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Cruiser, ex-Armoured Cruiser, Devonshire-class

Pendant Nos. 09 (1914), 07 (1.18), N.58 (4.18). Launched 8.10.03 John Brown. 10,850 tons, 473(oa), 450(pp)x68x23ft. TE 21000ihp, 22kts. Armament: 4-7.5in, 6-6in, 2-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 2in deck, 6in guns. Crew: 700. 3rd CS Grand Fleet 1914-16, North America & West Indies 1916-18. Sold 19.12.22 Hughes Bolckow, Derwanthaugh. (British Warships 1914-1919)

Launched 8/10/03, sold for BU 19/12/22, was serving with 1st Cruiser Squadron, Channel Fleet, but joined 2nd CS in March 1907, then Atlantic Fleet in September 1908. Became part of 3rd Division, Home Fleet at the Nore in April 1909. Was flagship of Rear-Admiral, 3rd CS from December 1912 and joined Grand Fleet in August 1914. Captured a German merchantman on 6 August 1914 and was unsuccessfully attacked by a U-boat on 9 October. Sent to North America and West Indies Station; paid off in December 1917 but returned during August-November 1918. In reserve at the Nore 1919 but refitted as W/T and Asdic trials ship, recommissioning in March 1920 (she carried out the first sea trials of Asdic). Cadets' TS 1922 until paid off for sale. (Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1906-21)

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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. Groups of links refer to log book covers and introductory information; some may be blank.

Editor’s notes:

Positions (Latitude and Longitude) are given for noon each day, correcting or estimating the position when appropriate. If exact times are not indicated in the log they have, when appropriate, been estimated from the position of the entries (which show times on the left hand side of the log page). A note is made of numbers on the sick list where this is 5 or more. This and other information from the log is included in square brackets [not in italics] if it is not to be found under “Remarks” on the right hand side of the page. Additional information about geographical locations, terminology and about merchant and foreign naval ships encountered has been provided where identification is reasonably certain, by means of embedded links within the text.

There is more information about the ship here and here.

THE VOYAGES OF HMS ANTRIM 1916-1917

JP map overview

(Maps prepared using Journey Plotter, developed by Maikel. The Plots can only be approximate. They are made by joining-up positions on successive days, and sometimes positions are not given. There will therefore be occasions when the ship appears to have travelled overland)

LOGS FOR JANUARY 1916


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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as follows:


Barometer

Mercurial or Aneroid

Aneroid


Name of Maker and number

Short and Mason 1762


Height of cistern above sea



Error of Mercurial Barometer



Thermometers for Air Temperature

Position in Ship

Upper deck, port side aft


Whether in screen

Yes




Date

Make and No

Hicks

Throughout month


A10362

A10363



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1 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.45

5.30am: Lit fires in Steam Pinnace and Picket boat.

am: Hands cleaning ship. Tested Life buoy:- Correct.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

7.30pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

8.30pm: Drew fires in Picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[South westerly wind force 4-5 to 6 from 8am, noon temperature 50F]


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2 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.45

5.0am: Lit fires in all Steamboats.

am: Divisions. Performed Divine Service. Discharged 2 cases to Hospital.

pm: Landed Walking party.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.

7.0pm: Drew fires in Barge and Steam Pinnace.

8.0pm: Drew fires in Picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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3 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.45

4.0am: Lit fires in Picket Boat.

5.30am: Lit fires in Barge and Steam Pinnace.

9.0am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill.

am: Training classes at Instruction. Boys at School, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

pm: Landed Walking party. Remainder of hands employed as in forenoon.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Physical Drill.

5.30pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

8.0pm: Drew fires in Barge.

9.0pm: Banked fires in Picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1196 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs]


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4 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.45

am: Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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5 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.45

9.0am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Exercised General Quarters.

am: Training classes at Instruction, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

pm: Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School, watch cleaning and painting down aloft.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Physical Drill.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 778 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]


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6 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.45

am: Read Stations and Exercised Stations for “Out Bower Anchor” and “Away all boats’ crews” and “Alarm Stations”.

1.0pm: Set Anchor Watch.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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7 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.45

am: Exercised General Drill.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 802 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]


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8 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.45 [estimated]

am: Draught: Forward 26’ 9”, Aft 26’ 3”.

9.25am: Unmoored and weighed port bower. 9.40am: Weighed Starboard bower and shifted berth.

9.48am: Stopped and let go Port bower in 7 fathoms and Veered 2 shackles. Anchor Bearings: Blackness Pier S78W, White Mark S20.5W, Hopetoun House North tower S30E.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

0.30pm: Weighed and proceeded.

1.0pm: Stopped and Secured to Moorings of C10 buoy.

6.30pm: Ship connected to Telegraph cable.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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9 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.45 [estimated]

5.0am: Lit fires in Barge. 5.30am: Lit fires in Picket boat and Steam Pinnace.

am: Hands mustered by Open List. Performed Divine Service.

4.30pm: Commander W Dasent left ship. Prepared for coaling.

6.0pm: Drew fires in Barge.

8.0pm: Drew fires in Picket boat and Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1502.5 tons]


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10 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.45

7.30am: Examined coaling gear.

7.50am: Commenced coaling from collier “Simoom”.

9.31am: Completed with coal: received 210 tons.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1696.0 tons]


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11 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.46 [estimated]

am: Draught: Forward 26’ 6”, Aft 25’ 10”.

am: Training classes at Instruction. Boys at School. Disconnected Telephone.

10.50am: Transferred moorings to mooring lighter, slipped and proceeded as requisite for taking up A4 Berth.

11.7am: Stopped and let go Port bower in 7 fathoms m [mud]. 11.10am: Let go Starboard bower in 7 fathoms m. Moored with 6 on each in A4 berth: line of anchors NS60WE. Position when middled: Blackness Pier S78W, White Mark S19W, Abercorn White Mark S27E.

pm: Training classes at Instruction, remainder of hands cleaning side. Tested Cruiser mine dropping gear.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Stations for “Away all boats’ crews”.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1052 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]


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12 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.46

pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 443 and 444.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 981 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]


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13 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.46

9.30am: Received 18 RND [Royal Naval Division] Ratings.

am: Exercised Stations for “Out bower anchor”. Hands employed provisioning from “Chesterfield” [listed here].

pm: Lieutenant H Evans joined. Hands employed stowing provisions and cleaning ship.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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14 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.46

5.30am: Lit fires in all Steamboats.

8.30am: Scrubbed hammocks.

pm: Landed Walking party. Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

5.30pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

8.0pm: Drew fires in Barge and Picket boat.

11.30pm: Set Anchor Watch.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1197 lbs, Vegetables 2400 lbs]


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15 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.46

am: Hands cleaning ship. Tested Life buoy:- Correct.

1.0pm: Landed Walking party.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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16 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.46

am: Divisions. Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Landed Walking party.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Weather mostly overcast, noon temperature 49F]


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17 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.46

am: Hands employed painting and ammunitioning ship. Training classes at Instruction. Discharged 1 case to Hospital.

5.0pm: Prepared for coaling.

pm: Lost by accident from Steam Barge: 1 Steam Barge’s Bunker Plate, 1 Steering Wheel (Ship’s).

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1190 lbs, Vegetables 2100 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1532.0 tons]


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18 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.46

7.30am: Commenced coaling from Collier “Paignton”.

8.47am: Completed with coal: received 180 tons.

am: Hands cleaning ship. Discharged 1 case to Hospital.

1.0pm: Landed Walking party. Watch employed painting ship.

4.0pm: Returned Steam Pinnace to Rosyth Dockyard and drew new one in lieu.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1688.3 tons]


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19 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.46

11.0am: Discharged 1 case to Hospital.

4.3pm: Very heavy Squall from WSW, dragged Starboard bower. 4.5pm: Let go Sheet anchor.

5.15pm: Weighed Sheet anchor.

6.15pm: Unmoored and weighed Starboard bower and proceeded as requisite for anchoring stern [?] of “Africa”.

6.28pm: Let go Starboard bower in 7 fathoms m and moored with 6 [shackles] on each, line of anchors NS60WE. Position of Standard when middled, Head WNW: Abercorn Light S23E, Blackness Light S76.5W, Charlestown Light N4.5E.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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20 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.50 [estimated]

11.0am: Discharged 1 case to Hospital.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 755 lbs, Vegetables 1500 lbs]


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21 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.50

3.30am: Lit fires in Picket boat.

5.30am: Lit fires in Barge and Steam Pinnace.

9.0am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised General Quarters.

am: Training classes at Instructions, Boys at School, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

pm: Boys at School, Training classes at Instruction, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

8.0pm: Drew fires in all Steamboats.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 912 lbs, Vegetables 1600 lbs]


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22 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48 [estimated]

9.0am - 9.34am: Unmoored and weighed both anchors and proceeded as requisite for shifting berth.

9.45am: Stopped and let go Port bower in 7 fathoms m. 9.50am: Let go Starboard bower in 7 fathoms m and moored with 6 on each in A4 berth, line of anchors NS65WE.

[Position of Standard when middled: Head N65W: Blackness Light S77.5W, White Mark S21.5W, White mark near Abercorn S24E]

11.0am: Discharged 1 case to Hospital.

am: Lost by accident 1 Picket boat’s poker.

1.0pm: Landed Walking party.

1.15pm: Heavy Squall from W: dragged port bower about 70 yards SW.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

7.30pm: Raised Steam for Slow Speed.

10.30pm: Banked fires.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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23 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

8.30am: Aired bedding.

11.0am: Discharged 2 cases to Hospital.

1.0pm: Landed Walking party.

7.0pm: Set Anchor Watch.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Weather quiet in am, squally south westerly wind force 7-8 at 8pm and midnight, with rain]


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24 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

pm: Landed Walking party. Training classes at Instruction, remainder of hands preparing for coaling.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1219 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1536.5 tons]


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25 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

7.25am: Commenced coaling from Collier “Paignton”.

8.49am: Completed with coal: received 170 tons.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1689.1 tons]


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26 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Received 1 cruiser mine from Dockyard. Artificer Engineer J Wilson joined ship. Received Engineers’, Boatswain’s, Gunner (T)’s and Carpenter’s Stores: vide Store accounts.

pm: Landed Walking party. Training classes at Instruction, Watch employed painting ship and as requisite.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 783 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]


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27 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

Noon: Reverend Guy, Chaplain, joined ship.

1.0pm: Landed Walking party.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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28 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Exercised Various General Drill Stations.

9.30am: Unmoored and weighed Port bower. 9.45am: Weighed Starboard bower and proceeded as requisite for re-mooring in A1 berth.

10.8am: Stopped and let go Port bower in 8 fathoms m. 10.15am: Let go Starboard bower and moored with 6 on each, line of anchors NS58WE. Position of Stern when middled: Blackness Light S75W, White Mark S15W, White Mark near Abercorn S29E.

1.0pm: Landed Walking party.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 709 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]


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29 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

3.30am: Lit fires in Steam Pinnace.

5.30am: Lit fires in Picket boat and Barge.

6.30am: Hands cleaning ship.

8.0am: Tested Life buoy:- Correct.

1.0pm: Landed Walking party.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes. Flag of V-A [Vice-Admiral] 3rd BS [Battle Squadron] transferred from “Dominion” to “Britannia”.

6.0pm: Lost by accident 1 Maxim Gun Sight.

7.30pm: Drew fires in Picket boat and Barge.

8.30pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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30 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

8.0am: Hands cleaning ship. Aired bedding.

am: Divisions. Performed Divine Service.

11.0am: Read Warrants Nos 445 and 446.

pm: Hands employed provisioning ship from Store Carrier “Westphalia”.

6.0pm: Sub Lieutenant Anderson-Morshead joined ship.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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31 January 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Training classes at Instruction, Divers carried out monthly exercise, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

1.0pm: Landed Walking party.

5.0pm: Prepared for coaling.

[Number on sick list: 16]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1317 lbs, Vegetables 1600 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1586.7 tons]


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LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1916


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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 February 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

7.34am: Commenced coaling from Collier “Paignton”.

8.20am: Completed with Coal, received 115 tons.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

0.30pm: Paid monthly advance to Ship’s Company.

pm: Landed Walking Party. Training Classes to instruction, remainder of Hands employed as requisite.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 16]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1687.2 tons]


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2 February 1916

From Rosyth to Sea and at Rosyth

Lat 56.14, Long -2.74 [very rough estimate]

5.30am: Lit fires in Picket Boat and Steam Pinnace.

am: Draught: Forward 26’ 10”, Aft 26’ 3”.

8.30am: Prepared for Sea. Unmoored and weighed Starboard anchor and shortened in to 3 shackles on Port.

10.0am: Weighed and Proceeded out of harbour at 10 knots.

11.0am: Passed Outer Gate, increased to 16 knots.

11.27am: Passed Outer buoy and altered course ExN.

11.45am - 11.55am: Turned to Starboard through 32 points. 11.55am: Course ExN, 19 knots.

0.40pm: May Island Light abeam (S6E), altered course S86E.

1.0pm: Commenced zig zagging independently.

2.25pm: Altered course N82E and as requisite for maintaining station 10 miles S60E from “Britannia”.

2.45pm: 16 knots, and as requisite for maintaining station.

4.10pm: Course N82E, 16 knots.

5.22pm: 14 knots. 5.35pm: 16 knots.

9.30pm: Altered course N17W and reduced to 14 knots.

11.44pm: Altered course S18E. 11.56pm: 10 knots.

[Distance run through the Water: 28.5 miles]

[Noon Position] [Proceeding out of harbour]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 47F, sea temperature 43F]


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3 February 1916

From Rosyth to Scapa Flow

Lat 57.35, Long 0.95

0.14am: Reduced to 14 knots.

6.30am: Altered course N18W.

7.30am: Spread Squadron to visual distance, commenced zig zagging independently.

8.2am: Set course S18E. 8.25am: Altered course N18W and discontinued zig zagging.

8.40am: Formed Single line ahead.

9.0am: Altered course N21W, 19 knots. Streamed High Speed log. Divisions Read Prayers. Exercised General Quarters.

11.42am: Reduced to 17 knots, spread Squadron 1 mile apart. Noon: Commenced zig zagging.

1.30pm: Carrying out Squadron zig zag No 32 on N21W, Steaming 17 knots, estimated making good 15.7 knots.

3.30pm: Discontinued zig zagging.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Night Defence Stations.

4.37pm: Reduced to 14 knots.

5.0pm: Altered course N56W (Standard) and reduced to 12.5 knots. Hauled in Patent log. Lost overboard by accident:- Hoses, canvas, HP [High Pressure] New Pattern, 2 in No, 40ft No 2. 1 canvas gun cover, 2 canvas searchlight covers and 3 canvas gun Shelter Screens.

10.30pm: Altered course S57E.

[Distance run through the Water: 372.4 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: 59 degrees, 148 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Buchan Ness 275 degrees, 85 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1362.9 tons]

[Weather misty until mid-afternoon, wind south westerly force 6 to 7 from noon onwards; sea state high at midnight. Barometric pressure low and falling all day, noon temperature 47F, sea temperature 44F]


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4 February 1916

From Sea to Scapa Flow and at Scapa Flow [for map see here]

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14 [estimated]

4.0am: Altered course N56W.

7.0am: Increased Speed to 14 knots. 7.15am: Increased Speed to 16 knots.

8.13am: Altered course W0.5S.

10.15am: Course and speed as requisite for entering harbour.

11.0am: Stopped Engines. 11.4am: Anchored in E4 Berth, Port anchor, 18 fathoms. Veered to 6 shackles.

pm: Draught of water on arrival before coaling: Forward 26’ 0”, Aft 26’ 0”]

1.40pm: Collier “Largo” made fast. 1.45pm: Commenced Coaling.

4.13pm: Completed with coal, received 420 tons.

5.30pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.30pm: Drew fires in Picket Boat and Steam Barge.

[Distance run through the Water: 665.7 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1289 lbs, Vegetables 3200 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1698.4 tons]

[South westerly wind force 8 at 4am and 8am, with sea state high; barometric pressure relatively low but rising slowly]


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5 February 1916

From Scapa Flow to Sea and at Scapa Flow

Lat 57.70, Long -3.87 [Firing off Cromarty]

5.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship and securing for sea.

6.0am: Weighed Port anchor and proceeded out of harbour. Course and speed as requisite.

7.2am: Shaped course, S14W. Speed 18 knots. 7.16am: Reduced to 16 knots. 7.26am: Increased to 18 knots.

7.42am: Altered course S8W.

8.6am: Altered course S56W.

9.10am: Reduced to 16 knots. 9.59am: Reduced to 14 knots.

10.21am: Altered course S45W. Hands exercised at General Quarters.

11.0am: Course as requisite, waiting to fire.

pm: Course and speed as requisite for firing. General Quarters. Fired Port Guns.

3.3pm: Course N62E. 3.7pm: Increased to 18 knots. 3.21pm: Altered course N56E. 3.25pm: Increased to 19 knots.

3.52pm: Altered course N54E, accompanied by Destroyer screen.

5.22pm: Altered course N8E. 5.30pm: Destroyer screen left for harbour.

5.50pm: Altered course N14E. Reduced to 15 knots.

6.52pm: Reduced to 12 knots. Course as requisite.

7.25pm: Anchored in E4 Berth with Port anchor veered to 6 shackles, 18 fathoms.

11.0pm: Discharged 1 case of Measles to Hospital ship.

[Distance run through the Water: 91.4 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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6 February 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

5.0am: Lit fires in Picket Boat and Steam Barge. [HMS] Warrior left Harbour.

6.30am: Hand[s] prepared for coaling. Draught: Forward 25’ 9”, Aft 25’ 10”.

8.37am: Commenced coaling from Collier “Brierton”.

9.44am: Completed with coal, received 170 tons.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Draught: Forward 26’ 8”, Aft 26’ 4”. Life-buoys tested and found correct. Picket Boat and Steam Barge drew fires.

3.0pm: Lit and banked fires in Picket Boat and Steam Barge.

6.0pm: Picket Boat drew fires. Steam Barge drew fires.

9.30pm: Set Anchor Watch.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1133 lbs, Vegetables 3000 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1673.9 tons]


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7 February 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

5.30am: Lit fires in all steam boats.

9.0am: Divisions. Read Prayers.

am: Training Classes to instruction. Remainder of Hands employed as requisite.

0.30pm: Set Anchor Watch.

1.11pm: Let go Starboard Bower anchor, 3 shackles. Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

4.30pm: Drew fires in Steam Barge.

5.30pm: Drew fires in Picket Boat.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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8 February 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

7.40am: Weighed Starboard Bower anchor.

0.31pm: Weighed and proceeded to firing berth. Course and speed as requisite.

1.14pm: Anchored Port anchor veered to 6 shackles, 16 fathoms.

3.40pm: Weighed and proceeded to E4 berth. Course and speed as requisite. Steam Pinnace drew fires.

4.30pm: Anchored Port anchor, veered to 6 shackles, 18 fathoms. Let go Starboard anchor under foot.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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9 February 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.91, Long -2.99 [estimated]

7.30am: Weighed and proceeded, course and speed as requisite to No 3 Firing Berth.

8.5am: Anchored, Port anchor veered to 6 shackles, 18 fathoms, in No 3 berth for Aiming Rifle Practise.

[Anchor Bearings: Gaitnip RF Mast S76E, Scapa Light buoy N70E, Howequoy Head S31E]

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Carried out aiming Rifle Practise at towed target. Training classes at Instruction, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

0.35pm: Weighed and Proceeded to Torpedo Range.

pm: Carried out torpedo running.

4.30pm: Proceeded to Fleet Anchorage.

4.47pm: Stopped and came to with Starboard bower in 18 fathoms, Veered 6 shackles. Anchor bearings: Fara [Faro] Church S52W, abeam Port Cava Island N39W, Barrel of Butter N13E.

[Distance run through the Water: 13.0 miles]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1166 lbs, Vegetables 2100 lbs]


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10 February 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

3.0am: Prepared for sea, and cancelled leave.

7.0am: Prepared for Coaling. 7.46am: Commenced coaling from Collier “Dunraven”.

9.21am: Completed with coal, received 131 tons.

am: Hands cleaning ship, and preparing for sea to carry out sub-calibre practice.

0.20pm: Weighed and proceeded to Range to carry out sub-calibre practice. Course and speed as requisite.

2.55pm: Completed Practice, and proceeded to Anchor.

3.25pm: Anchored in E4 Berth, Starboard anchor veered to 6 shackles, 18 fathoms.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1690.4 tons]


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11 February 1916

From Scapa Flow to Sea and at Scapa Flow

Lat 57.82, Long -1.02

3.45am: Shortened in to 2 shackles, and prepared for sea.

4.35am: Weighed and proceeded out of harbour. Third CS [Cruiser Squadron] line ahead. Course and speed as Requisite.

5.31am: Passed Outer Gate. Course S35W. Speed 15 knots. 5.58am: Altered course S30E.

6.25am: Skerries Light abeam. 6.34am: Altered course S45E. Increased to 17 knots. 6.45am: Increased to 18 knots. 6.55am: Altered course S40W.

7.12am: Reduced to 17 knots. 7.24am: Altered course SE by E. 7.45am: Altered course E0.5S. 7.51am: Altered course SSE0.5E.

[More changes in course and speed from 8.0am to 8.42am]

9.0am: ZZ [zigzag] 33.

9.48am: Altered course S5W, zz 32.

10.36am: Second CS spread to 1 mile apart abeam. Antrim reduced to 12 knots. 10.44am: Increased to 14.5, zz 33.

11.46am: Altered course S25E, zz 33. Increased 15 knots.

3.0pm: Altered course N25W. Second CS turned 16 points.

3.9pm: Passed Carley Float. Position:- Lat 57 18 W, Long 0 9 W.

[More changes of course and speed from 3.4pm to 8.15pm]

10.28pm: Altered course N66W. Increased to 16 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: 134 degrees, 91 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Rattray Head 244 degrees, 28 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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12 February 1916

From Sea to Cromarty and at Cromarty

Lat 57.7, Long -3.9

2.25am: Lat (Polaris) 57 degrees 53.6 minutes N.

2.30am: Sighted Kinnaird Head Light S83W. 2.50am: Altered course West.

3.47am: Altered course N73W and as requisite for Keeping in swept channel.

5.30am: Covesea Light N81W, Tarbet [Tarbat] Ness Light (glare) N62W. Lit fires in Barge and Picket boat.

6.56am: Altered course S88W. 7.11am: Altered course S78W.

7.52am: Course and speed as requisite for entering harbour.

8.21am: Stopped. 8.23am: Came to with Port bower in 11 fathoms m in No 12 berth, veered 5 Shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: No 1 beacon N34E, No 2 beacon N36W, Dunskeath House S83E]

[Draught on Arrival: Forward 26’ 1”, Aft 26’ 0”]

9.35am: Commenced coaling from Collier “Cornwood” [listed here but some doubt as word on edge of page].

11.12am: Completed with coal, received 250 tons.

pm: Hands cleaning ship.

5.34pm: Let go Starboard bower and veered 2 shackles.

6.30pm: Drew fires in Barge and Picket boat.

[Distance run through the Water: 318.1 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1224 lbs, Vegetables 3000 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1685.4 tons]


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13 February 1916

At Cromarty

Lat 57.70, Long -4.05 [estimated]

7.30am: Weighed Starboard Bower anchor. Port Life-bouy [sic] tested and found correct.

9.0am: Discharged Lieutenant Evans to Hospital ship “China” [listed here].

am: Divisions. Divine Service.

1.0pm: Landed Libertymen.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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14 February 1916

From Cromarty to Scapa Flow and at Cromarty and Scapa Flow

Lat 57.70, Long -4.05

am: Divisions and Read Prayers. Training Classes to Instruction, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

[Draught: Forward 26’ 7”, Aft 26’ 5”]

11.30am: Prepared for sea. Steam Barge and Steam Pinnace drew fires.

0.3pm: Weighed and secured. 0.16pm: Third CS proceeded out of harbour. Course as necessary. Speed 10 knots.

0.24pm: Increased to 17 knots. 0.39pm: 19 knots. 0.40pm: Shaped Course from Whistle buoy [buoy] N62E.

1.19pm: Altered course N56E. 1.43pm: Met Second Battle squadron, Course as requisite. 1.59pm: Resumed Course N56E.

3.0pm: Picket Boat drew fires, Steam Pinnace and Barge lit fires.

3.25pm: Altered course N8E. 3.50pm: Altered course N15E.

4.18pm: Course as requisite for entering harbour.

5.34pm: Stopped engines. 5.36pm: Anchored Port Bower, veered to 6 shackles, 18 fathoms, E2 Berth. Draught: Forward 26’ 3”, Aft 26’ 2”.

[Anchor Bearings of E2 Berth: North Point of Fara S80W, Right Extreme of Cava N22W, Barrel of Butter N32E]

7.30pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

8.30pm: Let go Starboard bower.

9.0pm: Drew fires in Barge. Set Anchor Watch.

[Number on sick list 6]

[Squally westerly wind in evening, force 7 at midnight]


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15 February 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.88, Long -3.14 [estimated]

6.30am: Lit fires in Barge and Picket boat.

7.35am: Commenced coaling from Collier “Cedar Tree”.

9.3am: Completed with coal: received 160 tons.

9.12am: Weighed Starboard bower.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

11.30am: Discharged 1 case (Surgeon Bangay [?]) to Hospital Ship “Agadir” [listed here].

pm: Training classes at instruction, remainder of watch employed as requisite.

6.0pm: Let go Starboard bower. Drew fires in Barge and Picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1172 lbs, Vegetables 2400 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1681.9 tons]

[Snow through middle of day, noon temperature 38F]


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16 February 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.88, Long -3.14

7.30am: Weighed Starboard bower.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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17 February 1916

From Scapa Flow to Sea and at Scapa Flow

Lat 58.88, Long -3.14

pm: Draught: Forward 26’ 7”, Aft 26’ 6”.

1.0pm: Prepared for Sea. All Steam-boats drew fires.

1.55pm: Weighed. 2.0pm: Proceeded out of harbour. Course as requisite, speed 12 knots.

2.27pm: Increased to 15 knots. Course as requisite to pass North of Skerries Light.

3.12pm: Skerries Light Abeam, 3.17pm: Decreased to 14.5 knots. 3.20pm: Course N62E. 3.35pm: ZZ 32. Third CS spread to 8 cables.

4.30pm: Altered course N75E. 4.39pm: Increased to 15.5 knots, ZZ 32.

5.2pm: Increased to 16 knots.

5.30pm: Third CS formed Single Line Ahead.

9.0pm: Negative ZZ 32. Reduced to 14.5 knots.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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18 February 1916

From Scapa Flow to Rosyth or at Sea

Lat 60.78, Long 3.60

6.34am: ZZ 32. Increased to 15.5 knots.

7.0am: Hands to “Action” Stations.

7.36am: Altered course S75W. 7.50am: Altered course N75E. 8.0am: ZZ 34. Increased 16 knots.

8.55am: Exercised General Quarters. 9.5am: Sighted Land N71E.

9.35am: Utvaer Light bearing N58E. 9.51am: ZZ as requisite to get astern of [HMS] Roxburgh.

10.15am: Increased to 18 knots.

10.50am: Devonshire reported submarine close to Holmengraa. 10.53am: Course S79W, ZZ 34. Speed 16 knots. 11.10am: Decreased to 14 knots.

11.43am: Turned 16 points, Course N79E. 11.53pm: Turned 16 points, Course S79W. Noon: ZZ 32. Negative “Action” stations.

2.35pm: Altered course S73W. ZZ 32.

5.27pm: Increased to 18 knots, negative ZZ. 5.32pm: Altered course S40W. Armed Boarding Steamers “Dundee” and “Duke of Clarence” [? - name off edge of page] proceeded to Scapa Flow.

6.0pm: Course S42W (Standard).

[Distance run through the Water: 309.5 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: 61 degrees, 236 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Utvaer Light House 60 degrees, 33 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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19 February 1916

From Scapa Flow to Rosyth and at Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48 [estimated]

6.30am: Lit fires in Barge, Steam Pinnace and Picket boat.

7.0am: Altered course S69W, Zig Zagging.

8.17am: Bell Rock Light House N42.5W, May Island Light House S74.5W. 8.30am: Altered course S79W. 8.30am - 8.55am: Zig Zagging.

9.19am: May Island Light House abeam (S by W), Distant 2 miles.

10.7am: “Bass Rock” Light Vessel abeam. 10.15am: Courses as requisite for entering harbour.

10.40am: Speed as requisite. 10.48am: Passed Outer gate. 11.4am: Passed Inner gate.

11.25am: Stopped and came to with Port bower in 8 fathoms m [mud]. 11.26am: Let go Starboard bower and moored with 6 [shackles] on each in A4 berth: line of anchors NS65NE. Draught: Forward 25’ 2”, Aft 25’ 0”.

0.53pm: Commenced coaling from Collier “Paignton”. Position of Stem when middled: Blackness Pier Light S73W, White Mark S16W, Abercorn Light S27.5E.

3.0pm: Engineer Lieutenant Fielder joined ship.

4.10pm: Completed with coal: received 540 tons. Hands cleaning ship.

5.30pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

8.0pm: Drew fires in Picket boat. Drew fires in Barge.

[Distance run through the Water: 392.6 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 779 lbs, Vegetables 1600 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1701.4 tons]


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20 February 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

7.30am: Provisioned ship from “Westphalia”.

am: Hands cleaning ship. Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Landed Walking parties.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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21 February 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Tested Life buoy:- Correct. Scrubbed Hammocks. Discharged 3 cases to Hospital Mate (Acting) Kelsey left ship. Aired bedding.

1.0pm: Landed Walking party.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Physical Drill. Read Warrant No 450.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1185 lbs, Vegetables 2500 lbs]


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22 February 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Hands employed cleaning down aloft, and painting side.

pm: Landed Walking party. Boys at School. Hands painting ship.

4.30pm: Discharged 4 ratings to Depôt, Chatham.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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23 February 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Aired Night clothing. Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised General Drill.

pm: Landed Walking party. Gunnery Training class at Instruction, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

7.0pm: Lieutenant Evans rejoined on discharge from Hospital Ship “China”.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1202 lbs, Vegetables 1800 lbs]


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24 February 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

1.0pm: Discharged 1 case to Hospital. Landed Walking party.

pm: Training classes at Instruction, remainder of hands employed embarking ammunition from SS “Hematite”.


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25 February 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

6.45am: Commenced coaling from Collier “Uskside” [mentioned here as “Largo”].

7.35am: Completed with coal: received 90 tons.

4.30pm: Discharged 1 rating to “Tyne”.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 907 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1696.4 tons]


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26 February 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

5.0am: Lit fires in all Steamboats.

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Training classes at Instruction, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

1.30pm: Landed Walking party.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

8.30pm: Drew fires in all Steamboats.


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27 February 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Divisions. Read Warrant No 451. Performed Divine Service.


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28 February 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

[Log just records routine matters in port]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1249 lbs, Vegetables 2100 lbs]


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29 February 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

8.0am: Landed Marine detachment for Route March.

am: Training classes at instruction. Boys at School, remainder of hands employed painting ship and as requisite.


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LOGS FOR MARCH 1916


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[Cover of Log (“Copy of” crossed through) for 1st to 31st March 1916]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before except: Barometer details as follows:]


Barometer





Mercurial or Aneroid

Aneroid


Mercurial


Name of Maker and number

Short and Mason 1762

Till Noon 18th

AoM 761

From 4pm 18th

Height of cistern above sea



14 feet


Error of Mercurial Barometer







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1 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

8.30am: Read Warrant No 452.

am: Hands employed embarking ammunition. Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Training classes at Instruction. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

pm: Paid monthly advance to Ship’s Company.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Physical Drill.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 902 lbs, Vegetables 1568 lbs]


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2 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Exercised General Alarm Stations.

1.0pm: Landed Walking party.

pm: Port Watch employed as requisite.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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3 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

8.0am: Disembarked Lyddite Shell for annual examination. Aired bedding.

1.0pm: Landed Walking party.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 888 lbs, Vegetables 1600 lbs]


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4 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Divisions. Inspected and aired night clothing. Discharged 1 case to Hospital. Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Landed walking party. Hands make and mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 7

[Weather fine, noon temperature 44F]


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5 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Landed Wesleyans and Presbyterians. Sent Roman Catholics to Service in “Roxburgh”. Divisions. Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Landed Walking party.

5.0pm: Prepared for coaling.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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6 March 1916

From Rosyth to Sea

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

7.3am: Commenced coaling from Collier “Paignton”.

8.10am: Completed with coal: received 170 tons.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship and preparing for sea.

11.0am: Unmoored and weighed Port bower and shortened in to 3 shackles on Starboard.

Noon: Drew fires in all Steamboats.

0.30pm: Weighed and proceeded out of harbour, course and speed as requisite.

1.16pm: Passed Outer gate. 1.18pm: 18 knots, Course N88E.

1.36pm: Inch Keith Light House abeam.

2.16pm: Course E. 2.30pm: Course S81E. 2.45pm: Commenced Zig Zagging.

3.4pm: Reduced to 14 knots.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Night Defence.

5.0pm: Altered course N34E.

6.30pm: Discontinued zig zagging and reduced to 12 knots.

9.0pm: Altered course S14E.

10.11pm: Altered course N14W.

11.0pm: Altered course S61W.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1599.7 tons]


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7 March 1916

From Sea to Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

1.15am: Sighted Bell Rock Light. 1.17am: Sighted May Island Light.

2.3am: Bell Rock Light N74W, May Island Light S66W.

3.5am: Altered course S84W. 3.50am: Altered course S79W. Lit fires in all Steamboats.

4.57am: Passed Bass Rock Light Vessel. 5.0am: Course and Speed as requisite for entering harbour.

5.57am: Passed Outer Gate. 6.19am: Passed Inner Gate.

6.42am: Stopped and came to with Starboard bower in 7 fathoms m. 6.43am: Let go Port bower and moored with 6 on each in A4 berth, line of anchors NS63WE.

8.0am: Commenced coaling from Collier “Paignton”.

8.50am: Completed with coal: received 130 tons. Position of Stem when middled: White Mark S19W, White Mark near Abercorn S24.5E, Blackness Pier S76.5W.

am: Hands cleaning ship and embarking ammunition. Draught: Forward 26’ 8”, Aft 26’ 4”.

pm: Hands employed ammunitioning ship.

8.0pm: Drew fires in all Steamboats.

[Distance run through the Water: 227.0 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 843 lbs, Vegetables 2100 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1681.2 tons]


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8 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 453. Exercised Physical Drill.

7.0pm: Read Warrant No 454.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1244 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs]


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9 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

Noon: Discharged 1 case to Hospital.

pm: Landed Walking party. Training classes at Instruction. Boys at School, remainder of hands employed scraping funnels, and as requisite.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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10 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

[Log just records routine matters (including training and exercising), while in port]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 848 lbs, Vegetables 1600 lbs]


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11 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

[Log records routine matters on a typical Saturday in port].

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Snow from noon onwards, noon temperature 39F]


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12 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

8.0am: Roman Catholics attended Service in “Roxburgh”.

am: Divisions. Performed Divine Service.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Snow until late evening, when rain]


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13 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

pm: Landed Walking party. Training classes at Instruction. Boys at School. Remainder of hands employed chipping funnels.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 455.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1256 lbs, Vegetables 2400 lbs]


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14 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

8.30am: Divers carried out monthly exercise.

6.30pm: One rating returned from Hospital.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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15 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

3.0pm: Hands employed provisioning ship from “Westphalia”.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 886 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs]


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16 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

4.30am: Lit fires in all Steamboats.

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised General Quarters. Training classes at Instruction. Boys at School, remainder of hands employed ammunitioning, and as requisite.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Prepared for coaling.

7.30pm: Drew fires in Barge and Picket boat. 8.0pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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17 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

6.30am: Tested all coaling gear.

6.32am: Commenced coaling from Collier “Paignton”.

7.35am: Completed with coal: received 180 tons.

am: Hands cleaning ship. Training classes at Instruction.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 870 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1706.7 tons]


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18 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Divisions. Inspected and aired night clothing. Hands employed cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Landed Walking party.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 456. Exercised Physical Drill.


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19 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Landed Wesleyans and Presbyterians, and sent Roman Catholics to “Roxburgh” for Service. Divisions. Performed Divine Service.


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20 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Received 543 gallons of oil. Cautioned Sub Lieutenant KAS Clarke for neglect of duty in failing to carry out orders with regard to two boats during the afternoon of Sunday 19th March.

1.0pm: Landed Walking party.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1219 lbs, Vegetables 3100 lbs]

[Rain for much of day, noon temperature 45F]


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21 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

7.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship and rigging Diving boat.

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Divers carried out monthly exercise, training classes at Instruction, remainder of hands at Divisional Drill and employed as requisite.

1.0pm: Landed Walking party.

pm: Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School, remainder of Watch employed as requisite.


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22 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Squadron exercised at General Drill.

10.30am: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 782 lbs, Vegetables 1600 lbs]


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23 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

[Log just records routine matters while in port]


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24 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

[Another day of routine activities in port]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 806 lbs, Vegetables 1600 lbs]


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25 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

[A routine Saturday in port, all log entries shown here as example]

5.0am: Lit fires in all Steamboats.

7.0am: Hands cleaning ship. Tested Life buoy:- Correct.

am: Aired Night clothing. Hands cleaning ship. Lost by accident 1 Deck Cloth 8ft x 8ft.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

8.30pm: Drew fires in all Steamboats.


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26 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

0.30am: Set Anchor Watch.

5.30am: Lit fires in all Steamboats.

am: Draught: Forward 26’ 9”, Aft 26’ 3”.

8.0am: Prepared for sea.

9.15am: Unmoored and weighed Port bower and shortened in to 3 shackles on Starboard.

10.15am: Weighed and turned. 10.30am: Proceeded out of harbour, course and speed as requisite.

10.47am: Passed under Bridge.10.54am: Altered course as requisite for returning into harbour.

11.16am: Passed under Bridge.

11.40am: Stopped and came to with Port bower in 8 fathoms m. 11.42am: Let go Starboard bower and moored with 6 on each in A4 berth, line of anchors NS60WE. Fires out in: Picket boat from 9.30am, Barge from 10.0am, Steam Pinnace from 10.30am: till 11.0am. Position when middled: Blackness Pier Light House S76.5W, White Mark S19W, White Mark near Abercorn S28E.

6.30pm: Drew fires in Barge and Picket boat.

8.30pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

[Distance run through the Water: 10.5 miles]

[A squally day, with snow early and late in day, wind initially south westerly force 5, then north westerly force 5 to 9 through middle of day, then south westerly force 5 to 4 in evening. Barometric pressure relatively low (down to 28.59/48 at 4am) but rising slowly from 8am). Noon temperature 44F]


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27 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

6.0am: Tested Coaling gear:- Correct.

6.10am: Commenced coaling from Collier “Paignton”.

7.7am: Completed with coal: received 180 tons.

am: Hands cleaning ship. Training classes at Instruction, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

1.0pm: Landed Walking party.

3.0pm: One officer (Sub-Lieutenant Phillips) rejoined on discharge from Hospital.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1264 lbs, Vegetables 2100 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1680.7 tons]


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28 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

6.0am: Aired Bedding.

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Inspection of Bedding. Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

1.0pm: Landed Walking party.

pm: Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School, remainder of hands refitting and examining rigging screws, and employed as requisite.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. 5.0pm: Watch employed embarking stores (vide Storekeeping Officers’ accounts).


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29 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

9.0am: Landed Wesleyans and Presbyterians for Service in Dockyard [on this Wednesday].

10.0am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Squadron exercised at General Drill.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 828 lbs, Vegetables 1600 lbs]


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30 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Exercised Closing WT [Watertight] Doors. Hands employed as requisite.

1.0pm: Discharged 1 rating to shore. Landed Walking party.


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31 March 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

5.0pm: Prepared for coaling.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1016 lbs, Vegetables 1600 lbs]


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LOGS FOR APRIL 1916


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[Cover of Log (“Copy of” crossed through) for 1st to 30th April 1916]

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[Page not filled in]


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1 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

6.0am: Tested coaling gear:- Correct.

6.15am: Commenced coaling from Collier “Paignton”.

6.53am: Completed with coal: received 95 tons.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Paid Quarterly Settlement to Ship’s Company. Landed Walking party.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 457.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1690.7 tons]


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2 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Roman Catholics attended Service in “Roxburgh”. Divisions. Performed Divine Service. Discharged 1 case to Hospital.


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3 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School, remainder of hands employed painting ship and refitting small gear.

pm: Lost by accident 1 hand scrubber.

[Fresh Beef Received: 1325 lbs, Vegetable Received: 2100 lbs]


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4 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

[Log just records routine matters while in port]


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5 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

[Another routine day in port]

[Fresh Beef Received: 692 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1600 lbs]


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6 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

pm: Boys at School, remainder of hands employed ammunitioning ship.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 458 and 4[number off edge of page]. Exercised Physical Drill.


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7 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Exercised General Quarters. Training classes at Instruction, remainder of hands employed taking in flour and ammunition.

pm: Discharged 1 case to Hospital. Landed Walking party. Discharged 3 ratings to “Pembroke”.

[Fresh Beef Received: 856 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1600 lbs]


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8 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Divisions. Aired Night clothing. Cleaned ship. Tested Life buoy:- Correct.

pm: Landed Walking party. Hands make and mend clothes.


