column of troops was to march. At end of watch column of troops, followed by pack train, was entering valley leading up to this pass.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Calm to gentle breezes from E.

Held morning quarters and setting up. Exercised at collision drill, getting mat over in 3 minutes 20 seconds. Divisions exercised at various drills. Issued small stores. Scraped growth from propellers and rudder and commenced on starboard water line. Cleaned out bottom of steam launch.

‘Pampanga’ came alongside at 9.15 and then returned inshore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from E and SW.

At 1.30 drilled landing party in extended order. Rigged out cutters. Hoisted gig and whaleboat at harbor davits. Made preparations for getting underway.

At 2.15 got underway along coast, Captain conning. ‘Pampanga’ got underway and stood after parao.

At 3.15 stopped both engines. ‘Pampanga’ came within hail with parao in tow.

At 3.20 started ahead, ‘Pampanga’ standing inshore after another parao.

At 3.40 stopped both engines. ‘Pampanga’ overhauled parao.

At 3.45 went ahead.

At 3.55 put over patent log reading 0. Board of survey, PA Surgeon A Farenholt senior member, condemned 12 lbs dried apples and 3 lbs butter and had them thrown overboard.

Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 2 inches, aft 15 feet 11 inches. Signals as per record book.

Average steam 116 lbs, average revolutions 57.4.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NW and N.

Ship steering various courses until 5.46, when steering course N⅛W, patent log reading 15.8.

Mustered at quarters at 4.40 and had setting up exercise; afterwards collision drill. Tested signal, search and running lights and found same in good order.

‘Pampanga’ on port quarter at end of watch.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 80.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from N. Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N⅛W followed by ‘Pampanga’.

At 7.10 moon rose.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 80.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light and gentle breezes from SE. Calm last hour.

Steamed along coast to northward, slow speed, until 9.10 when turned and stood to southward. Threw searchlight on town of San Jose de Buenavista.

Stopped at 10.00 off Antique [Antika in log-book] and drifted remainder of watch.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 39.5.

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18 January 1900

At sea [near San Jose de Buenavista], Philippine Islands

Lat 10.73, Long 121.90

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm to light airs from N.

Lying to off Antique. Dalipe Point bearing from N½E to N at end of watch.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from NE and NNE.

At 4.05 sighted steamers ‘Elcano’ and ‘Nesan’ coming in from S.

At 4.40 went ahead and stood up towards Delipe Point.

At 6.15 stopped; Captain and Ensign Davidson went aboard USS ‘Pampanga’ and stood in towards beach.

At 7.00 ‘Pampanga’ opened fire upon trenches along beach, fire being returned by insurgents.

Advance of Army opened fire upon trenches at 7.05.

At 7.10 stood in towards ‘Pampanga’; went to general quarters.

At end of watch at general quarters and firing upon trenches.

Average steam 117.5 lbs, average revolutions 39.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from WSW.

Steaming slowly up and down and lying to off Antique and San Jose de Buenavista while crew at general quarters, firing at intervals with main and secondary battery guns at different objects.

‘Pampanga’, ‘Elcano’ and ‘Nesan’ in sight, lying off shore at end of watch.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partially cloudy and warm. Light breeze from WSW. Barometer rising.

At 1.10 secured battery having expended ammunition as follows: 19 6-inch full charges; 13 6-inch common shell; 6 6-inch shrapnel; 20 37-mm; 2 3-pounder.

At 1.45 came to anchor in 6 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of chain out on port anchor, just below San Jose de Buenavista.

At 2.00 ‘Elcano’ came to anchor.

At 2.10 ship’s landing force was towed ashore by ‘Pampanga’ and landed at town.

[At 3.00 ‘Pampanga’ came to anchor.]

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from N first and last hours. Calm remainder of time.

At 5.00 landing party returned to ship, ‘Pampanga’ towing boats out. Army had entered town when ship’s force left. Lieutenant RH Leigh, Commanding Officer of ‘Pampanga’, was accidentally wound by a bullet from a Colt automatic and was transferred to this ship temporarily for medical treatment. ‘Pampanga’ was sent to Antique to communicate with Army pack train but was unable to do so.

At 7.25 sent following signal by searchlight in direction of Antique: “Army – send pack train to San Jose (signed) Hughes”. Tested signal, search and running lights.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from NE and SE.

Signaled to pack train ashore to proceed to Buenavista. Used forward searchlight to assist Army in landing supplies. Two steamers passed out to N during watch.

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19 January 1900

San Jose de Buenavista, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.73, Long 121.90

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and calms from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout. Signal fire noticed on far peak bearing NE by E.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and mild. Calm to light airs from NNE. Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from W and NW.

Commanding Officer left ship at 9.00 and went ashore, returning at 11.45.

Went to quarters at 9.30. Exercised at setting up and Divisional drills. Ensign Davidson was transferred to USS ‘Pampanga’ for temporary duty as Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with passing showers until 3.00. Light breeze from W.

Got underway at 12.30, followed by ‘Pampanga’ and stood down to Antique.

Anchored off Antique at 1.05 in 9 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms on port chain. Party of steam launch, gig and whaleboat landed with Commanding Officer, Army officers and an escort of soldiers. Steam launch and gig returned leaving soldiers and whaleboat.

Got underway at 2.30 and stood up to old anchorage off San Jose de Buenavista.

Anchored at 3.04 in 7 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms on port chain. Commanding Office left ship with armed gig and second cutter’s crew in tow of steam launch to recover a steamer in a river between San Jose de Buenavista and Antique. Navigator Lieutenant AN Mayer took soundings off San Jose de Buenavista: ship’s draft forward 12 feet 1 inch, aft 15 feet 11 inches.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from W, WNW and SE.

At 5.00 had fire drill. All Divisions reported in 1 minute 4 seconds. Secured in 2 minutes 30 seconds. ‘Pampanga’ came up along coast and anchored off San Jose de Buenavista. Tested search, signal and running lights. Captain returned from expedition up river.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Calm to light breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

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20 January 1900

San Jose de Buenavista [and at sea], Philippine Islands

Lat 10.73, Long 121.90

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from W first half. Calm last half.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from NE to ENE.

Aired bedding and scrubbed fire hose. Tested life buoys.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from ENE to SE. Calm during second hour of watch.

By order of Captain released A Johnson (Seaman) from confinement and restored him to duty. Captain awarded following punishments: LL Noyes (Apprentice 2^nd class), asleep and sitting down on lookout, 3 hours on quarter deck with arms; J Sainsbury (Private Marine), neglect of duty, relieved from duty as Corporal of Guard on account of being unreliable; EM Wiggles (Seaman), under influence of liquor aboard ship, 4 days’ solitary confinement on bread and water.

Martinman (Coxswain), Kline (Plumber and Fitter), and McGuire (Oiler), terms of enlistment expired this day. By order of Captain placed EM Wiggles (Seaman) in solitary confinement on bread and water for 4 days for being under influence of liquor aboard ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from W.

Transferred to USS ‘Pampanga’ 150 37-mm shell, steel and common.

4pm to 8pm:

Partially cloudy and warm. Light breezes to light airs from W, shifting around to E. Barometer steady.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

At 6.15 sent steam launch, first cutter and whaleboat to assist transport Army to steamer ‘Elcano’. Tested search, signal and running lights.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from ENE.

Party which transferred Army returned at 8.50. Hoisted all boats and made preparations for getting underway.

Got underway at 11.05 and stood out from San Jose de Buenavista. Draft forward 12 feet 1 inch, aft 15 feet 11 inches.

At 12.40 put over patent log reading 0 and set course N⅛W, San Jose de Buenavista bearing on starboard beam, distant 1½ miles.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 70.

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21 January 1900

At sea [Culasi to San Jose de Buenavista], Philippine Islands

Lat 10.99, Long 121.87 [estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NE.

Under steam from three boilers on course N⅛W along western coast of Panay.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 80.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to fresh breeze from NE at beginning. Light airs to gentle breeze at close.

On course N⅛W until 5.00 when steering various courses between Batbanan and Panay Islands.

At 5.45 headed in for town of Culasi [Kolasi in log-book] and hauled in patent log reading 45.0.

At 7.00 stopped and lying to off Culasi. Sent whaleboat in to take sounding. Making preparations to assist in landing troops from ‘Elcano’ in sailing launch, first and second cutters and whaleboat. ‘Elcano’ on starboard quarter while steaming.

Average steam 118 lbs, average revolutions 57.3.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and warm. Calm to light breeze from S, shifting to NW and back to S. Barometer falling.

Lying to while boats landed three companies of soldiers from ‘Elcano’. Board of survey condemned 6 lbs of butter which, by order of Commanding Officer, were thrown overboard. Executive Officer, Lieutenant Commander BO Scott, and PA Surgeon A Farenholt inspected living spaces and store rooms and found them in good condition. S Parrish (Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class) and CL Bethge (Seaman) reported at mast that their terms of enlistment expired this day.

Lying to until 10.00 when stood out from coast on various courses.

At 10.25 steadied on course SSW. Put over patent log reading 0 and took departure with Mararison Island [Malalizon in log-book] bearing abeam and distant 1 mile.

At noon changed course to S⅛W.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 70.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from S.

At 12.30 changed course to SE, patent log reading 18.5, and stopped off Patnongon to communicate with Army under Brigadier General Hughes. Received signal: “To Captain Ackley – Arrived OK. How is it with you and at Culasi (signed) Hughes” and answered: “All right”.

Started ahead at 2.50 and put over patent log reading 34.7. Set course SW; at 3.15 changed to SW¾S, patent log reading 38.7; at 3.35 to SSW¾W, patent log 41.7; at 3.45 to S by W¾W, patent log reading 43.5.

Average steam 118 lbs, average revolutions 82.8.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Calm to light variable breeze.

At 4.00 changed course to S by W⅛W, patent log reading 45.6; at 4.07 to S⅛W, patent log reading 46.7. Hauled in patent log at 4.30 reading 50 and ran for San Jose de Buenavista under various courses.

Came to anchor at 5.00 in 5 fathoms of water with 20 fathoms of port chain.

At 5.15 made signal to USS ‘Pampanga’: “Captain Davidson repair on board”. Received from ‘Pampanga’: “Captain ashore”. Tested search, signal and running lights. Banked fires. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 65.4.

8pm to midnight:

Light breeze from NE.

Steamer bound to southward passed about 8.30.

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22 January 1900

San Jose de Buenavista [and at sea], Philippine Islands

Lat 10.73, Long 121.90

Commences and until 4am:

Partially cloudy and mild. Calm to light airs from N, shifting to NE. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from NE first hour. Calm last three hours.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from WNW.

Transferred 5 tons of coal to USS ‘Pampanga’ in sailing launch. Sent liberty party of 1^st class men of starboard watch to San Jose. Party returned at 11.30. Omitted quarters on account of coaling. Sent signals to ‘Pampanga’ as per signal record book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from NW.

Sent liberty party ashore: Sent a handy billy and one length of hose to steamer captured from insurgents. Received machinery of captured steamer from Army. Transferred 2000 lbs of bread to Army.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy with calms.

Liberty party returned on board. Working party from sunken insurgent steamer returned in whaleboat at 5.35.

At 6.10 sent following named men to ‘Pampanga’ to remain behind with whaleboat and assist ‘Pampanga’ in raising sunken insurgent steamer: CF Sefborn (Coxswain); P Kugat (Seaman); JG Hartman (Ordinary Seaman); CL Bethge (Seaman); D Krause (Landsman); JS Robison (Seaman). Tested signal, search and running lights and found them in order. Making preparations to get underway at end of watch.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Cloudy with light drizzle of rain last hour. Calm first three hours. Light airs to gentle breezes from SSE last hour.

Got underway at 10.04 and at 10.18 set course S by W½W and put over patent log reading 0. Held course during watch. GL Field (Apprentice 2^nd class) returned on board after being absent from ship one hour and ten minutes without leave. Sent signal to ‘Pampanga’: “Field Apprentice left ashore”. Patent log at end of watch 14.5.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 72.6.

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23 January 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Light airs from ESE to gentle breeze from NE.

Steering course S by W½W.

At midnight changed course to S⅛W, patent log reading 15.

At 12.50 rounded Nogas Island and headed E¼N, patent log reading 23.

Changed course to ENE at 1.40, patent log reading 28.5. Sighted Guimaras Light at 3.00, bearing one point on starboard bow. Patent log at end of watch reading 46.8.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 77.5

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Steaming on course ENE.

At 5.32 changed course to NE by E, patent log reading 59.3.

At 6.04 changed course to NE, patent log reading 64.2. During remainder of watch steering various courses, standing in to Iloilo, Captain conning.

At 7.06 hauled in patent log reading 71.7. Exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Nanshan’.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 71.5.

8am to meridian:

Clear and hot. Light to gentle breeze from N to NE.

At 8.11 came to anchor in Iloilo Harbor in 15 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain on port anchor.

At 7.40 steamer ‘Buan’ [probably Butuan] came in from southward and anchored, and afterwards went up river.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had setting up exercises. Overhauling and repairing gig and whaleboat’s falls.

Civil Engineer NR Stanford USN reported on board this vessel for temporary duty in obedience to orders from Commander-in-chief, Asiatic Squadron. Sent sailing launch to ‘Nanshan’ after stores. Bearings at anchorage: Point Bundulan SW¼S; Buenavista [Guimaras Island] ESE½E; ship’s head NNE. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 11 inches, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm. Gentle breeze from NNE. Barometer falling.

At 2.10 ‘Nanshan’ got underway and stood out southern channel.

At 2.25 steamer ‘San Juan’ came in from northward and anchored; got underway and went up river at 3.10.

Received in Equipment (Navigation) Department: 20 gallons of lard oil.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Overcast with light drizzle last half. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE and NE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 90 lbs fresh bread and 213 lbs fresh meat. Tested signal, search and running lights.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light to moderate breeze from NNE.

At 8.40 veered to 60 fathoms on port chain.

At 11.15 disconnected boiler A.

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24 January 1900

Iloilo [and at sea], Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

4am to 8am:

Partially cloudy and pleasant. Gentle to light breezes from NNE. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 steamer ‘Francisco’ came in from northward and anchored, going up river at 8.45.

At 8.40 steamer ‘General Blanco’ got underway and stood up river. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 90 lbs of fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle and moderate breezes from NNE.

Went to quarters at 9.30 and exercised at setting up. Omitted routine drills on account of work. Steamers ‘Cabanbanan’ and ‘Buan’ [probably Butuan] stood out to northward. EM Wiggles (Seaman) was released from confinement by order of Commanding Officer, his time having expired. Sent ashore machinery of steamer ‘Isabella’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.

Steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ went out northern passage at 12.20 and ‘Nesan’ at 3.30.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NE.

At 4.40 steamer ‘Molino’ came in from N.

At 5.20 got underway and stood out southern passage, Captain conning.

At 5.25 mustered crew at quarters. Exercised at setting up.

At 5.58 put over patent log reading 0. Point Cabaling [Catalik in log-book] bearing off port beam. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 428 lbs of fresh beef. Tested search, signal and running lights.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 53.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.

Ship on course WSW⅛W from 6.25 to end of watch, patent log reading 3.1 at 6.25.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 61.3.

8pm to midnight:

Partially cloudy and mild. Moderate breezes from NE. Barometer slowly rising.

Ship on course WSW⅛W, standing down eastern coast of Panay.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolution 55.

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25 January 1900

At sea [Buenavista to Iloilo], Philippine Islands.

Lat 10.73, Long 121.90

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes first part, decreasing last part to light breezes.

Changed course at midnight to W¾N, patent log reading 37.1.

At 1.00 changed to N⅛W, patent log reading 43.0.

Nogas Island abeam at 2.00. Steaming under two boilers.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 59.7.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm to light breezes from NNE.

At 4.45, being off San Jose de Buenavista, headed W and slowed down, patent log reading 65.7.

Hauled in patent log at 5.00, reading 66.7.

At 5.15 headed inshore and ran into San Jose de Buenavista under various courses.

Came to anchor at 6.29 in 5¾ fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of port chain. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 10 inches, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 49.6.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from SW first part and light to gentle breezes from W last part.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had setting up exercises. Blacksmith repairing ash chutes. Cleaning port side. Naval Cadets Greenslade and Brinser left ship on duty to make plans of insurgents’ trenches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes to light airs from W to WNW.

Tested magazine and shell room cocks.

4pm to 6pm:

Partially cloudy and warm. Calm. Barometer steady.

By request of military authorities at San Jose de Buenavista took on board for passage from San Jose de Buenavista to Iloilo FG Villalobus and Jose N Pulido.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Calm and light airs from S.

Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 10 inches, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

At 7.00 got underway and at 7.10 set course SSW and put over patent log reading 0. Steaming under two boilers.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 64.1.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from S to gentle breeze from ENE,

On course SSW. At 9.14 changed course to S⅛W, patent log reading 13.5.

At 10.32 changed course to E, patent log reading 22.5, in rounding Nogas Island.

At 11.40 changed course to NE by E¾E, patent log reading 30.

At end of watch Jurao Jurao Island bore on port beam, distant about 2 miles. Patent log reading 32.1.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 65.

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26 January 1900

At sea [to Iloilo], Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate breeze from ENE and NE.

Steaming under two boilers on course NE by E¾E. Sighted Guimaras Light at 2.20, one point off starboard bow. Moon rose at 1.20.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 65.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE and N.

Ship on course NE by E¾E until 4.38, when changed to NE¼N.

Slowed down from 4.42 to 5.22 when went ahead full speed.

At 5.00 changed course to NE by N; at 5.22 to NE½N; and at 5.34 to NE.

At 6.50 hauled in patent log reading 72.6 and then standing in on various courses to Iloilo Harbor, Commanding Officer at the conn.

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions 60.9.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

At 8.05 came to anchor off Iloilo in 14½ fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain on port anchor.

At 8.15 shifted berth about 150 yards to northward anchoring in 14½ fathoms with 60 fathoms of chain out on port anchor. Draft of ship forward 11 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

Commanding Officer assigned the following punishments: TJ Kenny (Gunner’s Mate 1^st class), under influence of liquor aboard ship, 5 days in double irons; J Grey (Private Marine), remaining on shore 16 hours over time when sent on duty, 3 days in double irons; GS Hunter (Apprentice 2^nd class), not answering call when on messenger watch, 3 days on quarter deck: GL Field (Apprentice 2^nd class), being away from ship one hour and 10 minutes without permission, 3 days in double irons; FM Harmon (Apprentice 1^st class), not cleaning brightwork, 3 days of cleaning brightwork; J Robison (Seaman), 5 days in double irons on quarter deck on bread and water. JF Hayes (Landsman) of USS ‘Pampanga’ was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water for three days for being drunk on duty, by request of Commanding Officer of ‘Pampanga’.

At 9.43 mustered at quarters and carried out following drills: 1^st and 2^nd Divisions and Marine Guard manual of arms and bayonet exercise; 3^rd and Powder Divisions signals.

Following named men returned from ‘Pampanga’ with gear of whaleboat: CF Sefbom (Coxswain); P Kugat (Seaman); JG Harmon (Ordinary Seaman); D Krause (Landsman); JS Robison (Seaman); CL Bethge (Seaman).

Commanding Officer of ‘Pampanga’ reported that whaleboat had broken adrift while being towed around from San Jose de Buenavista on the night of 24^th instant and was lost.

At 10.50 steamer ‘Boyoen’ [?] came out of river with schooner in tow and stood out of southern channel.

Sent passengers FG Villalobos and Jose M Pulido ashore. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 96 lbs of fresh bread.

At noon steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came out of river and stood to northward.

Bearings of anchorage: fort SW by W¼W; Point Gimalik S¼W; ship’s head NE by N.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NE.

Tested hand pumps, finding them in good working order, and overhauled battery.

Steamer ‘Isla de Negros’ came in from northward.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to gentle breeze from NE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 212 lbs fresh beef. Held evening quarters, setting up and fire drill. Water in all Divisions in 1 minute 20 seconds. Secured in 1 minute 30 seconds. Tested signal, search and running lights.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Two small steamers came in from northward and went up river at about 10.35.

Steamer ‘Isabel’ broke away from ‘Pampanga’ and ‘Pampanga’ got underway and went after her; afterward catching her and anchoring about 500 yards distant on this vessel’s fore quarter. Sent following signals: ‘Concord’ to ‘Pampanga’: “What was the matter”. ‘Pampanga’ to ‘Concord’: “Line carried away”. Searchlight in use for picking up ‘Pampanga’ and ‘Isabella’.

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27 January 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNE. Barometer slowly rising.

At 1.15 small steamer came in from southward and anchored off river.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Threatening rain. Moderate breezes from N.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 96 lbs fresh bread. Tested life buoys, finding them in good working order.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant, except for light shower at 9.30. Moderate to fresh breeze from NE.

Sent steam launch with party to assist USS ‘Pampanga’ in towing ‘Isabel’ up river.

Steamer ‘Yruña’ came in from northward at 10.52.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Fresh breeze from NE.

Steamer ‘Cabanbanban’ came in from N and anchored off mouth of river at 3.15.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to fresh breeze from NE and NNE.

At 5.00 went to quarters and exercised at setting up. Tested signal, search and running lights and found them in good order.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE.

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28 January 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Moon rose behind Guimaras at 3.00.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NE and N. Barometer steady.

Made preparations USS ‘Pampanga’ to come alongside. Received in Paymaster’s Department 96 lbs of fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. Commanding Officer inspected crew; afterwards published court-martial orders and read Articles for the Government of the Navy. Lieutenant Commander BO Scott and PA Surgeon A Farenholt inspected living spaces and found them to be in good condition.

‘Pampanga’ came out of river and anchored at 8.40.

Exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Solace’ which came in from southward and anchored on starboard beam at 11.40. Following signals made during watch: ‘Solace’ to ‘Concord’, “general 132” and coal report 922 and 56; ‘Concord’ to ‘Solace’: “Affirmative”.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partially cloudy and mild. Moderate to stiff breeze from NE and ENE. Barometer falling.

Received from ‘Solace’ following men with bags, hammocks and necessary papers: G Humble (Blacksmith); C Franz (Machinist 2^nd class), GW Field (Seaman); HPK Lyons (Landsman); H Bowden (Landsman); J Anderson (Coal Passer); J Dahlberg (Coxswain); JF Schildhauer (Fireman 1^st class) MF Rooney (Machinist 2^nd class); JP Carroll (Plumber and Fitter); L Jorden (Coxswain); PW Macfarlane (Bugler); TC Mortimer (Seaman); LA McClure (Machinist 1^st class), F Nikon (Coxswain); TM Fraylor (Mess Attendant 3^rd class); E Syogreen (Seaman); C Hendrick (Coal Passer); P Nelson (Coal Passer); OS Kelly (Yeoman 2^nd class); T Nyland (Coxswain); JE Polto (Fireman 2^nd class); PF Griffin (Seaman); CW Lawry (Chief Boatswain’s Mate); RA Moldenhauer (Seaman); T Wallace (Ordinary Seaman).

Transferred following men to ‘Solace’ with bags, hammocks and necessary papers: MA Kline (Plumber and Fitter); D McGuire (Oiler); EH Ollsson (Seaman); LL Young (Ordinary Seaman); OW Morrell (Electrician 2^nd class); C Anderson (Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class); PG Jorgensen (Chief Boatswain’s Mate); E Lambert (Boilermaker); JH Welsh (Blacksmith); CL Bethge (Seaman); J King (Gunner’s Mate 2^nd class); F Martinman (Coxswain); JJ Lange (Chief Yeoman); J Martin (Oiler); JA Weiman (Apprentice 1^st class); S Parrish (Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class); L Anderson (Seaman); T Reynders (Chief Master-at-Arms); AD Devine (Chief Machinist); TB Gallagher (Machinist 1^st class); M Pollex (Coxswain); JE Day (Private Marine).

Commanding Officer of ‘Solace’ made an official call on Commanding Officer. Transferred to ‘Solace’ with gear: 1 whaleboat gig. Received from ‘Solace’ with gear: 1 whaleboat; 1 whaleboat gig; and 1 cutter.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with passing showers last hour. Moderate to stiff breeze from NE.

‘Solace’ and British steamer ‘Duke of Fife’ stood out to southward. Tested signal, search and running lights. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 375 lbs fresh beef.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNE.

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29 January 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and rainy. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE and NNE.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and overcast with light passing showers at first. Gentle breezes from NE. Barometer variable.

At 6.30 USS ‘Pampanga’ came alongside and received 500 gallons of fresh water.

At 6.45 steamer ‘San Juan’ came in from northward and anchored off river.

At 7.45 steamer ‘Apenrade’ came in from southward and anchored off river.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 96lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Moderate to stiff breeze from NE.

At 8.45 ‘Pampanga’ cast off and stood over to Guimaras Island with dinghy in tow, coming to anchor close to shore.

By order of Commanding Officer following men were released from confinement: J Grey (Private Marine); GL Field (Apprentice 2^nd class) and JF Hay (Landsman), latter returning to ‘Pampanga’.

Went to quarters at 9.30; exercised at setting up and Divisional drills. Steamer ‘Uranus’ came in from northward.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate to fresh breeze from NE.

Confined T Smith (Coal Passer) by order of Commanding Officer for safe keeping and to await investigation. Steamers ‘Cabanbanan’ and ‘Yruña’ went out northern passage.

‘Pampanga’ got underway at 3.50 and stood over from Guimaras side. Overhauled gear and fitted out second cutter.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with light drizzling rain during second hour. Moderate to stiff breeze from N to NE.

‘Pampanga’ anchored off port beam at 4.10. Tested signal, search and running lights.

8pm to midnight:

Partially cloudy and mild with light drizzle during first past of watch. Moderate to stiff breezes from N. Barometer rising.

At 9.20 steamer ‘Isla de Negros’ got underway and stood out to northward.

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30 January 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with passing showers. Moderate breezes from NNE.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 109 pounds fresh bread. Sighted steamer coming in from southward.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant. Squally. Stiff breezes from NNE.

Captain awarded following punishment: T Smith (Coal Passer), being under influence of liquor aboard ship and fighting, 4 days on port side of quarterdeck in double irons and on bread and water. By order of Captain released T Kenny (Gunner’s Mate 1^st class) and JS Robison (Seaman) from confinement and restored them to duty. Also confined E Rodrigo (Apprentice 1^st class) for 3 days of solitary confinement on bread and water, by request of Commanding Officer of ‘Pampanga’, for not returning to boat when ordered and returning on board intoxicated. Confined T Smith (Coal Passer) on port side of quarter deck in double irons on bread and water for being under influence of liquor aboard ship and fighting.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up. Instructed crew in stations at general quarters, Marine Guard at signals. Gig, whaleboat and second cutter’s crews at work scraping oars.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to fresh breeze from NNE.

Continued work scraping boat oars. Steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came in from northward and went up river.

British steamer ‘Whitefield’ [possibly Wyefield] came in from southward and anchored at 3.00.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

Steamer ‘Uranus’ came out of river at 4.15 and stood out southern channel. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 282 lbs of fresh meat.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNE. Barometer rising.

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31 January 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNE. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 109 lbs of fresh bread. Steamer ‘Nuestra Señora de Lourdes’ got underway and went up river. Steamer ‘Whitefield’ [possibly Wyefield] shifted berth. ‘Nesan’ went out to southward with lorcha and buoy in tow.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and mild. Moderate breezes from N. Barometer falling slowly.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters followed by collision drill and stationing crew at fire quarters. Time taken at collision drill as follows: Powder Division at 9.39; Marine Guard at 9.59; 3^rd Division at 9.39½; Engineer’s Division at 9.39½; 2^nd Division at 9.39½; 1^st Division at 9.40. Divisions secured: Powder Division at 9.42½; Marine Guard at 9.43; Engineer’s Division at 9.43¼; 2^nd Division at 9.43; 1^st Division at 9.43. Marines received rifle instruction.

At 11.45 steamer ‘Nuestra Señora de Lourdes’ came out of river and anchored.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers. Moderate breezes from NNE. Barometer falling.

At 12.15 steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came out of river and stood out southern channel. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 2010 lbs of potatoes.

At 3.00 ‘Nuestra Señora de Lourdes’ got underway and stood up river.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and mild with passing showers at first. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 290 lbs of fresh meat. Tested signal, search and running lights.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

At 5.20 steamer ‘Apenrade’ got underway and stood up river.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with light passing showers and drizzle. Gentle breeze from NNE. Barometer steady.

LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1900

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1 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and mild with drizzle during greater part of watch. Gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Misty and drizzling. Gentle to light breeze from NNE. Barometer rising slowly.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy with passing showers first hour. Light to moderate breezes from NNE.

Went to quarters at 9.30; exercised at setting up drill, then held general quarters. Divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 2 minutes; 2^nd Division 2½ minutes; 3^rd Division 3 minutes; Powder Division 3 minutes; Engineer’s Division 2 minutes; Marine Guard 3 minutes. Divisions secured in 3 minutes. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 113 fresh bread. Steamer ‘Nanchang’ came in from southward. Tested shell room and magazine flood cocks.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Moderate breezes from NE.

Steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came in from northward. Sent old second cutter ashore and turned her over to Captain of Port of Iloilo.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from NE.

Went to quarters at 5.00 and exercised at setting up drills. Tested signal, search and running lights.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NE.

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2 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle and moderate breeze from NNE.

Steamer ‘General Blanco’ came in from northward.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle and moderate breezes from NNE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 103 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Moderate to stiff breeze from NNE and N.

By order of Captain released E Rodrigo (Apprentice 1^st class) from confinement and sent him back to USS ‘Pampanga’.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; exercised at setting up, followed by boat drill under sail. Overhauled diving apparatus. Signals as per record book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and overcast. Moderate to stiff breeze from NNE.

Tested force pumps. Overhauled battery.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE and N.

Mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up drill and fire drill. All Divisions reported ready in 1½ minutes. Secured in 2 minutes. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 319 lbs fresh beef. Tested signal, search and running lights.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Lightning first hour of watch. Gentle breeze from N to NNE.

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3 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from NNE and N.

Tested life buoys. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 103 lbs fresh bread.

Civil Engineer Stanford and working party went ashore at 6.30 to make survey for coaling station.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N and NNE.

By authority of Commanding Officer released from confinement T Smith (Coal Passer).

US transport ‘Elcano’ came in from southward flying Brigadier General’s flag and went up river.

Working party with Civil Engineer Stanford returned from shore at 10.45.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.

Steamer ‘Nanchang’ came out of river and stood out southern passage.

Working party in charge of Civil Engineer Stanford left ship at 3.00.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Steamer ‘Nuestra Señora de Lourdes’ came down river and anchored.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters and had setting up exercises.

Working party returned on board at 6.00. Tested signal, search and running lights and found them in good order.

USS ‘Pampanga’ got underway at 7.00 and stood out to northward.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE.

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4 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 101 lbs fresh bread.

Steamer ‘Francisco’ came in from southward and anchored.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE shifting to NE. Barometer variable.

At 9.30 went to quarters; held general muster and Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partially cloudy and warm. Moderate to gentle breeze from NNE. Barometer falling.

At 1.45 steamer ‘Apenrade’ came out of river and stood to southward.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and warm. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE and N. Barometer rising.

At 4.05 steamer ‘General Blanco’ came out of river and stood to southward. Tested signal, search and running lights. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 200 lbs of fresh beef.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Moonlight until 10.00. Gentle breeze from N. Barometer steady.

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5 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Partially cloudy and mild. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and mild. Gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer rising slowly.

All hands engaged in breaking out fore hold. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 101 lbs fresh bread.

Civil Engineer Stanford and working party went ashore at 6.00.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NNE.

Went to quarters at 9.30; exercised at setting up drill and held Divisional instructions. Scrubbed out fore hold preparatory to painting.

Surveying party returned to ship at 10.20.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Sent first cutter in charge of Chief Boatswain’s Mate to Guimaras Island for sand. Surveying party in charge of Cadet Greenslade left ship at 3.00. Steamer ‘Moleno’ came in from northward. Painted fore hold.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NE.

Went to quarters at 5.00; exercised at setting up drill, tested signal, search and running lights.

Surveying party returned at 6.00.

8pm to midnight:

Mostly cloudy. Overcast first hour. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE.

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6 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE and NE.

Surveying party in charge of Civil Engineer Stanford left ship at 6.00. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 101 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from NE.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up. Trained battery. Drilled company in extended order and Marines in manual of arms. Sent whaleboat to pick up a party of natives whose canoe had capsized about 200 yards astern of this ship. Latter were landed on beach.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant first half of watch. Overcast and cloudy with passing shower of rain. Moderate breeze from NE.

At 1.40 USS ‘Yorktown’ was sighted standing in from S; at 1.45 exchanged distinguishing pennants.

‘Yorktown’ anchored astern at 2.10. Captain made an official visit to Commanding Officer of ‘Yorktown’. Restowed fore hold.

Sent surveying party ashore at 2.00.

At 3.00 steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came in from N. Signals as per record book.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with passing shower of rain first hour of watch. Gentle to moderate breeze from N and NNE.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 500 lbs of fresh mutton. Tested signal, search and running lights.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with drizzling rain. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

Started fires under boilers A and D at 9.00.

Steamer ‘Isla de Negros’ came in from N at 10.30 and anchored off mouth of river.

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7 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with drizzling rain. Moderate breeze from NNE. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy with light drizzling rain first half of watch. Fair and pleasant during remainder. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

Connected boiler A at 6.25; boiler D at 6.55. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 100 lbs of fresh bread, Surveying party went ashore at 6.00.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy with passing squalls. Gentle breeze first part, increasing to fresh breeze at close.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had setting up exercises; afterwards collision drill. All Divisions reported ready in 3½ minutes. All Divisions reported secured in 2½ minutes. Afterwards has Divisional exercises as follows: Powder Division small arms; 1^st Division single sticks; 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions pistols; Marine Guard school of soldier. Lieutenant Commander BO Scott and Lieutenant EH Scribner made monthly inspection required by Article 1594, US Navy Regulations. A board of survey, of which Lieutenant AN Mayer was senior member, met on board to survey articles in Marine Guard. Spanish mail steamer ‘Isla de Luzon’ came in from southward and anchored.

Made routine signals to senior ship at 10.00 and noon. Fires dying out under boilers B and C.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with light drizzle. Fresh breeze from NE.

Finished repairing port gangway ladder and re-shipped it.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy weather with passing shower of rain last part. Fresh breeze from NNE.

Went to evening quarters at 5.00 and had setting up exercises. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 761 lbs of beef. Steamer ‘Molina’ came in from southward and anchored. Tested signal, search and running lights and found them in order.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy weather. Gentle breeze from N to N by W.

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8 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with light drizzling rain. Gentle breeze from NNE.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 101 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and warm. Gentle breezes from N, shifting to NE and NNE. Barometer variable.

At 9.25 steamer ‘Isla de Luzon’ got underway and stood to southward.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and new men in all Divisions were instructed in their stations for fire and general quarters.

At 11.55 steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came out of river and stood to northward. Tested magazine and shell room flood cocks. A board of survey, of which Lieutenant Scribner was senior member, met at 10.30 and surveyed articles in Equipment (Navigation) and Ordnance Departments. Commander Sperry of USS ‘Yorktown’ made an official call upon Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE. Barometer falling.

At 3.55 steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came in from northward and went up river.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breezes from NE and NNE. Barometer rising.

At 4.05 USS ‘Yorktown’ got underway and stood out to southward.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. Tested search, running and signal lights.

At 5.45 steamers ‘Francisco’ and ‘General Blanco’ came out of river, former going out to southward and latter to northward.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Bright moonlight throughout watch. Light to gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer rising.

At 8.45 USS ‘Pampanga’ came in from northward and anchored.

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9 February 1900

Iloilo [and at sea], Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE. Barometer falling. Bright moonlight until 1.45.

4am to 8am:

Partially cloudy and pleasant. Gentle to light breezes from NNE, shifting to N and back to NNE. Barometer rising.

Sent to USS ‘Pampanga’ 88 gallons of fresh water in eight breakers. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 101 lbs of fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant. Gentle to light breezes from NNE and NE.

At 8.20 got underway and stood out southern entrance. Steamed on various courses, Captain at conn, until 10.00 when came to anchor in 6 fathoms of water with 15 fathoms on port chain. Took following bearings to locate red buoy close by: Point Cabaling [Kabalik in log-book] N84E; Oton N12E; Bundolan N57E. Ship’s head NE.

At 10.40 got underway and stood back for Iloilo passing close to red buoy and locating it by following bearings: buoy in range with Point Bundulan and fort, and Oton bearing N33W (magnetic). Lieutenant (JG) RH Leight USN returned to duty as Commanding Officer of USS ‘Pampanga’. Following named man was sent to Army Hospital, Iloilo, for observation and treatment: WR Hind (Ordinary Seaman).

Went to quarters at 9.30. Exercised at setting up and instructed men in duties at arm and away boats for distant service. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 2 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light and gentle breezes from NNE.

Ar 12.37 anchored in 11 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms on port chain. Tested hand pumps, finding all in good working order, and overhauled battery. Steamer ‘Tayabas’ came in from southward and steamer ‘Molino’ from northward.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NNE.

At 4.45 USS ‘Pampanga’ came alongside. Gave her 850 gallons of fresh water and at 6.11 she cast off and anchored. Ensign WC Davidson returned from ‘Pampanga’ and resumed duties on this ship. Tested running, search and signal lights. Omitted quarters on account of necessary work going on. Steamer ‘Nuestra Señora de Lourdes’ and Army tugs ‘Nesan’ and ‘Lee Fat’ came in from northward and steamer ‘Isla de Negros’ stood out to northward towing two schooners. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 295 lbs fresh meat.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

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10 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from NNE and N.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy with passing showers. Light breezes from N and NNE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 100 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and drizzling at times. Gentle to moderate north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

General cleaning. Sailing bark ‘O’Brien’ left harbor. Commanding Officer and Civil Engineer Stanford left ship to investigate site for coaling station on Guimaras Island.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Moderate breezes from NNE. Barometer falling.

Naval Cadet JW Greenslade ordered for temporary duty on USS ‘Pampanga’ and Naval Cadet LA Cotton reported on board. Steamer ‘Tayaban’ left harbor. Painted dinghy.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate north-easterly breeze. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Tested signal, search and running lights.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Gentle northerly breezes. Barometer rising.

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11 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Gentle north-easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Gentle northerly breezes. Barometer rising.

Launch ‘Penelope’ came in towing another small launch. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 100 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from NE.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters. Captain inspected ship and crew.

At 11.25 US transport ‘Elcano’ came out of river and stood to N.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE and ENE.

USS ‘Pampanga’ got underway at 3.55 and stood over to Guimaras Island for water.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant first hour of watch. Overcast and cloudy during remainder. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 292 lbs fresh beef.

‘Pampanga’ stood over and anchored off our starboard quarter at 6.35.

At 8.00 ‘Pampanga’ got underway and stood to N. Tested search, signal and running lights.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

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12 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy but pleasant with passing showers of rain during whole of watch. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 100 lbs of fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up; afterward had Divisional drills as follows: Powder Division signals; 1^st Division pistols; 2^nd Division single sticks; 3^rd Division bayonet exercise; Marines school of soldier. By order of Commanding Officer A Westermark (Seaman) was given an acting appointment as Coxswain to rate from January 1 1900. Steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came out of river and stood to northward. Engaged in scaling and chipping coffer dams and cabin and wardroom watertight doors.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear. Gentle north-easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

Steamer ‘Molino’ came in. Scraping bulkhead doors leading to mess room and cabin.

At 1.15 exercised Divisions at signals.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from NE and NNE.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had setting up exercises. Tested running, signal and search lights and found them in order. Steamer ‘Nuestra Señora de Lourdes’ came out of river and stood to northward.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Gentle northerly breezes. Barometer rising.

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13 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Partially cloudy and mild. Bright moonlight throughout watch. Gentle to light breezes from NNE, shifting to N. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from N.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 100 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear. Gentle to moderate north-north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; exercised at setting up. Instructed Divisions in signals, Marines at manual of arms and signals. Sent part of landing force ashore to purchase campaign uniforms. Engaged in scaling rust spots and repairing dinghy.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Gentle breezes from NE. Barometer falling.

At 12.45 USS ‘Pampanga’ came in from northward and anchored.

At 1.15 sailing launch, first and second cutters, gig and whaleboat were exercised under sail.

At 3.30 steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came in from northward and anchored; getting underway again and going up river at 3.40.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light to gentle north-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 273 lbs fresh mutton. Tested signal, search and running lights.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Bright moonlight. Gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

At 10.15 steamer ‘General Blanco’ came in from northward and anchored.

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14 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Generally clear and pleasant. Overcast and cloudy at times with passing showers. Gentle and light breezes from NNE.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer rising.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 100 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and mild. Light drizzle during middle of watch. Gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

At 8.05 USS ‘Pampanga’ shifted berth to Guimaras side.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up, collision drill and following exercises: Powder Division single sticks; 1^st Division rifles; 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions pistols; and Marines infantry.

At 10.30 all Seamen branch was drilled at signals. Took times at collision as follows: reported 1^st Division 2 minutes; 2^nd Division ¾ minute; 3^rd Division 1 minute; Powder Division 1 minute; Engineer’s Division 1½ minutes; Marines 1 minute. Secured: 1^st Division 2½ minutes; 2^nd Division ¾ minute; 3^rd Division ¾ minute; Engineer’s Division 1 minute; Powder Division 1 minute.

At 11.55 steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came out of river and stood to northward.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Moderate breezes from NNE.

Steamer ‘San Juan’ came in from northward. Assistant Paymaster AB Pierce USN reported on board for duty as relief of PA Paymaster GG Siebels USN in obedience to orders from Secretary of Navy.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and mild with light drizzle during middle of watch. Moderate to gentle breezes from NE, NE by E and NNE. Barometer steady.

At 4.15 ‘San Juan’ got underway and stood up river.

At 4.50 mustered at quarters and had setting up drill. Received Paymaster’s Department: 212 lbs of fresh beef. Tested search, signal and running lights.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light drizzle last hour. Gentle breezes from N.

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15 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and mild. Moonlight until 5.45. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE. Barometer rising.

At 7.20 steamer ‘General Blanco’ came in from northward and stood up river. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 100 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Threatening rain at times. Gentle and moderate breezes from NNE.

Went to quarters at 9.30; exercised at setting up drill and held general quarters. Divisions reported ready in following times: 1^st Division 1¾ minutes; 2^nd Division 1½ minutes; 3^rd Division 1½ minutes; Powder Division 1½ minutes; Engineer’s Division 1 minute; Marines 1½ minutes. Secured in 1¾ minutes.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with light drizzling rain first hour. Fair and pleasant during remainder. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.

Drilled 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and Powder Divisions in signals, Marines and Engineer’s Division at great guns. Finished cleaning boot topping on port side.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Slight drizzle last hour. Gentle and moderate breezes from NE.

Tested running, search and signal lights finding them in good order.

Went to quarters at 5.00 and exercised at setting up.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and raining. Light to moderate breeze from NE to N by W.

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16 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle breeze from N.

4am to 8am:

Overcast first part. Clearing up slightly later. Gentle and moderate breezes from N and NNE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 100 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: JG Hartman (Ordinary Seaman), disobedience of orders, 2 days in double irons on port quarter deck; R Rost (Ordinary Seaman), not answering call, 2 days in double irons on port quarter deck; EM Wiggles (Seaman), smoking out of hours in boats on duty, 3 days in solitary confinement on bread and water.

By order of Commanding Officer placed: EM Wiggles (Seaman) in solitary confinement on bread and water for 3 days; JG Hartman (Ordinary Seaman) 2 days in double irons on port side of quarter deck; R Rost (Ordinary Seaman) 2 days in double irons on port side of quarter deck.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up. Trained battery. Had boat drill under sail.

At 10.45 had signal drill.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NE.

Tested hand pumps and found them in order. Engaged in overhauling battery. Fires started under boilers C and D.

At 1.50 steamer ‘Molino’ came in from northward and went up river. Drying boat sails. Blacksmith at work with forge on deck. Plumber repairing valve on fire main plug. W Juraschka (Boiler’s Mate 1^st class) from USS ‘Mariveles’, and who had been a prisoner in insurgent hands for some four months, reported on board, having been released by insurgents on [February] 5^th near Sara and made his way to Army forces and thence to Iloilo.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from NE.

Mustered crew at quarters at 5.00; exercised at setting up and fire drill, Divisions reporting in 1½ minutes. Secured in 2 minutes. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 344 lbs fresh beef.

Moon rose at 7.20. Tested search, running and signal lights.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from NE.

USS ‘Pampanga’ got underway at 8.10 and stood to northward.

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17 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Gentle north-north-easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Tested life buoys.

At 7.30 exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Zafiro’.

At 7.40 ‘Zafiro’ [sent] signal Int 131. Answered: “Affirmative”.

At 7.55 ‘Zafiro’ anchored on starboard beam. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 101 lbs of fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from N.

Engaged in cleaning over side. In accordance with orders from Commander-in-chief of station, Naval Cadet ASH Yates reported on board this vessel for duty on USS ‘Pampanga’. Naval Cadet LA Cotton was by same authority detached from ‘Pampanga’ and ordered to take passage on ‘Zafiro’ and report to Commander-in-chief. Civil Engineer HR Stanford was also by same authority detached from duty on ‘Concord’ and ordered to take passage on ‘Zafiro’ and then to report to Commander-in-chief for further instructions. PA Paymaster GG Seibels, in obedience to original orders from Navy Department, afterwards modified by cable and supplemental orders from Commander-in-chief of station, was detached from this vessel and ordered to take passage on ‘Zafiro’ and report to Commander-in-chief for further orders.

Received in Paymaster’s Department, from ‘Zafiro’: 3000 Mexican pesos and 1000/104 dollars in US gold, also two cases of stationery. Fires dying out under boilers A and D.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Moderate north-easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

Transferred FM Harmon (Apprentice 1^st class) and W Juraschka (Boiler’s Mate 1^st class) to ‘Zafiro’. Received following Paymaster’s stores from ‘Zafiro’: 6 barrels beans; 15 barrels sugar; 3 boxes tea; 13 boxes saltwater soap; 5 boxes sausages; 3 barrels rice; 10 boxes vegetables; 2 boxes dried fruit; 10 boxes coffee; 3 boxes tobacco; 1 box butter; 14 barrels pork; 5 barrels beef; 5 barrels pickles; 1 barrel vinegar; 1 barrel syrup.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

‘Zafiro’ got underway at 6.15 and stood out to southward.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate breezes from NE and NNE. Barometer steady.

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18 February 1900

Iloilo [to Banate and Barotac Viejo], Philippine Islands

Lat 10.96, Long 122.81

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and mild. Bright moonlight. Light breezes from N. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from N and NNE.

Made preparations for getting underway at and 5.55 got underway and stood out to northward, Commanding Officer at conn.

At 6.35 put over patent log reading 0.

At 7.25 Siete Pecados Light abeam, patent log reading 6.6. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 7 inches, aft 14 feet 7 inches.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 72.3.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

By order of Commanding Officer released JS Hartman (Ordinary Seaman) and R Rost (Ordinary Seaman) from confinement.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. Executive Officer, Lieutenant Commander BO Scott USN and PA Surgeon A Farenholt USN inspected all living spaces in ship and found them in good, sanitary condition. Ship underway conned by Commanding Officer, making passage to Banate.

At 10.20 anchored off Banate in 3¾ fathoms of water with 15 fathoms on port anchor.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partially cloudy and warm. Moderate to gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer falling.

At 1.10 spread fires in boilers B and C.

At 1.25 got underway and stood to northward on various courses to Barotac Viejo.

Came to anchor in 6½ fathoms of water, muddy bottom, with 30 fathoms inside hawse pipe on port chain at 2.25.

At 2.40 Ensign Davidson took charge of landing party composed of Naval Cadel Brinser and two Marines with armed crew in whaleboat and four armed Marines and crew in second cutter.

At 3.45 tug ‘Nesan’ passed to northward on her way from Banate.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear. Gentle NE and north-north-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

Banked fires at 4.55. Tested search, signal and running lights.

Landing force returned at 5.40 without having discovered anything.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Bright moonlight after 8.55. Gentle breezes from NNE, shifting to N. Barometer steady.

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19 February 1900

Banate, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.96, Long 122.81

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from NE.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light rain from 4.00 to 5.00. Light to gentle breezes from NNE and NE by N. Barometer rising. Cleaning starboard waterline.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and warm. Rain and drizzle during first part. Moderate breeze from ENE. Barometer rising slowly.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. Put out targets for sub-caliber and pistol practice. 2^nd Division held sub-caliber practice and 3^rd Division pistol practice.

At 9.45 got underway and stood to southward on various courses.

At 10.00 anchored off Banate in 4¼ fathoms of water, muddy bottom, with 15 fathoms out on port chain.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from ENE.

Held sub-caliber target practice with 6-inch, 6-pounder, 3-pounder and 37-mm guns. Held revolver practice with target towing astern.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to light breezes from ENE, shifting to NE. Barometer rising.

Held revolver and Gatling gun practice. Took in sub-caliber target.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up.

At 6.00 US transport ‘Elcano’ passed to northward with a schooner in tow. Tested search, signal and running lights.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light and gentle breezes from NE.

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20 February 1900

Banate, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.96, Long 122.81

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NE.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from NE. Barometer rising.

Cleaning boot topping; getting ready to paint.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from ENE and NE.

Went to quarters at 9.30; exercised at setting up. Landing company and Marines were drilled at small arms. Cleaned and painted port boot topping. Carried out kedge and swung ship’s stern to starboard to make a lee on port side.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from ENE.

Shifted kedge from off starboard to off port beam and swung ship’s stern around to port. Veered port chain to 30 fathoms. Scrubbed starboard boot topping, sailing launch being hoisted to steam cutter’s davits and first cutter and gig lowered to list ship. Finished target practice with pistols.

At end of watch painter at work, painting starboard boot topping.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light and gentle breezes from ENE and N by E.

Finished painting starboard boot topping. Hoisted kedge aboard.

Went to quarters at 4.50. Tested running, search and signal lights, finding them in good condition.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to breeze from N.

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21 February 1900

Banate [to Iloilo], Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from N.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Pleasant weather. Light airs and breezes from N and NNE.

Got underway at 6.07 and steamed on various courses, Captain at conn, until 6.20 when put over patent log reading 27.5 and set course SW by S.

At 6.50 changed course to S, patent log reading 31.4.

At 7.19 changed to SW by S, patent log reading 34.9. Patent log at end of watch reading 40.5.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 73.5.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NNE.

During first part of watch steering various courses standing in to Iloilo though northern passage, Captain conning.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up.

At 10.22 anchored in Iloilo Strait with 60 fathoms on port chain, 14 fathoms of water; Point Bondulan bearing SW; Point Filat [possibly Point Pontingbalas] SE by E½E. Served out small stores. Naval Cadet FH Yates left ship and reported for duty on USS ‘Pampanga’. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 6 inches, aft 14 feet 7 inches.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 79.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Cleaning over ship’s side.

4pm to 8pm:

Gentle breeze from NE.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up. Naval Cadet JW Greenslade was relieved from temporary duty on ‘Pampanga’ and reported for duty aboard this ship. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 354 lbs fresh beef.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.

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22 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Gentle north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

Swinging to ebb at 2.30.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N.

Steamer ‘Yruña’ came in from N and went into river. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs of fresh bread.

Dressed ship at 8.00.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Mustered at morning quarters at 9.30. Steamer ‘Elcano’ left harbor and stood out to northward.

At noon fired national salute of 21 guns.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear. Gentle north-easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

A native band came on board. Crew engaged in boat racing and athletic sports.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from ENE and NE.

At evening colors undressed ship. Tested running, signal and search lights and found them in order.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Gentle breezes from N and NE. Barometer steady.

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23 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from NE. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs of fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Exercised boats under sail. CF Sefbom (Coxswain) reported expiration of his term of enlistment. Tested magazine and shell room flood cocks. Transport ‘Elcano’ came in.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partially cloudy and pleasant. Moderate to stiff breezes from NE. Barometer falling.

Overhauled battery. Tested hand pumps and found them in good working order. CF Sefbom (Coxswain) was honorably discharged, his term of enlistment having expired.

Steamer ‘Molino’ came in from northward at 4.00.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Fresh to gentle breeze from NE.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

Went to fire quarters at 5.00. All hands ready in 1½ minutes. Secured in 1½ minutes. ‘Elcano’ left harbor. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 308 lbs fresh meat. Tested search, signal and running lights.

8pm to midnight:

Partially cloudy and mild. Passing showers during first [part] of watch. Gentle to light breezes from NNE. Barometer rising slowly.

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24 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Partially cloudy. Pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from N.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Scrubbed fire hose. Tested life buoys and found them in working order. Aired bedding. Received on board in Paymaster’s Department: 100 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and pleasant. Moderate breezes from NNE, shifting to NE. Barometer steady.

Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: D Ashmead (Apprentice 2^nd class), careless loss of Government property, 2 days’ extra duty on port quarter deck. By order of Commanding Officer enlisted for four years as Seaman, CF Sefbom.

At 11.50 steamer ‘Molino’ came out of river and stood to northward.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breezes from NE.

Steamer ‘Cabanbanan’ came in from northward.

4pm to 8pm:

Partially cloudy at first; clearing up toward end of watch. Moderate to gentle breezes from NE. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up. Steamer SS ‘Nuestra Señora de Lourdes’ came out of river at 5.30 and anchored. Tested search, running and signal lights.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NNE.

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25 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

USS ‘Pampanga’ came alongside at 6.00 and, after taking 600 gallons of water, cast off and stood into river. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 100 lbs of fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE and NE.

At 8.45 USS ‘Nanshan’ was sighted standing in from S.

At 9.20 exchanged distinguishing pennants with ‘Nanshan’.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up and Divisional drills.

At 10.07 ‘Nanshan’ anchored astern. Made preparations for coaling ship.

At 11.22 got underway and went alongside ‘Nanshan’. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 5 inches, aft 14 feet 6 inches. By order of Commanding Officer, acting appointment of FM Fraylor (Master-at-arms 3^rd class) was renewed for six months.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.

Commenced coaling at 1.30 and received on board during watch about 46 tons of coal.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from ENE.

At 5.00 ‘Pampanga’ came out of river and stood out southern passage.

At 6.05 steamer ‘Kweiyang’ [Kwi Yang in log-book] came in from S and anchored astern. Coaling ship first half of watch. Stopped coaling at 6.00, having taken aboard 38 tons. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 167 lbs of fresh beef.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Lying alongside ‘Nanshan’.

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26 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE. USS ‘Pampanga’ came alongside at 6.00 and after taking 600 gallons of water, cast off and stood into river. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 100 lbs of fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE and NE.

At 8.45 USS ‘Nanshan’ was sighted standing in from S.

At 9.20 exchanged distinguishing pennants with ‘Nanshan’. At 10.07 ‘Nanshan’ anchored astern. Made preparations for coaling ship.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up and Divisional drills.

At 11.22 got underway and went alongside ‘Nanshan’. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 5 inches, aft 14 feet 6 inches. By order of Commanding Officer acting appointment of FM Fraylor (Master-at-arms 3^rd class) was renewed for 6 months.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.

Commenced coaling at 1.30 and received on board during watch about 46 tons of coal.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

At 5.00 ‘Pampanga’ came out of river and stood out southern passage.

Coaling first half of watch. Stopped coaling at 6.00, having taken aboard 38 tons. Received in Pay Department: 167 lbs of fresh beef.

At 6.05 steamer ‘Kweiyang’ came in from S and anchored astern.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Lying alongside ‘Nanshan’.

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27 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Light to gentle north-easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

Lying alongside USS ‘Nanshan’, riding to ebb. Steamer came in from northward at midnight.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light to moderate breeze from NNE.

Began coaling at 5.50 and stopped at 7.55, having taken on board 31.5 tons of coal. Steamer ‘Elcano’ went up river. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 100 lbs of fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breezes from NE.

Coaling from 8.45 to 11.50, having taken in altogether 182 tons, and for the watch, 66 670/2240 tons. Threw overboard 500 lbs of flour in accordance with recommendation of board of survey of which PA Surgeon A Farenholt was senior member.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clearing. Moderate north-easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

Cast off from ‘Nanshan’ at 1.20 and anchored in 11 fathoms with 45 fathoms on port chain. General cleaning. ‘Nanshan’ left harbor. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 2 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breezes from NE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 241 lbs fresh meat. Steamer ‘Elcano’ came down river and stood out northern passage. Steamer ‘Kweiyang’ went up river.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Moderate breezes from NE and NNE. Barometer rising.

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28 February 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breezes from NNE, shifting to N. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breezes from NE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 100 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Moderate to fresh breezes from NNE and NE. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up and collision drills. Collision mat in place in 1¾ minutes. Then exercised Divisions at signals. Spanish steamer ‘Montevideo’ came in and anchored. Executive Officer, Lieutenant Commander BO Scott, and Chief Engineer EH Scribner made monthly inspection of compartments, water-tight doors etc as required by Article 1594, US Navy Regulations.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Moderate to stiff breezes from NE. Barometer falling.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear. Moderate breezes from NE and NNE. Barometer steady.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. USS ‘Pampanga’ came in and anchored. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 288 lbs fresh meat. Tested signal, search and running lights.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE. Barometer rising slowly.

LOGS FOR MARCH 1900

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1 March 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNE.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Gentle north-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 100 lbs of fresh bread. USS ‘Pampanga’ got underway and went up river. Signals, ‘Pampanga’ to ‘Concord’: Int 121; ‘Concord’ to ‘Pampanga’: Affirmative.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Gentle to moderate breezes from N and NE. Barometer variable.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up and general quarters. Following times were taken: 1^st Division 2 minutes; 2^nd Division ¾ minute; 3^rd Division 1 minute; Powder Division 1 minute; Marines 1½ minutes; Engineer’s Division 1½ minutes.

Secured at 10.15: 2^nd Division ¾ minute; 1^st Division 2 minutes; 3^rd Division ¾ minute; Powder Division 1 minute; Engineer’s Division 1 minute; Marines 1½ minutes.

By order of Commanding Officer following punishment was awarded: F Mell (Apprentice 1^st class), shoes in lucky bag, 2 days’ extra duty on quarter deck. Tested magazine and shell room flood cocks and found them in good working order.

At 11.50 steamer ‘Molino’ came out of river and stood to northward.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NE by N and NE.

Crews of firemen and Marines were given battery instruction; deck Divisions signal instruction. Steamer ‘Montevideo’ stood out to southward.

At 3.45 got underway and shifted berth, anchoring at 3.55 in 12 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms port chain. By order of Commanding Officer P Kugat (Seaman) was given an acting appointment as Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class from date.

4pm to 8pm:

Partially cloudy and pleasant. Moderate breezes from NE. Barometer rising.

At 4.05 USS ‘Yorktown’ came in and anchored.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up.

At 5.30 Army transport ‘Flintshire’ came in from southward and anchored. Tested search, running and signal lights.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate and gentle breezes from NE.

Steamer came in from northward and anchored behind fort.

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2 March 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NNE.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE. Barometer rising.

At 6.20 transport ‘Elcano’ got underway and went up river. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 110 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NNE and NE.

Went to quarters at 9.30. Held setting up drill then exercised boats under sail. Made routine signals to USS ‘Yorktown’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.

Tested force pumps. Overhauled battery. 26^th Infantry Band came off to ship and gave a concert.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NE.

Received stores on board for messes. Omitted evening quarters on account of band concert. USS ‘Pampanga’ left harbor, standing to southward. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 523 lbs fresh beef. Tested signal, search and running lights.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N.

Tugs ‘Lee Fat’ and ‘Nesan’ came out of river and stood to N. Lost starboard running light and box of steam launch through striking gangway ladder.

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3 March 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NNE and N.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 100 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from NNE.

Aired bedding; cleaned out hammock nettings. Tested life buoys. Trained battery. Made routine signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE to N.

Officer on staff of Brigadier General Commanding Ashore made an official visit to Commanding Officer.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant first half of watch. Overcast with drizzling rain during remainder.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up. Tested search, signal and running lights. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 417 lbs of fresh beef.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from N. Barometer steady.

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4 March 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Light airs to gentle breezes from N and NNE. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breezes from NNE.

USS ‘Pampanga’ came in from S and anchored on our port beam at 5.00. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 100 lbs of fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from NE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and inspection by Commanding Officer. After inspection held general muster. Executive Officer, Lieutenant Commander BO Scott USN, and PA Surgeon A Farenholt USN made inspection of living spaces required by Article 1594, US Navy Regulations, and found them in order. Made routine signals to senior ship present. Steamer ‘San Joaquin’ came in from southward and went up river.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breezes from N, shifting to SW and SW by S. Barometer falling.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light to gentle breezes from N to NNE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 358 lbs fresh beef. Steamer ‘Elcano’ came out of river and stood to southward. Steamer ‘Kweiyang’ got underway and stood out of southern passage. Tested running, signal and search lights and found them in order.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Light airs and breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

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5 March 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and mild. Calm to light breeze from N. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 200 lbs fresh bread. Made preparations for painting over side.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light north-north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

Painting ship. Lighted fires under A boiler at 8.55. British steamer ‘Victoria’ came in. USS ‘Princeton’ came in and anchored.

At 10.00 made absentee and sick report: 0 and 1.

At noon made coal report: 213 and 4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partially cloudy and warm. Light to gentle breezes from NNE and NE. Barometer falling.

At 2.00 steamer ‘Molino’ came in from northward and anchored; going up river at 2.30.

At 3.05 connected up boiler A. Commanding Officer of ‘Princeton’ made an official call on board. Crew engaged in painting ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear. Gentle north-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. British steamer ‘Victoria’ left harbor.

Disconnected boilers B and C at 4.55 and allowed fires to die out. Tested signal, running and search lights. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 249 lbs fresh meat.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Moonlight throughout watch. Light to gentle breezes from NE. Barometer rising.

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6 March 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE and N.

USS ‘Iris’ came in from southward and anchored after exchanging call letter with USS ‘Yorktown’. Steamer came in from southward and anchored behind fort.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Gentle northerly breezes. Barometer rising.

Steamer ‘Elcano’ went up river. USS ‘Pampanga’ signaled: “Shall I go alongside ‘Iris’ for coal today”; ‘Concord’ answered: “Yes after we have had reports from her”. Received US mail.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and pleasant. Gentle breezes from N, shifting to NE. Barometer falling slowly.

Tested flood cocks of aft fixed ammunition room. Commanding Officer assigned following punishment: A Johnson (Seaman), failing to obey orders, confined for three days in double irons; 4^th class.

At 8.45 ‘Pampanga’ got underway and went alongside USS ‘Iris’.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; exercised at setting up, followed by company at infantry and Marines at bayonet drill. Gen signal 533 made by ‘Yorktown’ at 9.55. Board of survey condemned 38 lbs of beans and by order of Commanding Officer they were thrown overboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light and gentle breezes from NE.

Gunner’s gang loaded 85 6-pounder saluting charges. Transport ‘Flintshire’ stood out to southward. ‘Pampanga’ left ‘Iris’ and anchored and ‘Iris’ shifted anchorage.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes to light airs from NNE. Barometer steady.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 513 lbs of fresh meat.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters; exercised at setting up. Served out clean hammocks. Tested search, running and signal lights.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light and gentle breezes fro N.

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7 March 1900

Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from NE. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer rising.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 200 lbs of fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Went to quarters at 9.30; exercised at setting up and collision drills, after which held signal instruction. Turned in dirty hammocks at quarters. Made routine sick and coal reports to USS ‘Yorktown’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

At 1.45 USS ‘Zafiro’ with Rear Admiral Watson on board was sighted standing in from S.

At 2.04 ‘Zafiro’ came to anchor on our starboard beam. Received following general signals from ‘Zafiro’: 533 859 869. Sent following general signal to ‘Zafiro’: 5003. In obedience to signal Commanding Officer reported on board ‘Zafiro’. Painted waterways. 1^st Division overhauled cylinder of forecastle 6-inch guns. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 1000 lbs of potatoes. Signals as per record book.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Variable winds from NE.

37-mm gun belonging to this ship was returned from ‘Nesan’ with [blank] rounds ammunition.

Went to quarters at 5.00; exercised at setting up. Tested signal, search and running lights. Signals as per record.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N.

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8 March 1900

Iloilo [and at sea], Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant with lightning. Gentle breeze from N.

Steamer ‘Elcano’ came out of river and stood out southern passage.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Gentle and light breezes from N and NE.

USS ‘Zafiro’ made time and uniform signal at 7.30: Gen signal 735.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE and NE.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up. Received one 6-pounder gun mount from USS ‘Pampanga’. Received from USS ‘Yorktown’ for transfer to Naval Hospital at Cavite: JA Parsons (Coal Passer) and J Mascy (Boatswain’s Mate 2^nd class) with necessary bag, hammock and transfer papers. Received following Gen signal from ‘Zafiro’: preparatory 5114, 458. In obedience to signal, Executive Officer reported on board ‘Zafiro’. General Hughes, in command of US Military Forces in Panay Island, made official visit upon Admiral. In obedience to signal fired a salute of 11 guns as he was leaving ship.

At 10.15 ‘Yorktown’ got underway and stood out southern passage.

Connected boilers C and D at 11.10. Lieutenant RH Leigh reported aboard for passage to Manila.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

USS ‘Iris’ got underway at 12.30 and stood out to southward. Transferred to USS ‘Pampanga’: 120 37-mm cartridges. Received from USS ‘Princeton’ with necessary bag, hammock and all transfer papers: Chas Amey (Yeoman 3^rd class) for transfer to US Naval Hospital, Cavite.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from NE.

Got underway at 4.50 and stood out southern passage, Captain conning.

At 5.35 put over patent log reading 0. Took departure from Point Cabaling [Kabalik in log-book] ½ mile distant. Set course SSW¾W.

At 5.50 changed course to WSW, patent log reading 20.5. Made Int signal: BRD. Secured battery for sea.

Ship’s draft forward 12 feet [inches in log-book], aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 83.8.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N.

Steaming with boilers A, C and D on course WSW. Passed steamer standing to southward.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 85.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Gentle north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

Underway around S coast of Panay under boilers A, C and D. Courses various, patent log at end of watch reading 58.6.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

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9 March 1900

At sea [Iloilo to Cavite], Philippine Islands

Lat 11.60, Long 121.60 [estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Hazy and mild. Light airs to light breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

On course N⅛W until 12.27 when hauled in patent log reading 62.7 and stood in towards coast; then northward on various courses.

At 2.00 put over patent log and took departure with Point Dalipe abeam, distant 2 miles. Steadied on course N by E.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 53.1.

4am to 8am:

Hazy and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from NE and E.

At beginning of watch steaming on course N by E.

At 5.30 changed to ENE, patent log reading 79.3, heading in for town of Bugasong. Sighted transport ‘Elcano’ standing down from northward.

At 6.00 stopped and hauled in patent log reading 82.9.

When ‘Elcano’ came close sent sailing launch, gig and whaleboat in charge of leader [Naval Cadet] Greenslade to assist in landing troops, which was accomplished without opposition. Gig and whaleboat returned at 7.50; sailing launch returning at end of watch.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 53.8

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze W to NNE.

At 8.00 sailing launch returned after assisting in landing troops from ‘Elcano’. Hoisted sailing launch and then went ahead on both engines. Set course NW by N.

At 8.13 put over patent log reading 0.

At 9.30 changed course to N by W⅜W, patent log reading 11. Mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up. Equipped boats for arm and away. Released A Johnson (Seaman) from confinement and restored him to duty.

At 10.20 changed course to N by E, patent log reading 20.5.

At 11.20 changed course to NNW¼W, patent log reading 29.0.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 89.4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.

Steaming under boilers A, C and D on course NW½W until 1.10 when changed course to N½E, patent log reading 44.1.

At 2.00 changed course to N by E, patent log reading 51.6.

At end of watch northern end of Carabao Island bearing abeam. Passed steamer standing to southward and eastward.

Average steam 90 lbs, average revolutions 90.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy. Gentle north-north-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

Underway along W coast of Tablas Island on course N¼E until 6.00 when changed to N⅜W.

At end of watch Bagulayac Point on starboard beam, distant 2.2 miles. Boilers A, C and D.

At 4.40 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

At 4.48 went to fire quarters. All Divisions ready in 1 minute. All secured in 1¼ minutes. Tested signal, running and search lights.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Partially cloudy and mild. Gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer rising.

On course N⅜W.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Wind decreasing in force from gentle breezes to light airs from NNE.

On course N⅜W until 10.45 when changed to NW⅛W, patent log reading 31.5. Passed Maestre de Campo Island abeam at 9.00, distant about 4 miles.

Average steam 110, average revolutions 90.

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10 March 1900

At sea [Iloilo to Cavite], Philippine Islands

Lat 14.30, Long 120.58

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Sighted Point Malabrigo Light at 1.30.

At 2.26 changed course to NW by W, patent log reading 60.2.

At end of watch Point Malabrigo Light abeam.

Average steam 100 lbs, average revolutions 59.5

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.

Steaming with boilers A, C and D on course W½N until 5.00 when changed course to W, patent log reading 87.3.

At 6.00 changed course to NW by W½W, patent log reading 97.

At 7.45 changed course to NW by W, patent log reading 12.8. Passed one steamer and three tows standing to southward. Cape Santiago bore abeam, distant 4 miles.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Clear. Gentle breezes from ENE. Barometer steady.

Underway under boilers A, C and D, steering course N⅛W until 10.40 when changed to N⅞E and at 11.25 changed to NNE⅝E, heading for El Fraile [Island]. Fortune Island was abeam at 10.20.

At end of watch El Fraile about 2 miles distant and a little on starboard bow.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Gentle to light breezes from NNE and SE. Barometer falling.

On course NNE⅝E and made following changes: at 12.20 to NE½N; at 1.45 to NE by E¼E; and at 2.25 to various, standing into Cavite.

At 2.25 took in patent log reading 71.1. Signal requesting permission to anchor was granted by USS ‘Monterey’.

At 3.17 came to anchor off Cavite in 4½ fathoms of water with 15 fathoms at water’s edge on port chain. Draft of ship forward 11 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 5 inches. Bearings of anchorage: outer edge of Naval Station wharf S by W⅝W; Sangley Point Light WNW¾W; ship’s head ENE½E. Commanding Officer made official visit to ‘Monterey’.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle south-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Delivered orders to Naval Cadet JW Greenslade detaching him from ‘Concord’ and ordering him to report to Commandant of Navy Yard for duty on USS ‘Basco’. Let fires die out under boiler A. Tested signal, search and running lights.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breezes from ENE, shifting to NNE. Barometer steady.

Disconnected boiler A at 10.00.

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11 March 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from N.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Light airs and breezes from SE. Barometer rising.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 335 lbs fresh meat and 102 lbs fresh bread.

At 7.20 flagship made uniform and time signal 735.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and overcast with light drizzle during latter part.

At 8.00 USS ‘Helena’ got underway and stood over to Manila.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and Commanding Officer inspected.

At 9.45 USS ‘Baltimore’ got underway and stood out. Board of survey condemned 24 lbs of roast mutton, which were thrown overboard by order of Commanding Officer. Transferred to US Naval Hospital at Cavite Y Fong (Wardroom Cook); JA Parsons (Coal Passer); J Mascy (Boatswain’s Mate 2^nd class) and C Amey (Yeoman 3^rd class); last three being passengers received at Iloilo. Made 10.00 and noon routine signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Cloudy with light drizzle at times. Gentle breezes from E and NE first part. Light breeze from NNE and SSE last part.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light to gentle breezes from SSE, shifting to E. Barometer steady.

Tested search, running and signal lights.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Pleasant weather. Wind decreasing in force from gentle breezes to light airs from NNE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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12 March 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from SE to ENE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout. Moon set at 3.10.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and misty. Light breezes to light airs from ENE, shifting to E. Barometer rising.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 100 lbs of fresh bread.

At 6.40 USS ‘Helena’ stood over from Manila and anchored.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and misty. Light airs and breezes from northward.

Went to quarters at 9.30. Omitted drill to prepare for taking stores on board. Lieutenant RH Leigh USN was detached from temporary duty on board this ship and ordered to proceed by first conveyance to Yokohama, Japan, for duty on board USS ‘Oregon’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Cloudy with passing showers of rain. Calm to gentle breeze from NW to ENE.

Sent working party ashore for stores. Disconnected boiler C at 1.00.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Overcast with passing showers first hour. Light airs to light breezes from ENE.

Working party returned from Navy Yard. Received on board following stores: Paymaster’s, 100 lbs fresh bread; 1000 lbs potatoes; Navigator’s, one set stationery; Equipment, one set stationery. Signals as per record.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to breeze from ENE and E.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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13 March 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs to light breezes from NE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

4am to 8am:

Overcast. Cloudy with passing rain showers. Light airs and breezes from NNE and ENE.

Started coaling from cascos at 6.00 and coaled until 7.20. USS ‘Villalobos’ stood out of harbor.

8am to meridian:

Overcast with light drizzling rain. Light airs from ENE to NNW.

Continued coaling ship at 8.45; stopped at 11.50, having taken on board 101 tons. By order of Commanding Officer acting appointment of JL Hull (Oiler) was revoked from March 12 1900. Discharged from US Naval Service JL Hull (Fireman 1^st class); his discharge by purchase having been authorized by Navy Department. Made routine signals. Signals as per record book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Calms first part with light breezes from SE by E last part.

Continued coaling ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from SE by ESE.

Coaling ship. Stopped coaling at 6.35 having taken on board 227 tons. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 1 small safe; 1 set of stationery. Received in Steam Engineering Department following stores: 10 bolts and nuts 1 inch by 6 inches; 6 tube brushes; 10 lbs lamp wick; 600 lbs boiler zinc; 50 lbs Gladiator sheet packing 1/16th-inch; 40 lbs Garlock packing assorted; 10 lbs borax; 20 lbs Putz pomade; 16 gauge glasses; 200 lbs oatmeal; 1 gross grommets; 2 letter books; 2 memo books; 2 quarts ink; 1 pint mucilage; 24 lead pencils; 5 dozen files; 2 dozen hacksaws; 20 scoop shovels; 6 [?] packing; 1 Davidson steam pump; 1 Worthington duplex steam pump. Ship’s draft before coaling: aft 15 feet 5 inches, forward 11 feet 6 inches. After coaling: aft 16 feet 3 inches, forward 13 feet 3 inches.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SE.

Armed anchor watch on lookout.

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[Stores received]

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14 March 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Raining last hour. No wind. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy first hour of watch. Clear and pleasant during remainder.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs of fresh bread. Received in Ordnance Department following: [see below]. Also following Marines stores: [see below].

USS ‘Nanshan’ came in from S and anchored at 6.30.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from ESE.

Omitted quarters on account of cleaning ship. Sent on shore to Navy Yard empty powder cases and 3-pound and 6-pound cartridge cases. Received in Medical Department following stores: [see below]. Naval Cadet CH Fisher reported on board this vessel for duty in obedience to orders from Commander-in-chief.

Made routine signals at 10.00 and noon.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breezes from E. Barometer falling.

Sent working party ashore to Navy Yard to get stores.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from E and ESE.

Engaged during watch in receiving stores on board as follows: [see below]. Working parties returned on board. Steamer ‘General Alava’ got underway. Tested signal, search and running lights and found them in order.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Gentle SE and east-south-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

Received in Paymaster’s Department:

216 lbs butter; 100 lbs prunes; 50 lbs tea; 30 gallons vinegar; 50 pairs drawers; 100 cups, agate; 600 lbs tobacco; 200 papers needles; 1 balance, spring; 3000 lbs soap, salt water; 200 lbs flour; 50 lbs raisins; 276 lbs tomatoes; 150 hats, white; 20 blankets; 200 spools cotton; 144 boxes blacking; 219 yards flannel; 1 hatchet, steel; 100 pairs socks, woolen; 800 lbs pork, salt; 540 lbs salmon, tinned; 305 lbs vegetables; 300 pairs socks; 100 forks; 100 knives; 100 spoons; 1 safe, small.

Received in Ordnance Department:

1000 pasters, black; 3000 pasters, buff; 12 files, assorted; 8 oil cans; 9 quires emery cloth; 50 gallons oil.

Received in Construction and Repair Department:

12 sheaves; 6 sheaves, pins; 24 brass bolts, assorted; 12 paint brushes; 24 brooms; 1 box glass; 12 hammer handles; 6 pairs hinges; 24 locks; 8 nails; 10 gross screws; 50 lbs lead, sheet; 25 lbs copper, sheet; 25 lbs brass, sheet; 25 lbs solder; 2 sheets galvanized iron; 8 pieces iron, round and flat; 1 box tin; 200 feet rubber hose; 8 files; 5 quires sandpaper; 1 side cutting pliers; 1 quart acid; 50 gallons alcohol; 10 lbs blue, ULT; 10 lbs calcium phosphate; 10 lbs green, chromatic; 100 lbs black in oil; 25 lbs lye; 20 gallons linseed oil; 200 lbs shellac; 25 gallons turpentine; 5 gallons Damar varnish; 5 gallons Copal; 20 lbs vermilion; 25 lbs putty; 300 lbs Rahtjens; 50 lbs paste; 4 valves; 20 feet brass pipe; 12 brass couplings; 100 sheets emery C1; 3 claw hammers; 1 sledge hammer.

Received in Department of Steam Engineering:

½ gallon muriatic acid; 20 gallons linseed oil; 300 gallons Marine engine oil; 200 gallons lard oil.

Received from Captain WB Lemly following Marines’ clothing and an accoutrements:

24 coats, linen; 75 shoes, pairs; 100 pair socks, woolen; 24 pair socks, cotton; 24 collars, linen; 36 ornaments, caps; 1 black helmet, complete; 18 canteens and straps; 18 cartridge boxes; 18 meat cans; 18 spoons.

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15 March 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Bright moonlight throughout watch. Light breezes to light airs from SE. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm and light airs from NNE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 368 lbs of fresh meat and 99 lbs of fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear. Light to gentle south-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. Divers from USS ‘Monterey’ came to clean main injection strainers. Board of survey, of which Lieutenant Van Duzen was senior member, came to survey galley funnel.

At 10.00 made absentee and sick reports: 362 [sic] and 3. Wig-wagged to USS ‘Brooklyn’: “Will you direct Carpenter to make an examination of our mast head today (signed) Ackley”. Answered by affirmative. Commanding Officer of USS ‘Isla de Luzon’ called officially.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm. Gentle breezes from ESE. Barometer falling.

At 2.00 Japanese flagship off Manila fired a salute of seven guns with Japanese colors at fore.

At 2.50 USS ‘Nashville’ came in and anchored off Naval Station. Two men from USS ‘Monterey’ diving over ship’s side cleaning bottom. Each at work two hours.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear. Light airs to gentle breezes from SE and SSE. Barometer steady.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Tested signal, search and running lights.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and mild. Moonlight throughout watch. Light airs from SE. Barometer rising.

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16 March 1900

Cavite [to Manila], Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast. Cloudy with passing light drizzle. Gentle breezes from ESE and ENE.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light and gentle breezes from E and ENE. Barometer rising.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs fresh bread. USS ‘Helena’ left harbor. Army transport came in. Flagship made uniform and time signal, 735.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and warm. Gentle to light breezes from ESE. Barometer rising slowly.

At 8.45 USS ‘Zafiro’ came in and anchored.

At 9.00 Admiral hauled down his flag on ‘Zafiro’ and raised it on USS ‘Brooklyn.

At 9.15 ‘Brooklyn’ fired a salute of 13 guns with Japanese flag at fore.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. Received following signal from flagship: “Prepare to proceed immediately for San San Luis de Apra”.

At 10.45 started fires under boilers A and C.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers. Gentle breezes from SE.

K Tapahashi (Cabin Cook) was transferred to this ship from ‘Monterey’ with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers, except pay accounts. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 297 lbs fresh bread and 542 lbs fresh meat. Received following stores for USS ‘Yosemite’: 5 barrels; 1 bar iron; 1 bale felt; 31 cases; 2 crates; 500 feet oak boards; 250 feet cypress; 250 feet cedar; 300 feet ash. For USS ‘Brutus: 7 iron plates; 1 package containing 2 rods. Received following stores in Ordnance Department: 12 padlocks; 5 gallons linseed oil; 5 lbs tallow; 25 lbs lye; 100 lbs cotton waste; 120 lbs lead, white; 50 lbs metallic brown dryer; 5 gallons Japan dryer; 5 gallons alcohol; 5 gallons turpentine; 78 lbs Vaseline; 25 lbs caustic soda; 100 lbs red lead; 100 Rahtjens No 3; 2 gallons bright varnish.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with drizzle and rain. Gentle breezes from SE. Barometer falling slowly.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

At 5.25 got underway and stood over to Manila, coming to anchor at 6.10 in 16½ fathoms of water and 15 fathoms out on port chain. Draft of ship forward 13 feet 5 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches. Tested search, running and signal lights. Received from Captain of Port: 18 bags of mail for Guam.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from SSE.

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17 March 1900

At sea [Cavite, Philippine Islands, to Apra, Guam]

Lat 13.70, Long 120.73

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy first half of watch. Fair and pleasant during remainder. Calm.

Called at hands at 3.30 and made preparations for getting underway.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breezes from ESE, shifting to ENE. Barometer rising.

At 4.00 got underway and stood out from Manila on course SW¾W.

At 4.23 put over patent log reading 0. Draft of ship forward 13 feet 5 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches.

At 5.40 changed course to SW¼W and at 6.25 to SW¾W.

At 6.30 passed US transport ‘Flintshire’* heading into Manila.

At 7.00 took departure with El Fraile [Island] abeam, distant ¾ of a mile, patent log reading 25.4.

At 7.45 changed course to S by W⅛W.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from SE.

At 8.20 changed course to S½E, patent log reading 37.6.

At 9.20 changed to S, patent log reading 45.3; at 10.30 to course SE, patent log reading 56.0; and at 11.00 to SE by E¼E, patent log reading 60.8.

At 11.20 Santiago Lighthouse bore abeam, distant 1 mile. Patent log at end of watch read 69.6.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.1.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from SE. Barometer steady.

At 1.20 changed course to S⅛E, patent log reading 81.1.

At 2.50 passed USA tug leaving Batangas Bay with tow, standing to eastward. Patent log at end of watch read 105.3.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.1.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from ESE.

Ship on course S⅛E until 4.42, when changed course to SE⅝E. Point Malabrigo Light then bearing abeam, 1 mile distant. Tested running, search and signal lights and found them in order.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 89.1.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear. No wind. Barometer rising.

On course SE⅝E; boilers A, C and D. At end of watch Tres Reyes Islands on port bow about 5 miles distant.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 89.3.

8pm to midnight:

Partially cloudy and pleasant. Light passing showers toward end of watch. Light to gentle breezes from ESE, shifting to NE and ENE. Barometer falling.

On course SE⅝E.

At 9.18 passed Baltasar Island abeam, distant 4 miles, and changed course to ESE⅝E.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.2.

[* JSTOR’s Reports From National Quarantine Inspection Stations, May 1900, lists both Flintshire and Wyefield, British-owned, as US Transports.]

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18 March 1900

At sea [Cavite, Philippine Islands, to Apra, Guam]

Lat 12.72, Long 123.20

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from E.

Steaming on course ESE⅝E. Patent log at end of watch 15.8.

Average steam 118 lbs, average revolutions 9.04.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from E by N. Barometer rising.

At 7.50 changed course to E½S, patent log reading 47.8.

At 8.00 changed course to E, patent log reading 52.4.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 89.9.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to light breezes from E by N and SE.

At 8.10 passed American steamer ‘San Juan’ with a brigantine in tow, standing to westward.

Ship on course E½S until 9.00 when changed course to NE by E¾E, patent log reading 61.5.

Continued on last course until 10.37 when changed course to SE by E, patent log reading 76.6.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and afterwards read general court-martial orders and Articles for the Government of the Navy. Lieutenant Commander BO Scott and PA Surgeon A Farenholt made inspected of living spaces, required by Article 1594, US Navy Regulations, and found them in order.

At 10.35 San Miguel bore abeam, distant 1.6 miles.

Average steam 117 lbs, average revolutions 91.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light airs from SE to gentle north-north-easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

Underway passing through San Bernardino Strait, courses various, until 3.00, when set course NNE¾E, Kapue [probably Capul] Island Light on starboard beam, and headed towards San Bernardino Island. Boilers A, C and D. Patent log at end of watch reading 26.1.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 90.4.

4pm to 6pm:

Partially cloudy and pleasant. Gentle breezes from NE. Barometer rising.

At 4.00 changed course to NE by E¾E.

At 4.25 took departure with San Bernardino bearing NNW, distant 2 miles, patent log reading 29.6.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.4.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breezes from E.

Steaming under three boilers on course NE by E¾E, patent log at end of watch 71.4. Moon rose at 7.25.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 90.6.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant. Passing showers last hour of watch.

Changed course at 8.00 to E½N. Patent log at end of watch 98.4.

Average steam 112 lbs, average revolutions 90.1.

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19 March 1900

At sea [Cavite, Philippine Islands, to Apra, Guam]

Lat 13.10, Long 126.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair weather with passing rain squalls. Gentle breeze from NE.

Ship on course E½N.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.2.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Gentle easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

Underway on course E½N. Boilers A, C and D. Set clocks ahead 15 minutes.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 89.9.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and pleasant. Gentle breezes from E by N and ENE. Barometer steady.

Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: P Mahoney (Coal Passer), F Rampsburger (Chief Carpenter’s Mate), JS Robison (Seaman) and FL Leandrum (Private Marine), drunkenness on duty, 4^th conduct class; T Nylund (Coxswain), inattentive and answering back when given an order at drill, 3 hours’ extra drill; A Coan (Apprentice 1^st class), disobedience of orders, 4^th conduct class. By order of Commanding Officer C Boyle (Boatswain’s Mate 2^nd class) was given an acting appointment as Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class dating from February 1, 1900.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had setting up exercises and following drills: Powder and 3^rd Divisions signals; 1^st Division and Marines small arms; and 2^nd Division gunnery instruction. Set clocks ahead 10 minutes.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from ENE and E by N. Barometer falling.

Steaming under three boilers on course E½N.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 89.9.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy. Pleasant with passing rain showers. Light to moderate breezes from E by N to ENE. Barometer stead.

Mustered crew at quarters at 4.40 after which exercised at setting up and closing water-tight doors. Patent log at end of watch 55.9.

Average steam 108 lbs, average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Party cloudy. Pleasant with passing rain showers.

Ship on course E½N.

Average steam 107 lbs, average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle east-north-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

Underway on course E½N. Patent log at end of watch reading 9.6.

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20 March 1900

At sea [Cavite, Philippine Islands, to Apra, Guam]

Lat 13.30, Long 130.12

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Bright moonlight throughout watch. Gentle breezes from ENE. Barometer falling.

Course E½N.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.3

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Pleasant weather. Gentle breeze from ENE.

On course E½N.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.1.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Gentle breezes from ENE and E by N. Barometer steady.

Mustered crew at quarters after which exercised at setting up and company drill. Marines at signals and manual of arms. By order of Commanding Officer A Whatney (Fireman 2^nd class) was disrated to Coal Passer for incompetence. Set ship’s clocks ahead 12 minutes. Patent log at end of watch reading 115.2.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.3.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from E by N.

Ship on course E½N.

Average steam 107 lbs, average revolutions 90.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breezes from E by N. Barometer steady.

Underway on course E½N. Patent log at end of watch 68.9.

Average steam 100 lbs, average revolutions 89.9.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breezes from E by N. Barometer rising.

Course E½N.

Average steam 100 lbs, average revolutions 89.4

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloud. Pleasant weather. Moderate breezes from E and E by N.

On course E½N. Moon rose at 9.05.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 90.

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21 March 1900

At sea [Cavite, Philippine Islands, to Apra, Guam]

Lat 13.47, Long 133.32

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Moderate breezes from E by N. Barometer steady.

Steaming under A, C and D boilers. Patent log at end of watch reading 56.2.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 110.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to fresh from E by N.

Ship on course E½N, patent log reading 91.1 at end of watch.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 90.2.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breezes from E by N. Barometer falling. Moderate sea.

Underway on course E½N until noon when changed to E¼N. Issued clothing and small stores.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up; then exercised Divisions as follows: 1^st Division single sticks; 2^nd Division small arms; 3^rd Division pistols; Powder Division small arms; Marine Guard small arms. Patent log at end of watch reading 23.2.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breezes from E. Barometer falling.

Course E¼N.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 90.5.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from E.

On course E¼N, patent log at end of watch reading 73.8.

Average steam 100 lbs, average revolutions 89.2.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from E by N. Barometer rising.

Patent log at end of watch reading 89.7.

Average steam 100 lbs, average revolutions 89.5.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant first part. Overcast and squally last. Gentle to fresh breeze from E and ENE. Moderate swell from eastward and northward..

At 8.05 slowed down to 65 turns a minute. Ship on course E¼N.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 55.7.

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22 March 1900

At sea [Cavite, Philippine Islands, to Apra, Guam]

Lat 13.47, Long 135.77

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and passing showers. Moderate easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

Underway on course E¼N making 60 revolutions until 1.00 when increased to 75. Sea moderate.

Patent log at end of watch reading 40.3.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 72.1.

4am to 8am:

Partially cloudy and pleasant. Moderate to gentle breezes from E.

Course E¼N.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 75.1.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy with passing wind and rain squalls. Light to stiff breezes from E and ESE.

Went to quarters at 9.30, exercising at setting up and general quarters. Times for casting loose as follows: 1^st Division 2½ minutes; 2^nd Division 2 minutes; 3^rd Division 2¾ minutes; Engineer’s Division 1 minute; Powder Division 1½ minutes; Marines 2 minutes. Secured as follows: 1^st Division 3 minutes; 2^nd Division 2 minutes; 3^rd Division 3 minutes; Powder Division 1 minute; Engineer’s Division 1 minute; Marines 1½ minutes. On course E¼N. Tested shell room and magazine flood cocks.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 95.2.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Mostly overcast and light rains. Light to moderate breezes from E and E by S. Barometer falling.

Patent log at end of watch reading 22.9.

Average steam 145 lbs, average revolutions 75.1.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from E.

Ship on course E¼N.

Average steam 117 lbs, average revolutions 75.1.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

Underway on course E¼N. Patent log at end of watch reading 51.2.

8pm to midnight:

Partially cloudy and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from E. Barometer falling slowly.

Course E¼N.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 75.1.

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23 March 1900

At sea [Cavite, Philippine Islands, to Apra, Guam]

Lat 13.50, Long 138.50

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Pleasant weather. Moderate breezes from ENE.

On course E¼N.

At 3.30 increased speed 10 revolutions. Patent log at end of watch reading 7.7.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 76.9.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Moderate breezes from ENE. Barometer rising.

Patent log reading 40.4 at end of watch.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 85.1.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from ENE.

Ship on course E¼N.

At 9.30 went to morning quarters; exercised at setting up and then had Divisional drills.

Average steam 117 lbs, average revolutions 85.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from ENE. Barometer steady.

Underway on course E¼N. Patent log at end of watch reading 4.3.

Average steam 117 lbs, average revolutions 85.1.

4pm to 6pm:

Partially cloudy and pleasant. Gentle breezes from ENE. Barometer steady.

At 4.40 mustered at quarters and had fire drill, taking following times: 1^st Division 2¾ minutes; 2^nd Division ¾ minute; 3^rd Division 1 minute; Powder Division 1 minute; Marines 1¼ minutes; Engineer’s Division 1½ minutes. Secured: 1^st Division ¾ minute; 2^nd Division ½ minute; 3^rd Division ½ minute; Powder Division ¾ minute; Marines ¾ minute; Engineer’s Division 1½ minutes. Tested search, running and signal lights. Course E¼N.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 85.2.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from ENE.

On course E¼N. Patent log at end of watch reading 36.6. Signal Boys were given instruction in Ardois signals.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 85.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breezes from ENE. Barometer steady.

Patent log at end of watch reading 68.9.

Average steam 118 lbs, average revolutions 85.2.

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24 March 1900

At sea [Cavite, Philippine Islands, to Apra, Guam]

Lat 13.43, Long 141.42

Commences and until 4am:

Generally fair and pleasant with passing rain squalls. Fresh breezes from ENE.

Ship on course E¼N.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 85.05.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Moderate east-north-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

Underway on course E¼N. Patent log at end of watch reading 33.0.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 85.5.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and mild. Moderate breezes from ENE. Barometer variable.

On course E¼N. By order of Commanding Officer set clocks ahead 12 minutes.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 85.2.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breezes from ENE.

On course E¼N. Patent log at end of watch reading 93.8.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 85.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breezes from ENE.

Mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up drill and closing water-tight doors. Patent log at end of watch reading 109.2.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 85.1.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Fresh breeze from ENE.

Ship on course E¼N. Ship pitching deeply at times to head sea. Patent log reading 24.6 at end of watch.

Average steam 113 lbs, average revolutions 85.1.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and squally. Moderate breezes from ENE. Barometer steady. Sea moderate.

Underway on course E¼N. Patent log at end of watch reading 55.8.

Average steam 112 lbs, average revolutions 85.

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25 March 1900

At sea [and at Apra Harbor, Guam]

Lat 13.45, Long 144.65

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and mild with passing showers and squalls during middle of watch. Moderate to gentle breezes from E by S, shifting to E and ENE. Barometer falling.

Course E¼N until 4.00 when changed to E½N. Moon rose behind high banks of clouds at 1.45.

Average steam 107 lbs, average revolutions 85.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from ENE, E by N and E.

On course E½N. Patent log at end of watch reading 21.0.

Average steam 113 lbs, average revolutions 85.1.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from E and ENE.

At 9.00 changed course to E¼N, patent log reading 29.2. Mustered and Commanding Officer inspected crew at quarters. Executive Officer, Lieutenant Commander BO Scott USN, and PA Surgeon A Farenholt USN inspected living spaces of crew.

At 9.43 sighted land bearing E by S. Set ship’s clocks ahead 10 minutes. Patent log at end of watch reading 53.3.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 85.1.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from ENE.

Ship on course E¼N until 1.30 when changed to E¾N, patent log reading 61.2.

At 2.00 changed course to E¾S, patent log reading 69.7.

From 2.25 to 3.28 standing into harbor of Guam, Commanding Officer at conn.

At 3.28 came to with port anchor in 21 fathoms of water and 60 fathoms of chain at water’s edge. Bearing at anchorage: W end island NE; Santa Cruz fort E¼N; ship’s head E by N. Exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Yosemite’. Steam launch from ‘Yosemite’ came alongside flying quarantine flag with health officer and put vessel in quarantine to await instructions from Governor. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet, aft 15 feet.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from ENE. Barometer rising.

Started fires under boiler B at 4.30; fires under boiler D dying out.

Granted pratique and hauled down quarantine flag at 5.00. Delivered to ‘Yosemite’ following mail: 10 sacks for ‘Yosemite’, 1 for USS ‘Brutus’, 9 for Guam Island, 1 for Governor, and 1 for Naval Station.

Commanding Officer left the ship at 6.45, returning at 7.50.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from ENE and E.

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26 March 1900

Apra Harbor, Guam

Lat 13.45, Long 144.65

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light north-easterly airs. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from NE and ENE. Barometer rising.

Making preparations for coaling ship

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from ENE.

At 8.40 got underway and stood over to USS ‘Brutus’ and dropped starboard anchor in 22 fathoms of water with 60 fathoms of chain, ahead of ‘Brutus’ and warped alongside her.

Finished securing lines at 10.15. Transferred stores for USS ‘Yosemite’ aboard ‘Brutus’. Commanding Officer of ‘Yosemite’ called on board officially. Commanding Officer [of ‘Concord’] left ship to make call on Governor. Took engine out of steam launch to overhaul same. Made routine signals to senior ship. Continued preparations for coaling ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from ENE. Barometer falling.

Commenced coaling at 1.00.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from ENE.

Continued coaling until 6.00, having taken in about 75 tons during afternoon. Tested running, signal and search lights and found them in order.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Gentle east-north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

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27 March 1900

Apra Harbor, Guam

Lat 13.45, Long 144.65

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and mild with passing showers during first part. Gentle to light breezes from ENE. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy with passing showers first part. Clear last part. Light breezes from ENE.

Commenced coaling at 5.45 and received on board during watch about 12 tons.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light east-north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

Coaling ship.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm. Light breezes from ENE. Barometer steady.

All hands coaling ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear. Light to gentle east-north-easterly breezes.

Finished coaling at 5.00 and cast off from collier; anchored at 5.30 in 26 fathoms of water with 60 fathoms on port chain. Took in 235 tons of coal. Draft after coaling forward 13 feet 1 inch, aft 15 feet 2 inches. Made general signal: Int 159. USS ‘Yosemite’ answered with affirmative. Tested signal, search and running lights. Banked fires.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from ENE. Barometer rising.

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28 March 1900

Apra Harbor, Guam [to Yokohama, Japan]

Lat 13.45, Long 144.65

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from ENE.

Disconnected boiler A at 12.30.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Light airs and breezes from ENE. Barometer rising.

Engaged in general cleaning. Started fires under C and D boilers at 5.00.

Charles M Weissling was received on board at 8.00 for passage to Yokohama.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and warm. Light passing showers during first part of watch. Light breezes from ENE. Barometer variable.

All hands engaged in cleaning ship.

At 10.40 connected up boilers C and D. Lieutenant LM Nulton USN and Ensign CS Poor USN reported for temporary duty on board. First Lieutenant HW Carpenter USMC reported for passage to Yokohama.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from ENE and NE. Barometer falling.

Got underway at 1.20 and stood out of harbor, Captain at conn. Ship’s draft forward 13 feet 1 inch, aft 16 feet 2 inches.

At 1.40 took departure, Point Orote bearing SE, distant ½ mile and set course N¼E. Put over patent log reading 0. Bent inner jib, outer jib and spanker. Patent log at end of watch reading 21.7.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 86.1.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from ENE. Barometer steady.

Mustered crew at quarters and exercised at closing water-tight doors. Patent log at end of watch reading 40.2.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Fresh breeze from ENE.

Ship on course N¼E. Patent log reading 58.6 at end of watch.

Average steam 114 lbs, average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Gentle east-north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

Underway on course N¼E. Patent log at end of watch reading 95.9.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 90.1.

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29 March 1900

At sea [Guam to Yokohama, Japan]

Lat 16.58, Long 144.98

Commences and until 4am:

Partially cloudy and mild. Gentle breezes from ENE. Barometer steady.

Course N¼E.

Average steam 112 lbs, average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from ENE.

On course N¼E. Patent log at end of watch reading 70.7.

Average steam 112 lbs, average revolutions 90.1.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from ENE and NE by E½E. Barometer steady.

Mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up drill and general quarters. Divisions reported at follows: 1^st Division 3½ minutes; 2^nd Division 1¾ minutes; 3^rd Division 2½ minutes; Powder Division 1½ minutes; Engineer’s Division ½ minute; Marines 1¼ minutes. Secured from drill: 1^st Division 1¾ minutes; 2^nd Division 1 minute; 3^rd Division 1 minute; Powder Division 1 minute; Engineer’s Division ¼ minute; Marines ¾ minute. By order of Commanding Officer following acting appointments were renewed: GL Dickey (Yeoman 2^nd class); WC Dixon (Electrician 2^nd class); and punishment awarded: LL Noyes (Apprentice 2^nd class), repeated inattention at drill, 3 hours of extra duty with rifle on port quarter deck in port. Tested magazine and shell room flood cocks. Overhauled battery.

Set fore staysail at 11.10 and spanker at 11.35. Set ship’s clocks ahead 7 minutes. Patent log at end of watch reading 107.2.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.1.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.

Ship on course N¼E until 12.10 when changed course to N¼W. Patent log reading 44.2 at end of watch.

At 1.30 went to quarters and exercised Marines and Firemen at great guns. All other Divisions at signals. Fore staysail and spanker set during watch.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy around horizon. Gentle north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

Underway on course N¼W.

At 4.40 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Exercised at closing water-tight doors; all closed in 1 minute. Opened in ¾ minute. Bent and set jib. At end of watch jib, fore staysail and spanker set. Patent log reading 62.9.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 90.1.

6pm to 8pm:

Partially cloudy and mild with passing showers towards end of watch. Gentle breezes from NE. Barometer rising.

Course N¼W, jib, fore staysail and spanker set. Tested search, signal and running lights.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.1.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant first part, becoming overcast and cloudy with passing showers last half. Heavy rain last half hour. Gentle to moderate breezes from NE and NNE.

Took in jib and spanker on account of squally weather.

Changed course at 8.00 to N. Patent log at end of watch reading 19.1.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.1.

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30 March 1900

At sea [Guam to Yokohama, Japan]

Lat 19.75, Long 144.93

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy with passing rain squalls first half of watch; last half clearing and pleasant. Moderate breezes from NE by E. Barometer steady.

Set jib at 2.40. Steaming under boilers B, C and D. At end of watch jib and fore staysail set. Patent log reading 55.8.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.1.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant first hour then overcast and rain squalls. Moderate to fresh breezes from NE to NNE.

Ship on course N.

At 5.30 slowed down to 85 turns and took in jib and fore staysail. Patent log reading at end of watch 90.1.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 86.4.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and squally. Moderate to fresh breezes from NNE and NE by E. Barometer high and steady.

Sea rough. Underway on course N and making from ¼ to ½ point leeway. Patent log at end of watch reading 10.2. Omitted quarters owing to bad weather.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 65.2.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Cloudy and gloomy. Stiff breezes from E by S. Barometer slowly falling.

Course N until 1.30 when changed to N½W.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 55.1.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast. Cloudy with light passing drizzle of rain. Stiff to fresh breezes from NE by E.

On course N½W. Slowed down at 6.00 to 60 revolutions on port engine, 55 on starboard. Patent log at end of watch reading 43.5.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 64.4.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Stiff to fresh breezes from NE. Barometer rising.

At end of watch under fore staysail and storm mizzen. Patent log reading 51.6.

Average steam 117 lbs, average revolutions port 63, starboard 55.1.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Stiff breezes from NE. Rough sea.

Ship on course N½W. At end of watch under fore staysail and storm mizzen. Patent log reading 69.2.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 57.

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31 March 1900

At sea [Guam to Yokohama, Japan]

Lat 21.70, Long 144.40

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and squally first part. Clouds breaking last part. Moderate to fresh breezes from NE to E. Barometer high and steady. Moderate sea.

Underway on course N½W with fore staysail and storm mizzen set. Patent log at end of watch reading 87.8.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions port 60, starboard 55.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and mild. Moderate to stiff breezes from ENE. Barometer rising.

At 4.30 rockshaft of starboard air pump broke and stopped starboard engine.

At 5.10 went ahead on starboard engine again.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 64.4.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Moderate breezes from ENE.

At beginning of watch making 65 revolutions on both engines on course N½W.

At 10.05 increased revolutions to 70 on both engines and at 11.15 increased to 75 on port engine. Jib, fore staysail and storm mizzen set until 9.00 when took in storm mizzen and set spanker. Got up fore staysail and bent it, setting it at 10.00. Patent log at end of watch reading 37.2.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 68.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Cloudy and cool. Moderate breezes from ENE.

From noon to 1.00 logged speed by chip. Patent log fouled. At end of watch under jib, fore staysail, fore trysail and spanker. Patent log reading 62.7.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions port 75.1, starboard 58.1.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Moderate breeze from E by N.

Ship on course N½W until 5.00 when changed course to N by W, patent log reading 69.8. At end of watch ship carrying fore staysail, jib, trysail and spanker.

Mustered at quarters at 4.40 and had setting up exercises and closing water-tight doors. Tested running, signal and search lights and found them in order.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions starboard 69.2, port 75.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Moderate breezes from E by N. Barometer steady.

Underway on course N by W with job, fore staysail, fore trysail and spanker set. Patent log at end of watch reading 92. Sea moderate.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions port 75, starboard 70.

8pm to midnight:

Partially cloudy and mild. Moderate to stiff breezes from ENE. Barometer steady.

Course N by W. Sea moderate.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions port 75, starboard 70.

LOGS FOR APRIL 1900

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1 April 1900

At sea [Guam to Yokohama, Japan]

Lat 24.53, Long 143.53

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and cool. Wind blowing in squalls, force ranging from gentle to fresh breezes.

Took in jib at 1.00. Fore staysail, fore trysail and spanker set during watch. On course N by W. Patent log at end of watch reading 50.9.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions port 75.5, starboard 70.2.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and cool. Moderate breezes from E and E by S. Barometer rising.

Set jib at 5.10.

Increased revolutions at 7.40 to 80 turns on port engine and 75 on starboard engine. At end of watch under jib, fore staysail, fore trysail and spanker. Patent log reading 80.9.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions port 75.4, starboard 70.4.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant. Moderate breeze from E by S.

Ship on course N by W.

At 8.30 increased turns to 90 port engine and 85 starboard.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. Commanding Officer inspected berth deck and store rooms. Executive Officer, Lieutenant Commanding BO Scott, and PA Surgeon A Farenholt made inspection of living spaces required by Article 1594, Navy Regulations.

By order of Commanding Officer following changes in ratings were made: J Dahlberg (Coxswain), acting appointment as Boatswain’s Mate 2^nd class for 6 months; C Franz (Machinist 2^nd class), acting appointment as Machinist 1^st class for 6 months; GL Hickox (Fireman 1^st class), acting appointment as Oiler for 6 months; JE Potts (Fireman 2^nd class) to Fireman 1^st class; JL Sibley (Fireman 2^nd class) to Fireman 1^st class; GW Spikings (Coal Passer) to Fireman 2^nd class; R Smith (Coal Passer) to Fireman 2^nd class; F Thomas (Coal Passer) to Fireman 2^nd class: CS Hunter (Apprentice 2^nd class) to Apprentice 1^st class; CO Dickerson (Ordinary Seaman) to Seaman: CH Henk (Ordinary Seaman) to Seaman; WR Hind (Ordinary Seaman) to Seaman; H Leahy (Ordinary Seaman) to Seaman; T Wallace (Ordinary Seaman) to Seaman.

At end of watch ship under fore staysail, jib, fore trysail and spanker. Patent log reading 17.0. Set clocks back 2 minutes.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions port 88.5, starboard 83.4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Threatening rain. Moderate breezes from E by S, hauling to SE by E. Barometer falling.

Underway on course N½W. From noon jib, fore staysail, fore trysail and spanker set. Moderate, irregular sea. Patent log at end of watch reading 53.9.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions port 90, starboard 85.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Moderate breezes from SE by E. Barometer steady. Moderate sea.

Course N½W; jib, fore staysail, fore trysail and spanker set. Tested search, running and signal lights.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions port 90, starboard 55.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers. Moderate breezes from SE by E.

On course N½W. Took in jib at 7.10. Patent log at end of watch reading 90.2.

Average steam 97 lbs, average revolutions port 89, starboard 81.1.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Cloudy and drizzling. Moderate breezes from SE by E and SSE½E. Barometer falling.

Took in spanker at 9.40. At end of watch on course N½W under fore staysail and fore trysail.

Average steam 94 lbs, average revolutions port 87.6, starboard 78.2.

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2 April 1900

At sea [Guam to Yokohama, Japan]

Lat 28.03, Long 143.02

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle to moderate breezes from SSE.

Ship on course N½W.

At 2.20 took in fore trysail and fore staysail. Patent log reading at end of watch 58.5.

Average steam 86 lbs, average revolutions port 82.9, starboard 76.1.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and light drizzling rain last part. Moderate south-south-easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

Underway on course N½W until 6.00 when changed to N by W. Patent log at end of watch reading 93.7.

Average steam 98 lbs, average revolutions port 86.8, starboard 80.8.

8am to meridian:

Overcast. Cloudy. Rainy and foggy. Moderate breeze from S by E, shifting to WSW. Barometer falling.

Course N by W. Omitted quarters on account of weather. Sea moderate.

Average steam 95 lbs, average revolutions port 87, starboard 80.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Cloudy. Rainy. Moderate breezes from SSW. Barometer falling.

On course N by W.

At 4.00 changed course to NNW. Patent log reading 59.8. Set fore staysail, fore trysail and storm mizzen.

Average steam 108 lbs, average revolutions starboard 75.2, port 70.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast. Cloudy and light rains. Clearing at end of watch. Moderate and gentle breezes from SW by W and WSW. Moderate sea with long swells from SE. Barometer rising.

At end of watch on course NNW with fore staysail, fore trysail and storm mizzen set. Patent log reading 75.0.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions port 75.4, starboard 70.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle breeze from WSW.

Ship on course NNW. Patent log reading 90.4 at end of watch and ship under fore staysail, fore trysail and storm mizzen.

At 7.50 increased revolutions to 80 and 85, starboard and port respectively.

Average steam 112 lbs, average revolutions port 75, starboard 70.

8pm to midnight:

Clear first part. Cloudy and raining last hour. Barometer steady. Gentle breezes from W by N and WNW. Sea moderate.

At 10.10 took in fore trysail. On course NNW, jib and storm mizzen set. Patent log at end of watch reading 24.3.

Average steam 112 lbs, average revolutions port 85, starboard 80.

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3 April 1900

At sea [Guam to Yokohama, Japan]

Lat 30.63, Long 141.97

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast. Cloudy and mild with light drizzle during first part. Moderate to gentle breezes from WNW, shifting to NW by N. Barometer falling. Moderate sea.

Course NNW.

At 3.45 took in fore staysail and storm mizzen.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions port 84.6, starboard 80.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from WNW.

Course NNW. Passed merchant steamer, two masts, one smokestack, heading to the south-eastward. Patent log at end of watch reading 91.0.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions port 85, starboard 80.

8am to meridian:

Clear and mild. Gentle breezes from WNW. Barometer steady. Long sea swells from NW.

At 9.00 changed course to NW by N, patent log reading 99.0. Mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up, company drill and Marines at signals. At end of watch patent log reading 23.4.

Average steam 104 lbs, average revolutions port 85.1, starboard 80.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from WNW to NW by W.

Ship on course NW by N. Patent log reading at end of watch 55.4. Cleaning and painting rust spots in iron paintwork.

Average steam 116 lbs, average revolutions port 85.1, starboard 80.1.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes from W by N. Barometer rising. Sea moderate.

Underway on course NW by N.

At 4.40 mustered at quarters; exercised at setting up and closing water-tight doors. All closed in ¾ minute, opened in 1 minute.

At 5.50 set fore staysail, fore trysail and storm mizzen. Patent log at end of watch reading 71.4.

Average steam 107 lbs, average revolutions port 85.1, starboard 80.

6pm to 8pm:

Partially cloudy and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from W by N, shifting to NW by W. Barometer steady. Moderate sea.

Course NW by N. At 7.30 took in fore trysail; fore staysail and storm mizzen set.

Average steam 109 lbs, average revolutions port 85.2, starboard 80.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool. Wind shifting from WNW to WSW and varying in force from gentle to stiff breezes.

On course NW by N, fore staysail and storm mizzen set. Patent log at end of watch reading 20.2.

Average steam 112 lbs, average revolutions port 85, starboard 80.1.

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4 April 1900

At sea [Guam to Yokohama, Japan]

Lat 32.93, Long 140.07

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and squally with light rain showers last half of watch. Moderate to fresh freezes from WSW. Barometer falling.

At end of watch under fore staysail and storm mizzen. Steaming under boilers B, C and D. Patent log reading 52.6.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions port 85, starboard 80.

4am to 8am:

Clear and squally until about 5.00, then cloudy and overcast until close. Moderate to fresh breezes from W first part, then shifting to NW by W.

Ship on course NW by N.

At 5.00 set fore trysail and at 5.50 took in fore staysail, fore trysail and storm mizzen. At end of watch patent log reading 82.2.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions starboard 80, port 85.1.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Moderate breezes from NW by W. Barometer rising. Sea moderate.

Underway on course NW by N.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; exercised at setting up drill and Divisional instructions, Marine Guard bayonet exercise. Executive Officer, Lieutenant Commander BO Scott USN, and Chief Engineer Scribner USN made inspection required by Paragraph 4, Article 1594, US Navy Regulations.

At 11.05 sighted Hachijojima bearing N54°W (magnetic). At end of watch Point Tan [?] bore NW by W¼W (magnetic), distant 20 miles. Patent log at end of watch reading 15.3. Sent all awnings below. Set clocks back 5 minutes.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions port 85.1, starboard 80.1.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool. Moderate to stiff breezes from NW by W. Barometer falling. Sea moderate.

At noon changed course to NNW.

At 2.55 took beam bearing of northern peak on Hachijojjima, patent log reading 36.8.

At 3.40 sighted Mikurajima [Mukura Jima in log-book] a point on port bow,

Average steam 112 lbs, average revolutions port 85.1, starboard 80.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and cool. Gentle to moderate breezes from NW by W.

On course NNW. At 5.00 took quarter bearing of Hachijojima. Patent log reading 56.9. At end of watch Hachijojima in sight on port quarter, Mikurajima and Miyakejima [Mikake Jima in log-book] on port bow. Running, search and signal lights were tested. Patent log at end of watch reading 61.2.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions port 85.4, starboard 80.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool. Gentle breezes from NW by N. Barometer rising.

At 7.50 took bow bearing of Mikurajima. Patent log reading 75.3. At end of watch patent log read 77.5.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions port 85.1, starboard 80.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from WNW to WSW.

At 8.55 Mikurajima bore abeam.

Ship on course NNW until 9.00 when changed course to N, patent log reading 85.8.

Continued on last course until 10.00 when changed course to N by W, patent log reading 2.7.

At end of watch log read 11.3.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions port 85.2, starboard 80.1.

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5 April 1900

At sea [Guam to Yokohama, Japan]

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate, falling to gentle breezes from WSW. Barometer steady.

Underway on course N by W until 1.30 when changed to NNW after sighting Nojimazaki [Nojima Saki in log-book] Light at 1.20, bearing NNE.

At 3.00 changed course to N by W and at 3.20 sighted Tsuruga Saki Light, bearing N.

At 3.30 slowed to 70 revolutions on both engines.

At end of watch Nojimazaki Light bore ESE⅞E and Tsuruga Saki Light N¼E.

At 4.00 lost sight of Nojimazaki Light.

Average steam 116 lbs, average revolutions port 83.4, starboard 80.

4am to 8am:

Misty and cool. Light breezes from N. Barometer rising.

At 4.00 changed course to N.

At 4.35 changed course to N by E, patent log reading 48.4 and went ahead with 80 revolutions on starboard engine and 85 on port engine.

At 5.00 changed course to N by E½E.

At 5.24 changed course to NNE, patent log reading 56.6.

At 6.00 took in patent log reading 61.2 and stood up Gulf of Tokyo [Tokio in log-book] on various courses. Sighted flagship USS ‘Brooklyn’, USS ‘Oregon’ and several foreign men-of-war at anchor off Yokohama.

At 7.27 exchanged numbers. Exchanged following signals with flagship. At 7.35 flagship to ‘Concord’: Negative 808 and 132. At 7.40 flagship to ‘Concord’: Gen 9401. Tel 5024. Gen 5381. Tel 4873. Tel 95.53. Tel 4418. Gen 306.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions port 83, starboard 78.5.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy. Calm and light airs from SSE.

At 8.00 in obedience to signal from flagship fired salute to German Vice Admiral, French and British Rear Admirals in order named, each salute being returned gun for gun.

At 8.30 came to anchor in 4½ fathoms of water, 30 fathoms on port chain. Bearings at anchorage: Mandarin Bluff [Juniten Hana, historical] South Lightship ESE¼E, red tower NNW, ship’s head S by W. Received boarding calls from German flagship ‘Hertha’, British flagship ‘Barfleur’ and French flagship ‘D’ Entrecasteaux’. Put all hands to work cleaning ship’s side. Omitted morning quarters on account of work. Commanding Officer paid official visit to Commander-in-chief and Commanding Officer of ‘Oregon’. Quarantine officer visited ship and granted pratique. Signals as per record book. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 9 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from SSE. Barometer falling.

Commanding Officer left ship at 2.15, returning at 2.45. Ensign CL Poor was detached and by order of Commander-in-chief reported on board ‘Oregon’. 1^st Lieutenant HW Carpenter USMC left ship to report at Yokohama Hospital for treatment. Signals as per signal record book.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from S and SSW.

Went to quarters at 5.00; exercised at setting up drill. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 124 lbs fresh meat, 124 lbs fresh vegetables. Tested running, search and signal lights. Unbent sails and sent them below.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and mild. Light airs and breezes from SSW. Barometer steady.

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6 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from NNW.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm and light airs from various directions.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs fresh bread. Flagship made time and uniform signal at 7.30: Gen signal 735.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle and moderate breezes from SSW. Barometer falling.

Lieutenant Commander DH Mahan USN came on board and inspected into repairs requested. Mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up drill.

Commanding Officer left ship at 10.30. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 6000 yen. Signals as per signal record book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Moderate breezes from SSW.

Sent liberty party of port watch ashore. Commanding Officer of German warship ‘Hertha’ paid official visit on Commanding Officer. Received following signal: Gen 2997 from flagship.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Moderate breezes from SSW. Barometer falling.

Mustered crew at quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and drizzling. Moderate breeze from SSW first part and calm at close.

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7 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and raining. Calm first hour. Light breezes from NE by N last part. Barometer falling rapidly.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and drizzling rain. Light to moderate breezes from NNW and NW. Barometer falling.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 104 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and drizzling first part and cloudy at close. Calms first part, afterwards light airs to gentle breezes from S and SSE.

Finished repairs to steam launch and got her out.

At 10.00 mustered all hands aft and published general court-martial orders. Got up broken air pump shaft and sent it on shore. Commanding Officer, Lieutenant N Mayer and PA Surgeon A Farenholt left ship to report as members of promotion board on USS ‘Oregon’.

Commanding Officer returned on board at 10.15 and repaired aboard flagship to call on US Minister to Japan and afterwards paid official visit on board French flagship ‘D’ Entrecasteaux’. Commanding Officers of HMS ‘Barfleur’ and ‘D’ Entrecasteaux’ paid official visits on Commanding Officer. Flagship fired salute of 15 guns, American flag at fore. During watch received and sent signals as per signal record book. A board of survey, of which Lieutenant JA Bell USN was senior member, met on board this ship to survey articles in Department of Construction. Received on board in Paymaster’s Department: 1000 yen.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and mild. Light breezes to light airs from SSE. Barometer rising. Light passing showers toward end of watch.

At noon Chinese steamer ‘Shin Shin’ [?] got underway and stood out of harbor. Commanding Officer made official call upon Consul General. Commanding Officer of USTS ‘Brooklyn’ made an official call on board.

At 1.35 German man-of-war ‘Hertha’ got underway and stood out to Gulf.

Steamer ‘Rio Janeiro’ [probably City of Rio de Janeiro (Jenirio in log-book)] got underway and stood out of harbor at 3.00. Following men over time from liberty: L Cervantes (Apprentice 1^st class); B Erwin (Yeoman 3^rd class); M Reilly (Seaman); G Kerston (Ordinary Seaman); R Rost (Ordinary Seaman); CH Shilling (Landsman).

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs to light breezes from NE.

Went to evening quarters and exercised at setting up. Following named men absent over time: M Reilly (Seaman); G Kerston (Ordinary Seaman); R Rost (Ordinary Seaman) and CH Shilling (Landsman). Tested search, signal and running lights and found them in order.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Light breezes from NE. Barometer rising.

At 11.00 let fires die out under boiler C.

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8 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light to gentle breezes from NE to E.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle breezes from E.

Sent steam launch in behind breakwater on account of weather. Gooseneck of starboard lower boom carried away while steam launch was riding at boom.

At 7.30 flagship made uniform signals: 672, 695 and 710.

Started fires under boiler C at 7.50.

8am to meridian:

Overcast. Cloudy and cool. Light breezes from E. Barometer rising.

At 9.00 connected up boilers C and D.

At 9.35 mustered at quarters and Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship. Following men were absent from ship 15 hours over time: CH Shilling (Landsman); R Rost (Ordinary Seaman); G Kerston (Ordinary Seaman); M Keilty (Seaman).

At 10.15 got underway and shifted berth, coming to anchor at 10.25 in 5¼ fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of chain inside hawse pipe. Bearings at anchorage: white tower NW by N; Mandarin Bluff S½E; and signal station W½S. Ship’s head NE. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 5 inches, aft 15 feet 8 inches. Banked fires under boilers C and D.

Following signals were sent and received: at 8.40 flagship to fleet Gen 2991; at 9.40 flagship to fleet Gen 680; at 9.45 flagship to ‘Concord’ Gen 3724, Num 10. Answering 30; at 9.55 ‘Concord’ to flagship Int 159; at 10.00 ‘Concord’ to flagship 4, 4; at 10.00 flagship to ‘Concord’ Affirmative; at 10.38 flagship to fleet Gen 436; at noon 143, 5.

At 11.30 American steamer ‘Taconia’ came in and anchored.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light south-south-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

G Kerston (Ordinary Seaman) returned 22½ hours over time. Liberty party returned with exception of R Smith (Fireman 2^nd class); J Dahlberg (Boatswain's Mate 2^nd class); E Sjogreen (Seaman); G Fuller (Boatswain's Mate 1^st class); P Mahoney (Chief Electrician); J Robison (Seaman).

At 3.00 flagship made Gen signal 2991.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and cool. Light breeze from SSE. Barometer rising.

At 7.00 Russian man-of-war came in and anchored. M Keilty returned to ship 27 hours over time. Tested running, search and signal lights.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Gentle south-south-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

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9 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with light drizzle at times. Gentle breezes from ESE, shifting last hour to NNE.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling during first part. Gentle to light breeze from NNE shifting to N. Barometer rising.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 92 lbs of fresh bread, 123 lbs of fresh meat and 123 lbs of fresh vegetables. Steamer ‘Empress of India’ came in and anchored.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and drizzling rain. Gentle north-north-easterly breezes.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. Absentees: CH Shilling (Landsman); R Rost (Ordinary Seaman); J Dahlberg (Boatswain's Mate 2^nd class); G Fuller (Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class); P Mahoney (Chief Electrician); J Robison (Seaman).

Russian cruiser fired salutes as follows: 13 guns French flag at fore, answered by French flagship gun for gun; 13 guns American flag at fore, answered by USS ‘Brooklyn’ gun for gun, Russian flag at fore; 13 guns British flag at fore, answered by British flagship.

Flagship made wig-wag signal at 10.30: “Please returned approved request for repairs as soon as possible”.

At 10.00 and noon ‘Concord’ made routine signals. Commanding Officer and Lieutenant AN Mayer left ship on duty as member of Naval Examining Board. PA Surgeon A Farenholt left ship on duty as member of Medical Examining Board. Assistant Paymaster AB Pierce left ship on duty with 6000 dollars, Mexican currency, and returned with 5700 yen.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Cloudy and drizzling rain at times. Light breezes from S. Barometer falling.

At 12.30 received following signal from flagship: “Dissolve Board of Survey: Construction Concord. Bell senior officer, last instructions annulled”.

At 3.45 flagship made Gen signal 2991. J Dahlberg (Boatswain’s Mate 2^nd class) returned on board 22 hours over time and R Rost (Ordinary Seaman) 47½ hours over time. Commanding Officer left ship as member of Naval Examining Board.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. Absentees: CH Shilling (Landsman); G Fuller (Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class); P Mahoney (Chief Electrician); J Robison (Seaman); HWB Wilson (Coal Passer); A Whitney (Coal Passer); F Ramsperger (Chief Carpenter’s Mate); S Venn (Coxswain). Exercised at setting up.

At 5.45 started fires under boiler A. SS ‘Empress of India’ left harbor. By order of Commanding Officer Ah One (Mess Attendant) was placed in solitary confinement for three days for leaving ship without permission.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Cloudy and cool. Gentle breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

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10 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and cool. Light breeze from E. Barometer falling.

At 1.15 connected up boiler A. Fires under boilers D and C dying out.

At 2.15 disconnected D and C boilers.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and raining last part. Gentle breezes from E and N. Barometer steady.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 92 lbs fresh bread.

At 7.30 flagship made uniform and time signal.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling rain during entire watch.

Went to quarters at 9.30. Following were absent from ship without leave: CH Shilling (Landsman); G Fuller (Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class); P Mahoney (Chief Electrician); J Robison (Seaman); HWB Wilson (Coal Passer); F Ramsperger (Chief Carpenter’s Mate); S Venn (Coxswain). Omitted drill on account of weather. Scraped rust spots on yellow paintwork and scraped paint off tops of coffer dams. A Whitney (Coal Passer) returned on board 16¾ hours over time. Commanding Officer and Lieutenant AN Mayer left ship on duty as members of Naval Examining Board. Sent routine sick, absentee, and coal reports.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Cloudy and light rains. Light breezes from NNE and N. Barometer falling.

Started fires under boiler B at 1.30. Assistant Paymaster AB Pierce left ship on duty, returning with a check on Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Co for 13,000 yen. Signals as per signal record book.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Cloudy. Drizzling rain. Light breezes from N, shifting last hour to NNE.

Connected boiler B at 5.30 and disconnected boiler A at 6.20. J Robison (Seaman) returned on board 48¾ hours over time. Tested running, search and signal lights.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Cloudy and light rains. Light breezes from N.

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11 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and rainy. Gentle breeze from NNE.

4am to 8am:

Overcast. Cloudy. Drizzling rain. Gentle breezes from N.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 93 lbs fresh bread; 114 lbs fresh vegetables; 114 lbs fresh meat. Flagship made uniform and time signal Gen 735.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and cool. Gentle breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

Mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up. Absentees: CH Shilling (Landsman); G Fuller (Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class); HWB Wilson (Coal Passer); F Ramsperger (Chief Carpenter’s Mate); C Sefborn (Coxswain); S Venn (Coxswain).

Commanding Officer and Lieutenant AN Mayer left ship on duty; Commanding Officer returning at 10.15 and Lieutenant Mayer at 10.50. Sent description lists of absentees to American Consul, offering a reward for their arrest.

USS ‘Baltimore’ came in, firing a salute of 13 guns respectively with French and British flags at foremast, which was returned gun for gun, and anchored off starboard bow at 11.57; bearing E by S. Received in Steam Engineering Department following stores: 13 furnace door liners; 200 furnace door liner bolts; 1 face plate; 24 packing rings; 1 HP valve, launch engine; 1 rock shaft; 2 sets grate bars, launch boiler. Overhauled battery. Signals as per signal record book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cool and cloudy. Light breeze from NE.

Gunner’s gang getting starboard number 2 gun ready for shellacking. Chipping iron rust spots. American Vice Consul visited ship and upon his departure, a salute of 5 guns with American flag at fore was fired. Commanding Officer of USS ‘Oregon’ paid official visit on board. Lieutenant LM Nulton, in accordance with orders from Commander-in-chief, was detached from temporary duty on this vessel and ordered to duty on USS ‘Bennington’. Received and sent signals as per record.

USS ‘Baltimore’ shifted anchorage at 1.20. Commanding Officer of Russian warship ‘Admiral Kornilov’ [various spellings in log-book] made official call on board.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and cool. Light breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

Mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up drill. Absentee P Mahoney (Chief Electrician) returned from liberty 75 hours over time. Sent liberty party ashore. Signals as per signal record book.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Light to gentle breezes from NE. Barometer rising.

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12 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Raining last part. Light breezes from ENE. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast. Misty and drizzling rains. Light airs and breezes from E and ESE. Barometer steady.

SS ‘Gaelic’ (O&O) [Occidental and Oriental Steamship Co] entered port. Liberty party returned. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 93 lbs fresh bread. Flagship to fleet: time and uniform signal 738 and Gen 351.

8am to meridian:

Overcast. Misty and drizzling. Light airs from ESE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had setting up exercises. Following absentees: CH Shilling (Landsman); G Fuller (Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class); HWB Wilson (Coal Passer); F Ramsperger (Chief Carpenter’s Mate). D Crowley (Shipwright) reported expiration of term of enlistment. CF Sefbom (Coxswain) returned on board 40½ hours over time; GL Fuller (Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class) and F Ramsperger (Chief Carpenter’s Mate) were delivered on board by local police authorities. Lieutenant AN Mayer left ship on duty. Tested magazine and shell room flood cocks and found them working stiffly. Received on board in Steam Engineering: 100 springs; 3 sets grate bars for steam launch; 55 grate bars; 1 new launch shaft and propeller. Signals as per signal record book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and raining. Light easterly airs and breezes. Barometer falling.

Commanding Officer made an official call on board HIRS ‘Kornilov’. Commanding Officer of USS ‘Baltimore’ called officially. Assistant Paymaster AB Pierce left ship on on duty and returned with 13,000 yen. Received in Engineering Department following stores: 6 mats; 1 length angle iron; 6 yards 1½ webbing; 1 drum Rahtjens number 3; air pump shaft and 4 keys; 60 lbs iron bolts and nuts; 50 lbs assorted washers; 20 lbs marline; 100 lbs sheet lead; 25 lbs sheet gum; 12 sail needles; 9 buckets.

Two boilermakers from ‘Baltimore’ and Jones from ‘Oregon’ came on board at 1.30.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Calms. Barometer falling.

By authority of Commanding Officer released from confinement Ah One (Mess Attendant). Tested running, search and signal lights and found them in order.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00 and exercised at setting up. Following men absent over time: S Venn (Coxswain); CH Shilling (Landsman); HWB Wilson (Coal Passer).

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and raining. Light breezes S by W increasing to moderate southerly breezes. Barometer falling.

Flagship made general Ardois signal: “Commander-in-chief has been informed by French Admiral that ‘D’ Entrecasteaux’ will half mast her colors and cockbill her yards and perhaps fire hourly guns tomorrow in celebration of Good Friday. Her colors will be half masted until ten o’clock Saturday. We shall not follow her motions”.

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13 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast. Cloudy and squally. Moderate breezes from SSW, shifting to SW. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and rainy. Gentle to moderate breezes from SW and N.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 98 lbs fresh bread; 121 lbs fresh meat. Received in Steam Engineering: 1 eccentric for steam launch. Uniform and time signal 735 made by flagship. Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Gentle NE and north-north-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised setting up. Two boilermakers from USS ‘Baltimore’, one from USS ‘Oregon’, and one from USS ‘Brooklyn’ came on board to work on boilers.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals. Exchanged signals as follows: flagship to ‘Concord’ 458; flagship to ‘Concord’ (wig-wag): “We have a quantity of boiler tubes and heavy stores for you. Send a boat ready to receive them”. Commanding Officer and Lieutenant AN Mayer left ship on duty on a Naval Examining Board. Received stores in Engineer’s and Construction Department and Repairs Departments as per list [see link above].

HWB Wilson (Coal Passer) returned from liberty 3½ days over time. Absentee: CH Shilling (Landsman).

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle to moderate breezes from NE. Barometer rising slowly.

Board of survey condemned 6 lbs of bean which, by order of Commanding Officer, were thrown overboard. Two boilermakers from ‘Baltimore’, one from ‘Brooklyn’ and one from ‘Oregon’ on board in Engineer’s Department. Commanding Officer and Lieutenant AN Mayer left ship on duty on a Naval Examining Board. S Venn (Coxswain) returned from liberty 95 hours over time. Six machinists and two coppersmiths from shore at work in Engineer’s Department.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and rainy. Light to gentle north-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. Flagship made Gen signal 485.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool. Light to gentle breezes from ENE, shifting to NNE and NE. Barometer rising.

Four machinists and two coppersmiths from shore working in Engineer’s Department.

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14 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and cool. Gentle to moderate breezes from N. Barometer rising.

Four machinists and two coppersmiths working in Engineer’s Department.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Gentle north-north-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

At 7.30 flagship made uniform and time signal. Liberty party returned. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 98 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and cool. Gentle breezes from NNE, shifting to NE and ENE. Barometer steady.

At 10.00 Board of Survey, of which Ensign AT Chester was senior member, met on board. Lieutenant Commander BO Scott and Ensign CT Owens went to USS ‘Oregon’ as members of a Board of Survey.

At 11.45 Russian man-of-war ‘Admiral Kornilov’ fired a salute of 15 guns with Russian colors at fore truck.

Two boilermakers from USS ‘Baltimore’, one from USS ‘Brooklyn’ and one from USS ‘Oregon’ on board at work in the Steam Engineering Department. Sent following signals to flagship: at 10.00 1, 0; at noon 118, 5. Absentee CH Shilling (Landsman).

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breezes from ESE and SSE. Barometer steady. Received in Equipment Department: 2 coils manila 3-inch; 2 coils manila 2½-inch; 1 coil manila 2¾-inch; 1 coil ratline stuff; 1 coil spun yarn; 5lbs white line. Scraped and red-leaded tops of coffer dams and touched up rust spots on yellow paintwork. Steamer ‘Coptic’ entered harbor.

4pm to 6pm:

Partially cloudy and cool. Light breeze from SSE. Barometer rising slowly.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up. CH Shilling (Landsman) absent. Received in Steam Engineering Department following stores: 60 leather laces; 3 pulleys; 1 ton 3-sheets tin; 1 section of main injection pipe in forward engine room. Five machinists from shore at work in Steam Engineering Department. Tested search, running and signal lights. JL Price (Ordinary Seaman) came to mast and reported that his term of enlistment expired this day.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Breezes dying down from light breezes from SSE to calm.

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15 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and cool. Light airs to gentle breezes from W and NNW. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and overcast with rain during last part. Light breezes from NNW, shifting to N. Barometer falling slowly.

Received in Paymaster’s Department following stores: 99 lbs fresh bread; 124 lbs fresh meat; 124 lbs fresh vegetables.

At 7.30 flagship sent following uniform signals: 672, 695 and 710.

8am to meridian:

Overcast. Cloudy and drizzling rain. Light breezes from N.

Went to quarters at 9.30. Commanding Officer inspected crew at quarters and ship. Executive Officer, Lieutenant Commander BO Scott USN, and Medical Officer, PA Surgeon A Farenholt USN, inspected living spaces, finding all in good order. Signals as per record. Absentee: CH Shilling (Landsman).

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light airs from ENE. Barometer steady.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Calm and light airs from NNE.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool. Light to gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer rising.

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16 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with passing rain showers. Light airs from N.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy with passing drizzle of rain. Light and gentle breezes from N and NE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs fresh bread; 124 lbs fresh meat; 124 lbs fresh vegetables. Flagship made time and uniform signal 738.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from ENE. Barometer steady.

At 8.50 Commanding Officer and Lieutenant AN Mayer left ship on duty, Commanding Officer returning at 10.15. A boilermaker from USS ‘Brooklyn’ and one from USS ‘Oregon’ came on board to work on boilers. Mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up; Marines, Powder, 1^st and 2^nd Divisions at bayonet drill; 3^rd Division with broad swords. Absent: CH Shilling (Landsman). Signals as per signal record book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from ENE and ESE.

Flagship fired a salute of 15 guns, Russian flag at fore. Received on board following stores: 6 varnish brushes; 10 gallons spar varnish; 11 tins yellow ochre; 10 lbs white shellac; 2 leather hides; 104 feet ash; 106 feet 1-inch pine; 53 feet 2-inch pine; 54 feet 1-inch teak lumber; 69 lbs Usuclurica [?] sheet; 100 feet steam hose; 40 lbs dryer.

Signals as follows: flag to fleet, 539; flag to ‘Concord’, “Send list of men whose term of enlistment expires between October and January 1^st 1901, state coast”.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and cool. Gentle breezes from E and ENE. Barometer rising steadily.

Mustered crew at quarters and exercised at setting up drill. Absent: CH Shilling (Landsman).

Boilermakers returned to their respective ships at 4.15. Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with light to gentle breezes from ENE and N.

Signal as follows: flag to fleet, “Board for examination of Naval Cadets and Naval Cadets approving the Board will meet in service dress”.

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17 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool. Light northerly airs and breezes. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Calm and light airs from SE. Barometer steady.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs bread. Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from SSE to SE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up drill. Afterwards company drill. Absent without leave: CH Shilling (Landsman). Received on board in Steam Engineering Department: 1 eccentric strap for steam launch; 68 double grate bars; 1 piece of lignum vitae; 15 enamel pails. Received in Construction and Repair Department: 6 boat hooks; 40 lbs Japan dryer.

Commanding Officer and Lieutenant AN Mayer left ship on duty at 9.00 and returned about 11.00. PA Surgeon A Farenholt left ship on duty. Lieutenant Commander BO Scott and Ensign CJ Owens left ship for duty as members of a board of survey.

One boilermaker from USS ‘Oregon’ and one boilermaker from USS ‘Brooklyn’ came on board for duty at 8.20.

USS ‘Yosemite’ came into harbor about 9.00 and saluted Commander-in-chief’s flag with 13 guns, which was returned by USFS ‘Brooklyn’ with 7 guns; salute of 13 guns, French flag at fore, returned by French flagship; 13 guns, British flag at fore, returned by British flagship.

At 10.22 ‘Yosemite’ got underway and at 10.58 came to anchor on starboard quarter. At end of watch an Italian man-of-war stood into harbor. Signals as per signal record book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light south-westerly airs and breezes. Barometer falling.

Italian man-of-war ‘Calabria’ anchored in harbor. Sent boarding officer on board. ‘Calabria’ fired salutes as follows: 21 guns, Japanese flag at main; 13 guns, French flag at fore, returned by French flagship; 13 guns, American flag at fore, returned by ‘Brooklyn’; 13 guns, British flag at fore, returned by British flagship. Boilermakers from ‘Oregon’ and ‘Brooklyn’ returned to their vessels at 4.30. O&O SS ‘Coptic’ left harbour.

Lieutenant NG McFarland USN reported on board for duty. CH Shilling (Landsman) declared a deserter from April 7^th by order of Commanding Officer. Flagship made signal C 2181.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy first part. Clearing last part.

Boilermakers from ‘Oregon’ and ‘Brooklyn’ returned to their vessels at 4.30.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Sent liberty party ashore.

Tested running, search and signal lights and found them in order. Delivered to Lieutenant AN Mayer orders detaching him from this vessel and ordering him to ‘Yosemite’ for duty on that vessel.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Light easterly airs and breezes. Barometer rising.

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18 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from E. Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy with light to gentle breezes from N and NNE.

Steamer ‘Hong Kong Maru’ came in with US mail. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs fresh bread; 124 lbs fresh meat; 124 lbs fresh vegetables.

Uniform and time signal at 7.30. Other signals as per signal record book.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light north-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals. Flagship made signals to fleet as follows: Gen 496 – 677. Tel 5753 – 350 annul 350 – 7350 – 4882; and Neg 3000 desig F to B. Tel 7168 – 0894 8391 Convoy 5. Orders were delivered to Lieutenant Commander BO Scott detaching him and ordering him to USS ‘Brooklyn’; to Ensign CT Owens detaching him and ordering him to ‘Brooklyn’. Lieutenant Commander CJ Brush, Lieutenant JE Craven and Lieutenant F Boughter reported on board for duty.

At 10.00 Commander-in-chief transferred his flag from ‘Brooklyn’ to USS ‘Baltimore’. Dockyard workmen on board repairing tops and poop rail. Rove off new cutter falls. Received in Engineering Department following stores: 4 bars mild steel; 7 cans brown oxide; 1 box ½-inch flax packaging; 6 sec copper pipe; 103 double grate bars.

One boilermaker from ‘Brooklyn’ and one from USS ‘Oregon’ came on board to work on boilers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with light mist. Light air from NW.

At 2.30 Rear Admiral Kempff hoisted his flag on ‘Oregon’ and fired a salute of 13 guns. ‘Baltimore’ returned salute with 13 guns.

At 3.00 Rear Admiral Remey hoisted Senior Admiral’s flag aboard ‘Brooklyn’ and fired a salute of 13 guns. Rear Admiral Watson hauled down Senior Admiral’s flag and hoisted second-in-rank’s flag. Rear Admiral Kempff hauled down second-in-rank’s flag and hoisted Junior Admiral’s flag. ‘Baltimore’ and ‘Oregon’ fired a salute of 13 guns respectively, answered by flagship. Russian cruiser ‘Admiral Kornilov’ and Italian cruiser ‘Calabria’ saluted flag of Rear Admiral Remey with 13 guns. Salutes were returned gun for gun by ‘Brooklyn’. ‘Brooklyn’ fired a salute of 13 guns with French and British flags at the fore which was returned gun for gun by French and British flagships. Commanding Officer made an official visit upon Commander-in-chief. Workmen at work on poop and tops.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. No wind. Barometer steady.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Flagship made wig-wag signal: “Inform officers special return train for Yokohama arranged for tonight after Chinese ball”.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Calm.

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19 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light breezes from SSE and S. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light to gentle southerly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 7.00 flagship made uniform and time signal. Liberty party returned. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to stiff breezes from SSW.

Mustered crew at quarters; exercised at setting up. Boilermaker from USS ‘Brooklyn’ and one from USS ‘Oregon’ at work on boilers. Workmen from dock company at work on rail and tops. Workmen from Yokohama Iron Works at work on flushing pipe. Commander-in-chief made an official call upon Commanding Officer. Received from Yokohama Iron Works: 180 feet of rubber gasket.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Gentle and moderate breezes from SSW. Barometer falling.

Rear Admiral Louis Kempff called officially. Working as per forenoon watch. Signals as per signal record book.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Cloudy with light drizzling rain. Gentle breeze from S by W and S.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters. Boilermakers from ‘Brooklyn’ and ‘Oregon’ were sent back to their respective ships at 4.40. Made signal to flagship: Int 121. Answer: 111. 7. Answered: Affirmative.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Cloudy and rainy. Gentle breezes from S. Barometer falling.

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20 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and rainy. Moderate to fresh breeze in squalls from S. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and misty. Fair and pleasant last hour of watch. Light airs to gentle breezes from SSW and WNW.

Connected boiler A at 5.30. Made preparations for going into dock.

At 7.15 dock master came aboard. Got underway and stood over towards dock. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs fresh bread; 123 lbs fresh meat; 123 lbs fresh vegetables. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet, aft 15 feet 6 inches. Received routine signals from flagship.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from E. Barometer rising.

At 8.30 entered dock of Yokohama Dock Co. Ship settled to blocks at 9.40.

Commenced cleaning hull at 10.00. Fires under boiler A dying out. A boilermaker from USS ‘Brooklyn’ at work on boiler. Yard workmen at work in bunkers and boilers, on rail and tops. Connected fresh water hose to Yard, hydrant meter reading 201450. Mustered crew at quarters. Absentee: ET White (Electrician 2^nd class). Received in Equipment Department: 100 lbs cotton waste from Yokohama Engine and Iron Works.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light to stiff breezes from ENE.

Japanese workmen engaged in cleaning bottom and at work in Engineer’s Department and on deck; a boilermaker from ‘Brooklyn’ at work on boilers.

At 2.00 disconnected boiler A.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Cloudy with light drizzling rains at intervals. Fresh breezes from NE. Barometer rising.

Mustered crew at quarters. Absent: ET White (Electrician 2^nd class). ‘Brooklyn’s’ boiler maker left ship at 4.20. Yard workmen quit work at 5.30, except men overhauling sea valves in Engineer’s Department.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.

Workmen from dock company at work on sea valves in engine-room.

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21 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Overcast. Moderate NE breeze first half, falling to light northerly breeze second half.

Workmen from dock company left ship and all bottom valves secured for night at 12.15.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cool. Gentle breezes from N. Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned. Yard workmen turned to on deck and Engineer’s Department at 7.00.

At 7.30 began painting ship’s bottom with Wood’s Ariel No 1 composition paint. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 98 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Overcast. Light to gentle breeze from NNE.

At 9.30 had quarters. Absent over time: ET White (Electrician 2^nd class). H Davis (WT) reported expiration of enlistment: EM Wiggles (Seaman), discovered drunk on board, was by order of Commanding Officer confined in cell for safe keeping. Dockyard workmen engaged in painting bottom, in engine-room and on deck. Ship’s company overhauling chain cables.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light ENE airs.

Roused up and overhauled both bower chains. Scraped and leaded chain lockers. Overhauled forward magazine and shell room flood cocks. Dockyard men at work on deck, in engine room, in bunkers and on bottom shaft. Received in Steam Engineering Department: 192 boiler tubes from Yokohama Engine and Iron Works.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Light breeze from ENE.

By order of Commanding Officer confined in solitary confinement for 5 days on bread and water CW Lawry (Chief Boatswain’s Mate) and in double irons for 5 days EM Wiggles (Seaman); both being under the influence of liquor on duty.

At 5.00 had quarters. Absentees ET White (Electrician 2^nd class) over time and WHB Wilson (Coal Passer) without permission. Sold effects of CH Shilling (Landsman), deserter, realizing $2.25.

Commanding Officer assigned following punishments: J Dahlberg (Boatswain’s Mate 2^nd class), 22 hours over time, 4^th class, 3 months; JS Robison (Seaman), 48¾ hours over time, 4^th class, 3 months; P Mahoney, (Chief Electrician), 75 hours over time, 4^th class, 3 months; C Sefbom (Coxswain), 40½ hours over time, 4^th class, 3 months; F Ramsperger (Chief Carpenter’s Mate), 65½ hours over time, 4^th class, 3 months; GL Fuller (Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class), 89 hours over time, 4^th class, 3 months; S Venn (Coxswain), 95 hours over time, 4^th class, 3 months. T Kelley (Boatswain’s Mate 2^nd class) reported for duty from USS ‘Monocacy’. Workmen from dock company at work on board. HWB Wilson (Coal Passer) returned on board and was confined in double irons until further orders by order of Commanding Officer.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Light drizzling rain last hour. Gentle NE breezes.

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USS Concord, 3^rd Rate

Yokohama, Japan

April 23, 1900

Sir,

We, the undersigned officers, having been appointed members of a board to carry out the provisions of special circular #47, have the honor to report as follows:

1. The ship entered the Yokohama Dock Company's dock on April 20 and went out on the 23^rd inst.

2. The ship was previously docked in Kowloon Dock, Hong Kong, on June 16, 1899.

3. Between the dates of docking her itinerary was as follows:

Port	Arrival	Departure	Days at sea	Days in port
Hong Kong	–	June 24 1899	–	4
Lingayen Gulf	July 3 1899	July 25 1899	8	23
Manila	July 26 1899	August 2 1899	1	9
Lingayen Gulf	August 3 1899	August 11 1899	1	3
Manila	August 12 1899	August 17 1899	1	5
Lingayen Gulf	August 18 1899	August 26 1899	1	3
Cape Bojeador	August 26 1899	August 26 1899	1	0
Lingayen Gulf	August 27 1899	September 13 1899	1	17
Manila	September 16 1899	September 18 1899	2	2
Subic Bay	September 18 1899	September 24 1899	0	6
Manila	September 24 1899	October 2 1899	0	8
Iloilo and vicinity	October 3 1899	March 8 1899	34	22
Cavite	March 10 1900	March 17 1899	2	7
Guam	March 25 1900	March 28	8	3
Yokohama	April 5 1900	(docked ship)	8	15

4. Her approximate cruising distance was 8269 miles, at an average speed of 8.6 knots per hour.

5. The liability to fouling at Iloilo, where the ship was stationed for the longest time, is great, and the character of the marine growth is principally of barnacles and shells.

6. The ship was uniformly covered with a heavy growth of barnacles and shells.

a. Barnacles and some shells. Boot-topping practically all gone and the side rusty and scaly.

b. Barnacles and shells.

c. Barnacles and shells, and fan shape coral.

d. Same as ‘a’ but shells of larger growth than at entrance.

7. Paint thin, practically gone at entrance, only a little anti-corrosive paint remaining. Elsewhere paint fairly good but did not prevent growth of barnacles.

8. Pitting of irregular shape from 1/32-inch to 1/16-inch depth, about the 12-foot water line, extending near the entire length of ship on both sides in belt from three to four feet wide. The principal pitting is included between stem on port side to frame #40, and on starboard side where anchor flukes have scraped off the paint.

Along the inboard side of the first section (from forward) of outside propeller shaft casing, both shafts, the top rivets to the number of about 25 were found to have been corroded away; these were all renewed.

9. Ship’s bottom painted with two coats of ‘Mark No 1 Wood’s Ariel Composition’ for priming and one coat of ‘Mark No 2 Wood’s Ariel Composition’ for anti-fouling. The paint was supplied by the Dock Company and was manufactured in England.

10. Three coats of Rahtjens paint.

11. Cloudy weather. Dry bulb thermometer averaging 52, and wet bulb 50.5.

Respectfully submitted.

CJ Brush, Lieutenant Commander USN

Francis Boughter, Lieutenant USN

DV Allen, Lieutenant (JG) USN

The Secretary of the Navy

NAVY DEPARTMENT

Washington DC

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22 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and raining. Light easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast. Raining. Light to gentle breeze from E and N.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 98 lbs of fresh bread; 123 lbs each fresh meat and vegetables; 224 lbs sugar. Yard workmen at work in bunkers.

8am to meridian:

Overcast. Cloudy. Raining.

Quarters at 9.30. Absentees: ET White (Electrician 2^nd class) and H Leahy (Seaman). Yard workmen at work where not prevented by rain. Sent liberty party [ashore]. By order of Commanding Officer R Rost (Ordinary Seaman) was confined in double irons for five days for being drunk on duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle breezes from NNE and NE by E. Barometer steady.

Laborers from Yard at work on ship. Received on board: 1300 gallons fresh water from Dock Company.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy. Gentle north-easterly breezes.

Yard workmen ceased work at 5.00.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Light drizzle. No wind. Barometer rising.

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23 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and cool. Light airs and breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light north-easterly and easterly airs.

Received in Paymaster’s Department for issue: 99 lbs fresh bread and 124 lbs each of fresh meat and vegetables. H Leahy (Seaman) returned 48 hours over time and ET White (Electrician 2^nd class) 71½ hours over time.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light to gentle easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

Started to flood dock at 8.51. Ship afloat 9.30.

At 9.45 mustered at quarters. No absentees. Ship’s draft when leaving dock forward 11 feet, aft 15 feet.

Left dock at 10.15 and anchored at 11.00 in 3 fathoms with 15 fathoms on port chain. Bearings from anchorage: Red Light Breakwater E½S; end of pier SE¼E; ship’s head ENE. By order of Commanding Officer, R Rost (Ordinary Seaman) was released from confinement and HWB Wilson (Coal Passer) was awarded 5 days’ solitary confinement in double irons for leaving ship without permission. Tested magazine and shell room flood cocks; all in good order.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light breezes from ENE and ESE.

Received from Yokohama Engine and Iron Works: 20 gallons lard oil.

Received from USS ‘Baltimore’ with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers following named men: A Gass (Machinist 1^st class); MJ Carabine (Machinist 1^st class); A Matson (SMM); EV Moyles (Apprentice 1^st class): D O’Connor (Apprentice 1^st class): E. Shefer (Apprentice 1^st class); K. Matulik (Seaman); J Taylor (Seaman); LW Culbertson (Coal Passer); HJ Hood (Coal Passer); J. Joyce (Coal Passer); GE Lovejoy (Ordinary Seaman); WD Mackelly (Ordinary Seaman); FE Dickson (Fireman 1^st class); GF Gulliger [spelled Gallagher elsewhere in these logs] (Fireman 1^st class); F. Sprehe (Shipwright); HB Van Valkenburgh (Machinist 1^st class); C O’Connor (Yeoman 1^st class); AG Burton (Oiler); J Latham (Apprentice 1^st class); J Smallbone (Apprentice 1^st class); O Kayander (Coxswain); JH Smith (Seaman); O Anderson (Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class); HJ Edwards (Coal Passer); J Fox (Coal Passer); F Earle (Ordinary Seaman); HJ Kyle (Ordinary Seaman); D Wilson (Ordinary Seaman); JJ McInerny (Fireman 1^st class); WE Edwards (Fireman 2^nd class); W Schroeder (Gunner’s Mate 2^nd class); CV Pfaff (Mess Attendant 3^rd class); T Aberg (Coxswain); F Spearman (Fireman 1^st class); EE Allen (Ordinary Seaman); J Morris (Landsman); JW Belsy (Fireman 1^st class).

Transferred to ‘Baltimore’ following named men: LA McClure (Machinist 1^st class): J Teves (Machinist 2^nd class): A Coan (Apprentice 1^st class); DW Ashmead (Apprentice 2^nd class); C McCurdy (Apprentice 1^st class); E Crowley (Shipwright); EH Dixon (Electrician 2^nd class); FJ Muller (Sail Maker’s Mate); R Rost (Ordinary Seaman); GL Hickox (Oiler); AG Row (Ordinary Seaman); HWB Wilson (Coal Passer); T Moorehead (Fireman 1^st class); T Smith (Coal Passer); FR Clysdale (Ordinary Seaman); S Kabatchnick (Fireman 1^st class); CM Franz (Machinist 1^st class); AJ Berger (Apprentice 1^st class); T Nylund (Coxswain); E Boyle (Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class); G Lerch (Carpenter's Mate 3^rd class); LA Anderson (Seaman); WR Hind (Seaman); OS Kelly (Yeoman 2^nd class); JG Hartman (Ordinary Seaman); GR Metcalf (Machinist 1^st class); H Leahy (Seaman); A Whitney (Coal Passer); N Nikkleson (Seaman); W Joseph (Coal Passer); CW Henk (Seaman); RH Smith (Fireman 2^nd class); TJ Kerston (Seaman); CE Lassig (Apprentice 1^st class); J Dahlberg (Boatswain’s Mate 2^nd class); JE Potts (Fireman 1^st class), with bags, hammocks and transfer papers.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light easterly airs and breezes. Barometer steady.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. Transferred to ‘Baltimore’: JE Sainsbury (Private Marine). Lieutenant FC Bieg USN reported on board for duty in obedience to orders dated April 16, 1900. Orders were delivered to Naval Cadets HC Fisher and HL Brinser detaching them and ordering them to ‘Brooklyn’. Dockyard workmen making repairs. Received on board: 18 men from USS ‘Oregon’ with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers (see list).

Men received from ‘Oregon’: A Priddy (Fireman 2^nd class); T Lewis (WT); WA Macauley (Apprentice 1^st class); WR Vroman (Landsman); JP Donahue (Fireman 2^nd class); G Shilling (Seaman); J Cadermartoni [?] (Coxswain); E McDowell (Oiler); CH Lintz (Private Marine); J Reigling (Fireman 2^nd class); GA Schultz (Seaman); J. Havlik (Gunner's Mate 2^nd class); G Doherty (Coxswain); FA Culbertson (Fireman 1^st class); JE Orton (Apprentice 1^st class); P Fennessy (Ship’s Cook 4^th class); G Doss (Sergeant); WJ Frink (Corporal).

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Light northerly airs and breezes. Barometer steady.

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24 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Light northerly breezes. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light northerly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 7.30 flagship made uniform and time signal. USS ‘Newark’ entered port. A number of Japanese workmen came on board to make repairs.

8am to meridian:

Overcast. Drizzling rain at times. Light airs from N.

At 8.00 ‘Newark’ fired a salute with British flag at fore. HMS ‘Barfleur’ returned salute.

Flagship made signal: “Newark has mail for all ships”. Sent for and received mail for this vessel.

At 9.30 had quarters. No absentees.

At 10.00 made signal: absentees 0, sick 4; and at noon: coal on hand 75 tons, expended 5 tons.

At 10.30 USS ‘Brooklyn’ and at 11.15 USS ‘Oregon’ fired salutes with American flag at fore.

Engaged in cleaning ship. Shore workmen at work in Engineer’s Department and on deck. Delivered to Lieutenant DV Allen orders detaching him from this vessel and ordering him to temporary duty on board ‘Brooklyn’ and to USS ‘Nashville’ upon falling in with her.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Drizzling rain at times. Light airs to light breezes from NNE and NW.

Transferred to ‘Oregon’ with bags, hammocks and necessary papers following named men: H Bowden (Landsman); CF Sefborn (Coxswain); GW Spiking (Fireman 2^nd class); F Thomas (Fireman 2^nd class); AA Carlson (Water Tender); GW Field (Seaman); JS Robison (Seaman); NC Fischer (Apprentice 1^st class); L Jordan (Coxswain); S Venn (Coxswain); EE Smith (Fireman 2^nd class); J Shildhauer (Fireman 1^st class); E Sjogreen (Seaman); FE Chappel (Ordinary Seaman); JE Lonergan (Apprentice 1^st class); JF Grabbe (Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class); JC Dahlgreen (Corporal); FA Young (Private Marine).

Shore workmen at work on board as this morning.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Light air from NNW and N.

At 5.00 had quarters. No absentees. Received in Steam Engineering Department: 6 oil feeders.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Light airs from N.

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25 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast. Drizzling rain. Light to gentle breeze from N and NNW.

4am to 8am:

Overcast. Raining. Light breeze from NNW and NW.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs bread; 124 lbs each fresh meat and vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Overcast. Cloudy. Rainy. Gentle northerly breeze.

Quarters at 9.30. Scrubbed masts. M Silva (Ship’s Cook 1^st class) reported expiration of his term of enlistment.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Cloudy. Rainy. Gentle NW breezes.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Cloudy. Rainy. Gentle northerly and easterly breezes.

Quarters at 5.00.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Cloudy. Rainy. Light to gentle northerly and southerly S breezes.

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26 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast. Cloudy. Rainy. Light northerly airs.

4am to 8am:

Overcast. Cloudy. Rainy. Light northerly airs.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 99 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and raining. Light NE and north-north-easterly airs. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. Omitted drills owing to rain. J Folsom (Oiler) reported expiration of his term of enlistment. A medical board, of which Surgeon ACH Russel was senior member, held a survey on H Granier (Coal Passer). Tested flood cocks.

At 10.00 and noon made routine reports. Lieutenant JC Craven left ship on duty as president of a general court-martial. Boilermaker from USS ‘Oregon’ came on board to work on boilers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and raining. Light east-north-easterly airs. Barometer falling.

Received in Steam Engineering Department: 24 oil cans. Flagship fired salute of 15 guns, British flag at fore. Rear Admiral Kempff transferred his flag to USS ‘Newark’.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and raining. Light to gentle east-north-easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

Received from USS ‘Brooklyn’ with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: N Nobuyashi (Steerage Steward). HBMS ‘Centurion’ entered harbor flying Vice Admiral’s flag and exchanged salutes with men-of-war in port. Pacific Mail steamer ‘China’ came in. By order of Commanding Officer J Lawry (Chief Boatswain’s Mate) and EM Wiggles (Seaman) were released from confinement.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and raining. Light airs to gentle breezes from ENE. Barometer steady.

Flagship made Gen signal: “Send boats for mail”.

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27 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Light north-north-easterly airs. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

Broke out 37-mm, 3-pounder and 6-pounder common shell.

At 7.30 flagship made uniform and time signal. HIRMS ‘Admiral Kornilov’ left harbor. Received in Paymaster’s Department 99 lbs fresh bread; 124 lbs fresh meat; 124 lbs fresh vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Overcast. Light breeze from NE.

At 8.55 HMS ‘Alacrity’ came in and saluted flag of British Vice Admiral with 15 guns; HMS ‘Centurion’ answering with 15.

At 9.10 HMS ‘Barfleur’ shifted berth.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. No absentees. Afterwards stationed ship’s company and exercised at fire quarters.

At 10.00 made signal 0, 4. Flagship made wig-wag signal: “Please transfer to Brooklyn Steerage Steward and Mess Attendants as soon as possible. We have no servants on board”.

At noon signaled 4. JH Griggs (Bayman) and JF Attridge (Coal Passer) reported expiration of term of enlistment. Transferred to ‘Brooklyn’ articles in Ordnance Department: 25 ammunition chests 6-pounder; 42 ammunition chests 3-pounder; 9 ammunition chests 37-mm; 110 cartridges 6-pounder steel; 156 cartridges 6-pounder common; 668 cartridges 3-pounder steel; 360 cartridges 37-mm common; 157 cartridges 37-mm steel Spanish.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Gentle breeze from ENE.

At 1.15 ‘Centurion’ fired a salute of seven guns, British flag at fore. Transferred with effects and necessary papers following named men: Chung Ah (Wardroom Steward); Chow Ah (Mess Attendant); Why Ah (Mess Attendant) to ‘Brooklyn’; JP Carroll (Plumber and Fitter), Sang Lok (Mess Attendant) to ‘Newark’.

Transferred to ‘Brooklyn’ in Ordnance Department: 300 lbs saluting powder; 2 200-lbs powder tanks.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Light breeze from E and ESE.

At 5.00 had quarters. No absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast to fair. Light airs to light breeze from ESE and NE.

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28 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from NW and NNW.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light breeze from N.

At 7.00 German man-of-war and USAT ‘Thomas’ came in. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 98 lbs fresh bread. Discharged ashes into lighter alongside.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from NE and ESE.

At 8.00 flagship signaled: Concord 4589. Commanding Officer of HMS ‘Centurion’ called with card of Vice Admiral Seymour RN. US Fisheries Commission steamer ‘Albatross’ came in. ‘Thomas’ came inside breakwater. PMSS ‘China’ left at noon. Routine reports at 10.00: 0 absentees, 3 sick. At noon: [coal reports] 61 tons on hand, 3 tons expended.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Raining second half. Light westerly and easterly breezes.

HMS ‘Barfleur’ went to sea. Transferred to USS ‘Brooklyn’: F Wallace (Seaman); FC Mortimer (Seaman); MO Keilty (Seaman); C Kuhn (Coppersmith); GT Brownhill (Blacksmith); H Davis (Fireman 1^st class); RB Demming (Landsman); GL Fuller (Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class); to USS ‘Baltimore’: PT Griffin (Seaman). Discharged Henri Granier (Coal Passer). Received from ‘Baltimore’: GM Winkler (Apprentice 1^st class); AA Umland (Fireman 2^nd class). Transferred to ‘Brooklyn: 6 electric desk fans.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Gentle westerly and easterly breezes, falling to calm.

‘Brooklyn’ left harbor. Quarters at 5.00.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Light easterly and westerly airs.

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29 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Light westerly airs, falling to calm.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 88 lbs fresh bread; 110 lbs fresh vegetables; 84 lbs fresh meat.

8am to meridian:

Clear with gentle south-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew. BA Erwin (Yeoman 3^rd class) reported expiration of his term of enlistment. Commanding Officer of German cruiser ‘Jaguar’ called officially. Sent liberty party ashore.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear. Gentle southerly breezes. Barometer steady. USAT ‘Thomas’ left harbor.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear. Light to gentle south-westerly breezes. Barometer rising.

Tested signal, search and running lights.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Light south-westerly airs. Barometer steady.

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30 April 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Light north-westerly airs. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Light north-westerly airs. Barometer steady.

At 7.30 flagship made uniform and time signal. British man-of-war came in. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 90 lbs fresh bread; 110 lbs meat and 110 lbs fresh vegetables. Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy. Misty. Light airs from NW and SW.

At 8.00 HMS ‘Endymion’ fired a salute of 15 guns; HMS ‘Centurion’ returning with five.

At 9.30 had quarters. No absentees.

At 10.00 made signal 0, 2; at noon 53, 4. Captain called officially upon Commanding Officer of HIGMS ‘Jaguar’. Captain of USS ‘Newark’ called upon Captain of this vessel.

Transferred to USS ‘Yosemite’ for USS ‘Monadnock’, with effects and paper, following named men: CW Lawry (Chief Boatswain’s Mate); F Neilson (Coxswain); HPK Lyons (Landsman); D Krause (Landsman); FM Fraylor (Master-at-arms 3^rd class). Transferred to ‘Yosemite’ in Paymaster’s Department: $13,721 (Mexican).

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from SW and SSW.

Engaged in sealing and painting waterways.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Light to gentle breeze from SSW.

At 5.00 had quarters. No absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Light breeze from SSW.

LOGS FOR MAY 1900

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1 May 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Light airs to light breeze from SSW.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Misty. Calm and light airs from WSW.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 89 lbs bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Light southerly by south-easterly airs and breezes.

USS ‘Baltimore’ left harbor. Started fires in boiler B at 8.15. Wardroom officers from HIGMS ‘Jaguar’ called on Commanding Officer.

Quarters at 9.30. Absentees: J Fox (Coal Passer); E Lovejoy (Ordinary Seaman). Received in Paymaster’s Department stores as follows from Langfeld and Co Ltd: 180 gallons beans; 250 lbs butter; 480 lbs corned beef; 480 lbs roast beef; 400 lbs coffee; 800 lbs flour; 1000 lbs salt pork; 100 lbs rice; 480 lbs pork sausage; 360 lbs salmon; 2000 lbs sugar; 50 lbs tea; 180 lbs tomatoes; 500 lbs salt beef; 30 gallons syrup.

Signals (routine report) at 10.00: absentees 1, sick 3. At noon [coal]: expended 3 tons, on hand 50 tons. Lieutenant WC Herbert USN reported for duty in obedience to orders of Commander-in-chief of 27^th instant.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Gentle SSE breeze.

Connected A and B boilers at 2.50.

At 3.00 got underway and to a position outside of breakwater, anchoring at 3.50 in 6 fathoms of water, soft bottom. Bearings: white light breakwater NW⅜N; flagstaff English storehouse SW⅞S; Mandarin Bluff S⅜E; ship’s head S by E½E (all psc). Draft of ship forward 11 feet, aft 14 feet 7 inches.

Signals: ‘Concord’ to flagship at 3.00: Int 121. Not answered. At 3.20 ‘Concord’ to flagship: Int 131. At 3.22 flagship to ‘Concord’: Affirmative. At 3.30 flagship to ‘Concord’: Gen 533. At 3.45 wig-wag to ‘Concord’: “We have four men to be transferred to you just before we leave; can you tell probable date of your departure”. Commanding Officer repaired onboard flagship. Banked fires under both A and B boilers. Received from USS ‘Yosemite’: J O’Brien (Coal Passer) with papers and effects.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Moderate to gentle SSW breeze.

Commanding Officer returned on board. Allowed fires to die under boiler B. Transferred to USFS ‘Newark’ W Orndorf (Private Marine) with papers and effects.

At 6.10 signaled flagship: “Date of sailing as yet unknown. Ackley”.

Quarters at 5.00. Absentees: J Fox (Coal Passer) and EE Lovejoy (Ordinary Seaman).

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Light to gentle southerly and westerly breezes.

Fires dying out under boiler B; banked under A.

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2 May 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light SSW breezes.

Disconnected boiler B at 12.25.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light southerly airs.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 89 lbs fresh bread and 111 lbs each of meat and vegetables.

Water boat came alongside at 7.00. At 7.30 flagship made uniform and time signal 735.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Gentle south-westerly to southerly breezes. Barometer falling.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at stations for general quarters. Absentees J Fox (Coal Passer) and E Lovejoy (Ordinary Seaman). Commanding Officer made an official call on HMS ‘Endymion’. Commanding Officers of British ships HMS ‘Alacrity’ and ‘Endymion’ called officially on board.

At 10.00 and noon made routine reports. H Melody (Oiler) reported expiration of his term of enlistment. PMSS ‘City of Peking’ left harbor. Lieutenant CE Bieg was detached and ordered to USS ‘Yosemite’ for passage to USS ‘Monadnock’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate southerly breezes. Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore. Signals as per signal record. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 50 lbs apricots.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light southerly breezes. Barometer falling.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. J Fox (Coal Passer) and EE Lovejoy (Ordinary Seaman) returned from liberty 36 hours over time. Tested signal, search and running lights.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and raining. Gentle to moderate south-easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

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3 May 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and raining. Gentle to moderate, variable southerly breezes. Sea increasing. Barometer falling rapidly.

At 1.30 got up steam on steam launch and sent her inshore for shelter.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and raining. Barometer falling. Light breeze first part, increasing to moderate gale from SE to S.

At 7.00 steam launch came off and was sent back inshore. At this time ship began to drag. Veered to 45 fathoms on port chain and then let go starboard anchor; veered to 60 fathoms on port and 35 on starboard. Ship dragged about 400 yards. Lighted fires in another boiler and made preparations for getting underway.

At 7.30 flagship made uniform and time signal. Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Overcast. Rainy. Fresh breezes and squalls first part from S, moderating to light airs from S and SE, and calm.

At 9.10 made [signal] Int 159. Flagship answered, affirmative.

Hove up both anchors, stood inshore and at 9.55 came to anchor in 7 fathoms, with 45 fathoms on port chain. Bearings at anchorage: red light breakwater NW; flagstaff English storehouse SW¾W; Mandarin Bluff S⅜W. All magnetic.

At 10.00 made [signal] 7, 4; at noon 42, 4. GL Allman (Chief Yeoman) reported expiration of his enlistment.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast to cloudy. Calm and gentle breeze from SSE.

At 12.45 flagship made signal 533. Captain went aboard flagship in obedience thereto.

At 3.00 lighted fires under D boiler, letting fires die out under boilers A and B. Enlisted for four years A Westermark (Seaman) and J Hamaro [?] (Wardroom Cook). Received in Paymaster’s Department: 89 lbs fresh bread.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to fair. Light to moderate breeze from S and SW.

At 5.00 had quarters. No absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Light breeze from SW and W.

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4 May 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to overcast. Gentle to stiff breeze from NE and N.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to fair. Calm and light airs to moderate breeze from S.

At 4.30 a Canadian Pacific steamer came in, followed at 6.10, by another.

At 5.30 USFS ‘Albatross’ left harbor. Discovered EE Allen (Ordinary Seaman) absent from ship without permission. Four men-of-war in squadron passed up the bay.

At 7.30 flagship made signal 735. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 92 lbs bread; 125 lbs each fresh meat and vegetables.

At 7.35 EE Allen (Ordinary Seaman) returned on board.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Light breeze from S.

Quarters at 9.30. Overhauled battery. Absentees: O Anderson (Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class); LW Culbertson (Coal Passer); J Smallbone (Apprentice 1^st class); D O’Connor (Apprentice 1^st class); HB Van Valkenburgh (Machinist 1^st class); J Anderson (Coal Passer). Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: EE Allen (Ordinary Seaman), leaving ship without permission, 5 days’ solitary confinement on bread and water; TJ Kenny (Gunner’s Mate 1^st class), unfit for duty, 5 days in port alleyway in double irons. Confined EE Allen in solitary confinement on bread and water for 5 days and TJ Kenny for 5 days in double irons.

Eleven Japanese men-of-war maneuvering in outer harbor. Chief Engineer and senior member of board of inspection inspected compartments and appliances for draining, pumping and flooding them and found them to be in good condition. ‘[Admiral] Kornilov’ came in at 11.50 and saluted British Vice Admiral and American Rear Admiral with 15 and 13 guns; HMS ‘Centurion’ and USS ‘Newark’ answering gun for gun. HMS ‘Alacrity’ left harbor.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Light breeze from S.

At 1.35 ‘[Admiral] Kornilov’ fired a salute of 15 guns, Russian consular flag at fore.

At 2.00 ‘Centurion’ hove up anchor and stood out. Confined under sentry’s charge for safe keeping: T Aberg (Coxswain), drunk and disorderly, and EM Wiggles (Seaman), drunk. Canadian Pacific steamer went out.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Gentle to moderate breeze from S and SW.

At 5.00 had quarters. Absentees: O Anderson (Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class); LW Culbertson (Coal Passer); J Smallbone (Apprentice 1^st class); D O’Connor (Apprentice 1^st class); HB Van Valkenburgh (Machinist 1^st class); J Anderson (Coal Passer).