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9 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

6.0am: Provisioned ship from “Westphalia”.

9.0am: Landed Wesleyans and Presbyterians and sent Roman Catholics to “Roxburgh” for service.

9.30am: Divisions. 10.5am: Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Landed Walking parties.


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10 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School. Surveyed and oiled over all wire hawsers.

5.0pm: Prepared for coaling.

[Fresh Beef Received: 1348 lbs, Vegetables Received: 2100 lbs]


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11 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

5.50am: Commenced coaling from Collier “Elford”.

6.58am: Completed with coal, received 170 tons.

am: Training classes at Instruction, remainder of hands cleaning and painting ship. Cautioned Lieutenant Douglas Turner for failing to take the necessary steps to carry out an order received from the Captain with regard to the quarter boom [Signed by D Turner and initialled by Captain].

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1701.2 tons]


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12 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised General Drill:- Preparing for towing and being towed - letting go and picking up life buoys - away all boats’ crews and physical drill.

Noon: Hands employed replacing gear.

pm: Landed Walking party. Training classes at Instruction, remainder of watch employed as requisite. Oiled and surveyed wire hawsers.

[Fresh Beef Received: 792 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1600 lbs]


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13 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

[Log just records routine matters while in port]


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14 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Exercised General Quarters. Divers carried out monthly exercise. Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

1.0pm: Fleet Surgeon Levick joined ship. Landed Walking parties.

3.0pm: Fleet Surgeon Miller left ship.

[Fresh Beef Received: 846 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1600 lbs]


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15 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

[Typical Saturday routine]


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16 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

[Typical Sunday routine, with Roman Catholics to “Roxburgh”. Rain for most of day, noon temperature 50F]


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17 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

[More in-port routine]

[Fresh Beef Received: 1241 lbs, Vegetables 2100 lbs]


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18 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

5.0am: Lit fires in Picket boat and Steam Pinnace.

am: Hands employed painting ship.

8.0pm: Drew fires in Picket boat and Steam Pinnace. Exercised burning searchlights.


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19 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

1.30pm: Discharged 1 case to Hospital Ship “China”.

[Fresh Beef Received: 1158 lbs, Vegetables Received: 2100 lbs]


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20 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

pm: Landed Walking party. Hands painting ship. Rove all new running rigging in Steam puffer “Teal”, tender to Third CS [Cruiser Squadron].


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21 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

0.15am: Second LCS [Light Cruiser Squadron] proceeded to sea.

4.10am: Second LCS proceeded to sea.

4.30am: Lit fires in all Steamboats.

4.50am: Second BCS [Battle Cruiser Squadron] 2 Destroyers proceeded to sea.

6.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Sent Roman Catholics to Mass on board “Roxburgh” [on this Good Friday].

9.30am: Divisions. 9.55am: Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Landed Walking Party.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Prepared for Coaling.

5.0pm: Discharged 2 ratings to [HMS] “Sokoto”.

8.0pm: Drew fires in Picket Boat and Steam Barge. 8.30pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.


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22 April 1916

From Rosyth to Sea

Lat 56.39, Long -0.02 [From Bearings at 10.57]

am: Draught: Forward 26’ 6”, Aft 26’ 3”.

5.55am: Unmoored and weighed port bower, shortened in to 4 shackles on Starboard.

7.15am: Weighed. 7.20am: Turned and proceeded out of harbour at 10 - 12 knots.

7.43am: Passed Inner gate. 7.59am: Passed outer gate. 8.2am: Increased to 19 knots. Took station ahead of Third Battle Squadron.

9.14am: May Island Light House S65E. 9.20am: Shaped course N83E [course taken from information on left hand side of page as writing is off right hand edge].

9.28am: May Island Light House abeam to Starboard. Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. 9.36am: 99 revs.

11.19am: Altered course S70E. 11.30am: Altered course S67E and increased to [number off edge of page] (118 revs) to take station SE0.5E 12 miles from “Common~~” [word off edge of page - probably “Commonwealth”].

Noon: Altered course S66E.

1.30pm: Commenced No 2 zig zag (19 knots making 17.5 knots).

2.45pm: Altered course S70E.

3.11pm: Passed a buoy, Whistle, black band, white [? - off edge of page] staff with red flag Lat 56 18 N, Long 0 23 E [or W - off edge of page].

4.10pm: Reduced to 102 revs (16.5 knots making 15 knots). 4.27pm: Reduced to 94 revs (15 knots making 13.7 knots).

7.0pm: Turned and closed to 5 miles from Third BS, Third CS [? or LCS - off edge of page] formed Single line ahead. 7.7pm: Course S70E 14 knots. 7.30pm: Reduced to 12 knots.

10.0pm: Altered course N14E. 10.13pm: Altered course N70W. 10.17pm: Increased to 15 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Various, 77 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: May Island Light House 253 degrees, 43 miles [probably - number at edge of page]]


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23 April 1916

From Sea to Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.29 [rough estimate]

4.0am: Increased to 19 knots to take station ahead of Third BS and altered course N72W. 4.30am: Altered course N70W.

7.0pm: Reduced to 16.5 knots. 7.0am - 8.30am: Zig zagging.

7.58am: Increased to 17.5 knots. Lit fires in all Steamboats.

8.30am: Altered course S83W and reduced to 16.5 knots.

9.18am: Fixed by Bell Rock and Bass Rock. 9.30am: Altered course S87W.

10.0am: Increased 19 knots. 10.25am: Passed North of May Island and altered course W by S.

11.12am: Bass Rock Light Vessel abeam.

11.25am: Courses as requisite. 11.43am: Speeds as requisite. 11.53am: Passed Outer Gate.

0.10pm: Passed Inner Gate.

0.31am: Stopped and came to with Port bower in 7 fathoms m. 0.33pm: Let go Starboard bower and moored with 6 shackles on each in A4 berth, line of Anchors NS58WE. Tested all coaling gear:- Correct.

2.0pm: Commenced coaling from Collier “Paignton”. Draught on arrival: Forward 25’ 9”, Aft 26’ 0”.

4.22pm: Completed with coal, received 470 tons.

5.0pm: Cleaned ship. Position when middled: Blackness Pier Light House S76W, White Mark S19W, White Mark near Abercorn S28E.

7.0pm: Drew fires in Picket boat.

8.0pm: Drew fires in Barge. Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

[Distance run through the Water: 388.2 miles]

[Noon position] [Entering harbour]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1694.7 tons]


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24 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48 [estimated]

4.30am: Lit fires in Barge and Picket boat.

7.0am: Cleaned ship.

am: Hands cleaning ship. Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No [off edge of page].

7.0pm: Drew fires in Barge and Picket boat.

[Distance run through the Water: 6.0 miles]

[Fresh Beef Received: 811 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs]


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25 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 55.47, Long -0.03

am: Draught: Forward 26’ 6”, Aft 26’ 4”.

2.30am: Unmoored and weighed Starboard bower and shortened in to 3 shackles on Port.

3.22am: Weighed Port bower, turned and proceeded out of harbour.

3.54am: Passed Inner Gate. 4.10am: Passed Outer Gate. 4.36am: Passed Outer Channel buoy and shaped course E by N, 19 knots.

4.58am: In station 2 miles ahead of Third BS. Reduced to 16 knots.

5.54am: May Island Light House bore South, distant 2 miles, altered course S74E.

6.0am: May Island Light House S36W, North Carr Light Vessel N15E.

7.42am: Increased to 19 knots.

8.0am - 9.0am: Zig zagging at 19/17.5 knots.

9.0am - Noon: Zig zagging at 17.5/16.1 knots.

11.30am: Altered course S27E.

Noon - 0.27pm: Course and speed as requisite for correcting station on “Britannia”.

0.28pm - 1.10pm: Course S27E, 13.25 knots making 12 knots (Zig Zagging).

1.10pm: Altered course N27W.

2.34pm: Altered course N37W. Took station 3 miles ahead of “Britannia”.

4.0pm: Prepared for coaling.

4.12pm: Reduced to 17.5/16.1 knots (Zig-zagging).

6.15pm: Discontinued Zig Zagging, formed single line ahead. 6.25pm: Altered course N74W, 16 knots.

7.12pm: Increased to 19 knots. 7.20pm: Altered course W0.5N.

7.45pm: May Island Light House abeam to Port, distant 2 miles, altered course W by S.

8.0pm: Lit fires in Picket boat.

9.0pm: Course and Speed as requisite for entering harbour.

9.12pm: Passed Outer Gate. 9.31am: Passed Inner Gate.

9.54pm: Stopped and came to with Port bower in 9 fathoms m. 9.56pm: Let go Starboard bower and moored with 6 on each in A4 berth, line of anchors NS60WE. Tested coaling gear:- Correct.

10.55pm: Commenced coaling from Collier “Paignton”. Draught: Forward 26’ 2”, Aft 26’ 0”. Position when Middled by Station pointer: 45 yards, 190 degrees from A4 berth.

[Distance run through the Water: 138.5 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: May Island 299 degrees, 90 miles]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1699.2 tons]

[Weather fine for most of day, noon temperature 49F, sea temperature 41F]


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26 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

[Distance run through the Water: 166.7 miles]

[Fresh Beef Received: 1260 lbs, Vegetables Received: 2100 lbs]


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27 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Received 2 ratings. Fore Turret’s crew at Divisional Drill. Training classes at Instruction, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

1.0pm: Landed Walking party.

pm: Boys at School, Training classes at Instruction, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Physical Drill.


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28 April 1916

At Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

[Log just records routine matters while in port]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Fresh Beef Received: 1350 lbs, Vegetables Received: 2400 lbs]


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29 April 1916

From Rosyth to Sea and at Rosyth

Lat 56.02, Long -3.48

am: Divisions. Aired Night clothing. Hands employed as requisite.

0.30pm: Landed Walking party.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

5.0pm: Prepared for sea.

pm: Draught: Forward 26’ 7”, Aft 26’ 2”.

7.45pm: Unmoored and weighed Port bower and shortened in to 3 on Starboard.

9.27pm: Weighed and proceeded as requisite out of harbour.

9.59pm: Passed Inner Gate. 10.17pm: Passed Outer Gate.

10.48pm: Shaped course N79E, speed 15 knots.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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30 April 1916

In North Sea

Lat 54.35, Long 0.13

0.10am: May Island Light House abeam to Starboard. Altered course N83E.

1.15am: Altered course S36E.

4.20am: Ran into fog.

5.55am: Reduced to 14 knots. 6.0am: Altered course S22E.

8.0am: Cleaned ship.

9.5am: Altered course S26W.

1.51pm: Ran into War Channel, altered course as requisite for proceeding down war channel.

2.41pm: Reduced to 10 knots.

3.8pm: Altered course to port to North and reduced to 7 knots, and as requisite.

3.36pm: Stopped and let go Starboard bower in 12 fathoms, s st. Veered 4 shackles. Position Lat 23 41 N, Long 0 16 E. Draught: Forward 26’ 4”, Aft 26’ 1”.

10.0pm: Sounded - 9.5 fathoms.

Midnight: Sounded 9 fathoms.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 204 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Flamborough Head 208 degrees, 15 miles]

[Fog from 8am onwards, noon temperature 47F, sea temperature 42F]


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LOGS FOR MAY 1916


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[Cover of Log (“Copy of” crossed through) for 1st to 31st May 1916]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 May 1916

From North Sea to The Nore

Lat 52.68, Long 1.97

4.0am: Lit fires in Picket boat.

am: Draught: Forward 26’ 4”, Aft 26’ 1”.

5.52am: Weighed and proceeded, course and speed as requisite for forming astern of Third BS.

6.5am: Turned and proceeded South down War Channel.

6.25am: Increased to 19 knots and took station 2 miles ahead of “Britannia”. 6.35am: 20 knots.

7.27am: In Station, reduced to 16 knots.

7.35am: Passed Inner Dowsing Light Vessel S70W.

10.30am: 4 “L” class destroyers formed Submarine Screen.

3.40pm: Altered course N75E for Sunk Light Vessel. 3.55pm: Altered course S39W from Sunk Light Vessel and as requisite for proceeding through Black Deep, Knob Channel and Oaze Deep to Nore.

6.38pm: Stopped and let go Starboard bower in 10 fathoms, s, Veered 5 shackles. Anchor Bearings: Nore Light Vessel N54W, Garrison Point S75W, No 2 buoy S10E.

9.0pm: Drew fires in Picket boat. Prepared for coaling.

[Distance run through the Water: 96.8 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Proceeding down War Channel]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1333.2 tons]


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2 May 1916

From The Nore to Sheerness

Lat 51.45, Long 0.74 [estimated]

1.30am: Lit fires in Barge and Picket boat.

4.14am: Weighed and proceeded into harbour, speed as requisite.

5.30am: Stopped and secured alongside Coal Hulk No 109.

8.10am: Commenced coaling.

11.0am: Completed with coal, received 394 tons.

1.4pm: Cast off from Coal Hulk and proceeded as requisite for securing to No 13 buoy.

1.45pm: Secured to No 13 buoy.

3.0pm: Gave leave to POs [Petty Officers] as per signal till 7pm. Cleaned ship.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Paid monthly advance to Ship’s Company.

8.0pm: Drew fires in Barge and Picket boat.

[Distance run through the Water: 6.2 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 800 lbs, Vegetables 1600 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1690.7 tons]


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3 May 1916

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74 [estimated]

am: Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Training classes at Instruction, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Physical Drill.


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4 May 1916

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

am: Lieutenant (Engineer) Pedrick left ship.

am: Training classes at instruction, Boys at School, after turret’s crew at divisional drill.

pm: Training classes at instruction, Boys at School, remainder of hands cleaning ship. Lost by accident 1 pair of Rubber Sea boats [boots].

6.0pm: Discharged 3 ratings to “Pembroke”.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 404 lbs, Vegetables 800 lbs]


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5 May 1916

From Sheerness to The Swin

Lat 51.47, Long 0.78 [rough estimate]

11.30am: Banked fires in all Steamboats. Slipped and proceeded out of harbour. 11.52am: Passed Gate.

pm: Draught: Forward 26’ 10”, Aft 26” 3”.

1.0pm: Spread fires in all Steamboats.

1.13pm: Stopped and came to with Starboard bower in 13 fathoms s. 1.15pm: Let go Port bower and moored with 6 [shackles] on each, line of anchors ExN, WxS.

4.0pm: Drew fires in Picket boat.

pm: Anchor bearings: Maplin Light House N distant 4.25 cables, Maplin Light buoy N42E, Red conical buoy SW of Maplin Light House (W Maplin Spit) N83W.

8.0pm: Drew fires in Barge and Steam Pinnace.

[Distance run through the Water: 3.0 miles]

[Noon Position] [Leaving Sheerness Harbour]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 405 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]


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6 May 1916

At The Swin

Lat 51.54, Long 0.89 [estimated]

am: Tested Life buoy:- Correct. Aired Night Clothing. Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Physical Drill. Read Warrants Nos 462 and 463.

[Distance run through the Water: 14.0 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 807 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]


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7 May 1916

From The Swin to Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74 [estimated]

4.15am: Unmoored and weighed Starboard bower and shortened in to 3 shackles on Port. Lit fires in all Steamboats.

5.30am: Weighed Port bower and proceeded, course and speed as requisite for entering Medway.

7.30am: Stopped and secured to No 12 buoy, Sheerness. Draught: Forward 26’ 7”, Aft 26’ 1”.

am: Cleaned ship. Divisions. Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Gave leave in accordance with signal from 1pm till 7pm.

8.0pm: Drew fires in Barge and Steam Pinnace.

9.30pm: Drew fires in Picket boat.

[Distance run through the Water: 17.0 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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8 May 1916

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

4.30pm: Provisioned ship from SS “Westphalia”. Prepared for coaling.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 815 lbs, Vegetables 1600 lbs]


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9 May 1916

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

6.0am: Commenced coaling from Collier “Paignton”.

7.0am: Completed with coal, received 175 tons.

pm: Cleaned ship.

1.0pm: Gave usual leave.

[Provisions received: Fresh 856 lbs, Vegetables 1600 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1693.0 tons]


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10 May 1916

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Squadron exercised at General Drill.

Noon: Lost by accident 1 hand scrubber and 1 bass broom.

1.0pm: Gave usual leave.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 464 and 465.


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11 May 1916

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

am: Training classes at Instruction, A and B Turrets’ crews at Divisional Drill, Boys at School, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

1.0pm: Gave usual leave.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

6.0pm: [HMS] “Roxburgh” arrived.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 814 lbs, Vegetables 1600 lbs]


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12 May 1916

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

8.30am: Divers carried out monthly exercise.

1.0pm: Gave usual leave.


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13 May 1916

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

am: Tested Life buoy:- Correct. Hands cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Gave usual leave.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

3.0pm: Landed Patrol. Received 1 rating from “Pembroke”.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 466 - 469 inclusive.

8.30pm: Third BS and “Diamond” proceeded to sea.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 803 lbs, Vegetables 1600 lbs]

[Rain all day, noon temperature 54F]


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14 May 1916

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

am: Sent Roman Catholics to Service in “Roxburgh”. Divisions. Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Gave usual leave.


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15 May 1916

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

am: Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School, remainder of hands employed painting ship, and as requisite.

pm: Gave usual leave. Training classes at Instruction, remainder of watch painting ship.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 470.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 406 lbs, Vegetables 800 lbs]


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16 May 1916

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

am: “B” Turret’s crew at Divisional Drill. Hands painting ship.

1.0pm: Gave usual leave. 2.0pm: Landed Patrol.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Physical Drill. Read Warrant No 471.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 873 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 62F]


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17 May 1916

From Sheerness to The Swin

Lat 51.54, Long 0.89 [estimated]

am: Draught: Forward 26’ 6”, Aft 26’ 4”.

9.10am: Unshackled and rove slip rope.

9.46am: Slipped and proceeded, course and speed as requisite out of harbour. Training classes at Instruction, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

11.26am: Stopped and came to with Starboard bower in 15 fathoms, s. Veered 5 shackles.

pm: Anchor Bearings: Maplin Light House N, distant 4.25 cables, No other objects visible. Tested Carley floats.

6.50pm: Weighed and proceeded to Z berth at 10 knots.

7.7pm: Stopped and let go Starboard bower in 10 fathoms, s. Veered 5 shackles. Position of anchor in Z berth:- N66E 1.6 miles from Maplin Light House.

7.30pm: Drew fires in all Steamboats.

[Distance run through the Water: 18.3 miles]


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18 May 1916

At The Swin

Lat 51.58, Long 0.94 [estimated]

7.0am: Cleaned ship and prepared targets.

am: Carried out firing at towed target. Boys at School, remainder of hands employed as requisite. Broken by accident:- 1 Red lead injector.

pm: Carried out firing at towed target. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

9.0pm: Picket boat on Patrol.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 858 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]


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19 May 1916

At The Swin

Lat 51.58, Long 0.94

4.0am: Picket boat returned from Patrol.

am: Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School. Remainder of hands employed carrying out firing at towed target. “A” turrets’ crew at Divisional Drill.

1.28pm: Weighed. 1.45pm: Proceeded, course and speed as requisite. Exercised General Quarters and carried out 3 pounder and sub-calibre practice at towed target.

2.5pm: Seaplane passed flying low, no identification marks.

[As requisite for firing and returning to anchorage]

3.40pm: Completed firing and returned to anchorage.

4.10pm: Stopped. 4.12pm: Let go Starboard bower in 12 fathoms, s, in C4 berth, veered 5 shackles. Position of anchor 6.5 cables 161 degrees from Maplin Light House.

8.0pm: Drew fires in all Steamboats.


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20 May 1916

From The Swin to Sheerness

Lat 51.55, Long 0.92 [rough estimate]

8.0am: Hands bathed. Discharged 9 cases of 3 pounder Practice ammunition to “Roxburgh”.

am: Hands employed getting up ammunition for discharging and as requisite. Draught: Forward 26’ 2”, Aft 26’ 2”.

11.36am: Weighed and turned. 11.50am: Proceeded to Sheerness, course and speed as requisite.

1.12pm: Passed Garrison Point.

1.30pm - 2.15pm: Turning. 2.15pm: Secured to No 12 buoy.

pm: Hands employed disembarking ammunition.

3.30pm: Gave General leave to Scotch and Irish of Port Watch until 7am 28th inst.

pm: Lost by accident 1 Piasaba, 1 spindle and 1 stave.

[Distance run through the Water: 1.8 miles + Distance run during firing etc.]

[Noon position] [Leaving Swin Anchorage]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 258 lbs, Vegetables 400 lbs]


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21 May 1916

From Sheerness to Chatham

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74 [estimated]

2.0am: Put clocks on 1 hour to British Summer Time.

am: Divisions. Performed Divine Service. Draught: Forward 26’ 2”, Aft 26’ 2”.

1.30pm: Drew fires in Barge and Steam Pinnace.

2.45pm: Slipped and turned. 3.10pm: Proceeded up harbour.

3.42pm: Stopped and secured in North Lock.

pm: Gave General leave to Port Watch till 7am 28th inst. Ship moved to North Wall of No 3 basin. Gave leave to Part of Watch till 7am. Evening Quarters.

[Weather fine, noon temperature 75F]


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22 May 1916

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.55 [estimated]

am: Hands employed painting mess deck and overhauling main derrick purchase and topping lift.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Gave usual leave.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 410 lbs, Vegetables 800 lbs]


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23 May 1916

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.53 [estimated]

am: Ship taken to West Wall of No 1 basin. Hands refitting ship.

pm: Hands refitting ship.

4.0pm: Gave usual leave. Evening Quarters.


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24 May 1916

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.53

am: Hands refitting ship.

11.30am: Ship taken into No 9 Dry Dock.

pm: Hands employed scrubbing ship’s bottom.

6.30pm: Dock Dry. Gave usual leave.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 213 lbs, Vegetables 400 lbs, Bread 100 lbs]


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25 May 1916

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.53

7.0am: Cleared up decks.

am: Lowered bower and sheet anchors and commenced ranging cable in dock. Refitting ship.

pm: Refitting ship and getting cable out.

4.30pm: Gave usual leave, and to Boys till 7pm.

7.30pm: Finished ranging cable.


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26 May 1916

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.53

am: Hands employed clearing out and painting chain lockers and refitting ship.

pm: Hands refitting ship.

4.30pm: Gave usual leave.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 200 lbs, Vegetables 400 lbs, Bread 400 lbs]


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27 May 1916

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.53

6.45am: Hands cleaned ship.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

0.45pm: Gave General Leave to Scotch and Irish of Starboard Watch until noon 3rd June 1916.

1.15pm: Leave to second Part Starboard Watch until 12pm. Boys until 7pm. Hands make and mend clothes.

5.15pm: Evening Quarters.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 401 lbs, Vegetables 800 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]


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28 May 1916

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.53

4.0am: Port Watch returned from leave.

pm: Gave leave to First Part of Watch from 1.15 till 7.30am, to Boys till 7pm.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters.


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29 May 1916

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.53

6.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed refitting, painting and as requisite.

pm: Gave leave to second Part of Watch from 4.30 till 7.30am.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters.

5.30pm: Police came on board, opened fore 7.5 magazine. Reclosed and sealed lock, released lock on escape door.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 205 lbs, Vegetables 300 lbs, Bread 350 lbs]


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30 May 1916

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.53

am: Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Gave usual leave.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 202 lbs, Vegetables 400 lbs, Bread 350 lbs]


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31 May 1916

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.53

am: Hands employed drawing stores and as requisite.

pm: Hands employed drawing stores, refitting derrick and as requisite.

4.0pm: Gave usual leave.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 179 lbs, Vegetables 300 lbs, Bread 250 lbs]


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LOGS FOR JUNE 1916


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[Cover of Log (“Copy of” crossed through) for 1st to 30th June 1916]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 June 1916

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.53

am and pm: Hands refitting ship and drawing stores.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant Nos 476 - 479 (inclusive).

5.30pm: Gave usual leave.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 224 lbs, Vegetables 400 lbs]


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2 June 1916

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.53

am: Hands employed getting in cables, and as requisite.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Gave usual leave.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 348 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]


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3 June 1916

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.53

am: Hands drawing stores, and employed as requisite.

Noon: Starboard Watch returned from leave.

1.30pm: Flooded dock.

2.0pm: Ship undocked and placed alongside North Wall of No 1 basin.

4.30pm: Gave special leave to Port Watch and part of Starboard Watch till 7.30am.


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4 June 1916

From Chatham to Sheerness

Lat 51.40, Long 0.53

7.30am: Ship moved to South Lock.

9.0am: Lit fires in Barge.

10.0am: Lit fires in Steam Pinnace.

am: Carried out Basin Trial. Discharged 1 case to Hospital. Tested Life buoy:- Correct.

pm: Discharged 6 ratings to “Pembroke”. Draught: Forward 26’ 5”, Aft 26’ 5”.

2.50pm: Slipped and proceeded to Sheerness.

3.55pm: Stopped and secured to No 26 buoy.

5.30pm: Watch employed ammunitioning ship. Prepared for coaling.

7.30pm: Drew fires in Barge. Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

[Squally south westerly wind force 4-5 to 5-6 from noon onwards, with rain, noon temperature 55F]


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5 June 1916

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74 [estimated]

2.0am: Lit fires in Barge.

3.0am: Lit fires in Steam Pinnace.

6.45am: Commenced coaling from Collier “Hebburn” [Hebburn (1) listed here].

9.35am: Completed with coal: received 345 tons.

am: Cleaned ship.

pm: Provisioned ship.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

9.0pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

10.0pm: Drew fires in Barge.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 373 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1686.5 tons]


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6 June 1916

[shown as May, in error]

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

am: Cleaned ship.

1.0pm: Paid monthly advance to Ship’s Company.

2.0pm: Gave leave to Part of Watch till 7pm.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 481 - 5.

6.0pm: Discharged 6 ratings to Depôt.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 359 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]


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7 June 1916

From Sheerness to Scapa Flow

Lat 53.10, Long 1.70

am: Draught: Forward 26’ 9”, Aft 26’ 3”.

2.30am: Prepared for sea.

4.30am: BST put clocks back to 3.30 GMT.

3.37am: Slipped and proceeded out of harbour at 10 knots. 3.56am: 16 knots. 4.2am: 18 knots. Proceeded to Sunk Light Vessel via Oaze Deep, Knob Channel and Black Deep.

5.42am: 17 knots. 5.55am: 18 knots.

6.30am: Entered War channel true East of Sunk Light Vessel and altered course as requisite along War channel to Northward.

9.32am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised General Quarters.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

1.27pm: Inner Dowsing Light Vessel abeam (N60W), distant 2 miles.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Physical Drill. Exercised General Night Defence.

6.56pm: Left War Channel at end, and shaped course N5W. 7.0pm: Streamed Patent log.

9.0pm: Altered course N19E and reduced to 17 knots.

10.0pm: Dispatched Harwich Destroyer screen to base.

[Distance run through the Water: 146.6 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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8 June 1916

From Sheerness to Scapa Flow

Lat 58.72, Long -2.83

2.40am: Rendez-vous’d with Destroyers “Mischief”, “Mameluke”, “Mary Rose” and Narwhal. 2.50am: Increased to 19 knots.

3.10am: Commenced zig zagging.

8.30am: Altered course N56W.

10.30am: Hauled in Patent log.

11.40am: Sighted Pentland Skerries. 11.50am: Stopped zig zagging. Noon: Altered course and speed as requisite for entering harbour.

0.52pm: Passed Outer gate. 1.0pm: Passed Inner Gate.

1.11am: Stopped and let go Starboard bower in 16 fathoms, s. Veered 6 shackles. Anchor bearings E7 berth: Barrel of Butter N21.5W, East line Leading marks S82W, abeam port Calf of Flotta S6.5E.

3.0pm: Commenced coaling from Collier “Mordenwood”. Draught: Forward 26’ 3”, Aft 25’ 10”.

6.45pm: Completed with coal: received 420 tons.

7.30pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace. Drew fires in Barge.

11.0pm: Drew fires in Picket boat.

[Distance run through the Water: 430.4 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1186 lbs, Vegetables 2200 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1696.5 tons]


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9 June 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.86, Long -3.09 [estimated]

5.0am: Lit fires in all Steamboats.

am: Hands cleaning ship and taking in sub-calibre ammunition.

pm: Seamanship Training Class at 1 hours instruction, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

3.36pm: Weighed and proceeded.

4.0pm: Exercised General Quarters and carried out sub-calibre practice. Broke by accident 1 stop watch.

6.20pm: Completed practice: returned to anchorage.

6.40pm: Stopped and let go Starboard bower in 17 fathoms, s, in F1 berth, veered 6 shackles.

7.30pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

9.0pm: Drew fires in Barge and Picket boat. Anchor bearings: F line marks phi [symbol] S85W, Tuberry Point N8W, Whiting Point S47W.

[Distance run through the Water: 17.0 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Weather overcast for much of day, noon temperature 53F]


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10 June 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14 [estimated]

am: Tested Lifebuoy:- Correct. Cleaned ship.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 487.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1189 lbs, Vegetables 2400 lbs]


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11 June 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

9.0am: Landed Presbyterians for Service. RA [Rear Admiral] Inspected “Devonshire’s” Ship’s Company at Divisions.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service. Divisions. Read Articles of War and Quarterly Return of Courts Martial.

1.0pm: Mate HJ Clarke left ship.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Physical Drill. Read Warrants Nos 488 and 489.

6.0pm: Received 15 boxes of 3 pounder ammunition.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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12 June 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

am: Exercised Control parties. After Turrets’ crew at Divisional Drill. Seamanship Training class at Instruction. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 790 lbs, Vegetables 1600 lbs]

[Weather overcast, north easterly wind force 5-6 in am, force 4 to 5 in pm, noon temperature 50F]


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13 June 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Log just records routine matters while at anchor]


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14 June 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

4.0pm: Put clocks on 1 hour to BST.

5.0pm: HM The King passed in “Oak”. Manned and cheered Ship.


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15 June 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

11.23am: HM The King came on board and inspected Officers and Ship’s Company.

11.45am: HM The King left ship.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

5.0pm: Manned ship and gave 3 cheers for HM The King. HM The King left Scapa Flow in “Oak”.

6.0pm: Put clocks back one hour to GMT.

5.35pm: Commenced coaling from Collier “Gileston”.

7.0pm: Completed with coal: received 170 tons.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1308 lbs, Vegetables 2400 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1691.5 tons]


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16 June 1916

From Scapa Flow for firing and at Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

8.0am: Cleaned ship and prepared for sea. Draught: Forward 26’ 10”, Aft 26’ 6”.

11.55am: Weighed and proceeded out of harbour.

[No barometer readings at noon and 4pm: Glasses Unshipped]

0.35pm: Passed Hoxa Obstruction and shaped course to W for firing area.

1.20pm: Exercised Action.

2.0pm - 2.30pm: Carried out firing at towed target with full charges.

2.30pm: Shaped course for harbour at 18 knots.

3.49pm: Passed Nevin Skerry Obstruction.

4.7pm: Stopped and came to with Starboard bower in 18 fathoms, s. Veered 6 shackles. Evening Quarters. Anchor bearing: F1 berth: “F” line marks phi S85W, Tuberry Point N8W, Fara Church S25W.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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17 June 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

7.30am: Weighed and proceeded.

8.6am: Stopped and dropped target. 8.20am: Proceeded, carried out 4 torpedo runs.

10.32am: Completed torpedo runs, returned to anchorage.

11.2am: Stopped. 11.5am: Came to with Starboard bower in 18 fathoms, s. in F1 berth, anchor bearings as before.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.


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18 June 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

8.30am: Landed Wesleyans.

9.30am: Divisions. 10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Received Paravane gear ex “Victorious”.


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19 June 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

am: Boys at School. Remainder of hands cleaning ship and fitting paravanes.

pm: Hands employed fitting paravanes and painting ship’s side.

2.30pm: Landed Funeral party.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 493.

6.0pm: Watch embarking ammunition.

9.30pm: Lieutenant Lambert RM, DSC joined ship.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1187 lbs, Vegetables 2200 lbs]


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20 June 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.90, Long -3.09 [very rough estimate]

5.50am: Commenced coaling from Collier “Throstle”.

6.45am: Completed with coal: received 160 tons.

9.26am: Weighed and proceeded. Carried out paravane trials.

1.45pm: Proceeded to anchorage.

2.10pm: Stopped and came to with Starboard bower in 18 fathoms, s. Veered to 6 shackles. Anchor bearings F1 berth: F line marks phi S85W, Tuberry Point N8W, Fara Church S25W.

4.30pm: Received 23 cases of sub-calibre ammunition.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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21 June 1916

From Scapa Flow to Sea

Lat 59.35, Long -2.17 [from bearings at 11.40]

4.30am: Lit fires in Steam Pinnace. (Fires drawn at 8.30am).

6.30am: Cleaned ship and prepared for sea. Draught: Forward 26’ 10”, Aft 26’ 6”.

8.3am: “Antrim” and “Devonshire” weighed and turned. 8.14am: Proceeded at 14 knots.

8.36am: 17 knots (104 revs), 4 TBDs in company as Submarine screen.

8.57am: Streamed log. Proceeded to E, North of Pentland Skerries.

9.17am: Course N59E, Zig Zagging 16/17 knots.

10.0am: “Devonshire” and 2 TBDs parted company.

10.28am: Altered course N31E. Training classes at Instruction. Remainder as requisite.

11.57am: Stopped zig zagging. Noon: Altered course N5W (Standard).

0.20pm: Resumed zig-zagging.

6.0pm: Altered course N4W (Standard).

7.0pm: Detached Destroyers to return to base.

11.0pm: Stopped zig-zagging and reduced to 12 knots (74 revs).

[Distance run through the Water: 64.8 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: 46 degrees, 42 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: North Ronaldsay Light House 288 degrees, 7 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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22 June 1916

At Sea

Lat 64.35, Long -6.43

8.0am: Altered course N2W (Standard).

am: Hands employed scrubbing coaling screens and as requisite.

Noon: Altered course N1W (Standard).

3.30pm: Lost overboard by accident:- 1 gun cover. Altered course N88E (Standard).

4.0pm: Position by 2 sun [symbol] altitudes: 65 6 N, 6 30 W.

5.45pm: Passed small sailing vessel hull down to Northward.

7.0pm: Altered course N87E (Standard).

[Course and Distance made good: N22W, 324 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: North point of Viderö (Faeroe Islands) 181 degrees, 118 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Mist and rain in am, overcast with mist at times in pm, noon temperature 49F, sea temperature 44F]


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23 June 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.87, Long -0.18 [corrected position, from information in log - noon position shown as Lat 67.78, Long -0.31]

2.0am: Altered course N41E (Standard).

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Exercised General Quarters. Exercised Alarm Stations.

pm: Corrected Noon position on obtaining later observation: Lat 67 52 N, Long 0 11 W.

11.0pm: Altered course N80E (Standard).

[Course and Distance made good: N36E, 253.5 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: SE Point of Jan Mayen Island 321 degrees, 255 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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24 June 1916

At Sea

Lat 71.00, Long 8.33 (allowing for current)

1.45am: Fog came in.

3.0am: Fog very thick.

4.0am: Altered course N78E (Standard).

9.9am: Reduced to 52 revs (8.5 knots). 9.12am: Reduced to 48 revs (8 knots).

11.0am: In position 71 degrees N, 8 degrees 20 minutes E, altered course N31E (Standard).

11.30am: Altered course S33W (Standard).

0.30pm: Altered course N31E (Standard). In communication with “Devonshire” by Auxiliary WT.

1.30pm: (Lat 71 4.5 N, Long 8 21 E). Altered course S33E (Standard).

2.0pm: Altered course S47W (Standard) and increased to 12 knots (74 revs).

2.30pm: Fog lifted.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes. Lost overboard by accident part of 1 telescope.

8.0pm: Altered course S22W (Standard).

10.0pm: Altered course S63W (Standard).

[Course and Distance made good: N43E, 266 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: NE point of Ando Island (Lofotens) 123 degrees, 186 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Fog throughout am, mist and showers at times in pm]


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25 June 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.46, Long 2.33 (allowing for current)

1.30am: Came on foggy.

7.35am: Altered course S16W (Standard).

10.10am: Altered course S40W (Standard).

Noon: Increased to 13 knots (80 revs).

2.30pm: Fog commenced to lessen to mist.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 496.

5.0pm: Weather clear, altered course S17W (Standard), position (observed) Lat 66 16.5 N, Long 0 52 E.

Midnight: Altered course S54W (Standard).

[Course and Distance made good: 211 degrees, 258 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Stadtlandet 167 degrees, 320 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Foggy in am, misty then clear in pm]


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26 June 1916

At Sea

Lat 62.68, Long -2.41

3.46am: Altered course and speed as requisite to close a small Norwegian Steamer towing a schooner, in direction of Iceland in Lat 64 4 N, Long 0 18 W.

4.20am: Resumed course S54W (Standard), 80 revs (13 knots).

9.30am: Visibility varying from 4 miles to 0.5 miles.

1.30pm: Thick fog set in.

3.30pm: Increased to 16 knots (99 revs).

5.0pm: Visibility varying from thick fog to 0.5 miles.

6.30pm: Fog lifted.

6.55pm: Increased to 17 knots (105 revs) and started zig zagging.

7.17pm: Altered course S15E (Standard).

8.30pm: Sighted “Devonshire” astern.

10.0pm: Stopped zig-zagging and reduced to 16 knots (98 revs).

[Course and Distance made good: S23W, 311 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Muckle Flugga 158 degrees, 118 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Showers, mist and rain in am, fog (thick at times) throughout pm, noon temperature 52F, sea temperature 47F]


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27 June 1916

From Sea to Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

1.30am: Sounding every 15 minutes.

3.10am: Passed Barquentine Steering E.

3.30am: Altered course S35W (Standard) and increased to 17 knots (105 revs). Thick fog.

4.6am: Stopped and went astern to check ship’s way.

4.35am: Sighted North Ronaldsay Light House N66W, Distant 4 miles, Sounding 32 fathoms. 4.39am: Proceeded at 10 knots to close Light House.

4.42am: 92 revs (15 knots). 4.43am: Altered course S27W (Standard). 4.45am: Increased to 17 knots (105 revs). 4.54am: North Ronaldsay Light House N21.5W. 4.54.5am: Start Point Light House S64W: (Standard). Fog cleared.

5.0am: Lit fires in Barge and Picket boat.

5.8am: Start Point abeam, altered course S41W (Standard).

5.18am: TBDs “Obedient” and “Marvel” formed Submarine screen.

6.32am: Horse of Copinsay abeam, altered course S62W (Standard).

7.20am: Altered course as requisite for entering harbour.

7.40am: Speed as requisite. 8.5am: Destroyers parted company.

8.20am: Passed Nevi Skerry gate. 8.37am: Stopped and let go Port bower in 18 fathoms, s in F1 berth. Veered 6 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: F line marks phi S85W, Tuberry Point N8W, Fara Church S25W]

[Draught: Forward 24’ 6”, Aft 24’ 9”]

9.20am: Commenced coaling from collier “Karanja” [possibly this ship]. Discharged 1 case to Hospital Ship “Plassey” [Plassy].

2.28pm: Completed with coal: received 980 tons.

pm: Cleaned ship.

9.0pm: Drew fires in Barge and Picket boat.

[Distance run through the Water: 309.7 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1814 lbs, Vegetables 3600 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1694.5 tons]


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28 June 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

Noon: Discharged 2 cases to Hospital Ship “Plassey” [sic].

pm: Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School, remainder of hands cleaning side.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

9.0pm: Received 1 rating from “Imperieuse”.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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29 June 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

pm: Party examining and repairing section of West Cava Obstruction, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

8.30pm: Received 3 ratings from “Imperieuse”.

[Rain for most of day, noon temperature 55F]


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30 June 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised General Quarters. Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School, remainder of hands employed as requisite. Divers carried out monthly exercise.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1216 lbs, Vegetables 2520 lbs]



LOGS FOR JULY 1916


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[Cover of Copy of Log for 1st to 31st July 1916]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in]

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[Page with details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

am: Divisions. Aired night clothing. Hands painting ship.

pm: Paid Quarterly Settlement. Hands make and mend clothes.


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2 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

8.30am: Landed Wesleyans.

9.30am: Sent Roman Catholics to service in “Roxburgh”.

10.0am: Divisions. 10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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3 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

4.30am: Lit fires in all Steamboats.

6.30am: Prepared for painting ship.

am: Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School, remainder of hands painting ship.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

7.30pm: Drew fires in Barge and Picket boat.

Midnight: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1312 lbs, Vegetables 1786 lbs]


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4 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.93, Long -3.02 [estimated]

9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill.

9.55am: Weighed and proceeded. 10.33am: Stopped and let go Port bower in 18 fathoms, s, in No 3 Aiming Rifle Berth, North Shore. Veered 6 Shackles.

am: Carried out firing at towed target. Training classes at Instruction.

pm: Anchor Bearings: Distillery Chimney N62E, Roo Point N43W, Gaitnip Hill RF Mast S78E.

pm: Carried out firing at towed target.

10.0pm: Exercised Search lights’ crews.

[Distance run through the Water: 5.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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5 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

6.20am: Weighed and proceeded to Fleet Anchorage.

6.55am: Stopped and let go Port bower in 18 fathoms, s, in F1 berth, veered 6 shackles.

am: Training classes at Instruction, “A” Turrets’ crew at Divisional Drill, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

pm: Training classes at Instruction, remainder of hands employed painting down aloft, and as requisite.

3.0pm: “Gourko” secured alongside.

8.30pm: “Gourko” cast off.

9.30pm: Mr Reardon, Assistant Paymaster RNR joined ship.

[Distance run through the Water: 5.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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6 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

5.30am: Tested all coaling gear

5.42am: Commenced coaling from Collier “Norton" [listed here].

7.25am: Completed with coal: received 175 tons.

9.0pm: Received 6 ratings from Depôt, Chatham.

10.0pm: Exercised Burning Searchlights.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1263 lbs, Vegetables 2520 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1689.5 tons]


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7 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

am: Exercised “Away all pulling boats’ crews”, remainder of hands exercised at physical drill. Discharged 2 ratings to Hospital Ship “Plassey” [Plassy]. Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School, remainder as requisite.

pm: Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School, landed Marine detachment for route march, remainder employed embarking ammunition and as requisite.

5.30pm: Discharged 4 ratings to “Imperieuse”. Let go Carley floats for test:- correct.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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8 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship and rigging target.

7.30am: Lit fires in all Steamboats.

7.50am: Weighed and proceeded.

am: Carried out Day group firing (3 pounder) and tested depth charge releasing gear.

10.30am: Completed practices, returned to anchorage.

10.50am: Stopped and let go starboard bower in 18 fathoms, s, in F1 berth, veered 6 shackles.

pm: Anchor bearings: F line Marks phi S85W, Tuberry Point N8W, Fara Church S25W. Hands make and mend clothes.

8.30pm: Drew fires in all Steamboats.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 809 lbs, Vegetables 1904 lbs]


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9 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

7.0am: Cleaned ship. Tested Life buoy:- Correct.

am: Divisions. Performed Divine Service.

6.30pm: Discharged 5 ratings to “Roxburgh” and “Devonshire”.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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10 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.93, Long -3.02 [estimated]

6.30am: Weighed and proceeded.

7.4am: Stopped and came to with Starboard bower in 18 fathoms, s, in No 3 berth, North Shore, veered 6 shackles.

8.0am: Scrubbed hammocks. Anchor Bearings: Distillery Chimney N [rest of bearing off edge of page], Roo Point N43W, Gaitnip Hill RF Mast [bearing off edge of page].

am: Carried out aiming rifle practice at towed target. Training Classes at Instruction, Boys at School.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

[Distance run through the Water: 5.5 miles]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1314 lbs, Vegetables 2520 lbs]


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11 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.13 [estimated]

6.27am: Weighed and proceeded to Fleet Anchorage.

6.57am: Stopped and came to with Starboard bower in 16 fathoms, s, in D5 berth. Veered 6 shackles. Anchor Bearings: Fara Church S61W, Barrel of Butter N, Abeam Starboard Calf of Flotta S46E.

am: Sent party to examine and repair West section of West Cava obstruction. Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School, remainder of hands employed as requisite. Discharged 2 cases to Hospital ship “Plassy”.

3.0pm: Received 1 rating on discharged from Hospital Ship “Agadir”.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

[Distance run through the Water: 5.5 miles]


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12 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.13

8.30am: Landed Funeral Party.

am: Gunnery training classes at Instruction, Boys at School, P3 guns’ crew at Divisional Drill, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

5.30pm: Prepared for coaling.

6.0pm: Discharged 1 Marine rank to Portsmouth Depot.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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13 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.13

5.30am: Commenced coaling from Collier “Weltondale”.

6.45am: Completed with coal: received 175 tons.

am: Cleaned ship.

10.30am: Discharged 1 case to Hospital Ship “Plassy”.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1307 lbs, Vegetables 2240 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1706.0 tons]


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14 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.13

9.0pm: Received 4 ratings from Chatham depôt.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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15 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.13

4.30am: Lit fires in Barge and Picket boat.

7.0am: Cleaned ship. Tested Life buoy:- Correct.

am: Aired Night clothing. Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Draught: Forward 26’ 82, Aft 26’ 2”.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

6.30pm: Drew fires in Barge and Picket boat.

7.30pm: Prepared for sea.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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16 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.13

am: Divisions. Performed Divine Service.

2.30pm: Shortened in to 3 shackles. 2.50pm: Veered to 6 shackles.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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17 July 1916

From Scapa Flow to Sea

Lat 58.87, Long -3.09 [estimated]

am: Hands employed preparing for sea, and as requisite. Drew fires in Barge and Picket boat.

11.35am: Weighed and turned. Noon: Proceeded out of harbour.

0.15pm: Passed Inner gate. 0.21pm: Passed Outer gate. Passed East of Swona and North of Pentland Skerries.

1.20pm: Shaped course N73E.

3.35pm: Took up stations in first cruising order.

4.43pm: Resumed course N73W, 17 knots.

5.15pm: 18 knots, zig zagging.

8.30pm: Altered course N46E.

10.0pm: Stopped zig zagging.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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18 July 1916

At Sea

Lat 62.62, Long 0.38

2.35am: Altered course N6E.

3.7am: 19 knots.

4.16am: 16 knots. 4.23am: Altered course S. 4.30am: Altered course N11E. 4.50am: Commenced zig zagging.

7.18am: Altered course N29W, 19 knots. 7.30am: Altered course NW and as requisite for taking station for Exercise No 1.

8.35am: Course N62E.

am: Exercised General Quarters and carried out Tactical Exercise No 1.

11.26am: Exercise completed. Courses and speeds as requisite for taking station for Exercise No 2.

1.0pm: Courses and speeds as requisite.

2.0pm: Exercised General Quarters and carried out tactical exercise No 2.

5.28pm: Exercise completed.

7.0pm: Cruisers took station ahead of battlefleet and spread at 3 mile intervals.

8.0pm: Altered course West, speed 13 knots, zig zagging.

10.0pm: Stopped zig zagging.

[Distance run through the Water: 393.6 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: N24E, 245 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Muckle Flugga S19W, 112 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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19 July 1916

At Sea

Lat 62.80, Long -1.14

1.30am: Commenced zig zagging.

3.0am: Formed Single line ahead on “Minotaur”.

4.40am: Courses and speeds as requisite for taking station for Exercise No 3.

7.0am: Cleaned ship.

am: Exercised General Quarters and carried out Exercise No 3.

Noon: Completed exercise: took station for Exercise No 4.

1.0pm: Taking up preliminary positions for Tactical Exercise No 4.

pm: Exercised General Quarters and carried out Exercise No 4.

3.30pm: Exercise completed.

4.13pm: Course S7E, 17 knots to take up first cruising order, 12 miles ahead of battle fleet, cruisers 3 [miles] apart.

4.40pm: 18 knots.

9.0pm: Altered course S46W (Standard) zig zagging 16/15 knots.

9.45pm: Stopped zig zagging, speed 15 knots.

[Distance run through the Water: 343.9 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: N75W, 43 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Muckle Flugga S4E, 117 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Weather fine and quiet, noon temperature 55F, sea temperature 51F]


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20 July 1916

From Sea to Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14 [estimated]

3.10am: Commenced zig zagging.

5.0am: Altered course S71W. Stopped zig zagging.

5.30am: Course and Speed as requisite for closing “Minotaur”. Formed Single line ahead on “Minotaur”. Speed 15 knots.

7.7am: Altered course S81W. 7.23am: Course S87W. 7.30am: Sighted Copinsay W by N. Lit fires in all Steamboats.

8.45am: Altered course S70W.

9.18am: Course as requisite for entering Scapa, passing N of Pentland Skerries and East of Swona.

10.13am: Passed Outer gate. 10.38am: Stopped. 10.40am: Came to with Port bower in 18 fathoms, s, in F1 berth, veered 6 shackles. Tested coaling gear:- Correct.

11.25am: Commenced coaling from Collier “Holmpark” [Holmpark (1) listed here].

pm: Draught: Forward 24’ 11”, Aft 25’ 6”. Anchor bearings: F line marks phi S85W, Tuberry Point N8W, Fara Church S24W. Coaling ship.

6.0pm: Completed with coal: received 870 tons.

7.30pm: Cleaned ship.

8.0pm: Drew fires in Picket boat.

10.0pm: Drew fires in Barge and Steam Pinnace.

[Distance run through the Water: 352.8 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1268 lbs, Vegetables 2240 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1691.0 tons]


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21 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

am: Hands cleaning ship. Discharged 2 cases to Hospital Ship “Plassy”.

pm: Boys at School, remainder of hands employed cleaning ship, and as requisite.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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22 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

4.30am: Lit fires in Barge and Picket boat.

7.0am: Cleaned ship.

9.0am: Divisions. Aired Night clothing.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Lit fires in Steam Pinnace.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

8.30pm: Drew fires in all Steamboats.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1316 lbs, Vegetables 2464 lbs]


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23 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

am: Divisions. Performed Divine Service.

5.0pm: Discharged 1 rating to “Imperieuse”.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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24 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

6.0am: Lit fires in all Steamboats.

am: Carried out Educational Test for Rank of PO. Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Drew fires in Steam Pinnace. Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

8.30pm: Drew fires in Picket boat.

10.30pm: Commander EC Kennedy left ship.

11.0pm: Drew fires in Barge.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1199 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs]


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25 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant Nos 499 and 500.

11.0pm: Lit fires in Picket boat. 11.30pm: Picket boat on Night Patrol.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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26 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

3.30am: Picket boat returned from Night Patrol.

7.0am: Discharged 17 ratings to SS “Allouette” [Alouette listed here] for passage South.

11.30am: His Grace The Bishop of London came on board and addressed Ship’s Company.

pm: Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School, prepared Pattern 7 target for firing.

4.8pm: Weighed and proceeded. Laid out mark buoy and carried out 2 torpedo runs.

5.50pm: Picked up torpedoes and target buoys and returned to Fleet Anchorage.

6.40pm: Stopped and let go Port bower in 18 fathoms, s, in F1 berth, veered 6 shackles.

pm: Anchor bearings: F line marks phi S84W, Tuberry Point N8W, Fara Church S25W.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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27 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

Noon: Discharged 3 cases to Hospital Ship “China”.

5.0pm: Prepared for coaling.

8.30pm: Commander FM Austin joined ship.

9.0pm: Received 4 ratings from “Pembroke”.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 881 lbs]


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28 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

5.52am: Commenced coaling from Collier “Boverton”.

6.55am: Finished coaling: received 150 tons.

am: Cleaned ship.

5.30pm: Discharged 1 rating to “Pembroke”.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1678.5 tons]


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29 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Divers carried out monthly exercise.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 502. Exercised Physical Drill.

7.30pm: Read Warrant No 501.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 878 lbs, Vegetables 2380 lbs]


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30 July 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

am: Sent Roman Catholics to Service in “Roxburgh”. Divisions. Performed Divine Service. Sent party for Hoy Patrol.


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31 July 1916

From Scapa Flow to Sea

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

am: Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School, After turret Magazine and Shell room parties at Divisional Drill, remainder of hands employed as requisite. Received 1 rating from “Pembroke”.

pm: Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School, remainder of hands employed preparing for sea.

3.30pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace and Barge.

4.6pm: Weighed and proceeded. 4.37pm: Passed Outer Gate and increased to 17 knots. Passed E of Swona and N of Pentland Skerries.

5.22pm: Course S73E. Zig Zagging as requisite. Draught: Forward 26’ 4”, Aft 26’ 3”.

7.5pm: Reduced to 16 knots (99 revs). 7.11pm: Altered course N44E (Standard). Vessels in company: “Roxburgh”, “Ophelia”, “Peregrine” and “Nizam”.

9.30pm: Stopped Zig Zagging and reduced to 15 knots (92 revs).

11.0pm: Detached “Nizam” to Lerwick to fuel.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh 917 lbs, Vegetables 1680 lbs]


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LOGS FOR AUGUST 1916


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[Cover of Log for August 1916. “I certify that this is a complete copy of the original log” (“a complete copy” replaced in handwriting with “rendered in lieu”. Signed by illegible Acting Captain [probably R Norton] and HW Morey, Navigating Officer]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 August 1916

At Sea

Lat 62.40, Long -0.07

0.44am: Bressay Light N22.5W.

0.21am -1.26am: Passed through large fishing fleet.

1.30am: Out Skerry Light N9.5E.

2.30am: Out Skerry Light N40.5W, altered course N28E (Standard).

3.0am: Increased to 16 knots (99 revs) and started zig zagging.

6.30am: Passed a Dredger, 10 miles to W. Passed a Steamer, 10 miles to W.

8.0am: Altered course N19E (Standard). Detached “Roxburgh” and “Peregrine”.

8.15am: Reduced to 15 knots (92 revs).

8.30am - 9.34am: Standing off whilst “Ophelia” examined Swedish Fishing vessel.

9.35am: Proceeded at 15 knots (92 revs), Course N19E (Standard), Zig Zagging.

11.45am: Detached “Ophelia” to Lerwick. Stopped Zig Zagging and reduced to 12 knots (74 revs).

1.45pm: Altered course S19W (Standard).

4.40pm: Sighted vessel on Port bow towing Dredger. 4.45pm: Increased to 13 knots (80 revs) and started zig zagging.

6.45pm: Altered course N4E (Standard).

9.0pm: Altered course N73W (Standard).

10.0pm: Stopped zig zagging and reduced to 12 knots (74 revs). 10.30pm: Altered course N19E (Standard).

[Distance run through the Water: 298.1 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: 23 degrees, 226 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Muckle Flugga 194 degrees, 95 miles]

[Rain from noon to 4pm, wind south easterly in am, south westerly in pm, force 5 to 6-7 from noon onwards, sea state very rough to high during pm. Barometric pressure recorded hourly in pm (steady), noon temperature 54F, sea temperature 51F]


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2 August 1916

At Sea

Lat 62.72, Long -0.80

0.30am: Altered course S19W (Standard).

3.24am: Altered course E (Standard). 3.36am: Resumed course S19W (Standard).

5.40am: Altered course N19E (Standard).

7.0am: Commenced zig-zagging.

9.0am: Stopped zig-zagging.

10.30am: Altered course N72W (Standard) and reduced to 10 knots (62 revs).

pm: Port Depth charge (Type D), with primer and pistol complete, washed overboard.

2.20pm: Altered course S21W (Standard).

5.33pm: Increased to 13 knots (80 revs).

7.30pm: Altered course N71W (Standard) and reduced to 12 knots (74 revs).

8.8pm: Altered course NE (Standard) and reduced to 8 knots (50 revs).

8.37pm: Resumed course N71W (Standard) and increased to 10 knots (62 revs).

11.0pm: Altered course N21E (Standard).

[Distance run through the Water: 283.6 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: 314 degrees, 28 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Muckle Flugga 181 degrees, 113 miles]

[Wind mostly westerly, force 5-6 to 7-8 with sea state high in am, force 5 for most of pm (though force 7 at midnight), with sea state very rough. Weather fine or overcast after early rain]


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3 August 1916

At Sea

Lat 61.48, Long -1.40

4.0am: Altered course to Port to S21W (Standard).

4.8am: Passed 2 masted fore and aft sailing vessel steering NE.

8.16am: Increased to 12 knots (74 revs).

10.30am: Altered course S71E (Standard).

11.50am: Altered course N21E (Standard).

3.15pm: Reduced to 10 knots (62 revs).

4.30pm: Sighted Steamer bearing N50E.

4.33pm - 7.28pm: Courses and speeds as requisite for keeping in touch with and examining vessel, which hoisted Russian colours: name “SUCHAN” [possibly the ship listed here] Arkangel to Hull: cargo eggs and linseed. Exercised General Quarters. Position where stopped [Lat] 62 8 N, [Long] 0 49 W.

7.0pm: Ordered vessel to proceed, vessel proceeded course S. 7.33pm: Resumed course N20E (Standard), 8 knots (50 revs).

[Distance run through the Water: 253.5 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: 193 degrees, 77 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Muckle Flugga 157 degrees, 40 miles]

[North westerly wind force 5-6 to 5-7 with sea state rough in am, force 7 or 8 with sea high or very high in pm. Weather mostly fine, barometric pressure recorded hourly all day (rising steadily)]


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4 August 1916

At Sea

Lat 62.21, Long -0.98

1.0am: Altered course S20W (Standard).

3.45am: Increased to 10 knots (62 revs).

6.30am: Altered course N20E (Standard).

8.50am: Increased to 13 knots (80 revs). 9.0am: Started zig-zagging.

10.30am: Altered course S34W (Standard).

11.30am: Altered course S5W (Standard) and increased to 16 knots (99 revs).

1.30pm: “Roxburgh” rejoined, stationed 6 cables on Port beam. 1.32pm: 14 knots. 1.44pm: Increased to 17 knots (105 revs).

3.25pm: Sighted Saxavoord S36W.

4.30pm: Altered course S17W (Standard).

5.40pm: Destroyers “Ophelia”, “Nizam” and “Peregrine” rejoined.

7.0pm: Altered course S41W (Standard).

8.55pm: Stopped zig zagging and reduced to 16 knots (99 revs).

[Distance run through the Water: 214.9 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: 15 degrees, 45 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Muckle Flugga 178 degrees, 80 miles]

[Wind and sea decreasing during am]


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5 August 1916

From Sea to Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14 [estimated]

am: Draught: Forward 24’ 7”, Aft 25’ 4”.

2.0am: Altered course N73W (Standard). Lit fires in Barge and Picket boat.

3.17am: Fixed by Copinsay, Muckle Skerry and Noss Head Lights. 3.30am: Altered course N50W (Standard).

3.53am: Altered course N60W (Standard). 4.0am: Course as requisite for entering harbour.

4.45am: Speed as requisite. 4.47am: Passed Hoxa Gate. 4.53am: Passed Nevi Skerry gate.

5.16am: Stopped and let go Starboard bower in 18 fathoms, s, in F1 berth, veered 6 shackles.

[Anchor bearings: “F” line marks phi S85W, Tuberry Point N8W, Fara Church S25W]

6.30am: Commenced coaling from Collier “Boverton”.

8.30am: Received 1 rating on discharge from Hospital Ship “Plassy”.

am: Coaling ship.

0.6pm: Completed with coal: received 840 tons.

pm: Hands cleaning ship, and embarking stores from “Volturnus”.

4.30pm: Discharged 3 ratings to “Sokoto” and 1 to “Pembroke”. Received 1 rating from “Neptune”.

6.0pm: Paid monthly advance to Ship’s Company.

7.30pm: Lieutenant CT Nuthall (G) [Gunnery] joined ship.

8.0pm: Drew fires in Barge.

10.0pm: Drew fires in Picket boat. Received 5 ratings from “Vivid”.

[Distance run through the Water: 272.0 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1282 lbs, Vegetables 2464 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1693.5 tons]


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6 August 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

8.30am: Landed Wesleyans and sent Roman Catholics to service in “Gourko”.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

11.30am: Engineer Lieutenant Barr joined ship.

2.0pm: Engineer Lieutenant Commander FH Buckmaster left ship.


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7 August 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

am: Hands employed painting ship. Roman Catholics from “Roxburgh” and “Cochrane” came on board for Service conducted by HE Cardinal Bourne. Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School.

Noon: Received 1 rating from “Botha”.

pm: Conducted Professional examination for Warrant Officer, Military Branch.

5.30pm: Discharged 7 ratings to “Imperieuse”, “Ajax” and “Colossus”.

7.0pm: Discharged 2 ratings to “Cochrane”.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1100 lbs, Vegetables 2128 lbs]


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8 August 1916

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

6.0am: Destroyer “Oak” came alongside.

7.45am: Rear Admiral ME Browning CB MVO left ship.

8.0am: Struck Flag of RA Third Cruiser Squadron.

am: Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School, remainder of hands employed painting ship and as requisite.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 504.

6.0pm: Received 2 ratings from “Cochrane”. Discharged 2 ratings to “Cochrane”.

10.30pm: Received 2 ratings from “Achilles” and 1 from “Duke of Edinburgh”.


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9 August 1916

From Scapa Flow to Devonport

Lat 58.87, Long -3.14

pm: Draught: Forward 26’ 6”, Aft 26’ 3”. Drew fires in Barge and Steam Pinnace. Training classes at Instruction, Boys at School, remainder of hands preparing for sea. Drew fires in Picket boat.

3.25pm: Weighed and turned. 3.27pm: Proceeded, 2.5 cables astern of “Roxburgh”.

3.57pm: Passed Hoxa Gate. Speed 17.5 knots. Passed East of Swona and North of Muckle Skerry.

4.34pm: Set course S72E. “Relentless”, “Nizam”, “Nonsuch” and “Plover” forming Submarine screen.

5.0pm: Commenced zig zagging.

6.10pm: Ran into thick fog, stopped zig zagging. 6.20pm: 14 knots. 6.39pm: 10 knots. Destroyers took station astern.

7.4pm: Altered course N. 7.15pm: 12 knots. 7.21pm: 14 knots.

9.0pm: Destroyers detached to base.

10.19pm: 10 knots. 10.23pm: 14 knots.

11.30pm: Altered course N76W (Standard).

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 865 lbs, Vegetables 1568 lbs]


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10 August 1916

From Scapa Flow to Devonport

Lat 59.20, Long -8.67

2.33am: Increased to 17 knots. 2.53am: Reduced to 14 knots. 2.58am: Increased to 17 knots.

6.30am: Commenced zig zagging, increased to 18 knots.

9.22am: Stopped zig zagging.

10.24am: 15 knots. 10.45am: 18.5 knots. Altered course S79W.

11.20am: 14 knots. Streamed Patent log.

[Multiple changes of speed from 0.9pm to 7.28pm]

1.57pm: Altered course S42W (Standard).

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Physical Drill. Exercised General Night defence stations.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 317 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Butt of Lewis 119 degrees, 86 miles]

[Mist and fog for most of day, light winds, noon temperature 60F, sea temperature 56F]


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11 August 1916

From Scapa Flow to Devonport

Lat 52.92, Long -12.68

7.0am: Altered course S24W.

7.56am: Reduced to 17 knots.

0.30pm: Passed 4 Steam Trawlers, nearest, 2 miles ESE.

pm: Lost overboard by accident 1 galvanised hand bucket.

4.0pm: Reduced to 14 knots.

5.3pm: Altered course S2W.

8.0pm: Increased to 17 knots.

10.2pm: Altered course S47E. 10.10pm: Increased to 18 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 408 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Loop Head 102 degrees, 102 miles]

[South westerly wind force 6 or 7 from noon, with sea state mostly rough or very rough, with rain or showers, noon temperature 69F, sea temperature 62F]


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12 August 1916

From Scapa Flow to Devonport and at Devonport

Lat 49.07, Long -6.22

7.15am: Increased to 18.5 knots.

10.0am: Altered course S74E.

am: Lost by accident 1 two-pronged fire rake.

11.30am: Zig-zagging as rendered necessary by varying visibility.

Noon: Altered Course N61E.

1.30pm: Commenced Sounding.

2.55pm: Sighted and challenged TBD “Bittern”.

3.57pm: 15 knots. 4.0pm: Lit fires in all Steamboats. 4.5pm: 12 knots. 4.30pm: Sighted land ahead. Hauled in Patent log. 4.32pm: Altered course W.

4.50pm: Sighted Eddystone Light House S76W, and altered course and speed as requisite for entering Plymouth Sound.

5.25pm: Stopped and picket up pilot and proceeded up harbour.

6.40pm: Stopped and secured alongside No 8 Wharf, Keyham yard.

7.30pm: Drew fires in Barge and Picket boat.

8.0pm: Gave first class leave to Port Watch and part of Starboard watch till 11.30pm.

9.0pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace. Draught: Forward 24’ 8”, Aft 25’ 6”.

10.30pm: Put clocks on 30 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: Various, 396 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Rame Head 46 degrees, 107 miles]

[Wind and sea decreasing in am]


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13 August 1916

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19 [estimated]

5.5am: Commenced coaling ship.

9.0am: Discharged 3 cases to Hospital.

10.40am: Completed with coal: received 980 tons.

11.30am: Discharged 8 ratings to “Pembroke”.

0.30pm: Ship moved from No 8 wharf and placed alongside East Wall, No 4 (tidal) basin.

3.0pm: Discharged 1 case to Hospital.

7.0pm: Gave General leave to Starboard Watch till 8am 18th.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1693.0 tons]


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14 August 1916

At Devonport

Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 [estimated]

9.0am: Struck topmasts.

10.0am: Care and maintenance party came on board.

pm: Hands clearing up decks.

3.0pm: Port Watch proceeded on General Leave till 8am 19th.

6.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Fire Stations.

8.30pm: Marine detachment (53 ranks) embarked from Chatham depôt.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 401 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]


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15 August 1916

At Devonport

Lat 50.38, Long -4.19

am and pm: Hands employed embarking stores.

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Stations.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 60 lbs]


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16 August 1916

At Devonport

Lat 50.38, Long -4.19

am: Working party employed as requisite.

3.30pm: Commander MacHardy [elsewhere shown as McHardy] joined ship.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 60 lbs]


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17 August 1916

At Devonport

Lat 50.38, Long -4.19

8.0am: Mr. Clay, Assistant Clerk, joined ship.

am and pm: Hands employed clearing store rooms, and as requisite.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 335 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]


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18 August 1916

At Devonport

Lat 50.38, Long -4.19

8.30am: Starboard Watch returned from leave (general). Lieutenants Hardy and Bate RNR joined the ship. Captain RA Norton joined the ship. Captain A Loundes left the ship. Lieutenant Commander HW Morey joined the ship. Lieutenant Commander DW Farmer left the ship.

2.30pm: Major Shine RMLI and Assistant Paymaster Spry left the ship.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 356 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]


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19 August 1916

At Devonport

Lat 50.38, Long -4.19

8.30am: Port watch returned from general leave. Hands employed as requisite.

10.30am: Lieutenant DA Moorshead left the ship.

0.30pm: 120 Ratings discharged to RN Depôt Devonport.

4.30pm: Fleet Surgeon Greenhalgh joined the ship. Commander R McHardy RN joined the ship.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 701 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]


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20 August 1916

At Devonport

Lat 50.38, Long -4.19

10.30am: Commander FM Austin RN left the ship.


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21 August 1916

At Devonport

Lat 50.38, Long -4.19

6.0am: Engineer Commander Church joined the ship.

am: Hands employed getting in ammunition and as requisite.

10.0am: Engineer Commander Moorshead left the ship.

[Provisions received: Bread 700 lbs]


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22 August 1916

At Devonport

Lat 50.38, Long -4.19

am and pm: Hands employed as requisite.

2.30pm: Discharged 10 ratings to RN Barracks Chatham.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs, Bread 450 lbs]

[Misty for much of day, noon temperature 66F]


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23 August 1916

At Devonport

Lat 50.38, Long -4.19

9.0am: Port Watch employed receiving stores. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

pm: Hands employed getting in stores and as requisite.

7.0pm: Lieutenant Nelles RCN [Royal Canadian Navy] joined ship.

[Provisions received: Bread 700 lbs]


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24 August 1916

At Devonport

Lat 50.38, Long -4.19

am: Hands employed getting in 6 inch and 7.5 inch ammunition. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

2.30pm: Received 14 stokers and 1 ERA [Engine Room Artificer]. Discharged 1 ERA.

3.30pm: Torpedo Gunner Wyatt left the ship.

[Provisions received: Bread 800 lbs]


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25 August 1916

At Devonport

Lat 50.38, Long -4.19

am: Hands employed stowing provisions and as requisite.

pm: Hands employed provisioning ship, drawing stores, and as requisite.

3.0pm: Assistant Paymaster Reardon RNR left the ship.

4.30pm: Hands employed provisioning ship.

8.30pm: Port Watch employed re-stowing sail room.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Bread 2000 lbs]


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26 August 1916

At Devonport

Lat 50.36, Long -4.16 [very rough estimate]

9.30am: Took dockyard wires and hauled out from jetty.

11.0am: Left camber and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

0.30pm: Made fast to No 2 Buoy Plymouth Sound.

1.10pm: Adjusted compasses and swung ship with tug.

1.45pm: Cast off tug.

2.40pm: Exercised General Quarters. 3.15pm: Exercised fire stations.

4.30pm: Exercised parts of watch at night defence.

5.30pm: Discharged 1 Writer to RN Barracks.

8.30pm: Prepared ship for sea. Read Warrants Nos 505, 506, 507 and 508.

10.30pm: Banked fires in Picket Boat.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1355 lbs, Vegetables 8000 lbs]


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27 August 1916

From Plymouth Sound to Halifax

Lat 49.38, Long -6.48

am: Draught: Forward 27’ 2”, Aft 26’ 7”.

4.30am: Drew fires in Picket Boat.

6.35am: Slipped from buoy and proceeded. Courses and speed as requisite. In company with Destroyer escort.

6.46am: 90 revs, Breakwater Light abeam to port.

6.50am: 100 revs. 6.52am: 104 revs. 7.0am: Shaped Course S76W. Zig Zag 40 degrees.

7.20am: Streamed patent log. 7.35am: 110 revs.

am: Divisions. Held Divine Service.

11.25am: Altered course N72W.

1.10pm: Bishop Rock Light House bearing N5E.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

5.45pm: Clocks retarded 15 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks retarded 15 minutes (0.5 hours fast on GMT).

9.25pm: Destroyers proceeded in accordance with previous orders.

9.32pm: Negative zig zagging, Course N69W. Destroyers parted company.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 93 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bishop Rock 6 degrees, 10 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Weather squally with some rain in pm, south westerly wind mostly force 4 from 8am, noon temperature 67F, sea temperature 62F]


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28 August 1916

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 49.68, Long -16.35

1.10am: Altered course N47W. 1.15pm: Resumed course N69W.

5.58am: Commenced zig zagging 20 degrees each side of course.

am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised Collision Stations. Exercised Action Stations.

11.15am: Reduced to 100 revs.

Noon: Reduced to 80 revs.

1.0pm: Reduced to 72 Revs. Negative Zig Zagging.

2.0pm: Course N70W.

5.45pm: Clocks retarded 15 minutes.

6.30pm: Clocks retarded 15 minutes (to GMT).

7.30pm: Observed Deviation Nil.

9.10pm: Reduced to 62 Revs.

11.20pm: Wind backed to N force 6.

11.50pm: Altered course N35W to avoid shipping. Midnight: Resumed Course N70W.

[Distance run through the Water: 426.5 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: 270 degrees, 368 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Fastnet 67 degrees, 280 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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29 August 1916

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 49.29, Long -23.12

2.0am and 4.30am: Exercised Sea boats crew.

am: “A” turret and “P” group 6 inch guns crew to divisional drill. Hands employed as requisite e.

0.20pm: Reduced to 58 Revs.

2.0pm: Altered course N72W.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Physical drill.

6.0pm: All clocks retarded 15 minutes.

7.0pm: All clocks retarded 15 minutes (half hour slow on GMT).

9.0pm: Exercised Search Lights.

9.30pm: Wind backed to West.

[Course and Distance made good: 266 degrees, 265 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Sable Island 270 degrees, 1536 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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30 August 1916

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 48.5, Long -27.5

9.0am: Observed Deviation 1.5 degrees W. Read Warrant No 109. Divisions. Prayers.

am: Aft turret and “P” 3 guns crew to divisional drill. Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Port watch employed scrubbing out Magazines.

3.30pm: Wind veered to NW.

5.45pm: Clocked retarded 15 minutes.

6.0pm: Altered course N73W. Observed Deviation Nil.

7.45pm: Clocks retarded 15 minutes (1 hour slow on GMT).

9.0pm: Tested search lights.

[Course and Distance made good: 261 degrees, 210 miles]

[Distance: of Halifax 1535 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Wind south westerly in am, north westerly in pm, force 5 to 7 all day, sea state mostly rough. Mist, rain or showers until 4pm. Noon temperature 64F, sea temperature 60F]


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31 August 1916

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 48.13, Long -33.32

1.25pm: Altered course N76W.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised stations for Out Collision Mat.

5.45pm: Clocks retarded 15 minutes.

6.30pm: Observed Deviation Nil.

6.45pm: Clocks retarded 15 minutes (1.5 hours slow on GMT).

[Course and Distance made good: S79W, 200 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1916


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[Cover of Log for September 1916. “I certify that this is a complete copy of the original log”, “a complete copy of” crossed through, replaced by handwritten note “tendered in lieu of”. Signed by HW Morey, Navigating Officer]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 September 1916

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 47.12, Long -38.78

6.0am: Wind back to SW by W.

1.17pm: Altered course N81W.

5.45pm: Clocks retarted [retarded] 15 minutes.

6.45pm: Clocks retarted 15 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S75W, 229 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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2 September 1916

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 45.85, Long -43.52

1.15pm: Altered course N84W.

2.0pm: Port life buoy tested.

5.45pm: Clocks retarted [sic] 15 minutes.

6.45pm: Clocks retarted 15 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S69W, 211 miles]

[Distance: of Halifax 896 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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3 September 1916

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 44.33, Long -48.18

am: Divisions. Divine Service.

5.0pm: Altered Course N68W.

5.45pm: Clocks retarted 15 minutes.

6.45pm: Clocks retarted 15 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S67W, 217 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Foggy in am, rain, fog and/or drizzle in pm, noon temperature 71F, sea temperature 62F]


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4 September 1916

From Plymouth to Halifax [though not stated in log]

Lat 44.22, Long -52.67

6.20am: Altered Course N71W. Deviation 1 degree W.

am: Divisions. Prayers. Physical drill. Exercised General Quarters. Hands employed as requisite.

1.0pm: Altered course N73W.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Physical drill.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 193 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Sable Island S88W, 301 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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5 September 1916

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 44.22, Long -58.40 [mean of 8am and 8pm positions as noon position in log crossed out]

10.5am: Increased to 92 Revs.

am: Fore Turret and P1 Magazine and Shell Room Party to Divisional drill, remainder of hands as requisite.

11.16am: Increased to 94 Revs.

5.0pm: Altered Course N47W.

7.13pm: Observed Sable Island Light House bearing N33E.

9.20pm: Reduced to 92 revs.

[Course and Distance made good: 261 degrees - 222 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Sable Island East Light 284 degrees, 90 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[South westerly wind force 7 at noon, with rain, north westerly then northerly wind force 6-7, gradually reducing to force 3 in pm. Sea state very rough from noon to 6pm. Rain in am, then fine, noon temperature 62F, sea temperature 60F]


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6 September 1916

From Plymouth to Halifax [and at Halifax]

Lat 44.66, Long -63.58 [estimated]

2.40am: Sighted Sambro Light bearing N60W.

3.0am: Soundings every quarter of an hour.

3.10am: Sighted Egg Island Light bearing N14W.

3.18am: Altered course N60W. Reduced to 90 revs.

3.45pm: Commenced Zig Zag 20 degrees Each side.

4.30am: Altered course N75W. Sambro Island ahead. Ceased Zig Zag.

5.10am: Hauled in Patent log. Altered course N1W for swept channel.

5.35am: Stopped off signal station.

6.0am: Proceeded as requisite into harbour.

6.30am: Passed South of George Island.

7.0pm: Proceeded 12 knots. 7.10am: Passed through gate.

7.18am: Came to with starboard anchor. 7.25am: Let go Port anchor and moored, 5 shackles on each, in berth D, 12 fathoms. Draught: Forward 24’ 00”, Aft 25’ 6”. Steam Barge and Picket Boat lit fires. Retarded clocks 1 hour to Halifax Standard time.

8.0am: Discharged Cargo, and prepared for coaling.

9.25am: Commenced coaling from collier.

pm: Hands employed coaling ship.

8.0pm: Completed with coal, received 1325 tons.

8.50pm: Collier cast off.

10.30pm: Drew fires in Picket Boat.

11.20pm: Drew fires in Steam Barge.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 261 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1688.5 tons]


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7 September 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.58

6.0am: Lit fires in Picket Boat and Steam Barge.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Hands employed as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm. Evening Quarters.

11.0pm: Drew fires in Picket Boat and Steam Barge.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 420 lbs, 420 lbs, Vegetables 803 lbs]


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8 September 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

am: Hands employed cleaning ship’s side and Blacking down aloft.

3.0pm: Lieutenant Harding sent to hospital.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs]


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9 September 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Read Warrants Nos 511 and 514.

10.30am: Discharged 1 CPO to Hospital.

1.30pm: Leave to Watch until 7.0am. Leave to Watch of boys until 6.0pm.

5.0pm: [HMS] Roxburgh sailed.


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10 September 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

8.30am: Landed RC Church Parties.

9.30am: Landed Wesleyans and Presbyterians. 10.0am: Held Divine Service.

1.0pm: Leave to Watch until 10pm. Leave to Boys until 6.0pm.

2.30pm: Turned Steam Barge over to [HMS] Leviathan. Exchanged gigs with Leviathan.


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11 September 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

am: Hands employed disembarking 7.5 inch and 6 inch ammunition, painting the ship’s side and as requisite.

pm: Hands employed Painting ship, Blacking down aloft, and as requisite.

3.30pm: Leave to Port Watch until 10.0pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 450 lbs, 400 lbs, Vegetables 2430 lbs]


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12 September 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

am: Hands employed Paining ship and as requisite.

pm: Hands employed painting ship, disembarking stores and as requisite. Divers examined under water fittings.

4.30pm: Leave to Watch until 10.0pm.

6.0pm: Surgeon Anderson left the ship. Surgeon Ford joined the ship.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 3163 lbs]


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13 September 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

5.0am: “Drake” sailed.

9.0am: Captain Norton left the ship.

am: After turret and P2’s guns’ crews to divisional drill. First Section of Boys to school. Remainder of hands as requisite.

0.30pm: Captain Gurner joined the ship.

pm: Section 1 of Boys to seamanship instruction. Section 2 of Boys to school. Remainder of hands as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to Watch until 10.0pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs]


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14 September 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

5.15am: Collier secured alongside.

7.0am: Completed with 130 tons coal. 7.15am: Collier cast off.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Hands employed preparing for sea.

11.0am: Drew fires in Picket Boat.

1.0pm: Discharged 1 Leading Signalman to “Laurentic”. Steam Pinnace drew fires.

1.30pm: Unmoored and weighed North anchor.

2.10pm: Weighed Southern anchor. Draught: Forward 26’ 10”, Aft 26’ 6”.

2.35pm: Proceeded as requisite out of harbour. Life buoys tested and found correct.

3.35pm: Streamed Patent Log. 3.41pm: Passed outer buoy of swept channel. Shaped Course S37W.

4.8pm: Altered course N88W. 4.25pm: Commenced ZZ [zigzag] No 1.

5.10pm: Altered course S44W, ZZ No 1.

7.5pm: Negative ZZ.

11.0pm: Altered course S63W.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1380 lbs, Vegetables 2023 lbs, 660 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1635.5 tons]


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15 September 1916

At Sea

Lat 41.03, Long -67.58

2.0am and 5.0am: Exercised Sea boats’ crew.

9.0am: Altered course S85W.

am: Divisions. Exercised Action Stations. Hands employed as requisite.

11.20am: Reduced to 48 revs. Placed fog look-outs.

pm: Hands employed scrubbing decks and as requisite.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Soundings hourly.

5.54pm: Increased to 88 revs.

6.30pm: In lat 48 31 N and long 68 42 W sighted on Port Beam an apparent submarine, altered course to close when she disappeared and on arriving on sport [spot] vessel was not visible. Vizability [sic] about 5 miles. Horizon hazy.

6.37pm: Altered course S30E.

6.50pm: ZZ 1. 6.53pm: Altered course S84W, ZZ No 1.

8.0pm: Negative ZZ.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 301 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Nantucket Light Vessel 255 degrees, 96 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Foggy through middle of day]


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16 September 1916

At Sea

Lat 39.30, Long -73.40

8.0am: Eased to 48 revs, altered course S74W.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship and as requisite.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

5.45pm: Observed NE Light Vessel of 5 fathoms bank bearing W0.5S.

6.0pm: Altered course N87E.

7.58pm: Altered course S50E to avoid steamer. 8.7pm: Resumed course N87E.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 286 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of 5 Fathom Bank NE Light 248 degrees, 55 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Weather fine after early rain, noon temperature 69F, sea temperature 68F]


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17 September 1916

At Sea

Lat 39.13, Long -72.23

6.42am: Altered course N86W.

9.30am: Divisions. 10.30am: Held Divine Service.

11.56am: Altered course S60W to avoid Steamer. 0.15pm: Resumed Original course N86W.

0.28pm: Altered course N15W. 0.34pm: Resumed Original Course N86W.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

6.0pm: NE Light Ship bearing S55W. 6.9pm: Altered course N88E.

8.25pm: Altered course S30E to Avoid Steamer. 8.40pm: Resumed Course N88E.

[Distance run through the Water: 188.9 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Patrolling]

[True Bearing and Distance: of 5 Fathom Bank NE Light 261 degrees, 59 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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18 September 1916

At Sea

Lat 39.17, Long -72.58

6.10am: Hands employed cleaning ship and preparing for .303 target practice.

8.0am: Altered course to West.

9.5am: Increased to 80 Revs. Hauled in Log. Course and Speed as requisite for dropping target.

9.16am: Stopped. Dropped target, carried out target practice with .303 aiming.

11.0am: Finished, picked up target.

11.37am: Shaped Course West, 48 Revs.