At 5.15 a Canadian Pacific steamer went out. HMS ‘Endymion’ saluted with 15 guns, British merchant flag at fore. [Italian man-of-war] ‘Calabria’ saluted with 9 guns, Italian flag at fore. LW Culbertson (Coal Passer) returned aboard 10 hours over time; O Anderson (Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class), D O’Connor (Apprentice 1^st class), and HB Van Valkenburgh (Machinist 1^st class) returned on board 12½ hours over time.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Moderate to stiff breeze from SW, WSW and W.

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5 May 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Light airs to gentle breeze from WSW.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Light breeze from SW and SW by W.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 93 lbs bread. Rigged ship for coaling.

At 7.30 flagship made signal 735.

8am to meridian:

Clear. Gentle breezes from SW by W dying out and coming up again from ENE. Barometer steady.

Coal lighters came alongside at 10.30. Took on board 31 tons of coal. Ship’s draft before coaling forward 10 feet 10 inches, aft 14 feet 7 inches; after coaling forward 11 feet 1 inch, aft 14 feet 7 inches. Commander-in-chief called officially on Russian cruiser ‘Admiral Kornilov’. Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: EE Lovejoy (Ordinary Seaman), 36 hours over time, 4^th class; J Fox (Coal Passer), 36 hours over time, 4^th class; H Cummins (Machinist 2^nd class), 3¼ hours over time, drunk and dirty, 4^th class; EM Wiggles (Seaman), drunk on board ship, 10 days in double irons, port quarter deck during day time, port alley way during night time; T Aberg (Coxswain), drunk and disorderly on board ship, to be confined in double irons awaiting trial by court-martial; O Anderson (Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class), 12½ hours over time, 3^rd class; D O’Connor (Apprentice 1^st class), 12½ hours over time, 3^rd class; HB Van Valkenburgh (Machinist 1^st class), 12½ hours over time, 3^rd class; LW Culbertson (Coal Passer), 10 hours over time, 3^rd class. E Smallbone (Apprentice 1^st class), returned from liberty 26½ hours over time.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light rain part of watch. Light airs to moderate breezes from E and NNE. Barometer steady.

Received on board with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers C Scannell (Fireman 2^nd class) for transportation to hospital, Mare Island, California.

Received in Paymaster’s Department from USFS ‘Newark’: $2000 US gold and check on San Francisco [bank] for $5000 gold. Received in Equipment Navigation for transportation to Navy Yard, Mare Island: 1 comparing watch; 1 ratchet bit stock; 1 officer deck spy glass; 15 sounding tubes; all condemned by survey and to be turned in to store. Washed down decks and cleaned ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear. Gentle breezes from NNE and E. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 held quarters. Absentees J [Anderson or Joyce; see next day’s log] (Coal Passer). Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Gentle northerly breezes. Barometer rising.

O&O SS ‘Doric’ came in with American mail.

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6 May 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Gentle to moderate northerly breezes. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Gentle to moderate variable breezes. Barometer rising.

At 7.30 flagship made uniform and time signal. Made preparations for dressing ship. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 92 lbs fresh bread; 155 lbs each fresh meat and vegetables. Liberty party returned with exception of three men.

8am to meridian:

Clear. Pleasant weather. Gentle to moderate north-north-easterly breezes.

At 8.00 dressed ship, Russian flag at main.

At 9.35 quarters for inspection followed by general muster. Absentees J Joyce (Coal Passer); HJ Hood (Coal Passer); J Anderson (Coal Passer); and J Latham (Apprentice 1^st class).

At 11.30 this vessel as well as all other men-of-war in harbor fired a salute of 21 guns. Transferred following Marine clothing to USS ‘Oregon’: 24 coats lined; 40 trousers, linen; 12 undress caps; 24 undress ornaments; 82 pairs gloves; 81 collars, linen; 11 service stripes. Signals: routine report at 10.00, 4 (absentees), 9 (sick); at noon, [coal] 63 tons on board, 4 tons [expended]. J Anderson (Coal Passer) returned 51 hours over time.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to light southerly by easterly breezes.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 92 lbs fresh bread and 115 lbs each of fresh meat and vegetables. Received in Equipment Department for steaming purposes: 40 tons of fresh water.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light southerly and westerly breezes.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Light southerly and easterly breezes.

J Joyce (Coal Passer) and IJ Hood (Coal Passer) returned 14 hours over time.

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7 May 1900

Yokohama [and at sea], Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Light southerly airs first hour. Overcast. Gentle to moderate north-westerly breeze remainder of watch. Fires were lighted under boilers A and B at noon.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light north-easterly breezes.

USS ‘Oregon left harbor. Made preparations for getting underway; draft forward 11 feet 3 inches, aft 14 feet 6 inches. J Latham (Apprentice 1^st class) returned on board 24 hours over time.

At 7.00 flagship made uniform signal 738.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Calm first three hours. Light to stiff breezes from S last hour.

At 8.00 HMS ‘Endymion’ fired a salute of 11 guns, US flag at fore, which was answered by USFS ‘Newark’.

Quarters at 9.30 followed by stations for general quarters. Lieutenant Moritz USN came on board as a member of a board for steaming trial to test coal received from TM Lafflin and Co of Yokohama.

Signals at 10.00: Absentees 0, sick 8. At 10.10: Int 121.

At 10.30 disconnected boiler D.

At 10.45 got underway and at 11.02 set course E¼N, putting over patent log reading 0.

At noon patent log read 4.5. Steaming under boilers A and B.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Moderate SSW breezes. Barometer falling.

Underway in Gulf of Tokyo.

At 12.02 changed course to N46½S, patent log reading 4.8; Honmoku light ship bearing W (magnetic).

Passed Japanese fleet off Shinagawa and at 1.15 went about, patent log reading 16.6, and set course S53W.

At 2.50 passed a fleet of four Japanese ships with Rear Admiral in command. Fired salute of 13 guns, Japanese flag at the fore; returned by Japanese flagship gun for gun, American flag at fore.

At 3.35 changed course to N50E, patent log reading 34.2. Light ship N by W (magnetic); Treaty Point WNW¾W (magnetic). At end of watch standing along on this course. Patent log at end of watch reading 36.6. Boilers A and B. Kamuri Heishashi (Mess Attendant) enlisted for fours years of general service.

Average steam 100 lbs, average revolutions 66.7.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Cloudy. Passing showers.

Quarters at 5.00. Changed course to SW¼W. Haneda Light W¾N (magnetic), patent log reading 45.7, and at 5.40 to W by S, patent log reading 50.5.

Hauled in patent log at 6.04 reading 53.9. Standing in to an anchorage off Yokohama.

At 6.40 signaled Int 131, which was answered in affirmative. Let go port anchor in 6¼ fathoms of water, soft bottom, veering to 45 fathoms at water’s edge. Bearings: white light breakwater NW½N (magnetic); Mandarin Bluff S¼W (magnetic). Banked fires under boiler D; fires dying out under A and B. Lieutenant Moritz left ship. Draft of ship 11 feet 3 inches forward, 14 feet 2 inches aft.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Cloudy. Passing showers. Fresh southerly breeze. Barometer falling.

At 10.30 disconnected boilers A and B; at 11.30 spread fires under boiler D.

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8 May 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Stiff to moderate southerly breeze. Raining last part.

4am to 8am:

Overcast. Drizzling rain. Misty. Light breeze from S first half. Light NW airs second half.

SS ‘Doric’ left harbor. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 94 lbs bread.

At 7.00 flagship made time and uniform signal 735.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and misty. Light northerly airs and breezes. Barometer falling.

Connected boiler A at 8.30.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up, then at battery.

At 10.00 summary court-martial met for trial of Thomas Aberg (Acting Coxswain), USN. Court adjourned at 11.10.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Calm to gentle SE and southerly breezes. Barometer falling.

At 2.30 a Japanese fleet of three men-of-war entered harbor, flying flag of a Vice Admiral. USFS ‘Newark’ and other foreign men-of-war in harbor fired salutes of 15 guns, Japanese flag at fore. All salutes were answered by Japanese flagship. Second-in-command called officially on Japanese Admiral and latter returned call. Painted starboard boot topping.

4pm to 8pm:

Clearing. Moderate to fresh south-westerly breezes. Barometer rising.

At 4.15 let go starboard anchor underfoot.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. No absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Moderate SSW and SW breezes. Barometer rising.

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9 May 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Moderate south-westerly breezes, changing and dying out last part. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. No wind. Barometer rising.

At turn to, hove up starboard anchor. Painting port boot topping.

At 7.30 flagship made uniform and time signal. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 94 lbs fresh bread; 117 lbs each fresh meat and vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Overcast. Light airs to light breeze from SSW and S.

At 9.30 had quarters and setting up drill, and trained battery. No absentees.

At 10.00 made signal 0, 8; at noon 43, 5. Commanding Officer of ‘Yashima’ accompanied by Flag Captain and Commanding Officer of ‘Chitose’ and ‘Akashi’ called upon Captain. Captain called officially upon ‘Yashima’, ‘Chitose’ and ‘Akashi’. Second-in-command called on board ‘Chitose’ and ‘Akashi’. Japanese Vice Admiral called upon HMS ‘Endymion’ and was saluted with 15 guns; and upon ‘Calabria’. Commanding Officer of USS ‘Yosemite’ called on board. E McDowell (Oiler) reported expiration of enlistment. By order of Captain released from confinement EE Allen (Ordinary Seaman) and TJ Kenny (Gunner’s Mate 1^st class), their terms having expired.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from SW.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light airs to gentle breezes, variable and from SW.

At 5.00 had quarters and setting up drill. No absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Moonlight. Moderate to gentle breeze from NE by E.

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10 May 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to fair. Moonlight. Gentle breeze from NW.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Light airs to light breeze from NW and NNE.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 94 lbs fresh bread.

At 7.30 flagship made signal 735.

At 8.00 dressed ship, Japanese flag at main, following motions of Japanese flagship.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light southerly and south-easterly airs and breezes.

Quarters at 9.30. Absentees: EW Dewson (Apprentice 1^st class); A Westermark (Coxswain); and P McInerny (Fireman 1^st class). Routine setting up exercises. B chronometer Negus 1801 allowed to run down to prevent injury. Chronometer very irregular. Routine signals: at 10.00 absentees 3, sick 6; at noon [coal] on hand 39 tons, expended 4 tons.

At noon all men-of-war in harbor fired salutes of 21 guns.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Gentle to moderate S by W breezes.

Rigged and tried hand pumps and found them in good order.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear. Moderate to gentle southerly breeze.

Quarters at 5.00. Absentees as in forenoon. USS ‘Bennington’ came in and anchored. Japanese men-of-war dressed with electric lights at dark.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Moonlight. Calms and light south-westerly airs.

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11 May 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Calms and light N by E airs.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Calm.

HMS ‘Endymion’ left harbor at 4.00.

Disconnected boiler D at 4.30.

USAT ‘Hancock’ came in at 7.34.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Calm to gentle S by E breezes. Barometer falling.

At 8.00 USS ‘Bennington’ fired a salute of 13 guns, American flag at fore. Returned by USFS ‘Newark’, 7 guns. ‘Bennington’ fired a salute of 15 guns, Japanese flag at fore. Returned gun for gun by Japanese flagship.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Absentees: A Westermark (Acting Coxswain); JJ McInerny (Fireman 1^st class); GF Gallagher (Fireman 1^st class); and K Moldenhauer (Seaman).

Commanding Officer of ‘Bennington’ called officially on board. By order of Commanding Officer appointment of A Kafander as Acting Coxswain was revoked. By order of Commanding Officer A Kafander (Seaman) was confined in double irons for five days on bread and water for being disrespectful to Executive Officer.

At 10.00 and noon made routine reports.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle to moderate southerly breezes. Barometer falling.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear. Moderate breezes from S by W. Barometer steady.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Absentees same as at morning quarters. Sent mail.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Moderate breezes from S by W and SSW. Barometer steady.

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12 May 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Moderate breezes from SSW and SW. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Moderate south-westerly breezes. Barometer steady.

Italian cruiser and German gunboat left harbor. Made preparations for coaling ship. Draft forward 11 feet 2 inches, aft 14 feet 3 inches.

At 7.30 flagship made uniform and time signal. Aired bedding.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Moderate to stiff breeze from SW and S by W.

At 10.00 made signal 4, 9. Japanese squadron went out.

At 10.25 USS ‘Bennington’ saluted with 9 guns, National ensign at fore.

At 11.30 USFS ‘Newark’ saluted with 17 guns, National ensign at fore. German mail steamer came in.

At noon made signal 30, 5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Moderate to stiff breeze from S by W, SSW and SW.

NDL and O&O steamers came in. Boarded latter (‘Gaelic’).

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast. Gentle to fresh breeze in squalls from SW.

At 5.00 had quarters. Absentees: JJ McInerny (Fireman 1^st class); A Westermark (Coxswain); K Moldenhauer (Seaman); and G Gallagher (Fireman 1^st class).

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Gentle to moderate breeze from SW.

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13 May 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast. Drizzling rain latter part. Gentle to stiff breeze in squalls from SW and SSW.

4am to 8am:

Overcast. Drizzling rain. Gentle breeze from SW and SSW.

At 7.30 flagship made signal 735. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 89 lbs fresh meat; 76 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Overcast. Light southerly airs and calms. Drizzling rain.

Quarters at 9.30. Absentees: A Westermark (Coxswain); JJ McInerny (Fireman 1^st class); G Gallagher (Fireman 1^st class); K Moldenhauer (Seaman); AAC Morrison (Fireman 2^nd class); J Fitzpatrick (Apprentice 1^st class); LI Cervantes (Apprentice 2^nd class); J Havlik (Gunner’s Mate 2^nd class; G Humble (Blacksmith); J Rooney (Machinist 2^nd class). Commenced coaling ship. Routine signals: absentees 10, sick 8; coal on hand 27 tons, expended 3 tons. LI Cervantes (Apprentice 2^nd class) returned 4 hours over time.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Moderate to stiff ENE breezes.

USS ‘Wheeling’ came in at 2.30 and anchored. Ceased coaling on account of sea, having received 89 tons in all.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Cloudy. Drizzling rain.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling rain. Gentle NE by E breeze.

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14 May 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast. Rainy. Gentle easterly and northerly breezes.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Clearing weather. Light NW breezes. Commenced coaling at 6.00. Paymaster’s Department received: 90 lbs fresh bread; 105 lbs fresh meat and 118 lbs fresh vegetables.

Flagship made time and uniform signal 735 at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Gentle breezes falling to light airs from SSE. Barometer rising.

Coaling ship. At 8.00 USS ‘Wheeling’ fired salute of 13 guns; answered by USFS ‘Newark’ with 7. Received on board following Ordnance stores for transportation to Navy Yard, Mare Island: 9 fire buckets; 1 hand spike; 2 bayonet scabbards; 1 hydraulic jack, 7-ton.

Started fires under boiler D at 9.30.

Made routine reports at 10.00 and noon.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Light, variable breezes. Barometer steady.

Finished coaling at 3.00; received on board 394½ tons, 40 of which was in bags, and stowed on deck. Draft forward 13 feet 8 inches, aft 16 feet 5 inches. General cleaning up. Transferred BA Erwin (Yeoman 3^rd class) to US Naval Hospital.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle southerly breezes. Barometer steady.

Cleaning up. AA Morrison (Fireman 2^nd class) returned from liberty 36 hours over time. Received on board from ‘Newark’ with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers following named men: R Emerson (Ordinary Seaman); WH Matthews (Apprentice 1^st class); Ah You (Mess Attendant).

8pm to midnight:

Clearing. Moderate southerly breezes. Barometer falling.

Following named men returned from liberty over time: JJ McInerny (Fireman 1^st class) 109 hours; GF Gallagher (Fireman 1^st class) 85 hours; J Fitzpatrick (Apprentice 1^st class) 36 hours; J Havlik (Gunner’s Mate 2^nd class) 36 hours; G Humble (Blacksmith) 36 hours and tight; MJ Rooney (Machinist 2^nd class) 36 hours; K Moldenhauer (Seaman) 112 hours.

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15 May 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Gentle southerly breezes. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Light variable airs. Barometer rising.

Japanese mail steamer came in. At 7.30 flagship made uniform and time signal. General cleaning.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Light airs to light breeze from N by E and E.

By order of Captain released from confinement EM Wiggles (Seaman), his term having expired. Transferred men as follows to USS ‘Yosemite’: J Anderson (Coal Passer); C Hendrick (Coal Passer); P Nelson (Coal Passer); EW Dewson (Apprentice 1^st class); OJ Williams (Apprentice 1^st class); GL Hunter (Apprentice 1^st class); J Fitzpatrick (Apprentice 1^st class); LT Moyles (Apprentice 1^st class); LI Cervantes (Apprentice 2^nd class); LL Noyes (Apprentice 2^nd class); to USFS ‘Newark’: F Mell (Apprentice 1^st class); J Smallbone (Apprentice 1^st class); WD Mackilly (Ordinary Seaman); A Matson (Sailmaker’s Mate).

Received from ‘Yosemite’ with effects and papers: ED Keilty (Coal Passer); HL Simon (Coal Passer); W Lee (Coal Passer); GJ Stockinger (Apprentice 1^st class); F McOwens (Apprentice 1^st class); JH Molloy (Apprentice 2^nd class); JO McCormick (Apprentice 2^nd class); SA Foulkes (Apprentice 1^st class); E Schmidt (Apprentice 1^st class). GH Wheeler (Apprentice 1^st class).

Cleaning ship. At 9.15 flagship made signal 533. At 10.00 made signal 1, 7; at noon 415, 3.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Light breezes from S, ESE and SE.

At 1.15 had muster and read finding and sentence in case of Thomas Aberg (Acting Coxswain), found guilty and sentenced to solitary confinement in double irons, on bread and water, for 15 days with full rations every fifth day, and to lose three months’ pay amounting to 96 dollars. Sentence was approved by Captain and Second-in-command, Senior Officer present; loss of pay referred to Secretary of Navy. T Aberg (Seaman) was confined in accordance therewith. Captain of USS ‘Wheeling’ called officially on board.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Light airs to light breeze from SSE, S and E.

At 5.00 had quarters. A Westermark (Coxswain) absent over time. Transferred to ‘Wheeling’ with effects and papers, F Ramsperger (Chief Carpenter’s Mate).

8pm to midnight:

Light airs to gentle breeze from E and N by E.

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16 May 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Light to gentle breezes from NE by N, N and NNW.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Calm and light airs from NW and NNW.

A Westermark (Coxswain) returned on board 5 days 23 hours over time. At 7.30 flagship made signal 735. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 90 lbs bread; 225 lbs each fresh meat and vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Calms and light easterly airs.

USS ‘Yosemite’ left harbor.

Quarters at 9.30. No absentees. Followed by divisional drills for all Divisions.

Signals: at 10.00 absentees 0, sick 7; at noon [coal] on board 410 tons, expended 5 tons. Transferred to USFS ‘Newark’: A Westermark (Seaman) with papers and effects. Received from USS ‘Wheeling’: one broken forge for transportation to United States.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light easterly airs and breezes.

Signal at noon, flagship to ‘Concord’: 533; at 3.55 flagship to ‘Concord’: 513.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Gentle easterly breeze.

Quarters at 5.00.

At 6.15 flagship signaled: “Transfer to Naval Hospital seven men condemned by medical survey mentioned in your letter”.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Gentle south-westerly breezes, dying out at end. Barometer rising.

Signal from flagship at 8.10: “Sailing delayed”.

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17 May 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. No wind. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear. No wind. Barometer rising.

At 7.30 flagship made uniform and time signal.

8am to meridian:

Clear. Gentle SSE breeze.

T Kelly (Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class) reported expiration of his term of enlistment.

Quarters at 9.30 followed by general quarters and routine setting up exercises. Transferred to Naval Hospital, Yokohama, following men: D Ormsbeer (Private Marine); JL Powers (Private Marine); N Ruell (Private Marine); WW Cougle (Private Marine); J O’Brien (Coal Passer); AA Umland (Fireman 2^nd class); C Scammell (Fireman 2^nd class).

Signals at 10.00: absentees 0, sick 8; at noon: coal on hand 407 tons, coal expended 3 tons.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear. Light south-south-easterly breezes. Barometer falling.

French cruiser ‘Jean Bart’ came in. USAT ‘Hancock’ left harbor. Lieutenant SW Blamer USN reported on board for duty.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear. Light south-south-westerly by southerly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 4.15 called all hands to muster and stationed boats crews for arm and away and abandon ship.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Gentle southerly and westerly breeze.

At 8.00 flagship signaled: “Uniform for inspection tomorrow. Officers service dress. Crew blue undress”.

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18 May 1900

Yokohama, Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Light southerly and westerly breezes and airs. Calm last hour.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Calm.

Sent below 25 bags of deck load. At 7.30 flagship made signal 735.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Light airs to light breezes from S.

At 10.00 Rear Admiral, Second-in-command, came aboard with his staff and Captain of flagship and commenced inspection of this vessel. Clear ship for action and went to general quarters.

Made signals: 0, 1; at noon: 404, 3.

At 11.45 Second-in-command and inspecting officers left ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from SSW and S.

At 1.30 Second-in-command and inspecting officers returned and resumed inspection; continued with general quarters, followed by battalion, pistols, single sticks; Marine Guard at manual and bayonets exercises, arm and away boats, fire quarters, collision drill, abandon ship and man overboard.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle to light breeze from S and SSW.

Inspection finished for day at 5.00. Received from USS ‘Wheeling’ with effects and papers JD Gilbert (Private Marine).

At 7.05 flagship made signal: “The Admiral will finish inspection tomorrow morning”.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Calm and light airs to light breezes from SSW and S.

At 10.30 hove in to 30 fathoms on port chain to clear USS ‘Bennington’.

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19 May 1900

Yokohama [and at sea], Japan

Lat 35.42, Long 139.71

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Calm and light airs from SSE and NW.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and misty.

At 7.30 flagship made signal 735. Engaged in coaling lighters with bagged coal from deck for transfer to USS ‘Newark’.

8am to meridian:

Overcast first part. Cloudy last part. Barometer steady. Calm to light airs from N to NNE.

Commanding Officer visited French man-of-war ‘Jean Bart’.

Second-in-command of US Naval Forces Asiatic Station came on board with his staff at 9.15 and completed inspection. Inspected 1^st Division’s bags and 3^rd Division’s hammocks.

At 9.40 started fires under boilers A, B and C. GJ Schroeder (Gunner’s Mate 2^nd class) reported expiration of his term of enlistment.

At 10.00 made routine signals: absentees 0, sick 1; at noon: coal on hand 311 tons, expended 4 tons. Engaged in coaling lighters with bagged coal for transfer to USS ‘Newark’, in all 28 5/18 tons of coal, 640 coal bags. Cleaned ship. Admiral left ship at 10.50.

USS ‘Bennington’ got underway at 11.55.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Calm. Barometer steady.

Made preparations for getting underway. Received from ‘Newark’ with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: Porter (Yeoman 1^st class) for transportation to Manila.

Connected up boilers A, B and C at 1.40.

At 3.30 made signal: Int 121; answered: affirmative.

At 3.55 got underway and stood out of Yokohama anchorage. Steam in boilers A, B and C. Allowed fires to die out in boiler D.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair. Gentle SSW breezes.

Steaming down Tokyo Bay, Commanding Officer conning.

At 5.44 with Kakashima [probably Ashika Jima] rocks bearing W by N, distant 1¼ miles, put over patent log reading 0 and set course SSW¼W. Steam in A, B and C boilers.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 88.3.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. No wind. Barometer rising.

Underway in Gulf of Tokyo on course SSW¼W until 7.15 when changed to S. Three boilers.

At 7.35 sighted Nojimazaki [Nojima in log-book] Light bearing S78E (magnetic); Tsurugi Saki Light at same time bore N5E. Lost Tsurugi Saki Light at 7.50. At end of watch patent log read 15.1, Nojimazaki Light bearing N75E.

Average steam 117 lbs, average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Misty. Light airs to gentle breeze from SSE.

At 8.30 lost sight of Nojimazaki Light bearing NE½E.

At 11.00 sighted Miyakejima [Mikaki Shima in log-book] bearing SW.

At 11.15 sighted Mikurajima [Mikura Shima in log-book] on starboard bow.

At midnight Miyakejima S81W, Mikurajima S25W.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions port 89.3, starboard 90.5.

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20 May 1900

At sea [Yokohama, Japan, to Cavite, Philippine Islands]

Lat 32.28, Long 138.80

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast. Light breeze from S by E to ESE. Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S.

At 1.20 Mikurajima bore abeam, distant 10 miles. Steam on three boilers. AG Burton (Oiler) had his right thumb crushed in machinery while on watch in engine room.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 90.1.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light drizzling rain last half. Gentle ESE and easterly breeze.

Sighted Hachijo Jima [Hachigo Sima in log-book] at 4.15, bearing S30W. Ship’s head S.

At 4.20 changed course to S by W, patent log reading 17.4; and at 5.00 to SW½W, patent log reading 24.2; and at 6.00 to SW by W, patent log reading 46.5.

Hachijo-kojima [Kodsine Sima in log-book] abeam at 7.00. Hachijo-kojima bore S83W (magnetic) at 8.00.

Average steam 111 lbs, average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and raining. Moderate breezes from E and ESE. Barometer falling.

Underway on course SW by W until 8.40 when changed to SW½W. Omitted quarters owing to bad weather. Bent storm mizzen.

Set jib and fore trysail at 8.45. Moderate sea. Patent log at end of watch read 98.5.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.2.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Fresh breeze from ESE and SE.

At 1.05 slowed to 60 turns.

At 3.20 took in fore trysail and brought ship by the wind on port tack, under fore staysail and storm mizzen. Engines slowed to 40 turns.

At 3.40 hauled in patent log reading 29.3.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 64.7.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast. Cloudy and rainy. Heavy rain squalls last hour. Moderate to fresh breeze from SE. Barometer steady. Moderate sea.

Ship pitching and rolling moderately.

By the wind on port tack with engines making 40 revolutions until 5.33, at which time went ahead 60 revolutions and put over patent log reading 29.5. Course S by W.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 45.9.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing rain squalls. Moderate SSE breeze.

At 6.30 took in all sail. On course S by W.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 60.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and raining heavily. Gentle to moderate breezes from WSW and S. Sea moderate. Barometer falling.

Underway on course S by W until 8.10, when changed to SSW, patent log reading 21.7 [sic]. At end of watch patent log read 77.0.

Average steam 108 lbs, average revolutions starboard engine 64, port engine 65.

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21 May 1900

At sea [Yokohama, Japan, to Cavite, Philippine Islands]

Lat 30.27, Long 138.38

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast. Rain and wind in squalls from WSW. Moderating towards end of watch.

Running at reduced speed under steam alone.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 60.1.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy first hour. Clearing remainder of watch. Moderate to stiff breeze from WSW to SW by W.

Pitching moderately to moderate sea from SW.

Increased speed to 70 revolutions at 6.30. Steaming on course SSW.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 55.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Hazy around horizon. Moderate SW by W to SW breezes.

At 9.00 changed speed to 75 revolutions.

Quarters at 9.30. Overhauled battery. Set clock back 4 minutes.

At noon changed course to SW. Three boilers: A, B and D.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 72.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear first part. Cloudy last. Moderate SW breeze. Barometer steady.

Underway on course SW with steam on three boilers. Patent log at end of watch read 97.3. Sea moderate.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 75.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy. Moderate breeze from SW.

At 4.40 had quarters and collision drill. Under steam alone.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 74.7.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Moderate breeze from SW by W.

Steaming on course SW.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 75.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Moderate SW breeze.

Course SW. Boilers A, B and D.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 75.

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22 May 1900

At sea [Yokohama, Japan, to Cavite, Philippine Islands]

Lat 27.78, Long 135.90

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Clearing towards end of watch. Moderate breezes from SW by W. Barometer steady. Sea moderate.

Underway under three boilers on course SW.

At 1.30 stopped starboard engine to set up gland nuts on air pumps. Went ahead again at 1.45. Patent log at end of watch read 98.0.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 75 port, 72 starboard.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Moderate to stiff breeze from WSW.

Under steam alone.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 75.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Stiff to gentle breezes from W by S to W. Moderate sea. Barometer rising.

At 9.30 mustered and inspected at quarters. Instructed divisions at stations for general quarters and Marines at signaling. Exercised at setting up drill. Steaming on course SW.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 75.1.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Pleasant weather. Gentle westerly breeze.

At 12.14 changed course to SW¾W, patent log reading 71.2. Three boilers.

At 12.25 increased revolutions to 90.

Average steam 116 lbs, average revolutions 87.6.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle westerly breezes. Sea smooth. Barometer rising.

Underway on course SW¾W. Patent log at end of watch read 32.7.

At 4.45 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up and closing water-tight doors.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from W by N.

Under steam alone.

Average seam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to clear and pleasant. Light airs from SW. Barometer steady.

Steaming on course SW¾W.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

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23 May 1900

At sea [Yokohama, Japan, to Cavite, Philippine Islands]

Lat 25.05, Long 132.37

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Moon rose at 1.00. Light SW breezes.

Course SW¾W. A, B and D boilers.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Light breezes from S by W. Barometer rising. Sea smooth.

On course SW¾W. Patent log at end of watch read 90.5.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Light airs to moderate breeze from E by S and SSE.

At 9.30 had quarters and setting up drill; afterwards drilled 1^st Division at small arms, 2^nd Division at pistols, 3^rd Division at single sticks, Powder Division at small arms, Marines at manual and extended order. Served out clothing and small stores. Aired canvas.

At 11.30 set clocks back 15 minutes. GD Dickey (Yeoman 2^nd class) and J Dougherty (Coxswain) reported expiration of enlistment.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to fair and pleasant. Light breeze from SSE to SE.

At 3.25 changed course to WSW, patent log reading 76.8. Under steam alone.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant weather. Light SW airs.

Course WSW. Quarters at 4.40.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light south-westerly airs. Barometer rising. Sea smooth; light swell.

Underway on course WSW until 6.10 when changed to W.

At 6.05 sighted Raza Island on starboard bow.

At 6.30 returned to course WSW, patent log reading 11.9.

At 7.33 Raza Island bore on starboard beam, distant 6.1 miles; patent log reading 23.7. Patent log at end of watch read 29.0.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to fair. Starlight. Light breeze from SW.

Under steam alone.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.1.

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24 May 1900

At sea [Yokohama, Japan, to Cavite, Philippine Islands]

Lat 23.15, Long 128.17

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from SSW.

Moon rose at 1.45. Steaming on course WSW.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light SW and SW by S breezes.

Course WSW.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Clear. Light southerly breezes. Barometer steady. Sea smooth.

On course WSW.

At 9.30 went to general quarters. Gun divisions cast loose and provided in 2 minutes 45 seconds; Powder Division in 10 minutes. Secured in 5 minutes 30 seconds. Tested flood cocks.

At 10.00 sighted a four-masted sailing ship on port bow heading NE. Set clocks back 19 minutes.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Light to gentle breeze from S and SSW.

At 12.35 changed course to SW by W½W, patent log reading 16.6. Under steam alone.

Average steam 111 lbs, average revolutions 90.1.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from SSW.

At 4.40 mustered at quarters. Exercised at setting up drill and closing water-tight doors. Steaming on course SW by W½W.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair. Gentle SSW breeze.

Course SW by W½W. Three boilers.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.1.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Light south-south-westerly breezes. Barometer steady. Sea smooth; light swell.

On course SW by W½W. Patent log at end of watch reading 44.2.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.1.

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25 May 1900

At sea [Yokohama, Japan, to Cavite, Philippine Islands]

Lat 20.98, Long 124.72

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Light to gentle breezes from SSW and S.

Moon rose at 2.30. Under steam alone.

Average steam 112 lbs, average revolutions 90.1.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from S.

Steaming on course SW by W½W.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Pleasant weather. Gentle southerly breeze.

Quarters at 9.30 followed by routine setting up exercises and divisional drills at follows: 1^st Division single sticks; 2^nd Division small arms; 3^rd Division small arms; Powder Division pistols; Marines small arms.

Set clocks back 14 minutes at 11.20. Apprentices at wheel for instruction. Course SW by W½W. Three boilers.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear. Gentle breezes from S by W. Barometer falling. Sea smooth; light westerly swell.

On course SW by W½W. Tested hand pumps. Patent log at end of watch read 25.0.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair. Gentle breezes from S by W.

At 4.40 had quarters, setting up drill and fire quarters. Under steam alone.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from SSW.

Steaming on course SW by W½W.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle SSW breeze.

Course SW by W½W.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

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26 May 1900

At sea [Yokohama, Japan, to Cavite, Philippine Islands]

Lat 18.92, Long 120.80

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Light southerly breezes. Barometer falling.

Underway on course SW by W½W until 2.19 when changed to W, patent log reading 39.

At 1.55 sighted Babuyan Island dead ahead and at 2.10 sighted Balintang Island on starboard bow. At end of watch Balintang Island bore ½ point abaft starboard beam, distant 8 miles.

Started fires under boiler B at midnight. Patent log at end of watch read 60.2.

Average steam 111 lbs, average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Light to moderate breeze from S and SSE.

At 5.00 passed Babuyan Island on port beam.

At 5.04 changed course to WSW¼W, patent log reading 72.4; at 7.05 to SW by W¼W, patent log reading 95.3; at 7.30 to SW¼W, patent log reading 100.3.

At 6.00 connected boiler D and at 7.00 gradually increased revolutions, making about 110.

At 8.00 put over Bliss log and changed course to SW¼S, patent log reading 6.9. Position at 8.00 W tangent Kalayan S3W, E tangent Kalayan S27E, S tangent Babuyan Island S76E (all magnetic).

Average steam 120 lbs, average revolutions port 92.3, starboard 93.1.

8am to meridian:

Clear and hot. Light breeze to light airs from SSE to SE first part, shifting to NE last part.

Standing from Balintang Channel to Cape Bojeador.

Changed course as follows: at 11.07 to SW¾S, patent log reading 52.9; at noon to SSW¾W, patent log reading 68.7.

Took position by bearings as follows: at 10.00 Point Dialao S21W; left tangent Dalupiri S39E; at noon Point Dialao S3E; Point Pata S50E; left tangent Dalupiri N63E.

At 8.00 started full power trial, natural draft. Made 61.8 knots by patent log for 4¼ hours and 53 knots by bearings. Turned clocks back 15 minutes.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 119.3.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Light northerly and north-easterly breezes.

Dialao Point on bow at 12.20, patent log reading 73.9, on beam at 1.40, patent log ready 85.7; Bojeador Lighthouse on bow at 1.43, patent log reading 93.8, on beam at 1.55, patent log reading 96.8.

Changed course at 2.20 to SSW, patent log reading 103.1. Bojeador Lighthouse bearing N60E (magnetic).

Culili Point abeam at 3.00. Passed two small schooners, exchanging colors with them.

At 4.00 full power trial ceased. Bearings: ship’s head SSW; Point Dile S8E; Pinget Island S17E; Badoc Island [Body Island in log-book] S72E; Culili Point N66E (all magnetic). Made 57.8 by patent log and 64.5 by bearings.

Average steam 111 lbs, average revolutions 121.4.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy. Light northerly airs and breezes. Barometer steady. Sea smooth.

On course SSW. Disconnected boiler D at 5.15. At end of watch Vigan bore 2 points forward of port beam, distant about 15 miles. Patent log at end of watch read 51.9.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolution 90.2.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair. Light breeze from NW. Lightning to northward.

Under steam alone.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions port 89.4, starboard 89.8.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and hot. Light breeze from N.

Steaming on course SSW.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.

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27 May 1900

At sea [Yokohama, Japan, to Cavite, Philippine Islands]

Lat 14.68, Long 120.08

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Calms and light variable airs first hour. Light WSW airs and breezes second and third hours. Light SE airs last hour.

At 3.00 changed course to S. Three boilers.

At 3.30 sighted a flare of white light bearing SE.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.2.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Light north-easterly airs. Barometer rising. Sea smooth.

On course S until 4.05 when changed to S by E, patent log reading 68.0.

At 5.00 changed course to S by E¼E, patent log reading 78.1. Three boilers.

Sighted a steamer on starboard quarter at 5.30. At end of watch Palauig Point on port beam, distant about 12 miles. Patent log at end of watch read 13.9. Bearing at 8.00 Makalawa Island N55E.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 90.2.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy. Light airs to light breezes from ESE and SW.

At 9.00 changed course to SSE¾E.

At 9.30 had quarters.

At 11.00 [changed course] to SE¼E. Set clocks back 9 minutes at 11.34.

At 11.43 passed Frailes on port beam, distant 2 miles. Passed numerous vessels. Position at end of watch by bearings: Point Napot S75E, Point Biniptican N56E, Capones Light N22W (all magnetic). Under steam alone.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 95.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot. Light to gentle breeze from SW to WSW.

Steaming on course SE¼E until 2.00 at which time Luzon Point bore abeam; headed ship for Boca Chica Channel to Manila Bay.

At 3.00 W end Corregidor Island bore abeam. Steering various courses after 2.00 Made preparations for port.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 95.1.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Gentle WSW breeze first three hours. Calm and light airs last hour.

Standing into Cavite, Commanding Officer conning.

At 4.35 hauled in patent log reading 15.3.

At 5.18 anchored off Cavite in 3¼ fathoms of water, 15 fathoms on port chain. Bearings: Sangley Point NW by W⅜W (magnetic); tangent arsenal SSW⅛W (magnetic). Draft forward 11 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches. Found at Cavite USS ‘New Orleans’, ‘Monadnock’, ‘Bennington’, ‘Petrel’, ‘Dixie’, ‘Glacier’, ‘Culgoa’, ‘General Alava’. Found HMS ‘Bonaventure’ anchored off Manila.

Signals: exchanged distinguishing pennants with ‘New Orleans’ and at 4.45 made Int 131, which was answered in the affirmative. Fires dying out under boiler C, in A and B [?]. Commanding Officer called on Senior Officer present.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Calms. Light airs.

At 8.35 let fire die out under boiler A.

At 10.45 disconnected boiler C.

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28 May 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Light SE airs.

At 3.00 disconnected boiler A.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Calm and light easterly and southerly airs.

Received from shore: 88 lbs fresh bread and from USS ‘Culgoa’: 204 lbs fresh meat.

At 7.25 USS ‘New Orleans’ made time and uniform signal 684.700.718.

A funeral party left ‘Culgoa’ at 7.15. Squadron hoisted and half-masted colors.

8am to meridian:

Clear. Light airs and breezes from NW by W. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised divisions as follows: 1^st Division small arms; 2^nd Division pistols; 3^rd Division infantry; Powder Division single sticks; Marines infantry. Commanding Officers of USS ‘New Orleans’, ‘Glacier’ and ‘Dixie’ and Commandant of Navy Yard called officially.

At 10.00 and noon made routine reports.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot. Light to gentle south-westerly breezes. Barometer falling.

At 1.00 USFS ‘Brooklyn’ came in. ‘New Orleans’ saluted with 13 guns. Answered by flagship with 7 guns. Commanding Officer called officially on Commander-in-chief and on USS ‘Monadnock’. Army transport came in.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from SW and WSW. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up. Made preparations for coaling.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Light airs from WSW and E. Barometer rising.

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29 May 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Light airs from ENE. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Light airs and breezes from N. Barometer steady.

Received coal alongside and commenced coaling at 6.10. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 88 lbs fresh bread.

At 7.30 flagship made uniform and time signal.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Light airs to light breeze from NW and WNW.

Coaling ship, taking in all from commencement 70 tons. Made coaling signal at 9.00 9; at 10.00 13; at 11.00 12; at noon 14.

At 10.00 made signal 0, 4; at noon 177, 3. Commander-in-chief left flagship officially for Manila. Received in Paymaster’s Department: $500 (Mexican).

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Light to gentle breeze from W by NNW and W.

Coaling, having taken in all at 4.00 106 tons. Made coaling signals at 2.00 13; at 3.00 12; at 4.00 11.

4pm to pm:

Fair. Gentle breeze from SW.

Coaling ship until 5.20, at which time 121 tons in all had been received.

Made coaling signals at 5.00 11; at 6.00 4. Ship’s draft after coaling forward 12 feet 9 inches, aft 16 inches [sic]. Received in Paymaster’s Department: $10,000 (Mexican).

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Light passing shower second hour. Calm and light breezes from SW and S.

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30 May 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Calm and light airs from S.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Calm and light airs to light breezes from NNE.

Commenced coaling at 6.00.

Made coaling signals at 7.00 14; at 8.00 4. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 88 lbs bread, 309 lbs fresh meat.

At 7.30 flagship made signal 735.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot. Light airs from N to WNW.

Completed coaling at 10.30, having taken in a total of 164 tons. J Aberg (Seaman) was released from confinement, his term having expired. Lieutenant WC Herbert USN was detached and ordered to report immediately for engineering duty on board USS ‘Dixie’.

Made routine signals as follows: at 10.00 absentees 0, sick 6; at noon coal on hand 338 tons, expended 3 tons.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Light airs to light breeze from W to WNW.

Cleaning ship. C O’Connor (Yeoman 1^st class) was transferred to Naval Hospital Cavite for treatment.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to clear and hot. Gentle breezes from WSW to SW.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. Served out clean hammocks. Exercised at setting up drill. Commanding Officer of USFS ‘Brooklyn’ visited this ship.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to cloudy and pleasant. Heavy rain squall from 10.00 to 11.00. Light to moderate breezes from SW to W, shifting to N last part.

At 9.10 made signal to flagship: “Request permission to scrub hammocks tomorrow morning”. Answer affirmative.

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31 May 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breezes to light airs from NE to N.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from NNE.

Scrubbed hammocks. Flagship made uniform signal 735 at 7.30. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 88 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Light variable airs.

Transferred following named men to USS ‘Dixie’: GJ Stockinger (Apprentice 1^st class); O Kajander (Seaman); JO McCormick (Apprentice 2^nd class). Tested flood cocks and found them to be in good order.

Quarters at 9.30 followed by routine physical exercise. C Anderson (Quartermaster 1^st class) reported expiration of his term of enlistment. Orders were delivered to HG McFarland, Lieutenant (JG), detaching him and ordering him to ‘Dixie’ at once.

At 10.00 and noon made routine signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Light westerly and WSW breezes. Barometer falling.

Crew engaged in cleaning boats and touching up. Lieutenant CH Hayes USN reported on board for duty under orders detaching him from USS ‘Monadnock’ and ordering him to this vessel. A large collier came down from Manila and anchored.

Received on board with bags, hammocks, and necessary transfer papers following men from USS ‘Dixie’:

A Aschbremer (Ordinary Seaman); F McMahon (Ordinary Seaman); JF Carroll (Landsman); WB Priest (Ordinary Seaman); G Cavanaw (Ordinary Seaman); NB Ronk (Ordinary Seaman); T Crane (Landsman); T Rhodes (Ordinary Seaman); W Coleman (Ordinary Seaman); JF Shields (Landsman); RH Czirr (Ordinary Seaman); J Sullivan (Ordinary Seaman); EH Dreager (Ordinary Seaman); EF Stephens (Ordinary Seaman); EW Dwyer (Landsman); E Stuts (Ordinary Seaman); DF Driscoll (Landsman); HB Tarrant (Ordinary Seaman); LM Duffy (Landsman); M Troye (Ordinary Seaman); GH Eddy (Ordinary Seaman); JH Warfield (Ordinary Seaman); PJ Froelich (Ordinary Seaman); FJ Leinert (Ordinary Seaman); GA Feldkamp (Landsman); HL Lionberger (Ordinary Seaman); TA Fitzgerald (Landsman); RE Loeber (Landsman); A Gullage (Ordinary Seaman); G Monsees (Landsman); GW Huff (Landsman); JA Hofman (Landsman); MF Hardesty (Landsman); D Harding (Ordinary Seaman); JA Hirl (Ordinary Seaman); IC Hazard (Ordinary Seaman); BG Jackson (Landsman); J Johnson (Landsman); EA Jones (Ordinary Seaman).

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hot. Gentle south-westerly shifting to south-south-easterly breezes. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Light south-south-easterly airs. Barometer rising.

LOGS FOR JUNE 1900

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1 June 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Light variable airs. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear. No wind. Barometer steady.

At 7.30 flagship made uniform and time signal. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 281 lbs meat; 115 lbs bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from NW.

Went to quarters at 9.30. Exercised divisions at stations for fire and general quarters, then overhauled battery. Painting side and boot-topping. Made routine signals as per signal record book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from NW.

Continued overhauling battery. Reeved off new boat falls. Painting side.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy with squalls. Light airs from W. Barometer steady.

T Kelly (Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class) was confined by order of Commanding Officer for ‘gross insubordination’ and disrespect to Officer of Deck. Confined for five days on bread and water.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from S by W. Barometer steady.

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2 June 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light breezes and light airs from NNE. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from N.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 126 lbs fresh bread. Carried out morning orders.

Flagship made time and uniform signal 735 at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Light airs from NNW, NW by N, NW and NW by W.

At 10.00 made signal 0, 5; at noon 327, 4.

At 11.30 flagship made signal 427. A board met on board and surveyed articles in Equipment Navigation and Ordnance Departments. Aired bedding. Received on board with effects and papers: WB Attwell (Chief Yeoman); AL Witherall (Seaman).

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from NW and SW.

At 1.00 flagship made signal 573.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Calm and light airs to light breeze from SW and ESE.

At 4.20 USS ‘Bennington’ went out.

At 5.00 had quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Calm and light airs from SE and S.

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3 June 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Calm and light airs to light breeze from N and S.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Calm and light airs from S and SSE.

At 5.00 USS ‘Dixie’ went out.

At 7.00 USS ‘Hancock’ came in.

At 7.30 flagship made signal 696.694.718. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 115 lbs bread, 270 lbs meat.

8am to meridian:

Clear and hot. Calm to light variable airs.

At 9.00 mustered at quarters. Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew. Held general muster and found crew present and accounted for. A Priddy (Fireman 2^nd class) reported expiration of his term of enlistment. Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: AE Lovejoy (Ordinary Seaman), incompetence, to be under special instruction on port quarter deck 3 hours every afternoon; W Lee (Coal Passer), going through setting up exercises improperly, same as above with instructions by Petty Officer; WR Vronian (Landsman), gross carelessness and disrespect to Executive Officer, 3 hours on port quarter deck every afternoon.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Light airs to light breeze from NW and NW by W.

USS ‘Zafiro’ anchored in bay at 2.00. Received from USFS ‘Brooklyn’ with bag, hammock and necessary papers: L Jacoby (Shipwright) and J Wighmann (Ordinary Seaman).

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hot. Light variable airs.

Received from USS ‘Monadnock’ with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: J Cuenca (Chief Master-at-Arms); T St Clair (Boilermaker) and TJ McEnerly (Plumber and Fitter).

8pm to midnight:

Clear and hot. Light airs to light breeze from SSE.

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4 June 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and hot. Light breeze to light airs from SE to NE.

4am to 8am:

Fair and hot. Light breeze to light airs from NE.

Sent ashore for stores. Broke out 6-mm ammunition for inspection. Flagship made signal 700.715.644 at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hot. Light north-westerly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters.

At 10.00 and noon made routine reports. Sent steam cutter to Navy Yard for repairs and received a yard launch for use. Received following stores in various Departments. Ordnance: 5 revolver belts; 5 revolver cartridge boxes; 7 revolver holsters. Equipment: 6 water-tight plugs; 6 water-tight switches; 50 fuses; 1 light; 50 gallons vacuum oil; 12 rough log books. Construction and Repair: 6 deck buckets; 13 lbs wire nails; 2 lbs copper tacks; 40 lbs pump leather; 28 lbs tallow; 25 lbs polishing paste; 30 gallons linseed oil; 25 gallons turpentine. Equipment: 58 lbs 15-thread manila; 25 lbs cod line; 200 packages toilet paper; 2 quarts mucilage; 2 quarts ink; 19 typewriter pads; 1500 official envelopes; 7 pen holders; 12 pencils; 1 stamp pad.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot. Light westerly breezes. Barometer steady.

Lieutenant Commander H Minett USN reported for duty under orders dated June 4, 1900, detaching him from USS ‘Monadnock’. C Anderson (Quartermaster 1^st class) and M Silva (Ship’s Cook 1^st class) were honorably discharged from Naval Service owing to expiration of their terms of enlistment. By order of Commanding Officer T Kelly (Boatswain’s Mate) was released from confinement. T Kelly (Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class) was discharged owing to expiration of his term of enlistment. Received following stores in Department of Steam Engineering: 6 brooms; 1 coal bucket; 100 gallons lard oil; 400 gallons engine oil; 500 lbs waste.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light, variable breezes. Barometer steady.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. Lieutenant ME Reed USN reported on board for duty. Received from USFS ‘Brooklyn’ with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer paper following named men: CA Schawb (Apprentice 1^st class); CA Chambers (Apprentice 2^nd class); JH Allen (Apprentice 2^nd class); JF Thornton (Apprentice 1^st class); JA Wolfe (Apprentice 2^nd class); WE Montgomery (Electrician 2^nd class).

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Light variable airs and breezes. Barometer steady.

USS ‘General Alava’ left harbor.

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5 June 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Light south-westerly airs. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Light southerly airs. Barometer steady.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 115 lbs fresh bread and 354 lbs meat.

At 7.35 flagship made uniform and time signal. Army transport came in and anchored off Manila.

8am to meridian:

Clear and hot. Light airs from NNW.

By order of Commanding Officer 114 lbs of pork condemned by board of survey were thrown overboard.

At 9.15 USS ‘Solace’ came in and anchored.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and exercised divisions at setting up drill. Made routine reports at 10.00 and noon.

At 10.00 general court-martial convened on board USFS ‘Brooklyn’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Gentle breeze from SW and WSW.

USS ‘Nashville’ came in and sent official signals as per signal record book. British steamer came down from Manila and anchored. Painting railings, hatches and ventilators on spar deck.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and warm. Gentle breezes from WSW.

Went to quarters at 5.00 and exercised at setting up drill. Received from Naval Station’s water boat 65 tons of water. Filling up boilers; A and C full and boiler C to steaming level. Flagship made general signal as per signal record book.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light variable breezes. Barometer steady.

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6 June 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

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Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and hot with gentle variable breezes and passing rain squalls, becoming stronger second hour. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and warm. Calms. Barometer rising.

At 7.30 flagship made time and uniform signal 735. Carried out morning orders. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 115 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Cloudy, warm, calm. Barometer falling slowly last part.

E Folsom (Oiler) was discharged, upon his own request, his enlistment having expired, waiving all claims to transportation. Lieutenant Francis Boughter and Lieutenant DW Blamer, were this day detached and ordered to report for duty on USS ‘Solace’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Cloudy, warm. Light airs and breezes from W by S and WSW. Barometer falling slowly. Thunder in SE during second hour.

Received on board from ‘Solace’ with bags, hammocks and all necessary transfer papers following named men: MJ Blaney (Electrician 2^nd class); WK Blackburn (Electrician 2^nd class); C Gauzhorn (Coppersmith); AF Donald (Sergeant); C Atkinson (Private Marine). Sent following Ordnance stores to Naval Station, Cavite, for repairs: 3 Gatling field cases; 1 extractor point (6-inch); 1 wedge spring lock. Sent to ‘Solace’ to be transferred and turned in to store on recommendation of board of survey, Equipment (Navigation) Department, Ordnance Department, Equipment Department (Construction and Repair): see list [following].

List of condemned stores:

Equipment (Navigation) Department: 1 maximum and minimum thermometer from USS 'Yosemite'; 1 officer of the deck spyglasses from USS 'Oregon'; 15 sounding tubes from 'Oregon'; 1 comparing watch from 'Oregon'; 1 bitsock ratchet from 'Oregon'.

Ordnance Department: 9 fire buckets, from USS 'Newark; 1 hand spike from 'Newark'; 2 scabbards, bayonet, from 'Newark'; 1 hydraulic jack from 'Newark'.

Equipment Department: 1 pair hand irons from 'Yosemite'; 15 pair hand irons from 'Oregon'; 9 pair leg irons from 'Oregon'.

Construction and Repair Department: 4 blocks, single, 6-inch, from 'Oregon'; 8 blocks, single, 7-inch; 1 block, single, 8-inch, from 'Oregon'; 1 block, double, 8-inch, from 'Oregon'; 10 camp chairs from 'Yosemite'; 1 forge from USS 'Wheeling'.

HMS ‘Bonaventure’ left Manila and round in toward Cavite; at 3.20 she fired a salute of 13 guns with US ensign at fore, to which USFS ‘Brooklyn’ replied gun for gun with English ensign at fore.

Flagship made signal 513 at 1.00. Pipe down washed clothes. Lieutenant WB Fletcher USN reported on board from ‘Solace’ for duty on this vessel.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Cloudy, warm. Light to gentle breezes from SW to WSW and N. Barometer rising slowly.

A board of medical survey, of which Surgeon OD Norton USN is senior member, convened on board at 4.00 for medical survey on Commander SM Ackley USN (Assistant Surgeon E Thompson and Assistant Surgeon HC Curl USN being members of board). Lieutenant JL Stricht USN reported on board for duty as Watch Officer.

Following named men were transferred to ‘Solace’ with bags, hammocks and necessary papers:

T Aberg (Coxswain); JL Price (Ordinary Seaman); JL Davis (Ordinary Seaman); JH Griggs (Hospital Apprentice 1^st class); HJ Melody (Oiler); JF Attridge (Coal Passer); GL Aulman (Chief Yeoman); EE Allen (Ordinary Seaman); E McDowell (Oiler); W Schroder (Gunner's Mate 2^nd class); G Doherty (Coxswain); A Priddy (Fireman 1^st class); CO Dickerson (Seaman); F Lewis (Water Tender); G Shilling (Seaman); JP Donahue (Fireman 2^nd class); FA Culbertson (Fireman 1^st class); E Meade (Fireman 1^st class); LC Dees (Fireman 2^nd class); W Green (Fireman 2^nd class); J Reigling (Fireman 2^nd class);CV Pfaff (Master-at-Arms 3^rd class); JE Orton (Apprentice 1^st class); HJ Miseman (Carpenter's Mate); J Morris (Landsman); TJ Kenney (Gunner's Mate 1^st class); WR Vroman (Landsman); J Havlik (Gunner's Mate 2^nd class); R Stroble (Fireman 1^st class); H Miller (Master-at-Arms 3^rd class); P Fennessy (Ship's Cook 4^th class); F Spearman (Fireman 1^st class); RV Macauley (Apprentice 1^st class); JT Sibley (Fireman 1^st class); JW Belsey (Fireman 1^st class); C McCarthy (Boilermaker); GAH Schultz (Seaman); C Bush (Landsman); F Bush (Landsman); JW Ehle (Oiler); EM Wiggles (Seaman); A Gable (Yeoman 3^rd class); ET White (Electrician 2^nd class); Ah Can (Mess Attendant); JJ McNeirney (Fireman 1^st class); Yee Tong (Mess Attendant); Ah You (Mess Attendant). Marines: G Doss (Sergeant); JD Gilbert (Private Marine).

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Partly cloudy. Warm. Moonlight. Lightning around horizon. Light breezes to airs from N and calm last hour. Barometer rising slowly.

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7 June 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Warm. Calm. Light airs from E last hour. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Warm. Light airs from SSE and NNE. Barometer rising slowly.

Carried out routine and morning orders. Received on board in Supplies and Accounts Department: 115 lbs fresh bread and 341 lbs fresh beef.

At 7.20 USS ‘Culgoa’ got underway and went alongside collier.

Flagship made time and uniform signal at 7.30: 735 (same as yesterday).

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot. Variable light airs and breezes from NE to NW.

Lieutenant Commander CJ Bush and Lieutenant JE Craven detached and orders to USS ‘Solace’ for duty and upon arrival report to Commandant, Mare Island, California, for further orders. Lieutenant H Minett relieved Lieutenant Commander CJ Bush as Executive Officer of this ship and assumed command, as Commander SM Ackley was on sick list, at 10.00.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters after which had setting up drill and gun pointing drill.

At 10.00 USS ‘Nashville’ fired salute of 17 guns, American flag at fore. Gunboat ‘Basco’ came in and anchored.

Commander HGO Colby USN reported aboard and assumed command of ship in obedience to orders from Commander-in-chief; he inspected crew and ship at quarters. Received from USS ‘Monadnock’ men as per list with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers.

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T Dunn (Chief Yeoman); WO Lamb (Gunner's Mate 1^st class); T Carleson (Gunner's Mate 2^nd class); HE Kleinhouse (Boatswain's Mate 2^nd class); A Yong (Coxswain); L Jordan (Coxswain); JC Murphy (Coxswain); C Larson (Seaman); Chrisholm (Seaman); J Berggreen (Seaman); F Sebermann (HA 1^st class); J McCreedy (Water Tender); M Fitzgerald (Oiler); JI Hoggart (Oiler); J Moog (Fireman 1^st class); W Gartrell (Fireman 1^st class); A Kerrigan (Fireman 1^st class); AW Miller (Fireman 2^nd class); E Barret (Fireman 2^nd class); GW Spiking (Fireman 2^nd class); W Johnson (Fireman 2^nd class); JW Armstrong (Coal Passer); Ah Chung (Mess Attendant); Sing Kee (Mess Attendant); JF Groves (Chief Gunner's Mate); R Beaty (Gunner's Mate 2^nd class); DC Marshall (Boatswain's Mate 1^st class); H Marshall (Quartermaster 2^nd class); T Meyer (Coxswain); SE Shaw (Coxswain); O Olsen (Coxswain); I Crissey (Seaman); JS Robinson (Seaman); A Krontitz (Shipwright); P Ford (Chief Machinist); A Carlson (Water Tender); C Dahl (Oiler); CH Baker (Fireman 1^st class); B Bowles (Fireman 1^st class); M Hanifin (Fireman 1^st class); JE Davis (Fireman 1st class); J McMain (Fireman 2^nd class); W Allen (Fireman 2^nd class); RF Spooner (Fireman 2^nd class); DJ Cusick (Coal Passer); W Busch (Coal Passer); F Achici (Mess Attendant).

‘Culgoa’ shifted berth and secured alongside collier. Lieutenant A Hartrath reported on board for duty as per orders from Commander-in-chief, reporting from ‘Culgoa’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Light airs and breezes from WNW to SSW.

At 1.00 called all hands to muster. Commander SM Ackley received his orders detaching him from command; he was ordered to ‘Solace’ for passage to Naval Hospital, Mare Island, for treatment, he having been invalided home. Commander HGO Colby read his orders from Commander-in-chief to take command of this vessel. Launch bearing flag of Governor General passed nearby. Commanding Officer paid official visits to Commander-in-chief and Commandant, Naval Station. Ensign WC Davidson [was] detached from ‘Concord’ and ordered [to] duty on ‘Solace’ [and to] report on arrival to Commander, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, for further orders.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hot. Light airs and breezes from E.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters after which held fire quarters. Received from ‘Solace’ three men as per list attached [below], with bags, hammocks and necessary papers.

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Received from ‘Solace’: LL Strauss (Ship’s Cook 4^th class); K Shima (Mess Attendant); L Sabora (Cabin Cook).

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Light breeze with lightning and thunder at times. Barometer rising.

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8 June 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Gentle airs and breezes from NW to NNW.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Light airs from NNW.

At 6.00 commenced to coal ship from casco on port side. Draft 13 feet [inches in log-book] forward, 16 feet [inches in log-book]. USS ‘Leyte’ came in. At end of watch received on board 6 850/2240 tons of coal. Flagship at 7.30 made time and uniform signal (same as yesterday). Received in Paymaster’s Department: 116 lbs fresh bread; 1170 lbs sugar; 310 lbs tinned vegetables; 1 kitchen knife; 1408 [?] sewing silk; 300 [?] linen tape; 500 lbs coffee; 90 lbs tea; 1000 lbs biscuit.

8am to meridian:

Clear and hot. Light to gentle breeze from SSE.

Continued coaling ship, receiving 25 tons during watch. Received ammunition as follows: 80 3-pounder common cartridges; 12 37-mm common cartridges; 20,000 6-mm ball cartridges for machine guns.

Made routine reports at 10.00 and noon. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 20,000 Mexican dollars from flagship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot. Gentle to light breeze from ENE.

Finished coaling, having received in all 32 1548/2240 tons. USS ‘Nashville’ got underway and left harbor. Draft of ship forward 13 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and hot. Lights airs from ENE and calm.

Cleaning ship. Received ammunition as follows: 330 6-pounder steel cartridges; 400 3-pounder common cartridges. Following men were received on board with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers from USS ‘Solace’: WC Cohoon (Apprentice 1^st class); JC McMurtrie (Yeoman 3^rd class).

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy. Gentle to fresh breeze from NNE.

WB Atwell (Chief Yeoman) received his appointment as Paymaster’s Clerk in Navy and was ordered to Naval Station, Cavite.

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9 June 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNW. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light breeze from N.

Flagship made time and uniform signal 735 at 7.30. Carried out morning orders. Received in Paymaster’s Department: 129 lbs fresh bread and 348 lbs fresh beef.

8am to meridian:

Fair, cloudy, warm. Light to gentle breezes from ESE. Barometer falling slowly last hour.

At 9.00 USS ‘Quiros’ [gunboat] came into harbor and anchored. Received in Ordnance Department for ship’s use: 1 6-pounder Mark II, No 355; 1 6-pounder hydraulic recoil carriage, No 527; 1 6-pounder hydraulic recoil carriage, No 340; 2 boxes of accessories and spare parts; 2 sponge handles; 2 gun covers for 6-pounder.

Sick (2) and absentee (0) reports made at 10.30 and acknowledged.

At noon made coal report, 336 and 3. Cleaning ship throughout.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, warm, partly cloudy. Fresh breeze from E by N. Barometer falling slowly.

Received from USS ‘Monadnock’: W Roth (Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class) with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers. Commander SM Ackley left this ship with his baggage and went aboard USS ‘Solace’. Received in Supplies and Accounts Department from ‘Solace’: 1200 lbs tinned meats.

At 1.00 had general muster and stationed crew and officers for abandon ship, for arm and away boats, and for running boats.

At 1.30 USS ‘Basco’ [gunboat] got underway and left harbor. Received signal from flagship concerning transfer of two mess attendants to USS ‘Leyte’. Transferred to ‘Solace’, for transportation to General Store Keeper, Mare Island, California, for repairs,1 Negus #1801 chronometer.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, warm. Gentle breeze from E by N and ENE. Barometer rising slowly.

Transferred with bags, hammocks and necessary papers: E Wilson (Gunner’s Mate 2^nd class) to USS ‘Monadnock’; GD Dickey (Yeoman 2^nd class) to ‘Solace’; and M Hato (Mess Attendant) and T Tashima (Mess Attendant) to ‘Leyte’. Received from ‘Solace’ with bags, hammocks and necessary papers following men: CP Reuter (Yeoman 3^rd class); JF McDonald (Quartermaster 3^rd class); E Tuck (Coal Passer); and GW White (Coal Passer). Received stores for crew’s messes.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, warm, bright starlight and moonlight. Lightning on SE horizon during first part. Light breezes to airs from E. Barometer rising slowly.

Secured steam launch at 11.00 after late trip (by special permission) to USS ‘New Orleans’.

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10 June 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Bright moonlight. Light airs from E. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Warm. Light breezes and airs from ENE and NE. Barometer rising slowly.

Received on board in Supplies and Accounts Department: 127 lbs fresh bread. Cleaning ship; carried out routine and morning orders.

Flagship made time and uniform signal at 7.30: 696, 884, and 718. Made tests and found all satisfactory.

8am to meridian:

Fair and warm. Calm and light airs from northward and westward.

At 9.55 flagship made Gen signal 3724, 10h 30m to fleet.

At 10.00 made routine signals: 0 and 2; and at noon made coal reports: 33, 4.

Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship at quarters, 9.42. Weekly inspection of compartments and magazines made by Executive Officer, Navigator, Paymaster, Chief Engineer and Surgeon’s Division in compartments of which these officer are respectively in charge. All flood cocks were tested and found in proper order. 3000 rounds of 6-mm ammunition condemned by survey were thrown overboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm. Gentle breeze from SE to ESE.

USS ‘Iris’ came in and anchored at 1.20.

Sent liberty party ashore at 2.00. CH Lintz (Private Marine) was transferred to USS ‘Solace’ with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and warm. Fresh to light breeze from E.

Received and sent official signals as per signal record book. Liberty party returned. Six absentees: Brevall (Chief Machinist), St Clair (Boilermaker), Carabine (Machinist 1^st class), Dwyer (Landsman), Latham (Apprentice 1^st class) and Cavanaw (Ordinary Seaman)

8pm to midnight:

Fair and warm. Light breeze to light airs from SE. Barometer rising slowly.

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11 June 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and light breezes from ESE to SSE. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm and light airs from E. Barometer steady.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 341 lbs of fresh beef and 125 lbs of fresh bread. Carried out morning orders.

At 7.30 flagship made time and uniform signal 684, 718 and 700.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; absentees: Brevall (Chief Machinist); Carabine (Machinist 1^st class); St Clair (Boilermaker); Dwyer (Landsman); Latham (Apprentice 1^st class); Cavanaw (Ordinary Seaman). Stationed men at general quarters, after which went to general quarters. Received on board: two boxes for USS ‘Manila’. Commanding Officer of USS ‘New Orleans’ paid official visit to ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Light drizzle from 12.30 to 1.20.

At 1.15 stationed crew at boats for arm and away, cutting out, and abandon ship. Sent liberty party ashore. Commanding Officer of USS ‘Brooklyn’ paid official visit to this ship.

At 2.00 flagship signaled 513.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hot first part, raining last part.

S Cavanaw (Ordinary Seaman) and DW Dwyer (Landsman) returned on board 23 hours over time. Received from General Store Keeper, Cavite, for Ordnance Department: 10 lbs Vaseline; 100 sheets emery cloth; 100 lbs cotton waste; 5 gallons kerosene oil.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. Absentees: Brevall (Chief Machinist); Carabine (Machinist 1^st class); St Clair (Boilermaker); Latham (Apprentice 1^st class)

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, rainy.

Matthews (Apprentice 1^st class), O’Connor (Apprentice 1^st class) and Humble (Blacksmith) returned on board 2 hours over time.

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12 June 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Light airs from ENE first part, calm latter part.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Light breezes and airs from SW to SE.

Received from USS ‘Solace’ with bags, hammocks and necessary papers: John Foster (Private Marine). Flagship made time and uniform signal, same as yesterday.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hot. Light airs from E and ESE and calms.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30. Four absentees as follows: Brevall (Chief Machinist); Carabino (Machinist 1^st class); St Clair (Boilermaker); Latham (Apprentice 1^st class). Exercised at general quarters and collision drill. Lieutenant WD Brotherton USN reported on board for temporary duty, having been detached from ‘Solace’ and ordered to duty on USS ‘Princeton’, upon falling in with her.

Made routine reports at 10.00 and noon as per signal record book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm.

Flagship made general signals as per signal record book. Spread boat sails for drying. Examined all gear for securing boats for sea. Powder Division was examined by Medical Officer for vaccination marks. Tested steam steering gear and found same in proper condition. Liberty party for Cavite left vessel. Received in Ordnance Department: 2 division tubs from Cavite Naval Station.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and warm.

Liberty party returned on board; no absentees. USS ‘Culgoa’ cast off from collier ‘Amana’ and anchored between USS ‘New Orleans’ and flagship.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light breeze from WSW. Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm. Lightning to eastward, light airs and breeze from W to SW.

Received general signals from flagship as per signal record book. Received from USFS ‘Brooklyn’ with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: HC La Motte (Plumber and Fitter); C Williams (Machinist 2^nd class); Deguchi (Mess Attendant); J Ishiwara (Mess Attendant); M Rinkinchi (Mess Attendant).

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13 June 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from SW, SSW and S. Lightning to eastward. Barometer falling slowly.

At 1.25 USS ‘Solace’ got underway and left harbor.

4am to 8am:

Fair and warm. Light airs and light breezes from ESE to SW.

Received in Paymaster’s Department: 125 lbs of fresh bread and 316 lbs of fresh meat.

Flagship made time and uniform signal 735 at 7.30. Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Light drizzle at intervals first hour. Light breeze from W and SW. Barometer steady.

Assumed guard duty at 8.00.

At 9.30 had quarters for inspection and muster, followed by physical drill and battalion drill, battalion equipped in light marching order. Absentees, four: Brevall (Chief Machinist); Carabino (Machinist 1^st class); St Clair (Boilermaker); Latham (Apprentice 1^st class).

At 10.00 made sick (2) and absentee (4) reports which were acknowledged.

At noon sent coal reports, 321 and 4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light breeze from W and WSW. Barometer falling slowly.

At 1.15 exercised crew at abandon ship and provisioned all boats. Transferred to USS ‘Panay’ W Cohoon, (Apprentice 1^st class) with bag, hammock and necessary papers.

At 1.00 flagship sent signal 513: stand by scrubbed and washed clothes.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly overcast. Fair. Light breeze from W, SW and NW. Barometer rising slowly. Passing showers at 8.00.

At 5.00 USS ‘Iris’ shifted from her anchorage and went alongside British collier ‘Amana’. Had quarters for muster, followed by physical drill. Absentees as at 9.30 [am].

At 6.30 JW Latham (Apprentice 1^st class) returned on board, 72 hours over time, from liberty. 1 6-inch shell extractor was returned from Naval Station, Cavite, repaired for Ordnance Department.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Passing showers first hour. Lightning in SE first half. Light airs to breezes from S and SW. Barometer rising slowly.

Large white steamer came in close to Sangley Point at 9.00 and proceeded to Manila.

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14 June 1900

Cavite, Philippine Islands

Lat 14.49, Long 120.93

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy. Lightning in SE. Light breeze from SW. Calm and light airs and breezes from S and SE. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Overcast. Pleasant. Light breeze from S. Barometer falling.

Carried out routine and morning orders. Sent ashore to Sangley Point eight men in charge of Sergeant of Marines for rifle target practice.

British collier ‘Asama’ [possibly ‘Amana’] left harbor at 5.00.

Made routine 7.30 tests, all satisfactory. Flagship made signal 735 for time and uniform.

8am to meridian:

Fair and warm. Calm to light breeze from WSW.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. Absentees: JD Brevall (Chief Machinist); T St Clair (Boilermaker) and M Carabine (Machinist 1^st class). Commanding Officer awarded following punishment: JW Latham (Apprentice 1^st class), 3 days over time, reduced to 4^th class and 3 months’ restriction. Exercised at setting up.

Went to general quarters; secured at 9.55.

At 10.00 USS ‘Yosemite’ came in and anchored, firing a salute of 13 guns, which was returned by 7 guns from flagship. Transferred 20,000 rounds 6-mm ball cartridges to Cavite Naval Station and received 20,000 rounds 6-mm in clips from Cavite Naval Station.

Made signals as follows: at 10.00 3 and 3; at noon 317 and 4.

At 11.55 flagship to fleet: 835.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy and warm. Gentle breeze from WSW and W.

Made preparations for sea. Lieutenant FC Bieg USN and Naval Cadet AN Mitchell USN reported for duty on board this ship.

At 12.05 made general signal Int 118. Flagship to ‘Concord’: Affirmative.

At 12.10 flagship to fleet: 859; at 1.00 flagship to fleet: 513. Received from ‘Yosemite’: 1 standard chronometer, Negus No 1874. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts*: 381 lbs fresh bread and 903 lbs fresh meat.

4pm to 8pm:

Hoisted boats and secured battery for sea. Draft of ship forward 13 feet 1 inch, aft 16 feet 7 inches.

By order of Commanding Officer Robinson (Seaman) was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water for five days for insolence and disrespect.

At 7.20 signaled to flagship Int 121; at 7.25 flagship answered affirmatively.

At 7.34 got underway and stood out of harbor, Captain at conn. Turned borrowed launch from Navy Yard over to USS ‘Glacier’.

8pm to midnight:

Fair first part. Squally latter part. Barometer steady.

First part of watch standing out of Manila Bay, Commanding Officer at conn.

At 10.12 took departure, patent log reading 22.8, course SW¼W, Caballo Island Light abeam, distant 1.8 miles.

At 11.30 changed course to S⅛E, patent log reading 33.8.

At 11.33 changed course to S⅛W.

At 11.55 sighted Fortune Island ahead.

* Previously referred to in these logs as Paymaster’s Department. Also referred to as Supplies and Accounts, and Bureau of Supplies and Accounts.

The official title of Bureau of Supplies and Accounts was used from July 19, 1892.

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15 June 1900

At sea [Cavite to Panay Island], Philippine Islands

Lat 12.98, Long 121.64

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers first hour. Gentle breezes from WSW till last hour, then light to gentle breezes from SSE. Barometer falling slightly.

Steaming ahead full speed.

At midnight changed course to S by W, patent log reading 37.7.

At 12.20 changed course to S, patent log reading 40.3.

At 1.40 [Cape] Santiago Light became visible.

At 3.05 when Santiago Light bore E, 9 miles on port beam, changed course to ESE⅛E, patent log reading 63.9.

Average steam 113 lbs, average revolutions 69.4.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light, variable airs and light breezes from NE.

At 5.35 changed course to E⅛S, patent log reading 87.

At 5.20 began running full speed; at 6.55 changed course to SE⅜E, patent log reading 100.9. Carried out morning orders.

Average steam 118 lbs, average revolutions 78.8.

8am to meridian:

Weather fair, partly cloudy, cool. Light to gentle breezes from S by E and SSE. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 had quarters for inspection and muster, followed by physical drill and battalion drill.

At 10.47 changed course to S½E. Bearings: Baltasar Island NE by E¾E; Dos Hermanas Islands ESE; Maestro de Campo Island S by E½E; Dumali Point SW by W¾W; and Elephant Island E¾N, patent log reading 41.5.

At 11.10 passed and exchanged colors with British steamer ‘Esmerelda’.

Average steam 116 lbs, average revolutions 845.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Moderate breeze from S by W.

Weekly inspection, required by Article 1594 USN Regulations, was made. Magazine flood cocks were tested.

At 2.51 changed course to S½W, N end of Panay in sight. Exercised awkward squad at loading and firing, using cartridges.

At 3.55 Mount Dumali bore N15W and right tangent N end Tablas N58E. Sighted vessel standing into Looc [Luk in log-book] Bay; could not make her out. At end of watch Panay, Carabao and Tablas in sight on port hand, southern end of Mindoro, Sibay, Sibolon and small islands to southward of Mindoro on starboard hand, patent log reading 94.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 84.7.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant.

At 4.00 changed course from S½W, patent log reading 94, to S¼E.

At 5.00 sighted a two-masted schooner ahead. Mustered at quarters after which held setting up and fire drills, and collision quarter stations.

At 5.20 changed course to S½E, patent log reading 7.7.

Average steam 118 lbs; average revolutions 85.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair weather. Gentle breezes from SSW. Barometer rising.

Steaming ahead on course S½E.

At 7.30 went to general quarters. 3^rd Division ready in 3 minutes; all gun divisions ready in 5 minutes.

At 8.00 Point Pucio (Island of Panay) bore ESE⅜E, distant 5½ miles.

Average steam 112 lbs; average revolutions 82.8.

8pm to midnight:

Fair first part, showers last hour. Gentle to fresh breeze from SSW to SSE. Moonlight.

Steaming ahead full speed during watch, course S½E.

At 9.19 Maniguin Island bore abeam, distant about 5 miles.

At 10.15 Batbatan Island bore abeam, distant about 7 miles.

At 11.40 changed course to S⅛W, patent log reading 72.5.

Average steam 114 lbs; average revolutions 85.

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16 June 1900

At sea and at Iloilo, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.70, Long 122.60

Commences and until 4am:

Fair first part and threatening after 1.30. At 2.00 heavy rain and [obscured] remainder of watch. Gentle to fresh and stiff breezes from SSE, WSW and SW. Barometer nearly steady. Moderate sea.

At 2.15 changed course to S by W⅛W, patent log reading 97.4. Furled all awnings. Battened down forward forecastle hatch.

Average steam 108 lbs, average revolution 73.

4am to 8am:

Raining and squally at beginning of watch. Wind moderated first hour and sky cleared up. Cloudy and pleasant remainder of watch. Light drizzling rain at times. Smooth sea.

At 4.15 changed course to S¾W, patent log reading 9.9, and went ahead full speed, 85 revolutions.

At 5.20 made Noyas Island bearing SE½S (magnetic).

At 5.45 changed course to SSE¼E, patent log reading 24.5. Got all awnings on stretch. Scrubbed clothes. Cleaning decks etc.

At 7.00 changed course to NE by E¾E, patent log reading 37.9. At end of watch standing into Iloilo Strait, Negros on starboard beam, Guimaras ahead.

8am to meridian:

Fair first part. Passing shower at 11.00.

Standing in for anchorage at Iloilo.

At 9.30 received pilot from USS ‘Paragua’.

At 11.47 dropped port anchor in 13 fathoms, 52 fathoms chain at water’s edge. Bearings at anchorage: ship’s head SW, Point Bondulan SW⅜W, Iloilo light WNW½W. Ships at anchorage: USS ‘Helena’ and USS ‘Manila’.

At 11.56 ‘Paragua’ anchored.

Signals as follows: NR to C: Int 132, 11.50. C to NR: Affirmative, at 11.53. H to C: 193, 7. NR to C: 152, 1, at noon.

Commanding Officers of ‘Helene’ and ‘Paragua’ paid official visit to ship. Draft forward 12 feet 7 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches. Sent mail to US Navy ships at Iloilo. For balance of signals, see appended list

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9.25 NR to C: 3 Rep R; 9.30 C to NR: Dis pennant C; 9.40 C to NR: Int; 9.50 NR to C 3 Rep R Answered; 9.55 NR to C: We have pilot Such; 10.00 NR to C: Permission to proceed to Iloilo; 10.05 C to NR: Permission granted; 11.20 C to H: Exchanged pennants with USS Helena; 12.05 C to NR: Send boat for mail; 12.25 C to AM: Send boat for mail; 4.05 H to C: There is a telegram ashore at the Captain of the Ports, our steam launch is broken down; 4.18 C to M: Please send steam launch ashore for telegram. Steam launch of both H and C are broken down; 5.40 H to C: Telegram was for Helena.

Meridian to 4pm:

Wind squalls from 3.00 to 6.00.

Commanding Officer of ‘Manila’ paid an official visit to ship. Transferred to ‘Helena’, with bags, hammocks and necessary papers: JJ Harpain (Blacksmith); R Galleguillo (Machinist 2^nd class); HC La Motte (Plumber and Fitter); G Williams (Machinist 2^nd class); M Deguchi (Mess Attendant); M Rinkinchi (Mess Attendant) and H Ishiwara (Mess Attendant). Sent two boxes received from USS ‘Solace’ to ‘Manila’.

Commenced to swing to ebb at 1.00 and finished at 3.30. ‘Paragua’ went up Iloilo River. Signals as per list.

4pm to 6pm:

Squally. Barometer steady. Moderate breezes from SW.

By order of Commanding Officer JJ Robinson (Seaman) was released from confinement and restored to duty, remainder of his sentence being remitted.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters; absentee T St Clair (Boilermaker).

At 5.20 banked fires under boilers B, C and D. Signals as per list.

6pm to 8pm:

Squally. Moderate breezes from SW. Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Squally. Passing showers of rain at 10.30. Barometer rising

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17 June 1900

Off Iloilo and at anchor off Pan de Azucar Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.40, Long 122.07

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Squally first part. Gentle breezes from S last part.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Light airs to gentle breezes from SSW. Barometer steady.

Signals as per list.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Gentle to light breeze from SW. Barometer steady.

Preparing ship for Sunday inspection.

At 9.45 went to quarters for muster and inspection. Absentee: T St Clair (Boilermaker). Prepared for sea after quarters.

At 11.45 all hands up anchor, when stood out of eastern entrance of Strait of Iloilo, steering various courses. Steam under boilers B, C and D. Ship’s draft 12 feet 7 inches forward, 16 feet 3 inches aft.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm. Gentle breeze from SW.

Course E¼S. At 12.55 put over patent log reading 0.

At 1.04 changed course to NE by E¾E, patent log reading 2.6.

At 1.08 changed course to NE, patent log reading 3.3.

At 1.20 changed course to NNE⅝E, patent log reading 5.

At 2.38 changed course to NE⅛N, patent log reading 18.8.

At 3.06 changed course to NE⅝N, patent log reading 24.4.

At 3.44 changed course to NNE⅞E, patent log reading 31.

At 3.49 changed course to NNE⅜E, patent log reading 32.1.

Average steam 117 lbs, average revolutions 84.3.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to fresh breeze from SW. Barometer rising slowly.

Making passage on various courses through islands at NE point of Panay.

At 5.00 anchored off Pan de Azucar Island on bearings as follows: right tangent Pan de Azucar Island W by N; right tangent Malangabang Island S; ship’s head S by W. Anchored in 11¼ fathoms, mud bottom, with 45 fathoms of chain at water’s edge, port anchor. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 2 inches. Banked fires and secured engines.

American schooner ‘Josefina’ (anchored here) sent on board her official papers: from Iloilo, 48 tons, general cargo, registered number 111, Captain Lucas Aguilar. Got up ammunition supply for night. Sent armed boat to return papers of ‘Josefina’ at 7.00.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, cool and pleasant. Light to moderate breezes from S. Barometer rising slowly.

Set armed watches in accordance with Commanding Officer’s directions.

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18 June 1900

Pan de Azucar Island to Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.88, Long 123.85

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Moonlight. Cool. Light and gentle breezes from SW. Barometer falling slowly last part.

At 3.00 called all hands and made preparations for getting underway.

Up anchor at 3.30 and underway at 3.48.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light to moderate breezes from eastward.

Steaming with boilers B, C and D, course ENE. Patent log put over at 4.00.

At 6.00 sighted Tanguingui Island; at 6.14 changed course to E¼N, patent log reading 24.2.

At 6.35 sighted Gato Island bearing E by N.

At 7.11 changed course to E by S, patent log reading 34.4.

At 7.45 made out Malapascua Island SE by E¾E.

At end of watch Leyte in sight ahead, Malapascua on starboard bow, also part of Cebu, Carnaza and Gato islands on port bow.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 87.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Gentle to moderate breezes from SSW to SE. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 held quarters, after which held gun and general quarters stations instruction. Absentee T St Clair (Boilermaker). Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: JD Brewall (Chief Machinist) and MJ Carabine (Machinist 1^st class), overstaying leave 97 hours, both reduced to 4^th class with 3 months’ restriction. Ship on various courses coasting along Cebu Island for Cebu.

At 11.25 Capitancillo Island E, distant 1.75 miles, patent log reading 3.9.

At noon off Point Bantulin.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 87.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant till last hour when overcast and cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from SSE first hour, then shifted to S. Barometer falling slightly.

Steaming full speed under B, C and D boilers on course S.

At 1.00 changed to S¼W, patent log reading 95.8; at 1.34 changed to S½W, patent log reading 1.6; at 2.30 changed to S by W¼W, patent log reading 11.5; at 3.00 changed to S by W¾W, patent log reading 16.8. Then entered strait between Mactan Island and Cebu Island, steering various courses.

At 3.25, when opposite first buoy, took in patent log reading 21.2.

Half speed at 3.35. Made distinguishing pennant to USS ‘Princeton’.

At 4.00 town of Opao on port beam.

At 1.30 [sic] ship’s battalion mustered and equipped with arms. Getting ship ready for port.

Average steam 116 lbs, average revolutions 83.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and warm. Gentle to light breeze from SW.

At 4.25 signaled ‘Princeton’ for permission to anchor, which was answered by affirmative.

At 4.32 came to anchor off Cebu in 5¼ fathoms of water, soft bottom, with 30 fathoms of chain. Ship’s head S. Bearings as follows: Fort Cebu Light WSW⅛W; Lazaretto [hospital] NNW½W; Mandani tower NE by E. Lowered steam launch. Banked fires under boilers B, C and D.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm. Light to gentle breezes from SW. Barometer steady.

Let fires die out under boiler B. Secured steam launch for heavy weather. Disconnected boiler B at 11.00.

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19 June 1900

At anchor off Cebu and underway

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and light to gentle breezes from SW. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from S by W and SW. Barometer rising slowly.

Carried out morning orders. Made routine 7.30 tests; all satisfactory.

When leaving ship, HP piston rod, piston and cylinder head of steam launch broke. Made preparations for hoisting in steam launch.

Spread fires under boilers C and D at 7.30 and made preparations for getting underway.

8am to meridian:

Fair, warm and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SSW. Barometer falling slowly.

Hoisted in steam launch, out gig, whaleboat and cutters. Commanding Officers of USS ‘Princeton’, USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ and USS ‘Nanshan’ called on board.

Lieutenant WD Brotherton USN left ship, having been regularly detached from temporary duty here, reporting to Commanding Officer of ‘Princeton’ for duty on that vessel.

At 8.20 made all preparations for getting underway and moved about 400 yards SSW to an anchorage nearer ‘Princeton’. Came to anchor in 6 fathoms of water, soft bottom, with 25 fathoms of chain at water’s edge; secured engines and banked fires. Bearings as follows: Cebu Light WSW⅛W; Lazaretto N by W¾W; ship’s head SW by S. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 1 inch.

USS ‘Nanshan’ came in at 8.45 and anchored abreast of town.

At 10.00 made usual sick (2) and absentee (1) reports; at noon made 246 and 8 for coal report; at 8.25 Int 121, answer affirmative; at 9.05 Int 131, answer affirmative; at noon “Can I grant crew liberty ashore”, answer affirmative.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, warm and pleasant. Light breeze from SSW and WSW. Barometer steady.

Hoisted in and secured boats for sea. Made all preparations for getting underway.

Signals: at 1.00 513; at 1.40 533; at 1.45 “Stop liberty party” (on deck and ready to go).

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, warm and pleasant. Light breeze to airs from SW. Barometer falling first part, rising slowly last part.

Signal 131 and affirmative. Got up anchor at 4.35 and moved up channel to northern entrance.

Anchored at 5.41 in 6½ fathoms, muddy bottom, on bearings Point Bantolinao left tangent SE½E; Mandani tower SW by W⅛W; ship’s head N by E. Ship’s draft 12 feet 4 inches forward, 16 feet 1 inch aft. Secured with 25 fathoms of chain, port anchor. Secured engines and banked fires.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, warm. Calms and light airs from NW. Barometer steady.

Set armed watches in accordance with orders of Commanding Officer.

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20 June 1900

Cebu to Cataingan Bay, Mastrate, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.45, Long 124.13

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, warm. Calm to light airs from NW. Barometer steady.

Steam formed in boiler B at 1.00. Connected boiler B at 3.30.

4am to 8am:

Fair, warm and pleasant. Light airs from SW. Barometer rising slowly.

[Called] all hands at 4.00. Made all preparations for getting underway.

At 4.35 all hands up anchor; at 4.56 underway, standing out to NE on various courses till 5.50, with both main engines and boilers B, C and D in use.

At 5.13 put over patent log reading 0.

At 5.50 set course N, patent log reading 7.0. Carried out routine and morning orders. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet.

Average steam 116 lbs, average revolutions 73.5

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light airs from SSE.

At 8.45 hoisted colors to schooner showing US colors, standing to southward and eastward.

At 9.15 Capitancillo Island bore abeam, patent log reading 44.

At 9.25 changed course to N½E, patent log reading 46.

At 9.30 went to quarters; mustered crew, exercised at physical drill; collision drill, all doors closed in 5 minutes; followed by infantry drill for gun divisions and pistol drill for Powder Division.

At 10.00 changed course to N⅝E, patent log reading 52.3. Tested canteens of battalion.

At 11.25 took sounding with Thomson machine, patent log reading 67.5, Gato Island NW¾W, N end of Malapascua W½S, left tangent Bantayan W (all bearings magnetic); N end of shoal, making out from Malapascua about NE, bore WNW¾W, S end SSW½W. Got bottom with 85 fathoms of wire out but in reeling in lost lead and tube, wire parting in eye securing lead to wire. Bent new lead.

At 11.35 changed course to N¼E, patent log reading 69.3.

At 11.43 changed course to N¼W, patent log reading 70.7.

By direction of Commanding Officer, Thomas St Clair (Boilermaker) was this day declared a deserter from this ship and from Naval Service from June 10, 1900, he having been absent without leave for 10 days.

At end of watch land in sight, Tagapul-an Island [Tagalupa in log-book] ahead, Biliran, N end of Leyte, Giguintangan and Maripipi on starboard hand, Malapascua on port quarter, Gato and Carnaza on port hand, Manok on port bow and Masbate.

Average steam 113 lbs, average revolutions 85.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Light airs and breezes from SSW to SE.

Commanding Officer made following changes of rating to date from June 18, 1900: SL Strauss (Ship’s Cook 4^th class) to Ship’s Cook 1^st class and J Kyle (Ordinary Seaman) to Seaman.

At 3.35 came to anchor in Cataingan Bay, soft bottom, in 10 fathoms, 45 fathoms on port chain. Bearings at anchorage: ship’s head NW by N; Mintac Point, right tangent, SSE; river mouth, right bank W. Took sounding around ship about 4 ship’s lengths distant, getting from 8 to 9½ fathoms. Banked fires. Draft 12 feet 3 inches forward, 16 feet aft.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and hot. Calm.

Sold effects of Thomas St Clair (Boilermaker), deserter, at auction for $8.60.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. President of town came off and presented his papers.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair and hot. Calm.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and hot. Calm. Barometer rising.

Stationed armed night watch.

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21 June 1900

Cataingan Bay to Luzon [at Matnog Bay], Philippine Islands

Lat 12.66, Long 123.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, calm. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

At 5.24 got underway and stood out of harbor.

At 6.33 took departure; put over patent log reading 0; course N¾E.

At end of watch right tangent of Destacado Island N16W. Lost overboard port shank painter. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 79.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from NNE first hour, then calm. Light breezes from E springing up last hour. Barometer steady first part.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster, then went to general quarters for target practice. Expended following ammunition: 2 6-pounder common shells and 2 reduced charge; 2 6-pounder AP shells, and 2 3-pounder common shells. Steaming ahead full speed on course N¾E.

At 8.25 Destacado Island abeam, when changed to N¾W, patent log reading 21.7.

At 9.25 changed to N¼E, patent log reading 32.8; then steered various courses from St Bernardino into strait toward Sorsogon Bay. Ship heading NW at close of watch.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 791.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from SE.

At 12.10 changed course to NW¼W.

At 12.20 stopped off Bulan and inquired by signal whereabouts of USS ‘Marietta’; answer: “She went S, I think to Samar”. Captain of Port paid a visit on board.

At 2.04 started ahead full speed, course SE, patent log reading 56.7.

At 2.54 changed course to SE by E, patent log reading 66. Fitted new shank painter for port anchor.

At 3.33 changed course to E, patent log reading 72.7.

At 3.46 changed course to N, patent log reading 75.

At 3.52 changed course to NE by N.

Average steam 116 lbs, average revolutions 75.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, warm and pleasant. Light breezes and airs from ESE and S and calm.

At 4.21 changed course to NNE, patent log reading 81.4.

At 4.30 changed course to N by E, patent log reading 82.9.

At 5.19 came to anchor in Matnog Bay [Magnok Bay in log-book], Luzon, in 7¼ fathoms of water, 43 fathoms of chain at water’s edge. Bearings of anchorage: Point Padang [Pandan in log-book] NE by N; Point Vigia [possibly Mantay Point] SW by W¾W; point at Matnog W¾N; ship’s head S by E.

Secured engines and banked fires at 5.45. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 2 inches, aft 15 feet 11 inches. Following provisions were condemned by quarterly board of survey and appraisal and were thrown overboard (see list [from insert]): 39 lbs dried fruit; 86 lbs tinned meats; 5 lbs tomatoes; 8 lbs tinned vegetables; 3 lbs butter.

Rigged in whaleboat on its davits to experiment for securing for general quarters. Found satisfactory and rigged out again.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, cool. Bright starlight. Calm to light airs from ENE. Barometer rising slowly. Lightning in NW first half.

Set armed watches in accordance with directions of Commanding Officer.

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22 June 1900

Luzon to Laoang Bay, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.57, Long 124.98

[Log page partially obscured]

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Bright moonlight and starlight. Light airs from NNW. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Fair, cool and pleasant. Light airs from ENE and ESE. Barometer [… ] slowly.

All hands at 4.00 and made all preparations for getting un[derway…]. Turned main engines and reported ready at 4.30. All hands up an[chor …]. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 2 inches, aft 15 feet 11 inches.

Underway at 4.30, standing out […] various courses til 5.43 when set course NE, patent log reading 5.1. (Put over patent log […] reading 0.7.)

At 6.53 San Bernardino Light was abeam, patent log reading 15.6.

At 6.42 [sic] changed course to E½N, patent log reading 16.5. Tested whistle and siren at 7.30 and found […].

Average steam 113 lbs, average revolutions 76.9.

8am to meridian:

[…] and pleasant. Light airs from ESE to NE.

At 8.00 changed course to E by S, patent log […].

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters; exercised at away boats, armed and equipped; secured at 10.30.

At 9.45 sighted USS ‘Marietta’ lying in Laoang Bay [Laguan Bay in log-book], island of Samar.

At 10.25 exchanged distinguishing pennants with ‘Marietta’. Signals as per list from signal record book.

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10.25: flagship, changed pennants with Marietta, 5149, Geo 3796, Geo 6487; 10.40: convoy, 140; 11.00: C to M, Int 121; 11.05: C to M, In what depth are you anchored?; 11.10: M to C, In five fathoms.

Steering various courses, Navigator at conn.

At 10.44 hauled in patent log, reading 58.5. Standing into Laoang Bay, various speeds.

At 11.10 came to with port anchor in 6½ fathoms, and secured chain with 30 fathoms under water. Bearings of anchorage: Livas Point [Island in log-book] right tangent WSW; tangent to NW from Laoang Island N½E; ship’s head NE. Draft of ship forward 12 feet 1 inch, aft 15 feet 10 inches. Commander EH Gheen USN, commanding ‘Marietta’, called on Commanding Officer.

At 11.30 banked fires under boiler B, C and D and secured engine.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 76.7

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy; pleasant first part of watch. Passing showers 8.00. Cloudy latter part. Light airs from NE to SE.

At 1.10 piped down wash clothes, following motions of ‘Marietta’. Painting battens above hammock nettings and battens for securing hatch tarpaulins.

Ten lbs of tinned vegetables, condemned by board of survey and appraisal, were thrown overboard. Inspections required by paragraphs 3, 4, 5, Article 1594, US Naval Regulations, were made by Lieutenant Commander H Minett, Lieutenant WB Fletcher and PA Surgeon A Farenholt, Lieutenant FC Bieg, Lieutenant ME Reed, and Naval Cadet AN Mitchell.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Calm. Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant. Lightning to westward. Calm and light airs from NE to NW.

Set armed watch.

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23 June 1900

Laoang Bay to Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.78, Long 124.5

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant, except passing showers first hour. Calm and light airs from SW.

At 2.45 USS ‘Marietta’ got underway and stood out to the north-westward. Exchanged signals as follows: to ‘Marietta’: “Good luck, pleasant voyage”. From ‘Marietta’: “Thanks”.

Steam formed in B boiler at 1.00 and boiler B was connected at 3.30.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Passing showers in second hour. Light airs to gentle breezes from SW to NNE.

At 4.15 turned engines and reported them ready; hove short.

At 4.25 called all hands up anchor. Underway at 4.35, standing out of Laoang Bay, steaming with boilers B, C and D.

At 5.20 set course WNW¼W and put over patent log, reading 0.

At 7.15 sighted San Bernadino Lighthouse. Smoke of a steamer in sight on port bow. Cleaning ship.

At 7.18 changed course to S, patent log reading 21.1.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot. Many rain squalls. Light airs and breezes from N to ENE.

Coasting along northern and western end of Samar at end of watch, between Samar and Dalupiri, tangent southern end being S37W; ship’s head S by E¼E, patent log reading 71.7.

At 8.45 passed [?] steamer having US soldiers on board, evidently for Laoang. Returned dip salute.

Average steam 113 lbs, average revolutions 85.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant except second hour when cloudy with passing rain. Light airs from ENE, freshening to gentle breeze second hour. Last hour gentle breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

Steaming ahead full speed on various courses along western coast of Samar.

At 3.05 overhauled a banca and found her papers correct. At end of watch heading in toward town of Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book]. USS ‘Pampanga’ coming out made her distinguishing pennant. Hoisted distinguishing pennant of this vessel, ‘Pampanga’ preceding this vessel in to anchorage.

Average steam 117 lbs, average revolutions 79.2.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, warm and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from ENE and E. Barometer rising slowly.

At 4.35 came to anchor off Calbayog, Samar, in 5¼ fathoms, with port anchor, 30 fathoms of chain at compressor. Bearings of anchorage: ship’s head N by E, cathedral N by E⅜E, Point of Samar to westward, W¼N. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 1 inch, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

At 4.40 Commanding Officer of ‘Pampanga’ came on board. Major JC Gilmore USA, in command of US forces ashore, visited ship officially. Made all preparations to get out a kedge anchor for swinging ship to bring No 1 guns to bear on some trenches pointed out on shore to S of town.

Called 1^st Division, and later 2^nd Division, to quarters; got up shrapnel and shell and fired 3 full charges, 2 shrapnel (with Sweet’s double action fuze) and 1 common shell from No 1 S, and 1 full charge and 1 common shell from No 2 P. Kedge line fouled S life buoy; dropped it and damaged one chemical lamp; lost reservoir.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, cool, bright starlight. Gentle breeze from NE and NNE. Barometer rising slowly first half and falling slowly second half. Lightning in SE.

Set armed watch in accordance with directions from Commanding Officer.

At 7.45 exercised both searchlights.

At 11.30 small British steamer came into harbor with cascos in tow.

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24 June 1900

Off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.04, Long 124.58

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, cool and pleasant. Light breezes to airs from NNW. Barometer steady. Lightning in SE.

4am to 8am:

Fair, cool and pleasant. Light airs to breezes from NNW and N. Barometer steady.

All hands at 5.00. Carried out routine and morning orders. Got up from hold 6 water casks (25 gallons each), cleaned and filled these with fresh water for USS ‘Pampanga’ for drinking purposes. Lowered gig and whaleboat and manned them with armed crews.

Sent mail alongside small British steamer at 7.35, expecting to send it to Manila. Mail was returned as that vessel is not to go to Manila. Rigged out lower booms; spread awnings. Got up and sent to ‘Pampanga’: 55 rounds of 6-pounder steel shell ammunition; 180 rounds 37-mm common shell ammunition; and 2000 rounds of 6-mm small-arm ammunition.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light breeze from SW by S to S by W.

Mustered at quarters at 9.45 and crew and ship were inspected. Small American steamer ‘Albert’ came in and anchored. Sent to ‘Pampanga’: 22 rounds 6-pounder steel shell; 120 rounds 37-mm common shell; and 3000 rounds 6-mm small-arm ammunition in clips. Sent 300 gallons of fresh water to ‘Pampanga’. See slip concerning visit of Commanding Officer to Army post:

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Commanding Officer left ship and made an official call on Major Gilmore, 43^rd Infantry, commanding post at Calbayog, and inspected town and outposts.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with rain squalls last two hours. Light to fresh breezes, variable in direction.

Transferred to ‘Pampanga’: 1 mainspring for 37-mm gun; also exchanged 6 Lee straight-pull rifles for 6 needing repairs. Transferred to ‘Pampanga’: JL Robinson (Seaman) and E Schefer (Apprentice 1^st class) with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers. Gave ‘Pampanga’ 150 gallons of fresh water.

At 2.30 ‘Pampanga’ got underway and left harbor.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light breeze to light airs from N.

Small steamer ‘Lotus’ got underway and left harbor at 4.30; returned at 7.45.

8pm to midnight:

Set armed watches in accordance with accordance with orders of Commanding Officer, using searchlight to investigate conditions on shore every two hours.

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25 June 1900

Off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.04, Long 124.58

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from NNW and N. Barometer steady.

At 1.20 small merchant steamer, with three cascos in tow, came in and anchored. Using searchlight to investigate conditions on shore every two hours.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from N by E, and calm.

At 4.30 small merchant steamer got underway and left harbor, standing to southward. Carried out routine and morning orders. Lowered steam launch and whaleboat.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Calm and light airs, variable in direction.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters; had physical drill followed by battery training drill, then divisional drill: 1^st Division small arms; 2^nd Division great guns; 3^rd Division small arms; Powder Division small arms, loading and firing. Put out target at 600 yards and fired at same time with small arms; individual target practice by divisions.

Major Gilmore of 43^rd Regiment, US Army, commanding port at Calbayog, called on Commanding Officer.

A boarding officer boarded coasting steamer ‘San Bernardino’ of Manila, last port of call Taraguan, bound for Manila to tow up some lighters; will stop at ports en route.

1^st Division finished firing at target, each man firing 8 shots.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Passing showers. Light airs and breezes from SW to SE.

Exercised Marines at 6-inch breech-loading rifle. Continued target practice with small arms. Fired 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions. Steamers ‘San Bernadino’ and ‘Lotus’ got underway and stood out of harbor. Restowing and painting fixed ammunition and small arms ammunition rooms. Exercised signal class at signals.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Passing showers.

Continued small arm target practice. Finished firing Powder Division. Hoisted steam launch. Rigged out second cutter. Made preparations for sending armed force on shore for exercise.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light airs from northward.

Set armed watch, consisting of sentry on forecastle, one on poop, Corporal of Guard, Quartermaster, and Cabin Orderly. Used searchlight on hostile portions of beach at intervals.

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26 June 1900

Off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.04, Long 124.58

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light airs from northward.

Using searchlight on hostile portions of shore at intervals.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from north-westward.

Cleaned ship. Sent 46 men of battalion under three officers on shore for drill.

Tested siren at 7.30. A small steamer came into harbor.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot.

At 9.30 held quarters after which held setting up and gun training drill.

Landing party returned at 9.45.

Fired at insurgent trenches to right of town: 4 common 6-inch shell with full charges; 4 steel 6-pounder; and 4 steel 3-pounder shell. Damaged sailing launch by blast of starboard midships 6-inch gun. Crew fired Lee rifles at target at 600 yards.

Major Gilmore USA, commanding US troops ashore at this place, paid an official visit to ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and hot.

Held boat drill. Painted boot topping.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hot.

At 5.00 mustered for quarters. Commanding Officer made following changes of rating: F Sprehe (Shipwright) to Carpenter's Mate 3^rd class, to date from June 7, 1900; N Nobuyashi (Steerage Steward) to Wardroom Steward, to date from June 7, 1900; JH Chisholm (Seaman) to Coxswain, to date from June 8, 1900; JF McDonald (Quartermaster 3^rd class) to Quartermaster 2^nd class.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Stationed armed night watch. Threw beam of searchlight on insurgent trenches at irregular intervals.

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27 June 1900

Off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.04, Long 124.58

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

Threw beam of searchlight on insurgent trenches at irregular intervals.

4am to 8am:

Hot.

Sent party of landing force ashore at 7.30 for uniform and drill.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Light to gentle breezes from SE, shifting to S. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster. Had collision and divisional drills.

At 10.10 landing force returned to ship. An oar in first cutter was broken in service; extractor spring of one rifle broken, and two canteens disabled. Painting ship’s side.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear. Calm to light airs from WNW. Barometer steady.

Steamer ‘Lotus’ entered harbor, towing a lighter. Rigged in first and second cutters and secured for sea. Painting ship’s side.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear. Light airs from WNW to calm. Barometer fairly steady.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster and setting up exercises.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Calm to light breezes from N. Lightning on western horizon. Barometer steady.

Using searchlight on shore at intervals. Armed sentry on poop and forecastle.

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28 June 1900

Calbayog to Catbalogan, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.77, Long 124.87

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Lightning to westward and slight rain second hour. Light airs to breezes from N to NNW. Barometer steady.

Using searchlight at intervals on shore.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Hazy about horizon. Light breezes to airs from NNE and calm last half. Barometer rising slowly.

Making preparations for getting underway.

At 7.40 got up anchor and stood out from Calbayog toward southward. Steam in boilers B, C and D. Ship’s draft 11 feet 10 inches forward, 15 feet 9 inches aft.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Calms and light airs from W.

At 8.05 put over patent log reading 0, course SSW⅛W.

At 8.15 changed course to SE¾S.

At 8.45 began steering various courses and at 8.51 stopped to examine anchorage off Libucan Islands. Took in patent log, reading 9.1.

At 9.06 started ahead full speed and put over patent log. Steering course SE⅝S.

At 9.15 exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Pampanga’ and at 9.21 stopped to communicate with her. Took in patent log reading 12.01.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had setting up drill. Went to general quarters at 9.40; all divisions reported ready in 2½ minutes and secured in 3 minutes.

At 9.37 started ahead full speed and put over patent log; steering course SE by S.

At 10.42 changed course to ESE¼E and at 10.48 changed course to NE by E¾E.

Took in patent log at 10.45 reading 24. Stood into harbor and at 11.16 came to anchor off Catbalogan [Katbalogan in log-book], in 5 fathoms of water, mud bottom, veered to 30 fathoms of chain. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 10 inches, aft 15 feet 9 inches. Bearings at anchor as follows: ship’s head W by N, Jesus Point N by W¾W; SW corner of fort NE by E⅜E; Darajuay Islands right tangent S⅞W.

Commanding Officer of US troops on shore paid an official visit on board. Tested magazine and shell room flood cocks.

Banked fires under boilers B, C and D at 11.40.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to light breezes from W and NW.

At 1.30 merchant steamer ‘Lotus’ got underway and left harbor. Commanding Officer paid an official visit to Commanding Officer of Army post on shore. Overhauled diving outfit.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Calms and light airs from NNE.

At 6.10 an engagement took place between US forces on shore and insurgent forces. Went to general quarters and fired three full-charge, three common 6-inch shell, and one 6-pounder steel shell from starboard battery.

Received from Army Quartermaster ashore stores for USS ‘Marietta’ as per appended list*. Mustered at evening quarters and exercised at setting up drill.

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*Received from 1^st Lieutenant Harold O Swann, Depot Quartermaster, USA, at Catbalogan, Samar Island, for transfer to USS ‘Marietta’: 9 cans turpentine; 1 box sundries; 5 tanks saluting powder; 1 bale shellac; 32 tins paint; 46 planks; 5 boxes medical supplies; 1 box white hats; 1 box towels, white; 3 bales bleached drill.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes and light airs from NE and E. Barometer rising.

Used searchlight to examine conditions on shore at 8.30.

Posted armed sentries on deck at 9.00.

At 9.15 a small merchant steamer came in and anchored.

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29 June 1900

Off Catbalogan, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.77, Long 124.87

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Lightning to westward. Barometer falling. Light to gentle breeze from NE.

Armed sentries on duty on deck.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant with passing showers last hour. Light airs and breezes from NE by E. Barometer steady.

Carried out routine and morning orders. Made routine tests at 7.30; all satisfactory. Lowered sailing launch.

8am to meridian:

Fair, cool and overcast with passing mist first hour, clearing. Light airs to breezes from SES and SW. Barometer steady.

Tarring down standing rigging. Rigged out first and second cutters. Prepared small arms target.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster, followed by physical drill, then by drill at arm and away boats with light outfit, arms etc. No boats were lowered or manned.

At 10.00 reports of misconduct were heard at mast by Commanding Officer.

Following punishment was awarded and carried into effect from 10.30: J Wolfe (Apprentice 1^st class), 3 days in solitary confinement on bread and water for careless and willful destruction of public property.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy. Light rain last hour. Light airs from SW, W and E. Barometer falling slowly.

Rigged in first and second cutters. Overhauled booms and boat skids; restowed gear. Hoisted wherry inboard, preparing boats for sea, securing etc. Hoisted in sailing launch. Overhauled battery, all gun divisions.

Received on board from Army Hospital ashore: WB Paisley (Landsman) for transportation to USS 'Pampanga'.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and cool; light drizzle first hour. Light airs and breezes from SE and NE. Barometer rising slowly.

Commanding Officer left ship and visited Colonel Murray USA, 43^rd Infantry, on board American steamer ‘San Francisco’ at 4.30.

At 5.00 had quarters for muster followed by physical drill, then fire quarters; all divisions ready in 1 minute 30 seconds; all divisions secured in 1 minute 20 seconds.

Hoisted gig and whaleboat. Tested signal and searchlights and found them in satisfactory condition. Set armed anchor watch in accordance with directions of Commanding Officer.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and pleasant. Lightning in W last half. Light breezes from N. Barometer steady.

At 9.00 scattering fire was heard on shore from northern outpost lasting about five minutes. Exercised searchlights over insurgent territory.

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30 June 1900

Off Catbalogan, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.77, Long 124.87

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy. Light squall from westward first hour; rain. Gentle breezes to light airs and breezes from NW, NNW, NE and ENE. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Fair, cool and pleasant. Light breezes and airs from NE. Barometer rising slowly.

At 6.00 steamer ‘Elcano’ entered harbor and anchored. Sent boarding boat; Brigadier RP General Hughes USA and staff on board. Lieutenant Conroy USA came on board to consult Commanding Officer.

Commanding Officer left ship at 7.20 and went aboard ‘Elcano’ and paid visit to Brigadier General Hughes, commanding Department of Visayas, returning at 7.40.

Cleaning ship; carried out routine and morning orders. Tested whistle and siren at 7.30 and found satisfactory.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light airs from NW.

Commanding Officer made an official call on General Hughes USA, commanding Department of Visayas.

At 8.35 made preparations for getting underway.

Hove short at 9.12; secured all boats for sea.

At 9.42 all hands up anchor.

At 9.52 anchor away; at 9.55 ahead slow. Standing out of Catbalogan Harbor, steering various courses.

At 10.15 went ahead full speed; sighted USS ‘Pampanga’ standing to southward at 10.20. At 10.45 exchanged distinguishing pennants with her.

At 11.00 slowed down and stopped to speak ‘Pampanga’; ahead full speed at 11.13, standing towards Calbayog, ‘Pampanga’ following in our wake. Made preparations for watering ‘Pampanga’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Hot.

At 1.01 let go port anchor in 6 fathoms with 26 fathoms of port chain. Bearings at anchorage off Calbayog, Samar: Calbayog Light N⅛W; cemetery chapel NE½S; ship’s head N by E¼E.

USAT ‘Pennsylvania’ in port embarking companies E and F, 43^rd Infantry. Colonel Hardie paid an official visit to ship. ‘Pampanga’ came alongside port side and received 650 gallons of fresh water.

Transferred to ‘Pampanga’ with bag, hammock and papers: A Gullage (Ordinary Seaman).

Draft: 11 feet 9 inches forward, 15 feet 8 inches aft. Signals: at 1.00 C [Concord] to NP [Pampanga], “When we come to anchor, you can come alongside for water”; at 1.05 NP to C, “Which side?”; at 1.10 C to NP, “Port side”.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hot.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters; held setting up drill. Transferred to ‘Pampanga’: 12 cutlasses; 12 scabbards; 20 lbs shellac; 50 lbs lamp black in oil; 8 lbs Venetian red; 3 gallons boot topping; 2 gallons alcohol; 20 packages toilet paper; 1 saw; 1 fish hook; 1 fish line; 2 hammocks; and 50 envelopes. Threw overboard 3 tins of canned meat, 6 lbs, condemned by survey.

Commanding Officer paid an official visit to ‘Pennsylvania’.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Stationed armed night watch.

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LOG BOOK – JULY 1^st 1900 TO DECEMBER 31^st 1900

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Log book of the USS Concord

3^rd Rate,

commanded by

Commander HGO Colby US Navy

Attached to Asiatic Squadron

Commencing July 1, 1900,

at Calbayog, Samar Island,

and ending December 31, 1900,

at Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

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List of officers attached to and on board USS Concord, 3^rd Rate, commanded by Commander HGO Colby, USN, during the period covered by this log book, from July 1, 1900, to December 31, 1900.

HGO Colby, Commander-in-chief

Henry Minett, Lieutenant Commander-in-chief

Frederic C Bieg, Lieutenant

William B Fletcher, Lieutenant

Charles H Hayes, Lieutenant

Miton E Reed, Lieutenant

Armin Hartrath, Lieutenant (JG)

John L Sticht, Lieutenant (JG)

Alex N Mitchell, Naval Cadet

Ammen Farenholt, Passed Assistant Surgeon

Abel B Pierce, Assistant Paymaster

FE Shute, Paymaster’s Clerk

William Strother Smith, Lieutenant

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List of officers who have died, been detached, or transferred, on board USS Concord, 3^rd Rate, commanded by Commander HGO Colby USN during the period covered by this log book, from July 1, 1900, to December 31, 1900 inclusive.

Armin Hartrath, Lieutenant (JG), August 20, transferred to USS Isla de Cuba for passage to Cebu, thence to US Naval Hospital, Cavite, Philippine Islands.

Frederic C Bieg, Lieutenant, December 30, transferred to USS Isla de Cuba for passage to Cavite, Philippine Islands, thence to USS Solace for passage to San Francisco, California.

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Complement of Petty Officers, Seamen, Ordinary Seamen, Landsmen, Boys, and Marines on board USS Concord, 3^rd Rate, July 1, 1900.

1 Chief Boatswain’s Mate; 2 Boatswain’s Mates, 1^st class; 2 Boatswain’s Mates, 2^nd class

1 Chief Gunner’s Mate; 1 Gunner’s Mate, 1^st class; 1 Gunner’s Mate, 2^nd class; 3 Gunner’s Mates, 3^rd class

1 Chief Quartermaster; 1 Quartermaster, 1^st class; 1 Quartermaster, 2^nd class; 1 Quartermaster, 3^rd class

6 Coxswains;

1 Carpenter’s Mate, Chief; 1 Carpenter’s Mate, 3^rd class

1 Sailmaker’s Mate

1 Ship’s Cook, 1^st class

1 Carpenter and Calker, Shipwright

1 Master-at-Arms, Chief; 1 Master-at-Arms, 3^rd class

1 Apothecary

1 Ship’s Yeoman, 2^nd class; 1 Yeoman, 3^rd class; 1 Paymaster’s Yeoman, Chief; 1 Engineer’s Yeoman, Chief; 1 Equipment Chief Yeoman

Ship’s Writer, 2^nd class

1 Painter

1 Bugler

2 Blacksmiths (1 to duty as Water Tender)

1 Electrician, Chief; 1 Electrician, 1^st class; 2 Electricians, 2^nd class

1 Plumber and Fitter

1 Coppersmith

1 Hospital Apprentice, 1^st class

1 Cabin Steward; 1 Cabin Cook; 1 Mess Attendant; 1 Wardroom Steward; 1 Wardroom Cook; 5 Mess Attendants, on duty when there is a Junior Officer’s mess

16 Seamen, 1 in charge of hold

16 Ordinary Seamen

10 Landsmen

16 Apprentices

3 Machinists, Chief; 3 Machinists, 1^st class; 2 Machinists, 2^nd class

1 Boilermaker

3 Water Tenders

4 Oilers

8 1^st class Firemen; 8 2^nd class Firemen; 15 Coal Heavers

Total 160

18 Marines

Total complement 178

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Instruments used for meteorological observations, their location etc

Instrument	Maker	Number	Location
Mercurial barometer	HJ Green, New York	3337	In cabin office
Aneroid barometer	Negretti & Zambra, London	3225	In pilot house
Thermometer (dry bulb)	HJ Green, Brooklyn	1949	Under break of poop
Thermometer (wet bulb) (psychrometer)	HJ Green, Brooklyn	1958	Under break of poop

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Armament of USS Concord, 3^rd Rate

Primary

Guns: 6 6-inch, mark III, breech loading rifles

Cartridge: powder, brown; weight, 45, 48 lbs

Projectiles: shell shrapnel; weight 100lbs

Carriages: central pivot

Secondary

39 6-pounder Hotchkiss black powder service charges, recoil mount

40 6-pounder Hotchkiss black powder service charges, recoil mount

36 3-pounder Hotchkiss black powder and cordite, recoil mount

37 3-pounder Hotchkiss black powder and cordite, recoil mount

50 37-mm Hotchkiss black powder service charges, recoil mount

51 37-mm Hotchkiss black powder service charges, recoil mount

Boat armament

2 Gatling guns, numbers 6 and 12, made 1880

Small arms

100 rifles, Lee, straight pull, caliber 6-mm

51 revolvers, Colt’s, caliber 38

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Tables of deviation of the Standard Compass No 458 on board USS Concord

LOGS FOR JULY 1900

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1 July 1900

At anchor off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.04, Long 124.58

Commences and until 4am:

Passing showers first part; clearing towards end.

4am to 8am:

Rainy first part; clearing towards end.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Calm to light airs from SE. Barometer steady.

At 9.45 went to quarters for muster and inspection, after which had general muster.

Received from USS 'Pampanga': PA Forbeck (Seaman) with bag, hammock and enlistment record; no pay accounts received as they are at Cavite Naval Station. Transferred to ‘Pampanga’: in Equipment (Navigation) stores, 1 deck lantern, complete; in Ordnance stores, 12 cutlasses with scabbards; 12 cutlass belts with frogs, 120 37-mm steel shell, and 2 cases for 1-pounder shell.

By order of Commanding Officer J Wolfe (Apprentice 2^nd class) was released from confinement and restored to duty. US transport ‘Pennsylvania’ and ‘Pampanga’ left harbor.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm. Calm to light breezes from WNW. Barometer falling slightly.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Lightning about horizon last part. Light airs to breezes from WNW. Barometer steady.

One oar broken in whaleboat in line of service.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Lightning about horizon. Light airs from WNW, shifting to NE and increasing to light breeze. Barometer steady.

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2 July 1900

At anchor off Calbayog, Samar, and off Libucan Dacu, Philippines Islands

Lat 12.04, Long 124.58

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Lightning about horizon and thunder first hour to westward. Light airs to breezes from NNE first part. Variable light airs, then form NNE last part.

A small schooner entered harbor about 1.00.

4am to 8am:

Fair and warm. Light airs from NNE to N, then calm last hour. Barometer steady.

Two-masted schooner came into harbor.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from W to WSW.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and had physical drill. Mustered battalion lightly equipped and exercised at small arm drill. Board of survey held a survey on sailing launch. Commanding Officer of US forces on shore, Captain CG McGhee USV, paid an official visit on board.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from WSW to N. Barometer falling.

By order of Commanding Officer threw overboard following Ordnance stores, condemned by survey: 3 bayonet scabbards; 4 revolver belts; 5 cartridge boxes; 6 revolver holsters; 8 canteens; and 1 division tub.

Lowered sailing launch and lost overboard 1 round peen hammer in rigging out launch. Tested launch in water loaded with 45 men, finding that she leaked badly. Loosed boat sails and got up all awnings to dry.

By order of Commanding Officer threw overboard 100 lbs of salt beet, condemned by board of survey. Commanding Officer paid an official visit to Commanding Officer of US Army post on shore.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy, with passing showers to southward. Light breeze to light airs, variable in direction.

At 4.30 spread fires and made all preparations for getting underway. Secured all boats for sea and at 5.15 got underway and left harbor, steering various courses. Draft of ship forward 11 feet 8 inches, aft 15 feet 7 inches. Steering course SSE¾E at end of watch. Instructed signal class in general code and wigwag signals.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair, warm. Starlight, new moon. Light breezes, airs and calm. Barometer rising slowly.

At 6.36 anchored on NE side of Libucan Daco Island [Libukandaku in log-book] in 15 fathoms of water, 60 fathoms of chain, soft bottom, port anchor. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 8 inches, aft 15 feet 7 inches. Bearings of anchorage: ship’s head S½E; E point Libucan Daco Island E⅜S; NE point NW½N. Secured engines and banked fires.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Bright starlight. Light airs from SE and E, and calm. Barometer steady.

Set armed watches as directed.

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3 July 1900

At anchor off Libucan Daco Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.91, Long 124.66

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, cool. Partly cloudy, threatening last hour. Light airs from ENE, NE and N by E; and last hour squall gusts from WSW. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Threatening first part; cool. First hour wind in gusts WSW, then light airs and breezes WSW and W by S. Barometer steady.

President of Libucan Daco Island came on board to report to Commanding Officer.

Tested steam whistle and siren at 7.30 and found it satisfactory.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light and gentle breezes from W to SSW.

At 9.30 mustered crew at quarters; exercised at physical drill, then battery training drill, then divisional drill: 1^st Division secondary battery; 2^nd Division small arms and drill of squad; 3^rd Division secondary battery; Powder Division small arms; Marines infantry and school of company.

A board, of which Lieutenant ME Reed was senior member, counted cash of Paymaster. A board, of which Lieutenant CH Hayes was senior member, surveyed sailing launch and appurtenances. Opened forward magazine to count empty powder tanks.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant. Light gentle breezes from W. Barometer fell .09 during watch.

At 1.05 made preparations for getting underway. Hove in to short stay and reported all ready except engines at 1.20.

At 1.40 turned engines and reported ready. Called all hands up anchor; underway at 1.59. Drew ahead slow; standing out of harbor of Libucan Daco, steering various courses.

At 2.22 went ahead full speed. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 8 inches, aft 15 feet 7 inches.

At 3.05 half speed; ran at varying speeds until 3.27 when came to with port anchor in 5½ fathoms, 30 fathoms of chain, in harbor of Calbayog. Bearings of anchorage: Light frame N¼W; cemetery chapel NE¾E; ship’s head W.

By order of Commanding Officer G Cavanaw (Ordinary Seaman) was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water for 20 hours for using improper language to his gun captain. An officer was sent on shore at Calbayog to communicate with officer in command of Army Post, to ascertain conditions and in inform Army Post of probable movements of this ship. Monthly money was issued to crew.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. High clouds, cirrus, to westward presented characteristic appearance of precursors of high wind. Barometer steady.

At 4.30 made preparations for getting underway.

At 4.40 called all hands up anchor. Anchor away at 4.48, ahead slow. Stood out of Calbayog harbor to south-south-westward. Steering various courses.

At 4.58 ahead full speed; at 5.46 made out steamer standing W.

At 5.50 called all hands brings ship to anchor.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair.

At 6.13 came to anchor off Libucan Daco Island in 14¼ fathoms, soft mud, 60 fathoms on port chain. Bearings at anchorage: NE point Libucan Daco Island NNW⅝W; E point E½S; ship’s head SSW. Draft forward 11 feet 8 inches; aft 15 feet 7 inches.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Light airs first part. Strong gusts of wind at irregular intervals last part.

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4 July 1900

At anchor off Libucan Daco Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.91, Long 124.66

Commences and until 4am:

Light airs most of watch with sudden gusts of wind of force varying from 3 to 5. Barometer slowly falling.

4am to 8am:

Light airs with sudden gusts of wind. Passing shower at 6.00.

Sent boarding officer to banca ‘Tres Hermanos’ and found papers and cargo regular.

At 8.00 dressed ship.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy first part; clearing somewhat last part. Gentle breezes from SW first part, decreasing in strength to light airs. Barometer steady.

By order of Commanding Officer G Cavanaw (Ordinary Seaman) was released from confinement and restored to duty. Crew given a holiday and time given up to boat races and various events.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Calm to light breezes from S to SW. Barometer falling slightly.

At noon fired a salute of 21 guns, US flag at fore.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Between 6.00 and 7.00 short rain storm with slight thunder and lightning. Moderate breezes to light airs from WSW. Barometer rising slightly.

At sundown took down dressing flags.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, overcast second hour, with lightning and slight rain. Gentle breezes from ENE to calm. Barometer rising first hour, then steady.

Banca ‘Tres Hermanos’ left harbor.

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5 July 1900

At anchor off Libucan Daco Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.91, Long 124.66

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Calm to light breeze from E, shifting to NE. Barometer falling very slightly.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, clearing last hour. Light airs to light breezes from ENE to SE by E. Barometer rising slowly.

A small banca left harbor. Fires under boilers B, C and D ordered to be spread at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breeze to light airs from SE to SSE. Barometer rising.

Made preparations for getting underway and at 8.45 got underway and left harbor.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and then went to general quarters. All divisions reported ready in 4 minutes 30 seconds, and secured in 3 minutes 55 seconds. Draft of ship forward 11 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

At 9.02 set course SE⅛S.

At 10.30 stood into anchorage off Catbalogan and at 11.04 came to anchor in 4½ fathoms of water, soft bottom, and veered to 30 fathoms on port chain. Bearings at anchor: ship’s head SSE¾E; SW corner of fort ENE; Jesu Hospital NNE; chapel cemetery ESE. Banked fires under boilers B, C and D at 11.10. Tested magazine and shell room flood cocks.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with light rain last hour. Light breezes, variable in direction, and calm. Barometer falling slowly.

At 12.30 mail steamer ‘Uranus’ got underway and left harbor. At 12.40 called 37-mm guns crews to quarters and fired 15 shots at insurgent position on shore. Took a sounding over stern, finding 4½ fathoms. Ship’s head WSW.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and raining. Gentle breeze to light airs from SE and E. Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00 and exercised at physical drill.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Raining first part of watch with lightning to eastward. Gentle breeze to light airs from WSW to NE and calm. Barometer rising.

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6 July 1900

Anchored off Catbalogan and Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.77, Long 124.87

[Log page partially obscured]

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Lightning to eastward. Calms and light airs from N by E. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from E. Barometer steady.

At 6.50 insurgent forces exchanged a few shots with US forces on shore. Called 3-pounder guns crews to quarters and fired 7 common shell at insurgent position.

Carried out morning orders and made routine tests at 7.30; all satisfactory.

8am to meridian:

Fair, cool and pleasant. Light breezes from SSE, S and SE. Barometer steady.

[…] had quarters for muster followed by physical drill, then by ‘arm and away all boats for distant service’ (did not lower boats). Expended 8 round common shell for 37-mm firing at nipa houses on shore, where firing had occurred earlier. Mess caterers (10) on shore getting stores from Army Commissary.

[…] (Ordinary Seaman) was placed under sentry’s charge for safe keeping till sober. […] returned from duty ashore in an intoxicated condition.

At 11.20 USS ‘Marietta’ was sighted standing into harbor. Her distinguishing pennant was acknowledged. At 12.19 ‘Marietta’ anchored and Commanding Officer […].

At noon coal report 131 and 4 was made and acknowledged. An oar […] accidentally in first cutter while getting stores off to ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, cool and pleasant. Light breezes to gentle breezes from SSW, W by S, and W by N. Barometer falling slowly.

Made all preparations for getting underway. Following stores […] received on board for ‘Marietta’ were delivered to her (see lists)* retaining on board this vessel following stores of those originally for ‘Marietta’ (see lists)*.

At […].20 got up anchor and got underway, standing out of harbor on various courses till 3.02, when changed course to N46W and put over patent log reading 0.0.

Commanding Officer of ‘Marietta’ came on board and made official call at 1.30.

Using boilers B, C and D and both main engines.

Average steam 116 lbs, average revolutions 78.

*[Insert]

Of stores received at Catbalogan for ‘Marietta’, sent to her following articles: 4 brass hooks; 1 brass over-rail; 1 wild-cat guide; 1 box of coir brushes and polishing paste; 50 squilgee hands; 2 boxes small nails; 3 boxes medical stores; 9 tins white zinc; 4 tins red lead.

Retained on board this vessel: 8 cans turpentine; 1 can coal tar; 1 tin white lead.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and threatening. Light to gentle breeze from northward and westward.

Steering various courses.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters and had physical drill.

At 5.04 took in patent log reading 21.5.

At 5.07 stopped; called ‘all hands bring ship to anchor’; came to with port anchor in 5½ fathoms of water, 30 fathoms on chain inside hawse hole. Bearings of anchorage: ship’s head N by E¼E; light frame N¼E; chapel cemetery NE⅝E; dome of church N by E½E. Draft of ship 11 feet 6 inches forward, 15 feet 5 inches aft. Banked fires and secured engines.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing showers first hour. Calm and light breeze from eastward.

Set armed watch. Used searchlights on shore at intervals.

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7 July 1900

Anchored off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.04, Long 124.58

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from NE to NW.

Kept armed watch. Searchlight played on beach from time to time.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm and light airs from NNE.

Cleaning ship, boats, ladders, paintwork etc. Aired bedding. Local trading steam launch ‘Lotus’ came into harbor and anchored. Army transport and tug ‘Minneapolis’ standing into harbor at end of watch.

8am to meridian:

Calm and hot.

By order of Commanding Officer placed EA Jones (Ordinary Seaman) in solitary confinement for 4 days on bread and water and reduced him to 4^th class for 3 months, for getting drunk on duty.

At 8.45 USAT ‘Port Stephens’ anchored nearby.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot.

By order of Commanding Officer placed TC Fitzgerald (Ordinary Seaman) in confinement in double irons for 3 days for insolence and insubordination.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Hot.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Pleasant.

Stationed armed watch.

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8 July 1900

Anchored off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.04, Long 124.58

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs to light breezes from W, shifting to SW. Barometer steady.

At 9.45 went to quarters for muster and inspection.

USAT ‘Port Stephens’ and tug ‘Minneapolis’ left harbor at 10.00. Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to overcast and cloudy. Light breezes to light airs, increasing again to light breezes from SW. Barometer steady.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy first part, clearing last part. Rain about 5.00 with some thunder and lightning. Light breezes to light airs from N to NE. Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Lightning about horizon. Light airs from NNE, variable second hour. Barometer steady.

Army firing on shore with artillery about 10.15.

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9 July 1900

Anchored off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.04, Long 124.58

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Light airs to light breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear. Light airs from N by E to calm. Barometer steady.

Small schooner entered harbor.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Calms and light breezes from SE to SSW. Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and exercised at physical drill. Had divisional drill as follows: 1^st Division small arms; 2^nd Division Gatling gun drill; 3^rd Division drill at 37-mm guns; Powder Division small arms; Marines sighting drill.

Called 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions and after Powder Division to quarters at 10.20 and fired 3 6-pounder steel shell, 2 6-inch common shell, 3 6-inch shrapnel with Sweet’s fuzes, and 5 reduced charges at insurgent position on shore.

Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: E Stutz (Ordinary Seaman), 6 hours of extra duty for shirking, and GL Field (Apprentice 1^st class), 3 days of confinement in double irons for using vile language to a Chief Petty Officer.

Boarded Filipino banca ‘San Bernardino No 38’ and found everything regular aboard. Painting boat davits, ship’s rail, and on berth deck. GL Field (Apprentice 1^st class) was confined in double irons to remain 3 days in accordance with punishment awarded by Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and overcast with squalls and passing showers third hour. Barometer falling.

2^nd Division engaged at small arms target practice from ship, 300 yards’ range. Continued painting first part of watch. Broke out Ordnance store room.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and cool. Light airs and breezes, variable, and from NE.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00 and exercised at physical drill.

At 7.20 called 3-pounder guns’ crews to quarters and fired 5 common 3-pounder shells at insurgent position on shore, using forward searchlight to assist in directing fire.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light breeze from N to NNE. Barometer rising. Lightning to eastward.

Posted armed sentries on deck.

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10 July 1900

Anchored off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.04, Long 124.58

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from N. Barometer falling. Moon set at 2.30.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from NE and calm. Barometer steady.

Carried out morning orders. Lowered steam launch and got up steam. Placed Gatling gun in steam launch. Boiler of launch became disabled after getting up steam.

At 6.00 sent first section of battalion ashore, with two officers, for drill practice. Section returned at 7.25.

Made routine tests at 7.30; all satisfactory.

8am to meridian:

Fair, warm. Light airs and breezes from SE by S, S and SSW. Barometer steady.

Fitting Gatling gun mounts in first cutter and steam cutter. Steam cutter’s boiler repaired and ready for service at 11.00. Gatling gun was tried on steam cutter mount and worked satisfactorily.

At 9.00 TA Fitzgerald (Landsman) was released from confinement by order of Commanding Officer.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster, followed by physical drill, then stationed men not in Infantry Company at battery and in Powder Division for serving battery when Company is ashore. Followed this with general quarters drill with new crews. Company drilled at small arms.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, warm. Threatening last part. Light breezes from WSW, SSE and SSW. Barometer falling slowly.

Mounted Gatling gun on tripod mount in first cutter and tried gun, which worked satisfactorily. Carried on work, breaking out and restowing after shell room, taking inventory of ammunition by board for examination of Ordnance stores. Powder Division firing at rifle target at about 300 yards, record firing.

Hoisted boats at 4.00.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, warm. Passing showers first half. Light breeze and airs from NNE and NE. Barometer rising slowly.

Scrubbed clothes on account of Infantry Company going ashore tomorrow. Made preparations to send Infantry Company ashore for drill at 6am tomorrow.

At 5.00 held quarters for muster, followed by physical drill.

8pm to midnight:

Warm. Bright moonlight. Light airs and breezes from E and NE. Barometer steady.

Set armed watch as directed. Tug from shore came out at 8.30.

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11 July 1900

Anchored off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.04, Long 124.58

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, cool. Bright moonlight. Light airs, breezes and gentle breezes from NE and N. Barometer falling slowly. Moon set at 3.35.

4am to 8am:

Fair, warm. Light airs from NNE and calm. Barometer rising slowly.

Made all preparations and sent Infantry Company ashore at 5.50 for drill; Company returned at 7.25.

Set out rifle target at 300 yards and sub-caliber practice target about 350 yards.

Tested siren and whistle at 7.30 and found satisfactory.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from southward and calm.

At 9.00 Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: GA Chambers (Apprentice 2^nd class), 2 extra anchor watches, for being absent at quarters; PJ Froelich (Ordinary Seaman), 24 hours in solitary confinement on bread and water. Froelich was confined according to above. EA Jones (Ordinary Seaman) was released from confinement by order of Commanding Officer, Jones’ term of confinement having expired.

Crew were mustered at quarters at 9.30; had physical drill, followed by battery training drill, then collision drill. All doors closed in 2 minutes 15 seconds; secured at 9.46, then had divisional drill as follows: 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Powder and Marine divisions, instruction in 6-mm rifle. 1^st Division, sub-caliber practice from 6-inch BLR at target about 350 yards away. Fitting mount for Gatling gun in first cutter.

At 11.30 finished target practice of 1^st Division, numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Number 1 Gun, and all of 3-pounder crew having fired 10 shots each for gun captains and 5 for others.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and unpleasant. Light airs and breezes from SW to E by S.

At 1.15 went to quarters for bag inspection, making out clothing lists and requisitions.

At 2.25 USS ‘Marietta’s’ steam launch came alongside from Catbalogan bearing Colonel EE Hardin, commanding 29^th US Volunteers. Colonel Hardin took passage on board this vessel to Cebu, by order of Senior Officer serving in these waters, Commander EH Gheen USN. Colonel Hardin brought with him one servant. Sent an officer on shore on official business to communicate with Army authorities at Calbayog. Hoisted boats and made preparations for sea.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and threatening. Passing showers. Heavy rain squall between 4.00 and 5.00.

At 5.00 sighted two gunboats standing towards harbor.

At 5.20 exchanged pennants with USS ‘Pampanga’; at 5.35 ‘Pampanga’ came to anchor in this harbor. She had a prize lorcha in tow, which was anchored.

At 5.30 exchanged pennants with USS ‘Panay’; at 5.35 ‘Panay’ made Int 131. Answered affirmatively.

At 5.35 ‘Panay’ came to anchor close aboard. Commanding Officers of ‘Pampanga’ and ‘Panay’ called on board. Visiting party from ‘Pampanga’ came on board.

USS ‘Marietta’s’ steam launch left at 4.00. Signals as per list attached [below]. Took in target. Mail came by ‘Pampanga’.

Mustered crew at quarters at 5.00.

[Insert]

Signal, July 11, 1900, 6pm, Army to Concord: “The tide is too low to go out”.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and unpleasant. Calm, and light airs from NW.

Transferred to ‘Pampanga’: AP Forbach (Seaman) and AW Baisley (Landsman) with bags, hammocks, without accounts or enlistment records except that Forbach had enlistment record. Received from ‘Pampanga’: A Gullage (Ordinary Seaman), with bag, hammock and enlistment record but no accounts. Transferred to ‘Pampanga’: 5 gallons turpentine.

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12 July 1900

Anchored off Calbayog, to and at anchor off Cebu, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.47, Long 124.18

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light airs from NNE. Heavy swell in harbor.

At 2.55 turned engines and reported them ready.

At 3.10 hove up anchor; anchor away at 3.23. Got underway and stood out of harbor.

At 3.35 set course SW⅞S, and went ahead full speed.

At 3.42 put over patent log reading 0. Steaming with boilers B, C and D.

At 4.00 changed course to SSW⅝W.

4am to 8am:

Drizzle at times.

Steaming on various courses for Cebu. At end of watch ship on course S by W⅝W. Maria Island off starboard beam, distant 4 miles.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to fair with passing showers first hour. Light to gentle breeze from SW first hour, then gentle breeze to light airs from S. Barometer steady.

Steaming ahead full speed under boilers B, C and D, along E coast of Cebu.

At 8.24 changed course to S¾W, patent log reading 52.1; at 8.38 changed to S¼W, patent log reading 54.9; at 9.00 to S by W⅛W, patent log reading 58.9; at 10.23 to S⅝W, patent log reading 75; at 10.46 to S⅛W, patent log reading 79.2.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster, then to general quarters and divisional drill. By order of Commanding Officer PJ Froelich (Ordinary Seaman) and GL Field (Apprentice 1^st class) were released from confinement and restored to duty.

At 10.30 passed steamer ‘Romulus’ on port hand.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and overcast, with squalls and rain last two hours. Light airs and breezes, variable in direction from E to W.

At 1.18 changed course to S⅝W, patent log reading 10.1.

At 1.30 changed course to S⅞W, patent log reading 12.4.

At 2.21 took in patent log reading 21.5 and began steering various courses, standing into Cebu harbor.

At 3.30 exchanged distinguishing pennant with USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ and at 1.40 came to anchor in 6 fathoms, veered to 30 fathoms on port chain. Draft of ship forward 11 feet 4 inches, aft 15 feet 3 inches. Bearings at anchor: ship’s head NE¼N; Lazaretto N by W¾W; light (Fort Cebu) W by S.

Gave signal class instruction in signals and Marines instruction in great guns. Lowered steam launch.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast with drizzling rain last two hours. Light airs and breezes from W and SW.

Ship commenced swinging to flood tide at 6.00 and finished at 6.42.

Disconnected boiler B at 7.05.

Received official signal from ‘Isla de Cuba’ as per copy: 5.40: “Have a few cases of mumps on board; surgeon advises no visiting parties”.

Made preparations for coaling ship.

At 4.20 banked fires under boilers C and D and let them die out under boiler B.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast with passing showers and lightning to westward. Light airs from W and variable. Barometer rising first past, steady last part of watch.

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13 July 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and cool. Light airs and breezes from NNE. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and cool. Light airs and breezes from NNE to SW. Barometer steady. Moon set at 5.40.

Made preparations for coaling ship and carried out morning orders. Made out a small coasting steamer lying off southern entrance to harbor.

Hove in to short stay at 6.45 and got underway at 7.00, and at 7.40 went alongside USS ‘Nanshan’.

Commenced coaling ship at 7.55. Banked fires and secured engines.

8am to meridian:

Fair and warm. Light breeze from SW and S. Barometer nearly steady.

Began coaling from ‘Nanshan’ at 8.10 and continued until 11.50, taking on board about 62 tons during watch. Commanding Officer and Colonel Hardin USA visited USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ and on shore.

Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 118 lbs fresh bread and 112 lbs vegetables. Quarterly board for survey of stores condemned 45 lbs flour, which was thrown overboard by order of Commanding Officer.

‘Isla de Cuba’ made sick and absentee report, 6 and 0 at 10.00, and coal report 124 and 3 at noon.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, warm. Light airs from S and calm. Barometer falling slowly.

Continued coaling ship and took in about 54 tons. Commanding Officer of ‘Isla de Cuba’ called on board.

USAT ‘Port Stephens’ came into harbor at 4.50. Boarded her.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, warm. Calm and light breeze from NW. Barometer rising slowly. Bright moonlight from 6.50.

Continued coaling ship and took on board about 39 tons until 5.50; total about 155 tons for day. Mail left by steamer for Manila.

Ship’s draft at 6.00: forward 11 feet 9 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Bright moonlight. Calm and light airs from NW. Barometer rising slowly.

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14 July 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Bright moonlight. Calm. Barometer rising slowly.

Slack water at 12.15 and swung to ebb tide at 2.30.

4am to 8am:

Clear, warm. Calms and light airs from NNW and NE. Barometer steady. Moon set at about 6.00.

Coaling ship from 5.35 to 7.20 and took in about 43 tons during watch. Rigged starboard gangway. Received alongside: 40 barrels of fresh water. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 118 lbs fresh bread.

Slack water at 5.00 and swung to flood at 7.00.

Made satisfactory test of whistle and siren at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Pleasant. Calm and light airs from southward, veering to SW. Barometer steady.

Coaling ship. At 10.52 finished coaling, having taken on board 274 tons in toto.

Received from USS ‘Nanshan’ provisions in Department of Supplies and Accounts as per accompanying list: 696 lbs beef, corned; 1344 lbs beef, roast; 1000 lbs beef, salt; 168 lbs mutton; 350 lbs peaches; 2000 lbs pork, salt; 75 lbs raisins; 500 lbs rice; 86 lbs tea; 166 lbs tomatoes; 612 lbs vegetable, tinned; 32 gallons vinegar; 32 gallons syrup.

Received in Paymaster’s Department by purchases on shore stores as follows from US Army Commissary, Cebu: 288 lbs roast beef; 1000 lbs sugar; 200 lbs coffee; 576 lbs tomatoes; 4000 lbs flour.

Made out and received signals as follows: 10.00 F to C, absentees 0, sick 7; at noon: [coal on hand and expended] 121, 3. Water lighter alongside.

Erasure [of entry] made by direction of Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant. Light airs varying in direction from SW to NNE.

At 1.27 called all hands ‘unmoor ship’. Cast off from ‘Nanshan’ and at 1.42 came to in harbor of Cebu with port anchor, 30 fathoms of chain in 7 fathoms of water. Bearings at anchor: ship’s head WSW½W; Lazaretto N by W⅜W; light (Cebu Fort) N by W⅜W. Stowing away provisions and cleaning ship.

LM Duffy [Landsman] was placed in confinement by order of temporary Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander H Minett USN, to await action for being under influence of liquor on board ship, having liquor in his possession and refusing to go to mast when ordered by competent authority. Large liberty party went ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Pleasant. Light breezes and light airs from NE.

Continued cleaning ship. Pretermitted all of armed anchor watch except Corporal of Guard, by order of Commanding Officer.

At 4.30 disconnected boiler C. Discharged water lighter, having received 16 tons of fresh water for boilers in Equipment Department. A board of survey condemned 12 gallons beans and 100 lbs flour, which were thrown overboard.

8pm to midnight:

Pleasant; weather lightening. Light airs from northward and eastward.

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15 July 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Lightning and thunder at times. Light airs to gentle breeze from NW to WSW.

4am to 8am:

Passing showers first hour. Drizzling last hour.

Cleaning ship. Liberty party returned at 7.15. Following were absent without leave: McCreedy (Oiler), McMain (Fireman 2^nd class), Grey (Private Marine), Humble (Blacksmith), Beatty (Gunner’s Mate 2^nd class), Loeben (Landsman), Rhodes (Ordinary Seaman), Troye (Ordinary Seaman), Driscoll (Landsman), McMurtrie (Landsman), Bousch (Coal Passer).

Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 118 lbs fresh bread, 147 lbs fresh vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Rainy first part; clearing towards end.

At 9.39 USS ‘General Alava’ dropped anchor. Commanding Officer of ‘General Alava’ paid official visit to ship.

At 10.30 mustered at quarters; absentees as per list of above watch. Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew at quarters. Read ‘Articles for Better Government of US Navy’ to crew. J Feldkamp (Landsman) returned on board 3 hours over time.

Signals as follows: GA to C, Dis 9.25; at 9.27, C to GA, Dis; at 9.30 GA to C, Int 131; C to GA, Aff; at 10.00 I to C, 2, 6; GA to C, 0, 0; at 10.10 C to GA, “When shall we send for our stores?”; at noon AA to C, 143, 15.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot.

T Rhodes (Ordinary Seaman) and W Bousch (Coal Passer) returned on board 7 hours over time. Commanding Officer paid an official visit to ‘General Alava’.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hot.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

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16 July 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to overcast. Drizzling rain and passing showers. Light airs from NE second hour, calm remainder of watch. Barometer steady.

Received from USS ‘General Alava’ with bags and hammocks, for travel to USS ‘Marietta’: Andrew Bakker (Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class) and KB Jensen (Ordinary Seaman), former with transfer papers, latter without, being a straggler from ‘Marietta’.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster and had divisional drills. Absentees: J Grey (Private Marine); G Humble (Blacksmith); R Beatty (Gunner’s Mate 2^nd class); W McCreedy (Oiler); McMain (Fireman 2^nd class); [RE] Loeber (Landsman); M Troye (Ordinary Seaman); D Driscoll (Landsman); J McMurtrie (Landsman); P Mahoney (Chief Electrician); G Anderson (Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class); F Sprehe (Carpenter's Mate 3^rd class); D O’Connor (Apprentice 1^st class); J Murphy (Coxswain); CP Reuter (Yeoman 3^rd class); WE Miles (Painter); J Molloy (Apprentice 2^nd class); G Winkler (Apprentice 1^st class); FH Wilkes (Apprentice 1^st class); F McOwen (Apprentice 1^st class); C Dahl (Oiler); M Fitzgerald (Oiler); A Miller (Fireman 2^nd class); J Fox (Coal Passer); R Czirr (Ordinary Seaman); T O’Keefe (Apprentice 1^st class); E Elkin (Private Marine).

By order of Commanding Officer P Ford (Chief Machinist) was placed in single irons and, with H Cummins (Machinist 2^nd class), was placed under sentry’s charge for safe keeping for being under influence of liquor on board ship. By order of Commanding Officer following punishments were awarded: LM Duffy (Landsman), liquor in possession, under influence of liquor on board, 3 days in solitary confinement on bread and water, reduced to 4^th class; T Rhodes (Ordinary Seaman), 7 hours over time, reduced to 2^nd class, and 5 weeks’ restriction; J Feldkamp (Landsman), 3 hours over time, reduced 1 class; W Bousch (Coal Passer), 7 hours over time, reduced to 2^nd class, and 5 weeks’ restriction,

Steamer ‘Ysabel’ came in from northward. Receiving stores and ammunition from USS ‘General Alava’. USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ and ‘General Alava’ made sick and absentee reports at 10.00 and coal reports at noon. LM Duffy (Landsman) was confined to remain 3 days in accordance with punishment awarded by Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast. Drizzling rain with passing showers. Light airs to gentle breeze from N, then light airs to light breezes from E. Barometer falling slowly.

Received on board stores and ammunition as follows: [from insert]

Received following mentioned stores from ‘General Alava’.

For USS ‘Concord’:

Ordnance Department: 41 boxes 6-pounder ammunition, 451 rounds; 8 boxes 3-pounder ammunition, 128 rounds; 12 boxes 1-pounder ammunition, 720 rounds; 25,000 rounds 6-mm ammunition; 200 primers vs percussion; 60 6-inch shrapnel with Sweet's fuses; 60 6-inch common shell; 9 ponchos; 10 canteens; 4 Gatling feeds; 1 37-mm main spring; 50 lbs Vaseline; 25 lbs Albany grease; 96 sheets emery cloth; 2 sets 6-inch gun covers.

Steam Engineering Department: 2 pieces steel.

Construction and Repair Department: 1 box manufacturing articles.

For USS ‘Marietta’:

Construction and Repair Department: 20 oars, assorted.

Steam Engineering Department: 27 pieces cast iron, steel and brass

Steamer ‘Herminia’, towing brigantine ‘Mayo’, came in from N, and German steamer from S. J Fox (Coal Passer) and A Miller (Fireman 2^nd class) returned on board 5¼ hours over time.

Sent liberty party ashore at 3.30.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling first part, lightning last part. Barometer fairly steady. Light airs from ESE, shifting to N.

At 4.30 H Cummins (Machinist 2^nd class) was released from sentry’s charge by order of Commanding Officer.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster and setting up drill. Absentees (25) same as in watch from 8am to meridian, except Fox and Miller returned.

Steamer ‘Cebu’ came in from northward at 5.45. Following men returned aboard: R Loeber (Landsman), M Troye (Ordinary Seaman), D Driscoll (Landsman), all 35 hours over time; and C Dahl (Oiler) 11½ hours over time. Condemned and thrown overboard: 100 lbs flour.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy. Lightning about horizon. Light airs from NNW. Barometer rising slightly.

Following men returned on board over time: O Anderson (Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class); D O’Connor (Apprentice 1^st class); W Miles (Painter); J Molloy (Apprentice 2^nd class); T O’Keefe (Apprentice 1^st class); T Foulks (Apprentice 1^st class); all 13 hours; F Sprehe (Carpenter's Mate 3^rd class) 13½ hours; J Grey (Private Marine) 39 hours; C Reuter (Yeoman 3^rd class) 15 hours.

GH Wheeler (Apprentice 1^st class) received acting appointment as Yeoman 3^rd class to date from July 15,1900.

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17 July 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair till last hour, when overcast and cloudy with rain and lightning. Light airs from W, gentle breezes from S to SW. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling first part. Calm. Barometer steady.

Received on board: 128 lbs fresh bread. Taking in fresh water in Engineer’s Department.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and cool. Calms, light airs and breezes from S and SW.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and had battalion drill. Nine absentees as follows: M Fitzgerald (Oiler); F McOwen (Apprentice 1^st class); JG Murphy (Coxswain); P Mahoney (Chief Electrician); R Beatty (Gunner’s Mate 2^nd class); J McCreedy (Water Tender); G Winkler (Apprentice 1^st class); J McMain (Fireman 2^nd class); J McMurtrie (Landsman).

By order of Commanding Officer following punishments were awarded [from insert]:

Received in Ordnance Department: 5 lbs Vaseline; and in Paymaster’s Department stores as follows: 1000 lbs biscuit; 570 lbs pickles; 200 lbs tobacco.

At 9.25 USS ‘General Alava’ got underway and left harbor. By order of Commanding Officer P Ford (Chief Machinist) was released from sentry’s charge.

At 10.00 USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ made routine reports: absentees, 0, sick 6; and at noon coal report, on hand 112 tons, expended 3 tons. Taking fresh water on board for steaming purposes. Board of survey condemned 100 lbs flour, which was thrown overboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm. Light airs from SSE to WSW.

Rigged in boats and made preparations for sea. Received in Equipment Department: 93 lbs 3½-inch manila rope and 43 lbs 18-thread. Continued taking on board fresh water for steaming purposes. Barometer falling.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and warm. Light airs and breezes from SW and W. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters (9 absentees, same men as in watch from 8am to meridian) and exercised at physical drill. By order of Commanding Officer JA Plumber (Boatswain’s Mate 2^nd class) was given an acting appointment as Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class, to date from July 1, 1900.

By order of Commanding Officer H Cummins (Machinist 2^nd class) and LG Monsees (Landsman) were placed under sentry’s charge in single irons for being under influence of liquor on board ship.

Finished taking in fresh water for boilers, having received 24 tons during day. G Winkler (Apprentice 1^st class) and F McOwen (Apprentice 1^st class) returned on board 35 hours over time; J McCreedy (Water Tender) returned on board 59 hours over time; P Mahoney (Chief Electrician) 36 hours over time; and J McMurtrie (Landsman) 60 hours over time.

By order of Commanding Officer W Gartell (Fireman 1^st class) was placed in single irons for being under influence of liquor on board ship and afterwards in double irons for violent conduct.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, rainy last three hours of watch. Calm, light airs and breezes from SW to NW. Barometer steady.

JG Murphy (Coxswain) returned on board 39 hour over time and J McMain (Fireman 2^nd class) 63 hours over time.

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18 July 1900

Cebu to Libucan Daco Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.88, Long 124.07

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy first part, overcast last part of watch. Light airs from SW. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy with rain and passing showers. Light airs and breezes from SW to WNW, and calm. Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders and made preparations for getting underway. R Beatty (Gunner’s Mate 2^nd class) returned on board 72 hours over time and M Fitzgerald (Oiler) 63 hours over time.

Connected boilers A and C to boiler D at 6.00.

Hove short and got underway at 7.24; draft forward 13 feet 2 inches, aft 16 feet [obscured]. Going ahead at half speed at end of watch, steering various courses. Standing out of N channel, one passenger on board, Colonel EE Hardin, Commanding 29^th Infantry, US Volunteers.

8am to meridian:

Fair, cool. Light airs from E and ESE. Barometer steady.

Standing out of Cebu channel on various courses; at 8.53 put over patent log, abeam of Bagacay Point Light, reading 0.0 and took departure on course N¾E. On various courses coming out of channel and at 8.25 slowed port engine and stopped starboard engine for 5 minutes to slack a bearing.

At 9.25 passed American steamer ‘Tan Auco’ [obscured] Cebu and exchanged International numbers.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster followed by physical drill, collision drill and divisional drills: 1^st Division pistols; 2^nd Division care of 6-mm rifle; 3^rd Division drill at 37-mm guns; Powder Division infantry; Marines signals. Officer of 1^st Division inspected hydraulic recoil cylinders of #1 port and starboard 6-inch and 3-pounder guns.

At 10.00 changed course to N, patent log reading 11.7.

[Insert]

Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: H Cummins (Mechanic 2^nd class), drunk on duty, totally unfit for duty, 4^th class and 10 days in double irons; G Monsees (Landsman), drunk on board ship, 10 days in double irons, 4^th class; W Gartrell (Fireman 1^st class), under influence of liquor on board, 10 days in double irons, 4^th class; [following men all reduced to 4^th class and 3 months’ restriction:] J McMain (Fireman 2^nd class), 63 hours over time; W McCreedy (Water Tender), 59 hours over time; J McMurtrie (Landsman), 60 hours over time; P Mahoney (Chief Electrician), 36 hours over time; G Murphy (Coxswain), 39 hours over time; G Winkler (Apprentice 1^st class), 35 hours over time; F McOwen (Apprentice 1^st class), 35 hours over time; M Fitzgerald (Oiler), 35 hours over time; R Beatty (Gunner's Mate 2^nd class) 72 hours over time.

G Monsees (Landsman) and W Gartrell (Fireman 1^st class) were confined in double irons to remain 10 days in accordance with punishments awarded by Commanding Officer.

At 11.20 passed Norwegian steamer ‘Ragnar’ standing into Cebu.

Average steam 111 lbs, average revolutions 88.6

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and calm.

At 1.00 changed course to N by E⅜E, patent log reading 53.8 and at 3.00 changed course to N by E, patent log reading 64.7. Served out clothing and small stores to all divisions.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 89.4.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant.

At 4.00 changed course to N by E¾E, patent log reading 75.5; at 4.55 to NE½E, patent log reading 85; at 6.00 to NE⅝E, patent log reading 97.4.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters; held setting up drill and collision stations.

Average steam 109 lbs, average revolutions 89.1.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair. Lightning about horizon. Light airs from NNE. Barometer steady.

Steaming full speed on course NE⅝E.

At 6.45 hauled in patent log reading 5.8, then changed course and steered various courses into Libucan Daco anchorage.

At 7.10 dropped port anchor in 14 fathoms, soft bottom, with 60 fathoms of chain to water’s edge. Bearings at anchor: E point E⅜S; NW point NW½N; ship’s head S by E. Banked fires and secured engines. Ship’s draft forward 13 feet 11 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.

Average steam 112 lbs, average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Light airs from NNE to E to calm. Barometer steady.

Made various signals with searchlight to USS ‘Marietta’ at Calbayog.

[Insert]

Signals as follows: to Marietta signaled “Concord” and was answered by word “Marietta”.

C to M: “Colonel Hardin asks any news from Catbalogan”.

M to C: “Have no news. Come here in the morning”.

C to M: “Have stores and two men for Marietta, stores for Pampanga and Panay. Colonel Hardin on board”.

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19 July 1900

Libucan Daco Island to Calbayog, Samar, Philippines Islands

Lat 12.05, Long 124.59

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Light airs to light breezes from ENE. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from ENE. Barometer steady.

At 7.30 began heaving in port chain to short stay and making preparations to get underway.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes variable in direction. Barometer steady.

At 8.08 got underway and went ahead full speed; at 8.20 course NW½W; at 8.55 changed course to NNW; at 9.10 exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Marietta’ and at 9.15 asked permission to anchor; answer affirmative.

At 9.24 came to anchor off Calbayog in 7½ fathoms of water, clay bottom, and veered to 30 fathoms at water’s edge on port chain. Bearings at anchor: ship’s head N by E¼E, Calbayog Light N⅞E, chapel cemetery NE½E.

At 9.45 mustered at quarters; no absentees, and exercised at general quarters. All divisions reported ready in 4 minutes, and secured in 4 minutes.

By order of Commanding Officer GL Field (Apprentice 1^st class), F Carroll (Landsman) and LM Duffy (Landsman) were released from confinement.

Transferred to USS ‘Marietta’ with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: A Bakker (Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class); also KB Jensen (Ordinary Seaman) with bag, hammock, but without papers, he being a straggler. Banked fires under boilers A, C and D and secured engines. Colonel EE Hardin USV left ship and went on board USS ‘Panay’ for passage to Catbalogan.

Delivered to ‘Marietta’: 20 oars, assorted, for Construction Department, and 27 pieces or iron, steel and brass, for Engineer’s Department. Delivered to ‘Panay’: 4 valve rods, 4 valve guards and 4 links for Engineer’s Department; also for transportation to USS 'Pampanga' Ordnance stores as per appended list.

[Insert]

Delivered to ‘Panay’ for transportation to ‘Pampanga’:

3 1-pounder guns; 3 1-pounder recoil mounts; 3 1-pounder cage stands; 3 1-pounder shoulder bars; 3 1-pounder covers; 3 1-pounder accessories boxes; 17 boxes 1-pounder ammunition.

Roused up starboard chain and overhauled it.

Sent and received official wigwag signals as per attached list.

[Insert]

10.22 M to C: Bank fires; 10.24 M to C: Captain of Panay report on board here; 10.54 M to C: Send Pampanga’s stores to Panay right away; noon: C to M: 328, 10.

At noon made coal reports: on hand 328 tons, expended 10 tons. Tested flood cocks.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with rain squalls second hour. Fresh breezes to light airs from WSW to E. Barometer falling.

At 1.15 ‘Panay’ got underway and left harbor. Instructed a detail from Engineer’s Division and Marines at great gun drill, also signal class in signals. By order of Commanding Officer JM Blaney (Electrician 2^nd class) was given an acting appointment as Electrician 1^st class, to date from July 1.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, passing showers and lightning to eastward. Light airs and breeze from E to ENE.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at physical drill. Set out target at 300 yards to seaward.

8pm to midnight:

Partially cloudy with passing showers and light airs and breezes to ENE and NE. Barometer steady.

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20 July 1900

Anchored off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.05, Long 124.59

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with lightning to eastward. Light airs from NNE. Barometer steady.

Exercised searchlights on an inbound schooner. USS ‘Marietta’ got underway and left harbor at 5.12.

4am to 8am:

Partially cloudy with lightning to eastward.

Carried out morning orders. At 6.20 [steamer] ‘Tan Ouco’ came in and anchored.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy; passing showers first hour and last hour. Light airs from NE and calm. Barometer rising slowly.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster, followed by physical drill, arm and away all boats for distant service (boats not lowered), and instructions with rifles and revolvers. Overhauled port bower chain and chain locker.

Following changes in rating were made by Commanding Officer: SE Shaw from Coxswain to Acting Boatswain's Mate 2^nd class, to date from June 8, 1900; A Young from Coxswain to Acting Boatswain's Mate 2^nd class, to date from June 8, 1900.

Meridian to 4pm:

Rain, overcast, cool; clearing last hour. Light airs from W, calm and gentle breezes from NE and NW. Barometer falling slowly.

Executive Officer, Chief Engineer and Medical Officer made regular weekly inspection of compartments, water-tight doors, hand pumps and mechanical devices.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, cool. Light breezes from NNE, and calm. Barometer falling slowly.

At 5.00 had quarters for muster, followed by physical drill and fire quarters. Quarterly board of survey and appraisal condemned following Paymaster’s stores, which were thrown overboard by permission of Commanding Officer: 57 lbs pickles; 8 lbs corned beef; 100 lbs flour.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, partly overcast, cool. Light airs and breezes from NNE and N. Barometer steady.

Set armed watch as directed.

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21 July 1900

Anchored off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.05, Long 124.59

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant. Moonlight from 12.35. Light breezes from NW and N. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant; partly overcast. Light airs from N. Barometer steady.

Carried out morning orders. Tested siren and whistle at 7.30.

Heard heavy firing for about 5 minutes in direction of Catbalogan at 7.40.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Calm, and light airs from E to NE.

Cleaning ship, painting rusty spots on ship’s side.

Considerable firing on shore to northward of town. Went to general quarters at 9.48 and fired at insurgents’ position following [ammunition]: 3 6-inch full charges and 5 6-inch reduced charges, 5 6-inch shrapnel, Sweet’s fuze, and 3 6-inch common shell, 3 6-pounder steel cartridges, 7 3-pounder common cartridges, and 8 percussion primers. Firing at ranges varying from 2000 to 2300 yards. Secured at 10.42. Army forces on shore engaged enemy with small arms and field artillery.

Signals as follows: 10.05 Army to C, “The enemy have attacked our right”; 10.10 C to Army, “We are watching the enemy”; 10.35 Army to C, “Everything seems to be all right". 10.37 C to Army, “Much obliged”.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing showers third hour. Calm, and light airs and breezes from N to NE.

A funeral party sent out by Army on shore was attacked. Firing continued at intervals for 25 minutes.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and threatening. Squally during first two hours. Raining. Wind variable, calm, and in squalls blowing fresh.

At 4.15 sighted USS ‘Marietta’; at 4.20 exchanged pennants with same, and at 5.55 she anchored close aboard. Commanding Officer made an official call on ‘Marietta’. Sent mail to Manila via steamer ‘Tan Ouco’. Tested signal and search lights. Set armed watch.

At 5.00 mustered crew at quarters and had physical drill.

8pm to midnight:

Drizzling first hour, then clearing. Light airs and breezes from northward.

Used searchlight upon shore.

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22 July 1900

Anchored off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.05, Long 124.59

Commences and until 4am:

Clearing. Cool, light airs and breezes from NNE.

Armed watch on deck.

4am to 8am:

Cool and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from NNW to ENE.

At 5.55 USS ‘Marietta’ got underway and stood to southward and westward. Cleaning ship.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant.

At 9.45 Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew at quarters. By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement and restored to duty, 6 days before expiration of sentence, H Cummins (Machinist 2^nd class), G Monsees (Landsman) and W Gartrell (Fireman 1^st class).

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm. Barometer falling.

At 1.18 exchanged numbers with USS ‘Pampanga’. Signals as follows: 1.20 NP to C, Int 154, not answered; 1.25 C to NP, “What do you want to come alongside for?”; 1.30 NP to C, “We wish to take water”; 1.35 C to NP, “You can come alongside”.

At 1.30 Army tug ‘Minneapolis’ came in and anchored.

At 1.40 ‘Pampanga’ came alongside to receive stores and water; Colonel EE Hardin, 29^th Infantry, who was a passenger on ‘Pampanga’, paid official visit to ship.

At 12.15 steamer ‘Tan Ouco’ got underway and stood out.

At 12.30 steamer ‘San Pedro’ with schooner ‘Esperanza’ got underway and stood out. Captain McGhee, 29^th Infantry, paid official visit to ship.

4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45 passing shower, heavy rain, lightning and thunder.

At 6.19 ‘Pampanga’ cast off and at 6.25 anchored nearby between ship and shore. Delivered to ‘Pampanga’ 300 rounds of 37-mm steel shell, 1 #7 ensign, and 900 gallons of fresh drinking water.

At 7.30 ‘Marietta’ at Catbalogan called up ship with searchlight. Could not make out first messages on account of lights of boats and lightning.

[Signals] At 7.54 M to C, “All well here”; at 7.58 C to M, “So far all well here”. Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Passing shower at 10.00. Barometer steady.

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23 July 1900

Anchored off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.05, Long 124.59

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant.

At 5.00 USS ‘Pampanga’ and US Army Tug ‘Minneapolis’ got underway and stood out to westward. Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Passing showers last hour. Light airs to light breezes from SSE. Barometer rising slightly.

By order of Commanding Officer following punishment was awarded: J Latham (Apprentice 1^st class), shirking, three extra anchor watches.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster and divisional drills. Ran a kedge from port quarter and forcing [?] ship around for exercise.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light breezes from SSW to calm. Barometer falling slightly.

Drills at signals; Powder Division had target practice. Received signal from Army: “Am sending a detachment out to N. Do not fire”. Signed McGhee.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast to cloudy, rain first hour. Light to gentle breezes from N to light breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

Heard shot from artillery on shore about 7.30. US Army Transport ‘Francisco Reyes’ entered harbor.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast. Lightning. Light airs to breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

Signaled to ‘Marietta’ at Catbalogan with searchlight: “So far all well here”. M to C: “Army transport left this afternoon at four o’clock”. Captain D Holly USA from ‘Francisco Reyes’ came on board.

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24 July 1900

Anchored off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.05, Long 124.59

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, clearing towards last hour. Lightning and slight drizzle about 4.00. Light breeze from NNE. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast first hour, then cloudy. Light airs from NNE. Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy with passing showers last hour. Calms, and light airs from SW and variable. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at physical drill; also drilled battalion at small arms. 3^rd Division engaged in target practice at 300-yard range from ship. Commanding Officer paid an official visit on board US Army Transport ‘Francisco Reyes’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with rain first part of watch. Light breezes and airs from N and NE. Barometer falling last hour of watch.

At 1.00 ‘Francisco Reyes’ got underway and left harbor. By order of Commanding Officer C Larson (Seaman) was given an acting appointment as Coxswain to date from July 1, 1900; and R Emerson (Ordinary Seaman) was rated to Seaman to date from July 1, 1900.

3^rd Division continued target practice. Army Tug ‘Minneapolis’ came in and anchored at 2.45 and ‘Francisco Reyes’ at 3.15. USS 'Pampanga' passed harbor, standing to eastward.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast first part; clearing last part of watch. Light breezes and airs from NNE.

At 4.05 ‘Minneapolis’ got underway and left harbor, standing to westward. 3^rd Division continued target practice.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had physical drill.

At 7.15 USS ‘Marietta’ signaled by searchlight: “Pampanga arrived, sixty troops, and Colonel Hardin. Has Minneapolis left yet?” Answered: “Minneapolis left at four and has just returned”.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy with lightning to eastward. Light airs from NNE. Barometer rising.

At 8.10 sent following signal to ‘Marietta’ by searchlight: “Minneapolis is here, will remain all night and assist in unloading coal; will leave for Catbalogan early in the morning”. Posted armed sentries on deck at 9.00.

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25 July 1900

Anchored off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.05, Long 124.59

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy with lightning to eastward. Light breezes from N. Barometer falling.

At 1.15 a number of shots were exchanged between US troops on shore and insurgent forces. Went to general quarters and fired 2 3-pounder steel shell from gun No 5 at insurgent position. Divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 2 minutes 45 seconds; 2^nd Division 4 minutes 30 seconds; 3^rd Division 4 minutes 35 seconds; Powder Division 5 minutes; Engineer’s Division 1 minute. Secured as follows: 1^st Division 3 minutes; 2^nd Division 10 minutes; 3^rd Division 10 minutes; Powder Division 5 minutes 40 seconds; Engineer’s Division 1 minute.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from N. Barometer steady.

At 4.00 US transport ‘Francisco Reyes’, and at 5.00 Army Tug ‘Minneapolis’ got underway and left harbor. Carried out morning orders. Began breaking out fore hold. Made routine tests; all satisfactory.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant till 11.30, then rain squall. Light airs and breezes from S and SW. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster, followed by physical drill, collision drill (all divisions ready in 2 minutes; secured in 2 minutes) and divisional drill as follows: 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions battery instructions; Powder Division infantry; Marines arms manual. Continued breaking out stores from fore hold. Overhauling No 1 6-inch guns. 1^st Division carried on target practice with 6-mm rifle at regulation anchored target. Fired following shots at trenches at Carayman [Karaiman in log-book]: 3-pounder No 8, 3 steel shell; 6-pounder No 10, 8 steel shell; 6-inch No 3, P, 3 full charges: 3 common shell and 3 primers.

Major HL Hawthorne, US Army, sent message from shore: “Can you send boat at 10.00? Would like to call on you”, which was answered in affirmative. Major Hawthorne and a Lieutenant of Staff called on board, 10.30 to 11.50.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm first half; rain shower last hour. Light airs and breezes from NW, shifting to NE. Barometer falling slowly.

Following Paymaster’s stores condemned by quarterly board of survey and appraisal and thrown overboard by permission of Commanding Officer: 14 lbs roast beef; 100 lbs flour.

USS ‘Marietta’ was sighted at 3.30 standing in from Libucan Island. Continued cleaning fore hold and restowing same. 2^nd Division firing at regulation anchored target with 6-mm rifle.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair, warm, pleasant. Gentle breezes to light airs from N and NNE. Barometer rising slowly.

At 4.15 ‘Marietta’ anchored about 600 yards to southward of our position. Commanding Officer made official visit on board.

At 5.00 had quarters for muster followed by physical drill. Served out clean hammocks to 3^rd Division. Sent mail to ‘Marietta’ to go to Cebu. Set armed watch as directed.

At 7.50 received message from Army garrison ashore: “Please turn lights N of town”; transmitted this to ‘Marietta’ and exercised searchlights as requested.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, cool. Lightning to southward. Light breezes and airs from N and NW. Barometer steady.

Used searchlights along shore at irregular intervals as firing was heard.

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26 July 1900

Anchored off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.05, Long 124.59

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, cool, pleasant; some lightning to SW. Light breezes and airs from N. Barometer steady.

At noon heard frequent shots and volleys from shore and used searchlights to assist garrison.

At 3.30 USS ‘Marietta’ got underway and left harbor.

4am to 8am:

Clear, warm. Light breezes and airs from NNE and N. Barometer falling slowly.

Carried out routine etc, tested whistle and siren at 7.30. 3^rd Division scrubbed hammocks.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Calm to light airs from SSE to SSW. Barometer falling slightly.

At 9.00 following punishments were awarded by order of Commanding Officer: NB Ronk (Ordinary Seaman), slow in manning boat after second call, 12 hours’ extra duty; ET Stephens (Ordinary Seaman), slow in manning boat after second call, 12 hours’ extra duty.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster and setting up drill.

At 9.37 went to general quarters in following times: 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions 3 minutes; Powder Division 3 minutes 15 seconds; Engineer’s Division 1 minute.

Secured at 10.15 as follows: 1^st and 2^nd Divisions 2½ minutes; 3^rd Division 2 minutes; Powder Division 3 minutes; Engineer’s Division 30 seconds. Powder Division firing at target. Tested flood cocks.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast to fair. Heavy passing showers. Light to gentle breezes from N. Barometer falling.

Steamer ‘Lotus’ left harbor.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Light airs to light breezes from N to NNE. Barometer steady.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster and served out clean hammocks to 1^st Division.