11.55am: Streamed Log.

pm: Hands employed painting and rattling down rigging and as requisite.

2.0pm: Altered course S65E, eased to Slow.

3.45pm: Altered course West. Increased to 48 revs.

4.35pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Fire Stations.

10.8pm: Altered course N80E.

[Distance run through the Water: 165.5 miles and as required]

[Course and Distance made good: Patrolling]

[True Bearing and Distance: of 5 Fathom Bank NE Light 263 degrees, 90 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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19 September 1916

At Sea

Lat 39.66, Long -72.02

8.0pm: Altered course N40E.

10.0am: Control parties at drill.

pm: Hands employed painting.

4.35pm: Exercised prepare to Tow Aft.

10.50pm: Sighted Block Island SE Light N26W.

[Distance run through the Water: 179.2 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Patrolling]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Gay Head 28 degrees, 115 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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20 September 1916

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 39.73, Long -71.80

0.5am: Altered course S33W.

0.38am: Block Island light dipped bearing N39W.

11.0am: Altered course N36E.

7.0pm: Sun Set by Compass N75W.

9.50pm: Sighted Gay Head Light N38E.

10.15pm: Altered course S40W.

11.0pm: Block Island light Dipped.

[Distance run through the Water: 187.7 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Patrolling]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Gay Head 24 degrees, 106 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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21 September 1916

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 39.35, Long -72.17

1.15am: Exercised Seaboats Crews.

2.0am: Exercised Boarding boats crew, armed guard and Prize crew.

5.10am: Exercised Seaboats crew.

am: A Turret and PIII Divisional drill. Hands painting mess deck and as required.

11.45am: Altered course N39E.

0.52pm: Increased to 60 revs. 1.0pm: Altered course N74E.

8.0pm: Altered course N81E.

Midnight: Increased to 88 Revs.

[Distance run through the Water: 189.6 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Patrolling]

[True Bearing and Distance: Nantucket Light Vessel 58 degrees, 141 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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22 September 1916

At Sea

Lat 41.53, Long -66.83

1.35am: Sighted Nantucket Light Bearing N7E. 1.58am: Nantucket Light abeam. 2.0am: Exercised Boarding party and Armed guard and Lowers.

9.50am: Exercised General Quarters.

10.10am: Altered course N63E.

10.40am: Secure.

10.50am: Hands employed refitting and cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Altered course N66E.

8.52pm: Altered course N44E.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 285 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Cape Sable 25 degrees - 141 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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23 September 1916

At Sea [and Halifax]

Lat 44.66, Long -63.58 [estimated]

1.30am: Sighted West Ironbound Island Light bearing N10W.

2.10am: Sighted Cross island Light Bearing N15W.

2.50am: Altered course East.

3.25am: Sighted Sambro Light Vessel S69E. 3.32am: Sighted Sambro Island Light N60E. 3.40am: Altered course S80E. 3.52am: Eased to 72 Revs.

4.10am: Ran into thick fog. 4.15am: Reduced to 60 Revs.

4.35am: Entered War channel.

5.30am: Reduced to 6 knots. Course and Speed as requisite for Entering Harbour.

6.50am: Passed outer gate. Hands preparing Ship for coaling.

7.24am: Came too [sic] Starboard anchor veered to 2 shackles in 10.5 fathoms Water off Dartmouth.

9.0am: Weighed and Proceeded to D berth.

9.40am: Let go Starboard anchor in 10 Fathoms. 9.45am: Let go Port anchor and moored 5 shackles on Each.

10.20am: Collier “Gardenia” [possibly this ship] secured alongside. 10.45am: Commenced coaling.

pm: Hands employed Coaling.

5.30pm: Finished Coaling, received 920 tons. 5.40pm: Collier “Gardinia” [sic] cast off.

7.0pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.0pm: Picket boat Drew fires.

11.30pm: Steam Pinnace drew fires.

[Distance run through the Water: 243.8 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 850 lbs, Vegetables 2250 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1698.7 tons]


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24 September 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.58

9.10am: Roman Catholics attended church onboard “Roxburgh”.

10.30am: Landed Wesleyans and Presbyterians.

11.30am: Divisions.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch till [time off edge of page]. Gave leave to Boys till 6.30pm.

4.15pm: Evening Quarters.


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25 September 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.58

6.0am: Tested Port life buoy and found correct.

9.30am: Divisions. 9.40am: Divisional drill, remainder as required.

10.0am: Discharged One Rating to Hospital.

1.15pm: Hands employed painting on mess deck, drawing Engineers and Carpenters Stores, the Remainder as required.

4.0pm: Gave Special leave to Port watch till 7.0am.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 820 lbs, Vegetables 1440 lbs]


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26 September 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.58

9.10am: Divisions. Hands employed painting on Mess deck, Divisional drill and as requisite.

2.15pm: Sailed “Leviathan”.

4.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7am.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]


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27 September 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.58

5.0am: Picket Boat lit fires.

6.55am: Sailed HMS “Roxburgh” with transports.

9.20am: Divisional Drill. 2nd Section Boys to School. Remainder as requisite.

11.25am: Read Warrant No 519.

1.15pm: Hand[s] employed provisioning ship, preparing for coaling and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave Special leave to Port watch till 10pm.

10.30pm: Picket boat banked fires.

11.30pm: Steam Pinnace drew fires.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 2430 lbs]


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28 September 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.58

5.40am: Collier “Gardinia” [sic] secured alongside.

6.0am: Commenced coaling.

7.0am: Completed with coal. Received 110 Tons. 7.10am: Collier cast off.

11.30am: Preparing Ship for Sea.

1.30pm: Unmoored and weighed Starboard anchor. 1.45pm: Weighed Port anchor.

2.14pm: Proceeded out of Harbour.

2.24pm: Passed Gate, increased 14 Knots.

3.18pm: Passed outer end of War channel, altered course S37W, ZZ 20 degrees every 10 minutes.

3.45pm: Altered course N88W.

4.55pm: Altered course S44W.

11.18pm: Altered course S63W.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 800 lbs, Vegetables 1800 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1657.0 tons]


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29 September 1916

At Sea

Lat 41.05, Long -67.63

7.0am: Altered course S82W.

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers. 9.50am: Exercised General Quarters. 10.40am: Secure.

1.15pm: Training classes to instruction. Second Section Boys to school. Remainder of Hands as Requisite.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 306 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Nantucket 254 degrees - 93 miles]


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30 September 1916

At Sea

Lat 39.58, Long -72.15

2.15am and 4.30am: Exercised Seaboats crew.

1.0pm: Make and mend clothes.

4.35pm: Evening Quarters.

10.0pm: Altered course N85E.

[Distance run through the Water: 226.6 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Patrolling]

[True Bearing and Distance: of 5 Fathom NE Light Vessel 251 degrees - 116 miles]

[Wind mostly north westerly (though north easterly in late pm), force 4-5 to 5-6 all day with sea state rough at times, noon temperature 58F, sea temperature 63F at 4pm]



LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1916


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[Cover of Log for October 1916; “I certify that this is rendered in lieu of the original Log” (including handwritten correction). Signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 October 1916

At Patrolling

Lat 39.78, Long -72.07

8.0am: Altered course N40E.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Altered course N32E.

8.20pm: Montauk Light bearing N2W.

9.4pm: Block Island Light N25E.

10.0pm: Altered course S26W.

[Distance run through the Water: 165.7 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Patrolling]

[True Bearing and Distance: Block Island SE Light 16 degrees - 85 miles]


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2 October 1916

At Sea

Lat 39.66, Long -72.20

9.0am: Altered course N33E.

10.30am: Engines slow.

10.53am: 48 revs. 11.0am: USS “Rhode Island” passed ahead steering N75E.

0.50pm: Sighted USS Chester 15 miles ahead steering Westerly.

4.35pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Collision Stations.

9.30pm: Montauk Light bore N1E.

10.0pm: Altered course S25W.

[Distance run through the Water: 171.9 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Patrolling]

[True Bearing and Distance: Montauk Point 10 degrees - 86 miles]


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3 October 1916

At Sea

Lat 39.18, Long -72.43

9.14am: Stopped, dropped target - Target capsized. 9.16am: Proceeded 48 revs.

9.50am: Dropped second Target. Carried out practice with sub calibre and 1 inch aiming rifle.

11.35am: Finished practice: picket up target.

11.45am: Shaped Course N86W.

4.0pm: Altered course N84E.

9.0pm: Altered course N41E.

[Distance run through the Water: 164.2 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Patrolling]

[True Bearing and Distance: NE Five fathom Bank Light Vessel 262 degrees - 97 miles]


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4 October 1916

At Sea

Lat 40.64, Long -71.53

9.20am: Stopped. Dropped target. Carried out target practice at 48 revs with sub calibre and 1 inch aiming rifle.

11.0am: Finished practice, picket up target.

11.30am: Shaped Course N41E.

1.55pm: Block Island Light House bore N15W.

2.17pm: Altered course N62E.

2.50pm: Stopped. 3.8pm: Proceeded 48 revs.

4.0pm: Altered course S34W.

[Distance run through the Water: 182 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Patrolling]

[True Bearing and Distance: Montauk Point 332 degrees]


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5 October 1916

At Sea

Lat 39.35, Long -72.08

1.45am: Exercised sea boats crew.

2.15am: Exercise Close WT [watertight] doors.

6.0am: Altered course West.

8.38am: Altered course 8 points to East. Ran into fog.

11.0am: Fog lifted.

4.0pm: Fog in patches.

7.0pm: Altered course N17E. Eased to 36 revs.

[Distance run through the Water: 185 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Patrolling]

[True Bearing and Distance: Montauk Point 6 degrees - 104 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Fine in early am, mist and fog for much of pm, noon temperature 71F, sea temperature 68F]


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6 October 1916

At Sea

Lat 40.55, Long -70.03

3.25am: Ran into fog.

3.15pm: Heard Nantucket Light Vessel Whistle on Starboard beam, about 3 miles.

4.0pm: Increased to 48 revs.

[Distance run through the Water: 153.2 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Patrolling]

[True Bearing and Distance: Nantucket Light Vessel 80 degrees - 19.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Foggy all day]


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7 October 1916

At Sea

Lat 41.68, Long -66.50

2.20am: Fog lifted.

4.0am: Altered course N65E.

4.30pm: Ran into fog.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship throughout.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

6.0pm: Increased to 72 revs.

11.55pm: Altered course N44E.

[Distance run through the Water: 182.8 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Various 181 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape Sable 20 degrees - 110 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Foggy in am, becoming clear later in day]


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8 October 1916

At Sea and Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.60 [estimated]

6.0am: Zig Zag No 1. Sighted land.

7.0am: Altered course S87E. Sambro Light bore N72 [rest of bearing off edge of page].

8.10am: Course as required zigzagging to swept channel.

8.46am: Passed Outer swept channel buoy. Course as required into harbour.

9.30am: 48 revs. 9.45am: Passed through gate. 10.7am: Came to with port anchor in C berth 12 fathoms veered 4 shackles. Lieutenant Hodge RNR joined ship.

[Draught: Forward 25’ 1”, Aft 24’ 11”]

1.20pm: Received 2 ratings from Niobe.

3.0pm: Leviathan and 3.30[pm] Drake moved into Bedford Basin.

3.30pm: Weighed. 3.50pm: Proceeded 10 knots into Bedford Basin B3 berth.

4.15pm: Came to with port anchor in 15 fathoms veered 5 shackles.

5.10pm: Collier Germania [probably this ship] secured alongside.

7.0pm: Picket boat grounded on Eastern side of Narrows while on patrol.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 235 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 750 lbs, Vegetables 1800 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 819.3 tons]


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9 October 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.62 [estimated]

6.0am: Commenced coaling.

am: Coaling ship.

1.10pm: Finished coaling. Received 900 tons.

2.40pm: Collier cast off.

4.0pm: Re-floated and hoisted in picket boat for repairs.

5.45pm: Sailed French cruiser “Dupetit Thouers” [Dupetit-Thouars].

8.0pm: Steamboat patrolling Narrows.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1704.8 tons]

[Mist, fog and rain at times during day, noon temperature 59F]


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10 October 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.62

am: Cleaning ship throughout.

3.30pm: Leave to POs till 6.30.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]


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11 October 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.62

9.10am: Divisions and physical drill.

am: Employed drawing provisions and in training classes.

1.30pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

pm: Received stores and provisions from tug “Coastguard”.

5.0pm: Employed striking down provisions.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 450 lbs, Vegetables 1440 lbs]


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12 October 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.62

1.30pm: Special leave to watch till 7am and boys till 6.30pm.

3.0pm: Leviathan shifted to B berth.

4.15pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 524.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs]


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13 October 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.62

8.15am: Sailed HMS Drake.

9.15am: Divisions and prayers. 9.30am: Exercised General Quarters.

10.15am: Exercised all boats away under oars.

11.0am: Training classes to Instructions.

pm: Hands employed in training classes, boys at school, and as requisite.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 436 lbs]


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14 October 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.62

7.0am: Tested life-buoy and found correct.

am: Cleaning ship throughout.

1.30pm: Leave to POs till 6.30pm.

pm: Hands employed as requisite.

4.15pm: Evening Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 800 lbs, Vegetables 1440 lbs]


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15 October 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.62

6.20am: Arrived French cruiser “Dupetit-Thouars”.

9.30am: Divisions. 10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

1.30pm: Leave to POs till 6.30pm.

4.15pm: Evening Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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16 October 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.62

9.0am: Divisions and prayers. Exercised all boats away under oars, remainder at physical drill.

10.20am: Hands employed in training classes boys at school and as requisite. Read Warrant No 523.

1.30pm: Leave to Starboard Watch till 7am and boys till 6.30pm.

pm: Divers exercise monthly dip.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 1350 lbs]


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17 October 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.62

1.30pm: Leave to Port Watch till 7am and watch of boys till 6.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs, Vegetables 1440 lbs]


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18 October 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.62

7.0am: Troopship Matagama [presumably Metagama] anchored in Basin.

7.20am: Dupetit Thouars moved to the harbour.

9.0am: Divisions. Exercised all boats away under oars, remainder at physical drill.

3.30pm: Leave to POs till 6.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 446 lbs, Vegetables 720 lbs]


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19 October 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.62

7.0am: Aired bedding.

am: Discharged 1 signal rating to Leviathan.

3.30pm: Leave to POs until 6.30pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 495 lbs]


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20 October 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.62

am: Hands employed at divisional drill, in training classes and painting.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]

[Rain for most of day, noon temperature 63F]


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21 October 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.62

am: Cleaning ship throughout.

1.30pm: Leave to POs till 6.30pm.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

4.15pm: Quarters. Veered to 6 shackles of cable.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 800 lbs, Vegetables 1650 lbs]


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22 October 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.62

10.0am: Held Divine Service.

1.30pm: Leave to POs till 6.30pm.

4.15pm: Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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23 October 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.62

9.10am: Divisions and prayers. 9.30am: Exercised General Quarters. 10.5am: Secured. Hands employed in training classes, boys at school and as requisite.

11.30am: Received 1 rating from Hospital.

1.30pm: Leave to port watch till 7am and watch of boys till 6.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 825 lbs]


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24 October 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.62

7.0am: Collier “Twilight” berthed alongside. 7.30am: Commenced coaling.

11.0am: Finished coaling. Received 255 tons.

11.45am: Cast off Collier.

1.30pm: Leave to Starboard Watch till 7am and watch of boys till 6.30pm. Remainder cleaning ship.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 1650 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1735.5 tons]


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25 October 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.60 [estimated]

6.0am: Shortened in cable. 6.15am: Weighed. 6.20am: Proceeded out of basin to the harbour.

6.52am: Came to with port anchor in “C” berth in 11 fathoms veered 3 shackles.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship throughout.

1.45pm: Veered to 4 shackles. Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Artificer Engineer James joined and received 2 ratings for passage.

2.30pm: Received 1 rating from hospital.

5.0pm: Received 1 ERA for passage.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, 445 lbs Pork, Vegetables 2700 lbs]


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26 October 1916

From Halifax to Sea and at Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.60

pm: Hands employed preparing for sea and as requisite.

4.55pm: Weighed. 5.0pm: Proceeded out of harbour, 60 revs convoying troopships “Corsican” [listed here] and “Grampian” [in same list] in line ahead 4 cables apart.

5.13pm: Passed through gate. Increased to 12 knots.

5.57pm: Portuguese Shoal Light and Whistle buoy bore NE 2 cables. Shaped Course S45.5E.

6.48pm: Altered course S36E.

11.0pm: Clocks advance 10 minutes.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs]

[Draught: Forward 27’ 2”, Aft 26’ 5”]


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27 October 1916

At Sea

Lat 42.75, Long -59.62

3.0am: Clocks advanced 10 minutes.

7.1am: Commenced special 20 degrees Zigzag to starboard giving advance 94% of speed.

9.25am: Divisions and prayers. 9.50am: Exercised alarm stations.

0.5pm: Steady Course. 0.15pm: Advance S81E. 0.20pm: Zig Zag.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

5.10pm: Steady course in single line ahead.

11.0pm: Clocks advanced 12 minutes.

[Distance run through the Water: 213.6 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Sable Island East Light 355 degrees - 73 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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28 October 1916

At Sea

Lat 43.87, Long -53.50

3.0am: Clocks advanced 12 minutes.

7.0am: Commenced Zig Zag to starboard 20 degrees giving advance 11.2 knots.

8.0am: Altered course S79E.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

5.0pm: Steady course. Single line ahead.

11.0pm: Clocks advanced 12 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 274 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape Race 6 degrees - 170 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Rain through middle of day, wind force 3 or less, noon temperature 55F, sea temperature 56F]


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29 October 1916

At Sea

Lat 45.82, Long -47.67

1.30am: Altered course N81E.

3.0am: Clocks advanced 12 minutes.

7.0am: Commenced Zig Zag.

11.0am: Steady Course. Single line ahead.

Noon: Altered course N87E.

9.0pm: Burnt Navigation Lights.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 11 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 276 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Tory Island 58 degrees - 1590 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[North westerly wind increasing in am, force 6 in pm, with sea state rough or very rough from noon onwards. Weather mostly fine, noon temperature 45F, sea temperature 42F]


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30 October 1916

At Sea

Lat 47.90, Long -42.35

3.0am: Clocks advanced 11 minutes.

am: Hands employed drying up mess decks and re-battening down hatches.

Noon: Altered course N89E.

11.0pm: Clocks advanced 11 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N60E - 251 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[North westerly wind, squally at times, force 5 or 6 for most of day with sea state rough or very rough and rain or showers at times]


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31 October 1916

At Sea

Lat 50.03, Long -36.30

3.0am: Clocks advanced 11 minutes.

10.25am: Altered course 2 points to port for 10 minutes to avoid steamer.

Noon: Altered course S89E, 72 revs.

11.0pm: Advanced clocks 13 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N62E, 270 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Another wet, squally day with rough sea]


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LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1916


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[Cover of Log for November 1916. “I certify that this is a complete copy of the original Log” with “a complete copy” replaced with “in lieu”. Signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Page for details of Barometer and Thermometers, not completed]


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1 November 1916

At Sea

Lat 52.15, Long -29.52

3.0am: Advanced clocks 13 minutes.

10.28am: Increased to 79 revs.

Noon: Altered course S86E.

4.30pm: Quarters and Cleared away for Night defence.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 16 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N63E, 285 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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2 November 1916

At Sea

Lat 54.07, Long -21.73

3.0am: Clocks advanced 16 minutes.

7.0am: Commenced Zig Zag together.

Noon: Altered course S80E.

5.0am: Ceased Zig Zag. Formed Single line ahead.

11.0am: Clocks advanced 16 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N68E, 302 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Tory Island 79 degrees - 479 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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3 November 1916

At Sea

Lat 55.25, Long -13.65

3.0am: Clocks advanced 16 minutes.

7.0am: Commenced Zig Zag together.

10.15am: 80 revs.

11.0am: Formed single line ahead, ceased zigzag.

1.35pm: Eased to slow to secure gear adrift on Forecastle.

3.0pm: Altered course S71E at Rendezvous.

5.0pm: Altered course S73E.

10.10am: Eased to slow to repair damage to Wireless feeders.

11.0am: Clocks advanced 18 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N75E, 292 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Squally north easterly wind force 7-8 from noon to 6pm with rain and very rough to high sea. Noon temperature 48F, sea temperature 51F]


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4 November 1916

At Sea and Greenock

Lat 55.02, Long -5.68 [Bearings]

2.45am: 86 revs.

3.0am: Advanced clocks 18 minutes to GMT.

6.0am: Tory Island Light bearing S70E, altered course N88E, 100 revs.

6.30am: Full speed.

6.45am: Altered course S72E. 7.2am: Tory Island Light distant 8 miles.

8.0am: TBD Alarm 4 cables ahead.

8.44am: Altered course S66E. 9.22am: Altered course S46E.

10.48am: Altered course S70E 10.50 Rue Point North 0.75 miles.

11.10am: Altered course S26E [arrow sign, possibly abeam Port] Rathlin Island astern. Zigzagging.

Noon: Altered course N76E.

1.20pm: Ailsa Craig bore N30W 3 miles. Altered course N22E.

2.20pm: Holy Island abeam 2 miles.

2.52pm: Passed little Cumbrae Island. Course as requisite up Firth of Clyde.

3.35pm: Passed through gate at 10 knots. Course as requisite to Tail of Bank anchorage.

4.10pm: Stopped. 4.15pm: Came to with Port anchor in 7 fathoms veered 6 shackles. Anchor bearing: N58E 9 cables from 2 Conspicuous Chimneys.

[Single Anchor Tail of the Bank]

7.30pm: Engineer Lieutenant Commander Buckmaster left ship.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 281 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Maidens Light House 193 degrees - 5.5 miles]

[Squally south westerly wind force 6 or 7 at 8am and noon, with showers, then fine, quieter weather]


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5 November 1916

At Tail of The Bank [details here]

Lat 55.98, Long -4.78 [estimated]

6.0am: RCN [Royal Canadian Navy] Volunteer draft discharged to Portsmouth depôt.

9.30am: Divisions. 10.15am: Performed Divine Service.

1.30pm: Leave to Port watch till 7am and watch of boys till 6.0pm.

4.15pm: Evening Quarters.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 71 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 805 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 385.6 tons]

[Rain until 4pm, then fine, noon temperature 52F]


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6 November 1916

At Tail of the Bank

Lat 55.98, Long -4.78

am: Tested life buoys and found correct. Employed as requisite.

1.30pm: Leave to Starboard watch till 7am and boys till 6.0pm.

pm: Employed as requisite and in training classes.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 826 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs, 2100 lbs]


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7 November 1916

At Tail of the Bank

Lat 55.98, Long -4.78

1.30pm: Leave to Port watch till 7am.

pm: Hands employed painting ship.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 418 lbs]


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8 November 1916

At Tail of the Bank

Lat 55.98, Long -4.78

am: Hands employed painting ship.

pm: Painting ship.

4.30pm: Leave to Starboard Watch till 7am.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 310 lbs, Vegetables 1456 lbs]


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9 November 1916

At Tail of the Bank

Lat 55.98, Long -4.78

9.10am: Divisions, prayers and physical drill. Training classes at instruction, remainder of hands painting and as requisite.

pm: Hands employed painting and as requisite.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. 4.30pm: Leave to Port watch till 7am.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 419 lbs, Vegetables 784 lbs]


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10 November 1916

At Tail of the Bank

Lat 55.98, Long -4.78

9.10am: Divisions and prayers.

am: Prepared for coaling.

11.45am: Collier “Tosto” [possibly this ship] berthed alongside.

1.0pm: Commenced Coaling.

2.0pm: Discharged 1 Officers Steward to depot.

4.30pm: Discharged 2 ratings to Hospital.

Midnight: Finished coaling. Received 1390 tons.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 859 lbs, Vegetables 4704 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1703.6 tons]

[Rain from 8am onwards]


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11 November 1916

At Tail of the Bank

Lat 55.98, Long -4.78

0.40am: Collier cast off.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship throughout.

1.15pm: Paid monthly money. 1.30pm: Leave to Port watch till 7am and to boys till 6.0pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 398 lbs]


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12 November 1916

At Tail of the Bank

Lat 55.98, Long -4.78

10.0am: Divisions. 10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Received 59 ratings for passage.

1.30pm: Leave to POs till 10.0pm.

2.0am: Arrived HMS Attack.

4.15pm: Quarters.

7.15pm: Arrived HMS Lyra.


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13 November 1916

From Tail of the Bank to Sea

Lat 55.97, Long -4.85 [estimated]

am: Training Classes at instruction, remainder preparing for sea.

[Draught: Forward 27’ 3”, Aft 26’ 5”]

11.30am: Received prisoner for passage.

11.40am: Weighed. 11.45am: Proceeded as requisite 80 revs. TBDs Lyra and Attack in company.

0.17pm: Passed through Gate, 125 revs. Course as requisite out of Firth of Clyde.

0.50pm: Turned 16 points to port.

1.5pm: Stopped port engine to execute repairs, starboard engine 74 revs.

1.48pm: Passed boom inwards.

1.58pm: Repair finished, passed boom outwards. Course as requisite down Firth of Clyde 125 revs.

2.40pm: Passed Cumbrae Light. Course S25W, Zigzagging 20 degrees.

4.0pm: Ailsa Craig bore SW 3 miles. Advance S65W.

5.0pm: Corsewall Light S48E. Altered course West, ceased zigzag.

5.30pm: Altered course NW 110 revs, Maidens Light bore S33W.

5.50pm: Altered course N by W. Clocks retarded 15 minutes. 6.0pm: Course as requisite for Rathlin Sound.

6.33pm: Rue Point abeam 0.5 miles, Course N50W.

7.15pm: Clocks retarded 15 minutes. Destroyers stationed on quarters.

7.50pm: Altered course N72W.

8.30pm: Inishtrahull abeam 1.7 miles.

9.30pm: Stationed destroyers ahead.

10.37pm: Tory Island Light abeam 7 miles.

[Distance run through the Water: 2 miles]

[Under Weigh at Tail of the Bank]


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14 November 1916

At Sea

Lat 55.12, Long -14.97

2.0am: Exercised sea boats crew.

7.10am: Commenced Zig zag 20 degrees.

9.30am: Divisions and prayers.

9.50am: Hands employed in training classes and as requisite.

10.0am: Destroyer escort parted company, altered course N79W.

0.30pm: Reduced to 74 revs.

pm: Training classes at instruction remainder as requisite.

4.35pm: Evening quarters.

5.15pm: Clocks retarded 15 minutes.

5.23pm: Ceased zigzag.

7.15pm: Clocks retarded 15 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 394 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Tory Island 87 degrees - 228 miles]


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15 November 1916

At Sea

Lat 54.07, Long -22.37

Noon: Altered course N83W.

5.0pm: Altered course N81W.

5.15pm: Retarded clocks 15 minutes.

7.15pm: Retarded clocks 15 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S76W, 265 miles]


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16 November 1916

At Sea

Lat 52.97, Long -28.15

5.45am: Altered course N44W, reduced to 40 revs.

7.0am: Log line parted. Lost by accident Rotator pattern 318 - 1 in number.

9.0am: Altered course N50W.

11.0am: Lost Incinerator overboard.

Noon: Altered course N60W.

1.0pm: Altered course N65W.

3.0pm: Altered course N70W.

5.15pm: Clocks retarded 15 minutes.

7.15pm: Clocks retarded 15 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S72W, 217 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Sable Island S83W, 1350 miles]

[Squally north easterly, northerly or north westerly wind force 5 - 10 in am, force 8 to 6 in pm, sea state very rough to very high. Rain or hail at times. Barometric pressure relatively low (down to 28.36 at 5am, then rising slowly). Noon temperature 44F, sea temperature 48F]


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17 November 1916

At Sea

Lat 52.02, Long -31.73

1.40am: Altered course N81W 50 revs.

2.50am: 74 revs.

9.30am: Divisions and prayers, secured sea boats damaged by gale.

10.0am: Exercised general Quarters. 10.30am: Secured.

5.15pm: Retarded clocks 15 minutes.

7.15pm: Retarded clocks 15 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S67W, 144 miles]

[Wind decreasing in early am, quiet through middle of day, increasing and shifting from south easterly to north easterly late in day, force 7 at midnight]


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18 November 1916

At Sea

Lat 50.15, Long -38.30

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

Noon: Altered course N88W.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

4.15pm: Reduced to 66 revs.

4.40pm: Evening Quarters, read Warrants Nos 526, 527.

5.15pm: Retarded clocks 15 minutes.

7.15pm: Retarded clocks 15 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S66W, 273 miles]

[Squally north westerly wind force 5 or 6 all day, sea state mostly rough or very rough]


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19 November 1916

At Sea

Lat 48.08, Long -43.85

4.45am: Increased to 74 revs.

10.0am: Divisions and read prayers.

4.35pm: Altered course West. 4.40pm: Quarters.

5.15pm: Retarded clocks 15 minutes.

7.15pm: Retarded clocks 15 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S60W, 251 miles]


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20 November 1916

At Sea

Lat 45.68, Long -49.57

10.45am: Steered N70W to avoid steamer. 11.0am: Resumed Course. Worked up to 86 revs.

Noon: Altered course N69W.

5.15pm: Retarded clocks 15 minutes.

7.15pm: Retarded clocks 15 minutes to Halifax Standard Time.

[Course and Distance made good: S58W, 275 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape Race 291 degrees - 155 miles]


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21 November 1916

At Sea

Lat 44.97, Long -57.28

2.50am: Passed convoy of 5 ships steering Eastwards.

7.0am: Commenced zigzag 20 degrees.

8.0am: Altered course N65W.

5.0pm: Ceased zigzag.

11.0pm: Altered course N75W.

[Course and Distance made good: 262 degrees - 324 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Sable Island E Light 241 degrees - 120 miles]

[Weather mostly fine though squally at times and some snow in pm, noon temperature 35F, sea temperature 42F]


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22 November 1916

At Sea and Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.62 [estimated]

1.0am: Sounding hourly.

5.30am: Sighted Egg Island to N20W.

6.0am: Altered course N71W.

7.30am: Altered course N45W in swept channel.

8.16am: Rounded Portuguese shoal. Course as requisite for leading marks into Halifax.

8.48am: Passed through gate.

9.25am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 13 fathoms B3 Berth Bedford Basin veered 4 shackles.

1.30pm: Leave to Starboard Watch till 6.30pm. Remainder prepared for coaling.

5.0pm: Received 1 Signal rating from Laurentic and 1 from Niobe for passage.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 278 miles]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 225.7 tons]


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23 November 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.62

am: Draught: Forward 24’ 00”, Aft 24’ 9”.

6.40am: Collier “Twilight” berthed alongside.

7.5am: Commenced coaling.

am: Coaling ship.

1.0pm: Discharged 1 signal rating to Laurentic.

7.15pm: Finished coaling.

7.50pm: Collier cast off. Received 1500 Tons Coal.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 852 lbs, Vegetables 1350 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1711.2 tons]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 47F]


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24 November 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.62

am: Hands employed cleaning ship after coaling.

pm: Cleaning ship.

4.30pm: Leave to Port Watch till 7am. Read Warrant No 527.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 450 lbs, Vegetables 4012 lbs]


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25 November 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.62

4.15am: Read Warrants Nos 528, 529.

am: Employed cleaning ship throughout. Tested life-buoy and found correct.

1.30pm: Leave to Starboard Watch till 7am and boys till 6.30pm.

2.0pm: Received 2 ratings from Devonshire [name of ship in log not clear but see log of Devonshire for this date].

pm: Make and mend clothes.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 3150 lbs]


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26 November 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.62

9.55am: Calgarian shifted berth to the Harbour. Received 23 ratings for passage.

10.0am: Performed Divine Service.

4.15pm: Evening Quarters.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1270 lbs]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 32F; 22F at midnight]


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27 November 1916

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.58 [estimated]

8.0am: Arrived HMS “Isis”.

8.30am: Weighed and proceeded out of Basin into the Harbour.

[Draught: Forward 26’ 11”, Aft 26’ 2”]

9.12am: Came to Starboard anchor in 9 fathoms veered 3 shackles (between D and E berths).

pm: Hands employed training classes and preparing for sea.

4.20pm: Weighed and proceeded. 4.42pm: Passed out of Gate. Course as requisite out of harbour 86 revs.

5.16pm: Course S45E in swept channel.

6.0pm: Altered course S55W.

7.10pm: Reduced to 80 revs.

[Distance run through the Water: 3.5 miles]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 850 lbs]


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28 November 1916

At Halifax [actually at Sea]

Lat 41.37, Long -66.42

6.30am: Increased to 94 revs and commenced Zigzag 20 degrees.

8.0am: Advance S66W.

9.30am: Divisions and prayers.

am: Training classes at instruction. Fore turret at divisional drill, remainder as requisite.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

5.15pm: Retarded clocks 10 minutes.

5.30pm: Negative zigzag.

7.15pm: Retarded clocks 8.5 minutes to Bermuda time.

9.0pm: Altered course N86W.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 249 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Nantucket Light Vessel 253 degrees - 151 miles]

[Weather fine, barometric pressure relatively high, noon temperature 54F, sea temperature 49F]


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29 November 1916

At Sea

Lat 39.20, Long -73.48

6.30am: 100 revs and zig zagged.

8.0am: Altered course S84W.

2.25pm: Sighted 5 Fathom Bank NE Light Vessel bearing West.

2.50pm: Advance S30W.

3.20pm: Advance S36E.

6.0pm: Ceased zigzag reduced to 90 revs.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 365 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: 5 Fathom Bank NE Light Vessel 253 degrees - 50 miles]


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30 November 1916

At Sea

Lat 35.52, Long -69.92

8.0am: Altered course S41E.

am: 3 Pounder guns at drill. Remainder holystoning decks.

pm: Training classes at instruction, remainder cleaning ship.

4.35pm: Quarters. Exercised Fire stations.

6.0pm: Altered course S42E.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 350 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bermuda 127 degrees - 324 miles]

[Weather mostly fine, noon temperature 69F, sea temperature 70F]


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LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1916


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[Cover of Log for December 1916; I certify that this is rendered in lieu of the original Log (including handwritten alteration). Signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Details of Barometer (as before) and Thermometers (both for dates “Throughout month”), as follows:]


Thermometers for Air Temperature


Position in Ship

Upper Deck, Starboard side aft

Whether in screen

Yes

Maker and No.

Hicks

A/OM 362, A/OM 1485

Thermometer for Sea Temperature


Maker and No

Heath and Co.



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1 December 1916

From Sea to Bermuda and at Bermuda

Lat 32.18, Long -64.68 [Bearings]

9.10am: Sighted Gibbs Hill Light House S72E.

10.30am: Advance S75E.

11.0am: Advance S67E.

11.22am: Altered course N27E.

0.30pm: 74 revs.

0.40pm: St Davids abeam 2 miles. Course as requisite for Fairway buoy and Narrows to Grassy Bay. 0.50pm: 60 revs.

2.15pm: Came to with port anchor in C Berth 7 fathoms veered 5 shackles.

[C Berth: 115.5 degrees - 8 cables 108 yards from Clock Tower]

4.15pm: Evening Quarters.

6.0pm: Discharged ratings borne for passage and mails to ships concerned.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 344 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: St Davids Light House 10 degrees - 11 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Rain from noon, when temperature 67F, sea temperature 70F]


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2 December 1916

At Bermuda

Lat 32.33, Long -64.83 [estimated]

6.0am: Commenced surveying starboard Cable.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship throughout. Tested lifebuoy and found correct.

10.45am: Arrived Carnarvon.

1.0pm: Leave to Starboard Watch till 10pm and boys till 6.0pm.

2.0pm: Discharged 21 ratings to Carnarvon.

pm: Employed surveying cable and as requisite.

3.40pm: Received 2 signal ratings from Roxburgh.

4.45pm: Evening Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 450 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 898.2 tons]


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3 December 1916

At Bermuda

Lat 32.33, Long -64.83

8.30am: Landed church parties.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.20am: Performed Divine Service.

1.30pm: Leave to Port Watch till 10pm, boys till 6pm.

3.20pm: Prepared for coaling.

5.0pm: Collier Daleby berthed alongside.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs]


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4 December 1916

At Bermuda

Lat 32.33, Long -64.83

6.0am: Employed coaling ship.

2.50pm: Finished coaling received 817 tons.

3.0pm: Sailed HMS Drake.

6.0pm: Leave to Starboard Watch till 7am.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Bread 750 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1699.2 tons]


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5 December 1916

At Bermuda

Lat 32.33, Long -64.83

8.30am: Struck Fore Topgallant mast to be shortened and replaced.

9.0am: Weighed port anchor and ranged cable for survey. Let go starboard anchor veered 5 shackles.

11.0am: Received 5 ratings from Roxburgh.

pm: Training classes at instruction and employed surveying cable and as requisite.

3.10pm: Sailed HMS Roxburgh.

4.15pm: Evening Quarters. 4.30pm: Leave to port watch till 7am.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 800 lbs, Bread 750 lbs]


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6 December 1916

At Bermuda

Lat 32.33, Long -64.83

am: Hands employed painting ship.

4.30pm: Leave to watch till 10pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 800 lbs, Vegetables 3000 lbs, Bread 1200 lbs]


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7 December 1916

At Bermuda

Lat 32.33, Long -64.83

9.10am: Divisions and prayers.

am: Carried out target practice from .303 aiming tube at target towed by steamboat.

1.20pm: Let go second anchor under foot.

pm: Hands employed in training classes, at target practice and as requisite.

2.40pm: Arrived Carnarvon.

4.0pm: Leave to port watch till 10pm.

5.30pm: Read warrant No 531.

pm: Lost by accident 1 TB lantern Pattern 23.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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8 December 1916

At Bermuda

Lat 32.33, Long -64.83

7.0am: Steam at 2 hours notice.

am: Carried out sub calibre and 3 pounder firing for spare Gun Layers at towed target. Training classes at instruction.

[Thermometers unshipped from noon onwards]

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 800 lbs, Bread 750 lbs]


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9 December 1916

From Bermuda to Sea and at Bermuda

Lat 32.53, Long -64.15

[Anchored Grassy Bay Bermuda]

5.0am: Secured for sea.

6.0am: Weighed port anchor.

7.30am: Shortened in starboard anchor.

8.0am: Weighed and proceeded out of harbour, 12 knots, Carnarvon in company 4 cables astern.

9.19am: Passed outer Fairway buoy. 9.25am: Course N84E. 9.40am: Altered course N77E, 68 revs. Carnarvon spread 40’ [?] on port beam.

pm: Broken by accident Thermometer OM 363.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

11.0pm: Advanced clocks 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 40 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bermuda St Davids 248 degrees - 28 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[North westerly wind mostly force 4 to 5 from noon onwards, with sea state rough at time, noon temperature 68F, sea temperature 70F]


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10 December 1916

At Sea

Lat 33.98, Long -59.77

1.0am: Exercised boarding boats crews.

3.0am: Advanced clocks 10 minutes.

5.0am: Altered course N43E.

7.20am: Sighted and signalled to Carnarvon.

8.12am: Altered course S69E to spread to 40’ from Carnarvon.

11.0am: Altered course N87E.

11.0pm: Clocks advanced 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 247 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bermuda 247 degrees - 264 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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11 December 1916

At Sea

Lat 35.47, Long -55.22

3.0am: Clocks advanced 9 minutes. Exercised boarding crew.

5.0am: Altered course N53E.

9.0am: Altered course S88E.

5.0pm: Port lower boom washed overboard.

6.30pm: Altered course S89E.

11.0pm: Clocks advanced 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 250 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bermuda 255 degrees - 510 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[North westerly wind force 7 or 6 from noon onwards with sea state very rough or high in pm, weather mostly fine, noon temperature 65F, sea temperature 68F]


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12 December 1916

At Sea

Lat 36.33, Long -50.58

3.0am: Clocks advanced 9 minutes.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

11.0pm: Clocks advanced 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 76 degrees - 231 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bermuda 257 degrees - 740 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[North westerly wind force 7-8 to 6 in am, force 6 to 5 in pm, sea state initially high to very high, then very rough or rough]


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13 December 1916

At Sea

Lat 37.03, Long -47.48

1.5am: Sighted steamer without lights bearing SSE steering Westward. Course and speed as requisite to keep in touch with steamer.

2.30am: Course South Westerly following steamer.

3.20am: Course N70W slow following steamer.

6.30am: Steamer found to be British SS Morinier [probably - Morinier (2) listed here] allowed to proceed.

7.0am: Shaped Course S89E, 70 revs.

9.0am: Hoisted S lower boom inboard.

10.0am: Divisions and prayers.

am: Training classes at instruction, remainder as requisite.

6.30pm: Altered course S70E 68 revs.

11.42pm: On 45th meridian altered course N68W, 80 revs.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 202 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bermuda 253 degrees - 902 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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14 December 1916

At Sea

Lat 36.72, Long -47.72

3.0am: Clocks retarded 6 minutes.

6.57am: Sighted Carnarvon bearing N8W. 7.0am: Altered course N50W. 7.15am: Altered course N87W.

7.30am: Altered course S59W both ships spreading to 40’ distance.

10.40am: Altered course N83W. Spoke SS Boveric [Boveric (2) listed here] bound from Brest to Newport News.

am: Hands employed in training classes and divisional drill.

pm: Hands employed in training classes and refitting main derrick blocks and as requisite.