At 7.30 sent signal to USS ‘Panay’ at Catbalogan with searchlight: “Minneapolis is still here”.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from N. Barometer rising slowly.

About 11.30 heard firing on shore to northward and southward of town. Fired one shot from starboard 3-pounder at beach, expending one common shell. Used searchlight in vicinity of firing.

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27 July 1900

Anchored off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.05, Long 124.59

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Lightning about horizon. Light airs from N. Barometer falling slowly.

About 1.30 heard firing on shore to northward of town. Used searchlight.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from N to calm. Barometer rising slightly.

1^st Division scrubbed hammocks.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy with passing showers last hour. Light breezes and airs from WNW to NE and calm.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at physical drill. Equipped all boats at arm and away for distant service. Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: WH Matthews (Apprentice 1^st class), 11 hours in solitary confinement on bread and water for being absent from general quarters at night; A Gullage (Ordinary Seaman), and F McMahon (Ordinary Seaman), reduced to 2^nd conduct class for going in swimming ashore from running boat without permission.

At 9.15 insurgents fired on a funeral party ashore, and this fire was returned by US troops. Three 3-pounder steel shell were then fired from No 5 gun at insurgent position from this ship.

3^rd Division had target practice at 300-yard range from ship. Tested deck pump B as bilge pump; all satisfactory.

At 8.30 [sic] Army tug ‘Minneapolis’ got underway and left harbor with a schooner in tow. WH Matthews (Apprentice 1^st class) was confined to remain 11 hours, in accordance with punishment awarded by Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with passing showers first part. Light airs and breezes, variable and from N by E.

Two of gig’s oars were cracked and worn out in service. Broke out and restowed sail room. Executive Officer, Chief Engineer and Medical Officer made weekly and monthly inspections required by Article 1594, Paragraphs 3 and 4, US Navy Regulations.

At 2.45 signaled to US Army Headquarters on shore: “Have you any men out in the direction of the cemetery”. Answer: “We will find out and let you know”; also “There are no soldiers out there”.

At 3.00 signaled: “Please let us know when you send any out, we think they are building trenches on the hill beyond the graveyard”.

At 3.15 received signal: “A funeral party is about to leave, please fire on hill where enemy is entrenching in case party is molested”, signed Hawthorne, Major.

At 3.20 fired five 3-pounder steel shell from No 5 gun at insurgent trenches.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy with lightning to eastward last part. Light breezes and airs from NE.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at physical drill. Went to fire quarters. Divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 45 seconds; 2^nd Division 1 minute 45 seconds; 3^rd Division 1 minute; Powder Division 1 minute 15 seconds; Engineer’s Division 1 minute. Secured as follows: 1^st Division 1 minute; 2^nd Division 1 minute; 3^rd Division 1 minute 15 seconds; Powder Division 1 minute; and Engineer’s Division 1 minute.

At 7.30 signaled to USS ‘Panay’ at Catbalogan with searchlight: “Minneapolis left this morning”.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Lightning to eastward. Calm, and light airs from NW and N. Barometer rising.

By order of Commanding Officer WH Matthews (Apprentice 1^st class) was released from confinement at 8.00.

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28 July 1900

Anchored off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.05, Long 124.59

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Lightning to eastward. Light airs from NNE. Barometer steady.

At 3.00 received signal from US forces on shore: “We are sending out scouting parties to S and E”.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from NW to NE, and calm. Barometer steady.

At 5.00 a number of shots were exchanged between US troops and insurgent forces.

Carried out morning orders. Made routine tests; all satisfactory.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, warm. Calm and light airs and breezes from WSW. Barometer nearly steady.

Continued cleaning ship etc; aired bedding.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, warm. Gentle westerly breezes. Barometer falling slowly. Light rain shower first hour.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, warm. Gentle and light breezes from W and NE. Lightning to eastward. Barometer rising slowly.

At 7.30 sent searchlight message to ‘Panay’ at Catbalogan: “All right so far”.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, lightning in SW. Light airs and light and gentle breezes from E by S. Barometer steady.

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29 July 1900

Anchored off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.05, Long 124.59

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cool. Light breezes and airs from SW and SE, and calm. Barometer falling slowly.

Irregular firing on garrison at 4.00. Used after searchlight.

4am to 8am:

Fair, warm, partly overcast. Light airs and breezes from N and calms. Barometer rising slowly.

American steamer ‘Uranus’ came into harbor at 5.30. Sent boarding boat to her at 7.00.

Tested siren and whistle at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Calm to light breezes from WSW. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster and inspection. Commanding Officer made weekly inspection of ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Light airs from WSW. Barometer falling slightly.

At 12.30 USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ came in from Cebu. Exchanged distinguishing pennants with ‘Isla de Cuba’.

Sent wigwag signal to ‘Isla de Cuba’: “Is Commander Gilmore on board?”. Answered “No”.

I [Isla de Cuba] to C [Concord], Int 131. C to I, Affirmative. C to I, “Unless important better get your lunch before coming over, I am about through”, signed Colby. I to C, “Thank you”, Lieutenant Jordan.

C to I, “Bank fires”. C to I, “See if steamer Uranus will not take mail to the gunboats at Catbalogan”.

I to C, “Commanding Officer on shore requests boat. Shall I send it?” C to I, “Yes”.

I to C, “Uranus will take mail for gunboats at Catbalogan”.

Wigwag received from shore: “Funeral party has just left for the cemetery”.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and warm. Light breezes WSW. Light airs to breezes from SSW. Barometer rising slowly. Lightning about horizon.

At 5.00 sent mail to steamer ‘Uranus.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and warm. Light breezes from SSW. Light airs to breezes from N. Lightning about horizon. Barometer steady.

Small schooner left harbor.

Heard firing to left of town about 10.00.

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30 July 1900

Anchored off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.05, Long 124.59

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Lightning about horizon. Light airs from NNW. Light breezes from WSW. Light airs from WNW. Barometer falling slightly.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy. Light airs to breezes from NNW to NW. Gentle breezes from WSW. Barometer rising slowly.

Steamer ‘Uranus’ left at 5.00.

Tug ‘Chicago’ came in from Manila about 6.00 and left about 7.50. Marines and Powder Division scrubbed hammocks.

8am to meridian:

Overcast with passing showers. Moderate to light breezes from WSW and SW.

At 8.30 merchant steamer ‘Lotus’ came in and anchored. Commanding Officer paid an official visit on board USS ‘Isla de Cuba’.

At 9.35 mustered at quarters and exercised at physical drill. Had divisional drills as follows: 1^st and 2^nd Divisions infantry; 3^rd Division great guns; Marines infantry; Powder Division stations for general quarters. Fired 2 6-inch common shell with 2 full charges from No 3 starboard gun at insurgent trenches. Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: J Wolfe (Apprentice 2^nd class), 48 hours in solitary confinement on bread and water for being disrespectful to Executive Officer, also 6 hours of extra duty for being slow in manning boat.

At noon ‘Isla de Cuba’ made coal report: 139 tons on hand, 3 tons expended. JA Wolfe (Apprentice 2^nd class) was confined to serve above sentence.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and squally. Gentle breeze and light airs from NW to N, and calm.

At 2.25 merchant steamer ‘Lotus’ got underway and left harbor.

At 3.30 received signal from Army headquarters ashore: “Funeral party just starting out”.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy with lightning to eastward last part. Calm. Barometer rising.

At 7.30 sent following signal by searchlight to USS ‘Panay’ at Catbalogan: “Commanding Officer 4^th District, Presidente of Almagro reports people suffering from hunger and requests permission to purchase cargo rice, case of humanity. Locusts destroyed crops few days ago. Hawthorne, Major”.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy with passing showers and lightning to eastward. Gentle breezes to light airs from NNE and variable. Barometer steady.

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31 July 1900

Calbayog to Matnog Bay [Magnok Bay in log-book], Luzon, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.73, Long 124.27

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Lightning on horizon. Gentle breeze from WSW and SW. Barometer falling slightly.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to light breezes from WSW.

Made preparations for getting underway.

At 5.15 hove in to short stay and at 5.30 got underway.

At 5.49 put over patent log reading 0. Steered various courses until 6.40 when set course NW½N, patent log reading 7.7. Malayoc Point bore abeam at 7.48, distant about 1 mile. Carried out morning orders. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 9 inches, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

8am to meridian:

Clear, warm, pleasant. Gentle breeze from WSW and SSW. Barometer rising slowly.

At 8.00 changed course to NNW¼W, patent log reading 21.1.

At 8.40 changed course to N by W⅜W, patent log reading 27.8. Palanit abeam.

At 9.25 changed course to N by W⅞W, patent log reading 36.4.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster, followed by physical drill and by battalion drill.

At 9.45 changed course to NNW⅜W.

At 10.00 changed course to N by W⅞W.

At 10.45 changed course to N¾E, patent log reading 48.2.

At 11.20 changed course to N by E¼E, patent log reading 55.7.

At noon took in patent log, San Bernardino Lighthouse ahead, distant about 1½ miles.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Moderate to gentle south-westerly breezes. Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming ahead full speed under boilers A, B, and C.

At 12.05 stopped engines and sent boat to communicate with garrison at San Bernardino Lighthouse, boat returning at 12.45.

At 12.50 ahead half speed on course SW and set patent log reading 62.7. Full speed at 12.55.

At 2.05 changed course to SSW¾W, and at 2.20 again changed course and took in patent log reading 76.5.

Standing into Matnog Bay, where anchored at 2.45 in 11 fathoms, hard bottom, 60 fathoms of port chain beyond wildcats. Bearings at anchor: ship’s head ESE; S point S⅞E; Castle point NW½W; Point Padang NE. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 11 inches.

A Kronitz (Shipwright) was given an acting appointment as Carpenter’s Mate 3^rd class, to date from July 1, 1900.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Rain squalls passing to northward. Light breezes to airs from S and WSW. Barometer steady.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Lightning about horizon. Light airs to gentle breezes from SW. Barometer rising slightly.

LOGS FOR AUGUST 1900

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1 August 1900

Matnog Bay to Sorsogon Bay, Luzon, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.54, Long 123.96

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from SW. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light south-westerly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 5.20 hove in port chain to short stay, and made preparations for getting underway.

At 6.00 weighed anchor and at 6.15 went ahead half speed.

At 6.20 put over patent log, reading 0. Standing out of Matnog Bay on various courses. Full speed at 6.30.

At 6.40 slowed down and began swinging ship. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 11 inches.

Average steam 109 lbs, average revolutions 51.3.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy with passing squalls last part. Gentle breezes to light airs from SW to NNW.

By order of Commanding Officer J Wolfe (Apprentice 2^nd class) was released from confinement.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical drill, also collision drill. Divisions reported as follows: 1^st Division 1 minute 25 seconds; 2^nd Division 30 seconds; 3^rd Division 40 seconds; Powder Division 50 seconds; Engineer’s Division 50 seconds. Secured as follows: 1^st Division 1 minute; 2^nd Division 15 seconds; 3^rd Division 1 minute 40 seconds; Powder Division 30 seconds; Engineer’s Division 15 seconds.

Had divisional drills as follows: 1^st Division gunnery instruction; 2^nd Division great guns; 3^rd Division sighting drill; Powder Division stations at general quarters and instructions; Marines small arms.

Steering various courses during watch patrolling San Bernardino Strait. At end of watch on course NW½W with Point Tagiran on port bow, distant about 2½ miles.

Average steam 116 lbs, average revolutions 54.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, warm. Light breezes and airs from SSE and ESE. Barometer falling slowly.

On course NW½W and on various courses standing in to harbor of Bulan. Lowered whaleboat and sent officer ashore to communicate with garrison; lying off till boat returned; then under way to Sorsogon Bay on various courses. Patent log taken in from 1.10 to 2.25 and again at 3.35, reading 61.4.

Standing in to anchorage at end of watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and warm.

At 4.08 let go port anchor in 9 fathoms, soft mud, 60 fathoms of chain shackled forward of wildcat. Anchorage Sorsogon Bay [Port Sorsogon in log-book], Luzon. Bearings from anchorage: *Somblaya Point NE; Maririg Island [AKA Mariig or Maurig Island] NW by N; ship’s head NE½N. Draft forward 12 feet 5 inches, aft 15 feet 11 inches. Secured engines and banked fires.

At 5.00 mustered for quarters, after which held setting up drill.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Barometer rising.

At 8.10 boarded lorcha ‘Carmina’ of Sorsogon (owner, Dr Angel Artiz; captain, Sabino Adona), standing out. Found no cargo or papers. Sent her to return to Sorsogon for papers.

[* Somblaya Point, on Poro Island (now Sablayan Island), is unlikely to have been visible from the estimated anchorage. Possibly Macuhil Point or Salog Point was meant.]

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2 August 1900

[Sorgoson Bay to Donsol, Luzon, Philippine Islands, and return]

Lat 12.86, Long 123.83 [estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Fair.

At 6.25 got underway and stood out of Boca Grande.

At 7.35 took departure; set course W¼N, patent log reading 2.9, western tangent Bagatao Island N4E. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 5 inches, aft 15 feet 11 inches.

Average steam 114 lbs, average revolutions 59.65.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate south-westerly breezes. Barometer steady.

Steaming on course W¼N under boilers A, B and C.

At 8.23 changed course to WNW¾W, patent log reading 11.3.

At 8.38 changed course to W½N, patent log reading 14.0.

At 9.10 took in patent log, reading 19.4.

At 9.12 half speed and stood toward town of Donsol, Luzon.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster, then to general quarters in following times: 1^st Division 4 minutes; 2^nd Division 4 minutes 15 seconds; 3^rd Division 5 minutes 10 seconds; Powder Division 5 minutes; Engineer’s Division 1 minute.

Secured at 10.00 in following times: 1^st Division 3 minutes 20 seconds; 2^nd Division 2 minutes; 3^rd Division 3 minutes 35 seconds; Powder Division 6 minutes; Engineer’s Division 35 seconds.

At 9.30 dropped anchor in 16 fathoms, mud bottom, 60 fathoms on port chain. Bearings: ship’s head NE, flagstaff Donsol NE¾E; Point Catundulan NW by W⅛W. Commanding Officer of Army post on shore came aboard.

At 10.40 got up anchor and at 10.52 ahead full speed on course S by E⅞E.

At 11.00 put over patent log reading 0.

At 11.25 sighted smoke of steamer bearing SE.

At 11.30 changed course to E¼N, patent log reading 6.2. Standing in toward Sorsogon Bay.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 75.1.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot. Calm and light breezes from SW. Barometer falling.

At 12.22 changed course to NNE, patent log reading 15.1.

At 12.30 took in patent log, reading 16.1, standing in to anchorage off Sorgoson, steering various course until 1.36, when came to anchor in 5½ fathoms of water, and veered to 45 fathoms on port chain. Bearings at anchor: ship’s head SW by W; Macuhil [Mackiegie in log-book; also known as Macugil Point] Point SW½W; Alimpayao Point WNW⅝W; Malazimbo Island [Malozinebo Island in log-book] left tangent S⅜W.

Instructed signal class in signals and exercised in disconnecting and connecting hand and steam steering gear. Secured engines and banked fires under boilers A and B. Let fires die out under boiler C.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Lightning to westward last hour. Gentle breeze to light airs from SW. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and exercised at physical drill. Put out target at 300 yards from port bow.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant; lightning to westward. Light breezes and airs from NW. Barometer steady.

Disconnected boiler C at 8.10. Posted armed sentries on deck.

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3 August 1900

Anchored in Sorsogon Bay, Luzon, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.87, Long 123.84

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Lightning to westward. Light airs and breezes from W and WNW. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm and light airs from W to SW. Barometer steady.

Got out steam launch. Carried out morning orders. Engineer’s Division scrubbed hammocks.

At 7.30 made routine tests; all satisfactory. Lieutenant WB Fletcher USN went to Sorsogon to pay official visit at Army post there.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, warm. Threatening last part, squalls on shore. Gentle breezes from WSW and SW. Barometer nearly steady.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster followed by physical drill, battery and arm-and-away boats for distant service: sailing launch, first cutter, second cutter and gig. All boats lowered or rigged out and lowered in 14 minutes. All away in 18 minutes. Had boat exercise by fleet tactics under oars and sails.

Boats returned and stowed as before at 11.20. RE Loeber (Landsman) placed in double irons for safe keeping, to await action of Commanding Officer, for the offense of refusing to do duty as ordered by Officer of Deck. Cleaned out port fresh water tank.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy. Light passing showers first hour, squalls on shore. Gentle WSW and SW breezes. Barometer falling slowly.

Lieutenants Pitcairn and Egle, 47^th US Infantry, came on board and called on Commanding Officer and wardroom mess.

Overhauled battery. Broke out and restowed after sail room. Executive Officer, Chief Engineer, and Medical Officer made routine inspections of compartments, water-tight doors, pumps etc. Served out monthly money, Lieutenant CH Hayes USN witnessing payments. Sent steam launch and dinghy to Sorsogon in charge of Lieutenant Sticht USN.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, warm. Rain squalls on shore. Calms and light airs from WSW. Barometer rising slowly.

Set armed watch as directed.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, warm. Heat lightning in NW. Calms and light airs fro N and W. Barometer rising slowly.

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4 August 1900

Anchored in Sorsogon Bay, Luzon, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.87, Long 123.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, warm. Light breezes and airs from NW. Barometer nearly steady.

Small steamer came in.

4am to 8am:

Partly overcast, warm. Light airs from NW. Barometer steady.

Sent armed steam launch and whaleboat ashore for stores, under charge of Ensign Mitchell. Cleaning ship. Tested siren and whistle at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot.

Aired bedding.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Passing shower at 2.00.

Captain Gordon USA, 47th Infantry, in temporary command at Sorsogon, paid official visit to ship.

Delivered to RE Loeber (Landsman) specifications of offenses, summary court-martial. Boats returned with stores for crew’s messes. Sent steam launch and first cutter for more mess stores. Native band came aboard and gave concert.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Rain squall towards end. Barometer rising.

Steam launch blew out gasket when returning. Sent whaleboat and gig to tow her back. Received various stores for crew’s messes and 294 lbs of fresh meat in Paymaster’s Department. Returned dip of steamer ‘Mayon"’ standing out.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up drill. A small steam coaster came in and stood up to Sorsogon.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant.

Stationed armed night watch.

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5 August 1900

Anchored in Sorsogon Bay, Luzon, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.87, Long 123.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Calm to light airs from NE. Barometer steady.

At 9.45 went to quarters for muster and Commanding Officer inspected ship with crew at quarters, after which had general muster.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm. Light to gentle breeze from E and ENE.

Flood current.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and warm. Light passing shower at 7.00. Gentle and light breeze from E.

Took in small-arm target.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and warm. Light breeze and light airs from E. Moonlight.

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6 August 1900

Sorsogon Bay to Cataingan, Masbate, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.50, Long 124.03

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and warm. Lightning. Light airs from northward and eastward, and calm.

Moon set at 12.35.

Started fired under boiler C at 1.00. Ship swung to flood current at 1.30.

4am to 8am:

Fair to overcast and cloudy. Lightning first hour. Light north-easterly breezes to airs. Barometer rising slowly.

Making preparations to get underway.

At 5.45 connected boiler C; at 6.30 hove in chain to short stay.

At 7.00 got up anchor and stood out of Sorsogon Bay on various courses.

At 7.20 put over patent log reading 0. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 3 inches, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

Half speed at 7.20 and full speed at 7.55. Steam on boilers A, B and C.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 65.4.

8am to meridian:

Overcast first part, clear and pleasant last part of watch. Light airs to gentle breezes from WNW to SE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical drill, also divisional drills as follows: 1^st Division sighting drill and instruction with Lee rifle; 2^nd Division single sticks; 3^rd Division sighting drill; Powder Division stations at general quarters, fire quarters and collision drill; Marines sighting drill.

A summary court-martial, of which Lieutenant FC Bieg USN was senior member, convened on board at 10.15 for trial of RE Loeber (Landsman) and adjourned at 11.45.

Steering various courses until 10.22 when set course SE by E¼E.

Took in patent log at 8.52, reading 12.2. Put it over at 9.13 and took in at 10.12, reading 22.2. Put over patent log again at 10.29.

Running at various speeds until 10.29 when started ahead at half speed.

Stopped at 8.52 and at 10.14 when sent boat to examine two paraos, finding their papers all regular.

Average steam 117 lbs, average revolutions 68.8.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy. Clouds and weather indications for wind. Light airs from NNE. Calm and light airs and breezes from SSE. Barometer falling.

On various courses cruising near Matnog; overhauled and examined papers and cargo of two paraos.

At 1.47 set course for harbor of Cataingan, Masbate, steering various courses. Patent log taken in at 1.21 and put over again at 2.00 reading 44.8.

Sighted US gunboat standing to eastward, probably ‘Quiros’, but could not distinguish her pennant, if hoisted. JH Molloy was rated Apprentice 1^st class from Apprentice 2^nd class, to date from July 1, 1900. Signal classes under instructions from 1.15 to 2.00.

Average steam 110 lbs, revolutions 78.9.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant.

On various courses standing in for anchorage at Cataingan, Masbate. At end of watch almost at customary anchorage.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. Held collision stations in following times: all Divisions 1 minute; all Divisions secured in 50 seconds.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast with slight drizzling and lightning. Light breezes from NE to calm. Barometer rising slightly.

At 6.05 anchored in Cataingan Bay, Masbate; 12 fathoms of water and 60 fathoms of port chain to water’s edge. Bearings at anchor: ship’s head NW; Domorog Point SE by E, Mintac Point S¾W. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 12 inches, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast to cloudy. Gentle breezes from ENE. Light to gentle breezes from WSW. Rain first part and lightning. Barometer rising slightly.

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7 August 1900

Cataingan, Masbate, to Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.97, Long 124.22

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Lightning about horizon. Calm to light airs from SWS. Barometer falling slowly. Moon set at 1.15.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light passing rain last hour. Light breezes from NNW to calm, then light breezes from W. Barometer rising slowly.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant; light airs to gentle breezes from SSW and SW. Barometer steady.

At 9.00 mustered at quarters and had physical drill, also battalion drill.

At 9.45 hove in to short stay and made preparations for getting underway.

At 10.23 got underway and stood out of harbor steering various courses until 11.00, when set course ENE¾E.

At 10.50 put over patent log reading 0. Went ahead full speed at 10.56. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 2 inches, aft 15 feet 10 inches. At end of watch Tagapul-an Island bore abeam, distant about 4 miles.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 68.6.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, warm. Light and gentle breezes from SW and W. Barometer falling slowly first part, and rising slowly last hour.

Took in patent log at 2.15 reading 35.0. Standing in on various courses to Calbayog, Samar, where anchored at 2.30 in 7 fathoms of water, clay bottom, with port anchor down and 45 fathoms of chain. Hoisted our distinguishing pennant and recognized that of USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ at 1.30. USS ‘Panay’ also in harbor.

Banked fires and secured engines at 2.45. Commanding Officers of ‘Isla de Cuba’ and ‘Panay’ called on board.

Transferred to ‘Panay’ from Ordnance Department: 180 rounds common cartridge light 1-pounder. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 1 inch, aft 15 feet 9 inches. Bearing of anchorage: ship’s head W; light from N by W; cemetery chapel NE by E¼E.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, warm. Light airs from W by S and NNE. Barometer rising slowly.

‘Panay’ left harbor at 4.30 for Catbalogan, passing near Carayman on her way out and firing a few shots at short range into trenches. Set armed watch as directed. Visiting party from ‘Isla de Cuba’ on board. Sent visiting party to ‘Isla de Cuba’.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, warm. Moonlight. Light airs and breezes from NNE. Barometer steady till last hour, then falling slowly.

Tested and exercised searchlights. ‘Isla de Cuba’ asked and was given permission to exercise her searchlights.

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8 August 1900

Anchored off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.05, Long 124.59

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, warm. Moonlight till 2.30. Light breezes from NNE. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, warm, pleasant. Light airs from N by W and N by E. Barometer steady.

Set out rifle target at 300 yards. Sent dinghy ashore with armed crew for provisions. Cleaning ship etc.

Tested whistle and siren at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. Held setting up, gun training, and collision drills. Held divisional drills as follows: 1^st Division small arms; 2^nd Division small arms and target practice at target 300 yards distant; 3^rd Division revolvers; Marines infantry; Powder Division station, general, fire and collision. Mounted Gatling gun in whaleboat and fired 100 rounds of .45 caliber ammunition at box target.

At quarters, with all hands aft, read sentence of summary court-martial in case of Robert E Loeber (Landsman), tried for refusing to do duty: solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 30 days, with a full ration every third day; to perform extra police duties for 3 months and to lose 3 months’ pay, amounting to $48.00.

At 10.40 exchanged pennants with USS ‘Pampanga’, standing in from Catbalogan.

At 10.50 ‘Pampanga’ signaled Int 154, which was granted.

At 11.00 ‘Pampanga’ came alongside. Colonel EE Hardin USA, a passenger on ‘Pampanga’, paid an official visit to ship. Commanding Officer of ‘Pampanga’ paid official visit to ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Barometer fell .06 first two hours, then steady.

USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ fired at insurgent trenches to right of town. Received from ‘Pampanga’, to await action of Commander-in-chief on charge of theft: E Schefer (Apprentice 1^st class), with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers. Placed him in double irons under sentry’s charge to await further action.

Also received HJ Jerrior (Ordinary Seaman), with bag, hammock and enlistment record, for medical treatment. Transferred to ‘Pampanga’: JT Thornton (Apprentice 1^st class) with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers; also A Gullage (Ordinary Seaman), with bag, hammock and enlistment record, for temporary duty.

Major Hawthorne USA, commanding US troops ashore at Calbayog, paid official visit to ship.

At 2.15 ‘Pampanga’ left and proceeded to Catbalogan, having received 800 gallons of fresh drinking water.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant.

Stationed armed night watch.

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9 August 1900

Calbayog, Samar, to Palanog Bay [Masbate Harbor], Masbate, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.30, Long 123.78

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant.

At 6.00 got underway, on various courses until 6.50, when set course NW by W⅞W, patent log reading 6.

At end of watch left tangent Talajit [now Almagro] Island S19W; left tangent Tagapul-an Island S86W, both magnetic.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 83.6.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy. Rain last hour. Light to moderate north-westerly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster and at 9.40 went to general quarters in following times: 1^st Division 2 minutes 50 seconds; 2^nd Division 2 minutes; 3^rd Division 3 minutes; Powder Division 3 minutes 10 seconds; Engineer’s Division 30 seconds.

Secured at 10.09 as follows: 1^st Division 2 minutes; 2^nd Division 2 minutes; 3^rd Division 2 minutes 30 seconds; Powder Division 4 minutes; Engineer’s Division 40 seconds. Tested flood cocks. Commanding Officer awarded following punishment: GA Chambers (Apprentice 2^nd class), absent from station 20 minutes while on messenger watch, 2 hours of extra duty.

At 10.30 changed course to WNW⅜W, patent log reading 43.2.

At 10.45 changed course to WNW⅞W, patent log reading 46.6.

At 11.00 changed course to W⅛N, patent log reading 48.4; then steered various courses through channel between Ticao and Masbate.

At 11.45 changed course to NW, patent log reading 56.7.

At noon changed course to NW¼W, patent log reading 58.8. Steamer in sight ahead.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 85.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with passing showers. Moderate breeze to light airs from NW and W. Barometer falling.

At noon changed course to NW½W, patent log reading 58.8; at 12.38 changed course to NW by W, patent log reading 63.3; at 12.47 changed course to NW by W½W, patent log reading 66.8.

At 12.20 passed American steamer ‘Santander’ and at 12.50 American brigantine ‘India’, both standing to southward and eastward.

At 1.35 took in patent log reading 72. Stood into Palanog harbor and at 1.52 came to anchor in 17 fathoms of water, soft bottom, and veered to 75 fathoms on port chain. Bearings at anchor: ship’s head NNW; NW point N¾W; church E. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet, aft 15 feet 9 inches.

1^st Lieutenant Corson USA, Captain of Port, paid an official visit on board.

Banked fires and secured engines at 2.05. Received following signal from Army headquarters on shore: “Where are you from?”. Answered: “Calbayog”; also “Have you mail for us?”. Answered: “No”.

By order of Commanding Officer E Schefer (Apprentice 1^st class) was placed under sentry’s charge. Commanding Officer paid official visit at Army post on shore. Cleaned out after freshwater tank.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and rainy. Light breeze and light airs from E to ESE and calm. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had physical drill. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 100 lbs butter and 100 lbs beans.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast with passing showers. Light airs from SW.

Posted armed sentries on deck.

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10 August 1900

Palanog Bay, Masbate, to Matnog Bay, Luzon, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.45, Long 124.07

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast with lightning to westward. Gentle to light breezes from SW. Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy. Light airs and breezes from WSW to WNW.

At 6.00 American steamer ‘Uranus’ came in and anchored. Carried out morning orders.

Made preparations for getting underway, and at 7.00 hove in to short stay.

Made routine tests at 7.30. All satisfactory.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cool. Passing rain showers third hour. Light and gentle breezes from WNW, N and NW. Barometer steady.

At 8.40 got underway and standing out of harbor for San Bernardino Strait on various courses till 10.34, when set course NE¼E. Put over patent log at 9.01 reading 0.0.

E Schefer (Apprentice 1^st class) was made prisoner-at-large from 9.00.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster, followed by physical drill, battery, and arm-and-away all boats for distant service (no boats lowered). Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 337 lbs fresh meat from Army commissary at Palanog.

Average steam 108 lbs, average revolutions 74.8.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Barometer falling slowly.

At 1.37 let go port anchor in 8¼ fathoms, sand bottom, 45 fathoms chain, at Matnog, Luzon. Bearings: Point Padang NE½N; N point Juac Island SE¼S; ship’s head NW by N.

Saw about 50 apparently organized insurgents on shore, deployed as skirmishers near church.

Encountered very strong eddies in San Bernardino Strait. Draft forward 11 feet 10 inches, aft 15 feet 8 inches. Banked fires and secured engines for port.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. Held setting up and fire drill; times: 1^st Division 1 minute 10 seconds; 2^nd Division 30 seconds; 3^rd Division 1 minute; Powder Division 40 seconds; Engineer’s Division 1 minute. All secured in 1 minute 55 seconds.

At 4.45 started to swing to flood, finishing at 6.00.

8pm to midnight:

Fair.

Riding to ebb. Stationed armed night watch. Threw beam of searchlight on insurgent position at Point Padang at irregular intervals, exposing sentries on guard.

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11 August 1900

Matnog Bay to Sorsogon Bay, Luzon, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.87, Long 123.84

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Calm and light airs from W by N. Barometer falling slowly. Rainy first part.

Commenced to swing to ebb at 1.00, finishing at 2.20.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, raining. Barometer rising slowly. Calm first part; wind varying in force from light airs to general breezes from various directions towards end.

At 6.00 got underway and stood out of Matnog Bay through San Bernardino Strait and up along coast of Luzon.

At end of watch Point Tagiran bore N46W (magnetic), distant 2 miles. At end of watch on course NW by W⅜W.

Average steam 111 lbs, average revolutions 71.3.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy; drizzling rain first hour. Light to gentle breezes from NNW to W. Barometer steady.

General cleaning about ship. Point Tagiran abeam at 8.20, distance 1½ miles.

At 8.50 changed course to NW½N, patent log reading 25.3.

At 9.45 changed to N½W, patent log reading 35.3.

At 10.35 began steering various courses into channel to Sorsogon Bay.

At 10.43 took in patent log reading 45.7.

At 11.25 stopped engines and at 11.34 anchored in 5¼ fathoms, 45 fathoms port chain at wildcats, mud bottom. Bearings at anchor: ship’s head NE; Poro Island [now Sablayan Island] left tangent S by W; Alimpayao Point NW by W; and Macuhil Point SW by W. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 9 inches, aft 15 feet 8 inches. Banked fires.

Average steam 112 lbs, average revolutions 86.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy; clearing somewhat last hour. Light airs from SW, increasing to light breezes from WSW. Barometer falling slightly.

Lowered steam launch at 1.00. Painted boot-topping except on starboard side where too low and wet.

Sent steam launch and whaleboat to Sorsogon at 2.30.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast. Light to gentle breezes from WSW. Barometer steady. Lightning about horizon.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster.

At 5.30 started swinging to flood time. Finished at 6.30.

Steam launch and whaleboat returned from Sorsogon about 6.15.

Moon rose in clouds about 7.00.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and overcast. Lightning. Drizzling last hour. Light airs from WSW to W. Barometer steady.

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12 August 1900

Anchored at Sorsogon Bay, Luzon, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.87, Long 123.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Rain. Light to gentle breezes from W. Barometer falling slightly.

Began swinging to ebb tide at 1.45 and finished at 3.45.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy; some lightning. Clearing towards 8.00. Light breezes from WSW to light airs from SW. Barometer steady.

Began swinging to flood tide at 4.30; finished at 6.00. Cleaning for Sunday inspection.

8am to meridian:

Overcast first part, with heavy showers. Clearing last part of watch. Gentle to moderate breezes from WSW and SW. Barometer steady.

At 8.45 American steamer ‘Sorsogon’ came in and anchored off Sorsogon. Sent steam launch and whaleboat to Sorsogon.

At 9.45 went to quarters for muster, and ship and crew were inspected.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with passing showers. Moderate breeze from SW to W by S. Barometer falling.

Colonel W Howe USV, commanding 47^th Infantry, and several officers from Army post on shore visited ship.

Steam launch and whaleboat returned at 1.20. Sent them to Sorsogon again at 3.05.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast with squalls and passing showers. Stiff to moderate breezes from W by S, and gentle breeze from WSW. Barometer rising slowly.

At 6.10 veered to 60 fathoms on port chain.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and rainy. Gentle to moderate breezes from WSW. Barometer steady.

Steam launch and whaleboat returned from Sorsogon at 8.45.

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13 August 1900

Anchored at Sorsogon Bay, Luzon, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.87, Long 123.84

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with squalls and passing showers, except first hour. Moderate to stiff breeze from SW. Barometer falling slowly.

At 1.30 American steamer ‘Adelante’ started out of harbor but returned again and anchored near this ship.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and squally with passing showers. Moderate to stiff breeze from SW. Barometer steady.

Carried out morning orders. 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions scrubbed blankets. At 7.30 made routine tests; all satisfactory.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy; shifting clouds. Passing rain squalls with wind gusts. Fresh to moderate breezes, unsteady and gusty. Barometer rising slowly, then steady.

Ship riding easily. At 9.30 had quarters for muster followed by physical drill, battery and divisional drills: 1^st Division Gatling instruction; 2^nd Division skirmish; 3^rd Division ordnance instruction; 4^th Division rifle instruction; Marines sighting drill.

Following punishments awarded by Commanding Officer: R Emerson (Seaman), disrated to Ordinary Seaman from July 1 for neglect of duty on anchor watch; R Emerson (Ordinary Seaman), 5 days’ confinement in double irons for disrespect to a petty officer; latter sentence carried into effect at once.

Changed from steam to hand steering gear in 2 minutes 40 seconds, and back to steam in 3 minutes.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly overcast, squally, passing rain. Moderate to fresh breezes from WSW. Barometer falling slowly.

Ship riding across wind and tide last hour. Veered to 65 fathoms using deck tackle. Signal class under instruction 1.15 to 2.00.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, squalls, passing rain. Moderate to fresh breezes from WSW. Barometer rising slowly.

At 5.00 had quarters for muster, followed by physical drill.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Breeze dropping to moderate and gentle from WSW. Barometer steady. Light rain last hour.

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14 August 1900

Anchored at Sorsogon Bay, Luzon, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.87, Long 123.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast. Squalls of rain at intervals. Gentle to moderate and stiff breezes from WSW. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Overcast. Squalls of light rain at intervals. Moderate to fresh breezes from WSW and SW by W. Barometer rising last hours.

Ship riding easily. Morning routine. Usual tests at 7.30 of siren and whistle.

American steamer ‘Francisco Reyes’ (US Army Paymaster’s vessel) came into harbor and proceeded to anchorage off Sorsogon. As she followed northern shore instead of better passage along S side, an attempt was made to signal instructions to her but no reply was received.

8am to meridian:

Squally. Rain at times. Moderate to fresh breezes from SW by W to WSW. Barometer steady..

At 9.30 held quarters, setting up and gun training drill, after which held battalion drill for crew and infantry for Marines.

‘Francisco Reyes’ came down from Sorsogon and anchored near entrance of harbor, 9.50.

Meridian to 4pm:

Squally. Rain at times. Moderate to fresh breezes from SW by W. Barometer steady first part and falling .01 last hour.

Threw overboard: 4 lbs of tinned meat; 11 lbs of tinned tomatoes; and 2 lbs of tinned vegetables, condemned by board of survey.

4pm to 8pm:

Squally. Barometer slowly rising. Passing showers of short duration. Moderate to fresh breeze from SW by W.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and squally. Stiff to fresh breezes from SW by W. Barometer steady.

Moon visible at times during watch.

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15 August 1900

Anchored at Sorsogon Bay, Luzon, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.87, Long 123.84

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and squally. Rainy at intervals. Moderate gale to stiff and gentle breezes from SW by W. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Squally. Clearing somewhat towards end of watch. Barometer slowly rising. Gentle to stiff breezes from SW by W to WSW.

At 5.30 American steamer ‘Adelante’ got underway and stood out.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Rain and slight thunder. Moderate to light breezes from SW to WNW. Barometer rising slowly.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster and drilled as follows: 1^st Division sighting; 2^nd Division instruction in artillery and use of Navy rifle and revolver; 3^rd Division same and preservation of rifle and pistol; Powder Division sighting drill.

At 11.00 American steamer ‘Francisco Reyes’ got up anchor and went into Sorsogon.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing rain squalls and slight thunder. Light to moderate south-westerly breezes. Barometer falling slowly.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing rain squalls. Light to moderate breezes from SW by W. Barometer rising slowly.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster. Ship swinging across wind and tide.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling first part. Lightning. Gentle breezes from SW by W. Barometer rising slowly.

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16 August 1900

Sorsogon, Luzon, to Cataingan Bay, Masbate, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.52, Long 124.02

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Clearing latter part. Drizzling. Light to gentle south-westerly breezes. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing rain. Light airs to gentle breezes from SW. Barometer rising.

Steamer ‘Francisco Reyes’ left Sorsogon Bay at 5.20.

At 5.30 hove in port chain to short stay and made preparations for getting underway.

At 5.55 got up anchor and stood out of Sorsogon Bay on various courses.

At 6.20 full speed; at 6.40 spoke a small banca standing in.

At 7.10 lowered whaleboat and boarded Army tug ‘Cuco’ in company with schooner ‘Maria’, at anchor off Bagatao Island, having come in from Bulan to avoid rough weather.

At 8.00 rounding point of Bagatao Island. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 8 inches, aft 15 feet 7 inches.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolutions 531.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm. Light to moderate breezes from S and SSW. Barometer steady.

At 8.05 set course S⅞E and put over patent log reading 0.

At 9.00 changed course to SE½S, patent log reading 9.2; and at 10.00 to SE¼E, patent log reading 19.3.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and exercised at physical drill, then went to general quarters. Divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 2 minutes 50 seconds; 2^nd Division 2 minutes 30 seconds; 3^rd Division 3 minutes 10 seconds; Powder Division 3 minutes; Engineer’s Division 1 minute 10 seconds; and secured as follows: 1^st Division 3 minutes; 2^nd Division 2 minutes 35 seconds; 3^rd Division 3 minutes 15 seconds; Powder Division 6 minutes 30 seconds; Engineer’s Division 30 seconds. Tested magazine and shell room flood cocks.

Average steam 115 lbs, average revolution 85.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly overcast, squalls and rain over land. Gentle and moderate breezes from SSW, SW and SW by S. Barometer falling slowly.

At noon changed course to SE, patent log reading 42.4, standing for Libucan Islands.

At 1.40 changed course to WSW½W, patent log reading 57.1; and on various courses to end of watch, standing in to Masbate and entering harbor of Cataingan.

At 3.20 took in patent log reading 75.0. Marines drilled at 6-pounder guns for instruction.

4pm to 8pm:

Squally. Moderate to stiff breezes from SW by S. Barometer rising slowly.

At 4.24 let go port anchor in 13 fathoms, sticky bottom, 75 fathoms shackle ½ [?] fathom forward of wildcat. Bearings of anchorage at Cataingan, Masbate: Mintac Point S¼W; Domorog Point SE by E¼E; ship’s head SW. Draft of ship forward 11 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

By order of Commanding Officer threw overboard: 25 lbs of tinned dried peaches, condemned by board of survey. Ship riding to wind.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. Held setting up drill.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and squally. Gentle to stiff breezes from SSW and SW. Barometer steady.

Moon visible at times latter part of watch.

Used searchlight along beach at 10.00 and 11.50.

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17 August 1900

Anchored at Cataingan Bay, Masbate, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.988, Long 124.012

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and squally. Gentle to stiff breezes from SSW. Barometer falling slowly. Slight groundswell during watch. Moonlight.

Used searchlight along beach at 2.00, 2.45 and 3.50.

4am to 8am:

Squally. Stiff breeze from SSW to SW. Barometer steady.

Ship riding to wind.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy. Moderate to fresh south-westerly breezes. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster, and then to stations at boats armed for cutting out.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to cloudy. Moderate to fresh breezes from SW. Barometer falling slowly.

Gun divisions overhauling batteries. Tested hand pumps.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Fresh to gentle breezes from SW. Barometer rising slowly.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster and at 5.05 went to fire quarters. All divisions ready in 1 minute 30 seconds. All divisions secured in 1 minute 50 seconds.

About 5.20 felt a jarring of ship; probably due to earthquake, not being otherwise accounted for.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Lightning about horizon. Moderate to light breeze from SW and S. Barometer rose 0.2 first hour, then steady.

Moon rose at 11.30.

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18 August 1900

Anchored at Cataingan Bay, Masbate, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.988, Long 124.012

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to clear weather. Gentle to fresh breezes from SW. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy. Gentle to moderate breezes from SW. Barometer steady.

General cleaning about ship.

8am to meridian:

Fair, with moderate to fresh breezes from SW. Barometer steady.

By order of Commanding Officer R Emerson (Ordinary Seaman) was released from confinement. Aired bedding and boat sails.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm. Moderate to fresh breezes from SW. Barometer falling slowly.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Moderate to fresh breezes from SW. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Moderate to fresh breezes from SW. Lightning to westward latter part of watch. Barometer steady.

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19 August 1900

Cataingan Bay, Masbate, to Calbayog, Samar, and Libucan Daco, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.05, Long 124.59

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy with lightning to westward. Moderate to fresh breezes from SW by S. Barometer falling slowly.

Moonlight first part of watch. Moon obscured at times latter part.

4am to 8am:

Overcast with passing showers second hour. Gentle to fresh breezes from SW to SSW. Barometer falling.

Carried out morning orders. Made preparations for getting underway.

Hove in to short stay at 6.15 and at 6.50 got underway and stood out of harbor. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Steering on various courses until 7.25 when set course ENE⅞E and put over patent log reading 0.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 54.

8am to meridian:

Partly overcast, hazy, cool. Moderate to fresh breezes from SW. Barometer rising slowly.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster and inspection, followed by reading of ‘Articles for Better Government of Navy’.

On course ENE⅞E till 9.27, then steering various courses until 10.47, when dropped anchor off Calbayog, Samar, in 9¾ fathoms, soft bottom, port anchor, 45 fathoms of chain at water’s edge. Bearings of anchorage: ship’s head SSW; tin-roofed house at [San] Policarpo NW¾N; cemetery chapel NE⅞E. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

At 10.00 made out USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ at anchor off Calbayog and exchanged distinguishing pennants with her. Hoisted Gen signal 869.

At 11.00 Commanding Officer and Medical Officer came on board from ‘Isla de Cuba’.

At 11.30 made preparations and got underway for Libucan Daco.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Barometer steady. Light to moderate breezes from SW.

Standing in for anchorage at Libucan Daco.

At 1.05 let go port anchor in 14 fathoms, sticky bottom. Veered to 60 fathoms at water’s edge. Bearings: NW point NW by W; E point E¾N; ship’s head WSW. Sea moderate. Banked fires and secured engines.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breezes from SW to SSW. Barometer slowly rising.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breezes from SW.

Stationed armed night-watch.

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20 August 1900

Anchored off Libucan Daco, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.91, Long 124.66

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Barometer slowly falling. Gentle to stiff breezes from SW.

Ship riding to wind.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Barometer slowly rising. Gentle to moderate breezes in gusts from SW.

Rigged out, lowered, and held steam trial of steam launch. Ship riding to wind.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light airs to fresh breezes from SW. Barometer steady.

At 8.15 rigged in steam launch.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster, after which mustered crew at stations for abandon ship. Lowered boats manned and armed for cutting out, and drilled at boats following signals from ship.

USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ came in from Calbayog at 9.30. Exchanged distinguishing pennants with ‘Isla de Cuba’ and answered affirmative to her request for permission to anchor.

Lieutenant Armin Hartrath USN was ordered to ‘Isla de Cuba’ for passage to Cebu, thence to US Naval Hospital, Cavite, for treatment. R Spooner (Fireman 2^nd class) was transferred to ‘Isla de Cuba’ with bag, hammock and necessary papers, in order that he might be near Army Hospital at Cebu in case a surgical operation becomes necessary.

At 11.00 ‘Isla de Cuba’ requested permission to get underway and stood out of harbor.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy; clearing slightly last part. Light to fresh breezes in short gusts from SW. Barometer falling slowly.

A crew of Marines and another from Engineer’s force exercised in whaleboat. Instructed signal class.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy to clear. Light to moderate breezes from SW. Barometer rising slowly.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Light to moderate breezes from SSW. Barometer rose .01 during watch.

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21 August 1900

Libucan Daco to Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.78, Long 124.67

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs to fresh breezes coming in quick gusts of short duration, south-westerly. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Fair to overcast and cloudy. Light to moderate breezes from SW. Barometer steady.

Making preparations to get underway.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy with light to gentle breezes from SSW.

Hove in to short stay at 8.05 and got underway at 8.21; steering various courses until 8.43. when set course SE½S and put over patent log reading 59.3.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical drill, after which battalion drill.

At 9.35 changed course to SSE⅝E, patent log reading 68.2. Steering various courses standing in to Parasan Bay.

At 10.07 took in patent log, reading 73.

At 10.20 exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Panay’ at anchor in harbor.

Stopped at 10.34; an officer from ‘Panay’ came alongside and communicated with Commanding Officer.

Started ahead at 11.04, steering various courses.

Put over patent log at 11.12, reading 73, and took it in at noon, reading 81.4. Steering various courses to overhaul a parao last hour of watch. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 5 inches, aft 15 feet 4 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, warm, pleasant. Stiff to moderate and gentle breezes from SW. Barometer falling slowly.

Stopped at noon to 12.20 and examined papers of parao ‘San Fernandino’ of Carigara.

Ahead again on course NW⅜N till 1.10, when changed course to N½W, patent log reading 90.0, and then on various courses till 2.05, when anchored off Calbayog, Samar, in 9¼ fathoms of water, soft bottom, port anchor, 60 fathoms of chain. Bearings of anchorage: ship’s head SW; tin-roofed house in San Policarpo NW⅛N; cemetery chapel NE by E⅛E; dome of church NNE⅞E. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 5 inches, aft 15 feet 4 inches.

Sent wig-wag signal to Major Hawthorne USA, in command ashore: “How is everything ashore”, and received reply: “OK. Keep watch of trenches to E of town”.

Following changes in rating were made: BG Jackson from Landsman to Coal Passer; and J Joyce from Coal Passer to Fireman 2^nd class, from this date.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly overcast. Warm. Moderate to light breezes from SW and WSW. Barometer rising slowly.

Recoil cylinders of #2 port and starboard 6-inch guns were inspected by Divisional Officer and found in satisfactory condition.

At 5.00 had quarters for muster, followed by physical drill.

Received lantern signal from Major Hawthorne USA ashore: “Am sending out two parties to San Policarpo early tomorrow morning”, and acknowledged same.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, overcast last part. Warm. Light and gentle breezes from SW. Barometer rising slowly.

Set armed watch.

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22 August 1900

Anchored off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.05, Long 124.59

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, warm, pleasant. Light and gentle breezes from WSW and SW. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Fair, partly overcast, warm. Light to gentle breezes from SW. Barometer steady.

Usual morning routine. Tested siren and whistle at 7.30 and found them satisfactory. Received wig-wag signal from shore: “Funeral detail going out”.

8am to meridian:

Hot. Gentle breezes from SW.

At 9.30 went to quarters, followed by setting, gun training, and collision drills. Times of latter: 1^st Division 1 minute 15 seconds; 2^nd Division 1 minute 20 seconds; 3^rd Division 50 seconds; Powder Division 50 seconds; Engineer’s Division 10 seconds. Held drills as follows: 1^st Division gun instruction; 2^nd Division same; 3^rd Division artillery; Marines gun and rifle instruction.

Signals as follows: ‘Concord’ to Army [C to A], 8.50: “What is the state of the landing?”; A to C, 9.05: “The same as before the storm”. C to A, 10.00: “Have you any men to westward of town?”; A to C, “Yes, party still out between here and San Policarpo”. C to A, 10.20: “We see insurgents on hill back of your men who are now on the shore about two thirds way from town to Policarpo”.

Meridian to 4pm:

Hot. Light to gentle breezes from SW to WSW. Low water at 3.30.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hot. Light to moderate breezes from WSW to SW.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up drill.

At 5.15 fired at hut to left town 11 6-pounder steel shell.

At 7.35 went to general quarters. Times as follows which include rigging in and out of gig, whaleboat and dinghy: 1^st Division 3 minutes; 2^nd Division 16 minutes; 3^rd Division 10 minutes; Powder Division 2 minutes 40 seconds; Engineer’s Division 2 minutes. All divisions 16 minutes. Secured as follows: 1^st Division 2 minutes; 2^nd Division 6 minutes; 3^rd Division 5 minutes; Powder Division 4 minutes; Engineer’s Division 30 seconds. All divisions 6 minutes.

Signals: C to A, 5.15: “Have you men to left of town?”; A to C, 5.17: “No”. C to A, 5.30: “If we signal with Ardois by night can you read it?”; A to C, 5.45: “Yes, but your upper red light failed to show last night”.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Barometer slowly rising first part. Squally at times. Gentle to moderate breezes from SW. Considerable sea.

Stationed armed night watch. Used searchlight.

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23 August 1900

Anchored off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.05, Long 124.59

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Light to gentle breeze from SW.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Gentle to moderate breezes from SW to WSW. Barometer fluctuating.

Two abaca paraos and one small parao stood in to Calbayog creek.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and warm. Light to gentle breezes from SW. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster and at 9.42 went to general quarters. All divisions cast loose in 3 minutes 30 seconds. Secured at 10.04; all divisions in 4.00 minutes.

Fired 5 shots from port 6-pounder at insurgent position to eastward of Calbayog, expending 5 6-pounder steel shell. Steamer ‘Lotus’, towing small schooner, left harbor.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy. Gentle breeze from SW. Barometer steady.

Instructed Marines and detail of Engineer’s force at battery. Instructed at signals.

At 1.55 received signal from Army: “Funeral escort going out”.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy; clearing last part. Lighting about horizon. Light breeze to airs from WSW. Barometer rising slowly.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster.

At 7.25 went to general quarters in following times: 1^st Division 3 minutes 40 seconds; 2^nd Division 7 minutes 30 seconds; 3^rd Division 7 minutes 30 seconds; Powder Division 4 minutes 40 seconds; Engineer’s Division 1 minute. Fired 7 shots at beach to eastward of Calbayog using searchlight, expending following ammunition: 5 3-pounder steel cartridges (1 misfire); 3 6-pounder steel cartridges.

Secured at 7.38 as follows: 1^st Division 1 minute 50 seconds; 2^nd Division 3 minutes 50 seconds; 3^rd Division 4 minutes; Powder Division 4 minutes; and Engineer’s Division 2 minutes 20 seconds.

At 7.35 sent signal to Army: “Firing for practice with searchlight”.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Hazy about horizon. Light airs from WSW which shifted around to N second hour. Barometer steady.

Ship swinging about 10.00.

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24 August 1900

Anchored off Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 12.05, Long 124.59

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from NW, shifting to SW and increasing to gentle breezes. Barometer falling slightly.

Ship began to swing at 2.15 to flood tide and wind; finished at 2.55.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to fair. Light airs to breezes from SW. Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm. Light breeze from WSW. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters, then went to general quarters and fired one 6-inch common shell with full charge from No 3 gun starboard. Got out kedge from port quarter to wind ship around broadside to beach, and after general quarters took in kedge. Veered to 70 fathoms on port chain.

At 8.30 sent signal to Army headquarters on shore as follows: “May sail for Cebu any time after midnight though I shall wait until Monday if I find later in the day I can”. Answer: “Will have mail ready by evening boat”. Also signaled to shore: “Four thousand yards to position fired at yesterday”.

At general quarters divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 3 minutes 20 seconds; 2^nd Division 3 minutes 20 seconds; 3^rd Division 6 minutes; Powder Division 2 minutes 40 seconds; Engineer’s Division 1 minute; and secured as follows: 1^st Division 3 minutes; 2^nd Division 3 minutes; 3^rd Division 4 minutes; Powder Division 5 minutes; Engineer’s Division 2 minutes.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot. Calm and light airs and breezes from S to W. Barometer falling.

At 2.20 received signal from shore: “Funeral escort going out”. Several shots were fired at insurgent trenches by artillery on shore. Gun divisions overhauled battery and tested hand pumps. Executive Officer, Chief Engineer, and Medical Officer made weekly inspection required by Article 1594, paragraph 3, US Navy Regulations.

At 3.50 called 2^nd and forward Powder divisions to quarters and fired one 6-inch common shell, one 6-inch shrapnel and two full charges from No 2 gun port, at insurgent trenches; 2^nd, 3^rd and Powder divisions had small-arms target practice from ship at 300 yards’ range.

At 3.55 signaled: “How did our shot fall?”. Answer: “No results could be seen by observers”.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hot. Light airs and breezes from W to SW. Barometer rising. Lightning to westward last part of watch.

At 4.15 received signal from shore: “First shell burst short of hill, did not locate others”. 2^nd Division continued small-arms target practice.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had physical drill. Made preparations for getting underway.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with lightning to westward. Light airs from SW and N. Barometer rising.

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25 August 1900

Calbayog, Samar, to Cebu, Cebu, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.98, Long 124.07

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with lightning to westward. Light to gentle breeze from SW to SSW. Barometer falling.

At 3.15 hove in to short stay and at 3.35 got underway.

At 3.48 set course SSW⅞W and put over patent log reading 98.2. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 5 inches, aft 15 feet 4 inches.

4am to 8am:

Fair, cool, pleasant. Light and gentle breezes from SW, SW and SSE. Barometer steady.

On various courses standing out of harbor and till 6.40 when set course S by W½W, patent log 28.4. Usual routine and morning orders carried out.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SE. Barometer steady, falling .01 towards end.

At 8.00, when between Carnaza and Giguintangan Islands, stopped and took in tow parao (no name) owned by Roman Maluya, Bagayanan [?] Island, going from Leyte to Bogo, Bantayan, with cargo of coconuts. As she had no papers, started to tow her to Cebu, but she filled with water.

A board of appraisal, of which Lieutenant FC Bieg was senior member, appraised boat and cargo at $11.00 (Mexican). Destroyed parao, and at 9.25 went ahead full speed on course S by W½W, patent log reading 42.3.

Found on board parao $48.00 (Mexican) which was delivered to Lieutenant Bieg for safe keeping. Took on board three Filipinos composing crew of parao, names as follows: Agapito Arsenal; Fernando Codilla; Juan Gartador.

At 11.40 changed course to S2W, patent log reading 66.5. At end of watch Capitancillo Island 1½ points forward of port beam, distant 1½ miles.

Average steam 113 lbs, average revolutions 84.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast. Light to gentle breezes from SSE, increasing to fresh breezes during heavy rain squall, with thunder and lightning last hour. Barometer falling.

At 3.00 changed course to S⅜W, patent log reading 2.4; at 3.22 changed to S by W⅛W, patent log reading 6.3; at 3.35 to SSW⅛W, and at 3.40 to SSW⅝W. Took in patent log reading 8.6. Entering channel between Mactan and Cebu Island, steering various courses.

At 3.55 hoisted distinguishing pennant to USS ‘Marietta’ at Cebu.

Average steam 100 lbs, average revolutions 91.4.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and rainy. Light breezes and airs from NE. Barometer rising.

At 4.16 exchanged distinguishing pennants with ‘Marietta’ and at 4.25 asked permission to anchor, which was answered in affirmative.

At 5.00 ‘Marietta’ signaled to fleet: “The ‘[General] Alava’ will leave Iloilo for Cebu tomorrow”.

At 4.55 came to anchor off Cebu in 7½ fathoms of water, mud bottom, and veered to 45 fathoms on port chain. Bearings at anchor: ship’s head E by N; Cebu light WSW; Lazaretto NNW¼W; white tower NE by E⅛N.

Asked permission to bank fires, which was answered in affirmative. Secured engines and banked fires under boilers A and B, and let them die out under boiler C. Commanding Officer paid official visit on board ‘Marietta’. Pilot F Such left ship for passage by steamer to Iloilo. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 5 inches, aft 15 feet 24 inches. Received on board permanent appointment of JF McDonald as Quartermaster 3^rd class, dated April 13, 1900, and enlistment record of AE Lovejoy (Ordinary Seaman).

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy. Calm first part. Light airs from NNE last part of watch. Lightning to eastward. Barometer steady.

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26 August 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast first hour, fair remainder of watch. Calm and light airs and breezes from N. Barometer falling.

Disconnected boiler C at 1.30.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy with rain third hour. Light airs from N and SW. Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

At 7.00 USS ‘Marietta’ made time signal.

At 7.20 Norwegian steamer ‘Skarpsno’ came in and anchored.

Made routine tests at 7.30. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs of fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Clear; warm, pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SW. Barometer steady.

At 9.45 had quarters for inspection and muster. Following official calls were made: Commanding Officers of US ships ‘Marietta’, ‘Isla de Cuba’ and ‘Quiros’ on this vessel; and Commanding Officer of this vessel to ‘Marietta’ and ‘Quiros’.

At 10.00 sent liberty party ashore.

At 10.30 Executive Officer and Chief Engineer went to examine coal to be received here. Transferred to Commanding Officer of US forces ashore three Filipinos (Agrapita Arsenal, Fernando Codilla and Juan Gartador) and $48.00 (Mexican) captured from a paroa 25^th instant.

At 11.30 ‘Quiros’ got underway and left harbor. Made following signals: sick 2, absentees 0; coal reports: 7 and 86.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, warm, pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SSW. Barometer falling slowly.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, warm, pleasant. Light and gentle breezes from SW. Barometer rising slowly.

Liberty party returned: one absentee, T Crane (Landsman), who returned 2 hours late. Sent following Ardois message to ‘Marietta’: “At what time shall I send for stores tomorrow morning?” and received reply: “At 8.30”.

8pm to midnight:

Partly overcast, light drizzle, rain first half, warm. Light airs and breezes from SW and NW. Barometer rising slowly.

Set armed watch as directed.

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27 August 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy. Warm, pleasant. Light breezes and airs from NW. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear, warm, pleasant. Light airs from N and calm. Barometer rising slowly.

Carried out routine and morning orders. USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ got underway and went alongside collier at 6.30 to coal.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot. Barometer steady. Light airs and breezes from SW to S.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up and gun training drill. Held drills as follows: 1^st Division artillery; 2^nd and Powder Divisions gun sighting; 3^rd Division small arms; Marines infantry.

Received on board from ‘Marietta’: 100 gallons beans; 66 boxes of saltwater soap, said to have contained 4975 lbs but found only 4706; also 20 wind scoops in Bureau of Construction and Repair. Broke one oar in second cutter.

Read specification of offenses to accused prepared by Officer of Day, August 26, 1900, at Cebu, against Chief Gunner’s Mate JF Groves. Commanding Officer paid official visit to Senior Naval Officer Present.

At 11.37 USS ‘General Alava’ came in from southward and anchored.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Barometer unsteady. Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Received from ‘General Alava’ for Ordnance Department of this ship: 10 lbs lye; 10 lbs tallow; 5 gallons alcohol; 25 lbs Albany grease; 100 lbs Brown metallic paint; 25 gallons sperm oil; 50 bath bricks; 45 lbs Vaseline; 13 quires of emery cloth; 24 yards muslin; and 6 lock catch springs 6-inch.

By order of Commanding Officer placed GM Winkler (Apprentice 1^st class) in confinement for 48 hours, in double irons, for disrespect at mast.

USS ‘Pampanga’ came in from northward and at 3.58 anchored between ship and fort.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and warm. Barometer rising. Light airs and breezes from SW to WSW.

USS ‘Panay’ came in from northward and at 4.05 anchored near ‘Pampanga’.

Commanding Officer of ‘General Alava’ paid official visit to ship. Commanding Officer paid official visit to ‘General Alava’.

By order of Commanding Officer placed O Anderson (Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class) under Master-at-Arms’ charge for observation and safe keeping, he [Anderson] being reported for being under influence of liquor and vomiting on deck.

8pm to midnight:

Fair first part. Rainy squall about 9.00. Barometer rising. Squally at times.

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28 August 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Light airs and breezes from NE to NW,

Riding to ebb.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant.

USS ‘Pampanga’ shifted anchorage about 100 yards nearer shore.

At 7.00 USS ‘Marietta’ made time signal.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to overcast; clearing last part. Light airs to gentle breezes from SW. Barometer steady.

At 8.45 USS ‘General Alava’ went out via SW channel.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster and drilled at battalion of infantry. By order of Commanding Officer following punishments were awarded: W Lee (Coal Passer), 2 hours over time, 1 week’s restriction; T Crane (Landsman), 2 hours over time, 1 week’s restriction; JG Murphy (Coxswain), under influence of liquor on board ship, 4 days’ confinement in double irons.*

At 10.00 made routine signals: sick 2, absentee 0; at noon made normal coal report to ‘Marietta’.

Sent liberty party ashore at 10.30.

‘Marietta’ fired one gun at noon.

*JG Murphy (Coxswain) was confined in double irons in accordance with the punishment awarded.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy. Light breezes to light airs from SSW. Barometer falling.

Began swinging to ebb tide at noon and finished at 12.45.

Exercised class at signals. Exercised first and second cutters under sail. Small steamer came in and went out SW channel. Steamer ‘Yruña’ left via NE channel.

At 2.00 USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ shoved off from the collier and anchored.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to clear. Light airs from SSW, shifting to NE and N. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster. Liberty party returned at 6.15 and following men returned over time as follows: M Hanafin (Fireman 1^st class), W Bousch (Coal Passer) and J Fox (Coal Passer) 20 minutes late; W Allen (Fireman 2^nd class) 45 minutes late; and D Cusick (Coal Passer) 1 hour late. Sent visiting party to ‘Isla de Cuba’.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Calm to light airs from SW. Barometer steady.

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29 August 1900

Moored alongside collier ‘Skarpsno’ off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Lightning about horizon. Light airs from N. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear and warm. Light airs from N to calm, then light airs from SW. Barometer falling slightly at beginning of watch and rising towards end of watch.

Clearing starboard side of ship and making preparations to go alongside collier.

USS ‘Marietta’ made time signal at 7.00. Turned main engine at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Fair and warm. Light airs and breezes from SSW.

At 9.30 asked permission to get underway, which was answered in affirmative.

At 10.00 made routine reports: absentees 0, sick 3; and at noon coal report: expended 4 tons, remaining on board 74 tons.

At 10.10 got underway and at 10.35 let go port anchor veered to 60 fathoms and hauled alongside collier ‘Skarpsno’ at wharf. Made preparations for coaling ship. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 5 inches, aft 15 feet.

At 10.13 ‘Marietta’ signaled to fleet: “Pampanga will leave for Manila early in the morning of the 31^st.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with drizzling rain third hour. Light airs from SE and calm.

Coaling ship from 1.20 to 2.10 and from 2.45 to end of watch. Received 24 tons on board during watch.

By order of Commanding Officer GM Winkler (Apprentice 1^st class) was released from confinement.

At 3.50 ‘Marietta’ signaled: “Please conform with fleet general order Number 47”. Answered: “We have not had a full hour’s coaling until this last hour on account of the rain. I think possibly I interpreted the order wrongly”.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and warm. Calm and light airs from N.

Continued coaling ship until 6.00, receiving 21 tons on board during watch.

Two small coasting steamers left harbor at 5.50 and one came in and anchored at 6.15.

At 6.00 signaled to ‘Marietta’: “Total amount taken in today 45 tons”.

At 7.45 ‘Marietta’ made signal to fleet: “The 9th Infantry in China had ten men killed and sixty wounded on account of not having an American flag along with them”.

Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 1 inch, aft 15 feet.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and warm. Calm. Barometer steady. Lightning to westward.

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30 August 1900

Moored alongside collier ‘Skarpsno’ off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and warm. Calm. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from NNW to SW.

Commenced coaling ship at 6.00 and received 22 tons on board during watch. USS ‘Marietta’s’ battalion landed for drill.

At 7.15 small coasting steamer with brigantine in tow came in and anchored.

Made routine tests at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Clear, warm. Light airs and breezes from SW and S. Barometer falling slowly.

Continued coaling and took on board from 8.00 to 9.00 10 tons; from 9.00 to 10.00 12 tons; from 10.00 to 11.00 23 tons; from 11.00 to noon 19 tons; total for watch about 64 tons. No quarters; coaling.

Transferred to USS ‘Panay’ from Equipment Department: 5 gallons turpentine.

Received from USS 'Pampanga' with necessary papers J Jerrior (Ordinary Seaman) and transferred to ‘Pampanga’ with bag, hammock and necessary papers J Gullage (Ordinary Seaman).

At 10.00 made sick report 3, and absentees 0; at noon made coal report 4, and 69. Received general signal from ‘ Marietta’: “Paymasters report on board”.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, warm. Light airs and breezes from SSW and W, and calms. Barometer steady.

Continued coaling and took on board from 12.30 to 1.00 9 tons; from 1.00 to 2.00 19 tons; from 2.00 to 3.00 21 tons; from 3.00 to 4.00 18 tons; rain stopped coaling about about 4.00. Received in all during watch about 67 tons.

Received from ‘Marietta’ following signal: “Lieutenant Sticht report to Commander of Panay for temporary duty at 10am tomorrow”. Ship’s draft at end of coaling, forward 12 feet 2 inches, aft 16 feet 2 inches.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, warm, rain. Light airs from W, N and SE. Barometer rising slowly.

Coaling prevented by rain. E Schefer (Apprentice 1^st class) was transferred to ‘Pampanga’ with bag, hammock and necessary papers by order of Senior Officer.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, warm; some lightning to westward. Light airs from SE and NW, and calm. Barometer falling slowly.

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31 August 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, warm. Light airs from NNW and calms. Barometer rising slowly till last hour, then falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear, warm, calm. Barometer rising slowly.

Began coaling at 6.05 and took in 18 tons from 6.05 to 7.00; 21 tons from 7.00 to 8.00; in all about 39 tons

At 7.00 USS ‘Marietta’ made time and uniform signal.

At 7.30 tested whistle and siren and found [them] satisfactory.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to overcast. Light airs from SW, shifting to S. Barometer steady.

Took coal on board as follows: 8.00 to 9.00 13 tons; 9.00 to 10.00 21 tons; and finished coaling at about 10.45, having received in all 277 tons.

At 9.30 Lieutenant JL Sticht left ship to report on ‘Panay’ for temporary duty.

At 10.00 made routine signals: sick 2, absentees 0; at noon signaled coal report. Making preparations to haul off from collier.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Light airs from SW.

At 12.35 cast adrift from collier and at 1.12 anchored to northward of USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ in 8 fathoms, sandy bottom, 45 fathoms of shackle at water’s edge, port chain. Bearings: Lazaretto N by W½W; Cebu Light W½S; white tower NE by E; ship’s head N½W. Let fires die out under boiler B. Draft forward 13 feet 1 inch, aft 16 feet 4 inches.

Fire ashore to right of town. Lieutenant JL Sticht USN returned from summary court-martial duty on USS ‘Panay’. Delivered to ‘Panay’ 60 gallons of fresh drinking water.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hot. Barometer rising. Light airs and breezes from SW to WNW.

At 4.20 disconnected boiler B.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Rainy latter part. Barometer rising. Light airs and breezes from N to W.

At 8.30 finished swinging to flood.

LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1900

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1 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Rainy. Barometer fell .03 between 2.00 and 3.00. Variable light airs and breezes.

At 3.05 commenced to swing to ebb.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Barometer rising.

At 4.30 finished swinging to ebb.

At 7.00 USS ‘Marietta’ made time signal.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy. Light airs from SW. Barometer steady.

At 8.30, by order of Commanding Officer, JG Murphy (Coxswain) was released from confinement in double irons and restored to duty. Began swinging to flood tide and finished at 9.25.

At 9.00 sent signal to M: “Can Lieutenant Price meet me on board the Cuba at once, signed Colby”. M to C: “Lieutenant Price is on board the Cuba”.

At 10.00 made routine signals: sick 2, absentees 0. Steamer ‘Legazpi’ towing barkentine ‘Emily’ came in from NE. A brigantine came in from SE.

At 11.00 ‘Marietta’ made Gen signal 4633.

Made noon coal report: 337 [tons on hand], and 5 [tons expended].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy. Calm to light breezes from NE. Barometer falling slowly.

At 1.00 piped down wash clothes with ‘Marietta’.

At 1.30 sent liberty party ashore. Began swinging to ebb tide and finished at 2.30.

Steamer ‘Belgica’ came in from NE. A small steamer towing schooner went out via NE channel.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes to light airs, north-easterly. Barometer rising slowly.

Liberty party returned at 6.15, E Barrett (Fireman 2^nd class) absent without leave. Went to quarters for muster at 5.00. Sent 768 gallons of fresh water to USS ‘Panay’ during day.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light north-westerly airs. Barometer steady. Lightning about horizon first hour.

Began swinging to flood tide at 8.00 and finished at 9.00.

Moon set at 10.30.

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2 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to cloudy. Rain between 2.00 and 3.00. Light airs from NW to calm second hour, then light airs to gentle breezes from SE, shifting to NW during rain, then N. Barometer falling slowly.

Began swinging to ebb tide at 2.00; finishing at 3.30.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast. Raining. Light breezes from NNE to NE. Barometer rising slowly.

USS ‘Marietta’ made time signal at 7.00. Steamer ‘San Bernardino’ came in from NE. Steamer ‘Mactan’ towed brigantine ‘Antonio’ out to SE. ‘Marietta’ sent one bag of mail on board.

8am to meridian:

Overcast with drizzling rain and showers at intervals. Light airs from NNE. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 small merchant steamer came in from southward.

At 10.00 made sick and absentee report: sick 2, absent 1; and at noon made coal report: on hand 332 tons, expended 5 tons. Gave USS ‘Panay’ 64 gallons of fresh water.

Riding to ebb until 9.00, when commenced swinging. Finished at 11.00 and riding to flood remainder of watch.

Commanding Officer paid an official visit on ‘Marietta’. At 9.57 sent signal to ‘Marietta’ as follows: “If Mr Price can go over to collier our launch can stop for him on its way ashore”.

Small merchant steamer left harbor at 11.30.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with drizzling rain first hour. Light airs from NE and ENE. Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore. Commanding Officer paid an official visit on ‘Marietta’.

At 2.18 received following signal from ‘Marietta’: “Have name of owners, Captain and home port of ‘Skarpsno’ put in report”.

Riding to flood until noon when commenced swinging; finished at 2.30. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs from NE to WNW. Barometer steady.

At 6.00 liberty party returned; absentees E Barrett (Fireman 2^nd class), A Stafford (Coal Passer) and A Miller (Private Marine). Riding to ebb during watch.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy with calms and light airs from NW to NNW.

A Miller (Private Marine) returned from liberty 3 hours and 20 minutes over time.

At 8.30 sent following signal to ‘Marietta’: “Paymaster sent requisition for money to Manila on August 21. [Isla de] ‘Cuba’ brought it here to mail”.

Riding to ebb until 8.30 when commenced swinging. Finished at 10.10. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 11.20 moon set.

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3 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from NE. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to flood until 1.45 when commenced swinging to ebb.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy. Light airs from NNW and NE. Barometer rising slowly last part of watch.

Finished riding to ebb at 4.30; ship riding to ebb remainder of watch.

At 5.15 USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ got underway and stood out of northern entrance of harbor. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs fresh bread. Carried out morning orders.

At 7.00 USS ‘Marietta’ made time signal. Made routine tests at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy; warm. Light airs from NE and SSE. Barometer steady.

Riding to ebb until 10.30 when commenced swinging. Finished at 11.10, and riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster; no drills. Labor Day. Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts following stores from Depot Commissary, Cebu, Philippine Islands: 1500 lbs flour; 300 lbs rice; 100 lbs raisins; 100 lbs butter; 720 lbs roast beef; 756 tins corned beef (1512 lbs); 400 lbs coffee; 2000 lbs sugar.

Sent liberty party ashore.

At 10.30 made absentee, 0, and sick, 2, reports; at noon made coal reports: 328 tons on hand, 4 tons expended.

USS ‘Panay’ left harbor at 10.00 through southern passage. A Stafford (Coal Passer) and E Barrett (Fireman 2^nd class) returned aboard 15 hours and 39 [minutes] over time from liberty; latter was placed under sentry’s charge till he should be sober.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, warm. Light airs and breezes from SSE and NE. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to flood till 2.10 when commenced swinging. Finished at 3.30; riding to ebb remainder of watch. Received wardroom stores. Colonel McClernand USA and Aide on board.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, warm. Rain first half. Gentle and light breezes and light airs from NE, WNW and NW; calm. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to ebb during watch. Liberty party returned. E Barrett (Fireman 2^nd class) was released from sentry’s charge, he being now sober. Visiting party on board from ‘Marietta’.

8pm to midnight:

Clearing; moonlight. Warm. Light breezes and airs from SW and NW. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to ebb until 8.40 when commenced swinging. Finished swinging at 9.10, and riding to flood remainder of watch.

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4 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, cool, pleasant. Calms and light airs from NW. Barometer falling slowly.

Moon set at 12.30. Riding to flood until 2.45 when commenced swinging. Finished at 3.45, and riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Clear, cool, pleasant. Light airs from NW. Barometer steady.

Riding to ebb during watch. Carried out morning routine.

USS ‘Marietta’ made time signal at 7.00.

Tested whistle and siren at 7.30. Got up hawser to dry.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot. Light to gentle breezes from SSW to S.

Riding to ebb until 8.30 when commenced swinging to flood, and swinging remainder of watch.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters, after which held battalion drill.

Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: E Stephens (Ordinary Seaman), not laying aft to boat falls when word was passed, 4 extra anchor watches; A Stafford (Coal Passer), 14 hours 45 minutes over time, reduced to 3^rd class and 2 months’ restriction; A Miller (Private Marine USMC), 3⅓ hours over time, reduced to 2^nd class.

At 10.15 American steamer ‘Belgica’ passed out.

Compañía Marítima steamer ‘Rosario’ came in from northward and anchored off fort at 10.25.

At noon ‘Marietta’ fired one gun.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Barometer falling. Gentle breezes from SW first part. Variable light airs and breezes towards end. 12.30 finished swinging to flood.

At 1.00 ‘Marietta’ signaled: “Pipe down scrub and wash clothes”.

At 1.15 exercised all boats under sail, except sailing launch.

At 2.15 started to swing to ebb, finishing at 2.50. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

At 3.25 returned dip salute of German steamer ‘ Amoy’, which came in from northward.

At 3.30 ‘Amoy’ anchored between ship and fort.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hot. Barometer rising slowly.

At 4.10 started to swing to flood, finishing at 7.00. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 4.15 steamer ‘Ceferino Llorente’ [Cefo Lorento in log-book] went out southern passage; at 5.30 small steamer came in from northern passage and anchored off town.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and warm. Calm and light airs from NW. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood.

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5 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and warm. Barometer falling. Light to gentle breezes from SW to NNW.

At 1.15 moon set.

Riding to flood until 2.49 when commenced swinging to ebb, swinging back to flood at 3.15. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Fair and warm. Barometer rising. Light airs and breezes from SW.

At 7.00 American steamer ‘Gonzales’ with tow came in from northward. USS ‘Marietta’ made time signal. Riding to flood.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light breezes from SW. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster and then to collision quarters; all divisions cast loose in 2 minutes. All divisions secured in 1 minute 50 seconds. Divisional drills.

Riding to flood until 9.30 when began swinging. Did not finish swinging on account of wind.

At 10.00 made routine signals: sick 1, absentees 0.

At noon made coal reports: 319 [tons on hand], 4 [tons expended]. Received on board in Paymaster’s Department: 10,000 Mexican dollars

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Lighting and drizzling rain last hour. Gentle breeze from SW. Barometer falling.

At 1.00 ‘Marietta’ made Gen 513. Steamer ‘Rosario’ left harbor via NE channel. Ship riding to wind.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30.

Low water about 4.00.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Rain and lightning last hour. Gentle to light south-westerly breezes. Barometer rising slowly.

Liberty party returned at 6.15. Sent visiting party to ‘Marietta’. Norwegian collier ‘Skarpsno’ left via NE channel.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster. ‘Alocus’ left via SW channel. Riding to flood.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Lightning about horizon. Light to gentle breeze from W. Barometer steady.

Riding to wind and flood tide.

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6 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Lightning and drizzling rain. Light breezes from SW. Barometer falling slowly.

Moon set behind clouds at about 2.00. Riding to wind. Vessel did not swing to ebb tide.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle breezes from SW. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood. At 7.00 USS ‘Marietta’ made time signal. Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs fresh bread; 147 lbs fresh meat; and 221 lbs fresh vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Overcast with rain last part. Gentle to moderate breeze from SW. Barometer steady.

Commanding Officer awarded following punishment: J Latham (Apprentice 1^st class), 10 hours of extra duty, for being slow in obeying orders of Chief Boatswain's Mate and giving improper excuses.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical drill, also general quarters. Divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 3 minutes 45 seconds; 2^nd Division 3 minutes 30 seconds; 3^rd Division 3 minutes 10 seconds; Powder Division 3 minutes 10 seconds; and Engineer’s Division 1 minute. Secured as follows: 1^st Division 3 minutes; 2^nd Division 2 minutes 40 seconds; 3^rd Division 2 minutes 40 seconds; Powder Division 3 minutes; and Engineer’s Division 30 seconds.

At 10.00 made routine report: sick 2; absentees 0; and at noon coal report: on hand 315 tons, expended 4 tons. Ship riding between wind and tide during watch. Tested magazine and shell room flood cocks.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with rain first and last hours. Gentle to moderate breeze from SW. Barometer falling.

Instructed crew of Firemen and Marines at battery drill, also signal class at signal instruction.

At 1.30 a small American steamer came in through southern channel and anchored. Sent liberty party ashore. Ship riding between wind and tide during watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast with drizzling rain last part of watch. Light to gentle breezes from SW and WSW. Barometer rising slowly.

Received following signal from ‘Marietta’ at 4.45: “Weather report just received states that there is a depression far out in the Pacific E of Luzon. Weather suspicious”.

At 5.00 German merchant steamer ‘Amoy’ got underway and went alongside wharf. Mustered at quarters and had physical drill.

Liberty party returned at 6.00. By order of Commanding Officer JF Carroll (Landsman) was placed under sentry’s charge in double irons for being drunk and disorderly, having returned from liberty under the influence of liquor. Ship riding to wind during watch.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast with passing showers first hour. Light to gentle breezes from SW to WSW. Barometer steady.

Ship riding to wind during watch.

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7 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast with drizzling rain last part of watch. Light to moderate breezes from SW. Barometer falling slowly.

At 2.45 moon set. Ship riding to wind during watch.

4am to 8am:

Overcast with light to gentle breezes from SW. Barometer steady.

Carried out morning orders. At 6.00 American steamer ‘Legaspi’ got underway and stood out of northern channel.

At 7.00 USS ‘Marietta’ made time signal.

Made routine tests at 7.30; all satisfactory. Ship riding to wind during watch.

At 7.50 sent following signal to ‘Marietta’: “Request permission to omit regular drill today and have ‘clear ship for action’”. At 8.00 answered: “Permission granted”. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Partly overcast; warm. Moderate to fresh breezes from SW and SSW. Barometer falling slowly.

At 9.00 RE Loeber (Ordinary Seaman) was released from confinement, by order of the Commanding Officer, his term of sentence by summary court-martial having expired.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster followed by ‘clear ship for action’, beginning at 9.45 and completed at 11.00.

At 10.00 made sick (1) and absentee (0) reports; at noon made coal report: 4 [tons expended], 311 [tons on hand]. Securing from morning drill. Riding to wind athwart ebb tide during watch.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly overcast; warm. Fresh to gentle breezes from SSW and SW. Barometer falling slowly. Light drizzle during first hour.

Continued securing from morning drill. Riding to wind and ebb tide till 3.50, then flood tide remainder of watch.

Lowered heels of all gaffs and brought gaffs alongside masts to secure for “clear ship for action”, then secured as usual. Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly overcast; warm. Moderate to gentle breezes from SSW. Barometer rising slowly.

At 5.00 had quarters for muster followed by fire quarters. All divisions ready in 45 seconds and secured in 1 minute 10 seconds. Riding to flood throughout watch. Liberty party returned; no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast; warm. Frequent rain squalls. Gentle to moderate breezes from SSW and S by W. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to wind throughout watch.

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8 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, warm, squally, with passing rain. Moderate to stiff breeze and very fresh gusts from SSW. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to wind throughout watch.

4am to 8am:

Partly overcast, warm. Moderate to stiff breezes from SSW. Barometer rising slowly. Light passing rain first part; squally.

Riding to wind throughout watch. Regular routine, cleaning ship.

USS ‘Marietta’ made time signal at 7.00. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts following fresh provisions: 128 lbs fresh bread; 147½ lbs fresh meat; 147½ lbs fresh vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Squally. Moderate breezes from SW to SSW. Barometer rising.

Ship riding to wind. By order of Commanding Officer released JF Carroll (Landsman) from confinement and restored him to duty. Commanding Officer awarded E Barrett (Fireman 2^nd class) following punishment for overstaying liberty 38¾ hours: reduced to 4^th conduct class, and 3 months’ restriction.

At 9.04 steamer ‘Bohol’ came in from southward and anchored.

Signals at 10.00: ‘Concord’ to ‘Marietta’, 0, 1; at 10.40: ‘Marietta’ to Concord’: “Bennington has arrived at Iloilo. Helena will leave for Cavite tomorrow. Signed, Gheen”; at noon: ‘Concord’ to ‘Marietta’: 307, 4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Squally. Rain at times. Barometer falling. Moderate to stiff breezes from SW to SSW.

Ship riding partly to wind and partly to ebb. USAT ‘Cushing’ came in from southward and anchored near fort. Received from ‘Marietta’: 3 gallons alcohol, Bureau of Construction and Repair.

4pm to 8pm:

Squally. Rain at times. Barometer rising. Light to moderate breezes from SW. Low water at 4.30.

Riding to wind and tide. By order of Commanding Officer placed E Schmidt (Apprentice 1^st class) in double irons to await further action for returning drunk and disorderly from liberty; G Galligar (Fireman 2^nd class) in double irons to await further action for returning drunk and disorderly from liberty and resisting arrest; A Gass (Machinist 2^nd class) under sentry’s charge to await further action for returning drunk and disorderly from liberty.

At 5.00 steamer ‘Kaetan’ [possibly Kai Pan] came in from southward and anchored off town.

8pm to midnight:

Squally. Barometer rising first part, then steady.

Ship riding to tide and wind. Made all preparations for typhoon reported sweeping over southern horizon.

By order of Executive Officer took double irons off E Schmidt (Apprentice 1^st class) and placed him under sentry’s charge.

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9 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Squally; moderating towards end. Barometer steady.

Riding between wind and tide, swinging considerably.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breezes from SW. Barometer steady first part; rising towards end.

Riding to strong flood tide. At 7.00 USS ‘Marietta’ made time signal. Hoisted out steam launch.

Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs fresh bread; 147½ lbs fresh meat; 147½ lbs vegetables. Steamer ‘Bohol’ left harbor.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy. Gentle to moderate breezes from SW to SSW. Barometer steady.

At 9.45 Commanding Officer made weekly inspection of ship with crew at quarters. WH Matthews (Apprentice 1^st class) and G Cavanaw (Ordinary Seaman) absent from ship without leave.

At 10.00 made routine signals to ‘Marietta’: 2, and 1. Steamer ‘Ysabel’ left via SE channel.

At noon made coal report: 4 [tons expended], and 302 [tons on hand]. Riding to flood.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy, to fair. Gentle breezes from SSW. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to flood till 12.10, when started swing to ebb, and finished at 1.15.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30. Visiting party from ‘Marietta’ came on board.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to clear weather. Gentle breezes from SSW. Barometer rising slowly.

By order of Commanding Officer A Gass (Machinist 1^st class) and E Schmidt (Apprentice 1^st class) were released form sentry’s charge. Liberty party returned at 6.15, JF Armstrong (Coal Passer) being absent without leave. G Cavanaw (Ordinary Seaman) returned on board 24 hours over time. WH Matthews (Apprentice 1^st class) absent without leave. By order of Commanding Officer AW Miller [Fireman 2^nd class] was placed in double irons, under sentry’s charge, for safe keeping to await action, he being drunk aboard ship, and striking Chief Master-at-Arms at the mast.