5.15pm: Retarded clocks 9 minutes.

6.0pm: Altered course N81W.

7.15pm: Retarded clocks 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 264 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bermuda 253 degrees - 880 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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15 December 1916

At Sea

Lat 35.82, Long -52.60

2.0am: Exercised armed guard and boarding party.

5.0am: Altered course N47W.

8.30am: Altered course S85W.

9.12am: Sighted Carnarvon bearing S72W.

5.15pm: Retarded clocks 9 minutes.

7.0pm: Altered course N80W.

7.15pm: Retarded clocks 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 255 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bermuda 251 degrees - 636 miles]


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16 December 1916

At Sea

Lat 34.50, Long -57.37

7.30am: Altered course S87W.

am: Cleaning ship throughout.

9.30am: Altered course S84W, 64 revs.

11.25am: 50 revs.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

2.50pm: 56 revs. 3.0pm: 62 revs.

4.30pm: 66 revs. 5.12pm: 60 revs.

5.15pm: Retarded clocks 8 minutes.

7.15pm: Retarded clocks 8 minutes.

8.20pm: Altered course S73W.

11.45pm: 40 revs.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 250 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bermuda 251 degrees - 387 miles]

[Westerly wind force 6 or 7 from noon onwards with sea state rough at times]


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17 December 1916

At Sea

Lat 33.78, Long -59.45

1.0am: Altered course S84W.

3.15am: Altered course N85W.

7.50am: 45 revs.

8.30am: Worked up to 60 revs by 9.30am.

10.0am: Divisions and read prayers.

Noon: Altered course West.

3.35pm: 75 revs.

5.0pm: Altered course S79W.

5.15pm: Clocks retarded 8 minutes.

7.15pm: Clocks retarded 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 247 degrees - 113 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bermuda 251 degrees - 276 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Squally with showers for most of day, sea state high in am, mostly rough or very rough in pm]


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18 December 1916

At Sea and Bermuda

Lat 32.17, Long -63.80

10.0am: Altered course N78W.

0.30pm: Sighted smoke, altered course N18W. 0.52pm: Altered course N5E. 1.0pm: Altered course N67W.

2.26pm: Sighted Bermuda. Mount Hill bore N66W. 2.37pm: Altered course N63W.

3.32pm: Altered course N55W.

4.5pm: Passed fairway buoy. Course as requisite for Narrows and to Grassy Bay.

5.0pm: Engines at slow. 5.10pm: As requisite to berth alongside South Wall port side to wall.

5.40pm: Secured.

[Draught: Forward 24’ 8”, Aft 25’ 00”]

7.0pm: Prepared for coaling.

9.0pm: Divers employed clearing wire hawser from port propeller.

[Course and Distance made good: 246 degrees - 239 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: St Davids Bermuda 285 degrees - 45 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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19 December 1916

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84 [estimated]

6.30am: Commenced coaling from dockyard coal heap and from lighters starboard side.

pm: Divers employed clearing port propeller.

7.40pm: Finished coaling. Received 1220 tons.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 60 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 950 lbs, Vegetables 3500 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1704.5 tons]

[Squally westerly winds, noon temperature 67F]


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20 December 1916

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

9.0am: Received 1 Private RMLI from depot.

am: Hands employed provisioning ship.

pm: Provisioning and storing ship.

6.15pm: Leave to Watch of Stokers till 10pm.

7.45pm: Leave to Watch of Seamen till 10pm.

9.0pm: Finished provisioning.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs]


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21 December 1916

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83 [estimated]

7.30am: Cast off from Jetty and proceeded to A berth Grassy Bay.

7.50am: Let go port anchor veered 5 shackles.

am: Employed cleaning ship.

pm: Employed drawing stores and as requisite.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 0.4 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 3000 lbs]


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22 December 1916

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

9.0am: Received 1 AB from Caesar.

9.15am: Divisions and physical drill. 9.45am: Exercised General Quarters.

10.30am: Employed in training classes and at divisional drill.

1.30pm: Leave to Starboard Watch till 7am.

3.10pm: Arrived HMS Weymouth.

4.20pm: Quarters. Landed patrol.

7.0pm: Received 1 rating from Hospital.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 2100 lbs]


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23 December 1916

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

am: Employed cleaning ship throughout. Discharged 1 rating to hospital. Tested life buoy and found correct.

1.30pm: Leave to port watch till 7am and boys till 6pm.

pm: Watch employed stripping down main derrick blocks.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs]


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24 December 1916

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

8.30am: Landed Roman Catholics.

9.30am: Divisions. 10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

1.30pm: Leave to Watch till 10pm and boys till 6pm.

4.15pm: Evening Quarters.


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25 December 1916

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

6.0am: Sunday Routine [although this is a Monday - as this is Christmas Day].

7.30am: Landed Wesleyans.

9.30am: Divisions. 9.50am: Performed Divine Service.

0.30pm: Arrived HMS Berwick.

2.30pm: Leave to port watch till 10pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 850 lbs]

[Showers in middle of day, otherwise fine, noon temperature 70F]


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26 December 1916

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

6.0am: Rove new topping lift wire to main derrick.

am: Training classes to instruction, remainder employed about main derrick and as requisite.

1.30pm: Leave to starboard watch till 10pm.

3.0pm: Employed rigging Quarter Deck for concert and as requisite.

5.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 533 to 535.


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27 December 1916

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

am: Training classes at instruction.

4.30pm: Leave to port watch till 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 680 lbs, Vegetables 3000 lbs]


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28 December 1916

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

7.0am: Aired bedding.

am: Hands employed painting ship.

pm: Employed painting. Lost by accident 1 special hand extractor and 1 No 3, 40 foot hose.

4.30pm: Leave to starboard watch till 7am.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]


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29 December 1916

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

9.20am: Divisions and prayers. 9.40am: Exercised General Quarters.

am: Hands employed painting.

4.30pm: Leave to port watch till 7am.

6.0pm: Prepared for coaling.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]


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30 December 1916

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

7.40am: Collier “Clan McBride” [Clan Macbride (1) listed here] berthed alongside.

8.10am: Berwick shifted to C berth.

8.50am: Commenced coaling.

Noon: Finished coaling. Received 208 tons.

pm: Cleaning ship.

4.30pm: Leave to watch till 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 750 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1700.3 tons]


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31 December 1916

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

11.20am: Set Anchor Watch. 11.32am: Let go second anchor.

1.0pm: Raised steam for slow speed.

1.30pm: Leave to port watch till 10pm.

[Squally northerly and north westerly wind force 6 or 6-7 from noon onwards with showers at times. Noon temperature 56F]


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LOGS FOR JANUARY 1917


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[Cover of Log for January 1917; “I certify that this is rendered in lieu of the original Log” (including handwritten correction). Signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

7.40am: [HMS] Berwick proceeded for firing.

8.45am: Weighed starboard anchor.

9.0am: Discharged 2 Ratings to hospital. 9.10am: Divisions and prayers.

am: Hands employed in training classes, oiling hawsers and as requisite.

0.45pm: Paid monthly payment.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon and local control firing with .303 aiming rile at towed target.

4.30pm: Leave to starboard watch till 10.0pm.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters.

6.30pm: Burnt searchlights.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 450 lbs, Vegetables 800 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 62F]


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2 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

9.0am: Carried out towed target practice with .303 from A turret and starboard 6 inch guns. Remainder of hands as requisite.

pm: Hands employed oiling wire hawsers and as requisite. Training classes at instruction.

6.30pm: Burnt searchlights.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 800 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs, Bread 1000 lbs]


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3 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.35, Long -64.75 [estimated]

6.0am: Prepared for sea.

7.0am: Weighed. 7.10am: Proceeded as requisite 10 knots to Murray’s Anchorage.

8.20am: Stopped. Hoisted out target.

9.0am: Carried out firing practice with sub calibre guns at towed target.

[As requisite to Murrays Anchorage and for firing practice and anchoring in Shelley Bay]

11.10am: Finished practice. Hoisted in target.

11.45am: Proceeded.

0.10pm: Came to with starboard anchor in 7 fathoms - Shelley Bay veered 5 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Crawl Point N80E, Schoolhouse S68E, Stag Rocks phi [symbol] Point S34E]

[Single anchor Shelley Bay]

1.30pm: Carried out .303 aiming practice. Torpedo party exploded gun cotton charges.

5.55pm: Exercised night firing at towed target with 303 aiming rifle.

7.15pm: Finished practice.

[Course and Distance made good: Various]

[Noon position] [Under weigh in Murrays Anchorage]

[Draught: Forward 27’ 00”, Aft 26’ 1”]


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4 January 1917

At Bermuda [though not stated in log]

Lat 32.43, Long -64.75 [estimated]

9.15am: Exercised night defence guns crews with 303 aiming rife [rifle] at towed target.

am: Lost overboard by accident Crutch boats gun metal pattern 73C 1 in Number.

1.30pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

5.45pm: Exercised night defence firing with 303 aiming rifle at towed target.

6.30pm: Finished practice.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs, Bread 1100 lbs]


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5 January 1917

At Bermuda and Sea

Lat 32.32, Long -64.53 [Bearings]

6.0am: Prepared for sea.

8.45am: Weighed. 8.50am: Proceeded out of Shelley Bay to sea, 12 knots.

9.31am: Passed outer Fairway buoy. Course and speed as requisite.

[As required to sea and firing]

11.0am: Commenced practice 6 rounds per gun at Towed target.

0.35pm: Finished practice. Secured. Closed tug and received marking party.

1.10pm: Proceeded N60W to Narrows.

1.52pm: Passed outer Fairway buoy and proceeded to Grassy Bay.

2.53pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 7 fathoms in E berth veered 5 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Flagstaff Ireland Point N50W, Bridge phi abeam port Breakwater S82W, Hogfish Beacon S10W]

[Single anchor Grassy Bay E Berth]

5.0pm: Prepared for coaling. 5.30pm: Leave to starboard watch till 10pm.

[Course and Distance made good: Various]

[True Bearing and Distance: St Davids Light House 292 degrees - 6.7 miles]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 420 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs, Bread 800 lbs]


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6 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83 [estimated]

7.35am: Collier “Prophet” berthed alongside.

7.50am: Commenced coaling.

9.7am: Finished coaling. Received 180 tons. 9.30am: Collier cast off.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Hands employed receiving provisions and cleaning ship.

4.30pm: Leave to port watch till 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 800 lbs, Vegetables 1600 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1689.5 tons]


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7 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

8.30am: Landed Church parties.

9.30am: Hands mustered by the ledger and read certificates.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

1.30pm: Leave to watch till 10.0pm and boys till 6pm.

4.15pm: Evening Quarters.


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8 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

am: Training classes at instruction. Remainder employed at 303 firing practice, working in dockyard and as requisite.

1.0pm: Prepared for sea.

[Draught: Forward 27’ 00”, Aft 26’ 7”]

3.50pm: Weighed.

4.0pm: Engines as requisite turning. 4.15pm: Proceeded out of Grassy Bay and Narrows, Carnarvon and Berwick in company astern, at 13 knots.

6.16pm: Passed outer Fairway buoy.

5.30pm: Shaped Course S69E to spread, Carnarvon spreading 100’ to Northward. Berwick parted company.

11.0pm: Clocks advanced 7 minutes.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 820 lbs, Vegetables 2100 lbs]


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9 January 1917

At Sea

Lat 32.67, Long -61.20

2.40am: Altered course N78E.

3.0am: Advanced clocks 7 minutes.

5.0am: Exercised armed Guard and boarding crew.

8.0am: Altered course N83E.

9.30am: Divisions and prayers.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Training classes at instruction, remainder as requisite.

4.35pm: Quarters.

11.0pm: Clocks advanced 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 199 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bermuda 263 degrees - 180 miles]

[Weather fine and quiet, noon temperature 69F, sea temperature 68F]


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10 January 1917

At Sea

Lat 33.97, Long -56.97

2.0am: Exercised boarding party.

3.0am: Clocks advanced 9 minutes.

9.20am: Divisions, prayers and physical drill.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters and physical drill.

11.0pm: Clocks advanced 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 70 degrees - 229 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bermuda 255 degrees - 407 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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11 January 1917

At Sea

Lat 35.63, Long -52.62

2.0am: Exercised sea boats crew and close WT [watertight] doors.

6.30am: Increased to 63 revs.

0.30pm: Altered course N86E.

5.0pm: Read Warrant No 536.

8.0pm: Altered course N88E.

11.0pm: Clocks advance 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 65 degrees - 236 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bermuda 255 degrees - 635 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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12 January 1917

At Sea

Lat 37.10, Long -48.18

3.0am: Clocks advanced 8 minutes.

8.0am: Altered course East.

9.45am: General Quarters. 10.30am: Secure.

10.14am: Altered course S65E to close Norwegian sailing ship.

11.36am: Altered course S46E. Noon: Altered course East.

3.50pm: Altered course S79E to close steamer.

4.0pm: Altered course S70E. Spoke French SS Conde [listed here] (Barry to Baltimore).

4.27pm: Resumed course East.

7.35pm: SS Pannonia (London to New York) passed.

11.0pm: Clocks advanced 8 minutes.

11.45pm: Spoke American SS Almance [possibly Alamance].

[Course and Distance made good: 67.5 degrees - 231 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bermuda 254 degrees - 862 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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13 January 1917

At Sea

Lat 38.53, Long -43.48

3.0am: Clocks advanced 8 minutes.

7.0am: Altered course E by N increased to 90 revs to close steamer. Course as requisite East North Easterly. Spoke French SS Patria.

8.0am: Resumed Course East, 63 revs.

9.25am: Course ENE slow to signal to SS Kirkdale (British).

10.0am: Resumed Course East 63 revs.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

11.0pm: Clocks advanced 5 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 69 degrees - 239 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bermuda 253 degrees - 1098 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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14 January 1917

At Sea

Lat 37.47, Long -41.10

0.30am: Altered course S23W. Clocks advanced 5 minutes.

Noon: Altered course S21W.

9.20pm: Spoke SS “Clan Robertson” [Clan Robertson (1) listed here].

[Course and Distance made good: Various 236 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Flores - 71 degrees - 480 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[North easterly wind force 6 all day, with sea state rough; noon temperature 56F, sea temperature 59F]


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15 January 1917

At Sea

Lat 33.52, Long -40.68

0.30pm: Altered course S28W.

6.0pm: Altered course S35W.

[Course and Distance made good: 175 degrees - 238 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Flores 49 degrees - 528 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Wind still north easterly force 6 with rough sea]


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16 January 1917

At Sea

Lat 31.05, Long -42.57

3.50am: Altered course N60W.

Noon: Altered course N65W.

4.10pm: Increased to 82 revs.

5.40pm: Clocks retarded 12 minutes.

7.15pm: Clocks retarded 12 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 236 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bermuda 277 degrees - 1140 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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17 January 1917

At Sea

Lat 31.20, Long -48.20

8.0am: Increased to 88 revs.

9.30am: Divisions and prayers.

am: Training classes under instruction, remainder of hands as requisite.

0.12pm: 74 revs.

5.15pm: Retarded clocks 11 minutes.

6.0pm: Revs as requisite.

7.15pm: Retarded clocks 11 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 272 degrees - 290 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bermuda 276 degrees - 841 miles]


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18 January 1917

At Sea

Lat 31.58, Long -53.40

10.40am: Passed drifting Red Can buoy.

5.15pm: Clocks retarded 11 minutes.

7.0pm: Altered course N68W.

7.15pm: Clocks retarded 11 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 275 degrees - 267 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bermuda 273.5 degrees - 574 miles]


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19 January 1917

At Sea

Lat 32.00, Long -58.57

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

0.30pm: Altered course N73W.

4.30pm: Quarters.

5.15pm: Clocks retarded 12 minutes.

6.15pm: Clocks retarded 12 minutes to Bermuda time.

[Course and Distance made good: 276 degrees - 263 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bermuda 274 degrees - 312 miles]

[South westerly wind force 6 or 7 until 6pm, with sea state rough or very rough, some showers in pm, noon temperature 70F, sea temperature 67F]


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20 January 1917

At Sea and Bermuda

Lat 32.22, Long -64.07

8.0am: Altered course N68W.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

Noon: Altered course N60W.

1.0pm: Sighted land ahead.

1.34pm: Altered course N52W. 1.50pm: Altered course N43W.

2.0pm: Course as requisite. 2.12pm: Passed outer Fairway buoy and proceeded through Narrows at 12 knots to Grassy Bay.

3.10pm: Stopped. 3.14pm: Came to with port anchor in 7 fathoms E Berth, veered 5 shackles.

[Draught: Forward 24’ 3”, Aft 25’ 4”]

[Single anchor E Berth Bermuda]

5.10pm: Leave to port watch till 10.0pm.

6.0pm: Received 5 ratings.

[Course and Distance made good: 273 degrees - 280 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Fairway Buoy Bermuda 287 degrees - 31 miles]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 800 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 117.5 tons]


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21 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83 [estimated]

5.30am: Prepared for coaling.

9.0am: Collier “Mercuria” [listed here] berthed alongside. 9.20am: Commenced coaling.

10.0am: One rating joined ship.

2.0pm: Mr Robinson, Artificer Engineer, joined ship.


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22 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

0.23am: Finished coaling. Received 1600 tons.

7.0am: Collier cast off.

am: Saturday routine.

11.0am: Lieutenant Commander HW Morey discharged to hospital.

1.30pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

4.30pm: Leave port watch till 10pm.

5.0pm: One rating rejoined from hospital.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1350 lbs, Vegetables 5000 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1688.5 tons]


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23 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

9.15am: Exercised divers monthly dip.

am: Training classes at instructions, remainder hands as requisite. Fore Turret and supply party to divisional drill.

pm: Gun layers I, II and III and acting Seaman Gunners at .303 aiming rifle practice at towed target. Remainder hands as requisite.

4.0pm: Leave to Starboard Watch till 7am.

4.20pm: Evening Quarters.

4.55pm: One SSA [Ships Steward Assistant] joined ship.


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24 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

am: Training classes at instructions, section II boys at school. Remainder hands as requisite. Acting SGs [Seaman Gunners] firing .303 aiming rifle at towed target. Divers employed diving for 6 inch Piasaba. 10.0am: Piasaba found.

Noon: Captain Goldingham RMLI rejoined from hospital.

0.30pm: Discharged 1 SSA to Berwick.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Special leave to Port Watch from 4.30 to 7am.


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25 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

6.0am: Aired bedding. 6.35am: Dockyardmen taking measurements of depth charge brackets, Leadsman’s platform, awning stanchions, wash deck lockers and wireless cage, to be made in yard.

9.15am: Divisions and prayers. 9.30am: Training classes to instructions, section I boys to school, main-top-men working at main derrick. Remainder hands as required. Acting GLs [Gunlayers] I, II, III sub calibre target practice.

1.30pm: Training classes to instructions, section I Boys at school.

3.40pm: GLs III and acting SGs firing 3 pounder at towed target.

4.0pm: Finished firing.

4.30pm: Special leave to starboard watch till 10pm.

4.50pm: Evening Quarters.

5.45pm: Discharged 1 SBA [Sickberth Attendant] lent to hospital.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 750 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]


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26 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

9.30am: General Quarters.

10.0am: Training classes to instructions, remainder blacking down aloft and as requisite.

11.0am: Discharged 1 Stoker rating to hospital.

3.0pm: Anchor watch set. 3.5pm: Let go second anchor.

4.30pm: Leave to port watch till 10pm.

5.10pm: Took off anchor Watch. 5.45pm: Weighed second anchor.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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27 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

am: Dockyardmen working onboard. Caulkers 4, Boilermakers 6, Chargemen 3, Steering Gear party 2. Saturdays Routine.

pm: Hands make and mend. 1.30pm: Special leave starboard watch till 10pm, both watches of boys till 6pm.

4.15pm: Evening Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 800 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]


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28 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

8.20am: Landed RC [Roman Catholic] Church parties.

9.5am: Landed Wesleyan Church parties.

9.30am: Divisions. 9.50am: Performed Divine Service.

1.45pm: Leave to port watch till 10pm.

pm: Lieutenant Commander Morey rejoined ship from hospital.

4.0pm: Sailed [HMS] “Weymouth” and “Carnarvon”.

8.0pm: Set anchor watch.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 450 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]

[Squally north westerly wind force 6 or 6-7 from 10pm]


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29 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84 [estimated]

7.0am: Weighed. 7.15am: Proceeded engines as requisite to berth alongside South Wall, starboard side to wall.

8.10am: Secured.

am: Hands employed about refitting work.

pm: Employed refitting.

4.30pm: Leave to watch till 7am and part of watch till 10.0pm.


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28 January, 1917

[Duplicate copy of previous page for 28 January]


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29 January, 1917

[Duplicate copy of previous page for 29 January]


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30 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

am: Hands employed heaving out cable into lighters for test.

1.0pm: Hoisted Flag of C in C, Leviathan sailed.

2.30pm: Arrived [HMS] Weymouth.

pm: Hands employed about cables.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to watch till 7am and part of watch till 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs]


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31 January 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

8.30am: Prepared for docking.

9.0am: Cast off from wall and entered floating dock.

am: Employed scrubbing bottom.

pm: Hands employed scrubbing ship’s bottom.

4.0pm: Dock pumped out.

4.45pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to watch till 7am and part of watch till 10pm and boys till 6pm.

5.0pm: Exercised Fire stations.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs]


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LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1917


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[Cover of Log for February 1917; “I certify that this is rendered in lieu of the original Log” (including handwritten correction). Signed by WN Bate Lieutenant RNR, Navigating Officer]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

am: Hands employed about refitting work.

0.40pm: Paid monthly money.

pm: Hands employed about refitting and testing cables.

3.0pm: Arrived Leviathan. Hauled down C in Cs flag.

4.30pm: Leave to watch till 7am and part of watch till 10.0pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs]


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2 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

am and pm: Hands employed refitting.

9.30am: Discharged Mr Boyd Signal bosun [maybe - word off edge of page] and 5 ratings to Charybdis for passage home.

1.0pm: Received 1 rating from hospital.

4.30pm: Leave to Watch till 7am and part of watch 6.30 till 10pm.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs]

[Squally south westerly wind force 6-7 in pm, weather mostly fine, noon temperature 70F]


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3 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

am: Hands employed refitting and as requisite.

1.30pm: Leave to port watch till 7am and boys till 6pm.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

6.30pm: Leave to part of starboard watch till 10pm.

9.0pm: Dock flooded 12 feet for safety.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]

[A squally day with showers]


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4 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

am: Landed all denominations for Church Service on shore.

1.30pm: Leave to Starboard Watch till 7am and boys till 6pm.

6.30pm: Leave to part of port watch till 10pm.


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5 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

7.30am: Arrived “Berwick”.

8.0am: Weymouth shifted berth to great Sound.

9.5am: Arrived Drake.

am and pm: Hands employed refitting.

4.30pm: Leave to watch till 7am.

5.30pm: Leave to part watch till 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]


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6 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

am and pm: Hands employed refitting.

4.30pm: Leave to watch till 7am.

6.30pm: Leave to part of watch till 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]

[A squally day with showers]


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7 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

am: Hands employed painting ships bottom and refitting as requisite.

3.30pm: Arrived Carnarvon.

5.0pm: Leave to watch till 7am.

6.30pm: Leave to part of watch till 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs, Bread 400 lbs]


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8 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

7.0am: Read Warrant No 540.

9.0am: Discharged 1 Private RMLI to prison.

am: Hands employed in refitting work.

4.30pm: Leave to Starboard watch till 7am.

3.30pm: Leave to part of Port watch till 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]


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9 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

am: Hands employed about refitting work and drawing ammunition.

1.0pm: Read Warrants Nos 542 and 543.

4.30pm: Leave to Port watch till 7am.

5.0pm: Quarters.

6.30pm: Leave to part of Starboard Watch till 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]


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10 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

9.0am: Dock flooded.

9.40am: Hauled out of dock and secured alongside Wall Starboard side to Wall.

am: Hands employed washing [?, unclear word] ship and refitting.

1.30pm: Leave to Starboard Watch till 7am.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

3.0pm: Sub Lieutenant Clarke left ship for “Drake” for passage.

6.30pm: Leave to part Port Watch till 10pm. Received 1 rating from Detention Quarters.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 750 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 1000 lbs]


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11 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

8.30am: Landed all denominations for Service on shore.

9.30am: Divisions.

9.40am: Sailed HMS Drake.

1.30pm: Leave to Port Watch till 7am and boys till 6.0pm.

6.30pm: Leave to part of Starboard Watch till 10pm.


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12 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

8.0am: Carnarvon docked.

am and pm: Hands employed refitting.

9.5am: Weymouth proceeded for firing practice.

5.0pm: Quarters. Leave to Starboard Watch till 7am.

6.30pm: Leave to part Port Watch till 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 420 lbs Mutton]


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13 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

7.50am: Arrived “Isis”.

am: Hands employed refitting and 24 hands working with NSO [Naval Stores Office].

pm: Employed refitting and replacing cables from Yard.

5.0pm: Quarters. Special leave to Port Watch till 7am.

6.30pm: Leave to part Starboard Watch till 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]


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14 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

9.0am: Carnarvon undocked and placed alongside wall.

10.40am: Sailed Caesar for firing.

am and pm: Hands employed refitting.

4.30pm: Leave to Starboard Watch till 7am. Discharged 1 Signal rating to “Isis”.

6.30pm: Leave to part port watch till 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 800 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]


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15 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

am: Hands employed refitting and as requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to port watch till 7am.

6.30pm: Leave to part Starboard Watch till 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]


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16 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

am: Hands employed refitting and 24 hands working with NSO.

4.55pm: Quarters. Leave to starboard watch till 7am.

6.30pm: Leave to part Port Watch till 10pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]


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17 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

8.0am: Carnarvon shifted to Anchorage.

9.0am: Read Warrants Nos 544 to 546. 24 Hands working with NSO, remainder refitting.

10.0am: Discharged 3 ratings to detention quarters and 2 to hospital.

1.30pm: Leave to Port Watch till 7am and boys till 6.0pm.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

6.30pm: Leave to part Starboard Watch till 10pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 1400 lbs]


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18 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

am: Landed Church parties of all denominations for Service.

1.30pm: Leave to Starboard Watch till 7am and boys till 6pm.

6.30pm: Leave to part of Port Watch till 10pm.


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19 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

am: Working party of 30 hands employed in dockyard, remainder refitting.

pm: Employed as in forenoon.

5.0pm: Leave to port watch till 7am. Evening Quarters.

6.30pm: Leave to part of Starboard Watch till 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 420 lbs, 400 lbs Mutton, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]


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20 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

am: Working Party of 20 hands working with NSO, remainder employed refitting and as requisite.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Special leave to watch till 7am.

6.30pm: Leave to part of Port Watch till 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 1100 lbs, Bread 400 lbs]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 67F]


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21 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

am: 30 Hands employed with NSO, remainder as requisite refitting.

Noon: French cruiser Dupleix arrived.

4.0pm: Discharged Lieutenant Commander Morey and 1 rating to Berwick for passage.

4.30pm: Leave to port watch till 7am.

6.30pm: Leave to second part starboard watch till 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 800 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]


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22 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

am: Hands employed getting in cable and as requisite refitting.

9.30am: HMS “Berwick” sailed.

4.30pm: Leave to starboard watch till 7am.

6.30pm: Leave to second part of port watch till 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]


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23 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

am: Hands employed refitting and provisioning ship.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to port watch till 7am.

6.30pm: Leave to first part starboard watch till 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]


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24 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

am: Hands employed refitting and as required.

1.30pm: Leave to starboard watch till 7am. Hands make and mend.

4.40pm: HMS “Donegal”: entered harbour and anchored in C Berth.

6.30pm: Special leave to first part port watch till 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 1000 lbs]


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25 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

7.40am: HMS “Donegal” berthed alongside of wall.

8.30am: Landed all denominations for service on shore.

9.35am: Divisions.

11.45am: HMS “Isis” sailed.

1.30pm: Leave to port watch till 7am.

6.30pm: Leave to second part starboard watch till 10pm.


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26 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

am: Hands employed painting down aloft, painting funnels, and refitting as requisite.

10.0am: HMS Donegal shifted to Floating Dock.

pm: Hands employed painting and refitting.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to starboard watch till 7am. Leave second part port watch from 6.30pm till 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 740 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]


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27 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

7.20am: Working party 1 PO and 8 hands told off for 3 days work at RN Hospital.

am and pm: Hands employed refitting.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to port watch till 7am.

6.30pm: Leave to first part starboard watch till 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat Mutton 420 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]


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28 February 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

am: Hands employed getting anchors onboard and refitting.

pm: Hands employed painting and refitting.

3.50pm: HMS “Carnarvon” weighed and proceeded out of harbour.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Gave special leave to Starboard watch till 7am.

6.30pm: Leave to first part of port watch till 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]



LOGS FOR MARCH 1917


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[Cover of Log for March 1917 (no correction to statement about this being a copy of log), signed by [unclear initials - PAC?] Sturrock, Lieutenant (N), Navigating Officer]

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[Page not filled in]


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1 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

am: Hands employed refitting, painting and as requisite.

0.40pm: French Cruiser “Dupleix” sailed.

0.50pm: Hands mustered for monthly payment.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to port watch till 7am.

6.30pm: Leave to second part of starboard watch till 10pm.


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2 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

am: Hands employed refitting and as requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to starboard watch till 7am.

6.30pm: Leave to second part of port watch from 6.30 till 10pm.

[Fresh Beef Received: 300 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1000 lbs]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 71F]


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3 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

7.30am: Working party 1 PO and 8 hands to continue work at RN Hospital for further three days.

am: Hands employed refitting and painting.

1.30pm: Hands make and mend clothes (except hospital party). Leave to port watch from 1.30 till 7am, port watch of boys till 6.30pm.

1.55pm: HMS “Weymouth” sailed.

4.25pm: Evening Quarters. Refit completed.

6.30pm: Leave to first part starboard watch till 10pm.

7.30pm: Landed patrol of 6 POs and 30 men under commissioned officer to patrol Somerset.


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4 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

9.30am: Divisions. Landed all denominations for divine service ashore.

1.30pm: Leave to starboard watch till 10pm, boys of watch till 6pm.

3.30pm: Hands preparing ship for coaling.

6.30pm: Leave to first part port watch from 6.30 till 10pm.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1370.2 tons]


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5 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.84

6.0am: Commenced coaling from Dockyard heap.

8.35am: Complete with coal.

am: Hands employed unrigging coaling gear and cleaning ship.

10.15am: Commenced basin steam trial.

11.10am: Finished same.

pm: Hands employed cleaning and painting.

5.0pm: Leave to port watch till 7am.

[Fresh Beef received: 780 lbs, Vegetables Received: 4000 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1693.7 tons]


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6 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83 [estimated]

6.30am: Lit fires under five boilers. Steam at 6 hours notice.

8.20am: Shifted berth from alongside wall to B berth and came to with port anchor and 5 shackles.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Hands employed restowing magazines and as required.

4.25pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to starboard watch from 4.30 till 10pm.

[Fresh Beef Received: 350 lbs, Vegetables Received: 700 lbs]


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7 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

am: Hands employed cleaning and painting ship. Lost by accident one hand scrubber.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Leave to port watch from 4.30 till 10pm.

5.30pm: Landed patrol of 4 POs and 20 men under Lieutenant.

[Fresh Beef Received: 380 lbs, Vegetables Received: 700 lbs]


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8 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

8.25am: Aired bedding.

9.0am: Discharged 1 ERA [Engine Room Artificer] to hospital.

am: Hands employed cleaning and painting ship.

pm: Hands employed painting and as requisite.

4.15pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 547, 548, 549 and 550. Leave to starboard watch from 4.30 till 10pm.

8.30pm: Discharged six RNR ratings to British SS “Claveresk” [listed here].

[Fresh Beef Received: 380 lbs, Vegetables Received: 700 lbs]


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9 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

am: Hands employed cleaning and painting ship.

pm: Hands employed as requisite.

4.0pm: Leave to port watch from 4.0pm till 10pm.

[Fresh Beef Received: 350 lbs, Fresh Vegetables Received: 700 lbs]


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10 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

am: Aired Night Clothing. Saturday routine.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes. Leave to starboard watch from 1.0 till 10pm.

3.50pm: HMSs “Roxburgh” and “Warrior” arrived.

4.25pm: Evening Quarters.

[Fresh Beef Received: 900 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1800 lbs]


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11 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

8.30am: Landed RCs and Wesleyans for Divine Service.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

1.0pm: Leave to port watch from 1.0 till 10pm, boys till 6pm.

5.30pm: Landed patrol of 4 POs and 20 men under Lieutenant.


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12 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

9.0am: HMS “Leviathan” weighed and proceeded out of harbour for firing exercise.

9.10am: Divisions. 9.25am: General Quarters.

10.0am: Fore Turret to divisional drill. Boys to school, training classes at instructions, remainder as requisite.

1.50pm: Arrived HMS Isis.

3.20pm: Received from repair shop 17 end on slings and 3, 7.5 shell grabs.

4.30pm: Leave to starboard watch from 4.30 till 10pm.

5.50pm: HMS “Leviathan” entered harbour.

[Fresh Beef Received: 300 lbs, Vegetables Received: 700 lbs]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 68F]


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13 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

8.15am: Sub Lieutenant Tweedie RN and 3 ratings joined ship.

9.0am: Drew fires under all boilers not required for auxiliary purposes.

9.10am: Divisions and physical exercise.

9.45am: Section I boys to school, training classes at instructions, After Turret divisional drills, remainder hands as required.

pm: Boys at school, training classes at instructions, remainder hands as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to port watch from 4.30 till 10pm.

[Fresh Beef Received: 350 lbs, Vegetable Received: 700 lbs]


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14 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

9.45am: Exercised fire and collision stations.

am: Training classes to instructions, A Turret at divisional drill, GLs [Gun Layers] at dotter, remainder hands as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to starboard watch from 4.30 till 10pm.

[Fresh Beef Received: 380 lbs, Vegetables Received: 600 lbs]


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15 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

6.30am: Landed working party of 1 PO and 8 hands for gun mounting.

9.30am: Section I boys to school, training classes to instructions, PI divisional drill, remainder hands as requisite.

pm: Discharged 1 SSA to “Leviathan”.

5.0pm: Hands preparing ship for coaling. 1 rating joined ship.

6.0pm: Read Warrant No 551.

[Fresh Beef Received: 360 lbs, Vegetables Received: 600 lbs]


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16 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

6.45am: Collier “Eskbridge” secured alongside.

7.13am: Commenced coaling.

8.55am: Complete with coal, received 190 Tons. 9.15am: Collier cast off.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Two ratings left ship for passage to England.

pm: Seamanship training class to sailing instructions, remainder hands as required.

4.30pm: Leave to starboard watch from 4.30 to 10pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Fresh Beef Received: 380 lbs, Vegetables Received: 600 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: 1519.7 tons]


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17 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

8.35am: Aired night clothing.

am: Saturdays routine.

pm: Leave to port watch from 1.30 till 10pm, boys of port watch till 6pm.

4.15pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrants Nos 552 and 553.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Fresh Beef Received: 800 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1400 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1696.2 tons]


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18 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

8.30am: Landed Presbyterians, Wesleyans and RCs for Divine Service.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.0am: Held Divine Service on board.

1.30pm: Leave to starboard watch from 1.30 till 10pm, starboard watch of boys till 6pm.

3.0pm: Discharged one rating to RN Hospital.

7.0pm: Two ratings rejoined ship from canteen.

8.0pm: Lieutenant Commander Smithwick of “Roxburgh” joined ship (temporary) for navigating duties.

8.40pm: Let go second anchor under foot.

Midnight: Lit fires under 9 boilers.

[Westerly wind force 4-5 to 6 in pm, squally with rain at midnight]


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19 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

0.30am: Veered to 3 shackles on starboard cable.

am: B Turrets crew, P2 magazine and shell room parties to divisional drill, training classes to instructions, remainder hands as requisite.

4.30pm: One rating rejoined from RN Hospital.

[Fresh Beef Received: 400 lbs]

[Squally north westerly wind force 4-5 to 5-7 all day, noon temperature 62F]


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20 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.38, Long -64.70 [estimated]

6.30am: Weighed and proceeded out of Grassy Bay. Courses and speed as requisite.

7.12am: Came to with port anchor in Shelley Bay in 7 fathoms water, veered to 6 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Crawl Point N82E, School House S69E, Government House S47W]

am: Carried out firing practice with .303 and 1 inch aiming rifles at target towed by Picket Boat. Control firing.

10.30am: Fore Turret and PIII to divisional drill.

pm: Spare Gunlayers and Trainers at sub-calibre practice, Picket Boat towing target, remainder hands as requisite.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrants No 554 and 555.

6.0pm: Exercised ready watch guns crews at night defence firing with .303 and 1 inch aiming rifles. Picket Boat towing target.

[Fresh Beef Received: 750 lbs]


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21 March 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.39, Long -64.69 [rough estimate]

6.10am: Shortened in to 3 shackles.

9.0am: Weighed and proceeded to Murrays Anchorage. Courses and speed as requisite. Ran torpedo for exercise from starboard tube. Carried out firing practice with 7.5 sub calibre, 6 inch - 1 inch aiming rifle, also 12 rounds half charges from 6 inch qualifying Gun Layers II. Target towed by Picket Boat.

1.30pm: Came to with starboard anchor in 8 fathoms veered to 6 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Tobacco Rock N83E, Lloyds Flag Staff S62E, Cherrystone Hill S10E]

pm: Ran torpedo’s for exercise. Hands employed getting in target and torpedos. Training Classes at instructions.

7.0pm: Carried out night defence firing for exercise with .303 aiming rifles at target towed by Picket Boat.


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22 March 1917

From Bermuda to Halifax and at Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83 [estimated]

am: Lost overboard from Lower boom whilst preparing for sea Block Wood, Clump 13 inch, one in Number.

8.0am: Weighed and proceeded to Grassy Bay. Courses as requisite, 60 revs.

9.15am: Came to with port anchor, 6 shackles in 8 fathoms. Let go starboard anchor veered to 1 shackle. B berth.

[Anchor Bearings: Dockyard Chimney and South Breakwater Head N71W, Hogfish Beacon S2.5W]

am: Prepared for coaling.

10.40am: Collier “Eckbridge” [Eskbridge] alongside. Coal Ship.

11.0am: “Isis” arrived and anchored. 4 Ratings joined ship for passage.

0.35pm: Completed with coal. Received 150 tons. 0.40pm: Collier cast off.

pm: Hands employed Cleaning and Preparing Ship for [sea - word off edge of page].

2.6pm: Weighed Starboard anchor. 23 Ratings joined ship for Passage.

3.50pm: Weighed and turned. 4.10pm: Proceeded 74 Revs. Courses as Requisite.

4.55pm: 60 Revs proceeded into Ship Channel.

5.18pm: Fairway Buoy abeam, Course N78E. 5.20pm: 74 Revs.

5.45pm: Altered course N12E.

6.30pm: Streamed Patent Log. 7.0pm: Darkened Ship.

[Distance run through the Water: 11.0 miles]

[Fresh Beef Received: 1200 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1800 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1645.2 tons]

[Squally north westerly wind force 5 to 7 in pm, with sea state rough]


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23 March 1917

From Bermuda to Halifax

Lat 34.85, Long -64.48

2.0am: Exercised Sea Boats Crews and Lowerers. 2.15am: Exercised Close WT [Watertight] Doors.

3.20am: Reduced to 60 Revs.

6.30am: Changed over Steering Position; LCT [Lower Conning Tower] to Fore Bridge.

am: Hands employed Cleaning ship and as Requisite.

3.50pm: Increased to 65 Revs. 4.5pm: Increased to 70 Revs. 4.25pm: Increased to 75 Revs.

5.30pm: Put clocks on 5 minutes. Served out Winter Clothing.

6.12pm: Increased to 80 Revs. Deviation by sun [symbol] azimuth 2 degrees West.

7.15pm: Put clocks on 5 minutes.

7.55pm: Altered course N12E Magnetic.

9.0pm: Increased 85 Revs.

11.40pm: Increased to 90 Revs.

[Distance run through the Water: 170.7 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Various 114 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Halifax Light Vessel N4.5E, 572 miles]

[Wind north westerly then north easterly force 6 or 7 for most of day, with sea state mostly rough or very rough, weather mostly fine, noon temperature 56F, sea temperature 64F]


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24 March 1917

From Bermuda to Halifax

Lat 39.77, Long -64.50

1.50am and 4.30am: Exercised Sea Boats Crew.

6.23am: Increased to 95 Revs.

am: Carried out Saturday Routine.

1.0pm: Altered course N25E.

pm: Make and Mend Clothes.

5.30pm: Quarters.

7.15pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes.

9.0pm: Altered course N31E.

11.0pm: Commenced sounding 200 fathoms wire, every half hour.

[Course and Distance made good: North 295 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Sambro Light Vessel or Halifax N10E 279 miles]

[Wind and sea reducing in am, westerly force 5 or 5-6 in afternoon, with rough confused sea, reducing later. Sea temperature recorded hourly in pm: 69F at 1pm, down to 33F at midnight]


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25 March 1917

From Bermuda to Halifax and at Halifax

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57 [estimated]

2.0am: Sounded every half hour - 200 fathoms wire.

4.30am: Exercised Sea Boats Crew. 4.55am: 74 Revs, altered course South. Occulting Light N10W = Cross Island Light.

5.10am: Altered course SE. 5.20am: Altered course East. 5.40am: Increased 95 Revs, altered course N60E.

6.15am: Altered course NNE. Increased to 118 Revs.

6.40am: Sambro Light Vessel N50E, altered course N55E.

7.22am: Sambro Light Vessel abeam 0.5 miles, altered course N60E.

7.52am: Altered course NW.

8.20am: Portuguese Shoal Buoy abeam. Courses and speed as Requisite.

8.59am: Came to Starboard anchor, Moored 5 [shackles] on each.

9.50am: Weighed and shifted berth.

10.30am: Came to Starboard anchor. Moored 5 on each in “A” berth.

[Bearings] [Moored: Exhibition Light S80E, abeam port InterColonial Railway Pier N30W, Sugar Refinery Chimney N64W]

10.45am: Discharged 18 Ratings to [HMS] “Calgarian”.

11.40am: Lieutenant PAC Sturrock RN, Sub Lieutenant A Doelberg: joined ship.

3.0pm: Hands employed preparing ship for coaling.

4.10pm: Collier SS Darnholme [mentioned here] secured alongside.

5.0pm: Leave to Port Watch until 10pm. Starboard Watch rigged Collier.

[Distance run through the Water: 321.2 miles]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1237.0 tons]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 42F]


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26 March 1917

At Halifax NS [Nova Scotia]

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

6.0am: Commenced Coaling.

10.30am: Completed with 465 tons coal.

11.0am: Collier SS Darnholme slipped and proceeded from alongside.

pm: Hands employed cleaning ship. HMS “Devonshire” proceeded from alongside and anchored. HMS “Drake” proceeded alongside Dockyard wharf.

4.0pm: Leave to Starboard watch until 7am. Evening Quarters.

[Fresh Beef Received: 1150 lbs, Vegetable Received: 1000 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1685.5 tons]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 43F, sea temperature 32F]


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27 March 1917

At Halifax NS

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

am: Hands employed drawing provisions and as requisite.

pm: Hands employed provisioning ship and as requisite.

4.0pm: Leave to the watch until 10pm. Evening Quarters.

6.0pm: Discharged one rating to HMS “Niobe”.

[Fresh Beef Received: 780 lbs]


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28 March 1917

At Halifax NS

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

am: Divisions. Training Classes and Boys under instruction, “S” group exercised at Divisional Drill. Remainder of Hands employed drawing provisions and as requisite.

pm: Training Classes under instruction. The Remainder of the hands employed as requisite.

4.0pm: Leave to Port Watch until 10pm.

5.0pm: HMS “Calgarian” with transports SS “Metagama”, “Lapland” [probably the ship listed here], “Southland”, “Saxonia” [Saxonia (1) listed here] and “Messamabie” [probably “Missanabie] proceeded out of Harbour. Mr Ford Gunner discharged to HMS “Calgarian” for passage to England.


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29 March 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

am: Divisions. Exercised Physical Drill. Training Classes and boys under instruction. Hands employed oiling over Main Derrick topping lift and purchase and as requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to the watch until 7am.

[Fresh Beef Received: 750 lbs, Vegetables 3000 lbs]


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30 March 1917

At Halifax NS

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

9.0am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Exercised General Quarters.

10.0am: Secured. Training class to instruction. The Remainder of Hands employed as requisite. “A” Turrets Crew, Magazine and Shell room parties to Divisional Drill.

4.30pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.


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31 March 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

am: Hands employed cleaning ship and as requisite.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend clothes. Leave to the Watch until 10pm and to boys until 6pm.


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LOGS FOR APRIL 1917


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[Cover of Log for April 1917, signed by Navigating Officer, as previous month]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 April 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

am: Divisions. Landed Church Parties. Held Divine Service.

1.0pm: Gave leave to the watch until 10pm.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.


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2 April 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Training Classes and Boys under instruction. Divers exercised monthly Dip. Hands employed as requisite.

1.0pm: Paid monthly money.

3.0pm: Landed funeral party [though there is no indication of deaths relating to Antrim or other ships in Halifax on the Casualty List around this date].

4.0pm: Half-masted colours.

5.0pm: Special leave to Port Watch until 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 650 lbs]


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3 April 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

am: Training Classes under instruction. “B” Turret guns crew, Magazine and Shell room party exercised at Divisional Drill. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

pm: Training Classes and boys under instruction. Exercised Control. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 556.

5.0pm: Leave to Starboard Watch until 10pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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4 April 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

am: Training Classes and Boys under instruction. “A” Turrets Guns crew, Magazine and shell room parties exercised at Divisional Drill. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to the Watch until 10pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs]

[Weather overcast, noon temperature 41F]


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5 April 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

am: Training Classes and Boys under instruction. After Turrets guns crew and supply party to Divisional Drill. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

pm: Training Classes under instruction. RNVR Seamen sent to “Drake” for gun drill. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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6 April 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

am: Landed Church parties. Divisions. Held Divine Service [as this is Good Friday].

1.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.

6.0pm: Collier SS “Darnholm” secured alongside.


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7 April 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

6.10am: Commenced Coaling.

8.35am: Completed with 210 tons coal.

9.15am: Collier proceeded to anchorage.

am: Lifebuoys tested and found correct. Lieutenant PW Nellis RCN discharged to HMCS “Niobe”.

pm: Hands employed cleaning ship and as requisite.

2.0pm: French Cruiser “Condé” arrived.

5.0pm: Leave to POs till 10pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1200 lbs, Vegetables 3600 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1708.5 tons]

[Rain, showers or mist all day, squally in early am, noon temperature 40F]


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8 April 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

8.30am: Landed Church Parties, Divisions.

10.0am: Held Divine Service.

1.0pm: Leave to CPOs and POs until 10pm.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.


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9 April 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

9.30am: HMS “Drake” left for steam trials.

am: Training Classes and boys under instruction. P1 supply party Exercised at Divisional Drill. The Remainder of the hands employed as requisite.

0.30pm: HMS “Drake” re-entered harbour and secured alongside No 4 wharf.

pm: Training Classes under instruction. Hands employed preparing for coaling and as requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to CPOs and POs until 10pm.

5.30pm: Collier SS “Darnholm” secured alongside.


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10 April 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

6.4am: Commenced Coaling.

7.10am: Completed with 65 tons coal.

7.30am: SS “Darnholm” proceeded from alongside.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Engineer Commander HC Little, Lieutenant Commander EC Neligan, Lieutenant HG Lowe RNR and Flight Sub Lieutenant FC Mill and 10 ratings joined ship for passage to England.

1.0pm: Discharged eight ratings to HMS “Devonshire”.

[Draught: Forward 27’ 1”, Aft 26’ 3”]

3.0pm: 1 rating joined ship for passage. Mr Bennett, Acting Gunner joined ship.

5.30pm: Unmoored ship.

5.45pm: Moored ship.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1712.5 tons]

[Mist and rain in early am, then snow from noon onwards, noon temperature 36F]


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11 April 1917

From Halifax to Liverpool

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57

7.0am: HMS “Isis” arrived and came to anchor in “C” Berth.

9.30am: HMS Drake shifted berth to “D” Berth.

am: Training Classes and boys under instruction.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 557.

5.0pm: Unmoored ship.

5.30pm: Weighed Starboard anchor. 5.45pm: Weighed Port anchor. 5.52pm: Proceeded. Course and speed as requisite through the Gate.

6.40pm: Automatic buoy off Portuguese shoal abeam to Port 2 cables. Course S22E, 10 knots. 6.47pm: Increased to 12 knots.

7.33pm: Shaped Course S1.5E. Streamed Patent log Showing Zero.

10.40pm: Altered Course to S44E Magnetic.


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12 April 1917

From Halifax to Liverpool

Lat 39.77, Long -60.08 [Long corrected from E to W]

1.15am: SS “Carpathia” collided with and sank schooner Doris Myra [probably “Doris V Myra” shown here, though date of sinking is shown incorrectly], “Carpathia” stopped to rescue crew.

1.28am: Stopped Engines. 1.38am: Proceeded at 48 Revs.

2.18am: Reduced to 36 Revs. 2.30am: Exercised Seaboats crew and close WT Doors.

3.45am: “Carpathia” rejoined. Increased to 74 Revs.

6.25am: Reduced to Slow both Engines. 6.35am: Proceeded at 74 Revs.

8.45am: Commenced Zig Zag Courses (Advance 94%).

11.10am: Reduced to 67 Revs.

0.30pm: Increased to 12 knots.

1.35pm: Ceased Zig Zag Courses. Reduced to 6.5 knots.

2.30pm: Increased to 11.5 knots. 2.45pm: Altered Course to S65E (Magnetic).

4.3pm: Increased to 74 Revs.

8.0pm: Course S64E.

11.0pm: All Clocks advanced 12 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 135 degrees - 185 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Rendezvous 1955 miles]

[Snow in early am, showers or rain at times in pm, noon temperature 40F, sea temperature 34F. Sea temperature recorded hourly in pm, up to 53F at midnight]


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13 April 1917

From Halifax to Liverpool

Lat 42.50, Long -54.43

3.0am: Advanced all clocks 12 minutes.

6.23am: Altered Course 16 points to port to Close “Carpathia”. 6.37am: Resumed original Course.

8.0am: Reduced to 70 Revs. Altered Course to S63E (Magnetic).

8.0pm: Altered Course to S62E (Magnetic).

11.0pm: Advanced all clocks by 12 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 95 degrees, 251 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Winds variable in direction, force 4 to 5 for most of day, rain or showers at times, noon temperature 52F, sea temperature recorded hourly: 48F to 52F in am, between 37F and 54F in pm]


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14 April 1917

From Halifax to Liverpool

Lat 42.25, Long -48.52

3.0am: All Clocks advanced 12 minutes.

7.30am: Deviation by Observation sun [symbol] 0.5 degrees E.

8.0am: Altered Course to S55E Magnetic.

8.10am: Altered course to SW to avoid fog. 8.17am: Altered course to S55E.

8.10am: Spoked Belgian SS “Flanders”.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend Clothes.

6.5pm: Altered Course to N89E.

7.0pm: Observed Deviation of Standard Compass by bearing of sun 1.5 degrees E.

11.0pm: Clocks advanced 10 minutes,

[Course and Distance made good: 265 miles, 93 degrees]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Less windy today, sea temperature varying from 36F to 45F in am, 46F to 60F in pm]


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15 April 1917

From Halifax to Liverpool

Lat 43.66, Long -43.05

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 10 minutes.

9.0am: Divisions. Read Prayers.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.

4.10pm: Altered Course to S85E.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 71 degrees, 252 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Rendezvous 1191 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[South easterly wind force 4 to 5 from 8am, weather mostly fine, noon temperature 64F, sea temperature 60F]


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16 April 1917

From Halifax to Liverpool

Lat 45.46, Long -37.52

3.0am: Advanced clocks 10 minutes.

7.0am: Observed Deviation of Standard Compass 1.5 degrees E.

8.30am: Exercised General Quarters.

Noon: Altered Course to S82E.

4.30pm: Observed Deviation Standard Compass 2 degrees E.

10.0pm: Advanced all Clocks 12 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 69 degrees, 260 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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17 April 1917

From Halifax to Liverpool

Lat 46.95, Long -31.63

2.0am: Exercised Sea boats crews and close WT Doors.

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 12 minutes.

9.0am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill.

am: Hands employed as requisite. Training Classes under instruction. 3 Pounder Guns crews exercised at loader.

Noon: Altered Course to S81E.

1.30pm: Reduced to 66 Revs.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Stations for submarine attack and abandon Ship.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 14 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 70 degrees, 260 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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18 April 1917

From Halifax to Liverpool

Lat 47.48, Long -25.52

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 14 minutes.

5.0am: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses.

am: Control parties exercised at Control. Training classes under instruction. Remainder of Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Hands employed as requisite. Training Classes under instruction. 6 inch Guns Crews exercised at Loader.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised abandon ship stations.

7.0pm: Ceased steering Zig Zag Courses.

11.0pm: Clocks advanced 12 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 78 degrees, 251 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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19 April 1917

From Halifax to Liverpool

Lat 48.23, Long -19.21

3.0am: Clocks advanced 12 minutes.

5.0am: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses.

8.25am: Hauled in Patent log. 8.40am: Streamed Patent log.

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Carried out 6 inch loading Competition. Hands employed bending on cable and as requisite.

Noon: Altered Course to S70E.

7.20pm: Ceased Zig Zag Courses.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks by 12 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 84 degrees, 252 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: 88 degrees, 168 miles] [presumably to Rendezvous]


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20 April 1917

From Halifax to Liverpool

Lat 49.58, Long -12.02

3.0am: Advanced Clocks by 12 minutes.

4.5am: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses. 4.14am: Increased to 74 Revs.

4.35am: Sighted escorting Destroyers. Increased to 127 Revs. Shaped Course N77E. Turned Transports over to HMS Hope. HMS “Alarm and Acheron” took station on either bow.

am: Steaming Light in Steam Pinnace damaged by accident. Lost overboard by accident Coir hair Broom [?] 1 in Number.

5.0pm: Reduced to 112 Revs.

7.24pm: Ceased steering Zig Zag Courses.

7.45pm: Fixed by Stars to Lat 50 46 N, Long 8 54 W.

8.30pm: Altered course to N72.5E (Magnetic).

11.0pm: All Clocks advanced 26 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 74 degrees, 292 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: 10 miles of Tuskar Light Vessel 56 degrees, 268.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Weather mostly fine, noon temperature 53F, sea temperature 52F]


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21 April 1917

From Halifax to Liverpool

Lat 53.48, Long -3.09 [rough estimate]

Midnight: Sounded 1/39 fathoms. Lost by accident whilst Sounding Sinker and Brass Guard one in Number.

1.40am: Sighted Coningbeg Light Vessel bearing N24E.

2.18am: Coningbeg Light Vessel abeam. 2.20am: Sighted Tuskar Light Vessel bearing N42E.

2.45am: Sighted The Smalls Light Vessel bearing S40E (approximately).

3.0am: Advanced all Clocks 26 minutes.

3.45am: Tuskar Light Vessel abeam 11 miles.

4.0am: Increased to Full speed.

4.16am: Altered Course to N56E Magnetic. 4.20am: Commenced Steering Zig Zag Courses.

5.50am: Altered Course to NNE.

6.17am: Centre of Bardsey Island bearing S75E. 6.30am: Centre of Bardsey Island bearing S60E.

7.56am: Altered Course to N80E.

8.15am: Skerries bearing S80E.

8.42am: Altered Course to S80E.

8.44am: Skerries abeam 2.5 miles. 8.56am: Reduced to 112 Revs.

9.15am: Hauled in Patent log.

9.37am: Altered Course to S72E.

11.0am: Altered Course to East. 11.15am: Altered Course to NE.

11.27am: Reduced to 74 Revs. 11.30am: Stopped off Bar Light Vessel and picked up pilot Mr Jones.

11.35am: Proceeded in charge of pilot up Formby and Crosby Channels. Course and speed as requisite.

0.30pm: Course and speed as requisite up harbour.

1.45pm: Stopped. Came to N by E of Cunard buoy 1 cable with Port bower anchor in 9 fathoms. Veered to 5 shackles.

[Draught of water: Forward 25’ 0”, Aft 25’ 9”]

2.0pm: Lieutenant Commander E Neligan, Engineer Commander HG Little, Lieutenant Lowe RNR and Flight Sub Lieutenant Mills [Mill earlier in log] discharged.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

5.30pm: Weighed Port anchor. Proceeded as requisite.

6.0pm: Secured to Cunard Buoy. Lieutenant Riddle RNR joined ship.

[Distance run through the Water: 456.9 miles]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 464 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 279.2 tons]


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22 April 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.41, Long -3.00 [estimated]

[Secured to Cunard buoy]

6.0am: Life buoys tested and found Correct.

9.0am: Discharged 12 ratings to Hospital.

10.0am: Held Divine Service on board.

1.0pm: Leave to Port Watch until 7am, to both watches of boys until 6pm.

3.0pm: Lieutenant Phillips RN discharged to Barracks.

[Weather fine, noon temperature 50F]


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23 April 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.41, Long -3.00

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. B Turrets Gun and Magazine and Shell room parties Exercised at Divisional Drill. Hands employed as requisite.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

8.0am: Care and Maintenance party of 75 men in charge of Lieutenant Harrison RNR joined ship.

9.0pm: Ships Company given leave until 9am Saturday 28th April.


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24 April 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.41, Long -3.00

am: Care and Maintenance party employed as requisite.

1.0pm: Leave to part of the Watch until 7am.


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25 April 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.41, Long -3.00

am: Hands employed discharging ashes into Hopper.

1.0pm: Leave to part of Watch until 7am.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 800 lbs]


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26 April 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.41, Long -3.00

am: Hands employed as requisite.

1.0pm: Leave to part of the Watch until 7am.

5.0pm: Hands employed drawing provisions.


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27 April 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.41, Long -3.00

am; Hands employed as requisite. 140 ratings joined ship from Chatham Barracks.

4.30pm: 13 seamen joined ship from Plymouth Barracks.

6.0pm: 8 ratings joined ship from HMS Defiance.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1251 lbs, Vegetables 2900 lbs, Bread 1000 lbs]


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28 April 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.41, Long -3.00

5.0am: Lost overboard by accident Fender Coir large 1 in Number.

7.0am: Collier SS “Grantly” [probably “Grantley” listed here] Secured alongside.

9.0am: Ships Company returned from leave.

am: Hands employed preparing for coaling.

11.30am: Commenced Coaling.

1.0pm: Care and maintenance party discharged to RNB Chatham.

Midnight: Ceased Coaling.


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29 April 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.41, Long -3.00

5.40am: Recommenced Coaling.

9.0am: Completed with 1470 tons coal.

9.30am: HMS Drake arrived.

10.0am: Collier proceeded from alongside.

am and pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

1.0pm: 5 Ratings joined ship for passage.

3.0pm: Leave to natives until 11pm.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1685.7 tons]


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30 April 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.41, Long -3.00

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Exercised Collision and General Quarters stations.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am and to boys until 10pm. 13 Ratings joined ship for passage.



LOGS FOR MAY 1917


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[Cover of Log for May 1917, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Page not filled in]


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1 May 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.41, Long -3.00

9.0am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Charging Stations.

5.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am and to Boys until 10pm.


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2 May 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.41, Long -3.00

am: Exercised alarm and abandon ship stations. B Turrets guns crew and supply party to Divisional Drill.

0.30pm: Paid the hands monthly payment.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrant Nos 558 to 567 [end of number off edge of page but reference to log of 4th May confirms] (inclusive).

5.30pm: Leave to the Watch till 7am and to boys until 9pm.


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3 May 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.41, Long -3.00

am and pm: Hands employed painting ship.

1.30pm: Leave to boys until 10pm.

5.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.


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4 May 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.41, Long -3.00

9.0am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised General Quarters and Alarm Quarters.

am: Hands employed painting down aloft and as requisite. Lost overboard by accident Brushes Paint 3 in Number.

pm: Hands employed painting down aloft and as requisite.

4.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 11pm.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 568, 569 and 570.

[Fresh Beef Received: 1799 lbs, Vegetables Received: 3024 lbs]


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5 May 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax

Lat 53.41, Long -3.00

7.0am: Lifebuoys tested and found Correct.

7.30am: 5 Ratings, 1 Marine and 1 Bandsman discharged to Barracks.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

11.0am: 2 Bandsmen joined ship from Barracks.

pm: Hands employed securing for sea and as requisite.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 571, 572, 573, 574 and 575.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back one hour to GMT. Unshackled from buoy.

6.0pm: Proceeded in Charge of pilot from buoy out of harbour and through Crosby and Formby Channels.

7.32pm: Put Clocks back 32 minutes [reflected in subsequent times in log]. Discharged Pilot.

7.8pm: Bar Light Ship abeam to Port 0.5 miles. Shaped Course S84W. Commenced Zig Zag Courses. Speed 92 Revs.

7.30pm: Streamed Patent log. Sighted Great Ormes Head Light S75W.

8.50pm: Altered Course to N65W Magnetic.

10.0pm: Altered Course to N72W (Magnetic).

10.35pm: Skerries Light abeam 3.5 miles.

10.55pm: Reduced to 86 Revs.


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6 May 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax

Lat 55.43, Long -8.20

0.30am: Altered Course to N20E.

1.24am: Increased to 92 Revs. Shaped a Steady Course.

2.35am: Altered Course to N64E. 2.50am: Commenced Zig Zag Courses.

3.18am: Sighted Chicken Rock Light bearing S88E, altered course to N18E.

3.48am: Increased to 98 Revs.

5.24am: Altered course to N12W.

7.55am: Altered course to N24W. Reduced to 86 Revs. 7.56am: Maidens Light House abeam 4 miles.

9.20am: Altered Course to N45W.

9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers.

9.45am: Increased to 98 Revs. 9.48am: Rue Point abeam 0.75 miles. 9.50am: Altered Course to N50W.

10.55am: Shaped Steady Course in Swept Channel.

11.31am: Altered course to N70W. Noon: Inishtrahull Light House abeam 1.75 miles.

0.20pm: Malin Head abeam. Commenced Zig Zag Courses.

2.10pm: Tory Island Light House bearing S15W (Magnetic).

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

5.0pm: Put all Clocks back 18 minutes.

7.0pm: Put all Clocks back 18 minutes.

11.0pm: Exercised Closing WT [watertight] Doors.

[Distance run through the Water: 276 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: 310 degrees, 194 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: [symbol indicating bearing unavailable] 2406 miles]

[Weather fine, noon air and sea temperature 50F]


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7 May 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax

Lat 55.18, Long -17.44

2.0am: Exercised Closing WT Doors.

8.0am: Altered Course to N66W. Reduced to 86 Revs.

9.0am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Fire and Collision Stations. Exercised Ships Company at Physical Drill.

10.30am: Destroyer Escort parted Company. SS “Grampian” took station on Starboard bow 2 miles. Reduced to 60 Revs.

Noon: Increased to 90 Revs.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Alarm Stations.

5.0pm: Put all Clocks back 18 minutes.

7.0pm: Put all Clocks back 18 minutes.

10.30pm: Exercised Close WT Doors.

[Course and Distance made good: 268 degrees, 351 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Halifax [symbol indicating bearing unavailable] 2055 miles]


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8 May 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax

Lat 54.25, Long -26.95

7.0am: Altered Course to N71W.

Noon: Altered Course to N77W.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 20 minutes.

7.0am: Shaped a steady Course. Put Clocks back 20 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 260 degrees, 334 miles]

[Easterly or north easterly wind force 5 or 6 all day, sea state rough from noon, overcast weather with showers at times]


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9 May 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax

Lat 52.43, Long -36.47

Noon: Increased to 92 Revs. Altered Course to N83W.

4.0pm: Read Warrants Nos 581, 582 and 583.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Hauled in, cleared and restreamed Patent log.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 20 minutes.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 20 minutes. Altered Compass Course to N82W.

[Course and Distance made good: 108 degrees, 359 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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10 May 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax

Lat 49.58, Long -45.10

0.30am: Decreased to 90 Revs.

Noon: Altered Course to S88W.

1.0pm: Altered Course to N88W.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 14 minutes.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 14 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 113 degrees, 367 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: 14’ 140” from Cape Race, Various 356 miles]

[Sea temperature recorded hourly: from 57F to 46F in am, from 48F to 38F in pm]


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11 May 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax

Lat 47.17, Long -51.53

1.0am: Reduced to 90 Revs.

1.30am: Exercised Closing WT Doors. Reduced to 86 Revs.

2.30am: Ran into Dense fog. Reduced to 6 knots.

3.0am: Commenced hourly soundings.

4.30am: Increased to 42 Revs. Altered Course to N75W to Close “Grampian”. 4.37am: Resumed Course.

5.5am: Increased to 60 revs.

5.25am: Increased to 82 Revs, fog lifted.

7.15am: Fog closed down. Reduced to 6 knots.

am and pm: Hands employed as requisite.

Noon: Altered Course to S79W.

3.33pm: Increased to 60 Revs.

4.0pm: Decreased to 36 Revs. 4.15pm: Increased to 60 Revs.

4.30pm: Reduced to 36 Revs. Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 584, 585, 586 and 587.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 14 minutes.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 14 minutes (Halifax time).

9.52pm: Field ice reported on either bow. Stopped both Engines. Hauled in Patent log: Lat 46 31 N, Long 52 53W.

[Course and Distance made good: S61W, 297 miles]

[Fog for most of day, noon temperature 41F. Sea temperature still recorded hourly: 34F to 36F in am, 35F to 29F in pm]


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12 May 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax

Lat 44.37, Long -55.02

[Stopped]

4.10am: Proceeded Course S46W, 6 knots. 4.20am: Streamed Patent log. Commenced Sounding every 30 minutes.

5.7am: Altered Course to S79W.

6.27am: Increased to 60 Revs. 6.45am: Course N62W. Increased to 74 Revs. 6.56am: Increased to 94 Revs.

7.0am: Sighted Icebergs about 60 feet high, 8 miles on Starboard beam: Lat 46 25 N, Long 52 20 W.

7.53am: Reduced to 92 Revs.

8.22am: Reduced to 60 Revs.

9.40am: Increased to 94 Revs.

Noon: Reduced to 90 Revs.

3.30pm: Altered Course to N46W.

3.38pm: Increased to 90 Revs.

5.30pm: Fog Closed down.

6.0pm: Course S87W. Increased to 112 Revs. Ordered SS “Grampian” to proceed independently.

8.0pm: Reduced to 74 Revs.

11.0pm: Commenced sounding every 30 minutes. Course S86W.

[Course and Distance made good: 250 degrees, 145 miles]

[Mist or fog all day, sea temperature mostly 26F to 29F]


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13 May 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax

Lat 44.49, Long -62.88 [rough estimate]

1.0am: Ceased Sounding.

3.0am: Altered Course to S85W.

4.0am: Commenced Sounding every 30 minutes. 4.12am: Increased to 112 Revs.

6.0am: Altered Course to S84W. 6.27am: Reduced to 74 Revs.

6.49am: Altered Course to N85W. 7.14am: Increased to 80 Revs.

8.45am: Increased to 112 Revs.

9.0am: Divisions. Held Divine Service.

9.30am: Sighted land on Starboard bow.

9.50am: Little White Rock bearing N35W.

10.9am: Little White Rock abeam 6 miles.

10.44am: Beaver Rock Light House abeam 7 miles.

11.15am: Altered Course to S87W.

11.59am: Whistle Buoy phi [symbol] Egg Island Light House abeam N1.75E. Deviation 2.75 degrees W.

1.15pm: Altered Course to N22W in swept Channel.

1.30pm: Reduced to 90 Revs. Hauled in Patent log.

1.50pm: Altered course as requisite into Halifax harbour.

3.0pm: Stopped. Came too [sic] with Starboard anchor in 10 fathoms in “D” berth. Veered to 5 shackles.

[Draught: Forward 24’ 00”, Aft 24’ 6”]

[At Single anchor in “D” berth]

[Distance run through the Water: 346 miles]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 210 tons]

[Foggy or misty until 10am, rain in pm, noon temperature 42F, sea temperature 30F]


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14 May 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57 [estimated]

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend Clothes.

3.0am: 1 Artificer Engineer, 1 Leading Stoker and 3 Stokers joined ship from “Niobe”.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 588.

[Fresh Beef Received: 1200 lbs, Vegetables Received 3600 lbs]


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15 May 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.58 [estimated]

5.30am: Weighed Starboard anchor. Proceeded as requisite.

6.0am: Secured alongside No 4 Jetty. Hands employed preparing for coaling.

7.40am: Commenced Coaling.

am: Hands employed coaling ship.

pm: Hands employed cleaning [coaling] ship.

5.0pm: 2 Ratings joined ship from HMS “Leviathan”.

10.30pm: Ceased Coaling.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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16 May 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.58

5.0am: Recommenced Coaling.

am and pm: Hands employed coaling ship.

3.30pm: 1 Rating discharged to HMS “Leviathan”.

4.20pm: Completed with 1566 tons coal. 4.30pm: Proceeded as requisite.

5.0pm: Moored ship 5 [shackles] on each in “A” berth in 10 fathoms.

6.0pm: 6 USN Destroyers arrived.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 134.5 + 1566 = 1700.5 tons]


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17 May 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

9.30am: Courts Martial assembled onboard.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Hands employed cleaning ship and drawing stores.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 590.

5.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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18 May 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

9.0am: Divisions. Read Prayers. C-in-C presented French Decoration on board.

am: Hands employed as requisite. Exercised General Quarters.

pm: Hands employed drawing stores and as requisite.

4.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am and to Boys until 10pm. Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 591, 592 and 593.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Vegetables Received: 3600 lbs, Bread Received: 350 lbs]


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19 May 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

am: Life Buoys tested Correct. Divisions. Read Prayers. Hands employed cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Leave to the Watch and to Boys until 10pm.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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20 May 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

8.0am: Landed RC Church party.

8.30am: USS “Chester” arrived.

10.0am: Held Divine Service.

1.0pm: Leave to Port Watch until 10pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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21 May 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

7.0am: Hoisted in Steam Pinnace.

am: Hands employed oiling wires and as requisite. Training classes under instruction. B Turrets Guns Crew and supply party to Divisional Drill.

pm: Training Classes under instruction. Hands employed as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to the Watch until 10pm.

5.30pm HMS Drake, HMS Calgarian and Transports sailed.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Fresh Beef Received: 1200 lbs, Vegetables 3630 lbs]

[Weather mostly fine, noon temperature 53F]


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22 May 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

am and pm: Hands employed as requisite. Training Classes under instruction.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 594 and 595.

5.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 10pm.

6.0pm: USS “Chester” sailed.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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23 May 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

5.0am: Aired bedding.

7.0am: HMS Carnarvon arrived.

1.0pm: 1 Carpenters Crew discharged to hospital Dartmouth.

4.30pm: Leave to the Watch until 10pm.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Fresh Beef Received: 1100 lbs]


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24 May 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

11.0am: 1 Rating discharged to Hospital.

4.30pm: Leave to the Watch until 10pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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25 May 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

9.0am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Read Warrants Nos 996, 997 and 998 [presumably should be 596 to 598]. Exercised General Quarters. 10.0am: Secured.

1.0pm: 3 AB discharged to Melville Detention Quarters. 1 Rating discharged to Hospital.

4.30pm: Leave to the Watch until 10pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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26 May 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

7.0am: C in C flag hoisted in HMS “Antrim”.

1.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am and to boys until 10pm.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend Clothes.

2.30pm: Sent Armed Guards of 2 DOs, 2 POs and 8 ABs on board Dutch Steamers “Eibergen” and “Risbergen” [probably “Rijsbergen” (1) listed here].

5.0pm: HMS “Carnarvon” proceeded out of Harbour.

[Fresh Beef Received: 851 lbs]


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27 May 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

am: Divisions. Landed Church Parties. Held Divine Service onboard.

1.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am and to boys until 10pm.


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28 May 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

6.0am: Hands employed preparing ship for Coaling.

9.0am: Collier “Coniston” [possibly the ship listed here as “Shrewsbury (1)] secured alongside.

10.20am: Tested coaling gear. Commenced Coaling.

11.57am: Completed with 180 tons coal.

pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 599, 600, 601 and 602.

5.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 10.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1521.0 + 180.0 = 1701 tons]


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29 May 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

am: Hands employed cleaning ship and as requisite.

pm: Gunnery and Torpedo training Classes under instruction. Remainder to Make and Mend Clothes.

5.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 10.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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30 May 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

am: Training Classes under instruction. Hands employed as requisite. 4 RNR ratings joined ship from Niobe.

5.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Fresh Beef Received: 604 lbs]


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31 May 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

am: Training Classes under instruction. Hands employed as requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am and to boys until 10pm.

6.0pm: 1 AB rejoined ship from Hospital.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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LOGS FOR JUNE 1917


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[Cover of Log for June 1917, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 June 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Flag of Vice Admiral Browning struck on “Antrim” and hoisted on HMS “Leviathan”.

am: Bedding laid out of [for] inspection and aired. Training Classes under instruction. Hands employed as requisite.

0.30pm: Paid the hands monthly payment.

4.0pm: Unmoored Ship. 4.30pm: Weighed Port and Starboard Anchors. 4.45pm: Proceeded as requisite shifting berth. Came too with Port anchor in 10 fathoms in “C” berth. Veered to 3 shackles of Cable.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 704 lbs]


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2 June 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Hands to “Make and Mend” clothes.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 603.

7.0pm: HMS “Olympic” proceeded out of harbour.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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3 June 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

5.0am: Weighed Port Anchor. Proceeded as requisite. 5.20am: Moored ship in “C” berth 5 shackles on each bower anchor.

10.0am: Held Divine Service.

1.0pm: Leave to Port Watch until 10pm.

[Rain or showers from noon onwards, noon temperature 50F]


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4 June 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Hands employed drawing stores and as requisite.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 604.

5.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 707 lbs]


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5 June 1917

[shown in log as 15th June, in error]

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

7.0am: Aired Bedding.

am and pm: Training Classes under instruction. Hands employed as requisite.

3.0pm: 1 AB rejoined ship from hospital.

5.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.


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6 June 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

am: Training Classes under instruction. Remainder of hands employed as requisite. Divers employed recovering “Piasaba” Brush.

pm: Training Classes under instruction. Hands employed preparing for coaling.

4.30pm: Leave to the Watch until 10.30pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 676 lbs]


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7 June 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

5.0am: HMS Devonshire arrived and moored in “D” berth.

6.0am: Collier SS “Cheviot Range” secured alongside. 6.55am: Commenced coaling.

10.0am: Completed with 1704 [205 according to fuel remaining] tons coal.

am: 1 Private RMLI joined ship from Depôt. Hands employed cleaning ship. 1 Officer Steward II discharged to hospital.

2.0pm: HMS “Isis” proceeded out of Harbour.

5.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 10.30pm.

[Fuel Remaining: 1499.0 + 205 = 1704.0 tons]


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8 June 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Training Classes under instruction. Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Hands employed cleaning ship and attending Medical Lecture.

5.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 703 lbs, Vegetables 500 lbs]


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9 June 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

7.0am: Life buoys tested correct.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Hands to Make and Mend Clothes. 1.30pm: Leave to the Watch until 10pm.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 325 lbs, Vegetables 4100 lbs]


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10 June 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

7.30am: HMS Carnarvon arrived.

10.0am: Held Divine Service. Landed Church parties.

1.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 10pm.

4.30pm: 4 Signal ratings joined ship from “Leviathan”.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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11 June 1917

At Halifax [though not stated in log]

Lat 44.66, Long -63.57

am: Training classes under instruction. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

pm: Hands employed drawing provisions and as requisite.

[Draught: Forward 26’ 11”, Aft 26’ 00”]

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 605 and 606.

5.0pm: Artificer Engineer Hill and 2 ratings joined ship for passage.

6.0pm: Unmoored ship. Weighed Port anchor.

7.30pm: Weighed Starboard anchor and proceeded out of Harbour.

7.48pm: Passed through Gate. Speed 80 Revs.

8.45pm: Streamed patent log. 8.46pm: Course S22E in swept Channel.

9.18pm: Set Course S55W from outer end of swept Channel.

9.43pm: Sambro Light Vessel abeam to Starboard 1.25 miles. 9.55pm: Altered Course to port to avoid Schooner. 10.0pm: Resumed Course.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1054 lbs, Vegetables 3600 lbs]


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12 June 1917

From Halifax to Hampton Roads USA

Lat 41.63, Long -65.38

Midnight: Course S54W (Magnetic).

2.0am: Exercised Closing WT Doors.

3.0am: Course S53W (Magnetic).

6.0am: Course S52W (Magnetic).

6.42am: Heard Siren off Starboard Bow. Eased both Engines to slow. 6.45am: Proceeded 80 Revs. 7.0am: Commenced sounding every hour.

9.25am: Altered Course to S17W to endeavour to run out of the fog.

am: Training Classes under instruction.

3.0pm: Fog lifted. Course S18W (Magnetic).

4.0pm: Altered Course to S81W (Magnetic). Increased to 14 knots.

5.0pm: Put clocks back 15 minutes. Hauled in and cleared patent log.

7.0pm: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

9.30pm: Altered Course to S62W (Magnetic).

11.0pm: Exercised Close WT Doors.

[Course and Distance made good: 205 degrees, 198 miles]

[Mist or fog on and off all day, noon temperature 52F, sea temperature 39F. Sea temperature recorded hourly in pm: from 42F to 57F]


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13 June 1917

From Halifax to Hampton Roads USA

Lat 37.97, Long -71.54 [estimated position as not shown in log]

2.30am: Altered Course to S60W. Fog closed in.

3.30am: Fog lifted.

5.30am: Course S82W (Magnetic).

0.30pm: Altered Course to S80W (Magnetic).

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 15 minutes.

5.45pm: Passed SS “Monarch” [there were several ships of this name at this time, could be the one listed here] and SS “Vancouver” stopped in Lat 37 53 N, Long 72 28 W.

6.30pm: Course S78W.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 15 minutes.

9.0pm: Course S79W.

10.7pm: Reduced to 8 knots. 10.29pm: Increased to 78 Revs. 10.58pm: Reduced to 48 Revs.

[Fog early and late in day, noon temperature 75F, sea temperature 67F]


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14 June 1917

From Halifax to Hampton Roads USA

Lat 36.99, Long -76.32 [estimated]

0.30am: Commenced Sounding. Fog lifted. Increased to 76 Revs.

1.15am: Reduced to 48 Revs.

2.20am: Increased to 86 Revs.

3.48am: Spoke Portuguese SS “Mordo” [?].

4.0am: Course S78W.

6.45am: Sighted Cape Charles Light Vessel ahead.

7.0am: Altered course to S52W. 7.18am: Cape Charles Light Vessel abeam 1 mile. 7.26am: Course S55W.

8.0am: Altered course S80W. Cape Henry ahead. 8.12am: Stopped. Communicated with Patrol Vessel. 8.28am: Proceeded. Course as requisite into Chesapeake Bay and to Hampton Roads.

8.30am: Hauled in Patent log.

10.50am: Stopped. Came to with Port anchor. 10.55am: Weighed Port anchor and shifted berth. 11.5am: Stopped. Came too [sic] with Port anchor in 10 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles of Cable.

[Anchored [Bearings]: Fort Wool (Centre) S59E, East Extreme land by Fort Monroe N50E, West Extreme Old Point Comfort N6E]

8.30pm: USS “New Jersey” arrived and anchored. USS North Dakota arrived and anchored.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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15 June 1917

At Hampton Roads USA

Lat 36.99, Long -76.32

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised General Quarters. Training Classes under instruction. Hands employed as requisite.

1.0pm: Leave to the Watch from 1.30pm to 10pm.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 703 lbs, Vegetables 1800 lbs]

[Weather overcast or showery after fine start, noon temperature 71F]


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16 June 1917

At Hampton Roads USA

Lat 36.99, Long -76.32

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

0.30pm: Lieutenant Docksey RN discharged to hospital, Norfolk.

1.0pm: Hands to Make and mend clothes. Leave to the Watch until 10pm.

4.30pm: USS “Dubuque” arrived.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 358 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]


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17 June 1917

At Hampton Roads USA

Lat 36.99, Long -76.32

10.0am: Held Divine Service.

1.0pm: Leave to Port Watch until 6pm.

3.30pm: Coal lighters secured alongside.

4.30pm: Hands employed preparing for coaling.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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18 June 1917

At Hampton Roads USA

Lat 36.99, Long -76.32

5.0am: Commenced coaling.

6.0am: USS New Jersey sailed.

7.0am: USS “Nebraska” arrived.

9.0am: Lieutenant Bate RNR, 12 Seaman rating[s] and 7 RMLI discharged to ships forming Convoy for passage.

am: Hands employed coaling ship. Lost overboard by accident Boats Ensign 1 in Number.

2.0pm: Completed with 1800 [this is the total, according to fuel remaining] tons coal.

pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

3.30pm: USS Kentucky arrived.

4.30pm: USS Connecticut arrived.

pm: Hands employed hoisting in boats and preparing for sea.

7.0pm: USS South Carolina arrived.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1675 lbs, Vegetables 9300 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1130 + 670 = 1800 tons]


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19 June 1917

From Hampton Roads to Devonport

Lat 37.01, Long -75.15 [Long corrected - shown as 57 9 W in log]

4.36am: Weighed Port anchor. Turned and proceeded out of Harbour and to Cape Henry. Course as requisite. Speed 12 knots.

6.40am: Cape Henry No 2 buoy abeam to Port 2 miles. Convoy Steering N84E. Shaped Course S75E to take station ahead.

7.33am: Course N84E. Speed 30 Revs,

10.52am: Convoy formed in 3 Divisions and line ahead disposed abeam. Course N82E, 8 knots.

Noon: Streamed patent log.

3.0pm: Course N83E Magnetic.

8.0pm: Course N84E (Magnetic).

10.30pm: Exercised Watch Close WT Doors.