Riding to ebb till 4.15 when commenced swinging to flood and finished at 4.50.

Moon rose at 5.00.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to cloudy. Light breezes to light airs from SW, shifting to NW. Calm last hour. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood. Small steamer went out to north-eastward.

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10 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Light airs from WNW to calm. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood tide till 12.30, when commenced swinging to ebb and finished at 1.05.

4am to 8am:

Clear and warm. Light south-westerly airs to breezes to calm. Barometer rising.

Riding to ebb till 4.50, when commenced swinging to flood, finishing at 5.35.

At 7.00 USS ‘Marietta’ made time signal.

Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs of fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Calm, with light airs and breezes from SSE. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; two absentees: WH Matthews (Apprentice 1^st class) and JF Armstrong (Coal Passer). Had physical drill, then divisional drills as follows: 1^st Division sighting drill and care of Lee rifle and Navy revolver; 2^nd Division artillery; 3^rd Division small arms; Powder Division stations and instruction in mounting and dismounting Lee rifle and Colt’s Navy revolver; Marines sighting drill.

Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: G Cavanaw (Ordinary Seaman) reduced to 3^rd class and 3 months’ restriction for being 24 hours over leave; GL Field (Apprentice 1^st class) 24 hours in solitary confinement on bread and water for not obeying order of Captain of part of ship; G Galligar (Fireman 1^st class) 4 days in double irons for being drunk and disorderly and resisting arrest; A Gass (Machinist 1^st class) 48 hours in double irons for being drunk and disorderly aboard ship; and E Schmidt (Apprentice 1^st class) 46 hours in double irons for being drunk and disorderly on board ship. Also E Dwyer (Ordinary Seaman) and AW Miller (Fireman 2^nd class) were placed in double irons to await trial by a summary court-martial.

At 10.00 made routine signals: absentees 2, sick 1; and at noon: coal report, on hand 299 tons, expended 4 tons.

Received from ‘Marietta’ RE Spooner (Fireman 2^nd class) with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers. Ship riding to flood during watch.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Light to gentle breeze from SW. Barometer falling.

Exercised boat crew of Marines and Firemen and instructed signal class in signals.

At 1.08 AW Miller (Fireman 2^nd class) was furnished with a copy of specifications in his case.

Riding to flood tide till 12.30 when commenced swinging. Finished at 1.15. Riding to ebb tide remainder of watch. Taking in fresh water for steaming purposes.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Light breeze from SW. Barometer rising slowly.

By order of Commanding Officer A Gass (Machinist 1^st class) and E Schmidt (Apprentice 1^st class) were released from confinement.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had physical drill. Two absentees: WH Matthews (Apprentice 1^st class) and JF Armstrong (Coal Passer).

Liberty party returned at 6.00: Absentees: T Crane (Landsman); H Simon (Coal Passer); and W Lee (Coal Passer). JF Armstrong (Coal Passer) returned on board 24 hours over time.

Finished taking in water for day, having received about 2 tons. H Simon (Coal Passer) returned on board 45 minutes over time.

Riding to ebb until 4.20 when commenced swinging. Finished at 5.20. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and warm. Calm. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to flood during watch. Bright moonlight.

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11 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and warm. Bright moonlight. Light airs from WSW and calm. Barometer falling slowly.

At midnight commenced swinging to ebb. Finished at 1.30. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Clear and warm. Light airs from SW to WSW. Barometer steady.

Riding to ebb until 5.45, when commenced swinging. Finished at 6.20. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

Carried out morning orders.

At 7.00 USS ‘Marietta’ made time signal.

At 7.30 made routine tests; all satisfactory. Water boat from shore came alongside. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs fresh bread; 147½ lbs fresh meat; and 147½ lbs vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Clear, warm, pleasant. Gentle breeze from SSW. Barometer falling slowly last hour.

Specifications in case of ED Dwyer (Landsman) were delivered to him at 9.00.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster followed by battalion drill. Marines exercised at manual etc. GL Field (Apprentice 1^st class) was released from confinement, by order of Commanding Officer, his term of punishment having expired. Three steamers, ‘Alava’, ‘Undine’, and ‘Albert’ came in from northward and anchored.

Absentees at quarters: WH Matthews (Apprentice 1^st class); T Crane (Landsman); and W Lee (Coal Passer).

Rove off new boat falls for waist boats. Lifted capstan drum clear of spindle for overhauling.

Sent liberty party ashore at 10.30.

Following punishment was awarded by Commanding Officer: JF Armstrong (Coal Passer), 24 hours over time from liberty, reduced to 3^rd class and 2 months’ restriction.

At 10.30 summary court-martial, of which Lieutenant WB Fletcher USN is senior member, met for trial of AW Miller (Fireman 2^nd class). Having finished this case court adjourned to meet at 10am tomorrow.

Began receiving water for boiler use, but found it unsuitable, and refused to receive more of that quality. Riding to flood throughout watch. Speed of tide at 8.30 (observed) 2 knots.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm. Gentle and light breezes from SSW and WSW. Barometer nearly steady.

At 1.15 exercised cutters, whaleboat, and dinghy under sail with regular crews. Finished overhauling capstan.

Riding to flood tide till 12.50, when commenced swinging. Finished swinging at 3.30 and rode to ebb tide remainder of watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, warm. Light airs from WSW. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to ebb tide till 6.00 when began swinging. Finished swinging at 6.45; and riding to flood remainder of watch. Liberty party returned: absentee R Aylward (Private Marine); other absentees as at 9.30am.

Sent signal to ‘Marietta’: “Request permission to send ashore landing party tomorrow morning if weather is favorable”. Permission granted.

Moon rose at 7.35.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, warm. Light airs and breezes from SW and W and WSW. Barometer rising slowly.

Bright moonlight. Riding to flood tide throughout watch.

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12 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, warm. Moonlight. Light airs from WSW and SW; and calm.

Riding to flood till 1.00 then commenced swinging. Finished swinging at 2.00 and riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Clear, warm, pleasant. Light airs from SW and calm. Barometer steady.

Riding to ebb till 5.45 when commenced swinging. Finished swinging at 7.00, and riding to flood remainder of watch.

Sent battalion ashore at 6.00. Usual morning routine including test of whistle and siren at 7.30. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs fresh bread.

Battalion returned at 7.20.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot. Light breezes from SW to S. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; absentees: WH Matthews (Apprentice 1^st class); TL Crane (Landsman); W Lee (Coal Passer); and R Aylward (Private USMC). Held setting up, gun training, and instruction in rifle and revolver drills for all divisions. Received on board for boilers: 32 tons of fresh water (64 barrels). By order of Commanding Officer changed rate of J Wightman (Ordinary Seaman) to Sailmaker’s Mate, to date from July 1, 1900.

Summary court-martial met at 10.00 to try EW Dwyer (Landsman) and at 11.35 took a recess, to meet at 1.30 today.

Signals at 10.00: ‘Concord’ to ‘Marietta’, 4, 0; at 10.45: ‘Marietta’ to ‘Concord’, “There is mail for you, please send boat”; at noon: 290 [tons coal on hand], 4 [tons coal expended].

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot.

Riding to flood until 12.45 when commenced to swing to ebb, finishing at 2.40. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

Signal at 12.55: ‘Marietta’ to ‘Concord’: 513.

At 1.15 held bag inspection for all divisions except Engineer’s.

At 1.30 summary court-martial met and finished at 2.55, trial of EW Dwyer (Landsman), and adjourned to await action of convening authority.

Threw overboard 4 lbs tinned meat, condemned by board of survey.

4pm to 8pm:

Rainy at times, clearing towards end. Calm. Rainy first part.

Riding to ebb until 6.00 when commenced to swing to flood, finishing at 7.30. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

R Aylward (Private Marine USMC) returned on board 24 hours over time. Ridge rope on port side carried away when housing awnings, throwing W Lamb (Gunner’s Mate 1^st class) on deck, cutting his head. T Crane (Landsman) returned on board 48 hours over time. RE Loeber (Landsman) jumped whaleboat when at landing.

Received in all 9.9 tons of fresh water for boilers. Signal at 7.45: ‘Marietta’ to ‘Concord’, “And Shem and Japeth took a garment laid it on both their shoulders went backwards and covered the nakedness of their father [space] faces were...”.*Tried to get ‘Marietta’ to repeat signal, but they would not. This signal made by Ardois.

[*The full Bible quote is: “And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father; and their faces were backward, and they saw not their father’s nakedness.”]

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Variable light airs.

Riding to flood.

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13 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Gentle breeze from SW to WSW.

Riding to flood until 12.45 when started swinging to ebb; finishing at 2.00. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Barometer rising.

Riding to ebb until 6.00 when started to swing, finishing at 7.20. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 6.30 US transport ‘Elcano’ came in and anchored to westward of USS ‘Marietta’.

Received in Paymaster’s Department, Bureau of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs fresh bread; 147½ lbs fresh meat; and 147½ lbs fresh vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy. Light breezes from SSW. Barometer steady.

By order of Commanding Officer following punishments were awarded: TL Crane (Landsman), 48 hours over leave, reduced to 4^th class, and three months’ restriction; R Aylward (Private USMC), 24 hours over leave, reduced to 3^rd class, and two months’ restriction.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster; absentees: W Matthews (Apprentice 1^st class); W Lee (Coal Passer); and R Loeber (Landsman). Went to general quarters and all divisions cut loose in 4 minutes 30 seconds. All divisions secure in 3 minutes 40 seconds. Shifted from steam to hand steering gear in 3 minutes and vice versa in 3 minutes.

Steamer ‘Venus’ came in via NE channel.

By order of Commanding Officer a reward of $10.00 for arrest and delivery aboard ship of RE Loeber (Landsman) was sent to Provost Marshal at Cebu.

At 11.50 RE Loeber (Landsman) was brought aboard ship by Privates JE Drake and EA Betsworth, Company F, 19^th Infantry, to whom reward was paid by Paymaster. Loeber was confined in double irons for safe keeping to await action for leaving the ship without permission, by order of Commanding Officer.

At 10.00 made routine signals: 3, 1. Started fires in boiler D at 10.45.

Received on board in Department of Steam Engineering following stores: 100 gallons marine engine oil, Vacuum Oil Company’s; 100 lbs cotton waste; 88 lbs sal soda.

At noon made coal report. Riding to flood. Steamer came in from SE. Tested flood cocks.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle breezes from SSW to SW. Barometer falling slowly.

At 1.00 USS ‘Marietta’ made Gen 513.

Riding to flood till 1.15 when commenced swinging to ebb but did not finish; riding across wind and tide.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30. Small steamer and USS ‘Panay’ came in from SE.

Received on board during day 4 tons of fresh water from shore boats. HE Kleinhaus (Boatswain’s Mate 2^nd class) received a permanent appointment as Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class, dated May 5, 1900.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and overcast to clear weather. Moderate to light breezes, south-easterly. Barometer rising.

Steamer ‘Yruña’ came in from NE. Steamer ‘Charruca’ left via NE channel.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster; absentees: W Matthews (Apprentice 1^st class) and W Lee (Coal Passer).

USS ‘Marietta’ fired a salute of 11 guns at 5.15.

Brigadier General RP Hughes USA paid a visit to Commanding Officer at 5.30.

Received on board two sacks of mail.

Liberty party returned at 6.15, TJ McEneely (Plumber and Fitter) and A Carlsen (Water Tender) overstaying leave. A Carlsen (Water Tender) returned 45 minutes over time. Riding to wind and ebb till 6.20 when commenced swinging to flood, and finished at 7.30.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to overcast and cloudy. Light airs to gentle breezes from WSW to SW. Barometer steady.

W Lee (Coal Passer) returned aboard 74 hours over time. TJ McEneely (Plumber and Fitter) returned aboard 2 hours over time.

Riding to flood. Steamer ‘’Gonzales’ came in from NE.

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14 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast to cloudy. Lightning. Light breezes from WSW to calms, then light airs from NW, increasing to light breezes and shifting to WSW. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood till 1.30 when commenced swinging to ebb.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast. Light breezes from W to SW. Barometer steady.

Finished swinging to ebb at 4.45; riding to ebb till 5.55 when commenced swinging to flood.

Steamer ‘Elcano’ left via NE channel at 5.30. Tug ‘Mercedes’ came in from NE towing a parao.

USS ‘Marietta’ made time signal at 7.00.

Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs fresh bread; 147½ lbs meat; 147½ lbs vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Light breezes and airs from SW to SSW. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical drill; one absentee, WH Matthews (Apprentice 1^st class).

Equipped boats for distant service and exercised at fleet tactics under oars and sails.

Commanding Officer awarded following punishment: W. Lee (Coal Passer), reduced to 4^th class, and 3 months’ restriction, for being 74 hours over leave. By order of Commanding Officer J Galligar (Fireman 1^st class) was released from confinement. Received from ‘Marietta’: FM Baker, prisoner, deserter from USS ‘Charleston’, with clothing and clothing list, who, by order of Commanding Officer, was placed in double irons under sentry’s charge for safe keeping.

Riding to flood during watch. Received in Engineer’s Department: 12 lbs of sal soda. At 10.00 made routine reports: sick (1), absentees (1); and at noon coal report: on hand 280 tons, expended 4 tons.

At 11.00 Naval Cadet AN Mitchell relieved Ensign JW Graeme, of ‘Marietta’, who was searching German steamer ‘Amoy’ for prohibited cargo, and continued this duty during day.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm. Light breezes from SSW and SW. Barometer falling slowly.

Gun divisions overhauled battery. Tested deck pumps. Received from ‘Marietta’ steam launch for use of station ship. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 1000 lbs of potatoes.

At 2.30 small American steamer ‘Bauan’ got underway and left harbor. Executive Officer, Chief Engineer and Medical Officer made weekly inspections required by Article 1637, Paragraph 1, US Navy Regulations.

Received from ‘Marietta’ in Equipment Department (Navigation): 10 gallons of lard oil; and in Ordnance Department: 1 1-pounder cage stand.

Riding to flood until 3.15 when commenced swinging and continued swinging for remainder of watch. Board of survey condemned 69 lbs of salt water soap.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and warm. Lightning to westward last part of watch. Light breezes from SW. Barometer rising slowly.

At 4.50 USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ came in through NE channel and anchored to northward of ship.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had physical drill; one absentee, WH Matthews (Apprentice 1^st class).

Received from ‘Marietta’ in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 975 lbs salt water soap and 300 lbs of tobacco.

Finished swinging to ebb at 5.00. Riding to ebb until 7.00 when commenced swinging to flood and finished at 8.00.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and warm. Lightning to westward. Light airs and breezes from SW. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood during watch. At 10.00 moon rose.

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15 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and warm; lightning to westward. Light breeze and light airs from WSW.

Riding to flood until 2.30 when commenced swinging; finished at 3.15. Riding to ebb remainder of watch. Bright moonlight.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy. Lightning to westward first part of watch. Light airs from WSW. Barometer rising slowly..

Carried out morning orders.

At 5.50 USS ‘Marietta’ signaled: “We find that our chain has kinks in it”.

At 6.00 ‘Marietta’ got underway and stood out of harbor through NE channel.

While being loaded in armory, a revolver slipped from Armorer’s hands and was accidentally discharged, shattering stock of one Lee rifle.

At 6.20 American steamer ‘San Bernardino’ came in through NE channel and anchored.

At 6.50 ‘Marietta’ hauled down Senior Officer’s pennant.

At 7.00 made time signal and at 7.30 routine tests.

At 8.00 broke Senior Officer’s pennant. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs of fresh bread; 147½ lbs beef; and 147½ lbs vegetables. Riding to ebb during watch.

8am to meridian:

Clear, warm. Light and gentle breezes from SSW. Barometer nearly steady.

At 8.05 started to swing; finished at 8.35, then riding to flood tide remainder of watch. Cleaning ship, field day.

Ensign Mitchell on board ‘Amoy’ on duty in connection with search for forbidden articles.

At 10.15 had general muster and published orders, specifications, findings, and sentences in summary court-martial cases of EW Dwyer (Landsman), [offense, interfering in an arrest on board ship; sentence, solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for fifteen (15) days, with full rations every third day] and AW Miller (Fireman 2^nd class), [offense, striking a Master-at-Arms while latter was in execution of duties of his office; sentence, solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for thirty (30) days, with full ration every third day; and to lose three months’ pay, amounting to ninety dollars ($90.00). That part of the sentence involving loss of pay is referred to Secretary of Navy.] These sentences were carried into effect at once, and, by order of Commanding Officer, period of solitary confinement in double irons is to date from September 13, in the case of EW Dwyer (Landsman), and from September 12 in the case of AW Miller (Fireman 2^nd class), these being dates of approval of respective sentences.

WH Matthews (Apprentice 1^st class) returned on board 6 days 18 hours over time from liberty. Commanding Officer awarded following punishment to RE Loeber (Landsman) for leaving a boat ashore without permission and being brought on board by police: 10 days’ confinement in double irons.

Sent Boarding Petty Officer aboard following vessels: ‘Masie’ (banca); ‘Atanasio’ (lorcha); ‘Ignacio’ (banca); and ‘Rosario’ (parao).

The following articles condemned by a board of survey were thrown overboard in accordance with approved recommendation of board: 2 dish pans; 1 carving fork; 3 cook’s knives; 1 ladle, 5”; 16 pie plates; 13 sauce pans; 1 butler’s tray; 1 cook’s salt box; 1 set cake cutters; 1 egg whip; 1 fish boiler; 1 grater, ½ sheet; 1 ice pick; 13 muffin cups; 2 sauce pots; 1 sieve.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, cool. Light to gentle breezes from SW. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood tide and to wind throughout watch. Sent Boarding Petty Officer to ‘Tres Hermanos’ (banca), ‘Gato’ (banca), ‘Oja’ (banca), and ‘Taragoza’ (banca). Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly overcast, warm. Squalls to S and E. Light passing rain second hour. Light airs to gentle breezes from SW, W and WSW. Barometer steady.

Riding athwart wind and ebb tide from 5.15 when tide turned to ebb. Liberty party returned: RE Spooner (Fireman 2^nd class) ¾ hour over time. Sent Boarding Petty Officer aboard two vessels. Two small steamers left port.

8pm to midnight:

Partly overcast, cool. Light airs to gentle breezes from WSW. Barometer steady.

Swinging till 8.39, then riding to flood tide remainder of watch.

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16 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, cool. Light breezes and airs from WSW. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood till 3.00 when commenced to swing. Finished swinging at 4.00 and riding to ebb.

4am to 8am:

Clear, warm. Light airs and breezes from WSW to SW. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to ebb tide till 7.35 when commenced swinging to flood. Carried out routine, and cleaning ship.

Made time signal at 7.00 and uniform signal at 7.30. Tested siren and whistle at 7.30. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs fresh bread and 147½ lbs fresh meat.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot. Gentle breezes from SW to SSW.

At 8.30 finished swinging to flood. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 9.45 Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew at quarters, after which read Articles for Better Government of US Navy to crew.

Boarded banca ‘San Filomeno’ [?] going out and American steamer ‘T Lizarraga’ coming in from Orogneta [perhaps Oroquieta], Mindanao.

Signals: at 10.00, USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’, 0, 0; at noon, ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’, 45, 3.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Gentle breezes from SSW to SW.

Riding to flood. Boarded British steamer ‘Kai Fong’ from Manila, banca ‘Maxima’ from Sibonga, and schooner ‘Justicia’ from Orgenta [possibly Oroquieta].

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hot. Light airs to gentle breezes from SW.

At 5.20 steamer ‘Amoy’ left harbor and stood out to NE. Broke one oar in first cutter. Riding and swinging to flood tide.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and warm. Light airs and breezes from SW and WSW.

Riding to flood.

Signals: at 11.45, ‘Concord’ to USS ‘Isla de Cuba’: “Make arrangements to coal ship if possible”.

A party of Army officers sent by District Commander came aboard with information that an insurgent attack had been made on Ormoc, Leyte [Ornac, Leite in log-book], and they wished a gunboat sent there.

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17 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and warm. Gentle breeze from SSW. Barometer falling.

Riding between wind and tide.

4am to 8am:

Fair and warm. Light airs to gentle breezes from WSW.

At 4.00 commenced to swing to ebb; finishing at 6.30. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

At 6.00 American steamer ‘Elcano’, flying flag of Brigadier-General Hughes USA, came in and anchored off fort.

Boarded American schooner ‘Todoria’ from Dumaguete, banca ‘Remediadora’ from Dunmingual, and fishing boat ‘Nontamo’ bound to Batayan. Sent boat to ‘Elcano’ and tendered usual courtesies.

At 7.00 made time and uniform signal, Gen 684, Gen 703, Gen 718.

Gave to USS ‘Panay’ 620 gallons of fresh water. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs fresh bread and 147½ lbs fresh meat.

Commanding Officer paid an official visit to Brigadier-General Hughes, and after consultation agreed not to send a gunboat to Ormoc, Leyte.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Light south-westerly breezes. Barometer steady.

Riding to ebb till 8.45 when commenced to swing to flood, and finished at 9.30.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster and drilled as follows: 1^st Division small arms; 2^nd Division sighting; 3^rd Division single sticks; Powder Division dismounting Navy rifle and revolver.

At 10.00 USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ made signals: 0, 1. By order of Commanding Officer following punishment was awarded: WH Matthews (Apprentice 1^st class), 6 days and 18 hours over leave, reduced to 4^th conduct class and 3 months’ restriction.

Boarded bancas ‘Pana Rosario’, ‘Corteza’, and ‘Ypong’. Received following signal from ‘Isla de Cuba’: “To Captain Colby, Water is clean. I keep boiler filled. Signed Captain Garst”.

At noon ‘Isla de Cuba’ made 42, 3.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast. Light airs to gentle breezes from SW. Barometer falling slowly.

At 12.55 made Gen 513.

Steamer T Lizarraga left harbor to south-eastward. Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30. Exercised Firemen and Marines in boats. Signal instructions. Boarded following vessels: three bancas, two schooners, and steamer ‘Melliza’ from south-eastward. Riding to flood.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to clear. Gentle to light breezes from SW. Barometer rising slowly.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster and gave out clean hammocks to part of crew.

Liberty party returned at 6.15. Sent visiting party to ‘Isla de Cuba’. Riding to flood. Swinging through about four points from 6.00 to 7.30.

Signals as follows: ‘Concord’ to ‘Isla de Cuba’, “Did you get word by Cox of steam launch to inspect boiler”. ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’: “Yes”. ‘Concord’ to ‘Isla de Cuba’, “How much coal did you take today”. ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’, “Thirty eight tons”. ‘Concord’ to ‘Isla de Cuba’, “Have you started water out of boiler yet, if not, hold on”. ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’, “Have not started water yet, will hold on”. ‘Concord’ to ‘Isla de Cuba’, “When do you expect to starting coaling tomorrow”. ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’, “At six o’clock”.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Lightning on horizon. Light breezes from SW. Barometer rising slowly.

At 8.45 sent launch and second cutter to carry troops to USS ‘Panay’ from shore. Riding to flood.

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18 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to overcast and cloudy. Lightning on horizon to northward. Light breezes to light airs from WSW to W. Calm third hour. Barometer steady.

Moon rose at 12.45.

At 3.00 USS ‘Panay’ left harbor to SE. Riding to flood.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Lightning to northward first hour. Light airs to breezes from WSW. Barometer rose .02 last hour.

At 6.00 sent battalion ashore for drill under Lieutenants Hayes and Sticht.

At 7.00 made Gen 735, and time signal.

Battalion returned aboard at 7.20. Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs fresh bread; 147½ lbs fresh meat.

Riding to flood till 5.10 when commenced swinging to ebb, and finished at 7.50.

Boarded the following vessels leaving harbor: ‘Alejandro’ and ‘San Ignavi’, bancas, and lugger ‘Warill’; also steamer ‘Ilocus’, coming in from SE.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Light airs to gentle breezes from SW and SSW. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical drill, also instruction of all divisions and Marines in care of Lee rifle and Navy revolver.

At 10.00 USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ made sick report (0) and absentee report (0), and at noon, coal report: 93 tons on hand, 3 tons expended. Boarded American lorchas ‘Alfonce’ and ‘Cornita’, also two bancas, no names, one of which came in for purpose of obtaining license papers. Ship riding between wind and tide during watch.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm. Gentle to light breeze from SW and W. Barometer falling slowly.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30. Exchanged distinguishing pennants with ‘Panay’.

At 2.50 ‘Panay’ signaled Int 131; answered affirmative.

At 3.05 ‘Panay’ anchored broad off our starboard bow. Riding to flood during watch. Boarded bancas as follows: ‘No 599’, ‘De la Pay’, ‘Catalain’, and ‘Aurelia’; ‘Catalaine’ being from Carson station to get license papers at this port. Board of survey met to survey articles in Equipment Department. Commanding Officer of’ ‘Panay’ paid an official visit on board.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast with lightning and drizzling rain third hour. Light breeze from W to SW. Barometer steady.

At 4.05 American steamer ‘Leorento’ [possibly Lorento, not identified] left harbor through NE channel.

At 4.37 ‘Isla de Cuba’ signaled: “Have finished coaling, received 87 tons”. Boarded bancas ‘Rogeciano’, ‘Calata’, and ‘Vucute’.

Liberty party returned at 6.00; no absentees.

At 7.10 a small steamer came in through NE channel and anchored.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy with lightning to westward. Calm and light airs and breezes from SW. Barometer rising slowly.

At 8.05 sent following signal to ‘Isla de Cuba’: “Everything reported quiet, you can inspect boiler” and at 8.15 received signal from ‘Isla de Cuba’: “Will empty boiler in morning watch, (signed) Garst”. Riding to flood during watch.

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19 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from WSW to WNW and calm. Barometer steady.

At 1.30 moon rose. Riding to flood during watch.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy with rain last hour. Light airs and breezes from NW to WSW. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 USS ‘Panay’ got underway and stood out of SW channel. Carried out morning orders.

At 7.00 British steamer ‘Margaret’ came in through NE channel. Made Gen signal 735 and time signal. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs fresh bread.

Boarded following bancas: ‘St Paula’, ‘Rosares’ and ‘No 74C’. Riding to flood during watch.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and rainy first part, then cleared. Moderate and gentle breezes from WSW, SSW and SW. Barometer rising slowly.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster, followed by collision quarters: 1 minute 40 seconds; secured 1 minute; and drills: 1^st Division small arms; 2^nd Division ordnance instruction; 3^rd Division sighting drill; Marines manual of arms. Painting ship.

Sent Boarding Petty Officer to following vessels which arrived in port: banca ‘Fener’, American steamer ‘Viscaya’, schooner ‘Estrella’, banca ‘Filipina’, banca ‘Vicente’, and American steamer ‘Ysabel’.

‘Isla de Cuba’ signaled: “Permission to fill boiler tomorrow” (permission granted); absentees 0, sick 3; coal 104 [tons on hand], 2 [tons expended].

Received from shore 80 barrels of water for use of boilers, Equipment Department.

Army transport ‘Elcano’ left harbor at 8.20 and stood to southward and westward.

Riding to wind and athwart ebb tide during watch after 8.30.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, warm. Gentle and light breezes and light airs from WSW. Barometer falling slowly.

Continued painting ship. Received 20 barrels of water for boiler use in Equipment Department.

Riding to ebb and wind on various headings till 3.10, when tide turned to flood; then swinging to flood.

4pm to 8pm:

Clearing, warm. Light airs and breezes from SW and calm. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to flood during watch. At 5.00 had quarters for muster.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, warm. Light airs and breezes from WNW and W. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to flood tide during watch, swinging athwart channel last half. Tide turned to ebb about 10.30.

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20 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, warm. Calm and light airs from WSW. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding athwart ebb tide and swinging to flood from 3.30.

At 12.05 USS ‘Panay’ came in and anchored.

4am to 8am:

Clear, warm. Light airs and breezes from WNW, SW and SSW. Barometer falling slowly.

Finished swinging to flood at about 4.40, and then riding to flood remainder of watch. Painting ship.

Boarded two steamers coming in, ‘Bohol’ and ‘Bois’, and a banca, ‘Florencia’, going out.

Made time signal at 7.00 and tested whistle and siren at 7.30. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot. Light to gentle breezes from SSW to S.

Riding to flood until 9.40 when commenced to swing to ebb, finishing at 10.00.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. Held setting up, gun training drills. Went to general quarters; times: 1^st Division 2 minutes 30 seconds; 2^nd Division 3 minutes; 3^rd Division 3 minutes 15 seconds; Powder Division 3 minutes 10 seconds; Engineer’s Division 30 seconds. Secured: 1^st Division 2 minutes 15 seconds; 2^nd Division 2 minutes; 3^rd Division 2 minutes 10 seconds; Powder Division 4 minutes; Engineer’s Division 1 minute.

Tested flood cocks. Commanding Officers of USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ and ‘Panay’ paid official visits to ship. Boarded banca ‘Napisa’ about to go out; found no papers. Towed her to Custom House and delivered her to Collector of Customs.

Signals: at 8.20, ‘Concord’ to ‘Isla de Cuba’, “To Captain Garst: I will send for you a little before nine o’clock. Signed Colby”; at 10.00, ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’, absentees 0, sick 2. Boarded lorcha ‘Cometa’ bound to Maasin, Leyte; British steamer ‘Lynalder’ from Manila; banca ‘Patricio’ from Tubigan Bohol.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Light and gentle breezes from S to SW. Barometer falling.

Painting ship. Signals: at 12.05, ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’, 121, 3; at 1.00 ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’, Int 513; at 1.05 ‘Concord’ to ‘Isla de Cuba’, affirmative. Boarded American steamer ‘T Lizarraga’ from Oroquieto, Mindanao.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hot. Variable light airs. Barometer rising.

Low water at 4.10. Swinging all watch. Delivered to USS ‘Panay’ 164 gallons of fresh drinking water. Boarded banca ‘Marfilo’, going to Ubay, Bohol; and lorcha ‘Antanasio’, going to Baybay, Leyte.

Signals: 7.15 ‘Panay’ to ‘Concord’, “Will you give our boat four breakers and one barrel of water at 5am”; at 7.18 ‘Concord’ to ‘Panay’, “Yes”.

At 5.05 steamer ‘Ysabel’ stood out to SE.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, calm. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood until 11.00 when commenced swinging to ebb, finishing at midnight.

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21 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, rainy. Squally at times. Barometer steady. Heavy lightning and thunder at times.

At 12.05 started to swing to ebb, finishing at 12.45.

At 2.05 started to swing to flood; swinging remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Rainy; clear towards end. Calm.

Swinging to flood tide.

At 6.10 USS ‘Panay’ got underway and stood out to north-eastward.

At 7.00 made time signal. Received on board in Supplies and Accounts Department: 128 lbs bread and 147½ lbs meat.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to fair. Drizzling first hour. Calm to light airs from SW. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster. Exercised boats under oars.

By order of Commanding Officer following changes in rating were made: HE Kleinhaus (Boatswain’s Mate 2^nd class) given Acting Appointment as Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class, to date from August 1, 1900; CP Reuter,(Yeoman 3^rd class) given Acting Appointment as Yeoman 2^nd class, to date from September 7, 1900.

By order of Commanding Officer following punishment was awarded: HJ Jerrios (Ordinary Seaman), not stopping talk after being warned, 6 hours in solitary confinement on bread and water. HJ Jerrios was confined at 9.00.

Boarded following vessels: banca ‘Bernardo’, going out to SE, and banca ‘Roscios’, going out to NE.

At 10.00 ‘Isla de Cuba’ made following signals: 0 and 2; and at noon, 118 and 3. Swinging to flood till 8.15, when commenced swinging to ebb, and finished at 10.30.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy. Light airs from S, increasing to gentle breezes and shifting to NE. Barometer falling slowly.

At 1.00 sent liberty party ashore.

At 3.00 HJ Jerrios (Ordinary Seaman) was released from confinement by order of Commanding Officer. Received following signals from USS ‘Isla de Cuba’: “Have filled boilers”. Boarded following vessels: banca ‘Gavino Flores’, coming in from NE, and steamer ‘[Yrene] Urbina’ coming in from SE.

Riding to ebb. Overhauled batteries. Executive Officer and Surgeon made usual weekly inspection required by regulations.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to clear. Light north-easterly airs to breezes. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster, then to fire quarters.

Liberty party returned aboard at 6.05. Boarded a brigantine coming in from NE.

Riding to ebb till 5.30, when commenced swinging to flood, and finished at 6.30.

At 6.30 Signal Station on shore made signal for “Typhoon raging to northward at considerable distance” and hauled down signal at 6.40.

Received on board 14 tons of fresh water during day in Equipment Department for steaming purposes.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Lightning on SE horizon and thunder during third hour. Light airs from NW to calm, then light airs from SW.

A small white steamer went out to NE about 11.45.

Swinging slowly throughout watch to ebb tide.

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22 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:#

Cloudy to overcast. Lightning and thunder towards eastward. Light airs from W to SW, variable last hour. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to ebb.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Thunder and lightning first part to SE. Drizzling about 6.00. Light airs to breezes from SW, shifting to N. Barometer rising.

At 4.00 commenced swinging to flood, and finished at 4.45.

At 7.00 made time signal. Boarded steamer Llorente from NE. Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm. Light airs and breezes from NNE to SSE and calm. Barometer steady.

Aired bedding.

Riding to flood until 8.30, when commenced swinging; finished at 11.00. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

At 10.00 USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ made following signals: 0, 2; at 11.00 Int 427, which was answered by affirmative; at noon 115, 3.

Boarded bancas as follows: ‘Consolanon’, ‘Aurela’, and ‘De Liaon’; also banca N 234, having no papers, and towed her to Custom House and anchored her there. Received in Department of Steam Engineering: 100 lbs white zinc and 50 lbs red lead. Received 40 barrels water in Equipment Department from shore for boilers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with rain first part. Light airs from S and calm. Barometer falling.

Received 80 barrels water in Equipment Department from shore for boilers. Boarded American steamers ‘Melliza’ and ‘Gonzales’, also bancas ‘Creconcia’, ‘Soledad’, and ‘Wollypog’.

Riding to ebb during watch. Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and warm. Light airs and breezes from WSW and SW. Barometer steady.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had physical drill. Received 20 barrels water in Equipment Department from shore for boilers.

Riding to ebb until 5.15, when commenced swinging; finished at 5.40. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

Liberty party returned at 6.00.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm. Lightning to eastward. Light breeze from SW and calm.

A small merchant steamer left harbor through NE channel at 9.30.

Riding to flood during watch.

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23 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast with rain last part. Lightning to northward and eastward. Barometer steady. Light airs from NNE and calm.

Commenced swinging at midnight; finished at 1.00. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and warm. Light airs from NNW. Barometer steady.

At 6.00 British steamer ‘Kai Fong’ left harbor through NE channel. Boarded American steamer ‘Victoria’.

At 7.00 made time and uniform signal 696, 684 and 718, and at 7.30 made routine tests.

Carried out morning orders. Received in Department of Supplies and Account: 128 lbs fresh bread.

Riding to ebb till 4.30, when commenced swinging; finished at 5.30. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

8am to meridian:

Partly overcast; warm. Light airs and breezes from SSE and S. Barometer falling slowly last hour.

At 9.45 had quarters for muster and inspection. Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew. Sent liberty party ashore.

Sent Boarding Petty Officer to board following vessels: steamer ‘Ilocos’ with lorcha ‘Amelia’ in tow, banca ‘San de la Paz’, banca ‘Paterno’, lorcha ‘Rosa’, banca ‘Lesuerta Bolo’, and banca ‘San Luisa’.

RE Loeber (Landsman) was released from confinement by order of Commanding Officer, his term of punishment having expired. USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ signaled: absentees 1, sick 2; coal 122 [tons on hand], 4 [tons expended]. Sent and received messages in regard to oil needed by ‘Isla de Cuba’ and in what Department.

Riding to flood till 10.45, then commenced swinging; finished swinging at 11.30, and riding to ebb remainder of watch.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm. Light airs and breezes from ENE, SSE and SE. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to ebb during watch. Sent liberty party ashore. Sent Boarding Petty Officer to board following vessels: banca ‘Garin’, banca ‘Mena’.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly overcast, warm. Calm, and light airs and breezes from SE. Barometer steady. Lightning to southward last hour.

Liberty party returned. US Army tug ‘Philadelphia’ came in at 5.30.

Riding to ebb til 5.50 when commenced swinging; finished at 6.30, and riding to flood remainder of watch.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast; warm. Light breezes from NW, NNW and NE. Barometer steady. Lightning to southward.

Riding to flood till last part of watch, then swinging slowly.

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24 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, warm. Light airs and breezes from ESE, SSE and SSW, and calm; light drizzle of rain at intervals. Barometer falling slowly last two hours.

Swinging till 12.30, when finished, and riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, warm. Light airs from NNW and SW. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to ebb till 5.30, when commenced swinging. Finished swinging at 6.40, and riding to flood remainder of watch.

Sent for USS ‘Isla de Cuba’s’ mail at 5.25.

At 5.55 ‘Isla de Cuba’ got underway after signaling 075, reply “Affirmative”, and left harbor, going NE.

Sent battalion ashore from 5.55 to 7.00. Usual routine. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs fresh bread, 147½ lbs fresh meat and 147½ lbs fresh vegetables.

Hauled down Senior Officer’s pennant at 6.35.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot. Barometer steady. Light airs to gentle breezes from SW by S to S.

Swinging cross stream. High water at about 10.00. Started to swing to ebb at 11.55.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. Held setting up and gun training drills, also divisional drills as follows: 1^st and 2^nd Divisions, Marines and Powder Division care of rifle and revolver; 3^rd Division artillery.

Commanding Officer awarded following punishment: MF Hardesty (Ordinary Seaman), slow in obeying order of Captain of part of ship and improper language, 6 hours of extra duty.

By order of Commanding Officer released E Dwyer (Landsman) from brig, and placed him under sentry’s charge, and placed A Miller (Fireman 2^nd class) in cell.

Scaled and painted bottom of forward magazine and magazine trunk. Boarded bancas ‘Morillo’, ‘Santa Lucia’ and ‘Nepoceno’ from Bohol, ‘Dionisia’ from Polampan, Leyte, and steamer ‘Mactan’, from Cagayan, Mindanao.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, hot. Gentle breezes from SSW to WSW. Barometer falling first part.

At 1.30 held signal drill for signal class. Boarded banca ‘Filipina’, standing out, banca ‘Bautista’ from Bohol, and steamer ‘Ysabel’ from Oroquita.

Finished swinging to ebb at 1.45. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly overcast and hot. Variable light airs and breezes. Barometer steady first part, rising towards end.

Riding to ebb until 5.00 when commenced swinging around to flood; finished about 6.30.

Received on board, in all, 14 tons of fresh water for steaming purposes, account of Bureau of Equipment.

At 4.55 steamer ‘Rubecindo Melliza’ got underway and stood out to southward.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters, after which held setting up drill. Boarded bancas ‘Wollypog’, ‘Consolacia’ and ‘Marpila’ and parao ‘Cresencia, all standing out.

At 5.16 steamer ‘Ceferino Llorente’ [Cefo Llorente in log-book] with schooner in tow got underway and stood out to northward.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Light airs to gentle breezes from S to W. Light drizzle at 10.00.

Riding to flood during watch. Commenced swinging to ebb at close.

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25 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Barometer falling slowly. Light to gentle breezes from WNW to WSW.

Riding to ebb.

4am to 8am:

Fair and warm. Barometer slowly rising. Light airs from WSW.

At 5.45 finished swinging to flood. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 6.45 sent firing party to Canit Island for target practice. Received on board in Bureau of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs fresh bread.

Boarded American steamer ‘Bais’ from Oroqueleta.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy. Light airs to gentle breezes from SW to SSW. Barometer steady.

Army tug ‘Philadelphia’ went out to north-eastward at 9.00.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster and divisional drills.

Firing party returned aboard at 10.35. Boarded following vessels: banca ‘Regla’, coming in from SE; banca ‘Victoriana’, from NE, banca going out to SE; banca Ma ‘Lo del la Paz’, coming in fro SE; and banca ‘Pajarita’ coming in from SE.

At noon fired one 6-pounder gun, expending one blank charge. Riding to flood. Scraped bottom of after-magazine for painting.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast. Heavy rain squalls passing over land to northward. Gentle breezes from SW. Barometer falling.

Swinging to flood till 12.15, when commenced swinging to ebb, but remained across wind and tide throughout watch.

Steamer ‘Philadelphia’ came in from NE and went out to SW. Sent liberty party ashore. Boarded following vessels: bancas ‘Santa Lucia’, ‘Mariano’, ‘Thomas’ and ‘Bencia’; all cleared for Bohol ports; and banca ‘Balayan’, going out via NE channel.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy first part and clearing somewhat towards last part. Lightning to northward and north-eastward. Gentle to moderate breezes from SSW, shifting to WSW and decreasing to light airs. Barometer rising.

Steamer ‘Philadelphia’ came in from SE at 4.45.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster. Received on board 14 tons of fresh water during day in Equipment Department for steaming purposes. Riding to wind and tide till 5.00, when commenced swinging to flood, and finished at 5.30.

About 5.00 English steamer ‘Lynalder’ went out via SW channel and at 5.15 English steamer ‘Margaret’ went out via SW channel.

Steamer ‘Ysabel’ went out to north-eastward and steamer ‘Viscaya’ left to eastward at about 7.20.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Lightning to northward. Slight drizzling first hour. Moderate to light breezes from SSW. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood till 11.45, when commenced swinging to ebb.

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26 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast. Drizzling first hour. Light airs from WSW to W, to calm last hour. Barometer falling slowly.

Finished swinging to ebb at 1.10.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast. Calm to light breezes from WSW. Barometer steady.

Riding to ebb till 6.05, when commenced swinging to flood, and finished at 6.55.

At 6.40 sent firing party down to Canit Island for target practice.

Boarded following vessels: steamer ‘Bohol’, coming in via NE channel, and banca ‘San Vicente’ going out to south-eastward. Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs fresh bread, 147½ lbs fresh meat, 147½ lbs vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm. Light to moderate breeze from SW and S. Barometer steady.

At 9.00 Army tug ‘Philadelphia’ stood out through SW channel. Boarded American steamer ‘Gonzales’ and American schooner ‘Zatonia’, also British steamer ‘Huron’.

Mustered at quarters and had physical drill, then divisional drills as follows: 1^st, 2^nd and Powder Divisions sighting drill and care of Navy revolver and Lee rifle.

At 10.25 firing party returned on board. Riding to flood during watch.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot. Moderate to light breeze from S to SSW. Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30.

At 1.45 ‘Philadelphia’ came in from southward and anchored; also steamer ‘Ilocos’ from northward at 2.00.

Riding to flood until 2.40, when commenced swinging.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast with lightning to westward. Barometer rising slowly last part of watch.

Boarded banca ‘S Gralieb’ from Bohol.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and served out clean hammocks. Placed a cage mount in Army tug ‘Mercedes’.

Liberty party returned at 6.00.

Riding to ebb until 6.00, when commenced swinging. Finished at 6.40. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm. Light airs and breezes from WSW and calm. Barometer steady.

Put Gatling guns and mounts in first and second steamers.

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27 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy with lightning to westward and drizzling rain third hour. Gentle breezes to light airs from WSW.

Riding to flood until 12.30, when commenced swinging; finished at 1.30. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs to light breezes from WSW to SW.

At 4.30 second steamer and whaleboat left ship; took 10 soldiers from landing to Opon Point. Three expeditions left ship as follows to patrol the island of Mactan, cooperating with Army in attack on that island: at 5.45 Lieutenant CH Hayes, in command of Navy tug ‘Mercedes’, 37-mm gun, six armed men; at 6.00 Lieutenant JL Sticht, first steamer, Gatling gun, second cutter, armed crews; at 6.40, upon return of second steamer, Naval Cadet AN Mitchell left ship, in command of that boat, Gatling gun, first cutter, with armed crews.

Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs fresh bread.

At 5.45 commenced swinging to flood; finished at 6.40.

8am to meridian:

Partly overcast, warm. Light and gentle breezes from SW and SSW. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to flood throughout watch.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster followed by general quarters, with 6-inch battery and temporary crews. Boarded American steamer ‘Romulus’, which came into harbor from NE.

Same parties away on patrol duty as were mentioned in previous watch. Two Filipino boys working in Department of Construction and Repair from 6am, and during day.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, warm. Light airs and breezes from SSE, NE and N. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to flood till 1.30, when commenced swinging; finished swinging at 2.30. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

Armed parties and Filipino workmen as in previous watches. Instructed Marines and Engineer’s crews at main battery.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cooler; rain squall 5.00 to 6.00. Gentle breeze from WSW and SW. Barometer steady.

Riding to wind and ebb till 5.30, when commenced swinging; finished swinging at 5.50. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

All armed parties returned: Lieutenant Hayes at 5.00, and Lieutenant Sticht and Ensign Mitchell at 7.00, bringing 30 native prisoners to Cebu, captured by land force.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, warm. Light and gentle breezes from SW and NW. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to flood till 11.45, when commenced to swing.

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28 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Partly overcast, warm. Light airs and breezes from SW, W and WSW. Barometer falling slowly. Sheet lightning from northward and westward.

Finished swinging at 1.30. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, warm, pleasant. Light airs and breezes from WSW and W. Barometer nearly steady.

Riding to ebb till 6.15, when commenced to swing; finished swinging at 6.50. Riding to flood remainder of watch. Usual morning routine.

Two Filipino laborers at work in Department of Construction and Repair, cleaning magazine bilges.

Received on board 128 lbs fresh bread, 147½ lbs fresh meat, and 147½ lbs fresh vegetables.

Sent Boarding Petty Officer on board following vessels: lorcha ‘Encarnacion’, bancas ‘Bogohana’, ‘Ferrer’, ‘Toribia’, ‘Remedes’, ‘Payarita’, and ‘Coreateur’, American steamer ‘Rosario’ and American steamer ‘Ysabel’ (last two arrived from north-eastward).

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot. Light airs to gentle breezes from SW to W. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood throughout watch.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up and gun training drills and exercise of boats under sail.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement and restored to duty E Dwyer (Landsman). Boarded lorcha ‘Rosa’, bound to Bogo.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Light to gentle breezes from SW to W. Barometer falling.

Riding to flood until 1.30, when commenced to swing to ebb; finishing at 3.40. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

Commanding Officer made following change of rating: H Marshall (Quartermaster 2^nd class) to be Quartermaster 1^st class from July 1, 1900. Overhauled battery gun divisions. Boarded lorcha ‘Luisa’, bound to Dumaguete, Negros, bancas ‘Masimo’, ‘Banquilla’, ‘Obediente’, ‘San Jose’, ‘Remedes’, ‘Alianca’, standing out.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair; heavy rain squall at 6.30. Variable light airs to moderate breezes.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up drill and stations at fire quarters. Boarded schooner ‘Natana’ from Baybay, Leyte, and banca ‘Tres Hermanos’.

Riding to ebb first part. At 6.30 started to swing to wind; riding thus remainder of watch.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast; raining at times.

At 8.30 finished swinging. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

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29 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast. Heavy rain about 2.00. Barometer steady. Light breezes from NE.

At 12.30 started to swing to ebb, finishing at 1.40. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Overcast first part. Clearing towards end. Rainy and drizzle first part. Calm.

Riding to ebb until 6.45, when commenced to swing to flood. Received on board, Bureau Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, clearing somewhat last hour. Calm to light airs from SW, increasing to light breezes from S, then calm last hour. Barometer falling.

General cleaning about ship.

Steamer ‘Philadelphia’ went out to SW. Steamer ‘Gonzales’ went out to NE. Steamer ‘Rosario’ left via NE channel.

Ship finished swinging to flood at 8.30 and rode to flood throughout watch.

Boarded following vessels: schooner ‘Nanita’, banca ‘Ciprinome’, steamers ‘Yrene Urbina’ and ‘Bais’, schooner ‘Comita’, bancas ‘No 470’, ‘Ferrer’, ‘San Blas’, ‘Rosalie’ and schooner ‘Diego’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs from SW by S to calm. Barometer falling.

Riding to flood till 1.30, when commenced swinging to ebb and finished at 2.30.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30. Boarded following vessels: steamers ‘T Lizarraga’ and ‘Rubecindo Melliza’ and banca ‘Salampati’.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light to gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to ebb till 7.20 when started swinging to flood.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster. Liberty party returned at 6.15.

Boarded schooner[s] ‘Islesparo’ and ‘Yngles’ [?] coming in from NE

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy first part, clearing towards end of watch, with lightning to northward and southward last part. Gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

Finished swinging to flood at 9.15 but began swinging back to wind and flood. Moon set at 9.30.

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30 September 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair first hour, then overcast and cloudy with drizzle and rain about 3.00. Gentle breezes to light airs from NNE. Barometer falling.

Riding to flood tide and wind till 2.45, when commenced swinging to ebb, and finished at 3.00.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling most of watch. Barometer rising.

Riding to ebb. Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs fresh bread, 147½ lbs fresh meat, and 147½ lbs vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy with passing showers last hour. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE and NE. Barometer steady.

At 9.45 had quarters for muster. Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew. By order of Commanding Officer J Sullivan (Ordinary Seaman) was rated Seaman to date from July 1, 1900.

Riding between wind and flood current during watch.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm, with passing showers first hour. Light to gentle breezes from E and NE. Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30. Boarded lorcha ‘Aurrera’.

Riding to ebb during watch; tide turned about 2.00.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast with drizzling rain first hour. Lightning to eastward last part of watch. Stiff to light breeze from S to SE. Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned at 6.00. Riding to ebb during watch.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with lightning to southward last part of watch. Barometer rising first part and then steady. Light to moderate breeze from SSW.

Riding to wind and flood current during watch.

LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1900

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1 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy with gentle to moderate breezes from SW and S. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding between wind and tide during watch.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and warm. Light to moderate breezes from S. Barometer steady.

Carried out morning orders.

At 6.45 sent 2^nd Division to Canit Island for target practice.

Made routine tests at 7.30; all satisfactory. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs fresh bread, 147½ lbs fresh meat and 147½ lbs fresh vegetables.

Riding between wind and tide during watch.

8am to meridian:

Partly overcast, warm. Gentle and light breezes from SSW. Barometer rising slowly.

Commenced to swing at 8.00; finished swinging at 9.20, and riding to flood throughout watch.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster, followed by divisional drills: 1^st, 3^rd and Powder Divisions sighting drill and care of Navy rifle and revolver. Following punishment awarded by Commanding Officer to GH Eddy (Ordinary Seaman): 10 days’ confinement in double irons; offense, committing assault on shore upon two boys and one of ship’s crew. Above named man was confined in accordance with punishment awarded.

Party returned from target practice at 11.00.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, warm. Gentle and light breezes from SW. Barometer falling slowly first hour, then steady.

Riding to flood still 2.30 (high water), then riding to wind remainder of watch. Sent liberty party ashore.

US supply steamer ‘Nanshan’ came in at 2.40 and anchored off Club. Exchanged distinguishing pennants with her at 2.30 and at 2.36 she asked permission to anchor, which was granted.

Commanding Officer of ‘Nanshan’ came on board at 3.00.

Making preparations to coal ship tomorrow morning.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly overcast, warm. Gentle breeze to light airs from SW and calm. Barometer nearly steady.

Riding to wind till low water, then to flood remainder of watch. Liberty party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, warm. Moonlight. Light airs and breezes from N and NW. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to flood throughout watch.

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2 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, warm, pleasant. Calms and light airs from WSW. Sheet lightning to eastward.

Riding to flood till 2.00, when commenced to swing.

4am to 8am: Clear and pleasant, warm. Light airs from WSW and NNE. Barometer rising slowly.

Finished swinging to ebb at 4.00, then riding to ebb remainder of watch.

At 6.45 USS ‘Nanshan’ got underway and came alongside this ship; running lines and hauling us alongside after our anchor was up. Securing and running lines preparatory to coaling. Sent Boarding Petty Officer to board banca ‘Bangenil’ and banca ‘Turister’.

Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs fresh bread. Ship’s draft at 7.00 11 feet 9 inches forward and 15 feet 8 inches aft.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot. Light airs from S. Barometer steady.

Riding to ebb until 9.45, when commenced swinging to flood. Swinging rest of watch. Took on board 64 tons of coal (Bureau of Equipment) for steaming purposes from ‘Nanshan’.

Boarded schooner ‘The dosia’ [?] en route to Bay Bay, Leyte, and banca J – [illegible] en route to Bantayan, Cebu. Fired time gun at noon.

Ensign AN Mitchell USN, having received commission as Ensign USN, took regular oath.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Light airs and breezes from SW. Barometer falling between 1.00 and 3.00.

At 2.30 finished swinging to flood, riding thus rest of watch.

Took on board 81 tons of coal.

At 3.25 USS ‘Panay’ anchored between ship and fort. Commanding Officer of USS ‘Panay’ paid official visit to ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hot. Light drizzle at 5.20. Barometer slowly rising.

Riding to ebb until 7.30. Slack water rest of watch.

By order of Commanding Officer took off all irons from A Miller (Fireman 2^nd class). Finished coaling, having taken on board 172 tons in 8 hours 6 minutes, averaging 21.5 tons per hour.

Boarded banca ‘Carmen’ en route to Cascon [?], Leyte, and banca ‘Rofod’ from Libagon [Rubagon in log-book].

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Light airs from SW to N.

At 8.15 started to swing to flood; finishing at 8.45. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

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3 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Light airs and breezes from N to NW.

Riding to flood until 1.30, when commenced to swing to ebb.

4am to 8am:

Calm.

Finished swinging to ebb at 4.10; riding to ebb remainder of watch. Received on board stores from USS ‘Nanshan’, as per attached list:

In Equipment Department: 36 fishing leads; 20 lbs fish line; 1 coil manila 3-inch; 1 coil manila 1½-inch; 2 coils manila 18-thread; 1 coil hemp, 2-inch; 1 bolt canvas, #5; 1 bolt canvas, #2; 1 bolt canvas, #10; 1 bolt canvas, #8; 1 bolt raven’s duck; 12 dozen fish hooks; 47 single fish hooks; 21 sister fish hooks; 29 bath bricks; 50 white bags; 2 fids; 1 package roping needles; 10 lbs caulking cotton; 36 scrubbing brushes; 12 roping palms; 3 sets hand irons; 3 sets leg irons; 20 squilgees and handles; 30 squilgee plates; [?]00 hammock rings; 60 lbs cod line; 50 lbs marline; 25 lbs round line; 25 lbs spun yarn; 50 lbs wire seizing; 30 memo books, medium; 30 memo books, small; 200 envelopes, official; 200 envelopes, note; 52 sheets blotting paper; 6 blocks typewriter paper, light; 30 memo pads, 10 inches x 8 inches; 30 memo pads, 8 inches x 5 inches; 3 rubble rules; 2 boxwood rules; 2 sponges; 5 spools tape; 500 linen tags; 9 pints black ink; 8 gross elastic bands; 14 erasers, rubber; 10 pints mucilage; 5 mucilage stands; 10 ruling pens; 1 bronze pen rack; 3 spiral pen racks.

In Department of Supplies and Accounts: 1 scales union counter; 1000 lbs salt beef; 1008 lbs butter; 200 gallons syrup; 2000 lbs salt pork; 32 gallons vinegar; 89 lbs tea; 768 lbs vegetables, tinned; 1125 lbs salt water soap; 24 grommets; 25 rating badges, blue; 50 pairs shoes, high; 40 rating badges, white; 1000 pairs socks, woolen; 50 pairs trousers, white dress; 288 dozen buttons, bone; 50 pairs trousers, working; 112 yards flannel, heavy; 144 yards tape, mark blue; 764 lbs tobacco; 144 yards tape, mark red.

In Department of Construction and Repair: 4 dust pans; 12 quires sandpaper; 2 rasps; 12 files; 1 oil stone; 2 screw drivers; 20 file handles; 3 hammer handles; 2 monkey wrenches; 12 locks; 4 single blocks; 4 double blocks; 1 gross cup hooks; 3 gross screws; 3 squirt cans; 3 spouts; 24 hinges; 2 valves; 4 tees; 2 elbows; 9 unions; 200 lbs brown soap.

In Medical Department: 1 box containing various drugs, and 1 of 24 tins of soup.

In Equipment (Navigation) Department: 200 feet DC silk-covered wire; 200 16-candlepower lamps (clear); 13 attachment plugs; 12 non-watertight plugs; 25 brushes, carbon, 1/12 HP desk fans; 5 ceiling globes; 6 desk-light shades; 12 sockets, plain; 40 one-light fuses; 7 lbs camphor; 50 lbs signal-halliard stuff; 1 leather light; 2 blank books, foolscap, 250 pages; 4 blank books, foolscap, 150 pages; 1 blank book, letter, 200 pages; 6 memorandum books, medium; 6 memorandum books small; 2 pints mucilage; ½ ream paper, regulation sheet, double; 1 ream paper, foolscap; 1 ream paper, note; 22 memorandum pads, 10 x 8 inches; 22 memorandum pads 8 x 5 inches; 6 pints black ink; 2 vials carmine ink; 4 rubber erasers; ½ dozen pencils, red and blue; 3 dozen pencils, black lead; 2 letter files, 9 inches x 11 inches; 1 gross elastic bands; 2 dozen pen holders; 2 pyramids pine.

In Steam Engineering Department: 200 lbs sal soda; 100 gallons oil, cylinder; 400 gallons oil, fabricating; 500 lbs cotton waste; 20 brooms; 4 dust brushes; 8 paint brushes; 6 sash tools; 18 scrub brushes; 9 tube brushes; [?]00 fire brick; 20 yards canvas; 8 lbs marline; 3 lbs sewing twine; [?] dust pans; 8 hammer handles; 1 iron ladle; 6 brass padlocks; [?] lb copper tacks; 4 ink erasers; 12 drawing pencils; 10 lbs lamp wicking; 2 lathe belts; 20 lbs copper sheet; 500 lbs red lead; 500 lbs white lead; 10 cans Rahtjens blue; 20 gallons linseed oil; 20 gallons turpentine; 100 gallons varnish; 10 cans lye; 9 cans potash; 75 lbs tallow; 50 lbs polishing paste; 3 boxes chalk; 3 lbs rosin; 1 box assorted pipe fittings; 6 iron pipes; 3 brass pipes; 60 linen tags; 2 letter books; 6 memo books; 200 envelopes; 1 box rubber bands; 2 pints black ink; 1 pint crimson ink; 1 ream paper, typewriter, heavy; 1 ream paper, typewriter, thin; 1 box carbon paper; 1 box paper fasteners; 2 rulers; 24 memo pads; 2 dozen lead pencils; 1 gauge glass cutter; 76 files assorted; 4 file brushes; 24 hacksaw blades; 12 packing screws; 1 shoe knife; 12 oak wedges; 12 screw wrenches; 9 Stillson wrenches; 30 steel shovels; 100 sponges; 1 reel lead wire; 1000 log sheets.

At 7.15 cast off from alongside ‘Nanshan’ and at 7.45 let go port anchor in 6¼ fathoms, mud, 30 fathoms shackle beneath water’s edge. Bearings at anchorage: Lazaretto N by W¼W; Cebu Light W by S; ship’s head NE by E.

Transferred to ‘Nanshan’ with bags, hammocks and necessary papers for further transfer to US Naval Hospital, Cavite, RE Spooner (Fireman 2^nd class), M Hannifin (Fireman 1^st class) and TJ Hood (Coal Passer).

Draft forward 13 feet 2 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches. Steamer ‘San Jose’, with brigantine ‘Perla del Oceano’ [Pearl a del Oceano in log-book] came in and anchored off town.

8am to meridian:

Fair weather. Calm to light airs from NE. Barometer steady.

Stowing stores below and cleaning ship.

At 9.15 ‘Nanshan’ requested permission to get underway. Answered with affirmative and ‘Nanshan’ left harbor at 9.30.

At 10.00 shifted anchorage to middle of channel; bearings at anchor: ship’s head ENE; Lazaretto N by W½W; Cebu Light W½S. Boarded following vessels leaving harbor: lorcha ‘Antanasio’; banca ‘Afarenco’ and ‘No 558’. Riding to ebb.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to overcast and cloudy. Drizzling slightly last hour. Light airs to light breezes from NE. Barometer falling slowly.

Boarded following vessels: lorcha ‘Prueba’, coming in from NE, and schooner ‘Santiago’ leaving harbor to NE. Hove in and cleaned 15 fathoms of port chain, leaving 30 fathoms at water’s edge. Cleaning ship. Riding to ebb.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to overcast and cloudy. Light drizzling first hour. Light breezes from NE to light airs, shifting to SW, then to NE. Barometer rising slowly.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster. Riding to ebb till 6.05, when commenced swinging to flood.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy to fair. Lightning to northward and southward. Calm to light airs from N. Barometer steady.

At 8.30 finished swinging to flood; riding to flood remainder of watch.

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4 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast. Drizzling rain most of watch, and lightning last hour. Calm to light airs from NE. Barometer falling slightly.

Moon set at 12.50. Riding to flood till 3.45, when commenced swinging to ebb.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light breezes to light airs from SSW, and variable light airs last hour. Drizzling rain throughout watch. Barometer steady.

At 4.40 finished swinging to ebb; riding to ebb remainder of watch. Boarded banca ‘Ferrer’, leaving harbor, and steamer ‘Bohol’, coming in from NE.

Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs of fresh bread.

At 5.30 started to clear ship for action but, about 6.15, by order of Commanding Officer, started to secure ship, on account of threatening aspect of weather.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with drizzling rain first and last hours. Calm and light airs and breezes from WNW and ESE. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical drill, then went to general quarters. Divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 3 minutes 50 seconds; 2^nd, 3^rd and Powder Divisions 4 minutes; Engineer’s Division 1 minute; and secured as follows: 1^st Division 2 minutes 30 seconds; 2^nd Division 2 minutes; 3^rd Division 2 minutes 35 seconds; Powder Division 3 minutes; and Engineer’s Division 35 seconds.

Commanding Officer awarded following punishment: GA Chambers (Apprentice 2^nd class), 4 hours’ extra duty for not answering call for messenger.

At 11.20 exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Nanshan’, and at 11.30 ‘Nanshan’ asked permission to proceed, which was granted.

Riding to ebb during watch. Gave USS ‘Panay’ 580 gallons of fresh water.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, with drizzling rain. Light airs and breezes from SSW and SW. Barometer falling.

Gave signal class instruction in signals and exercised a crew of Marines and Firemen at battery drill. By order of Commanding Officer threw overboard 100 lbs salt pork, condemned by survey.

At 3.07 exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Castine’.

At 3.09 ‘Castine’ signaled Int 131, which was answered by affirmative.

At 3.17 ‘Castine’ came to anchor to northward of this vessel. Commanding Officer of ‘Castine’ paid an official visit on board.

Riding to ebb until 2.30, when commenced swinging; continued swinging during remainder of watch.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with drizzling rain first hour. Light airs from SW and W.

At 4.24 furnished prisoner Frederick M Baker with a copy of charges and specification in his case.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had physical drill. Signaled to ‘Panay’: “Is Captain Sawyer on board?”. Answer: “Yes”. Then signaled to Captain Sawyer: “Come on board”.

Commanding Officer of ‘Panay’ paid an official visit to ship. Ensign TT Craven USN reported for duty and was assigned to temporary duty on ‘Panay’ to await falling in with USS ‘Manila’.

Finished swinging to flood at 5.00. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

Liberty party returned at 6.00. Boarded banca ‘Joaquina’. Commanding Officer delivered papers in case of FM Baker to Commanding Officer of ‘Panay’.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and rainy. Light airs and breezes from W. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood until 10.50, when commenced swinging. Finished at midnight.

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5 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and rainy. Calm. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to ebb until 2.45, when commenced swinging; finished at 4.00.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and rainy. Light airs from W, and calm. Barometer rising slowly.

At 6.00 USS ‘Panay’ got underway and left harbor through NE channel.

A small American steamer came in and anchored at 6.30. Carried out morning orders.

At 7.00 made time signal, and routine tests at 7.30; all satisfactory. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs fresh bread, 147½ lbs fresh meat and 147½ lbs fresh vegetables. Riding to flood during watch.

8am to meridian:

Overcast. Light rain throughout watch. Gentle and moderate breezes from SW. Barometer steady.

At 9.00 sent FM Baker on board USS ‘Castine’ under armed escort and in double irons to await trial by general court-martial.

At 9.05 started to swing to ebb, and riding athwart ebb and wind throughout watch.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster, followed by divisional instruction under cover on account of rain. Following punishment was awarded by Commanding Officer to WH Matthews (Apprentice 1^st class): 11 hours in solitary confinement on bread and water; offense, slow in obeying order of Captain of part of ship to lay aft for duty. [This punishment was carried into effect at 9.00.]

‘Castine’ made signal at 10.00: absentees 0, sick 3; at noon, coal report: 222 [tons on hand], 6 [tons expended].

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast; light rain throughout watch. Moderate and gentle breezes from WSW and SW. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding athwart ebb and wind till 1.30, when commenced to swing; finished swinging at 2.30, and riding to flood remainder of watch.

Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts from ‘Castine’: $30,000.00 (Mexican). Sent liberty party ashore. Cleaning and painting in after magazine. Scraped port bower chain where fouled at last anchorage by barnacles.

‘Castine’ shifted anchorage at 2.00 to position about 400 yards NE of us.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast; light rain throughout watch. Gentle breezes from SW, WSW and W. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to flood throughout watch. Liberty party returned, J Johnson (Landsman) absent over time. T Sullivan (Seaman) and LM Duffy (Landsman) were placed under sentry’s charge till he should be sober.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Light rain throughout watch. Gentle breezes from WSW and SW. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood throughout watch.

At 8.00 WH Matthews (Apprentice 1^st class) was released from confinement, his term of punishment having expired.

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6 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast; light rain and passing rain first part. Gentle and moderate breezes from SW. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to flood throughout watch.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, fair. Gentle breezes to light airs from SW. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to flood throughout watch. Usual morning routine.

Sent 1^st Division ashore to rifle and pistol target practice under charge of Ensign Mitchell at 6.45. British steamer ‘Huron’ left harbor. Released LM Duffy (Landsman) and T Sullivan (Seaman) from sentry’s charge, they now being sober.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Light to moderate breezes from WSW to S.

Riding to flood until 9.20, when started to swing to ebb; finishing at 10.15. Riding thus remainder of watch.

Boarded steamer ‘Bohol’ with tow from Argas, Cebu, and steamer ‘Union’ from Manila.

J Johnson (Landsman) was brought on board by orderly, having been sent on board by Officer of Day at Cebu, he being 17 hours over time from liberty. Signals as follows: ‘Castine’ to ‘Concord’, absentees 0, sick 2, at 10.00; ‘Concord’ to ‘Castine’, “Please send boat for Paymaster Sackett”, at 10.30; and ‘Castine’ to ‘Concord’, 219 and 3 [tons of coal on hand and expended], at noon.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair; squally at times. Gentle to moderate breezes from S to SSW.

At 12.45 firing party returned. Boarded steamer ‘Victoria’ from Cagayan, Mindanao, and banca ‘Manieno’ bound to Sibonga, Cebu.

Riding to ebb until 2.45, when started to swing to flood; finishing at 4.00.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Passing shower at 4.45. Light airs to gentle breezes from WSW to SW. Barometer rising.

Riding to flood. At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Bright moonlight.

Riding to flood until 11.15, when started to swing to ebb.

At 11.30 Army tug came in from NE.

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7 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant.

At 12.45 finished swinging to ebb. Riding to ebb until 3.15, when started to swing to flood.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm and variable light airs.

At 4.10 finished swinging to flood. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 6.55 USS ‘Castine’ signaled Gen 5574, which was granted.

At 7.00 made time signal. Received on board in Bureau of Supplies and Accounts: 128 lbs fresh bread,147½ lbs fresh meat and 147½ lbs fresh vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Light airs from SW to calm. Barometer rising slightly.

Sent signal to ‘Castine’: “Divine service at 10.40. All cordially invited to attend”. Chaplain Sutherland, 19^th Infantry, USA, conducted divine service on board.

At 9.45 Commanding Officer inspected ship with crew at quarters after which had general muster. Boarded following vessels: bancas ‘Payulas’ and ‘Wollypog’, leaving harbor.

At 10.00 ‘Castine’ made [absentees and sick] 1, 2; and at noon [tons of coal on hand, and expended] 216, 3.

Riding to flood till 9.35, when commenced swinging to ebb, and finished at 10.50. Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Light airs from SW to S. Barometer falling.

At 1.10 ‘Castine’ signaled: “Permission to furl sail”. Signaled: “Granted”.

At 2.20 exchanged pennants with USS Panay coming in from NE. ‘Panay’ made Int Gen 131; answered affirmative. Boarded steamer ‘Ilocus’ coming in from SW, and banca ‘Marie’ from SW.

At 3.20 signaled to ‘Castine’: “Please receive five witnesses from [Isla de] Cuba”. Riding to ebb.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and warm. Light airs from SW and W, to calm first part. Light airs from NNE to calm last part. Barometer rising slightly.

Riding to ebb till 4.05, when commenced swinging to flood, and finished at 4.40.

Liberty party returned at 6.15.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and warm. Calm to light airs from NE, shifting to NW. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood till 10.15, when commenced swinging to ebb, and finished at midnight.

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8 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Light airs from NNW to N, to calm. Barometer steady.

Riding to ebb.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Calm to gentle breezes from N. Barometer steady.

Riding to ebb till 4.05, when commenced swinging to flood, and finished at 4.50.

At 6.45 Lieutenant Hayes took a party ashore for rifle and pistol practice.

Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 126½ lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hot. Calms and light airs from NNE. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical drill, then divisional drills as follows: 1^st Division care of Navy revolver and Lee rifle; 2^nd Division infantry; 3^rd Division infantry; Marines care of Navy revolver and Lee rifle.

Firing party returned at 9.40.

At 10.00 a general court-martial met on board USS ‘Castine’. By order of Commanding Officer following changes in rating were made from this date: GA Feldkamp from Landsman to Coal Passer, and TA Fitzgerald from Landsman to Coal Passer. ‘Castine’ made routine reports [absentee and sick], 1 and 2; and at noon [tons of coal on hand and expended], 212 and 4.

Riding to flood until 9.00, when commenced swinging; finished at 11.30. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot. Light to gentle breezes from NNE to NNW, and calm. Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00.

At 1.15 sent detail from Powder Division to Canit Island for target practice. Party returned at 3.40.

Instructed signal class in signals and exercised boats’ crews of Firemen and Marines. Riding to ebb during watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast with drizzling rain last hour. Light airs from NE to NW. Barometer rising.

At 4.15 general court-martial on ‘Castine’ adjourned.

At 4.40 received following signal from ‘Castine’: “The court has finished with witnesses from the [Isla de] Cuba, will send them aboard the Panay early tomorrow morning (signed) Bowman”.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had physical drill. Riding to ebb until 5.00, when commenced swinging. Finished at 5.35. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 6.00 liberty party returned; one absentee: M Fitzgerald (Oiler).

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with passing showers first hour. Lightning to westward. Calms and light airs from NW.

At 8.30 a small merchant steamer left harbor through NE channel.

Riding to flood until 10.30, when commenced swinging; finished at midnight.

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9 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant; calm. Lightning to southward. Barometer falling.

Riding to ebb during watch.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant; calm. Barometer steady.

At 5.15 American steamer ‘Union’ left harbor through SW channel.

Riding to ebb until 5.15, when commenced swinging; finished at 6.05. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 6.12 sent 2^nd company ashore for drill; company returned at 7.15.

At 6.45 American steamers ‘Alava’ arrived from northward and ‘Bais’ from southward.

Made time signal at 7.00, and routine tests at 7.30.

At 7.20 USS ‘Panay’ got underway and left harbor through NE channel.

At 7.30 American steamer ‘San Jorge’ with a brigantine in tow left through NE channel.

Carried out morning orders. Boarded American steamers ‘Alava’ and ‘Bais’.

Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 125 lbs fresh bread, 143¾ lbs fresh meat, and 143¾ lbs fresh vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Clear, warm, pleasant. Light airs to moderate breezes from NE. Barometer falling slowly last hour.

Following punishments were awarded by Commanding Officer and carried into effect at 9.00: J Warfield (Ordinary Seaman), 48 hours of confinement in double irons, offense, insubordination; and J Johnson (Landsman), reduced to 3^rd class, and 2 months’ restriction, offense, 17 hours over time from liberty.

Riding to flood till 9.30, when started to swing. Finished swinging at 11.40, and riding to ebb remainder of watch.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster [one absentee, M Fitzgerald (Oiler)], followed by physical drill and divisional drills: 1^st Division care of Navy rifle and revolver; 2^nd Division instruction; 3^rd Division ordnance; Powder Division care of Navy rifle and revolver.

At 10.00 ‘Castine’ fired a gun and broke jack at main yardarm for meeting of a general court-martial. ‘Castine’ signaled: absentees 0, sick 1; at noon coal report, 209 [tons on hand], 3 [tons expended].

At noon this vessel fired a time gun. A continuous service certificate was delivered to A Gauzhorn (Coppersmith).

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm, pleasant. Gentle breezes from ENE. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to ebb throughout watch. Sent working party ashore at 1.00 for stores from ‘Alava’. Received on board following stores:

In Equipment Department: 1 coil rope 3½-inch; 5 coils seizing stuff; 1 ink well; 1 box carbon paper; 3 sponge cups.

In Construction and Repair Department: 1 box piping, assorted; 1 barrel cement, Portland; 10 sets crockery; 1 gallon muriatic acid; 2 tins paint, green; 500 lbs white zinc; 200 lbs yellow ochre; 44 tins lye; 1 tin putty; 3 tins burnt sienna; 1 tin raw umber; 1 tin burnt umber; 1 tin Venetian red; 200 tins oxide of zinc; 5 gallons Japan dryer; 5 gallons hard oil finish varnish; 750 lbs white lead; 2 dozen wire brushes; 29 scrubbers; 20 gallons linseed oil; 40 gallons alcohol; 24 brooms; 1 side pump leather; 5 gallons asphaltum; 1 punch drill, inch; 3 saws, hand; 3 packages nails; 9 reams emery cloth; 1 steel square; 2 lbs wire, brass, #15; 1 saw set; 2 planes, standard; 8 valves, globe, assorted; 6 nipples, 1¼-inch; 12 reducers, 1½-inch to 1¼-inch; 4 blacksmith’s tongs; 18 bars solder; 2 backsaws; 1 brace, breast; 2 compasses, 8-inch; 1 spokeshave; 1 monkey wrench 8 inch; 1 monkey wrench 10-inch; 1 monkey wrench 6-inch; 1 dozen carpenter’s pencils; 3 soldering irons, #2, #4, #4; 1 giant tool handle; 1 Stillson wrench, 14-inch; 1 Stillson wrench, 10-inch; 1 Stillson wrench, 8-inch; 1 Stillson wrench, 4-inch; 12 twist drills; 1 ball pein hammer, ½-lb; 1 box box locks; 1 box padlocks; 2 blacksmith’s chisels; 2 gross wood screws, round head, ¾-inch; 3 gross wood screws, flat head, ¾-inch; 1 compass, 4-inch; 1 set German bits; 2 combination hand vises; 1 alligator wrench, no 2; 1 drawing knife; 2 screwdrivers, 8-inch; 1 pair tinner’s shears, 12-inch; 20 lbs wire brads; 6 plugs, ½-inch to 1½-inch.

At 4.15 ‘Castine’ hauled down jack, general court-martial having adjourned.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, warm, pleasant. Gentle breezes and light airs from NNE and NE. Barometer rising slowly. Lightning in S and SW.

Riding to ebb until 6.10, when commenced to swing; finished at 6.50, and riding to flood remainder of watch. Moon rose at 6.10. Liberty party returned, R Beatty (Gunner’s Mate 2^nd class) absent over time.

At 7.30 had general quarters and drill without warning. All divisions ready in 3 minutes 10 seconds and all secured in 3 minutes.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, warm. Moonlight. Light airs and gentle breezes from NE. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to flood till 9.45, then swinging slowly to ebb throughout remainder of watch.

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10 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair, warm. Light airs and breezes from NNW. Barometer falling slowly.

Swinging till 1.30, then riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Clear, warm, pleasant. Calm and light airs from NNE. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to ebb till 6.00, when commenced swinging; finished at 7.15, and riding to flood remainder of watch.

Moon set about 6.00. Extreme low tide about same time.

Sent 1^st Division ashore at 6.45 for rifle and pistol target practice under charge of Ensign Mitchell. Usual morning routine.

Made time signal at 7.00 and tested siren and whistle at 7.30. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 125 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Light to gentle breezes from NE. Barometer falling towards end.

At 9.00 current setting NE by E, 1.8 knots per hour. Riding to flood current until 11.00, when commenced to swing to ebb.

US Army tug ‘Troy’ came in from S.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement GH Eddy (Ordinary Seaman) and restored him to duty, his term of confinement having expired.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters; absentees: M Fitzgerald (Oiler) and R Beatty (Gunner’s Mate 1^st class). Held setting up and gun training drills and divisional drills as follows: 2^nd Division infantry; 3^rd Division great guns; Marines infantry; Powder Division rifle and revolver instruction.

General court-martial met on USS ‘Castine’ at 9.30.

Signals: at 10.00, ‘O’ to ‘Concord’, absentees 0, sick 5; at noon ‘O’ to ‘Concord’, 205 [tons coal on hand], 4 [tons coal expended]. Steamer ‘Alava’ stood out to NE.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.20 finished swinging to ebb; riding to ebb remainder of watch. Divisional officers inspected bags. Rove off new falls for both cutters.

At 12.40 firing party returned.

At 2.35 exchanged pennants with USS ‘Panay’, which came in from NE.

At 2.40 ‘Panay’ signaled for permission to anchor, Int 131, which was granted.

At 3.05 ‘Panay anchored between ship and fort. Commanding Officer of ‘Panay’ paid official visit to ship. Steamer ‘T Lizarraga’ came in.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair first part, disagreeable last part. Heavy rain about 7.00.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up drill. Absentees same as at morning quarters.

Riding to ebb until 6.20, when started to swing to flood; finished at 7.20. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

8pm to midnight:

Raining most of watch. Disagreeable. Light airs to gentle breeze from NNE.

Riding to flood until 11.15, when commenced to swing. R Beatty (Gunner’s Mate 1^st class), E Jones (Ordinary Seaman) and J Hirl (Ordinary Seaman) returned on board over time from liberty, 26 hours, 2 hours, and 2 hours over time respectively.

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11 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Partly overcast first part; overcast last part. Calm to light airs and breezes from NNE to NW.

At 12.45 finished swinging to ebb. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Overcast. Light drizzle at times. Calm, and light airs from NW to SW.

Riding to ebb until 6.00, when started to swing, finishing at 7.20. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 6.10 steamer ‘Juno’ came in form NE.

Signal at 6.45 ‘O’ to Concord’: “Permission to loose sail”; at 6.50, ‘Concord’ to ‘O’: “Granted”.

At 7.00 made time signal.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Slight drizzle second hour. Calm, to light breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

Ship cleared for action. At 8.30 went to general quarters and all divisions cast loose in 3 minutes. All divisions secured in 3 minutes.

At 9.00 commenced to secure ship. By order of Commanding Officer J Warfield (Ordinary Seaman) was released from confinement and restored to duty.

At 10.00 USS ‘Castine’ made [absentee and sick reports]: 0 and 6; and at noon coal reports: 202 [tons on hand] and 4 [tons expended]. J Grey (Private USMC) and M Fitzgerald (Oiler) absent from ship without leave.

Riding to flood. Sent liberty party ashore. A surveying officer came aboard from ‘Castine’ to survey equipment and construction stores. Steamer ‘Elcano’ came in from SW. Tested flood cocks.

Addition: By order of Commanding Officer Christopher Larson (Master-at-arms 3^rd class) was disrated to Seaman.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy. Passing rain second hour. Light to gentle breezes from S first part, then light airs from N to WNW. Barometer falling slightly.

Instructed Firemen at care of rifle and revolver. Instructed signal class. Boarded steamers ‘Romulus’ and ‘Ysabel’ and schooner ‘Zatonia’ entering harbor.

Riding to flood till 1.10, when commenced swinging to ebb, and finished at 1.25.

At 1.20 ‘Castine’ [signaled] Int Gen 5567; answered with affirmative.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Lightning and steady rain from 5.00 to 8.00. Light airs from WNW to NW and light breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned at 6.15.

Riding to ebb till 6.20, when commenced swinging to flood, and finished at 7.40.

J Grey (Private USMC) returned aboard 23 hours over time.

Sent signal to ‘Castine’: “This ship will not land tomorrow morning”.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast to cloudy. Raining first hour. Light airs from N to calm, and light airs from NW last hour. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood. Moon rose at 8.00.

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12 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast; passing shower during first hour. Calm to light airs from N springing up last hour. Barometer falling first hour, then steady.

Riding to flood till 12.15, when commenced swinging to ebb, and finished at 1.45.

US transport ‘Elcano’ and Army tug ‘Philadelphia’ went out to SW about 2.30.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light airs from N to NW, to calm. Barometer steady.

At 6.45 sent firing party ashore to target range under Lieutenant Reed.

Made time signal at 7.00. Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 125 lbs fresh bread.

Riding to ebb till 7.25, when commenced swinging to flood.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm. Calm, with light to gentle breezes from SW to SSE. Barometer steady.

At 8.13 USS ‘Castine’ asked permission to loose sail, which was granted.

Finished swinging at 8.20; riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical drill, then exercised boats under oars and sail. By order of Commanding Officer AW Miller (Fireman 2^nd class) was released from confinement and restored to duty.

At 10.00 a general court-martial convened on ‘Castine’.

Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: P Froehlich (Ordinary Seaman), 24 hours in solitary confinement on bread and water for loud profanity aft on wardroom ladder; R Beatty (Gunner’s Mate 2^nd class), reduced to 4^th conduct class and 3 months’ restriction for being 23 hours over leave; and M Fitzgerald (Oiler), reduced to 3^rd conduct class and 3 months’ restriction for being 72 hours over leave; TL Crane (Landsman) was placed under sentry’s charge to await action, for abusing sentry on post.

By order of Commanding Officer following disposition of stores in Equipment Department, condemned by survey, was made: 1 iron pail and 4 electric fans, ½ HP, thrown overboard; 2 ensigns, number 7, 2 ensigns, number 8, 2 narrow pennants, number 3, 2 narrow pennants, number 4, and 1 narrow pennant, number 5, burned.

At 10.00 ‘Castine’ made routine [absentee and sick] reports: 0 and 4, and at noon, [coal reports, tons on hand and expended]: 199 and 3.

At 11.15 American steamer ‘Bohol’ came in through southern channel and anchored.

At 11.30 TL Crane (Landsman), to be tried by summary court-martial, was furnished with a copy of specifications in his case.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with rain last hour. Light airs to gentle breezes from SW to N. Barometer falling.

3^rd Division returned from target practice at 12.30.

At 12.50 ‘Castine’ signaled Int 5567 which was answered by affirmative.

At 1.00 sent liberty party ashore; at 1.15 overhauled battery.

At 1.45 signaled to fleet: “Following telegram received, probable depression in Pacific east of Philippines, weather very suspicious”.

Executive Officer, Chief Engineer, and Medical Officer made weekly routine inspections. Tested deck pump.

Riding to flood until 3.20, when commenced swinging; finished at 3.30. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and rainy. Light airs and breezes from SW to NE first hour, and then from WSW. Barometer rising.

General court-martial on ‘Castine’ adjourned at 4.05.

At 4.20 American steamer ‘Rosario’ came in from northward and was boarded. Received from USS ‘Panay’ John Reynolds (Seaman) with bag, hammock, and necessary transfer papers. Transferred to ‘Panay’ J Berggreen (Seaman) with bag, hammock, and necessary transfer papers.

By order of Commanding Officer TL Crane (Landsman) was released from sentry’s charge and made a prisoner at large.

Riding to flood remainder of watch. Liberty party returned at 6.00. A small steamer (American) left to northward.

8pm to midnight:

Calm and light airs and breezes from SW. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood during watch.

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13 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy with light to gentle breezes from W. Barometer falling.

Riding to flood until 2.00, when commenced swinging; finished at 3.00. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light airs and breezes from W to WSW. Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Riding to ebb until 7.15, when commenced swinging; finished at 7.45. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

Made time signal at 7.00 and routine tests at 7.30.

Gave USS ‘Panay’ 4 barrels of fresh water. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 125 lbs fresh bread, 143¾ lbs fresh meat and 143¾ lbs fresh vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy. Cool, pleasant. Gentle breezes from SW to SSW. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood throughout watch.

At 9.00 PJ Froelich (Ordinary Seaman) was released from confinement, his term of punishment having expired.

American steamer ‘Rosario’ left harbor at 9.15.

At 10.00 a summary court-martial, of which Lieutenant FC Bieg USN is senior member, met and proceeded with trial of TL Crane (Landsman) till 11.45, when trial was finished and court adjourned to await action of Commanding Officer.

At 10.00 a general court-martial convened on board USS ‘Castine’ and a gun was fired and jack broken at main yardarm.

Received in Department of Construction and Repair: 1 piece of sheet iron. Cleaning ship.

‘Castine’ signaled: sick 0, absent 4, and at noon coal report: 195 [tons on hand], 4 [expended].

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast; passing showers. Gentle to moderate breezes from SW and WSW. Barometer falling slowly.

Sent weather report messages to ‘Castine’ and ‘Panay’. British steamer ‘Kai Fong’ came in and was boarded at 1.40.

General court-martial on ‘Castine’ adjourned at 2.00. Sent liberty party ashore.

Riding to flood till 2.30 and high water, then riding to wind and began swinging to ebb at 3.30.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast; passing showers. Light airs to gentle breezes from W and S, and calm. Barometer steady. Lightning to northward and eastward last half.

Finished swinging at 4.20, and riding to ebb till 6.00, when started to swing. Finished swinging at 7.00 and riding to flood remainder of watch.

Liberty party returned. American steamer ‘Rosario’ returned to port towing steamer ‘Elcano’ with engines disabled by blown-out cylinder head. Both steamers anchored at about 6.00.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Light passing showers. Light airs and breezes from W and WSW, and calm. Barometer rising slowly. Lightning to northward and eastward last hour.

Riding to flood throughout watch.

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14 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy. Light airs and breezes from WSW. Lightning from N and E. Barometer nearly steady.

Riding to flood till 1.00, when commenced to swing. Finished at 3.30, and riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Overcast first part, then clearing. Rain squalls 5.00 to 7.00. Light airs and breezes from W and S. Barometer steady.

Riding to ebb till 6.30, when started to swing to flood.

Made time signal at 7.00, and uniform signals 684, 718, and 700 at 7.30.

At 7.15 exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Calamianes’, coming into port from northward. She requested and was granted permission to anchor, Int 131, and anchored at 7.30.

Usual routine; tested whistle and siren at 7.30.

Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 125 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Light to moderate breezes from SW.

At 8.00 hoisted Senior Officer’s pennant.

At 8.30 finished swinging to flood; riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 9.45 Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew at quarters. Commanding Officers of USS ‘Panay’ and ‘Calamianes’ paid official visits to ship.

Signals as follows: at 8.15, ‘Concord’ to [?], “You will not go to Zamboanga. Ensign Craven will go there on Calamianes”; at 10.00, ‘O’ to ‘Concord’, absentees 2, sick 4; at noon, ‘O’ to ‘Concord’ [coal report, tons on hand, expended], 192, 3.

At 8.15 US Army tug ‘Troy’ went out to southward; at 8.45 steamer ‘Gonzales’ came in from southward; at 10.00 steamer ‘Mactan’ went out to southward. At 11.00 steamer ‘T Lizarraga’ came in from southward.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Barometer slowly falling. Moderate breezes from SW to WSW.

Riding to wind and flood.

At 12.40 US Army tug ‘Troy’ came in from southward.

At 1.35 ‘Calamianes’ got underway and stood out to SE en route to Zamboanga.

At 2.20 steamer ‘Yrene Urbina’ came in from southward.

At 3.05 steamer ‘Bais’ went out to northward. Ship riding to wind.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Clearing towards end. Moderate breezes decreasing to light airs from WSW. Barometer slowly rising. Drizzle at times. Light passing showers.

Boarded banca ‘Paz’, standing out. Ship riding to flood.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Overcast. Calms and light airs from WSW to NW.

By order of Executive Officer placed C Larson (Seaman) under charge of Corporal Guard for night for safe keeping and observation, he having returned drunk from liberty.

Ship riding to flood. At 9.30 steamer ‘Rosario’ got underway and stood to NE.

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15 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Overcast first part, clearing towards end.

Riding to flood until 2.15, when started to swing to ebb, finishing at 3.00. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Fair; calm. Barometer steady.

Riding to ebb. At 7.05 ‘O’ signaled Int 5574, which was granted. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 125 lbs fresh bread, 143¾ lbs fresh meat, 143¾ lbs fresh vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy. Calm to light breezes from SSE to SSW. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster and had away all boats for abandon ship [drill]. Lieutenant JL Sticht, Assistant Paymaster AB Pierce and Ensign AN Mitchell left ship to report for temporary duty on USS ‘Panay’ and returned at 11.15, having completed said duty.

At 9.35 a general court-martial met on USS ‘Castine’.

At 10.00 ‘Castine’ made 0 and 3 [absentee and sick report], and at noon, 189 and 3, [coal report, tons on hand and expended]. Sent 4 barrels of water to ‘Panay’.

Riding to ebb till 9.30, when commenced swinging to flood, and finished at 10.15.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy. Misty about horizon. Light airs from S to SW. Barometer falling.

At 1.00 specification and sentence of summary court-martial in case of TL Crane (Landsman) were published to crew: using abusive language to sentry on post, confinement for ten (10) days. By order of Commanding Officer TL Crane (Landsman) was placed in confinement to continue for 10 days in accordance with sentence.

‘Castine’ made Int 5567; answered in affirmative. Riding to flood. Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to clear. Variable light airs to light breezes from NNE. Lightning about horizon last part. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to flood till 4.20, when commenced swinging to ebb, and finished at 4.55.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster.

Liberty party returned at 6.15.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Light airs from NNE. Barometer steady. Thunder and lightning to southward last part.

At 8.00 started swinging to flood and finished at 9.30.

Moon rose at 11.40.

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16 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Lightning to southward. Calm, followed by variable light airs, then light airs from N. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood till 2.15, when commenced swinging to ebb.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Variable light breezes, then light breezes from N, to calm. Barometer rising last hour.

Sent battalion ashore, in charge of Lieutenants Hayes and Sticht at 6.00. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 125 lbs fresh bread, 143¾ lbs fresh meat, 143¾ lbs fresh vegetables.

Finished swinging to ebb at 4.20. Boarded steamer ‘Victoria’, coming in from NE.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Light breeze to light airs from S. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical drill, then divisional drills as follows: 1^st_, 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions oral instruction; Powder Division care of Navy revolver and Lee rifle; Marines small arms.

Transferred to USS ‘Panay’ with bag, hammock and necessary papers B Bowles (Fireman 1^st class). Received from ‘Panay’ with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers James Johnson (Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class) and Michael Horgan (Water Tender). By order of Commanding Officer James Johnson and Michael Horgan were placed in confinement for 30 days, in accordance with sentence of a summary court-martial in their cases.

Painting spars, smoke-pipe and ventilators.

At 10.00 ‘Castine’ made routine reports: [absentees and sick] 0, 4; at noon [coal report, tons on hand and expended] 186 and 3.

Riding to ebb until 10.00, when commenced swinging. Finished at 10.30. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

At noon fired time gun.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm. Light airs from S to NNE, and calm. Barometer falling.

Exercised boats under oars and sails.

At 12.30 ‘Panay’ signaled: “Have gotten mail from post office, permission to proceed”; answered “Yes”.

At 12.35 ‘Panay’ got underway and left harbor through NE channel.

Riding to flood until 1.00, when commenced swinging; finished at 2.00. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15.

At 2.00 German merchant steamer ‘Shantung’ came in from southward and was boarded.

Continued painting spars, smoke-pipe and ventilators.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and warm. Light airs from NNE. Barometer steady.

Finished painting spars, smoke-pipe and ventilators.

At 4.30 ‘Castine’ signaled Int 513, which was answered by affirmative.

Liberty party returned at 6.00. Riding to ebb during watch.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy with lightning to westward. Light airs and breezes from NNE to NNW, and calm.

Riding to ebb until 8.20, when commenced swinging; finished at 11.20. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

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17 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Calms and light airs from W to N by W. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood until 2.50, when commenced swinging, and continued swinging until end of watch.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and warm. Calm. Barometer rising.

Finished swinging at 5.30; riding to ebb remainder of watch.

At 6.00 small American steamer ‘Ilocos’ came in through NE channel and ‘Ysabel’ left to northward at 5.25.

At 6.45 sent 2^nd Division to target range under Lieutenant Sticht. Carried out morning orders.

Made time signal at 7.00 and routine tests at 7.30. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 125 lbs of fresh bread, 143¾ lbs of fresh meat, and 143¾ lbs of fresh vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Partly overcast. Warm. Light airs to gentle breezes from SSW and S. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to ebb throughout watch.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster followed by collision drill: all divisions ready in 30 seconds, secured in 15 seconds; then by divisional drills: 1^st and 3^rd Divisions infantry and small arms; Powder Division care of Navy rifle and revolver; Marines squad and manual. 2^nd Division returned from target firing at about noon.

USS ‘Castine’ signaled at 10.00: absentees 0, sick 4; and at noon, coal report, 183 [tons on hand], 3 [tons expended]. One oar was broken in second cutter, accident in use.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly overcast, warm. Light airs to gentle breezes from S, shifting to NNE. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to ebb till 3.00, then riding to wind till end of watch. Boarded bancas ‘San Miguel’, ‘Maria Victoria’ and ‘Remediadora’ coming into harbor.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, warm. Light airs and breezes from NNE. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to wind till 4.15 (high water), then riding to wind and ebb remainder of watch. Liberty party returned. Boarded schooner ‘Paquita’ leaving harbor.

8pm to midnight:

Partly overcast, warm. Light airs and breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

Riding to ebb during watch. Lightning in S and SW.

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18 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, warm. Calm and light airs and breezes from NNE. Barometer rising slowly. Lightning from N and E.

Riding to ebb till 3.25, when started to swing to flood. Moon rose at 1.30.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, warm. Light airs fro NNE and WSW. Barometer steady.

Did not finish swinging to flood; high water at 6.10, and swung back. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

Sent Marines and six men of 2^nd Division ashore for target firing under charge of Lieutenant Fletcher.

At 6.00 USS ‘Castine’ got underway and stood out of harbor to northward, after sending mail here.

At 6.45 hauled down Senior Officer’s pennant. Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 125 lbs fresh bread. Boarded four bancas: no name (Captain Marainto), ‘Lucia’, ‘Saturnina’, ‘Nuestra Señora’, coming in, and one, ‘Quericla’ [possibly Querida], leaving harbor.

Tested whistle and siren at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Rainy at times. Showers till 11.20. Light breezes from SW to SSW.

Riding cross stream between wind and ebb.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up drill and general quarters. Times to cast loose: 1^st and 2^nd Divisions 3 minutes 30 seconds; 3^rd Division 3 minutes 40 seconds; Powder Division 4 minutes; and Engineer’s Division 1 minute. To secure: 1^st and 2^nd Divisions 2 minutes; 3^rd Division 2 minutes 10 seconds; Powder Division 2 minutes 20 seconds; and Engineer’s Division 1 minute.

Firing party returned at 11.50. Boarded bancas ‘Lucia’ and ‘Matias’ standing out; bancas ‘Aurelia’ and ‘Neuter’ standing in; and two fishing boats, lugger ‘Wanill’ and #579. AE Lovejoy (Ordinary Seaman) was rated Master-at-Arms 3^rd class by order of Commanding Officer. Tested flood cocks.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Variable light airs and breezes. Barometer slowly falling.

Swung to flood. Held routine drills as follows: signal class, signals; Marines, instructions 6-inch guns; Firemen, care and use of service rifle and revolver.

Boarded fishing boat #558, lorcha ‘Gerardo’, schooners ‘Canada’ and ‘Emilia’, and banca ‘Matigon’, all standing out.

At 12.50 steamer ‘Ilocos’ with tow stood out to SE.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Light airs and breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood. Swinging considerably.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up drill.

At 6.20 steamer ‘Kai Fong’ stood out to NE.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Calm at times, at others light airs and breezes from N to NNW.

Riding to flood until 8.45, when commenced to swing to ebb, finishing at 11.30. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

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19 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Variable light airs.

Riding to ebb until 1.15, when commenced to swing to flood; swinging rest of watch.

4am to 8am:

Fair and hot. Calm.

Swinging gradually to flood and at 6.25 started to swing back to ebb. High water about 6.00.

Boarded banca’ ‘Pearl’, standing out. Received on board fresh provisions as follows: Bureau of Supplies and Accounts, 125 lbs bread, 143¾ lbs meat, and 143¾ lbs vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy. Light airs to light breezes from SSE. Barometer steady.

Swinging to ebb tide and finished at 8.15.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster and then arm-and-away all boats for distant service. All boats ready in 10 minutes 20 seconds; then exercised boats under sail. Boarded two bancas coming in from SE and two bancas and schooner ‘Corin’ going out to NE.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy. Light breezes to light airs from S. Barometer falling.

Riding to ebb till 3.15, when commenced swinging to flood.

Boarded four bancas and schooner ‘Union’ leaving harbor. Sent liberty party ashore. Fired two 6-pounder guns, expending two saluting charges, to test powder.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast with clouds and mist, to clear weather. Lightning last part to northward and eastward. Light airs from NE, shifting to SW, then to NW and increasing to light airs. Barometer steady.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster, then to fire quarters; all divisions ready in 1 minute. All divisions secured in 1 minute 30 seconds.

Finished swinging to flood at 5.05 and rode to flood remainder of watch.

Liberty party returned at 6.15, M Troye (Ordinary Seaman) being absent without leave. By order of Commanding Officer R Smith (Fireman 2^nd class) was placed under sentry’s charge for safe keeping to await investigation for causing a disturbance on shore. Boarded banca leaving harbor and steamer ‘Bassan’ from Manila.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy. Lightning to southward last part. Light airs from WNW to calm. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood first part, then gradual swinging to ebb remainder of watch.

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20 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair; calm to light airs from NW. Barometer steady.

Moon rose at 2.40. Riding to ebb until 2.45, when commenced swinging to flood.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to fair; misty. Light airs to breezes from NW. Barometer rising slowly.

At 5.00 sent second steamer and whaleboat to small ship on shore for purpose of hauling up second steamer for cleaning bottom, and Engineer’s repairs.

Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 125 lbs fresh bread. Finished swinging to flood at 4.30.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm. Light airs and breezes from SSW. Barometer steady.

By order of Commanding Officer R Smith (Fireman 2^nd class) was placed in confinement for ten (10) days in double irons for creating a disturbance in a Filipino house on shore. M Troye (Ordinary Seaman) returned on board 16¼ hours over time in charge of a guard from Army post on shore.

Aired bedding. Boarded following vessels: American steamers ‘Yrene Urbina’ and ‘Gonzales’; bancas ‘Barcenas’, ‘Wollypog’, ‘Casas’, ‘San Miguel’ and ‘Saturnino’.

Riding to flood until 8.30, when commenced swinging. Finished at 10.30. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

Working party ashore cleaning second steamer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm. Light breezes and airs from S to SSW. Barometer falling slowly.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00. Boarded following vessels: lorcha ‘Estrella’, bancas ‘Taister’ and ‘Aurelia’.

Riding to ebb until 2.45, when commenced swinging. Finished at 4.00. Working party ashore cleaning second steamer.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and warm. Light airs from SSW to NNW, and calm. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood during watch. Working party ashore cleaning second steamer until 5.00.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had physical drill. Liberty party returned at 6.00.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and warm. Light airs and breezes from NNW and NW. Barometer rising. Lightning to northward.

Riding to flood until 9.30, when commenced swinging, and continued until end of watch.

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21 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from WNW. Barometer falling slowly.

Finished swinging at 12.45; riding to ebb remainder of watch. At 3.30 moon rose.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy with showers last part. Calm, and light airs from N, and variable. Barometer steady.

Carried out morning orders. Sent a guard ashore to watch second steamer, at 5.15.

At 7.15 American steamer ‘San Jorge’ came in from northward with a brigantine in tow, and was boarded.

Made routine tests at 7.30. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 125 lbs fresh bread, 143¾ lbs fresh meat, and 143¾ lbs fresh vegetables.

Riding to ebb until 4.20, when commenced swinging. Finished at 5.05; riding to flood remainder of watch.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, warm. Light airs and breezes from S. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to flood till 9.55, when started to swing. Finished swinging at 10.45m and riding to ebb remainder of watch.

At 9.45 had quarters for muster and inspection. Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew. All hands were mustered and “Articles for the Better Government of the Navy” were read.

Boarded American steamer ‘Yruña’ and bancas ‘Maria’ and ‘Consolacion’, coming in, and bancas ‘Rosa’ and ‘Leodosia’ going out. Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, warm. Light airs and breezes from NNW and calm. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to ebb till 3.40, when started to swing to flood.

Captain Curtis, US Army, came on board with message from Colonel McClernand, requesting repairs to ice-plant ashore. Chief Engineer and one machinist went ashore to investigate. Boarded American steamer ‘Ysabel’.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy; clearing last part. Warm. Light airs and breezes from SSE, shifting to NNW, and calm. Barometer steady.

Finished swinging at 4.50 and riding to flood remainder of watch. Liberty party returned.

At 7.00 RE Loeber (Landsman), being violently drunk from liberty, was placed under sentry’s charge and in double irons for safe keeping. Received mail from steamers ‘San Jorge’ and ‘Yruña’.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, warm. Light airs from NNW and NW. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood till 9.45, then began to swing to ebb, and continued swinging through watch.

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22 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, warm. Light airs from NNW. Barometer about steady. Lightning to northward.

Finished swinging to ebb at 12.30, then riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Clear, warm. Moon rose at 4.00. Light airs from NNW and N, and calm. Barometer falling slowly.

Finished swinging at 5.15 [swinging to flood since 4.00] and riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 6.30 sent 21 men of Powder Division ashore for target practice under charge of Lieutenant Hayes.

German steamer ‘Amoy’ came in at 7.00 and was boarded.

Usual morning routine; tested whistle and siren at 7.30. Received on board: 125 lbs fresh bread, 143¾ lbs fresh vegetables, and 143¾ lbs fresh meat in Department of Supplies and Accounts.

Released RE Loeber (Landsman) from double irons and sentry’s charge, being now sober.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot. Calm first part. Light airs and breezes from SSE to S toward end.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up and gun training drills. Held divisional drills as follows: 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, and Marine Divisions, infantry; Powder Division, aiming at sighting.

Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: M Troye (Ordinary Seaman), 16¼ hours over liberty, reduced to 4^th class and 2 months’ restriction; RE Loeber (Landsman), drunk and disorderly after having returned from liberty, confinement in double irons for 48 hours. By order of Commanding Officer placed RE Loeber in double irons to execute said sentence. Notified C Larson (Seaman) of approval of Secretary of Navy of sentence of summary court-martial whereby he lost 2 months’ pay.

In presence of officers and crew assembled aft, Commanding Officer presented to Ah One (Mess Attendant) Dewey Medal [Battle of Manila Bay Medal].

Painted magazine and shell rooms. Boarded bancas ‘Perpetua’, ‘Hernisa’, ‘Rogesiana’, #4, and one without name, all standing in.

Riding to flood until 11.00, when started to swing to ebb, finishing at 11.40. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Barometer slowly falling. Light breezes from NE.

Riding to ebb. Exercised Marines and Firemen at boats under oars. Held signal drill for signal class.

First firing party returned at 12.05. Sent second part of Powder Division at 1.00 to Canit Point for target practice.

Boarded steamer ‘Mactan’, schooners ‘Zatonea’ and ‘Torin’, standing in, and bancas ‘Tubmana’ and ‘Camolariom’, standing out.

At 12.30 steamer ‘Mactan’ came in.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hot. Gentle to light airs from NE to N.

Riding to ebb until 4.30, low water. At 5.00 started swinging to flood, finishing at 6.00. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up drill. J Driscoll (Landsman) and E Barrett (Fireman 2^nd class) returned on board ½ hour over time.

At 5.10 steamers ‘Yrene Urbina’ and ‘San Jorge’ stood out, and at 5.40 steamer ‘Yruña’ stood out.

At 5.20 firing party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Light airs from N. Calm last hour. Bright starlight.

Riding to flood until 10.30, when commenced to swing to ebb, finishing at midnight.

Placed J Driscoll (Landsman) under sentry’s charge to await further action, for being under influence of liquor and creating disturbance.

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23 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Light airs from NW first part. Calm latter part.

4am to 8am:

Fair and hot. Calm and light airs from NNW,

Riding to ebb until 5.00, when started to swing to flood, finishing at 6.10. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

Sent battalion ashore for drill. Received on board, Bureau of Supplies and Accounts: 125 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy; calm to light airs from S, shifting to NE, Barometer steady.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster and had divisional drills. Joseph Cuenca (Chief Master-at-Arms) received a bar for good conduct in service on USS ‘Columbia’. By order to Commanding Officer J Driscoll (Landsman) was released from sentry’s charge and restored to duty. Boarded eight bancas, one schooner, and steamer ‘Francisco’. A Filipino came aboard from banca ‘Callares’ from Carcar and reported his having escaped from insurrectos at Cordova, Mactan, by swimming. He was delivered over to military authorities on shore, who reported him as a former lieutenant of police in Bohol, and desired to keep him in custody until circumstances of his leaving Bohol could be ascertained.

Riding to flood till 11.00, when commenced swinging to ebb and finished at 11.45.

At noon Navigator fired one 6-pounder gun, expending one 6-pounder saluting charge. Party working on second steamer on shore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast. Light to gentle breezes from NE, shifting to N. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to ebb. Exercised boats under sail. Party working on second steamer on shore. Sent liberty party ashore. Boarded two bancas.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast to cloudy. Lightning about horizon last part. Light airs, shifting to various directions. Barometer steady.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster.

Boarded five bancas. USS ‘Panay’ entered harbor at 5.00. Exchanged pennants and received and answered customary signals with ‘Panay’ preliminary to anchoring.

Riding to ebb till 5.15, when commenced swinging to flood, and finished at 5.45.

Liberty party returned at 6.15; AA Carlsen (Water Tender) and T Rhodes (Ordinary Seaman) absent without leave.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy. Lightning on northern and southern horizon. Variable light airs to light breezes from NW, then calm. Barometer rising slowly.

At 10.00 sent party ashore in whaleboat to float second steamer.

Riding to flood till 10.30, when commenced swinging to ebb.

Party returned about 11.45 with second steamer in tow.

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24 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Calm to light airs from E to N. Lightning about horizon. Barometer steady.

Finished swinging to ebb at 12.10.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy. Light airs from N, NE and W. Barometer steady.

Riding to ebb till 5.30, when commenced swinging to flood and finished at 6.15.

At 6.40 sent firing party ashore in charge of Lieutenant Reed. Boarded two brigantines and two bancas.

Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 125 lbs fresh bread, 143¾ lbs fresh meat and 143¾ lbs fresh vegetables. T Rhodes (Ordinary Seaman) returned aboard 12½ hours over time.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hot. Light to gentle breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters (one absentee, AA Carlsen, Water Tender) and had physical drill, then collision drill.

Divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 3 minutes; 2^nd Division 10 seconds; 3^rd Division 1 minute; Powder Division 1 minute; Engineer’s Division 30 seconds. After this, Divisional drills as follows: 1^st Division infantry; 2^nd Division pistols; 3^rd Division single sticks; Powder Division infantry; Marines infantry.

Boarded American steamer ‘Gonzales’. By order of Commanding Officer T Rhodes (Ordinary Seaman) was reduced to 3^rd conduct class and given 2 months’ restriction for being 12½ hours over leave; also RE Loeder (Landsman) was released from confinement.

Riding to flood until 9.30, when commenced swinging. Finished at 11.50; riding to ebb remainder of watch.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot. Gentle breeze from ENE. Barometer falling slowly.

Transferred to USS ‘Panay’ with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers EH Dreager (Ordinary Seaman).

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30. Riding to ebb during watch. Boarded bancas ‘Montano’, ‘Calamidad’ and ‘Viente’.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast with lightning to eastward. Gentle breezes from ESE to NE. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had physical drill.

AA Carlsen (Water Tender) returned on board 23 hours over time. Liberty party returned at 6.00; one absentee, A Miller (Private Marine) who returned on board 45 minutes over time.

Riding to ebb till 5.30, when commenced swinging; finished at 6.00. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm. Lightning to eastward. Gentle breeze to light airs from NE to E, and calm.

Went to fire quarters at 8.12. Divisions reported as follows: 1^st Division 1 minute; 2^nd Division 1 minute; 3^rd Division 50 seconds; Powder Division 1 minute; Engineer’s Division 1 minute. Secured as follows: 1^st Division 3 minutes; 2^nd Division 1 minute; 3^rd Division 2 minutes; Powder Division 30 seconds; Engineer’s Division 1 minute 10 seconds.

Riding to flood until 11.30, when commenced swinging; finished at midnight.

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25 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy with rain first hour. Light breezes and airs from N to NNW. Barometer steady. Lightning to northward.

Riding to ebb during watch.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and warm. Light airs from N. Barometer steady.

At 5.30 German steamer ‘Shantung’ left through NE channel.

At 6.30 exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Manileno’.

At 6.35 ‘Manileno’ asked permission to anchor, which was answered by affirmative and at 7.00 she came to anchor between this vessel and USS ‘Panay’.

Sent party for target practice under Lieutenant Sticht to Canit Island at 6.45. Boarded banca ‘Rosalie’.

Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 125 lbs fresh bread.

Riding to ebb until 6.15, when commenced swinging; finished at 8.00.

8am to meridian:

Clear, warm. Light and gentle breezes from NE. Barometer nearly steady.

Riding athwart flood and wind till 10.15, when commenced swinging to ebb; swinging slowly remainder of watch.

Following men were transferred to ‘Manileno’, by order of Commanding Officer, with effects and necessary papers, for passage to US Naval Hospital, Cavite, Philippine Islands, viz: A Gass, (Machinist 1^st class), and F Landrum, (Private Marine).

By order of Commanding Officer, TL Crane (Landsman), was released from confinement at 9.00, his term of sentence by summary court-martial having expired; and R Smith (Coal Passer) was released from confinement in double irons before limit of his punishment, by order of Commanding Officer.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster, followed by general quarters. Divisions ready: 1^st Division 3 minutes 30 seconds; 2^nd Division 4 minutes 20 seconds; 3^rd Division 4 minutes; Powder Division 3 minutes 40 seconds; Engineer’s Division 1 minute. All Divisions secured in 4 minutes.

Overhauling buffer springs, holding out ratchets etc of 6-inch battery, under supervision of Navigator.

Delivered to ‘Panay’ 3 barrels of water.

Ensign Mitchell went on board ‘Panay’ on survey duty, 10.30 to 11.00.

Boarded steamer ‘Union’ and banca ‘Alcarazo’. Replacing feed pump in first steamer with new pump.

Target firing party returned at 11.30.

At noon ‘Manileno’ signaled coal report [tons on hand and expended]: 16, 3.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, warm. Gentle breeze from NE by E. Barometer steady.

Finished swinging at 12.20 and riding to ebb and wind remainder of watch. Continued work overhauling as before on main battery.

At 2.20 ‘Manileno’ left harbor, bound for Manila, carrying mail. Boarded American steamer ‘San Jorge’ and bancas ‘Nuestra Señora del Carmen’ and ‘Morello’ coming in, schooner ‘Zatonea’ going out.

Liberty party returned.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, warm. Threatening last part. Gentle and light breezes from NE by E and NE. Barometer rising slowly. Sharp lightning around horizon last hour.

Riding to ebb till 6.10, when started to swing. Finished at 7.15, and riding to flood remainder of watch.

Liberty party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast; heavy rain and sharp lightning all watch. Light and gentle breeze from NW and N. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to flood till 11.15, when commenced swinging to ebb.

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26 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast. Sharp lightning and heavy rain all watch. Barometer falling slowly. Light breezes and airs from WSW and SSE, and calm.

At 1.10 finished swinging; riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, warm. Light airs and breezes from NNE. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to ebb till 6.30, then swinging. Finished at 7.20 and riding to flood remainder of watch.

Usual morning orders and routine. Tested siren and whistle at 7.30. Sent three barrels of water to USS ‘Panay’.

Boarded a banca going out. Prepared boats for Gatling practice. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 125 lbs fresh bread, 143¾ lbs fresh meat and 143¾ lbs fresh vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot. Light airs and breezes from NE to NNE.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up and gun training drills. Held cutting out drill; times: steam cutter 3 minutes; steam launch 12 minutes; whaleboat 8 minutes; gig 9 minutes; also fire quarters, all divisions ready in 4 minutes.

Commanding Officer awarded to AA Carlsen (Water Tender) following punishment for overstaying leave 23 hours: reduced to 2^nd class, and two months’ restriction.

Lost accidentally from second cutter: one oar. Boarded bancas ‘Nicaiez’, ‘Mena’, ‘Feliza’, and ‘Gomemang’ standing out, and banca ‘Rosario’ standing in.

Riding to flood until 11.30, when commenced to swing to ebb.

At 11.37 USAT ‘Pennsylvania’ came in from SE and anchored.

At 11.40 US Army tug ‘Troy’ stood out to NE. First and second cutters with Gatling in tow and arm-and-away crews in boat went to Canit Island for target practice.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Light breezes from NE.

At 12.45 finished swinging to ebb; riding thus remainder of watch.

Overhauled battery of all gun divisions. Boarded USAT ‘Pennsylvania’, steamer ‘Melliza’ from Ylagon, Mindanao, and banca ‘Rosario’ standing out.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hot. Light breezes from NE. Barometer slowly rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up drill and fire quarters. Times: 1^st Division 1 minute 30 seconds; 2^nd Division 1 minute; 3^rd Division 2 minutes; Powder Division 40 seconds; Engineer’s Division 40 seconds. All secured in 5 minutes 40 seconds.

Firing ashore near Guadalupe, sounded as if from 1-pounders.

Riding to ebb until 5.30, when commenced to swing to flood, finishing at 7.35. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 7.15 tug ‘Troy’ stood in from NE.

At 7.55 firing ashore to right of town.

Delivered in all to USS ‘Panay’ 960 gallons fresh drinking water. Boarded bancas ‘Jagua’ and ‘Templaza’ standing out.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Calm and light airs from NNW.

Riding to flood until 11,15 when commenced to swing to ebb.

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27 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Light breezes, decreasing to calm, from NNW to N.

At 1.25 finished swinging to ebb. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Fair; shower at 6.20. At 6.30 very low water.

At 5.50 USS ‘Panay’ got underway and stood out to NE.

Riding to ebb until 7.00, when commenced to swing to flood.

Received on board, Bureau of Supplies and Accounts: 125 lbs fresh bread. Boarded bancas ‘St Vicente’ standing out, and ‘Ysidora Banupin’ and ‘San Ysidora’ standing in.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to clear. Light to gentle north-easterly breezes. Barometer steady.

Finished swinging to flood tide at 8.10; riding to flood till last hour, during which riding to wind and tide. General cleaning about ship.

At 9.00 Commanding Officer went to USAT ‘Pennsylvania’ and paid official visits to Colonel M Barber, Adjutant General, and Assistant Surgeon-General, CR Greenleaf.

Boarded two bancas from the NE.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from NE. Barometer falling.

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 1.15. Sent liberty party ashore. Boarded one banca leaving harbor, and two bancas and steamer ‘Yrene Urbina’ coming in.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear. Gentle to light breeze from NE. Barometer rising.

Riding to ebb till 6.20, when commenced swinging to flood.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster. Steamer ‘Union’ left harbor to SW.

Liberty party returned at 6.15.

D O’Conner (Apprentice 1^st class) left second steamer at shore, without authority, while acting as Coxswain, and did not return to ship with her. O’Conner returned aboard at 6.25. By order of Commanding Officer O’Conner was awarded three days’ confinement in double irons and reduced to 4^th class, for leaving boat while Coxswain. O’Conner was confined in accordance with sentence at 8.00.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Lighting in S and W. Light to gentle breezes from NE, shifting to NNW. Barometer rising.

Finished swinging to flood tide at 8.10; moon set at 8.15.

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28 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Lightning to S and W. Light breezes to light airs from NE. Barometer steady.

At midnight began swinging to wind and ebb tide and finished swinging to ebb at 1.30.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Light airs to breezes from NE. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to ebb tide until 7.35 when commenced swinging to flood.

Steamer ‘San Jorge’ left for Manila towing a schooner. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts fresh provisions as follows: 125 lbs bread, 143¾ lbs meat, 143¾ lbs vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Light to gentle breezes from NE. Barometer falling slowly.

At 9.20 finished swinging. Riding between wind and flood remainder of watch.

Mustered at quarters at 9.45. Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew. Boarded bancas "Filipina", "Nina" and ‘Cordia Alfonso’. Army tug ‘Troy’ came in from N.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hot. Gentle to moderate breezes from E and NE. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to flood until 12.05, when commenced swinging. Finished at 1.15. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.25. Boarded steamers ‘Ilocos’ and ‘Gonzales’, lorchas ‘Nenite’ and ‘Emilia’, and banca ‘Luciano’.

At 3.55 USAT ‘Pennsylvania’ left harbor through NE channel. Noticed a signal station on shore bearing NW½N.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and warm; squally. Stiff to light breezes from NE and NNE. Barometer rising slowly.

At 6.00 liberty party returned.

Riding to ebb until 6.30, when commenced swinging. Finished at 7.30. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy with lightning to westward. Light breezes and airs from NE by E. Barometer steady.

At 8.45 moon set. Riding to flood during watch.

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29 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood until 12.40, when commenced swinging. Finished at 1.30. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy. Light airs and gentle breezes from W to NE.

Carried out morning orders. Made routine tests at 7.30. Boarded banca ‘Cristina’.

Riding to ebb during watch. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 125 lbs of bread, 143¾ lbs of meat, and 143¾ lbs of vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Partly overcast; warm. Gentle breezes from NE. Barometer rising slowly.

Swinging to flood from 8.00 to 10.00, then finished and riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster, followed by divisional drills: 1^st Division artillery; 2^nd Division infantry and small arms; 3^rd Division single sticks; Powder Division care of rifle and revolver; Marines sighting drill. Boarded lorchas ‘Felipa’ and ‘Teodocia’; bancas ‘Vicente’, ‘Tioister’, ‘Zbabas’, ‘Ploz’ and ‘Ignacio; ‘San Ysidro’ and American steamer ‘Romulus’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, warm. Gentle breezes from NE. Barometer falling slowly.

Swinging to ebb from noon to 1.50, then finished and riding to ebb remainder of watch.

Exercised crews of Marines and Firemen in whaleboat and first cutter at sailing drill. Instructed signal class.

Boarded bancas ‘Placids’ and ‘Santa’ and American steamer ‘Victoria’. Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, warm. Light airs and breezes from N to SW. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to ebb till 7.05, when commenced to swing. Finished at 7.40, and riding to flood remainder of watch.

Liberty party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to overcast. Warm. Light airs and breezes from NW to SE. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood throughout watch. Moon set at 9.05.

American steamer ‘Romulus’ got underway and left harbor to northward.

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30 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, warm. Light airs and breezes from SW and W and calm. Barometer falling slowly. Lightning to southward.

Riding to flood till 1.00, when commenced swinging. Finished at 2.45; riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Clear, warm. Light airs from NNW and calm. Barometer steady.

Riding to ebb throughout watch. Sent battalion ashore for drill 6.25 to 7.30. Usual routine. Tested whistle and siren at 7.30. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 125 lbs of bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Passing drizzle at noon. Light to gentle breezes from NE.

At 8.25 started to swing to flood; swinging all of watch.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up and gun training drills; also mustered for battalion and stations at general quarters, when battalion is away from ship.

At noon fired time gun. Boarded steamer ‘Mactan’, bancas ‘Vabarana’ and ‘Pambasjos’ standing in, and bancas ‘Joaquina’ and ‘Petrona’, and ‘Nuestra Señora del Carmen’ standing in; also banca ‘Cristina’ shifting berth.

Meridian to 4pm:

Threatening. Heavy showers at 2.00. Wind variable.

Swinging to effect of wind and tide nearly all watch.

At 1.15 exercised first cutter, whaleboat, and gig under sail. Boarded banca ‘Auretia’ and schooner ‘Justicia’ standing out.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Calm and light airs from N.

Swinging and riding to ebb.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up drill.

At 6.30 by order of Commanding Officer released D O’Connor (Apprentice 1^st class) from confinement and restored him to duty, his term of confinement having expired. H Jerrior (Ordinary Seaman) returned on board 30 [–] over time.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Calm and light airs from NW. Barometer steady.

At 8.00 commenced swinging to flood, finishing at 8.15. Riding to flood most of watch. At 11.00 moon set.

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31 October 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Unsettled. Barometer falling. Light airs from NW first part and shifting to gentle breezes from SW latter part. Lightning N and W.

Riding to flood until 1.00, when commenced swinging to ebb, finishing at 3.30. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Unsettled. Barometer unsteady first part. Heavy showers at 6.00.

Riding to ebb. Boarded schooner ‘Zatanen’ standing in. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 114 lbs fresh bread, 143¾ lbs fresh meat; and 143¾ lbs fresh vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling rain. Variable light airs first hour to gentle breezes from SE, shifting to SW. Barometer rising slightly first hour, then falling 10.00 to 11.00.

Riding to ebb till 9.30, when commenced swinging to flood and finished at 10.05.

US Army tug ‘Philadelphia’ came in from NE. Boarded two bancas going out to SW, one entering harbor from SW, and two schooners ‘Gorin’ and ‘Union’ going out to NE.

Went to quarter for muster, then to collision quarters. All divisions ready in 1 minute; all divisions secure in 1 minute 30 seconds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling rain. Gentle breezes from SW and W. Barometer falling .04 first hour, then slowly rising.

Riding to flood tide. Boarded steamer ‘Tringgann’ (German) from Manila with mail, and steamer ‘Gonzalez’ coming in from SW.

Sent liberty party ashore. Received permanent appointments for following men: A Speaker as Quartermaster 3^rd class, dated June 28, 1900; SE Shaw (Boatswain’s Mate 2^nd class) appointment as Coxswain dated July 20, 1900; A Young (Boatswain’s Mate 2^nd class) appointment as Coxswain dated July 20, 1900; T Dunn appointment as Chief Yeoman dated June 28, 1900.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling first three hours. Gentle to moderate breezes from SW and W. Barometer steady.

Riding to wind, ebb tide apparently very weak.

Steamer ‘Amoy’ went out to NE. Boarded schooner ‘Justicia’ from SW, which returned to harbor on account of bad weather.

Liberty party returned at 6.15.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Moderate to stiff and fresh breezes from N and W. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood. Moon set in clouds between 11.00 and midnight.

LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1900

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1 November 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, except second hour when cleared slightly with drizzling rain and squally. Moderate to stiff breezes and moderate gale at times from SW by W, shifting to SSW. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood tide and wind.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Clearing somewhat last part. Moderate to fresh breezes from SSW. Barometer rising.

Riding to flood till 5.50, when showed signs of swinging to ebb, but tide not strong enough to overcome wind.

Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 115 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Gentle to fresh breezes from SSW and S. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical drill, then general quarters. Divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 3 minutes 15 seconds; 2^nd Division 3 minutes; 3^rd Division 4 minutes; Powder Division 3 minutes 50 seconds; and Engineer’s Division 1 minute. Divisions secured as follows: 1^st Division 2 minutes; 2^nd Division 1 minute 30 seconds; 3^rd Division 2 minutes 30 seconds; Powder Division 3 minutes 30 seconds; and Engineer’s Division 30 seconds.

Riding between wind and tide during watch. Tested flood cocks.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and squally with passing showers first and third hours. Gentle breezes to moderate gales from SSW and SW. Barometer falling slowly.

Exercised crew of Marines and Firemen at battery; also instructed signal class at signals.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30. Riding between wind and tide during watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers and drizzling rain at intervals. Gentle to fresh breezes from SSW to W. Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned at 6.00. Riding between wind and tide during watch.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, squally and rainy. Light to stiff breezes from W to S. Barometer steady. Lightning to westward.

Riding between wind and tide during watch.

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2 November 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Squally and rainy second and third hours. Light airs to moderate breezes from W and SW. Barometer steady.

Riding between wind and tide during watch.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Clearing last hour. Light airs and breezes from SW and WNW. Barometer rising.

Riding to flood until 5.15, when commenced swinging. Still swinging at end of watch.

Carried out morning orders. At 7.03 exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Isla de Cuba’, standing in from northward.

At 7.10 ‘Isla de Cuba’ signaled Int 131 which was answered by affirmative. Commanding Officer of ‘Isla de Cuba’ paid an official visit on board.

Made routine tests at 7.30.

At 7.40 American steamer ‘Ilocos’ left harbor to southward.

Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 114 lbs fresh bread, 142½ lbs fresh meat and 142½ lbs fresh vegetables. Riding to flood until 5.15, when commenced swinging. Still swinging at end of watch.

8am to meridian:

Partly overcast. Warm. Light airs and breezes from NW to SW. Barometer rising slowly.

Finished swinging at 8.40; riding to ebb till 8.55, then started to swing to wind and riding athwart wind and ebb remainder of watch.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster, followed by battery and physical exercise, then arm-and-away boats for distant service. Ready and equipped as follows: steam cutter 9 minutes; steam launch 11 minutes 30 seconds; first cutter 7 minutes; second cutter 8 minutes 30 seconds; whaleboat 8 minutes; gig 6 minutes. Boats had sailing drill fleet tactics.

At 10.00 ‘Isla de Cuba’ signaled: sick, 6, and absentees, 0; at noon coal report [tons on hand and expended]: 434, 9. Boarded bancas ‘Alcaraza’, ‘Mana’ and ‘Compaciba’ going out.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear. Warm. Calm. Light airs and breezes from WSW to SW. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to ebb till 12.50, then began to swing. Finished at 1.15 and riding to flood remainder of watch.

Sent liberty party ashore. Gun divisions overhauled battery. Painted starboard waterline and hove in and scraped foul part of port chain.

Boarded bancas ‘Cristina’ and ‘Engracia’ and lorchas ‘Felipa’ and ‘Alfonso’ going out.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear. Warm. Light airs and breezes from SW to NNW. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to flood throughout watch.

At 5.00 had quarters for muster followed by physical drill and fire quarters. Divisions ready as follows: 1^st Division 4 minute 30 seconds; 2^nd Division 1 minute 10 seconds; 3^rd Division 2 minutes; Powder Division 40 seconds; Engineer’s Division 40 seconds. Secured all divisions within 3 minutes.

Liberty party returned at 6.15. W Allen (Fireman 2^nd class) was placed in double irons and under sentry’s charge for safe keeping; he was insubordinate and creating a disturbance under the influence of intoxicants.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Warm. Light breezes from NNE and N. Barometer rising slowly. Moonlight.

Riding to flood throughout watch.

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3 November 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy. Warm. Light airs and breezes from NW.

Moonlight till 1.30 when moon set. Riding to flood throughout watch.

4am to 8am:

Partly overcast. Warm. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood until 7.00, when started to swing.

Usual morning orders and routine. Tested siren and whistle at 7.30. Boarded bancas ‘Asuncion’, ‘Date Paz’, ‘Sibanguina’, ‘San Jose’, and ‘S Vicente’, and lorcha ‘Justicia’ going out.

Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 115 lbs fresh bread. USS ‘Isle de Cuba’ asked and was given permission to loose sail. Broken oar in dinghy – bad material.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Variable light airs to gentle breezes. Barometer steady.

At 9.15 finished swinging to ebb. Riding to ebb rest of watch. Commanding Officer awarded to W Allen (Fireman 2^nd class) punishment: 10 days’ confinement in double irons and reduced him to 4^th class for using abusive language to Chief Master-at-Arms. Confined him in accordance with said sentence.

Boarded schooners ‘Theodisia’ and ‘Santicico’ standing out, and bancas ‘Felicio’ and ‘Bogajama’ standing in.

Signals at 10.00: ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’, [absentees and sick] 0, 4. At 10.25 ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’: “Request permission to furl sail at 10.30”. ‘Concord’ to ‘Isla de Cuba’, granted. At noon, ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’ [tons of coal on hand and expended]: 42, 2.

At 10.20 US Army tug ‘Philadelphia’ stood out to SE.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Variable light airs to gentle breezes.

At 12.56 USAT ‘Westminster’ came in from SE and anchored off Canit Point.

Riding to ebb until 2.00 when commenced to swing to flood. Swinging rest of watch.

At 2.25 ‘Concord’ signaled to ‘Isla de Cuba’: “Will let you have 100 lbs Rahtjens paint”.

4pm to 8pm:

Unsettled. Passing showers at 6.30. Variable light airs to gentle breezes. Barometer rising toward end.

Riding to flood. Officers gave entertainment on board ship. Accidentally lost one lantern.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Barometer rising first part. Light breezes decreasing to calm from W to N.

Riding to flood until 9.15, when commenced to swing to ebb, finishing at 11.15. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

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4 November 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Barometer falling towards end. Lightning E and S.

Riding to ebb until 2.30, when commenced to swing to flood. Swinging rest of watch.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Light to gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

At 5.00 finished swinging to flood. Riding to flood remainder of watch. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 115 lbs fresh bread, 142½ lbs fresh meat, and 142½ lbs fresh vegetables.

At 5.50 steamer ‘Tringanay’ stood to SE.

At 6.00 steamer ‘Victoria’ came from NE.

At 6.25 USAT ‘Westminster’ got underway and steamed alongside coal wharf.

At 7.00 made time signal.

At 7.05 exchanged pennants with USS ‘Panay’, standing in from NE; at 7.10 ‘Panay’ signaled Int 131, which was granted.

At 7.20 ‘Panay’ anchored between ship and Mabolo. Commanding Officer of ‘Panay’ paid official visit to ship.

Boarded banca ‘Ygnano’ and lorcha ‘Antonano’ standing out, and lorchas ‘Pastorale’ and ‘Gerardo’, steamer ‘Victorious’ and banca ‘Tampus’ standing in.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Light breezes from SW to SSW. Barometer steady.

At 9.45 Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew at quarters; then went to quarters for general muster.

At 10.00 USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ made 0 and 3 [absentees and sick] and at noon 42 and 0 [tons of coal on hand and expended]. Boarded schooner ‘Roso’ from NE and a small banca from SW, which cleared from Bohol on October 8, 1900. Being much over time she was reported to port officials.

Riding to flood tide [until] 8.15, when commenced swinging to ebb and finished at 9.50.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy. Gentle breezes from SSW to SW, shifting to NW. Barometer falling.

Riding to ebb till 2.45, when commenced swinging to flood tide and wind.

Sent liberty party ashore and visiting party to ‘Isla de Cuba’. Visiting party from ‘Isla de Cuba’ came on board. Boarded banca ‘San Andreas’, leaving harbor to SW.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast. Lightning to SE. Gentle breezes to light airs from N. Barometer steady.

Finished swinging to flood at 5.30 and riding to flood till 7.35, when commenced swinging to ebb.

Liberty party returned at 6.15, J McMain (Fireman 2^nd class) being absent without leave.

Boarded steamer ‘Yrene Urbina’ from Mindanao.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and overcast. Drizzling and rain passing overland to northward. Light breezes from N to calm. Barometer rising slowly first part, then slightly falling.

Finished swinging to ebb at 10.20. Heard rifle firing in direction of Guadalupe.

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5 November 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling last hour. Calm, light airs from NNW last hour. Barometer falling.

Riding to ebb.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling throughout watch. Light airs from NNW, shifting to SW. Barometer steady.

Riding to ebb till 4.10, when started swinging to flood, finishing at 5.00.

At 7.00 made time signal. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 115 lbs fresh bread. Sent signal to USS ‘Isla de Cuba’: “Coal is not being loaded at present, and will not be until later in the day. Signed Colby”.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and rainy; calms and light airs from NNE to SSW.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical drill. One absentee: J McMain (Fireman 2^nd class). Then had divisional drills as follows: 1^st Division small arms; 2^nd Division gunnery; 3^rd Division, Powder Division and Marines small arms. Received CSC No 14569 for CP Reuter (Yeoman 2^nd class) and CSC No 14525 for J McMurtrie (Landsman). J McMain returned on board 16 hours over leave.

Riding to flood until 8.55, when commenced swinging. Finished at 10.00. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

At noon ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’: 41, 0 [tons of coal on hand and expended].

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and rainy. Light to gentle breeze from WSW to SW.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30. Instructed signal class at signals. Boarded banca ‘Bocamante’ and lorcha ‘Gordaloupe’, also American steamer ‘Alfred.

Riding to ebb until 2.35, when commenced swinging; finished at 3.10. Riding to flood remainder of watch. Gave USS ‘Panay’ 350 gallons of fresh water.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and rainy. Gentle to moderate breezes from SW.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00 and had physical drill.

Liberty party returned at 6.00; two absentees: A Miller (Private Marine) and W Robinson (Private Marine). Riding to flood during watch.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and rainy. Moderate to stiff breezes from SW.

Riding to flood until 11.30, when commenced to swing.

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6 November 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and rainy. Gentle to moderate breeze from SW.

Finished swinging at 1.20. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and rainy. Light to gentle breezes from WSW.

A Miller (Private Marine) and W Robinson (Private Marine) returned on board 13½ hours over time. Boarded banca ‘Jerris Livero’ and steamer ‘Carmen’. Carried out morning orders.

Made time signal at 7.00 and routine tests at 7.30. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 115 lbs bread.

Riding to ebb until 4.15, when commenced swinging. Finished at 5.25. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

8am to meridian:

Overcast; threatening. Squally. Rain. Fresh to stiff and moderate breezes from WSW, S by W and S.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster followed by physical exercise.

At 10.00 USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ signaled: 1 absent, 4 sick; and at noon coal report: 41, 0 [tons on hand and expended].

At noon J Johnson (Boatswain’s Mate 1^st class) and M Horgan (Water Tender) were released from confinement by order of Commanding Officer. Unexpired portion (9 days) of their sentence by summary court-martial being remitted. Following punishments were awarded by Commanding Officer to A Miller (Private Marine) and W Robinson (Private Marine), reduced to 3^rd class and 3 months’ restriction for being 13½ hours over leave.

Acting appointment of GH Wheeler as Yeoman 3^rd class was revoked by Navy Department order of September 7, 1900 (Article 856 Navy Regulations 1900), present rating Apprentice 1^st class.

USAT ‘Westminster’ shifted berth at 11.30, mooring NNW of our position. Sent weather bulletins to USS ‘Panay’ and ‘Isla de Cuba’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, squally and threatening. Moderate, gentle and light breezes from SSW and SW by W. Barometer steady.

Partial swing to ebb athwart wind from 12.10 till about 2.00, then swung back and riding to flood remainder of watch.

Sent liberty party ashore. Boarded American steamer ‘Victoria’ which came in from southward. Sent out whaleboat for short sailing drill. Sent mail ashore for ‘Carmen’ but she delayed sailing.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, squally and threatening. Moderate, gentle and light breezes from SW by W to SSE. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to wind and flood throughout watch.

At 5.00 had quarters for muster. Liberty party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Hard rain first half. Stiff to gentle breezes from S. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to wind and last of flood till 11.05, when started to swing to ebb, but wind prevented full swing.

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7 November 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Partly overcast. Moderate to light breezes from S. Barometer steady.

Riding athwart wind and tide and swinging gradually to end of watch.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, warm. Gentle and light breezes from SSW. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to wind till 4.30, then to wind and flood tide remainder of watch.

Tiller head of second steamer was broken at 6.40 by accident in service.

Usual morning routine. Tested whistle and siren at 7.30. Boarded American steamers ‘Catillouchu’ [?] and ‘Romulus, and bancas ‘San Pedro’ and ‘Zaecho’ coming in.

Steamer ‘Francisco’ came in at 7.50 and anchored.

At 7.35 USS ‘Panay’ signaled: Int, “Permission to proceed on duty assigned” and was answered in affirmative. Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 115 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot. Light breezes and airs from S.

Riding to flood until 1.45, when commenced to swing to ebb; swinging rest of watch.

At 8.03 ‘Panay’ got underway and stood out to NE.

Signals: at 8.25, ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’, Int 5574; at 8.30 ‘Concord’ to ‘Isle de Cuba’, granted; at 10.00 ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’, 1, 4 [absentee and sick]; at 11.25 ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’, Int 5567; at 11.28, ‘Concord’ to ‘Isle de Cuba’, affirmative; at noon ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’, 41, 1 [tons coal on hand and expended].

At 9.30 mustered at quarters, followed by gun training drill. Equipped battalion in heavy marching order. Three rubber ponchos were found to be missing after battalion drill. Stationed and drilled reduced crews at general quarters. US Army tug ‘Philadelphia’ came in from S. Steamer ‘Mactan’ stood in from NE.

Boarded steamer ‘Francisco’ and lorcha ‘Teodora’, both having come in.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Barometer falling. Light breezes from SW.

Swinging nearly all of watch. Practically no tidal current.

At 12.05 steamer ‘T Lizarraga’ stood out to S.

At 2.30 steamer ‘Rudianto’ stood out to S. Boarded bancas ‘Cascareno’ and ‘San Juan’ standing out and bancas ‘Natividad’ and ‘Alexandra’ standing in.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Light breeze from SW, decreasing to calm.

Riding to strong flood.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up drill. H Jerrior (Ordinary Seaman) returned on board ½ hour over time. By order of Commanding Officer placed L Jordan (Coxswain) under sentry’s charge for safe keeping, Jordan having returned drunk from liberty.

At 6.20 steamer ‘Victoria’ stood out to S; at 7.30 steamer ‘Alfred’ stood out to NE; at 7.55 steamer ‘Romulus’ stood out to NE. Boarded lorcha ‘Inisa’ and banca ‘Iboransic’ standing out.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Bright moonlight. Calm and variable light airs.

At 8.20 by order of Executive Officer took sentry off L Jordan (Coxswain) and placed him under charge of Master-at-Arms. A Kerrigan (Fireman 2^nd class) returned on board 1½ hours over time.

Riding to strong flood until 11.00, when commenced swinging to ebb. Swinging rest of watch.

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8 November 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Bright moonlight. Light airs from N.

At 12.40 finished swinging to ebb. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Bright moonlight first part. Calm first part. Light airs from N last part.

Riding to ebb till 6.10, when commenced swinging to flood, finishing at 6.50. Riding to flood rest of watch.

At 6.20 steamer ‘Kai Fong’ stood in from NE. Boarded schooner ‘Estrella’ and banca ‘Blanca’, both standing out. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 115 lbs fresh bread, 142½ lbs fresh meat, and 142½ lbs fresh vegetables.

At 7.00 made time signal.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Light airs from SSE. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood. By order of Commanding Officer L Jordan (Coxswain) was released from sentry’s charge and restored to duty. Following punishment was awarded: TA Fitzgerald (Coal Passer), impudence and insubordination to Master-at-Arms, 24 hours in solitary confinement on bread and water. In accordance with punishment, Fitzgerald was confined at 9.00.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster, then to general quarters. All divisions ready 3 minutes; all divisions secure in 3 minutes. Shifted from steam steering forward to steam steering aft in 3 minutes and shifted back in 1 minute.

At 10.00 USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ signaled, 2, 5 [sick and absentees] and at noon, 40, 1 [tons of coal on hand and expended]. J Schlicht (Water Tender, M Carabine (Machinist 1^st class) and W Johnson (Fireman 2^nd class) absentees.

Witherall (Seaman) carelessly lost overboard one bayonet during drill. Boarded steamer ‘Gonzales’, schooner ‘Nenita’ [?], and two bancas.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Light breezes to light airs from S to SW. Barometer falling.

Riding to flood till 2.15, when commenced swinging to ebb, and finished at 2.40. Sent liberty party ashore.

Boarded steamer ‘Ysabel’ from Leyte, schooner ‘Comita’ from Leyte, and two bancas.

JC McMurtrie (Landsman) was given an Acting Appointment as Yeoman 3^rd class to date from November 7, 1900. A firing party went to target range at 1.30 in charge of Lieutenant Hayes.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to fair weather. Light breezes to airs from SW, shifting to NNE. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to ebb until 4.25, when commenced swinging to ebb, and finished at 5.10; moon rose at 6.40.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster. Absentees: M Carabine (Machinist 1^st class) and W Johnson (Fireman 2^nd class).

Liberty party returned at 6.15. T Dunn (Chief Yeoman) 1¾ hours over time. J Schlicht (Water Tender) returned aboard 24 hours over time.

8pm to midnight:

Fair to cloudy. Light airs to light breezes from NNW. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood till 11.15, when commenced swinging to ebb.

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9 November 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair to cloudy. Lightning about horizon. Clear throughout watch. Barometer steady.

Finished swinging to ebb at 1.00.

4am to 8am:

Fair to cloudy. Thunder and lightning to eastward first part. Light airs from N. Light breezes to airs from SE to calm. Barometer steady.

Riding to ebb till 6.30, when commenced swinging and finished at 7.30. Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 115 lbs fresh bread. Boarded two bancas going out to SW.

8am to meridian:

Clear and hot. Calms and light airs from NE by E. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical drill. Two absentees: MJ Carabine (Machinist 1^st class) and W Johnson (Fireman 2^nd class). Went to fire quarters. Divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 2 minutes; 2^nd Division 1 minute; 3^rd Division 2 minutes; Powder Division 2 minutes and Engineer’s Division 1 minute. Then lowered all boats and abandoned ship.

By order of Commanding Officer TA Fitzgerald (Coal Passer) was released from confinement, his term having expired. Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: GL Field (Apprentice 1^st class), 12 hours of confinement in double irons, for using improper language to Ship’s Cook; A Witherall (Seaman), 10 hours of extra duty for losing a bayonet overboard, also 10 hours of extra duty for not manning boat when called away.

At 10.00 USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ signaled routine reports: 2, 5 [sick and absent], and at noon 40,0 [tons of coal on hand and expended].

Boarded lorcha ‘Zatonea’ and bancas ‘Carmen’, ‘San Lucas’ and ‘Rimedeadiva’. Riding to flood during watch.

Army tug ‘Pittsburgh’ came in through NE channel at 10.35.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hot. Light breezes and airs from SW to NE, and calm. Barometer falling.

Riding to flood till 12.10, when commenced swinging; finished at 1.45. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30. Executive Officer and Medical Officers made weekly inspection of store rooms and living spaces.

Tested deck hand pumps and found them in satisfactory condition. Boarded bancas ‘Santa Paula’ and ‘Aperenoa’.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light airs from ENE to NW. Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters at 5.30 and had physical drill. Two absentees: M Carabine (Machinist 1^st class) and W Johnson (Fireman 2^nd class). Liberty party returned.

Riding to ebb until 5.35, when commenced swinging. Finished at 6.00. Riding to flood remainder of watch. Moon rose at 7.15.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Light airs from NE to N. Barometer steady.

At 8.10 a small American steamer left to northward. By order of Commanding Officer GL Field (Apprentice 1^st class) was released from confinement, his term having expired.

At 8.35 went to general quarters; divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and Powder Divisions 2 minutes; Engineer’s Division 30 seconds; secured as follows: 1^st and 3^rd Divisions 2 minutes; 2^nd Division 2 minutes 30 seconds; Powder Division 3 minutes; Engineer’s Division 45 seconds.

At 9.45 USS ‘Mindoro’ [gunboat] came in from northward and asked permission to anchor, which was granted. ‘Mindoro’ anchored at 9.55 and her Commanding Officer paid an official visit on board.

Riding to flood until 11.20, when commenced swinging. Still swinging at end of watch.

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10 November 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Calm and light airs from NNE. Barometer falling slowly.

Finished swinging at 12.30. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Calms and light airs from NNE. Barometer rising last hour.

Aired bedding and carried out morning orders.

At sunrise half-masted colors. American steamer ‘Ysabel’ left to northward at 5.20 and Army tug ‘Pittsburgh’ at 5.45.

Made time signal at 7.00 and routine tests at 7.30. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 115 lbs fresh bread, 142½ lbs fresh meat, and 142½ lbs fresh vegetables.

Riding to ebb until 7.25, when commenced swinging. Finished at 8.00.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy; warm and pleasant. Gentle breezes from ENE and NE. Barometer nearly steady.

Riding athwart flood and wind throughout watch. Cleaning ship and usual routine. Received from USS ‘Mindoro’ for storage for USS ‘Panay’: 240 rounds long 1-pounder ammunition.

At 10.00 USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ signaled sick 5, absent 2; and at noon coal reports [tons on hand and expended], ‘Isla de Cuba’ 4, 0; ‘Mindoro’ 15, 1. Boarded bancas ‘Rosario’, ‘Felira Nicolas’ and ‘Cuburuna’ going out and bancas ‘Regla’, Ferrer’, ‘Perpetua’ and brigantine ‘Diego’ coming in. Sent liberty party ashore and armed visiting party went to Guadalupe under Army escort. Delivered to ‘Mindoro’ 240 gallons of distilled water.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Warm and pleasant. Gentle and light breezes from ENE. Barometer falling slowly.

Swinging until 1.15, then riding to ebb remainder of watch.

At noon fired 13 minute guns in accordance with Department’s order concerning death of Rear Admiral [Montgomery] Sicard.

Boarded American steamers ‘Bohol’ and ‘Melliza’ and banca ‘San Jose’ coming in and banca ‘Suasilla’ and lorcha ‘Gerardo’ going out.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast first part, then clearing. Light breezes and airs from NE and W. Barometer rising slowly.

At 5.00 had quarters for muster, followed by physical drill. Absentees: MJ Carabine (Machinist 1^st class) and W Johnson (Fireman 2^nd class).

Liberty party returned at 6.00; absentees over time: J Brevall (Chief Machinist), W McCreedy (Oiler) and G Feldkamp (Coal Passer). L Duffy (Landsman) was placed in double irons, under sentry’s charge, by order of Commanding Officer, awaiting action for smuggling intoxicating liquor on board. Visiting party returned from Guadalupe.

Riding to ebb till 6.30 when started to swing. Finished at 7.15 and riding to flood remainder of watch.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy. Light airs from NNE and NW. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood throughout watch.

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11 November 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy. Warm. Light airs from NW. Barometer falling slowly.

Swinging midnight to 1.40 when finished. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Partly overcast. Warm. Light airs from NW to calm. Barometer falling first half, then rising slowly.

USS ‘Mindoro’ got underway at 6.30 and left harbor by NE entrance.

Usual routine and morning orders. Tested whistle and siren at 7.30.

Riding to ebb till 7.35, when started to swing to flood.

Boarded bancas ‘San Vicente’ and ‘Patornia’ going out and banca ‘Modesta’ and lorcha ‘Hurcra’ coming in. Received 115 lbs of fresh bread in Department of Supplies and Accounts.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot. Light airs and gentle breezes from S.

At 8.15 finished swinging to flood. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 9.45 Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew at quarters. Absentee list: M Carabine (Machinist 1^st class); W Johnson (Fireman 2^nd class); W McCreedy (Water Tender); J Brevall (Chief Machinist); and G Feldkamp (Coal Passer). M Carabine and W Johnson returned on board 90 hours over time.

Boarded banca ‘Balayon’ standing out and steamer ‘Locos’ from Cagayan, Mindanao.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Light airs from S shifting to light breezes from NNE.

Riding to flood until 1.15 when commenced to swing to flood. Finished at 2.00. Riding to ebb rest of watch.

G Feldkamp (Coal Passer) returned on board 19½ hours over time.

Boarded banca ‘Serapis’ standing out. At 12.25 USAT ‘Westminster’ went out to SE.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hot.

Riding to ebb until 6.30, when commenced to swing to flood, finishing at 8.00.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Calm and variable light airs.

Riding to flood.

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12 November 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from NW to W.

Riding to flood until 12.30, when commenced to swing to ebb, finishing at 2.30. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Fair and hot. Calm and variable light airs.

Riding to ebb.

W McCreedy (Water Tender) was brought on board 37 hours over time. Boarded steamer ‘Yruña’ from Leyte.

Made time signal at 7.00. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 115 lbs fresh bread, 142½ lbs fresh meat and 142½ lbs fresh vegetables. Sent firing party to Canit Island.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Calm to light breezes from SSW to S. Barometer steady.

Riding to ebb until 8.20, when commenced swinging to flood; finished at 9.30.

By order of Commanding Officer following punishments were awarded: W McCreedy (Water Tender), 37 hours over leave, reduced to 4^th class and 3 months’ restriction; W Johnson (Fireman 2^nd class), 90 hours over leave, reduced to 4^th class and 3 months’ restriction; M Carabine (Machinist 1^st class), 90 hours over leave, reduced to 4^th class and 3 months’ restriction; J Latham (Apprentice 1^st class), not answering call for part of ship, reduced to 3^rd class; W Kyle (Seaman), not answering call for part of ship, reduced to 2^nd class; F McMahon (Ordinary Seaman), not answering call for part of ship, 8 hours of extra duty; LM Duffy (Landsman), smuggling whiskey aboard ship, 10 days’ confinement in double irons.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster and divisional drills.

At 10.00 sent firing party to target range and party sent in morning watch returned aboard. USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ signaled 1, 6 [absentee and sick], and at noon 40, 0 [tons of coal on hand and expended]. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 10,000 Mexican dollars from ‘Isla de Cuba’. Boarded steamer ‘Victoria’ from Mindanao and 10 bancas.

Diver [W Lamb (Gunner’s Mate)] underwater 1¼ hours. JD Brevall (Chief Machinist) absent without leave.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy. Light airs to gentle breezes from NE. Barometer falling.

At 12.10 sent firing party to target range and party sent at 10.00 returned aboard. Sent liberty party ashore. Exercised crews of Marines and Firemen in boats and exercised class at signals. Diver [W Lamb] underwater 2½ hours.

Firing party returned aboard at 3.30. Steamer ‘Elcano’ went alongside dock.

Riding to flood till 2.00, when commenced swinging to wind and ebb tide; riding to ebb at 4.00.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear. Light airs from SW, shifting to NE, then calm. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster. Absentee: JD Brevall (Chief Machinist).

At 5.15 W Hardasty (Ordinary Seaman) was brought aboard drunk by guard from shore and placed under sentry’s charge to await investigation of his conduct on shore.

Liberty party returned at 6.15, P Ford (Chief Machinist) being absent without leave. By order of Commanding Officer C Larson (Seaman) was placed in double irons under sentry’s charge for safe keeping to await investigation for smuggling liquor on board. Diver [J Groves (Chief Gunner’s Mate)] underwater working on strainers for 1 hour.

Riding to ebb till 6.30, when commenced swinging to flood.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Calm to light airs from W and NW. Barometer steady.

Finished swinging at 8.15. Moon rose at 10.20.

Signaled to ‘Isla de Cuba’: “The battalion will leave the ship tomorrow morning at 6.15 to land for drill and will be aboard again at 7.15am”. Steamer ‘Yruña’ left harbor to NE at 10.30.

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13 November 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Light airs from N to calm. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood till 1.30, when commenced to swing to ebb and finished at 2.30.

4am to 8am:

Clear and warm. Light airs from NW to NNW. Barometer steady.

At 6.15 steamer ‘Mactan’ came in from NE and was boarded. Sent battalion ashore at 6.15; battalion returned at 7.25.

Riding to ebb. At 7.00 made time signal. JD Brevall (Chief Machinist) returned aboard 61 hours over time and P Ford (Chief Machinist) returned aboard 13 hours over time. Steamer ‘Ilocos’ left harbor to NE.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Warm. Calm and light airs and breezes from S to NNE. Barometer steady.

Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: GA Feldkamp (Coal Passer) reduced to 3^rd conduct class and 2 months’ restriction for being 19½ hours over time; JD Brevall (Chief Machinist) reduced to 4^th conduct class and 3 months’ restriction for being 61 hours over time.

By order to Commanding Officer MJ Rooney (Machinist 2^nd class) was given an acting appointment as Machinist 1^st class, to date from November 1, 1900.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30 and had physical drill.

At 10.00 USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ made routine signals: 1, 8 [absentee, sick], and at noon 39, 1 [tons of coal on hand and expended].

At noon fired time gun. By order of Commanding Officer M Hardesty (Ordinary Seaman) was released from sentry’s charge and placed in double irons to await investigation of his case. Also W Allen (Fireman 2^nd class) was released from confinement, his time having expired.

Cleaning strainers in hull, diver JF Groves (Chief Gunner’s Mate) diving 4 hours.

Boarded banca ‘Pajubias’. Navigator and assistants engaged in surveying harbor.

Riding to ebb till 9.45, when commenced swinging. Finished at 11.00. Riding between wind and tide remainder of watch. Board of survey surveyed Ordnance stores, Lieutenant CM Knepper USN being senior member.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Hot. Light airs from NE. Barometer falling slowly.

Exercised boats under sail. Cleaning strainers in hull, diver W Lamb (Gunner’s Mate 1^st class) diving 3 hours.

At 12.10 British steamer ‘Kai Fong’ left to northward.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30.

Riding to flood until 1.45, when commenced swinging; finished at 3.00. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 3.45 USAT ‘Arab’ came in from southward and was boarded; also boarded lorcha ‘Comita’.

By order of Commanding Officer threw overboard 50 lbs of rice, condemned by survey.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Hot. Light airs and breezes from NE to N. Barometer rising slowly.

Cleaning strainers in hull, diver W Lamb (Gunner’s Mate 1^st class) diving 1 hour.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had physical drill.

Liberty party returned at 6.00. One absentee: E Barrett (Fireman 2^nd class).

At 6.20 signaled ‘Isla de Cuba’: “Telegram just received, Nanshan, Cebu, Bowman”.

Riding to ebb until 6.15, when commenced swinging. Still swinging at end of watch.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from NNE, and calm. Barometer steady.

Ship swinging until 9.30, when finished. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

Moon rose at 10.15.

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14 November 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm and light airs from NNE. Moonlight. Barometer falling slightly.

Riding to flood until 1.30, when commenced swinging. Finished at 3.15. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Light airs from NNW to calm. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to ebb during watch. Carried out morning orders.

At 5.45 exchanged pennants with USS ‘Quiros’; at 5.50 ‘Quiros’ signaled Int 131, which was answered by affirmative.

At 6.10 ‘Quiros’ anchored and her Commanding Officer paid an official visit on board.

At 6.30 sent 2^nd Division to target range for target practice.

At 7.00 made time signal; and at 7.30 routine tests. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 142½ lbs fresh meat, and 142½ lbs fresh vegetables.

At 7.50 ‘Quiros’ signaled: “Request permission to send three men of the crew to attend sick call”. Answered: “Permission granted”.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy; warm. Light airs and breezes from SW and S. Barometer nearly steady.

At 9.00 MJ Carabine (Machinist 1^st class) left first steamer without permission and is absent without leave from ship.

Riding to ebb till 9.15, when started to swing to flood. Swinging slowly through remainder of watch.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster followed by physical drill, battery and divisional drills: 1^st and 3^rd Divisions small arms; Powder Division instructions; Marines bayonet and manual. Absentees MJ Carabine (Machinist 1^st class) and E Barrett (Fireman 2^nd class).

Cleaning strainers on underwater skin of ship; WO Lamb (Gunner’s Mate 1^st class) doing 3½ hours total.

At 10.00 ‘Quiros’ signaled 1 absent, 3 sick; USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ 1 absent, 10 sick; and at noon coal reports [tons on hand and expended]: ‘Quiros’ 71, 4, ‘Isla de Cuba’ 39, 0. Commanding Officer made official visit aboard ‘Quiros’. Sent liberty party ashore.

Boarded American steamers ‘Belgika’ and ‘Gonzales’ and lorchas ‘Zatonea’, ‘Union’, ‘Gorin’, ‘Prueba’ and ‘Canada’, coming in. And bancas ‘Santa Nina’, ‘Basiles’, ‘St Nino’, ‘Carmen’ and ‘San Vicente’, going out. Firing party returned at noon.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Warm. Threatening last half. Light airs and breezes, shifting from S to NNW.

Gradual swing to flood till 2.30, when began swinging slowly to ebb, not having completed swing to flood.

Received on board from ‘Quiros’ following stragglers from USS ‘Bennington’: W Fletcher (Apprentice 1^st class); J Murphy (Ordinary Seaman); LE Snyder (Ordinary Seaman); WF Shaffer (Ordinary Seaman), IH Jefferson (Private Marine); R Young (Private Marine); WG Barney (Private Marine); CL Crowley (Coal Passer).

Continued cleaning strainers as in previous watch, J Groves (Chief Gunner’s Mate) diving 4 hours.

At 2.45 exchanged pennants with USS ‘Nanshan’ which came in and anchored at 3.00. Lieutenant Bisset reported on board from ‘Nanshan’ for duty on USS ‘Panay’.

MJ Carabine (Machinist 1^st class) returned on board at 4.00 having been absent 7 hours without leave.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy. Warm. Gentle breezes to light airs from NNE and NE. Barometer rising slowly. Light rain and squalls first hour.

Finished swinging at 4.30 and riding to ebb remainder of watch. Liberty party returned except O Anderson (Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class) who returned 1¼ hours over time. ‘Nanshan’ got underway and went alongside ‘Isla de Cuba’.

At 5.00 had quarters for muster. Absent: E Barrett (Fireman 2^nd class). Secured diving apparatus. Delivered to ‘Isla de Cuba’ 96 gallons of fresh water.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, warm. Light airs and gentle breezes from NE to WSW. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to ebb till 10.30, when started to swing. Finished at 11.00; riding to flood remainder of watch.

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15 November 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy. Cooler. Gentle breezes to light airs from WSW. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to flood throughout watch till 4.00, when started to swing to ebb.

4am to 8am:

Overcast. Warm. Gentle to light breezes from SSW, W and SW. Barometer falling slowly.

Swinging till 4.45, when finished swinging. Riding to ebb remainder of watch. USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ coaling from 5.30.

At 6.00 USS ‘Quiros’ went alongside USS ‘Nanshan’ after asking and being granted permission to get underway.

Usual routine and morning orders. Tested whistle and siren at 7.30.

USAT ‘Arab’ moved out from dock and anchored at 7.35.

Boarded bancas ‘Oliva’ and ‘Libro’ coming in. Steamer ‘Belgika’ went alongside dock at 7.50.

Cleaning strainers on underwater skin of ship, WO Lamb (Gunner’s Mate 2^nd class) diving for 1½ hours. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 114 lbs fresh bread. Delivered to ‘Isla de Cuba’ 96 gallons fresh water.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot. Gentle to light breezes from SW to S.

Swinging between wind and tide.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters followed by setting up drill and general quarters. Times ready: 1^st Division 2 minutes 30 seconds; 2^nd Division 2 minutes 20 seconds; 3^rd Division 2 minutes 20 seconds; Powder Division 2 minutes 20 seconds; Engineer’s Division 50 seconds. All secured in 2 minutes. Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: MJ Carabine (Machinist 1^st class), leaving ship without permission and absent without permission from 9am to 4pm, 3 days’ confinement in double irons. C Larson (Seaman), smuggling liquor on board, 10 days’ confinement in double irons. Confined both men in accordance with above sentences.

JI Groves (Chief Gunner’s Mate) employed 3½ hours in diving, cleaning strainers and propellers.

At noon USAT ‘Arab’ stood out to SE.

Signals at 10.00: ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’, 11 absent, 0 sick; ‘NQ’ to ‘Concord’, 1 absent, 1 sick. At noon [coal reports, tons on hand and expended], ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’, 118, 1; ‘Queros’ to ‘Concord’, 78, 1. ‘Concord’ to ‘Isla de Cuba’ and ‘Queros’, wigwag, “The depression E or NE of Manila probably moving NNW, it is not dangerous for Bisayas and South Luzon”. Boarded bancas ‘Santa Paula’, ‘Rosario’ and ‘Remidio’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Light airs to gentle breezes from SSW.

Swinging all watch but little tidal current. Drills: signal class signals; Marines and Firemen care and use of Navy rifle.

At 1.30 delivered to MF Hardesty (Landsman) specifications for summary court-martial. WO Lamb (Gunner’s Mate 1^st class) employed 4 hours in diving, cleaning propellers.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Light airs from SW by W.

Riding to flood. E Barrett (Fireman 2^nd class) returned on board 48 hours over time. Delivered in all to ‘Isla de Cuba’ 368 gallons fresh drinking water. Threw overboard 500 lbs flour condemned by survey. Made all preparations for receiving ‘Nanshan’ alongside.

At 8.15 steamer ‘Belgika’ stood out to SE. Boarded steamer ‘Ysabel’, schooner ‘Renidi’ and banca ‘Esperanza’.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Gentle to light breezes from SW by W.

Riding to flood.

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16 November 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Gentle breezes from SW by W.

Riding to flood.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Gentle breezes first part, decreasing to light airs.

Riding to flood until 4.30, when commenced to swing to ebb, finishing at 6.10. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

At 5.15 steamer ‘Ilocos’ came in from NE.

At 5.55 USS ‘Nanshan’ cast off from USS ‘Isla de Cuba’, dropped astern, let go her port anchor and at 6.20 came alongside port side. Hove up port anchor and secured her.

By order of Commanding Officer released LM Duff (Landsman) from confinement and restored him to duty.

At 7.00 commenced to coal ship and at 7.30 stopped for breakfast, having taken 7 tons of coal. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 142½ lbs fresh meat and 142½ lbs fresh vegetables. Made time signal. Draft forward 11 feet 10 inches, aft 14 feet 8 inches.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Light breezes from S to SSW. Barometer steady.

Riding to ebb till 9.45, when commenced swinging to flood and wind.

Resumed coaling at 8.15 and received tons per hours as follows: 8.20 to 9.00, 10 tons; 9.00 to 10.00, 20 tons; 10.00 to 11.00, 19 tons; and 11.00 to noon, 21 tons; total 72 tons during watch.

Sent following signal regarding weather report to ‘Isla de Cuba’ and ‘Quiros’: “The depression E or ESE of Manila probably moving to NNW; it is not dangerous for Bisayas and South Luzon”.

At 9.45 signaled to ‘Isla de Cuba’: “Can spare 10 gallons of oil and 50 lbs of red lead. Please send for it when convenient”.

At 10.00 ‘Isla de Cuba’ made 0, 11, and ‘Quiros’ 1, 0 [absent and sick]. At noon ‘Isla de Cuba’ made 150, 2, and ‘Quiros’ 77, 1 [tons of coal on hand and expended].

At 10.00 a summary court-martial convened on board for trial of M Hardesty (Ordinary Seaman). Court adjourned at 11.00 to await action of convening authority. Boarded three bancas during watch.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to overcast and misty. Gentle to light breezes from SSW to light airs from N. Barometer falling.

Finished swinging to flood tide at 1.00. Received coal as follows: 1.00 to 2.00, 23 tons; 2.00 to 3.00 24 tons; 3.00 to 4.00, 22 tons. Total during watch, 69 tons.

Received from ‘Isla de Cuba’ following six men with bags, hammocks, and all necessary transfer papers for transfer to USS ‘Monadnock’, viz: FA Allen (Plumber and Fitter); AC Barrett (Painter); F Immendorf (Fireman 1^st class); PH Roach (Apprentice 1^st class); CF Smith (Landsman); and WW Harrison (Coal Passer). Sent to ‘Isla de Cuba’ from Equipment Department: 10 gallons oil and 50 lbs red lead. Sent to ‘Quiros’ 360 gallons distilled water. Boarded two bancas coming in from SE.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to clear last part. Lightning to northward. Light airs from NW first hour, then gentle breezes to light airs from NE. Barometer rising.

Riding to flood. Received coal on board as follows: 4.00 to 5.00, 29 tons; 5.00 to 5.40, 11 tons. Finished coaling at 5.40 having received a total of 188 tons during day.

Steamer ‘Gonzales’ went out to NE. Boarded steamer ‘Victoria’ from Mindanao.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Calm to light airs from NE. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood till 8.20, when commenced swinging to ebb, and finished at 9.10.

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17 November 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

[Log page partially obscured by insert. Possible missing words appear within [square brackets].]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to cloudy. Calm to light airs from N by E. Barometer rising first hour, then [steady].

Moon rose at 1.30. Riding to ebb.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Light breezes from N by E. Light airs from NE. Drizzling second hour. [Barometer] rising.

Riding to ebb. Tide very weak.

At 5.35 USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ made Int 121. Answered [affirmative]. Hoisted colors while ‘Isla de Cuba’ was leaving harbor to NE. Received on board stores per [insert, below].

Ordnance Department:

1 box of sundries for small arms; 2 gun tubs; 20 boxes of Winchester ammunition; 4000 buff pasters; 1000 black pasters; 20 elevator spring shafts 6mm; 2 hand extractors; 10 extractors; 1 firing point for 6-pounder mark 2; 49 extractor springs; 4 boxes of 6-pounder ammunition; 8 boxes of 1-pounder ammunition; 8 boxes of 3-pounder ammunition; 8 boxes of 37-mm ammunition; 2 great gun targets complete; 1 set of target wings; 2 boxwood rules.

Equipment (Navigation) Department:

300 feet DC #16 port wire; 1 Thomson’s sounding lead and rod.

Equipment Department:

1 type cleaning brush; 1 gross brass grommets #2; 5 lbs twine; 7 pairs hand irons; 1 pair leg irons; 1 WR boat cloth; 6 papers of pins; 5 dozen pen holders; 200 packages toilet paper.

Construction and Repair Department:

2 globe valves 2 inches; 3 coir brushes; 1 sheet brass 1/16th inch; 2 2-foot rules; 1 pipe cutter #1; 1 metallic tape, 100 feet; 1 brace; 3 spit kits; 5 chain hooks; 750 lbs white lead; 750 lbs white zinc; 20 gallons linseed oil; 200 lbs shellac; 6 grapnels; 10 deck buckets.

Supplies and Accounts Department:

750 lbs salt water soap; 600 lbs tobacco; 1200 lbs roast beef; 600 lbs salt beef; 600 lbs pickles; 1000 lbs salt pork; 240 lbs raisins; 32 gallons syrup; 4335 lbs sugar; 1434 lbs tomatoes; 945 lbs tinned vegetables; 64 gallons vinegar; 180 lbs prunes; 600 lbs rice.

Engineer’s Department:

40 lbs bolts and nuts, iron, assorted; 10 lbs nuts, iron; 10 lbs washers, iron ¼-inch and ⅜-inch; 10 lbs lamp wicking, ball; 12 lantern globes; 1 set twist drills, 1/32-inch and ¼-inch; 25 lbs flax packing, ⅝-inch and ½-inch; 12¼ lbs flax packing, ⅜-inch; 13 lbs each Garlock packing, ⅝-inch and ¾-inch; 10 lbs each Garlock packing, ¼-inch and ⅜-inch; 5 lbs each Tuck’s packing, ¼-inch and ⅜-inch; 10 lbs each Tuck’s packing, square, ½-inch, ⅝-inch, and ¾-inch.

Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 140 lbs fresh bread. Ship’s draft forward 13 feet 3 inches, [obscured] aft.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Light airs and breezes from NE by E. Barometer steady.

At 8.00 American steamer [‘Francisco’] came in from southward and was boarded; also brigantine ‘Santiago’ and bancas ‘Lumanjos’, ‘Solampali’, and ‘Tuister’, and lorcha ‘Teodisia’.

At 9.10 cast [off] from ‘Nanshan’ and anchored in 6½ fathoms of water, sandy bottom, veered to 30 [fathoms] on port chain. Bearings at anchor: ship’s head NE; Cebu Light W¾S []; and Lauis Point Light S¾W. Cleaning ship. By order of Commanding Officer threw overboard 45 lbs of canned tomatoes, condemned by survey.

At 10.00 ‘Quiros’ made routine reports, 0, 1 [absent and sick], and at noon, 76, 1 [tons of coal on hand and expended]. Riding to ebb during watch.

At 11.15 American steamer ‘T Lizarraga’ came in from southward and was boarded.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Gentle breezes from NE. Barometer falling slowly.

Cleaning. Boarded brigantine ‘Diego’ and banca ‘Sina’, the latter having clearance papers [signed] by Presidente of Bantayan which was reported to the Custom House authorities ashore.

Riding to ebb until 3.50 when commenced swinging. Still swinging at end of watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Gentle breeze from NE. Barometer rising.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had physical drill. Published the sentence of summary court-martial in the case of MF Hardesty (Landsman) who was sentenced to solitary confinement in double irons on [bread and] water for 30 days with full ration every third day, and to lose two months’ pay amounting to thirty two dollars, for using offensive language to an Army Officer on [obscured] and resisting arrest. Sentence to take effect from November 13. By order of Commanding Officer [MF Hardesty] was confined in accordance with the sentence.

At 4.50 American steamer ‘Ilocos’ [obscured]; at 5.20 American steamer ‘Ysabel’ left to southward.

At 6.05 finished swinging. Riding to [flood] remainder of watch.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from N and NE. Lightning to eastward. [Barometer] steady.

Riding to flood until 9.15, when commenced swinging. Finished at [10.45]. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

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18 November 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy. Moderate breeze from NE. Barometer steady.

At 2.15 moon rose. Riding to ebb during watch.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N to NE. Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders. Made time signal at 7.00 and routine tests at 7.30. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 144 lbs fresh bread, 160 lbs fresh meat, and 160 lbs fresh vegetables.

Riding between wind and tide during watch. American steamer ‘Ysabel’ came in from southward at 7.30 and was boarded; also bancas ‘San Jose’ and ‘J Marant’.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy. Cool and pleasant. Moderate and gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to ebb and wind all of watch.

At 9.00 MJ Carabine (Machinist 1^st class) was released from confinement by order of Commanding Officer, his term of punishment having expired. H Sebreero (Cabin Cook) reported his term of enlistment to be expired this day. Sent on board USS ‘Nanshan’ for transfer to USS ‘Bennington’ following stragglers from the latter vessel: WB Fletcher (Apprentice 1^st class); HF Shaffer (Ordinary Seaman); J Murphy (Ordinary Seaman); SE Snyder (Ordinary Seaman); CL Crowley (Coal Passer); R Young (Private Marine); TH Jefferson (Private Marine) and WG Barney (Private Marine). Sent liberty party ashore.

At 9.45 had quarters for inspection and muster. Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew. ‘Articles for the Better Government of the Navy’ were read.

‘Quiros’ signaled at 10.00 sick 0, absentee 1, and at noon coal report [tons on hand and expended], 75, 1. Boarded lorcha ‘Rosa’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly overcast. Cool. Squally and threatening. Moderate and gentle breezes from NNE and NE. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to wind and last of ebb.

At 4.00 US Army tug ‘Philadelphia’ came in with a lorcha in tow.

Lieutenant CL Bisset USN came on board to await arrival of USS ‘Panay’.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly overcast. Threatening and squally. Cool. Moderate and gentle breezes from NNE and NE. Barometer rising slowly.