11.0pm: Advanced Clock 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 88 degrees, 58 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Rendezvous 2720 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Weather mainly fine and quiet, noon temperature 71F, sea temperature 62F]


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20 June 1917

From Hampton Roads to Devonport

Lat 37.72, Long -71.28

1.0am: Course N85E (Magnetic).

3.0am: Put Clocks on 11 minutes.

6.0am: Hands aired bedding.

8.0am: Course N86E (Magnetic).

9.0am: Commenced steering ZZ [zigzag] Courses.

am: Training Classes under instruction.

11.0am: Ceased ZZ Courses.

5.0pm: Altered Course to N83E (Magnetic).

9.2pm: Altered Course to Starboard to clear SS Jsseldy K [?] Dutch bound for New York. 9.25pm: Resumed Course.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 16 minutes.

Midnight: Course N89E.

[Course and Distance made good: 77 degrees, 190 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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21 June 1917

From Hampton Roads to Devonport

Lat 38.50, Long -67.37

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 10 minutes.

7.0am: Course East.

8.30am: Aired Bedding.

9.0am: Commenced ZZ Courses.

10.0am: Ceased ZZ Courses.

10.35am: Commenced ZZ Courses.

11.0am: Ceased ZZ Courses. Course S89E.

8.0pm: Course S88E (Magnetic).

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 75.5 degrees, 184 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]


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22 June 1917

From Hampton Roads USA to Devonport

Lat 39.22, Long -63.76

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

4.0am: Course S87E (Magnetic).

6.30am: Reduced to 6 knots to allow Convoy to close up.

8.0am: Increased to 7 knots.

Noon: Course S85E (Magnetic).

3.30pm: Hauled in and restreamed patent log for examination.

6.0pm: Increased to 8 knots.

8.0pm: Course S84E (Magnetic).

9.30pm: Hauled in, cleared and restreamed patent log.

11.0pm: Advanced clocks 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 76 degrees, 175 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Squally northerly wind force 6 or 7 until 4pm, then reducing slightly, sea state mostly rough, weather fine or cloudy, noon air and sea temperature 72F]


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23 June 1917

From Hampton Roads USA to Devonport

Lat 39.85, Long -59.38

3.0am: Advanced clocks 8 minutes.

4.0am: Course S85E.

5.30am: Aired bedding.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

Noon: Course S82E.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend Clothes.

7.0pm: Course S81E Magnetic.

11.0pm: Advanced Clock 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N79.5E, 206 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Rendezvous 1903 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]


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24 June 1917

From Hampton Roads to Devonport

Lat 40.48, Long -55.82

2.0am: Exercised Close WT Doors.

3.0am: Advanced Clocks by 9 minutes.

5.0am: Course S80E.

10.0am: Held Divine Service.

5.0pm: Passed SS “Penmorrah” of Falmouth bound for New York USA.

11.0pm: Advanced Clock 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N77E, 168 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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25 June 1917

From Hampton Roads USA to Devonport

Lat 41.0, Long -51.9

2.0am: Course S79E (Magnetic).

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

5.30am: Aired bedding.

6.30am: Increased to 48 Revs.

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Training Classes under Instruction. Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Training Classes under instruction. Hands employed as requisite.

4.0pm: Course S78E (Magnetic).

7.0pm: Passed SS “Vimeira” of Glasgow bound West.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N80E, 182.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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26 June 1917

From Hampton Roads to Devonport

Lat 41.66, Long -47.84

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 9 minutes.

4.0am: Course S77E Magnetic.

11.15am: Course S89E.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Fire Stations.

8.0pm: Course S88E (Magnetic).

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N77E, 185.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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27 June 1917

From Hampton Roads to Devonport

Lat 42.98, Long -43.89

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

9.0am: Course S87E.

Noon: Course S86E.

10.0pm: Course S85E Magnetic.

11.0pm: Advanced clocks 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N75.5E, 191 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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28 June 1917

From Hampton Roads to Devonport

Lat 44.02, Long -40.18

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

8.30am: Hauled in Cleared and restreamed Patent log.

Noon: Course S79E Magnetic.

3.40pm: Altered Course to Starboard to avoid floating object. 3.50pm: Resumed original Course.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrants Nos 207 and 208 [should be 607 and 608]. Exercised Physical Drill.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N69E, 174 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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29 June 1917

From Hampton Roads to Devonport

Lat 44.94, Long -35.88

3.0am: Advanced clocks 8 minutes.

10.0am: Increased to 52 Revs.

Noon: Course S77E.

7.0pm: Reduced to 51 Revs.

11.0pm: Advanced clock 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N73.5E, 192 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Rendezvous Various 869 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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30 June 1917

From Hampton Roads to Devonport

Lat 45.78, Long -31.38

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 9 minutes.

Noon: Course S77.5E Magnetic.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend Clothes.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N75E, 196 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[South westerly wind force 5-6 or 6 until 6pm, then reducing. Rain, mist and drizzle for most of day, noon temperature 63F, sea temperature 55F]


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LOGS FOR JULY 1917


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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 July 1917

From Hampton Roads to Plymouth

Lat 46.45, Long -26.38

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 9 minutes. Course S78.5E.

11.0am: Reduced to 46 Revs.

Noon: Course S76E.

5.0pm: Reduced to 42 Revs.

8.0pm: Course S77E.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N79E, 212 miles]


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2 July 1917

From Hampton Roads to Plymouth

Lat 46.97, Long -22.34 [Long corrected, shown as E in log]

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 10 minutes.

8.30am: Course and speed as requisite reorganizing Convoy in 7 Columns disposed abeam. Convoy maintained Course and speed.

11.30am: Course S78E, 7 knots.

1.47pm: Course S87E.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Alarm and Abandon Ship stations.

8.0pm: Course S85E.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N79.5E, 169 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Rendezvous Various 292 miles]


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3 July 1917

From Hampton Roads USA to Plymouth

Lat 47.83, Long -18.07

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

4.0am: Commenced Zig Zag Courses. Increased to 52 Revs.

1.0pm: Course N88E.

5.0pm: Course N87E.

8.30pm: Sighted Destroyers “Achates”, Laverock, Garland and “Acasta”.

9.0pm: Destroyers closed and took station to Zig Zag round Convoy. 9.11pm: Altered Course and took station astern of Convoy.

10.0pm: Convoy ceased steering Zig Zag Courses.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N73.25E, 181 miles]


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4 July 1917

From Hampton Roads to Plymouth

Lat 48.93, Long -13.78

3.0am: Advanced clocks 10 minutes.

3.30am: Destroyers “Victor”, “Spitfire”, “Lennox” and “Lookout”.

4.0pm: Convoy Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses.

5.0am: Ships Course and speed as requisite reorganizing Convoy in 4 divisions.

7.0am: Hauled in patent log.

1.0pm: Course N88E.

9.0pm: Convoy ceased steering Zig Zag Courses.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N69E, 185 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Separation Point N68.5E, 241 miles]


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5 July 1917

From Hampton Road to Plymouth

Lat 50.13, Long -8.76

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 10 minutes.

3.30am: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses.

1.0pm: Destroyers “Midge” and “Leonidas” joined convoy.

3.30pm: HMS “P15” and “P18” joined convoy.

4.0pm: Convoy and Escort bound for Irish Channel ports parted Company. Convoy and Escort bound for Channel shaped Course S66.5E.

6.20pm: Took station ahead of Convoy. Reduced to Convoys speed 56 Revs.

9.0pm: Ceased steering Zig Zag Courses.

9.30pm: Commenced Sounding.

10.45pm: Sighted Round Island Light Bearing 168 degrees.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 40 minutes.

11.30pm: Sighted Seven Stones Light bearing 134 degrees.

Midnight: Altered Course to S33E.

[Course and Distance made good: N70E (True) 210 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Separating Point 70 degrees, 30 miles]


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6 July 1917

From Hampton Roads to Devonport

Lat 50.34, Long -4.15 [estimated]

0.40pm: Round Island Light abeam 12.5 miles.

1.15am: Seven Stones Light ship abeam 2.75 miles.

2.50am: Altered Course to S22E.

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 40 minutes.

3.45am: Wolf Rock Light abeam 2 miles.

4.0am: Course S42E.

4.30am: Advanced clocks 16 minutes to BST [British Summer Time].

4.45am: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses.

6.32am (BST): SS Wabasha struck by torpedo. Increased to full speed and altered course 8 points to Starboard. 6.40am: Altered course 8 points to Port. Resumed Zig Zag Courses. Destroyers attacked Submarine with Depth Charges.

6.51am: Decreased to 60 Revs. Convoy reformed. SS “Wabasha” proceeded escorted by “Spitfire” for Falmouth.

7.4am: Sighted Lizard Light House bearing N51W, altered course N76E.

7.34am: Increased to 70 Revs.

9.50am: Sighted Eddystone Light House bearing N54E.

10.20am: Parted Company with Convoy and shaped Course N40E.

10.48am: Eddystone Light House abeam 1.5 miles. Course as requisite for Plymouth.

11.27am: Course as requisite into Plymouth. 11.30am: Stopped. 11.33am: Came too with Starboard anchor in 7 fathoms. Veered to 3 shackles.

1.50pm (BST): Weighed Starboard [anchor] and proceeded up harbour in charge of King’s Harbour Master.

2.40pm: Secured to No 6 Buoy.

3.30pm: 1 Ordinary Seaman Discharged to Hospital, 1 Leading Seaman and 1 Able Seaman to Barracks.

5.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.

7.30pm: Tugs secured alongside. Slipped from Buoy and transported alongside No 1 Jetty.

[Note - the torpedoing of SS Wabasha is mentioned here, under June 1917, First Ocean Convoys]


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7 July 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.37, Long -4.19 [estimated]

7.30am: Lifebuoys tested and found correct.

am: Hands employed drawing stores and embarking ammunition.

4.30pm: General leave to the Ships Company until 9am Thursday [on this Saturday]. Ship placed in Charge of Care and Maintenance party from Devonport Barracks.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 675 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 688 tons]


[Log pages for 8 to 11 July not present]


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12 July 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.37, Long -4.19

9.0am: Hands returned from leave. Care and Maintenance party discharged to Barracks.

10.0am: Commenced Coaling ship.

pm: Hands employed coaling ship.

5.0pm: Mr Gay, Mate, joined ship.

11.0pm: Completed with 1030 tons coal.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 352 lbs, Vegetables 5000 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 670 + 1030 = 1700 tons]


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13 July 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.37, Long -4.19

am: Hands employed cleaning ship and drawing stores.

1.0pm: 1 AB joined ship from Chatham Barracks.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

5.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7.30am. Leave to Boys until 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 354 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]


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14 July 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.37, Long -4.19

am: Tested life buoys. Correct. 34 Signal Ratings joined ship from RN Depot. 16 Signal Ratings joined ship from Chatham Depot. Lieutenant Commander Nutthall discharged to “Excellent”. Hands employed as requisite.

1.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am. Leave to Boys until 11pm.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend Clothes.


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15 July 1917

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 50.37, Long -4.19

8.30am: Commander RF McHardy died on board from Cerebral haemorrage following wound in head [entry on Casualty List for this date reads: Antrim, cruiser. MCHARDY, Robert P, Commander, died].

am: 1 Stoker PO and 12 Stokers joined ship from RN Barracks.

9.30am: Colours half masted. Body of late Commander McHardy discharged to hospital. 9.40am: Rehoisted Colours.

10.0am: Divisions. Held Divine Service.

1.30pm: Court of Inquiry assembled on board to inquire into the Cause of Death of the late Commander RP McHardy RN.

[Draught: Forward 27’ 2”, Aft 26’ 6”]

2.45pm: Tugs secured alongside and transported ship to No 3 buoy.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. 4.30pm: Put Clocks back 30 minutes.

6.30pm: Put Clocks back 30 minutes (to GMT).

7.0pm: Surgeon Delorne RN joined ship (temporary). Surgeon Bangay RN discharged to RN Depôt.

8.0pm: 1 Private RMLI discharged to Barracks.

8.50pm: Slipped from buoy and proceeded in charge of KHM [King’s Harbour Master]. Tug “Raven” in attendance.

9.15pm: Discharged KHM. Escorted by HMS “Lapwing” and “Lyra”.

9.40pm: Penlee Point abeam 1 mile. Course S34W, 18 knots.

10.5pm: Streamed patent log.

10.12pm: Eddystone Light abeam to Starboard 0.5 miles. Course S43W.


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16 July 1917

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 47.97, Long -9.38

1.30am: Sighted glare of Ushant Light 0.5 points on Port bow. 1.49am: Course S84W.

2.30am: Altered course to avoid 2 vessels.

3.10am: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses.

5.30am: Put Clocks back 19 minutes.

8.0am: Course S85W (Magnetic).

9.0am: Put Clocks back 19 minutes.

am: Hands employed Cleaning ship.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Alarm and Abandon ship stations. Put Clocks back 21 minutes.

5.30pm: Spoke Westbound Dutch Steamer.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 21 minutes.

8.30pm: Shaped a steady Course.

9.0pm: Parted Company with HMS “Lapwing” and “Lyra”. Shaped Course N72W.

10.30pm: Exercised Seaboats Crew.

[Course and Distance made good: 236 degrees, 250 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: to Halifax, Various 2416 miles]

[Weather fine in middle of day, with showers earlier and later, noon temperature 65F, sea temperature 52F]


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17 July 1917

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 46.80, Long -19.30

3.0am: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses. Course N71W.

1.30pm: Reduced to 86 Revs.

4.30pm: Shaped a steady Course.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 15 minutes.

5.30pm: Reduced to 74 Revs.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 15 minutes.

10.0pm: Increased to 80 Revs.

Midnight: Course N71W.

[Distance run through the Water: 438.6 miles]

[Winds westerly or south westerly, force 5 to 6 in am, force 6 to 7-8 in pm, with sea state rough to very rough in pm. Barometric pressure recorded hourly in pm (relatively steady)]


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18 July 1917

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 46.00, Long -25.87

7.0am: Course N76W.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 12 minutes.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 12 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S79W, 277 miles]

[Wind and sea quieter today, noon temperature 66F, sea temperature 52F]


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19 July 1917

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 44.97, Long -35.82

2.0am: Exercised Sea boats Crew.

6.0am: Exercised Guns Crews.

8.0am: Course N74W Magnetic.

am and pm: Training Classes under instruction. Hands employed as requisite.

3.0pm: Altered Course to avoid Belgian SS Italic of Havre [?].

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Physical Drill.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 16 minutes.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 16 minutes.

11.0pm: Exercised Close WT Doors and Close [sic] Sea boats Crew.

[Course and Distance made good: S79W, 340 miles]


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20 July 1917

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 45.27, Long -42.95

6.0am: Course N81W. Hauled in patent log. Fitted new log line.

7.30am: Streamed patent log.

9.0am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Exercised General Quarters.

10.30am: Secured from General Quarters. Hands employed as requisite. Training Classes under instruction.

4.30pm: Spoke Norwegian SS “Glena”.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 17 minutes.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 17 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S73.75W, 364.5 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Halifax Various 1016 miles]

[Weather and wind rather variable, westerly force 6-7 at 8pm, though quiet in middle of day, noon temperature 67F, sea temperature 70F]


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21 July 1917

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 40.92, Long -49.53

2.0am: Fog closed in.

4.30am: Fog lifted.

6.0am: Course N87W.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 15 minutes.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 15 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S67W, 366 miles]

[Winds mostly north westerly force 4 to 5-6, mist and fog in am, fine or cloudy in pm]


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22 July 1917

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 42.53, Long -56.53

9.0am: Held Divine Service.

3.30pm: Course N45.5W.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 5 minutes.

6.0pm: Fog closed in. Placed Forecastle lookouts.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 5 minutes.

9.0pm: Commenced sounding every 30 minutes. Reduced to 60 Revs.

11.30pm: Altered Course to N68W.

[Course and Distance made good: N73.5W (True). 329 miles]

[Mist or fog throughout pm]


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23 July 1917

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 44.41, Long -63.34

1.25am: Altered Course to N44.5W.

3.30am: Increased to 74 Revs.

11.55am: Sighted Whistle buoy starter [sic] end of Swept Channel ahead.

Noon: Course NNW. Whistle buoy abeam to Port 2 cables. Hauled in Patent Log.

0.30pm: Speed as requisite in dense fog.

1.30pm: Sighted BRHs buoy on Portuguese Shoal. Course as requisite into Halifax.

2.10pm: Passed through outer obstruction.

2.30pm: Stopped. 2.34pm: Came to with Port anchor in 12 fathoms. Moored ship in “C” Berth, 5 [shackles] on each.

[Draught: Forward 23’ 4”, Aft 24’ 6”]

3.30pm: Discharged 3 stokers, 1 W/T rating and 1 Private RMLI to Hospital.

4.0pm: Collier “Indiana” [presumably one of these ships] secured alongside.

5.0pm: Hands employed preparing for coaling. Lieutenant Docksey RN rejoined ship from Hospital.

6.0pm: Special leave to the Watch until 11pm. 1 AB discharged to Hospital.

[Course and Distance made good: N69.25W, 319.5 miles]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 361 lbs, Vegetables 900 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 78.0 tons]

[Foggy for much of day]


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24 July 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.65, Long -63.57 [estimated]

5.30am: Coaling gear Tested. Collier coaling gear not correct. 6.0am: Commenced Coaling.

am: Hands employed coaling ship and drawing provisions.

11.30am: Surgeon Rampling RN joined ship. Engineer Sub Lieutenant Thubin joined ship.

pm: Hands employed coaling ship.

5.0pm: 2 W/T ratings and 1 Private RMLI joined ship from “Leviathan”. Discharged 50 Signalmen RNVR to HMS “Donegal”.

6.30pm: Completed with 1300 tons coal.

7.0pm: Collier slipped and proceeded from alongside.

7.30pm: Commander Smithies RN joined ship.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 972 lbs, Vegetables 4320 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 63.5 + 1300.0 = 1363.5 tons]


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25 July 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.56, Long -63.46 [very rough estimate]

7.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.30am: Unmoored ship. Weighed Port anchor, shortened in to 3 shackles on Starboard Cable.

9.30am: 97 Ratings joined ship for passage to Bermuda.

10.30am: Commander Down RN joined ship for passage.

11.5am: Weighed Starboard anchor. Proceeded out of Harbour. Course and speed requisite fog.

[Draught: Forward 26’ 5”, Aft 25’ 8”]

0.20pm: Inner Automatic buoy abeam to Port 1 cable. Course S25E, 75 Revs. Streamed patent log.

1.22pm: Outer Whistle buoy abeam to port 2 cables. Course S25.5W.

3.30pm: Fog lifted.

6.0pm: Course S24.5W.

8.30pm: Fog closed down.

[Mist or fog all day, noon temperature 59F, sea temperature 54F]


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26 July 1917

From Halifax to Bermuda

Lat 39.65, Long -63.81

3.0am: Course S22.5W.

10.0am: Spoke SS “Panfa” of Liverpool.

11.0am: Spoke HMV Warrior [might be HMY - Yacht Warrior but her log puts her in Barbados on this date].

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 5 minutes.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 5 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 280 miles S4.25W (True)]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bermuda 446 miles, S4.5W]


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27 July 1917

From Halifax to Bermuda

Lat 35.36, Long -64.10

1.0am: Course S19.5W.

10.0am: Aired Bedding.

11.0pm: Put Clocks on 25 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S5W True 258 miles

[True Bearing and Distance: Bermuda S6W, 186 miles]

[Squally westerly or south westerly wind force 5 from noon, with showers, noon air and sea temperature 79F]


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28 July 1917

From Halifax to Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83 [estimated]

1.0am: Sighted Glare of Gibbs Hill Light bearing S35W (Magnetic).

4.30am: Increased to 75 Revs. 4.50am: Sighted St Davids Light S67W (Magnetic), altered course to S48W.

5.15am: Course S58W. Hauled in Patent log.

5.52am: Course S81W. St Davids Light House ahead.

6.30am: Reduced to 60 Revs. Course as requisite through the Narrows and to Grassy Bay.

7.40am: Stopped. Came too [sic] with Port anchor in B berth. Veered to 5 shackles of Cable.

[Anchored [Bearings]: Chimney phi [symbol] End South Breakwater, Lodge Point S74W, Ireland Point N23W]

[Draught: Forward [blank], Aft [blank]]

9.0am: 97 Ratings discharged to “Caesar”.

10.0am: Commander Down RN and 1 W/T rating discharged to HMS Carnarvon.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Hands to Make and Mend Clothes. Leave to the Watch until 10pm, to boys until 5pm.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs]

[Squally south westerly wind force 4 all day, showers at times, noon temperature 78F]


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29 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

8.0am: Landed RC and Wesleyan Church parties.

9.0am: Divisions. 10.0am: Held Divine Service.

11.0am: Discharged 9 Stokers to Hospital.

1.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 10pm, to Boys until 5pm.


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30 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning down aloft and ship side.

am: Hands employed cleaning ships side and down aloft.

4.0pm: Special leave to the Watch until 10pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 150 lbs]


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31 July 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

7.0am: Hands employed painting ships side.

am: Hands employed painting ships side and drawing stores.

11.0am: Acting Seaman Gunner’s class exercised at 3 pounder firing, target towed by Picket boat.

pm: Hands employed painting ships side and as requisite.

4.30pm: 5 Ratings rejoined ship from Hospital.

[Thermometers unshipped for firing at noon and 4pm]


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[Blank page, inside of cover]

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[Blank page, inside of cover]

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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for July 1917]

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[Right hand side cover, signed by PAC Sturrock Lieutenant (N), Navigating Officer (as before)]

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[Page not filled in]



LOGS FOR AUGUST 1917


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1 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

am: Hands employed painting ship.

10.30am: 1 AB and 1 Telegrapher discharged to hospital.

0.30pm: Paid the hands monthly payment.

4.30pm: Leave to the Watch until 10pm.

9.0pm: Carried out Rifle practice firing 1 inch Aiming and .303 night firing at towed target [order of words changed on page, in unclear way].


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2 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.33, Long -64.80 [rough estimate]

6.0am: Weighed Starboard anchor and proceeded for Murray’s Anchorage at 10 knots.

7.50am: Commenced 3 Pounder Sub Calibre practice at target towed by picket Boat.

10.30am: Carried out full calibre firing with reduced charges.

11.30am: Returned to Grassey [Grassy] Bay. Course as requisite.

0.20pm: Stopped. Came too in “B” berth with port anchor. Veered to 5 shackles.

4.30pm: Collier SS “Lord Derby” secured alongside.


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3 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

6.0am: Commenced Coaling.

10.45am: Completed with 400 tons coal.

11.0am: Collier proceeded from alongside.

pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

4.30pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.

5.0pm: Discharged 1 WT rating to “Caesar”.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 901.0 + 400.0 = 1301.5 toms]


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[Page from front of log, not filled in]


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[Duplicate log page for 1 August 1917, identical to that above]


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4 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

7.0am: Life Buoys tested Correct.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Hands to Make and Mend Clothes.

2.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am and to boys until 7pm.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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5 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

7.30am: Landed Church parties.

9.0am: Divisions. 10.0am: Held Divine Service.

1.0pm: Leave to Watch until 10pm, until 7pm to Boys.


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6 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

am: Hands employed painting ship, drawing stores and ammunition.

4.30pm: Leave to the Watch until 10pm.

5.0pm: Halfmasted Colours during funeral of the late Chief Justice of Bermuda.

7.0pm: Rehoisted Colours.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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7 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

am: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite. Gun Layers II and III exercised at 3 Pounder and 6 inch Sub Calibre Firing.

pm: Hands employed painting ship.

2.30pm: Discharged 1 WT rating to RN Barracks.

4.30pm: Leave to the Watch until 10pm.

[Thermometers Unshipped for painting at 4pm and 8pm]

[Fresh Beef Received: 330 lbs, Vegetables Received: 500 lbs]


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8 August 1917

At Bermuda

Lat 32.32, Long -64.83

5.0am: Sent party away in cutter on exercise exploding charges.

am: Hands employed painting ship, drawing stores and as requisite. Carried out 3 Pounder firing practice for Gun Layers 1 and Acting Gun Layers 1.

pm: Hands employed painting ship.

4.30pm: Leave to the Watch until 10pm.

5.0pm: 61 Ratings joined ship from “Caesar” for passage.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Fresh Beef Received: 400 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs]


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9 August 1917

From Bermuda to Hampton Roads USA

Lat 32.58, Long -65.78

[Draught: Forward 26’ 3”, Aft 25’ 4”]

6.0am: Weighed Port Anchor and proceeded as requisite for the Narrows. 72 Revs. Put clocks back 20 minutes.

6.50am: Passed through the Narrows.

7.10am: Shaped Course S64W. Speed 82 Revs. Streamed patent log.

8.15am: Course West.

9.10am: Course N51W.

10.0am: Put Clocks back 20 minutes.

1.0pm: Hands to “Make and Mend” Clothes.

2.0pm: Put Clocks backs [sic] 20 minutes.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Course N54W.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 10 minutes.

[Distance run through the Water: 84.5 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: N74W, 45 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape Henry N62W, 567 miles]


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10 August 1917

From Bermuda to Hampton Roads USA

Lat 34.90, Long -71.52

4.0am: Course N56W.

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised General Quarters. Hands employed as requisite.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 10 minutes.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N64W (Magnetic) 318 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape Henry N61W, 249 miles]


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11 August 1917

From Bermuda to Hampton Roads

Lat 36.99, Long -76.32 [estimated]

1.0am: Commenced Sounding every half hour.

6.50am: Sighted Cape Henry No 2 buoy 2 points on Port bow. Altered Course as requisite into Chesapeake Bay and to Hampton Roads.

7.30am: Passed HMS Devonshire.

8.32am: Reduced to 60 Revs. 8.35am: Full speed astern with Engines in compliance with signal from Shore station.

8.45am: Proceeded into Hampton Roads.

9.0am: Came too with Starboard anchor in 9.5 fathoms. Veered to 5 shackles.

[Anchor [Bearings]: Light buoy S50W, Fort Wool S76E, Pier (Old Point Comfort) N18E]

[Draught: Forward 25’ 9”, Aft 25’ 5”]

pm: Hands to Make and Mend Clothes.

5.0pm: USS “Columbia” arrived.

7.30pm: US Destroyer and US Yaght [Yacht] Mayflower arrived.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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12 August 1917

At Hampton Roads USA

Lat 36.99, Long -76.32

9.0am: Divisions. 10.0am: Held Divine Service.

0.30pm: Leave to the Watch until 10pm and to boys until 7pm.

3.0pm: US Yaght [sic] “Mayflower” sailed.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.

[Fresh Beef Received: 700 lbs, Vegetables Received: 540 lbs]

[Weather mostly fine, noon temperature 78F]


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13 August 1917

At Hampton Roads USA

Lat 36.99, Long -76.32

9.0am: Divisions. Read Prayers.

am: Hands employed as requisite. Divers sent down for monthly Dip.

pm: Hands employed preparing for coaling.

4.30pm: Coal lighters secured alongside.

[Fresh Beef Received: 434 lbs, Vegetables Received: 6605 lbs]


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14 August 1917

At Hampton Roads

Lat 36.99, Long -76.32

4.30am: Tested coaling gear. 5.0am: Commenced coaling.

am: Hands employed coaling ship. 8 Signal Ratings discharged to “Convoy”.

1.0pm: 14 Ratings discharged to Convoy for signal Duties.

2.50pm: Completed with [blank] tons coal.

4.0pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

5.0pm: 5 Ratings rejoined ship from Convoy.

11.0pm: Captain OL Hancock DCLI [Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry] joined ship for passage.

[Fresh Beef Received: 777 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 847.0 + 903.0 = 1750.0 tons]


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15 August 1917

From Hampton Roads to Liverpool

Lat 36.95, Long -75.20

5.10am: Weighed Starboard anchor and proceeded out of Harbour. Course as requisite for Cape Henry.

7.12am: Passed through Gate, Course S78E, 70 Revs.

7.35am: No 2 Cape Henry buoy abeam to Port 5 cables. Course as requisite forming on Convoy.

8.30am: Took station 4 cables ahead of Convoy. Course N82E Magnetic, 5 knots. Streamed Patent log.

[Draught: Forward 27’ 6”, Aft 26’ 7”]

10.10am: Increased to 46 Revs. Hands employed cleaning ship.

11.0am: Increased to 48 Revs.

pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Course N84E.

8.0pm: Altered course to Port to avoid Steamer. 8.10pm: Resumed Course.

11.0pm: Advanced Clock 8 minutes.

[Distance run through the Water: 57.2 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: 92 degrees, 53 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Rendezvous Various 2850 miles]


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16 August 1917

From Hampton Roads to Liverpool

Lat 37.57, Long -71.37

1.30am: Hauled in and cleared patent log.

3.0am: Advanced clocks 8 minutes.

4.30am: Exercised Seaboats Crew and Close WT Doors.

6.0am: Observed Deviation Standard Compass 2 degrees E. Course N85E.

9.0am: Commenced Steering Zig Zag Courses.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship and as requisite.

11.0am: Resumed a Steady Course.

pm: Hands employed cleaning and painting ship and as requisite.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 616 and 620. Streamed and hauled in fog buoy.

5.0pm: Course N87E Magnetic.

10.0pm: Exercised Seaboats Crew and Close WT Doors.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N79E 186.5 miles]

[Weather fine and quiet, noon temperature 82F, sea temperature 79F]


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17 August 1917

From Hampton Roads to Liverpool

Lat 38.40, Long -67.00

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

4.0am: Course N89E.

8.0am: Course East.

9.0am: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses.

10.30am: Resumed a steady Course.

Noon: Course S89E.

1.0pm: Course N78E.

pm: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite.

5.0pm: Course S87E Magnetic.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N74E 210 miles]


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18 August 1917

From Hampton Roads to Liverpool

Lat 39.35, Long -62.92

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 9 minutes.

8.0am: Course S85E (Magnetic).

pm: Hands to Make and Mend Clothes.

5.0pm: Hauled in and restreamed patent log.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N76E 196 miles]


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19 August 1917

From Hampton Roads to Liverpool

Lat 39.89, Long -59.28

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

4.0am: Course S82E (Magnetic).

10.0am: Held Divine Service.

11.30am: Close B and C Doors.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N79E 171 miles]


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20 August 1917

From Hampton Roads to Liverpool

Lat 40.46, Long -54.80

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

am: Training Classes under instruction. Hands employed as requisite.

8.0pm: Course S80E (Magnetic).

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N80E 209 miles]


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21 August 1917

From Hampton Roads to Liverpool

Lat 41.25, Long -50.75

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

4.30am: Hauled in and cleared patent log.

7.0am: Course S79E (Magnetic).

0.30pm: Sighted and Challenged HMS Drake.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised alarm and abandon Ship stations.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N78.5E 190.5 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: RV Various 1689 miles]

[Weather fine and quiet, noon temperature 78F, sea temperature 76F]


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22 August 1917

From Hampton Roads to Liverpool

Lat 42.47, Long -47.77

3.0am: Advanced Clock 9 minutes.

5.30am: Altered Course to N63E.

7.0am: Aired Bedding. Observed Deviation Standard Compass 2 degrees E. Hauled in and restreamed patent log.

am: Lost overboard by accident Soft haired Besom 1 in No.

9.0am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Inspected Bedding.

10.40am: Hauled in patent log.

11.30am: Sighted and challenged USS “Montana” and two destroyers.

Noon: Course S64E. Restreamed patent log.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Fire Stations.

8.0pm: Course N65E.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 6 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 206 miles]


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23 August 1917

From Hampton Roads to Liverpool

Lat 45.18, Long -44.08

2.0am: Exercised Sea boats Crews and Close WT Doors.

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 6 minutes.

7.0am: Assumed “Guide” of Fleet from Talythybius [probably Talthybius (1) listed here].

8.0am: Course N66E.

11.0am: Hauled in patent log.

Noon: Restreamed patent log.

5.0pm: Course N67E.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 6 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N36E 200 miles]


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24 August 1917

From Hampton Roads to Liverpool

Lat 47.73, Long -40.96

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 6 minutes.

8.0am: Course N68E.

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised General Quarters. Training Classes under Instruction. Hands employed as requisite.

Noon: Course N75E (Magnetic).

0.30pm: Reduced to 41 Revs.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 12 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N40E 200.5 miles]


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25 August 1917

From Hampton Roads to Liverpool

Lat 49.48, Long -38.31

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 6 minutes.

6.0am: Life Buoys tested, Correct.

7.0am: Observed Deviation Standard Compass 3 degrees E.

pm: Hands to “Make and Mend” clothes.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 6 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N45E 149 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: RV Various 933 miles]

[Weather still fine, north westerly wind increasing to force 5 in evening, noon temperature 62F, sea temperature 57F]


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26 August 1917

From Hampton Roads to Liverpool

Lat 51.47, Long -35.08

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 6 minutes.

1.0pm: Hauled in, cleared and restreamed patent log.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 6 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: NE 168 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: RV Various 797 miles]

[North westerly wind force 5 to 6-7 all day, sea state mostly rough to very rough. Barometric pressure recorded hourly all day (falling slowly until 4pm, then rising slowly]


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27 August 1917

From Hampton Roads to Liverpool

Lat 52.75, Long -32.12

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 6 minutes.

0.30pm: Altered Course to S69E. Increased to 48 Revs.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good in 48 hours: N50E 302 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: RV (new) 600 miles]


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28 August 1917

From Hampton Roads to Liverpool

Lat 51.78, Long -27.23

1.0am: Course S45E.

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 10 minutes.

8.0am: Course S41E.

0.30pm: Reduced to 40 Revs.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Alarm Stations.

6.0pm: Course S42E.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S71.5E 188 miles]


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29 August 1917

From Hampton Roads to Liverpool

Lat 50.87, Long -23.53

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

5.0am: Course S45E.

am: Hands employed provisioning Boats and as requisite. Training classes and Control parties under instruction.

1.0pm: Course S44E.

pm: Hands employed provisioning boats, painting about Upper Deck and guns crews exercised at loader drill.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

Midnight: Course S45E.

[Course and Distance made good: S70E 153 miles]


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30 August 1917

From Hampton Roads to Liverpool

Lat 49.88, Long -19.95

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

7.30am: Took station as leader of “V” column.

8.0am: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses.

11.30am: Closed B and C Doors and all deadlights.

0.30pm: Course S71E. Zig Zag advancing 6.5 knots.

5.0pm: Ceased steering Zig Zag Courses.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S66E 150 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: RV 86 degrees, 114 miles]


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31 August 1917

From Hampton Roads USA to Liverpool

Lat 50.0, Long -15.3

1.0am: Course S72E.

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

5.0am: Course S68E. 5.30am: Increased to 49 Revs. Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses.

6.45am: HMS Primrose, Gladiolus, Primrose [repeated], Anchusa and Covolulus [Convolvulus] joined Convoy and took station for protecting flanks. Reformed convoy into 5 Divisions, 5 cables apart.

Noon: Course S71E (Magnetic).

5.0pm: Ceased steering Zig Zag Courses.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 11 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 90 degrees 172.5 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: The Smalls Various 405 miles]

[Westerly wind force 4 to 5-6, overcast or wet at times, noon temperature 62F, sea temperature 58F]


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[Blank page, inside cover]

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[Blank page, inside cover]

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[Left hand side of cover of Log for August 1917]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]



LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1917


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1 September 1917

From Hampton Roads to Liverpool

Lat 50.00, Long -10.85

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 11 minutes.

5.0am: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses.

6.0am: HMS “Marne”, “Restless” and “Plucky” joined escort and took station on the flanks.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Hands making and mending clothes.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Altered Course to N77E. Increased to 50 Revs.

5.0pm: Ceased steering Zig Zag Courses.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 21 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N88E True 180 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Smalls, Various 233 miles]


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[Blank page, inside cover]

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[Page from front of log, not filled in]


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2 September 1917

From Hampton Roads to Milford Haven

Lat 51.20, Long -6.75

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 21 minutes to GMT.

5.0am: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses.

9.20am: Altered course to N15W. 9.30am: Altered course to N76E.

4.45pm: Increased to 100 Revs. Dispersed Convoy, altered Course to N84E escorted by “Marne” and “Restless”.

5.5pm: Sighted the Smalls Light House bearing N34E.

5.30pm: Sighted St Anne’s [Light] House bearing N82E.

6.0pm: Hauled in patent log and unrigged sounding boom.

6.30pm: Course and speed as requisite into Milford Haven.

6.55pm: Passed through Gate. Stopped both engines.

7.5pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 17.5 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles. Discharged Captain Hancock DCLI.

[Draught: Forward 24’ 6”, Aft 24’ 10”]

8.30pm: Advanced Clocks 1 hour to BST [British Summer Time].

[Course and Distance made good: N65E True 172 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: 6 degrees W off the Smalls N52E 36 miles]


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3 September 1917

At Milford Haven

Lat 51.71, Long -5.04 [estimated]

7.0am: 57 Ratings borne for passage discharged to Devonport and Portsmouth Depots.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Life buoys tested and found Correct.

11.0am: Read Warrants Nos 621, 622. 623 and 624. Discharged two ratings to prison.

1.0pm: Gave special leave to Port Watch and to part of Starboard Watch until 9.30pm.

pm: Commander H Gifford RN joined ship. 1 Chief Armourer, 1 WT rating, 1 Stoker and 5 ratings on passage discharged to hospital.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.


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4 September 1917

At Milford Haven

Lat 51.71, Long -5.04

6.30pm: Hands employed preparing for coaling.

9.0am: Paid the hands monthly payment. 26 Stokers joined ship from Depôt.

11.0am: Sub Lieutenant Taylor RNR joined ship for passage.

5.0pm: Special leave to Starboard Watch and part of Port watch 10pm.

7.0pm: Collier SS “Ellasayer” [Ella Sayer].

8.0pm: Hands employed rigging Collier.


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5 September 1917

At Milford Haven

Lat 51.71, Long -5.04

6.0am: Commenced Coaling.

am: Hands employed coaling ship. 4 Ordinary Seamen, 1 Blacksmiths mate, 1 Domestic third class joined ship.

pm: Hands employed coaling ship.

7.15pm: Completed with [blank] tons coal. Collier slipped and proceeded from alongside.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs, Vegetables 800 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 443 + 1265 = 1708 tons]


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6 September 1917

At Milford Haven

Lat 51.71, Long -5.04

am: 1 AB discharged to Barracks, Chatham. Commander H Gifford RN discharged. Lieutenant H Wilkinson and Lieutenant Kent RNR joined ship for passage. Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Hands employed cleaning ship. Landed Cordite for testing.

4.30pm: 43 ratings joined ship for passage.

7.0pm: Hands employed securing for sea and hoisting in Boats.

11.0pm: Put Clocks back 30 minutes.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1450 lbs, Vegetables 5000 lbs]


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7 September 1917

From Milford Haven

Lat 50.73, Long -7.88

1.0am: Put Clocks back 30 minutes (GMT).

2.20am: Shortened in Cable. Tug secured aft. 2.45am: Tug hauled stern round to the Eastward. Weighed Starboard Anchor. 2.50am: Proceeded. Course and speed as requisite out of Harbour.

3.10am: St Anne’s Light House abeam, Course S37W.

3.15am: Course N77E, 16 knots. US Destroyers “Jacob Jones” and “Palding” [Paulding] took station for escort duties.

4.25am: Course N46W. 4.35am: Sighted HMS Victorian.

5.0am: Put Clocks back 30 minutes. HMS Victorian took station on port beam 6 cables. Course S60W. Speed as requisite keeping station on HMS “Victorian”.

9.0am: Streamed patent log.

9.25am: Course S88W, Zig Zag Courses.

9.50am: Altered course 8 points to Port to avoid Submarine reported by escorting Destroyer. 9.57am: Resumed Course.

0.5pm: Sighted and challenged HMS Duke of Edinburgh and Convoy off Port Bow.

0.40pm: Sighted two US Destroyers on Starboard bow steering Easterly.

2.10pm: Sighted American Destroyer on Port bow steering North Easterly.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 17 minutes.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 17 minutes. Ceased steering Zig Zag Courses.

8.0pm: Course S89W.

[Course and Distance made good: 241 degrees, 170 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Halifax 2326 miles]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 60F, sea temperature 56F]


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8 September 1917

From Milford Haven

Lat 48.77, Long -15.78

5.0pm: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses.

6.30am: Course West.

pm: Hands to “Make and Mend” Clothes.

3.30pm: Parted Company with HMS “Victorian” and escorting Destroyers. Increased to 112 Revs. Course N75W.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 17 minutes.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 17 minutes. Ceased steering ZZ Courses.

8.0pm: Course N69W.

[Course and Distance made good: S69W 328 miles]

[Weather fine, north westerly wind force 4 or 4-5 from noon onwards, noon temperature 62F, sea temperature 58F]


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9 September 1917

From Milford Haven

Lat 48.18, Long -25.53

9.0am: Divisions. Read Prayers. 9.30am: Reduced to 13 knots.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 17 minutes.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 17 minutes.

8.0pm: Course N71W.

10.0pm: Exercised Seaboats Crews and Close WT Doors.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 394 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Halifax Various 1606 miles]


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10 September 1917

From Milford Haven

Lat 47.68, Long -33.60

4.0am: Course N70W.

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship and surveying cable.

9.0am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill.

am: Training Classes under instruction. Exercised Guns crews at Control.

1.0pm: Hauled in, cleared and restreamed patent log.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 625.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 16 minutes.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 16 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S85W, 326 miles]


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11 September 1917

From Milford Haven

Lat 46.60, Long -40.88

9.0am: Course N79W.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 16 minutes.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 16 minutes. Reduced to 80 Revs.

Midnight: Course N85W (Magnetic).

[Course and Distance made good: S79W 318 miles]


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12 September 1917

From Milford Haven

Lat 44.77, Long -47.58

9.0am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Course N81W.

am: Training Classes under instruction. Hands employed surveying cable and as requisite.

Noon: Course N49W. Reduced to 78 Revs.

5.0pm: Put clocks back 12 minutes.

7.0pm: Put clocks back 12 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S68W 301 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Sydney Light buoy N79W 535 miles]

[Weather fine after early rain, noon temperature 58F, sea temperature 55F]


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13 September 1917

From Milford Haven to Sydney Cape Breton Island

Lat 45.98, Long -54.87

4.35am: Altered course to Port to avoid sail. 4.37am: Resumed Course.

5.30am: Commenced Sounding.

Noon: Course N57W.

1.0pm: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 10 minutes.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back ten minutes,

[Course and Distance made good: N76W 316 miles]


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14 September 1917

From Milford Haven to Sydney Point at Cape Breton

Lat 46.16, Long -60.21 [estimated]

1.0am: Commenced sounding every half hour.

3.30am: Sighted glare of Sydney furnaces N78W. Sounded in 90 fathoms.

4.0am: Sighted Flint Island Light bearing S86W. Increased to 80 Revs, Course N58W.

5.0am: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses.

6.40am: Course S24W.

7.0am: Rounded fairway buoy. Course and speed as requisite into Harbour.

8.12am: Stopped. Came too [sic] with Port anchor in 12 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.

[Anchored: Petersfield Wharf S70W, Shingle Point S5W, Battery Point S45E]

9.15am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Exercised General Quarters.

pm: Hands employed preparing ship for coaling.

4.30pm: Leave to the Watch until 9.30pm.

5.0pm: Lieutenant Wilkinson RNR, Lieutenant Kent RNR and Sub Lieutenant Taylor RNR and 20 Signalmen RNVR discharged to shore.

[Draught: Forward 24’ 10”, Aft 24’ 6”]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 411 lbs, Vegetables 1900 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 473.5 tons]


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15 September 1917

At Sydney Cape Breton Isle

Lat 46.16, Long -60.21

6.0am: Weighed Port Anchor and proceeded as requisite.

7.0am: Secured alongside coaling Jetty.

8.0am: Commenced coaling.

Noon: Completed with 1128 tons coal.

1.0pm: Hands employed stowing coal.

3.30pm: Slipped from Jetty and proceeded in tow of tugs.

4.30pm: Came too with Port Anchor in 9 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 794 lbs, Vegetables 1600 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: 457 + 1128 = 1585 tons]


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16 September 1917

At Sydney, Cape Breton

Lat 46.16, Long -60.21

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Leave to Watch and Part until 10pm and to boys until 6pm.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.


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17 September 1917

At Sydney [Cape Breton]

Lat 46.16, Long -60.21

am: Hands employed cleaning ship and drawing provisions.

1.0pm: Hands to Make and Mend Clothes. Leave to Watch and Part until 10pm. Leave to Boys until 7pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 460 lbs, Vegetables 1950 lbs]


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18 September 1917

At Sydney

Lat 46.16, Long -60.21

7.0am: Coal lighter secured alongside. 7.41am: Commenced coaling.

9.45am: Completed with 60 tons coal.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship and drawing provisions. Life Buoys tested Correct.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend Clothes. Leave to Watch and Part until 10pm and to boys until 7pm. 30 Signal ratings discharged to Convoy.

5.0pm: Lieutenant Bate RNR discharged to SS Waikaloa [?].

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1612 lbs, Vegetables 11300 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1525 + 60 = 1585 tons]


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19 September 1917

From Sydney Cape Breton

Lat 46.26, Long -60.18 [rough estimate]

6.0am: Convoy commenced leaving harbour.

7.30am: Hands employed hoisting in boats and as requisite.

am: Hands employed securing for sea.

[Draught: Forward 27’ 2”, Aft 26’ 2”]

11.0am: Weighed Port anchor and proceeded out of harbour, 8 knots, Course as requisite.

11.35am: Passed through gate.

0.27pm: Rounded fairway buoy - Course N25W, 64 Revs.

0.50pm: Course S62E. Speed as requisite taking station on Convoy.

1.30pm: Streamed patent log. Convoy formed 6 columns.

2.30pm: In station on Convoy. Speed 6 knots.

3.0pm: Course S34E. Flint Island Light House S69W.

3.50pm: Speed 48 Revs.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Canadian patrol vessels parted Company.

9.0pm: Hauled in, cleared and restreamed patent log.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.


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20 September 1917

From Sydney, Cape Breton

Lat 45.00, Long -56.23

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

9.0am: Divisions. Read Prayers.

9.30am: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses. Exercised General Quarters.

10.30am: Secured from General Quarters.

11.0am: Ceased steering Zig Zag Courses. Hands employed as requisite.

1.30pm: Hauled in, cleared and restreamed log.

pm: Hands employed oiling over wires and as requisite.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants No 626, 627 and 628.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: From 3pm 19th: S60E 160 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: RV Various 1837 miles]


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21 September 1917

From Sydney

Lat 43.60, Long -52.82

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

5.0am: Exercised Sea boats Crew.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship, oiling wires and as requisite.

1.0pm: Hauled in, cleared and restreamed patent log.

5.45pm: Altered Course to S81E (Magnetic).

10.0pm: Exercised Sea boats Crews and Close WT Doors.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S65E 170 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Weather misty and damp until early pm, noon temperature 62F, sea temperature 52F]


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22 September 1917

From Sydney, Cape Breton

Lat 43.95, Long -49.23

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

8.0am: Course S80E.

9.0am: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses.

10.30am: Ceased steering Zig Zag Courses.

1.0pm: Hands to Make and Mend Clothes.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 169 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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23 September 1917

From Sydney

Lat 44.83, Long -45.08

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

10.0am: Held Divine Service.

11.0am: Course S79E.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N75E 185 miles]

[Mist and/or showers for much of day, wind increasing in pm, north easterly force 6 with sea state rough to very rough at midnight]


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24 September 1917

From Sydney, Cape Breton

Lat 45.43, Long -41.22

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 9 minutes.

6.15am: Reduced to 42 Revs to allow convoy to reform.

9.0am: Increased to 49 Revs.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Altered Course to S77E.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N77E 166 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: RV Various 1138 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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25 September 1917

From Sydney

Lat 46.10, Long -37.18 [Long corrected from Observed figure shown in log as 57 11 W]

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

am: Training Classes under instruction. Hands employed as requisite.

0.30pm: Spoke SS “Cranmore” [listed here] of Liverpool.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N76.5E, 173.5 miles]


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26 September 1917

From Sydney

Lat 46.65, Long -32.85

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

0.45pm: Altered Course to S85E (Magnetic).

pm: Hands employed painting and cleaning ship. Hauled in, cleared and restreamed patent log.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N79.5E 182 miles]


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27 September 1917

From Sydney, Cape Breton Isle

Lat 47.38, Long -28.45

2.0am: Exercised Sea boats Crews and Close WT Doors.

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

6.0am: Course S68E Magnetic.

Noon: Course S69.5E.

pm: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite. Reduced to 42 Revs.

10.0pm: Exercised Sea boats Crews.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 186 miles]

[Distance: RV 596 miles]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 66F, sea temperature 61F]


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28 September 1917

From Sydney, Cape Breton Island

Lat 47.70, Long -24.60

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 9 minutes.

8.30am: Reduced to 36 Revs to reorganise Convoy in 8 Divisions.

9.30am: Exercised General Quarters.

10.0am: Secured from Quarters.

0.8pm: Increased to 42 Revs. 0.40pm: Course S68E.

pm: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N81E 158 miles]


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29 September 1917

From Sydney, Cape Breton

Lat 47.98, Long -20.97

2.0am: Course S69E.

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

9.0am: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses.

am: Hands employed turning out boats and cleaning ship. Life Buoys tested.

0.30pm: Altered Course to S63E.

1.0pm: Hauled in, cleared and restreamed patent log. Hands to “Make and Mend” Clothes.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Physical Drill. Read Warrant No 629.

5.0pm: Hauled in and restreamed patent log.

6.0pm: Ceased steering Zig Zag Courses.

8.0pm: Hauled in and restreamed patent log. Course S64E.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N83.5E 148 miles]

[South westerly then south easterly wind force 4-5 to 5-6 all day]


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30 September 1917

From Sydney, Cape Breton

Lat 48.03, Long -17.32

2.0am: Hauled in and restreamed patent log.

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

5.30pm: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses. Increased to 49 Revs.

7.0am: Hauled in and restreamed patent log.

9.30am: Sighted SS Kennilworth Castle [Kenilworth Castle (2) listed here].

Noon: Altered Course to S57E.

6.0pm: Ceased steering Zig Zag Courses.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N89E 146 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: RV S81E 148 miles]


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[Blank page, inside cover]

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[Left hand side of cover of log for September 1917]

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[Right side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]



LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1917


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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 October 1917

From Sydney, Cape Breton to Plymouth

Lat 47.73, Long -13.33

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 9 minutes.

3.30am: Sighted US Destroyer “Allen”.

5.30am: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses. Sighted US Destroyer Walker [this must be a mis-identification as USS Walker wasn’t launched until 1918 - information here] and P62.

6.0am: Course S59E.

6.30am: Sighted US Destroyer Wadsworth.

7.30am: Stopped and received Confidential letter from “Wadsworth”. 7.40am: Proceeded.

8.0am: Course N85E.

9.55am: 4 US Destroyers and one Convoy sloop joined convoy and formed one screen.

am: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite.

0.30pm: Passed Three masted Schooner “Henry Crosby” of New York.

1.0pm: Paid the hands monthly payment. Increased to 51 Revs.

2.30pm: Hauled in and restreamed Patent log.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised abandon Ship stations.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 170 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: RV 5 degrees W, Various 342 miles]

[Weather fine and quiet, noon temperature 66F, sea temperature 61F]


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2 October 1917

From Sydney, Cape Breton Isle to Plymouth

Lat 48.75, Long -8.85

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

5.30am: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses.

7.0am: Altered Course to S81E.

8.0am: 8 Destroyers and 4th Flotilla [?] joined screen.

9.0am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill.

1.5pm: HMS “Garland”, 6 miles on Starboard bow, sighted submarine and dropped 3 depth charges. 1.7pm: Altered course 8 points to Port.

1.49pm: Altered course 8 points to Starboard.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.

5.0pm: Ceased steering Zig Zag Courses.

9.0pm: Commenced sounding every hour.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 18 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 193 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: RV 5 degrees W, N77E 156 miles]

[Mist and/or drizzle from noon onwards]


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3 October 1917

From Sydney, Cape Breton Island to Plymouth

Lat 50.34, Long -4.15 [rough estimate]

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 18 minutes to GMT.

6.0am: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses.

7.10am: Increased to 112 Revs. Parted Company with Convoy and proceeded, Course N47E escorted by 2 US Destroyers.

9.25am: Sighted Airship bearing NE.

9.43am: Sighted Eddystone Light House bearing NNE. 10.0am: Altered course to NNE.

10.35am: Eddystone Light House abeam 1.5 miles.

10.50am: Destroyers parted Company. Course and speed as requisite into Plymouth Harbour.

11.2am: Stopped. Came to in Plymouth Roads with Port anchor in 9 fathoms. Veered to 3 shackles.

0.50pm: Tug secured ahead.

1.0pm: Weighed Port Anchor and proceeded up harbour in charge of KHM [King’s Harbour Master].

2.0pm: Secured alongside No 1 Jetty.

4.0pm: Coaling lighters secured alongside.

4.20pm: Commenced Coaling.

8.0pm: Lieutenant Cutler RMLI joined ship.

Midnight: Ceased Coaling.

[Draught: Forward 25’ 1”, Aft 25’ 00”]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 550 tons]


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4 October 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.37, Long -4.19 [estimated]

6.0am: Commenced Coaling.

8.0am: Completed with 1100 tons coal.

am: Hands employed Cleaning ship.

3.0pm: Care and Maintenance Party joined ship.

4.0pm: Ship’s Company proceeded on 4 days leave.

[Fuel Remaining: 542 + 1100 = 1642 tons]


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[Undated page]

October 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th: Ship in charge of Care and Maintenance party. No records of Barometer or weather kept.

pm: 8th October. Ship transported into North lock and dry docked.


[5 to 8 October not present]


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9 October 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19 [estimated]

9.0am: Ships Company returned from leave.

10.0am: Care and Maintenance party discharged to Depôt.

pm: Hands employed cleaning ship and drawing stores.

4.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 876 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 1600 lbs]


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10 October 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

7.0am: Commenced flooding Dry Dock.

8.0am: Ship transported into North lock and secured alongside.

am: Hands employed drawing stores and as requisite.

pm: Hands employed lifting 7.5 inch Guns, dismounting 6 inch Guns, drawing stores and as requisite.

3.0pm: 19 Signal Ratings RNR joined ship for Convoy duties.

4.30pm: Leave to Watch and Part until 7am.

5.0pm: 2 Privates RMLI discharged to Barracks.

8.0pm: Sub Lieutenant Doelberg discharged to HMS “Cochrane”.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 355 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 950 lbs]


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11 October 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

am: Hands employed drawing stores and as requisite.

4.0pm: Leave to the Watch and Part until 7am.

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Stations.

5.30pm: Discharged 1 AB to RN Barracks.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 418 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs]


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12 October 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

8.0am: Ship transported into North lock and placed on the blocks.

am: Hands employed drawing stores and as requisite.

1.0pm: Leave to the Watch 1.30 to 7am.

4.0pm: Leave to Part of Watch on board until 7am.

7.0pm: 12 Ratings discharged to Chatham Barracks.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 353 lbs, Vegetables 1200 lbs]


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13 October 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

am: Hands employed as requisite. 3 Ratings joined ship for passage.

1.0pm: Leave to Watch and Part until 7am and to boys until 11pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1407 lbs, Vegetables 6800 lbs]


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14 October 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

am: Divisions. Held Divine Service.

11.0am: 5 ABs joined ship from RN Barracks.

pm: 8 Ratings discharged to Depot to await Detention. 7 Stoker Ratings joined ship from Barracks.

3.0pm: Ship floated. 3.30pm: Undocked and transported to No 6 buoy.

5.0pm: Leave to the Watch and part until 7am.


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15 October 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 [estimated]

am: Hands employed painting ship side and as requisite. 3 Ratings joined ship from Depot.

pm: Hands employed painting ships side, Boats and as requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to the Watch and part until 7am.


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16 October 1917

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 50.34, Long -4.15 [rough estimate]

5.30am: Unshackled and rove slip rope.

6.0am: Slipped from buoy. Proceeded to the Sound in charge of the KHM.

7.8am: Came too [sic] with Starboard anchor in 10 fathoms. Veered to 6 shackles.

8.0am: Hands employed preparing ship for sea.

[Draught: Forward 26’ 11”, Aft 26’ 00”]

9.0am: 8 Ratings joined ship from Depots.

1.25am: Weighed Starboard anchor and proceeded out of Harbour escorted by HMS “Lysander” and “Forester”.

1.42pm: Penlee Point abeam 1 mile. Course S30W, 112 Revs.

2.12pm: Eddystone Light House abeam 1.5 miles. 2.15pm: Course S72W. Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses.

3.20pm: Reduced to 100 Revs.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.

4.45pm: Reduced to 80 Revs.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 26 minutes.

5.30pm: Ceased steering Zig Zag Courses.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 26 minutes.

9.30pm: Altered Course to N72W (Magnetic).

[Mist and rain for much of day, with south westerly wind force 4 to 6, barometric pressure recorded hourly from 8am (steady), noon temperature 55F]


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17 October 1917

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 49.05, Long -11.83

5.30am: Increased to 112 Revs. Commenced Zig Zag Courses.

Noon: Course N70W.

4.0pm: Parted Company with escorting Destroyers.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 20 minutes. 5.30pm: Ceased steering Zig Zag Courses.

6.0pm: Put clocks back 20 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 337 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Halifax 2213 miles]

[Wind initially south westerly, then north westerly, force 5 all day, with sea state rough in pm]


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18 October 1917

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 49.28, Long -22.27

5.30am: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses.

4.0pm: Ceased steering Zig Zag Courses.

5.0pm: Reduced to 100 Revs. Put Clocks back 14 minutes.

6.45pm: Reduced to 74 Revs. 7.0pm: Put clocks back 14 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 270 degrees, 411 miles]


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19 October 1917

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 48.45, Long -29.85

Noon: Course N80W.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 13 minutes.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 13 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S83W, 302 miles]


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20 October 1917

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 46.90, Long -36.02

6.0am: Hauled in, cleared and restreamed patent log.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend Clothes.

4.30pm: Hauled in, cleared and restreamed patent log.

5.0pm: Retarded clocks 11 minutes.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 11 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S69.5W, 266 miles]


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21 October 1917

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 45.28, Long -42.57

2.0am: Exercised Sea boats Crews and Close WT Doors.

1.0pm: Sighted French SS “La Touraine” [listed here] on Port Quarter.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 14 minutes.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 14 minutes.

8.0pm: Course N88W Magnetic.

[Course and Distance made good: S70.75W, 290 miles]

[Distance: Halifax 943 miles]

[Weather fine, noon air and sea temperature 65F]


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22 October 1917

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 43.55, Long -49.33

6.22am: Altered course 20 points to Starboard. Fired one round of blank to draw attention of American SS [no name given]. 6.30am: Resumed Course.

9.8am: Altered Course to N65W (Magnetic).

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Aired Bedding. Training Classes under instruction. Hands employed as requisite.

0.30pm: Sighted Convoy hull down on Starboard beam.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Physical Drill.

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 14 minutes.

7.0pm: Put Clocks back 14 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N70W, 308 miles]


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23 October 1917

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 43.37, Long -56.60

5.0pm: Put Clocks back 8 minutes.

7.0pm: Put Clock back 8 minutes (Standard Atlantic time).

8.0pm: Course N66W. Commenced Sounding.

10.15pm: Course N46W.

[Course and Distance made good: S88W, 316 miles]

[Distance: Halifax 313 miles]


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24 October 1917

From Plymouth to Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.60 [estimated]

8.8am: Sighted land bearing NNW (Magnetic). 8.17am: Altered Course to N22W.

8.27am: Sighted Outer Fairway buoy, altered course to N9W. Hauled in Patent log.

8.48am: Outer Fairway buoy abeam to Starboard 0.5 miles. Course N22W in Swept Channel.

9.31am: Inner fairway buoy abeam. Course and speed as requisite into Halifax.

10.8am: Passed through Gate. 10.16am: Stopped. 10.18am: Let go Starboard anchor. 10.30am: Let go Port anchor, moored ship in C berth in 12.75 fathoms, 5 shackles on each.

pm: Hands employed preparing for coaling.

2.15pm: Collier SS “Jedmoor” Secured alongside.

3.30pm: 21 Signal Ratings RNR discharged to “Niobe”.

4.0pm: 3 AB[s] rejoined ship from “Niobe”.

4.30pm: Leave to the Watch until 9.0pm.

5.0pm: HMS Cochrane arrived.

[Draught: Forward 24’, Aft 23’ 3”]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 417 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 262 tons]


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25 October 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.60

5.30am: Tested Coaling Gear. 6.0am: Commenced Coaling.

6.50am: Coaling stay carried away.

7.50am: Recommenced coaling.

am and pm: Hands employed coaling ship.

5.0pm: Completed with 900 tons coal.

7.0pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 827 lbs, Vegetables 500 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 248 + 900 = 1148 tons]


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26 October 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.60

am and pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

4.30pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.


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27 October 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.60

7.0am: Life buoys tested Correct.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 10pm and to boys until 6pm.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend Clothes.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 411 lbs, Vegetables 1800 lbs]


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28 October 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.60

6.0am: US Destroyer “Balsh” [presumably USS Balch] arrived.

9.0am: USS “St Louis” arrived.

10.0am: Held Divine Service. Landed Church Parties.

1.0pm: Leave to the Watch 1.30 till 10pm and to boys until 6pm.


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29 October 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.60

am: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite. Divers at Monthly Practice.

0.30pm: USS “Huntington” arrived and anchored.

1.30pm: Landed Funeral Party [though there is no indication on the Casualty List around this date that anyone from Antrim has died].

4.30pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.


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30 October 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.60

8.0am: Diving party employed diving for HMS Cochrane’s Anchor.

am: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite.

10.0am: HMS “Cornwall” arrived.

11.0am: USS “St Louis” and US Destroyer Balch proceeded to sea.

3.0pm: USS “Huntington” proceeded to sea.

4.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 10pm.

5.0pm: HMS Cochrane proceeded to sea.


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31 October 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.68, Long -63.60

am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill. Training Classes under instruction. Hands employed as requisite.

1.0pm: Leave to Port Watch until 10pm and to boys until 6.0pm. Hands to Make and Mend Clothes.

2.30pm: HMS “Victorian” proceeded to sea.


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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]



LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1917


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1 November 1917

From Halifax to Sydney, Cape Breton Island

Lat 44.70, Long -62.56 [rough estimate, no position in log]

[Draught: Forward 25’ 9”, Aft 25’ 3”]

6.45am: Unmoored and Weighed Port Anchor.

7.0am: Weighed Starboard Anchor. 7.10am: Proceeded out of Harbour.

7.20am: Passed through Gate. 7.25am: Passed through outer Gate. 7.27am: 74 Revs. Course as requisite.

7.30am: Sighted and Challenged HMS “Achilles”.

8.5am: Inner Automatic Buoy abeam to Port 2 cables. Course S22E (Magnetic).

8.30am: Passed USS “Denver”.

9.0am: Outer and Swept Channel buoy abeam to Port 1 cable. Shaped Course S89E.

9.55am: Exercised General Quarters.

10.30am: Secured from General Quarters.

11.0am: Egg Island buoy abeam to Port 3.5 miles.

0.54pm: Beaver Island Light House abeam 8.5 miles.

4.30pm: Altered Course to N80E (Magnetic).

5.25pm: Observed Cranberry Light N23E,

6.20pm: Cranberry Island Light abeam 13.2 miles. Reduced to 72 Revs.

[Distance run through the Water: 55 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Sydney Various 220 miles]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 51F, sea temperature 52F]


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2 November 1917

From Halifax to Sydney, Cape Breton

Lat 46.17, Long -60.21 [estimated]

0.6am: Altered Course to N18E (Magnetic).

0.30am: Observed Scatari Island Light bearing N20West.

1.30am: Scatari Island Light abeam 11 miles. 1.37am: Observed Flint Island Light N37W.

2.25am: Flint Island Light abeam 12 miles. Altered Course to N44W. Reduced to 70 Revs.

3.30am: Flint Island Light abeam 5.5 miles.

4.5am: Reduced to 60 Revs. 4.15pm: Reduced to 40 Revs.

4.55am: Observed Flat Point Light bearing S71W.

5.25am: Flat Point Light abeam 5.5 miles. 5.35am: Reduced to Slow speed and Altered Course to S30W.

6.10am: Increased to 60 Revs. Rounded Light buoy and Shaped Course S59W on Sydney Leading Lights.

6.20am: Increased 74 Revs.

6.55am: Passed through Gate. Course and speeds as requisite.

7.10am: Stopped and hoisted out boom boats. 7.20am: Proceeded.

7.55am: Secured alongside Coaling Jetty.

9.0am: Commenced Coaling.

11.15am: Completed with 654.5 tons coal.

11.25am: Proceeded from alongside. Course and speed as requisite.

Noon: Came to with Starboard Anchor in 9 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.

pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

4.30pm: Leave to Port Watch until 9.30pm.

[Anchored [Bearings]: Battery Point S42E, Extreme Land S5W, Petersfield Wharf S70W]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 945.5 + 654.5 = 1600 tons]


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3 November 1917

At Sydney [Cape Breton]

Lat 46.17, Long -60.21

7.0am: Hands employed as requisite. Life Buoys tested Correct.

9.15am: 1 WT Rating joined ship. 6 Ratings joined ship for passage.

1.0pm: Leave to the Starboard Watch and Part of Port Watch until 9.30pm.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend Clothes.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 835 lbs, Vegetables 1300 lbs]


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4 November 1917

At Sydney CB [Cape Breton]

Lat 46.17, Long -60.21

10.0am: Held Divine Service.

1.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 9.30pm and to boys until 6pm.


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5 November 1917

At Sydney CB [Cape Breton]

Lat 46.17, Long -60.21

6.0am: Coal lighter secured alongside. Watch employed coaling ship.

9.0am: 4 Signal Ratings joined ship.

10.0am: Completed with 97.5 tons coal.

am and pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

2.0pm: 31 Ratings discharged to ships in Convoy.

4.30pm: Leave to the Watch until 9.30pm.

5.0pm: Lieutenant Bate RNR discharged to SS “Cyclops” for passage.

7.0pm: 6 ERAs discharged to Depôt Halifax.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 2048 lbs, Vegetables 11025 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1555 + 97.5 = 1652.5 tons]


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6 November 1917

From Sydney Cape Breton to Great Britain

Lat 46.38, Long -59.95

[Draught: Forward 27’ 00”, Aft 26’ 3”]

6.0am: Hands employed preparing for sea and cleaning ship.

7.0am: Convoy commenced leaving harbour.

9.5am: Weighed Starboard Anchor. Turned and proceeded out of Harbour. Course and speed as requisite.

10.15am: Passed through Gate. Course N59E. Speed as requisite taking station ahead of Convoy.

10.55am: Flat Point Light House S10E, 1 mile. Course N80E, 74 Revs. 11.15am: Course East.

Noon: Course S62E Magnetic.

1.45pm: In station on Convoy. Reduced to 30 Revs. Hands employed as requisite.

2.0pm: Streamed patent log.

3.8pm: Speed of Convoy 8 knots.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Physical Drill.

11.0pm: Exercised Sea boats Crews. Advanced Clocks 18 minutes.

11.20pm: Hauled in, cleared and restreamed patent log.

[Course and Distance made good: 45 degrees, 20 miles]

[Distance: Rendezvous 1728 miles]


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7 November 1917

From Sydney CB to Plymouth

Lat 46.28, Long -55.60

1.0am: Commenced Sounding.

2.0am: Exercised Sea boats Crews.

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 18 minutes.

5.0am: Exercised Sea boats Crews.

6.30am: Wind shifted to SE by E.

5.0pm: Altered Course to S65E (Magnetic).

11.0pm: Put Clocks on 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S88.5E, 174 miles]

[Weather mostly fine, noon temperature 51F, sea temperature 48F]


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8 November 1917

From Sydney CB to Plymouth

Lat 46.57, Long -51.98

0.45am: Sighted Cape Pine Light bearing 38 degrees.

2.7am: Cape Pine Light abeam 13 miles. Cape Race Light Sighted bearing N76E.

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

8.0am: Altered Course to S84E Magnetic. Reduced to 42 Revs.

11.0am: Increased to 48 Revs. Streamed fog buoy. Hauled in patent log.

2.0pm: Hauled in fog buoy.

10.0am: Exercised Sea boats Crews. Streamed fog buoy. Wind Veered to SW.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 154 miles]

[Mist, fog and/or rain from 8am onwards]


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9 November 1917

From Sydney CB to Plymouth

Lat 47.68, Long -47.93

1.30am: Wind Shifted to WNW.

3.0am: Advanced clocks 7 minutes.

7.0am: Hauled in fog buoy. Course S82E Magnetic. Reduced to 42 Revs.

2.30pm: Increased to 45 Revs. Dense fog closed in. Streamed fog buoy.

7.30pm: Fog lifted.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N68E, 176 miles]

[Mist or fog on and off all day, noon temperature 45F, sea temperature 41F]


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10 November 1917

From Sydney CB to Plymouth

Lat 48.85, Long -44.28

2.20am: Altered course to avoid SS “Lutetia” [listed here]. 2.30am: Resumed normal Course.

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 7 minutes. 3.30am: Hauled in fog buoy.

6.0am: Course S81E (Magnetic).

8.30am: Increased to 49 Revs.

9.24am: Commenced Zig Zag Courses.

10.40am: Altered Course 8 points to Starboard.

11.0am: Altered Course 8 points to Port.

11.10am: Resumed Normal Course.

Noon: Course S78E (Magnetic).

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: in 48 hours N66E, 340 miles]


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11 November 1917

From Sydney CB to Plymouth

Lat 49.90, Long -39.88

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

7.0am: Streamed Patent log.

10.0am: Read Prayers.

Noon: Course S72E (Magnetic).

7.0pm: Course S72E. Wind Veered to WNW.

11.0pm: Advanced Clock 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N70E 181 miles]

[Distance: RV 889 miles]

[Wind mostly south westerly, force 4-5 to 6-7 in am, force 6 to 4-5 in pm, with rain at times]


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12 November 1917

From Sydney CB to Plymouth

Lat 50.53, Long -35.48

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

9.30am: Reorganized Convoy.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N77.5E 177 miles]


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13 November 1917

From Sydney CB to Plymouth [though not stated in log]

Lat 51.10, Long -31.08

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 10 minutes.

8.30am: Observed Deviation 2 degrees E.

9.0am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Physical Drill.

am: Training Classes under instruction. Hands employed as requisite.

1.0pm: Course S70E (Magnetic).

3.0pm: Wind backed to S by E.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Physical Drill.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N79E, 169 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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14 November 1917

From Sydney CB to Plymouth

Lat 51.76, Long -26.92

2.0am: Exercised Sea boats Crews and Close WT Doors.

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 10 minutes.

Noon: Course S65E.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N77E, 160 miles]

[Wind mostly south westerly, force 5 to 6-7 all day, squally with rain at times, noon temperature 57F, sea temperature 54F]


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15 November 1917

From Sydney CB to Plymouth

Lat 52.05, Long -22.17

1.0am: Hauled in, restreamed patent log.

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 10 minutes.

Noon: Course S51E.

1.0pm: Formed Convoy into 8 columns.

pm: Hands to “Make and Mend” Clothes.

[Course and Distance made good: N77E, 171 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: RV 197 miles]

[Mist and/or drizzle for much of day, south westerly wind force 3-4 to 5]


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16 November 1917

From Sydney CB to Plymouth

Lat 51.58, Long -17.68

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 12 minutes.

8.18am: Sighted US Destroyers ahead. 6 US Destroyers and 1 Sloop took station around Convoy. Reorganized Convoy on receipt of Sailing Orders from US Destroyer “Cushing”.

0.30pm: Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses to Make Good S52E.

11.0pm: Put Clocks back 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S80E, 162 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Relief RV Various 452 miles]


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17 November 1917

From Sydney CB to Plymouth

Lat 50.85, Long -13.48

3.0am: Advanced Clocks 10 minutes.

7.0am: Course S54E. Commenced Zig Zag Courses.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend Clothes.

5.0pm: Ceased steering Zig Zag Courses. Course S55E Magnetic.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S74E, 160 miles]


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18 November 1917

From Sydney CB to Plymouth

Lat 50.30, Long -8.78

1.30am: Commenced Sounding.

6.35am: Course S56E. Commenced steering Zig Zag Courses.

0.10pm: USS “Cushing” reported sighting periscope of Submarine. Altered Course 8 points to Port.

0.32pm: Altered Course 8 points to Starboard.

3.8pm: US Destroyer dropped depth charge on Oil Bubbles. Altered Course 8 points to Port.

3.21pm: Altered Course 8 points to Starboard.

3.45pm: Sighted Challenged Airship and 8 HM Destroyers.

4.30pm: HM Destroyers took over charge of Convoy. Parted Company and proceeded Course S62E escorted by two US Destroyers. 4.50pm: Increased to 112 Revs.

5.10pm: Ceased steering Zig Zag Courses.

6.20pm: Sighted Bishop Rock Light bearing N83E.

7.15pm: Bishop Rock Light abeam 12.75 miles.

8.0pm: Course S75E (Magnetic).

9.24pm: Lizard Light sighted bearing N42E.

9.50pm: Course N88E (Magnetic). Lizard light Bearing N85E.

10.45pm: Lizard Light bearing N21W.

11.0pm: Advanced Clocks 16 minutes to GMT.

11.45pm: Course N38E Magnetic.

[Course and Distance made good: S75E, 184 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Relief RV Various 110 miles]


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19 November 1917

To Plymouth

Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 [estimated]

0.16am: Sighted Eddystone Light bearing N38E. Altered Course to N35E.

1.10am: Course N49E. 1.15am: Eddystone abeam 0.75 miles.

1.34am: Reduced to 90 Revs. 1.40am: Course as requisite into Plymouth.

2.0am: Reduced to Slow speed.

2.20am: Passed through Breakwater W Entrance. Stopped. 2.24am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 7 fathoms. Veered to 2 shackles. Light Occulting buoy N25W, 2 cables.

7.25am: Weighed Starboard anchor and proceeded up Harbour in charge of Kings HM.

8.0am: Secured to No 6 buoy.

[Draught: Forward 25’ 1”, Aft 25’ 3”]

8.30am: Coal lighters secured alongside. Read Warrants Nos 644, 645 and 646.

10.20am: Commenced coaling.

am: 6 Ratings discharged to RN Barracks.

pm: Hands employed Coaling ship.

5.45pm: Completed with 1000 tons coal.

8.30pm: Leave to Port Watch until Noon 25th November.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 468 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 572 + 1000 = 1572 tons]


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20 November 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.37, Long -4.19 [estimated]

6.30am: Unshackled from buoy and rove slip Rope.

8.0am: Slipped from buoy and transported alongside No 2 Jetty.

9.0am: Secured alongside.

11.0am: 2 Privates RMLI discharged to Barracks.

4.0pm: Leave to Part of the Watch until 7am.


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21 November 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.37, Long -4.19

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

4.30pm: Leave to Part of the Watch until 7am.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 404 lbs]


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22 November 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.37, Long -4.19

6.30am: 1 AB discharged to RNB Devonport.

am: Hands employed provisioning ship.

pm: Hands employed stowing provisions.

4.0pm: Leave to Part of the Watch until 7am.


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23 November 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.37, Long -4.19

am and pm: Hands employed as requisite.

11.30am: Read Warrant No 648.

4.0pm: Leave to Part of the Watch until 7am.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 561 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs]


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24 November 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.37, Long -4.19

am: Life Buoys tested Correct. Hands employed as requisite.

1.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.


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25 November 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.37, Long -4.19

am: Divisions. Read Prayers.

Noon: Watch returned from Leave.

1.0pm: Leave to Starboard Watch until 7am.

9.0pm: Sub Lieutenant Puddicombe [Puddlecombe later in log] RN joined ship.


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26 November 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.37, Long -4.19

7.0am: Coal lighter secured alongside. 7.30am: Port Watch Commenced coaling ship.

11.30am: Completed with 180 tons coal.

pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

2.0pm: 2 SPO [Stoker Petty Officer] and 2 Privates RMLI discharged to Barracks, Chatham.

4.0pm: Leave to the Watch and Part until 7am.

5.0pm: Engineer Sub Lieutenant Smith joined ship. Sub Lieutenant Tweedie discharged to report at the Admiralty.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 301 lbs, Vegetables 500 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1519 + 180 = 1699 tons]


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27 November 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.37, Long -4.19

am and pm: Hands employed as requisite.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. 4.30pm: Leave to the Watch and Part until 7am.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 2035 lbs, Vegetables 5800 lbs]


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28 November 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.37, Long -4.19

am: Hands employed dismantling 3 Pounder guns and as requisite. Training Classes under instruction.

1.0pm: 1 AB discharged to Hospital.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 649.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch and Part until 7am.


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29 November 1917

At Plymouth

Lat 50.37, Long -4.19

am: Hands employed cleaning ships side and as requisite.

11.0am: 2 ERAs and 1 Stoker joined ship.

pm: Hands employed cleaning ships side, dismantling 3 Pounder guns and as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to Watch and Part until 7am.


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30 November 1917

From Plymouth to Sheerness

Lat 50.37, Long -4.19

11.0am: 3 AB and 1 Third Writer joined ship.

1.0pm: Slipped from Jetty and proceeded in charge of Pilot to the Sound.

1.47pm: Came too with Starboard anchor in 6 fathoms. Veered to 3 shackles.

[Draught: Forward 27’ 2”, Aft 26’ 00”]

8.14pm: Weighed Starboard anchor and proceeded out of Harbour escorted by HMS “Forrester” [Forester] and “Goshawk".

8.35pm: In swept Channel. Shaped Course S49E.

9.3pm: Eddystone Light abeam to port 0.5 miles. 9.7pm: Course S39E, 100 Revs.

11.5pm: Altered Course to N86E Magnetic.


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LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1917


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1 December 1917

From Plymouth to Sheerness

Lat 50.90, Long 1.17 [very rough estimate as no position shown in log]

2.30am: Sighted Portland Bill Light House N17E Magnetic.

4.50am: Sighted St Catherine’s Light N83E.

5.30am: Sighted and Challenged P37.

6.0am: St Catherine’s Light N18E, 10 miles. Course S82E. P12 and P19 took over Escort.

6.15am: Altered Course to S56E.

6.48am: Increased to 103 Revs.

7.45am: Altered Course to N82E.

10.15am: Altered Course to N68E Magnetic.

11.40am: Altered Course to N48E. Commenced Sounding.

0.35pm: Decreased to 74 Revs. 0.40pm: Altered Course to N70E. 0.45pm: Reduced to Slow. Course as requisite to Communicate with Trawler.

1.5pm: Course N84E, 112 Revs. 1.23pm: Course N45W, “Varne” Light ship N50E, 1 mile. 1.40pm: Course N60E.

2.0pm: Passed through Folkestone Gate. Course N67E. HMS Crusader Took over escort.

2.30pm: Course N18E. 2.35pm: Passed through Downs Gate. 2.40pm: Course N38E.

3.0pm: Elbow No 2 buoy rounded. Shaped Course N15W.

3.27pm: Rounded NE Spit buoy. Course as requisite through South Edinburgh Channel.

4.18pm: Course as requisite through Black Deep, West Oaze Channel and approaching Sheerness.

5.0pm: Reduced to 60 Revs.

5.30pm: Passed through Gate. Course as requisite for buoy.

6.30pm: Secured to No 10 buoy.


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2 December 1917

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.73 [estimated]

am: Divisions. Held Divine Service.

2.5pm: Ammunition Lighters secured alongside. Commenced discharging Ammunition.


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3 December 1917

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.73

am: Hands employed disembarking ammunition.

1.0pm: Paid hands monthly payment.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 808 lbs]


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4 December 1917

From Sheerness to Chatham

Lat 51.44, Long 0.73

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

2.15pm: Tug secured alongside.

2.30pm: Slipped from buoy. Proceeded in charge of Pilot up the Medway.

3.30pm: Entered North lock.

4.0pm: Berthed alongside in No 2 basin.

5.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.


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5 December 1917

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.54 [estimated]

9.0am: 3 Ratings discharged to RNB and 1 to hospital.

1.0pm: Hands employed preparing to discharge coal.

3.0pm: Commenced discharging coal.

4.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.

6.0pm: Ceased discharging coal.


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6 December 1917

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.54

4.30am: Anti Aircraft guns opened fire on enemy Aircraft.

10.0am: 7 Ratings discharged to hospital.

11.0am: Conference held on board by RA Superintendent.

4.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.


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7 December 1917

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.54

am: Training Classes under instruction. Hands employed refitting and returning stores.

pm: Training Classes under instruction. Hands employed returning stores.

4.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 6am.


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8 December 1917

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.54

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Hands to Make and Mend Clothes. Leave to the Watch until 7am.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 403 lbs]


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9 December 1917

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.54

9.0am: Divisions.

1.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.


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10 December 1917

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.54

am: Hands employed striking down Masts and yards.

pm: Hands employed striking down Masts and yards and unrigging Main Derrick topping lift and purchase.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 651 and 652.

5.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 426 lbs, Vegetables 1008 lbs]


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11 December 1917

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.54

am: Hands employed striking down Masts and yards, returning stores and dismounting 6 inch guns.

4.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.


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12 December 1917

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.54

am: Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Hands employed housing topmast and returning Torpedoes and as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.


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13 December 1917

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.54

am: Hands employed discharging provisions and as requisite.

pm: Hands employed returning provisions and as requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.


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14 December 1917

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.54

am: Hands employed discharging provisions and as requisite.

pm: Hands employed disembarking provisions and as requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.


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15 December 1917

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.54

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Hands to Make and Mend Clothes.

4.0pm: Exercised fire quarters.

5.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 7am.

8.30pm: Acting Sub Lieutenant Fryer and Sub Lieutenant Puddlecombe discharged to join HMS Duke of Edinburgh.


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16 December 1917

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.54

[Entry at 4am in column for barometer/thermometers: Unshipped preparatory to paying off]

9.0am: Divisions.

1.0pm: Leave to the Watch until 10pm.


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17 December 1917

At Chatham

Lat 51.40, Long 0.54

9.0am: Captain V Gurner RN paid off HMS Antrim. Officers and men discharged to Depots.

[Page has “END” at top and is signed by Captain]


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