At 4.30 after having exchanged distinguishing pennants, and having asked and received ‘permission to anchor at discretion’ USS ‘Villalobos’ came into harbor and anchored 500 yards NNE of our position. Her Commanding Officer called on board. Liberty party returned. Signaled to ‘Villalobos’: “Bank fires”.

Riding athwart wind and flood after low water at 5.00.

8pm to midnight:

Partly overcast. Squally. Cool. Moderate and gentle breezes from NE and NNE. Barometer nearly steady.

Riding athwart wind and last of flood till 10.15, then swinging back and riding to wind and ebb remainder of watch.

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19 November 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Partly overcast first hour, then clearing. Cool. Gentle and light breezes from NNE. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to ebb and wind throughout watch. Moon rose at 3.00.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy. Cool. Pleasant. Gentle and light breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

Riding to wind and ebb till 5.00 (low water), then swinging athwart wind and flood till end of watch. Usual morning orders and routine.

Sent 1^st Division (23 men) ashore for target practice at 6.45 in charge of Ensign Mitchell. Began sending water to USS ‘Villalobos’ for drinking purposes. Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 144 lbs fresh bread, 160 lbs fresh meat, and 160 lbs fresh vegetables.

Test whistle and siren at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Gentle to moderate breezes from NE.

Little or no tidal current. Riding to wind.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters followed by setting up, gun training and divisional drills, as follows: 1^st Division absent; 2^nd Division small arms; 3^rd Division battery; Powder Division small arms; Marines sighting drill.

Commanding Officer awarded to E Barrett (Fireman 2^nd class) following punishment for overstaying leave 48 hours: reduced to 4^th class and 3 months’ restriction.

Commanding Officers of USS ‘Quiros’ and ‘Villalobos’ paid official visit to ship. Firing party returned at 11.15.

Enlistment of K Shima (Mess Attendant) expired today.

At 11.15 ‘Quiros’ got underway and stood out to NE. Boarded lorcha ‘Estrella’ and bancas ‘Jorgia’ and ‘Gogoria’.

Signals as per list [below]:

8.00 Guadalupe outpost to ‘Concord’: “To Commanding Officer USS Concord. Can you put your searchlight on and in vicinity of my outpost. Please answer by flag signal. Signed FG Lawton, First Lieutenant, 19th Infantry, Commanding Guadalupe”.

10.15 Firing party to ‘Concord’: “Please send launch”.

10.45 Guadalupe outpost to ‘Concord’: “Please transmit this message to the District Commander, our telephone is out of order. Signed Lawton, First Lieutenant”.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Moderate breeze from NE to NE by E.

No tidal current. Exercised Marines and Firemen at boat drill. Instructed signal class.

At 12.55 ‘Villalobos’ shifted berth below fort. Boarded steamer ‘Francisco from Ormoc, Leyte, and lorcha ‘Antanasie’.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Moderate breeze decreasing to light airs from NE.

At 4.00 started to swing to flood, finished at 5.55. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and held setting up drill.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Light airs to gentle breezes from NE to NNE.

Riding to flood until 10.15, when commenced to swing to ebb, finishing at 11.20. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

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20 November 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Moderate breezes from NNE.

Riding to ebb.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Gentle to light breezes from NNE to NE.

At 4.40 started to swing to flood and finished at 6.00. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 6.15 company went ashore drill [?] and returned at 7.00.

At 6.50 steamer ‘Gonzales’ came in from NE; at 6.55 tug ‘Philadelphia’ came in from S with tow; at 7.20 steamer ‘Sun Kiang’ came in from SE; at 7.40 steamer ‘Mactan’ came in from NE.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to overcast. Gentle breezes from NE to moderate breezes from NNE. Barometer rising slowly first part, falling slightly last part.

Riding to flood till 9.20, when commenced swinging to ebb, and finished at 10.40.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster. Absentee: W Matthews (Apprentice 1^st class) and H Jerrior (Ordinary Seaman).

Boarded steamer ‘Gonzales’ from Leyte, steamer ‘Mactan’ from Palambon, Leyte, and steamer ‘Sun Kiang’ from Manila with mail.

At 10.00 USS ‘Villalobos’ made 0, 0 [absentees and sick] and at noon 37, 1 [tons of coal on hand and expended].

Sent signal to ‘Villalobos’: “Will transfer men after dinner, expect to go to sea this afternoon if possible”.

Started fires under boilers B and C at 10.40.

By order of Commanding Officer following punishment was awarded: GL Field (Apprentice 1^st class), using abusive language to Ship’s Cook, solitary confinement on bread and water for 24 hours. Field confined at 9.15.

At noon Navigator fired one gun, expending one 6-pounder saluting charge.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Moderate breezes from NE, decreasing gradually to calm last hour. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to ebb till 3.50, when commenced swinging to flood. Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 400 lbs coffee; 816 lbs corn beef; 80 lbs tea.

At 3.00 hoisted cornet at foremast head, and fired our gun, expending one 6-pounder saluting charge. W Matthews (Apprentice 1^st class) and H Jerrior (Ordinary Seaman) returned aboard, both 20½ hours over time.

Boarded steamer ‘Bohol’ from Mindanao and steamer ‘Bauan’ from Manila with mail.

Transferred following named men with bags, hammocks and necessary papers to ‘Villalobos’ for passage to USS ‘Monadnock’, USS ‘Scindia’ and Naval Hospital, Cavite:

WJ Frink (Corporal Marine); WE Miles (Private Marine); P Mahoney (Chief Electrician); J Schlicht (Water Tender); JA Plumber (Boatswain's Mate 1^st class); O Anderson (Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class); J McDonald (Quartermaster 2^nd class); A Speaker (Quartermaster 3^rd class); P Kugat (Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class); F Allen (Plumber and Fitter); H Johnson (Seaman) for ‘Monadnock’; HP Van Valkenburg (Machinist 1^st class); AL Witherall (Seaman); C Dahl (Oiler); LW Culbertson (Coal Passer); F Immendorf (Fireman 1^st class); E Smith (Landsman); PH Roach (Apprentice 1^st class); C Barrett (Painter); WW Harrison (Coal Passer) for Naval Hospital; and J Shields (Landsman) for ‘Scindia’.

Turned over second steamer to Captain of Port, for temporary keeping. Hauled fires under boiler B at 3.00.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs from NE. Barometer steady.

Finished swinging to flood at 4.30.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy to fair. Light airs from NE. Calm second hour.

Riding to flood till 10.40, when commenced swinging to ebb, and finished at 11.30.

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21 November 1900

Anchored off Cebu and in Cebu Strait, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, to clear. Lightning about horizon first part. Light airs from NE. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to ebb.

4am to 8am:

Fair to clear. Light airs to breezes from NE. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to ebb till 4.40, when commenced swinging to flood; finished at 6.50.

USS ‘Villalobos left harbor at 5.45 to north-eastward. Receiving on board fresh water from water boats.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NNE to NE. Barometer steady.

Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: WH Matthews (Apprentice 1^st class) reduced to 4^th conduct class and 2 months’ restriction for being 20½ hours over leave, and H Jerrior (Ordinary Seaman) reduced to 3^rd conduct class and 2 months’ restriction for being 20½ hours over leave.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical drill, then collision drill. Divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 2 minutes; 2^nd Division 30 seconds; 3^rd Division 1 minute 10 seconds; Powder Division 1 minute; Engineer’s Division 1 minute 5 seconds. Secured as follows: 1^st Division1 minute; 2^nd Division 30 seconds; 3^rd Division 30 seconds; Powder Division 10 seconds; Engineer’s Division 10 seconds. Had divisional drill at stations and oral instructions for all divisions.

By order of Commanding Officer GL Field (Apprentice 1^st class) was released from confinement.

At 10.45 American steamer ‘Mactan’ left harbor to northward.

Took on board 12 tons of fresh water for steaming purposes. Riding between wind and tide during watch.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from NE by N. Barometer falling.

Finishing taking in fresh water for steaming purposes, having received 20 tons during day.

Started fires under boiler B at 12.15.

Received on board a person, as passenger, to assist later in carrying out Commander in Chief’s orders.

At 3.20 American steamer ‘Gonzales’ left to northward.

Made preparations for getting underway and at 3.25 got underway and stood out of harbor through NE channel.

At 3.30 sighted USS ‘Nanshan’ entering harbor and signaled Gen signal 4551.

Full speed ahead at 3.35, slow at 3.58. Steering various courses until end of watch. Draft of ship forward 13 feet, aft 16 feet 2 inches.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly overcast. Pleasant. Gentle and light breezes from NE by N. Barometer rising slowly.

Standing out of Cebu harbor. At 4.00 slowed in passing ‘Nanshan’ and spoke her.

At 4.05 full speed; 4.15 half speed; 4.35 slow and stopped.

At 4.33 anchored in 5 fathoms of water, mud bottom, port anchor with 30 fathoms chain. Bearings at anchorage: Bantolinao Point Light S; Mandani Tower SW by W¼W; ship’s head NE. Ship’s draft forward 13 feet, aft 16 feet 2 inches.

At 5.00 had quarters for muster, followed by physical exercises.

Riding to ebb till 6.00, when commenced to swing. Finished at 7.00 and riding to flood remainder of watch. Connected boiler B.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy. Clearing. Cool. Moderate to light breezes from SE, shifting to N. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to flood till 9.25, when swung to wind. Riding to wind remainder of watch.

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22 November 1900

At sea and at anchor at Catbalogan, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.73, Long 124.3

Commences and until 4am:

Clear then partly overcast. Light airs to gentle breezes from N and NE. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to wind till 1.34, when got up anchor and stood out from anchorage on course NE by E¼E and on various courses till 3.00, when set course N by E¼E.

Put over patent log at 1.45, reading 0.0. Engines making about 90 revolutions after 2.00.

At 3.46 changed course to N⅛W, patent log reading 18.1, Danes Mountain bearing W by S. Using boilers A, B and C.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 87½.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Bright starlight first part. Gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer slowly rising first part; jumping .04 last hour.

Ship under steam of 3 boilers coasting along Cebu.

At 4.00 on course N⅛W, patent log reading 20.2.

At 6.30 Capitancillo Island broad off starboard beam, distant 1¾ miles. Patent log 44.3.

At 7.00 Nailon Point abeam, distant 1½ miles, changed course to N by E¼E; patent log 49.2.

At 8.00 Bulalaqui Point [Bulalahin Point in log-book] bore N35W, distant 6 miles.

Average steam 108 lbs, average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light to gentle breezes from NNE to NE. Barometer steady first part; falling slowly second part.

Steaming full speed under boilers A, B and C. Sighted a Compañía Marítima steamer off northern Cebu at 8.30.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster, then to general quarters. All divisions reported in 3 minutes 20 seconds. All divisions secured in 2 minutes 40 seconds. Tested magazine flood cocks. Sighted a Compañía Marítima steamer off northern Cebu at 8.30.

By order of Commanding Officer, A Larson (Seaman) was released from confinement and restored to duty at 8.30, and P Ford (Chief Machinist) was placed under charge of Chief Master-at-arms for safe keeping for being under influence of liquor on board ship.

Passed small tide rips off Malapascua Island at 9.00, and off Gigantangan Island at 10.30.

At 11.00 changed course to NNE¾E, patent log reading 88.2.

At 11.41 changed course to E½N, patent log reading 95.4.

Maripipi Island on port beam at noon.

Average steam 107 lbs, average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with passing showers. Light breeze from NE to ESE. Barometer falling.

On course E½N until 2.37, when changed to ENE½E, patent log reading 22.

At 2.40 changed course to ENE¼E, patent log reading 24.4.

At 3.00 began steering various courses standing in to anchorage in harbor.

At 3.20 signaled to USS ‘Bennington’: “Is General Hare here?”; answer “Yes”.

At 3.34 came to anchor in 5½ fathoms of water, soft bottom, and veered to 30 fathoms on port chain. Bearings at anchor: ship’s head SE by E; SW corner of fort E½N; right tangent Darajuay Islands S⅛E and Jesus Point N½W. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 10 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.

Commanding Officer of ‘Bennington’ paid an official visit on board. Commanding Officer paid an official visit to Brigadier-General LR Hare USV at Army post on shore.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 86.1.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and rain. Light airs from SE and calm. Barometer rising slowly. Lightning to eastward.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters.

At 6.10 banked fires and secured engines.

At 6.20 USS ‘Panay’ and ‘Mindoro’ came in and anchored.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy with rain first hour. Light airs from NNW to ENE. Barometer steady. Lightning to eastward first hour.

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23 November 1900

At anchor at Catbalogan, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.77, Long 124.88

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from ENE. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from E. Barometer steady.

Daylight at 5.10.

Carried out morning orders. Made time signal at 7.00 and routine tests at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Partly overcast. Warm and pleasant. Light and gentle breezes from NE. Barometer rising slowly.

At 10.00 went to quarters for muster, followed by physical drill and general quarters till 10.36, firing for practice at designated spots on shore with range of 1600 to 2300 yards; 2 shots from each gun of port main battery, 6 from each port 3-pounder and 6-pounder and 10 from port 37-mm. Expended 6 6-inch common shell, 6 reduced charges, 8 percussion primers, 6 6-pounder steel shell, 6 3-pounder common shell, cordite charges, 10 37-mm common shell.

GF Galligar (Fireman 1^st class) was given an acting appointment as Oiler to date from November 21; W Johnson (Fireman 2^nd class) rated Fireman 1^st class to date from November 21; and AJ Stafford (Coal Passer) rated Fireman 2^nd class to date from November 21.

Commanding Officer on shore in conference with Brigadier General Hare.

Commanding Officers of USS ‘Bennington’, ‘Panay’ and ‘Mindoro’ on board. Officers of ‘Bennington’s’ wardroom called on wardroom. Delivered to Peter Ford (Chief Machinist) specifications of offense prepared by Commanding Officer – being under influence of intoxicating liquors and unfit for duty – to be tried by summary court-martial.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly overcast. Warm. Light breezes and airs from NE to E by S. Barometer falling.

Slowly firing with numbers 2 and 3 6-inch guns and 6-pounder of port battery. First and second guns captains fired 20 shots each with sub-caliber fittings at floating target, 300 yards’ range.

At 3.00 fired 4 common shell with 3 reduced and 1 full charge from number 3 port 6-inch guns. And 5 common shell from port 6-pounder at hulk on beach at 1000 yards’ range.

Delivered to ‘Mindoro’ 160 gallons of fresh water for drinking.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly overcast. Warm. Light breezes and airs from various points. Barometer steady.

Rigged out cutters and made preparations for taking troops from shore to vessels in harbor.

At 5.10 had quarters for fire drill. All divisions ready in 2 minutes and secured in 3 minutes. Sent visiting parties to ‘Bennington’ and ‘Mindoro’ and received parties from those ships.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Warm. Light drizzle first hour. Light airs and breezes from E by NE and calm last hour. Barometer rising slowly.

Visiting parties returned.

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24 November 1900

At anchor at Catbalogan, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.77, Long 124.88

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast first part. Light drizzle. Then clearing. Calm. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Partly overcast. Light drizzle 4.30 to 6.00, clearing last part. Light airs first hour from NE, then calm. Barometer falling slowly first half and rising slowly last half.

Turned to at 5.00, lowered steam launch, sailing launch, first and second cutters and whaleboat. Sent these boats ashore at 5.30 under charge of Ensign Mitchell. Two hundred troops of 2^nd US Regulars, with officers and servants, were transported by these boats to USS ‘Panay’ and ‘Mindoro’ and American steamer ‘Albert’, towing a lorcha, between 5.55 and 7.15.

USS ‘Bennington’ got underway at 7.05 after asking and being granted permission; ‘Mindoro’ at 7.25 and ‘Panay’ at 7.35, convoying ‘Albert’ and her tow; all going on an expedition under General Hare USV, who went aboard ‘Bennington’.

Usual morning orders and routine: tested whistle and siren at 7.30. Cleaning ship.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Barometer steady. Light drizzle at times. Light airs and breezes from WSW, shifting to NE.

At 10.00 summary court-martial met for trial of P Ford (Chief Machinist) and at 10.45 adjourned to await action of convening authority. By order of Commanding Officer P Ford was made a prisoner at large until further orders. Ship riding to flood.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Light drizzle at times. Barometer falling first part. Variable light breezes, decreasing to calm.

M Troye (Ordinary Seaman) was rated Coal Passer to date from today.

Ship riding to flood until about 1.30, when swung to ebb and riding thus remainder of watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Light drizzle at times. Light airs with occasional calms.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up drill.

At 6.00 by order of Commanding Officer P Ford (Chief Machinist) was restored to duty. Notified P Ford that by sentence of summary court-martial, for being under influence of intoxicating liquor and unfit for duty, [he] was reduced in rating from Chief Machinist to Machinist 1^st class.

Low water at 6.10. Swinging most of watch.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light breezes, decreasing to calms towards end.

Riding to flood.

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25 November 1900

At anchor at Catbalogan, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.77, Long 124.88

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Light airs from E. Barometer steady.

Swinging most of watch.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from E to NE, decreasing to calm.

At 4.20 got underway. Draft forward 12 feet 9 inches, aft 16 feet 2 inches.

At 5.10 let go port anchor in 4½ fathoms, mud. Veered to 30 fathoms at water’s edge. Bearings at anchorage: Jesus Point N by W½W; church tower E¾N; ship’s head ESE (all psc). Banked fires and secured engines. Ship swinging nearly all of watch.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy. Light airs form NNW to calm. Passing showers of rain. Barometer steady.

Smoke of steamer to westward about 9.00.

At 9.45 Commanding Officer inspected ship with crew at quarters.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing showers of rain. Light airs from WSW to WNW. Calm last hour. Barometer fell .04 first hour, then steady. High water about 2.30.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Rain first hour. Lightning to eastward last part. Calm to light airs from ENE, shifting to S. Barometer steady.

Moon set in cloud about 8.00.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Light airs from S to light breezes from SE, shifting to light airs from N byE to E. Barometer rising slightly.

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26 November 1900

At anchor at Catbalogan, Samar, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.77, Long 124.88

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Calm throughout watch. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Calm to light airs from SE. Drizzling second hour. Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast with drizzling rain at intervals. Light to gentle breezes from E. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical drill, then stations for abandon ship, arm-and-away for distant service and cutting out. Commanding Officer awarded following punishment: KA Moldenhauer (Seaman), 5 days of confinement in double irons for being disrespectful to Commanding Officer at mast. Had sub-caliber target practice with port 6-inch 3-pounder and 6-pounder guns.

Low water at 8.00.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breezes from E to NE. Barometer falling.

At 1.30 Army tug ‘Albert’ with a lorcha in tow came in from westward. Captain Webster USA, in command of troops in these boats, paid an official visit on board. Landed 60 soldiers on shore from ‘Albert’ and tow, with ship’s boats.

High water at 2.00.

At 2.45 exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Panay’ and after asking permission which was granted, she anchored at 3.00. Commanding Officer of ‘Panay’ paid an official visit on board.

At 3.55 exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Mindoro’.

At 3.37 ‘Mindoro’ signaled Int 131 which was answered by affirmative.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from E and NE. Barometer rising slowly.

At 4.00 exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Bennington’; at 4.02 ‘Bennington’ signaled Int 131 which was answered by affirmative.

At 4.14 ‘Mindoro’ and at 4.33 ‘Bennington’ came to anchor.

At 4.55 American steamer ‘Venus’ came in from southward and anchored. Commanding Officer paid an official visit to General Hare USV on board ‘Bennington’. Commanding Officer of ‘Mindoro’ paid an official visit on board.

At 5.45 signaled fleet: “The Venus will leave at about midnight for Manila, expects to arrive there tomorrow evening” and at 6.00: “The mail closes on board the Venus at ten o’clock”.

At 6.15 signaled ‘Bennington’: “We are anchored so close that if we swing in opposite direction we will come together”.

At 7.25 ‘Bennington’ signaled Int 159 which was answered by affirmative.

‘Bennington’ shifted anchorage at 7.35.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes and light airs from NE and calm. Barometer steady. Low water at 8.25.

Moon set at 8.35.

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27 November 1900

At sea and at anchor at Ormoc, Leyte, Philippine Islands

Lat 11.23, Long 124.28

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from N and calm. Barometer steady.

Made preparations for getting underway and hove in short stay at 3.50.

4am to 8am:

Overcast with passing showers last part. Light to gentle breezes from NNW to N by E. Barometer rising.

At 4.16 got underway and went ahead half speed at 4.30, when put over patent log reading 0. Set course SW by W⅝W; at 4.50 changed course to W¼N, patent log reading 2.

At 5.35 changed course to W, patent log reading 9.9.

At 7.04 changed course to W⅛S, patent log reading 23.1, and at 7.30 changed course to W⅝S, patent log reading 28.6.

Went full speed ahead at 5.02. Carried out morning orders. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 9 inches, aft 16 feet 1 inch. At end of watch Remus Rock bore 2 points forward of port beam, distant about 2 miles.

Average steam 104 lbs, average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Overcast. Frequent small rain squalls passing. Light breezes and airs from N by E to SE. Barometer falling slowly last part.

Standing down W coast of Leyte.

At 8.00 changed course to WSW¾W, patent log reading 32.5; at 8.15 changed course to SSW, patent log reading 35.2.

At 9.15 took bow bearing right tangent of Gigatangan Island. Ship’s head SSW, patent log reading 45.0. Beam bearing at same point at 9.22, patent log reading 46.3, distance abeam 1.3 miles.

At 9.23 changed course to S½E, patent log reading 46.3.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster, followed by physical drill, battery, and battalion drill.

At 11.20 sighted Calangaman Island [AKA Kalanggaman Island] and shoals bearing S⅜W (magnetic).

At 11.40 changed course to S by E, patent log reading 69.1.

Meridian to 4pm:

Unsettled weather. Passing showers at 1.00. Barometer falling first part, steady towards end. Gentle breezes from SE to E.

Ship under steam, coasting along W coast of Leyte and standing in for anchorage at Ormoc. At end of watch ship on course N by E½E, patent log reading 11.1, Ormoc ahead, distant about 4 miles. Exchanged pennants with USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ at anchor off Ormoc.

Average steam 93 lbs, average revolutions 87.9

4pm to 8pm:

Clear. Calm. Barometer rising slowly.

Steering various courses to anchorage off Ormoc, Leyte. Slow speed at 4.20.

At 4.45 let go port anchor in 17 fathoms of water, 60 fathoms of chain forward of wild cat. Bearings at anchorage: ship’s head N by E, church tower NNE½E; flat topped hill NNW½W. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster.

Average steam 95 lbs, average revolutions 70.

8pm to midnight:

Clear. Light airs from NNW. Barometer rising slowly first part, then steady. Heavy dew, lightning about horizon.

At 9.00 signaled to ‘Isla de Cuba’: “Accept your kind offer to send a boat, expect to sail about 7.00. Signed Colby”.

Moon set at 9.40.

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28 November 1900

At anchor, Ormoc, Leyte, Philippine Islands, and at sea

Lat 10.32, Long 124.75

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to overcast and cloudy. Lightning to westward third hour. Light airs to light breezes from NNW to NW. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Clearing to westward last part. Drizzling last hour. Light north-westerly airs to calm. Barometer rising.

At 6.30 hove in port chain to 30 fathoms at water’s edge.

At 7.00 got up anchor and stood out from Ormoc to southward. Set course S by E¼E and at 7.24 put over patent log reading 0.

Point Calunangan bearing WSW¾W at 8.00; Ponson Island on starboard bow. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 9 inches, aft 16 feet.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and rainy. Light airs from WNW and SE. Barometer steady.

By order of Commanding Officer KA Moldenhauer (Seaman) was released from confinement.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical drill, then collision drill. Divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 1 minute; 2^nd Division 45 seconds; 3^rd Division 40 seconds; Powder Division 30 seconds; Engineer’s Division 30 seconds. Then had divisional drill as follows: 1^st Division oral instruction; 2^nd Division great guns; 3^rd Division revolvers; Powder Division small arms; Marines small arms.

On course SE¼E until 9.58 when changed course to S⅛W, patent log reading 24.2.

At 10.42 changed course to S½E, patent log 31.9. Half speed at 10.55 and stopped at 10.58, when took in patent log reading 33.9. Army tug ‘Pittsburgh’ came alongside and Commanding Officer communicated with Colonel [Arthur] Murry USV.

Ahead slow at 10.59 and full speed at 11.00; put over patent log reading 33.9. At 11.35 changed course to S by E⅛E, patent log reading 39.5. At 11.38 changed course to SSE, patent log reading 40.1 and at 11.45 to SSE¾E, patent log reading 41.3.at end of watch. Bogo bore E by N (magnetic), distant about 2½ miles.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 87.7.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast. Cool. Passing rain at intervals. Calm and light airs from ESE and E. Barometer falling slowly.

Standing to southward past Canigao Islands and shoals, following courses: 12.15 S⅞E, patent log 46.2; 12.20 S⅛W, patent log 49.0; 12.35 S by W, patent log 49.4; 12.39 S by W, patent log 50.00.

At 12.40 engines half speed and slow; at 12.42 SSW¼W, patent log 50.4; at 12.43 engines half speed.

At 12.48 SW¾S, patent log 50.9; at 12.50 SW⅛S, patent log 63.2; 3.00 S⅛W, patent log 65.6; 3.14 Engines slowed to 75 revolutions.

Average steam 111 lbs, average revolutions 68.3 for watch.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair. Overcast. Light airs from E. Barometer steady.

At 4.50 slowed down from 70 revolutions to 37.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters followed by setting up and collision drills. All watertight doors closed in 45 seconds. During watch ship under steam, 3 boilers, on course S⅛W.

At 5.30 Napacao Point abeam, distant 13 miles, patent log reading 84.

Average steam 84 lbs, average revolutions

6pm to 8pm:

Fair, overcast. Light airs from E. Barometer steady.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up and collision drills. All water-tight doors closed in 45 seconds. During watch ship under steam, 3 boilers, on course S⅛W. At 4.50 slowed down from 70 revolutions to 37.

At 5.30 Napacao Point abeam distant 13 miles, patent log reading 84.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 52.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light breezes to airs from E. Barometer rising.

Steaming ahead half speed, course S⅛W, Camiguin Island ahead, S end Bohol Island abeam, patent log reading 94.4.

Average steam 105 lbs, average revolutions 45.1.

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29 November 1900

At sea and at anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Cool. Pleasant. Light and gentle breezes from NE. Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at half speed, boilers A, B and C, on course SW½W till 3.45, when changed course to S by E, patent log reading 120. Camiguin Island bearing E⅞S (magnetic), distant about 12 miles.

Average steam 110 lbs, average revolutions 37 starboard and 39 port.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Barometer rising. Light breezes from NE.

Steaming for anchorage at Cagayan, Mindanao.

At 5.35 commenced to increase speed gradually from 39 port side and 37 starboard side, to 80 revolutions. Patent log reading 34.2, changed course from S by E to S by E¾E.

At 6.40 changed course to SE⅝S, patent log reading 43.8.

At 8.00 ship on course SE⅞S, patent log ready 55.6.

Average steam 107 lbs, average revolutions 62.6.

8am to meridian:

Fair to cloudy. Light airs south-easterly first part, then south-westerly. Barometer fell .02 from 10.00 to 11.00.

Steaming ahead full speed on course SE⅝S to an anchorage off Cagayan River.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster.

At 10.25 took in patent log reading 78.2, and slow speed at 10.26 when worked on various speeds till 10.52, when came to anchor in 31 fathoms of water, 45 fathoms of chain at water’s edge.

At 11.25 got underway and dropped anchor at 11.45 in 26 fathoms, sticky bottom, 60 fathoms of port chain at water’s edge. Bearings: Cagayan anchorage S[?] NE; end of dock NNW; house at mouth of creek right bank W½S. Ship’s draft forward 12 feet 3 inches, 16 feet aft. Army boat ‘Custer’, steamers ‘Victoria’ and ‘Bohol’ in harbor.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy. Light breezes from N. Barometer falling first part, then steady.

At 1.50 steamer ‘Bohol’ left harbor for Cebu. Veered chain to 75 fathoms.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs from NW to N to calm. Light airs from SW. Barometer rising slowly.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling first hour, clearing last part. Light airs from S to SW, to calm. Barometer steady.

Veered chain to 90 fathoms in hawse pipe. Moon set at 11.10.

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30 November 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Fair. Calm to light airs from SW. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from SW. Barometer rising slowly.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from S to ENE. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical drill, then exercised all boats at cutting out.

At 9.45 American steamer ‘Ysabel’ came in and was boarded. Commanding Officer paid an official visit to Colonel EA Goodwin USV, commanding garrison at Cagayan.

Low water at 10.35.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze and airs from NNW to SW and calm. Barometer falling.

Overhauled battery and made routine inspections and tested deck pumps.

American steamer ‘Ysabel’ left harbor at 3.30.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Calm and light airs from SW and W. Barometer rising. Lightning to westward.

At 5.00 American steamer ‘Rosario’ came in and was boarded.

High water at 5.30. Mustered at quarters and had physical drill, then fire quarters. Divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 2 minutes, 30 seconds; 2^nd Division 3 minutes 10 seconds; 3^rd Division 3 minutes; Powder Division 30 seconds; Engineer’s Division 1 minute. Secured as follows: 1^st Division 1 minute 30 seconds; 2^nd Division 3 minutes; 3^rd Division 2 minutes; Powder Division 20 seconds; and Engineer’s Division 1 minute. Hove in on port chain to 80 fathoms at hawse.

At 7.00 American steamer ‘Victoria’ left harbor.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast with drizzling rain second hour. Calm and light airs from W. Barometer steady.

At 8.15 American steamer ‘Cebu’ came in and was boarded.

Low water at 11.30.

LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1900

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1 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light airs from SW by W to SSW. Barometer steady.

At 12.25 moon set.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from S to SW and calm. Barometer rising.

High water at 5.31.

Carried out morning orders and made routine tests at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy. Cool. Pleasant. Light airs and breezes from NE to NNW. Barometer rising slowly.

Low water at noon. Cleaning ship.

American steamer ‘Rubecindo Melliza’ came in and anchored. Examined her papers. Colonel Goodwin USV with two members of his staff came on board.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and overcast last half. Light airs to gentle breezes from NW. Barometer falling slowly. Passing rain last hour.

American steamer ‘Rosario’ got underway and left harbor at 3.30, taking Manila mails. Steamer ‘Rubecindo Melliza’ left harbor.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast. Cool. Light drizzle first half, then light, steady rain. Calm and gentle breezes from E and light airs from WSW. Barometer rising slowly. Heavy rain squall passed to westward at about 5.00.

At 5.00 had quarters for muster followed by physical drill.

High water at 6.00.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Clearing. Light rain first half. Calm and light to gentle breezes from SW to ENE. Barometer steady.

American steamer ‘Cebu’ left harbor at 11.20.

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2 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Clear. Cool. Pleasant. Calm and light airs from SW. Barometer falling slowly.

Moon set at 1.30.

4am to 8am:

Clear and warm. Calm and light airs from SW. Barometer steady.

High water about 7.00. Usual orders and routine. Tested whistle and siren at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Fair and warm. Calm with occasional light airs. Barometer steady.

At 9.45 Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew at quarters, after which held general muster.

At 11.00 ship’s head ENE, took sounding aft: 19 fathoms, and at 11.20, ship’s head SE: 20 fathoms.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Light drizzle last part. Light airs from N to NNE.

At 12.30 low water. Riding to wind and flood. 44^th US Infantry Band gave concert aboard.

4pm to 8pm:

Rainy. Light to gentle breezes from NNE, veering at 4.20 to SSW and at 6.30 shifting to SSE. Barometer rising.

Ship riding to wind and swinging considerably.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Clearing somewhat towards end. Light airs from SW first part; calm last part.

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3 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SW first part; calm latter part.

At 2.15 moon set.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm most of watch.

At 7.00 steamer ‘Victoria’ came in and anchored near wharf.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Calm to light airs to breezes from N to NNW. Barometer falling slowly.

By order of Commanding Officer following punishment was awarded to PJ Froelich (Ordinary Seaman), refusing to obey orders of Captain of part of ship: 5 days’ confinement in double irons. In accordance with punishment, Froelich was confined at 9.15.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster, then to divisional drills. A baseball party, armed, left ship about 11.15 to go to Cagayan under army escort.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from N. Barometer falling.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy. Lightning. Light airs from N to calm. Barometer rising.

Baseball party returned at 5.30. Received on board 12 barrels of fresh water from shore boat.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light south-westerly airs to calm. Barometer steady.

Army transport ‘Areolus’ came in to anchorage at 11.50.

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4 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes to airs from SSW to calm. Barometer falling slightly.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm to light airs from SW. Barometer steady.

Commanding Officer left ship to call upon Brigadier General WA Kobbe USV, commanding military district of Mindanao, Jolo, on steamer ‘Areolus’. Boarded ‘Areolus’ at 6.30 from Samboanga.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Calm and light airs from NW. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical drill, then battalion drill. Commanding Officer made an official call on Brigadier General WA Kobbe USV on board steamer ‘Areolus’.

High water at 9.15. Received 10 barrels of fresh water from shore for steaming purposes.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from SSW to N. Barometer falling.

Exercised boats under sail. Navigator and assistants engaged in surveying harbor. Two officers and 35 men of 40^th Infantry visited ship.

Received 10 barrels of fresh water from shore for steaming purposes.

At 12.53 American steamer ‘Ysabel’ came in and was boarded.

Low water at 1.50.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Calm. Barometer rising.

Brigadier General Kobbe and aide paid an official visit on board, and upon departure General was saluted with 11 guns.

Mustered at quarters at 5.10 and had physical drill.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Calm and light airs from SW. Barometer rising. Bright moonlight.

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5 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from SW and calm. Barometer falling slowly.

American steamer ‘Victoria’ left harbor at 1.50. Moon set at 4.00.

4am to 8am:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Light airs from W and calm. Barometer steady.

Carried out morning orders. Made routine tests at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breezes from NE to NW. Barometer rising slowly.

At 9.00 had quarters for muster, followed by physical drill, battery, collision drill (collision mat in place over bow in 12 minutes 10 seconds) and divisions. Marines sighting drill.

High water at 11.00.

Commanding Officer went aboard ‘Areolus’ to communicate with General Kobbe, who hauled down his flag on that vessel at 11.30. Received 10 barrels of fresh water in Equipment Department for boiler use.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy. Warm and pleasant. Light breezes and airs fro NNE. Barometer falling slowly

Low water at 3.30.

At 12.30 USATs ‘Sumner’ and ‘Lennox’ were sighted entering harbor. They did not anchor but communicated with shore and lay off during watch. Sent Navigator alongside ‘Sumner’ to give information in regard to anchorage.

At 1.00 ‘Areolus’ left harbor carrying Manila mail. Received 5 barrels of fresh water in Equipment Department for boiler use. A detachment from 40^th Infantry USA visited on board.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly overcast, clearing last part. Warm. Calm. Barometer rising slowly.

Low water at 6.00.

‘Sumner’ and ‘Lennox’ left harbor for night going to eastward.

At 5.00 had quarters for muster and read orders, specifications, findings and sentences of summary court-martial in case of P Ford (Chief Machinist) USN, under influence of intoxicants and thereby unfit for duty. Sentence: “Reduction to next lower rating, that of Machinist 1^st class”, which sentence was approved by Commanding Officer.

8pm to midnight:

Clear at first, then overcast. Light airs from SW to W. Barometer rising slowly. Cloud forms first hour gathering from SW in ‘mare’s tails’, haze, and ‘mackerel’ sky till overcast at 9.00. Very pronounced moon halo. Bright moonlight first part.

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6 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast. Cool. Pleasant. Calm and light airs from W and SW. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast. Cool. Pleasant. Calm and light airs from W and SW. Barometer falling slowly first part, then rising slowly.

Low water at 5.00.

Usual morning routine and orders. Tested whistle and siren at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Fair and warm. Calm first part. Light airs from N latter part.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters followed by setting up and gun training drills. Went to general quarters. Times to cast loose: 1^st Division 3 minutes; 2^nd Division 4 minutes; 3^rd Division 4 minutes 30 seconds; Powder Division 3 minutes; Engineer’s Division 1 minute. Times to secure: 1^st Division 2 minutes; 2^nd Division 2 minutes 30 seconds; 3^rd Division 2 minutes; Powder Division 2 minutes 30 seconds; Engineer’s Division 30 seconds. Tested flood cocks.

Received on board 12 barrels of fresh water for steaming purposes. USAT ‘Garonne’ came in from Manila. Sent baseball party to Cagayan.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm. Light breezes from NNW to NW.

At 12.25 USAT ‘Lennox’ came in and moored stern to dock, starboard anchor down, ahead.

Ship riding to wind. At 1.15 held routine drills as follows: Marines 6-inch and 6-pounder instructions; Firemen care of service rifles; and signal class wigwag.

Received on board 5 barrels of fresh water for steaming purposes.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Light airs from N first part. Calm towards end.

Ship swinging from N to W to S.

At 4.20 steamer ‘Ysabel’ stood out.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up drill.

Baseball party returned at 5.30.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Overcast. Calm.

Ship slowly swinging fro S to WSW.

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7 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast. Cool. Light airs to light breezes from SW to W.

Ship riding to wind.

4am to 8am:

Rainy first part, clearing towards end. Light breezes decreasing to light airs from SW.

Low water at 4.00.

At 6.30 US Army tug ‘Custer’ stood out. USAT ‘Sumner’ sent guard ashore to protect landing of stores. Commanding Officer offered to senior US Army officer on ‘Sumner’ assistance in landing troops from that ship.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs from S to calm to light airs from NNE. Barometer steady.

Colonel Birkhimer [Burkheisner in log-book], 28^th Regiment, came aboard to borrow a chart, and ask information regarding harbor.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster. Called away boats armed for distant service. Received on board 10 barrels of fresh water from shore boat. ‘Custer’ plying between ‘Sumner’ and dock.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling. Calm to light airs from N. Barometer falling slowly.

Threw overboard following Ordnance stores, condemned by survey: 4 fire buckets; 13 revolver cartridge boxes; 6 canteens; 1 gas check pad; 4800 rounds 6-mm rifle ammunition; and 3 ponchos.

Boarded steamer ‘Victoria’ from Cebu carrying mail. Received from shore boat 5 barrels of fresh water.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling. Calm. Light airs from SW last hour. Barometer steady, rising slowly last hour.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster, then to fire quarters. All divisions ready in 1 minute 40 seconds. All divisions secure in 1 minute 40 seconds.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling and raining most of watch. Heavy rain between 10.00 and 11.00. Calm to light breezes from SW. Barometer rising slowly.

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8 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling first hour. Light airs to breezes from SW, to calm. Barometer falling slowly first part, then steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling and raining. Light airs from W first hour, then variable. Barometer steady.

Boarded steamer ‘Victoria’ from Balingasag and steamer ‘Carmen’ from Mindanao posts with troops on board. USS ‘Calamianes’ came in and asked permission to anchor; answered affirmatively. Commanding Officer of ‘Calamianes’ came aboard.

Sent steam launch, sailing launch, and first cutter to USAT ‘Sumner’ to assist in landing troops. Field day.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs from SW and calm. Barometer steady.

By order of Commanding Officer P Froelich (Ordinary Seaman) was released from confinement, his term having expired.

At 8.55 American steamer ‘Victoria’ left harbor.

Steam launch, sailing launch, first and second cutters assisting in landing troops from ‘Sumner’.

At 10.00 ‘Calamianes’ made routine reports: 0, 0 [absent and sick] and at noon coal report: 7, 2 [tons on hand and expended].

Received 10 barrels of fresh water from shore for steaming purposes.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with rain third hour. Light airs from NW to S by W. Barometer falling second hour and then steady.

‘Sumner’ stood out to northward at 4.00. Steam cutter assisting in work of communication between shore and transports.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy with drizzling rain last hour. Light airs from SW and calm. Barometer steady.

Low water at 4.30.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had physical drill. Colonel E Birkhimer USV paid an official visit on board.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Light breeze from SW and calm. Barometer steady.

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9 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light airs from W and calm. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from W. Barometer steady.

Carried out morning orders. At 5.25 hove in to short stay and made preparations for getting underway.

At 6.45 got underway and shifted berth.

At 7.30 anchored in 33 fathoms of water, soft bottom, and veered to 60 fathoms on port chain.

At 7.07 USS ‘Calamianes’ shifted berth and anchored at 7.40 off our port bow.

At 7.59 USAT ‘Garonne’ came in from northward and anchored off out starboard quarter. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet 10 inches, aft 15 feet 7 inches. Bearings at anchor: Signal Dock to Bank 40° 23’, Bank to S 53° 05’.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy. Warm, pleasant. Light and gentle breezes from WSW to NW. Barometer steady.

Had quarters for muster and inspection. Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew. ‘Garonne’ discharging stores to ‘Custer’ and ‘Carmen’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, warm. Rain last hour. Light airs from NW to NE. Barometer falling slowly.

40^th Infantry regimental band visited on board. High water at 2.30.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, warm. Heavy rain showers and light drizzle. Light airs and breezes from NE to SE and calm. Barometer rising slowly last hour.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and breaking. Moon rose at 8.00. Light airs from SW and variable. Barometer rising slowly.

‘Calamianes’ left harbor at 10.00.

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10 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and clearing. Calm and light airs from SSW and SW. Barometer falling slowly. Bright moonlight.

4am to 8am:

Clear, warm, pleasant. Calm and light airs from WSW. Barometer rising slowly. Low water about 7.00.

Usual morning orders and routine. Tested whistle and siren at 7.30. Made preparations to land troops from USAT ‘Garonne’ at request of Colonel-in-charge, 28^th US Infantry.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot. Calm first part. Light airs latter part.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters, followed by gun training and setting up drills. Held divisional drills as follows: 1^st Division sighting; 2^nd Division gun instructions; 3^rd Division small arms; Powder Division small arms; and Marines small arms.

Sent four boats to ‘Garonne’ to help discharge troops. Overhauled inboard end of port chain and red-leaded chain locker. Received on board for steaming purposes: 10 barrels of fresh water. Boarded steamer ‘Yrene Urbina’ from Cebu.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Light breezes from N to NW. High water at 2.00.

At 1.15 held routine drills as follows: Signal class, instructions in wig-wag; Firemen, Marines and recruits, boat under oars. Received for steaming purposes: 5 barrels fresh water.

Commanding Officer made change of rating: F Sprehe, Carpenter’s Mate 2^nd class, from Carpenter’s Mate 3^rd class, to date from December 8.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant. Calm.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up drills.

At 5.20 Compañía Marítima steamer ‘Carmen’ left wharf and secured alongside ‘Garonne’.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Lightning at times. Calm.

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11 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and cool. Bright moonlight. Light airs from S to SW.

At 3.30 steamer ‘Yrene Urbina’ stood out.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SW.

At 7.15 Compañía Marítima steamer ‘Carmen’ went alongside wharf.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Calm to light breezes from N to NNW. Barometer steady.

By order of Commanding Officer the following punishment was awarded: HJ Jerrior (Ordinary Seaman), disobedience of orders and insolence, three days’ solitary confinement on bread and water. In accordance with punishment Jerrior was confined at 9.15.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster, then drilled battalion. Received on board: 10 barrels of fresh water for steaming purposes. Emptied, cleaned and refilled recoil cylinders of 6-pounder and 3-pounder guns.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to overcast and cloudy. Misty last part. Gentle breezes from N to light airs from NW. Calm last hours. Barometer falling slowly first part, then steady. Light swell coming from northward.

Received on board: five barrels of fresh water for steaming purposes. Exercised boats under sail. Commanding Officer made official call on Brigadier General WH Kobbe, Commanding Military District of Mindanao and Jolo.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast. Misty first part. Lightning about horizon. Light airs to breezes from W to S. Barometer steady. Ground swell from northward.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast. Lightning about horizon. Calm to light airs from WSW. Barometer rising slowly from 9.00 to 10.00 then steady. Moon rose at 9.55.

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12 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy. Calm. Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast. Clearing last hour. Light airs from SW. Barometer steady.

USAT ‘Garonne’ left harbor about 6.00.

8am to meridian:

Fair weather. Calm and light airs and breezes from NNW to NW. Barometer steady.

At 9.10 exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Callao’.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical, then collision drills. Divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 1 minute 40 seconds; 2^nd Division 1 minute 40 seconds; 3^rd Division 50 seconds; Powder Division 1 minute; Engineer’s Division 50 seconds. Secured as follows: 1^st Division 1 minute; 2^nd Division 1 minute; 3^rd Division 15 seconds; Powder Division 10 seconds; Engineer’s Division 20 seconds. Had divisional drills as follows: 1^st Division infantry on shore; 2^nd Division Gatling gun instruction; 3^rd Division great guns and oral instructions; Powder Division pistols drills; and Marines small arms.

At 9.24 ‘Callao’ signaled Int 131 which was answered with affirmative. ‘Callao’ came to anchor off starboard beam at 9.43.

At 10.00 ‘Callao’ made routine reports and at noon coal reports.

American steamer ‘Ysabel’ came in at 10.30 and was boarded. Commanding Officer of ‘Callao’ paid an official visit on board. Low water at 10.15. Received 10 barrels of fresh water from shore for steaming purposes. Emptied, cleaned and refilled recoil cylinders of both forward 6-inch guns.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Calm and light airs from W and SW. Barometer falling first hour then steady. Short swell from northward.

Divisional officers inspected bags and clothing. Received 5 barrels of fresh water from shore for steaming purposes. Gave ‘Callao’ 800 gallons of fresh water.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and gentle breezes from SW to S. Barometer rising. Short swell from northward during first part of watch.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00 and had physical drill. An American brigantine came in and anchored at 6.00.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from S to SW. Barometer steady. Moon rose at 10.45.

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13 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Bright moonlight. Calm and light airs from SW. Barometer rising slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm and light airs from SW. Barometer steady. Short swell from northward.

Carried out morning orders. At 6.15 American steamer ‘Victoria’ came in and anchored and was boarded.

Made routine tests at 7.30. Army hospital ship ‘Relief’ standing into harbor at end of watch.

8am to meridian:

Clear first part, then partly cloudy. Light breezes and airs from SW to ENE. Barometer steady. Low water at 9.00.

Sent Navigator (Lieutenant WB Fletcher) on board ‘Relief’ to give information in regards to anchorage.

At 8.45 ML Hardesty (Landsman) was released from confinement by order of Commanding Officer, his term of sentence by summary court-martial having expired.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster followed by physical drill and general quarters. Divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 2 minutes 30 seconds; 2^nd Division 3 minutes 30 seconds; 3^rd Division 3 minutes; Powder Division 1 minute 30 seconds; Engineer’s Division 30 seconds. Secured all divisions: 3 minutes.

‘Relief’ anchored 400 yards NNE of our position at 8.30.

USS ‘Callao’ signaled coal report at noon. Received 5 barrels of water for boiler use in Equipment Department.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy. Warm, pleasant. Light airs from ENE to NW and calm. Barometer falling slowly. High water at 3.00.

Drilled crew of Marines at 3-pounder guns and instructed Engineer’s Division in care of Navy rifle and revolver. Took ashore in second cutter port 3-pounder gun, mounted on extemporized field mount, for trial in charge of Lieutenant Hayes and Lieutenant Reed; fired several shots under practical conditions and found [gun] to work satisfactorily in all particulars. Expended 3 common shell, 3-pounder, and 2 cordite cartridges, 3-pounder. Finished filling recoil cylinders of both after 6-inch guns; strained mixture.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and clearing. Warm, calm. Light airs and breezes from N to SSW. Barometer rising last hour.

At 5.00 had quarters for muster and physical drills.

At 6.30 ‘Relief’ left harbor.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, warm, pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SSW. Barometer rising slowly. Moon rose at 11.20.

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14 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, cool, pleasant. Moonlight. Light breezes from SSW to W. Barometer falling slowly.

USAT ‘Lennox’ left harbor at 2.15.

4am to 8am:

Clear to partly overcast, cool and pleasant. Light south-westerly airs. Barometer steady.

Usual morning orders and routine.

American steamer ‘Victoria’ came in and anchored at 6.40 and was boarded.

Tested whistle and siren at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Fair. Calm first part. Light airs and breezes from NW last part.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters followed by setting-up and gun training drills. Manned pulling boats for arm-and-away after which held boat drills. Times: sailing launch 10 minutes; first cutter 8 minutes; second cutter 8 minutes; gig 6 minutes; whaleboat 6 minutes; steam launch 10 minutes.

By order of Commanding Officer released H Jerrior (Ordinary Seaman) from confinement and restored him to duty, his term of confinement having expired.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair. Gentle to moderate breezes from N to NNW. Heavy ground swell.

At 1.15 overhauled battery of gun divisions. Inspected compartments D5 and D6.

At 3.14 got underway and at 3.29 let go port anchor in 35 fathoms, soft bottom, 75 fathoms shackle, 1½ fathoms forward of port wildcat. Bearings at anchorage: cupola on warehouse NNW; Signal dead W¾ N. Draft 11 feet 8 inches forward, 15 feet 6 inches aft.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Moderate breezes from N to NNW at first, decreasing to light airs towards end and veering to SW.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters followed by setting up drill. Went to fire quarters. Times: 1^st and 3^rd Divisions 2 minutes; 2^nd Division 1 minute; Powder Division 20 seconds; Engineer’s Division 45 seconds; to secure, Engineer’s and Powder Divisions 50 seconds; 1^st Division 1 minute 40 seconds; 2^nd Division 2 minutes 20 seconds; 3^rd Division 1 minute 50 seconds.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Calm first part. Squally about 10.00. Light airs towards end. Heavy ground swell. Moon rose at midnight.

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15 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SW first part. Calm latter part. Starlight and moonlight.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm and light airs from SW.

8am to meridian:

Fair weather. Misty. Calm to gentle breezes from NW to N. Barometer steady.

General cleaning about ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy. Misty. Light airs to gentle breezes from N to NW. Barometer falling slowly.

Steamer ‘Ysabel’ left harbor about 12.30. Sent following stores to USS ‘Callao’: 5 gallons linseed oil and 3 gallons Rahtjens paint from Construction Department; 10 gallons lard oil, 7½ lbs flax packing, 10 lbs cotton waste from Department of Steam Engineering.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast. Hazy. Gentle breezes from NW, increasing to moderate breezes from NNW, then to light airs. Light swell from northward. Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and overcast to fair. Hazy. Wind shifted to SW in light airs, increasing to moderate breeze in puffs from 9.00 to 10.00, then to light airs. Barometer rising slowly.

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16 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy to clear weather. Calm to light airs from SW. Barometer falling slowly. Moon rose at 12.30.

4am to 8am:

Fair weather. Light airs from SW to calm. Barometer steady.

Boarded steamer ‘Yrene Urbina’ from island of Camiguin. Loaned following articles to USS ‘Callao’: 1 Colts Gatling #12, complete; 1 box of accessories, 3000 rounds 45 caliber ammunition, 2 boxes for feed cases, 24 feed cases, 1 adapter, and 1 canvas gun cover.

Steamer ‘Rosario del Carmen’ left dock at 6.30 and stood NE across bay, followed by ‘Callao’.

8am to meridian:

Fair weather. Light airs and breezes from SW to NW. Barometer steady. Low water at noon.

At 9.45 Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew at quarters, then called all hands to muster and read Articles for the Better Government of the Navy.

At 10.30 Post Chaplain HE Garett USA held divine service on board.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from NNW and calm. Barometer steady last hour.

At request of Brigadier General Kobbe, sent two rockets to Cagayan for his use.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair weather. Calm. Barometer rising slowly. High water at 6.00.

At 4.15 American steamer ‘Irene’ [possibly ‘Yrene Urbina’] got underway and left harbor.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes and airs from WSW and SW. Barometer rising slowly.

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17 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Fair weather. Overcast last hour. Light airs from SW by S. Barometer steady. Moon rose at 1.40.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from SSW and SW. Barometer steady.

Carried out morning orders. Made routine tests at 7.30. Navigator and assistants engaged in surveying harbor.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy. Warm. Light airs to gentle breezes from NE to NW. Barometer rising slowly.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster and physical drill, followed by battery and 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and Powder Divisions small arms drill; Marines bayonet drill.

Commanding Officer went ashore, conferred with Brigadier General Kobbe (who went to Tagoloan on ‘Custer’), then visited Army post at Cagayan.

Breaking out all stores from fore hold. Received stores for messes from Commissary at Cagayan.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, warm, pleasant. Light airs and breezes from WNW to SW. Barometer falling slowly.

Drilled crews of Marines and Engineer’s force in boat and instructed signal class. Cleaned bilges of fore hold and restowed hold. Painted port boot-top and waterline. Painted whaleboat and waterways.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, warm, pleasant. Light airs and breezes from W to SW. Barometer rising slowly. High water at 7.00.

Brigadier General Kobbe returned on ‘Custer’ at 5.00. Had quarters for muster followed by physical drill.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cooler. Heavy rain at 10.00. Light airs from SSE to SSW and calm. Barometer rising slowly.

A few shots were heard at 8.30 from the direction of Cagayan.

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18 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast. Light rain first half. Clearing last part. Calm and light airs from SW. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clearing. Cool, pleasant. Light airs and breezes from W to SSW. Barometer falling slowly first half, then rising slowly. Low water at about 7.00.

Usual morning orders and routine. Tested whistle and siren at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SSW to W.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters followed by setting up, gun training and battalion drills.

PA Surgeon A Farenholt USN left ship and took passage on US Army tug ‘Custer’ to join USS ‘Callao’, having been ordered on board that ship for temporary duty to render such surgical treatment as needed to US Army. ‘Custer’ got underway and proceeded to Tagoloan with Brigadier General WH Kobbe and Commanding Officer on board.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from N.

At 1.15 held routine drills, boats under oars. Overhauled sail room.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair. Calm and variable light airs.

At 4.30 USAT ‘Lennox’ came in from Iligan and anchored off wharf.

At 4.45 Commanding Officer returned to ship having accompanied Brigadier General WH Kobbe to Tagoloan and back on ‘Custer’.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters. Threw overboard 575 lbs of hard tack and 5 gallons of molasses, condemned by board of survey.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Bright starlight. Light airs from SW.

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19 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and cool. Bright starlight. Light airs from SW.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SW.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Misty first hour. Calm to light airs from N to NW by N. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster, then had collision quarters. All divisions ready in 1 minute 30 seconds. All secured in 1 minute 30 seconds. Drilled divisions as follows: 1^st Division infantry; 2^nd Division single sticks; 3^rd Division battery; Powder Division stations; Marines school of company.

Steamer ‘Custer’ went across bay to Balingasag at about 10.00. Started fires under boiler A at 11.25.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from N. Barometer falling slowly.

At 1.30 boarded steamer ‘Ysabel’ from Cebu with mail for this vessel. Specifications in a summary court-martial, charges preferred by Commanding Officer against Albert Kronitz (Carpenter’s Mate 3^rd class) were delivered to accused by Recorder.

Received CSC #14684 for Yabuni Yakenshifi (Cabin Steward) and a permanent appointment as Oiler for AG Burton (Oiler). By order of Commanding Officer, following changes in rating were made to date from November 21, 1900: T Meyers (Coxswain) to Quartermaster 2^nd class; JH Molloy (Apprentice 1^st class) to Coxswain; TA Foulkes (Apprentice 1^st class) to Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class; GM Winkler (Apprentice 1^st class) to Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class; HB Tarrant (Ordinary Seaman) to Painter; and J Reynolds (Seaman) to Quartermaster 3^rd class.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to cloudy and hazy. Light breezes from N to calm, to light airs from SW. Barometer rising slowly third hour, then steady.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster and turned in clean hammocks. Army steamer ‘Custer’ returned from Balingasag.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy first and last hours, otherwise fair. Light airs from SW to calm, to light airs from WSW. Barometer rising slowly.

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20 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to overcast and cloudy. Calm. Barometer steady. Moon rose at 4.00.

4am to 8am:

Overcast to fair and misty. Calm to light airs from SW. Barometer steady.

Boarded steamer ‘Alava’ from Cebu and steamer ‘Rosario’ from Manila.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from NNW to NE. Barometer steady.

Low water at 8.10.

At 8.20 American steamer ‘Bohol’ came in and was boarded.

Let fire die out under boiler C at 9.15 and disconnected boiler at 11.15.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters and had physical drill, then went to general quarters. Divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 3 minutes; 2^nd Division 3 minutes; 3^rd Division 3 minutes; Powder Division 2 minutes; Engineer’s Division 1 minute. Secured as follows: 1^st Division 3 minutes 10 seconds; 2^nd Division 3 minutes; 3^rd Division 3 minutes; Powder Division 5 minutes; and Engineer’s Division 50 seconds. Tested magazine and shell room flood cocks.

At 10.05 a summary court-martial for trial of A Kronitz (Carpenter’s Mate 3^rd class) met.

Received 5 barrels of fresh water from shore.

At 11.15 exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Callao’.

At 11.25 ‘Callao’ signaled Int 131, which was answered by affirmation. ‘Callao’ anchored at 11.40 and her Commanding Officer paid an official visit on board.

At noon ‘Callao’ made coal report. PA Surgeon A Farenholt USN returned on board having completed duty assigned to him on ‘Callao’. Army hospital ship ‘Relief’ standing in harbor at end of watch. Broke out and restowed forward sail room.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes and airs from WNW to NNW. Barometer falling.

Summary court-martial for trial of A Kronitz (Carpenter’s Mate 3^rd class) adjourned at 12.15 to await action of Convening Authority.

Received 8 barrels of fresh water from shore of steaming purposes. Instructed Marines at secondary battery and Firemen in care of Navy revolver and Lee rifle; also signal class in signals. Gave ‘Callao’ 1200 gallons of fresh water.

Hospital ship ‘Relief’ anchored off starboard beam at 2.40.

At 3.00 American steamer ‘Ysabel’ left harbor.

At 3.10 ‘Callao’ signaled: “Have word from ‘Relief’ that ‘Calamianes’ was to leave Zamboanga this morning for Cagayan”.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair weather. Calm and light airs from NW to SW. Barometer rising slowly.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had physical drill.

At 5.30 American steamer ‘Alava’ got underway and left harbor.

At 6.15 ‘Relief’ began shifting anchorage and anchored at 6.25 off port beam.

8pm to midnight:

Fair weather. Light airs from S to SW and calm. Barometer steady.

At 11.45 American steamer ‘Rosario’ left harbor.

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21 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm and light airs from WSW. Barometer rising slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm. Barometer steady.

At 6.30 American steamer ‘Bohol’ got underway and anchored off Guson.

Made routine tests at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Clear. Warm. Calm and light airs from N to NW. Barometer rising slowly. Low water at 9.00.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster followed by physical exercise, battery and arm-and-away boats for cutting out. Time to get ready: sailing launch 9 minutes; first cutter (with Gatling) 9 minutes; second cutter 5 minutes; whaleboat 8 minutes. First cutter, sailing launch and second cutter fired in succession with #2 port Gatling gun and fighting crews, about 100 rounds each.

At 9.10 USS ‘Callao’ left harbor with Brigadier General Kobbe and Aide on board. Commanding Officer met him ashore and conferred with him.

At 10.00 ‘Custer’ followed ‘Callao’ to Tagloan. Expended 400 rounds 45 caliber Gatling ammunition. Received in Equipment Department for boiler use: 6 barrels of fresh water.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy. Warm. Light airs from NW and NNW. Barometer falling slowly. High water at 1.30.

‘Custer’ returned from Tagoloan at 12.30.

Brigadier General Kobbe came on board at 12.45, leaving at 1.30.

Overhauled battery at 1.15; all gun divisions, whaleboat and fighting crew fired about 100 rounds from #2 port Gatling gun, mounted in boat. Expenditure of ammunition included in previous watch.

‘Bohol’ returned from Gusan at 3.00 and was boarded. Received in Equipment Department for boiler use: 6 barrels of fresh water.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear. Warm. Light airs from SSW. Barometer rising slowly.

Threw overboard by order of Commanding Officer following provisions from Department of Supplies and Accounts, condemned by survey: 12 cans peas and 3 gallons beans.

At 5.00 had quarters for muster followed by physical drill and all hands aft for reading of orders, specifications, sentence and approval in the summary court-martial case of Alfred Kronitz (Carpenter’s Mate 3^rd class) on charges of insubordinate and disrespectful manner and refusal to perform certain duty ordered by the Officer of the Deck, till he went to the mast. Court found specifications proved except words “insubordinate and” and words “would not do it but”. Sentence: reduction to the next inferior rating, that of Shipwright.

At 5.30 USS ‘Calamianes’ came into anchor. Her Commanding Officer came on board.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool. Calm and light south-westerly airs. Barometer rising slowly.

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22 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Light south-westerly airs. Barometer falling slowly.

At 3.00 [US Army hospital ship] ‘Relief’ left harbor.

4am to 8am:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light airs from WNW and SSW and calm. Barometer rising slowly.

Usual morning routine. Tested whistle and siren at 7.30.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot. Calm most of time. Occasional light breezes from N.

Received on board for steaming purposes: 16 barrels of fresh water.

At 11.45 steamer ‘Bohol’ stood out.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Gentle breezes from NW to NNW.

At 3.35 steamer ‘Carmen’ stood in from across bay and anchored.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and warm. Gentle, decreasing to light breezes from NNW. Considerable ground swell.

At 4.45 exchanged pennants with USS ‘Callao’ and at 4.55 ‘Callao’ signaled Int 131 which was granted.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters and had setting up drill.

At 5.10 ‘Callao’ came from across bay and anchored. Commanding Officer of ‘Callao’ paid official visit.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Light airs from SW first part. Calm latter part.

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23 December 1900

At anchor Cagayan, Mindanao, and at sea, Philippine Islands

Lat 8.78, Long 124.47

Commences and until 4am:

Light rain first part. Fair towards end. Calm and variable light airs.

4am to 8am:

Fair. Calms and light airs from NE. Low water at 6.30.

Received from USS ‘Callao’: Gatling gun and outfit as loaned to her.

Compañía Marítima steamer ‘Rosario’ came in and at 7.23 anchored. Sent boarding boat to her. Sounding 23 fathoms aft, ship’s head E.

8am to meridian:

Fair weather. Light airs from W by S to calm to light breezes from NW. Barometer steady.

At 9.45 Commanding Officer made weekly inspection of ship with crew at quarters.

At 10.30 chaplain of 40^th Infantry held divine service on board.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair weather. Light breezes from W to gentle breezes from N to NW. Barometer falling.

At 12.30 boarded Army tug ‘Mobile’ from Manila.

Hospital ship ‘Relief’ entered harbor at 1.00.

At 3.20 steamer ‘Carmen’ left harbor. Brigadier General WA Kobbe, Commanding Military Department of Mindanao and Jolo, and staff paid visit to Commanding Officer.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to clear. Light breezes from NW shifting to SSW to S. Barometer falling first part, rising last part. New moon visible to WSW at 5.45.

At 4.30 steamer ‘Nuestra Señora del Rosario’ left harbor for Manila.

USAT ‘Pennsylvania’ entered harbor at 4.45.

Making all preparations for sea. Started fires under boiler D at 5.00.

At 5.10 hospital ship ‘Relief’ left harbor.

Lost overboard: one oar from whaleboat while in tow of ‘Pennsylvania’.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to cloudy. Light airs from ENE to calm. Light airs from N to fresh breezes in squall last hour with slight rain. Barometer steady.

At 8.10 got up anchor and stood out of Cagayan anchorage.

At 8.35 put over patent log reading 0.

At 8.50 set course NNE, patent log reading 1.5; at 9.00 changed to N, patent log 2.9; at 9.19 changed to NW½W, patent log 4.9. Heading for point between Siquijor and Bohol Islands. Steaming full speed under boilers A and B. Ship’s draft 11 feet forward, 15 feet aft. Average steam pressure 93 lbs; average revolutions 58.7. Boiler D connected up at 11.00.

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24 December 1900

At sea and at anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.03, Long 123.76

Commences and until 4am:

Generally fair weather. Gentle to fresh breezes from N, blowing in squalls first part, decreasing to gentle breezes last part of watch. Barometer falling slightly last two hours.

On course NW¼W. Steaming with boilers A, B and D.

Average steam 112 lbs, average revolutions 70.1.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, cool, pleasant. Gentle breezes from NNW. Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming as before.

At 4.45 (early daylight) made out Siquijor Island 3 points on port bow.

At 6.30 changed course to NW¼N, patent log 75.9.

At 6.45 sighted Balicasag Island bearing NW by N. Took bow bearing of Balicasag at 8.50, patent log 88.7. Ship’s head NW¼W.

Usual morning routine and orders.

Average steam 115 lbs; average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNW.

Ship under steam, boilers A, B and D, averaging 9.7 knots per hour en route to anchorage at Cebu.

At 8.12 patent log read 91.9; changed course from NW¾N to N.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters followed by setting up, gun training, and following divisional drills: 1^st and 2^nd Divisions battery instruction; 3^rd Division and Marines small arms; Powder Division stations.

At 9.40 patent log read 6.1. Changed course to N by E¼E; at 11.05 patent log read 20.0. Changed course to N by E¾E (all psc).

At end of watch buoys at N entrance of Cebu Strait ahead, 19 miles distant.

Average steam 102 lbs; average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle breeze from NE by N to NNE. Barometer falling slowly.

Standing in toward southern entrance to Cebu harbor.

At 1.17 changed course to NNE, patent log reading 41.7; at 1.35 changed course to N by E½E, patent log reading 44.6.

At 1.45 made distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Petrel’.

At 2.13 came to anchor in 5½ fathoms with 30 fathoms port chain at water’s edge, hard bottom.

Bearings at anchor: ship’s head NE by N, Lazaretto N by W, Cebu Light W. Ship’s draft forward 11 feet, aft 15 feet.

Average steam 100 lbs; average revolutions 85.

Commanding Officers of ‘Petrel’, USS ‘Villalobos’ and collier ‘Nanshan’ came aboard.

Following men were received from ‘Petrel’ with bags, hammocks and necessary papers:

F Tucker (Machinist 2^nd class); GG Spangenberg (Machinist 2^nd class); TP Reilly (Machinist 2^nd class); TE Maxon (Electrician 2^nd class); R Magnusen (Ordinary Seaman); JJ Burns (Fireman 1^st class); W Chocolate (Fireman 2^nd class); WH Dyke (Fireman 1^st class); and PJ Fitzgerald (Coal Passer).

By order of Commanding Officer following changes in rating were made: P Ford (Machinist 1^st class) to Chief Machinist; JH Allen (Apprentice 2^nd class) to Apprentice 1^st class; J Wolfe (Apprentice 2^nd class) to Apprentice 1^st class, all to date from December 5, 1900.

Lieutenant William Strother Smith USN reported on board for Engineer duty as relief of Lieutenant FC Bieg USN.

At 3.15 ‘Nanshan’ made Int 131; answer affirmative. ‘Nanshan’ signaled Tel 2911, 5159. Signaled to ‘Nanshan’ Tel 0877, 0980, 8596. ‘Nanshan’ left harbor at 3.30.

Riding to ebb.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling. Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.

At 4.20 Exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Arayat’ coming in from southward. ‘Arayat’ anchored at 5.00 and Commanding Officer came aboard.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster.

At 6.30 hospital ship ‘Relief’ came in from southward.

Riding to ebb till 6.30 when commenced swinging to flood and finished at 7.20.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling first part. Gentle breezes to light airs from NE. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood till 11.40 when commenced swinging to ebb.

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25 December 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling. Calm to light airs from NE. Barometer steady.

At 12.45 finished swinging to ebb.

At 2.45 two small steamers came in from northward.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Rain first hours. Calm. Barometer steady.

At 7.00 made time signal. Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 113 lbs fresh bread.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling. Gentle breeze to light airs from NE and N. Barometer steady.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters. Commanding Officer paid official visits on board USS ‘Petrel’ and ‘Villalobos’.

At 9.45 American steamer ‘Ilocos’ came in from southward and was boarded and at 11.55 USAT ‘Pennsylvania’ came in and anchored.

At 10.00 ‘Petrel’ and ‘Villalobos’ made routine reports.

Riding to flood. Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light breezes and airs from NNE. Barometer falling.

Commanding Officer paid an official visit on board USS ‘Arayat’. At 3.40 American steamer ‘Yrene Urbina’ came in from N and was boarded.

Riding to flood until 12.30 when commenced swinging. Finished at 1.35.

Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast with lightning to eastward. Light airs from ENE to N and calm. Barometer steady.

Riding to ebb until 6.15 when commenced [to swing]. Finished at 7.15.

Riding to flood remainder of watch. Liberty party returned; one absentee, J McMurtrie (Yeoman 3^rd class).

8pm to midnight:

Overcast with drizzling rain last hour. Variable light airs and calm. Barometer steady.

White running light belonging to steam launch was lost overboard while making a trip to landing.

At 8.40 moon set. Riding to flood during watch.

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26 December 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and rainy. Calm and light airs from N to SE. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to flood until 1.15 when commenced swinging. Finished at 1.40. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and rainy. Calm and light breezes from NE and NNE. Barometer rising slowly.

J McMurtrie (Yeoman 3^rd class) returned on board 11 hours over leave.

Carried out morning orders. Made time signal at 7.00 and routine tests at 7.30.

Riding to ebb during watch. Liberty party returned; one absentee, A Morrison (Yeoman 3^rd class).

Received in Pay Department: 113 lbs fresh bread and 141½ lbs fresh meat.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, warm. Light drizzle 10.00 to 11.00. Light, gentle and moderate breezes from NNE. Barometer rising slowly.

Finished swinging to flood at 9.10; riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 9.30 had quarters for muster, followed by physical drill, battery and collision drills. All divisions ready in 1 minute 30 seconds, and secured in 1 minute 30 seconds. Absentee H Morrison (Yeoman 3^rd class).

At 10.00 USS ‘Villalobos’ asked and was granted permission to get underway and left harbor.

Transferred to USS ‘Arayat’: 4 boxes long 1-pounder ammunition, held in store for USS ‘Panay’ in Ordnance Department. Received in Equipment Department: 10 complete tents; 100 #5 canvas, 107 lbs #2 bolt rope; in Department of Construction and Repair: 6 boat hooks; in Ordnance Department: 3 target wings.

Brought back to ship second steam launch left here on our last departure, and began overhauling it.

Sick and absentee reports at 10.00 from USS ‘Petrel’ and ‘Villalobos’. Coal reports at noon.

At 11.20 A Morrison (Yeoman 3^rd class) returned on board 4 hours over time from liberty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, warm. Light and gentle breezes from NNE, ENE and NE. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to flood till 1.15 then started to swing. Finished at 2.00 and riding to ebb remainder of watch. Tested machinery of second steamer and put her in service.

At 3.30 USS ‘Pampanga’ entered harbor and anchored after exchanging distinguishing pennants and asking permission to anchor. Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, warm. Gentle and light breezes from NE and NNE. Barometer rising slowly.

At 5.00 had quarters for muster and physical drill. Liberty party returned at 5.25.

At the gangway D Cusick (Coal Passer) slipped and fell backward into the water and though in no imminent danger, was given immediate assistance by H Jerrior (Ordinary Seaman), a member of the launch crew, who jumped into the water after him. J Armstrong (Coal Passer); J Joyce (Fireman 2^nd class); M Horgan (Water Tender); W Gartrell (Fireman 1^st class); W Roth (Boatswain) and G Winkler (Gunner’s Mate 3^rd class) returned from 1 to 2 hours over time from liberty.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and clearing. Pleasant light breezes from NNE. Barometer rising slowly. Riding to flood throughout watch.

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27 December 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, pleasant. Light airs and breezes from NNE. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to flood until 1.15 when started to swing.

Finished swinging at 2.30. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Clear at first then overcast last part. Light airs from NNE and calm. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to ebb throughout watch. American steamers “Banan” and “Francisco” came in and were boarded. Usual morning routine and orders.

Tested whistle and siren at 7.30. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 113 lbs fresh bread and 141½ lbs fresh meat.

8am to meridian:

Fair and warm. Calm first part. Light airs from NE latter part.

At 8.15 started to swing to flood, finishing at 9.00. Riding to flood rest of watch.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters, followed by setting up drill and general quarters. Times to cast loose: 1^st and 2^nd Divisions 50 seconds; 3^rd Division 3 minutes; Powder Division 4 minutes 10 seconds; and Engineer’s Division 1 minute. Time to secure: 1^st, 2^nd and Powder Division 3 minutes; 3^rd Division 3 minutes 50 seconds; and Engineer’s Division 50 seconds.

Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: JC McMurtrie (Yeoman 3^rd class) 11 hours over time, reduced to 2^nd [conduct] class and 1 month restriction; AC Morrison (Yeoman 3^rd class) 4 hours over time, reduced to 2^nd conduct class. Tested flood cocks. Overhauled trucks for 6-inch guns. Boarded steamer ‘Ysabel’ which came in from SE at 8.15.

Signals at 10.00 and noon.

At 11.15 brigantine ‘Santiago’ stood out to NE.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Light airs and breezes from NE.

Riding to flood until 2.15 when commenced to swing to ebb, finishing at 2.45. Riding to ebb rest of watch.

At 12.25 steamer ‘Delomdre’ [?] came in. Boarded her.

At 1.15 held routine drills as follows: Marines Gatling gun instructions; Firemen rifle instruction; signal class signals.

Signal at 2.00: USS ‘Justin’ to ‘Concord’, Int G2PD. At 2.15 ‘Concord’ to ‘Justin’, Int G2DT.

At 2.05 exchanged Int numbers with ‘Justin’, standing in from NE. ‘Justin’ anchored to SW of ‘Concord’ off fort. Master of ‘Justin’ paid official visit to ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and warm. Light breezes decreasing to light airs from NE.

Riding to flood until 7.30 when commenced to swing to flood.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters followed by setting up drill.

M Troye (Coal Passer) and J Reynolds (Quartermaster 2^nd class) returned on board 1 hour over time.

At 4.30 USAT ‘Pennsylvania’ and at 5.10 USS ‘Arayat’ stood out to NE.

Signals at 4.10 ‘Concord’ to ‘Q’ [‘Petrel]: “Can you get alongside ‘Justin’ and coal tomorrow?”.

At 4.15 Q to ‘Concord’: “Yes.” At 5.00 N to ‘Concord’: Int 908. At 5.05 affirmative. At 7.00 ‘Concord’ to other ships: “Do not give members of your crew permission to remain on shore after sunset. Signed Colby.”

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Light airs and breezes from NE. Bright moonlight until 10.15 when moon set.

At 8.18 finished swinging to flood. Riding to flood rest of watch. Light airs and breezes from NE.

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28 December 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Calm.

Riding to flood until 2.00 when commenced to swing to ebb, finishing at 3.00. Riding to ebb rest of watch.

4am to 8am:

Fair and warm. Calm.

Riding to ebb. Received on board: 113 lbs of fresh bread and 142½ lbs of fresh meat.

Steamer ‘Victoria’ with tow came in from SE at 6.30. Boarded her.

Made time signal at 7.00.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy. Light airs from NNE to NE. Barometer steady.

Riding to ebb till 8.15 when commenced swinging to flood. Finished at 9.00.

At 8.00 USS ‘Petrel’ went alongside collier ‘Justin’.

W Gartrell (Fireman 1^st class), under charge of Chief Master-at-Arms for safe-keeping, was released form custody at 8.20.

At 9.30 went to quarters for muster. G Peterson (Private USMC) and HT Stafford (Fireman 2^nd class) absent without leave.

At 9.45 called away all boats for drill at abandon ship.

At 10.00 and noon ‘Petrel’ made routine signals. Sent liberty party ashore.

Sent 70 gallons of water to USS ‘Pampanga’. Receiving water from shore boats for steaming purposes.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair to cloudy. Calm to light airs from E by N to NE. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to flood till 2.30 when commenced swinging to ebb, and finished at 3.35.

Gun divisions overhauling battery. By order of Commanding Officer following change of rating was made to date from October 1, 1900: HJ Jerrior (Ordinary Seaman) to Seaman.

Sending fresh water to ‘Pampanga’ and receiving fresh water from shore boats.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair to clear. Light airs from NE to NNE. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to ebb.

At 5.00 went to quarters for muster; G Peterson (Private USMC) and HT Stafford (Fireman 2^nd class) absent without leave. At 5.10 went to fire quarters; all divisions cast loose in 1 minute. All divisions secured in 2 minutes 20 seconds.

Liberty party returned aboard at 5.30. G. Peterson (Private USMC) returned aboard 24 hours over time.

USS ‘Don Juan de Austria’ entered harbor at 4.00 and exchanged distinguishing pennants with this vessel. ‘Don Juan de Austria’ made Int 121 and Int 4960; answered affirmative to both. ‘Don Juan de Austria’ left harbor to southward at 6.00.

At 7.10 G Galligar (Oiler), being drunk and disorderly on board ship, was placed in double irons under sentry’s charge for safe-keeping.

Received during day: 23 tons of water for steaming purposes in Equipment Department. Sent to ‘Pampanga’ during day 640 gallons of fresh water.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from NNE. Barometer rising.

Riding to ebb till 8.20 when commenced swinging to flood, and finished at 9.00.

Moon set at 11.10.

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29 December 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Lightning about horizon first hour. Calm to light airs from N. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding to flood till 2.35 when commenced swinging to ebb and finished at 3.40.

4am to 8am:

Clear to cloudy. Calm. Barometer falling slowly first part, then steady.

Riding to ebb. At 5.15 G Galligar (Oiler) was released from double irons and sentry’s charge and put under charge of Master-at-arms and Corporal of Guard.

Steamer ‘Ysabel’ came in at 7.00 from Manila and was boarded. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 113 lbs of fresh bread and 141½ lbs of fresh meat.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy. Calm and light to gentle breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

Riding to ebb until 9.30 when commenced swinging. Finished at 11.00. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

Offered a reward of $10.00 for the arrest of AJ Stafford (Fireman 2^nd class).

Receiving fresh water from shore for steaming purposes.

At 9.45 USS ‘Pampanga’ hauled out from wharf and stood out of harbor to northward.

At 10.00 and noon USS ‘Petrel’ made routine reports.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy. Gentle to light breeze from ENE. Barometer falling.

Riding to flood until 2.15 when commenced swinging. Finished at 3.30. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

Receiving fresh water from shore for steaming purposes. Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Calm with light airs from NE and N. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to ebb during watch. Receiving fresh water from shore for steaming purposes.

At 5.00 mustered at quarters; one absentee, AJ Stafford (Fireman 2^nd class). Liberty party returned.

At 5.20 British steamer ‘Kaifong’ left harbor to southward.

At 6.40 exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS ‘Isla de Cuba’. At 6.12 ‘Isla de Cuba’ signaled Int 131 which was answered by affirmative. ‘Isla de Cuba’ anchored at 6.36. Commanding Officers of ‘Isla de Cuba’ and ‘Petrel’ paid official visits on board.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from N and calm. Barometer steady.

At 8.20 ‘Isla de Cuba’ signaled “To Captain Colby, no orders” (signed) “Garst”.

Riding to ebb until 8.45 when commenced swinging. Finished at 9.50. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

Moon set at midnight.

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30 December 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breezes and light airs from N to NE and calm. Barometer falling.

Riding to flood until 2.40 when commenced swinging. Finished at 3.30. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy with drizzling rain second hour. Gentle breeze to light airs from N. Barometer steady.

Carried out morning orders. Made time signal at 7.00 and routine tests at 7.30. Riding to ebb during watch.

Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 113 lbs of fresh bread and 141½ lbs of fresh meat.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, clearing last part. Pleasant. Light and gentle breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

Riding to ebb till 10.30 when started to swing. Finished swinging at 11.40 and riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 9.20 A Stafford (Fireman 2^nd class) returned on board 64 hours over time from liberty.

At 9.45 had quarters for muster and inspection. Executive Officer inspected ship and crew.

At 10.00 received absentee and sick reports and coal reports at noon from USS ‘Petrel’ and ‘Isla de Cuba’. Other signals as per signal record book, announcing divine services and inquiries about coal and mail.

At 10.45 divine services were held on board by Chaplain Southerland, US Army.

Commanding Officer delivered to Lieutenant FC Bieg USN orders of Commander-in-chief dated December 19 detaching him from this vessel and to ‘Isla de Cuba’ for passage to Cavite, then to USS ‘Solace’ for passage to San Francisco, California, where he will report to Commandant, Mare Island Navy Yard for further orders.

Received in Equipment Department for boiler use: 3 boatloads (6 tons) of fresh water.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm, pleasant. Gentle breezes from E and NE. Barometer falling slowly.

Riding athwart flood and wind till end of watch. Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, cooler, pleasant. Gentle and light breezes and light airs from NE. Barometer rising slowly last hour.

Riding to flood till 4.50 when commenced to swing. Finished swinging at 5.10 and riding to ebb remainder of watch.

Army launch ‘Troy’ left at 4.00.

At 4.20 ‘Petrel’ got underway and left harbor after asking and being granted permission to proceed and carry out orders.

At 4.30 American steamer ‘Yruña’ came in and anchored.

Received in Equipment Department: 3 boatloads (6 tons) of fresh water for boiler use.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, cool. Moonlight. Light airs and light and gentle breezes from NE. Barometer rising slowly.

Riding to ebb till 11.40 when began swinging to flood.

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31 December 1900

At anchor off Cebu, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands

Lat 10.26, Long 123.89

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, cool. Moonlight till 1.40 when moon set. Gentle and light breezes and light airs from NE. Barometer falling slowly.

Finished swinging at 1.15 and riding to flood remainder of watch.

4am to 8am:

Clear first half then passing rain squall at 7.00 and clearing. Calm and light airs and breezes from NE and ENE. Barometer steady.

Riding to flood till 4.15 when commenced to swing. Finished swinging at 5.30 and riding to ebb remainder of watch.

At 6.10 USS ‘Isla de Cuba’ got underway and went alongside collier ‘Justin’. American steamer ‘Melizza’ came in at 7.30 and was boarded.

Received in Equipment Department for boiler use 1 boatload (2 tons) of fresh water. Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 113 lbs of fresh bread, 141¼ lbs of fresh meat and 847½ lbs vegetables.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot. Light airs and breezes from ENE.

Riding to ebb.

Released GF Galligar (Oiler) from confinement and restored him to duty to await action of Commanding Officer.

At 9.30 mustered at quarters followed by gun training, setting up and divisional drills as follows: 1^st, 3^rd, and Powder Divisions sighting; 2^nd Division gun instruction; Marines infantry.

Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: AJ Stafford (Fireman 2^nd class), 64 hours over liberty, reduced to 4^th class and 3 months’ restriction; GC Peterson (Private USMC) 24 hours over liberty, reduced to 3^rd conduct class and 3 months’ restriction; JH Warfield (Ordinary Seaman) slow in obeying orders, 3 extra anchor watches.

Received from USS ‘Isla de Cuba’: in Department of Construction and Repair, 5 gallons turpentine and 6 sheets glass 8 inches x 26 inches; in Equipment Department, 3lbs beeswax, 2 sewing palms, 1 piece sealing wax; in Equipment Navigation Department, 10 gallons lard oil; in Bureau of Supplies and Accounts, 200 lbs coffee, 72 lbs butter, 450 lbs salt water soap; from Depot Commissary, Cebu, 900 lbs coffee.

At 8.15 ‘Concord’ to ‘Isla de Cuba’: “To Captain Garst. We will send a boat for you to come to lunch, or at any other time (signed) “Colby”.

At 8.45 ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’: “To Captain Colby. Much obliged” (signed) “Garst”.

At 9.04 ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’: “Please send boat for Captain Garst”.

At 10.00 and noon routine signals made from ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Gentle breezes from ENE.

Riding to ebb until 12.50 when commenced to swing to flood, finishing at 2.15. Riding to flood remainder of watch.

At 1.15 instructed signal class in signals and Marines in sighting drill. Received from General Store Keeper, Cavite: 5 gallons asphaltum.

At 3.15 ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord: “Please send boat for Captain Colby”.

At 3.25 started preparations for coaling ship

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and hot. Light airs and breezes from NE to NNE.

Riding to flood until 5.00 when commenced to swing to ebb, finishing at 6.30. Riding to ebb remainder of watch.

Transferred to ‘Isla de Cuba’ for further transfer to USS ‘Solace’: P Ford (Chief Machinist); WE Edwards (Fireman 1^st class); JG Murphy (Coxswain); D O’Connor (Apprentice 1^st class); D Wilson (Ordinary Seaman); HJ Edwards (Coal Passer); J Joyce (Fireman 2^nd class); and Ah One (Mess Attendant) with their bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers.

Received in Equipment Department: 21 tons fresh water for steaming purposes.

Signals: at 6.10 ‘Concord’ to ‘Isla de Cuba’, “Well done Cuba”; at 6.15 ‘Isla de Cuba’ to ‘Concord’, Thank you”; at 6.45 ‘Concord’ to ‘Isla de Cuba’, “Concord’s launch will leave shore about one o’clock; will be pleased to take back Cuba’s officers”.

8pm to midnight:

Fair. Bright moonlight. Light showers about 9.30.

Riding to ebb. At 9.25 ‘Don Juan de Austria’ came in from SE and anchored to NE of ship. Her Commanding Officer paid official visit on board.

Signals: at 9.00, ‘Don Juan de Austria’ to ‘Concord’, “Permission to anchor”; affirmative by Ardois; at 9.29; ‘Concord’ to ‘Don Juan de Austria, “Smoker at club tonight, all officers are invited; at 10.50, ‘Don Juan de Austria’ to ‘Concord’, “Bisset’s memorandum about his work says, cruised about generally from Bulan to Bilisan Island and Maqueda Bay for suppression of illicit trade”.

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